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"content_text": "House a \n\nCommon Admiralty \n\nAgent \n\n4.\n\nNo. 185 \n\nFrom The Governor of Hong Kong \n\nTo The Fourbe of P.W. Islands, Candi\n\n6 Loriga fiore and, Labuerta Turnbull. Esq.,\n\nUnited States Consul\n\nto the Govt of Singapore,\n\nFor Willi Daly Singapore 20th October 1890\n\nI-house 1. this letter to acknowledge, I have the honour to\n\nforward to you herewith copy of a despatch from the Governor of Hong Kong\n\nto his Excellency the Governor of the Straits Settlements dated the 29th July last relative to the proposal\n\n...allowedness by the Governor of Hong Kong to allow transportation to Singapore, P.W. Islands, and Labuan, and requesting\n\nto support what line the proposals in dispatch are...\n\ndebarring of trial and free from obligations...\n\nThe arrangement also forces & hears Settlements objections, but it appears very questionable.\n\nThat transportation to places have been transported by my countrymen,\n\nDIVANO 40\n\n12.00\n\nof which would be viewed\n\nin the same light by\n\nthe Chinese Foreigners\n\nas Convicts amongst\n\nles attendants with the dissuasive influence\n\nwhich the Govt of Hong Kong appears to anticipate.\n\nThat transportations to India are divided...\n\nPage 363\n\nPage 363\n\nPage 363\n\n(empty lines removed and some minor formatting applied)\n\nbecomes \nHouse a \n\nCommon Admiralty \n\nAgent \n\n4.\n\nNo. 185 \n\nFrom The Governor of Hong Kong \n\nTo The Governor of P.W. Islands, Candi\n\n6 Loriga fiore and, Labuerta Turnbull. Esq.,\n\nUnited States Consul\n\nto the Govt of Singapore,\n\nFor Willi Daly Singapore 20th October 1890\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter and forward to you herewith copy of a despatch from the Governor of Hong Kong\n\nto his Excellency the Governor of the Straits Settlements dated the 29th July last relative to the proposal\n\n...allowedness by the Governor of Hong Kong to allow transportation to Singapore, P.W. Islands, and Labuan, and requesting\n\nto support what line the proposals in dispatch are...\n\ndebarring of trial and free from obligations...\n\nThe arrangement also forces & hears Settlements objections, but it appears very questionable.\n\nThat transportation to places have been transported by my countrymen,\n\nDIVANO 40\n\n12.00\n\nof which would be viewed\n\nin the same light by\n\nthe Chinese Foreigners\n\nas Convicts amongst\n\nles attendants with the dissuasive influence\n\nwhich the Govt of Hong Kong appears to anticipate.\n\nThat transportations to India are divided...\n\nPage 363\n\nPage 363\n\nPage 363\n\nHowever, the best response is \nHouse a\n\nCommon Admiralty\n\nAgent\n\n4.\n\nNo. 185\n\nFrom The Governor of Hong Kong\n\nTo The Governor of P.W. Islands, Candi\n\n6 Loriga fiore and, Labuerta Turnbull. Esq.,\n\nUnited States Consul\n\nto the Govt of Singapore,\n\nFor Willi Daly Singapore 20th October 1890\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter and forward to you herewith copy of a despatch from the Governor of Hong Kong\n\nto his Excellency the Governor of the Straits Settlements dated the 29th July last relative to the proposal\n\n...allowedness by the Governor of Hong Kong to allow transportation to Singapore, P.W. Islands, and Labuan, and requesting\n\nto support what line the proposals in dispatch are...\n\ndebarring of trial and free from obligations...\n\nThe arrangement also forces & hears Settlements objections, but it appears very questionable.\n\nThat transportation to places have been transported by my countrymen,\n\nDIVANO 40\n\n12.00\n\nof which would be viewed\n\nin the same light by\n\nthe Chinese Foreigners\n\nas Convicts amongst\n\nles attendants with the dissuasive influence\n\nwhich the Govt of Hong Kong appears to anticipate.\n\nThat transportations to India are divided...\n\nPage 363\n\nPage 363\n\nPage 363",
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"content_text": "improvement in the Queen's Road, without loss of time, by contract, on suitable conditions.\n\n/ Signed) George W. Aguilar, M. General, Governor.\n\nRead and approved this 16th day of October, 1847.\n\n/ Signed) L. d' Medina e Castro, Clerk of Councils.\n\n(True Copy.) Colonial Secretary.\n\nReplicate D109 Miscellaneous.\n\nMy Lords,\n\nHongkong, 22nd October, 1847.\n\nI have the honor to inform Your Lordship that His Excellency Admiral Inglefield, the Naval Commander-in-Chief, left this on the 20th instant, in Her Majesty's Ship \"Vernon\" for Manila and Labuan, and the East Indies.\n\nI have further to acquaint Your Lordship, that Ships have been taken up for the conveyance of the Troops composing the old Garrison, to their respective destinations. The 42nd Madras Regiment will proceed to Madras in about ten days from this time in the Vessel named \"Elphinstone.\"\n\nThe 18th Royal Irish will follow in the \"Balcarras\" to Calcutta, at the interval of a fortnight.\n\nThe Right Honorable The Earl Grey,",
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"content_text": "Date of Despatch\n\nSubject of Despatch\n\nto Transportation, and submitting for decision the case of one James John Burke, lately sentenced by the Admiralty Court to 15 years transportation\n\nNov. 111 28th. Bringing under notice his despatch No 142 of the 19th Sept last, relative to a surplus of £334 d. 2, in the Treasure Chest.\n\n113 29th. Enclosing Copy of Despatch to Viscount Palmerston, reporting that the late Governor of Labuan has not been delivered up by the authorities.\n\n114 30th suggesting that Labuan be appointed as one of the places of transportation for Chinese and Coolie Convicts from Hongkong.\n\nTo the Right Honorable\n\nMerivale,\n\nColonial Secretary\n\nOPG Hong Kong 1849\n\nC.D.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nWC23 1849\n\n...\n\nPRINTED FOR\n\nAugust 165\n\n1\n\nate of the 25 in the 15 Sift\n\ntuted to a, custom and expert on the feasibility of inducing Chinese Labor to procure and run Chinese Boats West India Colonies\n\nespecially to hereto, and Quarries, and Laws home the heir to\n\nt wheel\n\nauctore for your Lordships Reformation. a terme a this baliget expplice me by a Merchant of their Colony Cortich & it may be unaful for you be argumented with –– St. Rith Stuckle\n\nThe\n\nRetard Keys.\n\nd. L. L\n\nSince firmanding time this",
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"content_text": "No 114.\n\nExecutive.\n\nto Gri : 242 - 14 May 151.\n\nFuster Aus? to Cor. Bond ann 177\n\nMy Lord,\n\nJAN SO 1850\n\n380\n\n1200) Victoria, Hong Kong,\n\nthe\n\n30th November, 1849.\n\nThe expense of conveying\n\nChinese Convicts from here to the Straits\n\nSettlements being considerable, and these Settlements, from my\n\nknowledge\n\nas being particularly adapted for their reception, from the number of their\n\ncountrymen\n\nresident there, I am induced\n\nto propose for the consideration of Your\n\nLordship, whether Chinese and\n\nother\n\nIndian Convicts sentenced to transportation\n\nGovernor Bonham 29 to November, 1849. Hong Kong,\n\nto\n\nThe Earl\n\nGrey.\n\n1 Inclosure.\n\nReceived\n\nthe head and hand of Amaral have\n\nPalmerston reporting that\n\nDispatch N° 17) to Viscount\n\nEnclosing copy of his\n\nlate Governor\n\nnot\n\nbeen delivered up\n\nby the Chinese\n\nauthorities.\n\nfrom the Colony might\n\nnot with advantage\n\nbe sent to Labuan, where labour appears\n\nto be in\n\ngreat demand, and where in\n\ntheir services.\n\nconsequence\n\nThe Right Honorable\n\nThe Earl Grey,\n\n&c.\n\nmight prove\n\n&c.",
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"content_text": "Should Your Lordship be pleased to approve of this proposal, I of course shall not send any until I hear from The James Brooke or the Lieutenant Governor that he is ready and has made accommodation for their reception. But from hence to Labuan communication is very infrequent, it would not be desirable that Labuan should be appointed the sole penal Colony for Chinese and other Asiatic Convicts sentenced to transportation from Hongkong.\n\nI have the honor to be,\n\nWith the highest respect,\n\nYour Lordship's,\n\nMost Obedient,\n\nHumble Servant, Malum\n\nPage 381",
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"content_text": "382\n\n3:\n\nJonghong,\n\nThe Earl Grey.\n\nGovernor Bonham, 30th November, 1849.\n\nReceived\n\nbe appointed one for Chinese and Asiatic places of transportation\n\n\"Convicts from Hongkong.\n\nSuggesting that Labuan be one of the\n\nden Elliot\n\nRefer to Sir James Brooke? Can there be?\n\nnunter off Ceylon?\n\nle\n\nsation at Labuan foreseen a lerouted\n\n26 for. Ve\n\nI see! I think that this representation\n\nCannot be adopted\n\ndoubt it. But\n\nis there any object\n\nsuch as you\n\nGovernor\n\nIn James Brooke.\n\n¡MINUTE 20\n\nM2 B? McElliot\n\n1850 JANY 30\n\n30\n\nMillertale 3/\n\n/49.\n\n30 Novr fug.\n\n640.\n\nbạo trong trong\n\nSir.\n\n1850\n\nNo 39.\n\n4 Feb 50.\n\nI have the honor\n\nto transmit to\n\nyou herewith the\n\ncopy of a despatch from the\n\nGovernor of Hong Kong\n\nsuggesting\n\nthat Labuan\n\nbe appointed one\n\nof the\n\nplaces of transportation\n\nfor Chinese and Asiatic\n\nConvicts from that\n\n;; and I have to\n\nrequest you\n\nto\n\nCommunicate to me\n\nyour opinion upon",
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"content_text": "not be likely to be approved to receive \n\n& Retain them in \n\nConfinement until the \n\nSentence had passed away\n\nOrder in force in penal \n\nColonies Constituting \n\nLaboring in penal Colony.\n\nor as a \n\nI am not sure of \n\nThis \n\nThe Dramatic Illustration And Badly applies. Then \n\ndo not I think \n\nfor any \n\nrelaxation \n\nof the law on the \n\nsubject\n\nI am \n\n306% Labuan..\n\n384\n\nGovernor Bonham\n\nSir,\n\nNo\n\n6. May, 1850.\n\nWith reference to\n\n4\n\nIn Elliot 1. May /50 my reply of the is th\n\nMr. Merivale.\n\nMr. Hawes\n\n6.\n\n Earl Grey.\n\nNo 14.4 Feby 50.\n\n& your \n\nof February last to proposal that Labuan might be appointed as one of the places to which Chinese Convicts might \n\nbe sent from Hong Kong I enclose for your information the Copy \n\nof a Despatch from Sir S. Brooke in which \n\nhe expresses an \n\nopinion \n\nPage 390\n\nPage 391",
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"content_text": "that project\n\nfavorable to that,\n\nbut\n\nhe does not\n\nfurnish his reasons,\n\nI\n\nI have felt it\n\nnecessary\n\nto call upon him for further information\n\nin the Despatch,\n\nwhich a Copy is herewith enclosed, and\n\nand I have to request that in conformity with the intimation\n\ntherein contained,\n\nyou\n\nwill apprise me\n\nPage 385\n\nof the number of Chinese Convicts whom you\n\nthink it probable that\n\nyou\n\nwould have\n\noccasion to send to\n\nLabuan annually\n\nand that\n\n(cally)\n\nyou would\n\nadd any observations which may\n\noccur to you upon\n\nthe other points adverted to\n\nin my communication to For D. Brooke\n\nI have ...",
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"content_text": "1849 Governor Bonham\n\nNov 28 11 Military Convicts.\n\nReports the cases of your Military Convicts, I Whitton, W Vance, d'Hunter and 10 Gillispie, all of them under sentences for 7 years recommends a commutation of their sentences.\n\nTransportation\n\nNov 28 112 Treasury,\n\nAckn. Despatch\n\nIf 142 September 11.\n\nEncloses a Letter from the Treasurer explaining the circumstances under which the surplus of £32,812 had gradually accumulated in the Treasury.\"\n\nNo 29 113 Governor & Macao.\n\nRefers to this Despatch No 98 Oct 29.\n\nReports further refusal of the Chinese Authorities to give up unconditionally the mutilated remains of the late Governor of Macao.\n\nNov 30 14 Chinese Convicts.\n\nRecommends Labuan, as a suitable place to which Chinese and Indian Convicts might be sent.\n\nDec 15 15 Legislative Council.\n\nNo 128 July 11.\n\nAckn. Despatch Recommends\n\n1849 Governor Bonham\n\nDec 15 115\n\nRecommends Messrs D Jardine and Mr Edger for seats in the Legislative Council.\n\nDec 17 116 Tenure & Land.\n\nA Committee\n\nArthur Despatch\n\n88 109 April 15.\n\nReports having appointed a Committee for inquiring into the tenure of Land in the Colony. consisting of Messrs of Mercer, G Cleverly, TW Smith, W Davidson and Mr Stuart.\n\nDec 22 117 List of Despatches.\n\nDec 27 118 Mr C Campbell.\n\nAckn. receipt\n\nAckn. Despatches\n\nNo 53 & 144 Sept 5. 1848 & Sept 20. 1849\n\nEncloses a Letter from Mr C. Campbell Acting Attorney General.\n\nDec 28 119 Treasury Accounts,\n\nNo 140 September 1.\n\nAckn Despatch\n\nEncloses a reply to the Treasury Auditor's queries on the Treasury Account.\n\nDec 28 120 Mr Warrant.\n\nIn reference to his Despatch No64 June 23.\n\nEncloses\n\nPage 450\n\nPage 451",
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"content_text": "M. of Encl: \n\nM Desp Date of Desp: 1849 \n\n112. Nov. 28th \n\n113. \n\n# \n\n114. \n\nSubject of Despatch. \n\nReplying to His Lordship's Despatch No. 142 of 11th September last, relative to a surplus of £. 32. 8. 2 in the Treasure Chest. \n\nNo. of Encl. One. \n\n277th Enclosing copy of his Despatch No 171 to Viscount Palmerston, reporting that the head and hand of the late Governor Amaral, have not yet been delivered up by the Chinese authorities One. \n\n30th. Suggesting that Labuan be appointed, one of the places of transportation for Chinese and Asiatic Convicts, from Hongkong. \n\n76. \n\nDate of Desp: Subject of Despatch. \n\n14 1849. \n\n118. Dec. 27th Replying to His Lordship's Despatch No 144 of 2 \n\n119. None. \n\n120. \n\n115. Dec. 15th Acknowledging receipt of His Lordship's Despatch. Nr. 128 of the 11th July last, and recommending the appointment of Messrs. David Jardine and J. F. Edger, nominated by the unpaid Justices of the Peace, as unofficial members of the Legislative Committee None \n\n116. \n\n17 \n\n117. \n\nWith reference to paragraph 4 of His Lordship's Despatch. No. 109 of 15th April, reporting the appointment of a Committee to inquire into the landed tenure of the Colony, & None. \n\n22th Acknowledging receipt of Despatches No. 144 and 145, the last of '5th October, 1849) None \n\nLetter. Separate. \n\n28th \n\n29 \n\nthat the \"Fees paid to Mr Campbell in the case of Regina & Larkins might be deducted from his passage money to and from Calcutta, at present lying in the Colonial Treasury. Treasury......One. \n\nWith reference to His Lordship's Despatch. No. 140 of 184 September, forwarding Memorandum by the Colonial Treasurer on the Remarks of the Audit Board on his accounts for the year 1848... One. \n\nForwarding copy of T.C.E.M. Bowman's Despatch. No. 187 to Viscount Palmerston reporting state of affairs at Macao to date, and transmitting the Council's Manifesto, with other Documents ... 5. \n\n28th To the address of H. Merivale, Esq., enclosing an application from Mr. William Tarranti.. \n\n2. Colonial Secretary.",
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"content_text": "No. 67\n\nExecutive.\n\nInclosure N. 2 in Despatch No. 66 of 18th July, 1850.\n\nDuplicate.\n\nReturn of Materials for Police clothing in Store 18th July, 1850.\n\n131\n\n09 Whong\n\nFurther to No.: 242-14.\n\n208\n\nMy Lord,\n\nHongkong, 27th July, 1850.\n\nIn reply to Your Lordship's Despatch No. 179 of 6th May last, I have the honor to state that the number of Chinese Prisoners who hence may be transported from hence to Labuan will probably exceed thirty annually.\n\nThe maintenance of each Convict at this Colony costs the Government £6.1.8 per annum, and if the expense of Bedding and Clothing be included, I think the total expense ought not to exceed £7.10 per annum.\n\nThe other points alluded to in Your Lordship's letter to Sir James Brooke are so entirely of a local nature that I...\n\nThe Right Honorable The Earl Grey, &c., &c., &c.",
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"content_text": "I have no means of forming any judgement thereon.\n\nI have the honor to be,\n\nWith the highest respect,\n\nYour Lordship's\n\nMost Obedient,\n\nHumble Servant\n\nMakam\n\nMr. Mercoal\n\non this subreit.\n\nI have made a précis of the correspondence which is annexed, & to which I beg to refer you.\n\nI. Haur\n\nas do Ellist will not be much longer. When I formed this to hard prey at once, in case his Excellency may misch...\n\nis to be considered by him,\n\n14th Oct.\n\nI much doubt whether it will be expedient to unite a limited number of Chinese convicts at Labuan, but the consideration of the subject may be deferred till further arrangements are made.\n\nKm M setum.\n\n51\n\n132\n\nI hardly think that the proposed measure can be worth while. The Labuan Govt do not want Convicts generally, but a body of about 50 or 60 useful laboring Convicts; on the other hand, the Govt of Hong Kong has not actually in custody any body of Prisoners from whom such a selection could be made. It merely has about 30 fresh Convicts per annum, of whom it is by no means certain that all would be of the description wanted at Labuan. And at all events, 50 men could neither be a relief to one Colony nor acession to the other.\n\nIf the measure were entertained at all, it might be desirable to begin by ascertaining from the Archipelago Company whether they would wish to employ the Convicts. But for the foregoing reasons, I am inclined to think that the Plan may be dismissed.\n\n7. H. reast\n\nI scanned but think it ought to be wondered at, – the scheme under consideration.\n\nHeal some Justice in liquidation. The dirt in Labuan is to oblige Chinese convicts to toil in place of the deafy Laborers by having – In drafting to Stangkay we be Eleny affer part of this\n\nPage 7. H. 24/10\n\ncutain led which lohnt per & meque to Labuan?? I don't think it worth while forming this establishment.\n\nG.14",
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"content_text": "Precis of the correspondence\n\nThe Earl Grey.\n\nGovernor Bonham\n\nHongkong, Gov.\n\n133\n\nproposed transportation. A limited number of Chinese Convicts from Hong Kong to Labuan\n\nMr. Merivale.\n\nKing to Labuan.\n\nAB. 10/47/50\n\nGov. Bonham.\n\n30 Aug/49.\n\nOn the 30 Nov:/49 Governor Bonham proposed for Lord Grey's consideration that Labuan should be appointed one of the places of transportation for Chinese and Asiatic Convicts from Hong Kong. The Gov. made this proposal because the expense of conveying Chinese Convicts to the Straits settlements was considerable, and because those Settlements were not particularly adapted for their reception.\n\nGovernor Bonham was informed in answer that the Gov. of Labuan would be consulted on the subject, that the result should be communicated to him.\n\n4\n\nLord Grey to Gov. Bonham. 7 Feb./50\n\nLord Grey to Gov. of Labuan. 7 Feb./50.\n\n5\n\nSir J. Brooke to Lord Grey. 4 Feb./50.\n\non the same day\n\n7\n\nThis\n\n02\n\nLord Grey was writing to Sir J. Brooke was therefore referred to.",
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"content_text": "Veneris, 7° die Junii, 1850.\n\nResolved,\n\nThat an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, That She will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid before this House, a Return of the annual receipt and expenditure of the Colony of Hong Kong, up to the latest period for which accounts have been received, showing the gross receipts from the various branches of revenue, under their different heads, distinguishing the amounts levied in the Colony from Parliamentary Grants, and stating the expenditure under its various branches (in continuation of Parliamentary Paper, No. 264, of Session 1846):\n\nSimilar Return for New Zealand (in continuation of Parliamentary Paper, No. 328, of Session 1844):\n\nAnd, similar Return for Labuan.\n\nCopy to Peers: the Juness\n\n[Sir Home Molesworth]\n\nI H Lev\n\n41 Don Com\n\nBoard of Trade",
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"content_text": "House of Commons\n\nM. Merilees\n\nThis return must be prepared at the Treasury.\n\n613.10/6/50.\n\nJune 18\n\nIn CC Treasury\n\nMINUTE PAPER\n\n\"Confidential\"\n\nBaron Grey\n\n7 June\n\nHong Kong. N. Zealand. Labuan\n\n4745.\n\n50\n\n6\n\n14 June 1850.\n\nI am directed by Earl Grey to transmit to you herewith the copy of an Address presented to Her Majesty by the House of Commons calling for certain returns relative to the Revenue and Expenditure,\n\nof the Colonies of Hong Kong, New Zealand and Labuan.\n\nAs the information in this Office does not enable Earl Grey to make a complete return to this Address, I am to request you to move the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury\n\nto favour this Office with the information required in the form.",
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"content_text": "dmira \n\nto allow any reductions; partiality will be displayed, or if not actually displayed people will say so, and there would be a consequent discontent. If any reductions are made, some unreasonable selfish men will think they have claims to abatement, when in point of fact they have not the slightest, and the result will be pretty general dissatisfaction.\n\nIt may be questioned whether it is not politic to reduce all the rents—taking 25 to 50 per cent from the whole of them—and offering the unsold land on the same terms in order to encourage settlers. But we doubt whether this would answer immediately; for some years a shortcoming would result, and if we must pay the civil establishment, taxes would be levied on articles of consumption. The land rates will not deter merchants from building, if the place offers other advantages; many of them do all their business in Canton, and a house at Macao or Hongkong is a mere luxury to them, not an essential. If driven from Canton, they must settle down in Hongkong like a hive of bees; £50 more or less of rent will not have the slightest influence. It is much the same with the Chinese; our suicidal law ordinances, our petty monopolies of articles of traffic, the corruption of the police, and the arbitrary disposition of the government, were the means of driving many decent people away, and deterred others from settling. They had no confidence in the government, nor will they feel secure from oppression until some of our old officials are removed. Sir John Davis is gone; but his evil advisers are still here, their presence has a worse effect, as regards the Chinese, than the land rents.\n\nAs a financial scheme reduction would be a dangerous experiment at present; five years ago the colony was in a better position, and we are inclined to think that with a liberal, just Executive, and sound commercial policy, it would then have succeeded. The people were harassed by local ordinances, and their trade crippled by the introduction of antiquated fiscal laws—monopolies, poll-taxes and a variety of other injudicious measures. The colony has somewhat improved no doubt, and would improve still more were the retail farms knocked on the head, but a reduction in ground rent will certainly take a heavy slice out of the revenue for years.\n\nWe read comparisons between the rate of land in Hongkong and the \"choicest and most exclusive sites in Mayfair.\" That the price is high for a new colony is unquestionable, but it is a mere trifle to what land sells for in large cities at home; it is not a third of the cost of good building allotments in Sydney N. S. Wales—a town of some sixty years' growth.\n\nIf our ground rent, and consequently house-rent is high, we are favoured in other ways. Our wines, our malt, our tea, coffee, sugar, tobacco and a number of articles of daily consumption are all untaxed. We have but one assess tax—a heavy one however—in England people have the pleasure of paying half a dozen. Ships pay neither port charges, light money, nor any of the imposts which are levied elsewhere. For the support of the government, commerce is not burdened in any one way (always excepting the retail monopolies), and take it all in all, if a local revenue must be raised, there is no fairer way than by putting it on the building ground. It thus falls upon everybody,—heaviest upon those who must keep up a genteel appearance on a limited income, and upon others who require expensive premises upon which they conduct a small business—but these are the people who grumble least. Englishmen in China have got into an expensive way of living; if they paid the government two or three shillings for every cork drawn at their sideboard, many of them would be less free with their wine—such will be the inevitable result of a serious reduction in the land rent. If people wish to live altogether free of taxation, they must seek the wilds of some barbarous country and associate with savages. Taxation is the price paid for civilization and no money is invested to greater advantage.\n\nOverland China Mail.\n\nHONGKONG, THURSDAY, 29TH NOVEMBER, 1849.\n\nBIRTH. At Spring Gardens, Victoria, on the 30th ultimo, Mrs T. W. L. MACKEAN of a Son.\n\nBIRTH.—At Victoria, on the 6th inst., Mrs WILLIAM MORRISON, of a Son, still born.\n\nMARRIAGE.—At St John's Church, Victoria, Hongkong, on Wednesday, 14th November, by the Reverend Vincent Stanton, Colonial Chaplain, Major WILLIAM HILL, Madras Fusileers, to SIBELLA, eldest daughter of Lieut. Colonel Phillpotts, Commanding Royal Engineer in China.\n\nDEATH.—At Chusan, on board H. M. Brig Arab, on the 28th ultimo, Assistant Surgeon RICHARD BUTLER.\n\nDEATH.—At Victoria, on the morning of the 1st inst., the Wife of Mr J. A BROOKS—his Infant Son having died two days previously.\n\nDEATH.—At Victoria, of dysentery, on the 20th instant, Mr DALLIN, late Chief Officer of the Schooner Hellas.\n\nPASSENGERS per BRAGANZA, to sail to-morrow the 30th instant. For Southampton, Messrs A. Price, W. Potter, G. E. Bruce. For Madras, Mrs Dent and 2 Native servants.\n\nH. M. SHIPS Cleopatra, 26, and Reynard, 11, the latter fitted with an auxiliary screw propeller, arrived here on the 15th instant from England, via Rio de Janeiro, Singapore, and Labuan. The Reynard will proceed to Amoy to succeed the Pilot, which has sailed for Loo-choo, and thence to Shanghae and Ningpo. The Columbine sailed this morning for Singapore and England, and the Medea is said to be under orders for home.\n\nLAND SALE.\n\nTHE following is the result of the Land Sale which took place on the 27th inst. :-\n\n \n Numbers\n Sold at Advance\n £\n s\n d\n Names\n Upret price\n £\n s\n d\n \n \n 1.\n \n \n \n \n A. 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The unfortunate occupier of Lot 6, was the Mahomedan priest attached to the Mosque, who bid as high as he could to retain his home, and excited competition by his eagerness, which sufficiently accounts for the great advance on that Lot. We presume the purchaser was not aware of the circumstance, as he has since considerately determined, for the poor man's sake, to forfeit his deposit and allow the Lot to be resold, when it will probably be knocked down at the upset price, unless competed for in a friendly way.",
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"content_text": "to Labuan informing that he also was aware of the decision.\n\nThe only thing that rather surprises me is, that being the conclusive objections Sir S. Bonham should formerly have shown himself so favourable to the scheme.\n\n025.Br. 7. 78. 26770. 9.29/ Exte\n\nGovernor of Labuan 2323. Sir S.G. Bonham KCB\n\nN265 The Earl Grey Governor Bonham, 12th August, 1851. Victoria, Hong Kong, Received N 58.– Convicts from Hong Kong to Labuan respecting transportation of Chinese.\n\nReplying to Your Lordship's Despatch N. 242 of 14th May last,\n\nThe conclusion I should draw from the Despatch is that both from the usual description of Convicts at Hong Kong and allusions to the character of convicts it is inexpedient to transport them to Labuan. If Your Lordship adopt this view, I am to inform the Governor of Labuan.\n\nCopy of Despatch\n\nMINUTE 29 Nov 1851\n\nI have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch N.58. of the 12th of August last in reply to mine, N.242. of the 16th of May preceding in which I authorized you to send a number of Convicts not exceeding 50, to Labuan.\n\nPage information lines and non-essential characters (like \"と\", \"trong trong\", \"سفر\") have been removed or corrected as per the instructions.\n\nThe text has been formatted into paragraphs and minor corrections have been made to ensure coherence and readability.\n\nFile references have been checked for spacing inside parentheses.\n\nSome reordering and corrections were made to reflect a logical flow and to adhere to the rules.\n\n \n \n\n \n24 act : /51.0 Thor/51 MERIVALE MINUTE Earl Grey\n\n \n(Draft to Lord Labuan answered)",
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"content_text": "N79\n\nIndicial.\n\n23 Jan 52 N 274.\n\nRec'd 23 Jan 52 N8q.\n\nMy Lord.\n\nVictoria, Hong Kong,\n\n26th November, 1851.\n\nIn continuation of my Despatch No.158 of 12th August last, I have the honor to inform your Lordship that having addressed the authorities at Labuan, expressing my inability to send to that Colony Chinese Convicts from Hong Kong, who, if possible, were to be artisans and men not convicted of heinous offences, I received a reply from Mr Scott, the Lieutenant Governor, informing me that he was willing to receive any Chinese Convicts I might be able to send.\n\nThe Right Honourable\n\nThe Earl Grey,\n\n etc.\n\n etc.\n\n etc.",
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"content_text": "1851\n\nSir S Bonham\n\nOct 27 Joy Finances\n\nAppart\n\nRefers to his\n\n2\n\nDespatch No 70 Oct 25,\n\nEncloses four Statements on the finances of the Colony showing the probability of a surplus Revenue of £2550 after providing for all needful expenses.\n\nOct 28 72 Despatches\n\nOct 29 73 Fir Despatches.\n\nAckn receipt\n\nReports his intended departure (October 30) on a visit to Amoy and Shanghai, to return Nov. 25.\n\nGeneral Jervois will Administer the Government in his absence.\n\nOct 30 74 General Jervois.\n\nRefers to the preceding Despatch.\n\nReports having assumed the Government during the absence of Sir S Bonham.\n\nNov 24 75 Sir S Bonham.\n\n8\n\nRefers to his Despatch No 73 Oct 29.\n\nReports his return to Hong Kong and his resumption of the Government.\n\n1851\n\nSir S Bonham\n\nNov 25 76 Mr Mercer.\n\nNov 25 77 Mr J Burke.\n\n318\n\nReports the return of Mr Mercer, Colonial Treasurer, on the 15 Nov.\n\nActs Despatch No 256 Aug 28.\n\nReports having received a Memorial from the father of Mr J Burke, praying for a remission of the sentence passed on his Son who is under a conviction for Larceny.\n\nEncloses copy of reply to the Memorial.\n\nNov 26 78 Treasurer's Chest.\n\nEncloses the report of a board of Survey on the Treasurer's Chest, Nov 19, on Mr Mercer resuming his charge.\n\nNov 26 79 Chinese Convicts.\n\nRefers to his Despatch No 58 Aug 2.\n\n10\n\nEncloses a list of Chinese Convicts which he has sent to the Governor of Labuan and explains his reasons for having sent them, at a cost of $30 each.\n\nNov 27 80 Despatches.\n\nAck receipt of Despatches.",
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"content_text": "Jur. \n\nDate & \n\nDesp \n\n1851. \n\nJuliet of Dcipatel- \n\n52. 17 July Transmitting Lists of \n\n54. \n\n55. \n\n56. \n\n18 \n\nMembers & \n\nthe Executive and Legislative Councils \n\nInel \n\nfor the half year ending 30th June, 1851. 2 \n\nTransmitting \n\nConfidential Correspondence passed between himself and the Major General Commanding, relative to the Militia resuming the Guards over the Travelling Treasuries and the Mint, and stating that \n\nthe latter duty only has been undertaken by the troops \n\nReferring to his despatches 18/8 and \n\nALL \n\n(38) and forwarding correspondence passed between himself and Major General Caine, on the subject of application from the inhabitants for connecting the proposed Playa\" with the present Prison Ground. \n\nAcknowledging receipt of despatches 6 & 7 of 18 May, and 22 & 23 of 24th April, 1851. \n\nTransmitting Copies of Minutes of the Executive and Legislative Councils for the half year ending 29th June, 1851. \n\nDate & \n\nJuliet of Despatch \n\n1851. \n\n57. 18 July Acknowledging receipt of Despatch 35 of 30 June, and recommending that a Tread-wheel with the apparatus for crushing rock as well as 3 of Felly's hard labour Machines, be sent out from England \n\n58. 12 July Replying to his Lordship's Despatch 14th May last, respecting \n\nthe \n\ntransportation of Chinese Convicts from Hong Kong to Labuan. \n\n59. 19 July Replying to Deputy Governor's despatch Military #24 of 13 July, respecting expenditure incurred in levelling ground for the proposed Plaza. \n\n60. 20 July Reporting sale of Messrs Bremmer's old premises to the Ordnance Department, and applying for instructions as to the payment of the ground Rent, amounting to $167. 9. 10 per annum \n\n61. 21 July Transmitting Acting Treasurer's Returns of Receipts \n\nand Payments for the quarter ending 30th June \n\n1851, together with the Report of the Board held on the 3rd July on the Funds in the Treasury. 26",
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"content_text": "Memorandum\n\nI desire nothing in which the parties are acquainted.\n\n$2.00 Outlay? J\n\nyo these Minutes Apongo que AB.\n\n3 157 1½ 57-\n\nJudicial.\n\nAns. 25th Oct: /32 et: 33.\n\nSin,\n\nRECEIVED\n\n203 6591 tong tang\n\nVictoria, Hong Kong,\n\nOCT. 21\n\n462 08th July, 1850.\n\nWith reference to Zouch Grey's Despatch No. 74 of 23rd January last, wherein His Lordship desired that certain Convicts from this Colony should be transported to Labuan, I have the honour to report that 14 Chinese and four Natives of Manila under sentence of Transportation were on the\n\nThe Right Honorable\n\nSir John S. Pakington, Bart:\n\netc.",
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"content_text": "Sir John S. Pakington, Bart:.\n\nActing Governor's Despatch.\n\n28 July 1852. Victoria, Hongkong\n\n/ minute-\n\nNo7-\n\nReceived\n\nin Singapore on the 22nd instant. Chinese and 4 Natives of Manila, Reporting Transportation of 14\n\n22nd instant.\n\nThis is one of the most extraordinary Despatches I have read for some time, referring to a circular which prohibited him from sending any more Convicts to Labuan.\n\nThe Acting Governor proceeds to report without comment that he has despatched 18 Convicts to that destination. The prohibition can hardly have reached him earlier than March. He sends these Convicts in July.\n\nI think the answer might be to express Sir John Pakington's surprise that, without any explanation, he should merely state, with reference to instructions which prohibited him from sending Convicts to Labuan, that he had sent a Party of Convicts to that destination and that he should be strictly enjoined not to send any more.\n\nHe presumes to send Convicts to Labuan, and should be required to give an explanation of the reasons why he had sent out the party in question contrary to instructions.\n\n222\n\nBut I find that by an oversight I had read this despatch wrong, and that the Governor of Hong Kong has not sent the Convicts to Labuan but to the East India Company's settlements in the Straits of Malacca, which is quite right. I therefore submit a Draft for Sir John Pakington's approval simply approving his proceeding.\n\n7 38 75710",
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"content_text": "Adverting to the decision recorded in your letter of 3rd May upon the subject of Income Tax, a similar question which had arisen in the Colony of Labuan, Sir George Grey presumes that the Income Tax ought to be paid by the Officers specified in the Parliamentary Vote and that it cannot be levied by an equal rate upon all the salaried Officers of Government. Hong Kong, proposed by Rienacker.\n\nEntered 15/19 April Governor Sir John Bowring to Colonial Office 1855\n\nMINUTE FEBY 15 MR Elliot & Merivale\n\nMr. Sherbent 16 WM.\n\n16th Feb 755 296\n\nI have to acknowledge the receipt of Your Excellency Governor Caine's Despatch No.103 of the 25th Nov last, on the subject of the Income Tax payable on the Parliamentary Grants to Hong Kong.\n\nIn reply, I have to inform you that...",
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"content_text": "8+\n\n£70212\n\nSHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.\n\nThe Hongkong Register.\n\nARRIVED.\n\n \n DATE\n NAME\n FROM\n SAILED\n CAPTAIN\n CARGO\n CONSIGNEE\n \n \n May 10\n Levant\n Shanghai\n April 29\n Allmaun\n Sundries\n John Burd and Co\n \n \n 13\n Eaglet\n New York\n Nov. 13\n Smith\n \n \n \n \n 13\n Eatont\n \n \n \n \n Dent and Co\n \n \n 13\n Vinder\n \n \n \n \n Jardine, M. and Co\n \n \n 19\n Wild Dayrell\n \n \n \n \n Jardine, M. and Co\n \n \n 13\n Masick\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 13\n Melanie\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 13\n Nina\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 14\n Lanesfell\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 14\n Antelope\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 14\n Roehampton\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nPage 363\n\n \n DATE\n NAME\n FROM\n SAILED\n CAPTAIN\n CARGO\n CONSIGNEE\n \n \n May 14\n Evening Star\n Shanghai\n April 29\n Roberts\n \n Lyall, Still and Co\n \n \n 14\n Alligator\n \n \n Mu\n \n \n \n \n 14\n Casrier\n \n \n Rodgers\n \n Fletcher and Co\n \n \n 14\n Louise Sophie\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 16\n Neptun\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 15\n Sancho Panza\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 15\n Daring\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 15\n Bayadere\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 16\n Resolute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 15\n P'engula\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nPage 363\n\n \n DATE\n NAME\n FROM\n SAILED\n CAPTAIN\n CARGO\n CONSIGNEE\n \n \n May 10\n Mazuppa\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 17\n Hermanu\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19\n Surpos\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19\n Hervalos\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 16\n Constancia\n Amoy\n April 29\n Denia\n \n \n \n \n 18\n Sen Rainger\n \n \n Larpoor\n \n \n \n \n April 29\n Vindex\n Shanghai\n April 26\n Shungase\n \n \n \n \n 27\n Comet\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 28\n Lorenza\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 7\n Roa\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSAILED.\n\n \n DATE\n NAME\n TON\n MASTERS\n FOR\n CARGO\n CONSIGNEE\n \n \n May 8\n Henry Miller\n \n Putt\n Manila\n Sundries\n Dent and Co\n \n \n 12\n Fncounter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12\n Starr King\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 13\n Congo\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nPage 364\n\n \n DATE\n NAME\n TON\n MASTERS\n FOR\n CARGO\n CONSIGNEE\n \n \n May 14\n Queen Margaret\n 538\n Spence\n Manila\n Sundries\n John Burd and Co\n \n \n 14\n Hellespont\n 336\n Keya\n Shanghai\n Sundries\n L. 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Stewart\n \n \n \n Sibylle, Frigate\n 50\n Captain Maison\n Japan\n \n \n \n \n therve\n \n \n \n Virginie, Frigate\n 50\n Captain Wilson\n \n \n \n \n 12\n Bernard\n Macao\n \n \n \n 14\n Bave\n \n \n \n Juzona, Frigate\n Portagnese\n 20\n Lopez\n \n \n\nMERCHANT VESSELS.\n\n \n DATE\n NAME\n AT\n TON\n MASTERS\n CARGO\n CONSIGNEE\n \n \n April 29\n Alligator, brig\n Hongkong\n 189\n Sinden\n \n Gibb, Livingston and Co\n \n \n May 1\n 106\n Caes\n \n Lyall, Still and Co\n \n \n \n 5\n 11\n Deza\n \n Order\n \n \n \n Sept. 26\n 43\n \n \n \n \n \n\nNOTICES OF FIRMS.\n\nNOTICE\n\nMRS. MACKRILL SMITH is authorised to Sign the Name of our Firm in China.\n\nKING & Co.\n\nCanton, 13th March, 1856.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nMR. LUDWIG WIESE is admitted a Partner in our Firm.\n\nSIEMSSEN & Co.,\n\nCanton, 31st March, 1855.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nN. WEISMANN, is this day admitted a Partner in our Firm in China.\n\nREISS and Co.\n\nCanton, 1st May, 1855.\n\nTRUSTEES-Hon. DAVID JARDINE, Esq., U. D. W. McCALMONT\n\nE. Hon. W. T. MERCER Esq., R. H. WALES\n\nSuperintendent of the P. & G. Steam Navigation Company, &c., &c.\n\nTREASURER-G. BENTHAM, Esq.\n\nRESIDENT SURGEON-W. A. HARLAND, M.D.\n\nTERMS OF ADMISSION.\n\nPublic Wards..\n\nIntermediate Wards,\n\nPrivate Rooms,\n\n.. $1\n\nper day.\n\n.. $2\n\nper day.\n\n.. $5\n\nper day.\n\nPATIENTS are also admitted on deposits, at the following\n\nrates:-\n\nPublic Wards..\n\nIntermediate..\n\nPrivate Rooms,\n\n.. $16\n\n.. $20\n\n.. $30\n\nTO BE SOLD OR LET.\n\nApply to\n\nDROM, GRAY & Co.\n\nShaughae, 8th February, 1855.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nINSURANCES.\n\nTHE LONDON AND ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE.\n\n(Established in 1843)\n\nNo. 1320\n\nROBERT S. WALLER, Hongkong.\n\nE. WANDEN, Shanghai.\n\nH.T. MASALL. Singapore.\n\nA. P. Love, Calcutta.\n\nROBERT FRANCK, Madras, or James Arnot, Bombay.\n\nJAMES HARTLEY & Co. London, 8th January, 1854.\n\nALLIANCE FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON.\n\nW. immediate cases, 4 STAMPED THE DWELLING HOUSE and BUSINESS PREMISES of the undersigned, together with the adjoining LAND in the rear of the Godowns, situated in a most eligible position, and fronting the River,\n\nCHINA for The above COMPANY, are prepared to accept ASSURANCES as follows:-\n\n1st-On Buildings of Brick or Stone, covered with Tiles, Slates, Metal, or other fire-resisting Material, together with their Contents, when such Buildings are isolated from all others,--Rate of Premium, 1 per cent per annum.\n\n2. On such Buildings and their Contents, when not so isolated, at per cent 2 per annum.\n\nAssurances for 6 Months 1, and for 3 Months §.\n\nAnnual rate will be charged.\n\nThe Captains or Consignees of Vessels must be responsible for the expenses of Patients sent by them to the HOSPITAL.\n\nTO LET.\n\nA Hospital Building to be receipted by the Superintendent only.\n\nSituated on part of Marine Lot No. 15. True Bay only.\n\nSHIPPING.\n\nSTEAM COMMUNICATION\n\nbetween\n\nHONGKONG AND CANTON,\n\nTUTE WILLAMETTE.\n\nCaptain W. Conrad, having been fitted up expressly for the River Passenger Traffic, will now run regularly between the above Places, as follows, viz:--\n\nFrom Hongkong to Canton.\n\nevery MONDAY & TUESDAY, at 6 o'clock ..\n\nFrom Canton to Hongkong.\n\nEvery TUESDAY & FRIDAY, at 6 o'clock ..\n\nFare for Passengers-\n\nEuropean, First-class,\n\nChinese,\n\n$5 each.\n\n$3 each.\n\nEuropean, Second-class,\n\nChinese,\n\n$2 each.\n\n$1 each.\n\nCHANGE FOR REFRESHMENTS, Breakfast, &c., (including Wine and Beer)...\n\n4d:1\n\nOwing to the Willamette's large Cargo Capacity, it is intended that she shall carry Cargo on Freight, as per separate Tariff, to be had on application to the Agents.\n\nCargo, when safely large quantities, will be delivered alongside Vessels, if practicable.\n\nTowage\n\nWill be furnished on Moderate Terms; and intending Consignees will, when possible, be informed by Circular as soon as any such Service has been engaged for.\n\nFor further particulars, apply to the Agents,\n\nROBERT S. WALKER, Hongkong,\n\nMAXIMILIAN FISCHER, Canton.\n\nHongkong, 24th December, 1855.\n\nNOTICES OF FIRMS.\n\nMR. A. J. CAMPBELL is authorized to sign our Firm\n\nFLETCHER. & Co.\n\nCanton, 1st February, 1856.\n\nNOTICE\n\nMR. JAMES McCORMICK, is authorized to sign our\n\nALVORD & Co.\n\nCanton, 12th January, 1856.\n\nTERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION to the HONGKONG REGISTER and OVERLAND REGISTER AND PRICE CURRENT-For One Year, $20; Six Months, $10; Three Months, $6. To the HONGKONG REGISTER For One Year, $12; Six Months, $7; Three Months, $4. To the OVERLAND REGISTER AND PRICE CURRENT also For One Year, $8; all payable in advance.\n\nAGENTS for the HONGKONG REGISTER and OVERLAND REGISTER AND PRICE CURRENT, -J. G. ANTHONS, Esq., London; Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Calcutta; Messrs. BORRADAILLE & Co. Bombay W. S. DUNCAN, Esq., Singapore; Messrs. THOMPSON, ROWES & Co., Batavia; J. P. FUDA, Esq. San Francisco.\n\nEdited, Printed, and Published by ROBERT STRACHAN, at the Hongkong Register Office: Gage Street,\n\nVictoria, Hongkong, Tuesday, May 20, 1856.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nMR. HERMAN NOTMAN, having taken charge of the\n\nAgency, has ceased to sign our Firm.\n\nMR. COYLE HEBBENBR has been authorised to sign with Firm, per Procuration\n\nL.E. LEBERT\n\nCanton, 8th December, 1855.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nOXFORD.\n\nFor particulars apply to\n\nJARDINE, MATHESON & Co.\n\nHongkong, 7th March 1855.\n\nFOR SALE,\n\nSUPERIOR TINTO and WHITE WINE, in Casks\n\nex Brigrs from Lisbon.\n\nApply to\n\nBRANDAO & Co., Canton,\n\nJ. C. LUIZ DA SILVA, Macao,\n\nM. DE CARVALHO, Hongkong,\n\nHongkong, 6th March, 1856.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nFRENCH COGNACS.\n\nCHAMPAGNE, BRANDY, PORT WINE, PALE and GOLD HERRIES,\n\nCLARETS of Superior quality, Chateau, Margaux, Mouton. St. Estephe, &c. Julian, and Leoville.\n\nApply in Hongkong and Canton\n\nLYALL, STILL & Co.\n\nHongkong, 7th September, 1855.\n\nFOR SALE,\n\n500 Bags Eureka Mill, Superfine Selected,\n\nSAN FRANCISCO FLOUR.\n\nApply to\n\nF. & D. N. CANJOC and Co.\n\nFR GRATIAM ANDERSON joined me as a Partner:\n\non the 1st of January last.\n\nThe business will be carried on in the name of D. W. MACKENZIE & Co.\n\nCanton, 5th March, 1856.\n\nD. W. MACKENZIE.\n\nALEX. WILSON, Agents, JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.'s Godowns,\n\nEast Point, 1st October, 1855.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nDESTROYERS and Labuan STEAMERS' QUALITY.\n\nApply to\n\nLINDSAY & Co.\n\nHongkong, October, 1855\n\nZINC SHEATHING, AND NAILS FOR SALE,\n\nWILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co.\n\nFOR SALE SUPERIOR MADEIRA in Pipes, Half and Quarter\n\nPipes, apply to\n\nALEX. WILSON, Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.'s\n\nGodowns.\n\nEast Point, 1st October, 1855.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nSUPERIOR PORT WINE in quarter Casks, from the\n\nROYAL PORTO WINE COMPANY—just received.\n\nALEX WILSON, Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.'s Godowns.\n\nEast Point, 15th February, 1856.\n\nINSURANCES.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nOf the 1st Class-Assurances, for the present, will be accepted to the extent of £10,000 only on one risk. And of the 2nd Class-To the extent of £8,000.\n\nAssurances on Buildings and their Contents when together form one Risk. Thus to above Sums may be underwritten either on a Building alone, or the Contents alone; or, part on the Building, and part on the Contents.\n\nNo Assurance is to be considered in force until the Premium be paid.\n\nAmongst other advantages of the Company, the Assured be entitled to participate in the Profits after Five successive payments.\n\nJARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Agents in China.\n\n[Hongkong, 1st January, 1845,\n\nLONDON AND ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE.\n\nand after this day, M. MAXIMILIAN FISCHER\n\non\n\nCanton, is empowered to sign\n\nPOLICIES\n\nROBERT S. WALKER, Agent.\n\nHongkong, 3d March 1854.\n\nMISCELLANEOUS.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nTHE LIBRARY OF THE MORRISON EDUCATION SOCIETY, now deposited in a Room in the Chinese\n\nHall, is open every day, from 1 to 4 o'clock p.m., to Members of the Society, for the giving out and exchange of Books. Non-members of the Society, may obtain the advantages of the Library, on payment of an Annual Subscription of $5.\n\nBy order of the Trustees,\n\nHongkong, 28th October, 1855.\n\nJAMES LEGGE,\n\nSecretary\n\nHOME EDUCATION, CHELTENHAM.\n\nLADY, the Widow of a Clergyman, who has\n\nresided in the East, is desirous of receiving Pupils to educate with her own children, with the assistance of a resident Governess.\n\nFurther particulars and references will be obtained on application to the Hongkong Register Office.\n\nNOTICE\n\nTHE undersigned has received authority by the last Mail to make all LOSSES ON POLICIES issued here by the above Office, payable in THREE Months after notice, in place of Six Months as heretofore.\n\nHongkong. 6th June, 1856,\n\nNOTICE.\n\nROB. S. WALKER,\n\nAgent.\n\nLONDON ASSURANCE CORPORATION, Established by Charter 1720.\n\nTestimonial to be presented to Mr ROBERT RIENAECKEL, now lying at the \"VICTORIA LIBRARY\n\nRooms.\n\nFor Signature.\"\n\nHongkong, 1st March, 1856.\n\nBOARD AND EDUCATION.\n\nREV. ARTHUR TAYLOR, has a few vacancies for the Admission into his family of the children of English Parents at the Free Ports, who may be desirous of securing for them the comforts of a HOME, and the Advantages of a LIBERAL EDUCATION,\n\nFor Terms and Particulars apply at\n\nNo. 7 Queen Street, Victoria, HongKong.\n\nWHAT SHALL I Fr?--A young lady exiled in a\n\nPOLICIES to do something for a rash of red to the\n\nE undersigned.\n\nAgents at Hongkong for above Corporation, are prepared to ISSUE POLICIES AGAINST FIRE to the extent of £200,000, on any Building or on Merchandize in the same\n\nDENT & Co.\n\nHongkong, 12th April, 1855.\n\nI have been doctoring myself,' said the languid fair one, with a smile, to the bluff, though kind M. D. while he was feeling her pulse. Why I have taken Morrison's pills, Parr's pills, Cockle's pills, Allen and Bell's pills. Bell's balsam of liquorice, and Powell's cough electuary. I even med Beary's calcined magnesia, Fawcett's nervous pills, and Madam,\" interrupted the astonished doctor, all these to your complaint no good\" Now then what shall I take? inquired the patient. Take, exclaimed the doctor, eyeing her from head to feet, Take, echoed after a moment's reflection, take-why, take of\n\nyour stools!'\n\nNOTICE\n\nDAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.\n\nCanton, 23d January, 1856.\n\nHONGKONG INSURANCE COMPANY.\n\nTHE undersigned hereby give notice, that on and after this date POLICIES will be granted in the above Office, payable in CASH and the various Agents, at THREE Months after first proper notice of Loss is given in lieu of Six Months as heretofore.\n\nHongkong, 13th December, 1854\n\nLINDSAY & Co.,\n\nSecretaries.\n\nWe conclude with the following, which we recommend particularly to all anxious mothers --\n\n\"One day, when Dr. Read was sitting with us, we saw from the open window his own little boy. about four years old, playing on the green with a large hatchet-\n\nWe pointed it out to the father, and urged him to go and take from his child so dangerous a play-thing.\n\n'Well now, I guess, if I did, he would find something else perhaps worse. You know that the other day he had got the percussion caps and gun-powder that your master Frank blew himself up with.' It is impossible to be always looking after them. They must take their chance.\"--(Mr. Beste, vol... 132\n\nCORRESPONDENTS of England.They told us how they should like to see England; but could not bear the idea of living there; and they asked us if we had no fear in living in England When we asked why, they said some of their priests told them that England was only a piece of land like an iceberg and just sticking out above the ice, and which might be overflowed or covered any night when there might be an extraordinary rough sea, which catastrophe they considered must at some time happen. 1 -Carr's Russia.",
