[ { "id": 227217, "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": "CO129-025 - Bonham - 1848 [7-8]", "page_number": 241, "title": "CO129-025 - Bonham - 1848 [7-8]", "content_text": "Copies.\n\nSMA.\n\nA. 61 of 1848..\n\nPalosure to 2 in Sept:\n\n1\n\nSir,\n\n233\n\nVictoria, Hongkong, 11th August\n\n8, 1848.\n\nThe Major General commanding has informed me that the lamentable mortality among the troops at present existing in the Septes, renders it imperatively necessary that the Guards should be reduced, in order to meet the exigency as he has not available men to supply the deficiency. I have therefore requested the Major General to remove altogether the Royal Guards, the Treasury Guard, and the Police Guard, the two latter of which I propose to replace by a Civil Police.\n\nTo His Excellency,\n\nCommodore Collinson, C.B.,\n\nCommanding in chief.\n\nwas the present increase of the Police force, consequent on the withdrawal of the Military Guards from the Civil Departments, amounting to £51.5.0 per mensem.\n\nReport by the Superintendent of Police, forwarded through the Chief Magistrate, stating\n\n24th August, 1848.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-025 - Bonham - 1848 [7-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 227222, "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": "CO129-025 - Bonham - 1848 [7-8]", "page_number": 246, "title": "CO129-025 - Bonham - 1848 [7-8]", "content_text": "Sir,\n\nVictoria, Hong Kong,\n\n18th August, 1848.\n\n243\n\nWith reference to my letter of the 14th Instant. I now forward for your information copy of a letter to Major-General Commanding the troops in China, by which you will perceive that it is totally out of his power to continue to furnish the guard heretofore posted at the Naval Stores.\n\nUnder these circumstances, if it meet with your approval, I shall cause directions to be given to the Superintendent of Police, to furnish to the Naval Store Keeper a guard of ...\n\nCommodore ... (likely \"Punridge\" or another name, but \"Commodore Punridge\" is not clearly incorrect given the context; however, without further information, it's hard to be certain, so it's left as is, assuming \"Punridge\" is the correct or a plausible name as per the original text), Smier (likely \"Senior\") Naval officer in China.\n\nHowever, to follow the exact instructions and preserve the original content as much as possible:\n\nSir,\n\nVictoria, Hong Kong,\n\n18th August, 1848.\n\n243\n\nWith reference to my letter of the 14th Instant. I von forward for your information copy of a my address from General Commandang thien, by which you will perceive that it is totally out of bis power to continue to furnish the quase beretipre posted at the Naval stores.\n\nUnder these circumstances, if it meet with your approval. Initt. cause directions to be given to the Superintendent of Police, to furnish to the Naval Steve Keeper a quard of Commodore Punridge, Smier Naval officer in China.\n\nLet's correct and format it according to the rules:\n\nSir,\n\nVictoria, Hong Kong,\n\n18th August, 1848.\n\n243\n\nWith reference to my letter of the 14th Instant. I now forward for your information copy of a letter to Major-General Commanding the troops in China, by which you will perceive that it is totally out of his power to continue to furnish the guard heretofore posted at the Naval Stores.\n\nUnder these circumstances, if it meet with your approval, I shall cause directions to be given to the Superintendent of Police, to furnish to the Naval Store Keeper a guard of Commodore Punridge, Senior Naval officer in China.\n\nThe best answer following the format is: \n\nSir,\n\nVictoria, Hong Kong,\n\n18th August, 1848.\n\n243\n\nWith reference to my letter of the 14th Instant. I now forward for your information copy of a letter to Major-General Commanding the troops in China, by which you will perceive that it is totally out of his power to continue to furnish the guard heretofore posted at the Naval Stores.\n\nUnder these circumstances, if it meet with your approval, I shall cause directions to be given to the Superintendent of Police, to furnish to the Naval Store Keeper a guard of Commodore Punridge, Senior Naval officer in China.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-025 - Bonham - 1848 [7-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 227373, "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": "CO129-026 - Bonham - 1848 [9-12]", "page_number": 67, "title": "CO129-026 - Bonham - 1848 [9-12]", "content_text": "No 75 of 1848.\n\nInclosure in Despatch\n\nNo 76.\n\nExecutive.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nHONGKONG,\n\n27th September, 1848.\n\nIn continuation of my Despatch No 261 of the 24th August, with regard to the temporary Police Guard procured for the Naval Stores at West Point, at the expense of the Colonial Government, I have the honor to forward, for Your Lordship's information, copy of a further correspondence which passed between Commodore Collieridge and myself on the subject of increasing the force already provided.\n\n[...]\n\nMagistrate enclosing Letter from the Chief Superintendent of Police referring to the destitute condition of the widow and child of the late Inspector Smithers, and soliciting the Governor to allow her a free passage to England, and to represent her strong claims for a pension to Her Majesty's Government.\n\n17th September, 1848.\n\nThe Right Honorable, The Earl Grey,\n\nWED NOV 24 1848\n\nVictoria, Hongkong,\n\n€5\n\n!!\n\n \nJo\n\nJo\n\nAlicale.\n\nC", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-026 - Bonham - 1848 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 227378, "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": "CO129-026 - Bonham - 1848 [9-12]", "page_number": 72, "title": "CO129-026 - Bonham - 1848 [9-12]", "content_text": "No.171.\n\nSir,\n\nVictoria, Hong Kong,\n\n4th September, 1848.\n\nI have the honor to acknowledge the receipt\n\nof your letter of yesterday's date on the subject\n\nof additional watchmen being stationed at\n\nthe Naval Stores; and in reply to inform you\n\nthat on the removal of the Military Guard 14 Policemen were directed to be entertained for the especial protection of these Stores; and I am informed by the Superintendent of Police that in his opinion this force is perfectly adequate for the object.\n\nUnder these circumstances I am not prepared to increase the Colonial expenses\n\non account of the Naval Department; but as I have already intimated, if you\n\n[To]\n\nCommodore Plumridge,\n\nSenior Naval Officer,\n\n&c.\n\n&c.\n\n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-026 - Bonham - 1848 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 227550, "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": "CO129-026 - Bonham - 1848 [9-12]", "page_number": 244, "title": "CO129-026 - Bonham - 1848 [9-12]", "content_text": "4) Junks. I could not distinguish the men in the junk, it was Su Jark. After this first stone was thrown, the gentlemen spoke again to the junkmen; the only words that could understand that the junkmen said were that \"sti pow\" (small gun) but I cannot say whether this was said before or after the stones were thrown, but told the gentlemen that the junkmen said \"They keep small gun fire.\" Some of the gentlemen wanted to go on board the junk. Mr May took the helm to steer the boat to the junk. Two of the gentlemen did not want to go to the junk; there was only one man pulling at the time; and the other boat-people went into the stern of our boat, as we were afraid. We were close enough to these junks to enable me to recognize them again. I saw about twenty men on board the junk; I only saw the upper parts of the men's bodies; could not say if they had pikes in their hands. After this we came ashore at Gibb's wharf; in our boat were two men, one woman, and a boy. There were no junks within fourteen feet of these two junks. When I came ashore I came with Mr Muir to the Police Station; Mr Muir got the Policemen, and went down to the Bank wharf; I went in the Police-boat with Mr Mair; we went to the two junks, the same junks which threw the stones at us. We got within about seventy feet of the junks; the Lukong in the Police-boat said something in the Pokeen or Tib-tchieu dialect. The Lukong said at the time he spoke in Tila-tchien. The Police-boat had a light which she showed; there were no Chinese characters on this lantern. The junkmen did not say anything; they were making a noise on board the junks; the junkmen then threw more than ten stones at us; we then returned, and Mr Mair and two other gentlemen came off again with me in a Chinese boat; the Police went before us.\n\n(11)\n\nmy boat next. Mr May's boat had no interpreter in her. I heard the men in the junks sing out \"Pha, p'ha.\" I called out as loud as I could (for fear of the junks being Pokeen boats and strangers) \"Do not fire.\" The breeze at this time was fresh, and we were to leeward of the junks; my boat showed a lantern. The junks then fired single shots; I could not say by the report if the guns were loaded; our boats returned the fire. Mr May's boat got alongside; I saw something go over the bows of Mr May's boat, and someone said, \"There's a man overboard.\" Mr May's boat backed down, and told us to cease firing; the men in the junk still continued to use the words \"Lo hu-p'ha, p'ha,\" \"Police devils-fight, fight,\" (or beat, or strike); we then dropped astern, and waited for May's return from the Cambrian. While waiting, an English boat pulled up; found it was a guard-boat. The officer asked me what was the matter; I told him; he returned to the Cambrian. When Mr May came the junks and then we followed; I came ashore in a man-of-war's boat, and on landing wanted to take the Chinamen's tails together that came ashore in her, and found only one or two had tails. I asked, \"How is this?\" when one of the sailors said, \"Here's one of them,\" pulling out a tail from the breast of his shirt. The two men who died at the Station were not any of those men I came ashore with. One of them was brought by a Police-boat, the other man was found the sailors bringing up the Queen's Road; he was quite naked; and seven other prisoners were with him. I escorted them to the station, and took the wounded man to the station Hospital; the boat he came in was one of the cutters; there was an officer in charge of the boat.\n\nD. R. CALDWELL.\n\nDANIEL RICHARD CALDWELL re-examined.--When Mr May left me to go to the man-of-war, he told me to wait till he came back, and watch the boats; he did not give me any other orders.\n\nD. R. CALDWELL.\n\n(16)\n\nJAMES HANWAY PLUMRIDGE sworn,--I am senior officer of H. M. Naval forces in China. On Sunday evening last I was informed by the officer of the watch that Mr May came on board the Cambrian, and made a complaint that some junkmen had been assaulting one gentleman; that his authority was called in question; and that the junkmen would not allow him to come on board; and threatened to fire, and did fire, at him. I sent for Captain Morris, and told what I have stated, and told him to get the boats hoisted out and prepared. He proposed to send a boat or two; I told him No, to send all the boats; not to take the large guns, but to see that they were all armed. These boats I ordered to go in three divisions--the launch, pinnace, and barge; the two cutters and Jolly boat were astern of them and a boat astern of each large boat. I sent for Lieutenant Lloyd, told him of the nature of the complaint that was made, and desired him to back the police, and take any or all of the men on board of the junks and give them in charge of the police. The reason of my sending so large a force was to prevent a loss of life, that the Chinese might submit without resistance when they saw the force. I finished by saying to Mr Lloyd,\n\nWhen you get to the junks, you will divide your boats in two divisions, and you will board on the quarter and opposite quarter; you will board sword in hand; if there is any doubt about the junks, bring them off, and we will anchor them one under each bow of the ship. After the boats had gone, after some time, one boat returned with six Chinese; I told them to take them ashore to the Police, not to let them on board. The reason of my wish for the boats to board was for fear the junks should have cut their cables and gone away; to prevent which I had guns trained aft, and would have fired into them had they attempted to get away. I gave an officer a couple of blue lights, and told him to burn them, in case they did not receive a resistance was made. This signal was not made, because they did receive a resistance was made.\n\n...\n\n(17)\n\nJ. HANWAY PLUMRIDGE.\n\nANDY WILLIAM CHAPMAN WISE sworn,--I am Acting Second Master on Board H. M. S. Cambrian. On Sunday evening last, I was in command of the second cutter under Lieutenant Lloyd. [Gives similar evidence to Lieutenant Lloyd as to the attack and boarding.] When I boarded I saw no Chinese; but I saw our men leading up some prisoners from below. The first men were passed into the second cutter; there were seven of them. I did not see any cutlasses or bayonets used on the deck of the small junk; do not know what took place below. I saw several Chinese jump into the water; there was one that I went after; he was wounded in the shoulder when I picked him up; he was swimming; I think he had a pair of trousers on; I secured his hands and laid him down in the bottom of the boat; I think this man's wound was from a musket bullet. I took the prisoners first on board the Cambrian, and was then told to take them to the Station. There were no shots fired from my boat at any Chinese in the water. After the boarding I heard firing; also heard firing down into the hold of the junk, from her deck. I was in the cutter at this time. I landed the prisoners down to the westward. I saw one or two shots fired either by the Police or our men from the junk at the men in the water.\n\n(18)\n\nW. C. WISE.\n\nROBERT ELLIOT sworn,--I am a midshipman on board H. M. ship Cambrian. On Sunday evening I was in the pinnace under the command of Lieutenant Lloyd; we had the second cutter in tow, and were to board the outward of the two junks after the two signals as previously agreed on were fired. All the boats cheered and gave way alongside; the Chinese fired four or five ginjals, and some small arms; immediately they fired we fired about twenty muskets; we fired in the direction where we saw fire from the junks;\n\nQuestioned by Mr Shortrede--In the junks after we boarded, I saw no Chinese cut down with cutlasses. After we boarded, I heard about eight or nine shots fired at the men in the water; cannot say whether they were fired by the Police or our boats. The reason of the large force I took was in consequence of what I heard the first time from the Police, and after consulting with the Commodore. I did not know at the time that any of the men had their tails cut off. I have since heard such was the case. When I boarded the junk and heard the firing at the people in the water, I sang out as loud as I could to cease firing. None of my men were wounded with shot.\n\nHENRY LLOYD, Lieutenant R.N. H. M. S. Cambrian.\n\n(12)\n\nJOSEPH HENRY JOLLIFFE sworn,--I am first Lieutenant of Marines on board H. M. S. Cambrian. On Sunday evening last, I heard firing ashore. Shortly after Mr May came alongside in the Police-boat; he came on board and spoke to Mr Pulling, the master. In consequence of what he said the boats were ordered out; there were six boats altogether; between twenty-five and thirty marines went in the boats; they had muskets and bayonets; I was in the launch under the command of Lieutenant Lloyd. After we boarded the two junks, some shots were fired from the small junk at something in the water; I was almost certain it was at a man in the water; this shot was fired either by our men or the Police. There were twelve men from the junks put into one of the cutters; Mr Pulling and I were in charge of this cutter. A second cutter under the command of Mr Wise took some more Chinese ashore, and landed lower down than we did; we landed at Mr Bowra's wharf. The Chinese that we brought ashore had blood about them. Coming ashore I saw another Chinaman in the water; we saw him when we shoved off from the junks; I heard one shot fired at this man; there may have been more; this shot either came from a police or man-of-war's boat. Some of the men had their tails cut off; one was cut off in the launch; another I saw cut off in the junk. A seaman cut off these tails in each case; one sailor cut off a tail with his clasp knife; this was in the launch. The prisoners were first handed into the launch and then into the cutter. While the Chinese were in the cutter coming ashore, none of their tails were cut off. I heard on board the vessel that several Chinamen's tails were brought on board the Cambrian; I saw one with Mr Elliot, a midshipman.\n\nQuestioned by Mr Shortrede--After boarding I saw no wounds inflicted by cutlasses. There was nothing said to the junkmen before we boarded them.\n\nJ. H. JOLLIFFE.\n\n(13)\n\nour shot, if any missed, would have gone in the direction of Jardine's. I saw one Chinaman in the water; a Policeman in our boat fired at this man; he struck him; we took the man into the second cutter; I am not positive that the shot was fired from our boat. I got a Chinaman's tail from one of the men on board; he found it in one of the boats.\n\nR. ELLIOT.\n\nJOHN RICKETT sworn,--I heard a ring on Sunday evening last off the Tower Bazaar; went out in the verandah, and just as the last gun was fired, I heard the word \"Lum-chi\" (water-thieves) called out. The sound came from where I heard the ring; the same sound was repeated. After that I went to bed. I was afterwards disturbed, and was told there was firing; after that I thought I heard cheering.\n\nQuestioned by Mr Shortrede--I have been in command of a vessel. Suppose you were in a harbour where a boat came alongside your vessel showing a bright light, and addressing you in a language which you did not understand, would you allow these men, or any of them, to come on board? Certainly not.--Would you, if you thought it necessary to prevent their coming on board, fire at them? I considered that they were thieves and a strong party, and that I could resist them by firing, I would.\n\n1st Lieutenant R. Marines.\n\nWILLIAM BUCHANAN ALEXANDER sworn,--I am a midshipman on board H. M.'s Frigate Cambrian. I was in the launch with Mr Lloyd on Sunday evening last. After I boarded the junks, I saw some shots fired from the junk at some men in the water; I heard, I think, four shots fired either by our men or the police. The jolly-boat under charge of Mr Victor was to look after the men in the water. I saw a Police-boat following me in the water; can't say whether they fired at this man. I did not see any of the Chinamen's tails cut off.\n\nW. B. ALEXANDER, Midshipman.\n\nBy Mr Cairns.--Supposing you were in a part the language of which you did not understand, and that a boat with a light came alongside of your vessel in which an individual speaking a language partially known to you gave you to understand that they were Policemen, would you make the same resistance? No, I should be doubtful what I should do in that case.\n\n(14)\n\nJACOB PHILLIPS sworn,--I live in one of Mr Oswald's houses close to the water. I heard the firing on Sunday evening; it was about three or four hundred yards from my house; this was about eight or quarter past eight. About 11 o'clock we heard another volley, and then a second. I went down to the Pier, and heard the shouting of men, but could not say what it was. I then went down with some friends to Acqui's wharf; heard a shouting of Europeans on board a Chinese vessel, and some shots fired, I think at some men in the water. From the time I heard the volleys until we heard these shots was about half an hour; I heard several balls whistle over my house after the second volley was fired.\n\nJ. PHILLIPS.\n\n(15)\n\nDANIEL RICHARD CALDWELL sworn,--I am Deputy Superintendent of Police. On Sunday night I went with Mr May in the Police-boats to the two junks to take the crews in custody. Mr May's boat was first.\n\n[do in that case]\n\nBy Mr Shortrede--If you had understood that in that part boatmen calling themselves policemen, and in the guise of policemen, were in the habit of boarding such vessels as yours and robbing them, would you resist under these circumstances? I certainly would.\n\n(20)\n\nJNO. RICKETT.\n\nThursday, 19th October.\n\nCHARLES MAY sworn,--I am Superintendent of Police. On Sunday evening last, Deputy Inspector Ryan informed me that Mr Mair and some other gentlemen had been to the Station and made a complaint, that while passing in a small boat in the harbour, a junk threw stones at them. Mr Ryan said he sent a Police-boat with two European Constables and a Chinese interpreter, Poon-chow, in order that the head-men of the junk might be brought to the Station; and came from this boat for further orders, as the Police had stones thrown at them--which orders Mr Ryan came to me to receive. I came to the Station and made more particular inquiries about the case, and ordered two other boats to be manned.\n\n...\n\n297", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-026 - Bonham - 1848 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 227551, "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": "CO129-026 - Bonham - 1848 [9-12]", "page_number": 245, "title": "CO129-026 - Bonham - 1848 [9-12]", "content_text": "238\n\nand officers, amounted to 26, 11 of whom were Europeans; 6 or 7 Europeans had carbines, and I think about half of the remainder had muskets; there were likewise 4 or 5 cutlasses. Before leaving I gave out rounds of ammunition, and I believe the Police had 20 rounds more. I placed Mr Caldwell in charge of one boat, Mr Ryan in charge of another; I went in the third; in my boat there were 8 in all. Two junks were pointed out to me as the two junks from which the stones were thrown at the Police-boat; mine was the nearest in-shore to the junks; my boat was the outside one. Mr Caldwell's boat was in the rear of mine; the other boat was in-shore. I steered alongside the outward junk. I felt the boat kept back; I could not get her wholly broadside on to the junk before arriving alongside. The people in the junks had fired large and small guns, I mean ginjals and matchlocks. I heard shots strike the water. This fire was returned by all the Police boats. I heard Mr Caldwell speaking in Chinese very loud, and answers apparently made from the junks. Finding the other boats did not get alongside, and that a determined resistance was made, I ordered my boat to be shoved off, and told the other two boats to fall back. After leaving the junks, they continued firing 5 or 6 shots from ginjals; I told the Police not to return the fire, and ordered them out of reach of the fire from the junk. Some of the Police had no ammunition this time; they asked me for some, as they were anxious to return and make a second attack; a European in my boat had no arms. At this time I was not aware of any accident happening to the Police force; I had seen a man in the water when alongside the junk, but believed him to be one of the junkmen; I had an idea of picking him out, but on looking round, found he had either sunk or was taken on board the junk. The time I was alongside I was about half a minute; my impression was that my boat was kept back either by spears or bamboos from the junk; I could not see them, as it was remarkably dark, the wind strong, and the sea high. I determined to go to H.M.S. Cambrian for assistance, and ordered all but four rowers into another boat; before going, I directed Mr Caldwell to go as near the sterns of the junks as he could with safety, and request them to give in; and that if they did not, I was going to the man-of-war, and they would run the risk of being shot. Mr Caldwell called to me from his boat, that the junkmen were determined to resist. I then pulled to the Cambrian. The two junks were pointed out to me by the third Police-boat that remained near. I had no Chinamen in my boat; nothing was said to the junkmen from my boat. I heard Mr Caldwell calling out loudly to the junk people before any firing. I had a lantern in my boat, which I shewed; the three boats were to leeward of the junks; my boat may have been about 100 feet from the junks while Mr Caldwell was speaking; lights were shewn from one Police-boat to another while directions were given by me. When I arrived on board the Cambrian, I saw an officer, and asked if he was officer of the deck; he answered, \"Yes.\" I said, as nearly as I can recollect, \"I am the Superintendent of Police, and have come to apply to the Commodore for assistance to capture two suspicious junks which had fired upon and hustled off the Police-boats.\" The officer asked me if that was the firing he heard; I told him it was, and he desired me to accompany him below. He went into the stern cabin, and shortly after came out saying assistance should be rendered; I remained on deck till the boats were nearly ready, and then went into my own boat and guided the men-of-war's boats to where the junks were lying, pointing them out to the officer who was in command of the party. When I arrived near the junks, being ahead of the men-of-war boats, I saw the two Police-boats lying within 150 yards of the junks; the Police were rowing in the direction of the junks. I ordered them to keep to the rear of me, and not to fire. It was lighter by this time; it was now about 12 o'clock; I saw the navy boats go alongside the junk, and heard the people in the junks as if cheering or making a great shouting; before the navy boats touched the junks, they were fired into. A volley was fired by the navy boats, and afterwards there were about 20 straggling shots, but cannot say exactly whether they were wholly from the navy boats or some from the junks; after these shots were fired the navy boats cheered and boarded; the noise on board the junk was when I first got near. I boarded after the man-of-war's men; nearly all the sailors and marines were in the junks; they were very crowded. I saw some powder thrown overboard, and heard the plunging as of something heavy into the water; none of the junkmen at this time were to be seen; many of the sailors were below searching; it was dark below; Police lanterns were got; I did not see the sailors using their cutlasses; I saw no Chinamen in the water. I sent Mr Caldwell's boat to pick up some men who I heard in the water. Constable Smith was, I think, in the boat. I should say that the first fire from the Police-boats (before the navy boats came) did not take effect on the junks, as I heard no cries from the junk after the fire. I told the officer I would take charge of the junks, and that if he would lend me a boat to take the prisoners on shore, I would take charge of them. He ordered boats for this purpose, and directed all his men to go into the boats and leave the junks, which they did. I remained about half an hour after this on board; I had a thorough search made in and round the junks. Boarding nettings were triced up in the junk; they were the ordinary make of fishing nets. I examined the boats in order to satisfy myself whether the boats were piratical ones or not; and I believe they are not piratical boats; one had a cargo of molasses, and grain, and physic; the other boat, the large one, was empty. I found 4 matchlocks and 3 ginjals in the two boats; one of the watchlocks was burst; there were more lanyards and ropes for other ginjals.\n\nQuestion by Mr Shurtred—Mr Caldwell does not speak the dialect of the junkmen, but he understands a little. I was about 100 feet from the junks at the time Mr Caldwell spoke to them; his boat was to the rear of mine about 10 feet; the wind was high; we were to leeward of the junks; my belief was, and is that the junkmen understood and answered Mr Caldwell. We have 11 men now at the Station from these junks—nearly all were wounded—21 were brought to the Station from the junks, and one was picked up dead on Monday. I consider I have power under clause 7 of Ordinance 14 of 1840, to board any vessel whatever in the harbour, either day or night—of course having a reasonable object in view. The Superintendent and Inspectors of the Metropolitan London Police have exactly the same power. I have frequently exercised this power both day and night.\n\nQ. Under all the circumstances of this case, considering the trivial nature of the original charge, and the slight resistance the junks could have afforded to such a force as you took with you, did you feel yourself fully authorised to call in the assistance of the man-of-war without a Magistrate's Warrant? A. I conscientiously believe that under all the circumstances of the case, notwithstanding its slight origin, that no other proper course was open to me. With reference to my authority to get the assistance of the Navy, any Constable has power to demand assistance in carrying out his duty. As regards myself, I am authorised as commanding the Police to apply for the assistance of the Naval power on such occasion. I considered an overpowering force would effect the object of capturing the junks without any resistance or consequent bloodshed. I was not consulted with reference to the force from the man-of-war. When a person makes a complaint at the Station, it is a matter of course that immediate attention shall be paid to the complaint, so that the parties offending may be forthcoming to answer it. It was not consistent with the Inspectors' duty to allow Mr Muir's complaint to stand over till next day without taking immediate measures to apprehend the offenders, or otherwise secure their attendance next day.\n\nQuestioned by Mr Cairns.—When you applied for assistance from the Naval Commander, did you consider these were trading junks or pirates?—My impression was that they were piratical junks, because I could not account for the resistance they made but under such supposition.\n\nBy Mr Shortrede.—Whose duty is it to board and examine these junks when they anchor in the Harbour?—I do not consider that any government officer considers it his duty to Board Chinese vessels in this harbour, with a view of ascertaining their characters generally, unless upon especial information or suspicion; and in such a case it is my duty.\n\nQ. Does it consist with your knowledge that men dressed as policemen, or with badges upon their arms calling themselves policemen, have scurried and robbed junks in the Harbour? A. There have been none to my knowledge since the increase to the water-police 18 months ago; before that there were two instances of robbery by violence in the Harbour by persons representing themselves as policemen, and two cases of extortion by threats by Chinese in the employ of the government. A case occurred in April 1847—there was an attack made by a lorcha manned by Chinese and Portuguese representing themselves as policemen, who robbed a junk off Jardine's of a considerable amount of property.\n\n(21)\n\nCHARLES MAY.\n\nFriday 20th October. Al-Tew states, was in charge of the largest of the two junks; the crew consisted of ten men altogether; there were no passengers. My vessel came from How-tong; we were here about 20 days; we brought salt and live pigs. On the evening of the 19th, Chinese month, about dark, while my boat was lying alongside of a small junk, a small boat came near the junks; I was in the cabin at the time, and heard a cry of thieves from the small junk. I came on deck; did not see the small boat, as it was so dark; the small boat went away; I then returned to the cabin, and did not come out of the cabin until 2 or 3 boats came near the junks; they came about half an hour after the first. I did not hear anything said by the people in these boats; the small junk fired 2 or 3 shots, I think at them; it was very dark at this time; the small boats fired at the small junk. After this a great many boats came; these boats fired at the small junk, and the people in them came on board and threw me and the other men into the boat. My tail was cut off by one of these men.\n\n(22)\n\nEDWARD COHEN sworn, I am an assistant at Messrs Phillips, Moore & Co.'s, in Victoria. On Sunday evening last, I heard firing on the water near our place; did not know what it was at first; but went down to the window below Aequi's in the Lower Bazaar. I saw several shots fired from or at a junk a short distance from the shore. The only expression I could hear was, \"See, a man overboard,\" or \"Here's a man overboard.\" I immediately heard a shot fired. Previous to this there were one or two volleys fired, and I could hear the balls whistling round our house.\n\nE. Cohen.\n\n(23)\n\nROBERT MCKENZIE sworn,—I am a constable; I was left in the boat with Sergeant M'Lean lying off the junks on Sunday night when the men-of-war's boats came, in order to pick up any Chinese we might see in the water. I saw no Chinamen in the water. I was in the boat, and a dog was thrown overboard from the small junk; I was about five or six yards from the junk; the dog was black; a shot was fired at it by a marine—saw his belt—the shot killed it. If there were any Chinamen in the water near the boat, I would have seen them. I heard firing on board the junks; by the sound it was firing down into the holds of the junks; we were then under the bows of the junk. The sampan was looted overboard from the junks either by the marines or sailors. I heard one of the officers tell the men to cease firing—this was after the firing into the hold.\n\n(24)\n\nR. MCKENZIE.\n\nTHURSTAN DALE sworn,—I was with Messrs Devan and Muir, and others on Sunday evening in their boat coming from the Tam o'Shanter; we left the vessel about half-past six in the evening; our boat, the wind being strong, came within about ten yards of two junks; we had to go past them to get ashore; the men in the junks made a noise; it sounded to me not as if they were pulling up their anchor or anything of that kind but seemed as if they meant it for us to keep off; that at least was my impression, although I did not know the language. One of our boatmen replied to the junk people; there was then a shout, or hurrah, from some of the party in the boat—I was in one, two, or three, may have joined in the shout; boatmen did not join in the shout.\n\nAfter this the junkmen I think called out something, after which a stone struck one boat. We then pulled ahead of the junks, and Mr Bevan wished to go on board the junks, to see what the stone was thrown for; He took hold of the boat's tiller, and put the boat's head towards the junks. The boatmen refused to go; I said it was no use—that it was better to come ashore. While this was going on, several stones were thrown at the boat; I don't remember that any of the stones struck our boat. We then came ashore, and I came up to the Police Office with Messrs Muir and Roose. I went down afterwards to my boat to see what the Police boats did; I waited for some time, did not see any of them, and came away and went home.\n\nExamined by Mr Morison.—The discussion that took place between Mr Bevan and myself about his going on board the junks was sufficiently loud for the junkmen to hear.\n\nTHURSTAN DALE.\n\n(25)\n\n[Lie-kip-ty, and Che-yeuk, both sworn in as interpreters, they having a knowledge of the Tin-chien dialect.]\n\nPoon-Chow sworn—I am a Lukong. On Sunday evening last some gentlemen came and made a report at the Police Station. I went with them and the police in the boat; Mr Ryan told me to go and tell the Captain of the junk to come up to the Station, to see why stones were thrown at the gentlemen. I went in the boat about thirty feet from the junk—this was about 7 o'clock in the evening, and spoke to them in Chinese [Here the witness was asked to say in Chinese what he said to the junkmen. The witness's answer was rendered in English by the two interpreters,\n\n\"Friend, I got something to say: I wish the Captain to come Ashore.\" (The original words were spoken in the Pokéen dialect) Further he said, \"This is a mandarin boat come to talk to him; and not to be afraid\" (This was also said in Fokeen. When I first spoke to the junkmen, I was as far from them as this is from Mr Holdforth's house (a distance of about two hundred feet.) [The witness here corrects himself, and says this was in reference to his second visit to these junks.] The junkmen the first time did not say anything to me; they then threw stones at us. First when I went, there was not much wind. [The witness is asked to point out, if he can, the distance he was at from the junks when he first spoke to them; and he points to a house distant about fifty yards.] then returned to No. 1 Station, and waited there. I went again in the Police-boat to the junks; and stood about a 100 feet from them. At this time there was not much wind; I do not know in what direction it was blowing. I spoke again to the junkmen this second time the same as I did on the first occasion. The people in the junk said to me, not to come near; if we did, they would fire. They said nothing else to me; I said no more to them, and then came ashore. They threw stones at us; none of them struck the boat. The first time stones were thrown—that is, when I went in the first boat—some of the stones struck the boat, and some of the crew were struck. I then came on shore, and waited in the boat. When Messrs May and Caldwell came, I went back in the boat again to the junks; Mr May's boat was first, next to the junks; I was in Mr Ryan's boat. I did not on this occasion speak to the junks; I do not know if anything was said in the other boats. At this time, the boat I was in was 16 or 18 feet from Mr May's boat and Mr Caldwell's boat was between us; I did not hear anything said from Mr Caldwell's or Mr May's boat to the junkmen. It was then blowing hard; there was no interpreter in Mr May's boat; we were then about 400 feet from the junks; they were making a noise on both the junks. The only words I heard were \"Kuk-chang p'la,\" which means \"Take gun and fire.\" My boat was close to Mr Caldwell during all this time; anything that was said by the junkmen I must have heard as well as Mr Caldwell. Each boat had a light, which they shewed to the junk. I then heard shots fired from the outward junk—they only fired at Mr May's boat; the boat I was in then fired. After the shots were fired, the junkmen said nothing to the Police. I then retired, and Mr May told us to wait until he went to the man-of-war; Mr May did not tell us to do anything while he was away, but to wait. Nothing was said either from Mr Caldwell's boat or the one I was in to the junkmen while Mr May was away, nor was anything said to the junkmen until the men-of-war's men fired. I did not go on board the junks until the sailors of the men-of-war left them.\n\n(26)\n\nKoo-CAP sworn.—By Mr Cairns—I never was in Hongkong before. I belong to the small junk. By Mr Shurtrede,—[The words which Poon-chow stated he used on Sunday evening to the junkmen he now repeats in presence of Koo-cap, who being asked through the interpreter, says \"I never heard these words before\" and being asked the meaning of the words, he says, they mean \"Friend, is the Captain on board?\"\n\n(27)\n\nWILLIAM PEDDER sworn,—I am the Harbour Master of Victoria, and Marine Magistrate.\n\nExamined by Mr Shortrede.—Do you recognise this Proclamation, (producing a Proclamation in Chinese, initialed by the Coroner.)—I fancy I do from the Stamp; it bears the Seal of the Marine Magistrate's Office. I do not read Chinese or understand it.\n\nDo you know the import of the Proclamation?—I think I do.\n\nCan you tell its import?—Yes; it is a proclamation from His Excellency the late Governor of Hongkong to all trading junks anchoring in the Harbour.\n\nFrom whom did you receive instructions to issue this proclamation?—From Mr Shelley for the Colonial Secretary, by letter dated 28th May 1846. I hold in my hand the letter I allude to; I produce the letter handed in the letter, which, at the request of the jury is read; as also the copy of the Proclamation accompanying that letter, the copies are annexed] Examined by the Coroner.—I distributed these Eighteen Copies of the Proclamation. After they were all gone I obtained more from Mr Gutzlaff the Chinese Secretary, by whom I presume they were originally prepared. I went on board the junks myself when I distributed them. I was requested to make them public, and left some copies at the Hong where the junkmen frequent, as also gave some to persons who traded with them; and made it as generally known as possible. I had it explained to the junkmen if people molested them, to secure them and bring them to me, or the Chief Magistrate, but not to hurt them.\n\nBy Mr Shortrede.—Has any subsequent proclamation upon this subject been issued to the junkmen by you?—No. I may add that it was the habit of boarding junks to ascertain if they have been molested by any body. My Chinese boatmen interpreted for me; I cannot say they were understood, but I should think they were, as the junkmen always seemed pleased.—I do not think I went on board either of these two junks in question.—On my visits to the junks I never heard any complaints.\n\nWILLIAM PEDDER.\n\nColonial Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 28th May, 1846.\n\nSIR, I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to transmit to you 18 Copies of the Chinese Translation of the enclosed Proclamation, and to request your compliance with the instructions therein contained, by occasionally boarding and furnishing each junk anchoring in this harbour with a copy of the same, for the information of the Masters and Crews. A few Copies should be posted up for general information.\n\nI have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant,\n\nA. F. SHELLEY,\n\nfor the Colonial Secretary.\n\nLieut. W. PEDDER, R.N., Harbour Master.\n\n(True Copy,)\n\nWILLIAM PEDDER, Harbour Master, Marine Magistrate.\n\nHis Excellency the Governor directs, that the Harbour Master board all trading junks on their anchoring in the Harbour, and that a proclamation be issued to the following effect, and communicated to the masters and crews thereof:\n\nThat the port of Victoria is open to all junks and vessels without any anchorage fees or other dues; that they are at liberty to stay in it as long as they choose, and to depart when they like, without any molestation.\n\nThat the crews and passengers are at full liberty to communicate with the shore, and to deal in all articles with any person whom they may choose; but that they are not to buy Opium in a smaller quantity than one chest from any one but the Retail Dealer licensed by the Government. When they buy a chest of Opium, or any larger quantity, they may purchase it from any person.\n\nThat no person except the Harbour Master can board a junk or vessel without the consent of the master, unless he is armed with a warrant and accompanied by a constable.\n\nThat all complaints against persons unlawfully boarding or molesting vessels are to be made to the Harbour Master or the Chief Magistrate; and that the attempts of persons to extort money, or represent themselves falsely as possessing exclusive privileges of trade, and thereby interfere with the freedom of the port, are contrary to His Excellency's orders, and will be visited with severe punishment on being duly represented to the authorities above mentioned.\n\nColonial Office, Victoria.\n\nHongkong, 23d May, 1846.\n\n(28)\n\nJAMES LEGGE sworn,—I am a Doctor of Divinity, and attached to the London Missionary Society.\n\nExamined by Mr Shortrede.—Do you understand Chinese?\n\nCan you read this Proclamation? (producing the one identified by Mr Pedder. Yes.\n\nIs it the same I sent you yesterday?—Yes.\n\nHave you read it over?—Yes, I have done so carefully.\n\nHave you consulted any Chinese who are scholars as to the import of the third Regulation in this Proclamation? I have.\n\nWill you have the goodness to state your interpretation of the third Regulation alluded to, as well as the meaning attached to it by the persons you consulted?—This regulation consists of two parts. The first says the Harbour-master, and persons carrying Warrants, and Policemen, have power to board vessels. The meaning of the second part is not so plain; it was because I could not make it out satisfactorily myself, that I consulted Chinese scholars. Literally, it runs, \"If there be men, and the Captain does not want them to enter the vessel, then he may be able to obstruct and stop them.\" The difficulty lies from the form of the Chinese sentence in determining who are intended by the word \"men.\" I suppose it intended to mean \"other men\"—different from the Harbour-master and others mentioned above; but this is by no means clear, and a Chinese, in my opinion, would rather identify the word \"men\" with the Harbour-master, &c. Seeing the difficulty last night, I consulted a Chinese who at once knows his own and the English languages very well—Tsin-shen, an assistant in our Mission. He took the same view of the intention of the writer as myself, and laughed heartily at the composition. This morning, I consulted two other Chinese as to the meaning. The first is Sew-tsai, (that is, a literary graduate of the first degree,) and was the first in his class when he took the honour at his county examination in the Canton province in 1833. He supposed that the regulation empowered the Captain of the Vessel to resist the Harbour-master, the Warrant-bearers, and the Policemen; at the same time he did not seem to see the connection between the two parts of the regulation. The second person consulted is a respectable Chinese, who can read and write in his own language tolerably well, but makes no pretensions to being a scholar. He interpreted the clause in the same way as the other, and added,—\"So then the Chew-chow (this is the Canton sound of Tib-tchien) men, when they resisted the boats, had right on their side;\" but then he added—\"To be sure, when the boats came in the dark, it was according to regulation to resist them.\" I mention this last remark, because it confirms my own view of the composition of the regulation, that while Chinese naturally interpret it as those two men did, there is still something wanting to make that view of it certain, if it was the intention of the composer to convey that the word \"men\" was to be identified with the Harbour-master, &c. The meaning of this clause is not plain.\n\nJAMES LEGGE.\n\nCHARLES MAY further examined on the 21st,—To the best of my belief I never saw the Chinese notice (the one alluded to by Mr Pedder in his evidence) now exhibited to me, and I am certain I never saw any translation, or any letter of instructions on the subject in accordance with the Colonial Secretary's letter of instructions now read to me. (Here the copy of the letter of 28th May 1846, and instructions, annexed to Mr Pedder's evidence, is read to Mr May.) This is the first intimation I have had of Mr Pedder's instructions as to boarding junks in the Harbour. I know that there is a Police-boat attached to the Registrar General's Office, that daily boards Chinese vessels in the Harbour, under the Registration Ordinance No. 7 of 1846, sec. 2. If anything came to the Registrar General's notice as to any suspicious boats in the Harbour, the Registrar General, as joint Superintendent of Police, would consult with me on it. I did not hear anything about the two junks taken on Sunday evening, until Mr Muir made the charge against them.\n\nCHARLES MAY.\n\n(29)\n\nVERDICT.\n\nAn inquisition indented taken for our Sovereign Lady the Queen, at the House of the Central Police Station situate in Wellington Street, in the Colony of Hongkong, on the sixteenth day of October, in the Year of our Lord 1848, before Norcott D'Esterre Parker, gentleman, the Coroner of our said Lady the Queen for the said Colony, on view of the body of Niu-achiu and U-afon, then and there lying dead, upon the Oath of Andrew Shortrede, Foreman, John Cairns, and John Graham Morison, good and lawful Men of the said Colony, duly chosen, and who, being then and there duly sworn, and charged to inquire for our said lady the Queen, when, how, and by what means the said Niu-achiu and Uafoo came to their deaths, do upon their Oaths say, That U-ufoo and Niu-achiu, Chinese junkmen, came by their deaths between Sunday night and Monday morning the 15th and 16th of October 1848, from gun-shot wounds inflicted by certain seamen and marines unknown, acting under orders of their officers, who were instructed by the Senior Naval Officer on this station to aid the Police in capturing two junks anchored in-shore in the Harbour of Hongkong, the crews of which junks had been alarmed by boats coming alongside after nightfall, and resisted the authorities and others, under the impression that they were thieves; and such resistance as was offered on this occasion appears to the Jury to have been justified by the necessity for trading junks protecting themselves from being boarded by strangers and pretended policemen, as well as by the existing regulations of the Hongkong Government, issued to junks anchoring in the Harbour.\n\nThe Jury have considered it to be their duty to pursue the inquiry into several matters not immediately connected with the deaths of these two men, but the investigation of which may tend to prevent the recurrence of such disasters, and seems of importance to the reputation and prosperity of the Colony.\n\nIn witness whereof, as well the said Coroner as the said Jury have hereunto set their hands and seals this 21st day of October 1848, the day to which the Inquest was finally adjourned.\n\nN. D'E. PARKER,\n\nCoroner.\n\nAND. SHORTREDE, Foreman.\n\nJOHN CAIRNS.\n\nJOHN G. MORISON.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-026 - Bonham - 1848 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 229355, "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": "CO129-030 - Bonham - 1849 [8-12]", "page_number": 306, "title": "CO129-030 - Bonham - 1849 [8-12]", "content_text": "300\n\nInclosure NA in Despatch N. 153 of 1819.\n\nTranslation of an Official Communication addressed by the Chinese Naval Commander-in-Chief on the Hainan Station, to His Excellency Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary.\n\nHo, by promotion Acting Commodore on the Yai-chan station, now Acting Commander-in-Chief at Hainan, &c., &c., &c., makes a communication.\n\nWhereas the Pirate Chang-shih-wu-tsz' (Shap-'ng-tsai), and others, had, for some time past, been burning and destroying merchant vessels at Pih-liai (Pak-hoi), in the Department of Lien-chau, and all that neighbourhood, I had been apprehensive that he would find his way into the waters of Kiung-chau, and cause trouble therein. I had accordingly consulted the Intendant of the Circuit of Lien-chau and Kiung-chau, and the Prefect and Subprefect of the Department of Kiung-chau, and, with their concurrence, had instructed Hwang, the naval officer temporarily in charge of the Hai-kau (Hoi-hau) station, to put himself at the head of a naval force, and to take up, in addition, some trading vessels, and arm them properly. The Intendant, Prefect, Magistrate, and Assistant Magistrate also sent a contingent of troops and militia and the 28th of the 8th moon (14th Oct.) had been fixed as the day on which they were to go to sea in quest (of the pirates).\n\nOn the afternoon of the 27th (13th Oct.), two steamers and a vessel of war, despatched by Your Excellency, arrived at Hai-kau, the commanders of which being desirous of accompanying the government ships in the pursuit, as soon as I had had an interview with them, I desired Hwang, the Senior Officer on that station, to move on with the force under his command, to exterminate and make prisoners.\n\nOn the 5th of the 9th moon (20th Oct.), in the barbarian waters of a place known as Hwa-fung* they seized Chin-tsiu-ching and other men, 48 in all, Wáng-pei and other women, 8 in all, and 6 children, whom they brought in to the city. I have had the prisoners examined strictly, and they have admitted their share in several acts of piracy. I have, in my turn, forwarded them to the Provincial City, to be tried and disposed of, and have at the same time given positive orders for the pursuit of the pirate-chief, Chang-shih-wu-tsz, insisting upon his apprehension and surrender, that he may be brought to justice. In addition to this, as in duty bound, I make this communication to Your Excellency, of the contents of which I hope you will inform yourself.\n\nA necessary communication, addressed to Mr Bonham, by Royal appointment Envoy of Great Britain, Governor of Hongkong, and Superintendent [of Trade] at the Five Ports.\n\nTaukwang, 29th year, 9th moon, 11th day, (26th October, 1849.) (Received 1st Nov., 1849.)\n\nTrue Translation,\n\nT. F. WADE,—Assistant Chinese Secretary. * Off the Coast of Cochin China.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-030 - Bonham - 1849 [8-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "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": 233705, "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": "CO129-043 - Sir Bonham - 1853 [7-12]", "page_number": 214, "title": "CO129-043 - Sir Bonham - 1853 [7-12]", "content_text": "Expenditure of Hongkong paid during the Year 1852/55.\n\nCivil.\n\nThe Governo\n\nSalaries\n\nEstablishments Detailed.\n\nFixed\n\nBarional Establishment and Seminary\n\n \n £\n J\n £\n \n \n 211\n \n \n \n \n Potai\n 2\n £\n \n\nHis Excellency's allowances from 3/4 March 1852 to 3rd January 1853 @ £1500... £758.1.3\n\nfrom 10 days\n\n1500\n\n4\n\n933.0.9\n\n3rd March 1852 to 31st January 1853 @ £1500... 1,442 0.7 3/33\n\nNB. £375 paid as Salary of Her Majesty's Chief Superintendent of Trade for the June quarter, 1852 have been recovered and brought to account under reimbursements.\n\n \n Commodore\n \n Shroff\n Porter + Messengers\n Gardener\n Scavenger\n Contingencies\n \n \n \n \n \n 300\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 32\n \n 25\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 20\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12/0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12 10\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1210\n \n 3433 2 7/52 10.3585 127\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 4118\n 37 10\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 4218\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3627/14\n 3\n \n\nLaurie's Exchange Tables-Crals", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-043 - Sir Bonham - 1853 [7-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 234682, "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": "CO129-046 - Lieut. Governor Caine & Sir Bowring - 1854 [5-19／8]", "page_number": 94, "title": "CO129-046 - Lieut. Governor Caine & Sir Bowring - 1854 [5-19／8]", "content_text": "139\n\nequally divided among the junior flag officers; commodores of the first class and captains of the fleet to share as flag officers: provided always that no flag officer, unless actually on board any of Our ships or vessels of war, and at the actual taking, sinking, burning or otherwise destroying any ship or ships of war, privateer or privateers, belonging to the enemy, shall share in the distribution of any head money or bounty money granted as a reward for taking, sinking, burning, or otherwise destroying any such ship or vessel of the enemy.\n\nThat no flag officer commanding in any port in the United Kingdom shall share in the proceeds of any prize captured from the enemy, by any ship or vessel which shall sail from or leave such port by order of the Lord High Admiral, or of our Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral.\n\nThat when ships or vessels under the command of several flag officers belonging to separate stations shall be joint captors, each flag officer shall receive a proportion of one-twentieth part, according to the number of officers and men present under the command of each such flag officer; and when any ship or vessel under orders from the Lord High Admiral, or from Our Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral, are joint captors with other ships, or vessels under a flag or flags, the like regulations as to the apportionment of the flag share to the flag officer or officers is to be observed. With reference to flag officers, it is to be noted that when an inferior flag officer is sent to reinforce a superior officer on any station, the superior flag officer shall not share in any prize taken by the inferior flag officer before he has arrived within the limits of that station, unless the inferior officer shall have received some order directly from, and shall be acting in execution of some order issued by, such superior flag officer.\n\nNo chief flag officer quitting any station, except upon some definite urgent service, and with the intention of returning to the station as soon as such service is performed, shall share in any prize taken by Our ships or vessels left behind, after he has passed the limits of the station, or after he has surrendered the command to another flag officer appointed by the Admiralty to command in chief upon such station.\n\nAn inferior flag officer quitting any station (except when detached by orders from his commander-in-chief upon a special service, accompanied with orders to return to such station as soon as the service has been performed,) shall have no share in prizes taken by the ships and vessels remaining on the station, after he has passed the limits thereof. In like manner, flag officers remaining on such station shall not share in the prizes taken by such inferior officer, or by ships or vessels under his immediate command, after he has quitted the limits of the station, except he has been detached as aforesaid.\n\nA commander-in-chief or other flag officer belonging to any station shall not share in any prize taken out of the limits of that station by any ship or vessel under the command of a flag officer of any other station, or under orders from Our Commissioners of the Admiralty, unless such commander-in-chief or flag officer is expressly authorised by Our said Commissioners to take the command of that station in which the prize or prizes is or are taken, and shall actually have taken upon him such command.\n\nEvery commodore having a captain under him shall be esteemed a flag officer with respect to the twentieth part of prizes taken, whether he be commanding-in-chief or serving under command.\n\nThe first captain to the admiral and commander-in-chief of Our fleet, and also the first captain to any flag officer appointed to command a fleet of ten ships of the line or upwards, shall be deemed to be a flag officer for the purpose of sharing in prize, and shall be entitled to share therein as the junior flag officer of such fleet.\n\nAny officer on board any of Our ships of war at the time of capturing any prize or prizes, who shall have more commissions than one, shall be entitled only to share in such prize or prizes according to the share allotted to him by the above-mentioned distribution in respect to his superior commission or office.\n\nAnd with reference to other officers it is to be noted that a captain, commander, or other commanding officer of a ship or vessel, shall be deemed to be under the command of a flag, when he shall have received some order from, or be acting in the execution of some order issued by, a flag officer, whether he be, or be not within the limits of the station of such flag officer; and in the event of his being directed to join a flag officer on any station he shall be deemed to be under the command of such flag officer from the time when he arrives within the limits of the station, which circumstance is always to be carefully noted in the log book; and it shall be considered that he continues under the flag officer of such station, until he shall have received some order directly from or be acting in the execution of some order issued by some other flag officer, duly authorized, or by the Lord High Admiral, or Our Commissioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral.\n\nAnd We hereby direct, that the captain, commander, lieutenant commanding, master commanding, or any other officer, duly commanding any ship, sloop or vessel of war, singly taken any prize from the enemy, that is to say, the officer actually in command at the time, shall have one eighth of remainder, or if there is no flag, one-eighth of the entire net proceeds, except that if the single capturing ship be a rated ship, having a commander under the captain, the commander shall take portion of the one-eighth part, as if he were commander of a sloop, according to the proportion hereinafter set forth; and if more than one commanding officer of the same rank of command shall be entitled to share as joint captors, the one-eighth shall be equally divided between them; but when captains, commanders, lieutenants commanding, and masters commanding respectively Our ships and vessels of war, and commanders under captains in rated ships shall share together in whatever variety of combination, the one-eighth shall be so divided into parts for a graduated apportionment as to provide for each captain receiving six parts; each commander of a sloop, or commander under a captain in a rated ship, three parts; and each lieutenant commanding, or master commanding, or other officer actually commanding a small vessel of war, two parts; which We hereby direct shall be the proportion in which they shall respectively share; commodores of the second class and field officers of marines, or of land forces serving as marines, doing duty as field officers, above the rank of major, to share as captains; and field officers of marines, or of land forces serving as marines, and doing duty in the rank of major, to share as commanders of sloops.\n\nAnd we further direct, that after provision shall thus have been made for the flag share (if any) and for the portion of the commanding officer or officers, and others, as above specified, the remainder of the net proceeds shall be distributed in ten classes, so that each officer, man, and boy, composing the rest of the complements of Our ships, sloops, and vessels of war, and actually on board at the time of any such capture, and every person present and assisting, shall receive shares or a share according to his class, as set forth in the following scale:\n\nFirst Class. Master of the fleet, inspector of steam machinery afloat, when embarked with a fleet, medical inspector, or deputy medical inspector, when embarked with a fleet, forty-five shares each.\n\nSecond Class. Senior lieutenants of a rated ship, not bearing a commander, under the captain, secretary to the admiral of the fleet or admiral commanding in chief: Thirty-five shares each.\n\nThird Class. Sea lieutenant, master, captain of marines, of marine artillery, or of land forces doing duty as marines, whether having higher brevet rank or not, secretary to an admiral, or to a commodore of the first class, not commanding in chief, chief engineer: Twenty-eight shares each.\n\nFourth Class. Lieutenant or quartermaster of marines, lieutenant of marine artillery, lieutenant, quartermaster, or ensign, of land forces doing duty as marines, secretary to a commodore of the second class, chaplain, surgeon, paymaster, naval instructor, mate, assistant-surgeon, second master, clerk in charge, passed clerk, assistant engineer, gunner, boatswain, carpenter: Eighteen shares each.\n\nFifth Class. Midshipman, master's assistant pilot, clerk (not passed), master-at-arms, chief gunner's mate, chief boatswain's mate, chief carpenter's mate, chief captain of the forecastle, admiral's coxswain, chief quartermaster, seaman's schoolmaster, ship's steward, ship's cook: Ten shares each.\n\nSixth Class. Naval cadets, clerk's assistant, captain's coxswain, ship's corporal, quartermaster, gunner's mate, boatswain's mate, captain of the forecastle, captain of the afterguard, captain of the hold, captain of the maintop, captain of the foretop, coxswain of the launch, sailmaker, ropemaker, caulker, leading stoker, blacksmith, serjeant of marines, of marine artillery, or of land forces doing duty as marines: Nine shares each.\n\nSeventh Class. Captain of the mast, captain of the mizentop, yeoman of the signals, coxswain of the barge, coxswain of the pinnace, coxswain of the cutter, second captain of the forecastle, second captain of the maintop, second captain of the foretop, second captain of the afterguard, sailmaker's mate, caulker's mate, musician, cooper, armourer, corporal of marines or of land forces doing duty as marines, bombardier of marine artillery, head krooman: Six shares each.\n\nEighth Class. Leading seamen, shipwright, second captain of the hold, able seaman, carpenter's crew, sailmaker's crew, cooper's crew, armourer's crew, yeoman of the store-rooms, steward's assistant, ordinary seaman, blacksmith's mate, private and fifer of marines, or of land forces doing duty as marines, gunner of marine artillery, painter, stoker, coal trimmer, second head krooman, sick berth attendant, bandsman, tailor, butcher: Three shares each.\n\nNinth Class. Cook's mate, ship's steward's boy, admiral's domestic, superintendent's domestic, admiral's steward and cook, captain's steward and cook, ward-room and gun-room steward and cook, subordinate officers' steward and cook, commander's servant, secretary's servant, second class ordinary seaman, assistant stoker, barber, boy of the first class, first and second class krooman, supernumeraries, except as hereinafter provided, persons borne merely as passengers, and not declining to render assistance on occasion of capture: Two shares each.\n\nTenth Class. Boy below first class: One share.\n\nAll supernumeraries holding ranks in the service above the ranks or ratings specified in the fifth class of this Our Proclamation, who have been ordered to do duty in any of our ships or vessels, by the Lord High Admiral, or by our Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral, by the senior officer of the fleet or squadron, or if none senior, then by the captain or commanding officer of the capturing ship or vessel, if not by special authority employed in higher capacities, shall share according to the rank which they respectively hold in the service; but in all cases to qualify them for so sharing, and not merely as supernumeraries in the ninth class, due notation of their being thus respectively ordered to do duty must have been made on the muster books.\n\nAnd with respect to supernumeraries of ratings in the service, below the denominations of those specified in the fourth class of this Our Proclamation, and who at full victuals are engaged in the ordinary duties of the ship, it is Our will and pleasure that they shall always share according to the ratings which they bear in the service.\n\nAnd, in order that Our Royal intentions herein may be duly carried into effect, We further direct that when any capture is made from the enemy, the captains or commanding officers of Our ships or vessels of war making the same shall transmit, or cause to be transmitted, as soon as may be, to the Secretary to the Admiralty, a true and perfect list of all the officers, seamen, and marines, soldiers and others, who were actually on board on the occasion, accompanied by a separate list, containing the names of those belonging to the crew who were absent on duty or otherwise at the time, specifying the cause of such absence, each list to contain the quality of the service of each person, together with the respective descriptions of men, taken from the description book of the ship or vessel, and their several ratings, to be subscribed by the captain or commanding officer, and three or four more of the chief officers on board.\n\nAnd when the list of those actually on board, and the separate list of persons absent, though belonging to the ship or vessel, shall have been verified, on examination with the muster books lodged as official records, the Accountant-General of Our Navy shall, upon request, grant to the agent or\n\n1\n\n140\n\n \n91", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-046 - Lieut. Governor Caine & Sir Bowring - 1854 [5-19／8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 237167, "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": "CO129-052 - Sir Bowring - 1855 [9-12]", "page_number": 289, "title": "CO129-052 - Sir Bowring - 1855 [9-12]", "content_text": "38-\n\nR.\n\n(Copy)\n\n648.\n\nSir,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hong Kong,\n\n39.\n\n286\n\n1\n\n10th November, 1855.\n\n2\n\nI am instructed by His Excellency The Governor to send Extract from a Communication he has just received from the United States' Commodore,\n\nwith the copy of one of his letters\n\nin\n\nand Depositions; and I am desired to request you will call upon Mr. Grand Sie to furnish such explanations thereon as he may be able to give.\n\nI have, &c.,\n\n(Signed) L. d'Almada e Castro, for the Colonial Secretary\n\nCharles May, Esquire,\n\nSuperintendent of Police.\n\nTrue Copy\n\nColonial Secretary.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-052 - Sir Bowring - 1855 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 237170, "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": "CO129-052 - Sir Bowring - 1855 [9-12]", "page_number": 292, "title": "CO129-052 - Sir Bowring - 1855 [9-12]", "content_text": "44.\n\n(Copy) M: 654.\n\n283\n\ndir,\n\n1\n\nGovernment Officer, Victoria. \"Houghing,\"\n\n14th November 1855.\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge receipt of Your Excellency's letter of the 8th instant, and to express my regret that, owing to the absence of my chief Officers of the Colony to whom I had occasion to refer, I have been unable to forward an earlier reply.\n\nI now beg to transmit the enclosed. Mr. Bridges's recollections of his interview with His Excellency, Mr. Lane, and a letter from Mr. Superintendent May, forwarding Mr. Grandy's statement of the part taken by himself in the case of Madam Love. To His Excellency Commodore J. Elliot,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-052 - Sir Bowring - 1855 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 237176, "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": "CO129-052 - Sir Bowring - 1855 [9-12]", "page_number": 298, "title": "CO129-052 - Sir Bowring - 1855 [9-12]", "content_text": "56.\n\nto it that as far as the monsters therein mentioned came under my observation the statement of them is substantially correct. I desire to Arouse His Excellency's attention to the fact that the Resident Superintendent in all steps taken in which he bore a part simply obeyed orders, therefore, the supposition of his taking personal and undue interest in \"Madismis affairs\" cannot be maintained.\n\nI take this opportunity to revert to My previous assertion, that in all the proceedings connected with this matter, No officer of Police took personal interest in the matter, this, with it appears to be demurred to by the United States Commodore, I beg most strongly to iterate. \"Madismis\" statement was an ordinary and incidental matter, it was received and treated in the usual way, without any expectation of seeing or hearing from him again, and without further thought about him.\n\nI have, &c.,\n\nSuperintendent of Police.\n\nTo His Excellency's Private Secretary.\n\nPage 2357\n\n \nAligned 6.May\n\nJive Gyly Bortnual Secretary.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-052 - Sir Bowring - 1855 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 241296, "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": "CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3]", "page_number": 321, "title": "CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3]", "content_text": "18\n\nNEW ADVERTISEMENT.\n\nWANTED.\n\nWe have to acknowledge receipt of a table of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's revised rates of Passage-money; and we have hung up the same in our office for the use of our personal friends.\n\nBy Order,\n\n2. H. CARVALHO, Secretary\n\nHongkong, 20th January, 1857.\n\nTo the Editor of the \"HONGKONG REGISTER.\"\n\nMACAO, 1st February, 1857.\n\nDEAR SIR—The 10 mandarins, who came from Shang-hae, have been here for a few hours, and having taken their dinner at Cau-qa hong, embarked in the ensuing for Casa Branca, and from there to Yan-san and Cass feathers; and 5 of them bare blue buttons. Two of the mandarins have red buttons and peso sent to Caatho to assist Yeh—and it is said, that two of them were formerly in Canton in the time of the first war with Commissioner Lin.\n\n\"Every thing here is quiet, but I say in the harbour a good many mandarin junks displaying a varying flag. Though people are at this time they cannot do any harm here, I would question, that. What could we do prevent their attacking this place and carrying away the heads of the English that are living here?\n\nI am, &c,\n\nThe Hongkong Register.\n\nHONGKONG, TUESDAY, 3 FEBRUARY, 1857.\n\nNOTICE—The Hours of Posting Wrons in the CENTRAL POST OFFICE, Hollywood Road, are on the Subirth at 11 am, and stand on the Evening of every Wednesday at 7 o'clock.\n\nSIXTY.\n\nWe recorded a pedestrian feat last week —walking to the top of Victoria Peak and back six times in twenty-four hours. The same gentleman did the same task this week in twelve hours, which shows, speaking in all honor and praise, that he is an artful dodger; for the latter feat though apparently more difficult, is in reality easier.\n\nProof—a friend of ours went up and down in fifty-seven minutes.—say one hour at four miles. Four times six's twenty-four; and good steady walking, making the trip equal to twenty-four miles in twelve hours is not very great walking.\n\nTaking all the difficulties into account on an undertaking like this is more easily carried through at one heat than in two, we have no doubt that with, or, from what we hear, without halting, the gentleman who has done the six times could easily do the eight if he set his mind on it.\n\nWe have been trying to persuade our ... C. to put himself in training and try the feat—but he says he has been once to the gap and considers that enough is as good as a feast.\n\nNo. 5. FEBRUARY 3, 1857.\n\nThe climate of London is one thing, and the climate of Hongkong is quite another.\n\na more material matter than that of Hongkong, we must decidedly feel of any corps being sent away from this place.\n\nAn urgent necessity exists for augmenting and making the most effective part of the regular police force here, many of whom do their duty conscientiously to the best of their ability—but the superintendence of London is one thing: and the superintendence in Hongkong is another.\n\nThe screw Steamer Sir James Brooke left this at noon yesterday to Hongkong, having on board three companies of Sepoys, a detachment of European Artillery-men, for service in China, despatched on the requisition at the hands of Hongkong.\n\nThe troops consisted of two companies the 29th M. N. I., the European Artillery-men, Pang, and the Company of the Rifle Company accompanying this force are Major Cheslett, Captain Cazalet, Lieut. Foote, and Passingham of the gun, Capt. Man, Lieut. Forster of the Madras Artillery, Dr. Lloyd, Assistant Surgeon, Apothecary Edwards and Sub-Conductor Ball.\n\nThe Sir James Brooke has been chartered for Twelve thousand dollars.\n\nFrom these and other causes which might be specified Hongkong is not in effect London, and a system which may do very well at the latter place may require important modifications at the former.\n\nWe can never obtain the same raw material for a police here as obtainable in London, but we certainly, both in ordinary and in extraordinary times, such as the present, can make the most of our raw—excessively raw material.\n\nFirst: we would make the men effective by putting them on duty for a four hours beat; and if that could not be done conveniently from the central police station, we would do it from three stations—East, West, and Central.\n\nThe S.S. Auckland brought about 100 tons of shot, shell and ammunition from Pinang last week, which will be sent to China as soon as possible.\n\nBraitonore crew Pressa, Jan. 22.\n\nOn the arrival of the Mail at 6.30 PM of Sunday the 1st February we did, for the convenience of our subscribers, what we have not done before—viz: apply for a pass for two coolies to carry the respective Papers, which will secure early delivery.\n\nTwo passes were granted dated 10th January good for 21 days, the time expiring on the 31st January. Of course the 1st February was beyond the pale of the pass but coming direct from the Superintendent of Police we deemed it all right, thinking that police matters were going on in their usual cuddle.\n\nIn this belief the passes were on the night of the 2nd instant given to two of our Chinese Compositors to take them home, and we were somewhat astonished on being awakened at half past twelve, and informed, that our men were in custody.\n\nWe went down to the police office, and there we found the authorities pondering over the passes, and wondering to see the names of the boys written in red pencil, that being the color of the printing of the new passes.\n\nWe explained that a red pencil is a very common article in a printing office and that the names had been written in with that; then on making ourselves responsible for the lads we saw them let go.\n\nMARRIAGE.\n\nAt Belgrave-square, on the 24th November, the wife of Admiral Sir T. COCHRANE, of a Son.\n\nAt Victoria, Cox, ELIZABETH SANDERS.\n\nMarriage Register xi:10.\n\nON SUNDAY, the 1st instant, the P. & O. Co.'s steamer Cadiz arrived with the English mails of 10th Dec.; from Singapore 24th, Penang 21st, Chusan 9th and Bombay 1st January.\n\nThe general news from Europe are of a most uninteresting description: and they are our readers have had them in the Extra we delivered on the arrival of the mail.\n\nThe Cadiz brings on:-\n\nOPIUM—For Cumsingmoon,.....875 chests,\n\nHongkong, 216\n\nWunsung.......435\n\nTotal—1581 chests,\n\nTREASURE\n\nFor Hongkong 459,965 dollars\n\nShanghai 479,697\n\nCanton 29,072\n\nTotal—1,126,831 dollars\n\nSTOCK OF TEA IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, November 30, 1856.\n\nLondon\n\n...t. 86,786,000 19,115,000\n\nercel...\n\nHull and other English Ports\n\nFaith and\n\nGlas other Foreign Ports\n\nIreland...\n\nStock, 30th November, 1856..\n\ndo, do. 1855.\n\n1,000,000 2,000,000 2,933,000 1,130,000\n\n1,700, una\n\n.67,214,009\n\nSome doubt having been felt in the trade as to when the next reduction of the duty on tea would come into operation, an inquiry was sent to the Board of Customs: the Board stated in reply, that on the 6th of April next the duty will be reduced from 1s. 9d to 1s. 3d. per pound.—one News.\n\nCHINA SHIPPING.\n\nArrivals.\n\nAt London, November 12, Orient from Shang-hae: 21. Cûnger, from Canton; 29, John Wade, from Foo-chow; 2, Coega, from Foo-chow: $5, Flery Cross, from Foo-chow 2, Sff from Canton 27, Sea Witch Gram Foo-chaw; a fon Taylor, from Foo-chow; 24, Rant of Hyland, from Shangte; December 1. Lorena, from Canton; 1, Kangaroo, from Canton; 5. Lente Sophie, from Foo-chow, Daphne.\n\nfrom Canton, Celualat, from Canton; Julin, from Canton.\n\nAt Liverpool, November 23, Viking, from Foo-chow; 28,\n\nAt Pen. Dom Canton,\n\nWe observe that H. M.'s brig of war Camilla, Commander Civil, from the Cape of Good Hope, Nov. 15th passed Anjer on the 7th inst. bound to China—strife Tema January 20.\n\nHOME NEWS\" Nov. 20.\n\nH. M. Str, —Notice is given that preparations are now making for the intended distribution of proceeds arising from the Greek brigantines Chrissys, apprehended on May 22, 1855, by H. M. S. Niger.\n\nBranded dise Heriblad, captured on May 19, 1855, by H. M. S. Nya; tribution of proceeds arising from the Greek esse and for the intended distribution of proceeds arising the Gruss, vessel Pagis requifio.espted on 30, 1855, by ET. 31. S.\n\nThe Charlotte June, for Shanghai, which put back to undergo thorough repair, will sail again on the 15th of January, having discharged her cargo, and, being leaky.\n\nSecond we would provide for a more effective superintendence from sun down to sun rise either by a four or a three hours' compulsory patrol of the inhabitants, which would be no hard task on 150 to 200 men.\n\nThese are the first imperative alterations or amendments, but—\n\nThird; we would put the men into barracks and in effect, put them, as nearly as possible under military discipline.\n\nThe man who would not submit to that discipline is not fit for a police-man, and a smaller force of well cared for men would be infinitely more valuable than the no-cared for rag tag and bob-tail that we now call police.\n\n\"COMMERCIAL SHIPPING NEWS\" The John Wade from China to London, as Arrived in the Tower, She lost her main, tort, and mizzen mast, and re-rigged mast, off the Cape of Good Hope on August 11.\n\nShe sailed from St. Helena on Sept. 22.\n\nAt the present moment—What is the best part of the police, as far as acting in a body is concerned, and as far as looks go? Why the Gaol brigade.\n\nThey step well together, and they carry their arms as if they know how to use them, neither of which assertions can be made of the rest of the police force.\n\nAnd what does this smart active clearly appear to arise from, but from discipline.\n\nThey are in barracks; they have good wholesome food: they are properly drilled, and the result follows, which always follows when men are well cared for, and well disciplined.\n\nA contemporary recommends a mounted patrol.\n\nThe Times are serious, and perhaps it might cheer the spirits of the colonists to see a mounted policeman with his trousers half way up his leg. his legs swaying backwards and forwards like pendulums, in what the equestrian, audaciously, imagines is rising to the trot of the bony police charger; while by his side clatters a word, that he could not draw—or use if he drew.\n\nWe have no fault to find with the policeman, nor with Janier Burton, who captured the two lads, nor with his superiors who were trying to see out a\n\nWe record without either regret or astonishment the above event.\n\nIt is another sign and are we less amused at the figure of certain superior officers who lean back to prevent the jar of the canter on their spinal column.\n\nAmusement is sometimes very useful, and we expect that amusement would be the extent of the utility of a mounted patrol.\n\nWe have given serious advice about the police, and finding that of no avail we have attacked them by ridicule; but they are thick-skinned animals, and we fear we are far from having pricked them into watchfulness by our sting.\n\nWe will not give up our task however, knowing how much depends on the vigilance of the police, and as vigilance is not natural in them, as it certainly is not, we shall try and establish it as an exotic which perhaps with due care may become a thriving plant.\n\nFirst then, the whole system of the police is wrong.\n\nThe day duty extends from six o'clock in the morning to ten o'clock at night, and night duty from ten o'clock at night until six o'clock in the morning.\n\nAll the changes of the day and night duty being effected from the central police station.\n\nThe hours of patrolling of each constable on night service is for the whole extent of the time.—night hours.\n\nWe believe this is the London system; and may for anything we know answer very well there; and perhaps it would answer very well here, if all the conditions were the same as they are in London, which they are not.\n\nOfficers,\n\nServants\n\nHank & Pike\n\nArtificers,\n\nFollowers 22, servants 18,\n\nDATA.\n\n2. 37.N.T Art.N.L\n\nDepartures.\n\nNovember 28th Armitage, for Shanghai: 23, Countess of Rarfield, for Shanghae; December,\n\n8, Mencide, fur Sigita\n\nThe amount of bills drawn by the East India Company on their respective Presidencies, from the 26th ult. to the 9th inst, is as follows:-\n\n£ s. d.\n\nBengal......442,920 12\n\nRate of Exchange. 91 2. Od. per Cus\n\nMadras 46,097 U\n\n9 Rupee.\n\nBombay 4,263 6\n\n28. 04. per ditto.\n\nTotal........£22,077 9\n\n4\n\n--Atlas, December 10.\n\nTHE Band of the 59th Regiment will perform to-morrow on the Parade Ground, weather permitting, at 4 PM, the following pieces:-\n\n1.—Prince Albert: March --Kilmer\n\n2.—Spanish Volonaise,--Isrypsant.\n\n3.—Aric. Finale Lip Sonnambula. Bellini 4.—Royal Irish Quadrille's,—Julien,\n\n—Dalkeith Piwo Waltz—Labicky.\n\n—Maltese Gallop—no\n\nH. M. Str, Barracouta arrived from Canton on Monday morning; the only news she brings is the account of an attempt to Fire to the Comus.\n\nThe night was very dark and two fire rafts came down and were close on the vessel before they were seen—one was boomed off by the fire boom. but the other worked on to and carried away the spanker boom.\n\nThe ropes about the bow were nearly burnt through.\n\nThe H. C. steamer Auckland returned to this port from Pinang on Friday last, bringing on for service in China about 159 Tons of shot, shell, and ammunition.\n\nThe Auckland brought on from Pinang the following officers and troops for service in China:\n\nMajor Cheslett 29th M. N. I.\n\nCaptain Cazalet,\n\nLiu, Foote,\n\nPassingham\n\n»\n\nTwo Companies Sepoys 20th M. N. I.\n\nCaptain Man, Madras Artillery.\n\nLieut. Forster,\n\nForty Europeans\n\nDr. Lloyd, Assistant Surgeon.\n\nApothecary Edwards.\n\nSh.Conductor Ball.\n\nFor the purpose of conveying the above Officers and Troops to Canton the Bore Company's steamers steamer St James Brooke has been chartered, and sails to-morrow for Whampoa.\n\nThe sum of Dals, Twelve Thousand for the trip and coals are the terms upon which the steamer has been chartered.\n\nAs the sement of troops from India has commenced Calcutta and Madras. The way with China as be we may look forward for speedy reinforcements from entered upon with a large military force, stronger than employed during the last war—Siraits Times and Singapore Journal of Commerce, January 20.\n\nIn consequence of the pressing request of the Governor of Hongkong, General Bodelt has resolved to\n\nsend away to-morrow the Rifle Company of the 39th M. N. I with Capt. Bark and Lieut. Cos.\n\nConcerning the (From our Overland Edition.)\n\nCUMSTAL OF ARTUM AND NINE OTHERS ACCUSED TO POISON.—Particulars of the attempt to poison the whole community by bread from the E-sing Bakery will be found elsewhere.\n\nThe partner of the firm, Ahlum, arrested at Macao, was brought back, and after an examination before the Magistrates, was committed with nine others to take his trial at the Criminal Sessions this month.\n\nThe trial will commence on Monday next.\n\nOn Wednesday last an application was made to the Court to have the money seized or Ahlem's premises given up to pay for his defence.\n\nAttorney General, backed by the affidavit of two of Altun's creditors, resisted the application. stating in his as courteous manner that he did so to prevent the money being Thundered or squandered in his defence.\n\nThe Counsel, in support of the motion, seemed to think the Attorney General was using strong language. when, of course, the Attorney General repeated\n\nthe bill for Aldam's defence being paid out of the money, after it was laid before and approved of by His Lordship.\n\nHis Lordship very properly sustained the Attorney General, except of course as regarded his insinuations.\n\nThe prisoners will be well defended—they have two Attorneys and two Barristers.\n\nChinese New Year.—The Chinese New Year fell on Monday, the 25th Instant.\n\nIt is usually a scene of noisy rejoicing for several days and nights.\n\nIn London they have the pick of the very best labor of the country,—they will not other.\n\nHere our only easier is from bad request the Authorities to stop the usual expenditure of fire-works as a means of preventing the probability of fire.\n\nAided by this support, the Government issued an order that there should be no fireworks, let off.\n\nIn consequence, the New Year has passed without any of the usual rejoicings, showing, that if we choose to exercise it, we have a power of repression, especially if we show ourselves earnest in the matter.\n\nIn London, the men are well paid, and properly housed and cared for.\n\nHere they are not well paid—they live where they can, in low and dirty hovels, and no one cares for them.\n\nIn London, the care and training of strong healthy men originally, make them still stronger and handier—they are quite able, though not useless to walk their eight hours beat without inconvenience, to keep awake and be an effective sure of praise, and rewards, and promotion—give them up and retire.\n\nHere the want of care and discipline makes men in the end, neither strong nor healthy at the first, so they never were able to walk an eight hours beat steadily; they have little or nothing to look forward to.they are not likely to be praised in their present state.\n\nthe rewards they obtain are paltry and the promotion is a doubt full affair.\n\nSee the case of a licenum, who by great pluck at sea single-handed more off an armed gang of Chinese at Aberdeen, he was rewarded with ten dollars until we\n\nstate of our Settlement, and that the Chinese population ? shazed the government in to giving more.\n\nThe Admiral in reply to the muy treacherous attempts made against us on the morning of 19th inst. sent ashore several parties of Sailors and Marines, who set fire to the western suburbs in the neighborhood and above Sa-men; this work was carried out successfully by the boats of the Niger, Encounter, and Barracouta.\n\nThe men of the Fifty-ninth were also detailed to fire the Streets behind the Factories but, owing to loosing their way in the labyrinth of Streets in that neighborhood they had to return without effecting their object.\n\nAmen of the 59th, with a Lieutenant, a Sergeant, and 20 men of the 59th, with a Sergeant and six men of the Police, who are to return, by a Mail Steamer\n\nAnswer---I do.\n\nOn the\n\nCras and by Mr. Jay—I'm not aware that the delivered the remainder of our bread to Mr. May at the Police Court on the evening of the following day.\n\nQuestion—Do you not, as an Editor, make it your Ahlam's father, when the ninth prisoner was not in the neighborhood of the Yamun of the Governor General Yeh caused a conflagration of some extent.\n\nIn the body of the paper will be found Maui-General Yeh caused a conflagration of some extent. The whole operation was effected with a loss of two men of the Fifty-ninth killed and about six wounded; the latter are doing, worth attention.\n\nOn the 14th I went over to the E-sing shop to have conversation with Ahlam about that contract only\n\nQuestion—Then Sir, do you mean to say you did not know that E-Bing had a bakery near the American Naval Store.\n\nAnswer—What have I to do as an Editor of Newspaper with B-ring's stores.\n\nI wanted to say that I know of a bakery being near the Dutch Fallyly were repulsed, and the Admiral bombarded the city from the Fort and the Niger\n\nOn Sunday night, the 18th instur, an attack against foreigners, us against their own Government, was made by large force of Chinese on the Dutch Fallyly were repulsed, and the Admiral bombarded the city from the Fort and the Niger\n\nIt is a remonstrance made by, know that E-Bing had a bakery near the American Naval Store.\n\nRead, however, distinctively, it shews the prejudices which have to be overcaico before English: Commerce can again take its fitting intration of laying, be had only put it up to deceive the mandrains, who had been troubling him.\n\nI told him, the garden and, after establishing his quarters in Jous WAY-fam stoward the Sultana, I know the Tee-to-tum fort, came down here on the 23d\n\nMARKETA—Notwithstanding the warlike operations which have been carried on since the departure of the Calcutta steamer on the 28 ult. I was in the shoved the 15 January a little po\n\nasked if he had his family with him here.\n\nHe said, no bad business to attend to and he would walk home This was between 3 and 4 г.M.\n\nWalle going over A-I am a coolie at Dr. Handsome Bing's work, and people look upon the affair as jou.\n\nThe charter is, we believe, to be given up, and as brought to a close, business will be recommened in this stepio, ut rates equal to these last quoted, the\n\nmen\n\nmgements are making for getting the City in this stepio, ut rates equal to these last quoted, the\n\nPROTECTION OF THE ISLAND—The absolute necessity for a local gun-boat being apparent, the government chartered the steamer Eaglet at the present.\n\nAnse-am cook to Dr. Harland.\n\nOn the 19th: Ten-to the end of the war, as he would make a good thing of it, and be protected.\n\nHe said he did not wish to go, bs that had ba throstened several times, And that at the presunt cunt there were 03 Mandarins in Hongkong in disguisu.\n\nI tot aim that if he would report them to the Police he would be pro-tected\n\nanswered, that when we reached tbo bakery he would show me that he had a large amount of propar-tyin stake; and that he would take ray advise and remain.\n\nWhen we got to the bakery the people were mixing water and dough in diferentrooms in the place.\n\nI asked him to return with, having satisfied myself there was enough bread in the drying on to fulfil the contract;\n\nvery heavy sum of four thousand dollars per 468. In Cotton there have been no issues since unry Ifved some bread from the E-ging shop, from tha\n\nThe vessel was totally unfit for the late of our last Overiand, but it is cnticipated Ferson who usually brought the bread he is not among he said no bad business to attend to and he would walk reanth.\n\nilo prisoner.\n\nThe broad was bought at about 7.30.\n\nA-I am a coolie at Dr. Handsaw Bing's work, and people look upon the affair as jou.\n\nCruse examined by Dr. Bree—Julien gs in Smapsou left for Amoy on the 26th instant, considerable difference is made in the figures where we infer she will be stationed for the\n\nPROTECTION OF THE ISLAND\n\nORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.\n\nEXAGON.\n\nOn London, reputas sight, ds, Yu.\n\nCalcutta—3 days' sight. Rivos 215 per $100.\n\nBombay Rugs sis per $100.\n\nCREDIT AND OTHER BILLS\n\nOn Englunds.bid, a 15.97d---¤months' sight.\n\nOn Rotsbey,--3 days' sight, Rupees 216.\n\nOn Calenta,--3 days' sight, Rupees 216.\n\nSUPREME COURT.\n\nCriminal Seibione, February 2, 1857 POISONING CASE, (First Day.)\n\nJery.—Morers, M. A. MACLEOD, W. H.\n\nSerros, Jous\n\nL.JALL\n\npris CLCES,\n\nW. A. HAILAND, I have always paid for bread from he was doing, and of his clarinetion to use.\n\nTà\n\nstatement Alum made that he guld shu bakery to rau is the E-sing up before the 15th January, and Dr.\n\nChalecost ad Dr. Hance partook the lead delivered ise.\n\nSince I gare my evidence before the Magistrate 1 was asked, na the prismass' behalf, by Mr. Mar, 20 that morning.\n\nAbout an hour afterwards I felt ck and faint, and Ehortly afterwards voted, and falconsider my statement about the 6 fandarins.\n\n* in my stomach.\n\nI took an emette which operated, had come from Allum to ask me to reconsider the answer sad I felt caster, bat in about two hours bail about the 63 Mandarins, Alam, asked me on the examt- I returned.\n\nThe next morning I had a violent headurba and felt weak in my limbs, Dr. Hance took an emeric,\n\nzakon, jî he did not any lie had been told about the co and felt weak in my limbs, Dr. Hance took an emeric, Mandards.\n\nI never was in the bakery before.\n\nI never saw na alan di Dr. Chaldecott before they were sick.\n\nThe the tenth prisnuut in the bakery.\n\nThe contract was for the latter gentleman had once more bread than any of us.\n\nsupply of 28 to 29,000lbs. bise it; it was made verbally with What breakfast a gentleman fed to say some\n\nAhim.\n\nI never made a contract with the tenth prisonet.\n\nof his friends were sick, they said in a simila. maner to that which I have descried.\n\nIlonk woon Abinon as the principal,and the teh prisoner to that which I have descried.\n\nza is assistant.\n\nMy visits were on large madere of busi- bat bread.\n\nness, and therefore not very frequent.\n\nWhen I had a contewer with him awuld occasionally drep in three or Torre severely then others.\n\nfour times a weak to see how, it was going on.\n\nI have gone, to sell flour to his.\n\nI would not conclude a wa-Tract with tenth prisoner, bat would have a juossega with him for Ahlam.\n\nI do not think he speaks English; a bread, I got a loaf from Mr. Grandpre which be said he\n\npureer was always present.\n\nAhium said the mandarinswore har! taken with his own hand from the E-sing shop, and hostile to hit in consequence of hie hating broed for the brought to me; text day I got bread from Mr. Drinker foragnet As we were going to the bakery we saw a boat and Dr. Dempster.\n\nladen with wood.\n\nIn ask me to pull to it as he wanted so ask the price, and buy if possible.\n\nIpofled upto it, and be told me he had bought it at a picul and a half for a dollar.\n\nI said it was dear.\n\nHe repbed it was dry wood We allerwards and an anolytie to ascertain the and adapted for the lakery.\n\nOn my return raw the D Bridges and Dir. Day Cowl Messrs. Gaskell quantity, and found that in a pound lost there was\n\nboat discharging on the warf and Brown with Ms. H. J. Turrant Solicitors for pri-a dram of arsenic ( grains).\n\nIn the bread it sz isted as common white arsenic.\n\nThe brand 1 est and souers.\n\nrested was brown bread, the other bread that zested was white bread.\n\nAll contained arsenie.\n\nMuch less than a hoef of bread would cause death.\n\nThe police cought me same yeast, and the materials for usk\n\n(Court adjourned at 2.30)\n\nIn reply to a question by the Cout. Du. Harland said, he had been requested by the Colonial Secretary Lo macke an analysis that he il so and the results were the same.\n\nThe unalysis was ronde in presence of Dr. Bradford Dr. Watson Dr. Keany and Dr. Dempster.\n\nThrough the Ceart, st instance of the Attomey Gan al. Tie symptoms drzevibed by the witness56, I have beard are those of poisoning by arsenic,\n\nA. GRANDPLE, The hell I gary to Dr. Harland,\n\ndcen strut, on the 16th January.\n\nI was at the Cental Polis Sation, and told a poison to take the yeast dear to hr. Havland.\n\nCross examined by Dr. Bridge—Inew the E sing HOO of Argon stress, MO SAY T Teen's\n\nRe-erambie, Tls it episode of the wood wa aft I had deraanded proof that he was going to reisio, as were not entladed with bis simple leclaration.\n\nThe conversation with the boatman was in Chinese.\n\nI saw no. money pass between Alum and the bout man.\n\nThis was the day before he left for Macao.\n\nThe prisoner Ahëwn statement before the Magistrates\n\nFarul.\n\nWALKING. An extraordinary pedestrian feat the been performed in Derbyshire.\n\nÀ man named Alfred Helson undertook to walk on six enceessive days the distance of 70 miles a-day.\n\nHe commenced his per-formance on Monday, July 20, and completed it with Case Saturday, the 26th at doing it within the specified time.\n\nThe 70 miles were usually walked in about 14 hours, hut on one of the days they were com pleted in 12.\n\nWhile on travel he took very little food, Except beef les or a tehell hit of matzon baff cooked unl Elle stimulans occasionally.\n\nIn stature he is about\n\na somewhat intriligent countenance.\n\nWhen on travel abon had a slight swing with his arius, and appeared to be going at the steady ate of some three miles an hour, and it was only when any one atletal to keep\n\na large fleet of heavily armed junks—turned and Lenox, W. A. Bowna, ED. T. Descassos, Geono\n\nOn the run back the patent log was came back.\n\ntried; when under the land, partly out of the very ChaoпG ARCUK, 4-Lum Ausow, 5-T AUZTEN,\n\n1.-ČEROVA Akopow, 2-UpsoNG AMZER, heavy sea that was runing, the log was agan-Tove Na ost, 7-Cucing Auxen, 8-Forg A hove, and she was found to be making at the CHUT, S.-CHEONG Azam, 10, Carong Wre Kero, rate of twelve miles an hour.\n\nShe was par dúministering prism with intent c\n\nThe Honble Thomas C. Ansty Alloney General; round twice, and she made the circuit in 13 minutes-out time, 43 minutes the ather, Mr. Hickso: Cheam Saficitor, amistad by Mr. George\n\nCooper Turuer.\n\ncatting her wake in both instances, Reach. ed Hongkong atfive.\n\nThere was also a good facility of the way in which she started and stopped;--shu\n\nThe Atorney General stated the case and called was stopped twice, once at Ling-ting\n\nJAYTA CARROLL DEMISTER—I am Colonial Surgeon.\n\nthe fleet of junks there, once to overhaul a B-\n\nI have been in the habit before the 15th January of ob picious locking boat; the trial in both case was taining lead from the E-sing shop belonging to the two entisfactory.\n\nWhen she gets the hurricane decking: prisonera.\n\nAt 5 ming bebe 8 AM of the 100 ing yeast, also some flour, and some pastry, fata the sad the after enbiu taken off her, she will in the January, I and my family partock of stained bakery.\n\nThey were only examined to see if they ent for the E-sing shop, at breakfeat.\n\nAfter Ms. Dzapater taiued any metalic potson, but there was neither draeuic event of being hired by the Government and\n\nhad eaten a small portion of the bread she felt giddy and nor say other metalic poison in them, Bick.\n\nAfter leaving the breakfast table, she was taken properly manned and armed, prove of great value in defending the feland, and letting us know what sick I bought nothing of it at the tima.\n\nI walked out to the verandah to exoko a cheroot.\n\nWhile holding a is going on outside.\n\nOLD CUSTOM—A Chinese reason for dingo stick to the class, I became sick and vomited-1 thenght nothing; of it, but wont in my chair to the polico any thing is, that it is \"Old Ghetero,\" Our hospita..\n\nWhen I reached the entrance leading my ba the governcams, the next most stable and conserva-jail, I became sick and ocuumed sick all the way tive after that of China, follows this rule exactly, te the hospital, and was sick unui a quarter to 10 AMI vomited very viniently.\n\nMrs. Dempster was and we have an instance of it now under our\n\neck on to 12 or 1 o'clock that right.\n\nThe next evening. eyes.\n\nThe Minie Rides for the Fifty-ninth love the 18th, about 8 FM, I forwarded the remainder of the arrived in the City of Carlisle, the amunition is to bread to Dr. Hzclazu for the purpose of, is being analy- was taken from the E-sing sop, ut the bottom of Aber- the middle height, this, extremely tauscular, end having come by and bye in another ship.\n\nIn the mean-se.\n\nI did not take the bread myself to De. Hari\n\nCroy Bunned by Dr. Badges, Ablein the sinth time the dal for long ranges has commenced, as fax as can go on the only tolerably level picce up in my own road I got it to Dr. Harlund.\n\nprisoner is the only one I know, I kept the bread locked nd we have the Happy Valley.\n\nI seat the bread by a confie dauer) Abai OLIVOLTZA—This corvette, one of H. I.\n\nAIAL— servant to Dr. Dempster cani u 1. vessels, which formed part of the Russian paper pacel on Dr. Dempster to Dr. Farinud, et le squadron sighted in Castrica Ray by Commodore 16th Junang.\n\nI do not know what was in it.\n\nMy master gave it to ine\n\nA CUMONT,-- Umi sorvant to Dr. Dempster, on the 15th theBrothers,' about twelve uules' distance from this larber.\n\nHaving been in these Eastern January, rected some bread at my inster's door from two men belonging to the £-sing's shop.\n\nThey ars nor gave it to my Master to eat.\n\nwalers for a period of seven years, it was found among the prisnare.\n\nNCCPERATY that she sheld indago a complete | This was about seven o'eloel.. i panded it on the hrakfast overhaul before departing Europe.\n\nThis is table.\n\nWH. TARKANT,-Ian Elitor of this Friend of Chin mw being done, and slic will probably take her\n\nfrith E-sing shop down in the 163: Jammy.\n\nThrow denature for Europe within three weeks.\n\nHer weaper.\n\nI have been in the habit of obtaining bread Commander. Caprala Koroolt, formerly com-\n\nthen sh and 10th prisoners to be competen with the sang shop 7 14 is acullecion ofsets; manded the little steamer Vostuck, which. sa clever-\n\nto sancos Mr. May was not present when the known to face for menfacturing but necessity for the ly cluding the English aruizers, ran into Sharr de 21, the last i know of him was wred-delivarer, then, Mr. Mercer, and M. May sing and enguling\n\ntwo bast prisoners were brought my zxamination.\n\nT! Colonial Attorney General's former audiences-night hae, carrying to the Russian Admiral important is the munging partner; and the 10th is his facher, acting as gel assistant in die shop Queen's Real nawa branght from Europe by English steiners.\n\nWest.\n\nI have soon is there frequentis, perhape ouco ever remember the Tastices of the Face sitting at he is preparing for the Treas as Acrount of the\n\nPo Station as a criminal charge.\n\nThe Chief Me Colony over which he rules.—Bengal Kartars, Dee. 1.\n\nCapt. Kursaceff's urbanity and gentlemanly bear out of erary two visits.\n\nI aw the first priser about 4\n\namination was going on at the Pulics Station.\n\nJustices ing has caused him to be recognised—not only or 5 anys below the 5th January, he was sitting down into was sitting at the Podro Court winle tais ex- of the lense were also sitting as the Police Curt.\n\nB by those who were then uentrals, but by those in my office and presented nes bill from his master.\n\nI told him, Lin, as the hili was not recoipied, if he would leave it I world look rait.\n\nIle suid is unster was going away, and may action to sit down as it he tended to the Police Cont.\n\nThe reusabing 10 prisoners enllred, though we cannot say it has distanced, wais mtb was paid.\n\nScing Le was inclined to be are still detained.\n\nThey are at the Crise rout Station, the Fraue shoul, in the matte ci wrecks.\n\nThey 1izod him by the colitr, amil old him, cal his posite Gibb, Livingston & Co.'s Godowns They American clipper Golden Racer, ton laden, forster might go to the devil if they pleased, and (thrust have been in custody from the 15th January.\n\nI cant in out of the office, I have soch the sand piery wether or not the Attorney Gener 100k may part it the examination at Cas Police Station, he was moving the United Statee, on her departure from the many occasicus, I saw Jam at the best held on the hous, but that was too crowded far me to distinguish\n\nChantes Mar—The yeast & delivered t pert, struck on the cuter knoll, and was totally body found on heal the Title.\n\nOn that occasion he deserihea homself as purse's tuate on board the Tisk\n\nThe Flyaway is also said to This was carly in January.\n\nTo the best of my best the cry.\n\nInsperor Beyis carried them to the Poltes Stution.\n\n\"Cross-tramined by D. Urbiges, I set with Mr. Mermer have grounded at the mouth of the river.\n\nbut unenca st the way in which the 2nd prisoner gave on the evening of the 15th Janamry to enuiluet the m having reived no serious damage, she proceed-bis avilence on the quest, obeted is in bringing quiry.\n\nI was about to commence the enquiry ut 2.30, fe; she wore her boanet, already on bre, from her bead,\n\ncame of her crew.\n\ned on her voyage.\n\nHe-anúž--1 tiöver saw tie tentli prispace heiro, i Silap before this occurrence.\n\nThey disp at the 's mo~) poca mutiran\n\nRoad Kust, they are about a mile part the bread is uusi pane was probably from four to six miles an hour.\n\ncarted lean one to the olur.\n\nAbout two years ago the Linti song was the sharptor of the Thixile.\n\nIn on- -G'que.\n\nhead need to be baked at the chup, but not lately, a fhe tock pince there about that the knew Alful be\n\nTHY GEMINI—Mr. Ühisi.olm Anstey, formerly one for the 15th January.\n\nI have seen him often.\n\nHe was of the most successtil step.compellers in the fon niwaya sal to be the mister of a single\n\nOf Commons, but now Attorney General at Hongkong, Out ca the bakery and abop about 59 pecats were has nuagel to brenme bis com client, and we all know restod on the 15th.\n\nThey were taken before e Juskáve of what that indicates!\n\nA reieresco to the action in which the Feare, Clintles May Esq., sesalonger Justice of Peaco\n\nhe is defendant will be found in another columu ex- were penis west the Caud Police Station.\n\ntracted from the Hongkong Register, and we hope here- after to be able to copy tlist report of the trial.\n\nthe first day Mr. Stercer Mr. Gli and Mr. Gry were present on the second day the Attomey General was prescal.\n\nThe Cental Police Station is not the Mana! place for criminal examinations, bulk clacy whers asional held there.\n\nI have seen the Atoring Gen- A BAYS Wouse.—A passenger on board the North- an Indiana, which was recently burned on Lake Erie, gives au recount of the narrow escape of Cicero Fowler and wife, of Tally.\n\nThere was but one he-preserver for Lant she should put it on, abo peremptity refused, Mss.\n\nFowler and her husband; he fusisted imperatively saying she was \"poce in hanth, and his \"hfe was worth far more then hers!\"\n\nThe preserver. having no strap, Mrs. Fowler tore the bad from her dress and fastened it to her husband, whom she contisued to encourage, seying she could hold on to him, nad of the preserver cold not sustain both, she would let go, and leave his to save himself.\n\nThe fire was getting hitter and hotter.\n\nThe water was the's with human bodies, struggling for\n\nwhen Mr. Mercer came in, and 1 invites him to take a and hand in hand with one she loved better dan herself, part in it.\n\n1 was conducting the enquiry as the Superia! H. M. Str, Barracontu arrived from Canton on Monday morning; the only news she brings is the account of an attempt to Ret tre to the Comus.\n\nOn the 14th I went over to the E-sing shop to have conversation with Ahlam about that contract only\n\nOn Sunday night, the 18th instur, an attack against foreigners, us against their own Government, was made by large force of Chinese on the Dutch Fallyly were repulsed, and the Admiral bombarded the city from the Fort and the Niger\n\nIt is a remonstrance made by, know that E-Bing had a bakery near the American Naval Store.\n\nRead, however, distinctively, it shews the prejudices which have to be overcaico before English: Commerce can again take its fitting intration of laying, be had only put it up to deceive the mandrains, who had been troubling him.\n\nI told him, the garden and, after establishing his quarters in Jous WAY-fam stoward the Sultana, I know the Tee-to-tum fort, came down here on the 23d\n\nMARKETA—Notwithstanding the warlike operations which have been carried on since the departure of the Calcutta steamer on the 28 ult. I was in the shoved the 15 January a litle po\n\nasked if he had his family with him here.\n\nHe said, no bad business to attend to and he would walk home This was between 3 and 4 г.M.\n\nWalle going over A-I am a coolie at Dr. Handsome Bing's work, and people look upon the affair as jou.\n\nThe charter is, we believe, to be given up, and as brought to a close, business will be recommened in this stepio, ut rates equal to these last quoted, the\n\nmen\n\nmgements are making for getting the City in this stepio, ut rates equal to these last quoted, the\n\nPROTECTION OF THE ISLAND—The absolute necessity for a local gun-boat being apparent, the government chartered the steamer Eaglet at the present.\n\nAnse-am cook to Dr. Harland.\n\nOn the 19th: Ten-to the end of the war, as he would make a good thing of it, and be protected.\n\nHe said he did not wish to go, bs that had ba throstened several times, And that at the presunt cunt there were 03 Mandarins in Hongkong in disguisu.\n\nI tot aim that if he would report them to the Police he would be pro-tected\n\nanswered, that when we reached tbo bakery he would show me that he had a large amount of propar-tyin stake; and that he would take ray advise and remain.\n\nWhen we got to the bakery the people were mixing water and dough in diferentrooms in the place.\n\nI asked him to return with, having satisfied myself there was enough bread in the drying on to fulfil the contract;\n\nvery heavy sum of four thousand dollars per 468. In Cotton there have been no issues since unry Ifved some bread from the E-ging shop, from tha\n\nThe vessel was totally unfit for the late of our last Overiand, but it is cnticipated Ferson who usually brought the bread he is not among he said no bad business to attend to and he would walk reanth.\n\nilo prisoner.\n\nThe broad was bought at about 7.30.\n\nA-I am a coolie at Dr. Handsaw Bing's work, and people look upon the affair as jou.\n\nCruse examined by Dr. Bree—Julien gs in Smapsou left for Amoy on the 26th instant, considerable difference is made in the figures where we infer she will be stationed for the\n\nPROTECTION OF THE ISLAND\n\nORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.\n\nEXAGON.\n\nOn London, reputas sight, ds, Yu.\n\nCalcutta—3 days' sight. Rivos 215 per $100.\n\nBombay Rugs sis per $100.\n\nCREDIT AND OTHER BILLS\n\nOn Englunds.bid, a 15.97d---¤months' sight.\n\nOn Rotsbey,--3 days' sight, Rupees 216.\n\nOn Calenta,--3 days' sight, Rupees 216.\n\nSUPREME COURT.\n\nCriminal Seibione, February 2, 1857 POISONING CASE, (First Day.)\n\nJery.—Morers, M. A. MACLEOD, W. H.\n\nSerros, Jous\n\nL.JALL\n\npris CLCES,\n\nW. A. HAILAND, I have always paid for bread from he was doing, and of his clarinetion to use.\n\nTà\n\nstatement Alum made that he guld shu bakery to rau is the E-sing up before the 15th January, and Dr.\n\nChalecost ad Dr. Hance partook the lead delivered ise.\n\nSince I gare my evidence before the Magistrate 1 was asked, na the prismass' behalf, by Mr. Mar, 20 that morning.\n\nAbout an hour afterwards I felt ck and faint, and Ehortly afterwards voted, and falconsider my statement about the 6 fandarins.\n\n* in my stomach.\n\nI took an emette which operated, had come from Allum to ask me to reconsider the answer sad I felt caster, bat in about two hours bail about the 63 Mandarins, Alam, asked me on the examt- I returned.\n\nThe next morning I had a violent headurba and felt weak in my limbs, Dr. Hance took an emeric,\n\nzakon, jî he did not any lie had been told about the co and felt weak in my limbs, Dr. Hance took an emeric, Mandards.\n\nI never was in the bakery before.\n\nI never saw na alan di Dr. Chaldecott before they were sick.\n\nThe the tenth prisnuut in the bakery.\n\nThe contract was for the latter gentleman had once more bread than any of us.\n\nsupply of 28 to 29,000lbs. bise it; it was made verbally with What breakfast a gentleman fed to say some\n\nAhim.\n\nI never made a contract with the tenth prisonet.\n\nof his friends were sick, they said in a simila. maner to that which I have descried.\n\nIlonk woon Abinon as the principal,and the teh prisoner to that which I have descried.\n\nza is assistant.\n\nMy visits were on large madere of busi- bat bread.\n\nness, and therefore not very frequent.\n\nWhen I had a contewer with him awuld occasionally drep in three or Torre severely then others.\n\nfour times a weak to see how, it was going on.\n\nI have gone, to sell flour to his.\n\nI would not conclude a wa-Tract with tenth prisoner, bat would have a juossega with him for Ahlam.\n\nI do not think he speaks English; a bread, I got a loaf from Mr. Grandpre which be said he\n\npureer was always present.\n\nAhium said the mandarinswore har! taken with his own hand from the E-sing shop, and hostile to hit in consequence of hie hating broed for the brought to me; text day I got bread from Mr. Drinker foragnet As we were going to the bakery we saw a boat and Dr. Dempster.\n\nladen with wood.\n\nIn ask me to pull to it as he wanted so ask the price, and buy if possible.\n\nIpofled upto it, and be told me he had bought it at a picul and a half for a dollar.\n\nI said it was dear.\n\nHe repbed it was dry wood We allerwards and an anolytie to ascertain the and adapted for the lakery.\n\nOn my return raw the D Bridges and Dir. Day Cowl Messrs. Gaskell quantity, and found that in a pound lost there was\n\nboat discharging on the warf and Brown with Ms. H. J. Turrant Solicitors for pri-a dram of arsenic ( grains).\n\nIn the bread it sz isted as common white arsenic.\n\nThe brand 1 est and souers.\n\nrested was brown bread, the other bread that zested was white bread.\n\nAll contained arsenie.\n\nMuch less than a hoef of bread would cause death.\n\nThe police cought me same yeast, and the materials for usk\n\n(Court adjourned at 2.30)\n\nIn reply to a question by the Cout. Du. Harland said, he had been requested by the Colonial Secretary Lo macke an analysis that he il so and the results were the same.\n\nThe unalysis was ronde in presence of Dr. Bradford Dr. Watson Dr. Keany and Dr. Dempster.\n\nThrough the Ceart, st instance of the Attomey Gan al. Tie symptoms drzevibed by the witness56, I have beard are those of poisoning by arsenic,\n\nA. GRANDPLE, The hell I gary to Dr. Harland,\n\ndcen strut, on the 16th January.\n\nI was at the Cental Polis Sation, and told a poison to take the yeast dear to hr. Havland.\n\nCross examined by Dr. Bridge—Inew the E sing HOO of Argon stress, MO SAY T Teen's\n\nRe-erambie, Tls it episode of the wood wa aft I had deraanded proof that he was going to reisio, as were not entladed with bis simple leclaration.\n\nThe conversation with the boatman was in Chinese.\n\nI saw no. money pass between Alum and the bout man.\n\nThis was the day before he left for Macao.\n\nThe prisoner Ahëwn statement before the Magistrates\n\nFarul.\n\nWALKING. An extraordinary pedestrian feat the been performed in Derbyshire.\n\nÀ man named Alfred Helson undertook to walk on six enceessive days the distance of 70 miles a-day.\n\nHe commenced his per-formance on Monday, July 20, and completed it with Case Saturday, the 26th at doing it within the specified time.\n\nThe 70 miles were usually walked in about 14 hours, hut on one of the days they were com pleted in 12.\n\nWhile on travel he took very little food, Except beef les or a tehell hit of matzon baff cooked unl Elle stimulans occasionally.\n\nIn stature he is about\n\na somewhat intriligent countenance.\n\nWhen on travel abon had a slight swing with his arius, and appeared to be going at the steady ate of some three miles an hour, and it was only when any one atletal to keep\n\na large fleet of heavily armed junks—turned and Lenox, W. A. Bowna, ED. T. Descassos, Geono\n\nOn the run back the patent log was came back.\n\ntried; when under the land, partly out of the very ChaoпG ARCUK, 4-Lum Ausow, 5-T AUZTEN,\n\n1.-ČEROVA Akopow, 2-UpsoNG AMZER, heavy sea that was runing, the log was agan-Tove Na ost, 7-Cucing Auxen, 8-Forg A hove, and she was found to be making at the CHUT, S.-CHEONG Azam, 10, Carong Wre Kero, rate of twelve miles an hour.\n\nShe was par dúministering prism with intent c\n\nThe Honble Thomas C. Ansty Alloney General; round twice, and she made the circuit in 13 minutes-out time, 43 minutes the ather, Mr. Hickso: Cheam Saficitor, amistad by Mr. George\n\nCooper Turuer.\n\ncatting her wake in both instances, Reach. ed Hongkong atfive.\n\nThere was also a good facility of the way in which she started and stopped;--shu\n\nThe Atorney General stated the case and called was stopped twice, once at Ling-ting\n\nJAYTA CARROLL DEMISTER—I am Colonial Surgeon.\n\nthe fleet of junks there, once to overhaul a B-\n\nI have been in the habit before the 15th January of ob picious locking boat; the trial in both case was taining lead from the E-sing shop belonging to the two entisfactory.\n\nWhen she gets the hurricane decking: prisonera.\n\nAt 5 ming bebe 8 AM of the 100 ing yeast, also some flour, and some pastry, fata the sad the after enbiu taken off her, she will in the January, I and my family partock of stained bakery.\n\nThey were only examined to see if they ent for the E-sing shop, at breakfeat.\n\nAfter Ms. Dzapater taiued any metalic potson, but there was neither draeuic event of being hired by the Government and\n\nhad eaten a small portion of the bread she felt giddy and nor say other metalic poison in them, Bick.\n\nAfter leaving the breakfast table, she was taken properly manned and armed, prove of great value in defending the feland, and letting us know what sick I bought nothing of it at the tima.\n\nI walked out to the verandah to exoko a cheroot.\n\nWhile holding a is going on outside.\n\nOLD CUSTOM—A Chinese reason for dingo stick to the class, I became sick and vomited-1 thenght nothing; of it, but wont in my chair to the polico any thing is, that it is \"Old Ghetero,\" Our hospita..\n\nWhen I reached the entrance leading my ba the governcams, the next most stable and conserva-jail, I became sick and ocuumed sick all the way tive after that of China, follows this rule exactly, te the hospital, and was sick unui a quarter to 10 AMI vomited very viniently.\n\nMrs. Dempster was and we have an instance of it now under our\n\neck on to 12 or 1 o'clock that right.\n\nThe next evening. eyes.\n\nThe Minie Rides for the Fifty-ninth love the 18th, about 8 FM, I forwarded the remainder of the arrived in the City of Carlisle, the amunition is to bread to Dr. Hzclazu for the purpose of, is being analy- was taken from the E-sing sop, ut the bottom of Aber- the middle height, this, extremely tauscular, end having come by and bye in another ship.\n\nIn the mean-se.\n\nI did not take the bread myself to De. Hari\n\nCroy Bunned by Dr. Badges, Ablein the sinth time the dal for long ranges has commenced, as fax as can go on the only tolerably level picce up in my own road I got it to Dr. Harlund.\n\nprisoner is the only one I know, I kept the bread locked nd we have the Happy Valley.\n\nI seat the bread by a confie dauer) Abai OLIVOLTZA—This corvette, one of H. I.\n\nAIAL— servant to Dr. Dempster cani u 1. vessels, which formed part of the Russian paper pacel on Dr. Dempster to Dr. Farinud, et le squadron sighted in Castrica Ray by Commodore 16th Junang.\n\nI do not know what was in it.\n\nMy master gave it to ine\n\nA CUMONT,-- Umi sorvant to Dr. Dempster, on the 15th theBrothers,' about twelve uules' distance from this larber.\n\nHaving been in these Eastern January, rected some bread at my inster's door from two men belonging to the £-sing's shop.\n\nThey ars nor gave it to my Master to eat.\n\nwalers for a period of seven years, it was found among the prisnare.\n\nNCCPERATY that she sheld indago a complete | This was about seven o'eloel.. i panded it on the hrakfast overhaul before departing Europe.\n\nThis is table.\n\nWH. TARKANT,-Ian Elitor of this Friend of Chin mw being done, and slic will probably take her\n\nfrith E-sing shop down in the 163: Jammy.\n\nThrow denature for Europe within three weeks.\n\nHer weaper.\n\nI have been in the habit of obtaining bread Commander. Caprala Koroolt, formerly com-\n\nthen sh and 10th prisoners to be competen with the sang shop 7 14 is acullecion ofsets; manded the little steamer Vostuck, which. sa clever- the English aruizers, ran into Sharr de 21, the last i know of him was wred-delivarer, then, Mr. Mercer, and M. May sing and enguling\n\ntwo bast prisoners were brought my zxamination.\n\nT! Colonial Attorney General's former audiences-night hae, carrying to the Russian Admiral important is the munging partner; and the 10th is his facher, acting as gel assistant in die shop Queen's Real nawa branght from Europe by English steiners.\n\nWest.\n\nI have soon is there frequentis, perhape ouco ever remember the Tastices of the Face sitting at he is preparing for the Treas as Acrount of the\n\nPo Station as a criminal charge.\n\nThe Chief Me Colony over which he rules.—Bengal Kartars, Dee. 1.\n\nCapt. Kursaceff's urbanity and gentlemanly bear out of erary two visits.\n\nI aw the first priser about 4\n\namination was going on at the Pulics Station.\n\nJustices ing has caused him to be recognised—not only or 5 anys below the 5th January, he was sitting down into was sitting at the Podro Court winle tais ex- of the lense were also sitting as the Police Curt.\n\nB by those who were then uentrals, but by those in my office and presented nes bill from his master.\n\nI told him, Lin, as the hili was not recoipied, if he would leave it I world look rait.\n\nIle suid is unster was going away, and may action to sit down as it he tended to the Police Cont.\n\nThe reusabing 10 prisoners enllred, though we cannot say it has distanced, wais mtb was paid.\n\nScing Le was inclined to be are still detained.\n\nThey are at the Crise rout Station, the Fraue shoul, in the matte ci wrecks.\n\nThey 1izod him by the colitr, amil old him, cal his posite Gibb, Livingston & Co.'s Godowns They American clipper Golden Racer, ton laden, forster might go to the devil if they pleased, and (thrust have been in custody from the 15th January.\n\nI cant in out of the office, I have soch the sand piery wether or not the Attorney Gener 100k may part it the examination at Cas Police Station, he was moving the United Statee, on her departure from the many occasicus, I saw Jam at the best held on the hous, but that was too crowded far me to distinguish\n\nChantes Mar—The yeast & delivered t pert, struck on the cuter knoll, and was totally body found on heal the Title.\n\nOn that occasion he deserihea homself as purse's tuate on board the Tisk\n\nThe Flyaway is also said to This was carly in January.\n\nTo the best of my best the cry.\n\nInsperor Beyis carried them to the Poltes Stution.\n\n\"Cross-tramined by D. Urbiges, I set with Mr. Mermer have grounded at the mouth of the river.\n\nbut unenca st the way in which the 2nd prisoner gave on the evening of the 15th Janamry to enuiluet the m having reived no serious damage, she proceed-bis avilence on the quest, obeted is in bringing quiry.\n\nI was about to commence the enquiry ut 2.30, fe; she wore her boanet, already on bre, from her bead,\n\ncame of her crew.\n\ned on her voyage.\n\nHe-anúž--1 tiöver saw tie tentli prispace heiro, i Silap before this occurrence.\n\nThey disp at the 's mo~) poca mutiran\n\nRoad Kust, they are about a mile part the bread is uusi pane was probably from four to six miles an hour.\n\ncarted lean one to the olur.\n\nAbout two years ago the Linti song was the sharptor of the Thixile.\n\nIn on- -G'que.\n\nhead need to be baked at the chup, but not lately, a fhe tock pince there about that the knew Alful be\n\nTHY GEMINI—Mr. Ühisi.olm Anstey, formerly one for the 15th January.\n\nI have seen him often.\n\nHe was of the most successtil step.compellers in the fon niwaya sal to be the mister of a single\n\nOf Commons, but now Attorney General at Hongkong, Out ca the bakery and abop about 59 pecats were has nuagel to brenme bis com client, and we all know restod on the 15th.\n\nThey were taken before e Juskáve of what that indicates!\n\nA reieresco to the action in which the Feare, Clintles May Esq., sesalonger Justice of Peaco\n\nhe is defendant will be found in another columu ex- were penis west the Caud Police Station.\n\ntracted from the Hongkong Register, and we hope here- after to be able to copy tlist report of the trial.\n\nthe first day Mr. Stercer Mr. Gli and Mr. Gry were present on the second day the Attomey General was prescal.\n\nThe Cental Police Station is not the Mana! place for criminal examinations, bulk clacy whers asional held there.\n\nI have seen the Atoring Gen- A BAYS Wouse.—A passenger on board the North- an Indiana, which was recently burned on Lake Erie, gives au recount of the narrow escape of Cicero Fowler and wife, of Tally.\n\nThere was but one he-preserver for Lant she should put it on, abo peremptity refused, Mss.\n\nFowler and her husband; he fusisted imperatively saying she was \"poce in hanth, and his \"hfe was worth far more then hers!\"\n\nThe preserver. having no strap, Mrs. Fowler tore the bad from her dress and fastened it to her husband, whom she contisued to encourage, seying she could hold on to him, nad of the preserver cold not sustain both, she would let go, and leave his to save himself.\n\nThe fire was getting hitter and hotter.\n\nThe water was the's with human bodies, struggling for\n\nwhen Mr. Mercer came in, and 1 invites him to take a and hand in hand with one she loved better dan herself, part in it.\n\n1 was conducting the enquiry as the Superia! Look the dangerous leup.\n\nAs they ruse from the water, tendent of Police, and Mr. Meer as ColonialS erretary.\n\nMr. Fowler assisted his wife in procuring a yout baid of fi was a general investigation into the eas-Cases him on or about his shoilers, Sire wiped the weter which require particular investigation, 1 enquire into be from his eyes and mouth, and encouraged him to retain fore sending then to the Magistras way my origins: his inpe of being saved.\n\nHe continued to struggle with intention to follow the sun course in the pressul ins the waves.\n\nHalf-an-hour elapsed, and there were no tanen: I tried to put a fasight into the cast as super-sigan of unsistance.\n\nHis strength was rugidly failing afterwards we turced ourselves his wife observing it, tried asrw to cheer him.\n\nEle suid\n\nbread to my house.\n\nI made this objection on the isch THE DEPORTATION Onntaver. -This is one Jaanary Inn & and 7 o'clock in the morning when I saw him bringing bal.\n\nAnother qual va cung of the many Ordinances which of late have passed ing the bread is the baskets, tlo secourt priser tool: before the mind's eye of the Legislative Council.onit the bend was delivered it.\n\nI said, \"Oh oh my Enne If we were called open to give succinctly our ab low you deliver my breas de you I made un res- We pense but gave me a kind of a grin.\n\nI saw him go away. jections to it, we could not well to .\n\nand I then went in an old y compradore to mentio could but answer in these words:--\n\nE-eing's all and have no more broad from him, es [ theagle he would poison 56.\n\nA partook of the breast, and intendeat of police, the servant git des cat what we left on the plate into justices and took the depositions.\n\nWe did not he could not stand it any longer, it sees as though he About five sivutes afterwards I wont be my sitting make this change in consequence of having illegally must give up.\n\nAt this moniest she bear a steamer coming rapidly through the water.\n\nShe says, \"My dear room from the Inekfast table; immediately afterwards admiciatore: ontis.\n\nSANDWITH DRINgen, -I am in business in the firm husband, a few moments more and we are safe.\n\nDon't To\n\nyou hear a boat coming?\n\nHe said he did, and immedi the 28th instant, carried with her 168 of the fast.\n\nI at lown en was looking over some papers, who of Thomas Hunt & Co, 1 lived in the sine house with deported, to be lender en the itiand of Hairan al of a sudden I vomitest- vomited three or four times | Captain Ľudrost.\n\nOn the 15th January, 1 cat of some ately revived, and made all the efforts in his power, ned move during the course of the day, sail I have concinnaly bred supplied by the ninth prisoner, and I was alterwards struggled for Simself and his herose wife until the Mia.\n\nLandel there, if they can be landed, what will suffered fict the effects of the poisoning up to the pre very ill.\n\nand no over all that eat of it in the house.\n\nI say took them, with scores of others, on her com- I nocious decks.Syracuse Journal.\n\nhave not perfectly recover from it at this tale.\n\nbecunus of them?\n\nAccompanying the motley sout time.\n\n*I do not like thes Dr. Feil,\n\nThe son why I mot tell;\n\nBut us\n\nnow, and dust all well,\n\nI do not like thee Jr. Tril,”\n\n319", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 244348, "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": "CO129-068 - Sir Bowring - 1858 [5-12]", "page_number": 89, "title": "CO129-068 - Sir Bowring - 1858 [5-12]", "content_text": "## NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE, \n\n**Mr. GEORGE STRACHAN, ARCHITECT and SURVEYOR,** \n\n地出屋式 \n\nGage Street, Victoria, 1st May, 1858. \n\n月戊問士治額如地士未十午便荡街請貴八年可即到燉三行結光\n\n**JUST LANDED AND FOR SALE.** \n\n| Item | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| 12 | Patent WATER CLOSETS |\n| - | Also, Patent Electro-Plated Nickel Silver FORKS, and SPOONS. |\n\nThe Hongkong Register. (No. 18-May 4, 1858)\n\ndon't hamper selves with many goods for we fear he wanting. A small county town acquitted by the committee appointed to investigate...\n\nThe Hongkong Register. (No. 18.-MAY 4, 1858)\n\nthey give is.\" Be prepared for an outbreak in the successful carrying out the scheme will seem to be on the point of being frustrated. Mr. Bott has been using thin verdict will be flat Mr. Butt Tips, in the of Sitara and Coora Ameer of Scinde, and a King of load contemporary was taken to task by one of large stockholders on Hon... and comfortably quartered, the present. Few people believe the rumors of home has its hospital and its charities of ever great conduct, and we hope Dr. Bridges will... with the privileges of the foe of us, were that if he were to do a Court of Appeal from Hwang's aerial cognizance. He is supposed to heart; each party vies with its neighbor to advance also be acquitted were a committee appointed to investigate his connection as standing...\n\nvery near, and it seems even against Chinese common sense, that a person specially deputed is an event of the greatest importance; there are fairs to raise the small fund required, in which every one, gentle and simple, for miles around are interested. Here, where many cur...\n\na few days, we are sorry to say there is not a hospital.\n\ncurrent for the Opium monopolist. There, unfortunately for Dr. Bridges, there is no committee appointed, and so the clamor goes on unrefuted and slander of this kind never dies. We fortunate...\n\nto settle the affairs of foreigners, the news of the fall of Canton being now by those who accredited him, should not on learning the absence of the plenipotentiaries at the math, which news of money for a good purpose could be raised immediately are not the guardians of Dr. Bridges's good name must have reached him from Shanghae-in such a case, he would stride into Canton in all pomp and openness who would feel the least interest in the subject black as his gown for anything we or the public may be, and as simple barrister his name may be, and say Here I am, ready to arrange matters, after he had paid his subscription. We trust...\n\nwhere are your plenipotentiaries? A diplomatic may not continue, but that some of our principle the British Government representing British catch like that would not be...\n\nmissed by a Chinese man will try and do something, by giving both justice to the Chinese, we could less to a more diplomatist. A ranguotic telegraph is being laid their time and money to help forward to perfection tender care of it. He stands in the position down from the Magazine Hill to the Allied Wharf, so good a work as the establishment of a general of Caser's wife, he should not only be-not guilty. If he should not even be suspected. We publish the following minutes of a meeting are happy to believe, but that he is suspected we that Dr. Bridges bite Mr. Butt is not guilty we held on Thursday 29th ultimo for the purpose of establishing a General Hospital.\" We are impressed on the Chinese mind, and we more urgent business. Having inspected the opium monopolist were invited to attend, but were prevented by understand openly stated by Chun-tai-kwong, the buildings which it is intended to appropriate to clever men, all powerful with the governor or the government; that he can take, unmake, or \"That Dr. Bridges is a very adapted for the purpose. Of the skill of the superintending Physicist, Dr. Kenny, we need not and propitiated. All this may be true. say nothing as it would be presumption in us no and the Acting Colonial Secretary may still be a medical men to comment on the abilities of worthy, honest, hard-working government servant, gentleman so well and known esteemed. If the establishment of a general civil hospital alluded to in a previous article does not come to pass, the press...\n\nHongkong, 1st May, 1858.\n\nTHOS. HUNT & Co.\n\nFOR SALE\n\nRHOD...\n\nULES FOR STANSBURY'S MEASURING\n\nPRICE-25 Cents each, on Pasteboard,\n\nApply to\n\nMr. M. Hoza,\n\nat the \"Hongkong Register\" Office.\n\nthe late mailings out intelligence of the appointment of Dr. Harland as Colonial Surgeon, and as the salary is stated to be £800 per annum,\n\nwe for Dr. Harlan! will be prohibited from undertaking private practice. If we are right in this supposition the government have got a good man cheaply, and the community lost a very able professional attendant.\n\nThe duties of the office have latterly become very heavy, and are likely to become still more so, and it is much to be doubted that one person can discharge them satisfactorily, even devoting his whole time to the work. We learn further, the instructions have been sent out that a new civil hospital is to be built and that nothing more is to be done in the affair of the Bowring Praya.\n\nHongkong, 4th May, 1858.\n\nSTOLEN.\n\nGOLD LEVER WATCH, with enamelled dial,\n\nand GOLD CHAIN-Maker's Name, Bund and Laut, 41 Cornhill. Number of Watch. The Watch, with a lanyard and set of Studs were, at is supposed, attracted from the case between this and Canton about January. A handsome Reward will be paid for the recovery of the same.\n\nHongkong, 3d May, 1858.\n\nApply at this Office,\n\nThe Hongkong Register,\n\nHONGKONG, TUESDAY, 4TH MAY, 1858.\n\nParties sending Advertisements to the \"Hongkong Register\" or \"Register's Advertise,\" phrase address to the \"Printer and Publisher of the respective Papers, which will secure early attention to their Communications.\n\nsent Galertising has our best wishes:—Fr. Angelo Fr. Reina, and Fr. Long Mesore Kup Present—Revds. Fr. Jerome Mangier, Fr. MacMahon Block, Kenes, Hassoon, Isam. Werden, F. Sustaining...\n\nthat some means will be adopted for the purpose If a new civil hospital is to be erected we hope of incorporating the seamen's hospital with it. The resident surgeon of the seamen's hospital at the following showing the details of the loss that a barrister should get what he asks; he is The meeting was opened by the Revd. Fr. Jerome certainly cannot look upon it as an improper thing might become the resident surgeon of the civil hospital, and this would relieve the Colonial Surgeon from a heavy duty, while it enabled him to...\n\nGENTLEMEN—I am extremely happy to see you all at this meeting for discussing the expediency, and the means between the seller and buyer, the attorney and client. I am convinced that cure, ponder of the hospitals, or two private hospitals have been called upon to remark on this subject, the effect will be derived from the amalgamation of all the civil...\n\nview and to which, I am couleur you will general and client. The only ground on which we feel that owing to the departure of the medical bent, and plentifully alone, have actuated you in business may who opened them, but it was well known they wish I was able to express any gratitude in language equivalent to my sincere interest for this our of your kind coming this night my welcome guest and I sincerely it has on the Chinese. We pointed out the dianess which will not be un great, I hope, by the weight fl Colonial Secretary, and were we have the evil and civil hospitals. We fear the want of efficiency, to give a no harsher name, still continues. It is so did of your valuable advice and suggestions I should not call for any primary assistance...\n\nrealized. Dr. Bridges is in the Chinese eyes a man 41 years, Master of the receiving ship Mahamoudie and for many years in the employ of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co.\n\nOne complaint is, and in the first place I beg leave to submit a few of my that when the monopolist engages his services as that the site is an unhealthy one that point own propositions to your consideration.\n\nF. DE SENSA Jr.\n\nDEATHS.\n\nAt Macao, on the 7th April, the Wife of Mr. Joaquin...\n\nAt Macau, on the 1st May, Mr. Isnacracto D. VIRKIRA KIBKRO.\n\nAt Victoria, Hongkong, on the 1st May, Mr. I. P. COLL...\n\nTO THE BRITISH COMMUNITY AT HONGKONG\n\nThe undersigned begs to inform the community that the Office of the British Consulate, this day has been transferred from WANPAO to HOKAN.\n\nCHAе. A. WINCHESTER, H.B.M.'s Acting Consul\n\nBritish Consulate for Canton,\n\nAnnexe of Houa, 29th April, 1858.\n\na ground floor in any situation is not well adapted for the purpose of a hospital--still less when high a land is...\n\nIt is intention to establish a General Hospital, in unsel that there is, there can be, no back-stairs of corruption to resort to how; perhaps he may expect this: Gardens and S. Francis Hospital and which show however, the monopolist finds himself compelled my father intention to have it well furnished with all it in surrounded by growing trees, and is alut in necessary materials for a proper Hospital, and to be on all sides by hills except where it faces the provided with experienced Doctors: will us in art, but is informed that...\n\ncounsel to attend for him before the Magistrate's harbor. Be this true or false, there is another change which is a tangible one, and the one on which we base our most complaints. The charge is. changed by a sufficient staff of Hospital servants to attend to the patients.\n\nThe gentlemen I intend to appoint are Dr. Vande... and Dr. Kenny the former Gentlemen lately arrived in this Colony, is a bachelor of questionable own count. creasing their diseases or acquiring new ones. fool the set of several languages which Mandarin Bridges; and with great dignity oỀ references oedh as to professional accomplishments, and enough to English people, but to the Chinese the All this is staple and straightforward We have personal experience of this being true at a fluently, and which will be exceedingly useful in least in our instance and a respectable merchant and ship owner made the same complaints to us sometime ago with a request that we would The latter Gentleman, whose abilities she too well three characters—first, as one of the law-makers, commission where he may meet with patients of all place great power is associated. chant and ship owner made the same complaints to Dolor expose it. Thinking it improbable that either known and ustalised, to any better certium, then, as one of the granters, and finally, as tue That is the so in the present case when we have one man in the trustees or the resident surgeon would sane- apply to them as the hurt and most effective...\n\nFellow of the naval College of Surgeons of England-41 tion such a thing we recommended the party to\" and is proposed to be consulting Doctor to the legal adviser and supporter of the monopolist in course to adopt to put a termination to a rival propositions, I think it well to apprise you of a few...\n\nhis monopoly we see however by report of a meeting held will fin exercises there without distinction of creed on view of their extent. te great sunl, certain- Mr. Isang Batt is, we understand, a very...\n\nA manual number of Inquests have been during the past few days held before the Coroner—one of them however of particular interest: A Chinese was killed by the falling in during the heavy rain of the 20 of an out-building in the course of erection on a Marine lot. 4 Swede was drowned in the harbor while bathing on Sunday the 25th alto. A man, discharged from...\n\nIt is evident that whether this proceeds from patients noting in a way so prejudicial to their carelessness or health, it should be stopped, whether...\n\nRunt of means to prevent the trustees of the seamen's hospital close to carry out or amalgamate it with the civil hospital.\n\nthe appropriate in relieving Papers, who will be received into the Hospital at once; and in the case of time to try point is, that he appears as the paid advocate, at truly desite will also be admitted. stion. In the Civil Hospital a Chinese died from he hoped a properly constructed hospital will be of the airs as the lipizi; to supply this defect, ara perhaps a little stronger in his case.\n\nThe list is no doubt their best course, for it is to that being missionary, I cannot by any means devote ages in the cause. This is the case as nearly as Lufe teal it incurent upon me to remark herehe the same time he holds the position of one of the effects of a gun shot wound received when escaperected on an eligible site in a central spot, of Grand Prus sery kindly tendered his duable aerof Coranous not doubting the honor of its ing from the Western Coal sheds, he having been which there are many that it will be well! vises and M. Braga, roster of the Medal members is yet so jealous of its privileges that it myself entirely the management and perintended. we can understand it of Dr. Bridges, if it be not there committing robbery. A verdier of wilful secured and watched, so that no such abuses can murder has been taught against some parties win!\n\nThe House made a particular attack on a conveying fel...\n\nHail,) deo will take an interest in it. to this market. Iu dar obituary there is the two hospitals would also enable the directors to means as way enable me to cry on these desigua...\n\nThe combination of the means of the to your very own hands to save and suggest such a imputation, and in this the curatituencies In couches, Gentlemen, I consign das proposals will not enfer a member to underlie the shade of...\n\nmamme of Cayman Cole of the Courser, lately wrecked on the Pratas.\n\nWe may have point out two of face—Ã mom- carry out one or two very necessary improvements. fortable set of sick rooms available for the young men of the colony, whether belonging to govern...\n\nwhich it has \n\nHuid Prẻ be the derrotary, \n\nTas news from Canton both public and private are of the most conflicting nature. One be treated for serious diseases with more care and attention than they can obtain in their wet houses set up at Fur Shan, and that it is assembling in the houses of their employers, where their press might be dangerous in cases of infectious another equally positive says No such a thing diseases to the atlier intrares-A portion of the near Fat Shan and The spital to be act mort for the treatment Foldiers place is perfectly quiet. There me the Sade Famous sad counter rumors on the subject of aner only of a temporary character. The fantalony he unlie? pan to atroci the patients.\n\nof the insane, whether the disease be permanent urine of laces of the amal strength (40,000 to 50,000). On this point we see mu besimation...\n\nthere are \n\n3. Kenny proposed Mr Grand the store, Hore we have the close corporation--the are at the details of the object for the formation of as to it or its members underlying grave charge. That a Committee be selected from this meeting to Legislative Council, showing to great impatience ment or the mercantile class, in which they might, that Mosses in Black, it is population. Eat beand this is a popular Reed. Macinon ha aproated a Comunitar, Pr...\n\nalz. Grand Pré proposed and it was unanimously carried that they are perhaps joined by the respectable almost probably they do not believe the large and fucome to be President and Fr. de la Croix added this Mition British and Foreign, and native above all, \n\nPison of the Hospit Mr. Gal P proposed, and it was carried that the Rev. Fr. Jerome, lesit e Founder new is a \n\nwas unanimously wine exactly to think, and as every thing un- secuted, that the Sisters of Charity in the the very worst.\n\nRev. Fr. McMahon proposed Mr. Grand Pré perhaps prepared to tanke up their and to think supposed to be worse than it really is, \n\nposition was also monin shy carried, \n\nW sak, in conclusion, er general readers Proposed by Fr. Jerome and Seeded by air. Sade peruse with care the accompanying article Privalaute or thanks he given to the Gentlemen from the Daily News on Mr. Butt's care. We nek win sa kindly accepted to set at.\n\nProposed by Mr. Kup and seled by Mfr. A. rent whether or not it would not more.\n\nvote is thanks be given to the Secretary its list it end save ten sold ar opes and fair market, dew, to his able conduet in the Ensin Sifeira, that are of tanks to given to Revd. the Gets of the case as to granting a mest udinis liberati in su recuti apcepting the ties id Secretary as to the withdrawal of the first groot, and difconsort with their honor, and open: c'eating, if all Proped by Mr. Block unt seeded by Mr. Issand oppressive monopoly un scaled tenders, when Nothing farther being left for discussion, thermitely as to the regranting it on the same ternis Esalse to theer on Thursday gezi, the 7th May, ka the...\n\nto the same pers, were mady known. And we \n\nin speaking confidently; there is no such army.\n\ns to need fustare polating cut.\n\nthe \n\nWe hear there is much acquisition in villages around, no doubt a great deal of big talk,\n\nalso be isolated buildings for a small pox There hospital and a lock hospital.\n\nIf in ndition a sanatoriure copii, na way long ago proposed in this paper, he erected on the top of Victa Penk, we might consider ourselves well way from Canton to Macau and Hongkong. As we predicted, the Cantooreze pre rising from their fortified to withstand any amount of tiny defent with mere insolence than ere; stones; discne. laze been thrown at offices and soldiers not to mener-getting-the heads of society are so e...\n\nWe fear, however, public spirit is lost an speak of the murderous assault on the policeman paged to making money as fast as they can that Stewart, and it is considered very unsafe to enter they may get back to their own country, that they the western part of the city. In the face of this have us time to care for the rany poor aferra the Europeans are living in Honais in the park nates tied to the island for a very long day, if not houses without even a corporal's guard to pro- for ever. sect them. Goods still go up, and although there is some nceusinese felt by the principal Chinese traders who have returned, yet the only advice...\n\n| \n\nto the meeting and Committee. \n\nThis \n\nhomes of Mr. Buck, to draw Rules and Regiations for the the Hospital.\n\nA. GRAND PRE\n\nNerred \n\nActing Colonist Secretary to give the public. which pays him, sogte expérnation of the very doubtiul position in which he at present stands :—— (beily Never.)\n\nsource of the success of such a scheint, would be. 1. for Youghal and W. T. Bridgee. Eaqrektious peaard by the Committee of the Charnam Mr. \n\nWe do not think outy, one great cases of leave Butt, Esq., Barrister and wanting, but something more than money is. C. L., Harrister and Member of the close car-r's me, it may be informed that the dir. mester has wanting-personal superintendence und an interes portion—the Legislative Council of flugkong, tren aited of the charge of breach of pra ilege, \n\nFrom: what has been allow vú to trucepire respecting the \n\nTo \n\nna weit is a portion of the Naval Brigade. The troops the officers of that regiment: -- \n\nwere left on board the transports Lancashire Witch und Tax Benged Hathara, of the 20th March, says with Mooresfort. at Whampoa and the French Contingent remained on board their own ships, except a ousall party in conjeful occupation \n\nreference to two aditional Native Regiments for th \n\nice in China- \n\nPoutres hundred sepoy belonging to the 65th and #2th Regiments N. 1. are now wigh at island, 30 they have not already arrived ut ur in the visity of Barrack port. As we all know they are destined for service in Cuma, provided they can be clarked on the rearts all which possage us ofen signed these, but not being ralunteers for the screire, they canne! in the whole e Looked upon as very willing soldiers vayer for forel ware,\" nnd we sind be able to state the exact numifer that my he proceeding to China, only on the authority \n\n3. the 181, (reclved a communication from Ule Bariul Bizin und Baron Gros, stating that the reply the Contaistioner had been received that is was most antislactory, and inviting the aavel and milhors and-chief to a saference board the Aulaccuse, to consider what further steps aliulit be taken, in consequence of Keb's determination to resist the very nurse decade of the two Governments, \n\n4. Tur conference was held un the 21st it, when it was determined that the pienipotentiaries should \n\nDe knocking at the dors tie Iluase of Coumene\n\nthese prvi of the \n\nthe inverse of Tabs, it would be overwhelmed with adelage India. basic enough co ungrosa tile whole the ovidence selitted to the committee crabile us, \n\ntime of tho bare. And the tuulia eniture, who A Morril, vus of the four Ameere of Upper Selnic, we setertido a boradigazy faith in the nipotence frihe med of turving acquired the interstance of the of Las in judicial proceedings would besiege these members with; dengnes by the presuction of a legal document. The pretura, which if u come the intimation of die James dim Government appelated a commision of the their argir, it would be perfectly air for them to lost heas 4 Prestige de large judicially. The secept. It was nice aged at a Nahub of Arcot bu Cammons in tris pay of an artisan cum te tor conclusion that the charge was eight members of the Host \n\nTim Court of Directors therungen proposed that 1 Sudan bill be any degree resembling that of Lourd Faimers blogne should be deprived of the laude which he held us, is allowed to be low every bilan in-and der the surged decourt. The Presideur of the Bont of their now is leglus--an every wealthy Balno will have attel, for the Cana being, was of opinion that this contence has paid ur uz merabers in the loss of \n\nto lenient, and at bis sggesden Ali Moore was de This is anger gainer which the people of Bogland rised of the ends thus fraudulently bined, and also of have to murd, now that it to props to vrat illa governs \n\nof the pilots reports from the Sashes. Meanwhile, dan letter to the Eugerial High Couimper, started his crban\" laude, beaving him in pranes munt of falla exclusively on the Minsters of the tr \n\nwe dure suy, preparations are being mude for the restoring his Excelteney that, in consequence of his mom.compliance with the debody submitted for fas on of all his remaining and very valuable eruditary! \n\nWe publish the following despatch from the ception of those men to be taken to fight the battles of \n\nconsideration, the lurther settlement of the question the Goverment in a country distant and different from To win a reversal of this judgment, the Amger Putna to \n\nbeen transferred to the anal and military suites, that where as hrave and faithful soldiers their services Sugated. We pas Uver the minor personages in the dis- Government Gazette of last Saturday from the \n\nof State for Foreign affairs, which we ece fur toere required at would be most valuable, that me should sly address better to his silency stating the above faci, and that it, at the end of a further uded the Coffeys, and the alle lady who travelled \n\ntern of forty-eight hours, the eny saguld be perefully from London to Paris, and from Paris to Vienna, for the \n\nquived preparations are compite, nid the sea sust atenie purpose of sizing the deposed prace by paying \n\ncoussy be subject to temporary dependion before surdered into our hands, life and property would be es with it. Gar Lusiness is with the servant of the \n\nthey are sent away. Whether they are all to vents respected; but that, if the teras were out roepted, the English public, the bon, member for Youghal. \n\ntheir rus ad munition or not, we are not aware; city would be attacked. \n\nAll our efforts to avert the evils of war from the hot after the last false alarm, we think it would be \n\nกษ \n\nterested nu eympathising agency by which he was - Secretat, s:t the attention of persons who have Some days may be expected to elapse before the re- \n\ncommend \n\nbeen married in Macau or who propose being married rkare:- \n\nNo. 20. \n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. \n\nAch is established by Mr. Burt's corn statements. Hiviers were engagal for the Amar acu after that raine's rival in England Mr. Brat sits that he could \n\nWith reference to the Validity of Marriages sofem nie heered the passagement of the application furtius in the der's beauf le staves that he al-nize an Chana, otherwise that ja acendance with nys urged upon the Amer, Aut his lends art advisers, the provisions of the Act 12 and 13 Victores, Cap the bringing of his ca bure Parliament, as the m0268, His Excellency SR JOHN BOWRING, Kaight, relies are to pure. Ha actually used for propers, like \n\nproductive of which he theme obviated to promote the L., Her Majesty's Poipotentiary and Chief er's van. He coniterie the Pirator: the Superintendent of Frade in China &c., &c. has Kulit Company, and agon Mr. Turen faith, the Presisereived a Despatch front The Bight Hande bat the Bora of Control, la licit their nou wees on Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, a Copy child of hie ciet. The result of these applicnída was a of which is hereby published for „euerai inforna- jetine on the Board of Directors in answer to the Amcera \n\nBy Order, \n\nG. W. CAINE. Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 26th April, 1858. Xo. 7 \n\n| \n\njudicious to let it be generally own where and how Chmese having walled, tough the obstinate deteriou the large reinforcement of Pay at the presidency hastian winch as chuterised the proceeding of the een lucnted. Three times the same nombe: of sepoya, Imperial Commissioner from October 21, 1956, oching with all the respectude cam-uds of Barnkport, could remained for the Commanders of the Allied Furces but 15 address the Imperia. Commissiouer, wai to muery into but little, even if they did their worst, but talve \n\ni nens and anuseless panes are any tring fat dignied execution the painful alternative of attacking Centon, Jerorols, would be more effectsly avoided by wich was conquced at daylight this ring. The da:ture of the pucket will prevent my giving say funk revelation of actual wrangements than j \n\ninither reports. I am now on the point of joining the studied reticence which only lends to mystification and forces asembarking at Kuyer's Talked for the zasault on surpicion, -nnd very often reduces the very offre it is \n\nthe city walls, intended a prevent \n\nTur Fagfxman of 23rd Mauch on the same subject, remarks \n\nThe 47th Regt. N. I have nerived, and are vuramped on the glacis of Fort William; they are about 379 strong \n\nof all grace, native officers mari sepoys, and is the Government have ordered Colonel Port, Command FOREIGN OFPics, Alarch 9, 1950. \n\ning, to rerait the Regiment with Malen. Brigadier SIR, eve under my consideration, and have | Corfich with this topiment and the 65th N. I. new en referred to the proper Law Advisers of the Crow, the way down, will leave by the 16th proximo. your Despatches Nos. 452 and 7 of the 26th of \n\nFLOWERS FROM THE INDIAN PAPERS. December and 9d of January last, on the subject of \n\nThe Athene reples mure we to our elrage of the doubts when hel arisen as to the Validity of the \n\nAs we cannot consent to sally our Marriages of British Sabjre's at Chinese Ports; and literary larceny. \n\nges with language ru is seldom beard erido I have to acquaint yaa, in reply, that the Statute i2 \n\nappliers, which on being bitted. se i noceary, for tim. de approvation of the Board of Controt, was materially al. by B1. Fordon sit The reply, as orglundly homed by the Court of Directors, was in vlect, that the Amy's care and on Judicially decided, and that they ans rezson to reverse the decision. The reply, as indi Sed by Me. Vernon Site, was in effent, that if the Amer would zezer his native country, and exert himself in half of the English Government, his real right he Argarable mitezinimesi. These series, fr. But declares, firmad gratully, and simply from his covention of the juice of the Ameer's cline. But in ariston to these parcier Mr. Gutt rent to posed to Failid to argo the Anect's Shell her. For the filter service Mr. Hah desit het theas to receive in all 19,1001, and thut off this She has actually received southing more than 2000. Mr. Butt deolares ther be still holds himself sound to proceed to hulin if the Ameer insists upon it; her in the event of Mr. Bart's aching latelet te lo be will and 13 Victoria, Cap. 68, inponeering Consul topolhouse, our readers must be sausted with our report of fund the money recusat it he is dy preserred solomuze Mariages, does not affect the valulity of, the substance of it. Elis rejoinder is, that our charge of fum pracoding to tudi by the Ameer and his advisers or in any way interfere with, any Marriages which flebing terms the Sproutor is an unmitigated file- arriving at the conclusia thuc his services are not quired would have been valid independently of that Statute, ho,\" and he taunts with being no gentleman. it Here, he will retain the money received. This is, tho \n\nin which category are Mariages celebrated in Chiantik big too on the subject of horsewhips\" and best if our abilty, a tuir and eerut katement of the sub \n\nby Ministers of the Church of England, according horsepouts.\" Bur the strong point agniuss us, ju tja \n\nopis, is our want of gentility. Patial Lects prevad lutorg tår i omories of the House f \n\nto the forms of that Church. \n\nthur contemporary reminds one of the Bath fontman in Pickwick; he can endure anything low.\" When Now, to what do these facts a nuné? Mr. Batt is s Babe of the House of Commons, of a tribunal which and to the Validity of Marriages veiebrated by a \n\nthe public are at a loss for a referee on alkat concerus might intre lawn called aga to procence a verdict as to Clergymen of the Church of England, and not under a gentleman\" they will know wher, to had one. dre justice or injustice due treatment of All Marra by the At 12 and 13 Victoria, Cap. 66, at Macau \n\nLouisana \n\nadi nggala urged 16 Mourial to agipeal lo \n\nM. Mut, Leo, \n\nWith regard to the case fepecially referred to \n\nif \n\nThe deferee, we have already calist characteristic. \n\n6. I beg 10 es, close copies of two General Orders of the 26th instant, and of lemoranda issued by Major- General Van Straubensee, containing the monesancy arzangements for the struck, which I hage will put their lordships in full possession of our intended proceedings. 3. Í have pleasure in reporting that the most perfect umadinty exvts between the Commanders-in-thigï of The allied forces. \n\nI have, .. (Signed) \n\n31. SKY, Bea-Amira and Commanter-in-Chie?. \n\nTo the \n\nSecretary of the Admiralty, \n\nLoudon \n\nGENERAL ORDER. \n\nBefore Canton, December, 1857. The uvala nilitory commander-in-chief of the aisted forces before Cantun love agreed to the following ander of operativas against the city. First bombardme to conxuráce at daylight on Monday morning the 28th of December. \n\nThe sirps and vessels numed in the acte juoder, letter \n\nA) on the signed hereafter indient being made, wilt open fire on the south-west angica of the city wells, with a view to breach them, and impede the communication \n\nThe ships and vessels poused in the net (under letter \n\nThe Gina Cartumqui of India; a transsi which Nie. Baltsgain i Marsa is Chinese Territory, and not a Portuguest | The pickpochyt when arraignai before the Magistrate, of the Chinese troops along thei: parapets to the ent it would appear, actually took some initiatory reps, which precision, such Mauriages 11 be valid as being har generdly hur one answer to wake,-\"it's all a Fed wight have seen servince to the Ameer half as been galebrated in China, Pazar Country. If, however, your wushup.\" We are therefore no more surpriced at hunght be the tribusi of which he was ember. Macao is a possession of Portugal, then it has a the exam's coarse denial than at his blastering), wear the Dutch Folly, with a staritar osject, wit A me wither of the funer of Compune stonde in the core Christian Law of Marriage, as its lex moci,\" and threats, at that the pubic way judge on which ends breach the city walls opposite the Viceroy's residence; Inion to the pimenting even of any individui applying \n\nto met \n\n(Signed) MALMESBURY. \n\nSia Joy Bowring, \n\nBec., N., & \n\nTrue Cops. \n\n11. F. HANCE. \n\nthe mortare in the Dutch Fully, and the Niger and Avalauele, 1.kewise sbetting the city heights auf Gough three insicuess ont of many at our dispoed, in which the Aina has appropiated without actueledgment heights. \n\nThe ships and vessels named in the note (under letter whunt he found in journal. The racier of the ex wination of the Military Female phan Asylum C), beruse the Dutch Folly and the French Folly, will pubished by the Aham was made up entirely from apen fire on the Rooth-east ungles of the new and ell what had appeared the previous day in the Spector, elty walls, mud the walls ferning the east side of the city. These time several nacks will couuence simul without the slightest arkludgment the fuder's) Charge at the opsing the last Sessions repertet for taseously, wira a white csiga shall be hoisted at the fore the Ann, mail a yelaw dug us a corresponding this carnal, was similaris fched the reports of the trinis for funpiracy, the two of most interest, appeared sigral at the spule he listed at the fure of the in the Athena aise the day after they were publised Phugction. \n\nThe Horet end the Avalanche wild repeat these signals A still are at theit fore so long as the Angs shall remain Byug on \n\nthe before mentioned shipa \n\nsit j'fusion, that a judya iter in the run or Manages of British Sabjects anort, in order to be the guilt of \"falschod\" iles, with mension two or \n\nWet wein de said of judge widertunk valid, he adenized there esther in accordance with conse or saticier for a site who had brough, or such lex leci,\" or with the Provisions of the Act \n\nin bring, actions in de curt? The iniquity are mentioned.-1 am, &c., ach step in any incrad a little tem prave by the consider the lye har, or had not received re- mueratina f his seres ful bun pliced biawety in the wharf whition of being with by price that he be mil preciera remuneration for undertaking to as me $5. iend's sent before a tribuent of vehich he to \"use of the anashers. He has aceste promise of 10,0004, for his services, sart of thị sùm he estually trevived more anne ut The urging of the Amcer à aut span the ludia \n\nW take the following short notice of the Khang in the Spectator, almost verbatim, whion & single torrent is one este act, whether the erfarin \n\nflagrant case of Newspaper dishonesty, nceurred in on- ting, the insete the line of it, or has Spring Meeting from the North-Ching Herald whisper whence the apolis were stolen. the juce the tivard Camiral in Cannon-run. it of the 24th olim. The commis mun who so osion with the articultural Exhibition, when the serar di Tu say that make do improper for ft. But to aventry for urging a se before the Howe of ham sold people here at our anal meeting has been the revive the report of the Prizes from the cautioned day and night, net in exceed per each gun carrying off all the good things of Secretary, w the express coulition that he should, is employed 60 rounds during the Best 3 uurs, except f which it is in, but then it would be a right and fortanste \n\n\"We wander who rode our cormity with the usage of the Press on icse oc- the ships under letter C. which will fire 100 rounds. \n\nThey were proper for him to wipe the end beture the Ligure of Chanan, the Northern turt. \n\nCasics, end slips so the Speci \n\nfudiately the bunchardment open the landing of the attic forces will take place at the creek in' Küper an, of the man tinte, kifor a sane her trimmal, provided be ezig recessed reaeration, for the tertives let here the old friend raid. Yellow Jack and Tartar are with e, at the east of Leuils as well as of honesty. The \n\nThe dist heul mom is welcome to the use of vagulang words Pussage, when there the British and French dags will batur. His obvious that by such decision the door to abwe be found in the Hwek Stakes. art by rite oper. Nothing more would be tryniced never have been elsewhere --- \n\nwhich like utty her about he worbi did an enlty be planted in the following order, commencing a day- in eaing, if Palled upon to do so; we will conline onr \n\nlight- to end a remier if Parliament to pochert with perfect; \n\nThe mail, that apology for au many lanes, is urged by \n\nsives har fiets. It is of some consentence that safety a renumeration as Parliamentary agent, u \n\njon which he was onlied in devide as lielige by cerforming war sareporter as a plea for 101 furnishing 18, ki this the public should know that the journal which has won adition acres in his client cost of deces, et clurging issay, with the fall, time and parimer pronunt of the \n\nFor itself the reputation of being acivali in squerility Taxes that came off on Wednesday and Friday in this sproper timotely large for for them. We will not, in \n\ntatau kitowledge, afirm that the committee of \n\nThe stud was graced by the presence of many of car fair residents, and the intervals between the races were enlivened by the music of the of 11. M. S. Higher Adly tout for the occultat: \n\nFIRST DAY. \n\nThe Wung Plate-Spota, 1; Muischite, 2; Dred. 33 \n\nBlack Cockatoo, i. \n\nTHE CHINESE DESPATCHES. THE BOMBARDMENT OF CAYTON. \n\nWAR OFFICE. Fra Mazt, February 15 \n\nThe Secretary of State for War but this day received & despute, of which the following is a copy, addressed is lord chip by Major Geveral C. T, Vas Strubeuzes, C. B., commanding are Majesty's Land Forces in Chan \n\nCenton, December 29, 1857. \n\nMy Lord-I have great satisfactios in reporting that Canton city was ermaisded muud eaptured this day at nine o'clock, with a more trifling losa das enuld have been expected. liceat emulatios was displaye 1 by the whole Allied Force, ten-st whom the greatest cordiality and god feeling into \n\nWe have to deplore the low Royal Suvy, els of Liestemt fiske, of the 59 Regie In stenaut Bowen, ct the me regiment, has tree seriously wounded, \n\nAll \n\nand misrepresentata, is as dishonest in soull thing as The Flea of Comes applied to inquire in Mr. Bersoek; we can therefore only give the places of the brass \n\nSpretter case has come to such a monstrous decisiour; but if it hits and ponies as they came in, which we do on the best. With fius exposure we leave him-Medran \n\nThe intimation arributed to Sir. Jaries Gesinam shut authority, sed promise a graphic report in or next. \n\nThe weather and ground was favorable on the whole, ties of the resolutions was an acquittal of Isan Sasho charge of inproperly enjoying bis prillon bach days, thongh there was a greas outrast; then e is a member of Le 1s of Con alyst day be hot, with a southerly with, and the ther- escuptible of ach an interpretation-it ili ose electors memeter in the shule at 80°, and on Friday, a cold nor- tur be an incir qurd visst the sing why we for strictherly wind was hiewing, and the hormoneter at 63. \n\nPiwili place himself sack $19- It had rained a god deal the night before, hat the wind jście position \n\nAnd dried the course pretty well.\" this tunction The part which Ms. Butt han played cannot be appruched less his negetation with the x-reshient of the art of Corral are taken into account. Mr Vermilch admits that he had repeated emmunications with Mr. Butt-vethal aud epilary-on the subject of the class of Ali Mvered. Of in excep Timock was kept me the lacters are said to have bren private autoosidential. It is possible, Therefore, bu learn with certainty what was the lure of the comuneulea- tions. But this is certain, il subsequently to these inter- Venom Sto altered a dras lurzer 1935 [ektors, Mr. nd the Court of Directors refusing to entertain the Ameer's application, iuro a letter couraging him to return to Sciarie by long at the lope Sut i li mi nital Ala to the Buglial Governinect something arigat he does to him. The only reasna, sseigned for too parišal revered fa inficial teuer, on the strengt of private, sureverteil enamiestis, is that the siteure appenced inrse; but M. Vernon Sanita gave the contest la stand Und Je very reluctant to have sue Ameer's new debaresi à l'aclinent while the Bengal insurrection was it progress, Mr. But having gives it frommilostared theit die hunt informed the ex-Pretent of the Beart of Country of his having tuged the user and his friends to bring the wise 'fore Parlia ne. We r TL entitled to say that Mr. Batt obtained the centerscica in favour of 32 Moured by hinting to the Prescrican of the Buned of Contro, but he had it is power Parliment to fore in a cebam As slin Amour' case; tot in the cherastonces succions will intrude themelsea which at in mot easy to disynd \n\nThe righe Flute-Cock Tail, 1; Peg Tupe, 2; Tiny, 3: \n\nTelegram. 4 \n\nThe ingken Cuga-Sydney, 1; Cheertal, 2 Vaugueril, 8. The dis-Touiz 1 Spot, ; Cock Tail 3, \n\nChelato, 4 72 Pailon, 1; Deuil. 2. \n\nThe finch Marks Rocket, Bay Midleton, 2. \n\nThe Shanghae Pork Cup —Syota, 1; Maiciite, 2; Tapas, \n\n3. \n\nSECOND DAY. \n\nThe fisher Flame-Tiege, walked oven, \n\nThe Swing Cry-Cacetent, 1; Cheerful, 2; Vanguard, \n\n3. \n\nThe China-sup-Blank Coelaten, 1: Topaz. 2; Lakin i \n\nThe T'antica Cap---Coverfil. 1: Shali, 2; Drutd, 8, The Hunt Strikellow Zack, Rocket, 2: Tartar, 3. After the figh vene, in the second day, a match was Parween, Mr. Recens guy Are pobytynen, and Mr. Benadier's black Cafe piny Tube, which was won \n\nGarne. \n\nWe pronoun an epilar in the count of 7%. Batsby mini iko es dreient of the board of Contd. We are will \n\nthat fact of both lisa hart ht \n\nThis will the deutet \n\narists cl \n\navember of the Homme Camus in a \n\nThe following extracts in the Hurkura wnd Englishmas. Calcutta papers, will be read with \n\nun riser as preferring a sai to the lease if interest anal satisfaction by the Colonists of be is lined to \"eir veneration from the air for a Hongkong, if the Pandies are landed here, and po \n\ning the sun elsewhere, if the mean He that doubt with equal satisfaction by General Van \n\nare il gratuitously in the Hour by the name tur \n\nStrasbenzre if such galbut and ready soldiers are placed under his charge. We do not like \n\nengaged is allen wat align and are public civic of the Chatte, whenleigh them drada a dealer fee site's claims in the flow of Corsake y comments, for it by n chase the regiments reach bare without racing their barge conectanapur his eliumiven conrægur dance of com region may be enfly tired by mandors th heers (insult them Pardy met vertaily will House of Come and in the Eccrtine Government, Such a state of stairs is const unsatisfactory even b we shall have some gallant ofboer of ours dawn maky now, star), But supposing that the entire itone Adastraling of India were vested in a single mon ne with the assertion that never was there Minister of the Corn she is to the House of a more loyal or better behaved regiment in Culosis, with wild traptations would the integrity of Our representatives in the legislature le tona feet Atler Majesty's service. We had a sample of it it is, wo have had at one time a Narab Susa, Rajans the other day in the case of the 70th, when a \n\nCaptain Hates, of the \n\nThe hophardment is to be in very low time, aud \n\n1. Suppers and Miners, 59th Regiment, Royal Artillery, stores and mention, \n\nThe French Nawai Brigale, stoves, &c. \n\n3. The Naval Brigade, under the ader of Commodore the 1o. 4. 6. 1, B Esot. \n\n4. The Naval Brigade from Cantun. \n\n5. Lieulcunt.Cola.et lemon's battalica of Royal Marines, & \n\nd. Cutearl Holowry's Brigade of Royal Marines, &c, (Waru last heet of No. £ has passed, No. 2 will com meece, and on with: the remainder \n\nThe duration of the French forces will be eritraded by Capta Reinan:], fg captein; the British troops and Royal Marines by Major the Bon. H. Cidord \n\nThe British Naval Brigade, by Captain W. K. Hall.\n\n... acutalo.\n\nThe following will be the disposition of the united forces after landing:\n\nBritish Naval Brigade on the right.\n\nCentre bridge, composed of Lieutenant-Colonel Lemon's provano instalion, 19th Regiment, Royal Artillery, and Sapiers.\n\nPreucia bridge on the inft\n\nColonel Holloway's brigade in reserve, with Royal Marine Artillery,\n\nAfter getting into position the allied forces will remain still to cancuston, and the mail leaving; I must therefore defer instheer det üle to the next rpportunity. † in line of contianova elutus of brigade audil further...\n\nI bwe, &c.\n\nC. T. VAN STinerszre, M jur General,\n\nCommanding Traps in China,\n\nPort Gongh is now heng oerapied.\n\nThe Right Hon.\n\nthe Secretary of Stue for \n\nWar, C., * \n\nADMIRAL SEYMOUR'S DESPATIUU.\n\nAdmiralty, Fuurorg 15. Despoteker, of which the following me cans, bure en verived by the Lords Commissioners of the! Astrahy Trout Kee-Sentral Sir Michael Seyavour,\n\nOrumates at CANYON \n\nNo. 357.\n\nHer Majesty's ship Coromandri,\n\nnt fan. De ch SirMy letter (No.343) of the 13th ist. courzved \n\nPuins to the fures of the Allied Power, and that u \n\nthe indigence of the raceable regation of ionsh letter had seen vent in t. You, the Lagerial High Cour mission, by the ass-furs of the Allied Powers, stating the deamus of the two Gavernitects, d rating ten days for a consideration of the same, lailing earnered against the city of Citati.\n\nplane with which, conise mesures would be 2. The Brigade of Royal Mears et igal Maries Actriery mere inediately wasis dought up to the i \n\nunders for an advaner, watch will be made to a position \n\nfor vise night, y reparatury to active service us the follow-\n\nnig andag. \n\nM. Skrmore, Rent.Adesiral. \n\nComander-in-Chief of Her Britannic \n\nMajesty's Noynt Purees. \n\nRear-Adesira \n\nC. HowerDA GENOT13.1.T \n\nComewi'kiet af 1Fix Emperial \n\nAlajesty's Naval Forces. \n\nCT VAN STRAL BENZ, Major Lien, Commanding the Alinary Force, \n\nGENERAL MEMORANDUM. Carouane), Canton, Deectner 26, 1857.\n\nThe Nuva! Brigade of seanien will be in three divisions. The divisions will be tald off into companies, each stvising gomorracing No. 1. md the last timber cop. rames is 1st tumi 2e devisions will be composed of boats' \n\ncrewy. \n\n(A) Actre, blgethon, and guulmate, \n\n() Me. Puade, Crnizer, Tornet, and a gunhast. \n\nNumrud, Surprise, 1 agone, Mares, a gunboals. After se p, the three fut-anted ships will after sheir genka 18 will, after one qui, aiter their fire to the north- east with gate. fire to the ty and Gough's Lighrere Alarmcast and \n\nSea Supplemen \n\n} \n\n} \n\n## GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.\n\nWith reference to the Validity of Marriages...\n\nHis Excellency SR JOHN BOWRING, Kaight, L., Her Majesty's Poipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of Trade in China &c., &c. has received a Despatch from The Right Honorable Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs...\n\nBy Order,\n\nG. W. CAINE. Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 26th April, 1858. No. 7\n\n| \n| --- \n| --- \n\njudicious to let it be generally own where and how Chinese having walled, tough the obstinate deteriou the large reinforcement of Pay at the presidency hastian winch as chuterised the proceeding of the een lucnted. Three times the same nombe: of sepoya, Imperial Commissioner from October 21, 1956, oching with all the respectude cam-uds of Barnkport, could remained for the Commanders of the Allied Furces but 15 address the Imperia. Commissiouer, wai to muery into but little, even if they did their worst, but talve \n\ni nens and anuseless panes are any tring fat dignied execution the painful alternative of attacking Centon, Jerorols, would be more effectsly avoided by wich was conquced at daylight this ring. The da:ture of the pucket will prevent my giving say funk revelation of actual wrangements than j \n\ninither reports. I am now on the point of joining the studied reticence which only lends to mystification and forces asembarking at Kuyer's Talked for the zasault on surpicion, -nnd very often reduces the very offre it is \n\nthe city walls, intended a prevent \n\nTur Fagfxman of 23rd Mauch on the same subject, remarks \n\nThe 47th Regt. N. I have nerived, and are vuramped on the glacis of Fort William; they are about 379 strong \n\nof all grace, native officers mari sepoys, and is the Government have ordered Colonel Port, Command FOREIGN OFPics, Alarch 9, 1950. \n\ning, to rerait the Regiment with Malen. Brigadier SIR, eve under my consideration, and have | Corfich with this topiment and the 65th N. I. new en referred to the proper Law Advisers of the Crow, the way down, will leave by the 16th proximo. your Despatches Nos. 452 and 7 of the 26th of \n\nFLOWERS FROM THE INDIAN PAPERS. December and 9d of January last, on the subject of \n\nThe Athene reples mure we to our elrage of the doubts when hel arisen as to the Validity of the \n\nAs we cannot consent to sally our Marriages of British Sabjre's at Chinese Ports; and literary larceny. \n\nges with language ru is seldom beard erido I have to acquaint yaa, in reply, that the Statute i2 \n\nappliers, which on being bitted. se i noceary, for tim. de approvation of the Board of Controt, was materially al. by B1. Fordon sit The reply, as orglundly homed by the Court of Directors, was in vlect, that the Amy's care and on Judicially decided, and that they ans rezson to reverse the decision. The reply, as indi Sed by Me. Vernon Site, was in effent, that if the Amer would zezer his native country, and exert himself in half of the English Government, his real right he Argarable mitezinimesi. These series, fr. But declares, firmad gratully, and simply from his covention of the juice of the Ameer's cline. But in ariston to these parcier Mr. Gutt rent to posed to Failid to argo the Anect's Shell her. For the filter service Mr. Hah desit het theas to receive in all 19,1001, and thut off this She has actually received southing more than 2000. Mr. Butt deolares ther be still holds himself sound to proceed to hulin if the Ameer insists upon it; her in the event of Mr. Bart's aching latelet te lo be will and 13 Victoria, Cap. 68, inponeering Consul topolhouse, our readers must be sausted with our report of fund the money recusat it he is dy preserred solomuze Mariages, does not affect the valulity of, the substance of it. Elis rejoinder is, that our charge of fum pracoding to tudi by the Ameer and his advisers or in any way interfere with, any Marriages which flebing terms the Sproutor is an unmitigated file- arriving at the conclusia thuc his services are not quired would have been valid independently of that Statute, ho,\" and he taunts with being no gentleman. it Here, he will retain the money received. This is, tho \n\nin which category are Mariages celebrated in Chiantik big too on the subject of horsewhips\" and best if our abilty, a tuir and eerut katement of the sub \n\nby Ministers of the Church of England, according horsepouts.\" Bur the strong point agniuss us, ju tja \n\nopis, is our want of gentility. Patial Lects prevad lutorg tår i omories of the House f \n\nto the forms of that Church. \n\nthur contemporary reminds one of the Bath fontman in Pickwick; he can endure anything low.\" When Now, to what do these facts a nuné? Mr. Batt is s Babe of the House of Commons, of a tribunal which and to the Validity of Marriages veiebrated by a \n\nthe public are at a loss for a referee on alkat concerus might intre lawn called aga to procence a verdict as to Clergymen of the Church of England, and not under a gentleman\" they will know wher, to had one. dre justice or injustice due treatment of All Marra by the At 12 and 13 Victoria, Cap. 66, at Macau \n\nLouisana \n\nadi nggala urged 16 Mourial to agipeal lo \n\nM. Mut, Leo, \n\nWith regard to the case fepecially referred to \n\nif \n\nThe deferee, we have already calist characteristic. \n\n6. I beg 10 es, close copies of two General Orders of the 26th instant, and of lemoranda issued by Major- General Van Straubensee, containing the monesancy arzangements for the struck, which I hage will put their lordships in full possession of our intended proceedings. 3. Í have pleasure in reporting that the most perfect umadinty exvts between the Commanders-in-thigï of The allied forces. \n\nI have, .. (Signed) \n\n31. SKY, Bea-Amira and Commanter-in-Chie?. \n\nTo the \n\nSecretary of the Admiralty, \n\nLoudon \n\nGENERAL ORDER. \n\nBefore Canton, December, 1857. The uvala nilitory commander-in-chief of the aisted forces before Cantun love agreed to the following ander of operativas against the city. First bombardme to conxuráce at daylight on Monday morning the 28th of December. \n\nThe sirps and vessels numed in the acte juoder, letter \n\nA) on the signed hereafter indient being made, wilt open fire on the south-west angica of the city wells, with a view to breach them, and impede the communication \n\nThe ships and vessels poused in the net (under letter \n\nThe Gina Cartumqui of India; a transsi which Nie. Baltsgain i Marsa is Chinese Territory, and not a Portuguest | The pickpochyt when arraignai before the Magistrate, of the Chinese troops along thei: parapets to the ent it would appear, actually took some initiatory reps, which precision, such Mauriages 11 be valid as being har generdly hur one answer to wake,-\"it's all a Fed wight have seen servince to the Ameer half as been galebrated in China, Pazar Country. If, however, your wushup.\" We are therefore no more surpriced at hunght be the tribusi of which he was ember. Macao is a possession of Portugal, then it has a the exam's coarse denial than at his blastering), wear the Dutch Folly, with a staritar osject, wit A me wither of the funer of Compune stonde in the core Christian Law of Marriage, as its lex moci,\" and threats, at that the pubic way judge on which ends breach the city walls opposite the Viceroy's residence; Inion to the pimenting even of any individui applying \n\nto met \n\n(Signed) MALMESBURY. \n\nSia Joy Bowring, \n\nBec., N., & \n\nTrue Cops. \n\n11. F. HANCE. \n\nthe mortare in the Dutch Fully, and the Niger and Avalauele, 1.kewise sbetting the city heights auf Gough three insicuess ont of many at our dispoed, in which the Aina has appropiated without actueledgment heights. \n\nThe ships and vessels named in the note (under letter whunt he found in journal. The racier of the ex wination of the Military Female phan Asylum C), beruse the Dutch Folly and the French Folly, will pubished by the Aham was made up entirely from apen fire on the Rooth-east ungles of the new and ell what had appeared the previous day in the Spector, elty walls, mud the walls ferning the east side of the city. These time several nacks will couuence simul without the slightest arkludgment the fuder's) Charge at the opsing the last Sessions repertet for taseously, wira a white csiga shall be hoisted at the fore the Ann, mail a yelaw dug us a corresponding this carnal, was similaris fched the reports of the trinis for funpiracy, the two of most interest, appeared sigral at the spule he listed at the fure of the in the Athena aise the day after they were publised Phugction. \n\nThe Horet end the Avalanche wild repeat these signals A still are at theit fore so long as the Angs shall remain Byug on \n\nthe before mentioned shipa \n\nsit j'fusion, that a judya iter in the run or Manages of British Sabjects anort, in order to be the guilt of \"falschod\" iles, with mension two or \n\nWet wein de said of judge widertunk valid, he adenized there esther in accordance with conse or saticier for a site who had brough, or such lex leci,\" or with the Provisions of the Act \n\nin bring, actions in de curt? The iniquity are mentioned.-1 am, &c., ach step in any incrad a little tem prave by the consider the lye har, or had not received re- mueratina f his seres ful bun pliced biawety in the wharf whition of being with by price that he be mil preciera remuneration for undertaking to as me $5. iend's sent before a tribuent of vehich he to \"use of the anashers. He has aceste promise of 10,0004, for his services, sart of thị sùm he estually trevived more anne ut The urging of the Amcer à aut span the ludia \n\nW take the following short notice of the Khang in the Spectator, almost verbatim, whion & single torrent is one este act, whether the erfarin \n\nflagrant case of Newspaper dishonesty, nceurred in on- ting, the insete the line of it, or has Spring Meeting from the North-Ching Herald whisper whence the apolis were stolen. the juce the tivard Camiral in Cannon-run. it of the 24th olim. The commis mun who so osion with the articultural Exhibition, when the serar di Tu say that make do improper for ft. But to aventry for urging a se before the Howe of ham sold people here at our anal meeting has been the revive the report of the Prizes from the cautioned day and night, net in exceed per each gun carrying off all the good things of Secretary, w the express coulition that he should, is employed 60 rounds during the Best 3 uurs, except f which it is in, but then it would be a right and fortanste \n\n\"We wander who rode our cormity with the usage of the Press on icse oc- the ships under letter C. which will fire 100 rounds. \n\nThey were proper for him to wipe the end beture the Ligure of Chanan, the Northern turt. \n\nCasics, end slips so the Speci \n\nfudiately the bunchardment open the landing of the attic forces will take place at the creek in' Küper an, of the man tinte, kifor a sane her trimmal, provided be ezig recessed reaeration, for the tertives let here the old friend raid. Yellow Jack and Tartar are with e, at the east of Leuils as well as of honesty. The \n\nThe dist heul mom is welcome to the use of vagulang words Pussage, when there the British and French dags will batur. His obvious that by such decision the door to abwe be found in the Hwek Stakes. art by rite oper. Nothing more would be tryniced never have been elsewhere --- \n\nwhich like utty her about he worbi did an enlty be planted in the following order, commencing a day- in eaing, if Palled upon to do so; we will conline onr \n\nlight- to end a remier if Parliament to pochert with perfect; \n\nThe mail, that apology for au many lanes, is urged by \n\nsives har fiets. It is of some consentence that safety a renumeration as Parliamentary agent, u \n\njon which he was onlied in devide as lielige by cerforming war sareporter as a plea for 101 furnishing 18, ki this the public should know that the journal which has won adition acres in his client cost of deces, et clurging issay, with the fall, time and parimer pronunt of the \n\nFor itself the reputation of being acivali in squerility Taxes that came off on Wednesday and Friday in this sproper timotely large for for them. We will not, in \n\ntatau kitowledge, afirm that the committee of \n\nThe stud was graced by the presence of many of car fair residents, and the intervals between the races were enlivened by the music of the of 11. M. S. Higher Adly tout for the occultat: \n\nFIRST DAY. \n\nThe Wung Plate-Spota, 1; Muischite, 2; Dred. 33 \n\nBlack Cockatoo, i. \n\nTHE CHINESE DESPATCHES. THE BOMBARDMENT OF CAYTON. \n\nWAR OFFICE. Fra Mazt, February 15 \n\nThe Secretary of State for War but this day received & despute, of which the following is a copy, addressed is lord chip by Major Geveral C. T, Vas Strubeuzes, C. B., commanding are Majesty's Land Forces in Chan \n\nCenton, December 29, 1857. \n\nMy Lord-I have great satisfactios in reporting that Canton city was ermaisded muud eaptured this day at nine o'clock, with a more trifling losa das enuld have been expected. liceat emulatios was displaye 1 by the whole Allied Force, ten-st whom the greatest cordiality and god feeling into \n\nWe have to deplore the low Royal Suvy, els of Liestemt fiske, of the 59 Regie In stenaut Bowen, ct the me regiment, has tree seriously wounded, \n\nAll \n\nand misrepresentata, is as dishonest in soull thing as The Flea of Comes applied to inquire in Mr. Bersoek; we can therefore only give the places of the brass \n\nSpretter case has come to such a monstrous decisiour; but if it hits and ponies as they came in, which we do on the best. With fius exposure we leave him-Medran \n\nThe intimation arributed to Sir. Jaries Gesinam shut authority, sed promise a graphic report in or next. \n\nThe weather and ground was favorable on the whole, ties of the resolutions was an acquittal of Isan Sasho charge of inproperly enjoying bis prillon bach days, thongh there was a greas outrast; then e is a member of Le 1s of Con alyst day be hot, with a southerly with, and the ther- escuptible of ach an interpretation-it ili ose electors memeter in the shule at 80°, and on Friday, a cold nor- tur be an incir qurd visst the sing why we for strictherly wind was hiewing, and the hormoneter at 63. \n\nPiwili place himself sack $19- It had rained a god deal the night before, hat the wind jście position \n\nAnd dried the course pretty well.\" this tunction The part which Ms. Butt han played cannot be appruched less his negetation with the x-reshient of the art of Corral are taken into account. Mr Vermilch admits that he had repeated emmunications with Mr. Butt-vethal aud epilary-on the subject of the class of Ali Mvered. Of in excep Timock was kept me the lacters are said to have bren private autoosidential. It is possible, Therefore, bu learn with certainty what was the lure of the comuneulea- tions. But this is certain, il subsequently to these inter- Venom Sto altered a dras lurzer 1935 [ektors, Mr. nd the Court of Directors refusing to entertain the Ameer's application, iuro a letter couraging him to return to Sciarie by long at the lope Sut i li mi nital Ala to the Buglial Governinect something arigat he does to him. The only reasna, sseigned for too parišal revered fa inficial teuer, on the strengt of private, sureverteil enamiestis, is that the siteure appenced inrse; but M. Vernon Sanita gave the contest la stand Und Je very reluctant to have sue Ameer's new debaresi à l'aclinent while the Bengal insurrection was it progress, Mr. But having gives it frommilostared theit die hunt informed the ex-Pretent of the Beart of Country of his having tuged the user and his friends to bring the wise 'fore Parlia ne. We r TL entitled to say that Mr. Batt obtained the centerscica in favour of 32 Moured by hinting to the Prescrican of the Buned of Contro, but he had it is power Parliment to fore in a cebam As slin Amour' case; tot in the cherastonces succions will intrude themelsea which at in mot easy to disynd \n\nThe righe Flute-Cock Tail, 1; Peg Tupe, 2; Tiny, 3: \n\nTelegram. 4 \n\nThe ingken Cuga-Sydney, 1; Cheertal, 2 Vaugueril, 8. The dis-Touiz 1 Spot, ; Cock Tail 3, \n\nChelato, 4 72 Pailon, 1; Deuil. 2. \n\nThe finch Marks Rocket, Bay Midleton, 2. \n\nThe Shanghae Pork Cup —Syota, 1; Maiciite, 2; Tapas, \n\n3. \n\nSECOND DAY. \n\nThe fisher Flame-Tiege, walked oven, \n\nThe Swing Cry-Cacetent, 1; Cheerful, 2; Vanguard, \n\n3. \n\nThe China-sup-Blank Coelaten, 1: Topaz. 2; Lakin i \n\nThe T'antica Cap---Coverfil. 1: Shali, 2; Drutd, 8, The Hunt Strikellow Zack, Rocket, 2: Tartar, 3. After the figh vene, in the second day, a match was Parween, Mr. Recens guy Are pobytynen, and Mr. Benadier's black Cafe piny Tube, which was won \n\nGarne. \n\nWe pronoun an epilar in the count of 7%. Batsby mini iko es dreient of the board of Contd. We are will \n\nthat fact of both lisa hart ht \n\nThis will the deutet \n\narists cl \n\navember of the Homme Camus in a \n\nThe following extracts in the Hurkura wnd Englishmas. Calcutta papers, will be read with \n\nun riser as preferring a sai to the lease if interest anal satisfaction by the Colonists of be is lined to \"eir veneration from the air for a Hongkong, if the Pandies are landed here, and po \n\ning the sun elsewhere, if the mean He that doubt with equal satisfaction by General Van \n\nare il gratuitously in the Hour by the name tur \n\nStrasbenzre if such galbut and ready soldiers are placed under his charge. We do not like \n\nengaged is allen wat align and are public civic of the Chatte, whenleigh them drada a dealer fee site's claims in the flow of Corsake y comments, for it by n chase the regiments reach bare without racing their barge conectanapur his eliumiven conrægur dance of com region may be enfly tired by mandors th heers (insult them Pardy met vertaily will House of Come and in the Eccrtine Government, Such a state of stairs is const unsatisfactory even b we shall have some gallant ofboer of ours dawn maky now, star), But supposing that the entire itone Adastraling of India were vested in a single mon ne with the assertion that never was there Minister of the Corn she is to the House of a more loyal or better behaved regiment in Culosis, with wild traptations would the integrity of Our representatives in the legislature le tona feet Atler Majesty's service. We had a sample of it it is, wo have had at one time a Narab Susa, Rajans the other day in the case of the 70th, when a \n\nCaptain Hates, of the \n\nThe hophardment is to be in very low time, aud \n\n1. Suppers and Miners, 59th Regiment, Royal Artillery, stores and mention, \n\nThe French Nawai Brigale, stoves, &c. \n\n3. The Naval Brigade, under the ader of Commodore the 1o. 4. 6. 1, B Esot. \n\n4. The Naval Brigade from Cantun. \n\n5. Lieulcunt.Cola.et lemon's battalica of Royal Marines, & \n\nd. Cutearl Holowry's Brigade of Royal Marines, &c, (Waru last heet of No. £ has passed, No. 2 will com meece, and on with: the remainder \n\nThe duration of the French forces will be eritraded by Capta Reinan:], fg captein; the British troops and Royal Marines by Major the Bon. H. Clidord \n\nThe British Naval Brigade, by Captain W. K. Hall.\n\n... acutalo.\n\nThe following will be the disposition of the united forces after landing:\n\n| Unit | Position |\n| --- | --- |\n| British Naval Brigade | Right |\n| Centre bridge | Composed of Lieutenant-Colonel Lemon's battalion, 19th Regiment, Royal Artillery, and Sapiers |\n| Preucia bridge | Left |\n| Colonel Holloway's brigade | Reserve, with Royal Marine Artillery |\n\nAfter getting into position the allied forces will remain...\n\nC. T. VAN STRAUBENZEE, Major General,\n\nCommanding Traps in China,\n\nPort Gongh is now being occupied.\n\nThe Right Hon.\n\nthe Secretary of State for \n\nWar, C., * \n\nADMIRAL SEYMOUR'S DESPATIUU.\n\nAdmiralty, Fuurorg 15. Despoteker, of which the following me cans, bure en verived by the Lords Commissioners of the! Astrahy Trout Kee-Sentral Sir Michael Seyavour,\n\nOrumates at CANYON \n\nNo. 357.\n\nHer Majesty's ship Coromandri,\n\nnt fan. De ch SirMy letter (No.343) of the 13th ist. courzved \n\nPuins to the fures of the Allied Power, and that u \n\nthe indigence of the raceable regation of ionsh letter had seen vent in t. You, the Lagerial High Cour mission, by the ass-furs of the Allied Powers, stating the deamus of the two Gavernitects, d rating ten days for a consideration of the same, lailing earnered against the city of Citati.\n\nplane with which, conise mesures would be 2. The Brigade of Royal Mears et igal Maries Actriery mere inediately wasis dought up to the i \n\nunders for an advaner, watch will be made to a position \n\nfor vise night, y reparatury to active service us the follow-\n\nnig andag. \n\nM. Skrmore, Rent.Adesiral. \n\nComander-in-Chief of Her Britannic \n\nMajesty's Noynt Purees. \n\nRear-Adesira \n\nC. HowerDA GENOT13.1.T \n\nComewi'kiet af 1Fix Emperial \n\nAlajesty's Naval Forces. \n\nCT VAN STRAL BENZ, Major Lien, Commanding the Alinary Force, \n\nGENERAL MEMORANDUM. Carouane), Canton, Deectner 26, 1857.\n\nThe Nuva! Brigade of seanien will be in three divisions. The divisions will be tald off into companies, each stvising gomorracing No. 1. md the last timber cop. rames is 1st tumi 2e devisions will be composed of boats' \n\ncrewy. \n\n(A) Actre, blgethon, and guulmate, \n\n() Me. Puade, Crnizer, Tornet, and a gunhast. \n\nNumrud, Surprise, 1 agone, Mares, a gunboals. After se p, the three fut-anted ships will after sheir genka 18 will, after one qui, aiter their fire to the north- east with gate. fire to the ty and Gough's Lighrere Alarmcast and \n\nSea Supplemen \n\n} \n\n}", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-068 - Sir Bowring - 1858 [5-12].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": 270324, "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": "CO129-123 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [7]", "page_number": 214, "title": "CO129-123 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [7]", "content_text": "82.\n\nU.S. act of piracy\n\n110\n\nMen ever\n\ncommitted, and that the detention\n\nof the four men resulted in a dangerous feud, and their liberation was gained through a false statement made to Mr. Deane, the Acting Superintendent of Police.\n\nI have, &c.,\n\n(Signed) D. B. Robertson.\n\n212\n\n(Copy.) The Viceroy to Mr. Consul.\n\nCanton, May 15-16, 1867.\n\nWith reference to a communication received from the Honorable Consul transmitting translation of a despatch received from Commodore Jones, R.N., detailing the circumstances in connection with a piracy stated to have been committed by Chung A-kwai and the release of 4 men of Ms. Grun from detention at the Village of Sun-Tien, the Viceroy has to forward herewith copy of the report on the subject which he has received.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-123 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 270332, "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": "CO129-123 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [7]", "page_number": 222, "title": "CO129-123 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [7]", "content_text": "boarded with arms took possession placed all his \n\nall his crew under hatches \n\nnight of \n\nand \n\non \n\nthe \n\nand \n\nthe 26\" ultimo. Informant 11 others escaped by jumping overboard and \n\nSwam ashore at Check Hoom thence \n\nand arrived in Hongkong yesterday. Total value of Boat and Cargo \n\n$3,700 \n\nabout \n\n\"Informant further states that he can identify 5 or 6 of the pirates \n\nand also the Pirate boat. \n\n(Signed) M. McClure Acting Superintendent of Police \n\n(Copy) \n\nNo 3 \n\n220 \n\nPolice Department. \n\n17th June, 1867-\n\nSpecial Report of Piracy \n\nblungo Junte \n\na \n\nmaster of \n\nlicensed fishing \n\n1047, reports that about 8 a.m. on the 14\" instant when sailing off the Island of Toow Chow the his junk attacked by \n\na small junk of about \n\n100 piculs \n\nand \n\nfour \n\nmen boarded him and \n\ncarried off about 3 piculs of salt fish, \n\nsome \n\nclothing and his fishing license, he cannot identify either the junk or any of \n\nthe men \n\nNo special report has been made \n\nto the Commodore as the \n\ncannot \n\nrepel \n\nbe recognized: \n\nThere is great difficulty in this Office of ascertaining the real position of the", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-123 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 273776, "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": "CO129-130 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [4-5]", "page_number": 37, "title": "CO129-130 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [4-5]", "content_text": "## Commissioner for Collection of Salt Duties\n\n7-9 \n\n34 \n\nThe Commissioner for collection of Salt duties visited several of the harbors of this colony early last January, and it has been clearly proved that they did in several instances levy tribute from vessels in Colonial waters.\n\n2. The whole equipment and appearance of these vessels, heavily armed and carrying lanterns at their mast heads, was calculated to convey rather the idea of their being piratical craft than of being employed by a civilized government in any peaceful occupation. Consequently, wherever they appeared, there was an immediate panic created amongst the fishing craft in the various harbors along the South Coast of the Island.\n\n### Enclosure N.1.\n\n3. The first information that reached me was to the effect that two suspicious craft, supposed to be piratical, had anchored in Aberdeen harbor and caused much alarm, whereupon the Commodore immediately dispatched a gunboat to the place to watch and report, whilst I sent Mr. Deane, Acting Superintendent of Police, to send details as to their character and proceedings.\n\n4. I enclose the communication received from that officer describing the vessels and his suggestion, which they adopted, namely to accompany Her Majesty's gunboat \"Drake\" to this harbor, where they arrived the same day.\n\n5. I soon afterwards saw the persons supposed to be in charge of the vessels.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-130 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [4-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 274014, "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": "CO129-130 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [4-5]", "page_number": 275, "title": "CO129-130 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [4-5]", "content_text": "# \n272 \nDuplicate \n\n## Nemo: Naval Prisoners confined in Victoria Gaol by Orders of Court Martial during the year ending 21st December, 1867\n\n| Name | Sentence | Admitted From | Date Admitted | Time for which maintenance is due |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| suntive H. Howell | 42 days | Roite Alor | 1st March | By 5th March to 27th March 1867 |\n| forsers A. Hale | 3 Months 20 days | - | 2nd March | 5th ds: 27th dr. 1867 |\n| - | 25 days | - | - | - |\n| Total | - | - | - | 12 | 75 |\n\nThe Honorable \nThe Acting Colonial Secretary, \n\nApproved as Correct \n**(Signed)** Oliver Jabones \nCommodore \n\n**(Signed)** Fr Donglus \nSuperintendent \nVictoria Gaol \n\nDove Mapy \nActing Colonial Secretary", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-130 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [4-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 275271, "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": "CO129-132 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [8-9]", "page_number": 491, "title": "CO129-132 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [8-9]", "content_text": "## 90.\n鲤鱼门 \n**Moron Pass**\n\n487\n\n## 91.\nbeats \nOn the were driven. \nOctober, the two by 24 Typhoon 甲子甲子碧 to take shelter at Mui Che Pien. \nThere the Villagers attacked them and plundered the cargo (opium $80,000) and destroyed the vessels. The crews obtained passports overland from the Mandarin in the vicinity who stated that he had control over the people.\n\n110 \nIt is alleged that from the vicinity where two Gunboats have lately relieved SBR. 144. \nI have received a successful Communication from the Commodore, to the effect that two Gunboats can be sent to Mui Che. A large vessel of war is available for the purpose. \nThe people are very lawless, and the crews recommended applying to the British Authorities for assistance against the strength of the Mob.\n\n**(Signed)** W. M. Keane, \nActing Superintendent.\n\n**Note**\nA3 parallel", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-132 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [8-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 275282, "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": "CO129-132 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [8-9]", "page_number": 502, "title": "CO129-132 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [8-9]", "content_text": "## \n112. and I trust they will also obtain that of the Commander-in-Chief.\n\n(Signed) Oliver J. Jones, \nCommodore.\n\n498 \n## Acting Superintendent's Office, 18th October, 1867.\n\n### Special Report of Piracy N. 16.\n\nDear Sir,\n\nChow Sin-Lam, Master of a licensed boat, reports that he left this place on the 23rd day of the last moon, and was brading between Hongkong and Chin... in the Province of Kwangtung.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-132 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [8-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 275288, "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": "CO129-132 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [8-9]", "page_number": 508, "title": "CO129-132 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [8-9]", "content_text": "## \n124.\n\n(Copy \n\n125. 504 \n\nby \n\n... \n\nbout with \n\nAeven Qrem... \n\nwho fired \nMushots shots and killed the deceased. \n\nAnother jumped overboard \n\nHe \nand another \nand warri \nto Newloon. \nidentify the pirates. Police \ncannot \n... \nacquainted with the offenders and \ntheir \nresidence. \n\n(Signed) **M. Deane** \nActing Superintendent \n\n19-Dec-1867.\n\n## Information respecting \n7 \nof the Police Report, copied and \nnumbered \n**Piracy** \nCl \nSpecial Report of \n\n(Signed) **Trans F. Carter** \nSecretary \nto the Commndore", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-132 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [8-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 275291, "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": "CO129-132 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [8-9]", "page_number": 511, "title": "CO129-132 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [8-9]", "content_text": "## identify \n\nPerales - Informant \n\n(Copy) \n\nafraid to arrived last night, but Avad on shore at Core Daly night - Inspector sent round the Soland and troopers to Aberdeen and Hanby.\n\n## List of Property taken by Pirates\n\n| Item | Quantity |\n| --- | --- |\n| Silver | 8220 |\n| Clothing | 50 |\n| Muskets | ... |\n| Keg of Powder | 1 Meg |\n| Stink Polo Spears | ... |\n| Swords | 4 pairs |\n| Gold ring | 1 block |\n| Silver Bracelets | ... |\n| Silver hair Pins | ... |\n| Ficuls Oranges | 3 |\n| Pistol | 1 D |\n| Anchor | 1 |\n| Carpenter's tools | Set |\n\n(Signed) W. M. Deane, Acting Superintendent of Police.\n\nC.S.O. M 3154.\n\n## Copy forwarded for the information \n\nof his Excellency the Governor of Hong Kong. Refers to Special Report of Piracy No. 21 of 1867. (Signed) Oliver J. Jones, Commodore.\n\nReporting proceedings, when acting in concert with the Police, search of Pirates.\n\nH. Mc. Gunboat Janus, \nPhong trong, \n24. Rec. 1867\n\nSer.\n\nI have the honor to report that in accordance with Commodore, Oliver Jones, Senior Officer...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-132 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [8-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 275306, "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": "CO129-132 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [8-9]", "page_number": 526, "title": "CO129-132 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [8-9]", "content_text": "## \nCopy)\n\n37. \n522\n\nwith the exception of \nwho supposed to have been killed. The pirates took away \n80 balls of opium - 30 bundles of hemp and 50 piculs of general cargo.\n\n$350-\n\n(Signed) W841. Deane, \nActing Superintendent of Police.\n\nForwarded for the information of His Excellency the Governor with reference to Surveyal Report of tracy 8.6.\n\nSigned Oliver J. Jones, \nCommodore.\n\nLetter of Proceedings.\n\nTo Mr. Gunboat Harting, \nHongkong, 10th May, 200\n\nI have the honor to inform \nthat after receiving Mandarin \nand two informers I weighed \nand proceeded after the Pirates.\n\nCommodore Oliver J. \nVones, \nH.M.S. Princess Charlotte \nat", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-132 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [8-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 275730, "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": "CO129-133 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [10-12]", "page_number": 302, "title": "CO129-133 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [10-12]", "content_text": "## \n\nin the employ of the Naval Authorities I presume that I have no further connection with them.\n\nI shall however suggest the immediate completion of an Ordinance relating to them, and leg... that will lay the matter before the Commodore in charge of the Station, that I may be put in possession of such particulars with reference to his wishes as to the future management of the... may enable me to draft an Ordinance for the consideration of this body by the Governor.\n\nI have & No...\n\n(signed) W. M. Deane, \nActing Superintendent.\n\n## Opinion\n\nand to those in regard to whom the Naval Guard Police who were sworn in as 299 members of the Carstables under Section 2 of Ordinance 12 of 1864... they were entitled to enter the Police Zone established by the latter Ordinance, and) 24 they... from the language of Section 50... thing would... Renew... to do so. They were intended to have been... \n\nThey do not, however, appear to have been sworn in under Ordinance 9 of 1862, and therefore do not come within its operation although they remain Constables by virtue of their...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-133 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 275743, "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": "CO129-133 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [10-12]", "page_number": 315, "title": "CO129-133 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [10-12]", "content_text": "## 32.\n\n312 \n\nfor the Police of the Naval Establishments.\n\n(Signed) George King,\nVice Admiral and Commander-in-Chief\n22nd March 1857.\n\n**Memorandum by Governor Sir Richard Graves MacDonnell, C.B.**\n\nI think the Admiral has decided wisely. Therefore I desire Bull will oblige by preferring the necessary Ordinance.\n(Signed) R.G. MacDonnell.\n23rd March 1857.\n\n(Memo) letter to \"Princess Charlotte\" at Hongkong, 7 May, 1857\n\nWith reference to my despatch of the 14th March 1857, I have the honor to enclose for your Lordship's information, the copy of a letter from Commodore Jones, Superintendent of Her Majesty's Naval Yard, requesting that I would move Your Excellency to bring forward an Ordinance which would have the effect of amalgamating the Police force of the Naval Yard with the Police Force of the Colony.\n\nTo His Excellency Sir Richard Graves MacDonnell, K.C.B.,\nGovernor and Commander-in-Chief,\nHong Kong.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-133 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 275749, "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": "CO129-133 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [10-12]", "page_number": 321, "title": "CO129-133 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [10-12]", "content_text": "## 44.\n\narrange for a conference with the Commodore, and to report fully the details on which they may agree. (signed) ROMA.\n\n318\n\n14. Mr. S. Princes, Charlotte,\n\nSir,\n\nMangKong, 7th June, 188).\n\nI have the honor to inform you, in reply to your letter of the 5th in N.294, that, having conferred with Mr Deane, the Acting Superintendent of Police, we are agreed that the Naval Yard Police Force should be put on the same footing as the Hong Kong Colonial Police Force in regard to pay, pensions, clothing, surveillance, etc. I also agree to pay ... \n\nHis Excellency Sir Richard C. MacDonnell, C.B., Governor, Hong Kong", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-133 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 275750, "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": "CO129-133 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [10-12]", "page_number": 322, "title": "CO129-133 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [10-12]", "content_text": "44 \n\nall expenses which may be incurred for the Naval Hard Police Force.\n\n-I have ...\n\n319 \n\nCopy Report by W. M. Deane Joy, Acting Superintendent of Police.\n\n(signed) Oliver J. Jones, \nCommodore & Senior Officer.\n\nall \n\nThe \n\nI had an interview with the Commodore, who undertakes to defray expenses of the Naval Hard Police. (Principal points agreed) that the present service of the men are shall count towards pension; that the present men shall be sworn in for the remainder of their five years' service; that as soon as practicable, without prejudice to the present force, they shall be divided into three classes, receiving $28, $26, $24 a month; that £5.10.0 fee be paid for Police Constables attesting, £8.10.0 for ...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-133 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 275753, "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": "CO129-133 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [10-12]", "page_number": 325, "title": "CO129-133 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [10-12]", "content_text": "## \n**(Copy.)** \n`C.S.D. N 1441.` \n`322` \n**Report by W. M. Reane.** \n**Acting Superintendent of Police** - \nI was agreed that for the present the number of the Naval Guard should remain at 1 Inspector, 11 Sergeants, 22 Constables. \nBut that on representation of the Commodore, supported by myself, the Commodore should apply to the Admiral for 1 additional men, in order that the length of the duties should be the same as in the town force - that is 8 hours a day instead...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-133 - Sir MacDonnell - 1868 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 277904, "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": "CO129-136 - Sir MacDonnell - 1869 [1-3]", "page_number": 377, "title": "CO129-136 - Sir MacDonnell - 1869 [1-3]", "content_text": "month.\n\nI have, vo:\n\n(Signet) Oliver J. Dones,\n\nCommodore.\n\nGovernor thr. K.G. Mackennell to Commodore Jones,\n\n372\n\n(Copy)\n\nCheng Hong\n\nA79\n\nGovernment House,\n\n8th February, 1869\n\nSir,\n\nIn reference to the correspondence on the subject of the Naval Fund Police, in connection with the disallowance by Her Majesty's Government of Ordinance No. 2 of 1867. I have now the honor to apprize you that in conformity with your suggestion of the 25th Instant, I have this day instructed the Captain Superintendent of the Police to discharge from the Colonial force all Naval Yard Police from the 14th Proximo.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-136 - Sir MacDonnell - 1869 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 277995, "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": "CO129-137 - Sir MacDonnell - 1869 [4-5]", "page_number": 9, "title": "CO129-137 - Sir MacDonnell - 1869 [4-5]", "content_text": "For 584040/boy \n\n7 \n\n# FUNERAL OF THE LATE MAJOR-GENERAL BRUNKER. \n\nOn 27th March, the remains of the late Major-General Brunker, Commander of H.M. Forces in China and Japan, and Lieutenant-Governor of Hongkong, were interred in the Cemetery at the Happy Valley, with full military honours. The procession was marshalled on the Parade Ground, and started punctually at half-past three. A field battery, in charge of Capt. Carey, commanding R.A., led the way, and then, to the solemn strains of the \"Dead March in Saul,\" the 75th Regiment moved slowly into the Queen's-road and towards the Cemetery. They were followed by the band of their regiment, and that of the 29th Native Infantry. Then came the coffin, placed upon a gun-carriage, and covered with the national ensign, the Pall bearers consisting of Colonel Gore, Commandant, Doctor Heffernan, Deputy Inspector-General of Hospitals, Colonel De Butts, Commanding R.E., Commodore Jones, R.N., the Hon. J. Gardiner Austin, and Captain Raby, R.N. Following next to them, according to a touching custom in military funerals, the General's old charger was led by two soldiers of the 75th, and immediately behind were His Excellency the Governor, Captain Maxwell, D.A.A.G., Captain Shaw D.A.Q.M.G., and Captain Thompson, A.D.C., the Chief Mourners. The members of the Executive Council came next, and after them, the 29th Regiment Native Infantry, followed by a large number of English, American and other Naval Officers, and, finally by the Civil Servants of the Colony, who were all in attendance, and a large number of private gentlemen.\n\nThe crowd at the Parade Ground was very large, and the road to the Cemetery was nearly the whole length lined with spectators. The procession slowly wended its way in time to the music, broken by the booming of the minute guns; and passing the Guard House turned to the Praya, and marched by that route to the Cemetery. The hills surrounding the Wong-nei-chong valley were covered with spectators. On reaching the Cemetery, the soldiers of both regiments were told off on either side of the road, leaning upon their reversed muskets. The remainder of the procession followed the coffin to the Chapel, while the soldiers took up their position outside the grave destined to receive the mortal remains of their late commander. The service was impressively read by the Rev. Canon Beach, assisted by the Revds. J. Piper and Kyle; and the coffin was then brought out and borne to its last resting place. As it was lowered into the grave, the men of the 75th fired three volleys, which were answered by the minute guns hard by; and the impressive ceremony being closed, the troops were marshalled, and the procession returned homewards.\n\nIn addition to those mentioned as taking part in the ceremony, a large number of persons of distinction were present, among whom were Rear Ad. Rowan U.S.N. and Capts. Roe and English U.S.N.; the Hon J. Smale, Chief-Justice of Hongkong; Sir Edmund Hornby, Chief Judge of the Supreme Court for China and Japan; Mons. Du Chesne, Consul for France, Mr. Helland, Danish Consul, and Mr. Overbeck, Austrian Consul, in their official uniforms; Mr. Pollard Q.C., Mr. Hayllar, Dr. Murray, Colonial Surgeon, and others. The 29th Regiment were under the command of Major Ritherdon, Capt. Grant, and Adjutant Prendergast. Captain-Superintendent Deane, who took command of the Police, did good service, and was ably seconded by Mr. Assistant Superintendent Creagh, who took charge of the Sikh, and by Deputy Superintendent Jarman, who was also very busy.\n\nOn Sunday the Rev. Canon Beach, in the course of his sermon at the Cathedral, made a touching allusion to the death of the late Major-General. The Revd. Gentleman observed that, although the Cathedral was not the place to eulogise the dead, he thought he would be expected to allude for one moment to the fine old man whom God had so suddenly taken from our midst. Had he lived, it was his intention to have been with the congregation that day, and to have knelt with them before the altar of God. The Rev. Gentleman had had the happiness of knowing him well, and often admiring the true Christian spirit which animated him both in his public life and also in his own family. He had been taken away in mercy, and the change to him, it could not be doubted, was most blest, as he had gone to rejoin her, whose loss bore heavily upon him, although he was too brave and too meek to murmur or complain. But we should miss his erect and venerable form in the place which he was wont to occupy in the Cathedral so regularly, and from the Eucharistic feast, which he never (when able) failed to attend and partake of. He was a good man; and, by his high and courteous bearing won the love and respect of all, and the Revd Gentleman could not allow this day to pass without paying this tribute to his memory. Thank God! although he was gone from us, we believed that he still lived; for Jesus, the Resurrection, and the Life, in whom he trusted, lives; and the remembrance of his calm and Christian life would long survive in our hearts.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-137 - Sir MacDonnell - 1869 [4-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 282830, "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": "CO129-147 - Public Offices - 1870", "page_number": 38, "title": "CO129-147 - Public Offices - 1870", "content_text": "H&G 4 Rms, 959\n\nNo. 72, Home, No. 68, Foreign.\n\n**QUEEN'S STORES**.-Persons purchasing this Paper are liable to a Prosecution.\n\nHongkong Yearly) 13 May 1867.\n\n| No. of the Voucher | Date of the Superintendent's or Senior Officer's Order for the Supply | Name of the Vessel or Person | Amount, including the per Centage |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 36 | | H. G. Thomeet W2 Metals | 10 |\n| | 3 Kemple | 10 14 | 402 |\n| | Juctalsde | 2680 | £ 37122 |\n\nmener Acting Master Attendant\nPreR. 4. Nocatee Acting Storekeeper\n\n**Approved**\nJ. Bond\nCommodore in charge\n\n1. To be signed by the Officers of the Yard, and countersigned by the Commissioner or Senior Officer. \n\n# AN ACCOUNT of EXPENSES incurred at this Yard for Stores, &c., supplied to Vessels, Persons, &c., in the Service of the Colonial Department between the October and prepared pursuant to Navy Board's Warrant, dated 31st July, 1813.\n\n#31 December 1866.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-147 - Public Offices - 1870.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 282833, "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": "CO129-147 - Public Offices - 1870", "page_number": 41, "title": "CO129-147 - Public Offices - 1870", "content_text": "No. 72, Home, (No. 68, Foreign)\n\nQUEEN'S STORES.--Persons purchasing this Paper are liable to a Prosecution.\n\nQuarterly.\n\nHong Hong Yard, 12th April 1869\n\nAN ACCOUNT of EXPENSES incurred at this Yard for Stores, supplied to Vessels, Persons, &c., in the Service of the Government, between January and March 1869, prepared pursuant to Navy Board's Warrant, dated 31st July, 1818.\n\n| No. of the Voucher | Date of the Superintendent's or Senior Officer's Order for the Supply | Name of the Vessel or Person supplied | Amount, including the per-Centage |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 44 | | Miscellaneous | 7100 |\n| 8 | | Edw. C. T. Your Master Attendant | 3517 |\n| #1 | | Alpine Stenkaper Approved by Commodore in charge of Naval Establishments | 478 8 |\n\nTo be signed by the Officers of the Yard, and countersigned by the Commissioner or Senior Officer.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-147 - Public Offices - 1870.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 285337, "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": "CO129-151 - Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1871 [7-8]", "page_number": 339, "title": "CO129-151 - Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1871 [7-8]", "content_text": "# Colonial Secretary's Office,\nHong Kong\nAugust 13th 1867.\n\n0185\n\nI have the honor to enclose a letter received from the Harbour Master, with returns attached, requesting that application might be made to the Commodore for passages for two distressed Shipmasters and destitute seamen by Ship `Rodney` of June.\n\nHer Majesty's Ship was not specified, but \nAs the Commodore has already kindly promised that arrangements \n\nA Carter, \nSuperintendent Secretary to Commodore.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-151 - Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1871 [7-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 285699, "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": "CO129-152 - Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1871 [9-10]", "page_number": 313, "title": "CO129-152 - Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1871 [9-10]", "content_text": "# \nThe Chief Justice continued. He had watchmen constantly before him; and how was it possible that an army could be commanded without a General? The Police should have certainly one Superintendent.\n\nWELL.\n\n## 312\nThe Lieut. Governor agreed with the Chief Justice in this matter. The Chief Justice was very glad that the Governor did so. CALDWELL was at the head of certain portions of the Police. [The A. G. here dissented, He believed that Mr. and the C. J. said he had not finished.] There was no doubt that, when the HOLWORTHY murderers were being tried, the only man who superintended the case was Mr. CALDWELL. It was Mr. CALDWELL'S men who got up that charge which kept innocent men in Gaol. Why, such things would not be allowed anywhere else. The men under the Marine department should be transferred. They were under Mr. THOMSETT, for whom he had the greatest respect; but they were under the wrong officer; it was like putting a soldier under the Commodore, and was a disarranging and disorganizing sort of thing. All ought to be under the head of a competent man.\n\nMr. GIBB observed that these men did special duties.\n\nThe Chief Justice observed that they were Police duties; and if the Harbor Master required them to look after the duties of his department, it was the duty of the Superintendent of Police to tell off as many men as were wanted.\n\nThe Lieut.-Governor observed that, when he first became Lieut.-Governor, he was struck with the number of men employed as Police who were not Policemen; and he had struck off a large number already. Certainly to think that we have got 500 Policemen, when we have not 400, was a mistaken way of doing business. He had corrected this as much as possible, and had handed over to Dr. MURRAY one or two Inspectors, so that now all on the strength of the Police were now under the orders of the Head of the Police. If he was wrong, he would be glad if the C. J. would inform him.\n\nThe Attorney General, having remarked on the good service done by District Watchmen (one of whom was lately rewarded), referred to the remarks of the Chief Justice touching the Sowkewan murder. Mr. CALDWELL had nothing whatever to do with that matter beyond coming to Government, as any man might, and saying he could put his hand upon a murderer in Macao. Some thought that Mr. CALDWELL was an ill-used man, while some thought otherwise; as to that question he did not intend to discuss it. But so long as, from his Chinese knowledge, Mr. C. came forward and gave such information to the Government, then they would accept such information, and would do so from any man. He did not see, therefore, how the Chief Justice could say that Mr. CALDWELL was employed? The C. J. must have been misled.\n\nThe C. J. said he had not been misled.\n\nThe Attorney General repeated that Mr. CALDWELL had given information only, as any man might have done, to the Government.\n\nThe Chief Justice asked an answer to one question. Did not Mr. HAZELAND at the trial refuse to give up, and claim protection for, the informer?\n\nThe Attorney General said it was his duty to give a most direct and unqualified denial to what had fallen from the Chief Justice; and he hoped it would be understood that he said so with all respect.\n\nThe Lieut.-Governor observed that they had met there not to discuss the Sowkewan murder, but the Estimates.\n\nThe Chief Justice observed pointedly that all the proceedings relating to the murder should be published.\n\nUnder the Judicial headings the only change apparently worthy of mention appeared to be a small sum voted for chair-coolies to the Bailiff, inserted at the suggestion of Mr. PAUNCEFOTE.\n\nConcerning the Police appropriation, the Colonial Secretary observed that it was proposed to vote a sum of $3,000 for supernumerary Constables. He explained that it was proposed to employ twenty or thirty supernumeraries, West Indians who were in the Colony and had nothing to do, and as the Sikhs were weeded, to absorb them into the body of the force.