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"content_text": "SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.\n\nThe Hongkong Register.\n\nFLAS & AR\n\nLATE NAVS\n\n4 st Sp.\n\nHongkong (Mar. 25)\n\nMacau\n\nWhang\n\n25 Concis\n\nFROM TO CAPTAIN\n\nARRIVED,\n\nSAYLKU CAHLO\n\nMar, 22\n\nMartice\n\n10p¡ Welsit Formnes\n\n¡Mantl bgi Sarria 35 Tubal Cais B. Le 147 Sloggett\n\ng. 4Dencher\n\n25 Sarah Armitage Brit. sc. 185 Wooden\n\nTim and 208Kie\n\n23. LackroaND [ g. 400 Stereking\n\nH. 202 Broken\n\nSp. al. Caldin\n\nE of landwicke Brit\n\n26 Mathilde\n\n26 Scrutina\n\n27 Nankin\n\nri, se 8.\n\nSemut\n\n28 Leopard\n\nBrit. ek.\n\n206 Richards\n\n28 Ragla\n\nra\n\n25 Vanuetrop\n\nZai Lootse\n\n27\n\n291ADIN Suenam\n\n30 Fiery Cross\n\n30 June\n\n30 Rochapter\n\n30 Lanek\n\n30 Encounter\n\nBrit. Mr. 1832jCaldwell\n\ncmus\n\nShangbai\n\nArany\n\nMar. 15 Rico\n\nMar. 120eneral\n\nM 20 Rice Niakpo Man 143mdeles Caletta Jan. 30 Rice, 8cc. Nugpo Bar Sandria Bluniis\n\nSingapore\n\nRico\n\nBio 11\n\nMar. 16 Rico\n\nCONSIGN BEN\n\nRobert S. Walker J. sierre Williama, A. Ch Jardine. M. and Co Jobu Bu and Co John Bard and Co W. Pozlan and Co Turner and Co Orler\n\nLiverpool Der. 288ondries, Wise and Co. Christ\n\nDan. Uk, 291 Simes. Siugpo\n\nBan.sch. 149Kess\n\nVingpa\n\nHam, k, 216 Christiansen Nigo Brit. bk.! 472 Amirew\n\nBeit. stri 444 Watte\n\nHaro. 288 Joyan Jam,bk. 199 Bradshaw Brit. g. 265 Crocket ET M.S\n\n30 Queen Margarnt Belo, bk, 524 Spmano\n\n36 Madra\n\n30 Berwickshire\n\nso Tiger\n\n30 Courser\n\n27 Yocana\n\n27 Safelito\n\n¡Brat. str. 1250 Down\n\n118!!\n\nBelt. g. 142 Wohnenn\n\nBril. bk. 225 Day\n\nSiam\n\nMar. 15 Suuddeles Mar. 16 General De: 31Sundries Caleutia N160pium S.Francisco Zel Baftast Calestra an. 29Cotton Shanghuse Mer, sisilk Caletta\n\nM\n\nNingpo Ma 19 Rico Barabay,&\n\nShangae Nr. 24undries\n\nBombay\n\nIsitmssen and Co\n\nJohn Burd and Co jim. Eustan and Co John Burd and Co A. Head and Co Jardine, E. sai Co Wm. Pusau and Co\n\nxder\n\nJardine, M. and C5\n\nJardins, M. and Co\n\nSECT\n\nErition\n\nMariner's Hope, brig Hencius, sligi Mix, brig\n\nPrinces, ship\n\nRoyal Jaly, barque Sex Witeb, barque Star of the Hast, ship Terror, becqno Unicorn, steamer Water Witch. barqua\n\nPortuguese Clara, beig Laba barga Emigreto, ship Ensaio Make, barg, Sophis, arque Syenu, barne Tremeiga. barque\n\nFranch Joaquim, atı\n\nAmps Buckan, ship Benjamin Blorgan, ship Black Warrior, ship Golden West, silip\n\nP. & 0.8. N. Co.ussar, shrp Order\n\nWilliams, A. and Oo\n\nGibb, J. and Co\n\nBonnay\n\n24 Cotton\n\nDe Cation\n\n3. 20 Rice\n\nM16 Bice\n\nCotton Rive\n\nTail and Co\n\nSp. g. Pempreco Sual\n\nSp. ch. 89Govorda ¡Manila\n\n360 Mackozaic Caleutia\n\n41\n\n25 ('earl\n\nApar\n\nDarie\n\n15\n\nb\n\n4. Gscreta\n\n¡¡, Guita\n\nBrandan raul Co\n\n¡Msaila\n\nSAILED.\n\nFun\n\nDat%\n\nNAMA\n\nFLAG &\n\nCAPTAIN\n\nFor\n\nCARGO\n\nCONSIGNEES\n\n10\n\nSchaefer and C's\n\nHongkong Mar. 254 Jacoba Coruchia\n\n25 Banxhoo\n\n25 Marra\n\nJJ\n\nH\n\narty Hayes\n\n26 Kuterne\n\n20, Faust\n\n26 Amistad\n\n2 netinu\n\n27ly M. Wood\n\n27 Mor\n\nDut. bk.\n\n492 Rosenboom Be hk. $35, Vincent Rria. arh. 139 Dokon Brisk 284 Walliamson Dot. bk. 403 Kuipers\n\nlau.sc 143 Subberg\n\nbg. 205 Domingues\n\nDut. bk. a Lewis\n\nBrit. 3. 655 Callesk Brit. g. 179\n\n27 Waldemar Dan. k. 261chmidt\n\nCanton Packet m bk. Berden\n\nDu bk 607 Weber\n\n271 rouw Johanna hk. 520 urriaanse\n\n26 Argo\n\n28 St. Helena\n\n28-Juno\n\n29 Aar\n\nzy rota\n\n30 City of Sydney\n\nWasimpo tel. 7\n\nMar. 22Chia Chin\n\n231.4 Houriah Jari. Confucius Feb. 22Santa Lucia\n\nSwator Aməy\n\nHELL\n\n40ces Queen\n\nJ\n\nShangli\n\n7azy! Carim\n\nHope\n\namict\n\nDutch Testarkenburg\n\nDat k 441 Klant Bril. Nr. 210 Welsh\n\nBrit. g. 203 Taloy\n\nBrit. bg. Idenersu\n\ne:100 McCaus\n\nBrit. k. 310 Cairns\n\nBM. bk, 536 Uklejama\n\nBeit. b. 175 Peny\n\np. 335 Arrigoitia\n\nsi. sh. 500 Coniers\n\nBrit. E\n\nBrit. al 10 Dewar\n\nBrit. bl. 42% Young 15. Marquard Brit. eh. 209(Calling\n\n15 Singapore Bets 74May 12Aug. Melino ¡Bro. 5k. 306Luebko\n\nLinde Jucaries Edel Coari Sundries 3. Stations\n\nSundries\n\nPart Philip Sundries Adelaide\n\nاهان را این بردار\n\nSundries Sundries\n\nMaula Sand:ins Amay Sundries Calcutta Sundries Stangliae Suudries\n\nShangha\n\njoxotk\n\nSundries\n\nBallant\n\nBandries\n\nSundries\n\nAinoy\n\niSundries\n\nEast Coast\n\n¡Sundries\n\nAdolside\n\nFat Cowet\n\nWalparden\n\nSundries\n\nThas\n\nAustralla\n\nNew York\n\nSundries\n\nHan org\n\nSingapore\n\nFuntries\n\nSundries\n\nJurdina, M. and On\n\nHardin, M. and Co 'G. Daddell\n\nSheaffer and Co\n\nWm. Pasta Gd Co\n\nW. M. Robinet and Co\n\nF. Edger\n\nP. & 0, S. N C\n\nJohn Bord and So\n\n¡Dryer and Co\n\nOrder\n\n¡Y. J. Murrow\n\nOrlan\n\nik S. Walker ¡Y, J. Murrow\n\nt. Walker\n\nA. Berenbari\n\nJardinc, M. and Co.\n\nNye Brothers and Co\n\nP. F. Cama au Co\n\nDreyer and Co\n\nnlries Order\n\nSonides. F. Syme and Co\n\nSundries\n\nManila\n\nSa\n\nSingapore\n\nSundriss\n\nSantries\n\nSingapore\n\nandries\n\nMontal\n\nTaga\n\nMERCHANT VESSELS.\n\nSusp\n\nAn\n\nDuto of Arrival\n\nTONS MARTENS\n\nFeb. 57Ball\n\nFea\n\nP. O. Sync and Co\n\nTait and Co\n\nF. D. Syme and Co\n\nandersion and Co\n\nSanderthau and Co Mait and Ca Wm. Pusiau and Co\n\nJamestown, ship\n\nKit Carson, elig\n\nLucknow, ship\n\nSarah Warren, barque\n\nSirovcu, chip\n\nBray Hound, ship\n\nStarr King, ship\n\nTatar, ehin\n\nTuakina, ship\n\nArgonaut, ship\n\nBayard, barque\n\nBarrida Brothers, ship\n\nLuniest, ship\n\nHound, ship\n\nJames Marshall, brig\n\nLemisiana, kargus\n\nMaria, arque Metro, Larque Mic scener\n\nPenguin, weloener\n\nSes Nymph, berquo\n\nFiorid, ship\n\nMERCHANT VESSELS. -Contiennent.\n\n[No. 14-APRIL 1, 1855.\n\nShanghae Feb. 10 280gers\n\nDate ut\n\nAT\n\nAriva MARELAS\n\nCONSIGNEXY\n\nUJESTINATION\n\nIntended Dumpat-ly\n\nJA. Connolly\n\nSwatow\n\nFarly\n\nShaw, Blant and Uu\n\nJader\n\nLiverpool\n\nEarly\n\nLoudon\n\nEarly\n\nSwatow\n\nEwatow\n\nFly\n\n!London\n\nEarly\n\nEyduey\n\nFor Sute\n\n2\n\nFeb. 10 310 Quirk Mar. 178 Cav\n\nMu, 19 154 Trocar FU, 21 464 3hrewbery POL, 2400 Peutruath Web. 81291 Christian Fol. 26 377 M Far. 10 786 Brown Feb. 28 263 Lewis\n\nHongkong Feb. 22 294\n\nFeb 8 520Ch Macao far. 703 Guterres\n\nMacao Fou. 11 277 Luz Mar 240, L-z\n\nDunt, Beale and Co Rasselt und Co\n\nJames Bowman and o G, Livingston and Co Bella Co\n\nDent, Bible and Co\n\nBrawlao aul Co\n\nJames Stephensca J.V. Jarge\n\nA. A, de Mello and Co\n\nadoro d'Almeida\n\nJayah. Still and Cu\n\n4.\n\nGlan 18 2721) Agalia\n\n376 Marve\n\nL. Harones\n\nWhampoa Mar.\n\n606 Delhomme Wm. Fusta and Co\n\nlongkong Feb. 17 530Smith\n\nMar 30, 468 Killing atar. 151900Murphy Mus500Tatusan Mar. 6 720 Wingar Fel, 14113 Canjage Bet. 111,20 Cowell\n\nMax 89 Paner\n\nMer 11 340 Gore\n\nMar 7570 Mix\n\nSept. 842Jones\n\nWhaipos de 25 175 ale\n\n+\n\nAmoy\n\nGeneral Piern, ech.\n\nSnute\n\nWaverley, ag\n\nWar flawk, ship\n\nCautan, ship\n\nScience, Lonyes\n\nAntelope, satorer\n\nAriel, ship\n\nfebn Wade, ship.\n\nWilmington, honner\n\nCarlow, brig\n\nMoury, bagre\n\nN. B. Palmer, ship\n\nDutch\n\nAlbaneerwaard, barque Boilers, chip\n\nCristina, barque\n\n3. Elizabeth, barque\n\nJan Hendrik, barque\n\nMar. 13 180 Peete\n\nFab.\n\nlan.\n\n1100 rewater\n\nStar. € 713 Stevens\n\nKussell and Co Order\n\nRussell and Co Rose Go Russell and Ca Russell and Co Jane Steplu rson\n\nAdel&Philtill\n\nSingapore\n\nSingapore\n\nInd.\n\nWheming\n\nPeight ur Char!\n\nSan Francisco April 10\n\nAdel. & Mel. Tad,\n\nSan Francisco April 17\n\nSan Francisco\n\nCaly\n\nAugustine ford and Co Wi Win. tusla and Co\n\nWhens, Anthou and Coban Francisco! Wilms, Anthon and Co Hondur\n\nJames Stephie:ZON\n\nMarford\n\nOvde\n\nSan Francisco April 18 Adel, & Syduty A\n\nMaz. 111185 West\n\nMa\n\n135 Lamilton\n\nMar 4117 Turner\n\nY. J. Muriou\n\nY, J. Murrow\n\nAustralia\n\nKtor and Ce\n\nBuston\n\n239 Graham\n\nRussell and Co\n\nNew York\n\nBarly\n\nPudon and Cu\n\nNow York\n\nFeb.\n\nCrosby\n\nMar. 8 $75 Peterson\n\n¡Alvoid and Co\n\nSn Prausias Ind.\n\nAugustine Heard me Co\n\n300 Pasiphor\n\nNge Brothers and Co\n\nFeb. 11 45% Whoever Jan. 28 900\n\nShangha Repairing Havana\n\nEarly\n\n¡Hevada\n\nNo. 8 188 Dyer\n\n2248 Willian\n\nMax. 6 209 Monta Mar.\n\nJan. 19 689 Nicholson\n\nMar Dee. Formona Fel\n\nNov.\n\nFuh-chau Mar. Niugpo Mar.\n\n750 Aytun\n\n150 Badger\n\n1000: siromans\n\n417 Worth\n\n400 Potter\n\n479 Mellus\n\n269 Cher\n\nMet. ¡600 peroor\n\nJac We\n\nFou\n\nShanghae Mar. 9 2 Gregory\n\nFol. 24 450 Fletcher Bet. 5/2006 Lowe\n\nHongkong Mar. 15) 730 Linduan\n\n33\n\n15\n\nKongu lamelaar, ship\n\nNeerlands Indie, siaip\n\nSamat, ship\n\nMar. 13 322 Teu Har\n\nMar. 14 350 Krauer\n\nMan Tomp\n\nMar. 2614. De Jong\n\nRussell and Co\n\nS. E. Burrows\n\nTail and Co\n\nW. M. Robinet and Co\n\n1. Pustau and Co\n\nRussell and C\n\nUnder\n\nKyu Brothers and do\n\nKussell and Co\n\nKell and Co\n\nAugustine Heard and Co\n\nRugseil und Co\n\nW. M. Rotinet and Co Russland Co\n\nRussell and Ca\n\nOnier\n\nShaffer and Co\n\nSchaefer and Co\n\nJames Stephenson Jim. Pistac and Co\n\nPub, 9698 Lindermance Stephenson\n\n3ar\n\nJan.\n\nAlbrecht Beyling, barq Whampoa Mar Aline, arqua\n\nBintang Anam, barque\n\nBroedertrouw, ship\n\nArgo, Imarque\n\n143\n\nDESTINATION\n\nIntended Thatch\n\nFatal Hair, barque\n\n34. Eulema, shooner\n\nJustine, barque\n\nProvests, barque\n\nVrouw Jotina, bq, Mercurius, barque Westkappelle, barque Beauty, torque Zuid Holland, ship\n\nDanish\n\nDannebrog, barque Lente, schooner Svendborg, Larquy Aernet, szig\n\nConm Heinrich, bg.\n\nJohannes hand\n\nUto, bu que\n\nWaldemar, herque\n\nHenbury\n\nAutralia\n\nIS. Trancisco\n\nIxel.\n\nAmoy\n\nAdel & Sydney Trid.\n\nSingapore\n\nInd.\n\nWhen pus\n\nsrdce, Matheran and Co Schaeffer and\n\nLondon\n\nAdsiaide\n\nFuruins. Matteson aud Co\n\nHavaus\n\nTernor and Co\n\n¡Turner and Co\n\nCape & Longga\n\nT. & U. S. N. C.\n\nShaughne\n\npill &\n\nPhillips, Moors Co Kurder\n\nAustralia\n\nLondon\n\nBariy\n\nand Co Holliday. Weed Co\n\nway sund\n\nRepairing Bonjay\n\nApril 15\n\nTarer, beg\n\nTubal Cain, ig\n\nWilliams, Anthon and Co\n\nPant, schooner\n\nAfghan, slip\n\nWhampoa Mar. 20 670debank\n\nLondon\n\nArturo, que\n\nFab,\n\noClarke\n\nCarlines, ship\n\nMar.\n\n370 Ferensor\n\nCELIST:L, ELERIEur\n\nMar.\n\n750 Curling\n\nD'Almeida Family, hg.\n\nNov.\n\n250\n\nEaglet, seamer\n\nMai.\n\n145 Caldwell\n\nMainas, stramer\n\nCage. Mangarel, batą.\n\nBritish\n\nAlireal, ship\n\nAfro the Great,\n\nAlligator, lig\n\nAnglia, barque\n\nA. P. Sharp, barke\n\nle\n\nMock River Jacket, bq.!\n\nCarible ship\n\nCrishan, banque\n\nDuke of Portland, ship\n\nEamon, rezoaner\n\nEmma, achooner\n\nFanny, ban\n\nForm, camer\n\nFriedrick, belg Jamiitan, slip Hazard, schocier Julinder, Jacque\n\nLuorink, big\n\no Iurie\n\nLy, thou\n\nBart of Maulwicke, by\n\nHornet, sooner\n\nLouisa Baillie, sup\n\nMalebr\n\nNina schooner\n\nPearl, stip\n\nSarai. Armitage, ship\n\nTravancare, ship\n\nVigilant, arque\n\nMazeppa, schooner\n\nFlongkong sb. 26 790 Browning\n\nReh. 13, 846 Mefntyr\n\nFeb. 26 sindi\n\nMar 989.Sharp\n\nMar. 12' 265 Sich\n\nMar. 20, $74 Winchester\n\nFeb. 1272 Tuscolt\n\n21 533 Sumor\n\nMar. 30 149ring\n\nMar. 19 120 upper\n\nMor. 5 Prasmith\n\nMar. 11 750regear\n\nJan. 16 990 Neville\n\nMar. 15 433[Fare\n\nMar. 20 184eary Jan. 24530 Bolto Mar 30 289 Crocket Mar 29 3-har's [Mar. 131 180Makelier Mar. 30/1250 lowe\n\nSaj 533 Spence ar 30 148\n\nMar. 25190leggett\n\nMar, 26247)ncher\n\nFalk, 27 168 Nordqvist\n\nMar.\n\n464 Legoe\n\nMar. 22 115 Rayer\n\nMar. 23 605 Macker.zie\n\nMar. 160-te\n\nMar. 9 582 Towa Tea\n\nS Station Mar.\n\n5953\n\n163 Button\n\n142 Marios\n\nTan Berd at Co Vacs Stephenson\n\nGrind, Fivlagston and Co\n\nY. J. Murr\n\nArmstrong and Lawrence Uriur\n\nDent and Co\n\nY. J. Murrow\n\nTurner and Co Jardins, Mathe\n\nP.&O. 5. N. Co\n\nJarl, Mathos and Co\n\nwitanie, Anthen and\n\nFlescher and Co\n\nRaseuli and Co\n\nardine, Mathagon and Co\n\nP. & S. N. Co\n\nosvenor and de Siemsson and Co\n\nOrder\n\norlowitz and Cə\n\nder\n\nNathaly and Co\n\nJohn Burd at\n\nBrandao antil Ca\n\ndarling, tiles and Co\n\nTurner and Co\n\nJ. C. Confor\n\nMarine, Mathew, and Co\n\nDent and Co\n\nJamine, Matheson and Co\n\nDent and Co\n\nOrder\n\nZephyr, schooner\n\nAmin, staler\n\n\"\n\nDas.\n\nFeb.\n\n\"\n\n346\n\nEited up\n\nisitangha\n\npore and Cal, and.\n\nLes Imm\n\nFreighbor Char\n\nCelibri, big\n\nLima, bargre Mathilde, brig\n\nNicoline, whip Quaries Ross, banyoo Qusmine Lac\n\nEnterprise, schooner\n\nPodveta, quo Crnar, barne Hularich Gustav, brig Handilai, sek\n\nFARME\n\nLevaut, xhip General laro, ship En ship\n\nL'erviun\n\nJose C. Ugarte, ship Petion, barque Carinen, barye\n\nLinin, skip\n\nMicano, banque\n\nUgaris y Santiago,\n\nCriani, dig\n\nCatalin, ship\n\nRasita, scrooner\n\nAutenia Terry, hip\n\nJ. Terry, ship\n\nAANIGRA\n\nGelender, baryas\n\nSpesiali\n\nCosta, tig\n\nDenia, echuuler\n\nScratina, sup\n\nby.\n\nV. Kinavia, bug\n\nNarciss. brig\n\nReculito, souber\n\nYlesno, trig\n\nNeptus, rig\n\nSalve, brig\n\nDurdo, brig\n\nMar\n\nKar.\n\n1 609 Wagner\n\n1780mvei\n\n507 Mubar\n\n472fheon\n\n292day\n\npar: 221 70uillardsk\n\nEnst Coast Mar.\n\n600; Weber\n\nSupt. 8 401 Thamns\n\n14\n\nMar.\n\nAmoy ¡Mar\n\nMac.\n\nד'\n\nWm. Pastu aid to\n\nJLunes Stephenson\n\nSchoofter and 6\n\nSchaefer and Co\n\nOrder\n\nHungkung\n\nNpo & 'kong Perly New York\n\nAustralia\n\nSai: Francisco\n\n1.d.\n\nSydney & Melbmd. Shanghe\n\nLord\n\nAdol&P.Phillipmd.\n\nEast Coast\n\nardino, Malleson and Co Batavia\n\nOrder\n\nOrder\n\n8 Starkenburg Order\n\n234 Lewis\n\nFeb. 21 324 kút\n\nSwating Mac\n\nOrder\n\nOrder\n\n50Jurriaanse Order\n\nSnimith Oxier\n\nFvb-chan Pah. 425 Bonderkiak'Order\n\nShangban Feb. 30 411 Verachoor Deal, Beals and Co\n\n15\n\nFeb. 28 582 Boar\n\nHongkong Mar. 22 410 Sir Ben\n\nMar. 29 180 Krase\n\n31\n\n36ar. 13 33olgensen\n\nBaal Coast Mar.\n\nShanghae Web. 10 339 Thiessen\n\nMar. Mar\n\nW sau and Co\n\nTuhchac ¡Bvalow\n\nInd Early\n\nJohn Burd sei c\n\nJardine, acheson and Co κέλτικες\n\nCowes\n\nEarly\n\nWm. I'usiau and Co\n\nWm, Ruslan and Co\n\nikeres not Co\n\nCarlowitz and Co\n\n300 Allebar\n\n264 Salmidt\n\nCharler\n\nHongkong Mar. 25 200 Kier\n\nMar\n\nJohn Burd and Co\n\n18 Christiansen John Burd and Co\n\nMar 28 202 Broken\n\nFeb. 9; 162 Wallenen Whampoa Fah. 22 230|lie Fol\n\n400 thieveking Mar. M137 Uulivenda East Coast Peh 440 Jessen\n\nMac Pcb\n\nSwator Mar\n\nMac Sanghan Mar\n\nHer and Co\n\nWin. Pusa and fa Siemasza and Co Win. l'estes and Co Wm. Pastau and Co Augustino leard and Co 148 Suhit erg Win. Pustan and Co 450ngsiboch der 238 verge Drier\n\nal Ca Lindsay at Co\n\n160 Kreutzfeldtems 110 Reiner\n\nHongkong Mar. 1 283 Couper\n\nMacao M\n\nMax.\n\nHongkong Nos. 14 589anama\n\nArmstrong and Lawrance\n\nSan Francisco\n\nHamburg\n\nส\n\nUnder seinare\n\n450 Gill\n\nAsatrug and Lawrence\n\nAustralia\n\njlund.\n\n8 244: Defervari 35oj Baker\n\nVardine, Matheson and De jamay W. M. Rubinst and Cɔ\n\nNov. 13 250 Barry\n\n21\n\nW. M. Robinet and Co Under\n\nEast Coast\n\nFeb. 16' 199!Arnie\n\nItepairing\n\nMar.\n\nWhampoa Mar.\n\nMar. 10 29Mazeres\n\nPast Const Mar\n\nSwarow\n\nDec\n\nFul-chan Mar.\n\nAugustine Heal and Co\n\nRobinct and Co 21Savason. M. Cobinet a Co\n\n600 Wilso\n\nOrder 201,Juder word, Augustin? Heard and Co\n\nShanghae Pen $2200 Giganter Russell and Co\n\nJau 1004 Cortina\n\nHongkong Feb. 17340) Hongkong dar. 25 140 Sarria\n\nStr. 225kil Mar. 28 415adiz Mar. 126arcia\n\nMaceo\n\nMar 19 150luma Mar. 13srors\n\n11 27 46empere\n\nWampon Ma Sel-Suveven\n\nW. M. Roisina 20:4 Co\n\nUnder\n\nJ. V. Torge\n\nOrder\n\nHongkong\n\nBangkok\n\nEarly\n\n!L. J. Gulierenz\n\nvall, St and Co\n\nRail\n\nR. Garreta\n\nKantla\n\nGarreta\n\nYiocos\n\norder\n\nManila\n\nTait and Co\n\nVider\n\nJ. V. Jorge\n\nMar 15 131 Summers Kinder Amoy Mar 7\n\nMar.\n\nBest Coast Mar.\n\n240 Welsh\n\n¡P. D. Syme and Co\n\nMar\n\n465 Vineent\n\nMar\n\n274jitall\n\nSwarow\n\nJan,\n\n29 Fice\n\nMar\n\n149 Mooney\n\nOrder\n\nマジョル\n\n952 Raver\n\nOrder\n\nWaton and Co\n\nShanglue\n\nder\n\naddine, Math and Co\n\nUnder\n\nOnder\n\nShangbas\n\nRussell and Co\n\nAugustine Flourd and Ca\n\nadine, Matlicon and Co Wetnore and\n\nAustralia\n\nExcu\n\nJarlie, Matheson and Co Dant and Ca\n\nSwith. Keanely and Co\n\nFreight or Char\n\n10100, Livingsted and Ch\n\nEarly\n\nEast Cuasi Fol\n\n148 Prowes\n\nReis and Co\n\n226, alerte\n\nOrder\n\nShanghe ar\n\nit. & 0. 8. X. Ch\n\nShaw, Bland and Co\n\nAustralia\n\nEarly\n\nLizzie Jarvis, ship\n\nWhan pos Mar. 11\n\nIng Crosby\n\n550 Set, www\n\nde Burcowa\n\nSyviuey\n\nChinese\n\nPretighter Char\n\nlenkin, Faraon and Co\n\nLondon\n\nsealed\n\nBaty\n\nCoz facing, steamer\n\nWan, Pustuu and Co\n\nS. E. Inerows\n\ntient, Beale and Co\n\nTotdea\n\nal\n\nBause arque\n\nLouisa, harqe\n\nCity of London, bq.\n\nForerunner, selcounter Dealong, barque Sarah Lucy, ebiy\n\nFortas, brig\n\nAt Key, Behconer\n\nEllou Oliver, barque\n\nGazelle, seboouer\n\nWhampica, barguo\n\nExcellent, brig\n\nAfrica, are\n\nAntipodes, arquc\n\nJane. Mishall, slip\n\nKolt-on, up\n\nSex, ship\n\nWild Darrell, cl\n\nAgra, ship\n\nBlenheim, ship\n\nDuck, sclismer\n\nEllen, barque\n\nErin, steamer\n\nFormass, ship\n\nHistle, Ach.\n\nJane Maria, orig\n\nLady kingson, ab.\n\nLord of the lea. ship:\n\nMori, plep\n\nJan.\n\n450 Day\n\nChinniew Jan. 28orst\n\nAmey Mar 5 121 Wilson\n\nTait and Go\n\n083 Henderson Fisicher and Co\n\n11 Fax\n\nFeb. 17 876 Gale Ningpo Feb. 335 Curtis Ful-chau Mar. 615 Woot\n\nFeb. 24, 420 Turboil Yor.\n\n98% Young\n\nFeb. 11 846 Pant\n\nFeb. 16 D Seal\n\nWonging Mar. 190 Farlane\n\nShanghac Feb. 23 714 Bulgo\n\nFeb. 24 300 Walker\n\nEeb. 22 809iSanks\n\nMar\n\n$59 Jamieson\n\nJan. 25 40 Rollason\n\nFor 11 50Cces\n\nFair. 25 226 Bovey\n\nFch. 81200 Wilson\n\nMar. 13 sataxi Peb.\n\npremier\n\nLindras and Co.\n\nDent, Beale and C\n\nAnn, ship\n\nfar\n\nFe.\n\nMarine. Matheson and Co Lendon\n\nella Co\n\nSwedish Chieftain, burque\n\nKramn Augusto, brig\n\nChilias Frolic, hin\n\nOudenbury Schlosser, barque\n\nNew Grenadian\n\nWhatupo Mar 1 298 gera\n\nWhempos Mar. 20 250 Hasselhoff Dreyer and Co\n\nOrder\n\nShaughse Mar. 430 Gough\n\nEdited, Printed, sud Published by ROBERT STRACHAN, at the longlowy Register Office: Dage Ste\n\nVictoria, Hongkuag. Tuesday, April 1. 1889.\n\n188\n\nThe Hongkong Register.\n\nVol. XXIX. Na. 23.\n\nINTIMATIONS.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nATHEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS & ..\n\nWo Cuntat, Chica, did, on the 11th day of March,\n\nVICTORIA, TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 1856.\n\nNOTICES OF FIRMS.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nE have established at Hongkong, under the same\n\nstyle, a branch of our business. MR. LUDWIG WIESE is admitted a Partuer in our\n\n1866, at the Office of the United States Cosmulate in tlanton, execute an Assignment of all their Property, real¦ Firm. and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned: We hereby give notice to all cuncorn ed to make payment to us of all uns de te, and to present to us any claims against the arid Firm.\n\nRUSSELL & 670.\n\nCanton, 18th March, 1556.\n\nJAMES PURDON & O»,\n\nNOTICE\n\nSeamen's Hospital.\n\nTrustees JARDINE, Esq., C. D. WILLIAMS,\n\nSIEMSSEN & Ca,\n\nCanton, 31st March, 1855.\n\nNOTICE MRJ MACKRILL SMITH is authorised to Sign the\n\nKING & Co.\n\nMane of our Firms in China per peenrastin,\n\nCanton, 13th March, 1856.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nKey. Hon. W. T. Maxes, Fag., R.S. WALKER, E. Ma\n\nSuperintendent of the P. & U. Steam Navigation Com pany, (ex officio)\n\nPreueurer, MANIAC, Esq.\n\nBaristent Surgeon-RARD, JAOX.\n\nConsulting Surgeon W. A. HARLAND, M.D.\n\n75 cents per day.\n\ndoilar\n\nTERMS OF ADMISSION.\n\nPublic Warda,...\n\nIntermediate Wards,\n\nPrivate Rooms,..\n\n2 dullars\n\nPatients are also admitted on deposits, at the following rates, renewable one day previour to the amount depozited baving been expended,\n\nPublic Wards,\n\nintermediate,..\n\nPrivate Rooms,\n\n$15\n\n$20\n\n$30\n\nThe Captains or Consignees of Vessels must be respon sible for the expense of Patients sont by them to the Hospital.\n\nMB-A Hospital Bills to be reneipted by the Erasurer only.\n\nTHE\n\nSHIPPING.\n\nERPULAR\n\nSTEAM COMMUNICATION\n\nLytworn\n\nHONGKONG AND CANTON.\n\nTHE WILLAMETTE, Captain W. Conss.\n\nFrum Honyhang to Canton,\n\nwary MONDAY & THURSDAY, at è s'elock s.M. From Canton a laughong,\n\nevery TUESDAY & FRIDAY, at 10 o'clock a.m. For further particulars, apply to the Agents,\n\nROBERT S. WALKER, Hongkony, MAXIMILIAN FISCHER, Canton. Hongkong, 20th May, 1856.\n\nREGULAR\n\nSTEAM COMMUNICATION batwest\n\nHONGKONG AND CANTÓN.\n\nLE SIN CHARLES FORBES,\n\nTHE\n\nFrom Mongkong in Ornton,\n\nOVORY FUSSDAY and FRIDAY, at Pelock ..\n\nfrom Canton w Hongkong,\n\nevery WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY at 8 o'clock ..\n\nFo further particulers, apply to the Agents,\n\nROBERT S. WALKER, Hangbong, K.ROTTUNJKE & Co., Canë\n\nHongkong, 20th May, 1856.\n\nNOTICES OF FIRMS.\n\nNOTICE\n\nHE interest and responsibility of Mr. J. F. B. TRAUTMANN Firm ceased by his retire- iment therefrom on His March fast, and our Business will be sonducted nonauforward under the maponsibility of the remaining Partuen Mx. G. C. SCHWADE and M. FREDNIK BOWER\n\nShanghu, 10th May, 1850.\n\nM\n\nG. C. SCHWABE & Co.\n\nTHOMAS 1 WALKER.\n\nArchitect and Surveyor,\n\nQueen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong.\n\nNOTICE\n\nE undersigned have established themselves as Mer\n\nchures üşü Ayenis in this place, je Copartnership, Wider the style and Firm of FRAMJEE BOMANJEÉ CAMA & Gill,\n\nBOMANJEE FRAMJEE CAMA. FRAMJKE EDULINE.\n\nCanton, 1st May, 1836.\n\nNOTICE\n\nJAMES CROSSLEY saved to be a partner in\n\nMore on its dugast lost, on which date his\n\nJuverest and responsibility termuntert,\n\nG. C. SCHWARE & Co. Shanglue, 27th March, 1856.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nTHE Business of the late MR. JOZE VICENTE\n\nJORGE will from this riste de encried on by the undemned under the name of JUZE JUROE & Co. All outstanding accounts of the Estate will be received aud settled by the new firm.\n\nR. N. WEISMANN, in this day admitted a Pattuor\n\nin our Pure in Chius.\n\nREISS and Cu.\n\nCanton, 1st May, 1885.\n\nNOTICE\n\nTR. LUGH BOLD GIBB sa admitted a Partner\n\nGIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.\n\nMin our Firma ou let Jetz. 1855.\n\nHongkong, 27th July, 1855.\n\nHOUSES.\n\nTO BE SOLD OR LET.\n\nITE imodisto passession, as SHANGHAE, The DWELLING Ilouse and BUSINESS PRE- MISES of the undersigned, together with the adjoining LAN in the roar of the Godowna, situated in a most con bral position, and fronting the River.\n\nApply to\n\nDIRON, GRAY & Co. Shaughse, 16th February, 1855.\n\nFOR SALE. HOSE Two HOUSES, with excellent Crowns, LAND- Wawel, as present in the op- tion of Messrs. LVAL, SL & Co. and símated on part of Marine Lot No. 10.\n\nFor particulars apply to\n\nJARDINE, MATHESON & Co.\n\nHongkong, 7th March 1855.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nUST received by the undersigned, ---- 100 Barrels Hall FLOUR.\n\n1,000 51th-bags Chili\n\n6,000\n\nRAISINS.\n\nAles, on hand,-\n\nINSURANCES,\n\nUNIVERSAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. ESTARIISAB 18 LONDON AND Calcutta, 1834. CONFIRMED BY SPECIAL ACT OF PARIJAMENT\n\n-\n\n6 William VI. Chap. 54. Invested Capital, B HUNDRED & FIFTY THOUSAND Pounds Sterling, of which Fry Lacs of Rupers are held by the Tian Branch,\n\nLondon Offics, No. 1, King William Street.\n\nChairman,\n\nSIR RENAY WILLO, KLS.\n\nINDIAN BRANCH, Directors,\n\nCHARLES R. PRINGLE, FL ALEXANDER WALLAGA, DE,\n\nWILLIAM B. SHOUL, E\n\nGEORGE BARZON Esq.,\n\nE. MACDONALD STEPHENACY, Esq.\n\nPhysician,\n\nAWAN WEEB, Bag, M.D.\n\nAgents and Sereiaris, M. BRADDON & Co\n\nMadras Agents,\n\nMessi BAINURADOK & Co.\n\nBombay Agents, Mears. LECSIR & Co.\n\n1. The marked success which has attended the opera tions of this society, justits the Directors in calling the ottention of the Public to the peruliar advantages held oul by this Luutitution to sil clag-en desirous of effecting\n\nBUTANCE Apor lives.\n\n2. The Tabies of Premium have been framed with the greadust cars. Toone applicable to India Eves have been Especially prepared from the experience of Indian mortal ity, and from the records of the Bast Indian Govern sent, and are an poderate as is deemed oonsistent with perfosi security.\n\n3. Proposals are received for Insuranets for the whale term of Life, either on a participating scale or ou & TUR parte puting scale at a lower rate of premium. Also for short perivda varying from one to seven years on very modcrate terms,\n\n4. An Annual division is made of One-fifth of the ascertained profits of the five preceding years, the other Pensfifth being set upart to enter into the average of of acreeding years.\n\n5. Of the gura annually divisible, heventy-five per cent\n\nINSURANCES.\n\nNo. 1,329\n\nRELIANCE MARINE INSURANCE SOCIETY. THE undersigned having been appointel Agonie Š\n\nPOLICIES, payable in loNDON, CALCUTTA, BOMBAY, KANGOON, PENAS, and SINGAPORK.\n\nCIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, 26th April, 1856\n\nTHE LONDON AND ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE 1 Established in 1849.,\n\nTHE findersigned are prepared to accept RISKS (covered by protecting POLICIES at bors and the varigan LoNON INUAR COMPANIES, by the PEN. INSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAMERS from Can con und Bangkung, u Amoy, Shungiae, the Straits, Ceylon, the Prendencies of Iulia, Sues, and England.\n\nThe interest in the protecting Pocies is aseigned to be P. and 0. 5. N. Company for the purpose of their becoming the Medium of Paytast in the event of 1,000, For RATA OF PERICH and other information, apply fo\n\nROBERT & WADAs, Bmyksng.\n\nMATHILIAN FIS, C\n\nK. WABLES, Shangkur.\n\nH. T. Mansa, Singapore.\n\nA. P. LOVELL, Calcura.\n\nHORT FRANK, Madras, or\n\nJONN RI, Banbay.\n\nJAMES HARTLEY & Co.\n\nLondon, Bih January, 1851.\n\nALLIANER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON.\n\nTHE Undersigned having hotel uzat\n\nCure for the above COMPANY, are prepared to aucept ASSURANORS at Hongkong, as under\n\n1st-On Buildinga ot Brick or Stune, covered with Tiler, States, Metal, or other combustible Material, together with their Contents, when such Buildings are isolated from all others,-Kute of Pranium, per vend per Annua\n\nad-on ench Buildings and their Contents, when not so isolated, at the Rate of 1 per cent per Atore.\n\nAuces for 5 Months, and for 3 Mouths, of the Awal date will be churyou.\n\nOf the 1st Class-Assurances, for the present, will be accepted to the extent of £13,000 only vn og Risk. And of the 26 Class-To the extent of £8,500. A Building and its Contents taken together form oue Risk. Thus the above Smas may be udurwritten either on a Building alone, or the Contents alone; or, part on the Building, and part on the Contenta.\n\nNo Arazce is to be considered a force until the Premium be paid.\n\nAmongst other advantages of the Company, the As- eured will be natitled to participate in the Fronts alter Five successive payments.\n\nParties applying for ASSURANCES will please send\n\nis apportiosed to polley holders on the participating in full particulers of the Rish to be taken; any Deviation scale, we have paid six annual premiuus, and thans from which is one of the Company, wi profie can be applied either in reduction of subsequent visate the Policy. 40,000 Frach-baked NAVY BISCUIT, made of Chiti premiums, or usa Bouse to the original amount of the Flock, and guaranteed to keep weli.\n\nHongkong, 7th May, 1850.\n\nFOR SALE,\n\nESING\n\npolicy.\n\n3. The Annual redustion has averaged considerably | above 40 per cent, and in no one year as Ellen below\n\nthat sonnt\n\n7. The following table will shew the result of the last\n\nDORT WINE in Botle, SHEKEY in Bottle and Wood, divisita of profits as declared on the 9th May, 1855, at\n\naud BEER in Bottle.\n\ntan rate of 40 per cent, on the original manual premium:—\n\nReduced Original!\n\nAnnual Reduction. Annual Prynism\n\nApply\n\nALEX. WILSON. El Polar Godowns, 15th april, 1856.\n\nFOR SALE\n\nApply to\n\nBRST AN COAL\n\nHongkong, 7th April, 1855.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nAge.\n\nDate of Sam As\n\nPolicy.\n\nsurof.\n\nPresi\n\n30\n\nOu cr\n\n10,000\n\n120\n\nCold Ro It-\n\n30\n\nbefore\n\nLINDSAY & Co.\n\n40\n\nthe 9th\n\n10.020\n\n590\n\nC\n\nMay,\n\n10.000\n\n150)\n\n10,000\n\n740 1,000\n\nREST Labuan STEAM COAL. PRICE, &350 per Ton.\n\nApply to\n\nHongkong, 7th April, 185tì.\n\nTRENCH CORKS.\n\nFOR SALE\n\nLINDSAY & Co.\n\nCHAMPAGNE, BRANDY, PORT WINE, PALE ¦and Gezper SHERRIES.\n\nCLARETS of Superior quailty. Chaters. Maxg 2, Moviny, St. Cslepke, St. Julien, and Lesviite.\n\nApply in HongKong and CANTON to\n\nLYALL, STILL & Co. flongkong, 7ih September, 1855.\n\nFOR SALE. CUPERIOR MADEIRA in Pipes, Half and Quarter?\n\nPipes, apply to\n\nALEX. WILSON, Menar. Jannis, Mayurson & Co.\n\nGallorans. East Point, 31st October, 1853.\n\nINSURANCES,\n\nNOTICK\n\nLONDON & ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE, undersigned has received authority by the last bail to make all LOSSES ON POLICIES issued JOZE JORGE.\n\nhere by tbo above filice, payable in THREE MONTHS ZIDURO ANTONIO DE ALMEIDA. after oties, in place of six Months Macao, 3d April, 1956,\n\nROB. 3. WALKER, Agrante\n\nM\n\nNOTICE.\n\nFR JAMES McCORMICK is authorised to sigu vut\n\nFm per procuration.\n\nALVORD & Co.\n\nCanton, 12th Jannary, 1856.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nFR. THOMAS D. BOYU is authorized to sign our Mr Ficto\n\nP. D. SYME & C\n\nAmoy, 12th May. 1855.\n\nMR\n\nNOTICE.\n\nR. GRAHAM ANDERSON foinet me as a Partner on the 1st of January lušt. The buginese will be cried an in the base of D. W. MACKENZIE & Co.\n\nD. W. MACKENZIE.\n\nCanton, 5th Muralt, 1860.\n\nM. JAMES BROWN, Notary Public, MESURS, GASKELL & BROWN, Solicitora, Notaries Public, de\n\nQueen's Road, Victoria.\n\nHongkong. 6th Jan, 1855\n\nheretofore.\n\nNOTICE. LONDON ASSURANCE CORPORATION, Established by Charter 1720. E undersigned, Agouts at Hongkong for the above Corporation, Are prepared to grant POLICIES AGAINST FIRE, to the extent of £10,000, on any Huilding or Murthandize in the same.\n\nDENT & Co.. dynie\n\nIlangkung, 12th Aprit, 1855.\n\n------\n\nLONDON AND ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT\n\nINSURANCE OFFICE. and after this way, ir. MAXIMIZA FISCHER of and after this waves det sks\n\nof this Office.\n\nBOBERT S. WALKER,\n\nHongkong, 3 March 1854.\n\nAgent.\n\nof\n\n25%-0\n\n459 9?-> 298-0 296-0 851-0 444-C\n\n26-18\n\n112 0 618-0\n\na. Following in an Extract of the rates of Precium\n\nAnnual Premium for an Assurance on Rs 1,000.\n\n8858 1 Feer.\n\n98% 3 Fears.\n\nCIVIL\n\n128823\n\n*R\n\npete Profs.\n\n22\n\nના\n\nMr.\n\nEnglish\n\nJitter\n\n£ 18 %\n\nAge. 1 Year 3 Years5 Fears 7 Faith with life with-\n\n32588+\n\n38899\n\n45\n\nJARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Agema in Chron.\n\nHongkong, 1st January, 1845.\n\nMISCELLANEOUS.\n\nBREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERY, SINO, Bread and Biscuit Baker, and General Store Leper, bega to intimate, that he has consented arogiments to establish a Branch of his House at CANTON, in New French Hong, sud will be happy to supply Ladies and Gentlemen of the latter plac with that great Gesideralno-z superior article of Bread He Daltora Linsel that, from his long experience in sale, siness, and trom the facilities he posts of procuring, Et all times at finest brand of American Flour, viz., Gallego, he will be able to give a better article to int | furuishod by any rival establish uc\n\nBar wo keep constantly on hand, an assort ment of the best WINES, LIQUORS, BEER, sud PORTER in Quars and Pinda, OHMAN'S STORES, PERFUMERY, and STATIONERY, K., &c.\n\nHongkong, 1st May, 1956.\n\nSAN MIGUEL BRASS AND IRON FOUNDRY.\n\n\"NDER the Superlateniques of an Experiched Ba\n\nGILEER Orlere for all kinds of MACHINERY exented with despatch. Erxam ENGINES & BOILERS repaired. SHAFTS of the best Englen Tron from 5 to Orders to be aduresed Mussre. 9 inches diameter. 3. A. BARRETTO & Co., Maurier.\n\nA Cuniors LOT ATPAL-Dr. Wallis, while re siding near the Mississippi, married his landlady, an intercating young woman, aged twenty-sighs; after which he sled in Washington, a short distance from Columbia, where he enjoyed all the happiness that a worried man could desire.\n\n38\n\nBut his happiness was to be of short duration. Une morning a middle-aged ma waited upon him, and after some questions upon ja.\n\nPrijes.\n\n27\n\n28\n\n17\n\n33\n\n34\n\n40\n\n**\n\n55\n\n48\n\n13\n\n64\n\nJ5\n\n-------\n\n45\n\nIf that\n\ndifferent matters, he axited him he was married? The doctor replied \"yes\" \"And to a lady of colour 9. On return of Aesuere to Eatope for a permanent residing foredly in a town on the Mississippi\"\n\n\"Yea. Well that is my slave, and, although she is residence, their Premiums are immediately reduced to\n\nworth 2.000 dollars, I will only ask 300 for her, the English rate, hath on the participating and ou\n\nsum he not paid within an hour, I will advertise her as participating scales. If the Policy be according to the\n\nTUNAWAY. During the tour, the husband asked his participating scale, the reduction arising from profine ja allowed on the English race, thus admitting of a con-\n\nwife if she were a slave, and the property of the man tinuance of the Asserance in Europe on most moderate who had just left the buse?\" Yes,\" replied the wife, while teurs rulled down her cheeks; \"I am a slave, thus\n\nLerms.\n\n10. Military Officers holding Civil appointments are property of that man, who is my father.\" The busland allowed to subscribe at the Civil rates of Premium.\n\nkissed har, wiped away her tears, forgare the deception the bad practiced, to which love had instigated her, and then paid the required sun which made her his für life.\n\n11. Premiuma are payable citberannually. hall yearly, or quarterly, or monthly, and a guare of 28 days in allow- ed for such payment.\n\n12. Melical referees se renerated by the Society.\n\n---\n\nA SHORT PARLIAMENT.-The shortest parliament an\n\n13. At she period of last annual valuation, the Aseta record was that of 1390, which had but one session of\n\nof this Society were ascertained to be upwards of £550,000. a single day, and during that short space contrived to The amount of Potieres in force about £2,003,000 and upset one king and set up another.\n\nthe annual income arising frora przesiums thereon 200,099, exclusive of Interest ou the invested Capital.\n\nTables of ales, forma and instructions for cffecting Assuraneva, can be obtained un application to the Secre torics, or to\n\nROBERT S. WALKER,\n\nAceni.\n\nHangkong, 20th March, 1866.\n\nNOTICE\n\nHe undersigned, having heen appointed Agents for the CALCUTTA MERCANTILE MARINE INSURANCE SOCIETY, aro zady to save Policies in behalf of that Orbice, payahie in SINDACH, Penang, RANGOON, CALCUTTA, BONDAY, LORDON, and in CHINA.\n\nDAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.\n\nCanton, 231 Jannury, 1856.\n\nMYSTICAL POLYGAMY.-The King of the Ashantees is allowed by law 3333 wives-at being the precise mystical number on which, it is said, the prosperity of the native depends.\n\nTRE\" AULING Passion.\"-On his death-bed a dia. tinguished humorist requested that no one might be Javited to his funeral, \"because,\" gasperl out the dying man, it is a civility I can never repay.\"\"\n\ndefire that officers of the Lavy should not wear bearda An admiralty circular may :-\"It is their furdships'\n\nof moustaches on board Her Majesty's ships.\n\nIn consequence of the probability of peace, an order\n\nhar beco already sed prohibiting nsval otcets from wearing moustaches while on full pay.",
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"content_text": "W. Elist\n\nI think\n\nwill you refer took plan wpm\n\nF\n\nbelt\n\nThe\n\nin guration of sending\n\nGet Courich Jesse\n\nLahman 2717\n\nFily\n\nKony\n\nattacked. 174. 24\n\nTictain Any long,\n\nverum for thuisouring\n\ndi\n\nThe DF Houtle Henry Laconchure, M...\n\nA218.\n\nReceived\n\nChinese Convicts to Labuan.\n\nSuggesting transportation of\n\n180 dong xong\n\n383\n\nI suppose we may understand from this that we shall hear from For. Edwardes\n\nand if to the case may stand over in\n\nthe meantime.\n\nI cannot help fearing that the proposal to receive the Convicts of Straits\n\nat Labuan is rather wild. Some\n\ncorrespondence passed\n\non this subject\n\nin 1850 and 1851. The result was that on the\n\n22nd of Nov. 1851, Lord Grey signified to both Governors that he considered the plan to be given up.\n\nThe project\n\nwas to receive not more than 50 or 60 Convicts,\n\nand as usual where such persons are\n\nasked for, they were to be of useful trades and inoffensive character. The\n\nreply naturally\n\nwas that the Convicts\n\nconsisted to a great extent\n\nof Pirates and Murderers. If only 50 are to\n\nbe sent (and even this number may be dangerous) it will not meet the\n\ndifficulty",
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"content_text": "Difficulty at Hongkong, on the contrary - \n\nAre we to be at all the Private expense of that place, is the Government of India to furnish a Garrison for Labuan, or are we to provide in our English Estimates for a force to supply this Convenience to Hong Kong?\n\nI incline to agree with Mr. Elliston, but we had better hear what Mr. Edwardes recommends.\n\nI do not like this scheme - will wait for Mr. Edwardes' letter.\n\nW.Z. 10.\n\nGov. 85053 Labuan 1380 Hongkong.\n\n384 Entered 15 June 1867.\n\nSir John Bowring\n\nTo\n\n1. Elliston 10 June des I have had before W. Merivale - It W. Fortescue. 12 W. Lacy 15\n\nCopy to Gov. of Labuan 15 June 1867 - No13.\n\nDer/57.\n\nI have received your despatch, No 218 of the 20th of May last, in which you mentioned that you had received from Gov. Edwardes a proposal to receive some Chinese Coolies from Hongkong. A report on the subject has since reached me from Gov. Edwardes.\n\nCopy to Treasury 15 June 1867.\n\nPage 390\n\nPage 391",
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"content_text": "I do not link you can look to this outlet as relieving the Pove of Hong Kong from the necessity of making proper provision for punishing Criminals on the spot, since the resources of Labuan are far too small to admit of it's receiving all the Convicts of Hong Kong. But within due limits I believe that the labor of a class of Chinese Convicts might be very valuable to Labuan, and their withdrawal from Hong Kong may be, as far as it goes, an Accommodation to your Government.\n\nI have therefore to Authorize you to despatch a party of Chinese Convicts to Labuan, but I must lay upon you strongest injunction to take care that the Officers of your Govt do not select for this purpose those",
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"content_text": "386\n\nthose who\n\nmay\n\nhave\n\nbeen guilty of the most\n\nflagrany Crimes, or\n\nwhose conduct may have shown most\n\nturbulence a spirit\n\nAnd that they should\n\nlend as\n\nfar\n\npossible such of the Convicts under their\n\ncharge as appear likely to be useful on public Works.\n\nThe\n\nConveyance\n\nexpense of\n\nthem must\n\nbe defrayed by the\n\nGovernor of Hong Kong.\n\nYou will not\n\nSend\n\nany\n\nmore\n\nConvicts without fresh\n\nAuthority from this\n\nCountry, on which the\n\nissue must\n\ndepend on the future reports from Governor of Labuan\n\nof the results of this\n\nintroduction\n\nof the\n\nparty now to be\n\ntransported.\n\nShaw...",
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"content_text": "DEX\n\nanthe\n\n' ཝ ཙ\n\nازنو زدید\n\nit was swift sub pawolde\n\n1856\n\n22-8e217\n\nGov\" Bouring\n\n403 END\n\n33 80 217 Destruction of Foreign Factories at Canton Reports on 14th December 1856. Admiral Seymour intrenching himself in front of the ruins.\n\n29 388 Transportation of Chinese Convicts to Labuan. Suggests - The Labuan Gov have no objection.\n\n30 219 State of the Colony. Further Report on - Reward offered for firing the Town of Victoria.\n\nSt. Coll Dunlop\n\nTroop Return.\n\nSir John Bowring\n\nSchedule of Despatchers via Marciller.",
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"content_text": "The Hongkong Register.\n\nVOL. XXX, No. 5.\n\nVICTORIA, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1857.\n\nINTIMATIONS,\n\nNOTICE OF FIRMS.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nWHEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS & Co., of Canton, China, did, on the 11th day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES' CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assignment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned: We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against the said Firm.\n\nRUSSELL & Co.\n\nJAMES PURDON & Co,\n\nCanton, 18th March, 1856.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nAN Assignment of the property, real and personal, of the Firm of WETMORE & Co., of Canton, Foo-chow, and Shanghae, China, having been duly made on the 12th July, 1856, to the undersigned, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, and recorded in the United States Consulate at Canton, I hereby give Notice to all concerned to make payment to me of all sums due to, and to present to me any claims against, the said Firm.\n\nOLIVER H. PERRY.\n\nCanton, 7th August, 1856.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nTHE Archives of H. B. M's. Consulate at Canton are for the time transferred to the Government Office, Hongkong, where any Official Communications to H. M's. Consul can, until further notice, be addressed.\n\nBy Order of H. B. M's. Consul,\n\nCHARLES A. WINCHESTER,\n\nVice-Consul.\n\nOFFICE OF THE BRITISH CONSULATE, CANTON,\n\nGOVERNMENT OFFICE, HONGKONG,\n\n22d December, 1856.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nSeamen's Hospital.\n\nTrustees.\n\nJOSEPH JARDINE, Esq.,\n\nC. D. WILLIAMS, Esq.\n\nHon. W. T. MERCER, Esq.,\n\nH.S. WALKER, Esq.\n\nSuperintendent of the P. & O. Steam Navigation Company, (ex officio.)\n\nTreasurer.-H. MAGNIAO, Esq.\n\nResident Surgeon, RICHARD G. JACK,\n\nConsulting Surgeon-W. A. HARLAND, M.D.\n\nPublic Wards,\n\nTERMS OF ADMISSION.\n\nIntermediate Wards,\n\nPrivate Rooms,\n\n75 cents per day.\n\n1 dollar\n\n2 dollars.\n\nPatients are also admitted on deposits, at the following rates, renewable one day previous to the amount deposited having been expended.\n\nROBERT STRACHAN.\n\n\"Hongkong Register\" Office, 1st January, 1857.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nMR. ALFRED JAMES HOW is a Partner in our Firm.\n\nW. H. WARDLEY & Co.\n\nHongkong, 1st December, 1856.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nFOR SALE,\n\nTHREE HOUSES known as Bayview.\n\nFor further particulars, apply to\n\nHongkong, 27th December, 1856.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nTWO TUBULAR BOILERS, each 13 feet 2 inches in length, and 9 feet 4 inches in breadth. Boilers and Steam-chest sufficiently spacious to work Engines of from One Hundred and Twenty to One Hundred and Thirty HORSE POWER. Each Boiler has 3 Furnaces; length of Tubes, 4 ft. 9 by 24 in. diameter. The whole is in first-rate order, having been only Sixteen Months in the Vessel, and not having been used more than Six Weeks during the whole of that time.\n\nLINDSAY & Co.\n\nOn board the Screw Steamer \"Labuan,\"\n\nOff Whampoa\n\nNOTICE.\n\nTHE undersigned has this day established himself at Tacao, as Merchant, and General Agent.\n\nMacao, 1st January, 1857.\n\nA. J. F. PE CASTRO.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nR. A. A. DE MELLO Jr., is authorized to sign the Firm's name per procuration.\n\nMacao, 31 January, 1857.\n\nA. A. DE MELLO & Co.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nTHE Copartnership ARMSTRONG & LAWRENCE, has been this day dissolved by mutual consent. The accounts of the late Firm will be liquidated by F. W. LAWRENCE.\n\nJ. M. ARMSTRONG.\n\nF. W. LAWRENCE.\n\nHongkong, 31st December, 1856.\n\nI have this day established myself as a Commission Merchant and General Agent on the premises lately occupied by Messrs. ARMSTRONG & LAWRENCE, under the Firm of F. W. LAWRENCE & Co.\n\nHongkong, 1st January, 1857.\n\nF. W. LAWRENCE\n\nNOTICE.\n\nTHE Interest and Responsibility of Mr. EDMUND ... ceased on 31st December last.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nONE HIGH-PRESSURE DONKEY ENGINE, with one CYLINDER capable of working up to Ten HORSE POWER, fitted with Pump of 7 inches diameter, and Stroke of Piston Rod 6 inches, for pumping out Water Ballast, throwing with ease 20 Tons per hour. Also 2 Cast Iron BARRELS with COG WHEELS, for Loading or Discharging Cargo.\n\nONE PERPENDICULAR CYLINDRICAL TUBULAR BOILER for Engine, standing 5 feet 3 inches high, diameter 3 feet 7 inches.\n\nThe whole in first-rate working order.\n\nHongkong, 25th October, 1858.\n\nLINDSAY & Co.\n\nINSURANCES.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nLONDON ASSURANCE CORPORATION,\n\nEstablished by Charter 1720.\n\nTHE undersigned, agents at Hongkong for the above Corporation, are prepared to grant POLICIES AGAINST FIRE, to the extent of £10,000, on any Building or on Merchandize in the same.\n\nDENT & Co., Agents\n\nHongkong, 12th April, 1855.\n\nALLIANCE FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON.\n\nINSURANCES.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nNo. 1,364\n\nTHE undersigned having been appointed AGENT for the above Company, requests application to be made to him in case of any particular or general Averages on risks insured by them.\n\nA. W. P. KUP.\n\nHongkong, 1st January, 1857.\n\nUNIVERSAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.\n\nInvested Capital £650,000.\n\nTHE greatest advantages offered to Insurers consistent with perfect security, as follows —\n\n1. A large Invested Capital as guarantee for the prompt settlement of all claims.\n\n2. Low rates for short term Policies.\n\n3. A Moderate scale for whole Life Insurances without profits.\n\n4. A liberal reduction of premium on Policies effected on the participating scale arising from division of profits.\n\n5. An annual division of profits.\n\n6. Seventy-five per cent of the declared Annual profits apportioned to Policies entitled to participate.\n\n7. Premiums payable half yearly, quarterly, or monthly;\n\nProspectuses and forms forwarded free to any part of India by Messrs. Braddon & Co., Agents and Secretaries, Calcutta, or to any part of China on application to\n\nR. S. WALKER,\n\nAgent.\n\nHongkong, 21st June, 1856.\n\nMISCELLANEOUS.\n\nPOST-OFFICE NOTICE.\n\nTHE Acting Post-Master regrets to say that owing to the pressure of business at the Post-Office, Hongkong, there can be no delivery for the present of Letters &c., but from the Post-Office window. Hours of attendance being as heretofore from 7 o'clock A.M. to 5 P.M.\n\nPost- The undersigned having been appointed AGENTS in executed with despatch.\n\nSTEAM ENGINES & BOILERS repaired,\n\nSHAFTS of the best English Iron from 5 to 9 inches diameter.\n\nOrders to be addressed to Messrs B. A. BARRETTO & Co., Manila.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nTHOS. HUNT & Co.\n\nHongkong, 24th September, 1856.\n\nBOARD AND EDUCATION.\n\nTHE REV. 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"content_text": "I have the honor to be, \n\nwith the highest respect, \n\nSir, \n\nYour Most obedient, \n\nHumble Servant, \n\nJohn Bunge\n\nN2 73. Executive \n\nGov[ernment]\n\nRECEIVED\n\nCH.B. 1380/57 Labuan 5053/57\n\nAnswered 15 July 1857.\n\nJULY\n\n185\n\n[Page 6]\n\nSir,\n\nColonial Offices, Victoria, Hong Kong, 5th May, 1857.\n\nWith reference to the \n\nsubject of transportation I shall be glad to learn from \n\nyou whether I shall be authorized \n\nto enter into an arrangement \n\nwith the Governor of Labuan \n\nfor the reception there of felons sentenced to transportation here without further reference\n\nThe Right Honorable \n\nHenry Labouchere, M.P.",
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"content_text": "97\n\nOn this subject\n\nI have to refer you to my No:82 of the 15th of June. As therein stated you will be at liberty to send about 60 Chinese Coolies to Labuan, provided that not those of the most desperate character are selected for the purpose, and that the men sent be such as are capable of performing useful labor. But I must repeat to you that you are on no account to suppose that you are to look to Labuan as a receptacle for all the Criminals of Hong Kong; and that it will therefore still remain necessary for you to provide some suitable punishment on the spot for convicted Offenders.\n\nShaw",
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"content_text": "## \n| No. | Date | Description |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 3 | May 71 | Members of Executive and Legislation Councils - Forward List of Members for Half Year to 30 June 1856 |\n| 72 | 15 | Acknowledges Despatches - Transportation of Convicts to Labuan. Enquires if Governor is authorized to enter into an arrangement with Labuan for such transportation. |\n| 74 | 6 | Appointment of Cole Graham to Executive Council - Reports he having assumed the command of the Troops. |\n| 85 | 7 | Appointment of A. L. Inglis as Governor of Gaol - Announces, in consequence of the recommendation of a Committee appointed to investigate all matters connected with Prison Discipline. |\n| 76 | 8 | Withdrawal of Names of Lt Col Dunlop & Capt. Holton & Romes from Commission of the Peace. Announces confinement due to Arson. |",
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"content_text": "## Judicial\n\n**No.136.**\n\nGov 29 Decr\n\nSir,\n\nI have the honour to report that immediately after the receipt of Your Despatch No.182 of 15th June 1857, I ordered arrangements to be made for the transportation of 60 Convicts to Labuan, and this number was accordingly embarked on board the British Barque \"Annie\", which sailed ...\n\nThe Right Honourable \nHenry Labouchere, M.P. \netc. etc. etc.\n\n**RECEIVED \nNOV 23 1857**\n\nYour Cost Obedient, \nMumble Servant \n\nBhn Bennenz \nCoty \nto Treave y \n172ed787. \n10b20・Hong Kong \n217 \n\nLove remment Affiew, Ketrin, Anyptory, 14th September, 1857-",
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"content_text": "and I am to state this \n\nto Labrow \n\nM \n\nLabouchere recommends \n\nthat this expenditure should be sanctioned. \n\nThe circumstance under which these Convicts were transported to that Settlement is explained in the correspondence with Sir John Bowring, of which copies are annexed.\n\n`dos/27` \n`yor 218-29`\n`AS. 02-15 do 57`\n\n`Gove 10620`\n`GJ, 1126783`\n`-Jonet`\n`Si totuus Bouring`\n`1945`\n\n## MINUTE AIR\n\nHRElliot \nMerivale \nVC Fortescue \nM.SocLabouchere \n\nT \nDEC \n114 \nN. M. \nDer dich.\n\nSir,\n\nDespatch N° 136 of this 14 Sept \nvol under the staves therein represent resented te co \n\nTo \n\nof comy your cony approend the expenditure $21,000 de Beers for the transportation of 60 Convicts to Labuan Late. \n\nI have",
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"content_text": "# Year 1856\n1. Transmitting Lists of Members of the Executive and Legislative Councils for the half year ending 31st December 1856.\n\n2. Acknowledging receipt of Despatch No. 27 of 1 March 1857 on the subject of Transportation of Convicts to Labuan on the passing of an ordinance Substituting penal Servitude for transportation.\n\n5. Reporting appointment of Colonel Graham as member of the Executive Council.\n\n7. Reporting provisional appointment of Mr. A. I. Inglis as Governor of the Gaol at Hongkong.\n\n## Despatch List\n| No. | Date | Subject of Despatch |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 60.9 | April 30th | Forwarding correspondence with the Military authorities on the subject of looking at Kowloon |\n| 70 | May 1 | Transmitting Schedule of Despatches addressed to the Secretary of State for the Colonies during the ... |\n| 72 | ... | ... |\n| 76 | May 8th | Reporting withdrawal of the names of Lindley, Dunlop, and Euftains Kollon and Romer from the Commission of the Peace |\n| ... | ... | ... |\n| 14 | ... | Reporting execution of Ho-ahps Convicted of the Murder of Mr. Markwisko |\n| 15 | ... | Replying to Despatch No. 35 of 20th March on the subject of M. Cleverly's application for increase of Salary, and Claim to a seat in the Council |\n| 16 | ... | Acknowledging Despatch No. 38 of 24th March and reporting that no effect has been given in the Colony to Articles 14 and 15 of the Supplementary Treaty of 1843 with China? |\n| 160 | ... | Reporting Mr. Fouth's arrival and his assumption of the duties of Colonial Treasurer |",