\n\nThe Lieut-Governor remarked that he thought it would be a great improvement on the present state of things to employ intelligent West Indians in lieu of Sikhs, who did not understand us. The latter did not understand a word that was said to them, raised difficulties about their cooking, had half a dozen different kitchens, were a most troublesome set of men to get on with, and a most impracticable and useless set of people. He proposed to obtain West Indians who could read and write, and upon whose pluck we could depend in an emergency. Thirty of them had been employed, and when absorbed into the force they would be able to fall into their places; and by and by they would have a better description of men-men who had served ten years in the West Indies, of good character, who were thorough soldiers, and could take their places with any regular regiment. These were the sort of men we wanted, and not useless men whom we did not understand. He had commanded a regiment for sixteen years in the West Indies; and they were the sort of men we wanted here; they were men who in a few years could handle their arms with any class of men.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-152 - Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1871 [9-10].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 287922, "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": "CO129-157 - Sir MacDonnell Acting Governor Sir Kennedy - 1872 [4-5]", "page_number": 492, "title": "CO129-157 - Sir MacDonnell Acting Governor Sir Kennedy - 1872 [4-5]", "content_text": "Schedule \n\nnamed in the accompanying will enable Your Lordship to fill up the details of the foregoing \n\n17. \n\n18 \n\nYour Lordship will not fail to observe the following facts. \n\nThe Registrar of the Vice Admiralty Court issued his Warrant for the seizure of the Messageries Maritimes Steamer \"Ava\" without having consulted the Judge of that Court, informing himself whether he had legal authority or jurisdiction. M. Dompnachy, the Marshal, proceeded to execute the Warrant, \n\n19 \n\naccompanied by armed Police, furnished to him by the Captain Superintendent of the Police. The latter Officer, having previously concerted with the Marshal, aided and supported him with a reinforcement of Police - both Officers having avowed their intention of using force if resisted: \n\n20. \n\nOne, or both of these Officers made application to Commodore Shortt, in command of Her Majesty's Naval Forces, for assistance in their proceedings, all this being done without any sanction or reference to the Executive, save that conveyed in the illegal Warrant of the Registrar. \n\n21. \n\nYour Lordship will observe...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-157 - Sir MacDonnell Acting Governor Sir Kennedy - 1872 [4-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 287930, "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": "CO129-157 - Sir MacDonnell Acting Governor Sir Kennedy - 1872 [4-5]", "page_number": 500, "title": "CO129-157 - Sir MacDonnell Acting Governor Sir Kennedy - 1872 [4-5]", "content_text": "# Indosur No. 4\n\n498\n\n\"The Cymuner 8. May 1872. Enquiries as to application for Naval assistance to salvage the \"Ava\".\n\nThe Commodore to The Governor.\n\nReplies that the application for aid \"was made by the Captain Superintendent of Police on behalf of the Marshal, and that it was not afforded as being contrary to the Regulations.\n\nRegistrar of the Admiralty Court to Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nQuotes precedents as to jurisdiction of Vice Admiralty Court.\n\nActing Colonial Secretary to ...\n\n... warrant against the \"Ava\".", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-157 - Sir MacDonnell Acting Governor Sir Kennedy - 1872 [4-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 287960, "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": "CO129-157 - Sir MacDonnell Acting Governor Sir Kennedy - 1872 [4-5]", "page_number": 530, "title": "CO129-157 - Sir MacDonnell Acting Governor Sir Kennedy - 1872 [4-5]", "content_text": "3.\n\n528\n\nsufficient within its framework, had been issued by the above Court for the safe and secure arrest of the Steamer \"Ava\".\n\nThe number of men placed on board the \"Ava\" was at first two, but when an Officer from the French Flagship \"Alma\" objected to that number being sufficient to constitute a forcible seizure of the Vessel, ten others were placed on board.\n\nWhere, I may observe that the Police of this Colony are an armed Police, and parade for duty with carbines and swords; which probably gave rise to the statement in the letter of the Agent of the Messageries Maritimes Company that soldiers were used.\n\n3rd I communicated with the Officer Commanding Her Majesty's Naval Forces, by request of the Marshal of the Vice Admiralty Court; this I made known to the Commodore; by informing him that I only acted as Messenger.\n\nI have …\n\n(Signed) W. M. Deane,\n\nCaptain Superintendent of Police.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-157 - Sir MacDonnell Acting Governor Sir Kennedy - 1872 [4-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 287978, "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": "CO129-157 - Sir MacDonnell Acting Governor Sir Kennedy - 1872 [4-5]", "page_number": 548, "title": "CO129-157 - Sir MacDonnell Acting Governor Sir Kennedy - 1872 [4-5]", "content_text": "26\n\nladder\n\nAt the time when the flag of the Ava was hoisted up, and I was left alone on board, and the Police whom I had summoned to my assistance were powerless to resist, I requested the Superintendent of Police to acquaint the Commodore with my position. I thought that perhaps a word from him might persuade the French Consul.\n\nC 546\n\nOfficers of the ship, I deny any such intention either in thought, word, or deed.\n\n(Signed) M. S. Dornochy, Marshal, 9th May, 1892.\n\n...to delay the departure of the vessel so that reference could be made on shore. I understand that it is stated that I offered to arrest the Captain and the Officers of the ship...\n\n(Copy)\n\nActing Colonial Secretary", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-157 - Sir MacDonnell Acting Governor Sir Kennedy - 1872 [4-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 287988, "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": "CO129-157 - Sir MacDonnell Acting Governor Sir Kennedy - 1872 [4-5]", "page_number": 558, "title": "CO129-157 - Sir MacDonnell Acting Governor Sir Kennedy - 1872 [4-5]", "content_text": "equally responsible with thank officer for any breach of duty._ In ordinary cases therefore, judging by this analogy he would probably be entitled to take sufficient force to carry out the terms of a Warrant where resistance might be expected,\n\nCarry\n\nREC MO season\n\nand I therefore think he should not obtain the assistance of Her Majesty's Naval forces if requisite, as well as that of the Police Authorities without special instructions from the Executive Authorities.\n\nLooking therefore at the nature of the responsibility cast\n\nPage 157\n\n556\n\nMr Fonnochy, I do not think if resistance be really expected that blame can reasonably be attached to him for applying to the Commodore and the Captain Superintendent in the way he did. He would however I think have shown better sense had he not done so, but simply trusted to the moral force, which he in the execution of his office impersonates, and to the fact that resistance would hardly be offered by vessels belonging to a Company of the standing of those in the Messagerie Maritimes to an order of the", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-157 - Sir MacDonnell Acting Governor Sir Kennedy - 1872 [4-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 287994, "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": "CO129-157 - Sir MacDonnell Acting Governor Sir Kennedy - 1872 [4-5]", "page_number": 564, "title": "CO129-157 - Sir MacDonnell Acting Governor Sir Kennedy - 1872 [4-5]", "content_text": "VingKong, 8th May 1872.\n\n8th\n\nCommodore Shortt\n\nto\n\nGovernor Sir Arthur Kennedy, K.C.M.G., C.B.\n\nM.M. Steamer \"Ava\"\n\nReplies that the application for aid was made by the Captain Superintendent of Police on behalf of the Marshal, and that it was not afforded being contrary to the Regulations.\n\nEnclosure N. 4. in Governor Sir Arthur Edward Kennedy's Despatch No. 15 of 9 May, 1872.\n\nCopy\n\nC. 5621\n\n50\n\nHongkong, 10th May, 1872.\n\nUnderstanding that the circumstances connected with the late arrest of the Messageries Maritimes Steamer \"Ava\" are being reported to the Secretary of State I think it advisable to make some observations on the subject.\n\nI have already informed the Judge that the Treaty or Convention under which the Messageries Maritimes claim...\n\nThe Honorable Cecil Smith, Acting Colonial Secretary.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-157 - Sir MacDonnell Acting Governor Sir Kennedy - 1872 [4-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 289192, "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": "CO129-159 - Sir Kennedy - 1872 [9-12]", "page_number": 565, "title": "CO129-159 - Sir Kennedy - 1872 [9-12]", "content_text": "of the Hospital Your Lordship has approved, to return to his regimental duties.\n\nThis occurred on the 10th ult., which date I obtained the sanction of the Commodore to Dr. Drew, R.N., succeeding to the vacancy, pending Your Lordship's approval.\n\nI have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient humble servant,\n\nL. d'A. Kennedy, Governor.\n\n157 Hong Kong 719\n\n1st Die. A. Kennedy\n\nJan 30.\n\nMr. Meade 30, Mr. Holland, Mr. Herbert, Mr. Hugessen, Lord Kimberley.\n\n31 Jan 95. Indexed 562\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No. 167 of the 17th of December and to approve of the temporary appointment of Dr. Drew, R.N., in place of Surgeon Santan as Acting Superintendent of the Hospital.\n\nAs regards the period of the acting appointment, you will have learnt in my despatch of the 13th instant.\n\nXCR(85)72\n\n \n\nwas removed and \nPage 157\n\n...\n\nPage 157\n\nPage 158\n\n...\n\nPage 158", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-159 - Sir Kennedy - 1872 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 289283, "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": 56, "title": "CO129-160 - Public Offices - 1872", "content_text": "agree with Mr Rothery\n\nAssuming that the\n\nMarshal of the Vice Admiralty Court was entitled to call upon any person to assist him, in the execution of the Warrant, My Lords are of opinion that the Commodore to whom such demand was addressed on the Marshal's behalf, by the Superintendent of Police,\n\nhad a discretion to decline complying with it, and that in the circumstances he showed a good judgment\n\nin", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-160 - Public Offices - 1872.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 296401, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-171 - Acting Governor Austin - 1875 [7-11] -- Sir Kennedy - 1875 [12]", "page_number": 132, "title": "CO129-171 - Acting Governor Austin - 1875 [7-11] -- Sir Kennedy - 1875 [12]", "content_text": "(10)\n\nappointed attorneys for the defendant in this Cause IN THE STEAD of Messrs. Caldwell and Brereton, UPON PAYMENT to the said Messrs. Caldwell and Brereton of the costs incurred by them up to this date in or in relation to the said cause.\n\nJOHN SMALE, Chief Justice. (APPENDIX F.) (Translation.)\n\nUu, the Minister of the Mercantile Marine of the Kingdom of Annam respectfully makes this communication to His Lordship the Chief Justice of the British Colony of Hongkong and prays His Lordship to favor it with his perusal. I received letters from Ho-Man-Chung, Assistant Commander of the steamer Dang Wee reporting that the repairs of the steamer have of late been nearly completed, but that she was arrested and her workmen stopped on account of a suit which was brought by the head partner of Messrs. Landstein & Co.'s firm against the said steamer before your Lordship's Court for heavy debt contracted by Un-Tak-Hau, a Messenger of the 9th Rank, with the said head partner who now detains the steamer for the repayment of the debt, &c.\n\nAs we are living at a distant part of the ocean, we have no means of knowing what evidence was given and in what manner the lawyers, Messrs. Caldwell and Kingsmill, defended the case. As hitherto our Government steamers bound to your port, on public service, were indebted to the British officers for protection, I beg your Lordship, when the case against the steamer Dang Wee is brought before your Court for trial to speedily decide it impartially, and to bring to light the fact that the debt left unpaid was contracted by Un-Tak-Hau, Lai-fai and Ng-Wang, and is their private debt, and by no means a public one.\n\nAs Lai-Tin, Vice-President of the Board of Revenue, attended by Un-Fai-Kwan, a Clerk of the same Board and Acting Deputy of the steamer Dong Wee, proceeds to your port to act as Royal Commissioner and 1st Commander of the Dang Wee for the purpose of Superintending the affairs of the steamer, I have instructed these officers to lay before your Lordship this Communication setting forth the circumstances of the case, and I beg your Lordship to distinguish the truth from the falsehood and to decide the case impartially and according to the various accounts set forth in my Despatch, so that the steamer may be able to return early to our Country for service after completion of repairs.\n\nFor your doing so I will ever be under obligation to your Lordship. I have now obtained from enquiry that John Jack was the owner who sold her to us at a suitable price of $91,000 which was duly paid in full, and of this there is documentary proof. In the 23rd and 24th year of Tu Duc, Lai Fai, her first Commander and Ng Wang her second Commander were commissioned to proceed in the steamer to Hongkong where they had the presumption to stand security for Un-Tak-Hau, in the purchase of a small steamer, and for the private negotiation of a loan with Messrs. Landstein & Co. for the buying of some Ginseng. The Master of that firm wrote to us asking for the reimbursement of the debt which had been privately contracted by those two officers. This was a private transaction and not a public one, and the debt was not incurred for the purchase of the Dang Wee steamer, which is the property of our Government and not of Un-Tak-Hau.\n\nThe circumstances of the case were set forth in a letter which was forwarded to His Excellency the Governor through Wo Ku the 1st Commander of the Dang Wee steamer, then bound to your port for repairs, on a certain day in the 1st month of last year, and we presume His Excellency perused its contents.\n\nNow the steamer is implicated in a suit and up to the present time, which is fully one year, her repairs have not been completed.\n\nAccording to the reports of Wo Ku and of another officer who has returned, the suit was trumped up by Ubau-Yu Yee (Schwerer?) a capitalist in Messrs. Landstein & Co. with the assistance of Monogham, the Engineer of the steamer Dang Wee, and Dumpby the Superintendent of her repairs, who acted as spies and used their influence in the case.\n\nHow is it that the head partner of Messrs. Landstein & Co. who is at present absent, did not serve us previous notice? The whole matter looks suspicious in fact.\n\nprivately contracted by Un-Tak-Han, Lai-Fai, and Ng-Wang, whom I have ordered to repay the money which is hereafter left to be settled by them with the head of Messrs. Landstein & Co.\n\nIn conclusion I beg to express my wish that your Lordship may enjoy the happiness of the season.\n\nA respectful Communication. 4. 1. 27th year of Tu Duc,\n\n(APPENDIX G.) (Answer by the Registrar of the Supreme Court.) The Supreme Court Hongkong, May, 1874.\n\nSIR,\n\nI have the honor to acknowledge the receipt by the Chief Justice of Your Excellency's letter dated the 4th day of the first month of the 27th year of the reign of H. M. Tu Duc.\n\n1. I am directed to state that it is contrary to the Law and custom of England for a Judge to receive any communication by letter, all communications must be made in the presence of the parties whose interests are intended to be affected thereby. Considering however that the customs here are not known in Annam, I am to reply to Your Excellency's letter.\n\n2. That letter contains various statements of circumstances which you doubtless understand to be accurate, but it is contrary to English Law that any statements however accurate can be accepted by the Judge unless they are proved by the solemn declaration of persons who would be subject to criminal prosecution by the Court in case the statements should not be true, whatever reliance therefore you may place on the statements made to you, and repeated in your letter the Judge must disregard them entirely, and is bound by inflexible Law to dispose of the case of Landstein against His Majesty Tu Duc now litigated before him according to facts deposed to and hereafter to be deposed to in this Supreme Court and the Law of England as applicable to those facts.\n\n3. That case or suit was commenced in due form by a petition by Landstein the plaintiff.\n\nA copy of that petition accompanies this letter marked A, to which Your Excellency is referred.\n\nin, and for the balance due for goods sold and delivered to the defendant and otherwise, that the cause of action arose within the jurisdiction of this Court and that H. M. Tu Duc was entitled to moneys in the hands of Heard & Co., and to the Dang Wee then lying in the harbour of this Colony in the possession of No qu and Ho Vau Tong.\n\nA copy of this affidavit accompanies this letter marked B.\n\nThe petition contained a statement that Landstein a merchant in Hongkong sued the defendant His Majesty Tu Duc the King of Annam in his capacity of merchant or trader. It sets forth an agreement dated the 20th of January of the Christian era 1870, (about four years ago) entered into between Lai How and Ng Wob, mandarins, ambassadors, and agents of His Majesty Tu Duc, and that thereby the steamship Commodore was sold to H. M. Tu Duc for the price of $66,000, that that ship was duly delivered to and accepted by H. M. Tu Duc, and that His Majesty had changed the name of this ship Commodore to the Dang Wee, and that under that name that vessel has since very frequently been used by H. M. Tu Duc for the purposes of trade or profit with cargoes of merchandise on board for sale.\n\nA copy of the agreement was annexed to the petition, a copy thereof marked A 1, accompanies this letter to which Your Excellency is referred.\n\nThe same petition further alleged the sale and delivery to H. M. Tu Duc of divers merchandise, and claims thereon which Landstein alleged not to have been paid for.\n\nAnnexed to the petition were two accounts, one-A2 being the account in respect of the sale of the Commodore, on account of which the plaintiff alleges that a sum of $83,885.13 is still due to him. The other A3 being an account in respect of merchandise and charges on account of which the plaintiff alleges that a sum total of $91,031.59 is due, copies of these two accounts are accompanying this letter.\n\nIn substance the petition states that H. M. Tu Duc has actually received value from Landstein to the total amount shown by the two accounts.\n\nThe petition asks the Court to decree payment to the plaintiff by the defendant of the two sums, making the sum of $174,918.72.\n\n4. When such a petition is filed it becomes the duty of the party against whom a claim is made to appear in Court and deny the claim, In a case in which the party sued is not in the Colony the Law provides a remedy. H. M. Tu Duc not being in the Colony that remedy was applied in reference to H. M. as it would be against any ordinary absent person. That remedy is called a writ of foreign attachment. The proceeding was as follows:\n\nMr. Erdmann the managing clerk of the plaintiff Landstein made oath and solemnly declared that H. M. Tu Duc was then justly and truly indebted to the plaintiff Landstein in the sum of $159,792.19 the purchase money of the steamship Commodore and alterations thereon.\n\nA copy of this writ of foreign attachment marked C accompanies this letter.\n\n5. Upon this affidavit taken as proof until disproved that H. M. Tu Duc owed that sum to Landstein, this Court was compelled by the obligation of doing justice to grant a writ of foreign attachment.\n\n6. Under this writ the sheriff who is an officer of this Court seized the ship-the Dang Wee and holds it as security so far as it will extend that the plaintiff Landstein shall have the proceeds of the sale of it in part payment of the sum provisionally proved due until the defendant H. M. Tu Duc shall prove that nothing is due or as security for so much as shall ultimately be proved due.\n\n7. An Annamese officer named Ho You Teong instructed Lawyers to defend the rights of H. M. Tu Duc, and for him Mr. Kingsmill an advocate before the Court contended.\n\n1st. That H. M. Tu Duc was an Independent Sovereign.\n\n2nd. That the ship was not a trading ship, and that on one or both these grounds the steamer ought to have been set free.\n\nOn the part of Landstein the contrary was contended by Mr. Hayllar his advocate.\n\n8. Whilst the Court was considering the matter an agreement was come to on behalf of Landstein on the one part and of H. M. Tu Duc on the other part.\n\nCopy of this agreement marked D is herewith sent and by consent it was arranged that the steamer should be freed and sent back to Annam.\n\n9. This agreement was most satisfactory to the Court. It placed the whole decision of the matter in the Royal Judgment of H. M. the King of Annam, Landstein asserted that he was quite satisfied with the agreement and the case was left in that state out of deference and respect for H. M., which was proper.\n\n10. It seems however that Un Fai Kwan had claimed to act for H. M. the King in this matter, but his Lawyers and advocate retired from that claim. However he went it seems to Annam and made representations, which induced H. E. Uu to send Lai Tin to Hongkong with letters to H. E. the Governor of this Colony and to the Chief Justice.\n\n(11)", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-171 - Acting Governor Austin - 1875 [7-11] -- Sir Kennedy - 1875 [12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 296447, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-171 - Acting Governor Austin - 1875 [7-11] -- Sir Kennedy - 1875 [12]", "page_number": 178, "title": "CO129-171 - Acting Governor Austin - 1875 [7-11] -- Sir Kennedy - 1875 [12]", "content_text": "A.\n\n(10.)\n\nappointed attorneys for the defendant in this Cause IN THE STEAD of Messrs. Caldwell and Brereton, UPON PAYMENT to the said Messrs. Caldwell and Brereton of the costs incurred by them up to this date in or in relation to the said cause.\n\nJOHN SMALE, Chief Justice. (APPENDIX F.)\n\n(Translation.)\n\nUu, the Minister of the Mercantile Marine of the Kingdom of Annam respectfully makes this communication to His Lordship the Chief Justice of the British Colony of Hongkong and prays His Lordship to favor it with his perusal. I received letters from Ho-Man-Chung, Assistant Commander of the steamer Dang Wee reporting that the repairs of the steamer have of late been nearly completed, but that she was arrested and her workmen stopped on account of a suit which was brought by the head partner of Messrs. Landstein & Co.'s firm against the said steamer before your Lordship's Court for heavy debt contracted by Un-Tak-Han, a Messenger of the 9th Rank, with the said head partner who now detains the steamer for the repayment of the debt, &c.\n\nFrom enquiry I found that John Jack was the owner who sold her to us at a suitable price of $91,000 which was duly paid in full, and of this there is documentary proof. In the 23rd and 24th year of Tu Duc, Lai Fai, her first Commander and Ng Wang her second Commander were commissioned to proceed in the steamer to Hongkong where they had the presumption to stand security for Un-Tak-Hao, in the purchase of a small steamer, and for the private negotiation of a loan with Messrs. Landstein & Co., for the buying of some Ginseng. The Master of that firm wrote to us asking for the reimbursement of the debt which had been privately contracted by those two officers. This was a private transaction and not a public one, and the debt was not incurred for the purchase of the Dang Wee steamer, which is the property of our Government and not of Un-Tak Hau.\n\nThe circumstances of the case were set forth in a letter which was forwarded to His Excellency the Governor through Wo Ku the 1st Commander of the Dang Wee steamer, then bound to your port for repairs, on a certain day in the 1st month of last year, and we presume His Excellency perused its contents.\n\nNow the steamer is implicated in a suit and up to the present time, which is fully one year, her repairs have not been completed.\n\nAccording to the reports of Wo Ku and of another officer who has returned, the suit was trumped up by Chau-Yu-Yee (Schwerer?) a capitalist in Messrs. Landstein & Co. with the assistance of Monogham, the Engineer of the steamer Dang Wee, and Dumphy the Superintendent of her repairs, who acted as spies and used their influence in the case.\n\nHow is it that the head partner of Messrs. Landstein & Co. who is at present absent, did not serve us previous notice? The whole matter looks suspicious in fact.\n\nAs we are living at a distant part of the ocean, we have no means of knowing what evidence was given and in what manner the lawyers, Messrs. Caldwell and Kingsmill, defended the case. As hitherto our Government steamers bound to your port, on public service, were indebted to the British officers for protection, I beg your Lordship, when the case against the steamer Dang Wee is brought before your Court for trial to speedily decide it impartially, and to bring to light the fact that the debt left unpaid was contracted by Un-Tak-Hao, Lai-fai and Ng-Wang, and is their private debt and by no means a public one.\n\nAs Lai-Tin, Vice-President of the Board of Revenue, attended by Un-Fai-Kwan, a Clerk of the same Board and Acting Deputy of the steamer Dang Wee, proceeds to your port to act as Royal Commissioner and 1st Commander of the Dang Wee for the purpose of Superintending the affairs of the steamer, I have instructed these officers to lay before your Lordship this Communication setting forth the circumstances of the case, and I beg your Lordship to distinguish the truth from the falsehood and to decide the case impartially and according to the various accounts set forth in my Despatch, so that the steamer may be able to return early to our Country for service after completion of repairs.\n\nFor your doing so I will ever be under obligation to your Lordship. I have now obtained the facts in connection with the debt which was privately contracted by Un-Tak-Hau, Lai-Fai, and Ng Wang, whom I have ordered to repay the money which is hereafter left to be settled by them with the head of Messrs. Landstein & Co. In conclusion I beg to express my wish that your Lordship may enjoy the happiness of the season.\n\nA respectful Communication. 4. 1. 27th year of Tu Duc.\n\n(APPENDIX G.)\n\n(Answer by the Registrar of the Supreme Court)\n\nThe Supreme Court Hongkong, May, 1874.\n\nSIR,\n\nI have the honor to acknowledge the receipt by the Chief Justice of Your Excellency's letter dated the 4th day of the first month of the 27th year of the reign of H. M. Tu Duc.\n\n1.-I am directed to state that it is contrary to the Law and custom of England for a Judge to receive any communication by letter, all communications must be made in the presence of the parties whose interests are intended to be affected thereby. Considering however that the customs here are not known in Annam, I am to reply to Your Excellency's letter.\n\n2.That letter contains various statements of circumstances which you doubtless understand to be accurate, but it is contrary to English Law that any statements however accurate can be accepted by the Judge unless they are proved by the solemn declaration of persons who would be subject to criminal prosecution by the Court in case the statements should not be true, whatever reliance therefore you may place on the statements made to you, and repeated in your letter the Judge must disregard them entirely, and is bound by inflexible Law to dispose of the case of Landstein against His Majesty Tu Duc now litigated before him according to facts deposed to and hereafter to be deposed to in this Supreme Court and the Law of England as applicable to those facts.\n\n3.That case or suit was commenced in due form by a petition by Landstein the plaintiff.\n\nA copy of that petition accompanies this letter marked A, to which Your Excellency is referred.*\n\nThe petition contained a statement that Landstein a merchant in Hongkong sued the defendant His Majesty Tu Duc the King of Annam in, and for the balance due for goods sold and delivered to the defendant and otherwise, that the cause of action arose within the jurisdiction of this Court and that H. M. Tu Duc was entitled to moneys in the hands of Heard & Co., and to the Dang Wee then lying in the harbour of this Colony in the possession of Ng qu and Ho Vau Tung.\n\nA copy of this affidavit accompanies this letter marked B.*\n\nThe said sum of $159,799.19 thus so far appears to be due from H. M. Tu Duc to Landstein as to enable him Landstein to have security on all the effects of H. M. in this Colony until it shall be proved according to the Law of England whether that sum or any part of it is due.\n\nIn his capacity of merchant or trader. It sets forth an agreement dated the 20th of January of the Christian era 1870, (about four years ago) entered into between Lai How and Ng Wob, mandarins, ambassadors, and agents of His Majesty Tu Duc, and that thereby the steamship Commodore was sold to H. M. Tu Duc for the price of $66,000, that that ship was duly delivered to and accepted by H. M. Tu Duc, and that His Majesty had changed the name of this ship Commodore to the Dang Wee, and that under that name that vessel has since very frequently been used by H. M. Tu Duc for the purposes of trade or profit with cargoes of merchandise on board for sale.\n\n5. Upon this affidavit taken as proof until disproved that H. M. Tu Duc owed that sum to Landstein, this Court was compelled by the obligation of doing justice to grant a writ of foreign attachment.*\n\nA copy of the agreement was annexed to the petition, a copy thereof marked A. 1,* accompanies this letter to which Your Excellency is referred.\n\nThe same petition further alleged the sale and delivery to H. M. Tu Duc of divers merchandise, and claims thereon which Landstein alleges not to have been paid for.\n\nAnnexed to the petition were two accounts, One-A2* being the account in respect of the sale of the Commodore, on account of which the plaintiff alleges that a sum of $83,885.13 is now due to him. The other A3* being an account in respect of merchandise and charges on account of which the plaintiff alleges that a sum total of $91,033.59 is due, copies of these two accounts are accompanying this letter.\n\nIn substance the petition states that H. M. Tu Duc has actually received value from Landstein to the total amount shown by the two accounts.\n\nThe petition asks the Court to decree payment to the plaintiff by the defendant of the said sums, making the sum of $174,918.72.\n\n4.-When such a petition is filed it becomes the duty of the party against whom a claim is made to appear in Court and deny the claim. In a case in which the party sued is not in the Colony the law provides a remedy, H. M. Tu Duc not being in the Colony that remedy was applied in reference to H. M. as it would be against any ordinary absent person. That remedy is called a writ of foreign attachment. The proceeding was as follows:-\n\nMr. Erdmann the managing clerk of the plaintiff Landstein made oath and solemnly declared that H. M. Tu Duc was then justly and truly indebted to the plaintiff Landstein in the sum of $159,792.19 the purchase money of the steamship Commodore and alterations thereon.\n\nA copy of this writ of foreign attachment marked U accompanies this letter.*\n\n6. Under this writ the sheriff who is an officer of this Court seized the ship the Dang Wee and holds it as security so far as it will extend that the plaintiff Landstein shall have the proceeds of the sale of it in part payment of the sum provisionally proved due until the defendant H. M. Tu Duc shall prove that nothing is due or as security for so much as shall ultimately be proved due.\n\n7.-An Annamese officer named Ho Voa Teong instructed Lawyers to defend the rights of H. M. Tu Duc, and for him Mr. Kingsmill an advocate before the Court contended.\n\n1st. That H. M. Tu Duc was an Independent Sovereign.\n\n2nd. That the ship was not a trading ship, and that on one or both these grounds the steamer ought to have been set free.\n\nOn the part of Landstein the contrary was contended by Mr. Hayllar his advocate.\n\n8.-Whilst the Court was considering the matter an agreement was come to on behalf of Landstein on the one part and of H. M. Tu Duc on the other part.\n\nCopy of this agreement marked D is herewith sent and by consent it was arranged that the steamer should be freed and sent back to Annam.\n\n9.-This agreement was most satisfactory to the Court. It placed the whole decision of the matter in the Royal Judgment of H. M. the King of Annam, Landstein asserted that he was quite satisfied with the agreement and the case was left in that state out of deference and respect for H. M., which was proper.\n\n10.-It seems however that Un Fai Kwan had claimed to act for H. M. the King in this matter, but his Lawyers and advocate retired from that claim. However he went it seems to Annam and made representations, which induced H. M. U to send Lai Tin to Hongkong with letters to H. E. the Governor of this Colony and to the Chief Justice.\n\n* These Documents are long and unnecessary for this Judgment,\n\nown my part", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-171 - Acting Governor Austin - 1875 [7-11] -- Sir Kennedy - 1875 [12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 298475, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-174 - Sir Kennedy - 1876 [4-8]", "page_number": 399, "title": "CO129-174 - Sir Kennedy - 1876 [4-8]", "content_text": "Subsistence Returns for Military Prisoners. Debit notes for Debtors subsistence.\n\ndo\n\n#1\n\ndice for Prison Labour.\n\nReturn of Prisoners eligible to be Branded or hardoned Fortnightly\n\nReturn of Naval Prisoners for the Commodore\n\nWeekly\n\nReturn of Prisoners for past week. Names of Persons confined for debt.\n\nDaily\n\nNames of Prisoners to be discharged. Ration list for the Contractor.\n\nMorning report for the Colonial Secretary. Names of Prisoners in solitary Confinement\n\nfor Colonial Surgeon.\n\nMedical Certificates for Prisoners sent to Notice to Naval Military Authorities of\n\nCorporal punishment Prisoners to be discharged.\n\nHospital Ration List for the Contractor: Receipts for Naval and Military Prisoners. Comidor Books with names of the Prisoners\n\noccupying Cells.\n\nIn addition to the foregoing regular routine of work, there are other returns to prepare for other Departments as required.\n\n17th July 1876.\n\n(signed) Geo. L. Tomlin,\n\nActing Superintendent\n\n(True Copies)\n\nGandia Chester\n\nColonial Secretary\n\nEvermore be better Kennelly\n\nMINUTE.\n\nHung Wong Rs 126\n\nMa de Rebeck Sept 28\n\nMr. Bramston\n\nMr. Malcolm. 29/\n\nMr. Meade. 20 Mr. Herbert\n\nMr. Lowther\n\nLord Carnarvon.\n\n135 11304\n\nAS.\n\n398\n\n90 Sept 76.\n\nner\n\nShi Jis mes\n\nIm\n\nIth reply his four despatche\n\nlo 139 of the 26th of July\n\nI have the bar & convey\n\nto Jour any approval in the\n\nCircumstances mentioned by\n\nJow of the appoint'ment\n\nof the Gaoler Present as\n\nof\n\ntibe an\n\nat\n\none of the turkeys\n\naddhock", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-174 - Sir Kennedy - 1876 [4-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 300277, "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": 18, "title": "CO129-178 - Governor Hennessy - 1877 [6-8]", "content_text": "Mong Ming \"We 28.\n\n8th June, 1899.\n\nJ. Pope Hennessy, C.M.G.\n\nto\n\nThe Right Honorable\n\nThe Earl of Carnarvon.\n\nReporting proceedings respecting\n\na robbery by\n\na junk.\n\nan armed\n\n響\n\nCopy...\n\nSir,\n\nGovernment House, Victoria Hong Kong,\n\n27 May, 1877.\n\nAdverting to the copy of\n\nSpecial Police Report which has been laid before you by the Acting Superintendent of Police respecting an attack on the village of Ap Li Chau by an armed junk, I have the honour to request that (if you think it proper to do so) you may direct one of the vessels under your command, Commodore Watson, R.N., e.g., His Excellency's \"Victor Emanuel\", to...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-178 - Governor Hennessy - 1877 [6-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 300599, "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": 341, "title": "CO129-178 - Governor Hennessy - 1877 [6-8]", "content_text": "adopted.\n\nb\n\nIt has occurred to\n\ntherefore that twitte\n\nmore\n\nsatisfactory\n\nto\n\nto His Excellency before proceeding for the locality & positions of the\n\n7\n\nproposed breakwaters to take the opinions of those\n\nbir\n\nbest suited to advise\n\nthe colony\n\non such matters\n\nThe names of Messrs Thaneeth McEwen, M. Murdo & Captain Acton\n\nthe superintendent of the Douglas\n\nmay\n\nKapaik ... ... steamers perhaps suggest themselves to the\n\nGovernment\n\n20\n\ncompetent from\n\nlocal experience to deliberate with\n\nany\n\nnaval officer the Commodore may depute for the purpose.\n\nI have etc.\n\n(signed) J. M. Price\n\nSurveyor General.\n\n...\n\nGandhina Bustin\n\nC.\n\n337", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-178 - Governor Hennessy - 1877 [6-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 302689, "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": "CO129-182 - Governor Hennessy - 1878 [9-12]", "page_number": 211, "title": "CO129-182 - Governor Hennessy - 1878 [9-12]", "content_text": "## GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION, POLICE DUTIES AND INCREASE OF CRIME\nThe following Documents are published for general information.\n\nBy Command,\nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 30th September, 1878.\n\n**VOL. XXIV**\n\nC. MAY,\nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\nHis Excellency The Governor to the Honourable C. May, Acting Colonial Secretary, the Honourable Phineas Ryrie, and the Honourable Thomas Child Hayllar, Q.C.\n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG, 30th September, 1878.**\n\nGENTLEMEN,--Having recently obtained from Mr. DEANE, the Captain Superintendent of Police, a Report and some Returns relating to the Night Duties of the Police, I should be glad if you would do me the favour to associate yourselves as a Committee to consider those papers and some others on the same subject, which I enclose, and to make such enquiries as you deem necessary with a view of suggesting a more efficient disposition of the Police Force.\n\n2. In Mr. DEANE's Report he observes that the Beat book has been virtually unaltered since 1874, and that he has rarely enough men to fill all the beats, in which case he has to give one man charge of two beats. The continuance of such a system since 1874 cannot be fair to Mr. DEANE and the Police Force, nor can it provide in the most efficient manner for the due security of life and property.\n\n3. Amongst the papers enclosed I have therefore included the Annual Reports of the Captain Superintendent of Police since 1874, together with a letter written by Mr. DEANE in November last on the apparent increase of crime in Hongkong of late years. I should be glad if you would favour me with your opinions on the matters embraced in these Reports and in that Letter.\n\n4. I have requested Mr. DEANE and Mr. CREAOH to attend any sittings of the Committee at which you may require their presence, and to give you whatever information or explanations you may deem necessary; and I hereby authorize you to call before you any Inspector or other member of the Police Force for the same purpose.\n\nAny other public record or document, in addition to the enclosed, that you may desire to consult shall be placed at your disposal.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nGentlemen,\nYour obedient Servant,\n**J. POPE HENNESSY, Governor.**\n\n## SCHEDULE AND PRECIS OF DOCUMENTS LAID BEFORE THE COMMITTEE\n\n1. Minute of His Excellency the Governor on the Police Report of the Burglary in the Caine Road on the night of the 29th of August, 1878, calling for a Report on the night duties of the Police, with the beats, number of men, &c. at that date, and at the same date in 1876 and 1877.\n\n| Document | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| Report of the Captain Superintendent of Police | dated 3rd September, 1878, transmitting the information called for |\n| Further Minutes and Returns | on the same subject |\n| Letters from the Captain Superintendent | suggesting certain changes |\n\n...\n\n6. Police Report and Returns of Crime for 1877, showing an \"increase of 32.39 per cent. of Serious Crime, and an increase of 7.13 per cent. of Minor Offences,\" as compared with 1876, (`Government Gazette`, April, 1878).\n\n7. Despatch from Governor **SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY** to the **EARL OF CARNARVON**, dated 29th September, 1876, reporting that \"various returns may hereafter indicate a serious increase of crime in this Colony,\" and attributing \"this apparent outbreak among the population of Hongkong,\" to the cheap fares of the Canton River Steamers.\n\n8. Returns and information on this subject transmitted to the **EARL OF CARNARVON** by Governor **POPE HENNESSY**.\n\n9. Letters from His Excellency the Governor to Commodore **WATSON** and H. M. Consul at Canton, dated 3rd and 5th of May, 1877, respecting an attack by armed robbers on one of the villages in Hongkong, with subsequent Police Report of a similar attack on another village of the Colony.\n\n10. Statement made by His Excellency the Governor to the Legislative Council, on the 17th of September, 1877, on the increase of crime.\n\n11. Letter from Mr. **DEANE**, the Captain Superintendent of Police, dated Bath, 26th November, 1877, submitting certain explanations concerning the apparent increase of crime in Hongkong.\n\n12. Statement made by His Excellency the Governor to the Legislative Council, on the 12th of November, 1877, on the advantage of having Steam-launches for Police purposes, with Minutes on this subject, and Reports from Mr. **CREAOH** and Mr. **DEANE**.\n\n13. Papers on the subject of increasing the number of armed Police; placing the District Watchmen under the Captain Superintendent of Police, and further organizing the native Watchmen for Police purposes.\n\n14. All the daily Police Reports and other Returns respecting the Police in 1878 (up to date).\n\n**THE HONGKONG Government Gazette.**\n\nNo. 40.\nNo. 191.\n\nPublished by Authority.\n\n**VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 5TH OCTOBER, 1878.**\n\n78\n204", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-182 - Governor Hennessy - 1878 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 302690, "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": "CO129-182 - Governor Hennessy - 1878 [9-12]", "page_number": 212, "title": "CO129-182 - Governor Hennessy - 1878 [9-12]", "content_text": "# THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5TH OCTOBER, 1878.\n\n## No. 193.\n\n2. Letters from Bank Managers, dated 27th September, 1878, as to increased night patrols, with correspondence and minutes thereon.\n\n3. Police Report and Returns of Crime for the year 1874, (as published in the Government Gazette, February, 1875).\n\n4. Police Report and Returns of Crime for 1875, showing an increase of 19.74 per cent. of serious crime as compared with 1874, (Government Gazette, February, 1876).\n\n5. Police Report and Returns of Crime for 1876, showing an increase of 6.45 per cent. of Serious Crime, and an increase of 23.80 per cent. of Minor Offences, as compared with 1875, (Government Gazette, February, 1877).\n\n6. Police Report and Returns of Crime for 1877, showing an increase of 32.39 per cent. of Serious Crime, and an increase of 7.13 per cent. of Minor Offences, as compared with 1876, (Government Gazette, April, 1878).\n\n7. Despatch from Governor SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY to the EARL OF CARNARVON, dated 29th September, 1876, reporting that various returns may hereafter indicate a serious increase of crime in this Colony, and attributing this apparent outbreak among the population of Hongkong to the cheap fares of the Canton River Steamers.\n\n8. Returns and information on this subject transmitted to the EARL OF CARNARVON by Governor POPE HENNESSY.\n\n9. Letters from His Excellency the Governor to Commodore WATSON and H. M. Consul at Canton, dated 3rd and 5th of May, 1877, respecting an attack by armed robbers on one of the villages in Hongkong, with subsequent Police Report of a similar attack on another village of the Colony.\n\n10. Statement made by His Excellency the Governor to the Legislative Council, on the 17th of September, 1877, on the increase of crime.\n\n11. Letter from Mr. DEANE, the Captain Superintendent of Police, dated Bath, 26th November, 1877, submitting certain explanations concerning the apparent increase of crime in Hongkong.\n\n12. Statement made by His Excellency the Governor to the Legislative Council, on the 12th of November, 1877, on the advantage of having Steam-launches for Police purposes, with Minutes on this subject, and Reports from Mr. CREAGH and Mr. DEANE.\n\n13. Papers on the subject of increasing the number of armed Police; placing the District Watchmen under the Captain Superintendent of Police, and further organizing the native Watchmen for Police purposes.\n\n14. All the daily Police Reports and other Returns respecting the Police in 1878 (up to date).\n\n## No. 192.\n\n**GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION**\n\nThe following comparative Return, prepared by the late Acting Superintendent of the Gaol, is published for general information.\n\nBy Command,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 30th September, 1878.\n\nC. MAY,\nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\n| Category | In the fifteen months, from 21st January, 1876, to 21st April, 1877 | In the fifteen months, from 22nd April, 1877, to 22nd July, 1878 |\n| :-------------- | :-----------------------------------------------------------: | :----------------------------------------------------------: |\n| EUROPEANS | 9 | 2 |\n| INDIANS | ... | ... |\n| CHINESE | 142 | 72 |\n\n* This Return does not include Prisoners whose times were remitted on the recommendations of the Magistrates.\n\nIn reference to the number 142, there are twelve Chinese now in Gaol, and to the latter number 72, six are now in Gaol.\n\n24th July, 1878.\n\nT. C. DEMPSTER, Captain,\nActing Superintendent Longhang Gaol.\n\n**GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION**\n\nThe following Notification received from the Colonial Secretary, Ceylon, is published for general information.\n\nBy Command,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st October, 1878.\n\nC. MAY,\nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\nTill further notice, there will be held monthly at Trincomalie sales of timber felled in the Government Forests of Tamankaduwa. The timber will be laid down on the sea beach of the inner harbour of Trincomalie.\n\nThe quantity of timber offered at each sale will be about 100 logs of Ebony and 500 logs of Satin-wood, Halinilla, &c.\n\nThe sales will be held on the 20th of each month, or if the 20th falls on a Sunday, then on the Monday 21st.\n\nThe first sale will be held on Monday, 21st October.\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Colombo, 10th September, 1878.\n\n## No. 194.\n\n**GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION**\n\nJOHN DOUGLAS,\nColonial Secretary,\n\nThe following Instructions for the guidance of persons engaged in Chinese Immigration, which have been issued in Singapore, are published for general information.\n\nBy Command,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 2nd October, 1878.\n\nC. MAY,\nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\n**INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE GUIDANCE OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN CHINESE IMMIGRATION AND OF PERSONS IN CHARGE OF DEPOTS UNDER ORDINANCE No. II OF 1877**\n\n1. By the Chinese Immigrants Ordinance, 1877, no Chinese Immigrant is to be landed at any of the Settlements at any place beyond the limits of the port at the Settlement, under a penalty not exceeding $25 for each Immigrant landed at any other place (Sections 2 and 10).\n\n2. The arrival of every Chinese Immigrant Ship at any Settlement is to be forthwith reported to the Master-Attendant or Harbour-master under penalty not exceeding $500 (Section 10), when an officer from the Department of the Protector is to board the ship (Section 3) and examine each Immigrant as to the payment of his passage money (Section 5).\n\n3. No Immigrant can be landed till after the Ship has been visited by the officers of the Chinese Department.\n\n4. All Immigrants whose passage shall not be paid for, within 24 hours after the arrival of the Ship, are to be landed at a depot, where they are to be kept under the care of the Protector, till arrangements are made for their passage money and agreements to labour; but no such Immigrant is to be kept longer than 10 days against his own will (Section 7).\n\n5. All engagements to labour are to be registered in such form as the Governor may direct (Section 8).\n\n6. By Section 9, the words \"Chinese Immigrant\" and \"Immigrant Ship\" are defined as follows: \"Chinese Immigrant\" means Chinese brought to the Colony from China in a Chinese Immigrant Ship, not being first or second-class passengers; and \"Chinese Immigrant Ships\" are ships bringing such persons exceeding 20 in number to the Colony.\n\n**NOTE**\n\nIt will facilitate the despatch of ships if the masters of vessels with Chinese passengers on board will, on approaching the Ports of the Straits Settlements, hoist the signal D.K.W., women and children on board, from the rest of the passengers.\n\nSingapore, 14th August, 1878.\n\nW. A. PICKERING,\nProtector of Chinese.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-182 - Governor Hennessy - 1878 [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": 305404, "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": 145, "title": "CO129-187 - Governor Hennessy - 1880 [1-4]", "content_text": "towards \n\nChairs sent from Government House were provided for the whole party, but the Viceroy preferred his own sedan chair. Two officers of the Viceroy's staff, with a Deputy officer, Mr. CH'ÊN SUNG-SHU, took command of the escort. The procession formed without difficulty in the following order: First, came a party of Chinese Marines armed with Snider rifles; next, twelve of the Viceroy's private servants, without arms; then, six staff officers on horseback, followed by an enormous red umbrella borne by two men who walked in front of the Viceroy's sedan chair and its eight bearers. Next followed some more staff officers on horseback; next the Viceroy's Aide-de-Camp and his interpreter, whilst Colonel LAI and Sub-Magistrate WONG of Kowloong City, with some of their subordinate officers, closed the procession, which presented a rather picturesque aspect as it slowly wound its way to Government House, the whole length of the road being lined by Police Constables placed at intervals of a few yards. On reaching Murray Barracks, where the guard of honour with the band were stationed, the Viceroy gracefully bowed to the colours and to the officers, as the troops presented arms. A guard of honour of Sikh armed police was drawn up under the portico of Government House, and presented arms as the Viceroy ascended the steps, where His Excellency the Governor, in Court uniform, received his illustrious guest, and conducted him forthwith into the drawing-room, where the members of Council were successively introduced to the Viceroy. Amongst the company assembled to receive His Excellency were, His Excellency Major General DONOVAN, His Honour Chief Justice Sir JOHN SMALE, Commodore Suttie, R.N., the Honourable W. H. MARSH, Colonial Secretary, Honourable J. RUSSELL, Acting Attorney-General, Honourable J. M. PRICE, Surveyor-General, Honourable M. S. TONNOCHY, Acting Colonial Treasurer, Honourable P. RYRIE, M.L.C., Honourable NG CHOY, M.L.C., Commander CHING, R.N., H.M.S. Iron Duke, Commander SALMOND, R.N., H.M.S. Midge, Commander EDWARDS, R.N., H.M.S. Kestrel, Commander EVANS, R.N., H.M.S. Hart, Lieut. Commander BRIDGER, R.N., H.M.S. Sheldrake, Lieut. CLARK, R.N., H.M.S. Iron Duke, Major HUSKISSON, A.M.S., Captain ST. CLAIR, Brigade-Major, Lieutenant DRUMMOND, A.D.C., Major PALMER, A.D.C., Dr. Eitel, Chinese Secretary and Mr. D'ALMADA E CASTRO, Private Secretary. On shaking hands with Sir JOHN SMALE, the Viceroy said he had heard a good deal of him, and of his exertions for the suppression of the coolie trade. The Viceroy also recognised the Honourable P. RYRIE, who had been introduced to him, he said, on a former occasion, in Canton. When the Honourable NG CHOY was presented, the Viceroy cordially congratulated him on his appointment as a Member of Council, and appeared to have entirely forgotten or forgiven the very strong criticism which Mr. NG CHOY last year, as counsel in an extradition case, passed on the action of some of the Viceroy's subordinates, whose tampering with witnesses for the defence Mr. NG CHOY at the time exposed in unsparing terms. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Tung-wah Hospital Committee, Messrs. CHIU U-T'IN and LEUNG ON, were also present by invitation, and were subsequently introduced to the Viceroy. There was some conversation in the drawing-room between the Viceroy and the Governor, who were seated between Major-General Donovan on the one side, and the Chief Justice on the other. The Viceroy spoke of the personal friendship he felt for Mr. HENNESSY, and said he should not fail to take the first opportunity, after arrival in Peking, to bring to the notice of the Throne how well Mr. HENNESSY deserved the thanks of the Emperor for the effect his policy has had on the maintenance of good relations between England and China. He expressed also a wish to have a portrait of Mr. HENNESSY, and promised to send his own in return. No business, official or diplomatic, was alluded to, the Viceroy being evidently careful to preserve for his visit the character of a friendly semi-official call. He also explained that, if he had not already been relieved of his office in Canton, without having entered yet upon his office in Nanking, he would not have been able to pay even this informal visit to Hongkong, without a special Imperial Edict. He gave Mr. HENNESSY a cordial invitation to visit him in Nanking, where, he said, he would take up his residence as soon as he had paid a visit to his mother and reported himself at the Court. On being shown the pictures of Her Majesty the Queen, the Prince Consort and the members of the Royal Family, His Excellency spoke of the length of Her Majesty's reign, and made some laudatory remarks on the subject. He also showed great interest in two portraits of Lord BEACONSFIELD, and some conversation arose as to the correct pronunciation of the first syllable in the name; and he evinced his knowledge of the Premier's policy when he quietly remarked that he was surprised to notice the great age of Lord BEACONSFIELD as, from the vigour of his Government, he had imagined him to be a much younger man. After an inspection of Mr. HENNESSY'S collection of blue and white Ming porcelain, and other antiques, the whole assembly adjourned to the dining-room, where tea was served. The intermixture of English naval uniforms and Chinese costumes presented a good effect. On rising to leave, the Viceroy bowed to all the visitors present, and once more assured Mr. HENNESSY \n\n## 142 \n\nof his warm friendship, to which he added the hope of seeing him soon a guest in his future home at Nanking. He also left his cards for the General, the Commodore, and the Chief Justice. The Viceroy then left, accompanied by His Excellency the Governor, who parted from him at the wharf, where the Viceroy embarked in the launch Fei-ma. He subsequently privately visited the City Hall, accompanied by Dr. Eitel, and spent a considerable time in examining the Museum library, where he specially noticed the autograph of the Queen. He went over the whole building, and then proceeded to the Public Gardens, which he perambulated at leisure, without concealing his admiration of the effect produced by the talent and care bestowed on the gardens by Mr. FORD, the Superintendent. He did not visit any other place, but returned on board, and left shortly afterwards to return to Canton. \n\nWe have good reason to believe that this visit was really what it purported to be, a mere friendly call, prompted by feelings of personal friendship for Mr. HENNESSY. But, considering that His Excellency LAU is the Ex-Viceroy of Canton, and the Viceroy elect of Nanking, and that in his latter capacity he will be ex-officio Superintendent of trade for the South of China, this visit not only reflects favourably on the principles which governed the Viceroy's past career, but indicates also the friendly tendencies which will no doubt mark his Government of the Two Kiang in Central China and give colour to his future superintendency of the trade of South China.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-187 - Governor Hennessy - 1880 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 321264, "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": "CO129-207 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1883 [1-3]", "page_number": 641, "title": "CO129-207 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1883 [1-3]", "content_text": "638\n\n(ak)\n\nfer.\n\n10. Willes, Vice Admiral, commanding H. M's Naval Forces,\n\n(4) I. K. Sargent, Major-General\n\n4\n\n4\n\nK\n\nв\n\n4\n\n4.\n\n4\n\n1... \n\nJ. Rurie\n\nF. Ruckely Johnson\n\nJ. S. Burdon D.D. Bishop of Victoria, Hongkong\n\nGeorge Phillippo, Chief Justice. \n\nFrancis Snowden, Puisne Judge Supreme Court\n\nMr. M. Deane, Captain Superintendent of Police\n\nFrederick Stewart, Acting Colonial Secretary\n\nJ. Russell, Colonial Treasurer & Registrar General\n\nAlfred Lister, Postmaster General.\n\nM. St. Cunning, Commodore.\n\n{\n\nAckroyd, Registrar Supreme to St Thomsett Rn Harbour Masters, etc.\n\nI. I. Mohnen, Asst. Harbour Master\n\nDr. B. C. Atpes, Colonial Surgeon\n\nHe Modders, Police Magistrate\n\nEdmund Sharp, Crown Solicitor\n\nA Johnson\n\nMr. Innesboodon RM, Deputy Inspector General.\n\nI. Jackson, Chief Manager Hongkong and", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-207 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1883 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 324959, "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": "CO129-215 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [1-4]", "page_number": 219, "title": "CO129-215 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [1-4]", "content_text": "217\n\non the same subject, I have the honour to report that M. Ma Euen, RN, has made up his mind to accept the Office of Superintendent of Police at the European Settlement at Shanghai, and that his resignation of the post of Assistant Harbour Master at Hongkong will take effect on the 19th of next April, when he will have completed nine years' service under the Government of the Colony.\n\nIn my despatches Nos 192 and 194 of 1883, which should be read together with this despatch, I have shown that the office of Assistant Harbour Master is indispensable, and that it should be filled by an Officer of the Royal Navy. Admiral Willes, Commanding Her Majesty's Naval Forces in China, and Commodore Cuming strongly recommend Commander J. G. Jones, RN, whose application was transmitted with my despatch No. 301 of 1883, and who has served for ten years on the China Station, so that he has full local", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-215 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 325638, "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": "CO129-216 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [5-6]", "page_number": 227, "title": "CO129-216 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [5-6]", "content_text": "226\n\n3\n\nKess, of one of my periodical inspections of that Force.\n\nINSPECTION OF THE POLICE FORCE.\n\nHis Excellency the Governor inspected the Police Force on Saturday, the 17th May, at the Central Police Station. As many of the men as could be spared from their duties were mustered in the compound, forming a body about 300 strong. On this occasion the winter uniform was worn, and the men were fully armed, and with their new carbines and new helmets, looked exceedingly smart and well equipped. The Europeans were drawn up in double line nearest the entrance, the lines being carried the greater part of the length of the compound and the Sikhs made up the other half of the lines. The Chinese constables were drawn up at right angles with them, at the western end of the compound, also in double line, and it was in this order they were inspected. The European and Sikhs are tall, very fine men and presented a striking appearance. Shortly after five o'clock Sir George Bowen, with Major-General Sargent and Commodore Morant arrived, attended by the officers of their staffs, when the Governor was received with a general salute. The inspection was then proceeded with, after which the men were drawn up in three sides of a square, and were addressed by Sir George Bowen.\n\nHis Excellency spoke as follows:- Captain Dempster, Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and men of the Hongkong Police Force, - I assure you that my presence at this Parade has afforded me sincere gratification. I am much pleased by the bearing and demeanour of all branches of the Force, and by the excellent reports which I receive of your discipline and good conduct from the Acting Superintendent. As you see, I have come here to-day accompanied by my gallant friend, General Sargent, Commanding Her Majesty's Forces on this Station, and by Commodore Morant. General Sargent authorises me to tell you that he is greatly pleased by your discipline and soldierly bearing. You may well be proud of this praise from an officer of General Sargent's high rank, long experience, and distinguished reputation. As the General remarked just now to me, your appearance reminds him of that splendid corps, the Royal Irish Constabulary. It is certain that the Hongkong Police, as an armed force, is analogous to the Irish Constabulary, and not to any body of civil police in England. It is important, under the circumstances of this Colony, that you should keep up your military drill, as well as attend to your civil duties. I am rather surprised that I do not see here to-day any officers of the Volunteers, especially as I understood that some of them would be present. Of course, in the event of any serious disturbance the Volunteers would co-operate with the Police in maintaining law and order; while, in time of war, in case of foreign attack, both the Police and the Volunteers would act as auxiliaries to the garrison. I have much pleasure in taking this opportunity of expressing my satisfaction at the cordial relations maintained by the Hongkong Police not only with Her Majesty's soldiers and seamen, but also with the seamen of Foreign men-of-war, who constantly visit this port. Those friendly relations between the soldiers and the Police have not always been kept up in other garrison towns, and they reflect great credit here on all concerned. We all hope that peace will be preserved, but if war should unhappily break out, I am confident that the naval, military, and civil forces at Hongkong will unite as one man in defence of the authority of the Queen, and of this Colony, which is at once the Gibraltar and the Malta of England in the Far East. And now I call on you to give three cheers for the Queen.\n\nThe cheers were most heartily given. It is certain that the drill of the Police has been greatly improved by the Acting Superintendent (Capt. Dempster), who has spared no exertions to teach them the use of the carbines and sword bayonets which have been lately procured for them from England by the Governor, to replace the former almost useless and obsolete arms. It is understood that the Home Government have authorised the appointment of Capt. Dempster as Military Adjutant to the Police, on the return from leave of the Superintendent (Mr. Deane). The Adjutant will receive pay at the rate of only £300 per annum; whereas the Civil Deputy Superintendent, whose office has been abolished, received about £800 per annum. Thus greater economy and greater efficiency will be secured.\n\nIt will be seen from my speech on this occasion that General Sargent, Commanding the Troops on this Station, a skilful and experienced Officer, accompanied me to the inspection, and authorised me to tell the Force that he was greatly pleased with their discipline and soldierly bearing.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-216 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [5-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 328289, "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": "CO129-221 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1885 [4-6]", "page_number": 64, "title": "CO129-221 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1885 [4-6]", "content_text": "63 \n\nNeutral School, notably during this year's Dr. Stewart's absence on a leave in 1848-49. I beg to refer you to the records of your office for the manner in which I discharged my duties.\n\nOutside of the Neutral School, I have also had a varied official experience, namely, as Acting Head of the Afforestation Department, as (twice) Acting Assistant Superintendent of Fire Brigade, as Treasurer (of the Folia School) and on the resignation of Dr. Eitel, as Translator of Official Documents. I can refer with confidence to yourself, to Dr. Russell, to the Hon. J. Stewart, and to other heads of Departments as to the manner in which I performed the duties entrusted to me on several occasions.\n\nWith regard to my administration of the gaol in particular, I have taken the liberty of extracting the following entries from surprise visits made by His Excellency the Governor, by the General, by the Commodore, by the Acting Colonial Secretary and by the Justices of the Peace.\n\nFeb. 11, 86. I this day paid a surprise visit to the gaol, and found everything clean and in good order — Governor, W. G. J. Bowen\n\nI visited the gaol this day and found everything clean and in good order. \nApril 10, 85 — J. Bowen\n\nI attended with ditto, and found everything highly satisfactory. \nApril 10, 85 — A. W. G. Cameron, Major-General\n\nI attended with ditto, and found everything very satisfactory. \nApril 10, 88 — J. D. Abercromby\n\nI visited the gaol at 6.18 pm. All the officers were on duty, and all leave had been stopped. Everything in readiness — G. Stewart, P. C.\n\nWe have this day visited the Gaol, and found the premises clean, and a perfect supply of everything. We are perfectly satisfied with the cleanliness, and all the criticals saw showed a perfect system of management: and we beg to compliment the Superintendent on his perfect system of management. \n— W. R. Hughes, J. P. and J. G. Dempster, J. P.\n\nI refer also with confidence to the weekly reports and to the Visiting Justices, official and unofficial, who have visited the Gaol during the last fourteen months.\n\nHaving entered the Service while still young, I am now in the vigour of life, 34 years of age, with active habits and a robust constitution. Nine years ago, I was recommended for substantial promotion by the then Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nIn conclusion, I most earnestly request that you will give these considerations your careful attention, and I trust that on submitting this letter to the Governor for transmission to Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, you will be able to submit such recommendations as you may deem likely to secure a successful result.\n\nI have the honor to be \nYour Most Obedient Servant, \nAlexander Falconer, Superintendent.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-221 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1885 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 328367, "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": "CO129-221 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1885 [4-6]", "page_number": 142, "title": "CO129-221 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1885 [4-6]", "content_text": "## Enclosure\n\n23rd April, 1883\n\nInspection on the 22nd instant. As will be seen by annexed report in the chief local journal, I found every thing in good order, under Mr. C. Wodehouse, whom in 1883 I appointed to be Superintendent.– General Cameron, who accompanied me to the Inspection, expressed himself very much pleased by the smart and soldierlike appearance of the Officers and men.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant,\nS. M. Bowen\n\n## ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THE HONG KONG FIRE BRIGADES\n\nAgreeably to announcement an inspection of the Government and Volunteer Fire Brigades was held on Wednesday afternoon, the 22nd inst., by His Excellency the Governor, on the Praya side of the City Hall. There were also present Major-General Cameron with Mrs. and the Misses Cameron, Capt. Lewis, A.D.C., and Lieut. Somerville, A.D.C. to the General, Hon. P. Ryrie, Commodore Morant, R.N., Colonel Graves, the French Consul and Mrs. Déjardin, &c. Government Nos. 2, 3, and 4 steamers and Nos. 6 and 7 manuals were on the spot as also the Hongkong Fire Insurance Company's steamer. There were also two hoses attached to the plugs in front of Beaconsfield Arcade. Shortly after His Excellency's arrival the men, who were detached in separate bodies belonging to the respective engines, were inspected, after which they were sent about their work. The Government Brigade was under Superintendent Wodehouse and Assistant Superintendent Horspool, Mr. J. S. Brewer being in charge of the engines, and the Hongkong Fire Co.'s steamer under Foreman Coxon. All the engines worked well, the best being Government No. 4 and the Hongkong Fire Co.'s steamer, which threw up powerful columns of water to a considerable distance. The manuals proved substantially the inferiority of man power compared with steam power, and the two hoses from street plugs made a miserable show. An extincteur in charge of Mr. Kemp, of the Government Brigade, threw a jet of water a distance of some twenty-five to thirty feet; it might render valuable services at the breaking out of a conflagration. His Excellency having viewed the working with the hoses, an elastic ladder manoeuvre was gone through, which proved to satisfaction the efficiency of the men in climbing to the height of a three-storeyed building taking with them the nozzle of the hose, and the facility with which the hose can be hauled up to the window of any house.\n\nThe men were then formed up into line, and His Excellency addressed them as follows:- Mr. Superintendent Wodehouse, officers and men of the Government and Volunteer Brigades,-It is with great pleasure that I have inspected you this day for the third time. As on previous occasions, I congratulate you on the way you do your work and on the efficient state of your engines. You see that I have come here accompanied by my gallant friend General Cameron, who authorises me to inform you that he is much pleased by your smart and soldierlike bearing. My gallant friend has also just told me that shortly before leaving England he visited the Head-quarters of the Fire Brigade in London, where everything is done with great éclat; but I am sure that you are not behind in efficiency. Other Volunteers are called upon to protect their fellow-citizens only against external enemies, who may never attack; but you, gentlemen of the Fire Brigades, fight with Fire, an enemy ever present in our homes, and who may burst forth upon us at any moment. I am sure that your motto will ever be \"Ready, aye ready.\"\n\nSuperintendent Wodehouse then called upon the men for three cheers for the Queen, three cheers for the Governor, and three cheers for the General, all of which were heartily responded to, after which orders were given to reel up the hoses and the proceedings terminated.\n\nPage 141", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-221 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1885 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 328422, "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": "CO129-221 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1885 [4-6]", "page_number": 197, "title": "CO129-221 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1885 [4-6]", "content_text": "# Enclosure\n## The Daily Press\n### HONGKONG, APRIL 5TH, 1895\n\n## ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THE POLICE FORCE\n\nThe annual inspection of the Hongkong Police Force was held yesterday afternoon at the Police Compound. All the men (about 330 strong of all ranks) who could be spared from duty were mustered, and at 4:45 p.m. were brought out into the compound and drawn up in companies, each being in charge of an inspector. They were then put through a few movements by the Adjutant of the force, Captain Dempster, under the supervision of Capt. Superintendent Deane, and in the end they were drawn up in double line, as follows: the mounted troopers were at the east end, the Europeans forming the first part of the line along the south side, then the Sikhs, and across the west end were a company of Water Police `lokangs` and a company of `lokangs` on service ashore. The men were in full uniform and fully armed, and drawn up in this manner they received His Excellency the Governor with a general salute.\n\nHis Excellency arrived shortly after 5:30, accompanied by Major-General Cameron, Commodore Morant, Major Cochrane (Brigade Major), Major Davies (Assistant Military Secretary), Capt. Lewis (Aide-de-Camp to His Excellency), and Lieut. Somerville (Aide-de-Camp to the General).\n\nHis Excellency and party walked down the lines and inspected the men, and when this was completed, the two companies of Europeans were wheeled round so that the men were then formed in three sides of a hollow square, in the centre of which was the inspecting party.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY then addressed the force as follows:- Captain Superintendent, officers, non-commissioned officers, and men of the Hongkong Police Corps,- This is my third annual inspection of this force, and it is a great satisfaction to me to be enabled to congratulate you once more on your good conduct and efficiency. As you see, my gallant friends, General Cameron and Commodore Morant, have accompanied me, and they authorise me to state that they are much pleased with your smart and soldierlike bearing, not unworthy of that famous corps, the Royal Irish Constabulary. As you are already aware, General Cameron was much gratified with the rifle practice of those armed with the Martini-Henry carbines which I procured for you from England. At his recommendation I have increased the allowance for practice from 50 to 150 rounds per man.\n\nIf war should unfortunately break out you will add 300 effective men to the strength of the garrison, equal to one-fourth of the whole number; and I am sure that you will stand firmly, shoulder to shoulder, with your brethren of the army. I am equally confident that in time of peace you will never allow your military drill and discipline to interfere with your civil duties. And now, my friends, let me hear you give three cheers for the Queen, cheers in which I am sure the Sikhs and Chinese in your body will join heartily with their English comrades.\n\nHaving given three cheers for Her Majesty, the men also gave three cheers for His Excellency the Governor, and three more for General Cameron and Commodore Morant.\n\nAfter the address to the men, Captain Deane conducted the party over the Police Barracks, where all the departments were inspected, and the men were then dismissed.\n\nPage 196\nPage ... \n\nC O. \n`10026`\n`REG 16 UN`\n`May`", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-221 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1885 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 329271, "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": "CO129-223 - Governor Sir Bowen Acting Governor Marsh & Others - 1885 [11-12]", "page_number": 50, "title": "CO129-223 - Governor Sir Bowen Acting Governor Marsh & Others - 1885 [11-12]", "content_text": "# \nall the greenery were silvered palm leaves which sparkled in the gaslight, and had a very charming effect. The most noticeable feature of the adornment of this hall, however, was an array of shields over each door. On each shield was emblazoned the name of a vessel in which Admiral Dowell had served during his long naval career. By a somewhat remarkable and convenient coincidence, Admiral Dowell has served on just as many vessels of the British Navy as there are doors in this hall—16 in all—so that there was a fresh name for every shield. Commencing with the earliest they were as follows: \"Druid, 1839 to 1842;\" \"Blenheim, 1842 to 1843;\" \"Racer, 1843 to 1845;\" \"Eagle, 1845 to 1848;\" \"Excellent, 1848;\" \"Albion, 1850 to 1855;\" \"Rodney, 1857 to 1858;\" \"Barossa, 1862 to 1864;\" \"Euryalus, 1864 to 1865;\" \"Leander, 1865 to 1866;\" \"Britlesnake, 1867 to 1871;\" \"Hercules, 1872 to 1875;\" \"Black Prince, 1877 to 1878;\" \"Revenge, 1878 to 1880;\" \"Mirobtur, 1882 to 1883;\" \"Audacious, 1884 to 1885.\"\n\nThe ante-room was adorned in a somewhat similar manner, save that there were none of these shields, but on the walls there were instead the large gilded shields and tridents as described above, which were surrounded by sprays of hamboo leaves. There was the usual array of seats of all kinds, and the pink globes of the gas burners had a pretty effect.\n\n## St. Andrew's Hall\nSt. Andrew's Hall was decorated in a somewhat different manner to St. George's Hall, and was in its way also very effectively treated. The main decorations were at the east end of the room.\n\nOver the central window flags and foliage were grouped artistically, in the centre being the flag of the colony and that of Admiral Dowell crossed and linked together with a true lover's knot, on which was inscribed the words \"Should acquaintance be forgot.\" Beside and below this were devices representing the sailors' badge—the Crown, the Anchor, and the Wreath—the crown in gold and jewels, the anchor in silver, with a rope winding round, and the wreath in green leaves. Above the flags was a star composed of cutlasses and ramrods. At the opposite end, the fireplace was concealed by pot plants, shrubs, green moss, and other foliage, mixed with which silvered palm leaves glittered in the light, and the sailors' badge was to be seen here also. A very noticeable feature in this room was an array of round shields, covered with red cloth—one on each pilaster. The shields had a border of green moss, and Admiral Dowell's monogram was very chastely executed in the centre. Beneath this, at the top of the pedestal, was placed a bed of moss and flowers, and at the base there were pot plants. A green wreath hung in festoons all round the hall, looped up at the top of each pilaster, and from each festoon depended a circle of green moss, in the centre of which was some device—a crown or an anchor. The gas standards were treated lightly with moss.\n\n## The Theatre\nThe entire Theatre—stage, stalls, pit, and dress circle—was converted into a supper room, tables being laid to accommodate 408 guests. The catering was done by the Hongkong Hotel Company, and the tables were most tastefully set out, while the viands and wines were all of the best quality. The table for the guest of the evening, H. E. the Governor, and party, occupied the front of the stage. There were two tables behind this, and all available space in the pit and dress circle was utilised for the same purpose. Pot plants were placed on the front of the stage and below it, and also all round the front of the dress circle. The pillars were wreathed with green leaves, and the arches below were similarly ornamented.\n\nThe verandah was dealt with in much the same way as on former occasions, being closed in with matting, carpeted, and provided with seats.\n\nThe Decoration Committee were greatly indebted to Mr. Westland, the Acting Superintendent of the Botanical Department, for the ready and most valuable assistance he gave in the provision of pot plants, flowers, &c.\n\nThere was an unusually large provision made for the ladies, and in consequence the card room was relegated to the library, where there was very ample accommodation for whist players and smokers.\n\nOver 500 guests accepted the invitations sent them, so that there was a very large gathering, which included His Excellency the Governor and Miss Bowen, with Lieut. Bowen and Lieut. Breeks, A.D.C.s. Admiral Sir William Montagu Dowell, K.C.B., Vice-Admiral Vesey Hamilton, C.B., Major-General Cameron, C.B., with Mrs. and the Misses Cameron, The Chief Justice (Sir George Phillippo) and Lady Phillippo, Commodore and Mrs Morant, the Hon. P. Ryrie, Hon. T. Jackson and Mrs. Jackson, Hon. F. D. Sassoon, Hon. Wong Shing, Colonel Walker, R. E., Colonel Crawford, R. A., Colonel Foster (Northamptonshire Regiment), Dr. Hungerford, A.M.D., Lieut.-Colonel Murray, O. S. D., Lieut.-Colonel Le Mesurier, C. & T. D., Major Cochrane, &c., &c. Admiral Dowell arrived at about 9.15, and was received with all honours, and shortly afterwards His Excellency the Governor and party were received at the entrance by members of the Committee.\n\nThe first dance, a quadrille, was led off by His Excellency the Governor with Mrs. Cameron and Admiral Sir W. Dowell with Miss Bowen, and dancing was sustained to the end with heartiness and spirit on an excellent floor.\n\nThe following was the programme of the dances, which was played by the Band of the Northamptonshire Regiment:\n| Dance | \n| --- | \n| QUADRILLE | \n| VALSE | \n| VALSE POLKA | \n| LANCERS | \n| VALSE | \n| VALSE | \n| POLKA | \n| VALSE | \n| VALSE | \n| Supper | \n| VALSE | \n| Dances | \n| VALSE | \n| GALOP | \n| LANCERS | \n| round | \n| VALSE | \n| VALSE | \n| HIGHLAND SCHOTTISCHE | \n| VALSE | \n| POLKA | \n| VALSE | \n| VALSE GALOP | \n| Britannia | \n| Los Sourires | \n| Estudiantina | \n| Tout à la Joie | \n| Olivette | \n| Bid me good bye | \n| Myosotis | \n| Ionian | \n| Venetia | \n| Fraises Ecrasees | \n| Gretchen | \n| Thine Alone | \n| Jolly will we be to-night | \n| La Mascotte | \n| Happy Thoughts | \n| Fedora | \n| Royal | \n| Gloire de Dijon | \n| Les Grenouilles | \n| Je t'Aime | \n| My Queen | \n| Our Last Waltz | \n| Queen Victoria | \n\nThe presentation of the address took place immediately after the supper. At the table mentioned above at the front of the stage, the chair was taken by the Hon. P. Ryrie, and the party at that table included, besides the guest of the evening, H. E. the Governor, Vice-Admiral Hamilton, Major-General Cameron and Mrs. Cameron, Sir George and Lady Phillippo, and Commodore and Mrs. Morant.\n\nThe **CHAIRMAN**, after supper, proposed the health of her Majesty the Queen.\n\nThe toast was drunk loyally, the Band playing the National Anthem.\n\nThe **CHAIRMAN** then proposed the health of the Prince and Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family.\n\n49", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-223 - Governor Sir Bowen Acting Governor Marsh & Others - 1885 [11-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 331097, "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": "CO129-227 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [6]", "page_number": 180, "title": "CO129-227 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [6]", "content_text": "178 \n\nहै \n\nHo Kai, whose generous Christian spirit has led him to provide the building for such a useful work, and to the medical gentlemen who are prepared to devote their energies and care to it gratuitously, much praise is certainly due, but the community must not forget and let us hope the Government also will not forget—that it has a part to fulfil, for the future maintenance of the hospital will chiefly depend on rich subscriptions that may be raised. One donation has been already received from the Hon. E. R. Belilios, who has endowed the hospital with $5000 as a fund for the supply of medicine, while the sum of $8000 was collected by Dr Chalmers and others from various benevolent friends, European and Chinese, toward the cost of the site, which was bought for $22,000.\n\nThe new undertaking will not be in any way a rival to the Civil Hospital or the Tung Wa Hospital. It has a different role altogether to fulfil. The Civil Hospital is only open free to the Civil servants and to police cases, the charge for the public being $3 for Europeans and $1 for Chinese per week for medical attendance, board and lodging. The Tung Wa hospital, which was munificently endowed with the sum of $130,000 by the Government, does no work in the way of training students, and in it the old quackery modes of treatment are still observed, which must greatly militate against its doing much good. The field therefore lies open for an extensive work in the Alice Memorial Hospital. There, it is to be hoped in course of time, students will be reared who will carry the benefits of the medical skill and knowledge into the heart of China, and Hongkong thus become a centre of much wider influence than at present. When the scheme of teaching has been started, the English Doctors in Hongkong, it is expected, will give lectures on the different branches of medical science. Hong-kong has particular facilities in carrying on this work, as no other port in the Far East has such a number of skilled English Doctors ready and willing for such labour. At all times five Doctors may be counted on to give lectures to the students, and as occasion requires help may be offered by the naval and army Doctors at this station. It besides is the natural complement of the higher education granted by the Government Central School. Of what good is it to educate Chinese boys to a high standard when there is no means of completing that education so as to open up a useful profession to them? At present the better educated boys are mostly absorbed as clerks in the Chinese Government employ where, if there reports are to be believed, they are far from well trusted, and are remunerated in a miserable manner altogether incompatible with the care and trouble spent in their education. It is to be hoped that the institution of which the foundation stone was laid to-day will be the means of giving an outlet to their knowledge and abilities which will bring more profit to them and far more lasting good to the empire of China.\n\nTHE BUILDING.\n\n+\n\nThe Alice Memorial Hospital will occupy the corner of Hollywood Road and Aberdeen Street. To the former it will have a frontage 45 feet long and 30 high, with two storeys; to the latter, a frontage 100 feet 3 inches long and 45 feet high, with three storeys. This difference is caused by the descent of Aberdeen Street, which gives the building a basement floor entering from that street. On this basement floor are the male and female waiting rooms for out-door patients—who enter by separate doors—and the dispensary, while there are also a room for the coolies, store closets, and a small mortuary 19 feet by 6 ft. The out-door patients are thus completely separated from the in-door patients; for whom the entrance is by Hollywood Road.\n\nOn the first floor and the floor above are the wards for the in-door patients. On the first floor are two large wards, one 33 feet by 23 feet, the other 36 ft. 10 in. by 22 ft. 8 in. There is also on this floor an operating room 24 feet by 28 ft. 6 inches, a bath room, and a surgeon’s room. On the floor above, there are three wards of the same size as the two wards below, a large kitchen for the use of the patients on one side, and lavatories and attendants' room on the other. The passage to the rooms on the first floor is by a covered way which passes along a verandah, the second floor being gained by a covered staircase. There is at the back a yard 18 feet by 38 ft. 10 in., which has been retained for light and ventilation to the building. Judging from the design, the building, though of a plain exterior, will be very substantial. The only bit of ornamentation is an architrave round the window. Its appearance, however, will suit the character of the work to be done inside, and the structure will form an imposing and enhancing addition to the architecture of the neighbourhood.\n\nThe hospital will be built of brick and stone. The basement will be entirely of stone, and the upper part mainly of brick with stone facings. The floors will be of teak wood, and the walls will be brick, pointed and colour washed. The wards should be roomy and airy. On the ground floor they will be 16 feet high, and on the upper floor they are open to the roof, having a height 14 foot to the tie-beam, and 22 feet to the apex of the roof. The building is situated on Inland lot No. 62A and occupies an area of 4500 square feet and it will have in front of it on Hollywood Road a new Chinese church which is being built under the auspices of the London Mission Society for the Christian Chinese in the Colony. It will be the wish of all who have the welfare of the natives at heart that the much needed Hospital and medical school may be soon in operation, and that true success may be the outcome of the labours of the gentlemen who have strive to provide this boon. The architects are Messrs Bird and Palmer.\n\nTHE CEREMONY.\n\nThe ceremony of laying the foundation stone took place at five o'clock this evening, in the presence of a fairly large and influential gathering of the European and Chinese friends and supporters of the institution. The stone was laid in the North West corner of the building, at the junction of Hollywood Road and Aberdeen Street, and the adjoining space covered in by a mat-shed, the supports of which were prettily wreathed with flowers, and baskets of flowers were also suspended from the roof. Seats were provided for the ladies, of whom there were between twenty and thirty present. Among those who were present, besides His Excellency the Acting Governor (Hon. W. H. Marsh) and Mrs Marsh, were—Hon. F. Stewart, Acting Colonial Secretary; Hon. J. Russell, Acting Chief Justice; Hon. A. Lister, Colonial Treasurer; Hon. E. J. Ackroyd, Acting Attorney General; Hon. Wong Shing; Commodore Morant; Colonel G. C. Murray, Assistant Commissary General of Ordnance; Captain Porter, H. E.'s Aide-de-camp; Dr P. C. Ayres, Colonial Surgeon; Dr C. J. Wharry, Superintendent of the Government Civil Hospital; Dr P. Man-Bon, Dr Young, Dr Hartigan, Dr Ho Kai, Dr G. P. Jordan; Dr Poate; Mr J. H. Stewart Lockhart; Mr H. MacCallum, Mr J. Thurburn; Mr D. R. Crawford, Mr G. H. Bateson Wright; Mr N. J. Ede; Rev. J. C. Edge; Rev. Mr Reusch, Rev. Mr Bender, Rev. Mr Hartmann; Messrs Wei Ayuk, Ching Se Kai, Kwan Hoi Chun, Leung Yat Nan, Lee Sz Hin, Woo Lin Yuen, Ko Hong Tik, Wong Ng Ching, Wei Lin.\n\nPage 180\n\nPage 181", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-227 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 338584, "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": "CO129-241 - Governor Des Voeus - 1889 [1-7]", "page_number": 20, "title": "CO129-241 - Governor Des Voeus - 1889 [1-7]", "content_text": "## PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, \n\n473 \n\n18. I have not deemed it necessary to touch in this Despatch on the many minor provisions that have been stipulated for in local correspondence, both by the Naval and Military Authorities with regard to buildings, piers, fences, walls, roadways, gates, &c. in connexion with the scheme. Suffice it to say that I have met all these requirements, and that no pains will be spared to make the plan acceptable in all its details both to the Naval and Military Authorities. A strenuous effort, however, will yet have to be made to obtain from the Naval Authorities some reduction of the great height of \"headway\" which they demand under the bridge over the entrance to the Naval Yard basin, as this \"height\" if adhered to will involve unduly steep gradients in the new Praya roadway.\n\n19. In conclusion, I would remind Your Lordship that the Colonial Government has been now ten years endeavouring to effect the realization of this most important undertaking, that in these ten years of fruitless effort and disappointment, and of almost interminable correspondence with the Imperial Departments, the population of the western town has had time almost to double itself, and to become congested to a dangerous degree, and that in consequence of a situation so full of grave anxiety, it is of vital importance that the War Office as well as the Admiralty should be moved to an early decision. For even if, through Your Lordship's efforts in that behalf, a satisfactory result should be arrived at, and I should then be enabled to cause this much-needed work to be commenced during 1889, we can scarcely expect to have the embankment finished before 1893; and only then will it be practicable to establish the tramway communication with the eastern suburbs, so urgently required to lead the population in that direction, and to thus afford a remedy for the evils of overcrowding which at present threaten the health of the Civil community, the Garrison, and the Naval Establishment alike.\n\nI have the honour to be, \n\nMy Lord, \n\nYour Lordship's most obedient, \n\nhumble Servant, \n\nG. WILLIAM DES VŒUX. \n\nHONGKONG, 2nd January, 1889.\n\n## RECZ \n\nSIR, \n\nIn connexion with the project for a proposed junction between the Eastern and Western halves of the city by means of an embankment carried along the front of the Naval Yard and Military Cantonments, I have the honour to report that in consequence of the rapid silting up of the sea-bed along this portion of the foreshore, I have found it necessary to discard all former maps and plans and to incur the expense of an entirely new survey from the Cricket Ground to the Blue Buildings.\n\n2. By the light of this new survey, I am now able to lay down the best position for the proposed embankment, and to recommend a design which, if carried out, will, I trust, render further reclamations outside the new sea-wall unnecessary for a great many years to come.\n\n3. The foreshore having shoaled up in places as much as two feet and a half since 1880, it is now necessary to push the proposed breasting further out into the harbour along deeper water, a change which will tend to maintain present depths by promoting the scouring action of the tide along the sweeping curves of the proposed wall. The alteration, also, by giving a greater depth of water to craft coming alongside the quays, will be a great improvement on previous plans.\n\n4. The change into deeper water will, of course, add largely to the cost of the work, but it will also so greatly increase the area of new land to be reclaimed, as to more than compensate for the increased cost, as the figures will presently show.\n\n5. There is nothing in the plan as now submitted to which either the Naval or Military Authorities have taken exception. The changes proposed, in fact, add to the extent of the military reclamations, and equally benefit Admiralty interests by enlarging the size of the proposed boat-basin as well as of the naval reclamation in front of the Steam Factory, so that this acquiescence on the part of the Imperial Departments is only what was to be expected.\n\n6. Beginning from the west, the plan shows the new Praya placed at a distance out of 300 feet from the present shore-line, so as to bring it into alignment with the embankment to be made opposite the City Hall and the Cricket Ground, under what is popularly known as \"Mr. CHATER'S scheme.\" The position now selected for the breasting at this point will give the North Barracks an additional 26,385 square feet of land, and will increase the total area to be recovered from the sea for the benefit of the War Office in front of these barracks to 134,215 square feet.\n\n7. Crossing the Albany Nullah, over which a granite culvert will be built, and passing on to the Admiralty frontage, the plan shows the present Naval Yard foreshore converted into an inland boat-basin about 400 feet long by 200 feet wide, designed to afford, under the lee of the embankment, ample shelter for the Naval Yard launches, lighters, and boats, for which there has never been any protection on this side of the harbour during rough weather. In addition to this commodious basin of 12 acres, the Admiralty will get a reclamation (shown tinted yellow in the plan) of 52,264 square feet in front of the Steam Factory. This reclamation will be available for future naval buildings.\n\n8. In compliance with the requirements of Commodore MAXWELL, R.N., Superintendent in charge of the Yard, a headway of 14 feet above high water mark has had to be left under the bridge which spans the entrance to the boat-basin. This high headway has necessitated the adoption of rising gradients of 1 in 30 in the approaches to the bridge, which I fear will prove inconvenient to the future tramway and traffic of the embankment, and it is to be hoped that some reduction of headway may be feasible, and so render possible less steep approaches to the bridge. The rise and fall of the tide being 8 feet 9 inches, so large a headway as 14 feet 6 inches at high water would be increased to 19 feet at half tide and to over 23 feet at low tide, dimensions which seem unnecessary, as the largest craft entering the basin will only be cargo boats.\n\n9. In addition, the Naval Authorities have stipulated for two Admiralty quays to be built for the exclusive use of the Naval Yard outside the frontage line of embankment, one on each side of the entrance to the boat-basin, as shown in the plan. These quays, which are to be inaccessible to the public, will be connected with the Yard by means of subways passing under the embankment.\n\nThe Honourable F. STEWART, LL.D., \n\nColonial Secretary.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-241 - Governor Des Voeus - 1889 [1-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 342979, "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": "CO129-246 - Acting Governor Fleming - 1890 [8-9]", "page_number": 594, "title": "CO129-246 - Acting Governor Fleming - 1890 [8-9]", "content_text": "The Daily Press.\n\nHONGKONG, SEPTEMBER 2ND, 1890.\n\nTHE GAP ROCK LIGHTHOUSE.\n\nLATING OF THE FOUNDATION STONE,\n\nEnclosure\n\nThe foundation stone of the Gap Rock Lighthouse was laid yesterday afternoon by His Excellency the Acting Governor. The well-known rock on which the lighthouse is to be erected is a small sterile island, about 400 feet in length, 3.4 miles to the southwest of Hongkong. The main building will be in three storeys, or to be more correct, a basement and two storeys. On the basement is a large tank, capable of holding 12,000 gallons of water. The necessity of this is at once apparent, as owing to the difficulty of reaching the rock at all times and the impossibility in bad weather of reaching it at all, frequently for long periods, one of the first things that it was necessary to secure was a large supply of water for the use of those living there. By means of pipes, the water to fill the tank will be collected from the roof of the building, which is of asphalt, and further, the supply from the tank will probably be supplemented by a condenser. The floor above will contain two living rooms for the lightkeeper, a workshop, and a kitchen. On the next floor will be two more living rooms and coolie quarters. The building will be in two blocks, connected by a stairway, this method of construction being necessitated by the conformation of the rock, the building being as far as possible adapted to the outline. On the top of the main building will be the lantern, the centre being 140 feet above the mean sea level, this being a few feet higher than was originally intended when the plans were first drawn. Under ordinary conditions, the light will be visible at a distance of 21 nautical miles and under very favourable conditions some distance farther.\n\nThe preliminary operations in connection with the erection of the building have been difficult in the extreme, a thousand tons of the hard metamorphic rock having to be blasted before commenced. The building work could be will be of a substantial character, consisting of granite facing set in Portland cement; the walls will be of extra thickness, and as the floors are to be of iron and concrete, the building will be practically fireproof. The light is to be a flash revolving light of the first order, giving a flash every thirty seconds and completing one revolution in four minutes. The light will be of about the same dimensions as that at Cape D'Aguilar, but its force will be nearly double that.\n\nThe light and the lantern now in store have already arrived and are in Hongkong. The lantern is 25 feet in height and 12 feet 10 inches in diameter. The makers are the well-known manufacturers of this class of work, Messrs. Chance Bros. of Birmingham. It is estimated that the whole work will be completed and everything in working order, should no unforeseen accident occur, by the end of 1891, but of course should a protracted spell of bad weather prevent the work proceeding, this time may have to be a little extended.\n\nTwo-thirds of the material required for the construction of the building have already been landed on the rock. Up to the present, the work on the rock has been of a preparatory nature, consisting chiefly of blasting, making roads, and erecting quarters for the workmen. Work commenced in earnest for the first time on the 24th March with thirty or forty men and has gone on continuously ever since, the number of men now employed being about one hundred. One fortunate circumstance that has told in favour of the progress of the work is that up to the present, there have been no cases of sickness among the workmen. The revised estimate for the entire cost of construction is $150,000, and it is hoped and believed that the building when completed will not appreciably overrun this estimate. In this matter, however, as in the estimate of time, much depends on the weather that may prevail during the period of erection.\n\nIn addition to the light, it is under contemplation to fix a foghorn for use in thick weather, when even this powerful light may not be visible. The wisdom of such a course is undoubted. The masonry work has been let on contract to Mr. Tsang Kong, whose name is well known in connection with contracts in respect of large public works, and the construction is being superintended by Mr. Mudie, of the Public Works Department, under the supervision generally of which Department the whole work is being carried out.\n\nConsidering the great initial difficulties that had to be overcome before even a commencement could be made with this undertaking, the untiring perseverance that has been shown and the progress that has been made reflects credit on all concerned, and should the work of construction continue to be conducted, as there is no reason to doubt but it will, with the same energy and skill, the chief of the Department, Hon. S. Brown—from whose plans and according to whose ideas the work is being carried out—will have in the lighthouse a substantial testimony to the ability displayed during his period of service here of which he should have every reason to be proud.\n\nA small party of gentlemen, chiefly from official circles, accompanied His Excellency yesterday to witness the ceremony of laying the foundation stone. Among those present were H. E. Major-General Digby Barker and his A.D.C., Lieut. Barker, Commodore Church, the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. Fielding Clarke; the Acting Attorney-General, Hon. E. J. Ackroyd; the Surveyor General, Hon. S. Brown; Capt. Rumsey, R.N., Harbour Master; Major-General Gordon, Acting Captain Superintendent of Police; Major Dempster, Acting Superintendent of the Gaol; Mr. McLeavy Brown, Commissioner of Customs for Kowloon; Capt. Booth, of the Chinese Customs Service; Mr. F. H. May, Private Secretary to the Governor; Lieut. Thorburn, A.D.C. to the Governor; several members of the Public Works Department, &c. The party left the Murray Pier shortly after 9 a.m. in the steamer Fame, which is employed by the Government in connection with the building of the lighthouse, and after a pleasant run arrived off Gap Rock about one p.m.\n\nOwing to the heavy sea that was running, it was found to be impossible to effect a landing at the usual side of the rock, where a road has been cut to its summit. The party were therefore landed in small sections, first by means of one of the steamer's boats, which took them to a small cove, and from there they were hoisted in couples by means of a derrick on to a landing place about half-way up the Rock. This method of landing occupied considerable time and afforded...\n\nPage 26\n\n \n\n590\n\n26", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-246 - Acting Governor Fleming - 1890 [8-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 344453, "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": "CO129-248 - Public Offices & Others - 1890", "page_number": 451, "title": "CO129-248 - Public Offices & Others - 1890", "content_text": "448\n\n22\n\n(2.) It is understood the Admiralty have the sole right of entry into the boat basin.\n\n(3.) The plan transmitted to your Excellency shows no sewers, and none are contemplated in this locality.\n\n(4.) In the same plan, your Excellency will find that your wish to have the shore projected 20 feet in front of the carpenters' shed has been anticipated. There will be no objection to adding a hauling-up slip.\n\n(5.) The plan also shows the new jetty, 80 feet wide.\n\n(6.) The basin will be dredged out to the depth of the sea outside at the entrance under the bridge; but whether this would be 10 feet, it would be difficult to say now. Your Excellency will readily understand that it would be almost impossible to maintain a depth in the basin greater than that of the sea at the entrance.\n\n23\n\ncapabilities of the naval yard will be much improved, and the inconvenience of having a public road in front of the naval yard will be much reduced. I would, however, submit that the height of the under side of the bridge from the water should not be less than 12 feet at high water, as shown on the plan, there being an average rise and fall of tide of 6 feet at Hong Kong.\n\nThe correspondence and plan are herewith returned.\n\nI have, &c.,\n\nGEO. DIGBY MORANT, Captain,\n\nSuperintendent.\n\nThe Secretary of the Admiralty.\n\nWar Office to Admiralty.\n\nWar Office, Pall Mall, S.W.,\n\nI have, &c.,\n\nG. W. DES VEUX, Governor.\n\nHis Excellency Vice-Admiral\n\nSir Nowell Salmon, V.C., K.C.B.\n\nNo. 146.\n\nSir,\n\nHONG KONG Naval Yard-proposed extension of the Praya in front of.\n\n\"Audacious,\" at sea,\n\nLat. 26° 12' N., Long. 120° 30′ E.,\n\n8th May 1888. At the request of the Hong Kong Government, and with reference to your letter D.W.4315 of the 7th February 1888,* I have the honour to submit, for the consideration of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, a scheme for the extension of the Praya similar in its general features to that submitted by Sir William Dowell, but more liberal in its proposals.\n\n2. In conjunction with Commodore Maxwell and Major Brooke, R.E., I have taken into my most careful consideration the present scheme, and feel that I can safely recommend it to the acceptance of their Lordships.\n\n3. It will increase considerably the area of the dockyard, will improve the harbour frontage and jetty, permitting gunboats and vessels of similar draught of water to lie alongside, and will provide a camber large enough and deep enough to afford shelter in a typhoon to all the dockyard craft.\n\n4. The inconvenience and risk of a public road passing through the Admiralty property is minimised by the provision that it be securely fenced in; and the Commodore is of opinion that it will not necessitate an increase of the police force.\n\n5. Should this scheme meet with their Lordships' approval, I have the honour to request they will authorize me to accept it definitely when the plans are completed, as the Hong Kong Government is urgent in the matter.\n\nThe Secretary of the Admiralty.\n\nI am, &c.,\n\nNOWELL SALMON, Vice-Admiral\n\nSir,\n\n8 1169\n\n31st August 1888. With reference to your letter of the 8th instant, D.W. 4516, respecting the Hong Kong extension of the Praya wall, at Hong Kong, I am directed to acquaint you, for the information of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that the Secretary of State for War is not in a position to offer any remarks upon the scheme alluded to in your letter, until a communication shall have been received from the colony, as to what is proposed to be done in regard to the extension of the Praya wall in front of the War Department property.\n\nI am to observe that if their Lordships are satisfied with the proposals, if the War Department requirements at Wellington Barracks are met, and if the Colonial authorities carry out the entire scheme at their own expense, it does not appear to the Secretary of State that there would be any necessity for his resisting the same.\n\nI am, however, to point out that it is proposed to dispose of the North Barracks, and eventually of the commissariat buildings, which are the two War Department properties, adjoining the east and west of the dockyard. This sale will render it impracticable to extend the Admiralty establishments laterally, except at enormous cost.\n\nIt is, therefore, for their Lordships' consideration whether it would not be advisable to press the Colonial authorities to carry out the scheme of moving the dockyard to Kowloon, as heretofore proposed.\n\nI have, &c.,\n\nThe Secretary to the Admiralty.\n\nSir,\n\nColonial Office to War Office.\n\nColonial Office, Downing Street,\n\n3rd November 1888. With reference to your letter, Hong Kong, of the 20th of January, I am directed by Lord Knutsford to enquire whether Mr. Secretary Stanhope has yet heard from the military authorities in Hong Kong, relative to the scheme proposed in the letter from this department of 16th January last for the extension of the Praya roadway in Hong Kong, and whether he is now in a position to favour his Lordship with his views on the subject.\n\nThe Under Secretary of State,\n\nWar Office.\n\nI am, &c.,\n\nJOHN BRAMSTON.\n\n1183\n\nNo. 316.\n\nEXTENSION of Praya Wall, Hong Kong.\n\nHer Majesty's Dockyard, Pembroke Dock,\n\n10th July 1888.\n\nSir,\n\nI beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, dated the 7th instant, D.W. 4519, relative to the proposed extension of the Praya wall, Hong Kong, in front of the naval yard, with enclosures, and I have to report, for the information of their Lordships, that after reading the correspondence, and examining the plan, I am of opinion that if the proposal be carried out as approved by the Commander-in-Chief in China, that the...\n\n* Gen. No. 35 of 7th April 1888, Gen. No. 41 of 23rd April 1888, and M 26 of 11th April.\n\nSir,\n\nWar Office to Colonial Office.\n\nWar Office,\n\n14th November 1888. With reference to your letter of the 3rd instant, respecting the Praya wall at Hong Kong, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acquaint you, for the information of Lord Knutsford, that a report has been received from the General Officer Commanding on the subject, and that the matter is now under consideration.\n\nI have, &c.,\n\nRALPH THOMPSON.\n\nThe Under Secretary of State.\n\nColonial Office, S.W.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-248 - Public Offices & Others - 1890.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 344456, "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": "CO129-248 - Public Offices & Others - 1890", "page_number": 454, "title": "CO129-248 - Public Offices & Others - 1890", "content_text": "Sir,\n\n28\n\nSurveyor-General, Hong Kong, to Colonial Secretary.\n\nPublic Works Department, Hong Kong,\n\n2nd January 1889. In connection with the project for a proposed junction between the eastern and western halves of the city by means of an embankment carried along the front of the naval yard and military cantonments, I have the honour to report that, in consequence of the rapid silting up of the sea bed along this portion of the foreshore, I have found it necessary to discard all former maps and plans, and to incur the expense of an entirely new survey from the cricket ground to the blue buildings.\n\n2. By the light of this new survey, I am now able to lay down the best position for the proposed embankment, and to recommend a design which, if carried out, will, I trust, render further reclamations outside the new sea wall unnecessary for a great many years to come.\n\n3. The foreshore having shoaled up in places as much as 24 feet since 1880, it is now necessary to push the proposed breasting further out into the harbour along deeper water, a change which will tend to maintain present depths by promoting the scouring action of the tide along the sweeping curves of the proposed wall. The alteration, also, by giving a greater depth of water to craft coming alongside the quays, will be a great improvement on previous plans.\n\n4. The change into deeper water will of course add largely to the cost of the work, but it will also greatly increase the area of new land to be reclaimed, so as to more than compensate for the increased cost, as the figures will presently show.\n\n5. There is nothing in the plan, as now submitted, to which either the naval or military authorities have taken exception. The changes proposed, in fact, add to the extent of the military reclamations, and equally benefit Admiralty interests by enlarging the size of the proposed boat basin, as well as of the naval reclamation in front of the steam factory, so that this acquiescence on the part of the Imperial Departments is only what was to be expected.\n\n6. Beginning from the west, the plan shows the new Praya placed at a distance of 300 feet from the present shore line, so as to bring it into alignment with the embankment to be made opposite the city hall and the cricket ground, under what is popularly known as \"Mr. Chater's scheme.\" The new position, now selected for the breasting at this point, will give the North Barracks an additional 26,385 square feet of land, and will increase the total area to be recovered from the sea for the benefit of the War Office in front of these barracks to 134,215 square feet.\n\n7. Crossing the Albany Nullah, over which a granite culvert will be built, and passing on to the Admiralty frontage, the plan shows the present naval yard foreshore converted into an inland boat basin, about 400 feet long by 200 feet wide, designed to afford under the lea of the embankment ample shelter for the naval yard launches, lighters and boats, for which there has never been any protection on this side of the harbour during rough weather. In addition to this commodious basin of 14 acres, the Admiralty will get a reclamation (shown tinted yellow in the plan) of 52,264 square feet in front of the steam factory. This reclamation will be available for future naval buildings.\n\n8. In compliance with the requirements of Commodore Maxwell, R.N., Superintendent in charge of the yard, a headway of 143 feet above high water mark has had to be left under the bridge which spans the entrance to the boat basin.\n\nThis high headway has necessitated the adoption of rising gradients of 1 in 30 in the approaches to the bridge, which I fear will prove inconvenient to the future tramway and traffic of the embankment, and it is to be hoped that some reduction of headway may be feasible, and so render possible less steep approaches to the bridge. The rise and fall of the tide being 8 feet 9 inches, so large a headway as 14 feet 6 inches at high water would be increased to 19 feet at half tide, and to over 23 feet at low tide, dimensions which seem unnecessary, as the largest craft entering the basin will only be cargo boats.\n\n9. In addition, the naval authorities have stipulated for two Admiralty quays to be built for the exclusive use of the naval yard outside the frontage line of embankment, one on each side of the entrance to the boat basin, as shown in the plan. These quays, which are to be inaccessible to the public, will be connected with the yard by means of subways passing under the embankment.\n\n29\n\n10. Also in compliance with naval requirements, a timber pier will be provided at the expense of the colony outside the embankment, opposite the westernmost subway. This pier, which will be projected into 19 feet of water, will have the present Admiralty shears erected upon it, and will be reserved for the sole use of Her Majesty's vessels.\n\n11. From the foregoing brief description, and by a glance at the plan which accompanies this report, it will be seen that so far from naval interests being in any way prejudicially affected by the proposed embankment scheme, the naval yard will be much enlarged and improved, and its capabilities for usefulness greatly enhanced, for not only will the Admiralty acquire a considerable area of building land, but without having the communication with the sea in any way interfered with, or the privacy of the premises disturbed, it will have the present most objectionable black mud foreshore, which is inaccessible to boats during the hours of low tide, converted into a convenient basin with ample water for large lighters, to say nothing of the additional advantage of a deep water pier and granite quays, accessible at all times of tide to vessels of as great a draught as 19 feet.\n\n12. Continuing eastward we pass from the Admiralty precincts to Marine Lot No. 22, or that portion of the military cantonments known as \"Commissariat Buildings,\" and in front of which the reclamation will amount to 53,303 square feet. This property (Lot 22) was purchased by the War Office from its former owner, a Mr. Grinnell, for commissariat uses, but as Mr. Grinnell had no title to any land outside the four boundaries of his leasehold, he could not of course convey, and did not as a matter of fact convey, to the War Office any marine or other rights which he himself did not possess, and it is on this account that the Colonial Government has contended that any reclamations opposite Lot 22 would be the property of the colony, to be disposed of by the colony to the best advantage by way of partial reimbursement for the cost of the embankment. If, however, this reclamation were relinquished to the War Department it would, under any circumstances, be necessary for the Colonial Government to keep possession, for the purpose of a new public street, 30 feet wide, to be called Commissariat Street, a strip 15 feet in width, the remaining 15 feet of width to be taken from the adjoining Lot No. 21. This deduction of the 15-ft. strip, which contains 7,350 square feet, would reduce the area of the commissariat reclamation, available for building on, from 53,303 to 45,953 square feet.\n\n13. Adjoining Lot 22, come Lots 21 and 20, the property of Mr. Edmund Sharp. The sea reclamation along Mr. Sharp's marine frontage, as in the preceding case of the commissariat premises, will be the property of the Colonial Government. The area will be 60,640 square feet (including the 15-ft. strip to be taken for the street), and if Mr. Sharp will defray the cost of the embankment and of the entire filling in, including the 15-ft. strip in front of the two lots, the Colonial Government will, I apprehend, see fit to allow him to retain the reclaimed land as an extension to Lots 20 and 21, on the same terms that it proposes to concede to the marine lot owners under Mr. Chater's Reclamation Scheme.\n\nThe deduction of the 15-ft. strip, containing 7,257 square feet required for the street, it should be stated, will reduce Mr. Sharp's building area from 60,640 to 53,383 square feet.\n\n14. To the east of Lots 20 and 21 follow the Wellington Barracks with a proposed sea reclamation of 149,036 square feet, which will be the property of the War Department.\n\n15. From the Wellington Barracks frontage, the embankment will pass along that of the Military Arsenal, which will get the benefit of 124,427 square feet of new land, and this land will be specially valuable to the War Office, because as the neighbourhood is already Chinese in character, the arsenal reclamations may be sold by the military authorities without any restrictions against the building of Chinese houses, a circumstance that will cause the sites to be eagerly competed for by native capitalists, who will pay at least from 3 to 4 dollars per square foot, these being the prices given at recent sales of ground on the opposite side of Arsenal Road. On this reclamation alone therefore the War Office stands to realize at least 435,739 dollars; in all probability the proceeds of the sales, if the land is judiciously parcelled out, will exceed 500,000 dollars.\n\n16. After passing the arsenal frontage, the embankment will have to be diverted inshore in a rather abrupt, and I fear somewhat unsightly curve, as shown on the plan. This curve is unavoidable, and is necessary for the purpose of effecting a junction with the present Eastern Praya, at a point opposite the blue buildings. The embankment along the reverse curve however is intended to be only temporary, and the masonry of the wall will therefore be of a less costly type, the intention being to take down the embankment from the tangent point A (see Plan), and to carry it eastward in a straight line.\n\n(247)\n\nI\n\n451", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-248 - Public Offices & Others - 1890.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 351919, "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": 84, "title": "CO129-259 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1893 [5-8]", "content_text": "Enclosure 1.\n\nC. O.\n\n11513\n\nRECR\n\nRECF 10 JUL 93\n\n89\n\nCommodore Palliser to Governor, Hongkong.\n\nNo 1202\n\nA. M. S. Victor Emanuel.\n\nSir,\n\nHong Kong 3rd May, 1898.\n\nI have the honour to lay before Your Excellency, a petition from Mr Lysaught, the superintendent in charge of the Naval Yard Police here, to be allowed the Crown lease of the piece of Government land which he now occupies, viz., a wedge-shaped piece of ground forming part of N. 9 farm.\n\nWith this petition is also forwarded the original correspondence with the Colonial Government dated 5th October...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-259 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1893 [5-8].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": 365691, "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": "CO129-281 - Governor Sir Robinson & Acting Governor Major Gen Black - 1898 [1-3]", "page_number": 26, "title": "CO129-281 - Governor Sir Robinson & Acting Governor Major Gen Black - 1898 [1-3]", "content_text": "21\n\nA.\n\n5\n\n6.\n\nThere Commodore in-charge of naval establishments stated that his character was very good. Copy is herewith annexed.\n\nThat the said Nicholas Nolan then entered the service of the Government of Hong Kong as a Warder in Victoria Gaol, and was gradually promoted to the post of Principal Warder, and remained in such service until the 4th July 1896, upon which date, as before stated, the said Nicholas Nolan departed this life. He was of continuous good behaviour during that period and in January 1887, General Gordon, the then Superintendent of the said Gaol, gave him a certificate (Copy attached herewith) commending him for his active and energetic conduct and recommending him for promotion.\n\nThat your petitioner was in the service of the said Government as Matron of the said Gaol for more than 4 years. In the month of December 1896, your petitioner was obliged to retire from such position on the ground of ill health and on so retiring was presented by the Government with a gratuity of $597 in respect of her services as such Matron. That since the retirement of your petitioner as aforesaid, your petitioner has not been and is not now able to obtain other employment.\n\nThat the family of your petitioner and the said Nicholas Nolan consists of two sons and no more. That one of which sons is employed", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-281 - Governor Sir Robinson & Acting Governor Major Gen Black - 1898 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 369425, "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": 13, "title": "CO129-288 - Public Offices & Others - 1898", "content_text": "## THE DEFENCE\n\nJag 6 ... aren were ablaze. The Lan On blazed amongst them furiously for about a quarter of an hour, when she blew up with a loud report, the falling timbers setting fire to some of the water-side houses, here built over the water on piles. Mengens reached the Station, but finding the wires had been cut, and seeing a large troop-boat full of men being towed round the point from Deep Water Bay, fired the Station and escaped by the back through the bush the Mount Gough Road.\n\nShots were now heard at the eastern end of the bay, and scouts were making up the hills, firing under the same disadvantages as those at the western. It appeared that about midnight, Constable Lamont, and two Indian Constables from Stanley being on patrol, had arrived at the eastern limit of the Stanley District, the crest of the hill at the eastern end of Deep Water Bay, where to their astonishment they discovered large vessels at anchor. Whilst speculating as to what it could mean they heard shots at the Western end of the Bay, and then the glare of the search lights.\n\nFindlay, the two Indians and the two Chinese, armed with Sniders, proceeded towards Deep Water Bay, where shots were still being exchanged. Hazeland, with McNab and the two other Indians, had gone by road to Deep Water Bay. On arriving at the ridge overlooking the Bay they made out the three vessels, and lights showed the bay alive with boats. Lamont at once grasped the situation and rushing down with his two men, from the bushes, within 30 yards of the landing crowds, they fired twice into them, before their skirmishers ran for their cover. Eutant, an old poucher, however, made his escape, and, ably seconded by the two Indians, Fatty Dad and Hirpaul Singh, continued firing at the exposed landing party till their ten rounds of ammunition were expended. Hirpaul Singh then returned to Stanley, and the others made their way up to Wongneichong Gap, whilst the transports were searching the empty bushes of the golf links with grape from their bow and stern guns over the heads of the men landing.\n\nHazeland, who took his rifle, was shortly afterwards hit in the ankle, and had to be left where he lay close to the road, where his body was afterwards found bayoneted by the enemy. Even if he had worn a uniform it is doubtful if his fate would have been otherwise, for the enemy were doubtless exasperated at the execution done.\n\nActing Sergeant Lall Singh was shot (the first man to be killed at the fall of Hong Kong). This man had been one of the Jubilee contingent sent to London.\n\nThree ... The first wire from Aberdeen 'large ships showing no lights gone into Deep Water Bay,' was received at the Central Police Station in Victoria at 10.55 p.m. Hannah, Inspector on duty, at once roused Acting Deputy Superintendent Mackie, who promptly despatched messengers to Colonel Rordon, commanding the West Borks at Murray Barracks, the Commodore, Colonel Tristful (of the Hongkong Regiment) at Kowloon, and Capt. Limmonds R.A., at the McGregor Barracks. Telephonic messages were sent to the Gap and Mount Gough Police Stations, directing that H. E. the Governor, Sir W. Jones, Major-General Bilsoue White, the Captain Superintendent of Police, Major Sir John Harrington (Commandant of the Volunteers), Colonel Yardhill, C.R.E., Colonel Melformian, D.A.A.G, (the Laird of Lamlash), and all the Military Officers at the Peak should be called, also the party of Engineers making the alterations in the Mount Austin Barracks, after which the outlying soldier officers, and all British householders to be roused. Every available man to be turned out forthwith to carry out these orders.\n\nFrom Murray Barracks to Wongnoichong Gap is four miles, as you know the last two a very steep pull up from the village; but Rordon and the 192 men he had with him reached the crest as the clock-tower in Victoria proclaimed midnight. Breathing his men, who arrived streaming with perspiration, for a few minutes in the Gap, he sent Barry Brew's company down by the short cut through the jungle to hold the eastern side, whilst with Brice's company he went down to bar the road and western side. Messengers and telephonic despatches (till communication ceased) were sent to all Volunteers in Victoria, Kowloon and at the Hung Hom Docks. A mounted Sikh was sent to rouse the British at Quarry Bay. Notices were sent to the three British Clubs. Mr Riley, the tramway engineer, was directed to hold the line at the disposal of the Military, at the same time two European Constables were sent to the hut above Bowen Road to guard the pointsmen if necessary, or shoot him if he proved treacherous.\n\nMackie also rang-up the Engineer and Artillery messes (repeating the Aberdeen message), and all Police Stations in the City, giving orders to call Major Hills of the West Borks and all soldier officers at East and West Points. Communication with Shaukiwan was found to have ceased, so a Police pinnace was despatched to that village, ordering Inspector Hall to acquaint Captain Furney, R. A., at Lyemun barracks. A pinnace was also sent to warn Lt. Huzzard, R. A., at Stonecutters Island.\n\nHardly had Brew's company disappeared in the trees when the shots fired by McNab and his men at the beach were heard. Thanking God he was in time, Rordon was doubling down the road when the reports of Lamont's fire and the replies they drew were heard also, after which the search lights exposing the men on the road, the Sumtoff began firing shell from the fore-castle gun at the road, killing two men at the third round. Rordon at once sent the right half company into the bush above the road and made the others lie down behind the curve just beyond the third bridge, where they were sheltered by a spur from the fire of the transports.\n\nIn ten minutes the Assembly was sounding in every Barrack in Victoria and signal rockets were being fired from Scandal Point to warn the Hongkong Regiment and the ...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-288 - Public Offices & Others - 1898.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 369429, "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": 17, "title": "CO129-288 - Public Offices & Others - 1898", "content_text": "## Co's launch, at daylight, clinging to some wreckage close to Green Island.\n\nNaylor had headed E.S.E., doing his best 11 knots, with Soper in 36 on the port beam, and Menzies Leslie in 72 on the starboard. The Harbarovsk, about a mile and a half ahead, was firing at him from her stern gun. The Borgo at prodigious speed (nearly 30 knots) had circled round and was coming down on his port bow, whilst the three torpedo boats were sweeping round for his stern and quarters.\n\nRunning on to get out of the fire from the Wivern he crossed from her port quarter over to starboard, and, in so doing, crossed the bows of the third Russian, one that had been making for the Wivern's starboard quarter. She had been masked from him by the Wivern. Seeing her companion successful in striking the Wivern, she had turned to port, and almost immediately afterwards 36 shot across her bows out of the blaze of the Wivern's fire. The Russian promptly blew up 36, striking her nearly amidships.\n\nAnxious to be rid of his most formidable antagonist, the Borgo, Naylor put his helm hard a starboard, and turning to port, keeping his search light steadily on the Destroyer, went at her full speed, raining a hail of shot at her. The Borgo gallantly responded, and they approached one another with frightful rapidity, their combined speed being 40 knots. The Destroyer had her funnels, signal-mast, conning-tower and guns knocked away; suddenly she plunged downwards, about 600 feet from the stern of the Wivern; her bows had been shorn clean off by a heavy shell from the foremost gun of the Wivern.\n\nBy the wheel to port of the Wivern, the three torpedo boats, with a speed of 16 knots, had been thrown further aft, and the one making for the port quarter brought her further forward on the port beam. Before the Wivern altered course after the destruction of the Borgo, the one on the port beam and the one astern rushed in close enough to fire their torpedoes into the port beam, and under the port quarter of the Wivern with fatal precision. The one abeam of the Wivern was sunk by her fire as she was backing off and turning to starboard.\n\nSoper, in 36, had seen the approach of the one on the port quarter; spinning round to starboard he ran at and torpedoed her, but too late to prevent her firing. The Revel blazed away with his three guns, and Leslie with his one three-pounder. The Revel had the superiority in speed, but not enough to make it safe for her to attempt to manoeuvre, at the distance to which they had now approached, Leslie going 20 knots and the Revel 24. Both fired their torpedoes simultaneously, about 80 or 100 feet apart, with magnificent precision, ripping one another's port sides out, and sinking in a whirlpool of steam almost alongside each other.\n\nThus ended the battle of Sulphur Channel, a veritable combat of Kilkenny cats. A solitary second-class Russian torpedo boat, with her funnel spouting fire from bullet holes, steamed off to the Harbarovsk. Whether any Russians from the vessels destroyed were saved we never learned. Seven only of our men survived, engineers, Morgan and Hunt; \n\n## In Victoria about midnight a fire broke out in Winglok Street\n\npart of the Fire Brigade were quickly on the spot. Two other fires breaking out across the street, it became apparent that they were the work of incendiaries. Bands of marauders also appeared, many of whom were armed and began looting. Mr. Hill, the Superintendent of Police, very properly and promptly ordered the Police, under Inspectors Hennessey and Kemp, to fire on them. Nineteen men were killed before order was restored. It being quite clear that the Fire Brigade could not cope with the conflagration, after some delay powder was procured and the services of two Sergeants of Engineers were called upon. The end houses abutting on Morrison Street and Hillier Street were blown up. All four blocks between these streets, from Bonham Strand to the Praya, were burnt or blown up. The loss of life was considerable. Robberies took place in several parts of the town. Burnslop, the residence of R. M. Dray, one of the wealthiest men in the Colony, known to contain much valuable plate, race cups, &c., and jewellery, was broken into, robbed and burnt. Dray was cut down and disabled on leaving his bedroom. Queensclere, belonging to the Hon. E. R. Delilios, was also robbed. Mount Austin Barracks, Ravenshill, and Ball's Court were robbed and set fire to. Nine men were shot at the latter place by the Police from No. 7 station. Attempts to break into Wong Ling's and Kuhn's stores in Queen's Road were frustrated, and several of the robbers killed. Inspector Mann, in the Eastern District, could only keep order by shooting freely.\n\n## THE BATTLE OF DEEP WATER BAY.\n\nAt 1:30 a.m., as arranged with the Commodore, General White (expecting the diversion by the Navy at 2), finding no other attacks developed, sent orders for Hush and Rox's men, with Farey's engineers and Harrington's Maxims, to move at 2 o'clock, the two last to come down by the Wanchai Gap Road. The order had been anxiously expected, and at 2 the men started with a cheer, the Maxims swinging and bounding along with almost as many men on the heel ropes to check them as on the drag ropes. Hush's men were first past Pokfulam, down by the Reservoir Road, with Rox's hard behind them.\n\nPassing through Aberdeen at a run, it was 3 a.m. before they first felt the enemy in the wood at the junction of the Wanchai and Aberdeen Roads, and a fierce combat took place. The enemy being constantly reinforced was driving the two companies of West Kents backwards on Aberdeen, till the Maxims getting into action and vol... \n\n- 13- \n## Page 14\n## Page 16", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-288 - Public Offices & Others - 1898.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 370876, "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": 477, "title": "CO129-290 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [1-4]", "content_text": "467\n\n3. I arranged with the Major-General Commanding and the Commodore to send a relieving force of 100 men as soon as steam could be got on a Torpedo Destroyer. They were accompanied by the Colonial Secretary to whom I gave the instructions enclosed and whose report I annex. I enclose also the report furnished by Major-General Gascoigne, C.M.G., who himself accompanied the troops and Mr. May, Captain Superintendent of Police.\n\n4. I have considered in Executive Council the question whether it would be advisable in consequence of the threatening attitude of the people to hoist our flag at once and the majority of the Members agree with me that it is better to wait until the 17th. Mr. Stewart Lockhart, whose knowledge of the people is great, and who has means of obtaining special information, is of opinion that this attack is part of a general movement against our occupation on the part of the literati who have hitherto lived by irregular squeezes from the people, and of the gamblers, and bad characters banished from Hong-Kong, and I am disposed to agree with him. But the heaviest punishment that we could inflict, even if we could define the offence of which the people have been guilty, remembering that we have so far no legal standing, would not equal the expense and discomfort of having to support the Chinese soldiers sent into the district to-day by the Viceroy in fulfilment of his undertaking. The probable result will be to welcome our appearance on the 17th instant with the disappearance of the Chinese troops. I know so little of the Chinese character and", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-290 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 373987, "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": "CO129-295 - Public Offices - 1899", "page_number": 60, "title": "CO129-295 - Public Offices - 1899", "content_text": "Sub-Enc.b.2.\n\nLetter of proceedings.\n\nH.M.S.\"Fame\", Hongkong.\n\nApril 15th 1899.\n\n58\n\nSir,\n\nI have the honour to inform you that in compliance with the Commodore's order of April 14th, I embarked Mr May, Chief Superintendent, and 17 police for conveyance to the Government matsheds near Tai-po-hu, and proceeded for Tolo Harbour at 2 p.m. on that day.\n\nOn our arrival, we found the matsheds burnt down and still smouldering, and no sign of the coolies who had been working at them.\n\nI landed at once with Mr May and his police to search for them. We found the village of Tai-po-hu deserted with the exception of one or two old men and the custodian of the Temple. The latter informed us that at least a thousand armed men with several standards had marched over the border and set fire to the matsheds about five hours before, and that all the coolies had escaped towards Hongkong. He was much agitated and begged us to leave as soon as possible. As he said the hostile men were all round the village, were determined not to allow us to remain, and would certainly attack us shortly.\n\nWe could see four or five standards and a large body of men on the hills N.W. of the village about a mile away; they kept up an incessant yelling, beating of gongs, and firing of crackers or guns, probably gingalls, but if so, we were out of range. I offered to land an armed party and, assisted by the police under cover of the \"Fame's\" guns, to drive them out of their positions, but Mr May said he had no authority to use force and asked me to embark his men and allow them to remain on board.\n\nC.w.u. Plenderleath\n\nPage 60\n\nPage 61", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-295 - Public Offices - 1899.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 377551, "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": "CO129-301 - Governor Sir Blake - 1900 [9-12]", "page_number": 20, "title": "CO129-301 - Governor Sir Blake - 1900 [9-12]", "content_text": "# No.2472.\n\nSir,\n\nH.M.S. \"Tamar\" 4953 \nHong Kong, 26th July, 1900.\n\n**RECD. 26 OCT NO. 19**\n\nIn reply to your letter of 12th instant, No.1242, I am desired by the Commodore to forward herewith a report by the Superintendent Civil Engineer on the diversion of the Albany Nullah, together with a tracing showing its new course and outfall.\n\nI have etc., \nT.G. Motton, \nSecy. to the Commodore.\n\nThe Colonial Secretary, \nHong Kong.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-301 - Governor Sir Blake - 1900 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 377877, "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": "CO129-301 - Governor Sir Blake - 1900 [9-12]", "page_number": 346, "title": "CO129-301 - Governor Sir Blake - 1900 [9-12]", "content_text": "## 344\n\nimmediate future will depend. If the rebels have been defeated I think that probably the movement may collapse. If, on the contrary, the rebellion may assume very large proportions.\n\n9. The manifesto issued by the rebels, a translation of which, from the *China Mail*, I have the honour to enclose, was not, apparently, anti-foreign. I also enclose a copy of a placard found posted in the New Territory yesterday which would seem to show either that the rebels now in arms have changed their principles, or that the Triad secret society are advocating a separate movement. The latter, I think improbable, as the leaders of the rebels are Triads according to my information, and I have reason to believe that large numbers of Triads have joined them.\n\n10. My information is derived from Mr. May, the Captain Superintendent of Police, who has been since the 5th instant on our frontier.\n\n11. On hearing of the serious aspect of the disturbances, at my request Commodore F. Powell has sent one of Her Majesty's ships to Mirs Bay for the protection of Europeans engaged in the Imperial Customs Stations on the north coast of the Bay, and a force of 100 Infantry with a guns has been stationed near our frontier as a precaution against any violation of our territory.\n\nEncl. 3: `Map`\n\n12. I have the honour to enclose herewith a map of the district with the places named underlined with red ink so far as we can identify them.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nSir,\nYour most obedient, humble servant,\n**Sunny Adhabe**\n**GOVERNOR, &c.**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-301 - Governor Sir Blake - 1900 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 380028, "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": "CO129-304 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [1-4]", "page_number": 270, "title": "CO129-304 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [1-4]", "content_text": "## No. 2.70.\n\n6.0. 115.4\n\n**RECO tra**\n\nAPR OF\n\n**Goverment House,**\n\n**Hongkong,**\n\n28th \n\n265 8th February, 1901.\n\n**Admy**\n\nSir,\n\n41991 closure. Feby 1901.\n\nIn reply to your Despatch No.3 of the 1st January, 1901, I have the honour to enclose for your information a copy of the report of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, who was sent by the Captain Superintendent of Police to ascertain the views of the Commodore as to the disposal of Corporal Arthur Noble, Royal Marine Light Infantry, who had been seconded for service in the Hongkong Police Force, and was discharged for misconduct in October last.\n\n2. As a Marine, though untrustworthy in the independent duties of a Police Constable, may be a very good soldier, it would seem rather unfair to the Colony to insist that a Marine dismissed from the Police Force should be sent home to England at the expense of the Colony, while he is still fit for service in the fleet, especially as the Colony does not pay the passage home of ordinary constables who have been dismissed from the force.\n\n**THE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nJOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,**\n\nPage 270 \nPage 271", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-304 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 380030, "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": "CO129-304 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [1-4]", "page_number": 272, "title": "CO129-304 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [1-4]", "content_text": "## Enclosure\n\nC.O. 11554\n\nPean X. Prot 1 APR 01 267\n\nHon. C. P., \n\nP. C. Noble was reported on 15th September for being drunk and returning off duty an hour before the proper time. He went to Hospital the same night or next morning, as was his usual custom when reported for misconduct. He is put down in the returns as suffering on this occasion from sciatica and piles. He left the Hospital on the 25th September. On that day, I went by your instructions to see Commodore and enquire whether any decision had been arrived at by the Naval Authorities as to the disposal of any of the marines who might be dismissed from this force. (Some time before, when Acting Captain Superintendent of Police, I had foreseen that Noble would certainly end his career by dismissal and had raised the question, which was referred by the Colonial Secretary to the Commodore and by the latter to the Admiral). The Commodore informed me after enquiry, that he had received no reply from the Admiral, but that he would receive Noble on the Tamar and obtain instructions as to his ultimate disposal. I reported to you and you sent Noble to the Commodore. At this distance of time, I cannot say exactly what passed", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-304 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 382902, "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": "CO129-308 - Public Offices - 1901", "page_number": 47, "title": "CO129-308 - Public Offices - 1901", "content_text": "TORATUL JAPA\n\n30587\n\n46\n\nWest 31 AUG OF)\n\nAGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED BY PERSONS ENTERING THE ADMIRALTY SERVICE AS CONSTABLES FOR HONGKONG NAVAL ESTABLISHMENTS.\n\nI, ...\n\ndo hereby declare that I agree to serve as Constable in His Majesty's Naval Establishments at Hongkong on three months' probation in accordance with the Rules, Regulations, and Instructions laid down for the Police Force of Royal Naval Establishment at Hongkong; that I hereby agree to be bound by them in all respects, as well as by such further instructions as may from time to time be issued by the Commodore Superintendent with respect to the Police Force.\n\nI understand and agree to the Commodore Superintendent having the power of punishing me for Drunkenness, Sleeping on post, Neglect of Duty, Absence without leave, and all other cases of Breach of Discipline, to the extent laid down in the above instruction for the Police Force, and A.O. 7th September, 1895. D. 2139/991.\n\nSigned at Hongkong, this ... day of ... 190 .\n\nWitness to Signature.\n\nApproved:\n\nCommodore in Charge (Superintendent)", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-308 - Public Offices - 1901.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 383088, "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": "CO129-308 - Public Offices - 1901", "page_number": 233, "title": "CO129-308 - Public Offices - 1901", "content_text": "94\n\nNo. 119.\n\n231\n\n1303\n\nColonial Office to Foreign Office.--(Received November 17.)\n\n* 15 AM\n\nTHE Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies presents his compliments to the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, and is directed by the Secretary of State to transmit to him, to be laid before the Marquess of Lansdowne, a despatch from Sir H. A. Blake on the subject of disturbances in South China.\n\nDowning Street, November 16, 1900.\n\nSir,\n\nInclosure in No. 119,\n\nGovernor Sir H. Blake to Mr. Chamberlain.\n\nGovernment House, Hong Kong, October 12, 1900.\n\nI HAVE the honour to inform you that on the 12th September I received a letter from the Rev. Mr. Gussmann, of the Basel Mission at Li Long, a Mission station 7 miles north of our borders, informing me that a great number of Triad Society men were assembled at Tam Seui, a small town in Kwai Shin district, with the intention of rising in rebellion in a short time. It was reported that two Japanese and two Europeans were assisting the rebels. The Rev. Mr. Gussmann was very anxious about the safety of his people, and asked if I could protect them.\n\n2. I requested Her Majesty's Consul-General at Canton to convey information of the state of affairs to the Acting Viceroy, to impress upon his Excellency the gravity of the situation, and to offer to him the assistance of Her Majesty's troops in protecting the Mission if necessary. At the same time, after consultation with Major-General Gascoigne, a small force of infantry and guns was held in readiness for immediate dispatch to our frontier should necessity for their presence arise, and the Commodore ordered Her Majesty's ship \"Handy\" to proceed to Mirs Bay, along the north coast of which are two Imperial Customs stations, in which several Europeans are stationed. Mr. May, the Captain-Superintendent of Police, proceeded on the 5th to the frontier station of Fu-ti-au, where there are thirty-seven police with a Maxim gun. As this and all other stations are in telephonic communication, I have received frequent reports from him from day to day.\n\n3. On the 5th instant, the rebels, whose numbers were reported to be about 1,000, attacked Shawan, a small town east of Li Long, in which from 60 to 100 Chinese soldiers were stationed, a number of whom they killed. The Chinese soldiers fled. The rebels were reported to be marching on Sham Chun. Arrangements were at once made for the immediate dispatch of troops to the frontier. But later in the day Mr. May telephoned that he had visited Sham Chun, and found that there were 100 Chinese troops there and another 100 expected; that all the surrounding villagers had enrolled themselves for their mutual protection, and that the rebels had retired from Shawan, and would not, in his opinion, now come to Sham Chun. On this report I countermanded the order for the dispatch of troops to the frontier.\n\n4. On the 7th instant the Commissioner of Customs at Canton telegraphed to the Commissioner of Customs residing at Hong Kong, conveying the Acting Viceroy's desire that he would inform me that his Excellency was fully alive to the requirements of the situation, and that he had ordered extra troops to proceed under the personal command of the Admiral in command of the Bogue.\n\n5. To-day I have received information that the rebels, who had retired from Shawan to Liung Kong, leaving guards on the roads, had met and defeated a body of Chinese troops coming from Kwai Shin to operate against them. The fight took place at Ta Woh Kong, close to Liung Kong, and twenty Chinese soldiers are reported to have been killed. 2,500 troops have arrived at Sham Chun, 300 of whom have gone to the North, probably to Tung Kun district. The rebels, by latest reports, number about 2,000 men.\n\n6. During the raid from Tam Seui to Shawan they have not plundered the houses, but have levied blackmail, enlisted men, and taken all the arms they could find.\n\n7. It is reported that disturbances have broken out in the Province of Kwangsi.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-308 - Public Offices - 1901.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 386246, "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": 326, "title": "CO129-313 - Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [10-12]", "content_text": "## C. O.\n\n### SCHEDULE OF CORRESPONDENCE REFERRING TO THE NAVARIA 8 RANGE AT KOWLOON.