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"content_text": "## 85 Aug 13\n\n**Gor Bouring.**\n\n485\n\n3 i\n\nIn reply to `N087-900` July calling for Report on\n\n| No. | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| 132 | Colonial Secretary's Office |\n| | Reports pecepity of returning to original Establishment |\n| 133 | Mr Wm Tarrant, Trial for Libel In continuation of previous `126-` Encloses another Letter from Mr Farrent |\n| 134 | Requisition to Agent. Law Books for Chief Magistrate's Office _submits_ |\n| 135 | Acknowledges Despatches. Schedule of Despatchers via Marseilles |\n| 136 | Transportation of Convicts to Labuan. List of these Convicts, with their Crimes and Sentences. |\n| 137 | Financial Position of the Colony - Transmits Report of Colonial Treasurer Submits observations on increased expense |\n\n## Minutes \n\n1",
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"content_text": "伊翔 \n\n75 \n\nagain drawing the attention of your Excellency to our prisoners both in Convict prisons, Europeans and Chinese. There are at the present time 10 of the former, and D of the latter under sentence. Each month will in all probability make an addition to these numbers.\n\nThe Home Government have notified to me that we must in future expect no outlay for our transports even to Labuan, where their presence came to be considered a boon, is interdicted without previous special permission.\n\nThis Colony, as the pivot of Imperial interests in China and the China Seas, must prepare itself for the charge of being the receptacle of all offenders who have rendered themselves liable to the punishments of English or international law in this part of the world. I need not remind your Excellency that crimes committed within the Colony afford but a small...",
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"content_text": "76 proportion of our transports, & not one third thrive and the fact is outside \n\n* The crime of \n\nalthough this fact is the purport of the particular touring quotation on which I am addressing you, it should form a material ingredient in the consideration of the whole matter by the Home Government & \n\nStarting therefore on the basis that we have the above-mentioned number of persons sentenced to transportation & that each year will add about 50 to their number and of the transports and the proportion would have been still greater a short time ago for when transports to Labuan the yearly number was ... that we are to have no outlet for them it becomes necessary at an early period to devise some scheme for the employment of these transports. It has been decided upon grounds in which I fully concur that Chinese transports alone are to be employed in public works outside the jail and they are consequently to be divided into two classes, namely Chinese who are always within the walls, and Chinese who work on the roads under the charge of the Police and",
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"content_text": "## Treasury Chambers December 1857\n\nIn reply to your letter of the ... by land for the comments/remarks of ... Shult, and ...\n\nI am to acquaint you that it was heard that I can always be engaged for the benefit.\n\n### Correspondence regarding Labuan Convicts\n\nI have to acknowledge receipt of your letter of 5th Instant, enclosing a despatch, dated 14th September last, from Sir J. Bowring, relative to the expenditure of $2,400 in the transportation of sixty Convicts from Hongkong to Labuan.\n\nMy Lords are commanded by the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury to acquaint you, for the information of Mr. Secretary Labouchere, that, under the circumstances ...\n\n| Date | Reference | Amount | Description |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1857 | 00106/20/57 | 11267 Hong Kong & 228.1 | ... |\n| ... | ... | ... | ... |\n\n... Hou ... COFFE attles the high entire of Scher Mary certain lop on the Clerical entail a in reeving the £10,000, stile in paying it away they will to the gaines. gained & Jan I fur omst at all lot; fort is als entitled to draw ...\n\n... Thr/F 18 Dar 13 & depelt wind her the frown: (`11476`) and 12am poupared another t der Ellist year I guess the Jeepers this question may possibly affect the Climate In this, in the fish instance. In the case of a Great Individual the Secier of the money must be the lever of Exchange as the lance luxy and in the Greusit instance.",
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"content_text": "## 32\n\nThe science easing punishment of the felon convict by giving him an uncertain range of companionship and enabling him to convey messages out should he wish to attempt to escape. Now also the same rot goes to as still greater degrees from the admixture in the \"hospital, and the common gaol, and at meal times of Chinese transports with the minor + virile prime of the native population who come merely for a few weeks or months convey to those lifers the twenty years' man the petty details of the most ...\n\n## 071 \n(asman all)\n\n## 33 \n352\n\n...recent robberies or remarkable burglaries or piracies to the super contamination of all parties. It is evident that we are unable to rid ourselves of our European transports and can only at rare intervals draft off batches of our Chinese to Cabuan. I would therefore wish to see the construction of a convicted jail to be reserved solely for that purpose (it could I believe be erected) at hardly more expense than is required for the enlargement of Victoria Prison is of indispensable necessity.",
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"content_text": "96.\n\ninto Captivity within the Kwantung province,\n\nMurdered, and beheaded\n\nThat these Crimes have been done by hired assassins;\n\nThat the hirer whose name is authenticated by many public proclamations, edicts, and handbills, offering rewards for such Services, was the Villain Yeh;\n\nThat evidence has been taken at the Central Police Station distinctly tracing the payment of such rewards to the Mandarins of other districts of Kwantung, and even to the Authorities of Canton itself.\n\nThat already there has been transported for life to Labuan one wretched Chinese Watchman from Stanley, for the Crime of high treason; that crime consisting in his having entertained a proposal from \"One yeh yah tsik\" to assassinate some one on the bad way. And that this same \"One yeh yah tsik\" of the Criminal Sessions is the person to whom my present letter relates.\n\nI have brutally been imprudent in boasting that the interests of justice demand the delivery of the prisoner to the same Court which tries and sentences to a just punishment the miscreants' guilty accomplices.\n\nThe jurisdiction attaches from the moment that...",
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"content_text": "## \n\nand in due course the Ordinance will again come before the Council.\n\nI have the honor to be, with the highest respect, Sir, Your Most Obedient Servant,\nW. M. Deane.\n\nKeeper of the Hong Kong Government Records.\n\n20 \n161 \nexecutive. \n1242. \n527 \nRECEIVED \n1859. \n3 FEB Format Office: Notation, \nAny Kory 11 December 1854.\n\nWith reference to your despatch Gov. of Labuan Jr. 38 of the 18 September last, I have to state that Sixty Chinese Coolies were shipped to Labuan on board the British Barque \"William ...\".\n\nTenders for this Service were only advertised and the total sum ...\n\nThe Right Honorable \nB. \nSir Edward Bulwer Lytton, Bt., M.P.",
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"content_text": "# 1/7 December\n\n**Yt Coverna Caine**\n\nThe Motion His B. Lytta, M\n\n**Thielosure**\n\nN161.\n\nReceived \n\n**Reporting transportation of Chinese Convicts to Labuan by the British Barque \"William Gillies\" on the 17 December 1858**\n\nMr. Ellich does not say a word about the selection of healthy rather bodied convicts.\n\nThe St. Gor- was decided as he was ordered. I think that the despatch is faulty.\n\nIn No. 778492.6.\n\n| Crime | Sentence |\n| --- | --- |\n| Being in a duelling house with intent to commit a felony | 15 years |\n| Conflicting with thieves, Highway Robbery, Breaking with violence, Entering, Murder | Life |\n| Robbery with violence, wounding and attempting to drown | 15 years |\n| ... | 10 years |\n| ... | Life |\n| ... | 15 years |\n| ... | 15 years |\n| ... | 2 Life |\n| ... | 15 years |\n| ... | 5 years |\n| ... | Life |\n| ... | Life |\n| ... | 15 years |\n| ... | 4 Life |\n| ... | 60 |\n\n**Astmagt Penstory's Office, Hongkong, 11 December, 1858**\n\n**Acting Secretary**",
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"content_text": "\"any other Public Works of secondary importance until such improvements in the Harbour and the adjoining Hospitals as are consistent with humanity and the health and safe custody of the prisoners have been completed.\"\n\n\"Lord Stanley (in despatch No. 6 of 27 March) reiterates this injunction and pronounces that of Public Works the Gaol is the first in importance and the Hospital the next.\"\n\nI quite concur in this view, and must recommend the immediate inception of the Gaol Improvements.\n\nThe Gaol is luckily most healthily situated, otherwise I should dread the consequences of its overcrowded state, and cannot lose sight of the fact that we have no means of relieving the Gaol by carrying out sentence of transportation except through an occasional and uncertain demand from Labuan, which may or may not be repeated.\n\nI would especially draw your attention to the",
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"content_text": "# 633\n\n## M of Desp: Date of Despr:\n\n### Subject of Despatch.\n\nDuplicate continued\n\n| No of Desp: | Date of Despr: | Subject of Despatch | No of Enclosures | Che of Cacierums |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 151 | November 27, 1858 | Forwarding correspondence connected with application from the Gerard Agent at Macao for the W. I Association for Chinese Emigration, to be allowed to charter the \"Royal George\" with Chinese labourer for British Guiana, direct from Almacao. | | QW/ |\n| 153 | | Forwarding copy of a letter from the Anstey to the Colonial Secretary in continuation of the subject of his despatch | | |\n| 154 | | Reporting Mr Mercer's return to the Colony and his resumption of office | | |\n| 155 | | Submitting Protest of the unofficial Members of the Legislative Council against the appointment of the Auditor General Rennie to a seat in that Council. | | |\n| 156 | November 29 | Reporting departure of His Excellency The Governor for Manila, and his assumption of the duties of office. | | |\n| 157 | | Acknowledging Despatch No 47 of 22 October, and stating that there is no objection to Mr Alexander being allowed one month's extension of leave of absence. | | |\n| 158 | | By Lt. Col. Caine tendering his acknowledgments for the recognition of his past service, expressed in Despatch No 43 October last | | |\n| 159 | December 10 | On the subject of the administration Superintendency of Trade during the governor's absence from Colony. | | |\n| 160 | | None | | |\n| 161 | | None | | |\n\n## Duplicate continued\n\nBy The Hon'ble The Lieut. Governor\n\n## Original\n\n1859\n\n### RECEIVED\n\nTransmitting Report of a Commission of enquiry into the expediency of forming the Bat under this Colonial Government.\n\n| No of Desp: | Date of Despr: | Subject of Despatch | No of Enclosures | Che of Cacierums |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| | | In respect to the Bowring Praya Ordinance | | |\n| | | Reporting transportation of Sixty Chinese Convicts, to Labuan | | |\n| | | None | | |",
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"content_text": "## Melodures in Si\nJ. Bonning\n1848\n\n+CAC\nShanghain The Queen\nConsular Court proceedings whe\nA Connolly\nYpp!\n4176 Mory Hoy Labean\nEmigration\nForeign Office\nApril 29, 1858\n\nSir,\nJ am Malmesbury directed by the Earl of \nto transmit to you a copy to be laid before Lord Stanley.\n\nExtract \nDespatch from the Earl of Elgin stating that Amoy \nprecautions have been taken to prevent the Emigration of \nChinese Coolies against their will.\n\nYour most obedient humble Servant\nHammond",
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"content_text": "## \n\nHouse \n\nthrough Treasury Chests abroad.\n\nThe exact sum to be paid to the Colonial Treasury at Hong Kong cannot be ascertained from the papers enclosed in your letter, but their Lordships will instruct the officer in charge of the Commissariat Chest at that Station to make the payment according to the Army rate of 14/2 for a dollar.\n\nYour obedient servant,\n\n...\n\nIt is new to us that any general grant exists to cover losses by exchange through the Treasury Chests in Colonies. It is strange that this Commissariat at Hong Kong did not know of it.\n\nI am not aware of any general grant for such a purpose. In the case of Labuan, the Treasury desired us to propose a special item to cover losses by exchange in the last Estimate, and this is the only case of the kind that has ever occurred within my knowledge.\n\nThe proper course now, I presume, will be to send out to the Governor in answer to his despatch this correspondence with the Treasury. The Commissariat Officer will pay the deficiency on the spot, and when he reports the amount to the Treasury, I presume they will desire provision to be made for it in the next Estimate.\n\nIt is not necessary for us to raise the question.\n\n...\n\n7. Pl 10\n\n10 February.\n\n...\n\nHm. Fis. `0714 WL.WP`",
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"content_text": "## Law Officers \n\n**House of Commons**\n\nTransactions through Treasury Chests abroad, as directed by Lord...\n\nhad better be taken for the total amount of actual cash for which it is wished the colony should be liable.\n\nIn a nominal return made by Hawley to a statement of some kind, for their Lordships' information, that a similar question will arise on two or three of the Colonial Estimates now in course of preparation.\n\nA fresh vote is contemplated of £10,000 to Hong Kong upon which the difference between dollars at the Army rate of 4/3 and the current rate in the Colony of 5/7 will amount to upwards of £1,660, and a grant of £6,000 is contemplated for Labuan on which the like difference will amount to nearly £1,000.\n\nI am to request that you will report to Lord Stanley's information whether their Lordships may understand that these differences will be provided for out of the general grant for such losses.",
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"content_text": "# Law \n## Keuse \nof Coutma \n\nSA \n598674 \nBN. 11476-57 7-9 1446.- 58. \nS \n3272 Hory Kory Labrian \n\n**REC** \n**EIVED** \n\nTreasury Chambers \n(TAN) 6th April 1858 \n\n1658 \nFor. 2016. E. Labuan \n\nWith reference to your letter of the 27\" ult., I am directed by the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury to acquaint you, for the information of Lord Stanley, that My Lords are of opinion that the losses by exchange, incurred in respect to the \"Parliamentary Grants for Hong Kong and Labuan, should be provided for in the plan for loss by exchange on transactions through Treasury Chests abroad.\n\nI am, Sir,\nYour obedient servant\nG. A. Hamilton \n\n[To] **E. Cave Esq.** \n`Ca`",
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"content_text": "Report\n\nSeely 153\n\nSammy lettie of the 17th May to Lord Stanley, - because of it.) has found And, no doubt; perely Caldwell guilty of a long and continuate connection between teen and Mahbowlong (the peasant convict, now under punishment at Labuan, according to his sentence of September in this Supreme Court,) of having been in the habit, thank Chow Wong's unsupported assertions of heinous crimes - information, of an aided in the acceptance of Eye-kai, his former servant as bail for Mok how wing, although the said bail had been imprisoned for debt for a short time previously? _ of having few days, been in partnership with Mah Show wrong a Lorcha, _ of having induced the Attorney General, at the beginning of 1857 to order the release of a great number of men (who [were?] M. Alan (the Superintendent of Police). \"to have been false) upon his (Caldwell's) representation\n\nAucros\n\nThe\n\nactorious pirate-particularly\n\nevidence (beson the Commission) that Matter Wong war connected with the boats : __ of \"having been in frequent communication, -under circumstances revolent of suspicion of Pecuniary corruption in office, set forth in the Report - with a Chinese female comed sidler by Chinese usage. Shaplok; by repute a sister by adoption of Herr Caldwell; - of having, since the commencement of the enquiry, solely upon information conveyed in an anonymous letter. ((Chinese) personally, and without the assistance of the Police, had recocisse a most arbitrary measure against Chenaman named et pow, \"whom Caldwell knew to be about to give evidence before the Commission. And the Report, retiring to the question of Caldwell's connection with the pirate MatChow Wong states in fine and by way of aggravation of that circumstance! that the miscreants' character was at the time notorious, and therefore, as one may presume, perfectly well known to one so conversant with the Chinese of this island as Caldwell himself has been, so since the first settlement thereof,\n\nPage 73\n\nPage 57\n\nThe text appears to be a historical document related to Hong Kong. I have corrected spelling errors, fixed spacing issues, and rejoined broken sentences. I have also formatted the text into proper paragraphs and indicated missing words with `...` where necessary.\n\nhas been removed as per rule 12. Other corrections and formatting are done according to the given rules.\n\nHere is the corrected HTML output:\n\nReport\n\nSeely 153\n\nSammy lettie of the 17th May to Lord Stanley, - because of it.) has found And, no doubt; perely Caldwell guilty of a long and continuate connection between teen and Mahbowlong (the peasant convict, now under punishment at Labuan, according to his sentence of September in this Supreme Court,) of having been in the habit, thank Chow Wong's unsupported assertions of heinous crimes - information, of an aided in the acceptance of Eye-kai, his former servant as bail for Mok how wing, although the said bail had been imprisoned for debt for a short time previously? _ of having few days, been in partnership with Mah Show wrong a Lorcha, _ of having induced the Attorney General, at the beginning of 1857 to order the release of a great number of men (who [were?] M. Alan (the Superintendent of Police). \"to have been false) upon his (Caldwell's) representation\n\nAucros\n\nThe\n\nactorious pirate-particularly\n\nevidence (beson the Commission) that Matter Wong war connected with the boats : __ of \"having been in frequent communication, -under circumstances revolent of suspicion of Pecuniary corruption in office, set forth in the Report - with a Chinese female comed sidler by Chinese usage. Shaplok; by repute a sister by adoption of Herr Caldwell; - of having, since the commencement of the enquiry, solely upon information conveyed in an anonymous letter. ((Chinese) personally, and without the assistance of the Police, had recocisse a most arbitrary measure against Chenaman named et pow, \"whom Caldwell knew to be about to give evidence before the Commission. And the Report, retiring to the question of Caldwell's connection with the pirate MatChow Wong states in fine and by way of aggravation of that circumstance! that the miscreants' character was at the time notorious, and therefore, as one may presume, perfectly well known to one so conversant with the Chinese of this island as Caldwell himself has been, so since the first settlement thereof,\n\nPage 73\n\nPage 57",
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"content_text": "£6742/19\n\nThe Petition\n\nTo the\n\nQueen's Most Excellent Majesty\n\nin Council.\n\n227\n\nof the Inhabitants of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and its Neighbourhood in Public Meeting assembled Humbly Sheweth\n\nThat in the month of November, 1858, an Information William Tarrant publisher of the Hong Kong newspaper called the \"Friend of China\", was filed in the Supreme Court of Hong Kong by the Government of that Colony.\n\nThat the Information charged the said William Tarrant with unjustly and maliciously printing and publishing a certain scandalous and malicious libel of and concerning the said Government of Hong Kong to the effect that the said Government had destroyed certain public papers and records for the purpose of securing one of the officers of the Government, Daniel Richard Caldwell, Registrar-General of the Colony, from conviction on a grave and scandalous charge; and had pronounced sentence against him... to the effect that he need not be put on trial with Machow \"long\" Wong: and had perhaps connived at his acts of piracy.\n\nThat the said William Tarrant pleaded not guilty, and a Justification, to the effect that William Thomas Bridges the then Colonial Secretary by connivance with Sir John Bowring usurped the said Government, and during such usurpation did cause certain public papers and records to be destroyed to prevent the truth or falsity of the criminal charges against the said Daniel Richard Caldwell being established; and that the publication was for the public benefit, in order to the lawful punishment of the said William Thomas Bridges and others.\n\nThat the Jury impanelled to try the said Information, after hearing the evidence for the prosecution only, returned a verdict for the defendant on both pleas; thus establishing the truth of the charges brought against the said Government of Hong Kong, and that it was for the public benefit that those charges had been printed and published.\n\nThat the presiding Judge awarded costs against the said Government.\n\nThat the said Machow Wong was convicted in September, 1857, of piracy, and transported for life to the penal settlement of Labuan.\n\nThat under a commission appointed by the said Sir John Bowring on the 4th day of May, 1858, previously to the said trial, to inquire into and report upon certain charges brought against the said Daniel Richard Caldwell, it was proved that a long and intimate connection had existed between the convict Machow Wong and the said Daniel Richard Caldwell.\n\nThat it was also found, by the said Commission, that the said Daniel Richard Caldwell had, until very recently, been a partner with the said convict in a Corfu, and the minutes of the said Commission further showed that the said Daniel Richard Caldwell admitted that a like partnership had existed between him and the said convict in at least seven other instances, and that a number of persons in their employ had been, at various times, guilty of piracy.\n\nThat the evidence given under the said Commission was privately printed and circulated by the Hong Kong Government, but without the documentary evidence taken under the said Commission, and contrary to the protest of the members thereof, as was stated on oath by the chairman of the said Commission on the said trial of the said William Tarrant.\n\nThat attempts were made by the said Daniel Richard Caldwell, after the conviction of the said Machow Wong, to obtain his pardon.\n\nThat amongst other duties entrusted to the said Daniel Richard Caldwell, he is especially charged with that of setting Her Majesty's cruisers in motion against persons whom he alleges to be pirates, and against all vessels which he alleges to be pirate, and against all places where he alleges pirates to be.\n\nThat it is the habit of Her Majesty's commanders to act upon the sole, uncorroborated, information of the said Daniel Richard Caldwell, in all such cases of alleged piracy.\n\nThat since the signing of the late Treaty of Peace with China, invasions of the Chinese coast, in violation of the Treaty, have been directed by the said Daniel Richard Caldwell.\n\nThat the three following cases occurred in the months of March and April last, in each of which it appears by the despatches of Her Majesty's naval Officers employed, they acted on the sole and unsupported allegations of the said Daniel Richard Caldwell:-\n\n1. An expedition in the month of March last against a town and squadron at Kulon, near Macao, where great slaughter and cruelties were committed, and from which one thousand dollars were extorted.\n\n2. An expedition in the same month of March against the city of Namtao, in Junon, which, after a cannonade of the city, resulted in the payment of one thousand dollars in money, and security for the payment of three thousand dollars more within ten days into the hands of the said Daniel Richard Caldwell, as compensation for losses alleged to have been practically occasioned to his Chinese Shroff or money agent, the truth of which allegations was not investigated before the Canton Consul, as it should have been; and who expressed his readiness to adjudicate on the case, until it now appears from the official authentication of the Chinese customs authorities at Canton, that the alleged piracy was the result of a judicial condemnation and confiscation of the said Shroff's or money agent's property, and an illegal attempt to smuggle salt into the said district.\n\n3. An expedition against the town of Hu-Tung, one hundred and twenty miles distant from Hong Kong, and burning the said town within five hours, extorted from the people compensation to a Chinaman of Kupchi (entirely unconnected with the British dominions) for property alleged to have been taken from him by a pirate (Machow Wong), but without any proof, or attempt of proof, to connect the said town with the said alleged piracy.\n\nThat notwithstanding the said verdict in the said trial of \"The Queen v. Tarrant\", and the publication of the said Commissioner's Report, the said Daniel Richard Caldwell still continues to hold his offices of Registrar-General and Protector of Chinese, and Justice of Peace.\n\nThat Your Petitioners are informed that the public press at Hong Kong teems with the gravest charges against Her Majesty's local Government, arising out of the acts of the said Daniel Richard Caldwell, without any steps being taken to arrest it, and which cannot fail to reflect upon Her Majesty's Government at home.\n\nThat Your Petitioners are further informed that a public officer of known character and ability has resigned his office in consequence of the acts of which Your Petitioners complain having been suffered to remain unredressed, and that other resignations are likely to follow.\n\nYour Petitioners therefore humbly pray Your Majesty that the said Daniel Richard Caldwell may be immediately suspended from exercising his said offices of Registrar-General and Protector of Chinese, and Justice of Peace, and that Your Majesty will further institute such an inquiry as will vindicate the Honour of Your Majesty's Crown, and do Justice.\n\nAnd Your Majesty's Petitioners will ever pray-\n\nOn behalf of the Public Meeting held on the 20th day of June, 1859.\n\nJos Layrock Magor",
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"content_text": "But before my departure, I had satisfaction to learn that the exposure, which had taken place was beginning to encourage the people to come forward and make complaints against powerful oppressors, the pirate Mah Chow Wong had taken steps to ensure a full and searching inquiry into such charges. Within two weeks from the 10th, I believe, purely in consequence of two different charges of piracy, twenty-third and twenty-fourth days –\n\nSec. printed Report of the Caldwell Commission, p. 7, and printed thankfully in Fifth Report, forty-eighth, forty-ninth, twenty my Report, and as mentioned at Labuan; - having been detained, however, a long time in Hong Kong, during the intervening negotiations for his pardon.\n\n17. - Nor was the piracy in question a solitary instance of the guilt of the convict, Mah Chow Wong. He was, and had been for years, notoriously a chief pirate and resetter of pirates in the China Seas; and the notoriety of his connection with piracy had produced, in the minds of many Europeans, a conviction of the guilty character of that connection, before the Caldwell Commission.\n\nOn the 3rd Sept 1857, I being absent at Calcutta, Mah Chow Wong was tried and convicted. The charge selected was the first and least serious charge; and a nolle prosequi was entered on the other charges - 28 May, 28 June, 10th and 13th July, 15th, 17th, 18th. It seemed further remarkable for the strenuous efforts of Mr. Caldwell on his behalf, who retained and instructed the legal advisors of the pirates, examined witnesses, and gave evidence in person.\n\nMah Chow Wong was sentenced to transportation, and he is now undergoing that penalty. It had also transpired, through the examination of the papers and books of the pirates, published for general information by Government in the Hong Kong Government Gazette of the 23rd April 1859, that they also contained evidence of the piratical operations of Mah Chow Wong.\n\n18. There is little doubt that the convict relied firmly upon obtaining a verdict in his favour, I being absent from the Colony, and Mr. Caldwell being actively engaged in his defence. Otherwise, there appears to have been nothing to restrain him from flight: for he was out on bail, and what the substance of that security was, albeit 'guaranteed' by Mr. Caldwell, I have already shown.\n\nPage 77\n\nReferring to the evidence of the deceived Magistrate who took the bail, it was shown that even a suspicion of the truth had not occurred to my own mind.\n\nGR1178/1922/32(III)\n\nXCR(85)72",
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"content_text": "## [86] \n\n66 few months ago you purchased in conjunction with another public officer six notorious brothels, and that Mr. Masson and you are now the registered owners of the same, and that you are at this moment receiving an augmentation of nearly fifty per cent upon the rental paid previously to your obtaining possession.\n\n\"It is obvious that such a state of things must be attended with public scandal and cannot be allowed to continue.\" - I have, &c.\n\n**CHARLES MAY, Esq.** \n**\"W. T. MERCER,\" Colonial Secretary.** \n\n### POLICE DEPARTMENT, HONGKONG, 14th September, 1855.\n\n\"SIR,-Having yesterday afternoon received intimation from you that His Excellency the Governor desired to have farther information on the subject of certain disreputable houses situated on Lyndhurst Terrace, which formed the subject of your letters to me No. 398*, dated 18th July, and No. 402, dated 19th July-- \n\n\"I have the honor to acquaint you for His Excellency's knowledge that impelled by His Excellency's views no less than by my own desire on the matter I have effectually removed all the objectionable tenants alluded to and taken measures to prevent a re-occupation of the houses in the same manner. My letter to you dated 19th July expressed that when the property was purchased, four months since, the owners clearly made known to every person that their intention was to clear out the bad class of person who had for so long a period inhabited the houses; I now respectfully iterate that statement, and in addition beg to express to you that although I was aware there would be some difficulty met with, I was certain that in a short time I could carry out the intention - it was partially this object which induced the owners to retain in their own hands the direct control of the property, being assured that in the hands of any other it would maintain its old character. I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient servant,\n\n**\"C. MAY,\" Superintendent of Police.** \n\nThe Honorable **W. T. MERCER, Esq.,** \n**\"Colonial Secretary.”** \n\n* In error, should be No. 398.\n\nThe Council deliberated— \n### Finding in Mr. May's case.\n\nThe Council unanimously agreed that Mr. Caldwell had not only failed to substantiate any one of his charges, but that he had no grounds whatever to justify him in bringing these charges against Mr. May.\n\nThe Council were further of opinion that the explanations voluntarily offered by Mr. May in reference to these charges were satisfactory.\n\nAs regards the allegations and insinuations against Mr. May contained in the printed pamphlet published by Mr. Caldwell and called \"a Vindication,\" the Council were of opinion (1) that the allusion at page 22, already referred to, as to wealthy Officers in the Police taking bribes, was calculated to lead to the supposition that Mr. May was pointed at, and that there was no justification for such an insinuation; (2) that the statement at page 23, of Mr. May being a notorious owner of Brothels, ought in justice to have been accompanied by the mention of the fact, that from the date of Mr. May becoming the purchaser of the property in question he had taken the most active measures to dispossess these tenants, and succeeded in doing so within four months; (3) that the account given at pages 24 and 25 as to the escape of the women from Attai's brothel into Mr. May's house was false, and was known by Mr. Caldwell to be false when published by him in his \"Vindication.\"\n\n## [87]\n\nAs regards this misstatement the Council found that Mr. Caldwell had (in the words of the Chief Magistrate) \"sworn before the Justices to a fact which the slightest care would have shown him not only did not take place, but which could not possibly have taken place;\" that such statement was most prejudicial to the character of a brother officer (Mr. May) with whom he (Mr. Caldwell) was on unfriendly terms; that when shown his error he neither corrected his evidence, nor offered any apology to the brother officer whom he had unjustly traduced; and that he subsequently repeated the misstatement, before the Caldwell Commission of Inquiry, and again in his \"Vindication,\" on both occasions knowing, as he now admitted, that it was incorrect.\n\nWith reference to the general question as to Mr. May's conduct in the matter of the Caldwell and Anstey charge, and the propriety of retaining him in the Government employment, the Council found that Mr. May's conduct in the case referred to, had already been made the subject of a very full and searching official investigation before the Executive Council in the year 1858, the result of which was communicated to the Secretary of State in Sir John Bowring's Despatch No. 144 of 1st November 1858.\n\nThis Despatch with all the papers connected with the enquiry in 1858 (printed in the Blue Book laid before Parliament, see pages 243 to 260) having been carefully considered by the Executive Council, as also a letter from Mr. Davies*, the late Chief Magistrate, attached to the Minutes of this day's proceedings, and no new facts as to Mr. May's conduct in the Caldwell and Anstey case and the matter of Mah-chow Wong's Books, having been elicited during the course of the present Investigation,--the Council concurred in the conclusion arrived at by the Executive Council on the 25th October 1858,-that Mr. May greatly erred in furnishing information of an important character to a local newspaper instead of submitting such information to the Government; but the Council considered that the censure then passed was a sufficient punishment for the offence.\n\nAs regards the further opinion expressed by the Executive Council in the Resolution of the 25th October 1858, that Mr. May \"had been actuated by an unfriendly animus in the part he took in the Caldwell Commission Inquiry,\" it appeared to the Council that Mr. Caldwell and Mr. May were on good terms until the year 1857, when bad feeling arose between them, in consequence of the part taken by each with regard to Mah-chow Wong, who was in that year sentenced to transportation for 15 years for confederating with Pirates, and who was at the present time a Convict in Labuan. Mr. May, being firmly convinced of Mah-chow Wong's guilt, zealously and successfully exerted himself to bring him to justice. Mr. Caldwell, on the other hand, (who had been for years the steady supporter of Mah-chow Wong) expressed himself satisfied of his innocence, and exerted himself with equal zeal in his behalf, both before and after his conviction. He denounced Mr. May's exertions in the opposite direction as persecution of an innocent man, and resented them as personal to himself, attributing them to jealousy on Mr. May's part at his (Mr. Caldwell's) having been repeatedly able to obtain, through Mah-chow Wong, information for the Government which Mr. May had failed to procure.\n\nTo this disagreement could be traced all the incrimination and recrimination which subsequently took place between these two Officials, and which, pursued as it was with considerable acrimony, resulted in their private affairs being on several occasions unnecessarily and improperly dragged before the public. Under these circumstances it appeared to the Council unnecessary to enter into any investigation as to the extent of the \"unfriendly animus\" with which any one of these subsequent proceedings was conducted, but they considered it fair to Mr. May to record that Mr. Caldwell appears to have been the assailant in the first instance, and to have commenced by a most unjustifiable attack upon Mr. May in the matter of Attai's Brothel.",
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"content_text": "Registered No. 395 Jo 55344 Hongkong\n\nIn any further correspondence on this subject, the above Number should be quoted.\n\nHongkong \n55. \n15. \n26th June. L. Fo \nRECEIVED \n1861.\n\nLabuan \nGeneral Post Office, \n19 June 1861 \n\nSir, \n\nI am directed by the Postmaster General, to acquaint you, for the information of the Duke of Newcastle, that the second monthly mail for Penang, Singapore, and China, with that now despatched from London, via Southampton on the 20th, and via Marseilles on the 26th of each month will be discontinued after the present month. \n\nCommencing with July, therefore, the mails for Penang, Singapore, and China \n\nSir F. Rogers Bart.\n\nTo \nThe \nColonial Office",
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"content_text": "## 7074 Hong Kong Labuan\n\n**RECEIVED** \n6 AUG 1861.\n\n**ED** \nGeneral Post Office, London, \n3rd August, 1867.\n\n25 \n**Fir** \n19th June.\n\nBond Along last, I \nacquaint you,\n\nWith reference to my \nCircular letter, dated the \nam directed by the Postmaster General to that Her Majesty's Government have decided to re-establish the Second Monthly Mail to Penang, Singapore, and China, which was recently discontinued.\n\nCommencing, therefore, with the departure of the Packet of the 20th instant from Southampton, the Mails for Penang, Singapore, and China, will again be forwarded twice a Month, as formerly, viz, \non the 4th and 20th from Southampton, and on \n12th and 28th from Marseilles.\n\nThe Mails forwarded via Marseilles, will be made up London on the Evenings of the 10th and 26th of each Month.\n\nthe \nin\n\nI have the honor to be, \nFor F. Paper Bart \nSir, \nYour most obedient Servant, \nColonial Office \nporta",
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"content_text": "## \nTo the formers of Kay Kay - N:61 Li this N: 20 Labuan \n\n3. As time is lo pressing, prepar In signative. 3 Aug 1961.\n\nWith reference to my dualit the 26? Jane lat anfirming r the second monthly tmouthly Bat from Ragland to Racing Jayshore a Churc would be discontinued, \n\nA aly I tausent the ter \n\n4. Wellin from \n\nEntered 289 6925. Hong Kong. Autralia \n\n### \n| Column 1 | Column 2 |\n|----------|----------|\n| ... | ... |\n\nGiven the context, it appears the text is not in a proper table format. Thus, reconstruction into a table is not applicable here.\n\n## Reconstructed Text\nWith reference to my letter of the 26th June confirming the second monthly boat from Ragland to Racing Jayshore and Church would be discontinued, \n\nI absent the ter \n4. Wellin from Hong Kong. Australia \n\n### Alternative Reconstructed Version\n**CONFIDENTIAL**\n\nWith reference to my letter of the 26th June confirming that the second monthly boat from Ragland to Racing Bayshore and Church would be discontinued,\n\nI absent the terms...\n\n4. Wellin from Hong Kong. Australia \n\n3 Aug 1961.\n\n## Most Likely Version\nWith reference to my letter of the 26th June confirming that the second monthly boat from Ragland to Racing Bayshore and Church would be discontinued, I present the terms. \n4. Wellin from Hong Kong. Australia, 3 Aug 1961. \n\nEntered `289` `6925`. Hong Kong. Australia",
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"content_text": "277\n\nThroughout my service, intervals have occurred, aggregating nearly three years, and was this led to expect, not unreasonably, that through such lengthened intervals, and by four successive Governors, I might fairly look forward to succeed to the permanent appointment.\n\nThe Office of Chief Magistrate became vacant in 1836 by the promotion of the late Mr. Hillier; but was filled up at home by the appointment of Mr. Justice Davies, even before I became aware of the existence of the vacancy or had brought my claims under the consideration of the Secretary of State. I filled the acting appointment during that interval.\n\nThe office again became vacant in May 1856, and I then had the honor of addressing a letter to the Secretary of State, copy of which is enclosed, setting forth my claims. I was then officially recommended for it by the acting Governor, and, as it was not filled up for an entire year, during ten months of which I again filled the acting appointment; I fully assured myself that my claim to succeed to it had been at length recognized. I was doomed, however, to be again disappointed, for I learnt upon my arrival in this Country, in grievous ill health, that your Grace had been pleased to appoint Mr. F. C. Callaghan to the vacancy.\n\nAgain has the office become vacant, being the third time within five years, by the promotion of Mr. F. C. Callaghan to the Governorship of Labuan. The acting charge of it would again have devolved upon me, had not my health, already overworked and ill-requited, given way under prolonged Service.\n\nThe foregoing review would seem to suggest that the recent preferments...",
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"content_text": "## to the Acting Governor of Labuan\n\nIf such be the case, I think it certain that on Mr William De **superior** Barings Alexander vacating office, Mr Alexander, the Registrar of the said Court, will apply for the Magistracy, and on Her Majesty's approval of him, the Registrarship will become vacant. It is therefore in anticipation of this possible event that I now request you to bring any present communication to the notice of His Grace.\n\nFor His Grace's information, and in support of the above, I think it desirable that I should state, shortly, the nature of my services, and also the reasons which lead me to take this step, and which induce me to hope that I may be deemed worthy of promotion.\n\nI entered the Colonial Service in 1852 as Deputy Treasurer and Clerk in the Registration office, but on my arrival in the Colony, I found to my great disappointment that the Deputy Treasurer's office had been done away with, and I was therefore obliged to content myself with the office of Clerk in the Registration office alone. In 1853, I received the acting appointment of the Office I now hold, in which I was confirmed about a year and half after. I have thus served under the Colonial Government for nine years, during three of which, while Mr Alexander was absent in India and England, I was Acting Registrar, fulfilling all the duties of the various offices, I believe to the satisfaction of all concerned.\n\nIn my anxiety for promotion, you will pardon me for stating that my present salary - $400 - is quite inadequate to meet the necessarily great expenses of a family in Hongkong, and that were it not for private means, and the hope of a better appointment, it would have been impossible for me to have continued in my present office.\n\nAs I am now in England, and have recently become aware that a vacancy is probable, it has been impossible for me to lay my application before the Governor of Hongkong, and to request his recommendation of me to His Grace. But I feel confident that Dr Bridges - who for some years acted as Attorney General, and during others as Colonial Secretary - will have much pleasure in...",
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"content_text": "## Proofread Text\n\n\n\"I cannot advance in the Service. I can only cling to it, & beg leave to tender my resignation,\" \n\nsaid M. Mitchell, \n\n\"and Mr. Mitchell added that he had been allowed to retire from it, & beg leave to tender his resignation dutifully. \n\nOn the former occasion, he had been induced to withdraw it under circumstances not to speak of the health I have sacrificed & it is such a state at my satisfaction now. \n\nI have had the honour to serve under your Excellency's administration, and I commend me to my successor, & beg to recommend myself to your Excellency's kind consideration.\n\nFor the last two years, living partly at the dire, Hong Kong - rather unhealthy - my health has been impaired.\n\nIn March 1860, M. Mitchell left Hong Kong for a few months' leave, having nearly two years' service, including 20 months' actual service.\n\nOn the 30th of April 1865, he was appointed `Carrer end` the funds of \"deadly Clend transaction Fund be abut I tan ben\" `Cortulator for fint & last, Schall &&`.\n\nI was given the letter vos rin indeed it is now whether M. Callaghan would vacate the Chief Magistrate's office on his acceptance of the office of Labuan.\n\npromotion to the Office of which Magistrate be beyond the Assistant Magistrate - \n\nAnd Mr. Mitchell said, \"on accepting my resignation, you place me in a fit state at my satisfaction now, looking at my previous concern so 'in the doing injudiciously traced G joining it unde sunt arrumitances.\n\nSome little provision for my safer well...\n\nPage 313",
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"content_text": "## \n\nIn your despatch of the 28th August last, the cause of this delay has been the public inconvenience, as both the Supreme Court and the Magistrates are overburthened with work; but pending W. Callaghan's return to his post there, or his replacement, it would have been hopeless to look for a professional to accept the proposed Chief Judgeship upon the half salary, which was all that was available.\n\nYesterday I heard officially from Mr. Callaghan that he had some time ago intimated to your Lordship his acceptance of the Government appointment at Labuan. I have therefore to request instructions as to the date at which the issue of half pay to Mr. Callaghan from this Government is to cease. I have in the meanwhile directed no further payment to be made to him.\n\nToday, I regret to have to report the death of Mr. Green, whom I had recommended in my despatch of 27th June, No. 108, for the office of Chief Justice.",
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"content_text": "74 \n\n\"publicly notified.\" But, still all this is without any reference to the particular charges of piracy, which your Grace had before you, in the \"Finding,\" on which that \"opinion\" was based. An attentive examination of the charges in question, as described in those \"Findings,\" and a comparison of them with my former charges, as described or referred to by the Governor (Sir John Bowring) through the medium of his Acting Colonial Secretary, Mr. Bridges, in his letter (2) of the 23rd July 1858 will indeed show - (10) that the two sets of charges are identically one and the same; (3°) that for exposing them (Mr. May's) as detecting them to be \"the mere 'relative',\" I was pronounced by those two officers to be unfit to hold Her Majesty's Attorney Generalship, and was accordingly called upon to show cause why I should not be forthwith suspended from all its functions. (4°) that those charges are now established as true, to the fullest extent, in the judgement of your Excellency's abovementioned \"Commission,\" that is to say the present Governor in Council of Hong Kong, and (as a necessary consequence of your Grace having approved and confirmed their findings to that effect, and ordered them to be carried into execution against Caldwell) in the judgement of your Grace also: (5) that, to crown the whole, this same Mr. May, whose testimony against Caldwell, in 1858, Doctors Harling and Bridges thought fit to stigmatize, in their strong and vituperative language, is now, and has been probably since 1861, - (most justly, I admit,) cited as the best and most important and meritorious agent and instrument of the Executive Government of Hong Kong, as sanctioned and adopted by your Grace, and in the following terms: \n\n\"The (Executive) Council considered that Mr. May's view of the character of Ma-chow-wing, a transported convict at the penal settlement of Labuan (ci-devant partner of Caldwell at Hong Kong, but now...) was the correct one, and that he (Mr. May) rendered valuable services to the colony (of Hongkong) in prosecuting to conviction, notwithstanding the powerful opposition he had to contend against, that notorious offender, who had, for so many years, by the unscrupulous exercise of the means at his disposal, contrived to escape the punishment due to his crimes. The Council entirely concurred as to the great value of Mr. May's long and successful public services. \n\n... \n17 \n?! \n\nPage 74 \n... \n16",