\n\n*****************************\n\n| Ref. | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| 215 DFC 1322 | |\n| 1. | Vice Admiral Richards to Governor of 25th April, 1892. |\n| 2. | Commodore to Governor of 37th May, 1893. |\n| 3. | Report of the Director of Public Works of 10th June, 1892. |\n| 4. | Colonial Secretary to Hongkong Rifle Association of 13th June, 1893. |\n| 5. | Commodore to Governor of 15th June, 1893. |\n| 6. | Governor to Commodore of 18th June, 1892. |\n| 7. | Rifle Association to Colonial Secretary of 21st June, 1892. |\n| 8. | Commodore to Governor of 20th June, 1893. |\n| 9. | Governor to Colonel Commanding of 24th June, 1893. |\n| 10. | Governor to Commodore of 24th June, 1893. |\n| 11. | Colonial Secretary to Captain Superintendent of Police of 24th June, 1893. |\n| 12. | Captain Superintendent of Police to Colonial Secretary of 28th June, 1893. |\n| 13. | Colonel Commanding to Governor of 30th June, 1893. |\n| 14. | Commodore to Governor of 30th June, 1892. |\n| 15. | Report of the Director of Public Works of 2nd July, 1893. |\n| 16. | Governor to Commodore of 3rd July, 1893. |\n| 17. | Commodore to Governor of 4th July, 1892. |\n| 18. | Governor to Commodore of 5th July, 1892. |\n| 19. | General Officer Commanding to Governor of 28th August, 1893. |\n| 20. | Enclosure of 28th September, 1893 to No. 19. |\n| 21. | Governor to General Officer Commanding of 29th September, 1893. |\n| 22. | Colonial Secretary to Captain Superintendent of Police of 8th October, 1893. |\n| 23. | Captain Superintendent of Police to Colonial Secretary of 7th October, 1893. |\n| 24. | Colonial Secretary to Hongkong Rifle Association of 8th October, 1892. |\n| 25. | General Officer Commanding to Governor of 12th October, 1893. (With Map accompanying.) |\n| 26. | Governor to General Officer Commanding of 14th October, 1893. |", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-313 - Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 386579, "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": "CO129-314 - Public Offices - 1902", "page_number": 34, "title": "CO129-314 - Public Offices - 1902", "content_text": "## \nThe Police Force was concerned) repealed by Ordce 14 of 1887, which was itself repealed by Ordce 33 of 1900; I am not sure to what extent Ordces of 'yst 3 of 79 should still apparently they should altogether be repealed, both by Ordce 33 of 1900.\n\nSo inform Admy & send them at the same time copies of the Police Leave & Pension Regs of 23 July 96 made under Ordce 14 of 1887 which are still in force (see Sec 28 of Ordce 33 of 1900).\n\nI agree with this qualification - Sec 2 of the proposed ordy should contain a proviso to the following effect :- \"Provided that all members of the Police Force of the Colony doing special duty, as a Naval Yard Police Force as aforesaid shall whilst so employed be under the control of the Commodore or other officer in charge of the Royal Naval Establishment on shore in this colony, and that the said ordinance No 33 of 1900 shall for this purpose be read as if the said Commodore or such other officer as aforesaid were substituted therein for the Captain Superintendent.\" If this proviso is added, Ordce 1 of 1875 and 3 of 1879 may be repealed.\n\nThe dual control indicated above may, in theory, be unobjectionable, but in practice the Naval Authorities must clearly have control over the police in that capacity. They would not tolerate a segregated system under which their naval police took their orders from some under the control of a civilian Captain Superintendent.\n\nPerhaps it may be better to grant the Commodore all the powers of the Captain Superintendent (but he must have all the disciplinary powers), and if so, an order will have to be drafted specifying exactly what are to be the powers of the Commodore. Such order would, I presume, proceed upon the lines of Ordce 1 of 1875 combined with 2 of 1867.\n\nOn reflection, I think this alternative is preferable to the proviso suggested at the beginning of my minute. The order would run as follows:- \n\nSEC 1. \n\"Subject to the provisions hereinafter contained, this ordinance and Order No 33 of 1900 shall be construed together\" etc, as in Sec 2 of 2 of 1867.\n\nSEC's 2+3 harmonize with 33 of 1900.\n\nRepeal of 1 of 1875 and 3 of 1879.\n\nJ.J. R. 10/6. I agree, but we should inform Stonehouse of the matter in sending out the order and ask for their observations.\n\nL(x)-46509----3000-5-01", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-314 - Public Offices - 1902.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 393299, "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": "CO129-323 - Acting Governor May Governor Nathan - 1904 [6-7]", "page_number": 480, "title": "CO129-323 - Acting Governor May Governor Nathan - 1904 [6-7]", "content_text": "Major Clauson\n\nA.1.0+10/10\n\n[we shall probably\n\nMy want 31897 back before long]\n\nis\n\nRe\n\nAs the Inspector of Carrion Artillery (Major Slade)\n\nSecret\n\nreturned\n\n34936\n\n31897/040\n\ntong ong\n\nvisiting the Eastern stations, and as there has been some delay in preparing this scheme, I think it better to send new armament copies out at once. I send 3 copies to C-in-C, 10 copies to WO (for transmission to ROC), 4 copies to Adm. (including 1 for C-in-C China Station, 1 for C-in-C Australian Station and 1 for Commodore Hongkong), adding in each case that the Remarks of the CDC will follow in course of next month.\n\nSir M. Ommannay\n\nThis was considered by the Colonial Defence Committee at their meeting of 24/1/05 and I enclose copies of their Remarks No. 373 R for distribution & approved as follows:-\n\n \n War Office (incl. 10 for C-in-C)\n // \n \n \n Admiralty (incl. 1 each for Naval C-in-C China, and Australia Station, and Commodore Hong Kong)\n 4\n \n \n Governor\n 3\n \n\n(The Memo on strength of garrison referred to in para 3 will follow at a later date)\n\nI have the honour to forward herewith the Defence Schemes for Hong Kong, revised to September 1904 in accordance with the Colonial Defence Committee's Remarks No 340 R, 347 R, dated the 27th January and the 4th May 1904 respectively, on the revision of the schemes to June 1903. I also enclose correspondence on the subject of the revision with Maj-Gen. The Major General Commanding\n\n1. Having in the first instance dealt with Maj-General Hamilton's letter of the 25 August, I would point out that the selection of Maj. H. St. John Clark as a member of the local defence Committee for the purpose of considering the matter of the provision of the coolies required by the garrison for and during mobilization has resulted in practical arrangements being made for this provision, the difficulty of which, as well as the actual requirements having been ascertained in the past. 3686 coolies are required on the first day of mobilization, the number rapidly diminishing day by day to 948 when mobilization is complete. Of the 3686, 1686 can be obtained by the Officer Commanding Army Service Corps under existing contract, leaving 2000 to be provided by the Captain Superintendent of Police under the Colonial Ordinance. These men as they come in will be sent to the Army Service Corps contractor for distribution under the officer in charge of Transport.\n\n3. With regard to the third paragraph of the letter, I am in communication with the Commodore on the subject of handing over the obsolete Torpedo boats to the Dock Companies and as to the instructions to be issued to these companies with reference to the fixing of the new armament in time of probable attack.\n\n4. The shortness in the strength of some of the units of the garrison as compared with the establishment, pointed out by the C-in-C in paragraph 11, is most apparent in the case of the Native Infantry Regiments of which the total number of N.C.O's and men on the rolls of this month was 2153 in place of 2691. There is also some shortage as regards the Establishment of Royal Artillery. I should be grateful if effect could be given to the opinion of the Colonial Defence Committee, expressed in paragraph 3 of their Remarks No 347 R, \"that the approved Establishment of the garrison in Infantry and Artillery should always be maintained. If for administrative reasons it is not possible to arrange for the units being consecutively up to strength, I suggest for consideration that two more companies of the British Infantry Regiments now bivouacked equally between Hong Kong & Wei-hai-wei should be transferred to the former station, so that the establishment of the garrison should approximate more closely than it does at present & that is recommended by the Colonial Defence Committee in their Memorandum No 264 M dated the 25 June 1901.\n\nThe detailing of a large proportion of the Infantry Force to telephone duties in war is certainly understaffed. These duties must of course be performed by men of intelligence where available, but they do not receive any real military training.\n\nPage 480\n\nPage 481", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-323 - Acting Governor May Governor Nathan - 1904 [6-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 405756, "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": "CO129-335 - Governor Nathan - 1906 [8-10]", "page_number": 298, "title": "CO129-335 - Governor Nathan - 1906 [8-10]", "content_text": "294\n\nage to Naval establishments.\n\n\"The estimate for repairs is £6,500.\"\n\n33.\n\nApart from damage afloat, already detailed, the Commodore reports general damage to roofs, roads, etc., and that at Kowloon all the coaling matsheds were demolished and one permanent shed collapsed. The outer slope of the coaling jetty was practically destroyed and the ashlar jetty was cracked and displaced. At Lai Chi Kok a steel pier in course of construction was demolished. I have also heard that the storm has set back the completion of the new dockyard works by about 3 weeks.\n\nage to Trees and Gardens.\n\n34.\n\nMuch damage was done to the trees and gardens of the Colony. From an inspection of about one-twelfth of the area of the Island it is estimated that some 10,000 pine trees have been destroyed, while the Kowloon plantations which suffered more in proportion to their size than those in Hongkong, have probably lost about 5,000. Apart from trees actually destroyed all those both on the Island and mainland except in sheltered situations must have been more or less damaged. The Superintendent of the Botanical and Forestry Department states that as regards that Department the typhoon was the most destructive of any that has taken place in the last 15", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-335 - Governor Nathan - 1906 [8-10].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 407353, "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": "CO129-337 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1906", "page_number": 649, "title": "CO129-337 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1906", "content_text": "640\n\n4\n\nLiu Kuo-liang, Captain of the City Guard; Yen Shang-Chung, sergeant in the Guard of the Hsin-chien Magistrate; Wu Ting-k'uei, sergeant in the right battalion, are to be cashiered. Li Hung-yüan, sergeant in the left battalion; Liu Ching-t'ai, Commandant of the 3rd Battalion of the 1st Brigade of the Territorial Army; and Wei Ting, Captain in the same battalion, are to be deprived of their buttons; Cheng Yün-hsien and Hsiang Kuan-pang, who both possess hereditary ranks, are to be fined one year's emoluments, and the expectant Magistrate, Huang Chung, of the South Police-station in Nanchang city, has three entries of default recorded against him.\n\nIn addition to the punishments of the ringleaders and officials above mentioned, their Excellencies stated that a Proclamation would be issued by the Governor of Kiangsi, acknowledging that the late Magistrate of Nanchang, Chiang Chao-t'ang, had committed suicide, and that an undertaking had been given by the Chinese Government not to permit the local officials, gentry, or people to do honour to his memory.\n\nYour Highness is aware that in the month of March last, as the result of an inquiry conducted while Mr. Werner, His Majesty's Consul at Kiukiang, was at Nanchang, it was arranged that the following punishments should be inflicted on the persons concerned in the murders of Mr. and Mrs. Kingham, and in the destruction of their property :--\n\nNamePunishment\n\nHsü Tê-fên, Deputy in the Industrial School, Wa Chên-jo, Deputy in the Foreign Bureau. Kêng Ch'ao-t'ai, Superintendent of the Mint. Hsiung Lan-sên, Ch'ang Pei-Chün (Regular Army). Hsiung Yi-Shêng, Ch'ang Pei-Chin (Regular Army). Pao Chiêng-huang, Chiêng Shou Ying (City Guard). Pao Pu-k'uei, Chêng Shou Ying (City Guard). Chang Yu-ch'uan, Ching Ch'a Chü (Police). Lu Chin-piao, Ching Cha Cha (Police). Shen-Fu-hàng, Ching Cha Chủ (Police). Chi-Ping-k'an, Ching Ch'a Chu (Police). P'an Têng-hsien, Lieutenant of Cavalry. Ho Han-wên, Lieutenant of Cavalry. Wang Hsi-lin, Lieutenant of Cavalry.Decapitation.\nHsü Tso-chün, sergeant of the Provincial Guard.Eight years' imprisonment.\nSix years' imprisonment.\nHsieh Yu-lung Tan Chin-kang Wei Tê-sheng Chou Lao-érh ÏIsiao Fa Li La-tzü Hu Tang-poo Li Hslich-pêng Wang Mu-shui Li Kuang-hua Chih Hsin-p'u Wang Wei-lin Hsing Tsai-kn. Heiung Ping-nao.. Chên Hsi-feng Yang Lia-chin Ch'en Sheng-luTwo years' hard labour.\nOne year's hard labour.\n\nI have great pleasure in submitting these names to your Highness, and to request, on behalf of His Majesty's Government, that a substantial reward may be given to each for his courageous and highly meritorious conduct.\n\nIf your Highness will be so good as to inform me that the punishments above mentioned will be faithfully carried out, that the sum of 4,700l. will be paid to His Majesty's Consul at Kiukiang (either in Kiukiang or Shanghae, as he will select), and that the officers and men whose names I have indicated will be rewarded, I shall at once inform His Majesty's Government and recommend that the case be closed.\n\nI avail, &c.\n\n(Signed) LANCELOT D. CARNEGIE.\n\nInclosure 3 in No. 1.\n\n(Translation.)\n\nSir,\n\nIt was also arranged verbally by Sir Ernest Satow with the Wai-wu Pu that the Kiangsi authorities should pay a sum for the maintenance of the surviving infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Kingham, in addition to compensation for the house and property destroyed by the mob, and the total amount required for these purposes has now been fixed by His Majesty's Government at 4,700l. This sum is exclusive of certain small claims for the destruction of property belonging to British missionaries, which have already been satisfied by the Provincial Government of Kiangsi.\n\nI should add that Mr. Werner has brought to the notice of His Majesty's Government the names of the following officers and men in the service of the Chinese Government who exerted themselves to protect the lives and property of foreigners during this lamentable occurrence :--\n\nHung Wei-lin, Commodore of the River Fleet.\nWu Mei-t'ing, Captain of a gun-boat.\nLin Kuo-tung, Squadron Commander.\nChiến Chin-tang, Commandant in the Chang Pei-Chúa.\nHung Chan-k'uei, Major in the Right Battalion.\nLiu Chu-shu, Lieutenant-Colonel in the City Guard.\nWang Tê-sheng, Captain of the City Guard.\nLiu Hsin-ch'uan, Captain of Cavalry.\nTs'ao Tê-fu, Inspector of the 1st Battalion of the Territorial Army.\nSun Lang, Police Deputy.\nHsu Hui-ch'uan, Police Deputy.\n\nPrince Ching to Mr. Carnegie.\n\nKuang Hsü, 32nd year, 5th month, 9th day (June 30, 1906).\n\nI HAVE the honour to acknowledge receipt of your note of the 27th June on the subject of the Nanchang missionary case [note of the 27th June quoted at length].\n\nI have the honour to state, in reply, that this Board will not fail to communicate to the provincial authorities of Kiangsi the punishments to be inflicted on the persons found guilty of participation in this outbreak, in accordance with the list in your note, and with instructions to give due effect thereto.\n\nAs regards the sum of 4,700l. to be paid as compensation and for the maintenance of the infant survivor, payment will be made to His Britannic Majesty's Consul at Kinkiang within three months; while we are also communicating to the Governor of Kiangsi the list of officers who exerted themselves in this case in affording protection, with instructions that they should be granted suitable rewards.\n\nThe harmonious settlement of this case affords an eloquent testimony of your country's friendship, for which my colleagues and myself desire to express our profound appreciation.\n\nWhile trusting that you will communicate this reply to His Majesty's Government and recommend that the case be closed, I avail, &c.\n\nInclosure 4 in No. 1.\n\nAgreement between Wai-wu Pu and French Minister at Peking.\n\nDES troubles ayant récemment éclaté à Nantchang, au cours desquels des Français ont trouvé la mort et l'école et la mission ont été incendiées, les Gouvernements Français et Chinois, désireux d'arranger cette affaire conformément à la justice et à l'équité, afin de confirmer les relations d'amitié qui existent entre les deux pays, sont tombés d'accord pour nommer des Délégués chargés de faire une enquête.\n\nOnt été désignés :\n\nDu côté Français, le Vicomte du Halgouet, Secrétaire d'Ambassade, &c.;\n\n[2102 dd-4]", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-337 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1906.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 407914, "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": "CO129-338 - Public Offices & Others - 1906", "page_number": 378, "title": "CO129-338 - Public Offices & Others - 1906", "content_text": "373\n\n2\n\ncommitted what in English law would be perjury of a very serious nature, I have the honour to request your sanction to my asking the Governor at Nan Chiang to award to the latter some suitable, but not vindictive, punishment. As far as the evidence at the trial went, Hsiao Fa should either have been liberated or condemned to death.\n\nRewards.-I cannot but regard the manner in which this part of the stipulations made by His Majesty's Government has been carried out by the Chinese authorities as most unsatisfactory. The revised list of Chinese who exerted themselves to protect the lives and property of foreigners whose names I brought to Sir Ernest Satow's notice, and to each of whom a substantial reward was to be given, is contained in Mr. Carnegie's despatch. I have the honour to report as follows upon the rewards so far allotted to the various officers and men named therein :-\n\nHung Wei-lin, Commodore of the River Fleet, and Wu Chén-jo, Deputy in the Foreign Bureau, have been placed next on the list for promotion. This is too uncertain; they should at once be promoted to the rank of Chih Chou.\n\nWu Melting, captain of a gunboat, to be promoted to the next Ying vacancy. Should he at once be made a Ying Kuan, preferably at Kiukiang, that being his wish.\n\nHsu Tê-fên, Deputy in the Industrial School; Chiên K'uei (not in original list); Sun Lang, Police Deputy; Hsu Hui-Chuan, ditto; Liu Hung-lin (not in the original list); Shên Fu-hêng, of the Ching Ch'a Chu. When vacancies occur, their cases will be considered. This is too indefinite; they should be given the rank of Chih Chou, and sent immediately to fill acting posts.\n\nLiu Kuo-tung, Squadron Commander; Chên Chin-tang, Commandant of the Ch'ang Fei Chun; Hung Chan-k'uei, Major in the Right Battalion, Kêng Ch'ao-t'ai, Superintendent of the Mint; Liu Chu-shu, Lieutenant-Colonel of the City Guard; Wang Te-sheng, Captain of the City Guard, Liu Hsin-ch'uan, Captain of Cavalry: Tsao Tê-fu, an Inspector of the 1st Battalion of the Territorial Army; Ho Huan-wên, Lieutenant of Cavalry, Wang Hsi-lin, ditto; Pan Têng-hsien, ditto; Hsu Tzo-chün, Sergeant of the Provincial Garrison. These cases have not yet been considered, owing to a change of the Taotai in charge of military matters. Each case should be carefully considered, and definite promotion given immediately; otherwise nothing may be done for three to five years, or the matter may be overlooked altogether.\n\nPao Chiêng haang, of the Chồng Shou Ying; Pao Pu-kuei, ditto; Heung 1-shéng (Hsiung Lan-sen), of the Chang Pei Chün. These have received 7 taels each. They exerted themselves strenuously throughout the day of the massacre, and the reward must be considered inadequate. It cannot be construed as a \"substantial\" reward, as stipulated, and should be trebled at least.\n\nChang Ya-chan and Lü Chin-piao, of the Ching Cha Chü, have received 55 dollars and 45 dollars respectively. This may be considered sufficient.\n\nChu Ping-kun, of the Ching Cha Chi, is to be sent to Japan to study (probably for a military career). This, being at his own request, will, if carried out, be sufficient compensation for his voluntary aid to the missionaries in distress.\n\nI submit that the above list hardly indicates that this portion of the conditions imposed by His Majesty's Government has been carried out in the right spirit, and Had it not been that its immediate and adequate fulfilment should be insisted upon, for the courage and exertions of those named, it is probable that most of the missionaries in Nan Ch'ang at the time would have been murdered and all the Mission buildings destroyed. The sympathy, bravery, and hard work of what may be regarded as a small, but just-minded, pro-foreign party, ready to do right, even on behalf of aliens, in face of the risk of official disapproval, are characters and acts calling for commendation and encouragement, and it is to be feared that if the Governor at Nan Chang is not compelled to fulfil the stipulation as to granting a substantial reward to each of those named in Mr. Carnegie's note to Prince Ching of the 27th June last, since it cannot but be known that the stipulation has been made, the failure to insist upon its proper fulfilment will be regarded as a sign of weakness or indifference, and the name of foreigners and the cause of foreign Missions in Nan Chiang be in so far prejudiced. In those cases where it is impossible to immediately find a substantive post of higher grade, promotion in rank accompanied by an adequate pecuniary reward should at once be given.\n\nOf the names omitted from the revised list, Pao Fang, Miss Warr's writer, exerted himself throughout the day and part of the night, and was probably the means of Miss Warr's life being saved. This man and Chen p'o p'o, the amah who saved the infant Vera Kingham, should not be allowed to go unrewarded.\n\nThat a feeling of disappointment exists amongst those who, instead of deserting the missionaries in the hour of danger, worked hard on their behalf, and in many cases saved their lives and protected their property, is shown by the following extract from a letter, dated the 11th September, received by me from the Rev. A. E. Thor, of the China Inland Mission at Nan Ch'ang:-\n\n\"I have asked a good many, direct and indirect, if So-and-so has been rewarded, but always the same answer 'No,' and no one seems to think there will be any. To-day Liu Kuch-tung, of the cavalry camp, came in to have a chat; I asked him about the reward. He laughed and said: 'Reward there will be none, but a few days ago a note was sent to us from the General, which he had received from Peking, in which we were thanked for good service rendered the country, and that five names (mine being one) were put in the book of honour amongst those who have rendered good service to the country, and that is all we will get. If this country is too poor (as they always say) to give these men higher rank and as such more pay, it seems to me that the Chinese Government could afford to give their officers higher kong-ming' (degree). That would cost the Government nothing, but would work wonders amongst those who get it. Now, they all seem disappointed, as they had expected something, as the Governor cried out during the riot: 'A thousand taels to any one who saves a foreigner.'\n\nI submit that the Governor at Nan Chang should be instructed by telegraph to see that the stipulations of the two Governments are carried out immediately and in a proper spirit.\n\nCompensation. The sum of 4,700l.—the amount agreed upon as compensation for the destroyed property of the late Rev. H. C. Kingham and for the support of the infant, Margaret Vera Kingham-was received by me to-day (the 18th September) from the Governor of Nan Ch'ang, through the Prefect (the Taotai being in attendance upon his dying mother), to whom I gave a receipt. By the instructions of His Majesty's Chief Judge at Shanghae I have deposited the 700l. in the Hong Kong and Shanghae Banking Corporation, Shanghae, in an account named \"His Britannic Majesty's Consul, Kiukiang, a/c K.,\" and the 4,000, in the same bank in London to the account of \"His Britannic Majesty's Chief Judge, Supreme Court, Shanghae.\"\n\nAll the other claims for personal property destroyed having, as already reported, been settled satisfactorily by the former Governor, Hu Ting-kan, there remains only the question of the new piece of land which it was agreed should be granted to the missionaries for the purpose of erecting buildings in which to carry on the work begun by the late Rev. H. C. Kingham and his wife. The 700l. paid as compensation for the late Mr. Kingham's property having included the land on which the house and chapel had been erected, I have stated to the Rev. H. E. Pownall, representing the Stewards' Company (of which Mr. Kingham was a member), that this new piece of land, which obviously cannot form part of Mr. Kingham's estate, may be considered as the property of the Stewards' Company, given to them for the carrying on of the work interrupted by the death of Mr. Kingham, feeling that this course would meet with your sanction and approval. Further negotiations as to whether the same site shall be granted, or whether it will be advisable to rebuild the Mission premises at a greater distance from the Roman Catholic Mission (their proximity having led to their destruction during the late massacre), are under correspondence between the missionaries, the Nan Chang officials, and myself, and will probably shortly reach a satisfactory conclusion.\n\nSettlement and Guardianship.-After correspondence with the Supreme Court at Shanghae, I have suggested the appointment of the Rev. H. E. Pownali and Rev. R. J. Hopkins as trustees for the minor, Margaret Vera Kingham. Owing to the absence of the parties, I have not yet taken the hearing for the appointment of a guardian, and if, as seems probable from what Mr. Pownall has stated, Mr. Hopkins or he would prefer to be guardian rather than trustee, another reliable person nearly connected will be appointed joint trustee with one or the other. The matter will be proceeded with as soon as possible, and the Crown Advocate at Shanghae will then be instructed to draw up a deed of settlement, a draft of which will be forwarded for your approval.\n\nA claim for the guardianship of the infant, Margaret Vera Kingham, has been made, though as yet only in an informal manner, in private letters to Mrs. Pownall and Mrs. Hopkins by a Mr. Percy Kingham, a hotel-keeper of Drummond, South Africa, brother of the late Rev. H. C. Kingham, but being satisfied from information gathered from various sources that his guardianship would not be to the interests of the ward, and the Chief Judge concurring in my view, the appointment of a guardian will be proceeded with irrespective of any claim which he may see fit to set up.\n\nI have, &c.\n\n(Signed) E. T. C. WERNER.\n\n3\n\n373", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-338 - Public Offices & Others - 1906.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 424093, "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": "CO129-364 - Public Offices & Others - 1909", "page_number": 226, "title": "CO129-364 - Public Offices & Others - 1909", "content_text": "# LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\n## TYPHOON RESCUES, REPORT ON THE BUDGET, QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS\n\nThe adjourned meeting of the Legislative Council was held yesterday afternoon, His Excellency the Governor, Sir Frederick Lugard, presiding. Other members present were the Hon. Mr. F. H. May (Colonial Secretary), Hon. Mr. F. A. Hazeland (Acting Attorney General), Hon. Mr. O. M. Messer (Colonial Treasurer), Hon. Mr. P. N. H. Jones (Director of Public Works), Hon. Mr. A. W. Brewin (Registrar General), Hon. Mr. F. J. Badeley (Captain Superintendent of Police), Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, Hon. Mr. Wei Yak, Hon. Mr. E. A. Hewett, Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson, Hon. Mr. E. Osborne, and Hon. Mr. Murray Stewart.\n\n## FINANCIAL MINUTES\n\nThe Colonial Secretary moved that the following minutes be referred to the Finance Committee.\n\n1. The Governor recommends the Council to vote a sum of $1,600 in aid of the vote, Public Works, Road, current, Water Works, Maintenance of Kowloon.\n\nThe Governor recommends the Council to vote a sum of $800 in aid of the vote, Judicial and Legal Departments, Land Registry Office, Other Charges, Incidental Expenses.\n\nThe Governor recommends the Council to vote a sum of $500 in aid of the vote, Miscellaneous Services, Coal.\n\nThe Governor recommends the Council to vote a sum of $14 in aid of the vote, Charitable Services, Passages and Relief of Destitutes.\n\nThe Colonial Treasurer seconded.\n\nArising out of the financial minutes, His Excellency said: It may interest the members of the Council to know what has been done. On the 22nd, the Caledonia brought in news and signaled to the effect that a large number of dismasted junks had been seen to the south-west and west of Gap Rock. We immediately sent out the tug David Gillies, which was hired from the Dock Company. She left at 3 am. on the same night and arrived on the scene about daylight the following morning. She was instructed to bring in whatever junks she could, and she brought in 52 men from various junks, and towed in one junk. At some time I applied to the Commodore, asking him to give assistance. He sent out two Destroyers, which brought in one junk, and distributed rice and water to the different crews. We sent out with each vessel 200lbs of rice. The next day, Sunday, the two Destroyers again went out and brought in three more junks. They again took out rice and water. On the Monday, further reports reached us from Gap Rock that there were a number of derelict junks floating about. I again communicated with the Commodore, and on Monday night he again sent out two Destroyers and the Cadmus. They have not yet returned. They took 200lbs. of rice each, and the Stanley, which was passing on that day to make her usual fortnightly trip to Gap Rock, also took on 300lbs. of rice. The hire of the David Gillies cost $600 and 2,700lbs of rice cost $13, and the financial question... that the Telemachus brought in \"sloven men\", and the Mathilde six junks, which is a most creditable performance. The Helene also brought in sixteen men, and I have just heard that the Quinte towed a junk into safety. Other vessels have brought in 18 junks. The total rescued are 262 men, and eleven junks.\n\nThe minutes were then referred to the Finance Committee.\n\n## MEMBERS' QUESTIONS\n\nThe Hon. Mr. E. A. Hewett asked the following questions:\nAs it is understood that Mr. Carter, sanitary inspector, has been retired from the Government service, will the Government, taking into consideration the fact of Mr. Carter's good service, and that owing to his age he is now no longer eligible for obtaining fresh employment in a Government or municipal office, recommend to the Secretary of State that under the exceptional circumstances of the case Mr. Carter be granted a special pension of say £10 pa; or as an alternative an offer of re-employment here on similar conditions to those of his former post? In the event of the Government being unable to agree to this, will His Excellency consent to refer the question as now raised to the Secretary of State?\n\nThe Hon. Colonial Secretary's reply was as follows:\n(1) Mr. Carter first received notice of the intention to place him on pension in a letter from the Colonial Office dated the 8th of July.\n(2) It is a fact that Mr. Carter went home on a year's leave on 1st September, 188... He applied for three months' extension of that leave prior to the intimation above referred to conveyed to him on 24th July, and he has been granted an extension of his leave of two months.\n(3) Mr. F. W. Just, of the Colonial Office, in a letter to Mr. Carter dated the 14th of last September wrote: With regard to your request for a special pension I am to observe that you have been granted the addition allowed under the regulations for abolition of office and that it is not possible to consider the grant of a special pension.\n(4) The point has already been placed before the Secretary of State. The Government has already considered the possibility of employing Mr. Carter in some capacity and should a suitable vacancy arise his claims to re-employment will not be overlooked.\n\nHon. Mr. Murray Stewart asked: To whom, for what public purpose, and for how long has the plot of Government ground between the New Law Courts and the Praya been let?\n\nThe Director of Public Works: This ground, with the exception of the strip immediately in front of the Hongkong Club, temporarily occupied by Mr. Chan A Tong for work in connection with his contract for the new Law Courts, has been let since 1st December, 1906, to Messrs. Bang Lee and Co. for their work in connection with the contract for the Post Office. The ground has to be cleared on three months' notice in writing from the Director of Public Works.\n\nHon. Mr. Murray Stewart: Will the Government undertake to have the plot in question cleared and made presentable as soon as it is no longer necessary to the work on the Law Courts and the Post Office to maintain it in its present state?\n\nHis Excellency: It won't be advisable for you to give notice of the question if you desire a definite answer.\n\n## SUBSIDIARY COINAGE\n\nMr. Murray Stewart: Your Excellency, I beg leave to give notice that at the next meeting I shall move the following resolution: That in the opinion of this Council the issue of a new subsidiary coinage convertible at par, would not be successful unless the use of the other subsidiary coins were prohibited within the Colony, and at the circumstances, it is undesirable to take any part of a comprehensive scheme for local currency reform.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-364 - Public Offices & Others - 1909.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 427471, "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": "CO129-370 - Governor Sir Lugard & Public Offices - 1910 [12]", "page_number": 20, "title": "CO129-370 - Governor Sir Lugard & Public Offices - 1910 [12]", "content_text": "at \n\n, Jaevnou ruifaji \n\nIni, vedevon 1308 \n\n. DADA AMANI 14 7. LI \n\n,enabal Jue\"ROL \n\n.7400 \n\n02 \n\nLE 20 rows ood Moxad \n\nFOM \n\nnow of tunanuova darbe yatayed enti acolconq \n\nenterit eykingai. Neo\" ct den 21 Paff we nolaseso day. Hå o₫ \n\nwww beermineku ghaartla sve 1 sasaboos \n\nCybulan Tasney ya toodunelu Iley wo \n\nTLIGĖJA, Vēzod gaczyroll og ein .m.; ul.e de possteey clover wis mayed \n\nMUİVİL QUsioner era to anoʻri mi mətnag Dil \n\n$ \n\nCancers 90% Langle we sJona eltin bezit \n\nono da edownmak edo ni ereibion \n\nO Pattambi ori:naneb ewok d♫DATE:VOU add od \n\n.8* grab sünigilzt ers lonxe od benoeù orf+ \n\nend into wo movre grit aoirseDivox Tie:!? nosinqni ogJ ODĀM \n\nard of drew monensilliqa ost acormefte eild al qÇİMDANT \n\n.qulate \n\n,misool. at owed femend \n\nCod od 0804 30 adeiradne eff: m \n\n[£24 on aros sie w gerit ka onenol od,snejakú ert \n\nyeb eaus eitc \n\nyads ob yə: $1 \n\nthen on or belle va dov chron enedolo ert tada \n\neRUJNOS niodd a \n\nd wand TOM \n\n#gout deteid ett \n\nTÅ TROVAo eta di \n\n-ed hie 4Joetie Latteenen Kindi na vore wont bodomvong meed \n\n• C \n\nte 7800 \n\nJa jari en ened .agnignol \n\n.Boeİşleri yIdoetieq eaemio AI \n\nsil II osa of woy aninged,ejen oidofdagega qifoçbed \"NOX nomaliesx4 \n\n \n\n17 \n\nExcellency the Governor can ask the Commodore to send a torpedo boat to afford shelter to the Sisters, to escape to Hongkong in case of necessity, protecting them by armed escort, from the Convent to the ship, seeing that the Macao Governor is himself helpless against the revolters. I know I am asking an extraordinary grace, but it is only through Your Ladyship I can expect such help.\n\nof this,\n\nI respectfully beg to apologise for the length and also for the bold petition I made.\n\nAssuring Your Ladyship of my dad deep respect\n\nI have the honour to be\n\nYour Ladyship's\n\nmost humble servant,\n\n(sd) Teresa Martinora.\n\nSuperintendent.\n\nSuperioress.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-370 - Governor Sir Lugard & Public Offices - 1910 [12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 433432, "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": "CO129-381 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1911 [11-12]", "page_number": 13, "title": "CO129-381 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1911 [11-12]", "content_text": "# DEATH OF HON. MR. WARREN BARNES\n\nSeldom has Hongkong been so deeply stirred as it was on Saturday night when the news became known that the Hon. Mr. Warren Delabere Barnes, Colonial Secretary, had expired that evening with startling suddenness on the Polo Ground at Causeway Bay. Mr. Barnes had taken part in a practice match on the ground, and as the last chukka was finished he rode up with the other players in answer to the bell. Before he reached the pavilion he was seen to fall upon the neck of his pony.\n\nAs he did not rise, the others, who included Surgeon Hastings, R.N., rushed to his assistance and were horrified to discover that he was dead. The shock to all present was great, and a painful impression was created when the tragic occurrence was reported in the city. The body was removed to the Government Civil Hospital. Heart failure was the cause of death.\n\nA dance which was to have been given by Lady Lugard at Government House on Saturday night was at once abandoned.\n\nThough Mr. Barnes had only been in Hongkong some three or four months, he had made for himself many friends who, with the general public, will regret his sudden and untimely death. In the short time in which he had been here, he proved himself a very capable official, and acquired a knowledge of local affairs which was remarkable. This was recognised by His Excellency the Governor, who had contemplated a journey to India to be present at the Durbar, leaving Mr. Barnes to administer the Government during his absence. In the Legislative Council, the late Colonial Secretary showed a good grasp of most matters which came up for discussion, and won the good opinion of members by his readiness and lucidity in debate. Moreover, his courteous manner charmed all, and this aspect of his personality endeared him to all with whom he came in contact both officially and socially.\n\nMr. Barnes was educated at King's College School and Pembroke College, Cambridge. He went to the Straits Settlements as a cadet in November, 1888, passing his final examination in Chinese in 1891. Two years later, he became Third Magistrate at Penang, and afterwards became acting Protector of Chinese in Perak. His next position was to the post of warden of mines in Perak, to which he was appointed in 1896, and three years later, he was transferred to Pahang as warden of mines, Protector of Chinese, and senior magistrate. In December, 1901, he was promoted to Penang as assistant Protector of Chinese, and two years afterwards, he was acting Commissioner of Lands and Mines in the Federated Malay States, which was followed by his selection to act as British Resident at Pahang. He was chosen in 1904 to discharge the duties of acting Protector of Chinese for the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States.\n\n## THE FUNERAL\n\nThe funeral took place yesterday, the cortege passing the monument shortly after 4:30 p.m. The large and representative attendance bore testimony to the esteem and respect in which the deceased gentleman was held. The cortege, as it wound its way to the cemetery, was headed by the K.O.Y.L.I. band playing funeral marches. On either side of the hearse, which was laden with wreaths, walked four members of the Hongkong police and members of the Executive and Legislative Councils. Then followed His Excellency the Governor and other members of Council, Mr. C. Clementi (Assistant Colonial Secretary), the A.D.C's., the Consuls, a detachment of police, and a large number of naval and military officers, including Major-General Anderson, C.B., the Officer Commanding the Troops. The attendance included His Lordship Bishop Pozzoni, His Honour Mr. Justice Gompertz, Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G., Hon. Dr. J. M. Atkinson, Hon. Mr. E. A. Hewett, Hon. Mr. W. Chatham, C.M.G., Hon. Mr. A. W. Brewin, C.M.G., Hon. Mr. A. M. Thomson, Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, C.M.G., Hon. Mr. Wei Yuk, C.M.G., Hon. Mr. C. H. Ross, Hon. Mr. Edward Osborne, Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, Messrs. J. M. Ede, J. H. Kemp, P. M. Hodgson, F. Hazeland, J. R. Wood, E. R. Hallifax, R. O. Hutchison, H. Nesbit, H. P. Tooker, T. L. Perkins, H. G. Fisher, H. R. Phelips, G. N. Orms, J. D. Lloyd, M. Breen, R. H. Crofton, E. S. Lindsey, A. H. Harris, N. J. Stabb, W. Dickson, C. D. Melbourne, J. W. Lee-Jones, David Wood, A. Shelton Hooper, H. J. Gedge, H. L. Dennys, H. W. Looker, G. K. Hall Brutton, F. Shellim, W. E. Clarke, T. F. Hough, J. M. Beck, T. Hose, B. A. Hale, H. W. Bird, P. M. Dyer, Rev. Father Spada, Dr. G. P. Jordan, Dr. F. Kay, Dr. G. L. Fitzwilliams, J. Lambert, and many others, including Mr. Chan Kai Ming and other representative Chinese residents.\n\nThe police bore the body to the Civil Service section of the cemetery, and the remains were laid to rest on a little plateau surrounded by pine and palm trees. The funeral service was conducted by His Lordship the Bishop of Victoria, assisted by the Rev. F. T. Johnson (Colonial Chaplain). Wreaths were sent by Major-General and Mrs. C. A. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Stabb, the Governor, Mr. and Mrs. C. Lauder, the Captain Superintendent and the members of the Police Force, the Superintendent, officers, and members of the Fire Brigade, the officers of the Army Service Corps, the officers of the R.G.A., the officers of the K.O.Y.L.I., His Honour Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Alabaster, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Ross, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Phelips, the Committee of the Po Loung Kuk, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Gedge, the members of the Hongkong Polo Club, Hon. Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Atkinson, Mr. F. J. Halton, Mrs. E. Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Looker, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Hewett, Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, Dr. J. W. Noble, the Government Auditor and staff, the Government Civil Hospital, Commodore and Mrs. Eyres, and the Opium Farmer.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-381 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1911 [11-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 437792, "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": "CO129-389 - Governor Sir Lugard Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1912 [3-4]", "page_number": 448, "title": "CO129-389 - Governor Sir Lugard Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1912 [3-4]", "content_text": "[ENCLOSURE 2.]\n\nExtract from \"Who's Who 1912\".\n\nCLARK, FRANCIS, M.D., M.R.C.P., D.P.H., J.P.; Member of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple; Medical Officer of Health for the Colony of Hong-kong since 1895; born Plymouth 23rd June 1864; eldest son of the late Francis Mallard Clark, some time Chief Clerk, (Higher Division), in H.M. Civil Service (Admiralty); married 1889, Gertrade, eldest daughter of the late Francis Andrews of Wallington, Surrey, and Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.; one daughter. Educated at St. Paul's School, St. Bartholomew's and the Middlesex Hospitals; Medical Officer of Health for Lowestoft 1893-1895; Dean and Lecturer on Forensic Medicine for the College of Medicine, Hongkong; Life Member of the Court of the University of Hongkong; Member of the Hongkong Legislative Council in 1902; Member of the Executive Council in 1905: Fellow of the Royal Sanitary Institute; President of the Hongkong and China Branch of the British Medical Association in 1899 and 1905. Publications: The Germ Theory of Disease 1888; Ambulance Notes 1893; The Ventilation and Flushing of Sewers in relation to Health 1894; Annual Health Reports 1893-1910; Plague Reports 1896-1901: The Prevention of Malaria in Hongkong 1906, etc., etc. Recreations: riding, yachting; Commodore of the Hongkong Corinthian Yacht Club since 1904. Address: Kingsclere, Hongkong. Club: Royal Societies.\n\n[ENCLOSURE 3.]\n\n\"Extract from the Medical Directory 1912”\n\nCLARK, FRANCIS WM., Victoria, Hongkong; M.D. Durham 1990, M.B. 1892; D.P.H. Cambridge 1891; M.R.C.S. England 1886; M.R.C.P. London 1909; L.R.C.P. 1886; (University of Durham, St. Bartholomew's and the Middlesex Hospitals). Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Cambridge 1908; J.P.; Entrance Science Scholarship 1882; Hetley Scholarship 1885; Governor's Clinical Scholarship 1885. Member of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple. President of the Hongkong and China Branch of the British Medical Association 1899 and 1905; Fellow of the Royal Sanitary Institute; Dean and Lecturer on Forensic Medicine in the Hongkong College of Medicine; Life Member of the Court of the University of Hongkong; Medical Officer of Health and Superintendent of Statistics, Hongkong, since 1895: Member of the Legislative Council Hongkong in 1902; Member of the Executive Council in 1905; late Medical Officer of Health of the Borough and Port of Lowestoft; Assistant Medical Officer of Health of the Port of Tyne; Resident Medical Officer of the Royal Waterloo Hospital for Children, and House Physician of the Seamen's Hospital, Greenwich. Author of \"The Germ Theory of Disease\" 1888; \"Ambulance Notes\" 1893; \"The Ventilation and Flushing of Sewers in relation to Health\" 1894; Annual Health Reports 1893-1910; Plague Reports 1896-1901; Contributions: \"Duties and Difficulties of Port Medical Inspectors,\" British Medical Journal 1893; \"Notification of Measles,\" Medical Magazine 1893; other contributions to the Pathological Society's Transactions, Journal of Mental Science, Lancet, etc.\n\nA41\n\n1", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-389 - Governor Sir Lugard Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1912 [3-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 444781, "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": "CO129-404 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1913 [10-12]", "page_number": 293, "title": "CO129-404 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1913 [10-12]", "content_text": "# \nExcellency \nCopy. \n288 \nC.O \n17258 \nGovernment House, Hong Kong, \n10th April 13 \n## MAY 13 \nSir, \n\nI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Your Excellency's letter of the 8th instant and to thank you for the information therein contained concerning the patrols carried out by the ships under your command. \n\nI am very much obliged for the assistance you kindly offer in making arrangements for an occasional patrol in the open waters between Hong Kong, Wai-chow (Wangmin) and Macao (Manao). \n\nI am taking steps to diminish the danger from piracies by pirates who embark as passengers. But, I think it will be a deterrent if persons who may contemplate such acts of violence are aware that they may, while in the act of seizing a ship or while carrying her out of her proper course, be interfered with by one of His Majesty's Ships. \n\nI have instructed the Captain Superintendent of Police to furnish to the Secretary of Commodore Anstruther a time table of the sailings of passenger steamers for Canton, Macao and the West River. Alterations in the time table will be notified from time to time. \n\nVio-Admiral T.H.M.Jerram, C.R., \nH.M.S. \"Minotaur\". \n\nI have, \netc... \nSd.- \n**F.H.May**, \nGovernor, \n`800`.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-404 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1913 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 454825, "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": "CO129-423 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [7-8]", "page_number": 218, "title": "CO129-423 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [7-8]", "content_text": "# \n\n## 1 \n\n### 215 \n\nOn several occasions it has been found that the absence of any power to direct where persons ordered to quit the Colony should go practically neutralized the effect of the Order. This was especially the case where natives of British India suspected of seditious tendencies were concerned, and the closer control with statutory sanction now provided cannot fail to be of great service in dealing with such persons. It will be used for the purpose of repatriation, provided that the Authorities of other British possessions through which the particular ship chosen must pass possess similar powers to those conferred by the section and are willing to make use of them. The section is also useful as a means of ensuring and ascertaining that the order to quit the Colony is obeyed.\n\n### 5. \n\nOne Unofficial Member raised the question as to whether subjects of the Ottoman Empire were included in the First Schedule of the Ordinance. As the capital of the Ottoman Empire is in Europe, the Attorney-General presumed that Turkish subjects are of European nationality, although they may be of Asiatic race, and it was, therefore, not considered necessary to refer to them specifically in the schedule. The Captain Superintendent of Police will watch the working of the Ordinance, and there will be no difficulty in amending the schedule if it should become necessary to do so.\n\n### 6. \n\nI am glad to be able to report that the Commodore has agreed to continue the co-operation of the Naval Authorities, who are in charge of the Examination service, in carrying out the examination of the passengers and crews of incoming vessels before they enter the port and reporting to the Police any suspicious cases or cases requiring further investigation.\n\nI have the honour to be, \nSir, \nYour most obedient, humble servant, \n**Governor, &c.**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-423 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [7-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 468292, "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": "CO129-443 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [7-9]", "page_number": 55, "title": "CO129-443 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [7-9]", "content_text": "49\n\nLosure 4.\n\nカ\n\n3.\n\nThe first communication received from the Committee related to the interpretation to be placed on the phrase \"vital requirements\" and I enclose copy of correspondence on this point.\n\n4.\n\nThe next communication was a report dated the 6th of June, copy enclosed, upon which the correspondence, copies enclosed, ensued.\n\nda\n\n5. Job As a result I sent to you my cypher telegram of the 28th of June supplemented by my cypher telegram of the 30th of June.\n\n33378\n\n6.\n\nI have little to add to those telegrams. I need hardly emphasize the point that the Commercial Community of this Colony is anxious to assist His Majesty's Government in every possible way. Their views on the subject of the phrase \"vital requirements\" are, I think, in the special circumstances of this peculiarly situated Colony, sound, and they are content to leave the question of requisitioning in the hands of the Comptroller of Shipping in London, who has the benefit of the advice of a representative Shipping Committee.\n\n21.\n\nI would add here that owing to the enormous pressure of work due to the War in the department of the Superintendent of Imports and Exports, to the shortness of staff and to the want of proper office accommodation the trade statistics taken up to date are incomplete. Steps are being taken to remedy the deficiencies.\n\n7.\n\nI have also to transmit for your information copy of the correspondence forming enclosures Nos.15-18 and of the correspondence forming enclosures Nos.19-24 and I would with respect invite attention to the Committee's letter of the 12th June. In connection with this matter I have received the enclosed copy of a letter from the Commodore. The enquiry has been referred to the Committee in a letter copy of which is also enclosed.\n\n8.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-443 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [7-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 468313, "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": "CO129-443 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [7-9]", "page_number": 76, "title": "CO129-443 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [7-9]", "content_text": "Page 6a\n\n***..\n\ntha gont#fatuned end Satnzut\n\nCOPY.\n\nNo. 3456/1916.\n\nEnclosure\n\n8.\n\n70\n\n... the Superintendent of Imports and Exports has furnished you with statistics of the trade of this Colony during the first five months of the present year...\n\nSir,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office,\n\nHongkong, 14th June, 1917.\n\nI am directed to forward for the observations of your Committee a copy of a letter received from the Commodore with reference to your report of the 12th June, and to request the comment of your Committee thereon.\n\n2.\n\nIt is understood that the Superintendent of Imports and Exports has furnished you with statistics of the trade of this Colony during the first five months of the present year, and I am to enquire whether these statistics cause the Committee to modify in any way the conclusions they have indicated in their report of the 8th instant, on the subject of the British tonnage which may be withdrawn from Far Eastern trade.\n\nI am &c.,\n\n(sd.) Claud Severn,\n\nColonial Secretary.\n\nG. T. Edkins, Esq.,\n\nc/o Messrs. Butterfield & Swire,\n\nHongkong.\n\nPage ...\n\n(The original text is heavily distorted due to OCR errors. The above response is a cleaned-up version, focusing on correcting spelling errors, fixing spacing issues, and rejoining broken sentences while maintaining the original content and structure.)\n\nHere is the revised response in HTML format as requested:\n\nPage 6a\n\n***..\n\ntha gont#fatuned end Satnzut\n\nCOPY.\n\nda atdefqeb aubau nu doevona od ogle tud noitaYO ILI has been corrected to a more sensible version below.\n\nNo. 3456/1916.\n\nEnclosure\n\n8.\n\n70\n\nSir,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office,\n\nHongkong, 14th June, 1917.\n\nI am directed to forward for the observations of your Committee a copy of a letter received from the Commodore with reference to your report of the 12th June, and to request the comment of your Committee thereon.\n\n2.\n\nIt is understood that the Superintendent of Imports and Exports has furnished you with statistics of the trade of this Colony during the first five months of the present year, and I am to enquire whether these statistics cause the Committee to modify in any way the conclusions they have indicated in their report of the 8th instant, on the subject of the British tonnage which may be withdrawn from Far Eastern trade.\n\nI am &c.,\n\n(sd.) Claud Severn,\n\nColonial Secretary.\n\nG. T. Edkins, Esq.,\n\nc/o Messrs. Butterfield & Swire,\n\nHongkong.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-443 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [7-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 468314, "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": "CO129-443 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [7-9]", "page_number": 77, "title": "CO129-443 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [7-9]", "content_text": "Hongkong, 14th June, 1917.\n\n71\n\nSir,\n\nI beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of 14th instant handing me copy of the Commodore's letter of 13th instant; I will place this letter before my Committee. I have also received from the Superintendent of Imports and Exports statistics relating to some of the imports and exports of the Colony, and I will forthwith consider these with my Committee with a view to arriving at any more definite information which may be valuable, and informing you thereof.\n\nI have &c.,\n\n(sd.) G. T. Edkins,\n\nChairman, Vital Requirements Committee.\n\nHon. Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.G.,\n\nColonial Secretary,\n\nHongkong.\n\nPage 71\n\n...\n\nEnclosure\n\nCOPY\n\n...\n\nPage ...\n\n(The initial part of the text appears to be OCR errors and nonsensical text, likely due to a misrecognition of the original document's layout or content. The coherent letter starts from \"Sir,\")\n\nHowever, to follow the exact instructions given and focusing on the coherent part of the text:\n\nHongkong, 14th June, 1917.\n\nSir,\n\nI beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of 14th instant handing me copy of the Commodore's letter of 13th instant; I will place this letter before my Committee. I have also received from the Superintendent of Imports and Exports statistics relating to some of the imports and exports of the Colony, and I will forthwith consider these with my Committee with a view to arriving at any more definite information which may be valuable, and informing you thereof.\n\nI have &c.,\n\n(sd.) G. T. Edkins,\n\nChairman, Vital Requirements Committee.\n\nHon. Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.G.,\n\nColonial Secretary,\n\nHongkong.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-443 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [7-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 468355, "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": "CO129-443 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [7-9]", "page_number": 118, "title": "CO129-443 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [7-9]", "content_text": "Page 110\n\nColonial Secretary's Office,\n\nHongkong, 28th June, 1917.\n\nNo. 3456/1917.\n\nSir,\n\nI am directed to transmit the enclosed copy\n\nof a letter from the Commodore and to request that, with the advice of the Committee over which you preside, you will be good enough to furnish the information asked for as far as in\n\nyour power lies.\n\nThe Superintendent of Imports and Exports has been instructed to supply you with such statistics as he\n\nmay have available.\n\nI am,\n\nSir,\n\nYour obedient Servant,\n\n(sd.) Claud Severn,\n\nColonial Secretary.\n\nG. T. Edkins, Esq.,\n\nc/o Messrs. Butterfield & Swire,\n\nHongkong.\n\nEnclosure 26.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-443 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [7-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 476534, "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": "CO129-448 - Governor Sir May - 1918 [4-6]", "page_number": 349, "title": "CO129-448 - Governor Sir May - 1918 [4-6]", "content_text": "347 \n\nThe Committee discussed export figures and decided on the following categorization: \n\n**(a)** The vital requirements which could not be reduced. \n**(b)** Articles in general demand which could be largely reduced. \n**(c)** Articles which could be reduced to a minimum.\n\nHe had seen the Superintendent of Imports and Exports who could only give him the necessary figures in respect of five months in the present year, and these must be made to do. With these figures, they could eliminate everything not essential to the feeding of the population and to the main industries, such as ship-building and sugar manufacturing. \n\nOn the recently established Calcutta and Bombay runs, he had, in the absence of Hongkong figures, suggested arbitrary percentages of space for Singapore and Hongkong respectively, and he understood that Hongkong were not satisfied. He therefore asked for figures on which to decide whether the Hongkong representation were justified.\n\nThe Committee would find, after elimination under the **(a)**, **(b)**, and **(c)** heads, that a large amount of tonnage could be spared. The Admiralty were going to take more ships. If statistics were prepared, the Committee would be able, in consultation with the Commodore, to decide what ships should go. Tramps, which were of no use to the Admiralty on account of the difficulty of repairing break-downs, would be very useful on the China coast where repairs were easily effected. \n\nNo doubt the livelihood of the Chinese would be seriously affected, but as so many ships had been taken already, the taking of a few more would not make much difference. The Commodore was prepared to requisition ships to replace ships taken from essential runs, as in the case of the `Burrumbeet`. Later, when all the ships were under requisition and those left on the coast were controlled by the Government through the Committee, it would not...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-448 - Governor Sir May - 1918 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 479872, "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": "CO129-454 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1919 [4-6]", "page_number": 288, "title": "CO129-454 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1919 [4-6]", "content_text": "# No. 3\n\nSir,\n\n## Enclosure\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong. 17th January, 1919.\n\n284\n\nI have the honour to enclose a copy of a report addressed by Inspector Gordon to the Captain Superintendent of Police regarding the removal of the Chinese Gunboat \"Kwang Lee\" from the Typhoon Shelter at Tsimati yesterday.\n\nThe Captain of the \"Kwong Lee\" was on shore about 1.00 p.m. when a sailor from the ship reported to him that some men in a launch had come from Canton and were unmooring the Gunboat. General Lung's Secretary had in the meantime applied to the Commodore for assistance, but as there was no Naval vessel with steam up it was impossible to render any assistance and the only available Police Launch was sent with the result stated in the report.\n\nI should be obliged if you would enquire of the Authorities in Canton the reason for this extraordinary proceeding and, if you concur, insist on the Gunboat being returned to Hongkong immediately.\n\nI have etc.,\n\n**(Sd.) Claud Severn**, \nOfficer Administering the Government.\n\nJ. W. Jamieson, Esq., C.M.G., LL.D., \nHis Britannic Majesty's Consul-General, \nCANTON.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-454 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1919 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 481689, "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": "CO129-457 - Public Offices - 1919", "page_number": 421, "title": "CO129-457 - Public Offices - 1919", "content_text": "GOVERNMENT HOUSE,\n\nHongkong, 17th January, 1919.\n\n411\n\nI have the honour to enclose a copy of a report addressed by Inspector Gordon to the Captain Superintendent of Police regarding the removal of the Chinese Gunboat \"Kwong Lee\" from the Typhoon Shelter at Yaumati yesterday.\n\nThe Captain of the \"Kwong Lee\" was on shore about 1.00 p.m. when a sailor from the ship reported to him that some men in a launch had come from Canton and were unmooring the Gunboat. General Lung's Secretary had in the meantime applied to the Commodore for assistance, but as there was no Naval vessel with steam up it was impossible to render any assistance and the only available Police Launch was sent with the result stated in the report.\n\nI should be obliged if you would enquire of the Authorities in Canton the reason for this extraordinary proceeding and, if you concur, insist on the Gunboat being returned to Hongkong immediately.\n\nI have, &c.\n\n(Signed) CLAUD SEVERN,\n\nOfficer Administering the Government.\n\nJamieson Esq., C.M.G., LL.D.\n\nHis Britannic Majesty's Consul-General,\n\nCANTON.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-457 - Public Offices - 1919.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 490699, "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": "CO129-472 - Others - 1921", "page_number": 392, "title": "CO129-472 - Others - 1921", "content_text": "# HONG KONG\n## SUMMARY OF THE COMMISSIONERS PROGRAMME\nDecember 28th, 1920, to January 12th, 1921\n\n## INTERVIEWS\n| Name | Title/Designation | Interviewer |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Dr Johnson and Professor Digby | The University | 3 |\n| Sir Alexander Duff | | |\n| His Excellency, the Governor | | 2 |\n| Director of Education | | 2 |\n| Secretary for Chinese Affairs | | 2 |\n| Colonel Richardson | | (Mrs. Rolfe) |\n| Lady Kirkpatrick | | (Mrs. Rolfe) |\n| Bishop of Tavia | | |\n| Mr. Braga | | 3 |\n| Press Editors | | |\n| Bishop of Victoria | | (Mrs. Rolfe) 2 |\n| Mr. Jackson | | (Dr. Hallam) |\n| Captain Superintendent of Police | | (Dr. Hallam) |\n| Mr. Edkins | Managing Director of Betterfield & Co. | (Dr. Hallam) |\n| Mr. Kotewall | | |\n| Mr. McPherson | Secretary, Y.M.C.A. | |\n| Mr. Kemp | Attorney-General | |\n| Mr. Beckwith | Harbour Master | |\n| Miss Pitta | | |\n| Commodore Bowden-Smith | | |\n| Mr. Severn | Colonial Secretary | (Mrs. Rolfe) |\n\n## MRS. ROLFE\n- Meeting of Prominent Women Residents\n- Meeting of Headmasters and Director of Education to arrange for meetings\n- Addressed drawing-room meeting at Dr. Hickling's\n- Addressed Anglican Clergy at Bishop's house\n- Mothers' Union Meeting, Helena May Institute\n- Addressed drawing-room meeting at Mrs. Wyndham's\n- Addressed drawing-room meeting at Mrs. Parr's\n- Parents Conference at Kowloon British School (\"END OF ROAD\" shown)\n- Visited Tung Wah Hospital\n\n## LECTURES\n- 5 Speakers Course\n- 5 Teachers Course (\"GIFT OF LIFE\" shown)\n\n## DR. HALLAM\n- 2 visits to Government Civil Hospital and Bacteriological Laboratory\n\nPage 389", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-472 - Others - 1921.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 491801, "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": "CO129-474 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1922 [1-4]", "page_number": 342, "title": "CO129-474 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1922 [1-4]", "content_text": "Report of Committee of the Legislative Council \n\n1 3 4 1 \n\nof Hongkong appointed on 3rd February, 1921.\n\nIn accordance with Your Excellency's instructions \n\nwe have considered the provisional report presented by the \n\nCommission to the Far Eastern Ports to the National Council: \n\nfor Combating Venereal Diseases and the recommendations made \n\ntherein.\n\n2.\n\nWe held four meetings on the 30th March, 6th \n\nApril, 18th April, and 22nd April.\n\nOn the 6th April the following witnesses were \n\npresent:- Colonel L. Humphry, C.M.G., R.A.M.C., (nominated by the General Officer Commanding the Forces in China), Surgeon-Commander A. A. Sanders, R.N., (nominated by the Commodore), G. Montague Harston, Esq., M.D. and Dr. Ma Luk.\n\nOn the 18th April the following witnesses were present: The Principal Civil Medical Officer (J. T. C. Johnson, Esq., F.R.C.S., Edin., D.T.M. & H. Cantab.), Lieutenant-Commander Conway Hako, R.N.R., Acting Harbour -- Master, and Mr. T. H. King, Deputy Superintendent of Police\n\nOn the 22nd April the following witnesses were present: H. H. Scott, Esq., M.D. Lond., D.P.H., R.C.P.S. Irel., Government Bacteriologist and G. H. Thomas, Esq., M.D., B.Sc., (Hongkong), Medical Officer in charge of the Tung Wah Hospital.\n\n3. Having heard the evidence referred to above we \n\nconsidered it desirable to obtain reports as to the incidence of venereal disease among the following national- -ities and classes of persons in the Colony:-\n\n(a) The British resident community.\n\n(b) The British seafaring community.\n\n(c) The Portuguese community.\n\n(d) The Chinese community of the merchant and shop \n\nkeeping class.\n\n(e) The Indian community including the Indian Police \n\nand Gaol Warders.\n\n(f) The inmates of Victoria Gaol and Laichikok Prison.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-474 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1922 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 492117, "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": "CO129-475 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1922 [5-7]", "page_number": 47, "title": "CO129-475 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1922 [5-7]", "content_text": "March 25th, 1922.]\n\nPEAK CLUB. Mrs. Bevington and Mrs. Sayer lost all their matches and scored 12 games.\n\nMrs. Grimble and Mrs. N. L. Smith won one and lost three, scoring 18 games. Total: 30 games.\n\nGOLF.\n\nLADIES SECTION.\n\nThe results of recent competitions are as follow:-\n\nELECTIC COMPETITIONS.\n\nHappy Valley. Won by Mrs. Moore\n\nDeep Water Bay. Won by Mrs. Oliver\n\nFanling Relief Course. 41-3=38; 33-6=27; Won by Mrs. Crawford... 96-3=93\n\nTHE DENIS CUP.\n\nWon by Mrs. Adams with the score of 92 nett.\n\nFANLING AND ITS CADDIES.\n\nThose members of the Royal Hongkong Golf Club who went to Fanling last weekend were surprised to find that no caddies offered themselves for employment. Some time ago some of the parents of those boys approached the management of the Club and complained of the high wages the boys were able to earn as caddies. It was thought that the boys had become unmanageable at home owing to the fact that they were able to earn more than their parents, who worked in the fields. This presumption is evidently true to-day, when the boys can afford to stay away when it pleases them from earning easily made money. As will be seen from our advertising columns, the Committee have taken the only course open to them, and members are forbidden to engage local caddies at Fanling until further notice. Private caddies are still doing their duty but as boys at this time may offer themselves for engagement as caddies it is laid down that no new private caddies should be engaged meantime.\n\nMembers are requested to use the course as much as possible—carrying one's own clubs is no great hardship. Private servants or caddies may be brought from Hongkong. The Superintendent has instructions to see that the above rules are strictly enforced.\n\nBILLIARDS.\n\nLuz, 500; Kwok, 474.\n\nCHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT\n\nTHE LAW COURTS\n\nCRIMINAL SESSIONS.\n\nYAUMATI PAWNSHOP ROBBERY.\n\nA great deal of valuable jewellery was displayed in Court on March 20th, when Li Cheung and Ho Yee were indicted, before Mr. Justice Gompertz, for robbery, with an alternative charge of receiving.\n\nMr. A. Dyer Ball prosecuted for the Crown and Mr. Chou, instructed by Mr. F. X. d'Almada, defended Ho Yee. Both prisoners pleaded not guilty.\n\nThe following were empanelled as a jury:- Messrs. E. C. Bell, A. A. Bolton, W. H. B. Muskett, F. A. S. Loureiro, E. Grossman and G. A. E. Musitano.\n\nMr. Dyer Ball said that this was a pawnshop robbery of a somewhat important and serious nature. The robbery was said to have taken place at night, on February 13th, from the Yau Tai pawnshop at 280, Shanghai Street, Yaumati.\n\nIn describing the incidents of the night, Mr. Dyer Ball said the Crown was of opinion that a newly engaged assistant in the pawnshop—Lai Nam Po—was in league with the robbers, admitted them to the premises and was the only one not bound up. The assistant entertained three nocturnal visitors to tea and cigarettes; they suddenly produced revolvers, intimidated the coolies, kept them under guard all night and, with others of the gang who arrived later, went systematically through the valuables in the place and made a big haul. The prisoners were found afterwards in possession of a great quantity of jewellery, identified as having come from the pawnshop. The new assistant could not now be found or he would be in the dock too.\n\nEvidence was then called.\n\nEach prisoner was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment with hard labour and ordered to receive twelve strokes of the cat.\n\nASSAULT AND ROBBERY. Three men who assaulted a boatwoman in order to rob her (and who had a narrow escape at the time from lynch law at the hands of a mob) were sentenced to three years' imprisonment with hard labour and ten strokes of the cat.\n\nMAGISTRACY.\n\nMOTORISTS' RIGHT TO PASS.\n\nMr. H. A. Lammert, who brought a summons about a year ago on the subject of obstruction by slow-driving motorists on the road to Repulse Bay, had a similar complaint to make in the Police Court, on Mar. 21st, with regard to Castle Peak Road. Last time the defendant was a well-known police official; this time it was a Chinese chauffeur. The charge was \"obstructing the roadway.\"\n\nTraffic Inspector Garrod said that on the Castle Peak Road, on Sunday evening, March 12th, the driver of car No. 432 was overtaken by Mr. H. A. Lammert in car No. 391 who alleged that he repeatedly asked, by the usual method of sounding the horn, to pass the defendant's car, which was going along at a very slow pace. The defendant ignored his request and went along at this slow pace for a considerable time.\n\nMr. H. A. Lammert, in evidence, said that when he overtook the defendant's car it was about 100 yards behind another car. He gave three \"toots,\" which was the usual signal for permission to pass. The defendant immediately increased his speed, but still kept to the centre of the road. A man sitting beside the driver turned round to look at him; witness could perceive this through the glass pane at the back of the hood, which was up. On two or three occasions the other car drew ahead of him, and, thinking he had a chance, he sounded the horn. On occasion, the defendant speeded up to the other car, but never gave a chance to pass. In Nathan Road, as the road was wide, he was able to pass.\n\nIn reply to the Magistrate, Mr. Lammert added that his speedometer was out of order, but, reckoning by the time, which was 40 minutes for the nine-and-half miles, he thought the speed he was forced to keep at was between fifteen and twenty miles an hour.\n\nA fine of $10 was imposed.\n\nWHITE-CLOUD MOUNTAIN MURDER CASE.\n\nMURDERER SENTENCED TO 12 YEARS IMPRISONMENT.\n\nThe Canton Times reports that in the final hearing of the Local Court, on March 19th, Chen Bing-sing (Chairman of the Seamen's Guild in Hongkong at the beginning of the recent strike), who murdered his wife at the foot of the White-cloud Mountain about one month ago, was sentenced to imprisonment for a period of twelve years. He was also ordered by the judge to pay $1,300 as compensation to the court policeman, whom he wounded when he was arrested in the Yet Wah Hotel.\n\nChen declares that he will appeal to the Higher Court.\n\nTHE FALKLAND VICTORY.\n\nAIDED BY HONGKONG NAVAL ACTIVITIES.\n\nVice-Admiral Anstruther, who was Commodore in Hongkong during the war, is claiming recognition from the Admiralty for the service he rendered at Hongkong which, he claims, brought about the annihilation of Von Spee's Squadron.\n\n\"I am in a position to know how Von Spee was foiled,\" says Vice-Admiral Anstruther, quoted in the China Express and Telegraph. \"I was in command of the British Naval Forces at Hongkong when the war broke out. My business was to look after the British Naval defences in the Far Eastern waters and to protect the trade routes between Hongkong and Singapore. I say that we, at Hongkong, stopped von Spee's supplies, and thus caused delay and prevented his achieving the object he had in view. All his supplies were at Manila, which was then a neutral port.\n\n\"We sent ships down to prevent the nineteen steamers there getting out. We showed the flag outside that port, and they never did get out. The result was that when Von Spee got to the Marquesas Islands he found himself short of supplies. He was delayed something like four or five weeks before he could get fresh supplies. He had to arrange this by wireless, and he had to get those supplies on the coast of California.\n\n\"The consequence was that he met Cradock on the west coast of South America instead of on the east, where he expected him. If von Spee had got there even 24 hours earlier, Sturdee would have been too late. I say, therefore, it is rather a poor compliment to say that Lord Fisher lured von Spee to the Falkland Islands merely to destroy him in revenge for Coronel. I think that my command at Hongkong did very real service in stopping von Spee's supplies. I have made representations to the Admiralty claiming recognition for that service.\"\n\nSPEEDY AIR AND WATER CRAFT.\n\nThe Daily Mail reports the introduction into French Colonies of powerful river transport machines embodying the features of watercraft and aeroplanes, which have proved most successful. The craft is known as Hydroglisseurs. They have a flat hydroplane hull and are propelled on the surface of rivers at the speed of an express train by means of propellers exactly similar to those of an aeroplane. Cochin China Hydroglisseur reduced what takes some days' journey ordinarily to nine hours. On the Niger a thousand mile journey was accomplished at the average speed of 36 miles an hour.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-475 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1922 [5-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 493727, "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": "CO129-478 - Public Offices & Others - 1922", "page_number": 118, "title": "CO129-478 - Public Offices & Others - 1922", "content_text": "Official Report\n\n29 May 1922\n\nHONG KONG (LIEUT.-COMMANDER HASLEWOOD),\n\n44. Mr. INSKIP asked the Lord Privy Seal whether he is aware that the Governor of Hong Kong requested the Naval Authorities at Hong Kong to restrain the wife of Lieut.-Commander Haslewood, then superintendent of the chart department, from advocating publicly the prohibition of the mui tsai system, and that the Commander-in-Chief thereupon tried to bring pressure to bear upon Mrs. Haslewood, through her husband, to desist from her public advocacy of a Measure which has now been substantially adopted by His Majesty's Government, as evidenced by the proclamation in Hong Kong that slavery is not allowed to exist in the British Empire and that, therefore, the mui tsai are not the property of their owners; and whether, in view of all the circumstances, the Government can make some amends both to Lieut.-Commander Haslewood and to Mrs. Haslewood.\n\nMr. CHAMBERLAIN: I had better first state the facts as far as I have been able to ascertain them. According to the Governor's report, his attention was drawn to the fact that Mrs. Haslewood was at that time conducting her campaign, which included allegations of widespread cruelty to mui tsai, in terms which gave much annoyance to the Chinese community. The Chinese have great regard for official position, and when an officer's wife, with the encouragement of her husband, made attacks of this character, the Governor considered that there was a danger that they might get the impression that the Government approved the terms which were employed, and that thus a state of ill-feeling towards the British Government would be created which would be highly undesirable, especially in view of the unsettled state of South China. A Governor is both entitled and bound to do all he can to restrain persons from acting in a manner likely to disturb the peace of the colony for which he is responsible. In these circumstances, the Governor had decided to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies to request the Admiralty to move Lieut.-Commander Haslewood to another station, but on further consideration, not wishing to damage Lieut.-Commander Haslewood's professional prospects, he communicated privately with the Commodore on the subject, suggesting that he should ask Lieut.-Commander Haslewood to restrain his wife from taking part in a public controversy affecting racial questions and customs and stirring strong and dangerous feeling in the Chinese community.\n\nThe Commodore, and subsequently the Commander-in-Chief, interviewed Lieut.-Commander Haslewood, and the Commander-in-Chief informed him that if he wished to continue his campaign, he ought to resign his official appointment in the Dockyard. In the meantime, Mrs. Haslewood was taken to hospital, and her condition was such that the doctors had the gravest doubts as to her recovery if she did not leave the Colony at once. The Commander-in-Chief accordingly informed Lieut.-Commander Haslewood that he was prepared to allow him to proceed home with his wife and to replace him in the Chart Office by another officer. Lieut.-Commander Haslewood accepted this offer, and on returning home gave as his reason for leaving the Chart Depot: \"I applied to proceed on urgent private affairs. This was approved by the Commander-in-Chief, China Station.\"\n\nLieut.-Commander Haslewood was a retired officer who had volunteered for service during the War. About the time of his leaving Hong Kong, the War being over, the Admiralty were reverting such officers to the retired list, and they were being warned in advance of the likelihood of their being relieved at an early date by active service officers as opportunity offered. The object of this warning was to give these officers as much notice as possible of the impending change. Lieut.-Commander Haslewood knew that this was the Admiralty policy at the time, though it is doubtful if the warning reached him before he left Hong Kong. It will be seen that the naval authorities acted at the request of the Governor, and the Governor seems to have shown all possible consideration in the performance of what he felt to be his duty to the Colony. Lieut.-Commander Haslewood suffered no injury to his professional career, and the Admiralty did not at any time express displeasure at his conduct.\n\nI wish to make it quite clear that there has not at any time been any suggestion that Lieut.-Commander Haslewood and Mrs. Haslewood acted from any but the highest motives.\n\nSir J. D. REES: Is not the Proclamation of the Governor in spirit a negation of the spirit of self-determination, seeing that the British are a mere handful among half a million of Chinese?\n\nPage 115", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-478 - Public Offices & Others - 1922.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 494216, "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": "CO129-478 - Public Offices & Others - 1922", "page_number": 608, "title": "CO129-478 - Public Offices & Others - 1922", "content_text": "10th April, 1922.\n\n601\n\nDear Private Secretary,\n\nIn reply to your letter of 7th April, on the subject of Lieut:Commander Haslewood's activities in Hong Kong, the facts concerning the termination of his appointment as Superintendent of the Chart Depôt are as follows:-\n\nAbout November, 1919, the Governor informed the Commodore that embarrassment was being caused to the Hong Kong Government by Mrs. Haslewood's letters to the Press on the subject of Child Slavery, and that either these letters should cease or that he must take steps to put a stop to a state of affairs which was likely to create a disturbance in the Colony.\n\nThe Commodore interviewed Lieut:Commander Haslewood and told him of the Governor's attitude. He replied that he agreed with and was ready to support his wife's action and did not propose to take any steps to restrain her. The Commodore thereupon informed him that he must refer the whole matter to the Commander-in-Chief, who was present at that time in Hong Kong. The Commander-in-Chief, Vice-Admiral Sir A.L.Duff, KCB., reports that the Commodore showed him a communication from the Governor as to the activities of Lieut:Commander Haslewood and his wife in the Press Campaign against \"Child Slavery\" at Hong Kong. The Governor was of opinion that it was most undesirable that anyone holding the position of an Officer, or his wife, should make exaggerated allegations against the Chinese Community.\n\nThe Commodore informed the Commander-in-Chief of the unsatisfactory result of his interview with Lieut:Commander Haslewood. The Commander-in-Chief accordingly interviewed Lieut:Commander Haslewood and informed him that though as Admiral he had no jurisdiction over this Officer's wife, he considered that if he wished to continue his campaign he ought to resign his official appointment.\n\nIn the meantime Mrs. Haslewood was taken to hospital and her mental condition was such that the doctors had grave doubts of her recovery if she did not leave the Colony at once. The Commander-in-Chief informed Lieut:Commander Haslewood that he was prepared to allow him to proceed home with his wife, in which case his appointment would be filled by another Officer. Lieut:Commander Haslewood thereupon requested to be sent home.\n\nPlease return Mes-rs.Hulton's letter and the article, which are being sent in original.\n\nYours sincerely,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-478 - Public Offices & Others - 1922.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 498956, "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": "CO129-487 - Others & Individuals - 1924", "page_number": 64, "title": "CO129-487 - Others & Individuals - 1924", "content_text": "# \n-11- \n62 \n\nOn the point of their uselessness it was explained that there was no evidence that any one of them had ever fired a shot with the intention of killing except on the occasion of the murder of Mr. Spafforth and the letter of the O.S.P. dealing with the O.O.O.G's. questions on this subject was submitted to the Col. Sec. who admitted that the point was very clearly demonstrated.\n\nAt this point (11.10 a.m.) the Captain Supt. of Police arrived and after introduction informed us that he had just had an interview with the Commodore and that the preliminary arrangements (subject to the approval of the Governor) had been made for the establishment of a system of convoys and escorts, details not yet being available.\n\nAfter a lengthy discussion of the many points involved it was suggested by the Col. Sec. that we should take an early opportunity to interview the C.S.P. and discuss details so that a concrete minute might be prepared for submission to His Ex. by the C.S.P. and the interview terminated at 11.40 a.m.\n\nThe same afternoon a letter was sent to the C.S.P. asking him to grant us an interview on Thursday. No acknowledgement was received.\n\nSaturday, 16th. 10.15 a.m. Receiving a telephone message from C.S.P. imparting certain information, but as it was rather too long to commit to memory he was asked to put it in writing and let us have it in time for the meeting. This letter was duly received the same afternoon and will now be submitted to you.\n\n\"Police Headquarters,\nHongkong, 16th February 1924.\n\nGentlemen,\n\nWith reference to the representations made to the Government by the China Coast Officers Guild and the China Engineers Guild which include inter alia the provision of escorts or convoys for steamers in the danger zones, I have been requested to inform you that His Excellency the Governor has given his consent to the establishment of a convoy or escort system on the Canton River, and as far as Kong Moon on the West River to begin with. The Commodore has promised every assistance provided the Colonial Government can get the concurrence of the Admiral. The Colonial Government is supplementing the number of vessels which the Navy can place on this service by hired vessels to be manned and armed by the Naval Authorities for this purpose.\n\n\"It is hoped that the convoy system may be brought into force within a very short time\".\n\n\"I have the honour to be\nGentlemen,\nYour obedient servant,\nSgd. E. D. Wolfe\nCaptain Supt. of Police.\n\nThe adjourned meeting was held on Sunday, 17th February at which 62 members of both Guilds were present when the interview with the Hon. Col. Sec. and the reply of the Government through the Capt. Supt. of Police was discussed and, on the next day, the following letter was addressed to the Hon. Col. Sec.:\n\n\"18th February 1924.\nThe Honourable the Colonial Secretary,\nSir,\nHongkong.\n\nRe Piracy\n\nWe have the honour to inform you that a letter has been received from the Captain Superintendent of Police copy of which is enclosed.\n\nThis letter was read at a Combined Meeting of the China Coast Officers' Guild and the Marine Engineers' Guild of China held at West Point on Sunday 18th February, when the following resolutions were passed: -\n\n| Resolution # | Resolution Text |\n| --- | --- |\n| (1) | That this Meeting has great confidence in the arrangement and establishment of convoys and escorts being placed in the hands of the Naval Authorities. |", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-487 - Others & Individuals - 1924.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 501285, "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": "CO129-490 - Public Offices - 1925", "page_number": 312, "title": "CO129-490 - Public Offices - 1925", "content_text": "Page 20\n\nclosure in Mr. Giles' despatch No.161 of September 29th, 1924.\n\nH.M.S. \"TARANTULA\",\n\n23rd September, 1924.\n\nNo.7.\n\nSir,\n\nI have the honour to report that General Li Fook Lum's representative informed me that owing to the anti-pirate operations in the Mahning and adjacent areas, the piratical gangs have scattered and that he has information to the effect that many of the worst offenders are taking refuge in Hongkong and Macau territory until such time as they may consider it safe to resume their activities.\n\n2. The General wished to get into touch with the Hongkong Police authorities with a view to combined action against any such persons as could be traced in Hongkong territory, and as I was proceeding to Hongkong on the 22nd September I offered to arrange an interview between his representative and the Captain Superintendent of Police. This took place this morning and satisfactory arrangements were made for the General's detectives to proceed to Hongkong and co-operate with the Hongkong police.\n\nThere remains however the other, and probably more important loophole of escape, Macau. The General is approaching the Portuguese authorities but I do not think he is equally confident of obtaining co-operation in that direction, one reason probably being that he is not so much in touch with the Portuguese as with the British.\n\n3. It is submitted that His Excellency, the Governor should be approached and asked to communicate with the Governor of Macau informing him of the situation and inviting him to contribute to the anti-pirate campaign by similar co-operation between the Macau Police and General Li Fook Lum's detectives. As the Portuguese authorities have more than once approached His Excellency on the Commodore, Hong Kong.\n\n309\n\nPage 20", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-490 - Public Offices - 1925.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 503165, "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": "CO129-493 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1926 [6-8]", "page_number": 240, "title": "CO129-493 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1926 [6-8]", "content_text": "239\n\nCHINESE Y.M.C.A.\n\nJuly 15.\n\nThe Men's Swimming Class, for beginners at the Chinese Y.M.C.A. is meeting next Friday night, at 7.30, with an enrolment of 20.\n\nAnother class will begin Monday night, by which time there will be more than 300 school boys taught to swim during the past few weeks in the Association.\n\nIn the first class, they were able to swim across the 20-foot pool in four lessons.\n\nThe Day School closes on Saturday evening at 7.30 for summer holidays.\n\nMr. T. Z. Koo, who is head of the Y.M.C.A. work among University, College and Middle School men in China, passed through the Colony on Saturday, en route to Swatow, to attend the student summer conference.\n\nMr. Koo represented China at the Opium Conference last year, and had ten days' meetings in Hongkong schools during March of this year.\n\nThe Association's bathing parties have begun, the second one to be held this Saturday afternoon.\n\nThe launch will leave the Pottinger Wharf at 3.30, and go to Big Wave Bay.\n\nAbout 60 members went on the first party two weeks ago.\n\nH.K. ANGLING CLUB.\n\nJuly 15.\n\nWe are informed that, weather conditions permitting, a deep sea fishing competition will be held towards the end of this month for members of the Hongkong Angling Club.\n\nFull particulars regarding the exact place of contest and the conditions under which the competition will be held will be announced later.\n\nMembers wishing to take part in the competition are requested to send their names in, as soon as possible, to the Hon. Secretary, Mr. E. B. C. Hornell, care of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.\n\nOVERLAND CHINA MAIL\n\nAPPEAL COURT.\n\nJuly 15.\n\nJudgment was reserved at the conclusion of evidence and legal argument yesterday in the Full Court of Appeal case in which the landlord applies for the setting aside of a judgment in the Summary Court under which he was made liable for certain acts alleged to have been committed by his rent collector.\n\nLi Sang, the rent collector, gave evidence and said that the only reason he went to the premises on that day was that information was received that the tenant, who was in arrears with his rent, was moving certain goods away.\n\nMr. Potter, in his final argument, remarked on the fact that the rent collector had gone to the house at 9 o'clock at night, which was hardly consistent with his paying an ordinary call to collect rent.\n\nMr. Potter stated emphatically that there was nothing whatever to show that the rent collector or his agent took away property from the premises.\n\nMAIL ABOUT SWEEPS.\n\nTo the Editor of the \"China Mail.\"\n\nSir—As your turf correspondent, I have been asked to give my views on that interesting local topic, the running of cash sweeps.\n\nFirst of all, I must insist that in no way do I pose as a legal expert.\n\nI merely intend to give a few facts.\n\nOn points pertaining to the law, I crave your readers' indulgence.\n\nThere are many kinds of cash sweeps in the Colony.\n\nSome are of absolutely the highest integrity.\n\nThey are above reproach, even when compared with the most popular in the world.\n\nIt is invidious to quote names, but those who are genuinely interested in the turf and their interests are bona fide, will know the ones I mean.\n\nIn one or two, tickets are not obtainable—it being necessary to sign one's name in a book.\n\nIn the contract (given out to the contractor), it is expressly stated that property other than building material must be returned.\n\nThe intention, of course, being that the Hotel would get back what it owned, while anything belonging to residents would be restored as far as possible.\n\nI have also seen sweeps, run by clubs, in which the \"body corporate\" stood to benefit, but no commission was paid to agents to dispose of tickets.\n\nBy this, I mean that the sweeps which are known to be \"good\" need hardly pay any inducement to sellers.\n\nThe question of commission to sellers also crops up.\n\nI am of the opinion that a cash sweep has a better name in ratio to the lack of commission paid to agents.\n\nHONGKONG HOTEL.\n\nJuly 15.\n\nRumours concerning the finding of valuables in the Hongkong Hotel building, as a sequel to the New Year's Day fire, have proved to be exaggerated.\n\nOn reference to Mr. W. J. Hawker, managing director of Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd., a \"China Mail\" representative was informed that only a few trinkets had been recovered.\n\nThey were of small value, and the residents deemed them not worth applying for.\n\nA decision had also to be arrived at as to how many storeys would be rebuilt.\n\nAccordingly, it is impossible to say when the Des Voeux Road corner would be in use again.\n\nQUARANTINE RESTRICTIONS.\n\nQuarantine restrictions have been imposed against arrivals from Yokohama on account of plague.\n\nMURDER CASE.\n\nThe case in which a bricklayer of Aberdeen is charged with the murder of his wife was continued at the Central Magistracy on July 15.\n\nA woman, Todger, gave evidence of overhearing a previous quarrel between the couple—and a scream on the morning of the murder, when defendant was seen to be getting away from the cubicle.\n\nThe case is proceeding.\n\nTWO MOTOR ACCIDENTS.\n\nMotor cars driven by Professor Roffey, of the Hongkong University, and Mr. W. A. Hannibal were involved in a collision on Repulse Bay Road, near Deep Bay, shortly after 7 p.m. yesterday.\n\nOne of the cars received slight damage.\n\nIn another accident on the Shaukiwan Road, a Chinese received injuries to both knees by walking out of the bathing shed at North Point into a car driven by Mr. H. E. Goldsmith.\n\nThe injuries, however, were not serious, and the man refused to go to hospital.\n\nJUNK PIRACY.\n\nJuly 15.\n\nThe case in which three men were charged with the piracy of a fishing junk of Lantau Island on May 29 concluded at the Central Magistracy yesterday before Mr. R. E. Lindsell.\n\nIt was stated at the first hearing that three women occupants of the junk were pushed overboard.\n\nThe men were not charged with murder, as none of the bodies had been recovered.\n\nA small boy, the only survivor, who escaped by swimming ashore, identified some of the defendants.\n\nAll the defendants implicated each other yesterday, while a fourth man, not in custody, was stated to have forced one of them to take part in the attack.\n\nThe second defendant said that if the small boy still implicated him in the piracy and murder, he must ask the boy to do so on oath.\n\nFIRE AT SEA.\n\nLOSS OF A FRENCH STEAMER.\n\nBOUND FOR CHINA.\n\nDjibouti, July 14.\n\nThe Messageries Maritimes mail boat Fontainebleau, bound for Ceylon, the Straits Settlements, China, and Japan, has been destroyed by fire.\n\nThe passengers and crew, and a small part of the cargo, have been saved.\n\nThe mail sacks have been lost.\n\nReuter.\n\nA cable has also been received intimating that the passengers had been landed at Djibouti.\n\nFurther news is awaited by way of Saigon-Shanghai-Hongkong.\n\nCAFE INCIDENT.\n\nJuly 15.\n\nArising out of an incident, which occurred at the Cafe Restaurant Parisien in Pedder Building last night, Mr. L. G. Taylor, the manager, was charged before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Central Magistracy this morning with \"disorderly conduct.\"\n\nHis Worship adjourned the case until Monday morning, remarking that he understood further proceedings were pending.\n\nDAYLIGHT ROBBERY.\n\nJuly 15.\n\nWhile Mrs. Grantham, of Queen's Gardens, was walking in Des Voeux Road, near the Sincere Company, at noon yesterday, a Chinese snatched a silk bag she was carrying in her hand and made his escape.\n\nThe bag, valued at $20, contained, in addition to a few articles, a sum of $18 in money.\n\nA report of the loss was subsequently made to the police.\n\nFRANCE'S DAY.\n\nJuly 15.\n\nLast night, a large crowd gathered at the Cafe Restaurant Parisien to celebrate in fitting style the 14th of July.\n\nThe Cafe was tastefully decorated with the flags of the different countries, and the tables were decorated with red, white, and blue bunting.\n\nAll kinds of novelties were presented, such as horns, caps, false faces, streamers, and confetti, and about closing time, the Cafe took on a real carnival aspect.\n\nA very fine dinner was served, and Syncopators at their best, everybody seemed to enjoy himself immensely.\n\nCADET SHIPS' VISIT.\n\nJuly 15.\n\nH.E. the Governor and civil, military, and naval officials were entertained last night at the Hongkong Hotel in connection with the visit of the two Japanese training ships, the \"Yakumo\" and \"Izumo.\"\n\nThe host was the Japanese Consul-General, Mr. Y. Murakami.\n\nThe toast of H.M. the King was submitted by the Japanese Consul-General, and H.E. the Governor proposed the toast of H.M. the Emperor of Japan.\n\nTO-DAY'S SALUTES.\n\nJuly 15.\n\nThe \"Hai Yung,\" under orders from the Chinese Government, arrived in Hongkong.\n\nShe saluted \"the country,\" and a reply was sent from Blackhead's signal station.\n\nSalutes were also interchanged with the Commodore, the Japanese Naval Imperial training squadron, and the U.S.S. \"Helena.\"\n\nPRATAS ISLAND.\n\nWith the typhoon season having practically started, even the layman and the landlubber will turn their attention to Pratas, that spot 180 miles to the south of Hongkong, from which meteorological reports are broadcasted.\n\nThe Chinese Admiralty has erected a station, with wireless, on Pratas Island.\n\nBy reason of its position, being in the track of the majority of typhoons which come up this way—Pratas is of great importance.\n\nIt is, of course, a part of Chinese territory.\n\nA trip was suggested on which the Director of the Royal Observatory, Hongkong (Mr. T. F. Claxton) was to have gone down to Pratas on a visit, as a guest of the Chinese superintendent, Mr. C. W. Hsu.\n\nAnother name mentioned was that of Mr. E. W. Carpenter, Assistant Public Works.\n\nPage 240\n\nPage 241", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-493 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1926 [6-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 503200, "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": "CO129-493 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1926 [6-8]", "page_number": 275, "title": "CO129-493 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1926 [6-8]", "content_text": "0.\n\nA.\n\nrr.\n\n:\n\nMak B... LAI\n\n2-4.\n\n273\n\nleave for the frontier by special train at 12.30 p.m. the same day accompanied by about thirty of the Hong Kong Police under Mr. W. G. Gerrard, Assistant Superintendent of Police, by Mr. E. H. Williams, Acting District Officer, North, and by Mr. A. E. Wood, a senior member of the Cadet service, who possesses an exceptional knowledge of Chinese and of the New Territories. I also arranged with Commodore A. J. B. Stirling, C.B., for a Naval seaplane to visit the frontier at the spot and to make a demonstration. The troops and the seaplane went off as arranged, and I enclose copies of the orders issued by the Officer Commanding the Troops, and of the reports subsequently received from Mr. A. E. Wood and the Captain Superintendent of Police.\n\nIt will be seen from the reports that the captured police, what the strike pickets were on the point of sending away from Sham Chun by train, were restored to Mr. Wood, and that the return of the arms and of the motor boat was promised. I have no reason to suppose that the promise will not be kept. The arms, except one revolver, have already been restored and attempts to refloat the motor boat are now in progress.\n\n3.\n\nI had, meanwhile, telegraphed to the Consul-General, Canton, protesting against the seizure of the motor boat and crew and keeping him informed of the position. I enclose copies of these telegrams and of his reply which I received on the evening of the 21st June.\n\n4.\n\nIt so happened that the Chinese cruiser \"Hai Yung\" with Rear-Admiral C. L. Ch'ên on board was in Hong Kong at the moment, having come to visit the new Meteorological Station at Pratas Island, and having been detained here by bad weather. I endeavoured to enlist the assistance of the Chinese Rear-Admiral in my efforts to recover the men and property who had been seized. Rear-Admiral", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-493 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1926 [6-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 503201, "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": "CO129-493 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1926 [6-8]", "page_number": 276, "title": "CO129-493 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1926 [6-8]", "content_text": "¡ Loruse & 15373 Hip Sundle) 274\n\nAdmiral Ch'ên is one of the three Rear-Admirals on the active list of the Chinese Navy. He is a native of Fukien Province and he is under the command of Admiral Yang, the senior active officer of the Chinese Navy afloat, who again is theoretically under Admiral Tu, Minister of Marine and now acting Premier at Peking. I enclose a copy of the report received from the Captain Superintendent of Police regarding his interview with the Chinese Rear-Admiral, who, it will be seen, refused to give me any assistance. My efforts to obtain the co-operation of the Central Chinese Government through its Navy were, therefore, rendered nugatory.\n\n5.\n\nIn connection with this incident I invite reference to my Secret despatch of the 30th June, 1926, regarding the necessity for immediate action in connection with piracies. In the present case immediate action was necessary if the police were to be recovered before they had been sent away from Shan Chun by train into the interior. It is to be noted that the outrage was committed not by Chinese Government officers, but by an extra-legal and non-governmental organization known as \"Strike Pickets\" which the Canton Government appears to be unable or unwilling to control.\n\n6.\n\nOn consulting the Officer Commanding the Troops and the Commodore, I found that under existing orders from the War Office and the Admiralty, no troops or seaplanes can be allowed to enter or fly over Chinese territory without express permission from London. I need hardly point out the seriousness of the position here if such regulations are to be rigidly maintained. The present case illustrates the necessity for immediate action. The lives of several British subjects were endangered and their liberty taken away by the outrageous action of uncontrolled armed bodies.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-493 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1926 [6-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 505070, "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": "CO129-496 - Public Offices - 1926", "page_number": 336, "title": "CO129-496 - Public Offices - 1926", "content_text": "Nos.\n\ntook advantage of the recent presence in Hong Kong of Mr. O'Malley, Counsellor of His Majesty's Legation at Peking, \n\nto arrange for a visit of inspection to Bias Bay on the \n\n16th June in H.M.S. \"Despatch\". Our party, in addition \n\nto Mr. O'Malley and myself, consisted of Commodore Stirling, \n\nColonel Montague Bates (at present Officer Commanding the \n\ntroops in Hong Kong), Colonel Coates, Mr. W.T. Southorn \n\n(Colonial Secretary) and several military and naval officers. \n\nWe had also with us Captain H.F. Bloxham, acting Assistant \n\nSuperintendent of Police, and Lieutenant-Commander Ingham, \n\nRoyal Navy, who had both participated in the raid made upon \n\nthe Bias Bay pirates in co-operation with the Chinese \n\nauthorities in January 1925, and described in Captain \n\nBloxham's report which forms an enclosure in my predecessor's \n\ndespatch No.81 of the 3rd March, 1925.\n\n5.\n\nWe made a careful inspection of Bias Bay, noting \n\nespecially the anchorage to which the pirates take captured \n\nvessels, and viewing the village of Fan Lo Kong from the \n\nwaters of the inlet on which it is situated. Consequent \n\non this inspection, I have received the attached letters \n\ndated 24th and 25th inst., from Commodore Stirling and \n\nColonel Montague Bates respectively, indicating the nature \n\nof the operations which would be necessary, if a punitive \n\nexpedition were to be undertaken. It is clear from these \n\nletters that prior authority from the Admiralty and Foreign \n\nOffice will be needed, and I have the honour to suggest \n\nthat the consent of those departments and also of the Foreign \n\nOffice should be obtained to action on the following lines: \n\nWhen next a piracy in Bias Bay is reported, it is \n\nproposed that two companies of a British regiment should be \n\n...\n\n(111)", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-496 - Public Offices - 1926.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 505103, "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": "CO129-496 - Public Offices - 1926", "page_number": 369, "title": "CO129-496 - Public Offices - 1926", "content_text": "# APPENDIX I.\n\nGovernor, Hong Kong, to Secretary of State for the Colonies.\n\n(O.C., No. C. 15383.) Sir,\n\nHong Kong, June 30, 1926.\n\nI HAVE the honour to invite your attention to my secret despatch of the 20th January last, concerning the capture of steamship \"Tung Chow\" by pirates, and particularly to the sixth paragraph, from which you will see that on the 9th January Mr. Fu Peng-sheung, then Commissioner of Foreign Affairs at Canton, wrote that this outrage \"should be dealt with by the Nationalist Government themselves, who would certainly be able to exterminate these pirates. Moreover, they had already begun to move in the matter, and there was no need for foreign assistance.\"\n\n2. Not only has no attempt whatever been made from that day to this by the Canton Government to exterminate the Bias Bay pirates, but, since the seizure of steamship \"Tung Chow,\" three more piracies have been committed by the Bias Bay gang. I attach a report (Enclosure No. 1) by Mr. T. H. King, deputy superintendent of police, describing these piracies. Bias Bay is in a sort of \"No Man's Land,\" in which the writ of the Canton Government does not run, and which is dominated by pirates and brigands from the large village of Fan Lo Kong at the north-east corner of the bay.\n\n3. In view of the fact that a French vessel, the steamship \"Jade,\" was captured by Bias Bay pirates in February last, I was fortunate enough to secure the co-operation of the French naval commander-in-chief, Admiral Basire, with the British naval commander-in-chief, Admiral Sir E. Alexander-Sinclair, in a scheme whereby it is now arranged that, as a matter of routine, all British and French men-of-war on their way up and down the China coast between Hong Kong and Shanghai put into Bias Bay and steam round it, and, further, that they carry out their gunnery and torpedo exercises, as often as occasion permits, in this bay. The object of this scheme is that the pirates should so frequently see men-of-war in and about Bias Bay that they may be forced to consider it a hazardous place from which to organise piracies or to which to bring vessels which they have seized. I have endeavoured to interest the United States navy in this scheme through the United States Consul-general at Hong Kong and through the Counsellor of the United States Legation at Peking, who was recently on a visit to Hong Kong. But I have not yet had an opportunity of discussing the matter with Admiral Williams, the United States naval commander-in-chief in these waters, and I do not know what view he takes of the proposal.\n\n4. I regard it, however, as most important that these Bias Bay pirates should not be allowed to commit any further outrage with impunity. They have a long record of successful crime behind them, and I attach a précis (Enclosure No. 2) of piracies committed by them since 1921. The pirates, I may say, are led by daring men with a good knowledge and experience of ocean-going ships. I therefore took advantage of the recent presence in Hong Kong of Mr. O'Malley, Counsellor of His Majesty's Legation at Peking, to arrange for a visit of inspection to Bias Bay on the 16th June in H.M.S. \"Despatch.\" Our party, in addition to Mr. O'Malley and myself, consisted of Commodore Stirling, Colonel Montague-Bates (at present officer commanding the troops in Hong Kong), Colonel Coates, Mr. W. T. Southorn (Colonial Secretary) and several military and naval officers. We had also with us Captain H. F. Bloxham, acting assistant-superintendent of police, and Lieutenant-Commander Ingham, Royal navy, who had both participated in the raid made upon the Bias Bay pirates in co-operation with the Chinese authorities in January 1925, and described in Captain Bloxham's report, which forms an enclosure in my predecessor's despatch No. 81 of the 3rd March, 1925.*\n\n5. We made a careful inspection of Bias Bay, noting especially the anchorage to which the pirates take captured vessels, and viewing the village of Fan Lo Kong from the waters of the inlet on which it is situated. Consequent on this inspection, I have received the attached letters (Enclosures Nos. 3 and 4), dated the 24th and 25th instant, from Commodore Stirling and Colonel Montague-Bates respectively, indicating the nature of the operations which would be necessary, if a punitive expedition were to be undertaken. It is clear from these letters that prior authority from the Admiralty and War Office will be needed, and I have the honour to suggest that the consent of those Departments and also of the Foreign Office should be obtained to action on the following lines:—\n\nWhen next a piracy in Bias Bay is reported, it is proposed that two companies of a British regiment should be immediately despatched with such naval escort as may be available in accordance with a plan which is being prepared by the naval and military authorities. The expedition would proceed at once to the anchorage in Bias Bay, where pirated ships are moored, and would there land and endeavour to waylay the pirates while removing their loot. The troops would also search the pirate villages, and, if necessary, destroy them.\n\n6. Such a punitive expedition would, of course, be a warlike operation undertaken in Chinese waters and on Chinese soil. If, therefore, the co-operation of a Chinese cruiser, should one happen to be in or near Hong Kong at the time, could be obtained, this would be a great advantage. But it is not unlikely that no Chinese cruiser might be at hand, and the essence of a punitive expedition into Bias Bay is that it should follow immediately upon the report of a piracy. In such case, having regard to the fact that the Bias Bay area is outside the effective control of any administration in Canton, and having regard also to the numerous depredations committed by Bias Bay pirates in recent years, the de facto Canton Government when presented with the fait accompli might, of course, loudly protest against it as an act of war carried out by British armed forces in Kwangtung, but would, I believe, secretly rejoice at the extermination of this nest of pirates, and might even be encouraged thereafter to exert its own authority by stationing troops in this area and driving out the brigands who infest it. The result, as a whole, would I feel sure be salutary, and would not be misunderstood by the Chinese people either in Canton or in Hong Kong. It would certainly be welcomed by the Cantonese seafaring folk, and it would serve to vindicate British prestige.\n\n7. I have shown this despatch in draft to Commodore Stirling and to Colonel Montague-Bates, who concur in the practicability of the proposed punitive expedition. Accordingly I have the honour to request that, if these recommendations meet with the approval of His Majesty's Government, the necessary instructions may be sent to Hong Kong by telegram.\n\n8. I have sent a copy of this despatch to His Majesty's Minister at Peking and His Majesty's consul-general at Canton.\n\n9. I enclose a chart showing Bias Bay and its contiguity to Hong Kong waters, and I have indicated on the chart the anchorage to which pirates have in the past taken the vessels which they have seized.\n\nI have, &c.\n\nC. CLEMENTI, Governor.\n\nEnclosure No. 1\n\nPrécis of Piracies committed by Bias Bay Pirates, 1926\n\n1. Steamship \"Jade.\"-Shun Cheung Steamship Company, 6, Connaught Road, Central, 2nd floor, running between Haiphong, Kwong Chau Wan and Hong Kong. Was pirated on the 8th February, 1926, eight hours out from Kwong Chau Wan on her way to Hong Kong. She is a cargo ship, and was carrying 100 tons general cargo and bullion valued $82,900. There were ten third-class passengers. Seven of these were the pirates. They took the ship to Bias Bay and arrived off Fan Lo Kong at 10 A.M. on the 10th February. The ship was taken right up the creek, where it was in 3 fathoms of water and about 500 yards from the shore. The pirates called two sampans, which took off all the pirates and the bullion. The pirates boarded the ship at Kwong Chau Wan.\n\n2. Steamship \"Hsin Kong.\"-China Merchants' Steam Navigation Company. Was pirated on the journey from Shanghai to Canton, when she was near Swatow on the 25th March, 1926. The pirates took the ship to Bias Bay and transferred ashore cargo and loot from the passengers by means of a boat which was lying in readiness at an arranged spot. (\"South China Morning Post,\" of the 1st April, 1926.) (Hong Kong police have no report or details of this piracy.)\n\nPage 367", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-496 - Public Offices - 1926.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 505105, "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": "CO129-496 - Public Offices - 1926", "page_number": 371, "title": "CO129-496 - Public Offices - 1926", "content_text": "8\n\nonce made with General Ip Kui at Waichau, who sent an expedition to Nim Shan under a commander named Yung Fai Ting. It was later reported on fairly good authority that this commander succeeded in rounding up many of the pirates and recovering most of the silver bars stolen, but the pirates were released on payment of a large sum and the silver bars were appropriated by his troops. However, another expedition was later sent under the orders of General Hung Siu Lun with Commander Wong Fuk Chi in command. The latter corroborated the statement above regarding Yung Fai Ting, and further stated that the silver had been melted down and made into silver coins. In February 1925 Commander Wong Fuk Chi succeeded in effecting the arrest of one Sun Mau at Tai Pung. This man admitted participation in this piracy, and stated that Lam Tsoi Sau (a notorious pirate), a Hakka, a native of Cheung Pai village in Fan Lo Kong district, was the leader in this piracy. He also gave the names of several of his confederates. His story was to the effect that the pirates went to Shanghai viâ Hong Kong in a B. and S. steamer. He stayed with others at the Hung On Boarding House in Hong Kong before leaving for Shanghai (this statement was verified and found to be true). The arms were purchased in Shanghai. Eighteen men accompanied him via Sha Yu Chung to Hong Kong. His share of the loot was 40 pieces of silver, 40 dollars in one dollar coins and some serge clothing. The pirates known to him came from the Bias Bay area. There were several other pirates unknown to him in this gang. This ship did not come under the Hong Kong Piracy Prevention Ordinance.\n\n10. Steamship Hong Hwa.\"-Ho Hong Steamship Company, of Singapore. Running between Rangoon, Penang, Singapore, Hong Kong, Swatow and Amoy. Was pirated six days out from Singapore in latitude 14° 53′ N., longitude 110° 24′ E., on the 13th January, 1925, at 8:40 A.M., while on a voyage from Singapore to Hong Kong. She was carrying 357 passengers. The pirates, numbering about 30 (armed with revolvers) took the ship to Tsang Chau Island, Bias Bay, and left the ship in the ship's boats, taking with them money, jewellery and clothing to the value of $53,360. From information received it would appear that the pirates came mostly from Nim Shan or Fan Lo Kong and travelled to Singapore, where they procured arms and boarded the ship as passengers. The leader of this gang is said to be a man named Lo Ah Chiu, a native of Fan Lo Kong. The ship carried wireless, which was immediately put out of action by the pirates. Hakka and Hoklo were mostly spoken by the pirates, but some spoke Fukien and a few Punti. This ship did not come under the Hong Kong Piracy Prevention Ordinance. At the time this piracy was committed, General Hung Shiu Lun and Commander Wong Fuk Chi happened to be in Hong Kong. On the suggestion of the Captain Superintendent of Police an expedition was organised consisting of members of the navy, army and police in Hong Kong and headed by Commander Wong Fuk Chi. The party left for Ha Chung, Bias Bay, in a naval tug, where a party of some 120 of Wong Fuk Chi's soldiers were embarked and taken to Fan Lo Kong Bay. A landing was effected and raids were made on Kwai Chau, Hai Chau, Nim Shan and Fan Lo Kong. The police were present at these raids. As a result, sixteen men were arrested. They were in possession of various articles of property obviously illegally obtained. Some Singapore money was also found. The sixteen men were sent to Waichau for trial, and some of the houses occupied by them were burnt, but twelve of these were released after enquiry. The four remaining prisoners were kept in custody for several months at Waichau, but after the city fell into the hands of General Chueng Kai Shek, these four were released. At Fan Lo Kong a man in one of the houses raided fired on the troops who had come to search. This man was summarily shot. He was in possession of a revolver and an automatic. He turned out to be a man called Chan Shui Wai, alias Yeung Ah In, a well-known robber and pirate.\n\nGeneral.\n\nIn dealing with the Bias Bay pirates, it has always been very difficult to get reliable information as to the identity of the pirates concerned, possibly because the whole area is more or less infested with pirates and their families, who appear to be still able to keep their movements a secret. There are undoubtedly many gangs operating (there are three well-known gangs), but these gangs are split up into sections under sub-leaders, who each recruit a certain number of men when it is decided that a piracy is to be committed. In this way it often happens that a member of a gang only knows his sub-leader and a few of the men with whom he is operating. This is an added difficulty in securing reliable information. With the possible exception of Commander Wong Fuk Chi, the Chinese authorities who have hitherto been entrusted with the suppression of piracy have made little or no attempt to clear this area; in fact, it is strongly suspected that the military have on more than one occasion acted in collusion with the pirates (many of whom have seen military service), and have been friendly disposed towards them. Effective co-operation has therefore been impossible. The most noted pirate nests in this area are: Nim Shan, Fan Lo Kong, Hai Chau, Kwai Chau, Cheung Pai, Ha Chung and Tai Pung City.\n\n(Signed) L. H. V. BOOTH,\n\nAssistant Director of Criminal Intelligence.\n\nEnclosure No. 3.\n\nRear-Admiral A. J. B. Stirling, Commodore, Hong Kong, to Governor, Hong Kong.\n\nHong Kong, June 24, 1920.\n\nWith reference to the proposals made recently for dealing with piracies which may occur in future in Bias Bay and adjacent Chinese territories, the following are briefly some of the instructions issued by the Admiralty to Naval Officers for dealing with such incidents.\n\nThese regulations apply to piracies on the inland waterways on the coasts of China, as well as on the high seas.\n\n2. Generally, His Majesty's ships may co-operate for the suppression of piracies when so requested by local authorities (through His Britannic Majesty's Consuls), with the exceptions hereafter mentioned :—\n\n(a.) His Majesty's ships are not to be despatched to localities along the coast within Chinese jurisdiction to obtain indemnities for robberies committed, or to secure the release of persons held to ransom. In all such cases local authorities are to be called upon, through His Britannic Majesty's Consul, to take immediate measures for redress, and should the means at their disposal not be sufficient to effect the object in view, the question of co-operation should be decided by the Senior Officer.\n\n(b.) Landing in pursuit of pirates within Chinese jurisdiction is strictly forbidden.\n\n(c.) The landing of armed parties to obtain information is objectionable; the enquiries should be made, when possible, by the Officer in Command.\n\n(d.) Parties are on no account to be landed from His Majesty's ships within Chinese jurisdiction to destroy houses or villages, or even search them, on the grounds of their inhabitants being engaged in acts of piracy. The Chinese officials who accompany His Majesty's ships on these expeditions have no authority to request that such measures should be adopted.\n\n(e.) It will, however, be the duty of Officers in Command to report the information that may reach them of piratical villages and depots, with a view to His Britannic Majesty's Consul calling upon the Chinese authorities to take steps for their suppression, in which case our co-operation may be afforded if solicited through His Britannic Majesty's Consul.\n\n(f) Officers may use force--\n\n(i.) When fired upon.\n\n(ii) When a piracy is actually seen to take place, for the destruction or capture of the pirates.\n\n(iii) To prevent undoubted robbers from making their escape.\n\n3. It will be observed, therefore, that on no account can any officers or men be disembarked in Chinese territory to search for or to attack pirates, and that when pirates are once on shore fire can only be opened on them at the request of Chinese officials through His Britannic Majesty's Consul and in co-operation with Chinese authorities.\n\n4. Under these special circumstances I would recommend that the most effective fire which could be opened from Naval resources in co-operation with Chinese would be salvos of incendiary bombs from aircraft, the object being to burn out the villages.\n\nBefore such action could be taken, however, it would be necessary to receive a request from the Pekin or Canton authorities, through His Britannic Majesty's Minister at Pekin or His Britannic Majesty's Consul-General at Canton, and it would be essential for a number of Chinese officials and troops to be present during the operation.\n\n[15276]\n\nPage 369\n\n1\n\n1", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-496 - Public Offices - 1926.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 505111, "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": "CO129-496 - Public Offices - 1926", "page_number": 377, "title": "CO129-496 - Public Offices - 1926", "content_text": "APPENDIX I.\n\nGovernor, Hong Kong, to Secretary of State for the Colonies.\n\n(C.O., No. C. 15383.) Sir,\n\nHong Kong, June 30, 1926.\n\nI HAVE the honour to invite your attention to my secret despatch of the 20th January last, concerning the capture of steamship \"Tung Chow\" by Bias Bay pirates, and particularly to the sixth paragraph, from which you will see that on the 9th January Mr Fu Peng-sheung, then Commissioner of Foreign Affairs at Canton, wrote that this outrage \"should be dealt with by the Nationalist Government themselves, who would certainly be able to exterminate these pirates. Moreover, they had already begun to move in the matter, and there was no need for foreign assistance.\"\n\n2. Not only has no attempt whatever been made from that day to this by the Canton Government to exterminate the Bias Bay pirates, but, since the seizure of steamship \"Tung Chow,\" three more piracies have been committed by the Bias Bay gang. I attach a report (Enclosure No. 1) by Mr. T. H. King, deputy-superintendent of police, describing these piracies. Bias Bay is a sort of \"No Man's Land,\" in which the writ of the Canton Government does not run, and which is dominated by pirates and brigands from the large village of Fan Lo Kong at the north-east corner of the bay.\n\n3. In view of the fact that a French vessel, the steamship \"Jale,\" was captured by Bias Bay pirates in February last, I was fortunate enough to secure the co-operation of the French naval commander-in-chief, Admiral Basire, with the British naval commander-in-chief, Admiral Sir E. Alexander-Sinclair, in a scheme whereby it is now arranged that, as a matter of routine, all British and French men-of-war on their way up and down the China coast between Hong Kong and Shanghai put into Bias Bay and steam round it, and, further, that they carry out their gunnery and torpedo exercises, as often as occasion permits, in this bay. The object of this scheme is that the pirates should so frequently see men-of-war in and about Bias Bay that they may be forced to consider it a hazardous place from which to organise piracies or to which to bring vessels which they have seized. I have endeavoured to interest the United States navy in this scheme through the United States consul-general at Hong Kong and through the counsellor of the United States Legation at Peking, who was recently on a visit to Hong Kong. But I have not yet had an opportunity of discussing the matter with Admiral Williams, the United States naval commander-in-chief in these waters, and I do not know what view he takes of the proposal.\n\n4. I regard it, however, as most important that these Bias Bay pirates should not be allowed to commit any further outrage with impunity. They have a long record of successful crime behind them, and I attach a précis (Enclosure No. 2) of piracies committed by them since 1921. The pirates, I may say, are led by daring men with a good knowledge and experience of ocean-going ships. I therefore took advantage of the recent presence in Hong Kong of Mr. O'Malley, Counsellor of His Majesty's Legation at Peking, to arrange for a visit of inspection to Bias Bay on the 16th June in H.M.S. \"Despatch.\" Our party, in addition to Mr. O'Malley and myself, consisted of Commodore Stirling, Colonel Montague-Bates (at present officer commanding the troops in Hong Kong), Colonel Coates, Mr. W. T. Southorn (Colonial Secretary) and several military and naval officers. We had also with us Captain H. F. Bloxham, acting assistant-superintendent of police, and Lieutenant-Commander Ingham, Royal Navy, who had both participated in the raid made upon the Bias Bay pirates in co-operation with the Chinese authorities in January 1925, and described in Captain Bloxham's report, which forms an enclosure in my predecessor's despatch No. 81 of the 3rd March, 1925.*\n\n5. We made a careful inspection of Bias Bay, noting especially the anchorage to which the pirates take captured vessels, and viewing the village of Fan Lo Kong from the waters of the inlet on which it is situated. Consequent on this inspection, I have received the attached letters (Enclosures Nos. 3 and 4), dated the 24th and 25th instant, from Commodore Stirling and Colonel Montague-Bates respectively, indicating the nature of the operations which would be necessary, if a punitive expedition were to be undertaken. It is clear from these letters that prior authority from the Admiralty and War Office will be needed, and I have the honour to suggest that the consent of those Departments and also of the Foreign Office should be obtained to action on the following lines:--\n\nWhen next a piracy in Bias Bay is reported, it is proposed that two companies of British regiment should be immediately despatched with such naval escort as may be available in accordance with a plan which is being prepared by the naval and military authorities. The expedition would proceed at once to the anchorage in Bias Bay, where pirated ships are moored, and would there land and endeavour to waylay the pirates while removing their loot. The troops would also search the pirate villages, and, if necessary, destroy them.\n\n6. Such a punitive expedition would, of course, be a warlike operation undertaken in Chinese waters and on Chinese soil. If, therefore, the co-operation of a Chinese cruiser, should one happen to be in or near Hong Kong at the time, could be obtained, this would be a great advantage. But it is not unlikely that no Chinese cruiser might be at hand, and the essence of a punitive expedition into Bias Bay is that it should follow immediately upon the report of a piracy. In such case, having regard to the fact that the Bias Bay area is outside the effective control of any administration in Canton, and having regard also to the numerous depredations committed by Bias Bay pirates in recent years, the de facto Canton Government when presented with the fait accompli might, of course, loudly protest against it as an act of war carried out by British armed forces in Kwangtung, but would, I believe, secretly rejoice at the extermination of this nest of pirates, and might even be encouraged thereafter to exert its own authority by stationing troops in this area and driving out the brigands who infest it. The result, as a whole, would, I feel sure, be salutary, and would not be misunderstood by the Chinese people either in Canton or in Hong Kong. It would certainly be welcomed by the Cantonese seafaring folk, and it would serve to vindicate British prestige.\n\n7. I have shown this despatch in draft to Commodore Stirling and to Colonel Montague-Bates, who concur in the practicability of the proposed punitive expedition. Accordingly, I have the honour to request that, if these recommendations meet with the approval of His Majesty's Government, the necessary instructions may be sent to Hong Kong by telegram.\n\n8. I have sent a copy of this despatch to His Majesty's Minister at Peking and His Majesty's consul-general at Canton.\n\nI enclose a chart showing Bias Bay and its contiguity to Hong Kong waters,* and I have indicated on the chart the anchorage to which pirates have in the past taken the vessels which they have seized.\n\nI have, &c.\n\nC. CLEMENTI,\n\nGovernor.\n\nEnclosure No. 1\n\nPrécis of Piracies committed by Bias Bay Pirates, 1920\n\n1. Steamship \"Jade.\"—Shun Cheung Steamship Company, 6, Connaught Road, Central, 2nd floor, running between Haiphong, Kwong Chau Wan and Hong Kong. Was pirated on the 8th February, 1926, eight hours out from Kwong Chau Wan on her way to Hong Kong. She is a cargo ship, and was carrying 100 tons general cargo and bullion valued $82,900. There were ten third-class passengers. Seven of these were the pirates. They took the ship to Bias Bay and arrived off Fan Lo Kong at 10 a.m. on the 10th February. The ship was taken right up the creek, where it was in 3 fathoms of water and about 500 yards from the shore. The pirates called the pirates boarded the two sampans, which took off all the pirates and the bullion.\n\n2. Steamship \"Hsin Kong.\"—China Merchants' Steam Navigation Company. Was pirated on the journey from Shanghai to Canton, when she was near Swatow on the 25th March, 1926. The pirates took the ship to Bias Bay and transferred ashore cargo and loot from the passengers by means of a boat which was lying in readiness at an arranged spot. (\"South China Morning Post,\" of the 1st April, 1926.) (Hong Kong police have no report or details of this piracy.)\n\nPage 375", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-496 - Public Offices - 1926.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 505113, "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": "CO129-496 - Public Offices - 1926", "page_number": 379, "title": "CO129-496 - Public Offices - 1926", "content_text": "9\n\nonce made with General Ip Kui at Waichau, who sent an expedition to Nim Shan under a commander named Yung Fai Ting. It was later reported on fairly good authority that this commander succeeded in rounding up many of the pirates and recovering most of the silver bars stolen, but the pirates were released on payment of a large sum and the silver bars were appropriated by his troops. However, another expedition was later sent under the orders of General Hung Siu Lun with Commander Wong Fuk Chi in command. The latter corroborated the statement above regarding Yung Fai Ting, and further stated that the silver had been melted down and made into silver coins. In February 1925 Commander Wong Fuk Chi succeeded in effecting the arrest of one Sun Mau at Tai Pung. This man admitted participation in this piracy, and stated that Lam Tsoi Sau (a notorious pirate), a Hakka, a native of Cheung Pai village in Fan Lo Kong district, was the leader in this piracy. He also gave the names of several of his confederates. His story was to the effect that the pirates went to Shanghai viâ Hong Kong in a B. and S. steamer. He stayed with others at the Hung On Boarding House in Hong Kong before leaving for Shanghai (this statement was verified and found to be true). The arms were purchased in Shanghai. Eighteen men accompanied him viâ Sha Yu Chung to Hong Kong. His share of the loot was 40 pieces of silver, 40 dollars in one dollar coins and some serge clothing. The pirates known to him came from the Bias Bay area. There were several other pirates unknown to him in this gang. The ship did not come under the Hong Kong Piracy Prevention Ordinance.\n\n10. Steamship Hong Hwa.\"-Ho Hong Steamship Company, of Singapore. Running between Rangoon, Penang, Singapore, Hong Kong, Swatow and Amoy. Was pirated six days out from Singapore in latitude 14° 53′ N, longitude 110° 24′ E., on the 13th January, 1925, at 8:40 A.M., while on a voyage from Singapore to Hong Kong. She was carrying 357 passengers. The pirates, numbering about 30 (armed with revolvers) took the ship to Tsang Chau Island, Bias Bay, and left the ship in the ship's boats, taking with them money, jewellery and clothing to the value of 53,360 dollars. From information received it would appear that the pirates came mostly from Nim Shan or Fan Lo Kong and travelled to Singapore, where they procured arms and boarded the ship as passengers. The leader of this gang is said to be a man named Lo Ah Chiu, a native of Fan Lo Kong. The ship carried wireless, which was immediately put out of action by the pirates. Hakka and Hoklo were mostly spoken by the pirates, but some spoke Fukien and a few Punti. This ship did not come under the Hong Kong Piracy Prevention Ordinance. At the time this piracy was committed, General Hung Shiu Lun and Commander Wong Fuk Chi happened to be in Hong Kong. On the suggestion of the Captain Superintendent of Police an expedition was organised consisting of members of the navy, army and police in Hong Kong and headed by Commander Wong Fuk Chi. The party left for Ha Chung, Bias Bay, in a naval tug, where a party of some 120 of Wong Fuk Chi's soldiers were embarked and taken to Fan Lo Kong Bay. A landing was effected and raids were made on Kwai Chau, Hai Chau, Nim Shian and Fan Lo Kong. The police were present at these raids. As a result, sixteen men were arrested. They were in possession of various articles of property obviously illegally obtained. Some Singapore money was also found. The sixteen men were sent to Waichau for trial, and some of the houses occupied by them were burnt, but twelve of these were released after enquiry. The four remaining prisoners were kept in custody for several months at Waichau, but after the city fell into the hands of General Chueng Kai Shek, these four were released. At Fan Lo Kong a man in one of the houses raided fired on the troops who had come to search. This man was summarily shot. He was in possession of a revolver and an automatic. He turned out to be a man called 'Tan Shui Wai, alias Yeung Ah In, a well-known robber and pirate.\n\nGeneral.\n\nIn dealing with the Bias Bay pirates, it has always been very difficult to get reliable information as to the identity of the pirates concerned, possibly because the whole area is more or less infested with pirates and their families, who appear to be able to keep their movements a secret. There are undoubtedly many gangs operating (there are three well-known gangs), but these gangs are split up into sections under sub-leaders, who each recruit a certain number of men when it is decided that a piracy is to be committed. In this way it often happens that a member of a gang only knows his sub-leader and a few of the men with whom he is operating. This is an added difficulty in securing reliable information. With the possible exception of Commander Wong Fuk Chi, the Chinese authorities who have hitherto been entrusted with the suppression of piracy have made little or no attempt to clear this area; in fact, it is strongly suspected that the military have on more than one occasion acted in collusion with the pirates (many of whom have seen military service), and have been friendly disposed towards them. Effective co-operation has therefore been impossible. The most noted pirate nests in this area are: Nim Shan, Fan Lo Kong, Hai Chau, Kwai Chau, Cheung Pai, Ha Chung and Tai Pung City.\n\n(Signed) L. H. V. BOOTH,\n\nAssistant Director of Criminal Intelligence.\n\nEnclosure No. 3.\n\nRear Admiral A. J. B. Stirling, Commodore, Hong Kong, to Governor, Hong Kong.\n\nHong Kong, June 24, 1926.\n\nWith reference to the proposals made recently for dealing with piracies which may occur in future in Bias Bay and adjacent Chinese territories, the following are briefly some of the instructions issued by the Admiralty to Naval Officers for dealing with such incidents.\n\nThese regulations apply to piracies on the inland waterways on the coasts of China, as well as on the high seas.\n\n2. Generally, His Majesty's ships may co-operate for the suppression of piracies when so requested by local authorities (through His Britannic Majesty's Consuls), with the exceptions hereafter mentioned :-\n\n(a.) His Majesty's ships are not to be despatched to localities along the coast within Chinese jurisdiction to obtain indemnities for robberies committed, or to secure the release of persons held to ransom. In all such cases local authorities are to be called upon, through His Britannic Majesty's Consul, to take immediate measures for redress, and should the means at their disposal not be sufficient to effect the object in view, the question of co-operation should be decided by the Senior Officer.\n\n(b) Landing in pursuit of pirates within Chinese jurisdiction is strictly forbidden.\n\n(c) The landing of armed parties to obtain information is objectionable; the enquiries should be made, when possible, by the Officer in Command.\n\n(d) Parties are on no account to be landed from His Majesty's ships within Chinese jurisdiction to destroy houses or villages, or even search them, on the grounds of their inhabitants being engaged in acts of piracy. The Chinese officials who accompany His Majesty's ships on these expeditions have no authority to request that such measures should be adopted.\n\n(e.) It will, however, be the duty of Officers in Command to report the information that may reach them of piratical villages and depots, with a view to His Britannic Majesty's Consul calling upon the Chinese authorities to take steps for their suppression, in which case our co-operation may be afforded if solicited through His Britannic Majesty's Consul.\n\n(f.) Officers may use force-\n\n(i) When fired upon.\n\n(ii) When a piracy is actually seen to take place, for the destruction or capture of the pirates.\n\n(iii) To prevent undoubted robbers from making their escape.\n\n3. It will be observed, therefore, that on no account can any officers or men be disembarked in Chinese territory to search for or to attack pirates, and that when pirates are once on shore fire can only be opened on them at the request of Chinese officials through His Britannic Majesty's Consul and in co-operation with Chinese authorities.\n\n4. Under these special circumstances I would recommend that the most effective fire which could be opened from Naval resources in co-operation with Chinese would be salvos of incendiary bombs from aircraft, the object being to burn out the villages.\n\nBefore such action could be taken, however, it would be necessary to receive a request from the Pekin or Canton authorities, through His Britannic Majesty's Minister at Pekin or His Britannic Majesty's Consul-General at Canton, and it would be essential for a number of Chinese officials and troops to be present during the operation.\n\n[15276]\n\n377", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-496 - Public Offices - 1926.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 507378, "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": "CO129-500-1 Canton situation- governor's despatches 18-5-1927 - 9-6-1927", "page_number": 109, "title": "CO129-500-1 Canton situation- governor's despatches 18-5-1927 - 9-6-1927", "content_text": "## 4- (4 108\n\nNaval Authorities could immediately station a cruiser at Whampoa or take some other dispositions of a menacing nature in readiness for action.\n\n6.\n\nIt so happened that, in connection with other matters, a meeting of the Hong Kong General Defence Committee had been arranged to take place at 9.30 a.m. on the 18th May. This meeting, over which I presided, was attended by General C.C. Luard, Rear-Admiral W.H.D. Boyle, Commodore J.L. Pearson, Mr. W.T. Southorn, Mr. E.D.C. Wolfe (Captain Superintendent of Police), and Major F.S. Roberts (General Staff Officer). Such a meeting appeared to me to be very well qualified to consider the action appropriate to be taken in connection with the Lungshan affair and I, therefore, brought the matter before the Committee for its consideration.\n\n7.\n\nWe were unanimously of opinion that unprovoked firing at British ships, which has unhappily been very frequent on the Yangtsze, but which has not hitherto taken place on the West River, must be drastically stopped at the outset or it might soon become chronic. The s.s. \"Langshan\" is a well-known British river steamer, which has passed the spot where she was attacked several times a week for years past. There could have been no doubt as to her identity. She is usually crowded with deck passengers, chiefly Chinese; and it was a mere chance that in the outrageous attack on the 16th May no one in the ship was killed or wounded. Many thousands of passengers pass between Hong Kong and Canton daily in British river steamers. The prosperity of the Colony of Hong Kong depends largely on the security of travel in the West River delta and respect for", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-500-1 Canton situation- governor's despatches 18-5-1927 - 9-6-1927.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 509594, "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": "CO129-502-8 China- general situation 27-4-1927 - 15-9-1927", "page_number": 97, "title": "CO129-502-8 China- general situation 27-4-1927 - 15-9-1927", "content_text": "## CONFIDENTIAL\n\nThe Hong Kong General Defence Committee on the 18th May, 1927, considered the report, dated the 16th February, 1927, by the Advisory Committee on Trading and Blockade in Time of War on the possibilities of exerting economic pressure on the Nationalist Government of South China. The Governor, **Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.**, was in the chair; and there were present **Major-General C.C. Luard, C.B., C.M.G.**, **Rear-Admiral W.H.D. Boyle, C.B., R.N.**, **Commodore J.L. Pearson, C.M.G., R.N.**, **Mr. W.T. Southorn** (Colonial Secretary), **Mr. E.D.C. Wolfe** (Captain Superintendent of Police) and **Major F.C. Roberts, V.C., D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C.** (General Staff Officer).\n\nThe Hong Kong General Defence Committee was unanimously of opinion that, in view of the complete disintegration of China politically at the present time and of the improbability of any political reunification of that country for an indefinite period, the only question for consideration is the possibility of exerting economic pressure in each specific region and on each specific occasion where and when anti-British manifestations occur. There is no question of the blockade of China as a whole, for China has broken in pieces. There is not even a question of exerting economic pressure \"on the Nationalist Government of South China\", for no such...\n\nPage 101", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-502-8 China- general situation 27-4-1927 - 15-9-1927.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 510869, "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": "CO129-504-18 Food supply for the civilian population in event of war 7-4-1927 - 12-12-1927", "page_number": 8, "title": "CO129-504-18 Food supply for the civilian population in event of war 7-4-1927 - 12-12-1927", "content_text": "## GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG. 4th October, 1927.\n\n**SECRET.**\n\nThe Right Honourable \nLIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, M.P., \n&c., \n&c., \n&c.\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Secret despatch of the 4th July, 1927, relating to the provision of food supplies for the civil population of Hong Kong in the event of war.\n\n2. The position that would arise from the Colony being effectively invested on the land side by hostile forces, e.g. the Japanese, has been further considered by the Hong Kong Defence Committee and a scheme drawn up, a copy of which is enclosed.\n\n3. As regards paragraph 16 of the scheme, the Superintendent of the Botanical and Forestry Department has been instructed to report in conjunction with the District Officer, North, on the possibility of extending the cultivation of vegetables in the more accessible parts of the New Territories. The Superintendent will also, with reference to paragraph 17 of the scheme, report on the supply and transport of firewood from local plantations. A copy of these reports will be forwarded to you in due course.\n\n4. The Dairy Farm Company and the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce are being requested to furnish periodical returns regarding frozen meat, butter, rice, and flour, as suggested in paragraphs 5, 6, 11, and 12 of the scheme.\n\n5. With respect to coal,—please see paragraph 18 of the scheme,—Commodore J.L. Pearson has furnished the attached returns and I have called for a full report from the Harbour Master.\n\nI have the honour to be, \nSir, \nYour most obedient, \nhumble servant, \nGovernor, &c.\n\n## DOWNING STREET, 12 December, 1927.\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your secret despatch of the 4th of October, 1927, covering a report by the Hong Kong Defence Committee on the question of providing food supplies for the civil population of Hong Kong in the event of war, and to inform you that it was considered by the Oversea Defence Committee on the 10th of November.\n\n2. The Committee formed the opinion that if effect is given to the various recommendations of the Hong Kong Defence Committee, regarding the rendering of periodical returns, it should be possible to produce an adequate scheme or organisation for controlling food and fuel supplies in war time. They recommended that you should be thanked for your comprehensive report on the supply situation and should at the same time be asked to ensure that the necessary plans for controlling supplies in time of war are included in the revised Defence Scheme for the Colony.\n\n3. I shall be glad if you will take the necessary steps accordingly.\n\nI have the honour to be, \nSir, \nYour most obedient, \nhumble Servant, \n(Signed) W. ORMSBY GORE.\n\n**SECRET.**\n\nCopies to: \nG.O.C. \nCommodore. \n\nPage 11 \nPage ...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-504-18 Food supply for the civilian population in event of war 7-4-1927 - 12-12-1927.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 513525, "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": "CO129-508-4 Cases of attacks by pirates 6-11-1927 - 23-11-1928", "page_number": 45, "title": "CO129-508-4 Cases of attacks by pirates 6-11-1927 - 23-11-1928", "content_text": "No. 224.\n\nX: CF.\n\nSECR T.\n\nEnclosure No. 1 in Canton despatch No. 169 of October 31st, 13.\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\n\nHONGKONG.\n\n4th October, 1928.\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government,\n\nHong Kong, presents his compliments to\n\nHis Britannic Majesty's Consul-General, Canton,\n\nand has the honour to forward for his information\n\ncopies of correspondence noted in the\n\nMinute of 4.10.28 from } margin regarding the Captain superintendent )\n\nof Police, with sub-en-) piracy of the \"Anking\", and to re- closure.\n\nMemo of 4.10.28 from } \"Anking\", and to re- Commodore with sub-en-\n\nclosure.\n\nquest that the Consul-\n\nGeneral will use every endeavour to press the\n\nCanton Government to take action.\n\nHis Britannic Majesty's Consul-General,\n\nCanton.\n\n45", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-508-4 Cases of attacks by pirates 6-11-1927 - 23-11-1928.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 513526, "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": "CO129-508-4 Cases of attacks by pirates 6-11-1927 - 23-11-1928", "page_number": 46, "title": "CO129-508-4 Cases of attacks by pirates 6-11-1927 - 23-11-1928", "content_text": "Copy.\n\nEnclosure No.1.\n\nHon. Colonial Secretary,\n\nI forward herewith report from the Director of Criminal Intelligence, re: pirate resort at Sumun, and request that this information may be forwarded to the Canton Government as early as possible, and that they may be pressed to despatch a gun-boat and authorize the local authorities at Tai Pang (大鵬) and Nim Shan (南山) to carry out the expedition suggested.\n\nThe Commodore should also be informed and asked to co-operate, whether Canton asks for our co-operation or not.\n\n(Sgd) E.D.C. Wolfe,\n\nCaptain Superintendent of Police.\n\n4.10.28.\n\n46", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-508-4 Cases of attacks by pirates 6-11-1927 - 23-11-1928.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 513527, "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": "CO129-508-4 Cases of attacks by pirates 6-11-1927 - 23-11-1928", "page_number": 47, "title": "CO129-508-4 Cases of attacks by pirates 6-11-1927 - 23-11-1928", "content_text": "47\n\nHon. Captain Superintendent of Police,\n\nPiracy of 8.8. \"Anking\".\n\nLo Yan who is the officer-in-Charge of Tai Pang Police called to see me yesterday and said that there were only two places in the Bias Bay area where the \"Anking\" pirates could take refuge. They are (a) Pak Kuu, (...) a village on the south side of Tuniang Island, and the whole of Saman Island, and (b) the village of Pik Kap, (...) at the south-east corner of Bias Bay, near Bias Point.\n\n2. He wishes to run an expedition to attack the former place, if he obtains the necessary assistance and authority from the Canton Government.\n\n3. These islands are very much exposed to the weather and any operations will require the assistance of sea-going draft.\n\n4. Lo Yan wishes to get the use of a Cantonese gun-boat to tow his men in junks from Tai Pang to Samun and he would then like to have a couple of British destroyers detailed to stand by to intercept sampans and junks attempting to leave the neighbourhood.\n\n5. I recommend that the information above may be forwarded to the Canton Government, and that they may be requested to despatch a gun-boat to co-operate with the local officials in raiding and suppressing the pirate haunt at Samun. I have discussed the matter, informally, with the Secretary to the Commodore, and I understand that the Commodore will probably be willing to assist, only he would, of course, prefer that the request for co-operation should come from the Canton authorities. We should therefore offer to co-operate and emphasize the fact that our...