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"content_text": "# \n143\n\nGreat discontent has been expressed in the public Journals and felt by the Government, and generally in the Colony, at the present badly illuminated state of its public streets. His Excellency the Governor has already been pleased to assert that the Government will gladly avail itself of any scheme which aims at proper illumination; and from the present inefficient and unsatisfactory provision made through the medium of oil, and from its economy, there is no doubt that gas will be extensively used by the natives, not only for lighting but also (on account of the great expense of fuel) for general domestic purposes.\n\nAn arrangement has been entered into with His Excellency the Governor of the Colony, which has already received the sanction of the Home Government, through his Grace the Duke of Newcastle as Colonial Secretary, for the privilege of lighting the City with gas, upon terms highly advantageous.\n\nIt is ascertained upon credible authority, that 800 public street lights will be required so soon as the supply can be furnished, and it is believed that this demand for the City only will occasion a consumption of at least 82,000 cubic feet of gas daily, in addition to which there are upwards of 50 Public Buildings, and about 120 large Mercantile Establishments, and 800 or 900 Tradesmen and other European Residents; and it is for this demand the Company propose in the first place to provide, acquiring, however, at the same time, land enough, and laying down pipes and erecting works so as to meet the increased general demand which it is believed will be rapidly made upon them.\n\nA responsible Contractor has undertaken to supply all the Plant and Machinery, including 12 miles of pipes, varying in size from 12-inch to 2-inch main, necessary for efficiently supplying 100,000 cubic feet of Gas daily, for the sum of £10,000 free on board, taking in payment one-half in shares and half in cash. The freight of the plant, &c., the cost of erecting works, laying down the mains, and supplying meters and lampposts, are estimated, with an ample margin, at £9,000; so that the whole of the works, ready for the distribution of gas, may be safely reckoned upon as not exceeding £19,000. The land whereon it is proposed that the works shall be constructed has already been set out by the Government in an advantageous position, and a Lease has been arranged to be given for a term of 999 years for a reasonable annual payment.\n\nOf the success of the undertaking there can be no doubt, as, after making liberal allowances under every item of expense, and from statistics procured from Hong Kong, should the demand be even limited to the 100,000 cubic feet per day, as estimated, it is apprehended that the Company's profits from the commencement of operations cannot be less than 20 per cent. per annum upon the proposed Capital; and this profit will probably be increased commensurate with the anticipated further demand for light.\n\nThe above calculations have been based on the supply of Coals from England, but should the Coal found in the Islands Labuan and Formosa, and the Empire of Japan, possess sufficient Gas-producing qualities, the profits to the Company will necessarily be largely increased.\n\nWith reference to the relative mercantile values of the different modes of illumination in Hong Kong, the Editor of the **China Mail**, of 29th May, 1861, computes that, if Gas were sold at 5 dollars (25s.) per 1,000 feet, it would favourably compete with Oil; and this calculation is confirmed by gentlemen who have been resident there, and who are impressed with the great advantage which the consumers of Gas will possess over the consumers of Oil, and of which the residents of Hong Kong are fully aware.\n\nA most favourable arrangement has been made with the Concessionnaire for the purchase of his privileges, by which he has agreed to take entire payment in shares of the Company.\n\nThe amount of each call will not exceed £2. 10s. per share, and will be made at intervals of not less than two months.\n\nConsidering that the scheme has the sanction and support of the Imperial and Colonial Governments, and also the necessity of Hong Kong being better lighted, the amount at which Coal can be purchased for delivery at Hong Kong, and the price which will be obtained by the Company for Gas, it is confidently submitted that it possesses elements of success which cannot fail to afford the contemplated dividend upon the amount of capital required for its development.\n\nApplications for Shares, addressed in the annexed form to the Directors, may be sent to SAMUEL WOODS, Esq., Broker to the Company, and to the Secretary of the Company, of whom also Prospectuses and further information may be obtained. 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"content_text": "The Ri Struble E. Cardwell\n\nSir St. Robinson\n\n/ Inclosure.\n\n1117\n\nPrisoners before expiry of sentences -\n\nSir F. Rogers. 5 Feb by.\n\nI should think that the proposal is well worthy of favourable consideration not only on philanthropic grounds but on the lower ground of a possible saving to the Expenditure.\n\nYou will remember the case of the Labuan Convicts to whom advantages of the kind for which Sir 28 R applies have been granted.\n\nRefer this to the Home Office for report. W.R.\n\n6\n\n1.\n\nA 327\n\nProposed Regulations as to Discharge\n\nThe following scale shows the earliest periods at which it is possible for prisoners undergoing sentences of penal servitude to qualify themselves for discharge by exemplary behaviour. The actual time of release will depend on their own conduct.\n\n2.\n\nNo general rule can be laid down as to life Prisoners. Each case must be dealt with on its own merits.\n\n3.\n\nIn order that every prisoner may be aware of his situation and of the effect produced by his conduct in shortening or prolonging his period of confinement,\n\nI made the following changes:\n1. Corrected spelling errors (e.g., \"Puspecting\" to \"Prisoners before expiry of\", \"plulanthropic\" to \"philanthropic\", \"umember\" to \"remember\", \"it's\" to \"its\").\n2. Fixed spacing issues (e.g., removed extra spaces, added missing spaces).\n3. Rejoined broken sentences.\n4. Restored paragraph breaks where necessary.\n5. Indicated no missing words as there were no clear cases of OCR damage resulting in missing words.\n6. Formatted the text in HTML using `` for paragraphs.\n7. Did not rephrase or rewrite the original text, only correcting unambiguous errors.\n8. Did not translate any text.\n9. Ensured file references are formatted correctly (though there were none in this snippet).\n10. Preserved page numbering information (though there was no clear \"Page XX\" format in this snippet).\n11. Did not leave any explanation or comments in the text.\n12. Reordered text where necessary to make sense (though the original text was mostly coherent).\n13. Did not encounter any tables or Chinese writing that needed reordering.\n\nThe output is in HTML format as requested.",
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"content_text": "records \n\nof \n\nhis conduct and industry will \n\nbe kept by the superintendents, and these \n\nor \n\nrecords will be examined monthly or oftener if required, and the results communicated to the prisoner. Prisoners who commit any act of outrage, or persist \n\nin habitual misconduct, or make an \n\nattempt to escape, will \n\nforfeit \n\nall claim to \n\na \n\nremission of part of their sentences Scale. \n\nIf Sentenced May be released in case Proportion which admits of \n\nof good Conduct at the end of being remitted. \n\nfor- \n\n2. \n\n \n years\n 1\n 1\n \n 8 months\n \n \n Ditto\n \n 6\n \n One Fourth\n \n \n Ditto\n \n 7\n \n One Third\n \n \n Ditto\n \n 9\n \n \n \n One half\n \n \n Ditto\n \n 12\n \n \n \n and upwards\n Two thirds\n \n \n [ None to be recommended in less than 12 years. and then Each case to determined on it's own merits. ]\n \n\nEntered \n\nHongkong 328 \n\n117.9150 \n\nWaddington bag, die \n\nOCTR \n\nlossey – Hoden Labuan \n\n30. \n\nPris? 10886 \n\n17 Oct \n\nLam directed \n\nby \n\nf \n\nIn Red Hardwell to transmit to you a copy of a despatch from the Governor Outlying Suggesting Remission passion, \n\nof sentence of Prisoner \n\nthat Colony. \n\nin \n\nLembo request that you \n\nwill move to Iny to caus Sie It Rolinsons despatch. be forwarded for the report The Tintor foul Moucit Prisons.",
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"content_text": "Now directed to you, for the purpose of being laid before the Secretary for Colonial Affairs, the enclosed copy of a Report which has been received from Colonel Henderson on the subject.\n\nYour obedient Servant,\n\nEllest.\n\n424. Had been at M. Cose's.\n\nI have read this suggestion since it is a report upon Corps Discipline, Col'. Henderson's remarks are very judicious and should, no doubt, be communicated to the Governor.\n\nBut with regard to the employment of marks as the means by which to measure the industry earned by Convicts, I think it necessary to observe that their successful employment must depend almost entirely upon the reliance which can be placed on the fairness and capability of the Subordinate officers in immediate contact with the Prisoner, and therefore that it will be necessary for H. S. Robinson to consider whether the men whose services as Warders can be commanded in a Colony such as Hong Kong, would be sufficiently trustworthy to admit of Employing the Mark System.\n\nThe 29th.\n\nAnd to H. S. Robinson with the expression of this opinion & send copies to Labuan.\n\n1/2",
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"content_text": "4\n\nthe high testimonials of unqualified satisfaction bestowed upon me by Governors Sir Henry Pottinger, Sir John Davis, and Sir George Bonham, all of which are on record in the Colonial Office, as well as attached to this Memorial. It is right that I should exonerate his Grace the Duke of Newcastle for this supercession, it having taken place during the rule of his Grace's predecessor. In a letter from me to Lord Stanley, dated 19th July, 1858, I applied for the appointment of Governor of Singapore, on a vacancy occurring; the reply to this letter came from Sir Bulwer Lytton, then Secretary of State for the Colonies, couched in these words (No. 43 of 1st October, 1858):-\n\n\"You will inform Colonel Caine that I am aware of the value of the services rendered by him during the long and continuous period of his connection with Hong Kong, and that these will not fail to receive due weight in the event of any arrangement being adopted which would involve his removal from the office which he holds in that colony.\"\n\nOther despatches referring to and acknowledging my services from the Colonial Office are in existence: one was No. 22 of 26th March, 1859. I was instructed by the Colonial Office, in the aforesaid despatch, to send in a Memorial of my services for pension, and, not being a free agent, obedience was imperative, as is shown by my reply 91, of 20th May, 1859, herewith attached.\n\nIt was my duty to obey, and I did so; and I state this fact to show that the act itself was compulsory, but the pension, though full and adequate, has not removed the sting attached to the unjust supercession, or in the remotest manner nullified the stigma thereby adhering to my character to the end of my days. It appeared as if I were doomed to disgrace, notwithstanding that I have on three several occasions expressed to the Colonial Office my readiness to meet any charge prejudicial to my character that might be exhibited.\n\nOn 21st January, 1861, I applied to his Grace the Duke of Newcastle for re-employment in the Colonial Service, volunteering to go to any part of the world he might be pleased to order me (and since that application I have ventured to name \"Western Australia,\" \"Singapore,\" and even \"Labuan\"), a reply from the Colonial Office, dated 22nd January, 1861, is to this purport:-\"His Grace will bear in mind your wish for re-employment, but there are so many old colonial servants seeking employment at the present time, that his Grace is unable to hold out the expectation of being able speedily to avail himself of your services.\"\n\n5\n\nIt is proper that I should here lay before your Majesty communication of mine to the Duke of Newcastle, of which the following is an extract, dated 9th June, 1860:--\n\n\"Having perused in a recent Gazette of Civil Officers honoured with the dignity of knighthood, commencing with the late Chief Justice of New Zealand, I have to submit my name to your Grace's kind consideration for a similar honour.\" \"The honour I solicit would be a full recognition on the part of our most gracious Sovereign of a career embracing more than forty-six years of continued foreign service.\" The reply of the 13th July, 1860, crushing my hopes, states:-\"The Companionship of the Bath which you solicit is an honour intended to be a recognition of peculiar and distinguished services. His Grace does not consider that the civil services which you have had the opportunity of rendering to the Crown under this Department, however meritorious, would justify him in recommending you for that special mark of the Royal approbation; but it would rest with the Secretary of State for War to consider how far your military services may merit such a reward, if you should think it right to bring those services under his consideration.\"\n\nI beg to observe that I did not apply for the Companionship of the Bath. And I would here remark, for the purpose of showing a precedent, and that, too, without the slightest prejudice to the gallant and distinguished soldier in question, Major-General Sir Edward MacArthur, whilst in command of Her Majesty's Forces in Australia, acted temporarily as Governor during the absence of the latter, and received through the Colonial Office, the honour of a Knight Commander of the Civil Order of the Bath.\n\nOn again addressing the Colonial Office, begging his Grace to grant me an audience, I was informed by letter of 5th December, 1861, that \"The Duke of Newcastle is so very much occupied just now with urgent public business, that he is quite unable to see any one except upon public subjects of an important nature. Under these circumstances, he will not, I fear, be able to grant you an interview; but you need not, I think, be under any apprehension that your name will escape his recollection.” And finally, to the last appeal, the private Secretary intimates on the 2nd February, 1864, that His Grace regrets that he is unable to offer you further employment.\"\n\nIt will thus be evident to my Sovereign, that I am now bereft of all hope of honours or future employment through the Colonial Office, and consequently compelled to throw myself upon the benevolent consideration of your Majesty for that relief otherwise unattainable. Being born of humble\n\n42",
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"content_text": "328 \n\nOf my appointment and of his preferable claims, I feel in justice to myself compelled to ask your Excellency to lay before the Secretary of State the following brief statement.\n\nI joined the Civil Service in Hongkong on the 1st November 1845. Clerk of the Supreme Court - in 1850 I was made Deputy Registrar. In 1853 Acting Registrar, in which Office I was confirmed by W. Labouchere, Secretary for the Colonies. On the 15th March 1860, Sir Hercules Robinson appointed me Acting Chief Magistrate, and I served in that capacity till the arrival of Mr. Callaghan in November of that year.\n\nIn June 1861, on Mr. Callaghan proceeding to Labuan, I was directed to do the duties of Chief Magistrate, and in October of that Year, Sir Hercules Robinson selected me to fill the post of Acting Colonial Secretary during your leave of absence on sick leave. In that position I continued till the 11th February 1863 (not 1854, likely a typo given the context of other dates) when, on the return of Sir Hercules Robinson, I reverted to the Registrarship of the Supreme Court until the 18th Instant when you were pleased to re-appoint me Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nI would respectfully observe with reference to my rank in the...",
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"content_text": "# Restimate of additional expenditure at the Mint for the year 1986.\n\n## Salaries\n\n| Position | Salary |\n| --- | --- |\n| Registrar and Chief Clerk | 1,728 |\n| Portuguese 2nd Clerk | 1,440 |\n| Four Clerks of Departments @ $960 each | 3,840 |\n| Two Portuguese Gate Keepers @ $204 each | 408 |\n| One Time and Storekeeper | 960 |\n| One Stoker | 600 |\n| Compradore and Shroff | 720 |\n| Four office Coolies and Messengers @ $84 each | 336 |\n| Assistant Time and Storekeeper | 960 |\n| Two Carpenters @ $120 each | 240 |\n| Two Coolies in Engineers Department | ... |\n| Foreman | ... |\n\n## Other Departments\n\n| Department | Salary/Expenditure |\n| --- | --- |\n| Foundry | ... |\n| Rolling and Rectifying Engines and Boilers | ... |\n| Die Shop | ... |\n| Coining Room | ... |\n| Weighing Room | ... |\n| Laboratory | ... |\n| Assay Room | ... |\n\n## Additional Expenditure\n\n| Category | Expenditure |\n| --- | --- |\n| Ten Second Class Coolies @ $72 each | 720 |\n| The Foreman Coolie | 300 |\n| Contingencies | 2,520 |\n| 100 Tons mixed Labuan & English Coals @ $12 each | 1,200 |\n| say 400 Tons anthracite @ $30 each | 12,000 |\n| Locomotive Charcoal (From Coppies) | 26,536 - (12,000 + 1,200 + 2,520 + 720 + 300) = 10,016 (approx., not directly calculable from given data) |\n\n**Total**: ...\n\nPage 60\n\nMalesande \nActing Colonial Secretary",
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"content_text": "# Hongkong 14776695\n\nBy My Circular despatch of the 14 May, I mentioned that an alteration had been made in clause 115 of the Colonial Regulations.\n\nIt appears that in calculating any period of absence without Salary, in which Colonial Stipendiary Magistrates should not be taken into consideration, an officer is entitled to...\n\nThe following Colonies have adopted this rule: Gibraltar (27), Trinidad, Jamaica, British Columbia, St Helena, Falkland Is., Sierra Leone, Gambia, Gold Coast, Labuan, Kaffraria, Mauritius, British Guiana, Barbados, St Vincent, Dominica, and Tasmania, to which Convict officers also apply.\n\nSam, however, is of opinion...",
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"content_text": "A\n\nG & Kamilton bay\n\nHOVS\n\nDolum 23\n\nwalutauspin, 23\n\nWritten after\n\nconomatin with Marmon\n\n103-107\n\n388\n\n26 Roof 66\n\nEn Coby.\n\nAus 12149 (Labuan)\n\nThe Dreamushave 26t trepleid to the letter petting date of transfer.\n\nWn.\n\n8\n\nNo.8\n\nFettler\n\nM Childers zombetter of the\n\nh\n\n2 Jane last for stabt that the Lords Committ\n\nof the Treasury presumed\n\nthat instructions will\n\nbe given for the account.\n\nbe\n\nthe Straits Settlements \"To be kept in dollers, &\n\nwoodd\n\nthat then Lordsicher wit\n\ndirect a further communication The made to this dept on\n\nHe Subject of the Mexican\n\nother doller with\n\n& its subdivisions\n\nCopy Sos\n\n,\n\nbeing\n\nmade the only legal",
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"content_text": "Scene & requires possible modification. On the other hand the habits of a singular ruthlessness of life of the Chinese ought to be taken into account.\n\nOn the whole Sir R. th's proposals? he approved with so much of a caution as will call his attention pointedly to the serious character of the operations in which he engages. In this revised draft observe that branding penalty is objectionable but that gather from his remarks that more is only had in mitigation of imprisonment and with a view on the request of the Prisoners deportation with regard to cubic space.\n\n300 ft. is a very small allowance specially in such a climate that Victoria gaol during the year 1865, and it is time that the analogy of Hong Kong. Eight Prison discipline is probably not applicable but if I remember rightly the prescribed measure in Pentonville is over 800ft.\n\nThe diff. I have brought here 31. Jan refers to a ment instruction given in a despatch to the Governor of Labuan in this outgo. to the despatch I think refers dates – dam est avan not Lord Carnarvon To House No 9 22 that hanging has never been advocated in Labuan MR 10/2.\n\nRemarks Kelvin shewing the number also for 10 months of the Current year. the or months 1865. Prisoners\n\n \n \n 315\n 547\n 569\n 995\n \n \n 10 months 1866 Prisoners\n 318\n 281\n 545\n 2831\n \n \n \n 526\n 3121\n bos\n 38th\n \n \n \n 877\n 3199\n 529\n \n \n \n \n 538\n -1016\n 531\n 762\n \n \n \n 497\n 677\n 30\n 532\n \n \n \n 31914\n 714\n 583\n 81210\n \n \n \n 561\n 608\n 571\n L 119\n \n\nThe Colonial Secretary,\n\nThe Honorable\n\n(True Copy)\n\nSup!: Victoria gaol +19 185",
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"content_text": "War Office\n\nCopy Pleas: concon 21 Ance & 25. may- April 5083. 3 Pras: Labeix 9097 7.6. 3038 Hong Kong RECEIVED MAR 29 1866 Labuan Jp 34\n\nWar Office. 25 28th March 1866 PRINTED FOR PARLIAMENT 4 June 1866 Siv.\n\nWith reference to my Letter of the 22 Instant 2876 See also Mr. C. 1110 Land) relative to the amount and description of Force which be necessary to be maintained in China, Japan and the Straits Settlements\n\nI am directed by the Secretary of State for War to request that you will acquaint Sir F. Rogers Bart.",
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"content_text": "Settlements the 7 their hamlet from\n\nI am inclined. Office be stationed in the Straits \"think that the event the arrangement superintendence of the Office L. lot of their left. other Mr. Carduck descants. I how havsmul & fou Rats a little attention and wist h a little ha Les open to questions disease of wonder A I han unded its in St. Annend } be land before She Lords 态 Comed. Armed by other honlince, At ccenes: pilit an the margin, aluch has A haped with the War office on the cabgest soci the question the 2 was lat bought. under then Lordchefs was: duction actides w - W. da!\n\nTo sallitente for the Cisas human he.l. 30. Ian cable pour (Illar Labuan) 1.0.9. Feb bas 2.0. 4.0. 22 (-2876) 267 (3038) Gu. seldine; acticles Chy m anneord paper maveed A. 30 The woult of til conecpondence a the proposals beceuth detailled for thei Ludlife concurrence day tally Le stated follows.\n\n[ X That the Sout ble dationed Z the Settlements shack unt Sunda ap arcumstances thail a taper charge on the loud Revenue gear. the maintenance, Exclusive of the a refan of Fortifications Baircuts &",
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"content_text": "He proposes therefore that a\n\nCorps of\n\nBeloochees should be raised expressly\n\nfor service in Hong Kong. Leaving\n\nthe\n\nHong Kong\n\nand\n\nCeylon Rifles as garrison for the Straits\n\nand\n\nCeylon. This Regiment at present consists of fourteen companies, General Peel proposes that\n\nthe Head Quarters\n\nand six companies\n\nshould remain in Ceylon, and that the\n\nremaining eight companies be sent\n\nto the Straits Settlements, for distribution between Singapore, Pinang and Labuan.\n\nThe Garrisons for the five commands would then stand thus\n\nChina command - comprising Hong\n\nKong and\n\nJapan\n\none European Regiment\n\none native corps (Belouch)\n\none Battery R.Artillery\n\nStraits command, comprising the Straits and\n\nLabuan\n\none Company Gundeasan European Regiment\n\na demi battery of Artillery\n\nSingapore\n\nPinang\n\nCeylon\n\nJapan.\n\nCeylon command\n\n1 wing of Ceylon Rifles\n\n8 companies Ceylon Rifles\n\n2 Batteries R.Artillery.\n\nHong Kong\n\none European Regiment\n\n1 wing of a second Regiment\n\nR.A. & 6 co. Ceylon Rifles\n\n2 Batteries R.Artillery\n\na company Gun Lassen\n\nPage 108",
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"content_text": "action more closely to that sanctioned by the Chinese Government in the conduct of Emigration from Chinese Treaty Ports. This would in His Excellency's opinion have been a more judicious because a more practicable object to aim at than the impossible enactment advocated in your Memorial, which by going too far misses that which may be attainable.\n\n17. It would no doubt greatly assist His Excellency in protecting Emigrants, if he possessed a power of prohibiting the Emigration of Coolies from this Port unless the terms of their contracts afforded reasonable cause for considering them fair to the Emigrant, and a uniform form of contract might perhaps be settled on terms more just to the Planters than that adopted by the Peking Convention, which has caused nearly all honest and open Emigration to cease, and has thrown the trade into the hands of unscrupulous parties, who care nothing for the Chinese Government or their Convention, thus actually increasing the evils which it was intended to suppress.\n\n18. It might also be useful that the Governor here should have a power to prevent Emigrant vessels clearing for any Country where there might be reasonable ground for anticipating from past experience that the Emigrant would not meet kindly treatment or receive a fair reward for his labor—or where in fact he would probably be regarded more as a chattel or slave than as a man, possessing rights, which the laws and usages of the Country, to which he was emigrating, would enable him to enforce.\n\n19. His Excellency therefore in transmitting your Memorial has suggested to H. M. Government, that a field for useful inquiry and reform is open in the above direction and in doing so has felt that he was really adopting the means most calculated to advance practically the interests of both laborer and employer, which in all parts of the world have so mutual a dependence on one another that any legislation, which does not take into account what is due to both, can be beneficial to neither.\n\n20. His Excellency further believes that he has thereby adopted the only course open to him for securing the object equally desired by him and by you—namely, the greatest amount of justice and benefit attainable for the Emigrant.\n\nI have the honor to be,\n\nGentlemen,\n\nYour most obedient Servant,\n\n(Signed) Henry B. du Halde,\n\nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\nReturn\n\nof Emigrants from Hongkong to the undermentioned places for the\n\nYears 1861 to 1866 inclusive.\n\n \n Years\n San Francisco\n Australia\n Vancouver's Island\n British West Indies (Hired)\n Bombay (Hired)\n Jahili (Hired)\n Dutch West Indies (Hired)\n Honolulu (Hired)\n Borneo (Hired)\n Labuan (Hired)\n Java\n \n \n \n Adults children\n Adults children\n Adults Children\n Adults children\n Adults children\n Adults children\n Adults children\n Adults children\n Adults children\n Adults children\n Adults children\n \n \n 1861\n 7096 622\n 264\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1862\n 7266 264\n 977\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1863\n 7169 3\n 146 2\n $40\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1864\n 2929\n 112\n 851\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1865\n 9501\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1866\n 2130\n 4146\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Total\n \n \n \n 29091 895\n 511 15\n 709s\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Male\n 12379\n \n 102\n 1970\n 24\n 1416\n 561\n 1337\n 698\n 356/2017\n \n \n \n \n 6\n \n 197 9\n \n 62\n \n 594/20528\n \n 58\n \n \n \n \n \n 105 39\n \n 18 2\n \n 436\n \n 48\n \n 7553\n \n \n \n \n -56-3872\n \n 765\n \n 16 27\n \n 2870\n \n 1033\n \n 950/32945\n \n \n \n 67997 13\n \n 62\n \n 105 39\n \n 18 2\n \n 436\n \n 2436\n \n \n \n 30.247\n \n 7117\n \n 1581\n \n 417/112\n \n 2370\n \n 1035\n \n \n \n 1295½\n \n 782\n \n You\n \n 62\n \n 1541\n \n \n \n \n Total of Adults leaving as hired laborers\n 10.306½\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grand Total of Adults leaving Hongkong from 1861 to 1866 inclusive\n 49,251 ½\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As women\n Aston\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Harbor Master & Emigration Officer\n 138.945\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Total of Adults paying their own passages\n 2 Children are equal to one adult.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nChong Khung\n\nJuly 9th 1867.",
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"content_text": "## No. 7. RETURN of EMIGRANT SHIPs cleared by the Emigration Officer, Hong Kong, during the Year ending 31st December, 1866.\n\n### ADULTS. CHILDREN.\n\n| No. | DATE ARRIVED | SHIP'S NAME | TONS | Colors | MASTER'S NAME | WHERE FROM | REMARKS | ADULTS | CHILDREN |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | M. F | M. F |\n| | Brought forward | | 35,110 | | | | | | |\n| 1 | June 23 | Seaman's Bride | 841 | Siamese | Booth Slutt | Bangkok | | 201 | | 3,831 | |\n| 2 | April 5 | St. Vicente Ferreira | | | | | 1866 | | | | |\n| 3 | May 8 | Garland | 41 | | | | 3 | | | | |\n| 4 | May 11 | Aline | | | | | 'th | | | | |\n| 5 | June 12 | Vortigern | | | | | 13 | | | | |\n| 6 | June 14 | | | | | | 15 | | | | |\n| 7 | July 11 | Mary Frances | | | | | 16 | | | | |\n| 8 | Sept. 17 | | | | | | 17 | | | | |\n| 9 | October 19 | Whirlwind | 888 | London | R. Hughes | Surinam, Dutch Guiana | 295 | 100 | 14 | 28 |\n| 10 | January 1 | Maria Ross | 340 | | D. Ross | Melbourne | 200 | 24 | | |\n| 11 | February 4 | Golden Horn | 476 | Honolul | Molsen | Singapore | | | | |\n| 12 | March 14 | Joshua Bates | 118 | Portuguese | Dos Santos | Hamburg | 400 | | | |\n| 13 | March 26 | Windward | 52 | | I.. Gode | | 17 | | | |\n| 14 | March 28 | Pleindes | 805 | Liverpool | P. Slaughter | Labuan | 105 | 39 | 18 | |\n| 15 | March 29 | Fairlight | 1,940 | Walwrk | J. F. Rice | | | | | |\n| 16 | April 4 | las GreenDiao | 1,114 | Londou | H. E. Kier | Hamburg | 007 | | | |\n| 17 | April 11 | General van der Beck | 660 | Melbourue | Win. Cotter | Melbourne | 782 | New York | | |\n| 18 | April 13 | Ellent | 617 | Hamborg | W. Bush | Hongkong | 466 | | | |\n| 19 | April 25 | Spray of the Ocean | 750 | Calcutta | C. H. Barrett | Bangkok | 867 | | | |\n| 20 | May 18 | Bunker Hill | 998 | American | Davis | San Francisco | 70 | 642 | Rotterdam | |\n| 21 | May 18 | Denmark | 244 | Thanis | G. Baker | Pretor | 615 | 200 | British | |\n| 22 | May 24 | Agamemnon | 276 | Bremen | Bommerman | Melbourne | 201 | | | |\n| 23 | May 26 | Alice Ball | 700 | American | Ross | Singapore | 100 | 183 | 20 | 2 |\n| 24 | May 29 | Happy | 860 | Siamese | Brighton | Bangkok | 24 | 315 | 4 | |\n| 25 | June 2 | Princess Seraphie | | | | | 10 | | | |\n| 26 | June 5 | Palais Galien | 469 | French | Rohort | Saigon | 25 | 398 | 0 | |\n| 27 | June 9 | Eugene Adela | 436 | | Gero | | 201 | | | |\n| 28 | June 20 | Varna | 863 | $67 | American | 631 | New York | E. Wilinms | Melbourne | 170 |\n| 29 | June 28 | Douglas | 1,031 | 806 | Adelaide | N. S. Hedstroma | San Francisco | 243 | 16 | 18 |\n| 30 | July 1 | Didjan | 500 | Siamese | Whigan Koss Trodenhas | Bangkok | 100 | 28 | | |\n| 31 | July 18 | Sam Bina | 1,170 | French | De Laine | Saigon | 2) | San Francisco | A2 | |\n| 32 | July 28 | Fearless | 900 | American | I. Drew | San Francisco and Honolulu | 58 | 22 | | |\n| 33 | July 28 | Resolute | 800 | Siamese | Euzaierre | Bangkok | 120 | 28 | | |\n| 34 | August 3 | Spray of the Ocean | 805 | Liverpool | P. Slaughter | Melbourne | 100 | 37 | 3 | |\n| 35 | August 11 | Antonio Petronella | | | | | | | | |\n| 36 | August 17 | Alice Ball | 700 | American | Ross | Singapore | 100 | | | |\n| 37 | August 28 | Metie | | GIZ | Hamburg | Nicholson | Singapore | | | |\n| | TOTAL TONNAGE | | 15,921 | | | | | | | |\n| | TOTAL PASSENGERS | | 4,671 | 240 | 196 | 29 | | | | |\n\n### SUMMARY.\n\n| SHIP'S NAME | TONS | Colors | MASTER'S NAME | WHERE FROM | WHITHER BOUND | REMARKS | ADULTS | CHILDREN |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | M. F | M. F |\n| Rapid | 429 | | Carlos | | | 7 | | | |\n| Chia Alpine | $49 | British | | | | | | | |\n| Thunder | 500 | | Hutchinsen | Singapore | | 45 | | | |\n| Sea Forth | 600 | Siamese | W. A. Took | Bangkok | | 23 | 594 | 203 | 28 |\n| Contest | 386 | | | San Francisco | | | | | |\n| Comet | 507 | | Moller | Sehwool | | 20 | | | |\n| Ocean Queen | 492 | Siantese | Elzier | Theopson | Saigon | 25 | | | |\n| Kim-huye | 860 | | Jissen | | 50 | | 17 | | |\n| Alardus | 813 | Hamburg | Popp | Singapore | | | | | |\n| Walter | 287 | Siamese | Wotherspoon | Bangkok | | 201 | | | |\n| Resolution | 816 | | MeKay | | 601 | 34 | | | |\n| Pet | 869 | British | Wassen | Singapore | | R | | | |\n| Indian Warrior | 564 | Siamese | Young | Bangkok | | 35 | | | |\n| Martha Kidont | 788 | American | Jaltesen | Singapore | | 132 | | | |\n| Imperatrice | 990 | French | Macnire | Saigon | | 107i | | | |\n| Pedro Primeiro | 1,484 | Portuguese | A. Fulle | San Francisco | | 178 | | | |\n| Castle | 975 | Siamese | Gergg | Bangkok | | 60 | | | |\n\nH. G. THOMSETT, Emigration Officer, &c.\n\n## No. 8.-RETURN of VESSELS bringing Chinese Passengers to the Port of Victoria, Hong Kong, from Places out of China, during the Year ending 31st December, 1866.\n\n### ADULTS. CHILDREN.\n\n| No. | DATE ARRIVED | SHIP'S NAME | TONS | Colors | MASTER'S NAME | WHERE FROM | REMARKS | ADULTS | CHILDREN |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | M. F | M. F |\n| 1 | September | Kriver | 777 | British | Bolton | Singapore | 50 | 11 | 3 |\n| 2 | | Lightning | 316 | | Rogers | | | | |\n| 3 | | Bentik | 540 | Siamese | Hatbekost | Bangkok | 543 | 11 | |\n| 4 | | Light of the Age | 1,287 | British | F. &. Porter | New Castle, N.S.W. | | | |\n| 5 | | Passe Partout | 201 | | Forrett | Bombay | Sal | +1 | |\n| 6 | | Bangkok | 209 | French | Chappot | Saigon | 92 | 105 | 10 |\n| 7 | | Cello | 321 | Hanoverian | Lurhoff | Singapore | 108] | 11 | 1 |\n| 8 | | Royal Eagle | 307 | British | Bargen | | 40 | | |\n| 9 | 1866. January 1 | Eastward Ho | 607 | British | E. F. Byrne | Sydney | 52 | Á | |\n| 10 | January 20 | Windward | 782 | American | Barrett | San Francisco | 72 | | |\n| 11 | February 8 | Thunder | | | Taylor | Singapore | 30 | | |\n| 12 | February 13 | Dorsead | 610 | Prussian | Malchow | | 3 | | |\n| 13 | February 10 | Fairlight | 588 | | W. Bush | San Francisco | 104 | | |\n| 14 | February 24 | Viscount Canning | 531 | Siamese | 'T. Beinroth | Singapore Bangkok | 50 | 100 | |\n| 15 | February 25 | Canton | 797 | | Heinschott | | 50 | | |\n| 16 | March 15 | Golden Horn | 1,114 | British | J. F. Rice | Melbourne | 460 | 18 | |\n| 17 | March 18 | G Wressel Castle | 250 | British | Harely | | | | |\n| 18 | March 18 | A. M. Lawrenco | 606 | American | Taylor | San Francisco | 193 | | |\n| 19 | March 20 | Joshua Bates | | | | | 7 | | |\n| 20 | March 21 | Uncewah | 3X9 | Italian | Thomaz Ordan | | 382 | $114 | |\n| 21 | March 27 | Arabia | 661 | 1,050 | | | 79 | 35 | |\n| 22 | April 2 | Alphe | 900 | French | De L'Escaille | Saigon | 63 | 16 | |\n| 23 | April 8 | Tem Chang | 180 | | J. B. Sydserff | Suigon | | | |\n| 24 | April 9 | Gravina | | | J. Maddison | Melbourne | | | |\n| 25 | April 11 | Clan Alpine | 360 | Spanish | 949 | British | 11 | | |\n| 26 | April 27 | Elfn | 165 | | Poente | Thomas | Manila | | |\n| 27 | April 27 | Annita | 306 | | S. A. Pulis | Saigon | 561 | | |\n| 28 | November 5 | Sca Serpent | 974 | American | Bolcon | Winsor | Singapore | 40 | |\n| 29 | November 12 | Patino | 1,200 | Spanish | S. de Castro | Mabiis | | | |\n| 30 | November 28 | Caroline Chisholm | 345 | British | II. S. Deane | Singapore | | | |\n| 31 | March 4 | Viscount Canning | 560 | Siamese | Shannon | Bangkok | 60 | 1 | |\n| 32 | March 13 | Catherine Apear | 810 | | Swanson | 301 | * | 1 | |\n| 33 | March 27 | Teresa | 1,094 | Italian | S. Bollo | San Francisco | 464 | D | |\n| 34 | April 12 | Canuar | 840 | | W. Wilson | Sydney | 147 | | |\n| 35 | April 15 | Imperatrice | 10 | | | | 6 | | |\n| 36 | April 15 | Far East | 1,551 | French | Macaire | Saigon | 122 | | |\n| 37 | April 22 | Chelse | $1 | | W. J. Lowa | Melbourne | 30% | T | |\n| 38 | April 26 | Telegraph | 302 | Siamese | | | 18 | \" | |\n| 39 | April 26 | Bobert Lowe | | | | | 10 | T | |\n| 40 | April 26 | Empress of India | 1,497 | British | Henry Jones | | | | |\n| 41 | May 26 | Galileo | 800 | Italian | Spliola | San Francisco | 307) | | |\n| 42 | December 14 | Clan Alpine | 949 | British | Hutchinson | Singapore | 40 | | |\n| 43 | December 18 | Benares | 1,491 | | J. Laing | | 50 | 12 | |\n| 44 | December 20 | White Swallow | 985 | American | C. C. Knowles | San Francisco | | | |\n\n### SUMMARY.\n\n| SHIP'S NAME | TONS | Colors | MASTER'S NAME | WHERE FROM | REMARKS | ADULTS | CHILDREN |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | M. F | M. F |\n| Reiver | 777 | | Bolton | Singapore | 17 | 40i | |\n| United Service | 600 | | Browne | | | | |\n| Meridian | 300 | Siamese | Heynolds | Bangkok | 20: | \"J | |\n| Der Sud | 610 | Prassian | Malchow | Singapore | 387 | | |\n| Shooting Star | €20 | Siamese | Hochronter | Bangkok | 63 | | |\n| Donnai | 1,699 | French | Bourdon | Saigon | 71 | | |\n| Rattler | 908 | American | Marsh | San Francisco | 37 | | |\n| Spray of the Ocean | 805 | British | Slaughter | Singapore | 51 | | |\n| Randy | 632 | Siamese | Hanson | Bengkok | 20 | | |\n| Clan Alpine | 945 | British | Hutchinson | Singapore | 37 | $2 | |\n| Tie Wat | 604 | Siamese | Luis | Bangkok | 33 | | |\n| Ottawa | 900 | British | Fastley | Singapore | 30 | | |\n| Suoma | 792 | Russian | | | 35 | $7 | |\n| Eagle | 845 | British | N. Langlois | | 36 | | |\n| John Bright | 677 | | Nordberg | J. E. Bentham | ** | zoi | |\n| Solent | 782 | | | | | | |\n| Excelsior | 345 | Dutch | Wynbrock | Batavia | 24 | 17 | |\n| Moonlight | SOU | Siamese | Jurgenson | Bangkok | 20 | 40 | |\n| St. Paul | 286 | | Leyseri | | 71 | 41 | |\n| Senator | 382 | | Wichers | | 1 | 42 | |\n| Rodrigo | 200 | Spanish | Gorado | Manila | B | 48 | |\n| Oceanis | 1,158 | Dutch | Dirkzan | Singapore | C | 44 | |\n| A. E. Vidal | 381 | Hamburg | C W. Rehse | Saigon | D | ++ | |\n| Albert Victor | 838 | British | A. Overbury | Singapore | JE | 77 | |\n| Chase | 284 | | J. Hamilton | Manila | F | 17 | |\n| Tye-long | 478 | Siameso | 0. Demsky | Bangkok | G | | |\n| Swiftsure | 219 | British | Struckman | Saigon | B | 49 | |\n| Braganza | | | Shiriton | Sarawak | 30 | I | |\n| Hyacinth | 824 | | McFarlane | Sydney | 110 | G | |\n| | TOTAL TONS | | 83,079 | | | | |\n| | TOTAL PASSENGERS | | 9,247 | 21 | | | |\n\nH. G. THOMSETT, Emigration Officer, &c.\n\n### Page 149\n\n### Page 150\n### Page 151",
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"content_text": "# JAPAN HERALD, AND JOURNAL OF THE EASTERN ARCHIPELAGO.\n\nPUBLISHED ON ARRIVAL OF THE MAILS, about the 4th, 14th, and 28th, in connection with the \"LONDON AND CHINA EXPRESS,\" \n\nA SUMMARY OF NEWS FOR THE OUTWARD MAILS OF 10th, 17th, and 26th. \n\n## LONDON, TUESDAY, AUG. 13, 1867. \n\n### VOL. IX.-No. 254.]\n\n#### Latest Advices.\n\n| Location | Advices |\n| :-------------- | :-------------- |\n| Nagasaki | Hakodadi |\n| JAPAN-Yokohama | |\n| CHINA-Peking | --- |\n| Tien-tein | Chefoo |\n| New-chwang | Hankow |\n| Kia-king | |\n| Chin-kiang | Shanghai |\n| | Ningpo |\n\n#### HOMEWARD.\n\n| From London | Arrived out | Arrived in London | Date |\n| :---------- | :---------- | :----------------- | :--------- |\n| | | Foo-Chow | June 28 |\n| | | Framora-Tamany | June 20 |\n| | | Amoy | June 23 |\n| | | Swatow | May 10 |\n| | | Hong Kong | June 17 |\n| | | | June 24 |\n| | | Canton | June 29 |\n| | | Macao | July 4 |\n| | | Manila | April 26 |\n| | | | June 10 |\n| | | | June 22 |\n| | | Saigon | |\n| | | Bangkok | May 27 |\n| | | Bouxgo-Labuan | May 27 |\n| | | Sarawak | June 27 |\n| | | Batavia | June 25 |\n| | | Singapore | July 1 |\n| | | Penang | July 7 |\n| | | | July 10 |\n\nNo later telegrams have been received than those noticed in our last.\n\n### List of Passengers.\n\n#### PASSENGERS INWARD.\n\nPrice 6d., with Sup., 1s. 8d.--Sub. 20s p ann. postage included, Sup. 12s. extra\n\nFrom Marseilles, October 12.-To Ceylon: Mr. J. Mardoch, Mr. and Mrs. Armitage. To Hong Kong: Mr. T. Pyke, Mr. T. Porter.\n\nPer P. and O. steamer, from Southampton, October 20-To Hong Kong: Mr. Armstrong, Miss Caldwell.\n\nFrom Marseilles, October 28-To Singapore: Mrs. R. Little and child. To Hong Kong: Mrs. J. Haffendon.\n\nPer French mail steamer Cuniboge, arrived at Marseilles August-From Yokohama: Mr. Bauduin and four Japanese. From Shanghai: Messrs. Alcock and Tadreyt. From Hong Kong: Messrs. Marnier, De Valla, Payron, Den Breras, Warden, Preciot, Martinez, Rivas, Major, and Tejero. From Batavia: Messrs. Menu, Moser, Van Mariswell, G. A. Smith, G. H. Smith, Cubyn, You der Schall, Van der Bruken Bege mann, Van der Zevreys. From Singapore: Messrs. Colina, Muniz, Salero, Weiss, Saralta, Avarra, Blanco, Aguirre, Del Barco, Navarro, Coro, De Trevins, Kaltenbach, Walter, Lefour, Clavery, Raiz, Lopez, B. Ruiz, Romes Front Galle: Musste, North more, Smith.\n\nBy this mail, to Marseilles, per P. and O. steamer Bangalore, arrived Aug. 11. From Shanghai: Mr. F King, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Twombly and child, Mr. Swire, Mr. Holfe, Lieutenant Rivington. From Hong Kong: Mr. Marshall, Mr. Ashton. From Singapore: Mr. Brenuand. From Penang: Capt. Meyer. From Galle: Mr. A. M. Ferguson. To Southampton, per P. and O. steamer Pota, expected to arrive Aug. 19.-List not to hand.\n\n### Summary of News from the Far East.\n\n#### JAPAN.\n\n##### YOKOHAMA,\n\nThe present mail brings only two days later dates from Yokohama - viz., to June 14th. The following items are from the Japan Times:—\n\nWe are still unable to give the name of the new port on the West coast. We are glad to find that our fear that Tsurunga would be chosen was unfounded; the foreign Ministers have expressed themselves strongly against it. The Serpent, one of H.B.M.'s surveying ships, is now engaged examining all the apparently eligible harbours on the West coast, and some weeks must necessarily elapse before Captain Bullock can make his report.\n\nOur news from Osaka are by no means satisfactory; they augur anything but ease for the Shingoon and peace for the empire. Consequently, unless existing difficulties can be previously arranged, we cannot anticipate much advantage for ourselves when the ports are opened next year. The combination of Daimios against the Shiogoon, to which we alluded last mail, we have now ascertained to be an actual and threatening reality. They very naturally object to the extension of a trade in which they have no share, and the profits from which only strengthen an able and dangerous rival, whom they shrewdly suspect of a design to become their absolute master.\n\nIt appears that Osaka not being strictly his own port, the Shiogoon, by taking the responsibility of promising that it shall be opened in 1868, has so far committed himself that the Daimios opposed to him have just ground of complaint that they had not been previously consulted. They carefully avoided giving him any opportunity of consulting them, it must be remarked, by steadily refusing to attend the conference which he has repeatedly endeavoured to assemble for the purpose. They declare that Osaka shall not be opened, unless foreign trade is also permitted at certain points in their own dominions, and Satsuma, Chiosiu, Echizen, Tosa, and Kanga have declared that if Osaka be opened in 1868, they will themselves invite foreigners to trade at their own ports. It is difficult to say how this can be prevented with any show of right, and very easy to see that much evil will result from the fulfilment of their threat. Subjects of Powers having treaties with the Shiogoon can be punished for trading at any of his ports not opened by those treaties, but at ports out of his territory, and where his authority is not acknowledged, we can see nothing to prevent traders doing whatever business they can, particularly when specially invited by the Sovereign of that country.\n\nOn the other hand, foreign Powers will certainly never make a number of separate treaties with these individual Daimios, and, consequently, foreign traders repairing to their ports would have to do so on their own responsibility, and would be without the inestimable advantage of consular protection. Probably business trade, by means of coasting vessels, supercargos, and receiving ships, a system the evils and inconveniences of which are manifest. The development of the Japan trade has been so...\n\n#### PASSENGERS OUTWARD.\n\nPer P. and O. steamer Euxine, from Southampton, August 4-To Shanghai: Mrs. Algernon Wright and child. To Singapore: Capt. Formoehy. To Hong Kong: Mr. Stratford, R.N., Mr. Grant, R.N., Mr. Flatt, R.N., Mr. Blackburn, Mr. C. Jackman, Mr. Wilkinson. To Madras: Lieut-Col. Simpson.\n\nTo Ceylon: Mr. and Mrs. Milne. To Calcutta: Mrs. Hornbrook, Major and Mrs. Wil...\n\nPer P. and O. steamer Columbian, from Southampton, August 20.-To Shanghai: Mr. A. E. Hippisley. To Ceylon: Rev. J. Pickford, Rev. Griffith. To Hong Kong: Mr. Oldknow, R.N., Mr. Toxdale, Mr. Vercoe, Mr. White, Mr. Lugden, Mr. Pinkis, Mr. Lumley. To Singapore: Mr. Kellock, R.N.\n\nPer P. and O. steamer, from Marseilles, September 4-To Hong Kong, via Bombay: Mr. C. I. Alford,\n\nPer P. and O. steamer, from Southampton, September 4-To Hong Kong: Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Caine and child, Miss M. Middlemist, Mr. Lucas, Lieut. Spaight. To Singapore: Mr. Isemonger. To Shanghai: Mr. K. Price.\n\nFrom Marseilles, September 12.-To Singapore: Mr. and Mrs. C. Heinzen, Mr. J. W. Miller. To Penang: Mr. I. Zander. To Hong Kong: Mr. and Mrs. Schonerman, The Bishop of Victoria and Mrs. Alford, Mr. C. Alford.\n\nPer P. and O. steamer, from Southampton, September 17-To Ceylon: Mr. and Mr. Add and two children, Miss Piachand. To Singapore: Mr. Hervey, Mr. Austen.\n\nFrom Marseilles, September 25.-To Hong Kong: Dr. C. M. Jones, Mr. B. H. Price, Mr. Leopold Kalu. To Shanghai: Mr. J. Brand. To Ceylon: Mr. Morris.\n\nPer P. and O. steamer, from Southampton, October 4-To Ceylon: Mr. G. Crowe.",
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"content_text": "## THE LONDON AND CHINA TELEGRAPH\n\n### Aug. 13, 1867\n\nMr. Edward Holdsworth contains, in addition to pro forma invoices and account sales of silk shipped to London, the cost per lb. of China raw and waste silk laid down in London at 58. 6d. to 73. 5d. per tael exchange for raw, and 5s. to 7s. 6d. for waste. The cost per picul of raw silk is calculated in these tables at 200 to 800 taels, and of waste at 5 to 64 taels.\n\nMuch is said in our papers about the losses involved by the Insurance societies during the last year, so that most of them are not able to pay a dividend, whilst some have lost a good part of their capital. It is of too much interest that I should not reproduce what is said about it in a small local paper, because it is worthy to be known generally that during the last year the \"Javasche Zee en Brand Assurantie Maatschappij\" lost its reserve fund and 50,000f. of its capital; the \"Bataviasche Zee en Brand Assurantie Maatschappij\" lost 50,000f. of its capital of 180,000f; the \"Koloniale Zee en Brand Assurantie Maatschappij\" lost its reserve fund; the \"Tweede Koloniale Zee en Brand Assurantie Maatschappij\" (established last year) lost 61,000f.; and the \"Oosterling\" (established last year) 30,760f. of its capital. The very unsatisfactory result of the companies who are represented here is due to the fact that they accept too great risks and insure too large sums upon the several ships.\n\nWe notice that the \"Teping\" was the first of the tea clippers to pass Anjer. She left Foochow on the 3rd June, and passed Anjer on the 21st. The \"Maitland\" sailed two days after her, and the \"Serica\" passed Anjer on the 27th, four days after the \"Maitland\".\n\n### THE CIVIL SERVICE.-Foreign-office\n\nMr. H. B. Bristow has been appointed student interpreter in China or Japan. The Queen has been graciously pleased to appoint William Graham Sandford, Esq., now a Third Secretary, to be a Second Secretary in Her Majesty's Diplomatic Service.\n\n### Parliamentary Intelligence\n\n#### HOUSE OF LORDS\n\n##### POSTAL COMMUNICATIONS\n\n(Aug. 9th.) The Duke of MONTROSE: I beg to lay upon the table a postal convention between this country and the United States, under which the postage between the two countries would be reduced from one shilling to sixpence. We hope that, in addition to this reduction, we shall have a more frequent communication with America; and I have little doubt that in a short time we shall arrive at what, perhaps, we never could have expected—a daily communication with the United States. By means of this convention, we shall also be able to reduce very considerably the postage to Canada. The letters to Canada passing through the United States will be reduced from one shilling to eightpence. We shall also have an opportunity of facilitating the communication with the new colony of British Columbia. We shall be enabled to send letters there in a much shorter time than by the present route by the Isthmus of Panama, and at a very much reduced cost.\n\nI think your lordships will consider that these arrangements will be satisfactory to the country at large. I must say that the United States Government have acted with the greatest cordiality and with the greatest anxiety to facilitate all these communications. (Hear.) I am anxious to take this opportunity of making some remarks on the subject of our postal arrangements with India and China. After long consideration of the subject, a committee of your lordships' House recommended the Government to give notice for the termination of the existing contracts for the purpose of having fresh tenders and a more frequent communication with India. It was proposed that we should have a weekly mail to Bombay, and that a mail should proceed by railway from Bombay to Calcutta and Madras.\n\nWe have followed out the recommendations of the committee. We have given notice to terminate the existing contracts, and advertised for tenders for future contracts to run mails from Marseilles to Alexandria, and from Alexandria to Bombay, China, and Australia. But a very curious idea has got into the public mind on the subject, and it has been alluded to in the other House of Parliament, and in many of the newspapers—namely, that in following out the recommendations of the committee, we intended to give up the control of the postal communication with India, and to throw it entirely into the hands of foreign Governments. This is most entirely and gratuitously a mistake. Such an idea never entered into my mind, or into that of any other member of the Government; and the only ground for it could be that in giving notice for tenders, we did not put into them that we would not contract with any foreign Government.\n\nFrom that, people have taken the idea that we were to contract with the Messageries Imperiales and give up the control of the communication by our own vessels. In the committee of the House of Commons, it was suggested that we should avail ourselves of the Messageries Imperiales in several cases, and even that we should throw it into their hands if they offered a cheaper service than our own countrymen. That is wrong, but I do not say that we shall not under some circumstances avail ourselves of that company, and at present, we send some letters on their way to China by their boats. But these are only supplementary arrangements associated with the boats under our own control. To throw everything into the hands of any foreign country would be extremely impolitic, even though in the first instance, it might enable us to perform the service cheaper.\n\n**COMMERCIAL**\n\n### COFFEE\n\nThe market remains in a very good position, because there was more demand for consumption. For Malang coffee of the last sale of the Dutch Trading Company, somewhat higher prices were paid; the quality was very inferior. Of private imports, white, yellow, and brown sorts are very scarce.\n\n| Type | Quantity | Price |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Ordinary to good ordinary greenish, some brownish, ex Kandeish | 800 bags | different prices |\n| Good ordinary greenish, ex Kandeish | 800 bags | different prices |\n\nImported were 8,144 piculs Java, ex Triton; 1,034 piculs, per Eva Johanna; and 2,612 piculs, ex Landbouw.\n\n### SUGAR (RAW)\n\nThe 38,924 baskets Java which were sold by the Dutch Trading Company on the 24th ultimo realised full May prices for brown and yellow sorts, and f. to under them for white quality. For the result of the sale, a very good impression was made upon the demand, which has been very firm since. Of private imports, 8,500 baskets were sold before and after the sale, of which 3,500 per Eva Johanna at full July prices to f. higher.\n\n| Quantity | Price |\n| --- | --- |\n| 2,221 baskets Java, ex Triton | 293f. No. 11, damp and very damp |\n\nThe unsold stock of Java at the Dutch Trading Company was on the 1st inst. 28,825 baskets, against 49,854 in 1866.\n\n### Continental Intelligence\n\n#### HOLLAND\n\n(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)\n\nAbout the new Minister of the Colonial Department, a deep silence prevails now in the press, only the \"Arnhemsche Courant\" said that Mr. Hasselman accepted the portfolio with the condition that again an Indian ground-rent Bill should be brought in Parliament, whilst in this Bill should be stipulated that the right of possession should be granted to the natives. The assertion may more or less be true, but I cannot warrant it. The same paper also told that the Minister of the War Department has the intention to augment the militia with 25,000 soldiers, so that the budget of war will be brought from 13 to 20 millions.\n\n#### TEA\n\nThe market is unaltered; the quotation is for China Congou, Sloe., 175c.; and for Java do., 65c. to 75c., according to the quality.\n\n#### RICE\n\nThe market is very firm; of uncleaned, 1,896 b. Sourabaya, ex Maassluis were sold at Amsterdam at a little above 8f., and here, 2,500 b. Rangoon Floating, per d'Elmina, at 7f., and 1,000 b. at 7§f.\n\n| Shipment | Quantity | Price |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Rangoon per New Brunswick | 10,200 b. | - |\n| Basscin per John Allen | 9,800 b. | - |\n| Landbouw | 3,000 piculs | - |\n| Eva Johanna | 1,000 b. | - |\n\n#### SPICES\n\nFirm; Nutmegs No. 1, 96c.; No. 2, 86c. to 87c.; Mace D, 108c.; Cloves No. 2, 29c.; Java Cinnamon No. 3, 136c., but cannot be bought now under 140c.; the stock is very insignificant.\n\n| Type | Quantity | Price |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Pepper, Sumatra ex Aletta Augusta | 745 b. | different prices |\n\nThe deliveries in July were as follows: 84 casks Nutmegs, 28 do. Mace, 10 b. Cloves, and 24 b. Cinnamon.\n\n#### TOBACCO\n\nOf Java, the following imports took place: per Surat, 240 ...\n\n#### INDIGO\n\nFor Java, there was much demand, some lots good to fine were sold at higher prices; ordinary quality sells very difficult.\n\n#### COTTON\n\nWith some demand for export; 300 b. were sold at 45c. for middling fair, Dhollerah at 46c. to 47c. for fair, and 49c. for good fair.\n\n#### MANUFACTURES\n\nThe market is unaltered, and the quotation is for 6) Madapollans and Calicoes 5f. to £5.10 each; No 28 Warps, 14jd.; No 14, 13d.; No. 80, Cops, 13l.; No. 16 do., 12d.\n\n#### TIN\n\nFor Banca, the market is quiet; the quotation is 53f. to 52½f; Billiton is quoted 52½f. 100 slabs were sold at 58¼f; and 800 slabs at 58¾f.\n\n#### RATTANS\n\n153,460 b. at auction by the Dutch Trading Company, on the 1st inst., were sold as follows:\n\n| Type | Price |\n| --- | --- |\n| Banjermassing | f.5. to f.8.60 |\n| Padang | 6. to 12.70 |\n| Koetie | +4 to 7.20 |\n\n#### MISCELLANEOUS\n\nOf Preserved Ginger, 350 chests China will be offered for sale; the valuation is from 85c. to 90c. Camphor, firm, but quiet. Cassia Lignea, quiet. Cassia Vera: With some transactions at 35c. for ordinary quality. Cassia-oil: 44f.\n\n### RUSSIA, GERMANY, &c.\n\n(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)\n\n#### HAMBURG, Aug. 7\n\nThe endeavours of Mr. August Behn to emancipate the German and other Continental shipowners from the thraldom of the French Bureau Veritas by the establishment of a \"Germanic Lloyd's\"—of which I gave your readers some account a few months ago—have been crowned with the most signal success, and the full concurrence of the shipowners and underwriters in Bremen and Lubeck, in the Baltic ports and in Denmark, Sweden, Price and the company's agents in the East; also a statement of accounts, and Norway.\n\nThe Association has declared itself \"constituted,\" and is in full operation. The central seat is Hamburg, with branches at the principal ports. The following is a list of the directors: August Behn, J. D. H. ELPHINSTONE,? Shipowner, Hamburg, President: F. H. Bitter, Managing Director of the Hamburg Marine Assurance Company of 1866. Vice-President; A. Beel, Managing Director of the Marine Assurance Company of 1859 at Lubeck; F. Harkort, formerly Captain in the Army, Knight of the Iron Cross of Bravery, Hornbrack, near Dortmund; Franz Paetow, Shipowner, Rostock; Fr. Schuler, Shipbuilder, Stettin; and R. Werner, Captain in the Prussian Royal Navy, and Director of the Royal Dockyard at Danzig.\n\nThe report of the Electric and International Telegraph Company, presented on the 7th inst., shows an available balance of £68,995, and recommends a dividend of 5 per cent. for the half-year, or at the rate of 10 per cent. per annum.\n\n### COMMERCIAL\n\nOn the whole, the produce markets have been quiet since last mail, and there is but little to report. Rice firm. Cassia Lignea continues in good demand, at 11 sch. beo. Pepper is more in request, and among the transactions were 1,500 bags of Singapore, at 3 5-16ths sch. bco. The holders of Spelter will not listen to lower offers, and steadily adhere to their demands of 133 marks banco, both for delivery and in loco.\n\n### SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE\n\n#### ARRIVED\n\n* Grossvater, from Java\n\n#### LOADING\n\n* Padel, for Singapore and Penang\n* Isabelita, for Manila\n* Aldebaran and Energie, for Hong Kong\n* Saturnus, for Shanghai\n* Christine, for Nagasaki and Yokohama\n\n### BANK AND MISCELLANEOUS SHARES\n\n| Company | Paid | Price Aug. 9 | Price Aug. 11 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Agra Bank, A shares | All | 26 to 28 | - |\n| Do. B do. | All | 108 to 110 | - |\n| Bank of Egypt | All | 6 | - |\n| Chartered Bank Ind., Aust., & China | All | 26 to 28 | - |\n| City Bank | 10 | 1 to 1¼d. | 1 to 1¼d. |\n| London and County | 15 | 51 to 50 | 54 to 56 |\n| London Joint Stock | 15 | 37 to 39 x.d. | 37 to 39 x.d. |\n| London and Westminster | 20 | 87 to 90x.d. | 89 to 91 x.d. |\n| Oriental Bank Corporation | All | 42 to 43 | 42 to 43 |\n| Union of London | 15 | $9 to 40 | 39 to 40 |\n\n### MISCELLANEOUS\n\n| Company | Paid | Price |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Bombay Gas | All | 14 to 1 |\n| Ceylon Deb., Nov. 1869, 6 per cent. | 100 | 162 to 104 |\n| Do. 1872 | 100 | 108 to 110 |\n| Do. 1878 | 100 | 101 to 103 |\n| Ceylon Company | 20 | 2) to 3d. |\n| China Steamship & Labuan Coal Co. | 10 | 6 to 5 dis. |\n| Credit Foncier & Mobilier of England | 6 | 14 to 4 dis. |\n| Egyptian Com. & Trading Company | 7 | 2 to 2¼ dis. |\n| General Credit & Discount Company | AN | 8 |\n| Hong Kong and China Gas | 10 | 54 to 52 |\n| International Finance Society | 5 | 32 to 5 |\n| Oriental Gas | 10 | 10 |\n| P. and O. Steam Company | All | 50 |\n| Do. New 1866 | All | 48 to 30 |\n| Do. Do. 1867 | 6 | 4 to 2 dis.' |\n| Société Financière d'Egypte | 10 | 7 to 6 dis. |\n| Upper Assam Tea | 10 | 1 to 3 |\n| West India Steam Company | 60 | 128 to 88 |",