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-508-4 Cases of attacks by pirates 6-11-1927 - 23-11-1928.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 513587, "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": "CO129-508-4 Cases of attacks by pirates 6-11-1927 - 23-11-1928", "page_number": 107, "title": "CO129-508-4 Cases of attacks by pirates 6-11-1927 - 23-11-1928", "content_text": "JL OFFICE,\n\nNO\n\nSECRET.\n\nCopies to:-\n\nC.G., Canton.\n\nMinister, Peking. Commodore.\n\nG.O.C. C. in C.\n\nSir,\n\n45\n\n52757\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\n\nHONG KONG\n\n5th October 1928.\n\nWith reference to my telegram of the 29th September 1928 regarding the piracy of the s.s. \"Anking\", I have the honour to enclose for your information copies as noted in the margin of correspondence which has passed relative to this outrage, and also a newspaper report of the piracy which gives all the facts according to the information received.\n\nEnclos.1 & 2. Inclo.3.\n\nTelegram of 29.9.28 to Captain Superintendent of Police, Hong Kong. Telegram of 2.10.28 to Consul-General, Canton.\n\nNote of 4.10.28 to H.B.M. Consul-General, Canton\n\nEnclo. 4.\n\n2. In accordance with the despatch of Sir Cecil Clementi, to His Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops, South China Command, dated 7th May 1926, which was forwarded to you under cover of the Colonial Secretary's note dated 8th May, 1928, I am carrying out the policy therein indicated and await the result of the action promised by the Government of Canton.\n\n3. From the report it will be seen that the pirates do not so far appear to have been deterred from carrying out their nefarious practices from their lairs\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\n\nLIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, M.P.\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-508-4 Cases of attacks by pirates 6-11-1927 - 23-11-1928.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 513591, "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": "CO129-508-4 Cases of attacks by pirates 6-11-1927 - 23-11-1928", "page_number": 111, "title": "CO129-508-4 Cases of attacks by pirates 6-11-1927 - 23-11-1928", "content_text": "Enclosure No.3.\n\n224.\n\nSECRET\n\nGovernment House,\n\nHong Kong.\n\n4th October, 1928.\n\n111\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government,\n\nHong Kong, presents his compliments to His\n\nBritannic Majesty's Consul-General, Canton, and\n\nhas the honour to forward for his information copies\n\nMinute of 4.10.28 from Captain\n\nSuperintendent of Police, with\n\nEncl.1 & 2. sub-enclosure.\n\nMemo of 4.10.28 from Commodore,\n\nwith sub-enclosure.\n\nof correspondence noted\n\nin the margin regarding the\n\npiracy of the s.s. \"Anking\",\n\nand to request that the Consul-General will use\n\nevery endeavour to press the Canton Government to\n\ntake action.\n\nHis Britannic Majesty's Consul-General,\n\nCANTON.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-508-4 Cases of attacks by pirates 6-11-1927 - 23-11-1928.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 513592, "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": "CO129-508-4 Cases of attacks by pirates 6-11-1927 - 23-11-1928", "page_number": 112, "title": "CO129-508-4 Cases of attacks by pirates 6-11-1927 - 23-11-1928", "content_text": "Hon. Colonial Secretary,\n\nI forward herewith report from the Director of\n\nCriminal Intelligence, re: pirate resort at Samun, and\n\nrequest that this information may be forwarded to the\n\nCanton Government as early as possible, and that they\n\nmay be pressed to despatch a gun-boat and authorize the\n\nlocal authorities at Tai Pang,(A) and Nim Shan,(4)\n\nto carry out the expedition suggested.\n\nThe Commodore should also be informed and\n\nasked to co-operate, whether Canton asks for our\n\nco-operation or not.\n\n(sa.) E.D.C.Wolfe,\n\nCaptain Superintendent of Police,\n\n4. 10. 28.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-508-4 Cases of attacks by pirates 6-11-1927 - 23-11-1928.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 513593, "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": "CO129-508-4 Cases of attacks by pirates 6-11-1927 - 23-11-1928", "page_number": 113, "title": "CO129-508-4 Cases of attacks by pirates 6-11-1927 - 23-11-1928", "content_text": "113\n\nHon. Captain Superintendent of Police,\n\nPiracy of s.s.\"Anking\".\n\nLo Yan who is the Officer-in-Charge of Tai Pang Police called to see me yesterday and said that there were only two places in the Bias Bay area where the \"Anking\" pirates could take refuge. They are (a) Pak Kau, (北扣) a village on the south side of Tuni Ang Island, and the whole of Samun Island, and (b) the village of Pik Kap, at the south-east corner of Bias Bay, near Bias Point.\n\n2.\n\nHe wishes to run an expedition to attack the former place, if he obtains the necessary assistance and authority from the Canton Government.\n\n3.\n\nThese islands are very much exposed to the weather and any operations will require the assistance of sea-going craft.\n\n4. Lo Yan wishes to get the use of a Cantonese gun-boat to tow his men in junks from Tai Pang to Samun and he would then like to have a couple of British destroyers detailed to stand by to intercept sampans and junks attempting to leave the neighbourhood.\n\n5. I recommend that the information above may be forwarded to the Canton Government, and that they may be requested to despatch a gun-boat to co-operate with the local officials in raiding and suppressing the pirate haunt at Samun. I have discussed the matter, informally, with the Secretary to the Commodore, and I understand that the Commodore will probably be willing to assist, only he would, of course, prefer that the request for co-operation should come from the Canton Authorities. We should therefore offer to co-operate and emphasize the fact that our ships could assist merely by standing by, and intercepting", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-508-4 Cases of attacks by pirates 6-11-1927 - 23-11-1928.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 519451, "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": "CO129-517-13 Proposal to amalgamate Sailors' Home with Missions to Seamen 3-6-1929 - 3-6-1929", "page_number": 8, "title": "CO129-517-13 Proposal to amalgamate Sailors' Home with Missions to Seamen 3-6-1929 - 3-6-1929", "content_text": "## as a refuge on property known as Marine Lot No.295. The Missions to Seamen is also not self-supporting and has to \nrely in part upon voluntary contributions. Its property, however, is in a more advantageous position for a Seamen's Home, being more centrally situated.\n\nThe present Trustees of the Sailors' Home are the senior representative of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. and the Harbour Master also on the appointment of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce a representative of Messrs. Butterfield & Swire and a representative of Messrs. Mackinnon, Mackenzie.\n\nThe actual organization of the Missions to Seamen in Hong Kong is a Committee embracing not only representatives of many of the Commercial firms of the Colony, but also representatives of the Church of England in the person of the Bishop, the Admiralty in the person of the Commodore, and other representative people of the Colony.\n\n## \nIn the latter part of the year 1924 and the first half of the year 1925 negotiations took place between the Government and the Trustees of the Sailors' Home with a view to the Sailors' Home (other than St. Peter's Church) being acquired by the Government and rebuilt on certain property at Kowloon Point, the terms of the arrangement being that the Government present the Sailors' Home with land at Kowloon Point together with the sum of $800,000 which was to be used for the new building, any balance left over to be used for furnishing the Sailors' Home and an Endowment Fund. Owing to the financial collapse which took place during the latter half of the year 1925 the arrangement was shelved, notwithstanding that definite and complete arrangements had been actually entered into between the Government and the Trustees of the Sailors' Home and expenses incurred (not yet met) in the preparation of a complete set of plans for a new home.\n\nThe Missions to Seamen in Hong Kong being the owners of Marine Lot No.295 became entitled to certain portions of the Praya East Reclamation, and an exchange of this property for a more suitable one and adjacent thereto with the Hong Kong Land Investment Co., for the proposed new home, had been arranged, but negotiations in this connection are at present held up \"pro tem\" due to the fact that the Government have indicated to the Hong Kong Land Investment Co. that the property which they had intended exchanging with the Missions may be required for their own purposes. In this event the Government would allot the Hong Kong Land Investment Co. another site, which unfortunately is not a suitable site for the new home. The Missions propose in due course to dispose of their present premises.\n\n## \nIn view of the fact that the Sailors' Home for reasons already mentioned is being run at a loss, the Trustees of the Sailors' Home and the Representatives of the Missions to Seamen in Hong Kong have entered into joint negotiations with a view to the undertakings of the Sailors' Home and the Missions to Seamen in Hong Kong being eventually amalgamated and brought under one organization and carried on in new premises in Hong Kong. Until such time as the new Home is completed and ready for occupation, it is proposed that the Missions to Seamen will care for the interests and objects of the Sailors' Home in their present premises.\n\n## \nIn the final Agreement with the Missions to Seamen in Hong Kong the latter will undertake :-\n\n| Clause | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| (a) | To carry out and fulfil in no less a degree than at present the objects of the Sailors' Home. |\n| (b) | To allocate all moneys they receive from the Trustees of the Sailors' Home to the furtherance of the present objects of the Sailors' Home. |\n| (c) | To retain the identity of the Sailors' Home by naming the proposed new refuge \"The Sailors' Home and Seamen's Institute\". |\n| (d) | To incorporate into their Committee in perpetuity as Members of their Committee, which shall not exceed 8 members in all, the senior Representative in Hong Kong for the time being of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. and two Members nominated from time to time by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and also the Harbour Master. |\n| (e) | By employing and continuing to employ, so long as he shall wish to continue to be employed, and so long as his services shall be satisfactory, Captain Baylis, the present Superintendent of the Sailors' Home, as the working Secretary and Manager of the Missions to Seamen in Hong Kong. |\n| (f) | The new Sailors' Home to be open to all irrespective of religion. |\n\nThe effect of the proposals will be to constitute the Missions to Seamen in Hong Kong the Trustees to carry out the present objects of the Sailors' Home thereby preserving its present objects and in a substantial degree its present organization.\n\nTo enable these proposals to be put on a proper basis it will be necessary to amend the present Missions to Seamen in Hong Kong Ordinance in several respects as it is desirable for the purpose of ensuring the carrying out of ...\n\nPage 9 \nPage 10 \nPage 11", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-517-13 Proposal to amalgamate Sailors' Home with Missions to Seamen 3-6-1929 - 3-6-1929.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 519602, "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": 15, "title": "CO129-517-5 The visit of the Duke of Gloucester to Hong Kong 2-5-1929 - 23-5-1929", "content_text": "## FRIDAY'S BANQUET. \n### A NOTABLE GATHERING.\n\nH.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester was the guest of honour on April 26 at a banquet given at the Peninsula Hotel. The function was arranged by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and the local branch of the China Association, and not far short of two hundred of the leading residents of the Colony were present. It was mainly a gathering representative of all the principal foreign commercial and industrial interests established in Hong Kong—a gathering of men who, each in his own way, has contributed a share toward the development of the Colony. The company included men who have spent the better part of their lives in Hong Kong, and others who, while not such old residents, yet represented concerns which have been established in business in the Colony for well over half a century. In addition to the members of the mercantile community who were acting as hosts for the occasion, there were present among the guests representatives of the Administration, the Navy and Army. A most noteworthy gathering, and an occasion to be long remembered.\n\nThe Duke of Gloucester reached the hotel at 8.15 p.m., accompanied by H.E. the Governor and members of the Duke's suite. The party was met at the entrance to the hotel by Mr. Neilage S. Brown, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and President of the China Association, and by the Hon. Mr. B. D. F. Beith (Vice-Chairman of both organisations). The Royal visitor was escorted to the sixth floor of the hotel, and as he entered the ante-room where the company had assembled awaiting him, the Band of the 2nd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers struck up the National Anthem.\n\n### Presentations.\n\nIn the interval before dinner was served the Committees of the Chamber of Commerce and China Association were presented to the Duke. These gentlemen were the Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes, the Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, Mr. W. H. Bell, Mr. Paul Lauder, Mr. M. T. Johnson, Mr. T. E. Pearce, Mr. F. A. Perry and Mr. J. P. Warren (the foregoing being members of the Committees of both bodies); also Mr. C. G. Alabaster, O.B.E., K.C., and Mr. A. H. Ferguson, who are members of the Committee of the China Association only.\n\nAfter tea, His Royal Highness moved among the guests, and stopped to speak to certain of them, who were present, accompanied by their respective staffs, M. F. Key, Secretary of the two organisations, also presented to His Royal Highness.\n\nAt a near view, it is seen that Prince Henry is, though slight of figure, little shorter than Sir Cecil Clementi. He has typically English blue eyes and fair hair, and was wearing yesterday a brown lounge suit with a brown Homburg hat, and a rose in his buttonhole.\n\nAt 8.30 p.m. the Duke of Gloucester entered the Rose Room with His Excellency the Governor, accompanied by Mr. Neilage Brown and followed by the principal guests. The beautiful room presented a most artistic appearance, the tables being daintily decorated with roses and violets of tints in harmony with the general colour scheme of the room. The seating plan had been ingeniously devised by the hotel engineer (Mr. Brearley) to make the best use of the space available, and consisted of a horse-shoe table down three sides of the room and within it an H-shaped table. The high table occupied the middle of the horse-shoe. A word of praise is due to Mr. Key, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, for the very excellent arrangements made whereby guests were able to find their places at the tables easily and quickly.\n\nThe menu was as follows:-\n| Dish |\n| --- |\n| Iced Caviar |\n| Mock Turtle Soup au Marsala |\n| Garoupa Cardinal Chaudfroid Paysanne |\n| Roast Rack of Lamb Britannia |\n| Pont Neuf Potatoes |\n| French Beans Saute |\n| Bombe Grand Duc |\n| Moka |\n| Fruit |\n\nThere were no speeches during the evening, and only one toast, that of His Majesty the King, proposed by the Chairman. During dinner, the K.O.S.B. band, under Mr. W. H. Fitz-Earle, bandmaster, played a number of selections, all of which were greatly appreciated.\n\nThe proceedings terminated shortly after 9.30 p.m. when His Royal Highness left the Hotel, being accompanied to his car by H.E. the Governor and attended by the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the gathering.\n\n### GUESTS AT THE BANQUET.\n\nThe following is a list of the guests present at the banquet:-\n\nH.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester, K.G., P.C., G.C.V.O., and the following members of his suite: Major-General Sir Hugh Elles, K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O., Rear-Admiral the Hon. Herbert Meade, R.N., D.S.O., the Earl of Airlie, Mr. H. Lloyd Thomas and Capt. Howard Kerr.\n\nH.E. the Governor of Hong Kong (Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.), the Commander-in-Chief (H.E. Vice-Admiral A. K. Waistell, C.B.), the General Officer Commanding (H.E. Major-General J. W. Sandilands, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O.), the Chief Justice of Hong Kong (His Honour Sir Henry Gollan, Kt., C.B.E.), the Consul-General for Japan in Hong Kong (Mr. Y. Murakami), Commodore R. A. S. Hill, R.N.\n\n| Title | Name |\n| --- | --- |\n| Director of Public Works | the Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy, C.B.E. |\n| Senior Unofficial Member of Council | the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, Kt., K.C. |\n| Senior Chinese Unofficial Member of Council | the Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, Kt. |\n| Acting Captain Superintendent of Police | the Hon. Mr. T. H. King |\n| Harbour Master | the Hon. Commdr. G. F. Hole, R.N. |\n| Director of Medical and Sanitary Services | the Hon. Dr. A. R. Wellington |\n| | the Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga |\n| | the Hon. Mr. S. W. T'so, O.B.E., LL.D. |\n| Clerk of Councils | Mr. D. W. Tratman |\n\nCapt. A. J. L. Whyte, R.E., Capt. P. Perfect, K.O.S.B., Capt. F. G. Sillitoe, R.M. and Mr. W. Scott (A.D.C.'s to H.E. the Governor), Lieut. D. P. Evans, R.N. (A.D.C. to the Commander-in-Chief), Capt. D. R. M. Cameron (A.D.C. to the General Officer Commanding), and Pay Lieut.-Commdr. D. W. Pasmore, R.N. (Secretary to the Commodore).\n\nMr. M. Kato (representing the Press of Japan in Hong Kong for the Royal visit), Mr. G. W. C. A. Burnett (China Mail), Mr. Hicks (Hong Kong Telegraph), Mr. D. J. Evans (Hong Kong Daily Press), and Mr. B. Petheram (South China Morning Post).\n\n### The following is a list of those seated at the high table:-\n\n#### On the Chairman's right:\n- H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester, K.G., P.C., G.C.V.O.\n- the Hon. Mr. B. D. F. Beith\n- H.E. Vice-Admiral A. K. Waistell, C.B.\n- the Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton\n- Major-General Sir Hugh Elles\n- Mr. W. H. Bell\n- His Honour Sir Henry Gollan, Kt., C.B.E.\n- Mr. A. H. Ferguson\n- Mr. Y. Murakami\n- Mr. J. P. Warren\n- the Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn, C.M.G.\n- Capt. Kerr\n- the Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, Kt.\n- the Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North\n- Mr. A. H. Compton\n- the Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy\n- Mr. J. Abe\n- Sir Robert Ho Tung\n- Mr. W. L. Pattenden\n- the Hon. Mr. S. W. T'so, O.B.E., LL.D.\n\n#### On the Chairman's left:\n- H.E. the Governor of Hong Kong\n- the Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes\n- H.E. Major-General J. W. Sandilands, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O.\n- Mr. C. G. Alabaster, O.B.E., K.C.\n- Rear-Admiral the Hon. Herbert Meade, R.N., D.S.O.\n- Mr. Paul Lauder\n- the Earl of Airlie\n- Mr. F. A. Perry\n- Commodore R. A. S. Hill, R.N.\n- Mr. T. E. Pearce\n- the Hon. Sir Joseph Kemp, C.B.E., K.C.\n- Capt. A. J. L. Whyte, R.E.\n- Mr. M. T. Johnson\n- the Hon. Mr. C. Mel. Messer, C.B.E.\n- Mr. Allan Cameron\n- the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, Kt., K.C.\n- Mr. T. E. Mitchell\n- the Hon. Mr. T. H. King\n- Mr. R. M. Dyer\n- the Hon. Dr. A. R. Wellington\n\n### The following is a list of members of the Chamber of Commerce and the China Association, Hong Kong Branch, who were the hosts at the banquet:-\nMessrs. C. G. Alabaster, O.B.E., K.C.; A. W. Hayward and J. K. Ross (Alex. Ross & Co., Ltd.), D. D. Forbes and D. Latimer (Anderson, Meyer & Co., Ltd.), O. Arculli (Arculli Bros.), W. H. Bell (Butterfield & Swire), H. Davenport Browne (Asiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd.), J. H. Backhouse (James H. Backhouse, Ltd.), T. E. Mitchell (Far East Manager of the General Accident, Fire and Life Assurance Corporation), W. S. Bailey and C. G. ...", "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": 522635, "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": "CO129-521-2 Piracy in Chinese waters- anti-piracy measures 9-1-1930 - 10-4-1930", "page_number": 146, "title": "CO129-521-2 Piracy in Chinese waters- anti-piracy measures 9-1-1930 - 10-4-1930", "content_text": "M2379/6647 8.28 500pds 2001vs CT&CoLtd Gp605/1a.\n\nTELEGRAM.\n\nFrom\n\nNo.\n\nOUT\n\n156\n\nCom...under in chief,\n\n18.1.3\n\nTo\n\nDATE\n\nChina 161.\n\nCommodore, Hong Kong 165.\n\nSENT\n\nJonge Coco.\n\nAddressed G.in C. China, repeated Commodore in Chief Hong Kong for Admiralty\n\n115\n\nYour telegram 1737 of 15th February. It is understood that happening to junks' 1500 catties are held is sent to Admiralty direct. Before dealing with them U.K. Government will probably require remarks of Anti-Piracy Committee and of Superintendent of Hong Kong, Shipping Master. Should be asked to supply copies of the proposals to Anti-Piracy Committee and Government of Hong Kong.\n\nAnti-Piracy Committee should forward their remarks through you if possible by telegram.\n\n180 TANKE.\n\nni\n\n3rd\n\n4th\n\nJivil Lord.\n\n•\n\n40.\n\n100.\n\nX.\n\n1.00.\n\n1.8.\n\nkadala\n\n14%./18.\n\nLILIR BY BJON.\n\nEY", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-521-2 Piracy in Chinese waters- anti-piracy measures 9-1-1930 - 10-4-1930.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 522684, "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": "CO129-521-2 Piracy in Chinese waters- anti-piracy measures 9-1-1930 - 10-4-1930", "page_number": 195, "title": "CO129-521-2 Piracy in Chinese waters- anti-piracy measures 9-1-1930 - 10-4-1930", "content_text": "205\n\nmaintained.\n\nAt best, however, these measures can only be regarded as a slight help in countering piracy. The short range of the A/T sets and atmospherics (particularly during the summer months) have been responsible for numerous failures to report. In several cases the patrol destroyer or sloop has been ordered to search for a vessel which has subsequently reported \"all well\".\n\n47\n\nFew, if any, of the smaller ships can be certain of keeping in touch with D'Aguilar at a distance of more than 150 miles. This is probably not the fault of the operators who may be considered to be in advance of their instruments. The result is that Hong Kong frequently loses touch with a ship even before she reaches Swatow on her voyage North.\n\n48.\n\nThe Reporting system has been altered slightly and ships now report direct to the Commodore, Hong Kong while within range. They still communicate with each other when further North, but owing to the difficulty in finding long-range ships or shore stations to pass \"U.C\" messages, this system of \"negative report\" is most unreliable. Changes of programme, due to typhoons and other causes, have complicated matters considerably.\n\n49.\n\nMasters of vessels are much in favour of the schemes and agree that they have a moral effect possibly out of proportion to their practical nature. Failures to report are tabulated and forwarded to the shipping offices every month when each case is gone into by the firm's W/T Superintendent.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-521-2 Piracy in Chinese waters- anti-piracy measures 9-1-1930 - 10-4-1930.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 544460, "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": "CO129-547-3 China Piracy- anti piracy guards 25-1-1934 - 3-12-1934", "page_number": 10, "title": "CO129-547-3 China Piracy- anti piracy guards 25-1-1934 - 3-12-1934", "content_text": "# H.K.960.\n\nSir,\n\n**COMMODORE'S OFFICE** \n**HONGKONG.** \n**10th September 1934.** \n\n## ANTI-PIRACY MEASURES.\n\n6. Various amendments to the Hongkong Anti-Piracy Patrol Orders have been issued during the month, principally to bring merchant ships into close V/T touch with the Patrol vessel. Service operators find some difficulty in assimilating commercial procedure, but this will come with practice.\n\n7. Communication trials with Police launches have been carried out, with indifferent success. With practice, an improvement will undoubtedly take place. The Radio Department, Hongkong General Post Office, under Mr. F.A. Kemp, Traffic Superintendent, has been of great assistance in this matter, and also in establishing W/T contact with the Director of Piracy Suppression, in Bias Bay. It is now possible to communicate with the Director at least twice a day.\n\n8. A simple code for reporting positions has been issued but has not yet been tried out.\n\n9. Eight patrols have been carried out during the month, four by destroyers and four by submarines.\n\n10. One Chinese gunboat has been sighted, the \"Kwang Kim\", at anchor in Dumbell Bay.\n\nI have the honour to be, \nSir, \nYour obedient Servant, \n(sd.) Frank Elliott. \nCommodore.\n\nThe Commander-in-Chief, \nChina Station, \nH.M.S. \"Kent\".\n\nPage 10 \nPage 11", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-547-3 China Piracy- anti piracy guards 25-1-1934 - 3-12-1934.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 548305, "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": "CO129-553-3 Anti-piracy measures 7-3-1935 - 4-11-1935", "page_number": 123, "title": "CO129-553-3 Anti-piracy measures 7-3-1935 - 4-11-1935", "content_text": "123\n\nsuspicious, and returned to Hongkong, arriving at 0915.\n\nThe identity of the ship reported by \"Seistan\" has not been established.\n\n19. In the meantime, no report has been received from the \"Muinem\" since leaving Hongkong. \"Defender\" had failed to establish W/T communication with her and had searched Bias Bay without success. Colonel Chen was informed and \"Defender\" was ordered to remain on patrol, off Chilang, until relieved by \"Diamond\" who was ordered to raise steam at once. \"Dainty\", the normal patrol relief, took up patrol off Mendoza Island; and at 1138 an aircraft patrol was sent out to search the coast from Waglan to Chilang Point, to a depth of 30 miles from the coast.\n\n20. At 1250 on the 3rd February a message from the \"Muinam\" was received via Hongkong Government Radio as follows: \"Please inform Commodore all well. Messages omitted on account of wireless apparatus\". \"Defender\" and aircraft were then recalled and \"Diamond\" (which had not left harbour) ordered to revert to usual notice for steam.\n\nX\n\nX\n\nX\n\nX\n\nthe Staff Officer (Intelligence), Singapore, boarded the \"Muinam\" on her arrival, to ascertain the cause of her failure to report. The report rendered by this officer shows that the failure was due to the fact that the \"Muinam\" is a Danish ship on charter, and that, in accordance with what appears to be Danish custom, the duties of W/T Operator are carried out by the Second Officer. This Officer was making his first voyage in this capacity and under the Anti-Piracy organisation, and may be excused to some extent by his inexperience. The wireless set was working perfectly on the previous voyage. Both the Master of the \"Muinam\" and the Wireless Superintendent of Messrs. Butterfield and Swire appear to have been at fault, in not taking steps to explain to the Second Officer the details of the Communication Scheme. I informed the firm concerned of my opinion on the matter.\n\nI have\n\n22.\n\nOn the 7th February, the Anti-Piracy Patrol Vessel (\"Decoy\") sighted a steamship about five miles north of the trade route, apparently steaming north-east into Bias Bay. \"Decoy\" went to investigate, and later reported that the ship was the Osaka Shosen Kaisha s.s. \"Deli Maru\", bound from Hongkong to Swatow, and that everything appeared to be in order. It was thought by the O.S.K. agents (with whom I had communicated) and by \"Decoy\" that the ship was closing inshore to obtain calmer water, and in this view I concurred.\n\nAt 2000, however, a signal was received from the Senior Naval Officer, West River, at Canton, stating that he had received a request from the Commanding Officer, H.I.J.M.S. \"Saga\", that the Patrol destroyer should not lose touch (he had apparently received a report from the O.S.K. agents in Hongkong) as the \"Deli Maru\" was supposed to communicate with him every two hours and had not done so, and the \"Saga\" could not establish communication. \"Decoy\" therefore shadowed the \"Deli Maru\" as far north as Chilang (0040), when she still appeared to be in order and parted company to intercept the China Navigation Company's s.s. \"Hupeh\", which was carrying bullion. The \"Deli Maru\" was then proceeding quite normally up the traffic route. As a safeguard, however, \"Decoy\" was ordered to carry out a dawn patrol between Chilang and Tai Sami.\n\nThe Commanding Officer of the \"Saga\" asked the Senior Naval Officer, West River (0200) to convey to me, from Vice-Admiral Hyakutake, his thanks and compliments for the protection afforded, stating that a destroyer had been ordered south from Amoy at 25 knots to meet the \"Deli Maru\". I was later informed that this destroyer subsequently shadowed the U.S. Gunboat \"Sacramento\" for the whole of one night, presumably in mistake for the \"Deli Maru\".", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-553-3 Anti-piracy measures 7-3-1935 - 4-11-1935.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 552259, "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": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "page_number": 34, "title": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "content_text": "# luc no 3 \n\nExtracted from the \n\n**SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST** \n\ndated \n\n6th November, 1936. \n\n## CANTON VISITORS \n\n### CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BANQUET HELD \n\n#### HON. MR. DODWELL'S HOPES FOR STABILISED CURRENCY \n\n#### GOODWILL MESSAGES \n\n33 \n\nGeneral Huang Mu-sung, Chairman of the Provincial Government of Kwangtung, and Mr. Tseng Yang-fu, Mayor of Canton, were the guests last night of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce and the Hongkong Branch of the China Association, which entertained the visitors at a banquet in the Roof Garden of the Hongkong Hotel. \n\nThe hope that the new Canton Government would stabilise its currency, and thus create a \"Merchants' Paradise,\" was voiced by the Chairman of the Committee of the Chamber and China Association (the Hon. Mr. Stanley H. Dodwell), who presided over a large gathering, thoroughly representative of the Hongkong Community, and who proposed the toast to the distinguished visitors. \n\nAlso present at the banquet were the members of the trade delegation from Canton, which arrived yesterday morning. With the Governor's party they were also entertained at tiffin by a group of Chinese business men when a speech of welcome was given by the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall. \n\nGeneral Huang and Mr. Tseng will return to Canton this morning. \n\nWith the Chairman of the Provincial Government and the Mayor of Canton were other members of the official party, Dr. Philip K. C. Tyau (Special Delegate for Foreign Affairs), Colonel Li Fong (Secretary to the Mayor) and Mr. Chang Yuen-nan (Counsellor to the Chairman). \n\nGeneral Gaston K. Wong (Special Commissioner for Hainan Island), who chanced to be in Hongkong, accepted the Committee's invitation to be present. \n\nH. E. the Commander-in-Chief (Sir Charles Little, K.C.B.), was unable to attend on account of the reception given by the Consul-General for the U.S.A. in honour of Rear-Admiral H. E. Yarnell, Commander-in-Chief of the United States Asiatic Fleet. H. E. the Officer-Commanding (Major-General A. W. Bartholomew, C.B., D.S.O.), was present; also Consul-General for Canton (Mr. Herbert Phillips, C.M.G., O.B.E.), the Commodore (Rear-Admiral Č. G. Sedgwick), the Colonial Secretary (the Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North) and the members of the Executive and Legislative Councils, except one or two prevented by indisposition or absence from the Colony. His Honour the Chief Justice was unable to attend as he left the Colony yesterday to attend a Full Court in Shanghai. \n\nFrom Canton there attended Mr. M. A. Annett (Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce), Mr. G. E. Huygen (Chairman of the Foreign Chamber of Commerce), Mr. F. A. Nixon (Postal Commissioner), and Mr. D. K. Little (Chinese Customs Commissioner). \n\nAt the last moment Mr. Dai Enki, of the China National Aviation Corporation, Managing Director, who arrived in the Colony yesterday afternoon on the first 'plane to connect Hongkong with the Chinese air mail service, was able to accept an invitation to be present. \n\n### Trade Delegation \n\nThe members of the Canton Commercial Delegation who arrived in the Colony by the morning steamer, also attended the banquet, as did those from the Fatshan.\n\nOther guests were: Sir William Hornell (Vice-Chancellor of Hong Kong University), Mr. G. Clinton Pelham (H. M. Trade Commissioner), Mr. A. H. Forbes (Commissioner of Customs, Kowloon & District), Mr. H. R. Butters (Postmaster General), Major R. D. Walker (Manager of the Kowloon Canton Railway), Mr. Li Sing-kui (Chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce), Mr. J. M. Wong (Vice-Chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce) and Dr. Li Shu-fan (Senior Member of the Urban Council). \n\nSir Robert Ho Tung, the Superintendent of Imports and Exports (Mr. E. W. Hamilton), the Canadian Trade Commissioner (Major V. E. Duclos), and the Chairman of the Hongkong Chinese Bankers' Association (Mr. Li To-nan) were unavoidably prevented from being present. \n\n### Chairman's Speech \n\nIn proposing the toast of \"Our Distinguished Visitors,\" Mr. Dodwell said: \n\nIt is my privilege to-night, on behalf of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce and of the Hong Kong Branch of the China Association, to extend a most cordial welcome to our two guests of honour, His Excellency the Chairman of the Provincial Government of Kwangtung, and His Honour the Mayor of Canton, as well as to our many other distinguished guests from Canton and Hongkong.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 555264, "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": "CO129-563-17 Sino-Japanese War- attacks on shipping. For extracted photographs see CN 3-12 27-9-1937 - 17-1-1938", "page_number": 114, "title": "CO129-563-17 Sino-Japanese War- attacks on shipping. For extracted photographs see CN 3-12 27-9-1937 - 17-1-1938", "content_text": "# UNTOLD HORROR AND INHUMANITY\n\nand handed to the Chairman who, after perusal, said that the letter should be read at this stage, it read:-\n\n\"**Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen**\n\nHong Kong, Sept. 27. 1937. Report over shipwrecked crew. On our way from Kobe to Hong Kong, we saw in the morning, 3.40. September 27, a shipwrecked crew about true 205 degrees 7 miles distance from Pedro Blanco Rock. At the same time we turned the ship and were searching for the float. At 3.50 a.m. we found the shipwrecked crew sitting on a small raft. We lowered our boat and picked up nine Chinese males and one female.\n\n(Sgd) W. Stein.\nCaptain\nS.s. Scharnhorst, Bremen.\"\n\nMr. Whyatt: After receiving that document did you see any of these Chinese people on board?—Yes.\n\nHow many?—Nine Chinese males and one female.\n\nAnd what did you do with them?—I put them on board the police launch and took them to the Water Police and handed them over to the Inspector on duty.\n\n## LOG ENTRY\n\nThe next witness called was Capt. E. H. Histed, residing at 34. Kimberley Road, the master of the **Kaying**, which is owned by the China Navigation Co., Ltd., and whose local agents are Messrs. Butterfield and Swire.\n\nMr. Whyatt: On September 26 were you aboard your ship?—Yes. From Shanghai to Hong Kong.\n\nWere you carrying many passengers?—Yes.\n\nWhat sort of passengers?—Refugees from Shanghai to Canton, mostly Chinese passengers.\n\nAbout 6 o'clock on the evening of September 27 did the Second Officer make a report to you?—Yes.\n\nAnd as a result of that report what did you do?—I went on the bridge and I saw two men on a raft.\n\nThen what did you do?—The ship was stopped, manoeuvred, a boat was lowered in charge of the Chief Officer and the men taken on board the ship.\n\nWhat sort of wreckage was it that these men were clinging to?—A raft of some description.\n\nWhat sort of condition were these men in when you picked them up?—In a condition of extreme exhaustion.\n\nDid you discover what their names were?—The names were handed to me by the compradore, but I have not entered them and I did not put them into the book, I am afraid I would not remember them if you were to mention them.\n\nWhen you arrived in Hong Kong what did you do?—We came to Hong Kong and dropped the British Consul from Shanghai here, we then proceeded to Canton and returned the following day, September 30. The two men we had picked up we sent to the Tung Wah Hospital under the escort of one of the compradore staff.\n\n## Naval Expert Tells of Submarines\n\n\"Supposing you were cruising off the South China Coast and you saw a submarine with white, black and white bands painted around the conning tower, could you from those indications form any view as to its nationality?\" was the question put forward by Mr. John Whyatt to Lt.-Comdr. R. R. Herbert, expert in distinguishing marks attached to submarines of Naval Powers, at the third hearing of the \"Junk-Sinking Inquiry,\" at the Supreme Court on Oct. 21, when the \"voice of experience\" echoed the reply that his first impression would be that it was a Japanese submarine.\n\nHarrowing tales, expressive of untold devastation and suffering, were told by an eye-witness who recalled the tragedy of the merciless shelling and sinking of a fleet of Chinese fishing junks, allegedly by the hands of a malicious Japanese submarine crew. The inquiry is being conducted by a special Government-appointed Commission comprising His Honour the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor (Chairman), the Harbour Master, Hon. Commander J. B. Newill, and Mr. Justice J. A. Fraser. Mr. J. C. McDouall is acting as Secretary to the Commission, whilst Mr. John Whyatt, Assistant Attorney General, is in charge of witnesses.\n\nMedical evidence was given by Dr. P. F. S. Court, Government medical officer, of the Queen Mary Hospital, and by Dr. Bow, Medical Superintendent of Kwong Wah Hospital. These witnesses testified that the victims were suffering from injuries due to the presence of foreign bodies in the nature of metallic fragments.\n\nHearing was adjourned till 10 a.m. to-morrow.\n\n### TWO MEN OF RAFT\n\nRecalled, Lam Chu demonstrated how the suspenders were worn—one strap on each shoulder like braces, adding that the straps were dark in colour and about 1½ inches in width.\n\nYu Man-hoi, assistant compradore of the **Kaying**, gave evidence to the effect that, while the steamer was on a voyage from Shanghai to Hong Kong on September 27, he saw at a distance two men, whose names he discovered to be Ho Pak-kan and Ho Pak-shing, calling out for help, clinging to a raft. After being picked and taken on board, they looked very much exhausted, their hands and feet being very pale as if they had been in water for a long time.\n\nSgt. Mackay, police photographer, stated that he took photographs of junks No. 28 and No. 447, copies of which were shown to the Commission.\n\n### GOOD WEATHER\n\nMr. S. P. Heywood, Assistant Director of the Royal Observatory, was then called.\n\nMr. Whyatt: Is it the practice of the Observatory to compile weather maps twice daily?—Yes, morning and afternoon.\n\nFrom your experience and knowledge are these weather maps for the most part accurate?—Yes.\n\nHave you brought with you certain weather maps covering Sept. 21 to Sept. 27?—Yes.\n\nThese maps show the sort of weather prevailing in the vicinity of Chilang Lighthouse throughout that period?—One can adduce from them.\n\nWhat sort of weather was prevailing there during that time?—Moderate east and E.N.E. winds throughout the period except on September 27 when the wind was light westerly. The weather was fair or fine and the visibility was good and it is unlikely that any strong winds were experienced near the Chilang Point during that period.\n\nAfter compiling these maps did you subsequently receive information from ships?—Yes, we received a number of meteorological logs from ships plying between Hong Kong and coast ports. There were no reports of any wind exceeding 18 m.p.h. and the weather in all cases was fair or fine except Sept. 27. The **Kaying** on that day reported the sea was smooth.\n\nAnd from the reports you received you expect the sea to be smooth?—Yes.\n\n### EVENTUALLY RESCUED\n\nFung Chan-ho, native of Macao, testified that on the morning of September 22 he was on board junk No. 1822 off Chilang Lighthouse, when he saw at a distance a pair of junks hit by gunfire.\n\nWhat happened after the guns had hit the first pair of junks?—We lowered all our sails and, being frightened, we all went into the hold. Eventually our junk was also hit and sank. We then came on the deck and tied the sails together to form a raft, on which we floated. There was also one sampan.\n\nWas any member of your crew injured?—Yes. Leung Hong, who was wounded on both feet. We were eventually rescued by another junk and brought back to Aberdeen.\n\n### EXPERT EVIDENCE\n\nLieut. Comdr. R. R. Heibert, attached to the Commodore's Office, Hong Kong, was the next witness.\n\nHe stated he had served 21 years in the Royal Navy, 16 of which had been in submarines.\n\nMr. Whyatt: For ten years you have been in command of submarines?—Yes.\n\nShould I be right in describing you as a specialist in that type of naval craft?—Yes.\n\nCan you tell me from your experience what colour submarines are usually painted?—Usually grey, from light or silvery grey to dark grey, largely depending on the nature of the operations on which the submarine may be engaged.\n\n### DISTINGUISHING MARKS\n\nAre you speaking of the British Navy?—No, all Navies.\n\nWith regard to certain distinguishing marks which I understand are sometimes carried on the hull of submarines, is it the practice of certain Navies to paint numerals on the hull near the conning tower?—It is not the general practice in the British Navy nor, as far as I know, in the American Navy.\n\nCan you tell me the Navy that adopts this practice?—Yes. Japanese Navy.\n\nIs it the invariable practice in the Japanese Navy?—As far as I know, it is.\n\nWhat sort of numerals do they use?—Arabic.\n\nAnd whereabouts do they usually paint these numerals?—On the hull before the conning tower, towards the bow.\n\nSupposing now you are cruising off the south China Coast, and supposing you saw a submarine with an Arabic numeral \"7\" painted on the hull, could you from your experience form any opinion as to the nationality of the submarine?—That would be a Japanese submarine, but I should require more certain evidence than that.\n\n### PORTABLE MACHINE-GUNS\n\nIs it the practice of some navies to paint white or black bands on their vessels?—It is done in most Navies; for instance, in the British Navy our destroyers have bands on the funnels.\n\nIs this practice used to a limited or extensive extent?—It is used very extensively—most extensively, I might say, in the Japanese Navy. They are painted on their cruisers and destroyers, but I cannot be definite about their submarines.\n\nWe all know that the chief armament carried by submarines is torpedo; have they any other type of armaments?—Yes, they carry guns of three or four inches and sometimes a larger calibre, portable machine-guns and rifles.\n\nI am chiefly interested in guns. Can you tell me whether they carry them?—Normally a submarine has one gun just before the conning tower on the deck.\n\n### ABSOLUTELY INVARIABLE\n\nWhat do you mean by \"normally\"?—In some cases, specially in foreign navies, some submarines are built with two guns—one before the conning tower and one aft—but this is most unusual and is usually found in the largest and most modern submarines. It is not unusual to see a submarine equipped with one gun but a submarine equipped with two guns would be a most unusual sight in South China.\n\nAnd would that enable you to form any opinion as to its nationality?—Yes, I should be very much inclined to believe it was a Japanese submarine.\n\nDo you know anything about the dresses and equipment that is worn by Japanese sailors?—Yes, they are in the habit of carrying a water bottle when they form landing parties, or go ashore. They wear a sort of equipment with straps over their shoulders. The water bottle, I believe, is attached to the straps which go from the shoulder down to waist.\n\nIs that an invariable practice?—Yes, absolutely invariable; they always wear it when they go ashore, but I could not say whether they wear it when they are at sea.\n\nApart from that, is it unique in that respect?—Absolutely.\n\nChairman: Can you give any idea of the colour of the strap?—A dark khaki colour.\n\nChairman: Am I right in assuming that you draw a distinguishing line between landing parties carrying a bottle strapped to their shoulders and the other equipment of boarding parties?—I should imagine it would be a practice then to wear some sort of equipment when they were going to action.\n\n### GO BY CLASSES\n\nChairman: Do you happen to know whether in the Japanese Navy there is a submarine bearing the figure 7?—I should imagine there would be, because they go by classes, 1 to 5 and 5 to 8.\n\nCan you imagine what armament No. 7 submarine has?—I should say two 5.5 inch guns.\n\nRe-called, Dr. Court stated that he performed a \"post mortem\" examination on Leung Hong and found that he died as a result of a septic wound in the leg.\n\nAfter Mr. Whyatt had informed the Commissioners that the expert evidence on the bullet was not yet available, hearing was adjourned until 10 a.m. to-day.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-563-17 Sino-Japanese War- attacks on shipping. For extracted photographs see CN 3-12 27-9-1937 - 17-1-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 561193, "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": "CO129-571-11 Sino-Japanese War- Japanese attacks on the south; fall of Canton and Hankow and visit to... 6-10-1938 - 5-1-1939", "page_number": 192, "title": "CO129-571-11 Sino-Japanese War- Japanese attacks on the south; fall of Canton and Hankow and visit to... 6-10-1938 - 5-1-1939", "content_text": "**SECRET.**\n\n**MESSAGE.**\n\nMeteoconds, we detetom in quemaman Sunna\n\n**IN.**\n\n192\n\nFrom\n\nS.N.O. West River.\n\nDate 22/10/38\n\nRecd.\n\n**ADMINISTRATIVE CODE**\n\n1425\n\nAddressed C. in C. China, Commodore, Hong Kong\nCaptain on Staff, H.M.S. TAKAR, repeated Admiralty\n\n**IMPORTANT.**\n\nJapanese Army quietly occupied Canton\nthis afternoon Saturday without any opposition.\nTwo or three Japanese Officers have\nexchanged greetings with British Police Superintendent\nwhen passing British Bridge but there has been no\nofficial contact as yet.\nThey are obviously anxious to be friendly.\nThe city is very quiet but there are more\nfires than last night Friday.\nI see no reason to suppose that Japanese Navy\nwill encounter any opposition between Bocca Tigris\nand Canton or that Army or Navy will find any opposition within a wide range of Canton.\n\nJ.S.\n\n| Distribution List |\n| --- |\n| 1st Lord |\n| 1st S.L. |\n| 2nd S.L. |\n| 3rd S.L. |\n| 4th S.L. |\n| 5th S.L. |\n| D.C.N.S. |\n| A.C.N.S. |\n| PARL SEC. |\n| CIVIL LORD SEC. |\n| NAVAL SEC. |\n| P.A.S.(S) |\n| O.D. (3) |\n| D.N.I. (6) |\n\n2000/22.\n\n| Further Distribution |\n| --- |\n| M. (10) |\n| M.35 |\n| M.34 |\n| D. of P. (3) |\n| D.S.D.9 |\n| N.I.D.8 (3) |\n| Hydrog. |\n| Trade Div. (3) |\n| Foreign Office |\n| War Office |\n| Air Ministry |\n\nTo be sent by M. Branch", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-571-11 Sino-Japanese War- Japanese attacks on the south; fall of Canton and Hankow and visit to... 6-10-1938 - 5-1-1939.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 561205, "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": "CO129-571-11 Sino-Japanese War- Japanese attacks on the south; fall of Canton and Hankow and visit to... 6-10-1938 - 5-1-1939", "page_number": 204, "title": "CO129-571-11 Sino-Japanese War- Japanese attacks on the south; fall of Canton and Hankow and visit to... 6-10-1938 - 5-1-1939", "content_text": "# MESSAGE.\n## 204\n### 44\n\n**IN SECRET**\n\nFrom S.N.O. West River.\n\nDate 22/10/38\n\nRecd. 1425 J.S.\n\n**ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (E)**\n\nAddressed C. in C. China, Commodore, Hong Kong Captain on Staff, H.M.S. TAMAR, repeated Admiralty\n\n**IMPORTANT**\n\nJapanese Army quietly occupied Canton this afternoon, Saturday, without any opposition. Two or three Japanese Officers have exchanged greetings with British Police Superintendent when passing British Bridge, but there has been no official contact as yet. They are obviously anxious to be friendly. The city is very quiet but there are more fires than last night, Friday.\n\nI see no reason to suppose that Japanese Navy will encounter any opposition between Bucca Tigris and Canton, or that Army or Navy will find any opposition within a wide range of Canton.\n\n| Distribution List |\n| --- |\n| 1st Lord |\n| 1st S.L. |\n| 2nd S.L. |\n| 3rd S.L. |\n| D.C.N.S. |\n| A.C.N.S. |\n| PARL. SEC. |\n| CIVIL LORD |\n| NAVAL SEC. |\n| P.A.S.(S) |\n| O.D. (3) |\n| D.N.I. (6) |\n| M. (10) |\n| M.35 |\n| M.34 |\n| D. of P. (3) |\n| D.S.D.9 |\n| N.I.D.8 (3) |\n| Hydrog. |\n| Trade Div. (3) |\n| Foreign Office |\n| War Office |\n| Air Ministry |\n\n2000/22.\n\nTo be sent by M. Branch", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-571-11 Sino-Japanese War- Japanese attacks on the south; fall of Canton and Hankow and visit to... 6-10-1938 - 5-1-1939.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 566991, "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": "CO129-579-5 Sino-Japanese War- Japanese aircraft- Hong Kong air space and other activities 31-1-1939 - 5-8-1939", "page_number": 98, "title": "CO129-579-5 Sino-Japanese War- Japanese aircraft- Hong Kong air space and other activities 31-1-1939 - 5-8-1939", "content_text": "EMW/IP/Man.J/297.\n\nSir,\n\nCopies to: Air Superintendent, London.\n\nManager, Far East Area, at Hanoi.\n\nCommodore's Office, Hong Kong.\n\nDirector of Air Services, Hong Kong.\n\nR.A.F. Liaison Officer, Hong Kong.\n\n3rd February, 1939.\n\nWe have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date advising us not to fly our aircraft within 15 miles of Waichao Island, and further, to maintain an altitude of under 500 metres while in that vicinity.\n\nYou will have received our letter EMW/IP/Man.J/266 of the 2nd inst. in which we advised you that our aircraft will follow a course passing approximately 20 miles South of Waichao whenever practicable, but with reference to the suggested maximum altitude of 500 metres we would advise as follows:-\n\nThe height at which our aircraft operate is governed by several factors, one of the more important being prevailing meteorological conditions. Thus during the North East monsoon, i.e. until next April, our aircraft flying between Fort Bayard and Hanoi remain at a comparatively low altitude, i.e. 1000 ft. as on the 31st ult., whereas when proceeding from Hanoi to Fort Bayard their altitude may be between 10000-16000 ft. where they will obtain maximum advantage of the prevailing Westerly winds encountered at those heights.\n\nWhilst we are prepared to take any reasonable measures in order to avoid a repetition of the incidents of 21st February 1938 and 31st January, 1939, we regret that at the time of writing it is not practicable for us to accede to your request.\n\nH.I.J.M's Consul General, HONG KONG.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-579-5 Sino-Japanese War- Japanese aircraft- Hong Kong air space and other activities 31-1-1939 - 5-8-1939.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 570482, "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": "CO129-585-1 Sino-Japanese conflict- attacks on shipping 25-1-1940 - 2-10-1940", "page_number": 299, "title": "CO129-585-1 Sino-Japanese conflict- attacks on shipping 25-1-1940 - 2-10-1940", "content_text": "- 3 -\n\n298\n\nhave been on the look-out for them, without result to date. The crews of the two sampans have also failed to report. I must point out that the boundary of British-Chinese waters is not very far from Yung Lung Wan - about three miles, and it would be easy to make a mistake, or exaggerate the position.\n\n5.\n\nIt was thought possible that the Coxswain of Wong Sai So, two men on board the Steam Launch Kwai Hing Chan Choi and So Kun Chiu, and the two persons in charge of Cargo Boats Nos. 2233V and 2312V Tam Ping and Leung Ka So were acting as agents for the Japanese to dispose of cargoes they seized. They were therefore placed on Police bail pending investigation. On the other hand, it appears that the Steam Launch Kwai Hing was forced to stop after being fired at, and could hardly refuse to take the cargo they were ordered to. Nevertheless, I am still doubtful about Chan Choi who speaks Japanese and to a lesser extent So Kun Chiu. These last two men are being sent on over to the Special Branch for further inquiries to be made, now that the Water Police investigations are as complete as is possible at present.\n\n6.\n\nI have not forwarded a report to Hon. Colonial Secretary, only to the Secretary to the Commodore, as you may wish to comment.\n\n5.2.40.\n\n(sgd) L.H.C. CALTHROP.\n\nDistrict Superintendent of Police (Kowloon).", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-585-1 Sino-Japanese conflict- attacks on shipping 25-1-1940 - 2-10-1940.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 570527, "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": "CO129-585-1 Sino-Japanese conflict- attacks on shipping 25-1-1940 - 2-10-1940", "page_number": 344, "title": "CO129-585-1 Sino-Japanese conflict- attacks on shipping 25-1-1940 - 2-10-1940", "content_text": "343\n\nCopy.\n\nDivisional Superintendent of Police (Kowloon).\n\nSir,\n\nI submit a report upon a Japanese attack upon junk 3238H.V. which took place at about 04.00 hours on 9.1.40 at KIT SHEK, HÓI FUNG District.\n\nThe crew were sent ashore and the junk set fire. Later the crew returned and extinguished the blaze.\n\nThe damage and loss of property amount to $3,000.00. This is the big attack when about fifty junks were burned.\n\n(sd) S. Shepheard. Divisional Inspector South.\n\n25.1.40.\n\nHon. Colonial Secretary.\n\n1. Submitted for information.\n\n2. Previous reports concerning junks attacked here at the same time have already been forwarded.\n\n3.\n\nCommodore.\n\nCopy of report has been forwarded to the\n\n(sd) L.H.C. Calthrop.\n\np. Commissioner of Police.\n\n26.1.40.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-585-1 Sino-Japanese conflict- attacks on shipping 25-1-1940 - 2-10-1940.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 571366, "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": "CO129-586-5 Centenary of the occupation of Hong Kong 8-7-1940 - 26-1-1941", "page_number": 9, "title": "CO129-586-5 Centenary of the occupation of Hong Kong 8-7-1940 - 26-1-1941", "content_text": "# CENTENARY \n## HONGKONG \n### South China Morning Post - Hongkong Telegraph. \n#### SUPPLEMENT \nJanuary 25, 1941.\n\n## HOW HONGKONG BECAME A CROWN COLONY\n\nThe old records set January 26 as the date on which Britain's representative, Captain Charles Elliot, R.N., took formal possession of the island in 1841. This is therefore the actual Centenary day; but a landing on the island by a British naval force, and a preliminary declaration of Queen Victoria's suzerainty, is reported to have taken place on January 25.\n\nThere can be little doubt that voyagers from the West have must sighted Hongkong island, and put in to one or other of its bays, many years before the British occupation we have years ago.\n\nNear Shekpaiwan, well established at least 200 years ago, was the village we know to-day as Little Hongkong. It was then named Heungkong, apparently a translation of \"Fragrant Streams,\" to give the most poetical version of the name. On most old charts, this village must have been marked as the principal town of the island; and no doubt, in time, the whole island came to be so named, thus giving us the present name of the Colony itself. The village of Little Hongkong, decimated by malaria, has within the past quarter century fallen partly into ruins, and its existence will in time probably be no more than a matter of local history - a striking commentary on the march of time.\n\nHONGKONG attains its hundredth year under British suzerainty in difficult times: conditions in a war-torn world prevent fitting celebration of a great historic event in the Colony's history. Nevertheless, Hongkong stands to-day a monument of British foresight, enterprise, and stamina; it is still a haven of refuge, a symbol of democratic freedom, and a beacon for many who falter in these troubled and uncertain times. Its history may well be unique, and its heritage one to cherish.\n\nIN these pages, of necessity in brief form, is given the main factual history of this Empire outpost against a background of grit and the true pioneering spirit; is told the plain story of how a barren, fever-stricken rock became the Hongkong of to-day - one of the largest seaports in the world, with a huge entrepot trade, important industries, and a population of near two millions when the whole territory of the Colony is included. It stands a bastion of civilisation, as democratic peoples translate that term; perhaps, also a challenge. Whatever the next hundred years may hold for Hongkong, its first century is a glorious one, and the tale of its development, however briefly told, should form an inspiration to any who come after us.\n\nThe reasons for the acquisition of the Colony make a rather long story, but may be summarised briefly. The first settlement at nearby Macao, and the arrival of the Dutch navigators and early missionaries, who went as far as Formosa and to Japan, had broken out between Britain and China, mainly owing to friction where foreign merchants had established themselves in the trading centres known as factories. Hostilities ceased at the beginning of 1841, and the decision to take over Hongkong in place of what is now Boundary Street, was to remain intact. The revolt, in which the city was involved, caused the British authorities to take all Chinese residing on the island under their control, and thus the de facto administration of Hongkong under British rule commenced.\n\nWhen Sir Henry Pottinger became Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony by Royal Warrant in 1843, the Colonial Government was organised, with a Lieutenant Governor, Major-General George C. D'Aguilar, C.B., who was the General Officer Commanding the British land forces in China. The title of Lieutenant Governor was abolished after his tenure; but he also administered the Government on several occasions up to 1847. The first Colonial Secretary was Lieut.-Col. George Alexander Malcolm (1843), who was succeeded by Mr F. W. A. Bruce in 1844, and by Major William Caine (who also was Chief Magistrate in those early years) in 1848. Lieut William Pedder, R.N., was the first Harbour Master (1843); the Colonial Surgeon being Dr Alexander (1843), succeeded by Dr F. Dill in 1844; and the first head of the Police Department was Mr Charles May, who took up his duties in 1844. The Post Office goes back as a department to 1842, when a Mr FitzGibbon was in charge, succeeded in a few months by a Mr Mullahy, who in turn gave place to Mr R. Edwards; Mr F. Spring followed in 1843; and in 1846, Mr Thomas Hyland was appointed, being the most energetic of the early Postmasters, and serving for some years.\n\n## THE BRITISH ADVENT\n\nKowloon Old City, now largely disappearing under development of the area, was until about fifteen years ago surrounded by an ancient wall in perfect state of preservation. Here for a considerable period, the centre of Chinese government of the adjacent area was the yamen. The city was founded seven or eight hundred years ago, and the Chinese attached so much sentimental value to the place that under the convention handing over the New Territories, jurisdiction of the Kowloon City yamen was to remain intact.\n\nThe Mandarin of Kowloon City still retained his yamen at that old town. On January 20, 1841, a Circular was issued from Macao by Captain Elliot, Chief Superintendent of Trade and Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary in China, announcing the cession of the island and harbour of Hongkong to the British Crown (as part of the terms of the peace with the Chinese). Captain Elliot arrived a few days later, on January 26, and had formal possession of the Colony concluded in 1858, but broke out again, and it was not until 1860 that hostilities ceased. The cession of Kowloon peninsula was taken over in 1861.\n\n## INCLUSION OF KOWLOON\n\nThe Colony of Hongkong continued to comprise merely the island area until 1861, when the small ceded territory of Kowloon peninsula was taken over. After the second war with China - known as the \"Arrow\" War owing to its being the result of an attack at Canton on a lorcha of that name, flying the British flag and owned by Hongkong Chinese - it was felt that for the proper defence of the island, the section of the mainland should also be in British possession.\n\nThe development of Kowloon proceeded apace, and Portuguese residents were prominent in this pioneering work. The New Territories were taken over on lease for 99 years, under a convention signed in Peking, the lease commencing on July 1, 1898. However, owing to trouble caused by Chinese agitators, the area had to be pacified, and it was not until April 1899 that full occupation was effected. Much of the trouble was centred in Taipo, and a detachment of troops, and some naval units, were sent to aid the Police. After some skirmishing, the British flag was hoisted at Taipo on April 16, and the trouble subsided. The greatest opposition was met at Kam Tin village, and the iron gates of that place were removed, but were returned (after being taken to England in the meantime) in 1925.\n\n## EARLY ADMINISTRATION\n\nThough Captain Elliot was the first administrator, the first officer to bear the title of Governor of Hongkong was Sir Henry Pottinger, G.C.B. This was owing to the technical formalities of taking over Hongkong as a British Crown Colony; so Sir Henry commenced as Administrator and concluded his term of office as Governor. Mr A. R. Johnston succeeded Captain Elliot on June 22, 1841, as Administrator, Sir Henry Pottinger assuming office on August 12 the same year, and being appointed Governor on June 26, 1843, when the island was officially designated \"the Colony of Hongkong.\" \n\nThese early administrators, in fact, were Superintendents of Trade. Mr A. T. Gordon was the first Surveyor General (a title changed in 1891 to Director of Public Works), and took up his post in 1843, being succeeded by Mr C. St George Cleverly in 1845. That saw the beginnings of the Public Works Department.\n\nThe first Registrar General (an office changed to that of Secretary for Chinese Affairs in 1913) was Mr S. T. Fearon, in 1845, who was succeeded in 1846 by Mr A. L. Inglis.\n\nThe Supreme Court was founded in 1844, the first Chief Justice, appointed that year, being Mr John Walter Hulme. The first Registrar of the Supreme Court (1844) was Mr R. D. Cay.\n\nThe earliest of the Colonial Treasurers (a title recently changed to Accountant General) was Mr E. Elmslie.\n\nOne of the most interesting narratives of the landing on the island has been preserved in a narrative of the voyage of H.M.S. Sulphur in 1836-1842: by Dr Clarke Abel, K.C.B.\n\nNear Kowloon City is the Sung Wong terrace, where a large rock reputed to have formed a shelter for Emperor Dai Ping, who when he was in flight from the Mongolian invaders, rested for a brief period at Kowloon. \n\nThe following interesting account is given: \"On the return of the Commodore (to Macao) on the 24th of January, 1841, we were directed to proceed to Hongkong, and commence its survey. We landed on Monday, the 25th, 1841, at fifteen minutes past eight a.m., and being the bona fide first possessors, Her Majesty's health was drunk with three cheers on Possession Mount. On the 26th, the squadron arrived; the marines were landed, the union flag hoisted on our post, and formal possession taken of the island, by Commodore Sir J. J. G. Bremer, accompanied by the other officers of the squadron, under a feu-de-joie from the other marines, and a royal salute from the ships of war.\"\n\nIt is interesting to note that Possession Point (now Chinese recreation ground) appears on older plans of the city, situated not far from the waterfront, near Queen Street, in a space enclosed by Queen's Road on the north and Gap Street on the south. Possession Street exists to-day, immediately alongside, connecting Queen's Road and Hollywood Road.\n\nThe reference to Macao is explained by the fact that, when the war with China broke out, British and other foreign residents evacuated Canton and took refuge in the friendly Portuguese colony until hostilities were over, and for a time, British interests in China had been directed from Macao.\n\nPage 9", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-586-5 Centenary of the occupation of Hong Kong 8-7-1940 - 26-1-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 579387, "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": "CO129-592-4 Reports on current situation- Police 14-11-1945 - 1-7-1946", "page_number": 66, "title": "CO129-592-4 Reports on current situation- Police 14-11-1945 - 1-7-1946", "content_text": "Date.. 12.\n\nDistrict. Upper Levels.\n\nTime. 13.\n\nmergency Unit Hong Kong. 14.\n\nAberdeen. 15.\n\nEastern. 16.\n\nAberdeen. 17.\n\nEastern.\n\n...\n\n40.\n\n23.12.41 65\n\n12.30 A Police Reservist was murdered in Caine Road near Peel Street whilst on Street Fountain duty. 14.00 Assisted by Naval Officers the Unit searched the Butterfield & Swire building for two hours in an attempt to find a sniper who was engaged in sniping the Naval Yard and had nearly hit the Commodore. It is possible that the firing came from Bowen Road. 14.00 Three houses were gutted at Aplichau by fire. Several persons were injured by shelling directed at the fire. 14.30 Sub Inspector Scrim was wounded by a bomb splinter in Jaffe Road outside the Station whilst engaged with L.S.A.6 McVey in repairing a bus.\n\np.m. A volunteer Police party consisting of Mr. Fay, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Sub Inspector Taylor, L.S.A.54 Hewitt and L.S.A.83 MacDonald proceeded to Aberdeen in a fast car to make a third attempt to obtain hand grenades from the Military Magazine at Shouson Hill. Information had been incorrectly given that a Military convoy could be picked up at Aberdeen but the convoy was not there and the Naval Authorities would not allow the party to proceed further than the Industrial School as it was considered too dangerous to advance without a Military escort. (See Aberdeen 00.30 to 04.00 hours on the 25th for 4th and successful attempt, Entry No.1).\n\np.m. Col. Stewart reported that some Portuguese Volunteers had abandoned the pill box at Stewart Road. He requested Police to form two water front patrols, the first from the Station to the Military post at the junction of Gap Road and Percival Street and the second from the Station to the pill box at the junction of Gloucester Road and Arsenal Street Patrol No.1 arranged on 21st December was discontinued as a result, No.2 patrol was split up as described, and No.3 patrol arranged then was maintained.\n\nOn instructions from Mr. Calthrop, Senior Superintendent of Police, Mr. Luscombe, Assistant Superintendent of Police, with a volunteer police party consisting of himself, P.S.A.53 Brown and L.S.A.109 Taylor, A.136 MacPherson and A.113 MacKenzie, proceeded to the Dairy Farm Cold Storage plant at the junction of Great George Street and Pennington Street near the Imperial Chemical Industries' Godowns, with the consent of the Military, and evacuated several European employees isolated there. The operation concluded without incident though Col. Stewart subsequently stated that the Police had passed a Japanese light automatic Post at East Point Terrace and were fortunate not to have drawn their fire.\n\n21.00 Called to MacDonnell Road in connection with a complaint received from the Military that sniping from Fifth Columnists was taking place in the area. After contacting the Military, the Unit searched houses in Bowen Road and MacDonnell Road without result.\n\n21.00 Further reports were received of Fifth Columnists signalling. Police carried out special patrols under the Officer in Charge without result.\n\n22.00 The enemy were rumoured to be in the vicinity of the Dairy Farm Pokfulam. Police patrols were sent to the scene to verify the report but nothing was found.\n\n18. Eastern.\n\n19.00\n\n19. Emergency Unit Hong Kong.\n\n20. Upper Levels.\n\n21. Western.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-592-4 Reports on current situation- Police 14-11-1945 - 1-7-1946.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588140, "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": "CO129-606-5 Hong Kong Loan- Financial settlement 2-3-1948 - 4-10-1948", "page_number": 128, "title": "CO129-606-5 Hong Kong Loan- Financial settlement 2-3-1948 - 4-10-1948", "content_text": "54126/6616127\n\nSECRET\n\nOUT\n\nWARNING: This is an unparaphrased version of a secret cypher or confidential code message, and the text must first be paraphrased* if it is essential to communicate it to persons outside British or Allied Government Services.\n\n(*NOTE: Messages shown as having been sent in a One-Time Pad : \"O.T.P.\" are excepted from this rule.)\n\n4\n\nTO: Commodore Superintendent, HONG KONG, info: C.in C. B.P.F. Admiralty\n\nFROM: DEFERRED\n\nSECRET EX\n\n191801A/May\n\nDate: 19.5.48.\n\nYou should see Governor Hong Kong's telegram (51) No.437 of 1st May and Colonial Office reply No.533(62) of 10th May concerning problem of compensation for requisitioned ships and Governor will doubtless supply you with copies on request. Admiralty were consulted about and agreed to the terms of the latter telegram including the proposal that claims for ships requisitioned should be expeditiously examined by local representatives of the U.K. Departments concerned in consultation with the Hong Kong Government and that these Officers should ascertain the facts and report back as soon as possible.\n\n2.\n\nThere is very little information in Admiralty records about requisitioning of vessels by naval authorities at Hong Kong and the only known claim against Admiralty is that for TAI SHAN referred to in your 612/H.K.No.374/38 of 13th December 1947. Admiralty's provisional view conveyed to Colonial Office without detailed knowledge of the claims and of the circumstances is:-\n\n(i) Under the Hong Kong Defence Plan requisitions of ships were to be carried out by the Commodore as P.S.T.O.\n\n(ii) The Commodore was thus merely the instrument for carrying out a joint Plan and requisitioning certainly did not automatically carry with it naval responsibility for compensation.\n\n(iii) The Admiralty would consider that there was a prima facie case for compensation only for ships taken up for specifically naval purposes, e.g. accommodation of naval personnel, boom defence vessels etc.\n\n(iv) The scope and measure of compensation would be for Ministry of Transport to determine according to what were deemed to be the terms of the requisition.\n\n(v) ...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-606-5 Hong Kong Loan- Financial settlement 2-3-1948 - 4-10-1948.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 596143, "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": "CO129-622-8 Pre-war claim on Admiralty for supply of flour 21-10-1949 - 9-3-1950", "page_number": 14, "title": "CO129-622-8 Pre-war claim on Admiralty for supply of flour 21-10-1949 - 9-3-1950", "content_text": "Sec. 12/46.\n\nNo. 195\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE\n\nHONG KONG.\n\n17 November 1949.\n\n14 3.\n\nEnclosures 1\n\nEnclosure No. 10\n\n9\n\nSir,\n\nI have the honour to forward, for your consideration, copies of correspondence which has passed between the Accountant General and various branches of His Majesty's Dockyard, Hong Kong, on the subject of flour requisitioned at the instance of the Royal Naval authorities in December 1941, and to request your assistance in obtaining an early settlement of this claim.\n\n2.\n\nThe facts of this case are that a large quantity of flour was requisitioned by this Government for various purposes on the 9th and 10th of December, 1941, and that this included 7,255 sacks requisitioned on behalf of the Commodore, Hong Kong, and held to the order of the Naval authorities. There is evidence that 4,400 sacks of flour passed into the physical control of the Naval authorities by the delivery to them of a godown warrant for this amount, but no evidence to show whether the balance of 2,855 sacks ever passed into Naval control.\n\n3.\n\nIn the circumstances obtaining during the hostilities, it was not to be expected that the complicated procedure laid down by the Compensation (Defence) Regulations could be completed in respect of this large requisition, and settlement was not made until the 15th June, 1946, by which time under the above-mentioned Regulations a certain sum had accrued on account of interest.\n\n4.\n\nIt will be seen from the letter dated 14th July, 1949, from the Superintendent of His Majesty's Victualling Yard, that the Naval authorities now seek to repudiate their liability for this requisition, with the exception of the small amount which was actually received in Royal Naval depots and at the bakery.\n\n5.\n\nI regard with grave concern the contention of the Naval authorities that they are not liable to indemnify this Government for compensation paid out in respect of a requisition made at their request. Such a repudiation would have the effect of undermining the whole basis on which supplies are requisitioned for the Armed forces in emergency, and would compel this Government to consider very carefully the matter of future requisitions. I attach hereto an opinion written by the Solicitor General to the effect that legal liability appears to rest with the Naval authorities to indemnify this Government in respect of the whole amount of 7,255 sacks.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\n\nARTHUR CREECH JONES, M.P.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-622-8 Pre-war claim on Admiralty for supply of flour 21-10-1949 - 9-3-1950.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 596157, "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": "CO129-622-8 Pre-war claim on Admiralty for supply of flour 21-10-1949 - 9-3-1950", "page_number": 28, "title": "CO129-622-8 Pre-war claim on Admiralty for supply of flour 21-10-1949 - 9-3-1950", "content_text": "COPY.\n\nEnclosure 7.\n\nH.M. Victualling Yard,\n\nKowloon, Hong Kong.\n\n6th June, 1949.\n\n28\n\n(5) (6)\n\n59\n\nPre-occupational claim for flour supplied by L. Dunbar & Co.\n\nI beg to acknowledge receipt of a copy of your letter No. C/5/67/45 of 27th April and your communication of same reference dated 28th May to the Secretary to the Commodore-in-Charge, Hong Kong, and to regret that Admiralty approval to settle the outstanding claim has not yet been received.\n\n2. A further reminder, asking for very early approval to settle the claim has been sent and it is hoped that the necessary authorisation will soon be forthcoming.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour obedient servant,\n\nsgd..... Superintendent.\n\nThe Accountant-General,\n\nThe Treasury,\n\nHong Kong.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-622-8 Pre-war claim on Admiralty for supply of flour 21-10-1949 - 9-3-1950.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 } ]