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"content_text": "## THE LONDON AND CHINA TELEGRAPH.\n\n### PORT OF AMOY.\n\n**CHINA**\n\nSHIPOWNERS, AGENTS, and COMMANDERS are informed that the Dock Company's Establishments at the above Port afford facility for REPAIRING and REFITTING STEAM and SAILING VESSELS.\n\nTheir large Granite Dock, 288 feet on the blocks, 307 feet over all, is in complete working order, and at average spring tides can take vessels drawing 16 to 17 feet. It is filled with Caisson Gate and with a powerful centrifugal Steam Pump, ensuring despatch in all states of the tide.\n\nTheir two smaller Granite Docks, one 223 feet, the other 160 feet on the blocks, can take vessels at average spring tides drawing 14 feet to 13 feet.\n\nA stock kept on hand of Timber, Spars, Copper and Metal Sheathing, Paints for Iron Vessels, and other material required for Dockyard use.\n\n### CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK of INDIA, LONDON, and CHINA.\n\n**INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER.**\n\nPAID-UP CAPITAL ... £750,000 \nRESERVE FUND... £145,908 14\n\nEllis Jas. Gilman, Esq. \nD.F. Robertson, Esq., Chief Manager (or officiating).\n\n**Court of DIRECTORS.**\n\n| Name |\n| --- |\n| George Gardon Nicol, Esq., Chairman |\n| Donald Larnach Esq. |\n| George May, Esq. |\n| Sir F. Halliday, Esq. K.C.B. |\n| Jas. Murray Robertson Esq. |\n\nThe premises comprise Carpenters Shops, Mast Sheds, Calendering and Blacksmiths' Shops, superintended by experienced Euro-Madras and European Foremen; also an Engineer's Workshop, supplied with Lathes and other tools worked by Steam, in charge of a Resident European Engineer. Dry Godowns for the reception of stores of vessels requiring to discharge them.\n\n**BANKERS.**\n\n- The Bank of England.\n- The London Joint Stock Bank.\n\n**BRANCHES AND AGENCIES.**\n\n| Location |\n| --- |\n| Colombo |\n| Kandy |\n| Galle |\n| Penang |\n| Singapore |\n| Shanghai |\n| Hankow |\n| Foochow |\n| Canton |\n| Hong Kong |\n| Yokohama |\n\nThe Bank negotiates and collects Bills and grants Drafts payable at its Branches and Agencies, and issues Letters of Credit and Circular Notes.\n\n### NOTICE TO SHIPOWNERS.\n\n**SINGAPORE DOCKS.**\n\nTHE PATENT SLIP AND DOCK COMPANY execute, in the most efficient manner, SHIPS REPAIRS of all descriptions, under the supervision of European Shipwrights and Engineers.\n\nThe DRY DOCK (opened in March, 1869) admits two Vessels at the same time, being over 400 feet in length, with a depth of water ranging to 16 feet.\n\nAnother Dry Dock of larger dimensions, adjoining the above, will shortly be completed, and available for the heaviest Steamers.\n\nThere is on the same premises extensive Wharf, with substantial Warehouse and other accommodation, comprising every convenience for coaling Steamers, discharging and storing Goods, together with ample Machinery and appliances for repairing Iron Steamers, &c.\n\nApply at the Offices of Messrs. PATERSON, SIMONS, and Co., Singapore; or to W. W. KEB, Esq., 101, Cannon-street, London, E.C.\n\nW. CLOUGHTON, Managing Director. \nNew Harbour, Singapore, June, 1867.\n\n### THE AGRA BANK (LIMITED).\n\nESTABLISHED IN 1833.-CAPITAL, £1,000,000. \nHEAD OFFICE-Nicholas-lane, Lombard-street, London.\n\n**BANKERS.**\n\nMessrs. Glyn, Mills, Currie, and Co., and Bank of England.\n\n**BRANCHES.**\n\n- Edinburgh\n- Calcutta\n- Bombay\n- Madras\n- Kurrachee\n- Agra\n- Lahore\n- Shanghai\n- Hong Kong\n\nCURRENT ACCOUNTS are kept at the Head Office on the terms customary with London bankers, and interest allowed when the credit balance does not fall below £100.\n\nDEPOSITS received for fixed periods on the following terms, viz.:\n\n- At 5 per cent. per annum, subject to 12 months' notice of withdrawal.\n- At 4 per cent. per annum, subject to 6 months' notice of withdrawal.\n- At 3 per cent. per annum, subject to 3 months' notice of withdrawal.\n\nEXCEPTIONAL RATES for longer periods than twelve months, particulars of which may be obtained on application.\n\nBILLS issued at the current exchange of the day on any of the Branches of the Bank free of extra charge; and approved bills purchased or sent for collection.\n\nSALES AND PURCHASES effected in British and foreign securities, in East India stock and loans, and the safe custody of the same undertaken.\n\nInterest drawn, and army, navy, and civil pay and pensions realised.\n\nEvery other description of banking business and money agency, British and Indian, transacted.\n\nM. BALFOUR, Manager.\n\n### COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS.\n\nIncorporated by National Decrees of 7th and 8th of March, 1848, and by Imperial Decrees of 20th July, 1854: and 31st of December, 1866.\n\nRecognised by the International Convention of 30th April, 1862.\n\n| | Francs | £ |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Subscribed Capital | 80,000,000 | |\n| Capital paid up | 50,000,000 | £2,000,000 |\n\nThe Bank will undertake the Agency of parties connected with India and China, the Purchase and Sale of Indian Securities, the Safe Custody of same, and the receipt of Interest, Dividends, Pay, Pensions, and other Moneys.\n\nThe Bank receives money on Deposit, on which Interest is allowed according to the length of time deposited.\n\nParticulars as to Rates, &c., can be ascertained on application.\n\n5, Old Broad-street, London, E.C.\n\n### HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.\n\nCapital, 5,000,000 dols. Paid up, 2,500,000 dols. \n**COURT OF DIRECTORS AND HEAD OFFICE IN HONG KONG.**\n\nLONDON AGENCY.-W. H. Vacher, 32, Nicholas-lane. \nBANKERS.-London and County Bank.\n\n**BRANCHES AND AGENCIES.**\n\n| Location |\n| --- |\n| Hong Kong |\n| Shanghai |\n| Foochow |\n| Ningpo |\n| Hankow |\n| Yoka (Yokohama) |\n| Manila |\n| Singapore |\n| Bombay |\n| Calcutta |\n\nThe Bank grants DRAFTS upon and negotiates or collects BILLS at any of its Agencies or Branches; also receives DEPOSITS for fixed periods, at rates varying with the period of deposit.\n\nIn addition to fixed rates of interest, the Bank has adopted the principle of setting aside a certain portion of its early profits to be given as a Bonus on Funds lodged with the Bank. Depositors will participate equally in respect of such Bonus, whether shareholders or not.\n\n### PIGNATEL & CO.\n\n**STOREKEEPERS, GENERAL MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS.**\n\nNAGASAKI JAPAN.\n\n### TUPPER AND COMPANY.\n\n**MANUFACTURERS OF PATENT GALVANISED IRON**, in Sheets, Tiles, Iron Roofs, Sheds, Cisterns, Pails, Gutters, Nails, Wire for Fencing, &c.\n\n**WORKS AT BIRMINGHAM AND LONDON.**\n\nOffices-6a, MOORGATE-STREET, LONDON. \nMerchants' orders executed with despatch.\n\n### R. L. SOUTHERN and Co.\n\n**MERCHANTS AND AGENTS.**\n\n6, MINCING-LANE, LONDON, E.C.\n\n### TO LET.\n\n[Aug. 13, 1867.]\n\nNow ready, price 10s. 6d.\n\n**TABLES for ASCERTAINING the COST PER POUND of CHINA RAW and WASTE SILK** Laid down in London; all charges paid at rates of Exchange from 6s. 6d. to 7s. 6d. per tael for Raw Silk, and from 5s. to 7s. 6d. per tael for Waste Silk.\n\nBy Edward Holdsworth.\n\nTo be had at the office of the \"London and China Telegraph,\" 2, Cowper's-court, Cornhill.\n\n### TO PARENTS IN INDIA AND CHINA.\n\nTHE ADVERTISER (who is the wife of a professional man) is willing to receive TWO YOUNG LADIES to be EDUCATED with her own daughter. The best course of education will be combined with all the advantages of a comfortable home. The house and garden are large, and in the neighbourhood of the Crystal Palace. Terms, £100 per annum each.\n\nAddress \"F\" London and China Telegraph Office, 2, Cowper's-court, Cornhill. Unexceptionable references given and required.\n\n### TO CHINA MERCHANTS.\n\nTHE ADVERTISER, having had considerable experience in the China Trade, both in managing a large business and as Silk Buyer for five years (his knowledge of Silk extending over a period of thirteen years), is anxious to meet with an APPOINTMENT, either in England or China.\n\nAddress, E. C. E., care office, \"London and China Telegraph,\" 2, Cowper's-court, Cornhill.\n\n### TO JAPAN MERCHANTS.\n\nAN energetic GENTLEMAN, aged 39, and possessed of 22 years' business experience (10 of which have been passed as a Merchant in one of the Australian Colonies, the remainder in London) SEEKS A CONFIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT IN JAPAN AS MANAGER OR OTHERWISE. Is a first-class Accountant and Correspondent, well acquainted with Merchandise, Shipping, Insurances, &c., is competent to take the management of a Branch for a Marine Insurance Company, having great experience at Lloyd's. Is seeking an opening where integrity and ability may lead to future advancement rather than any immediate high remuneration. References of the highest character.\n\nAddress \"S. W.\" care of Messrs. WILLIAM BROWN and Co., 40, Old Broad-street, E.C.\n\n### WA\n\n**CHINA AND JAPAN TRADE.**\n\nWANTED a PARTNER, either active or sleeping, to take a share in a business connected with China and Japan. Capital required, about £5,000.\n\nFor interview address S. T., London and China Telegraph Office, 2, Cowper's-court, Cornhill.\n\n### A GENTLEMAN, recently returned from Japan.\n\nhaving had for five years the management of the books of one of the principal houses in Yokohama, is desirous of a fresh ENGAGEMENT, either in Japan or any house in England connected with the East.\n\nAddress, E. J. S., 5, Love-lane, Aldermanbury.\n\n### PERRY and Co.'s PATENT ESSENCE OF INK.\n\nThe CHEAPEST INK. \nThe BEST INK. \nThe PERMANENT INK. \nThe 1d. Packet equal to a 6d. Bottle. \nThe 1s. Bottle makes Two Quarts.\n\nPERRY and Co.'s PATENT ESSENCE OF INK.\n\nThis preparation produces Extemporaneous Ink of the finest quality in one minute with cold water, and instantly with hot water, by simple solution as salt or sugar. Sold in packets 1d. each, and in glass bottles 1s. each. Sample free, per post, for two stamps. Sold by all Stationers, Wholesale, 87, Red Lion-square, and 3, Cheapside, London.\n\n### A FURNISHED (DOUBLE) HOUSE AT FOREST HILL.\n\nContaining DINING ROOM, DRAWING ROOM, and Six BED ROOMS, BATH ROOM, KITCHENS, LAUNDRY, &c. The Situation is good, and the house in all respects desirable.\n\nRent, £4s. per Week, or the Lease and Furniture can be purchased.\n\n### BOSTONITE GOODS.\n\nPERRY and Co. have much pleasure in introducing their new patent BOSTONITE to the Public, and they do so with the full conviction that it will supply a want long felt, viz. perfect Lead or Coloured Pencil Tablets, Slates, &c.\n\n\"This will be made suitable for persons just arriving in England from India, China, &c.\n\nApply to Mr. SALLING, 163, Fenchurch-street, City.\n\n### BASS AND ALLSOPP'S INDIA PALE ALES.\n\nGEORGE JONES, No. 8, Billiter-street.\n\nPresent prices. 7s. 3d. per dozen quarts, and 4s. 0d. per dozen pints. Free on board, protected by his own and the Brewer's Labels and Patent Capsule.\n\nPERRY and Co.'s PATENT BOSTONITE PLAYING CARDS, 2s. 6d. per pack. \nBostonite Slates from 6d. each. \nBostonite Book Slates, 1s., 1s. 6d., and 2s. 6d. each. \nBostonite Memorandum Tablets, 6d., 1s., and 1s. 6d. each. \nBostonite Umrica, 1s., 1s. 6d., and 3s. 6d. each. \nBostonite Music Slates, 6d. each. \nBostonite Purses, from 1s. 6d. each. \nBostonite Multiplication Tablets, 4s. each.\n\n### FURNITURE FOR INDIA, CHINA, &c.\n\nHEAL AND SON **MANUFACTURE, ESPECIALLY FOR EXTREME CLIMATES**, SOLID MAHOGANY FURNITURE, Entirely free from Veneer. A large general assortment always on view.\n\n**IRON AND BRASS BEDSTEADS** In the choicest Designs. 3,500 Bedsteads kept in Stock.\n\n**HEAL & SON'S PATENT HORSEHAIR MATTRESS** Prevents the material from Felting Into a mass, as is the case in all ordinary Mattresses. The Patent Mattresses are made of the very best Forchair, are thicker than usual, and the prices are but a trifle higher than those of other good Mattresses.\n\n**ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES** Of Bedsteads and Bedroom Furniture, designed for INDIA and the EAST, SENT POST FREE TO EVERY PART OF THE WORLD.\n\n142, 143, 144, Tottenham-court-road, London, W.\n\n### REVUE ORIENTALE.\n\nConducted by M. LEON DE ROSNY, Professor of Japanese in the Imperial School of Living Oriental Languages of Paris.\n\nDEVOTED specially to Ethnography, History, Literature, and Commerce of Asia, Africa, and Oceania.\n\nThe last issue (No.58) contains, amongst other matters:\n\n- DE LA LITTERATURE ARAMEENNE; par Munk de l'institut (since deceased).\n- LES GRANDES EPOPEES DE L'INDE DANS LEUR RAPPORTS AVEC LA CIVILISATION; par Léon de Rosny.\n- DEUX MOIS CHEZ LES SAUVAGES AINOS (Japon) - ORAISON FUNERBE, PRAVCITE DU COGITIF CHINOIS par Truong-vinh-ky.\n- BIBLIOGRAPHIE-NOUVELLES ET MELANGES—THĖME ORIENTAL.\n\nAgents in London: TRÜBNER AND CO.\n\n### THE LONDON AND CHINA TELEGRAPH.\n\nTHE NINTH Volume of this JOURNAL commenced on the 7th of January, 1867. The Subscription for the three numbers per month is 20s. per annum, including Postage, and to the Export Supplement 12s. Terms for advertising, 2s. 6d. per five lines; and 6d. for each additional line.\n\nSubscriptions and Advertisements received abroad by The following Agents:\n\n- G. W. YAPP, 4, Place Pentagonale, Paris.\n- HEAL & SON, Bedstead, Bedding, and Bedroom Furniture Manufacturers, 196, 197, 198, Tottenham-court-road, London, W.\n\n### GRANT'S TRANS-MONGOLIAN TELEGRAMS.\n\nAug. 4, 1867.\n\nAnnual Subscribers from Europe to China, £180. \nAnnual Subscribers from China to Europe, £100 sterling. \nAnnual Subscribers from Europe to China, and China to Europe, £200 sterling.\n\nThese rates are exclusive of Express Couriers and Telegraph Charges, viz. Twenty words, 3s. 7d. or Tls. 2.50 Shanghai Sycee, and for every ten words extra Rs. 3.50 kopecks, or Tls. 1.25 Shanghai sycee.\n\nAnnual Subscribers have the privilege of sending Telegrams of any number of words to any one person or firm; the name and address of such person or firm must be given on payment of subscription.\n\nIf an Annual Subscriber or his Agent publishes in any newspaper, or allows the contents of any Telegram to be made public without the special consent of the undersigned, the said Annual Subscriber shall forfeit his subscription. Telegrams for publication, 50 per cent. extra. Telegrams may be despatched from Europe-From Tuesday, 19th February, to Tuesday, 19th November inclusive.\n\nFrom Shanghai, on the departure of the first steamer to Tientsin till the freezing of the river Peiho.\n\nC. MITCHELL GRANT. \nAgency in London--\"London and China Telegraph\" Office, 2, Cowper's-court, Cornhill (over the Jerusalem).\n\n### TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.\n\n**PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.**\n\nSingle Paper ... 8d. \nYearly... £1 4s.\n\n**BY POST.**\n\nSingle Paper ... 9d. \nYearly... £1 10s.\n\nFISHER, Castle-court, Birchin-lane, Cornhill, London, E.C. \n**Post-office orders to be made payable to FRANCIS FISHER.**\n\n### HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT and PILLS.\n\nDangerous Diseases. How many life-long maladies spring from neglecting trifling symptoms... Holloway's remedies will remove eruptions of the skin, scorbutic diseases, and scrofula... By the use of Holloway's excellent, speedy, and safe medicament, much pain and immense expense may be saved...\n\n### DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORODYNE.\n\nVice-Chancellor Sir W. Page Wood stated publicly in Court that Dr. J. Collis Browne was undoubtedly the inventor of Chlorodyne...\n\nDR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORODYNE is a certain cure in CHOLERA, DYSENTERY, DIARRHOEA, COUGHS, &c.\n\nExtract from the GENERAL BOARD OF HEALTH, London, as to its efficacy in Cholera.\n\nFrom A. MONTGOMERY, Esq., late Inspector of Hospitals, Bombay-Chlorodyne is a most valuable remedy in Neuralgia, Asthma, and Dysentery.\n\nDR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORODYNE. CAUTION-Noue genuine without the words \"Dr. J. Collis Browne's Chlorodyne\" on the Government Stamp.\n\nDR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORODYNE The immense demand enables the proprietors to render the price; it is now sold in bottles, 1s. 1½d., 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., and 11s.\n\nAGENT: Hong Kong, Mr. A. S. WATSON. \nJ. T. DAVENPORT, 33, GREAT RUSSELL-STREET, LONDON.\n\n### THE CAPE, INDIA, AND CHINA AGENCY.\n\nORDERS for GOODS of all descriptions executed, and Shipped by the Overland Route or by Clipper sailing vessels. Consignments realised.\n\nThe Goods are selected by parties who have had personal experience of the requirements of the markets at the Cape Colonies, India, China, and Japan.\n\nTERMS:-One-half the estimated cost to be remitted with the order, and the balance on receipt of Bill of Lading and Invoice. Commission, 2½ per cent. on Orders over £50 and 5 per cent. on amounts under £50.\n\nOrders and remittances should be addressed to the MANAGER.\n\nOffice, 2, Cowper's-court, Cornhill (over the Jerusalem), London, E.C.\n\n### COWASJEE DINSHAW.\n\nClose to the Landing Place. \nDepot of EUROPEAN, CHINA, and INDIAN WORK.\n\n- WINE, BEER, CHAMPAGNE, and SPIRITS of the best quality.\n- BOMBAY-MADE SODA WATER and LEMONADE.\n- PERFUMERY, CONFECTIONERY, OIL, &c.\n- MATS'S STORES, and STATIONERY of every description.\n- SOFA TICKETS and CANVAS SHOES, &c.\n\nTHE STEAMER POINT, ADEN.\n\nDrawing and Reading-room free to Passengers.\n\n### LONDON AND CHINA EXPRESS.\n\nON SALE.\n\n### THE MONEY MARKET REVIEW.\n\nA WEEKLY JOURNAL OF THE HIGHEST CLASS, EXCLUSIVELY DEVOTED TO THE DISCUSSION OF COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL TOPICS.\n\nAgents:\n\n| Location | Agent |\n| --- | --- |\n| Labuan, Sarawak, and Singapore | LOMAN AND VEESTER. |\n| Penang... | HOON & KEYT. |\n| Bangkok. | WILMER AND ROGERS. |\n| Batavia | J. CHITTIEN. |\n| Manila | P.CUMBO, St. Catherine's-square. |\n| Aden | COWASJEE DINSHAW. |\n| | CHESSON AND WOODHALL. |\n| | SANDERS, CONES, AND CO. |\n| | G. S. ANTHANISZ. |\n| | J. W. VANDOW. |\n| Singapore | Jony Lee & Co., Singapore. |\n| | SANDILANDS, BUTTERY AND CO. |\n| Anjer-Straits of Sunda | HUNTER, HOUGHTON, AND Co. |\n| | G. SCHUIT, Anjer Hotel. |\n| Hong Kong, Canton, Macao, & Swatow | PHILLIES, MOOZE, AND CO. |\n| | J. B. Mowatt, Hong Kong. |\n| | Audy ... |\n| Foo-Chow-Foo...... | BELLAMY AND CO. |\n| | HEDGE AND Co. |\n| Shanghai | ... |\n| Tien-Tsin... | H. FOGG AND CO. |\n| Nagasaki-Japan... | JAMES HANDERSON. |\n| Yokohama | PIGNATEL AND CO. |\n| | HANSAND AND BLACK. |\n\nOFFICE, 2, COWPER'S COURT, CORNHILL, E.C. (Over the Jerusalem.)",
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"content_text": "# Memorial to the Duke\n\nI was promoted Deputy Registrar and in 1853 to Acting Registrar, in which office I was confirmed in 1856. In March 1860, Sir Hercules Robinson, then Governor, appointed me Chief Magistrate of Police, the duties of which office I performed till November, when Mr. Callaghan, appointed by the Duke of Newcastle Chief Magistrate, arrived.\n\nI may here mention that I had applied to the Duke of Newcastle to be confirmed in the appointment, but I was too late; the Duke regretting his inability to meet another arrangement that had already been made, and I beg your Grace's perusal of Enclosure No. 1.\n\nIn June 1861, Mr. Callaghan having been directed to assume the Government of Labuan, Sir Hercules Robinson again appointed me Chief Magistrate, and on his departure on leave, he made me Acting Colonial Secretary, which office I held till February 1864.\n\nOn Sir Hercules Robinson proceeding to Ceylon, I was re-appointed Acting Colonial Secretary and continued to serve in that capacity till the arrival of Sir Richard MacDonnell in March 1866 - thus having acted as Colonial Secretary for nearly 4 years. Enclosure No. 2 will inform Your Grace of the manner in which I discharged the duties of the Secretariat. Sir Hercules Robinson would, I am sure, bear testimony to my fitness for the Office, and I trust that my long service in the Colony, extending over 22 years, will be considered sufficient to justify my asking for this promotion.\n\nI do not refer to Sir Richard MacDonnell, now Governor of Hongkong, as he obtained leave almost immediately after his arrival in China.\n\n## Closing\n\nI have the honor to be \nYour Grace's \nMost obedient humble Servant - \nW. Alexander \nRegistrar of the Supreme Court of Hongkong \nPage 201 \nPage 202 \n498",
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"content_text": "## \nof the 11th instant, enclosing a letter from the Secretary to the 3. P. G. recommending that the Straits Settlements should be attached to the Bishopric of Labuan.\n\nThe proposed limitation of the Diocese of Victoria by the creation of a Bishopric would, according to Your Grace's letter of the 8th July, have the effect of leaving under the Bishop's care only five Colonial Chaplains, Consular Clergy, and five missionaries, including Chaplains. Unless, therefore, the Straits Settlements were added to the Diocese of Victoria, the proposed alteration would have the effect of erecting the small island of Hongkong and the three adjacent treaty ports into a separate bishopric.\n\nThis Diocese does not appear to be one in which there is a probability of any large extension of the number of clergy, nor does it afford one in which there is likely to be frequent need of a Bishop's presence for the discharge of the special duties and functions pertaining to that office, such as Consecrations and ordinations.\n\nThe effect of the proposed change would also be to place under serious disadvantage the clergy officiating in the consular ports who might be preparing themselves for ordination. For it would be necessary that those gentlemen would be ordained by the missionary Bishop under the Jerusalem Act, instead of receiving their ordination at the hands of the Bishop of Victoria.\n\nThe distance between Pekin and Victoria appears to me to be a very sufficient reason against the proposed changes.",
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"content_text": "# XIII-RETURN of VESSELS bringing CHINESE PASSENGERS to the Port of Victoria, Hongkong, from places out of China, during the Year ending 31st December, 1867.\n\n| NAMES | TONNAGE | HORSE POWER | WHERE BUILT | REMARKS | DATE ARRIVED | Adults | CHILDREN | Sur's NAME | TONS | COLOURS | MASTER'S NAME | WHERE FROM | REMARKS |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | M | F | M | F | | | | |\n| Ana, Brig | 222:82 | | Bremen | | 1 Jan. | | | Cambodge | | | Chusan | | |\n| Colorado | 434:31 | | Newcastle on Tyne | Sold to Foreigners | 8 Feb. | 1 | | Golden Fleece | | | Indore | | |\n| Clan Alpine | 1,600 | French 4,009 American 1,600 British 942 | | | 4 March | 5 | | De Boris | | | Saigon | 50 | |\n| Jane, Barque | 307:20 | | Malmos, Sweden | | 1 March | | | Boliere | | | Puget Sound | 28 | |\n| Gipsey, Barque | 260:04 | | Nantes | | 6 March | 1 | | Harling | | | Tigra | | |\n| Annie Longton | 643 | | | | 1 March | | | | | | Singapore | 35 | |\n| Atrevida | 457 British | | | | | | | Bissett | | | San Francisco | 160 | |\n| Osaka, Schooner | 80 | 417:00 | London | | 8 March | 16 | | Alicia | 236 | *2 | Bunkit | Labuan | 62 |\n| Monarch | 284:21 | 1,444 | Arbroath | | 10 April | 8 | | Macey | | | Melbourne | 464 | |\n| John Bright, Barque | 250 | 677:44 | Millwall | | 11 April | 5 | | Taylor | | | Singapore | 90 | 942 |\n| Feloong, Schooner | 90 | 260:74 | Whitenich | Registry anew | 12 April | 12 | | Narvacz | | | Hutchison | 120 | Foochow |\n| Foochow, Barque | 594:63 | | Liverpool | Sold to Foreigners | 19 April | 12 | 11 | Rover | 15 | | Genkai, Brig | | |\n| Genkai, Brig | Cylinder 34 | 606:00 | Mystic, U.S.A. | Foundered in a Typhoon | | | | Fanny Smail | 15 | | Domai | 800 | Spanish 886 American 389 British 2,700 French |\n| Keangsoo, Barque | 800 | 448:63 | Cowes | Sold to Foreigners | 16 April | 28 | | A. J. Ingersoll | 17 | | Anne, Schooner | 304:83 | Bremen |\n| Anne, Schooner | 304:83 | | Bremen | | 7 May | | | Colorado | 808 American 4,009 | | Kemble Firth Bourden Derk Lane | Singapore | 30 |\n| Julia, Ship | 526:10 | | Aberdeen | Sold to Foreigners | 18 May | | | | | | Sydney | 26 | Saigon 35, Singapore 51, San Francisco 265 |\n| Emily Jane, Ship | 404:00 | | Calcutta | | 19 May | | | | | | | | |\n| Johanne, Schooner | 144:80 | | Copenhagen | | 20 May | | | Anno Porter, Brig | 238:87 | | Workington | | |\n| Kinkiang, None | Diameter of 417:59 | | New York | Registry anew | 22 May | | | Agamemnon | 20 | | Swordfish | 20 | Passe Partcut |\n| Ajax | | | | | 24 May | | | Cambodge | 2,279 British | 574 Siamese | 304 British | 1,549 | Moller |\n| Fire Dart, None | do. 46 | 212:84 | New York | Registry anew | 25 June | 3 | 21 | Clan Alpine | 942 | | | Singapore | 42 |\n| White Cloud, None | do. 44 | 170:91 | New York | Registry anew | 26 June | 3 | | Thunder | 59B | | Humphries Hutchison Taylor | Singapore | 50 |\n| Kinshar, None | do. 56 | 544:79 | New York | Registry anew | 28 June | 5 | | Agnes | 1,011 | 11 | Knapp | Singapore | 160 |\n| Wealth of Nations | | | | | 29 June | 1,187 | | Waters | | | | | |\n| Queen of the Seas, Barque | 442:82 | | Wilmington, U.S.A. | Registry anew | 29 June | | | | | | | | |\n| Resolution | | | | | 30 June | 6 | | Poyang, None | (Diameter of? 364:08 | | New York | | Registry anew |\n| Poyang, None | (Diameter of? 364:08 | | New York | Registry anew | 30 June | | | McKay | 816 Siamese | | Bangkok | 62 | |\n| Bombay Castle | 650 British | | | | | | | Gammon | | | Singapore | 40 | Cylinder 50 |\n| Fire Queen, Schooner | 1,400 | 2,886:01 | New York | Sold to Foreigners | 32 July | 12 | | Baron Kellner | 272 Austrian | | | | |\n| John Bright | | | | | 33 July | 13 | | Heather Bell, Schooner | 351:25 | | Richardot, France | | Sold by Auction |\n| Heather Bell, Schooner | 351:25 | | Richardot, France | Sold by Auction | 34 July | 13 | | Denmark | 677 British 328 Siamese | | Kovich McKenzie Prouse | Saigon | 22 |\n| Mirage, Ship | 718:51 | | Hartlepool, Durham | | 35 July | 16 | 10 | Magnolia | 380 British | | Clark | 90 | |\n| Marie Elizabeth | 77 | ?? 318) Dutch | | | 36 July | 16 | | Vander Gevel | | | Ellen, Ship | 631:00 | New York |\n| Ellen, Ship | 631:00 | | New York | | 37 July | 22 | | Tye Watt | 654 Siamese | | Singapore | 50 | Luis |\n| Kiushu, Barque | 112 | 684:99 | Cork | | 38 July | 22 | | Malaces | | | Bangkok | 25 | 13 |\n| Dart, Bessie Searight, Schooner Brig | 79:21 | | San Francisco | | 39 July | 22 | | Prosperity | 602 Siamese | | Bouning | Bangkok | 131:25 |\n| Prosperity | 131:25 | | Newport, South Wales | | 40 July | 26 | | Senator | 17 | 882 | Vichers | 32 | |\n| Haya Mares | 334 British | | | | 41 July | 28 | | Carmes | | | Singapore | 66 | |\n| Labourdonnais | 1,600 French | | | | 42 July | 29 | | | | | TOTAL TONS | 2,572 | 14,437:26 |\n| Handy | 632 Siamese | | | | 44 July | 3 | | Rigodet Raonkilder | | | Saigon | 70 | Bangkok 35 |\n| Reiver | 777 British | | | | 45 July | 4 | | H. G. THOMSETT, | 24 | | Bolton | Singapore | 60 |\n| Canton | 779 Siamese | | | | 46 July | 5 | | Heinsott | | | Bangkok | 821 | Harbor Master, &c. |\n| Meteor | 895 | | | | 47 July | 5 | | Pettersen | 451 | | | | |\n| Nile | 294 British | | | | 48 July | | | Mass | | | | | |\n\n## XI-RETURN of VESSELS REGISTERED and STRUCK OFF in the Port of Hongkong, during the Year 1867.\n\n| No. | | Horse Power | Tons | No. of Horse Power | Wreck Vessels | Fire, &c. | Sale to Foreigners | Registered Anew | Transferred to other Ports | Singapore |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| | REGISTERED | | | | | | STRUCK OFF BY REASON OF | | | |\n| | | | | | | | | | | 751 |\n| 21 | Morning Star | 540 Siamese | | | | | | | | Sat | Bangkok | 100 |\n| 27 | Tigre | 1,725 French | | | | | | | | Boiliere | Saigon | 52 |\n| 28 | Sumatra | ** | 1,078 American | | | | | | | Kenema | San Francisco | 110 |\n| 30 | Lamont | 782 British | | | | | | | | Castella | Singapore | 75 |\n| | TOTAL | | 302,572 | 14,437.26 | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 2,720 | 1,731.24 | 8,677.15 | 3,837.05 | 2,640.06 | 28,814.77 | | | |\n| 40 | Indian Warrior | 661 Siamese | | | | | | | | Young | Bangkok | 841 |\n| 5 | Colorado | 4,009 American | | | | | | | | Smith | San Francisco | 400 |\n| 62 | Unity | 247 British | | | | | | | | Howes | Singapore | 22 |\n| 63 | Sophia | 301 Siamese | | | | | | | | luison | Bangkok | 60 |\n| 65 | Faders Minde | 290 Danish | | | | | | | | Oisen | Saigon | 28 |\n| 65 | Siamese Crown | 630 Siamese | | | | | | | | Snader | Bangkok | 60 |\n| | Waterwitch | 1,040 British | | | | | | | | Brown | Calcutta | |\n\n## XII.—RETURN of EMIGRANT SHIPS cleared by the Emigration Officer, Hongkong, during the Year ending 31st December, 1867.\n\n| No. | DATE CLEARED | SHIP'S NAME | TONS | OF WHAT PORT | MASTER'S NAME | WHITHER BOUND | AUDLTS | CHILDREN | REMARKS |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | M | F | M | F | |\n| 1 | January 11 | Reindeer | 828 | Liverpool | McClelland | | | | |\n| 10 | Autocrat | 984 | Boston, U.S. | Barwell | | | | | |\n| 4 | March 22 | Tennyson | 1248 | Newbury Port, UB | Graves | | | | |\n| 5 | April 3 | Glen of the Ocean | 690 | | Hans Pritchard | | | | |\n| 16 | Alphée | 902 | | De L'Escaille | 129 | 15 | | | |\n| 15 | Alice | 252 Hataburg | | Schuck | Singapore | 22 | | | |\n| 19 | Seaman's Bride | 314) Siamese | | Roth | Bangkok | 30 | | | |\n| 28 | Contest | 387 | | JJ > Berkely | 60 | | | | |\n| 25 | Fung Shuey | 987 American | | Watson | Singapore | 70 | | | |\n| 29 | Achilles | 1,550, British | | Russell | San Francisco | 92 | | | |\n| Sept. 3 | Morning Star | 481 | | Moreaux | \" | Bombay | 38 | | |\n| 4 | Keiver | 772 | | Bolton | Do. | 31 | | | |\n| | | 444 | 201 | | | Singapore | 150 | | |\n| 6 | Henry Melville | 261 | | Kirk | 65i | | | | |\n| | Castle | 476) Siamese | | Misted | Bangkok | 45 | | | |\n| 6 | Boanerges | 1,236 British | | Dann | Saigon | 26: | | | |\n| | | 240 | 26 | | | | | | |\n| 20 | Swordfish | 575 Siamese | | Moller | Bangkok | 25 | | | |\n| 8 | 12 Garland | 617 Hamburg | | Sobst | Do. | 275 | | | |\n| Oct. 3 | Clan Alpine | 942 British | | Hutchison | Singapore | 2001 | | | |\n| | | | | | | وو | | | |\n| 7 | 18 Joshua Bates | 660 Melbourne | | Sydserff Smith | Melbourne | 276 | 81 | | |\n| 3 | Thuuder | 593 | | Taylor | 120 | San Francisco | 424 | 82 | |\n| 4 | Great Republic | 5,000 American | | Doane | San Francisco | 660) | | | |\n| 9 | 10 California | 1418 Boston, U.S. | | уз | | | | | |\n| 10 | 23 Chelsea | 904 Melbourne | | Barber Lowe | Do. | 493 | 52 | | |\n| $3 | 28 Onward | 606 British | | White | Sydney | 50 | | | |\n| | | 971 | 84 | | | Do. | | | |\n| Nor | 3 Colla | 435 American | | Grainge | Saigon | 30 | | | |\n| 11 | 11 June | Japaru | 682 Rotterdam | Sevestein | Do. | 130 | 85 | | |\n| 4 | Luisita | H 1,440) Spanish | | Garcia | Havana | 23 | | | |\n| 12 Nov. | 6 Veritas | | | | | | | | |\n| 13 | 15 Codabus. | * | | | | | | | |\n| 14 | 23 | | | | | | | | |\n| 15 Dec. | 19 Jeannie Alice | 632 Liverpool | 1286 Calcutta | 1212 Singapore | 1026 Havre | | | | |\n| | Total Tons | 14,718 | | | | | | | |\n| | | Row | Carry | Surinam, Dutch Guiana | 280 | 9 | 86 | 11 | Reiver | 71 | 27 | Singapore | 145 | 5 |\n| 13 | 13 Joshua Bates | 777 British 5611 | | Bolton | Singapore | 130 | | Sydsor | Melbourne | B00 | | |\n| 14 | China | 3,856 American | | Sirith | San Francisco | 910 | | Jackson | Do. | 54 | 180! | |\n| 89 | 1 Moutier | | | | Do. | 139 | 150 | 30 | \" | |\n| | Aratoon Apear | 928 British | | De Smidt | Singapore | 50 | | | | |\n| 90 | 24 ** | Hongkong | 443 Spanish | | Ribiero | Havana | 24 | | |\n| 91 | 28 | 77 Franklin | 1,181) American | | Barsley | San Francisco | | 107 | | |\n| | Total Passengers | 3,674 | 351 | 257 | 1 | | | | |\n| | | | | | | | | | |\n| 92 | 30 Tigre | 1,725) French | | Boiliere | Saigon | 146 | | | | |\n| 93 | 30 Avon | 997 Prussian | | Toluck | Havana | 50 | | | | |\n| 94 Dec. | Fearless | 999) American | | Drew | San Francisco | 152 | | | | |\n| 95 | 9 SUMMARY | Clan Alpine | 942 British | | Hutchison | Singapore | 150 | | | |\n| | | | | | | Melbourne | | Singapore | | To San Francisco | | |\n| | | | | | | Surinamo | | Total | | 2,780 | 1 | 214 | 2761 | 151 | 2801 | 9 |\n| | | | | | | | | | | 338 | 341 | 41 | | 3,674 | 351 | 257 | |\n| | | | | H. 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"content_text": "# X-RETURN of Vessels REGISTERED at the Port of Hongkong, for the Year ending 31st December, 1867.\n\n## XI-Return of VESSELS bringing Chinese PASSENGERS to the Port of Victoria, Hongkong, from places out of China, during the Year ending 31st December, 1867.\n\n| NAMES | Ria | HORSE POWER | REGISTERED TONNAGE | WHERE BUILT | REMARKS | ADULTS | CHILDREN | DATE | NO. ARRIVED | S'S NAME | TONS | COLOURS | MASTER'S NAME | WHERE FROM | REMARKS | M. F | M. F |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Cambodge | Brig | 222:82 | | Bremen | | 2 | | Jan. 1 | | Ana | | | | Saigon | | | |\n| Colorado | Barque | 1,600 | 4,000 | American | | 31 | | | | | 90 | 434:31 | | Chusan, Indore | | | |\n| Golden Fleece | Barque | 950 | 679:44 | Millwall | | 5 | | Feb. | | | | | | Singapore | Sold to Foreigners | | |\n| Can Alpine | | 1,600 | 912 | British | | 5 | 28 | | | | | | | Nantes | | | |\n| Gipsey | Barque | 250:04 | | | | | | | | Annie Longton | 613 | | De Boris Bradbury Nelson Hutalison Marling | Puget Sound | | | |\n| Tigre | Barque | 1,725 | French | | | 40 | | March 1 | | Jane | 307:20 | | Boliere | Saigon | | | |\n| Atrevida | | 457 | British | | | 5 | | | | | 77 | | Bissett | San Francisco | | 160 | |\n| Alicia | Schooner | 80 | 417:00 | London | | 8 | 16 | | | | 2361 | | Bunkit | Labuan | | 62 | 29 |\n| Monarch | Barque | 1,414 | 2984:21 | Arbroath | | | | April 5 | | | | | | Osaka | | | |\n| Thander | | 593 | | Macar Taylor | | | | | | | 464 | | | Melbourne | | | |\n| Jolin Bright | Barque | 250 | 677:41 | Millwall | | 6 | | | | | | | | Singapore | | 90 | |\n| Cian Alpine | | 9121 | | Hatchison | | 120 | | | | | | | | Foochow | | | |\n| Genkai | Brig | | 606:00 | | | 30 | | | | | | | Chuler | Keanggoo | Registry anew | | |\n| Keanggoo | Barque | 300 | 448:08 | Liverpool, Cowes | | | | | | | | | | Mystic, U.S.A. | Sold to Foreigners | | |\n| Narvaez | | 400: | Spanish | | | 12 | 12 | | | | | | | | Foundered in a Typhoon | | |\n| Rover | | 386 | American | | | 13 | 13 | | | | | | | | Sold to Foreigners | | |\n| Fanny Sail | | 380: | British | | | 14 | 15 | | | | | | | | | | |\n| Donki | | 4,700 | French | | | 16 | 28 | | | | | | Dins Kemble Firth Bearden | Manila | 41 | | |\n| Anne | Schooner | 304:83 | | Bremen | | {R | | May | | Julia | $26:10 | | | Singapore | 30 | | |\n| Emily | Ship | 404:00 | | Calcutta | | | | June | | Johanne | 144:80 | | | Sydney | 6! | 16 | |\n| Anne Porter | Brig | 238:87 | | Copenhagen, Workington | | | | | | | | | | | | | |\n| Kinkiang | None | | Diameter of?! | 417:59 | New York | | | | | | | | | Kinkiang | Registry anew | | |\n| Fire Dart | None | | do. 40 | 212:84 | New York | | | | | | | | | | Registry anew | | |\n| White Cloud | None | | do. 41 | 170:91 | New York | | | | | | | | | | Registry anew | | |\n| Kinshan | None | | do. 56 | 544:79 | New York | | | | | | | | | | Registry anew | | |\n| Queen of the Seas | Barque | 442:82 | | | | | | | | Poyang | | | | | | | |\n| Fire Queen | None | (Diameter of t | 36.4:98 | {Cynder fo | | | | | | | | | | | | | |\n| Heather Bell | Schooner | 1,400 | 2,886:01 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |\n| Mirage | Ship | 718:51 | | | | | | | | Ellen | 631:00 | | | | | | |\n| Kinshu | Barque | 112 | 084:99 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |\n| Dart | Schooner | 79:31 | | | | | | | | Bessie Searight | 131:25 | | | | | | |\n| TOTAL TOSS | | 2,579 | 14,437:26 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |\n\n## XI-RETURN of VESSELS REGISTERED and STRUCK OFF in the Port of Hongkong, during the Year 1867.\n\n| No. | NAMES | Horse Power | Tons | WHERE FROM | MASTER'S NAME | REMARKS |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| | Agamemnon | | 2,279 | British | Middleton | Singapore |\n| | Swordfish | | 304) | British | | Siamese |\n| | Cambodge | | 3,5-19 | | Moller Parrett | Bangkok |\n| | Gravina | | 1,682 | French | | Saigon |\n| | Murtaban | | 240) | Spanish | | Manila |\n| | Ajax | | 482 | British | FRA Bevis | Saigon |\n| | Clan Alpine | | 9421 | | Humphries Hutchison | Singapore |\n| | Thunder | 509) | | Taylor | | New York |\n| | Agnes | 1,011 | | Knapp | | Singapore |\n| | Wealth of Nations | 1,187 | | Waters | | Saigon |\n| | Resolution | $18 | Niamoso | McKay | | Bangkok |\n| | Bombay Castle | 650 | British | Gannon | | Singapore |\n| | John Bright | 677 | British | | | Saigon |\n| | Baru Kellner | 328 | Siamese | Kovich | | Singapore |\n| | Peninark | 272 | Austrian | McKenzie | | Bangkok |\n| | Magnolia | 880 | British | Clark | | Singapore |\n| | Marie Elizabeth | 318 | Dutch | Vander Gevel | | Singapore |\n| | Tre Watt | 651 | Siamese | Luis | | Bangkok |\n| | Malacca | 660| | British | Voratto | | Singapore |\n| | Senator | 22 | | Haya Mures Labourdonnais | | Bangkok |\n| | Reiver | 602] | Siamese | Bouving | | Saigon |\n| | | 382 | | Vichters | | Bangkok |\n| | | 334 | Brish | Carmes | | Singapore |\n| | | 1,600 | Frenchi | Kigodet Baonkiller | | Saigon |\n| | | 682) | Siamese | | | Bangkok |\n| | | 777 | British | Bolton | | Singapore |\n| | | 779; | Siamese | Heiusott | | Bangkok |\n| 17 | Muscat Merchant | 544 | | Ward | | Bombay |\n| | Hongkong | 635 | Siamese | Frienburg | | Bangkok |\n| 24 | Jobanua Antonia | 320 | Dutch | Witho | | Singapore |\n\n### REGISTERED\n\n| No. | Horse Power | Tons | No. of Horse | Vessels. Power |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 30 | 2,572 | 14,437.26 | 88 | 2,720 |\n| | | | | 1,731.24 |\n\n### STRUCK OFF BY REASON OF\n\n| Wreck Fire, &c. | Sale to Foreigners | Registered Transferred to other Ports | Anew | Remaining |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 8,077.15 | 3,887.05 | 2,640.06 | 28,814.77 | |\n\n## XII-RETURN of EMIGRANT Ships cleared by the Emigration Officer, Honghong, during the Year ending 31st December, 1867.\n\n| No. | DATE CLEARED | Surr's NAME | TONS | OF WHAT PORT | MASTER'S NAME | WHITHER BOUND | REMARKS | M. F | M. F |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| | Jan. 11 | Reindeer | | | | San Francisco | | 92 | |\n| | March 3 | Autocrat | 964 | Liverpool | McClelland | Do. | | | |\n| | 22 | Tennyson | 1430 | Boston, U.S. | Burwell | Do. | | 444 | 20 |\n| | 31 | Ellen Southard | 828 | Newburs Port, Us! | Graves | Do. | | 325 | 24 |\n| | April 5 | Gem of the Occau | 630 | Do. | Pritchard | Do. | 24t | | |\n| | 26 | Garland | 617 | Hamburg | Bohst | Do, | 275 | 20 |\n| | May 6 | Free Trade | 1188 | New York | Smith | San Francisco | 424 | | |\n| | June 10 | Colibrnia | | | | | | | |\n| | Nov. 6 | Veritas | | | | | | | |\n| | Dec. 19 | Jeannie Alice | | | | | | | |\n\n### SUMMARY\n\n| Total Tons | Total Passengers |\n| --- | --- |\n| 14,718 | 3,674 |\n| 92,780 | 9,860 |\n\nH. G. THOMSETT, Harbor Master, &c.\n\nH. G. THOMSETT, Emigration Officer, &c.\n\nTOTAL......... $2,125.000",
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"content_text": "## XIV-AMOUNT of FEES received under Ordinance No. 10 of 1860, in the Harbor Master's Department, during the Year 1867\n\n| Matter or Duty in Respect of Which the Fee is Taken | No. of Fee | Amount of Dollars | Remarks |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Granting Imperial Register | 17 | 170.00 | $10 |\n| Copy | 31 | 310.00 | $10 |\n| Recording Sale of Ship | 2 | 20.00 | |\n| Certificate of Sale Empowering to Sell | | | \" |\n| Recording Mortgage of Ship | 5 | 75.00 | \" |\n| \" | | | Discharge of Mortgage |\n| Discharge of Mortgage | 18 | 90.00 | |\n| Declaration of Ownership | 4 | 40.00 | |\n| Indorsement of Change of Master | 10 | 10.00 | |\n| Certifying Desertions | 14 | 14.00 | |\n| Examination of Provisions | 14 | 14.00 | |\n| | 16 | 16.00 | |\n| | 16 | 232.00 | |\n| Total | | 707.00 | |\n| | | 232.00 | |\n\n**H. G. THOMSETT, Harbor Master, &c.**\n\n## XV-RETURN of MARINE CASES tried at the Marine Magistrate's Office, during the Year 1867\n\n| Cases How Disposed Of | No. of Cases | No. of Defendants | Fined | Dismissed | Ordered to return to duty | Ordered to be discharged from ship | Reprimanded | Acquitted | Amount of fines |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| | 241 | 599 | 315 | 109 | 92 | 27 | 6 | 43 | 7 | $1,161.50 |\n| Refusal of duty | 89 | | | | | | | | |\n| Drunk and disorderly conduct | 21 | | | | | | | | |\n| Assault | 19 | | | | | | | | |\n| Insubordination | 16 | | | | | | | | |\n| Desertion | 18 | | | | | | | | |\n| Insolence and abusive language | | | | | | | | | |\n| Embezzlement of cargo and ships' stores | | | | | | | | | |\n| Mutinous conduct | | | | | | | | | |\n| Absenting from ship without leave | | | | | | | | | |\n| Stealing | | | | | | | | | |\n| Harboring deserters | | | | | | | | | |\n| Breach of Harbor Regulations | | | | | | | | | |\n| Do. of Harbor and Coasts Ordinance | | | | | | | | | |\n| Do. of Gunpowder Storage | | | | | | | | | |\n| Do. of Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855 | 1 | | | | | | | | |\n| Total | 710 | 259 | | | | | | | |\n\nFrom Singapore, 21 \nSan Francisco, 17 \nBangkok, ... \nSydney and Melbourne, ... \nLabuan, ... \nPuget Sound, ... \nManila.... \nNewcastle, N.S.W., ... \nHavana, ... \nCalcutta, Bombay, ... \n\n| | ADULTS | CHILDREN | REMARES | SUMMARY |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| M. | 2,825 | 811 | | |\n| F. | 3,808 | 1,206 | | |\n| | 840 | 62 | 28 | |\n| TOTAL | | | | 9,866 |\n\n**H. G. THOMSETT, Emigration Officer, &c.**\n\nGovernment House, \nHong Kong, 29 May, 1868.\n\nSir,\n\nI have the honor to transmit to your Excellency herewith Copy of the Ordinance recently passed for enabling the Governor of this Colony to enforce regulations for the disarmament of Fishing Boats, as explained in my Despatch of the 20th Instant.\n\nYou will observe that the measure...\n\nHis Excellency \nGovernor Horta, \nMacau.\n\n**H. G. THOMSETT, Marine Magistrate, &c.**",
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"content_text": "467 \n\nthat harbor, whilst I proceeded to Sama Creek, when I found a piratical junk standing out, but she ran off. \n\nOn the 14th, I found her armed with boarding guns, 9 in number, varying from 9 Pdr to 20 Pdr, and in every way equipped and provisioned for a long cruise. The Pirates had captured two trading junks, one belonging to Seachin, Hainan Island, the other to Macao, both of which were released, destroying the pirate junk.\n\nH.M.S. \"Leven\" left for Labuan on the afternoon of the 16th, and, having made good the defects to the Boilers of the \"Bouncer\", I left on the 17th for Labuan, hearing there were pirates cruising off that Island, but not finding her there, or in its vicinity, I proceeded to the Northward, anchoring off Loncock Island.\n\nI have the honor to report my arrival here this day and have to express my best thanks to Lieutenant Oxford, commanding H.M.S. \"Leven\", and to Lieutenant Somerville, commanding the \"Bouncer\", who, by their exertions...",
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"content_text": "# Hongkong \n## No. 28.\n\nI have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch to me of the 25th ult., enclosing copy of a despatch to the Governor of Labuan announcing the death of the Clerk who for some months had filled the Office of Acting Superintendent of that place. You will learn from my despatch to you No. 29 of the 6th inst. that I have recommended the appointment permanently of that Office, Lieutenant Buckle R.E..\n\n## \nAntered \n584-13480 \nhardonnel 3 March 1869. \nGovernortin \n\n| Number | Date |\n| --- | --- |\n| 584-13480 | 3 March 1869 |\n\nI \nat azrat dat.id I delty booking one po \n7 M Bird. \nF \nIhr an actual offer um \nto wait a mail. – \nInn. \nANUTE \nwm The \n\nPage 60\nPage 61",
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"content_text": "## Proofread Text\n\nIn such a case, the peculiar power for the present is vested in the Governor.\n\nIn Hong Kong, there is a direction that the Governor should not accept presents.\n\nThe British Government has rules on the receipt of presents by public officials.\n\nI hardly think the rules of the Foreign Office apply here.\n\nWith regard to residents in Hong Kong, there are analogous reasons why a diplomat should not receive presents from those with whom he has to negotiate.\n\nBut the exception is the receipt of presents by a public official for a particular purpose, such as a prize or a token of appreciation.\n\nIt is hardly acceptable when he can only have an accidental or official relation with the person presenting the gift.\n\nLabuan, Colonial Regulations, Clause 39, has analogous provisions to a public official.\n\nThe Foreign Office prohibition on corrupt acceptance of presents by consuls applies.\n\nThe point of the matter appears to me to be that a public office ought not to be remunerated by presents (in addition to their regular salaries).\n\nPublic officials should not accept presents from persons whose interests they are handling habitually.\n\nMy course of conduct in this affair is to refrain from accepting the \"Hong Kong gift\".\n\nRadford, Fante, To `113/2`, `3/2`, `48%`, and `18/14/2`, is the scale on which I know of such Rubber-House transactions.\n\nOn the other hand, the Regulations do not offer any sanction for not accepting the gift.\n\nI hardly think the practice of accepting gifts is often referred to in the Regulations.\n\n`XCR(85)72` is not relevant here; `GR1178/1922/32(III)` has some bearing on the matter.\n\nPage 2620, put G. B. -1/677, C 241. \n\n7208 does not sanction not accepting the gift.",
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"content_text": "will \n\nsiforn \n\nhis Lordship that \n\nJanto request \n\nhis face \n\nThat \n\nzon \n\nConcurf m \n\nthat View \n\nCopy \n\n8. 60. inf. 7 betober 1868. \n\nExtract to Gor: No. 171- \n\nFurthe \n\n23 march 1869. \n\n104ary long trong \n\nRECEIV \n\nSEP 21 1868 \n\n634 \n\nImigration Board. \n\nth September 1868 \n\n199 \n\nI have to acknowledge your letter of 15th inst with a corres = spondence respecting the mode in which Chinese Emigration is carried on from Hongkong. \n\n2. Since 1882, when Mr. Sampson \n\nremoved the West India Agency \n\nto Canton, there has been no immi = gration of Coolies under contracts \n\nfor service from Hongkong to British Colonies, except in 1864 \n\nwhen 1874 went to Labuan. The \n\nservice contract Emigration from \n\nHongkong \n\nis at present confined \n\nSir F. Rogers Back",
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"content_text": "CC\n\n(4)\n\n\"the party that brings them. It is to be naturally presumed that those who may come from an intelligent understanding of the advantages afforded in this country will make valuable citizens, but from the ignorant Cooly element nothing can be expected but the destruction of our present labour system and the impoverishment of the American working classes.\"\n\n18. Could the plan of introducing unbound Chinese laborers into the Colonies through a similar system of contractors be feasible, I should hesitate to recommend it after an experience of the old system of the Indian Immigration not under contract; though as regards artizans and the higher classes of Chinese laborers, it might be tried on a small scale, the Government advancing the passage money in the first instance looking to reimbursement by monthly instalments from the earnings of the Immigrants.\n\n19. Emigrants under contracts have left Hong Kong from 1855 to the end of 1867 amounted to 18,077, of whom 1,677 were females (See Appendix No. 2). Of these 4,991 went to Havanah before any attempt was made at a regular system of Chinese Emigration to the British West India Colonies, which was not till 1858 when Emigration from Hong Kong to Havanah appears to have been given up.\n\n20. From 1858 to 1862 Demerara and the British West India Colonies had the field to themselves and obtained 6,630 Emigrants, of whom 1,207 were females.\n\n21. After this, Mr. Sampson, the Agent for the West India Colonies, removed the headquarters of the Agency to Canton, and in 1864 withdrew altogether from Hong Kong, leaving the field open to Dutch Guiana, Bombay, Tahiti, Honolulu, Surinam, Borneo, and Labuan, which countries together obtained 6,456 souls, of whom 470 were females. During the present year one ship only has been despatched to Dutch Guiana with 227 Emigrants.\n\n22. These latter Emigrants left for Surinam with a guarantee of a return passage to China after five years. The contract under which they were engaged (See Appendix No. 3) secured to them a bonus of $60 and a piece of land, or a back passage to China after the expiration of the five years' service, but on the eve of their departure, they stipulated for a guarantee of the back passage only, which was acceded to by the Agent and the contract was so altered. Dutch Guiana alone now has an Agent at Hong Kong for procuring Emigrants.\n\n23. In 1859 Mr. Gardiner Austin, now Colonial Secretary at Hong Kong, came out to China for the purpose of establishing a regular system of Emigration. Demerara, and with that view established Depôts at Hong Kong, Swatow, and Amoy, being of opinion that Canton was not the fittest place for an Emigration Agency.\n\n(5)\n\n24. Mr. Austin appears to have taken great pains in informing himself of the country best suited to his operations, and in having circulated through the Hakka and Chinchoo Districts, and the rural districts about Swatow, pamphlets and notices in the Chinese language, describing the advantages offered by the country for which Emigrants were required, length of voyage, wages, climate, &c.; being then, as he is now, of opinion that the best field from which to draw Emigrants would be the country along the coast to a little distance above Amoy, so as to include the Hakka and Chinchoo Districts and the sugar district of Swatow; and he states that he had every reason to believe that the proportion of women in the Hakka country would be large.\n\n25. Mr. Austin's plans I consider to have been well and judiciously conceived, and had circumstances permitted of their being continued for a few years they would, I think, have resulted beneficially for the Colonies, but in consequence of ill health Mr. Austin was obliged to withdraw early from his work.\n\n26. Mr. Sampson, the present Emigration Agent for the British West India Colonies, succeeded Mr. Austin, and, owing to the fluctuations in the demands for Emigrants, and the heavy expenses of keeping up so many sub-agencies, he formed the opinion that Canton was the most eligible place for the headquarters of Emigration inasmuch as it afforded the best and surest field for procuring a large and continuous supply of Emigrants, and of a better class, owing to its extensive population, both agricultural and otherwise, in the city and neighbouring country. 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"content_text": "APPENDIX No. 1.\n\nRETURN of Vessels bringing Chinese Passengers to the Port of Victoria, Hong-Kong, from places out of China, during the Year ending 31st December 1867.\n\n \n DATE ARRIVED\n SHIP'S NAME\n TONS\n COLOURS\n MASTER'S NAME\n WHERE FROM\n M.\n F.\n CHILDREN\n REMARKS\n \n \n Jan. 17\n Cambodge\n 1,600\n French\n De Bovis\n Saigon\n 50\n 31\n \n \n \n \n \n Colorado\n 4,009\n American\n Bradbury\n San Francisco\n 191\n 69\n 1\n \n \n \n \n Golden Fleece\n 1,600\n \n Nelson\n \n 800\n 90\n 5\n \n \n \n March 1\n Clan Alpine\n 942\n British\n Hutchison\n Singapore\n 35\n 28\n \n \n \n \n \n Annie Longton\n 643\n \n Harling\n Puget Sound\n 23\n 6\n \n \n \n \n \n Tigre\n 1,725\n French\n Buliere\n Saigon\n 93\n 40\n 5\n \n \n \n \n Atrevida\n 457\n British\n Bissett\n San Francisco\n 160\n \n \n \n \n \n Dec. 4\n Alicia\n 236\n \n Bunkit\n Labuan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 16\n Monarch\n 1,444\n \n Macoy\n Melbourne\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Great Republic\n 5,000\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Onward\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Luisita\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reiver\n 777\n British\n Bolton\n Singapore\n 60\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joshua Bates\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 27\n Tigre\n 1,725\n French\n Boiliere\n Saigon\n 52\n \n \n \n \n \n 30\n Avon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fearless\n 909\n China\n Aratoon Apcar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feb. 13\n Clan Alpine\n 942\n British\n Hutchison\n Singapore\n 149\n 12\n \n \n \n \n 24\n Orissa\n 1,119\n \n Hall\n Singapore\n 150\n 35\n 73\n \n \n \n April 5\n Thunder\n 693\n \n Taylor\n Singapore\n 90\n \n 5\n \n \n \n \n Clan Alpine\n 942\n British\n Hutchison\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Narvaez\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rover\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fanny Smail\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donnai\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 17 May\n Colorado\n 4,009\n American\n Kemble\n San Francisco\n 255\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agamemnon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Swordfish\n 800\n Spanish\n Dias\n Manila\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wealth of Nations\n 1,187\n \n Waters\n Saigon\n 23\n 6\n \n \n \n \n \n Resolution\n 816\n Siamese\n McKay\n Bangkok\n 62\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bombay Castle\n \n British\n Gammon\n Singapore\n 40\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baron Kellner\n 272\n Austrian\n Kovich\n Saigon\n 22\n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Bright\n 677\n British\n McKenzie\n Singapore\n 65\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Denmark\n 328\n Siamese\n Pronse\n Bangkok\n 100\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magnolia\n 380\n British\n Clark\n \n 90\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marie Elizabeth\n 943\n Dutch\n Vender Gevel\n Singapore\n 10\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tye Watt\n 654\n Siamese\n Luis\n Bangkok\n \n \n \n From Singapore\n \n \n \n Malacca\n 655\n British\n Vorratto\n Singapore\n 160\n 17\n \n \n \n \n \n Prosperity\n \n Siamese\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Senator\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hava Mares\n 602\n British\n Carmes\n Bangkok\n 50\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Labourdonnais\n 1,600\n French\n 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"content_text": "7\n\n6\n\nalready three Missionaries labouring in Hong-Kong. The number of Clergymen at present in the southern division is ten. Many of the Colonial Dioceses have commenced with a smaller number, and many have not a larger number at the present time, as Labuan, St. Helena, Orange Free State, Nelson, Dunedin, Grafton and Armidale.\n\nDr. Alford, after his consecration, wishing to retain the whole of China under his superintendence, objected to the consecration of Mr. Russell, but, upon further consideration, expressed his consent in letters addressed to the Archbishop of Canterbury and to Lord Stanley.\n\nLetter from the Bishop of Victoria to the Archbishop of Canterbury.\n\nMY LORD ARCHBISHOP,\n\n18, CANONBURY PLACE, N. May 29, 1867.\n\nI have this morning received from the Foreign Office copies of letters dated December 8 and May 26, addressed to the Earl of Chichester in reference to the appointment of a Missionary Bishop \"to exercise episcopal functions in the parts of China and Japan north of 28 N. latitude,\" for the benefit of Missionaries and Native Clergymen of the Church of England.\n\nI beg most respectfully to inform your Grace that I am happy to concur in forwarding the desired arrangement.\n\nI am,\n\n(Signed)\n\nMY LORD ARCHBISHOP,\n\nYour most obedient servant,\n\nCHARLES R. VICTORIA.\n\nAt this time the Duke of Buckingham had succeeded to the office of Secretary for the Colonies, and His Grace hesitated to sanction the alteration in the Order in Council.\n\nThe delay has afforded additional proof of the necessity of the proposed division for the advance of Mission work in North China, so that the Committee have felt compelled to press the measure, and the Duke of Buckingham has kindly consented to receive a Deputation upon the subject.\n\nOpinions of the Missionaries connected with the Ningpo and North China Missions.\n\nThe Rev. W. A. Russell, M.A. is the senior Missionary of twenty years' standing, and he has given sufficient proof of the importance which he attaches to the proposed arrangement, by declining the overtures for his own appointment to the undivided Bishopric of Victoria, in order to devote himself as resident Missionary Bishop at Ningpo.\n\nThe Rev. Frederic Foster Gough, M.A. St. John's College, Cambridge, of eighteen years' standing, writes- Permit me to say briefly, but emphatically, that I consider a Bishop in the South of China cannot extend an efficient episcopal supervision to the North of China and Japan, and I believe that Mr. Russell is admirably qualified for the North-China Episcopate.\n\nThe Rev. John Shaw Burdon, of fifteen years' standing, writes\" It is rather strange, that before any news of what had been going on reached me, I had been led to write to the Secretary a letter, in which I expressed very decidedly my opinion of the necessity for an authority in our Missions, that authority, if possible to be a Missionary Bishop.\"\n\nThe Rev. George E. Moule, M.A. Cambridge, is of ten years' standing, and his brother, the Rev. Arthur E. Moule, is of six years' standing. Mr. G. Moule is now in England, and writes respecting his own and his brother's judgment in this matter\" It is not impossible that my brother's views on the subject may have been mistaken, as mine were. My brother appears to have told Bishop Alford, in answer to questions, that he could not consider the Missionary Bishopric indispensable; but that he thought it desirable, on account of the\n\n2\n\n146\n\n20\n\nལྷ\n\n!\n\nP\n\nB",
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"content_text": "Governor\n\nHongkong. No 838.\n\n9th December 1869.\n\nIn Richard Graves MacDonnell, esq.\n\nto\n\nThe Right Honorable\n\nMarquess Granville, K.G.\n\nBlue Book for 1868.\n\nTransmits -\n\nNo. 5249\n\n3249. Hong Kong\n\nMINUTE PAPER.\n\nW. Berbe.\n\n6/11\n\nIf the Further Report\n\nis sent out in home & laid before Parliament as intended in 1865 Report\n\nLate the might\n\nplan\n\n129/3.\n\nYes.\n\nParty at once\n\nJacht.\n\nL\n\nKun Mar 24/70\n\nbe the Labuan Blue Book\n\nthat is now\n\nwanting\n\nmay\n\nincluding these\n\nthe Canton\n\nbe furnished at once\n\n128/5\n\nInclosures\n\nEX.",
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"content_text": "## Government Offices, Hong Kong, 26th April, 1870.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nI have the honor to acquaint Your Lordship that the Steam Ship \"William Miller\" left this port on the 20th instant for Labuan, with 70 Chinese Laborers.\n\nThe Right Honorable \nKarl Granville, K.B., \nHer Majesty's Principal Secretary of State,\n\n...\n\nIn reply that the 4 copies of the \"Conference of Colonial Representatives in London\", therein referred to, have been received.\n\nI have the honor to be, \nMy Lord, \nYour Lordship's most obedient \nHumble Servant, \nMortfeild M. Gen. L. \nKient - Governor.\n\nCIN \nIndia \n6548. Hongkong \nRECEIVED \nJUNE 17 \n1870 \n301\n\n18 June 1870. X. \n29 \n6802 \nJo 12.\n\n...\n\nE. C. \nGovernment Offices, \nHong Kong, 26th April, 1870. \nMy Lord, \nI have the honor to acquaint \nYour Lordship that the Steam Ship \"William Miller\" left this on the 20th instant for Labuan, with 70 Chinese Laborers.\n\n| Label | Text |\n| --- | --- |\n| To | The Right Honorable Karl Granville, K.B., Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State |\n\nPage 301 \nRECEIVED \nJUNE 17 \n1870 \n6548. Hongkong \nCIN \nIndia",
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"content_text": "# Articles of Agreement\n\nArticles of Agreement, made this ... day of ... month... in the year of the Christian Era 1870, being the ... day of the 9th year of the reign of Tungchi, according to the Chinese Imperial Calendar, Between ... native of China, of the one part, and Alexander Lumsden, Esq., for and on behalf of the Oriental Coal Company, (Limited,) of the other part, as follows:--The said ... in consideration of the covenants, agreements, and stipulations hereinafter entered into by the said Alexander Lumsden, doth hereby promise and agree to and with the said Alexander Lumsden, his executors, administrators, and assigns, in manner and form following, that is to say ----\n\nI-That he, the said ... shall be provided with a free passage and food from Hongkong to Labuan as well as a free passage back to this port at the expiration of his agreement (if required) which is to date from the day he commences work at Labuan.\n\nII-That the said ... agrees to serve the Oriental Coal Company (Limited) for the term of ... years as a Coal hewer, or general labourer, faithfully and diligently according to the best of his ability.\n\nIII.That the said ... is to be paid at the rate of ... dollars per month for the first month (less thirty cents for each day he is absent from work,) and afterwards if approved by His Excellency the Governor of Labuan at the rate of ten cents per box of five piculs of clean Coal, with Miner's stores provided by the Company or thirteen cents per box of Coal exclusive of Miner's stores; that if the said ... work twenty lawful days in succession, he is to be paid a premium of fifty cents; and if, in the same time he cuts one hundred boxes of Coal of five piculs each, he is to receive a premium of one dollar.\n\nIV.-That the said ... is to be provided with house and garden rent free, medical attendance and medicine also free, either in or out of hospital.\n\nV.That the said ... is to be paid once a month in full, and have cash advanced if required, every evening in the proportion of not more than three fourths of his earnings these advances to be deducted from his Monthly pay.\n\nVI.-That a day's work is to consist of nine and a half hours-namely from 6 A.M. to 11 A.M. and from 1 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.\n\nVII. That the said ... is to work every lawful day unless prevented by sickness and shall be obedient to all the Company's officers and be guided generally by the rules approved of by the Governor for the time being at Labuan and now in force at the Colliery.\n\nVIII. That the said ... agrees to embark in the Brit... Mr. Milen now in this port for Labuan under the terms of the foregoing agreement.\n\n(Signed) ... \n(Signed) \nfor the Oriental Coal Co., (Limited.)\n\n## Chinese Version\n\n同 合 約 據 人 名 ... 村 人 氏 現 因 利 布 公 司 東 方 煤 炭 公 司 林 士 田 招 人 前 往 該 處 傭 工 今 年 方 ... 歲 係 廣 東 ... 情 愿 照 此 約 內 章 程 如 林 士 田 離 任 不 論 何 人 接 替 仍 照 此 約 辦 理 故 將 本 日 彼 此 當 面 議 定 各 規 條 開 列 于 後\n\n一 該 工 人 自 香 港 落 船 往 利 布 晏 地 方 之 日 起 船 上 水 脚 并 所 需 之 食 用 均 係 本 公 司 自 出 及 到 作 工 之 日 始 計 做 滿 ... 年 爲 期\n\n二 該 工 人 承 允 在 東 方 煤 炭 公 司 做 煤 炭 工 夫 別 樣 工 作 必 須 時 時 依 例 做 足 工 夫 及 恭 敬 順 從\n\n三 該 工 人 之 工 銀 第 一 個 月 每 月 ... 銀 元 ( 每 日 不 在 工 作 扣 三 十 個 先 士 ) 之 後 若 利 布 晏 地 方 之 督 憲 大 人 允 准 按 每 箱 五 百 斤 之 凈 煤 炭 每 箱 加 賞 銀 十 個 先 士 若 有 煤 炭 穴 當 需 之 物 給 以 應 用 若 不 給 以 在 煤 炭 穴 當 需 之 物 每 箱 合 共 加 賞 十 三 個 先 士 若 該 工 人 連 做 二 十 日 工 夫 不 歇 即 加 賞 工 銀 五 十 個 先 士 若 連 做 二 十 日 之 內 能 取 一 百 箱 之 煤 炭 每 箱 有 五 百 斤 之 重 者 又 加 賞 銀 一 大 員\n\n四 本 公 司 須 備 辦 該 工 人 房 屋 並 茶 園 與 該 工 人 居 住 無 用 該 工 人 納 租 若 有 病 痛 不 論 該 工 人 在 醫 館 或 不 在 醫 館 俱 有 醫 生 藥 材 調 理\n\n五 該 工 人 每 月 到 期 定 必 交 給 工 銀 清 訖 若 該 工 人 意 欲 出 些 上 期 根 銀 必 待 每 晌 乃 肯 先 出 四 分 之 三 工 銀 與 他 所 有 先 出 之\n\n六 該 工 人 每 日 要 做 九 點 半 鐘 之 工 夫 自 早 晨 六 點 起 做 至 十 一 點 止 又 自 下 午 一 點 起 做 至 五 點 半 止\n\n七 該 工 人 每 日 若 非 遇 病 必 要 依 例 做 足 工 夫 另 要 聽 本 公 司 所 立 之 督 工 人 盼 附 前 要 遵 從 利 布 晏 地 方 在 任 之 督 憲 所 允 許 之 規 條 而 行\n\n八 該 工 人 照 此 約 內 章 程 情 愿 在 本 香 港 落 船 去 利 布 晏 地 方 恐 口 無 憑 依 樣 立 合 同 二 紙 各 執 一 紙 存 據\n\n同 治 九 年 ... 月 ... 日 \n東 方 煤 炭 公 司 代 理 人 林 士 田 \n立 合 同 約 據 人 ... 的 筆\n\n但 工 適 他 國 船 政 司 知 見 本 司 當 面 查 得 該 工 人 料 必 明 白 該 合 同 之 意 又 曾 經 釋 出 土 話 解 明 與 該 工 人 知 悉 并 他 自 言 情 愿 前 往 並 已 收 上 期 銀\n\n(Signed) \nI certify that on this ... day of ... 1870 at Hongkong in my presence, the above contract was fully, distinctly, and intelligibly (as I believe) explained to the above named Labourer in a Dialect which he understood; that he expressed himself willing to be bound by its terms; and that he received an advance of wages to the amount of ... dollars.\n\nAsthana \nProtector of Emigration Officer.",
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"content_text": "5, \n\nAttached to C.I.C. No. 837 \n\nHe demurrage £8700 \n\n£6579-\n\nRough \n\n305 \n\nRECEIVED \nJUNE 17 1870 \n\nChinese Coolies for Labuan. Copy of agreement \nbetween Mr. A. Lumsden \nand \n\n# \nSo. 13. \n\nAgents instructed \n\nEnclosure in Major General Whitfeild's Despatch No. 12 of 26 April 1870. \nEnclosure in C.I.O. No. 837 of 24th April 1870. \n\nAgents 2064 \nGovernment Offices, Hong Kong, 26th April 1870. \n\nMy Lord, \n\nI have the honour to acknowledge receipt \nof Your Lordship's despatch of the 1st of March, 136, covering a Voucher \nin support of a claim to £4.14.8 which has been made against this \n\nThe Right Honorable Earl Granville, K.G., \nHer Majesty's Principal Secretary of State,",
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"content_text": "# XIX—RETURN of VESSELS bringing CHINESE PASSENGERS to the Port of Victoria, Hongkong, from Places out of China, during the Year ending 31st December, 1869.\n\n## RETURN OF VESSELS Bringing CHINESE PASSENGERS to the Port of Victoria, Hongkong,--Continued.\n\n| No. | DATE ARRIVED | SHIP'S NAME | TONS | COLORS | MASTER'S NAME | WHERE FROM | REMARKS | ADULTS | CHILDREN |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | M | F | M | F |\n| | Brought forward, | | 12,475 | | | | | 9,961 | | | |\n| 1 | Jan. 2 | Tigre | 1,700 | French | Sea Serpent | China | | | | | |\n| 3 | 11 | Clan Alpine | 942 | British | | | | 974 | | | |\n| | | | 3,846 | American | | | | | | | |\n| 7 | 14 | Fung Shuey | | | Diomed | | | | | | |\n| | | | 740 | American | | | | | | | |\n| 12 | 16 | Queen of England | 1,201 | British | | Saigon | | 30 | 103 | | |\n| | Aug. 19 | Jurgen | 274 | North-German | Ilderuf | San Francisco | | 93 | | | |\n| 20 | 20 | Diomed | 1,201 | British | | | | 1,000 | 103 | | 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| | | | | | | |\n| 15 | 15 | Chieftain | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | DA | 60 | | | | | | | | |\n| 16 | 16 | Prosperity | | | | | | | | | |\n| 22 | 22 | Nautilus | | | | | | | | | |\n| 22 | 22 | Walrus | | | | | | | | | |\n| 24 | 24 | Cambodge | | | | | | | | | |\n| 29 | 29 | Resolution | | | | | | | | | |\n| 29 | 29 | Shooting Star | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | Tiệ | | | | | | | | | |\n| 30 | 30 | Tay Walt | | | | | | | | | |\n| 30 | 30 | Pincess Saraphi | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | Advance | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | Soundary | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | Malabar | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | China | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | Fung Shuey | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | Clan Alpine | | | | | | | | | |\n| 10 | 10 | Arratoon Apear | | | | | | | | | |\n| 12 | 12 | Denis | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | Hugo | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | Otto | | | | | | | | | |\n| 12 | 12 | Mysore | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | Kame | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | L'aragon | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | Travancore | | | | | | | | | |\n| 16 | 16 | Omar Pasha | 1,185 | British | | | | | | | |\n| | | Cornelia Hendriku | 1,650 | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 1053 | French | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 942 | British | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 820 | S. Salvador | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 1,776 | British | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 3,836 | American | | | | | | | |\n| | | | '70' | British | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 740 | American | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 1,500 | British | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 1,50 | French | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 913 | British | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 740 | American | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 87 | British | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 350 | Portuguese | Dos Santos | | | | | | |\n| | | | 741 | American | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 866 | North-German | Happ | | | | | | |\n| | | | 480 | Siamese | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 478 | British | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 004 | Siamese | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 1,549 | British | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 1,150 | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | G35 | American | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 1,682 | French | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 886 | Siamese | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 860 | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | D | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 592 | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 17 | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | Sit | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | * | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 454 | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 356 | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 485 | French | Peterson | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | Barrows | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | Blacklock | | | | | | |\n| | | | 322 | North-German | Godie | | | | | | |\n| | | | 8,850 | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 758 | Siamese | Backman | Saigon | | 28 | 36 | | |\n| | | | 36 | American | | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | Warsaw | San Francisco | | 213 | | | |\n| | | | 942 | British | Hutchison | Singapore | | 145 | | | |\n| | | | 938 | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 386 | French | Decont | Saigon | | 443 | | | |\n| | | | 443 | French | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 850 | North-German | Tickers | Singapore | | 700 | | | |\n| | | | 700 | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | Merican | | Bus | Bangkok | | | | | |\n| | | | Mossos | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 1,155 | British | Enst | Singapore | | 462 | | | |\n| | | | 398 | British | Ropper | Singapore | | | | | |\n| | | | 886 | British | Lawson | Sydney | | 1,600 | | | |\n| | | | 542 | Siamese | Hofmann | Bangkok | | 40 | | | |\n| | | | 293 | | | | | 37 | | | |\n| | | | 45 | | | | | 11 | | | |\n| | | | 24 | | | | | | | | |\n| | Aug. | Amiral I'rotet | | | | | | | | | |\n| 15 | 15 | Success | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | Great Republic | 3,883 | American | | | | | | | |\n| 23 | 23 | Joshua Bates | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | Race Hurse | 210 | British | | | | | | | |\n| | | Mahela | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 987 | Siamese | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 398 | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 560 | British | Brown | Labuan | | | | | |\n| | | | | | Kruse | San Francisco | | | | | |\n| | | | | 298 | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | Melbourne | | | | | | |\n| 25 | 25 | Glemariney | 1,087 | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 384 | French | | | | | | | |\n| | | | British | Bonnett | Saigon | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | Sufpon | | | | | | |\n| 25 | 25 | Bolton | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 150 | | | Singapore | | | | | |\n| | | | 50 | American | Barclay | | | | | | |\n| 11 | 11 | Peteris | 191 | British | Johnson | Bangkok | | 116 | | | |\n| | | | | | | | | 28 | | | |\n| 19 | 19 | Hongly | 1,667 | French | De Bovis | Saigon | | 91 | | | |\n| 19 | 19 | Venus | 677 | American | Crowell | Manila | | 200 | | | |\n| | Carried forward, | | 112,475 | | | | | 96,061 | | | |\n| 21 | 21 | Syriin | | | | | | | | | |\n| 22 | 22 | Donnal | | | | | | | | | |\n| 22 | 22 | Queen | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | Meteor | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | Queen of England | | | | San Francisco | | 81 | | | |\n| | | | 486 | | | | | | | | |\n| 20 | 20 | Hermann Doctor | | | Bourdon | Saigon | | | | | |\n| 22 | 22 | Hutchison | | | | Singapore | | 55 | 129 | | |\n| 26 | 26 | Coldinghame | | | | | | | | | |\n| | Sept. 12 | Walter | | | | | | | | | |\n| 30 | 30 | Bertha | | | | | | | | | |\n| 3 | 3 | Clan Alpine | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | Oregonian | 2,500 | American | | | | | | | |\n| | | Hindostan | | | | | | | | | |\n| 7 | 7 | Kalahome | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | in Care & Jane | | | | | | | | | |\n| 10 | 10 | | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | Brice | | | | | | | | | |\n| 18 | 18 | Glentora | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | Travancore | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 42 | Britisb | | | | | | | |\n| | | | | North-German | | Singapore | | 176 | | | |\n| | | | 997 | North-German | Jensen | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | Hutchison | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | Dearborn | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | Bailey | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | De Smidt | | | | | | |\n| 3 | 3 | | | | | San Francisco | | | | | |\n| | | | 424 | British | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 1,800 | Fenals | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 764 | BAtish | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 580 | Noth-German | Grave | | | | | | |\n| | | | 4,185 | British | MacMillan | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | Macaire | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | Edward | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | Fastleg | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | Whyte | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | Thebaud | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | | Manila | | 27 | | | |\n| | | Tycho Brahe | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | l'eel | 279 | | Lane | San Francisco | | 130 | | | |\n| | Oct. 2 | United Service | | | | | | | | 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| Salsatte | | | | | | 52 | | | |\n| | | | British | Tomlin | Singapore | | | 4 | | | |\n| | | | | | Whyic | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | | Sydney | | 83 | | | |\n| | | | 1821 | | | | | | | | |\n| 25 | 25 | Clan Alpine | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 04 | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 0424 | | Hutchison | | | 34 | | | |\n| | | | | | | | | 1? | | | |\n| | | | 51 | | | | | | | | |\n| | | Warsaw | | | | | | 104 | | | |\n| | | | | | Su | Francisco | | 183 | | | |\n| 25 | 25 | Hindostan | 991 | | De Smidt | | | 108 | | | |\n| | | | | | | | | +3 | | | |\n| | | | | | | Manila | | 83 | | | |\n| | | | | | | Singapore | | 194 | | | |\n| | Nov. 4 | | 62-4 | Russian | | | | 135 | | | |\n| | | | | | Miller | | | | | | |\n| | | | 433 | British | Aitkin | Syüley | | 43 | | | |\n| 6 | 6 | | 1,776 | | Dickson | | | 210 | | | |\n| | | | | | Laker | Singapore | | 136 | | | |\n| | | | | | | Saigon | | 137 | | | |\n| | | | | | | | | 6 | | | |\n| | | | | | | Singapore | | 104 | | | |\n| 15 | 15 | | | | De Smidt | | | 130 | | | |\n| | | | | | | Manila | | 15 | | | |\n| | | | | | MacCaslin | | | 157 | | | |\n| | Dec. 1 | Timperly | | | | Singapore | | 141 | | | |\n| | | | | | | San Francisco | | 195 | | | |\n| | | | | | | | | 142 | | | |\n| | | | | | | Singapore | | 182 | | | |\n| | | | | | | | | 113 | | | |\n| 11 | 11 | | | | Thompson | | | 144 | | | |\n| | | | | | | Singapore | | 145 | | | |\n| 13 | 13 | Greshamn | | | | | | | | | |\n| 8 | 8 | China | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | Glenartaey | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | Ta Pang Nyu | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | America | | | | | | | | | |\n| 13 | 13 | Donnal | | | | | | | | | |\n| 14 | 14 | Day Dawn | | | | | | | | | |\n| 20 | 20 | Emeu | 965 | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | 8,886 | American | Bonince | Melbourne | | 406 | | | |\n| | | | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | Warsaw | | | | San Francisco | | 829 | | | |\n| | | Cambodge | 1,682 | Freach | Ketaillo | | | | | | |\n| | | | 1,087 | British | | Saigon | | 81 | | | |\n| | | | | | Bolton | | | 230 | | | |\n| 27 | 27 | | 617 | North-German | Basell | Manila | | 254 | | | |\n| | | | 4,456 | American | Donde | San Francisco | | 1,016 | | | |\n| 29 | 29 | | 1,600 | French | Bourdon | | | 78 | | | |\n| | | | 398 | British | | | | 1,008 | | | |\n| | | | | | Susterence | Sydney | | | | | |\n| | | | | | Esbob | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | | Singapore | | 52 | | | |\n| | | | | | | Saigon | | 146 | | | |\n| 27 | 27 | MATS | 679 | American | Bennett | Manila | | 177 | | | |\n| | | | | | Moller | Bangkok | | 147 | | | |\n| 29 | 29 | Chelsea | | | Corkery | Saigon | | | | | |\n| | | | | | Schroot | | | | | | |\n| | | | 904 | British | | Sydney | | 27 | | | |\n| | | | { }{xvish | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | Rausser | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | Mor | Singapore | | | | | |\n| | | | | | Wood | | | | | | |\n\n## Carried forward\n| | | TOTAL TONS | 167,257 | | | | | | | | |\n| | | TOTAL PASSENGERS | | | | | | 16,208 | | | |\n\n## SUMMARY\n| Place | Total Passengers |\n| --- | --- |\n| From San Francisco | 5,193 |\n| 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G. THOMSETT, B...",
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"content_text": "# 377\n\n**account** claimed against **A** this Government, together with the remarks made thereon by the Duke of Buckingham.\n\nIn reply, I have the honor to inform Your Lordship not only that This Government does not at present desire to send its Convicts to Singapore to undergo punishments, but that such practice was discontinued as far back as the year 1862.\n\nIn respect to the claim now raised by Sir A. Ord for payment of the maintenance of Convicts, I have simply to observe that this is the first occasion upon which the smallest hint of any such claim has been raised, and that I cannot recognize its justice. I do not, looking especially at the address made by Governor Pope Hennessy to the Legislative Council of Labuan, that the labor of the men should have been highly remunerative to Singapore.\n\nI have the honor to be,\nMy Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient humble servant,\n**Ahitfield**\nMajor General & Lieutenant Governor.",
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"content_text": "# 379\n\nSa 2:1981 225ef? 64-\n\nPunishment in the Straits, they should pay in favor rate for them, to be the subject of consideration between the governments, and until that arrangement could be affected, the existing arrangements should continue in force, unaffected by any negotiations between the Govts of India and the Straits, to which Hongkong was not a party.\n\nThe result was that an item for 1870 appeared in the Straits Estimates in 266 of Revenue as a reimbursement recoverable from the Hongkong Govt for 62 convicts. As I cannot find that reconsideration of the subject has taken place, I suppose that in forwarding this claim to 21 July/70 Hongkong, we assumed it to be the \"existing arrangement\" above referred to. In reply, feu! Whitfield very shortly states that no convicts have been sent to Labuan the Straits since 1856, that Hongkong has no desire to send any there, that this is the first occasion on which any claim has been made, that he cannot recognize its justice, especially as convicts are profitable, rather than costly.\n\n25/7654\n\nIf this be so, the \"existing arrangement\" is that Hongkong pays, and for a long time has paid, nothing for her convicts in Singapore, and I can find no trace of any such payment being made, either to the office, or to the Straits. I think this point must in the first place be cleared up, and I think we should write to Sir H. Ord to ask when the last payment from Hongkong to the India Office was made, and on what amount was determined. I fancy that the India Office practically abandoned all claims on Hongkong and took the whole advantage of their labor. A similar enquiry should be addressed to Hongkong. The records in the Colony should show the date of the last payment and its proportion to the number of convicts.\n\nBut if we discover that no payments have been so made, I fear that the last clause of our despatch referred to tends to exempt Hongkong from future liability on this account.\n\nSo proved. How the item placed under the head of Revenue in the Estimates from Hong Kong referred to the cost of convicts sent there previously (as feu! Whitfield says) but not later than 1856, and remaining...\n\n## P.7 of Estimate\n\n| Year | Amount | Description |\n|------|--------|-------------|\n| 1870 | $2,163 | Reimbursement recoverable from the Hongkong Govt for 62 convicts |\n\n25/11/70 \n\nThe Straits...",
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"content_text": "India office to that of this Department, and at what date? Under what arrangement was that payment made, and on what basis was it calculated.\n\nThe records of the Colony will probably enable you to answer these questions.\n\nA similar enquiry has been addressed to the Govt of Hongkong.\n\n## Extract from Speech of His Excellency Governor Pope Hennessy to the Legislative Council of Labuan the Session of 1870.\n\n\"The actual value of the labor of the Convicts for 1869 amounted to $68,374.4 The Government receives rent for the Government houses they build and repair; with the bricks they have made Government purchased the brick making machine; and for sundry work done for the colliery, they obtained for the Treasury Chest $2,469.26.\n\nTheir rations during the past year cost $189,812.62; the salaries of the prison...",
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"content_text": "371 \n\nis contemplated from Manilla to Singapore via Labuan and Sarawak, but this will be a question of additional Capital. The Company have an exclusive concession for 40 years from the Spanish Government, and the traffic with Hong Kong, together with the local traffic throughout the Group of Islands, is believed by the Directors to be capable of yielding ample Revenue. Although the trade of the Philippines is known to be important, no precise Statistics in relation to it seem to be available. The enterprise, therefore, must in some degree possess an experimental character, but it has the recommendations of not being a competitive one, as well as that in the progress of Commerce the exclusive concession must year by year throughout its entire term be expected to increase in value. The work is to be completed for $297,000 by Messrs. W. J. Henley of North Woolwich, who are to take $70,000 in fully paid shares, and to pay",
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"content_text": "## Ships.\n\n6\n\nI transmit for your information and guidance a copy of a despatch from the Acting Governor of Hong Kong, noted in the margin `Sgt. 65.4. May 74.30-7`, regarding a report from the Sanitary Commissioners, to whom that ordinance was referred.\n\n7\n\n12 Gor? ich? No. 89-29 June 1870.\n\n6802 More Meng REC Labuan JUNE 27 1070 Emigration Board 25th June 1870 102\n\nI have to acknowledge your letter of 18th inst., with a despatch from the Acting Governor of Hong Kong reporting the emigration of 70 Chinese labourers to Labuan and enclosing copy of the agreement entered into by them with the Oriental Coal Company.\n\n6578\n\n2.\n\nI see nothing to object to either in this emigration or in the conditions of the agreement.\n\nSix Frederick Rogers Bart",
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"content_text": "## MINUTE\n### 1870 JUNE 28\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your despatch No. 26002 dated the 26th April reporting the departure from Hongkong of the Steamship \"Millan\" with 70 Chinese Labourers for Labuan, & enclosing copy of the agreements \n\n(1) 26002 trong hàng \n(2) 12-6578.\n\nIt appears there are multiple unrelated text fragments. Reorganizing and correcting the given text results in the following:\n\n## MINUTE\n### 1870 JUNE 28\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your despatch No. 26002 dated the 26th April reporting the departure from Hongkong of the Steamship \"Millan\" with 70 Chinese Labourers for Labuan, & enclosing copy of the agreements.\n\nThe unrelated fragments are:\n(1) `26002` trong hàng\n(2) `12-6578`\nАлия\nThe Offin Aaned\nthe fort Hosting\nn-89.",
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"content_text": "## MINUTE PAPER\n\nLyon Hong Kong \n71368 \nMO \nHousing Je \n\nM. Rubch \nLend copies & all \n11368 \n258 \n\nColonies at which the B2 Steamers touch. \nStraits Sett's Circular Labuan \nMauritius \nN.S. Wales \nS. Australia \nLeeward Is \nJamaica \nTrukor \nTasmania \nGibraltar \n\nSent for information: June Tele surd (the Pat Gibraltar Steam Rec: Compi \nIreland \n\nTo send copies \nshewing the movements \nduring this year 6071 \nto offer &, an in \nsh, sand cefaces \nto \natome \nJarkij \noit 25 \n\nWhy did are ad for \nto many copies \nRambly \nMight next the Co delion \nding & discretion, then thereston autres trave? Helt och 26/20 \n18",
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"content_text": "# No. 346.\n\nSIR,\n\n**Principal Civil Medical Officer's Office,** \nColombo, 29th October, 1882.\n\n333\n\nI have the honor to transmit a Memorial addressed by Assistant Colonial Surgeon Dr. Coghill, to His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, praying for the appointment of Colonial Surgeon of that Colony which he has heard is about to become vacant by the retirement of Dr. Murray.\n\nI am able to speak in the highest terms of Dr. Coghill in regard to personal character, his professional efficiency and acquaintance with the duties of a large public Hospital. During the two years that he has served in this Department he has performed all the responsible duties allotted to him, in a most satisfactory and efficient manner and while I shall be glad to hear of his obtaining the promotion which he now seeks, his professional attainments are of so high a standard that his retirement will be a loss to this Department.\n\nThe pay attaching to his present appointment being only £200 a year, quite insufficient for the support of a European in this Colony, and his prospect of promotion in this Service being so remote, I feel that Dr. Coghill is only performing a duty to himself in seeking preferment elsewhere.\n\nI have the honor to express the hope that His Excellency will be pleased to forward to the Government of Hongkong this Memorial, together with the printed Testimonials, which accompany it, and if he shall see fit, a copy of this letter.\n\nI have &c.\n\nThe Hon'ble \n(Signed) W. P. CHARSLEY, M. D.\nThe Colonial Secretary.\n**Principal Civil Medical Officer and Inspector General of Hospitals.**\n\nTrue Copy. W. P. Charsley, P.C.M.O.\n\n*Mauritius. Labuan, Malacca, Singapore, Penang of Hong Kong.*",
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"content_text": "120 \n\nWith reference to the question whether Imperial or Colonial Funds should pay the Falkland Islands pension, I would point out that in the letter to the Treasury, it was taken as a matter of course that the Salary had been paid from Imperial Funds and that Imperial funds should pay the pension; and the Treasury appears to have adopted this view without demur. It seems singular that in a letter from the Treasury of the same date, (on the case of Freacher of Labuan) that Dept. gave a decision, which, though it seems to me to be right, it appears to conflict with that given in Mr. Rennie's case.\n\nI would also advert to the case of Mr. Andrews (See Treasury letter 1460 Maurition(71)) in which the Treasury has given a decision of the same character as in Dr. Teacher's case.\n\nI do not think that Parliament voted specific Salaries for the Falkland Islands, but that its grants, although they formed so large a proportion of the Revenue of the Colony, were simply Grants in aid of the Revenue. It is on this view that the Inland Revenue Board has lately consented to refund Income Tax, which had been levied on the Salaries of the \"Falkland Islands Officers.\" The tax had been levied on the assumption that the Salaries were drawn from Imperial Funds, but the Board has agreed in the view strongly taken by Sir J. Rogers two or three years ago that though Parliament may vote Grants in aid of the Revenue of a Colony, the Colonial Salaries must be deemed to be paid from Colonial Funds. This view, which was confessedly new at that time, led to...",
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"content_text": "# IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG, \n## IN CHAMBERS.\n\nJ3302 \n### In re Kwok-A-SING.\n\nNotes of the Argument of the Attorney General against the 7 Points raised in support of the Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Subjiciendum granted by the Honourable J. Sinale, Chief Justice, to discharge the above Prisoner, who had been committed to Gaol by the First Police Magistrate to await the order of His Excellency the Governor in pursuance of the Treaty of Tientsin and of Ordinance No. 2 of 1850.\n\n1st Point.-Apart from Ordinance No. 2 of 1850 there is no Jurisdiction in any Magistrate or Court in the Colony to deal with the Prisoner, he being a Chinese subject, and the only offence charged against him having been committed entirely beyond the Jurisdiction of the Colonial Court.\n\nThe Prisoner was originally brought up before the Magistrate as a person dangerous to the peace and good order of the Colony, under Section VI of Ordinance No. 9 of 1857.\n\nIn the course of the investigation into this charge, application was made by the Chinese Authorities to this Government through the British Consul at Canton, for the rendition of the Prisoner under Art. 21 of the Treaty of Tientsin. The application was communicated by the Colonial Secretary to the Magistrate, who in pursuance of Section I of Ordinance No. 2 of 1850, detained the Prisoner and at the close of the investigation, committed the Prisoner to Gaol until further order of the Governor, as provided by Section III.\n\nThe Prisoner was claimed by the Chinese Authorities for the Murder of the Captain and a portion of the Crew of the French ship La Nouvelle Penelope, under Article 21 of the Treaty of Tientsin, which is in these terms: \"If criminals, subjects of China, shall take refuge in Hongkong or on board the British ships there, they shall, upon due requisition by the Chinese Authorities, be searched for, and, on proof of their guilt, be delivered up.\" It is submitted, therefore, that the Court can only consider whether the Prisoner is a Chinese subject who has committed a crime and whose surrender has been demanded by the Chinese Authorities, and whether there is \"probable cause\" upon the face of the depositions for his committal under Section III of Ordinance No. 2 of 1850.\n\nIf these conditions are established, any questions which may arise as to the expediency or propriety of his surrender rest solely with the Governor.\n\n2nd Point.--Ordinance No. 2 of 1850 is null and void, being \"ultra vires\" of the Colonial Legislature.\n\nBy Article 3 of the Charter of Hongkong, the Colonial Legislature is empowered generally to pass Ordinances for the good government of the Colony, subject to instructions conveyed to the Governor under the great Seal.\n\nThe Ordinance in question is purely a local one, as the Treaty of Tientsin only provides for the surrender of criminals taking refuge in Hongkong.\n\nThe following Acts and Ordinances of Colonial Legislatures now in force to carry out Extradition may be instanced:\n| Colony | Acts/Ordinances |\n|---------------|--------------------------|\n| Canada | Acts of 1850, c. 89 |\n| Malta | Ordinance No. 1 of 1863 |\n| Antigua | Act No. 105 |\n| St. Cristopher| Act No. 679 |\n| British Honduras| 15 Vic. c. 3 |\n| Labuan | No. 1 of 1857 |\n\nThe power of Colonial Legislatures to pass Extradition Acts and Ordinances is recognized by the \"Extradition Act, 1870,\" (Section XVII.) \n\nSee also `28 & 29 Vic. c. 63`. (Colonial Laws Validity Act).\n\n3rd Point.-Ordinance No. 2 of 1850 is now inoperative, the Treaty it was passed to carry out having been abrogated in 1858, and a new and different Treaty having been then entered into with China for the rendition of criminals, which Treaty has had no Legislative sanction.\n\nIt is manifest from the Preamble and from the very terms of Ordinance No. 2 of 1850, that it was passed not simply to give effect to the only Treaty then in force which contained a Provision as to Extradition, viz., the Supplemental Treaty of Nanking, (`6 Hertslet 265`), but to all Extradition Treaties in force for the time being.\n\nDepositions.",
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"content_text": "# No Ship to depart without Certificate.\n\n## Application for Same.\n\n## Inspection of Ship, Accommodation of Passengers.\n\n### Ventilation, Space and Height between Decks.\n\n### Male and Female Passengers.\n\n### Space on upper Deck.\n\n### Sick Bay, &c.\n\n### Deck Passengers.\n\n### Awning.\n\n### Space.\n\n### Reserved Space.\n\n### Provisions, Scale.\n\n## SCHEDULE A.\n\n### Voyages referred to in Section IV.\n\n#### FOR STEAMERS\n\nwhose Steam Power shall be sufficient without the Aid of Sails to propel them at the Rate of Five Statute Miles in the Hour.\n\nVoyages from Hongkong, Swatow, Amoy, Foochow, Ningpo, Shanghai, and any Port in Formosa to\n\n| Destination |\n| --- |\n| Calcutta |\n| Pegu |\n| Sumatra |\n| Java |\n| The Straits Settlements |\n| Labuan |\n| Sarawak |\n| Manila |\n| Bangkok |\n| Saigon |\n| Hue |\n| Japan |\n\n#### FOR SAILING VESSELS.\n\nVoyages from Hongkong, Swatow, Amoy, Foochow, Ningpo, Shanghai, and any Port in Formosa to\n\n| Destination | From October to March, both inclusive | From April to September, both inclusive |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Sumatra | | Yes |\n| Java | | Yes |\n| The Straits Settlements | Yes | Yes |\n| Labuan | Yes | |\n| Manila | Yes | |\n| Bangkok | Yes | |\n| Saigon | Yes | |\n| Hue | Yes | |\n\n## SCHEDULE B.\n\n### Hegulations referred to in Section V. respecting Chinese Passenger Ships to which this Ordinance applies.\n\n1. No Ship shall clear out or proceed to Sea unless the Master thereof shall have received from an Emigration Officer a Copy of this Ordinance, for which a Fee of $1 shall be payable, and a Certificate in the Form contained in `Schedule C` annexed thereto, nor until the Master shall have entered into the Bond prescribed by Section IV. of the \"Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855.\"\n\nII. No Emigration Officer shall be bound to give such Certificate till Seven Days after receiving an Application in Writing for the same from the Owners or Charterers of the Ship, or if absent, from their respective Agents, specifying the Name of the Ship, her Tonnage, the Number of Passengers intended to be carried, the Port of Destination and the proposed Day of Departure.\n\nIII. After receiving such Application, the Emigration Officer and any Person authorized by him in that Behalf shall be at liberty at all Times to enter and inspect the Ship, and the Fittings, Provisions and Stores therein, and any Person impeding such Entry or Inspection, or refusing to allow of the same, shall be liable to a Fine not exceeding $100 for each Offence.\n\nIV. The following Conditions as to the Accommodation of Passengers shall be observed to the Satisfaction of the Emigration Officer:-\n\n1. The Space appropriated to the Passengers between Decks shall be properly ventilated, and shall contain at the least 9 superficial and 54 cubical Feet of space for every Adult on board; that is to say, for every Passenger above Twelve Years of Age, and for every Two Passengers between the Ages of One and Twelve Years. The Height between Decks shall be at least Six Feet.\n\n2. The Accommodation for Female Passengers between Decks shall be separate from that provided for Male Passengers.\n\n3. A Space of Four superficial Feet per Adult shall be left clear on the upper Deck for the Use of the Passengers.\n\n4. A reasonable Space shall be set apart properly divided and fitted up as a Sick Bay, and sufficient Latrines both as to Condition and Number shall be provided in suitable Parts of the Ship.\n\nV. The Emigration Officer may, in his Discretion, permit Deck Passengers to be carried, upon such Conditions, as may from Time to Time be prescribed under Instructions from one of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, and until and subject to such Instructions, upon the Conditions following: -\n\n1. A suitable Awning with Screens shall be provided on Deck, sufficient for the Protection of the Passengers from the Sun and from Rain.\n\n2. The Space appropriated to such Deck Passengers shall contain at the least Sixteen superficial Feet for every Adult, that is to say, for every Passenger above Twelve Years of Age, and for every Two Passengers between the Ages of One and Twelve.\n\n3. In Case Deck Passengers shall be carried in Addition to other Passengers for whom Accommodation between Decks shall be provided, the Space to be appropriated for Deck Passengers shall be reckoned exclusively of the Space of Four superficial Feet per Adult required to be left clear on the Upper Deck for the Use of such other Passengers.\n\nVI. The following Conditions as to Provisions shall be observed to the Satisfaction of the Emigration Officer:-\n\n1. Provisions, Fuel and Water shall be placed on board of good Quality, properly packed and sufficient for the Use and Consumption of the Passengers, over and above the Victualling of the Crew during the intended Voyage, according to the following Scale:\n\n| Item | Quantity per Passenger per diem |\n| --- | --- |\n| Rice or Bread Stuffs | not less than 1 lbs. |\n| Dried Salt Fish | 1 oz. |\n| Chinese Condiments and Curry Stuff | 1 lbs. |\n| Fresh Vegetables | 1 |\n| Fire wood | |\n| Water (to be carried in Tanks or sweet Casks) | 1 gallon |\n\n2. The last preceding Condition as to Provisions shall be deemed to have been complied with, in any Case where by the Special Authority of the Emigration Officer, any other Articles of Food shall have been substituted for the Articles enumerated in the foregoing Scale, as being equivalent thereto.\n\n3. The Passengers may supply their own Provisions for the Voyage and proper Accommodation for the Stowage, and sufficient Cabooses for the Cooking of such Provisions must be allowed.\n\n4. When the Ship shall be destined to call at any Port mentioned in the Emigration Officer's Clearing Certificate for fresh Water or Provisions, a Supply of fresh Water and Provisions according to the Scale hereinbefore contained for every Day of the average Voyage to such Port shall, unless the Emigration Officer shall otherwise direct, be deemed to be in compliance with this Ordinance.\n\nVII. The Emigration Officer shall not give his Certificate unless he shall be satisfied :-\n\n1. That the Ship is sea-worthy, and properly manned, equipped, fitted, and ventilated, and has not on board any Cargo likely, from its Quality, Quantity, or Mode of Stowage, to prejudice the Health or Safety of the Passengers.\n\n2. That Suitable Medicines and Medical Stores, Provisions, Fuel and Water have been placed on board, of good Quality, properly packed and sufficient in Quantity to supply the Passengers on board during the intended Voyage.\n\n3. That all the Requirements of this Ordinance have been complied with.\n\nVIII. The Emigration Officer shall not give his Certificate until he shall have mustered the Passengers, and have ascertained to the best of his Power that they understand whither they are going, and in Case they shall have made any Contracts of Service that they comprehend the Nature thereof; he shall also take Care that a Copy of the Form of any such Contracts, or an Abstract of their Substance, signed by himself, is appended to the said Certificate: If any of the Passengers are in bad Health, or insufficiently provided with Clothing, or if any such Contracts are unfair, or if there is Reason to suspect that Fraud or Violence have been practised in their Collection or Embarcation, he may detain the Ship, and if he shall think fit, may order all or any of the Passengers to be re-landed.\n\nIX. The Emigration Officer may, if he shall think fit, before granting his Certificate, employ any duly qualified Medical Practitioner, Master Mariner, or Marine Surveyor, or other Person whose Professional Assistance and Advice he may require for the Purpose of ascertaining whether the Requirements of this Ordinance have been duly complied with, and the Costs and Charges of obtaining such Assistance and Advice, shall be defrayed by the Owners or Charterers of the Ship, whether the Emigration Officer shall grant his Certificate or not.\n\nX. The Emigration Officer shall from Time to Time fix a reasonable Scale of Fees and Charges to be approved by one of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, for the Remuneration of any Professional Persons who may be employed by him under the last preceding Regulation, and pending the Approval or Disapproval of such Scale, the Fees and Charges therein specified shall be payable, as if the same had been approved in Manner aforesaid.\n\nXI. The Owners or Charterers of every Ship shall pay such Fees for the Remuneration of the Emigration Officer, as may from Time to Time be ordered under Instructions from one of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, and until and subject to such Instructions, the following Fees shall be payable in Addition to all Fees chargeable under Regulation X:\n\n| Occasion | Fee |\n| --- | --- |\n| Upon the Application for a Certificate | $25 |\n| Upon the Granting of the Certificate | $25 |\n\nXII. In Case Default shall be made by the Owners or Charterers of the Ship in the Payment of any Fees and Charges to which they may be liable under this Ordinance, the Ship may be detained by the British Consul, or if in Hongkong by the Governor, until such Fees and Charges shall have been paid.\n\nXIII. The Emigration Officer may withhold his Certificate or revoke the same at any Time before the Departure of the Ship, if it shall appear to his Satisfaction that any Particulars contained in the Application in Writing which shall have been made for the same or any other Particulars which may have been furnished to him by or on Behalf of the Owners, Charterers or Master of the Ship in relation thereto, are untrue, and that the Conditions of this Ordinance have not been complied with; and in every such Case it shall be lawful for the British Consul, or if in Hongkong for the Governor, to seize and detain the Ship until the Certificate if already granted, shall have been delivered up to be cancelled.\n\nXIV. The Master of every British Ship shall, during the whole of the intended Voyage, make Issues of Provisions, Fuel and Water, according to the aforesaid Dietary Scale, to all the Passengers except such as shall have supplied themselves therewith, and shall not make any Alteration except for the manifest Advantage of the Passengers, in respect of the Space allotted to them as aforesaid, or in respect of the Means of Ventilation, and shall not ill-use the Passengers, or require them (except in Case of Necessity) to help in working the Vessel; and shall issue Medicines and Medical Comforts, as shall be requisite, to the best of his Judgment, and shall call at such Ports as may be mentioned in the Emigration Officer's Clearing Certificate for fresh Water and other Necessaries; and shall carry the Passengers without unnecessary Delay to the Destination to which they have contracted to proceed.\n\nXV. The Master of every British Ship shall within 24 Hours after his Arrival at the Port of Destination and at any Port of Call, produce his Emigration Papers to the British Consul (if any) at such Port or in Case such Port shall be in Her Majesty's Dominions to any Officer appointed or authorized by the Local Government in that behalf. It shall be lawful for such Consul or other Officer to enter and inspect such Ship, and in Case the Master shall obstruct or refuse to assist him in the Discharge of such Duty, or shall without reasonable Cause fail to produce his Emigration Papers as aforesaid, he shall be liable to a Fine of $500, and the Ship may be detained by the British Consul, or if in Her Majesty's Dominions, by the Local Government, until such Fine shall have been paid, and the Emigration Papers shall have been given up.\n\nXVI. In all Ports and Places where no Emigration Officer shall have been appointed, the British Consul shall, until such Appointment, and at all Times pending the Vacancy of such Office, be deemed to be the Emigration Officer for the Purposes of these Regulations.\n\nPage 343",
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"content_text": "## Report on the Trade and Navigation of Hongkong for the Year 1870\n\n1. The number of vessels entered at the ports in the Colony of Hongkong from each country in the year 1870 is as follows:\n\n## Number, Tonnage, and Crews of Vessels ENTERED at Ports in the Colony of Hongkong from each Country, in the Year 1870\n\n| COUNTRIES WHENCE ARRIVED | BRITISH | FOREIGN | TOTAL |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| | Vessels Tons Crews | Vessels Tons Crews | Vessels Tons Crews |\n| Great Britain | 97 84,458 2,818 | 1 422 21 | 98 84,880 2,839 |\n| Continent of Europe | 2 1,814 80 | 16 19,790 777 | 18 21,604 857 |\n| United States | ... ... ... | 24 7,796 297 | 24 7,796 297 |\n| Australia and New Zealand | 20 2,181 101 | 1 201 8 | 21 2,382 109 |\n| India and Singapore | 384 59,101 2,241 | 125 45,057 1,528 | 509 104,158 3,769 |\n| Siam | ... ... ... | 9 3,395 173 | 9 3,395 173 |\n| Phillipine Islands | ... ... ... | 2 1,759 81 | 2 1,759 81 |\n| Japan | ... ... ... | 49 49,161 2,911 | 49 49,161 2,911 |\n| South America | ... ... ... | 36 24,001 1,080 | 36 24,001 1,080 |\n| Amoor River | ... ... ... | 2 175 9 | 2 175 9 |\n| Sandwich Islands | ... ... ... | 1 8,970 196 | 1 8,970 196 |\n| West Indies | ... ... ... | ... ... ... | ... ... ... |\n| South Pacific | ... ... ... | 12 9,378 247 | 12 9,378 247 |\n| Macao | 632 76,864 29,765 | 181 86,202 4,816 | 813 163,066 34,581 |\n| Coast of China and Formosa | 632 876,864 29,765 | 181 86,202 4,816 | 813 163,066 34,581 |\n| TOTAL | 1,824 789,576 56,926 | 1,590 208,314 16,540 | 3,414 997,890 73,466 |\n\n6. To this Report I have appended a Comparative Statement of the Trade of the Colony during the several years I have been connected with Hongkong.\n\n5. Of the ships of different Nations arriving at this Port, it will be seen that there is a marked increase in those under the British Flag, consisting of 133 Vessels and 161,520 Tons. The Number and Tonnage of Vessels under the French and American Flags have also increased, whilst those under the North-German Flag, in consequence of the War, have 87 vessels with 26,148 tons less than in the previous year.\n\n7. Some idea can be formed of the necessity for having increased the number of Employés in the Department when it is seen that the Total of Arrivals and Departures, combined, in 1870, is 62,534 Vessels and 5,864,514 Tons as against 2,179 Vessels and 1,164,640 Tons in 1859, or 2,771 per cent more Vessels and 403 per cent more Tons.\n\n8. In my last Report on this subject, I attributed the then falling off of this Trade to the effect of the \"Harbor and Coasts' Ordinance, 1866\" was introduced. But certain it is, that Trade in native bottoms has increased, and now stands at its highest since its introduction.\n\n9. The former opponents of this measure, it is to be hoped, will now rest satisfied that its anticipated baneful effects have not been realised, but that on the contrary, the general trade of the Colony, whether Native or Foreign, is in a highly healthy condition, and Piracy, once so rife in these waters and their neighborhood, is now seldom, if ever, heard of.\n\n10. Under this heading, there is a sensible decrease, amounting to 3,460 men, 1,549 women, boys and 80 girls.\n\n11. The opposition evinced in the United States of America to the introduction of Chinese labor is having its effect, whether for good or evil remains to be seen.\n\n12. Emigration under Contract is at present prohibited at Hongkong, except to British Possessions, but to these the restrictions and difficulties are so great, that only 70 Chinese left Labuan, during the year.\n\n## Number, Tonnage, and Crews of Vessels CLEARED at Ports in the Colony of Hongkong for each Country, in the Year 1870\n\n| COUNTRIES TO WHICH DEPARTED | BRITISH | FOREIGN | TOTAL |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| | Vessels Tons Crews | Vessels Tons Crews | Vessels Tons Crews |\n| Great Britain | 21 20,758 709 | 3 918 44 | 24 21,676 753 |\n| Continent of Europe | 3 3,446 256 | 12 5,485 191 | 15 8,931 447 |\n| United States | ... ... ... | 71 84,801 1,270 | 71 84,801 1,270 |\n| Australia and New Zealand | 98 100,548 7,440 | 2 678 23 | 100 101,226 7,463 |\n| India and Singapore | 67 37,288 1,144 | 8 2,544 161 | 75 39,832 1,305 |\n| Siam | ... ... ... | ... ... ... | ... ... ... |\n| Phillipine Islands | ... ... ... | ... ... ... | ... ... ... |\n| Java and other Islands in Indian Archipelago | 109 68,438 2,809 | 41 23,445 1,857 | 150 91,883 4,666 |\n| Japan | ... ... ... | 50 50,220 2,288 | 50 50,220 2,288 |\n| South America | ... ... ... | 98 60,226 2,852 | 98 60,226 2,852 |\n| Amoor River | ... ... ... | ... ... ... | ... ... ... |\n| Sandwich Islands | ... ... ... | ... ... ... | ... ... ... |\n| Cape of Good Hope | ... ... ... | ... ... ... | ... ... ... |\n| South Pacific | ... ... ... | 26 1,038 50 | 26 1,038 50 |\n| North Pacific | ... ... ... | ... ... ... | ... ... ... |\n| British North America | ... ... ... | ... ... ... | ... ... ... |\n| Macao | 1,187 658,028 53,866 | 384 170,912 6,411 | 1,571 828,940 60,277 |\n| Coast of China and Formosa | 1,187 658,028 53,866 | 384 170,912 6,411 | 1,571 828,940 60,277 |\n| TOTAL | 1,914 291,770 47,980 | 1,521 824,570 60,277 | 3,435 1,116,340 108,257 |\n\nI have the honor to be,\nSir,\nYour most obedient Servant,\n**Se. H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbor Master**\n\nThe Honorable J. GARDINER AUSTIN,\nColonial Secretary, &c., &c.",
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"content_text": "## XIX RETURN of VESSELS bringing CHINESE PASSENGERS to the Port of Victoria, Hongkong, from Places out of China, during the Year ending 31st December, 1870\n\n| DATE CLEARED | SHIP'S NAME | TONS | OF WHAT PORT | MASTER'S NAME | WHERE BOUND | ADULTS | CHILDREN | REMARKS |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | M | F | M | F | |\n| January 12 | Japan | 4352 | New York | Frederic Freeman | San Francisco | 202 | 43 | 上 | Jati | |\n| | Altagracia | 879 | Callao | | | | | | | |\n| | Nestor | | | 3 | | | | | | |\n| | Britomart | 600 | Liverpool | Bartlett | Bangkok | 185 | 7 | Kwang tung | | |\n| February 9 | Ville de St. Lu | 274 | Bordéaux | Dubois | New Orleans | 105 | 7 | Hoogly | | |\n| | China | 3836 | New York | Warsaw | San Francisco | 614 | 7 | Japan | | |\n| March 19 | America | 4454 | | Dio. Douue | | | | | | |\n| | Esk | | | 33 | | | | | | |\n| | Wm. Wilson | 858 | Liverpool | H. C. Besse | Queensland | 1,154 | 8 | Hindustan | 180 | Welburn | San Francisco |\n| | Charles Auguste | 404 | Sydney | | | | | | | |\n| | Hermann Doctor | 624 | Homburg | Greves | San Francisco | 234 | 26 | | | |\n| | Mars | 491 | | Onainde Drenning | | | | | | |\n| | Albion | 1,767 | French | Pitman | | | | | | |\n| | Sea Shell | 4352 | American | De Boris Beeman | | | | | | |\n| | Dolores Ugarte | 800 | S. Salvador | De Smidt | | | | | | |\n| | Hattie C. Besse | 606 | American | Bissett | | | | | | |\n| April 12 | | | | | | | | Ilavana | Singapore | 123 | | 1300 | 60 | Saigon |\n| | | | | | | | | 69 | San Francisco | 563 | | Singapore | 49 | Sydney |\n| | | | | Saul Besse | Havana | | | | | 169 | Portland, Oregon | | Drage | Singapore |\n| | | | | 672 | Bennett | Manila | | | | | Dunn | Saigon | 123 |\n| | St. Malo | 740 | | Cogrel | New Orleans | 213 | 24 | America | | | | | 13 | 5 |\n| | Chelsen | 914 | Melbourne | | | | | | | 14 | 5 | Niagara | 1869 | Quebec |\n| | Ariel | 364 | | Jamieson Fry | Melbourne | | | | | 21 | | Ariel | San Francisco | 465 |\n| | Achilles | | | 29 | | | | | | 15 | | 11 | Hertha | | |\n| | Japan | | | 16 | | | | | | 12 | | | | | |\n| | Panther | | | > | | | | | | 18 | | | | | |\n| | Wm. Miller | 201 | | | | | | 37 | | | | | | | |\n| | Merle Blanc | 753 | Hamburg | Schrieber | Portland, U.S.A. | 273 | 30 | | | | | | | | |\n| | Orlof | 805 | Russian | Perks | S. Salvador | 1,786 | 1,659 | British | | | | | | | |\n| | | | | Limmerman | | | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | | Russell Winsor, Jr. | Caliao | | | | | | | | | | |\n| | Glenartney | 1,087 | British | Bolton | Singapore | 1,271 | 4 | | | | | | | | |\n| | China | 3,886 | American | Relton | Do. | 861 | 40 | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | | Nyburg | Labuan | 70 | 19 | | | | | | | | |\n| | Mars | 679 | | Cavariey MacCaslin | San Francisco | 288 | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | Manila | 64 | | | | | | | | | |\n| | | | | Fugdt | Queensland | 195 | 2+ | | | | | | | | |\n| | Henry Reed | 888 | Sunderland | Macroa | San Francisco | 320 | 2 | | | | | | | | |\n| March 3 | Prospector | | | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | |\n| | Orlof | 583 | | White | Sydney | 47 | | | | | | | | | |\n| | Garibaldi | 670 | Boston | Noye | Portland, U.S.A. | 263 | 5 | | | | | | | | |\n| | Clan Alpine | | | | | | | | | 30 | | Witch of the Wave | 1020 | | Bachelder | San Francisco | 400 |\n| May 7 | America | 4454 | | F. A. Palmer | | | | | | 23 | | | | | | | |\n| | Great Republic | 3881 | | | | | | | | 27 | | | | | | | |\n| | Sardis | | | | | | | | | 23 | | | | | | | |\n| June 11 | China | 3836 | New York | King | San Francisco | 825 | 7 | Tigre | | 1,172 | 42 | | | | | | |\n| | | | | Warsaw | | | | | | | | Cunningham | | 287 | 9 | | | |\n| | Mars | | | | | | | | | | | Doane | | 523 | 12 | | | |\n| | Ajax | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |\n| | R. W. Wood | 345 | Honolulu | Clincke | Honolulu | 57 | 28 | | | | | | | | | | |\n| | Solo | 1021 | | Behre | Do. | 182 | | | | | | | | | | | |\n| July 12 | Japan | 4352 | New York | Freeman | San Francisco | 694 | 10 | | | | | | | | | | |\n| | Orloff | 1,400 | S. Salvador | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |\n| August 12 | America | 4454 | | Do. | Warsaw | Do. | 97 | 6 | | | | | | | | | |\n| | China | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |\n| Sept. 12 | Great Republic | 3881 | | Do. | Donne | Do. | 96 | | | | | | | | | | |\n| October 12 | China | 3836 | | Do. | Freeman | Do. | 701 | | | | | | | | | | |\n| Nov. 12 | Japan | 4352 | | Do. | Warsaw | Do. | 55 | | | | | | | | | | |\n| December 7 | Shooting Star | 618 | Bangkok | Langbeld | Bangkok | 198 | 35 | | | | | | | | | | |\n| | America | 4454 | New York | Donge | San Francisco | 93 | 5 | | | | | | | | | | |\n| | Violette | 381 | Liverpool | Wilson | Honolulu | 109 | 20 | | | | | | | | | | |\n\n## SUMMARY\n\n| | TONS | PASSENGERS |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Total | 68,978 | 12,931 |\n\nTo various destinations:\n- San Francisco\n- Honolulu\n- Callao\n- Bangkok\n- New Orleans\n- Portland, U.S.A.\n- Queensland\n- Labuan\n- Mauritius\n\nTotal Passengers,.......... 12,391\n\n| SHIP'S NAME | TONS | MASTER'S NAME | WHERE FROM | WHERE BOUND | ADULTS | CHILDREN | REMARKS |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | M | F | M | F | |\n| Hoogly | 1,767 | French | De Bovis | Saigon | 40 | 20 | | | |\n| Nile | 1,068 | British | Wright | Singapore | 58 | | | | |\n| China | 3,886 | American | Donne | San Francisco | 146 | | | | |\n| | | | Clarke | Saigon | 425 | | | | |\n| Arratoon Apcar | 238 | British | Miller | Singapore | 180 | | | | |\n| Rapid | 429 | Siamese | Carlos | Bangkok | 30 | | | | |\n| Glenartney | 1,087 | British | Bolton | Singapore | 160 | 7 | | | |\n| Aguia | 350 | Portuguese | Santos | | 31 | | | | |\n| Telegraph | 802 | Siamese | Bloom | Bangkok | 40 | | | | |\n| Mouing | 2,006 | British | | | | | | | |\n| Mary Goddard | 812 | Dutch | | | | | | | |\n| Gorlands | | | | | | | | | |\n| Prince | 600 | French | Jayne | Singapore | 102 | | | | |\n| Mars | 1,572 | British | | | | | | | |\n| Burlington | 816 | Siamese | Noulurs Calliet | Saigon | 47 | | | | |\n| | 679 | American | Ballin | Singapore | 250 | | | | |\n| Enterprise | 485 | British | Garnier | Bangkok | 79 | | | | |\n| | | | MacCaslin | Manila | 2x7 | | | | |\n| Macao | 490 | Siamese | Hanter | Bangkok | 25 | | | | |\n| Peiho | | | | | | | | | |\n| Ephron | | | | | | | | | |\n| Magdala | | | | | | | | | |\n| Onward | 80 | | | | | | | | |\n| Prosperity | 447 | Siamese | Hansen | Bangkok | DO | | | | |\n| Norseman | 2,230 | French | | | | | | | |\n| Gesine Brons | 711 | Siamese | | | | | | | |\n| Fortune | 399 | N.-German | Gronewold | Saigon | 30 | | | | |\n| Noranside | 601 | British | Lubeck Deno | Bangkok | 30 | | | | |\n| | 549 | British | Bouand | Saigon | | | | | |\n| | 470 | Siamese | Davidson | Singapore | 51 | | | | |\n| | | | Whyte | Sydney | 115 | | | | |\n| | | | Demsky | Bangkok | 23 | | | | |\n| Japan | 4,352 | American | Freeman | San Francisco | 140 | | | | |\n| Suwonada | | | Meisner | | | | | | |\n| Clan Alpine | 770 | | Jessen | | | | | | |\n| | | | | | 123 | | | | |\n| Chowsye | 901 | | | | 17 | | | | |\n| Castle | 93 | | | | 11 | | | | |\n| Ameranth | 93 | | | | 2 | | | | |\n| Ferdinand | 462 | Siamese | | | | | | | |\n| Aurora | 374 | | | | | | | | |\n| Imperatrice | 295 | Siamese | Jorgensen | Bangkok | 50 | | | | |\n| Mars | 1,551 | French | Nisted | Saigon | | | | | |\n| | 400 | M. German | Steinbeck | | | | | | |\n| Tay Watt | 415 | | Meyer | Bangkok | 40 | | | | |\n| Hydra | | | Pleitner | Saigon | 46 | | | | |\n| Daylight | 679 | American | Macaire | Saigon | 286 | | | | |\n| | 656 | Siamese | Sass | Bangkok | 25 | | | | |\n| | 397 | N.-German | MacCaslin | Saigon | 35 | | | | |\n| Kim-rung Tr | 447 | Siamese | Range Raderanker | Bangkok | 25 | | | | |\n| | 829 | | | | 1 | | | | |\n| United Service | 600 | | | | 101 | | | | |\n| America | 4,454 | American | Lango | Singapore | 35 | | | | |\n| | | | Tough Clarke | San Francisco | 220 | | | | |\n| Jane | 341 | British | Le Bas | Saigon | 57 | | | | |\n\n**Total Tons,..** 68,978 \n**Total Passengers,...** 12,931\n\nB. G. THOMSETT, R.N., \nEmigration Officer, &c.\n\nPage 60 \nPage 61",
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"content_text": "that they fail to comply with the many requirements of the Law. Such as they are, the returns show an increase since 1867 in the British and Foreign Population of 447% and in the Chinese of 1443%, the respective numbers, inclusive of the Military and Naval establishments, being as follows:\n\n| Europeans + Americans | Indians & others of Mixed Blood | Chinese | Total |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 5,931 | 2,823 | 115,644 | 124,198 |\n\nEmigration under Contract Emigration to Foreign Countries having been prohibited by Her Majesty's Government, and considerable opposition having been given in the United States to the introduction of Chinese labourers, the numbers leaving this Port have been reduced by 5,993 compared with the preceding year.\n\nThe Emigration of Chinese through Hong Kong has however been considerable; viz:\n\n| Destination | Number |\n| --- | --- |\n| The United States | 11,021 |\n| The Australian Colonies | 7,755 |\n| Bangkok | 381 |\n| Labuan | 10 |\n| Kanalules | 36f |\n\nTotal = 12,992 (Note: '36f' is preserved as is, assuming 'f' is part of the original data)\n\nNo reliable statistics can be looked for at a Free Port in reference to Imports and Exports.",
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"content_text": "# No. 50. \n## GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION\n\nThe following Annual Report of the Hongkong General Post Office for the Year 1870, is published for general information.\n\nBy Command,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 18th March, 1871.\n\n## No. 16.\n\n**J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.**\n\n### GENERAL POST OFFICE, HONGKONG, 17th March, 1871.\n\n1. I have the honor to lay before you for presentation to His Excellency Major General WHITFEILD, Lieutenant-Governor, \"the eleventh Annual Report on the Post Office, being that for the year 1870.\n\n2. The principal changes of interest which have taken place in the Postal Service during the year are as follows, viz:\n\n3. The two Marine Sorters previously employed on the line between Hongkong and Shanghae have been withdrawn for general duty in this Office, and arrangements have been made for completely sorting the Mails for Shanghae before they leave Hongkong. By this change of system the residents of Shanghae obtain the advantage of having their letters, by both the English and French Packets, delivered immediately on arrival, and this without extra charge, the alteration having been made with a view to discourage the transmission of letters outside the Mails.\n\nSimilar arrangements have been made at the British Post Office at Shanghae to enable the letters for Hongkong to be despatched ready for immediate delivery on their reaching this Office. The Imperial Postmaster General has withdrawn the Officers employed in sorting the homeward Indian, China and Australian Mails, on board the Mediterranean Packets; the Mails from Hongkong are now, therefore, subdivided in this Office, so as to facilitate the arrangements made for sorting them on their arrival in England.\n\n4. The Director General of the Posts in France has consented to a proposal to send Closed Mails by the French Packets between this Office and the British Post Offices at Shanghae and Yokohama, instead of forwarding the correspondence for the community at those Settlements in the Mails for the French Post Offices, thereby accelerating the delivery of the local correspondence.\n\n5. Sanction having been obtained to the Mails from London for Shanghae and Yokohama which are brought to Hongkong by French Packet being delivered over to this Office, advantage has been taken of one or two opportunities of sending the Mails forward to Shanghae earlier than they would have reached their destination by the branch French Packet for Shanghae.\n\n6. Arrangements have been completed under which correspondence brought from Batavia by French Packet to Singapore is sent to this Office by the first Packet leaving for Hongkong, instead of, as formerly, awaiting the departure of the next French Packet to China, which involved, in some cases, a delay of twenty days.\n\n7. Arrangements have been completed under which British Closed Mails between Hongkong and Nagasaki, and between Hongkong and Hiogo, are conveyed from Shanghae and Yokohama respectively by means of the United States' Mail Packets; the demand made by the United States' Post Office for their conveyance has, however, necessitated a small extra rate of postage on correspondence thus conveyed, but the advantages gained for the Public by these arrangements are manifest.\n\n8. The hour of despatch of the homeward British Mail Packets from Hongkong has been advantageously changed from 9 A.M. to Noon, making it conform to the hour of despatch of the French Packets.\n\n9. With a view to averting the inconvenience which has sometimes been experienced here on account of the late arrival of the British Mail Packets from Yokohama, their departure from Yokohama has been made one day earlier than formerly.\n\n10. The scale of progression of weight having half an ounce for its unit has been extended to letters sent between the British Post Offices in China and Japan, and Manila, Batavia, Saigon, Pondicherry, Bangkok, Labuan, Singapore, Penang, Malacca, Ceylon, India, Aden, Suez, Malta and the Ionian Islands; Gibraltar, and Spain and Portugal viâ Gibraltar.",
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"content_text": "## Report on the Trade and Navigation of Hongkong for the Year 1870\n\n6. To this Report I have appended a Comparative Statement of the Trade of the Colony during the several years I have been connected with Hongkong.\n\n5. Of the ships of different Nations arriving at this Port, it will be seen that there is a marked increase in those under the British Flag, consisting of 133 Vessels and 161,520 Tons. The Number and Tonnage of Vessels under the French and American Flags have also increased, whilst those under the North-German Flag, in consequence of the War, have 87 vessels with 26,148 tons less than in 1869.\n\n### Vessels' Movements\n\nSome idea can be formed of the necessity for having increased the number of Employés in the Department when it is seen that the Total of Arrivals and Departures, combined, in 1870, is 6,257 Vessels and 5,864,514 Tons as against 2,179 Vessels and 1,164,640 Tons in 1859, or 2,771 per cent more Vessels and 403 per cent more Tons are registered now than in the year brought forward for purposes of comparison.\n\n### Junk Trade\n\n9. The former opponents of this measure, it is to be hoped, will now rest satisfied that its anticipated baneful effects have not been realised, but that on the contrary, the general trade of the Colony, whether Native or Foreign, is in a highly healthy condition, and Piracy, once so rife in these waters and their neighborhood, is now seldom, if ever, heard of. But certain it is, that Trade in native bottoms has increased, and now stands at its highest since the \"Harbor and Coasts' Ordinance, 1866\" was introduced.\n\n8. In my last Report on this subject, I attributed the then falling off of this Trade to the effect of the Customs Stations in the vicinity of the Colony. Whether it is that the Officers in charge of them are less zealous in the performance of their duties, or that brighter days have dawned on the Commercial prosperity of the Colony, I am unable to say, beyond, that the latter would seem probable.\n\n### Emigration\n\n10. Under this heading, there is a sensible decrease, amounting to 3,460 men, 1,549 women, 204 boys and 80 girls.\n\n12. Emigration under Contract is at present prohibited at Hongkong, except to British Possessions, but to these the restrictions and difficulties are so great, that only 70 Chinese left, for Labuan, during the year.\n\n11. The opposition evinced in the United States of America to the introduction of Chinese labor is having its effect, whether for good or evil remains to be seen.\n\nThe Honorable J. GARDINER AUSTIN,\nColonial Secretary, &c., &c.\n\nI have the honor to be,\nSir,\nYour most obedient Servant,\nH. G. THOMSETT, B.N.,\nHarbor Master, &c.\n\n## NUMBER, TONNAGE, and CREWS of Vessels ENTERED at Ports in the Colony of Hongkong from each Country, in the Year 1870\n\n| COUNTRIES WHENCE ARRIVED | BRITISH | FOREIGN | TOTAL |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| | WITH CARGOES | IN BALLAST | TOTAL | WITH CARGOES | IN BALLAST | TOTAL | WITH CARGOES | IN BALLAST | TOTAL |\n| Great Britain | 97 | 38 | 101 | 422 | 161 | 422 | 1,814 | 43 | 1,814 |\n| | 84,458 | 2,813 | 84,842 | 2,872 | 19,790 | 21,012 | 207 | | |\n| Continent of Europe | 19,790 | 7,756 | 77,089 | 2,241 | | | | | |\n| United States | 7,792 | 2,241 | 121 | 104,248 | 3,825 | 45 | 20,738 | | |\n| Australia and New Zealand | 08,680 | 8,040 | 34,622 | 1,200 | 770 | 48 | 20,743 | 776 | 29 |\n| India and Singapore | 13,601 | 452 | 103 | 108,639 | 3,045 | 011 | 61789 | 4,414 | |\n| Siam | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | 2971 | 17,089 | 2,241 |\n| Philippine Islands | 1360 | 462 | 61769 | 4,414 | 21 | 8,218 | 318 | 21 | 101 |\n| Java and other Islands in Indian Archipelago | 78.903 | 2,290 | 771 | 34,844 | 1,228 | ... | 40 | ... | ... |\n| Japan | 60 | 84,622 | 1,200 | [02] | 14.276 | 3,207 | 102 | 1.562 | |\n| South America | 55 | 173 | 401 | 49,161 | 2,911 | 85 | 316 | 45,657 | 6! |\n| Sandwich Islands | 130 | 763 | 28,500 | 2.282 | 737 | 44,276 | 29,237 | 8.247 | |\n| Amoor River | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | los | 12 | 9 | 3.395 |\n| West Indies | 178 | 2 | 476 | 28 | 475 | ... | 1,528 | 184 | 4,818 |\n| South Pacific | 1,484 | 35 | 24,304 | 1,880 | 101 | 46,758 | 1.667 | 827 | |\n| Coast of China and Formosa | J2} | 9,358 | 287 | 137 | 13 | 71,062 | | 8,547 | 85 |\n| Macao | 9.680 | 302 | 535 | 20 | 550 | 20... | ... | 530 | 29 |\n| | 530 | 29 | 2,917 | 89 | 4 | 2.817 | ... | 196 | 186 |\n| TOTAL | 1,824 | 759,576 | 56,980 | 181 | 315 | 59,480 | 11,288 | 1,254 | 178,062 |\n| | 81,724 | 336 | 984 | 50 | 1.564 | 236.558 | 42,917 | 718 | 414,127 |\n| | 81,618 | 17,598 | 1,191,027 | 284,209 | 0.690 | 278.202 | 65,664 | 24,288 | 1,464,220 |\n| | 200,068 | 18,230 | 1,507,391 | 264,661 | 87,709 | 1,591 | 85,104 | 8,688 | 1,505 |\n| | 824,680 | 60,624 | 15,241 | 1,648,102 | 291,130 | 7,145 | 363,654 | 79,008 | 26,386 |\n| | 2,011,756 | 864,91 | 29,565 | 2,887,078 | 808.4267 | 326 | 448,758 | 76 | 30,252 |\n| | 4,816 | 1,590 | 208,814 | 88,540 | 1700448 | 1 | 78,798 | | 30,062 |\n| | 2,287 | 8,870 | 78,465 | 4,791 | 827 | 16 | 380 | 25 | 556 |\n| | 556 | 841 | 91.286 | 4.906 | 1,905 | 267,791 | 47,823 | 6.776 | 310,965 |\n| | 67,655 | 25,006 | 1,878,356 | 833 | 7926 | 448,758 | 76,246 | 27,891 | 2,830,458 |\n| | 414,677 | | | | | | | | |\n\nI. 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THOMSETT, KN.,\nHarbor Master, c.\n\n## NUMBER, TONNAGE, and CREWS of Vessels CLEARED at Ports in the Colony of Hongkong for each Country, in the Year 1870\n\n| COUNTRIES TO WHICH DEPARTED | BRITISH | FOREIGN | TOTAL |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| | WITH CARGOES | IN BALLAST | TOTAL | WITH CARGOES | IN BALLAST | TOTAL | WITH CARGOES | IN BALLAST | TOTAL |\n| Great Britain | 21 | | 21 | 20,758 | 709 | 21 | 20,755 | 709 | 21 |\n| | 20,758 | 709 | 20,758 | 709 | | | | | |\n| Continent of Europe | 918 | 44 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 227 | 1,448 | 9,239 | 191 |\n| | 12 | 6.485 | 256 | 191 | 31 | 66.829 | 1,985 | 3,188 | 70 |\n| United States | 54 | 70,01 | 2,058 | 421 | 453 | 2 | 6,129 | 11 | 198 |\n| Australia and New Zealand | 00,548 | 7,446 | 11.185 | 3,204 | 9,837 | 105 | 455 | 211 | 17,472 |\n| | 8,359 | 74,822 | 2,208 | 13 | 5,968 | 212 | 107 | 198,549 | 10,505 |\n| India and Singapore | 4,629 | 107 | 91 | 79.251 | 2900 | #* | $16 | JA | 638 |\n| | 212 | 19 | 34,801 | 2711 | 34,801 | 1.271 | 22 | 9.071 | 877 |\n| Siam | 32,527 | 1,920 | 38 | 41,508 | 2,787 | 22 | 3.071 | 877 | Asi |\n| Philippine Islands | 100 | 1611 | 36,710 | 1,112 | 1,430 | 37,288 | 1,141 | 23,445 | 1,857 |\n| Java and other Islands in Indian Archipelago | 4.074 | 234 | 445 | 10% | 6,587 | 4,082 | ... | 76,587 | 4,082 |\n| Japan | 50,220 | 2,838 | 29,998 | 2,117 | 805 | 29 | 109 | 68,488 | 2,200 |\n| South America | 87 | 24,028 | 1,889 | Di | 186 | 1298'7 | 9 | 3,989 | 179 |\n| | 142 | 119 | [1] | 9.466 | 309 | 67,328 | 6,198 | 56.703 | 2,064 |\n| Sandwich Islands | 1601 | 6,947 | 1261 | 14.015 | [0,885 | 176 | 76,899 | 4,008 | 0,726 |\n| | 3,953 | 7.836 | Bez | 2511 | 10 | 2011 | 188 | 19 | 3811 |\n| Amoor River | 718 | :: | 718 | 698 | 698 | 1,06 | ,908 | 18 | 58,818 |\n| | 11,208 | 3,50s | 155 | 62,326 | 11,358 | 1,478 | 190,372 | 84,767 | 123 |\n| Coast of China and Formosa | 026 | 581,210 | 29,948 | | | | | | |\n| TOTAL | 41 | 33,072 | 1,855 | 1,596 | 229,444 | 36,625 | 1,784 | 255,190 | 45.970 |\n| | 130 | 36.580 | 2,013 | 1.814 | 291770 | 47,983 | 364,432 | 61,080 | 24,708 |\n| | 1,938,470 | »21,00% | 797 | 109,114 | 20,470 | 118,104 | 1.189,950 | 240,505 | 5,802 |\n| | 279.531 | 57,858 | 23,906 | 1,469,461 | 298,106 | 18,780 | 1,574,143 | 270.2585 | 973 |\n| | 171 | 84,901 | 3,522 | | | | | | |\n\n1. 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"content_text": "## XIX. RETURN of VESSELS bringing CHINESE PASSENGERS to the Port of Victoria, Hongkong, from Places out of China, during the Year ending 31st December, 1870.\n\n| No. | DATE ARRIVED | SHIP'S NAME | Tons | COLORS | MASTER'S NAME | WHERE FROM | REMARKS | ADULTS | CHILDREN |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| | January 12 | Japan | 4352 | New York | Frederic Freeman | San Francisco | | 202 | 1 |\n| 1 | Jan. 1 | Altagracia | 3799 | | Calino | | | 5 | |\n| 2 | \" 7 | Nestor | | | | | | 3 | |\n| 3 | \" 22 | Britomart | 6001 | Liverpool | Bartlett | Bangkok | | 185 | |\n| 4 | \" # | Kwang-fung | | | | | | | |\n| 5 | February 9 | Ville de St. Lo | 374 | Bordeaux | Dubois | New Orleans | | 196 | 4 |\n| 6 | \" 7 | Hoogly | | | | China | | 3 | 1) |\n| 7 | March 12 | America | | | | | | * | |\n| 8 | \" 17 | Esk | 53 | | | Malay | | क्ष | ; |\n| 9 | \" 28 | Wm. Wilson | 3836 | New York | Warsaw | San Francisco | | 644 | 15 |\n| 10 | \" * | Do. | 4454 | Do. | Doabe | Do. | | 1,154 | \" |\n| 11 | \" * | Hindostan | | | | | | 11 | 12 |\n| 12 | \" 14 | Niagara | 53 | | | Japan | | 5 | |\n| 13 | \" 16 | Hertha | 25 | | | | | 16 | |\n| 14 | April 10 | C. Besse | 404 | Sydney | Berse | Queensland | | 186 | 20 |\n| 15 | \" 1 | Hermann | 858 | Liverpool | Nobbs | San Francisco | | 338 | 48 |\n| 16 | \" 5 | Charles Auguste | 812 | Salem | Welburn | Do. | | 278 | 17 |\n| 17 | \" 12 | Chelsen | 660 | Boston | Clough | Portland, U.S.A. | | 951 | 16 |\n| 18 | \" 12 | Sea Shell | 624 | Hamburg | Greves | F}. | | 234 | 20 |\n| 19 | \" 18 | Dolares Ugarte | 740 | St. Malo | Sin Nanaing | | | 21 | |\n| 20 | \" 21 | Mars | 1,707 | French | Freen:an | | 420 Spanish | | |\n| 21 | \" 21 | Hattie C. Besse | 4,852 | American | Onainde | San Francisco | | 491 | |\n| 22 | \" 21 | ... | 666 | American | ! 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Palmer | 1626 | | King | Do. | | 825 | 94 |\n| 46 | \" 12 | Great Republic | 3881 | New York | Doane | Do. | | 529 | 12 |\n| 47 | \" 18 | Solo | | | | Japan | | | |\n| 48 | August 12 | America | 3881 | New York | Warsaw | San Francisco | | 287 | 27 |\n| 49 | \" 12 | ... | 1249 | Boston | | Do. | | 42 | 13 |\n| 50 | \" 30 | Tigre | 345 | Honolulu | Cunningham | Do. | | 7 | |\n| 51 | Sept. 6 | Japan | | | | | | 59 | |\n| 52 | \" 12 | Great Republic | 3881 | New York | Doane | Do. | | 96 | 6 |\n| 53 | Nov. 12 | Japan | | | | | | 35 | |\n| 54 | \" 12 | China | | | | | | 36 | |\n| 55 | Dec. 7 | Shooting Star | | America | | | | 32 | |\n| 56 | \" 12 | America | 4454 | New York | Freeman | Do. | | 70 | |\n| 57 | \" 21 | Violette | 3806 | Do. | G. Glenartney | Do. | | 55 | |\n| 58 | \" 31 | ... | 618 | Bangkok | Langheld | Bangkok | | 196 | 8: |\n\n## SUMMARY\n\n| Destination | Vessels | Tons | Passengers | ADULTS | CHILDREN |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| San Francisco | | 8,870 | | 4 | |\n| Honolulu | | | | 30 | |\n| Callao | | | | | |\n| Bangkok | | | | 19 | 4 |\n| New Orleans | | | | | |\n| Melbourne | | | | | |\n| Queensland | | | | 408 | 30 |\n| Portland, U.S.A. | | | | 1,121 | 27 |\n| Labuan | | | | 70 | > |\n| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |\n\nTotal Tons,, ....G8,978! \nTotal Passengers,.. 12,331 \n159 482 \n20 \n41 \n25 Fusi-yama \n42 \n26 | Orlof \n\n...\n\n| No. | DATE ARRIVED | SHIP'S NAME | Tons | COLORS | MASTER'S NAME | WHERE FROM | REMARKS | ADULTS | CHILDREN |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |\n| 4 | Suwonada | | | | Clarke | Saigon | | 4251 | |\n| 6 | Arratoca Apear | 988 | British | Aliller | Singapore | | 180 | 429! Siamese |\n| 6 | Rapid | 50al | | Carlos | Bangkok | | 301 | |\n| 7 | Joshua Bates | 9781 | | | | 4,352 American | 1,087 British | 600 | \" |\n| | | | | | | 182 Spanish | 1,550 British 1,2011 | 735 Si mese | 710 British 1.013 |\n| | | | | | Bolton Sydserti | Winsor, Jr. Tourniere | Montgomery Gardner | Freeman | Bordenave |\n| | | | | | Middleton | Melbourne | Singapore | San Francisco | Singapore |\n| | | | | | Melbourne | | 11 | 21 | 130 |\n| | | | | | 3x | 1121 | 85 | 1081 | 80! |\n| | | | | | 1991 | | | | |\n\n...\n\nTotal Passengers,.......... 12,831 \n159 482 \n26 Hoogly \n1,767) French \nDe Bovis \nSaigon \n40! \n20 Nile \n1,081) British \nWright \nSingapore \nJune \n1 China \n3,886 American \nDoane \nSan Francisco \n146) \n\nH. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Emigration Officer, &c.",
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"content_text": "# 206\n\nImmoved 6 May 1871\n\n**FO 42/5**\n**Hongkong**\n\n**To:** the Treasury\n\nSir,\n\n## MINUTE\n## MAY\n\nI am directed by the Earl of Granville to refer to your letter of the 22nd April last, with reference to my letter of the 28 April.\n\nMy Lords hope to receive from you for the information of the Board of Trade (Straits & Labuan) a copy of a letter from the Foreign Office, with its enclosures, from which their Lordships will learn that the Spanish Government have cancelled the concession granted to Messrs Heane and Graham for the establishment of a telegraphic cable between Hongkong and Macao/Manila.\n\nAn... \nKyun...",
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"content_text": "22\n\nnot put forward by\n\nAgents in any of the word\n\nsense\n\nThis Government has\n\nalways discountenanced\n\nand obstructed\n\nany\n\nattempts to make Chinese Emigrate to\n\nCalifornia or other\n\nplaces where contracts were to be entered into. Such attempts in\n\nlate years have signally failed - the latter one being the case\n\nof Mr\n\nGeo: Dennys who wanted Coolies for Labuan.",
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"content_text": "ORDINANCE No. 8 OF 1871.\n\nEmigration.\n\nThirdly, Chinese Passenger Ships of whatever Nationality which shall clear out or proceed to Sea from any Port in Hongkong upon any such Voyages as are hereinbefore firstly and secondly mentioned.\n\nPROVIDED ALWAYS, that nothing in this Ordinance contained shall be deemed to affect any Chinese Passenger Ship which shall clear out or proceed to Sea upon a Voyage of not more than Seven Days' Duration, within the Meaning of the \"Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855,\" and of Section III of Ordinance No. 9 of 1856, or any Ship to which the Provisions of the said Act do not apply.\n\nIV. The Voyages specified in Schedule A to this Ordinance annexed, are hereby declared to be Voyages of not more than Thirty Days' Duration, subject as regards Steamers to the Conditions as to their Rate of Speed and as regards Sailing Vessels to the Conditions as to the Periods of the Year during which the Voyage shall be performed, in the said Schedule respectively expressed and contained.\n\nV. From and after the Commencement of this Ordinance, the Regulations contained in Schedule A of the \"Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855,\" the \"Chinese Passengers' Health Ordinance,\" (No. 6 of 1859), \"The Hongkong Emigration Ordinance, 1870,\" (No. 4 of 1870), and all Proclamations now in Force, issued by the Governor of Hongkong under Section III of the \"Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855,\" shall cease to be in Force in respect of Chinese Passenger Ships to which this Ordinance applies, and as respects such Ships, the Regulations contained in Schedule B to this Ordinance annexed, shall be in Force in lieu thereof.\n\nVI. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to relieve Chinese Passenger Ships to which this Ordinance applies from the Provisions of the \"Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855,\" except so far as the said Provisions are hereby expressly modified and varied under the Power in that Behalf in the said Act contained.\n\nVII. This Ordinance shall not come into Operation until Her Majesty's Confirmation thereof shall have been proclaimed in the Colony by the Governor.\n\nSCHEDULE A.\n\nVoyages referred to in Section IV.\n\nFOR STEAMERS\n\nwhose Steam Power shall be sufficient without the Aid of Sails to propel them at the Rate of Five Statute Miles in the Hour.\n\nVoyages from Hongkong, Swatow, Amoy, Foochow, Ningpo, Shanghai, and any Port in Formosa to\n\nCalcutta. Pegu.\n\nSumatra, Java.\n\nThe Straits Settlements.\n\nLabuan, Sarawak.\n\nManila.\n\nBangkok, Saigon.\n\nHue.\n\nJapan.\n\nFOR SAILING VESSELS.\n\nVoyages from Hongkong, Swatow, Amoy, Foochow, Ningpo, Shanghai, and any Port in Formosa to\n\nFrom October to March, both inclusive. From April to September, both inclusive.\n\nSumatra. Java.\n\nThe Straits Settlements.\n\nLabuan. Manila.\n\nBangkok. Saigon.\n\nHue.\n\nSCHEDULE B.\n\nRegulations referred to in Section V. respecting Chinese Passenger Ships to which this Ordinance applies.\n\nI. No Ship shall clear out or proceed to Sea unless the Master thereof shall have received from an Emigration Officer a Copy of this Ordinance, for which a Fee of $1 shall be payable, and a Certificate in the Form contained in Schedule C. annexed thereto, nor until the Master shall have entered into the Bond prescribed by Section IV. of the \"Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855.\"\n\nII. No Emigration Officer shall be bound to give such Certificate till Seven Days after receiving an Application in Writing for the same from the Owners or Charterers of the Ship, or if absent, from their respective Agents, specifying the Name of the Ship, her Tonnage, the Port of Destination, the proposed Day of Departure, the Number of Passengers intended to be carried, and whether such Passengers or any of them are under Contracts of Service.\n\nIII. After receiving such Application, the Emigration Officer and any Person authorized by him in that Behalf shall be at liberty at all Times to enter and inspect the Ship, and the Fittings, Provisions and Stores therein, and any Person impeding such Entry or Inspection, or refusing to allow of the same, shall be liable to a Fine not exceeding $100 for each Offence.\n\nIV. The following Conditions as to the Accommodation of Passengers shall be observed to the Satisfaction of the Emigration Officer:-\n\n1. The Space appropriated to the Passengers between Decks shall be properly ventilated, and shall contain at the least 9 superficial and 54 cubical Feet of Space for every Adult on board; that is to say, for every Passenger above Twelve Years of Age, and for every Two Passengers between the Ages of One and Twelve Years. The Height between Decks shall be at least Six Feet.\n\n2. The Accommodation for Female Passengers between Decks shall be separate from that provided for Male Passengers.\n\n3. A Space of Four superficial Feet per Adult shall be left clear on the upper Deck for the Use of the Passengers.\n\n4. A reasonable Space shall be set apart properly divided and fitted up as Sick Bay, and sufficient Latrines both as to Condition and Number shall be provided in suitable Parts of the Ship.\n\nV. The Emigration Officer may, in his Discretion, permit Deck Passengers to be carried, upon such Conditions, as may from Time to Time be prescribed under Instructions from one of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, and until and subject to such Instructions, upon the Conditions following :-\n\n1. A suitable Awning with Screens shall be provided on Deck, sufficient for the Protection of the Passengers from the Sun and from Rain.\n\nPage 410",
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"content_text": "ORDINANCE No. 8 of 1871.\n\nEmigration.\n\nThirdly,--Chinese Passenger Ships of whatever Nationality which shall clear out or proceed to Sea from any Port in Hongkong upon any such Voyages as are hereinbefore firstly and secondly mentioned.\n\nPROVIDED ALWAYS, that nothing in this Ordinance contained shall be deemed to affect any Chinese Passenger Ship which shall clear out or proceed to Sea upon a Voyage of not more than Seven Days' Duration, within the Meaning of the \"Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855,\" and of Section III of Ordinance No. 9 of 1850, or any Ship to which the Provisions of the said Act do not apply.\n\nIV. The Voyages specified in Schedule A to this Ordinance are hereby declared to be Voyages of not more than Thirty Days' Duration, subject as regards Steamers to the Conditions as to their Rate of Speed and as regards Sailing Vessels to the Conditions as to the Periods of the Year during which the Voyage shall be performed, in the said Schedule respectively expressed and contained.\n\nV. From and after the Commencement of this Ordinance, the Regulations contained in Schedule B to this Ordinance annexed, shall be in Force in lieu of Schedule 4 of the \"Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855,\" the \"Chinese Passengers' Health Ordinance,\" (No. 6 of 1859), \"The Hongkong Emigration Ordinance, 1870,\" (No. 4 of 1870), and all Proclamations now in Force, issued by the Governor of Hongkong under Section III of the \"Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855,\" in respect of Chinese Passenger Ships to which this Ordinance applies.\n\nVI. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to relieve Chinese Passenger Ships to which this Ordinance applies from the Provisions of the \"Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855,\" except so far as the said Provisions are hereby expressly modified and varied under the Power in that Behalf in the said Act contained.\n\nVII. This Ordinance shall not come into Operation until Her Majesty's Confirmation thereof shall have been proclaimed in the Colony by the Governor.\n\nSCHEDULE A.\n\nVoyages referred to in Section IV.\n\nFOR STEAMERS\n\nwhose Steam Power shall be sufficient without the Aid of Sails to propel them at the Rate of Five Statute Miles in the Hour.\n\nVoyages from Hongkong, Swatow, Amoy, Foochow, Ningpo, Shanghai, and any Port in Formosa to\n\nCalcutta.\n\nPegu.\n\nSumatra.\n\nJava.\n\nThe Straits Settlements.\n\nLabuan.\n\nSarawak.\n\nManila.\n\nBangkok.\n\nSaigon.\n\nHue.\n\nJapan.\n\nFOR SAILING VESSELS.\n\nVoyages from Hongkong, Swatow, Amoy, Foochow, Ningpo, Shanghai, and any Port in Formosa to\n\nFrom October to March, both inclusive. From April to September, both inclusive.\n\nSumatra. Java.\n\nThe Straits Settlements.\n\nLabuan.\n\nManila, Bangkok. Saigon. Hue.\n\nSCHEDULE B.\n\nRegulations referred to in Section V. respecting Chinese Passenger Ships to which this Ordinance applies.\n\nI. No Ship shall clear out or proceed to Sea unless the Master thereof shall have received from an Emigration Officer a Copy of this Ordinance, for which a Fee of $1 shall be payable, and a Certificate in the Form contained in Schedule C annexed thereto, nor until the Master shall have entered into the Bond prescribed by Section IV. of the \"Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855.\"\n\nII. No Emigration Officer shall be bound to give such Certificate until Seven Days after receiving an Application in Writing for the same from the Owners or Charterers of the Ship, or if absent, from their respective Agents, specifying the Name of the Ship, her Tonnage, the Port of Destination, the proposed Day of Departure, the Number of Passengers intended to be carried, and whether such Passengers or any of them are under Contracts of Service.\n\nIII. After receiving such Application, the Emigration Officer and any Person authorized by him in that Behalf shall be at liberty at all Times to enter and inspect the Ship, and the Fittings, Provisions and Stores therein, and any Person impeding such Entry or Inspection, or refusing to allow of the same, shall be liable to a Fine not exceeding $100 for each Offence.\n\nIV. The following Conditions as to the Accommodation of Passengers shall be observed to the Satisfaction of the Emigration Officer:--\n\n1. The Space appropriated to the Passengers between Decks shall be properly ventilated, and shall contain at the least 9 superficial and 54 cubical Feet of Space for every Adult on board; that is to say, for every Passenger above Twelve Years of Age, and for every Two Passengers between the Ages of One and Twelve Years. The Height between Decks shall be at least Six Feet.\n\n2. The Accommodation for Female Passengers between Decks shall be separate from that provided for Male Passengers.\n\n3. A Space of Four superficial Feet per Adult shall be left clear on the upper Deck for the Use of the Passengers.\n\n4. A reasonable Space shall be set apart properly divided and fitted up as a Sick Bay, and sufficient Latrines both as to Condition and Number shall be provided in suitable Parts of the Ship.\n\nV. The Emigration Officer may, in his Discretion, permit Deck Passengers to be carried, upon such Conditions, as may from Time to Time be prescribed under Instructions from one of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, and until and subject to such Instructions, upon the Conditions following:--\n\n1. A suitable Awning with Screens shall be provided on Deck, sufficient for the Protection of the Passengers from the Sun and from Rain.\n\nPage 1030 appears three times at top, three times at bottom.",
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"content_text": "VIA MARSEILLES.]\n\nMaritime Intelligence—See page 80.\n\nThe 21st ult.\n\nLondon and China Telegraph.\n\n紙\n\nPUBLISHED WEEKLY ON ARRIVAL OF THE P. & O., MESSAGERIES, AND PACIFIC MAILS FROM CHINA, JAPAN, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, &c.\n\nIN CONNECTION WITH THE \"LONDON AND CHINA EXPRESS.\" A WEEKLY SUMMARY FOR THE OUTWARD MAILS.\n\nVOL. XIV. No. 481.]\n\nJAPAN—Yokohama...\n\nCHINA—Peking....\n\nLONDON, MONDAY, NOV. 18, 1872.\n\nLatest Advices.\n\nHOMEWARD.\n\nReceived Nov. 14\n\nOUTWARD.\n\nPORTS.\n\nFrom London. Arrived out.\n\n \n \n Aug. 9\n Sept. 26\n Oct.\n \n \n Yokohama\n \n \n 2\n \n \n Osaka and Hiogo\n July 26\n 12\n Sept. 29\n \n \n Hakodadi\n 26\n 7\n \n \n \n Nagasaki\n \n \n \n \n \n Tien-tsin\n \n \n \n \n \n Chefoo\n \n \n \n \n \n New-chwang\n \n \n \n \n \n Hankow\n \n \n \n \n \n Kin-kiang\n \n \n \n \n \n Chin-kiang\n \n \n \n \n \n Shanghai\n Ang. 1\n \n \n \n \n Ningpo\n \n \n \n \n \n Foochow\n \n \n \n \n \n Formosa\n \n \n \n \n \n Amoy\n 75\n \n \n \n \n Swatow\n \n \n \n \n \n Hong Kong\n 23\n \n Oct. 1\n \n \n Canton\n \n \n \n \n \n Macau\n \n \n \n \n \n PHILIPPINES—Manila\n \n \n \n \n \n COCHIN-CHINA—Saigon\n \n \n \n \n \n SIAM—Bangkok\n \n \n \n \n \n BORNEO—Labuan\n \n \n \n \n \n Sarawak\n \n \n \n \n \n JAVA—Batavia\n \n Sept. 15\n \n \n \n Samarang\n \n Rept. 24\n \n \n \n Sourabaya\n \n 30\n \n \n \n MALACCA STRAITS\n \n \n \n \n \n Singapore\n \n \n Oct. 2\n \n \n Penang\n \n Oct.\n \n \n \n CEYLON—Galle\n \n Sept. €\n 20\n \n \n Colombo\n \n 20\n \n \n \n \n 19\n 22\n 24\n \n \n \n 22\n 26\n 9\n \n\nVia San Francisco.\n\nTHE MAILS, &c.\n\nThe French mail, bringing advices as above, was delivered via Marseilles, on the 14th inst., four days in advance of its due date. The next inward (P. and O.) mail, with dates Yokohama 9th, Shanghai 11th, Hong Kong 17th, Singapore 24th Oct., is due, via Brindisi, on Monday, the 25th inst.\n\nTelegrams by the China Submarine and Red Sea Lines are being received with the usual regularity, occupying, allowing for difference of time, five to six hours in transmission.\n\nList of Passengers.\n\nPASSENGERS INWARD.\n\nBy this mail to Marseilles, per Messageries Maritimes steamer Péluse, arrived Nov. 12—From Yokohama: None. From Shanghai: Messrs. Bromley, Nathan, Billion, Mr. and Mrs. Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. Duncan. From Hong Kong: Messrs. Portman, Bennett, Tatham, Herviz, Serratè. From Saigon: Messrs. Rapine, Berthet, Coutel, Mr. and Mrs. Vogt. From Batavia: Messrs. Lapice, Grebbe, Rierach, Pauvert. From Singapore: Messrs. Carbonell, Laragora, Lazaro, Veiga, Mr. and Mrs. Schulze, Mdme. Gonzales. From Galle: Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan.\n\nPASSENGERS OUTWARD.\n\nPer P. and O. steamer Pekin, from Southampton, Nov. 7.—To Yokohama: Mr. S. Yugawa, Mr. S. Okuma, and one second-class passenger. To Shanghai: Mr. G. Lethbridge, Mr. G. R. Johnston, and one second-class passenger. To Hong Kong: Mr. K. Mac Iver, Mr. T. E. Ludlam. To Ceylon: Mrs. F. Bayley and child, Mr. J. R. Loftus, Mr. Reid, Mrs. Robertson and child, Miss Burrington, and two second-class passengers. To Hong Kong (via Bombay): Mr. W. H. Fittock. To Batavia: Mr. Burgoyne.\n\nPer P. and O. steamer Malta, from Venice, Nov. 15.—To Yokohama: Mr. and Mrs. A. Exner. To Hong Kong: Mr. D. Petrie. To Ceylon: Mr. Quilty, Earl Grosvenor, Marquis of Stafford, Viscount Lewisham, Dr. Gould.\n\nPer P. and O. steamer Malta, from Brindisi, Nov. 18.—To Shanghai: Mr. and Mrs. H. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson.\n\nPer P. and O. steamer Moulmein, from Southampton, Nov. 24.—To Shanghai: Mr. W. S. Wulff. To Singapore: Miss Rickards. To Ceylon: Mr. Bell, Lieut.-Com. Ryland, Mrs. Ryland, Mr. G. V. Macdonald.\n\nPrice 9d. Subscription, £2 2s. per annum, Postage included.\n\nPer P. and O. steamer Simla, from Venice, Nov. 29.—To Singapore: Mr. and Mrs. J. R. MacArthur, Mr. G. Harrison.\n\nPer P. and O. steamer from Southampton, Dec. 5.—To Hong Kong: Miss McPherson.\n\nPer French mail steamer Dupleix, from Marseilles, Nov. 24 (booked from London).—To Shanghai: Mr. and Mrs. Holdsworth. To Hong Kong: Mr. M. Beart. To Rangoon: Mr. Eugène Blainville, Mdme. Nisou, Mr. M. Engelbach, Mr. M. Mether, Mr. and Mrs. Van der Voest de Bye. To Batavia: Mr. and Mrs. Hora Siccama, Mr. and Mrs. Kleberg, Mr. Shalten, Mr. R. W. Baxter, Mr. John S. Dick, Mr. Alton Mees, Mr. and Mrs. Van Gaens, Mr. Ker Khouw. To Galle: Mr. H. Nagel.\n\nPer French mail steamer Ajaccio, from Marseilles, Dec. 8 (booked from London).—To Yokohama: Mr. Carl Friedrich, Mrs. A. Morf. To Batavia: Mr. G. Muller.\n\nSummary of News from the Far East.\n\nJAPAN.\n\nYOKOHAMA.\n\nThe present French mail brings advices from this port to the 25th September, but by the Pacific mail the dates extend to the 2nd October; the P. and O. mail from London July 26 arrived out on the 8th; the French mail of Aug. 2 on the 20th, and the P. and O. mail of Aug. 9 on the 26th September.\n\nThe following summary of news is from the Japan Herald:—The chief event since last mail has been the hearing before a Japanese tribunal of an action brought by Captain Hereira, of the Peruvian barque Maria Luz, for the recovery of the coolies who since the decree of the Court in the trial of the captain for cruelty towards them have been living ashore at the cost of and under the surveillance of the Japanese authorities. The case commenced on the 18th September, and judgment was rendered on the 27th. Mr. F. V. Dickins, Barrister-at-law, appeared for the plaintiff; Mr. Davidson, barrister, appeared for the defendants. The Court gave judgment in favour of the defendants.\n\nIt is not the intention of Government to allow foreigners to lease residences in the city of Yedo. All those who were granted permission are notified that they cannot remain longer than one month from date, and are required to return to Tsukiji.\n\nThe Consuls have just been notified of an important departmental change. All claims of a judicial character, instead of being as heretofore addressed to the Chiji of the Kanagawa Ken, are now to be sent to Mr. Nishi Naromori, Shio Chiu Hanji, the President of the Judicial Department of this ken, which from this date will exist as a separate department. Mr. Hill is appointed its legal adviser, and Mr. Wills to act as interpreter in conjunction with two native interpreters.\n\nIt is some time since Yokohama was visited with an earthquake of such unusual violence as that which occurred yesterday morning. The shocks were both lengthy and severe, in one instance knocking several ornaments from a chimney-piece to the floor, and in another, half emptying some fire buckets of their contents.\n\nIt is reported that Mr. Galy has been appointed to the post of interpreter to the Judicial Department, by the Minister of Justice, and Mr. Ribérolles as principal of the newly-established Law College.\n\nFire-rio kinsetsu, of the new issue, printed on foreign paper, are already imitated, spurious notes being in circulation. The Government asserts that the paper and engraving are correct, but the ink used for Japanese seals is too light.\n\nMr. English, Consul at Niigata, is about being transferred to Osaka, where he was formerly stationed, recent occurrences in that quarter having rendered such a step expedient.\n\nMr. A. M. Shillingford and Mr. W. A. J. Waters have been appointed assistants in the Okura-sho, to Mr. T. J. 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"content_text": "203\n\nNov. 18, 1872.] THE LONDON AND CHINA TELEGRAPH.\n\nHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,\n\nAUSTRALIA, AND CHINA.\n\nHATTON-COURT, THREAD NEEDLE-STREET, LONDON\n\nIncorporated by Royal Charter. Paid-up Capital, £800,000.\n\nCOURT OF DIRECTORS, 1872-75. CHAIRMAN.\n\nANDREW CASSELS, Esq. Frederick W. Jeligers, Esq. Emile Lenta, Esq. John Jones, Esq.\n\nWm. Maenganan, Esq. Thomas Lancaster, Esq. William Paterson, Esq.\n\nLudwig Wiese, Esq.\n\nMANAGER.\n\nJohn Howard Gwyther.\n\nSUB MANAGER.\n\nJames Macdonald,\n\nSECRETARY.\n\nWillem Charles Mallins.\n\nBAKERS.\n\nLondon The Bank of England; the City Bank. Scotland-The National Bank of Scotland.\n\nBombay.\n\nAGENCIES AND BRANCHES.\n\nRangoon.\n\nSingapore. Batavia\n\nHong Kong\n\nCalcutta.\n\nShanghai, Amoy.\n\nHankow. The Corporation buy and sell, and receive for collection, Bills of Exchange, payable at the above-named places; issue Letters of Credit; undertake the purchase and sale of Indian Government and other Securities; hold them for safe custody; and receive Interest or Dividends as they become due.\n\nDeposits of money are received for not less than twelve months, bearing Interest at 3 per cent. per annum.\n\nHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK\n\nOF INDIA, LONDON, AND CHINA.\n\nIncorporated by Royal Charter,\n\nHead Office-65, OLD BROAD-STREET, LONDON, E.C.\n\nBranches and Agencies:\n\nBombay, Calcutta, Madras. Colombo. Kandy. Galle, Matric.\n\nSETTLEMENTS and Java-\n\nIn INDIA\n\nCEYLON\n\nSTRAITS\n\nCHINA\n\nJAPAN\n\nSingapore, Penang, Batavia.\n\nHong Kong, Foochow, Shanghai,\n\nCanton, Hankow\n\nYokohama.\n\nBankers:-\n\nBank of England,\n\nLondon Joint-Stock Bank.\n\nThe Bank receives money on deposit, buys and sells Bills of Exchange, issues Letters of Credit and Circular Notes, and transacts the usual Banking and Agency business connected with the East, on terms to be had on application.\n\nCOMPTOIR\n\nD'ESCOMPTE\n\nDE\n\nPARIS.\n\nIncorporated by National Decrees of 7th and 8th of March, 1848, and by Imperial Decree of 20th July, 1854, and 31st December, 1868.\n\nRecognised by the International Convention of 30th April, 1862\n\nCAPITAL, fully paid up, £3,200,000,\n\nReserved Fund ... 1,200,000... £800,000\n\nHEAD OFFICE.-14. Rue Bergere Paris.\n\nAGENCIES AT-Lyons. Marseilles, Nantes, Mulhouse, Roubaix (France) Brussels Belgium, Alexandria (Egypt), Calcutta. Bombay, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Saigon (Cochin China), Bourbon (Reunion), and Yokohama (Japan).\n\nLONDON BANK-The Union Bank of London.\n\nLONDON AGENCY-144. Leadenhall-street E.C.\n\nMANAGER.-Theod. Dromel.\n\nThe London Agency grants Drafts and Letters of Credit, and purchases or collects Bills payable at the above-named places.\n\n819\n\nORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.\n\nIncorporated by Royal Charter, August 30, 1851.\n\nPAID-UP CAPITAL. £1,500,000.\n\nRESERVED FUND, £444,000.\n\nThe Corporation grant Drafts and negotiate or collect Bills payable at Bombay, Calcutta, Colombo, Foochow, Hong Kong, Kandy, Madras. Mauritius, Melbourne, Point de Galle, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Yokohama, and Ningpo, on terms which may be ascertained at their office. They also issue Circular Notes for use of Travellers by the Overland Route.\n\nThey undertake the agency of parties connected with India, the purchase and sale of Indian and other Securities, the custody of the same, the receipt of Interest, Dividends, Pay, Pensions, &c., and the effecting of remittances between the above-named dependencies.\n\nThey also receive deposits of £100 and upwards for fixed periods, the terms for which may be ascertained on application at their offices.\n\nOffice hours, Ten to Three: Saturdays Ten to Two.\n\nThreadneedle-street, London\n\n1272\n\nCHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE\n\nCOMPANY (Limited).\n\nIn conformity with the SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS, adopted and confirmed at the EXTRAORDINARY MEETINGS of SHAREHOLDERS held at HONG KONG on the 1st and 15th Feb., altering clauses Nos. 13, 14, 132, and 139 of the Articles of Association (such changes to take effect from 1st November, 1871), the net Profits of the Company will, from that date, be distributed as follows, viz.:\n\nTwo-thirds (2/3) to all contributors, whether Shareholders or not, in proportion to the net amount of premia contributed by each.\n\nOne third to Shareholders generally, according to the number of Shares held by each.\n\nLONDON AGENTS-FEARON AND CO., 54, GREAT ST. Helen's. E.C., By whom risks to all Eastern ports are taken at current rates.\n\nHONG KONG AND SHANGHAI\n\nBANKING CORPORATION.\n\nCapital, $6,000,000. Paid up, $1,500,000. Reserve Fund, $900,000.\n\nCOURT OF DIRECTORS AND HEAD OFFICE IN HONG\n\nKong.\n\nLONDON MANAGER-W.H. Vacher, #2, Lombard-street\n\nBANKERS-London and County Bank.\n\nBRANCHES AND AGENCIES\n\nHong Kong Shanghai\n\nFoochow Ningpo\n\nHankow\n\nYokohama\n\nHiogo Manila\n\nSaigon\n\nSingapore\n\nBombay Calcutta\n\nThe Bank grants DRAFTS upon and negotiates or collects BILLS at any of its Agencies or Branches; also receives DEPOSITS for fixed periods, at rates varying with the period of deposit.\n\nTHE HIGH PRICE OF MEAT.\n\nGreat economy effected by using\n\nWALL LIGHTS AND LUSTRES FOR\n\nGAS AND CANDLES. CHANDELIERS IN BRONZE AND ORMOLU. MODERATOR LAMPS AND LAMPS FOR INDIA. TABLE GLASS OF ALL KINDS. ORNAMENTAL GLASS, ENGLISH AND FOREIGN\n\nLONDON-Show Rooms, 45, Oxford-street, W.\n\nBIRMINGHAM-Manufactory and Show Rooms Broad-street.\n\nESTABLISHED 1807.\n\nTHE SOCIETY FOR THE DIFFUSION OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE IN CHINA.\n\nFOUNDED IN PEKING Nov. 1871, under the patronage of the Foreign Ministers and Residents in the Chinese Capital, Secretary in Peking, De S. W. Bade (Britt Legation): Sec. for Great Britain, Professor Summers (Chair Once, 3, George-yard, Lombard-street, who will be happy to receive the names of gentlemen who desire to become members, or to subscribe to the Peking Magazine, published by the Society. Sub. £3 per annum. The Magazine to non-members, 6s. per annum from members.\n\nTWO\n\nEDUCATION.-ST, LEONARD'S-ON-SEA.\n\nTWO LADIES of great experience, and possessing excellent testimonials, RECEIVE A limited number of YOUNG LADIES or CHILDREN needing sea air, careful training, and education.\n\nPARENTS residing abroad would find this most desirable home. References can be given for England, India, China and Japan.\n\nFor terms Co., address M1. H., London and China Telegraph Office, 2, Cowper's-court, Cornhill, E.C.\n\nK. de PIOTROWSKI, COMMISSION MERCHANT & GENERAL AGENT\n\nHIOGO-KOBE,\n\nJAPAN.\n\nCOWASJEE DINSHAW. Close to the Landing Place, Depot of EUROPEAN, CHINA, AND INDIAN GOODS. WINE, BEER, CHAMPAGNE, and SPIRITS of the best quality Bombay-made Soda Water and Lemonade Perfumery, Confectionery, Oilman's Stores, and Stationery of every description. Sola Topees and Canvas Shoes, &c., &c.\n\nSTEAMER POINT, ADEN. Drawing and Reading-room free to Passengers. The London and China Express ON SALE.\n\nT. W. JACKSON,\n\nLIEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT\n\nOF MEAT.\n\nRead carefully the printed instructions. CAUTION.-None genuine without Baron Liebig's the inventor's, signature.\n\nBeware of all imitation extract.\n\nCEYLON.\n\nCOFFEE ESTATES FOR SALE,\n\nSAN\n\nFRANCISCO.\n\nTHE LONDON & CHINA TELEGRAPH. THE FOURTEENTH Volume of this\n\nJOURNAL commenced on the 1st of January 1872. Terms for advertising, 2s. 6d. per five lines and 6d. for each additional line.\n\nSubscriptions and Advertisements received abroad by the following Agents:- Paris\n\nRICHARD & Co. Passage des Princes.\n\nThe Agency will conduct Banking business of every description with the Continent. India, China, &c., upon terms to be ascertained at the Office.\n\nin size from 48 to 1,500 acres, and in price from £200 to £24,000,\n\nALEX. BROWN,\" Kandy.\n\nN.B. Fifty-seven estates now on the register.\n\nTHE AGRA BANK (Limited).\n\nEstablished in 1839.\n\nCAPITAL 1,000,000.\n\nHead Office: NICHOLAS LANE, LOMBARD-STREET,\n\nLONDON.\n\nBranches in Edinburgh, Calcutta Bombay, Madras, Kurrachee. Agra, Lahore, Shanghai, Hong Kong.\n\nCurrent accounts are kept at the head office on the terms customary with London bankers, and interest allowed when the credit balance does not fall below £100.\n\nDeposits received for fixed periods on the following terms, viz.:-At 4 per cent. per annum, subject to twelve months' notice of withdrawal. For shorter periods deposits will be received on terms to be agreed upon.\n\nBills issued at the current exchange of the day on any of the branches of the Bank free of extra charge; and approved bills purchased or sent for collection.\n\nSales and purchases effected in British and Foreign Securities, In East India Stock and Loans, and the safe custody of the same undertaken, Interest drawn, and army, navy, and civil pay and pensions realised.\n\nEvery other description of banking business and money agency, British and Indian, transacted.\n\nJ. THOMSON Chairman.\n\nSCHOUT AND CO., SHIPBROKERS AND FORWARDING AGENTS, AMSTERDAM\n\nALEXANDER BROWN, ESTATE AND GENERAL AGENT, KANDY, CEYLON,\n\nVISITS and reports on Coffee Plantations, estimates Crops, values Properties, buys and sells Lands, Goods, and Produce on Commission, and transacts all kinds of Estate and Agency Business.\n\nHOLLOWAY'S PILLS\n\nCOUNSEL AND COMFORT. A disordered stomach throws the whole system out of gear, and renders us unfit both for work and enjoyment. A few doses of these strengthening and purifying Pills, however, speedily restore order, and re-enable the taker, according to the accompanying directions, will, without difficulty, enable the stomach to digest its food.\n\nThese excellent Pills are suitable alike for the peer as the peasant, the soldier and the sailor, and particularly for those in foreign climates.\n\nHolloway's Pills are very useful in checking feverish attacks, bilious complaints, and inflammation; they have also made the most signal cures in cases of dropsy and disease of the kidneys, heart, and lungs, when the sufferers seemed past the aid of medicine.\n\nHamburg Bremen\n\nLisbon.\n\nMr. Cocoto,\n\nR.CARL.\n\nG. STEINMEYER.\n\nHolland-Rotterdam 1.A. Kramers.\n\nAmsterdam MACKAY, BOGERT,&nd Co.\n\nALGUSTE PEDRO CABILIO.\n\nRua des l'oyaes de'. Bento 20.\n\nWN.II. FOGG & C.,82, Burling\n\n80p.\n\nNew York............\n\nSan Francisco.......\n\nAlexandria\n\nSuez.... 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[Nov. 18, 1872\n\nCHINA SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH COMPANY (LIMITED),\n\nIN CONNECTION WITH THE\n\nEASTERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LIMITED.\n\nTARIFF TO CHINA AND JAPAN.\n\nOn and after 15th OCTOBER the following Rates for Telegrams\n\nof Twenty Words will come into force:--\n\nFROM LONDON,\n\nTO HONG KONG)\n\nSHANGHAI JAPAN\n\n£6 0 0\n\n7 0 0\n\nFROM PROVINCIAL\n\nSTATIONS.\n\n£6 1 0\n\n7 1 0\n\nHalf the above Rates for every additional Ten Words beyond Twenty Words.\n\nNo charge for Postage will be made on Messages to China and Japan, which are posted at Hong Kong, Shanghai, or Nagasaki.\n\nMessages should be given in at the Falmouth Company's Office, No. 74, OLD BROAD-STREET, LONDON.\n\nMessages sent from Postal Stations should be ordered\n\nVIA FALMOUTH\n\nthese words being signalled as an instruction by the Postal authorities free of charge.\n\nTHOMAS FULLER, Secretary.\n\nOld Broad-street, London, E.C..\n\n9th October, 1872\n\nDRUGS, CHEMICALS, &c..\n\nWHOLESALE AND FOR EXPORTATION.\n\nDRUGS, &c., guaranteed genuine as imported, and PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS made in strict accordance with the Pharmacopoeia.\n\nW. 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Orders for Furniture, Stores, Books, and Personal Requirements of every description promptly executed, either by Overland Route or Clipper Sailing Vessels.\n\nThe articles in all cases are carefully selected by persons who have had personal experience of the wants of residents in China and Japan.\n\nOrders should be accompanied either by a remittance, or a reference for payment in London, All communications to be addressed, and remittances made payable, to\n\nTHE MANAGER, AND JAPAN AGENCY, Cowper's-court, Cornhill, London, E.C.\n\nCATALOGUES POST FREE.\n\nMAC EWEN AND CO., QUEEN'S ROAD\n\nHONG KONG, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS.\n\nSpecial Agents for the\n\nLondon and China Express.\n\nCAUTION\n\nSTEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS for Children Getting their Teeth. 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"content_text": "Hong Kong 28th October 1892. received 30th October 1872)\n\nCS. ON 3 2 2 2.\n\nEmigration Office\n\n2.2. Y\n\nA.G. Thom-sett RAY\n\nto\n\nActing Colonial Secretary (Hon Cecil F. Smith)\n\nChinese Passenger, the pa\n\nReturnay\n\namvd\n\nfrom 1st January to 28th October 1872.\n\nIndesme No in Governor's dispatch No 133 of 29 October 1872.\n\n124/\n\n12418\n\n380\n\nXVIII. RETURN OF EMIGRANT Ships Cleared by the Emigration Officer, Hongkong, during the Year ending 31st December, 1870.\n\n \n SHIP'S NAME.\n DATE CLEARED.\n TO WHAT PORT.\n MASTER'S NAME.\n WHERE BOUND.\n REMARKS.\n ADULTS.\n CHILDREN.\n \n \n M\n F\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frederic\n 17\n Esk\n ++\n 23\n W. Wilson\n \n \n \n \n Malay\n 26\n April\n 1\n January\n 12\n Japas\n 57\n \n \n Britomart\n 4\n February\n 9\n Ville de St. Lo\n 12\n China\n \n \n \n March\n 12\n America\n 1.\n C. 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"content_text": "FO 6728\n\nThe Offer Adm; the Govt of\n\nMINUTE.\n\n92.\n\nStraits Settlements 2139.\n\nLabuan 12038.\n\n3 July 1872\n\nMr. Meade.\n\nMr. Holland.\n\nMr. Herbert.\n\nMr. Hugessen,\n\nLord Kimberley.\n\nJune 1872\n\nFrom 28th June\n\nIndre?\n\n413\n\n5 July 1872.\n\nI transmit to you herewith for your information a copy of two despatches addressed to Earl Granville by H.M's Minister at Peking, relating to the question of the protection in China of British Subjects of Chinese origin, and further correspondence on the same subject.\n\nW: 54 to Mr Meade\n\n \n7.0. Leev. 3. 1872",
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"content_text": "## reasonable price \nHer Majesty's Minister in China devels. And the Right Honerable are to give the herein as to them may respectively appertain.\n\n## \n1971 Indexed the lesgestali Fouin fier Sir Wardha M Alated Is Hibrit Ead & Kumbuly 20 See page 5\n\n## 11 \nThe Holland I thruste it wha in the whale be best G fine the perposal to the Sticists, Eaglen. Labuan. is a long way off and difficulture of tive cera Ans 5952 press umcaution while would Refurtation Expersion -π peale! 2 255 fig 22 Pharch 1873\n\n## \nJour discted I the Earl & Kimberley backnarlede pue letter of the 27th ult. Trans willing a draft coder in (runcil for amending \"the Order in Comment for (heina L Japan of 1865 & requesting that informed Law franville may farsund with had timberleyi Bubetter the draft Jinan an I hon submitted in die passant shope to the Land Officen- to the latter By reference from their department of ther 19. Narumber it will be seme that Low Kumbully asserted Sir A Kennedy's happerton Ukal the order in it",
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"content_text": "## \nIn 1865 it was proposed that the law relating to the repatriation of Chinese immigrants should be amended as follows: a person who had been sent to Hong Kong by the Supreme Court of China & Japan, and who was considered a vagrant, could be dealt with under the existing law. This is effected by the direction of the Shaftesbury Council, upon further consideration of the subject. Lady Kimberly is of the opinion that it will be better for the whole to be carried out.\n\nThe following Colonies, namely the Straits Settlements, Labuan, and Ceylon, are under the same law.\n\nAnd it is apprehended that if natives of these four Colonies, namely the Straits Settlements, Labuan, Ceylon, and Hong Kong, were included, it would be beneficial; there being considerable delay & possible discussion to the terms of the Order, which will be avoided by restricting the action to the aforementioned Colonies.\n\nI am to suggest, therefore, that the second section of the Ordinance be amended so that any person, not being a native of one of the following Colonies, namely the Straits Settlements, Labuan, Ceylon, or Hong Kong, who is deported to Hong Kong under an order of deportation made under the said Ordinance of 1865, it shall be lawful for the Government to deal with them under the Ordinance.\n\nPage 256",
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"content_text": "to be inserted in the world order. & this might be done with little \n\ntheir verbal alterations \n\nmore than as \n\n& be clauses \n\n& adapt position. \n\n& her new \n\nD \n\nIn clause I the words \n\nOrder of deportation \n\nQ \n\nthe \n\nFee \n\nwhere cu is reported \n\nJudge of the Supreme Court If China & \"Japan\" have reference to the section of the principal order which provides that a Provincial Court shall forthwith report to the Judge of the Supreme Court any Order of deportation made by it & the grounds thereof Judge of the Supreme Court may \n\nReverse \n\nor Confirm or vary \n\nthe \n\nThe Provincial Order. \n\nThe new clause contemplates the Chief Judge of the Supreme Court alone having power to deport a native of the Straits Settlements to Ceylon or to those places, Labuan or Brunei respectively whether he consents or not. \n\nf \n\nIf (as I presume) it be intended that the Judge of the Court at Yokohama should have a similar power as to deportations from Japan the words ought to be modified accordingly \n\n& \n\n2 little is required \n\nClause 2 seems to require no alteration. \n\nare \n\n334 \n\nIn Clause 3 a few verbal alterations are required to make it fit in. \n\ngeneral \n\nIn adapting it the \n\nClause relative to expenses of deportation (clause 154 in the Order of 1865) should be inserted. \n\nMy further observations occur below. \n\nI beg to return herewith the Letter from the Acting Law Officer. \n\nJas. W. \n\nZ \n\n(^) Chair W. Goodwin",
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"content_text": "## DOMESTIC\n**RECEIVED** \n13 NOV \n470 \n\nW: Offer Draft revised Order in Council \n\nDate. \n1873 \n\nlast previous Paper \n5752 \n\nAns (Draft order re: Deportation of Criminals) \nSubmitted for consideration of CO by Herbert. \n\n**(Minutes.)** \nI have marked the deportation article, [xir] where the alterations occur, authorizing the Gov. of Hongkong to remove to the Straits, Labuan, or Aden, persons belonging to those colonies. The alterations seem to me to meet the case. \n\nRec'd 9.2-20/11 \nGer. Coccur. \nRid. dr. \n13/11/73. \nAlwott hoves \nK16 \nJun 19/4/3 \n\ncong trong `F.O.NO. 11919` \nfice or Individual. \n(Subject)",
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"content_text": "It has been thought desirable, on the suggestion of Sir Edmund Hornby, to revisit the Order in Council of 1865. This has accordingly been done under the supervision of the Law Officers and of the Assistant Judge of the Supreme Court, and the substance of the provisions of the draft Order relating to deportation have been embodied in the revised Order.\n\nI am now to transmit to you the draft of this revised Order in Council, and to request that you will submit it to Lord Kimberley, for his concurrence.\n\nI am, &c.\n\nTenterden\n\nHongkong, 11/19/73\n\nThe Under Sec: of State\n\n## MINUTE. Foreign Office\n\nMr. Mene.\nMr. Holland.\nMr. Herbert. 24 May\nMr. Hugessen.\nLord Kimberley.\n\n21/11/73. Sir,\n\nYour letter of the 10th of November is returned. I am directed by the Earl of Kimberley to inform you, for the information of Earl Granville, that he concurs in the amendments effected in the 108th and 112th Sections of the Draft Order in Council for China and Japan, which affect the deportation from China Settlements to Hongkong, the Straits and Labuan, of natives of those colonies.",
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"content_text": "## MINUTE PAPER. Observations\n\nPar 17 - China thinks that mode best form the duties he will after them. Immaterial in principle, I think; whether he does or not, by all means protest if he levies wrongfully.\n\nPar 18 (See 16) - I do not think it is proved that the seizure of the Ram-Lope-Sing was wrongful, but it cannot be made a question for this Country without what appears to me undue interference with the Chinese government.\n\nParagraphs of Report (Cant?) - They must be punished: But apparently the practical interference with the Hong Kong market is slight. This involves the whole question how and where their legitimate customs duties may/should be discussed. It need not be discussed again here.\n\nPar 19 - The Commission does much to forewarn in buying. We cannot lay down limits to the power of local Chinese officers & act for the Imperial Government: Me Europeans.\n\nPar 20 - Again the radical fallacy that it is a $27. a contraband ship.\n\nPar 21 - No grievance to seize from Hong Kong being immaterial.\n\nPar 22 - Seizure of licensed boats belonging to Hong Kong. If they have octroi or other duties, that the Hong Kong Government has the undoubted right & dictate to a foreign power how it shall levy its duties. It does not matter whether the \"Hoppo\" or \"farmer\"; but I suspect that in the Straits, Labuan, The Dutch Colonies, etc., the farmer looks after his profits by a very summary procedure.",
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"content_text": "## DESPATCH\n\nmade for 1875 will compare favorably with the preceding year.\n\nExclusive of Light Horses the Departmental Expenditure will vary but little from 1876-77. I will not attempt to enter into details until the Auditor General's Report is before me with the Comparative Statements already referred to.\n\nI have the honor to be \nMy Lord \nYour Lordship's most obedient \nhumble servant \nGovernor.\n\n| No. | Date | Last previous Paper | Subject |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 220 | 23 An 1874 | Police Ordinance confd 4: 117-13 September 1876 £34 Stong Hong No. 709 Ordmance 7/74 | |\n\n## Circular\n\n(Subject.) To control verminating for Foreign States \nForward for approval \n\n## (Minutes.)\n\n| Date | Minute |\n| --- | --- |\n| 20/1/75 | Noted. K four 21.1875. Sanction JP. 2 alie |\n| 31/76 | JW. Round Klouth My |\n| 1 Leytons and Labuan 4416 | Mounities Please, return this and `141900` to the several Dept when the Acts have been confirmed. Fou 11/9/76 |\n\n`10174-H & S 5019`",
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"content_text": "# \n14473 \n74 \n590 \n\nElk at trufhang \n30 September \n1874 \n\nI have the honour to report that in accordance with your letter of the 29th, I left this port on the 26th, arriving at Labuan the same day at 4 P.M. \n\nOwing to the loss of life and respectfully caused by the Typhoon of May 22, no festivities on rejoicings took place, the ships being merely dressed with mast-head flags. \n\nI waited on H.E. the Governor on the 28th and conveyed to him Sir Arthur Kennedy's congratulations and your own on Commodore Stirling's ... \n\nThe \n\nHongkong",
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"content_text": "# ORDINANCE No. 3 OF 1874\n## Chinese Emigration\n\n### Passengers' own Supplies. Contents of Certificate. Power to withhold Certificate.\n\n3. The Passengers may supply their own Provisions for the Voyage and proper Accommodation for the Stowage, and sufficient Cabooses for the Cooking of such Provisions must be allowed.\n\nV. The Emigration Officer shall not give his Certificate unless he shall be satisfied:-\n1. That the Ship is sea-worthy, and properly manned, equipped, fitted, and ventilated; and has not on board any Cargo likely, from its Quality, Quantity, or Mode of Stowage, to prejudice the Health or Safety of the Passengers.\n2. That suitable Medicines and Medical Stores, Provisions, Fuel and Water have been placed on board, of good Quality, properly packed and sufficient in Quantity to supply the Passengers on board during the intended Voyage.\n3. That all the Requirements of Section VIII of this Ordinance have been complied with.\n\nVI. The Emigration Officer may, in his Discretion, (subject in Hongkong to an Appeal to the Governor) withhold his Certificate in all Cases where the intended Passengers or any of them are under Contracts of Service.\n\n### Emigration Officer may employ Medical Men, Marine Surveyors, and others. Fees of Professional Persons employed. Fees of Emigration Officer.\n\nVII. The Emigration Officer may, if he shall think fit, before granting his Certificate, employ any duly qualified Medical Practitioner, Master Mariner, Marine Surveyor, or other Person whose Professional Assistance and Advice he may require for the Purpose of ascertaining whether the Requirements of Section VIII of this Ordinance have been duly complied with, and the Costs and Charges of obtaining such Assistance and Advice, shall be defrayed by the Owners or Charterers of the Ship, whether the Emigration Officer shall grant his Certificate or not.\n\nVIII. The Emigration Officer shall, from Time to Time, fix a reasonable Scale of Fees and Charges to be approved by one of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, for the Remuneration of any Professional Persons who may be employed by him under the last preceding Regulation, and pending the Approval or Disapproval of such Scale, the Fees and Charges therein specified shall be payable, as if the same had been approved in Manner aforesaid.\n\nIX. The Owners or Charterers of every Ship shall pay such Fees for the Remuneration of the Emigration Officer, as may, from Time to Time, be ordered under Instructions from one of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, and until and subject to such Instructions, the following Fees shall be payable in Addition to all Fees chargeable under Regulation X:\n| Fee Type | Amount |\n| --- | --- |\n| Upon the Application for a Certificate | $25 |\n| Upon the Granting of the Certificate | $25 |\n\nProvided always that no Fees shall be payable to the Emigration Officer of Hongkong, but in lieu thereof the following Stamp Duties are hereby imposed, that is to say:\n- Upon every Application for a Certificate under Article II of the Regulations contained in Schedule B of the said Ordinance, a Stamp Duty of $1\n- Upon every Certificate granted under Article 1 of the said Regulations, a Stamp Duty of $1\n\nAnd \"The Stamp (Amendment) Ordinance, 1868,\" shall be read as if the Stamp Duties hereby imposed were inserted in the Schedule thereof.\n\nX. In Case Default shall be made by the Owners or Charterers of the Ship in the Payment of any Fees and Charges to which they may be liable under Section VIII of this Ordinance, the Ship may be detained by the British Consul, or if in Hongkong by the Governor, until such Fees and Charges shall have been paid.\n\nXI. The Emigration Officer may withhold his Certificate or revoke the same at any Time before the Departure of the Ship if it shall appear to his Satisfaction that any Particulars contained in the Application in Writing which shall have been made for the same or any other Particulars which may have been furnished to him by or on Behalf of the Owners, Charterers, or Master of the Ship in relation thereto, are untrue, and that the Conditions of Section VIII of this Ordinance have not been complied with; and in every such Case It shall be lawful for the British Consul, or if in Hongkong for the Governor, to seize and detain the Ship until the Certificate, if already granted, shall have been delivered up to be cancelled.\n\n### Treatment of Passengers at Sea\n\nXII. The Master of every British Ship shall, during the whole of the intended Voyage, make Issues of Provisions, Fuel and Water, according to the aforesaid Dietary Scale, to all the Passengers except such as shall have supplied themselves therewith, and shall not make any Alteration except for the manifest Advantage of the Passengers, in respect of the Space allotted to them as aforesaid, or in respect of the Means of Ventilation, and shall not ill-use the Passengers, or require them (except in Case of Necessity) to help in working the Vessel; and shall issue Medicines and Medical Comforts, as shall be requisite, to the best of his Judgment, and shall call at such Ports as may be mentioned in the Emigration Officer's Clearing Certificate for fresh Water and other Necessaries; and shall carry the Passengers without unnecessary Delay to the Destination to which they have contracted to proceed.\n\nXIII. The Master of every British Ship shall within 24 Hours after his Arrival at the Port of Destination and at any Port of Call, produce his Emigration Papers to the British Consul (if any) at such Port or in Case such Port shall be in Her Majesty's Dominions to any Officer appointed or authorized by the Local Government in that Behalf. It shall be lawful for such Consul or other Officer to enter and inspect such Ship, and in Case the Master shall obstruct or refuse to assist him in the Discharge of such Duty, or shall without reasonable Cause fail to produce his Emigration Papers as aforesaid, he shall be liable to a Fine of Five hundred Dollars, and the Ship may be detained by the British Consul, or if in Her Majesty's Dominions, by the Local Government, until such Fine shall have been paid and the Emigration Papers shall have been given up.\n\nXVI. In all Ports and Places where no Emigration Officer shall have been appointed, the British Consul shall, until such Appointment, and at all Times pending the Vacancy of such Office, be deemed to be the Emigration Officer for the Purposes of these Regulations.\n\n## (F.)\n\n### Under Section VIII Paragraph 2.\n\n#### FOR STEAMERS\n\nWhose Steam Power shall be sufficient without the aid of Sails to propel them at the rate of Five Statute Miles in the Hour. 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"content_text": "Secretary has administered its affairs during my absence with great heat and discretion.\n\nI have the honor to be,\n\nMy Lord,\n\nYour Lordship's most obedient\n\nhumble servant,\n\nL. Kennedy\n\nGovernor\n\nNo.\n\nKennedy 11\n\nDate.\n\n1873\n\nDec 28\n\nLast previous Paper.\n\n1026\n\nin Labuan\n\nNo 1367\n\n(Subject.)\n\nDESPATCH.\n\nEarly departure of Spanish Troops for Sulu\n\n623\n\nForwards copy of Telegram to Lord Derby on the subject\n\nFor reference.\n\nSee\n\n(Minutes.)\n\nHe knows this. Put by.\n\nAlso see 1373. Labuan.\n\n47/2\n\nRes 8/2\n\n5/2/75.\n\n[4 rms. 10 | 75-H & S 8364]",
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"content_text": "Why we should not see before we object, send copies to yours of Hongkong, Straits and Labuan, confidentially.\n\nI presume the German Govt will be kept informed by the F.O of our proceedings, as hitherto we appear to have acted in concert with them.\n\nR&R. 21/4/75.\n\nM. Ruckel's defalcation is an ugly business: I think Rullals' procedure is of very doubtful expediency as it will reopen Lane's claims to three islands.\n\nW. Lagard 27th\n\n8. Dec. Germany has done the same.\n\nFurther communication will rest with Lund till fate of Dr. Ruchtel's defalcation is settled.\n\nTwo telegrams might be sent.\n\nU22/4 Read. I should doubt this.\n\nExpedient of making conventions with these Islands after having taken steps to untie the Successionments of Spain in these Islands should be glad to see.\n\nI think this is in the right direction and Jarveld's doing nothing to discourage the course they suggest for the Himlges.\n\n22.4.75\n\n \nPage information remains as is, if detected, e.g., if \"Page 21\" appears three times at the top and three times at the bottom, it should be kept as is.",
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"content_text": "FO 4414\n\nHouphoug 285\n\nUnder Sec: of State.\n\nForeign Office.\n\nMINUTE. 21\n\nIndexed 30 April 1875.\n\nIn reply to your letter 28. Abril/75.\n\nMr. Fir &. Pauncefote.\n\nMr. Malcolm.\n\nMr. Moeade.\n\n2 Mor. Herbert.\n\nMor. Lowther.\n\n29/17 Lord Carnarvon.\n\nDraft to Goods) Hongtong Lubnan Apr to Yow: Straits Labran & History Couf! 51 Any\n\ndated the 16th of April, J. am directed by the Earl of Cumawon to state for the information of the Earl of Derby that his Lordship sees no objection whatever so far as Colonial interests are concerned to the proposals",
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"content_text": "made\n\nby\n\nnor Ricketts,\n\nH. M's Consul at Manila,\n\nthat\n\nBritish Ship of\n\nWar should visit the Carabine\n\nIslands, and that\n\nMade\n\nconventions should if possible\n\nbe concluded with the\n\n286\n\nto the Governors of Hongkong,\n\nLabuan, and the Straits\n\nSettlements\n\nJam T\n\nNatives of those Islands.\n\nLord Granville proposes\n\nto send a\n\ncopy of\n\nMr\n\nRicketts' despatch, and of\n\nthis reply, confidentially",
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"content_text": "L'OFFICIAL DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE.\n\nautres époques de l'histoire contemporaine, Les vrais rentiers entre les mains desquels se trouvent classés les titres de rente, satisfaits de recevoir trimestriellement leurs revenus, peuvent, à la rigueur, supporter la dépréciation, sauf à attendre patiemment le rétablissement des cours. Au contraire, les biens faisant fonction de monnaie se trouvent entre les mains des commerçants, qui transforment journellement leurs capitaux, entre les mains de tous les citoyens, obligés de les livrer, ou de les recevoir pour les besoins courants de la vie et alors de pareilles variations dans leur valeur capitale seraient onéreuses et intolérables.\n\nÀ supposer que la défaveur qui s'attache généralement au papier d'État faisant fonction de monnaie fût une erreur, le sage pourrait la regretter; quant à l'homme politique avisé, il tiendra compte du fait, et, en supputant les chances d'une émission de papiers, il verra dans cette opinion une force de résistance qui doit entrer dans les éléments de son calcul.\n\n7 Août 187$\n\nhausse de rente auraient produit une hausse, les jours suivants amèneraient une baisse, car les nouveaux acheteurs qui auraient pris de la rente bons monétaires, offriraient à leur tour pour rentrer dans leurs frais. Ce serait donc une fluctuation nouvelle due à une institution arbitraire, qui s'ajouterait aux fluctuations normales du marché. On dit quelquefois, et cette expression ne manque pas entièrement de justesse, que la Bourse est le thermomètre du crédit. Faut-il consulter ce thermomètre pendant la température glaciale des ventes forcées? Il pourrait arriver, et cependant cela est bien difficile, presque impossible, que l'offre et la demande dues à l'opération sur les bons monétaires se maintiennent en compensation mais alors les cours ne seraient pas changés, et la hausse des valeurs que l'on voudrait amener par des moyens si habiles, resterait une pure illusion.\n\nAu moment de la désignation de série à rembourser, les bons émis en grand nombre se trouveront comme le sont actuellement la pièce d'or et le billet de banque de 20 fr., répandus sur toute la surface du territoire et disséminés entre les mains du public. Tous les porteurs devront se hâter de faire parvenir leurs bons à la Bourse, pour y acheter de la rente, même ceux qui ne voudraient pas en acheter, ceux qui ne possèdent que de faibles sommes, y seront donc pour tous, démarches et correspondances onéreuses, et ce qui est plus coûteux encore.\n\nEst-il bien vrai d'ailleurs que ce défaut de confiance soit un simple préjugé dépourvu de tout fondement? Les précautions que l'honorable comte de Douhet a prudemment insérées dans son projet de loi, en fixant le chiffre de l'émission et prescrivant des remboursements annuels par séries, ne sont pas des clauses contractuelles ayant pouvoir de lier l'État, dans le genre de celles qui l'obligent envers la Banque de France; la volonté du législateur qui régit et représente le public resterait libre. Dès lors, il est naturel, sinon permis de craindre qu'à un moment donné, soit comme expédient pour équilibrer un budget, soit par entraînement vers une grande et dispendieuse entreprise, soit sous la pression de tristes événements, l'État ne suspende le remboursement de quelques séries, ou même n'émette des séries nouvelles. Ce serait une cause de dépréciation certaine, et mieux aurait valu recourir aux moyens ordinaires, plus coûteux en apparence, moins onéreux en définitive.\n\nEn cas d'urgence, un nouvel emprunt à la Banque, dans le genre de celui contracté pendant la dernière guerre, serait de tout point plus avantageux; car il n'a coûté que le 3 p. 100 d'intérêt et les billets reçus se sont maintenus à leur valeur nominale. Ce cours pair du billet de banque n'est pas une preuve que les bons monétaires jouiraient, en pareille circonstance, de la même faveur; car il est dû au crédit propre de la Banque de France. La Banque a l'avantage d'être une entreprise particulière située et guidée par l'intérêt privé. C'est une société commerciale ayant un but commercial, le bénéfice, et non pas un but humanitaire ou politique à l'instar de l'État. Son administration est plus habile qu'un ministère, toujours composée d'hommes spéciaux et ne changeant pas de systèmes. Elle a d'ailleurs ses ressources propres; indépendamment de sa créance contre l'État, que les partisans du papier d'État doivent considérer comme une première garantie excellente, elle offre encore pour garanties son capital, ses réserves, ses meubles, son encaisse, son portefeuille contenant des signatures de premier choix, ou d'autres valeurs reçues en gage au-dessous de leur valeur, et enfin les bénéfices courants de son industrie. La Banque de France jouit donc du crédit que les commerçants et le public accordent naturellement à l'homme solide qui depuis longtemps gère bien ses affaires, au mieux de ses intérêts et à la satisfaction de ses clients. Ceci explique suffisamment pourquoi, certains moments difficiles, le cours du billet de banque peut se maintenir, tandis que celui du papier d'État fléchit.\n\nUn dernier point sur lequel le projet à examiner paraît prêter à la critique, c'est la disposition d'après laquelle les bons de chaque série indiqués par le sort pour être retirés de la circulation, devraient, dans un délai de trois mois, servir à l'acquisition de rentes sur l'État et être ensuite présentés au remboursement dans un autre délai péremptoire de trois mois. Cette combinaison aurait pour but de faire hausser le cours de la rente, et d'imprimer le même élan à celui des autres valeurs de Bourse.\n\nMais cela se ferait dans de mauvaises conditions, parce qu'il sera commandé par la loi, et vendu dans des conditions aussi mauvaises, parce qu'elle sera imposée par le besoin. D'ailleurs il ne manquera pas de spéculateurs avisés sachant exploiter à leur profit ce nouveau genre d'opérations. Non-seulement les intérêts par mois du semestre, mais encore une partie du capital, seront ainsi absorbés; en sorte que le porteur sera lésé, et le bon sera déprécié au moment même où il devrait atteindre sa plus haute valeur, à l'approche du remboursement.\n\nMalgré toutes ces objections faites au projet de notre honorable collègue, on peut encore se demander si le bon de 20 fr. portant intérêt de 3 p. 100, ne serait pas une forme utile d'une partie de la dette réservée aux bons du Trésor. Le sou par mois, qui s'applique si bien à la coupure de 20 fr., serait même plus pratique, à ce point de vue que le centime par jour proposé autrefois par M. le publiciste. Pour que la chose fût admise, il faudrait renoncer au cours forcé, à l'acceptation obligatoire de la rente, à la prescription trop brève de trois mois et surtout à l'émission colossale de 1 milliard. Un commencement très-modeste, sans supprimer le bon actuel qui répond à un besoin spécial, serait peut-être le seul moyen d'introduire l'innovation dans la pratique et de familiariser le public avec le nouveau titre. Mais il appartient à l'auteur du projet de le réduire à ces minimes proportions et en saisir la commission du budget par un amendement à l'article 23 de la loi de finances. Votre commission ne pouvait entrer dans cette voie; cela eût été trop amoindrir et dénaturer le vaste plan au moyen duquel notre honorable collègue a voulu doter le pays d'un puissant moyen de crédit et de circulation.\n\nL'ensemble de son projet paraît présenter de tels inconvénients et des périls si graves, que votre commission se croit obligée de conclure contre la prise en considération.\n\nAnnexe p. 3151.\n\n(Séance du juillet 1875.)\n\nRAPPORT fait au nom de la commission du budget de 1873 (1), chargée d'examiner le projet de loi ayant pour objet d'autoriser le ministre des travaux publics à accepter, au nom de l'État, les offres faites par les départements\n\n(1) Cette commission est composée de MM. Randoin, président; le comte Daru, vice-président; MM. de Bastard, le baron de Ravinel, secrétaires; Fliche, l'amiral de La Roncière Le Noury, le général Martin de Pallières, le duc d'Audiffret-Pasquier, Mathieu-Bodet, Léon Say, Ville,\n\nOn est étonné de ne pas trouver dans le projet l'indication d'un moyen simple, sans frais et permettant la circulation impossible, de distinguer les bons ayant servi à l'acquisition d'une rente et satisfait ainsi à la condition du remboursement.\n\nEn thèse générale, on peut douter que la combinaison soit de nature à relever le crédit; celui-ci implique la confiance, et la confiance ne se produit et ne se manifeste que par des actes spontanés et libres. 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"content_text": "Office or Individual.\n\nShait\n\nN° 7555\n\n(Subject.)\n\nDOMESTIC.\n\n91\n\nTreasury Rate at which the dollar is to be issued for\n\nSuperial Services in China & Straits\n\nSence 24 deforms for reasons explained that the rate will be changed\n\nin the middle of the year\n\nLast previous Paper.\n\n13.701.\n\n18848\n\n1876-7. Va push calculation\n\nbe made to fix the rate for next 6 Months\n\nMr Mards\n\n(Minutes.)\n\nFG48.76 See also 7989 Straits, fror.\n\nAck! 19 July 1878\n\n190\n\nreasury\n\n(Arms. 1 | 76–II & § 420)\n\nwhich you\n\nwill\n\nGovernments\n\nLee\n\nthat the Colonial\n\nan hable time heavier demands made upon them in the shape\n\nof military contribution in proportion as the treasury decide to say their servants in China\n\nlarger quantity & silver.comé\n\nin proportion to its fall in\n\nvalue.\n\nI can't help thinking that we shall have shortly to change our par of account\n\nin the Straits & it would be well when\n\nwe do to make that for Labuan & Hayton, uniform; all vested interests in both Colonies being duly observed.",
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"content_text": "DOMESTIC.\n\nthat it to as proposed in the abortive convention, negotiated by Sir R. Alcock in 1869, to open that port, but that it is not included in the list of ports opened by the Treaty of 1858, and that there does not appear to be any probability of its being opened at present.\n\nano fir, x your most obedient humble servant + ffice or Individual.\n\ndong trong No 7803 (Subject.) 219 For Office Difficulty of making Conventions with the Chiefs of the Caroline Islands.\n\nDate. 1876 previous Paper acke 29 December 1875 Grr.com. 14995 176-8&S 10903\n\nForwards letter and Enclosures from the Admiralty pointing out Iw meadle Pives food (Minutes.)\n\nThe Hydrographer bitterly opposes attempting to enter into Toracle conventions with these islands.\n\nCopies of the correspondence with the Foreign Office to the Governors of Labuan, Hong Kong, and the Straits Settlements with reference to their respective despatches.\n\nI would be glad if the matter could drop. We merely asked the Governors for information as to whether they would act on our guidance. (27.7th. Replied to Let it drop. Ru317)\n\nSUR. July 17.",
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"content_text": "239\n\nopportunities of observing the evil effects in Labuan trade of the piratical proceedings of the inhabitants of the surrounding islands group. When I visited Sulu in Her Majesty's Ship Dwarf, about nine years ago \"to expect reparation for the piratical destruction in the North-Port of Camiguin of a British Schooner of/about belonging to one Lebang of Jabuan, I found that Sulu pirates, such as Dundin of Buatun, Ubian were carrying on their operations with the connivance of leading men in the Sultan's Capital and that the Sultan (if he did not actually share in the plunder) was powerless to protect legitimate trade.\n\n6. It was evident that open piracy, stealth, and flagrant felony throughout the whole Archipelago were restrained only by the presence of Spanish Men of War/Gunboats, three of which at that time were in the Sulu waters.\n\nThe Spanish flag was flying in the Sultan's capital. The unsettled relations between Spanish Authorities and the Sultan whilst it injured Sulu trade tended to drive the little of it that piracy left towards Labuan and Singapore.",
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"content_text": "Wence \n\ncurtain class of fabnom R speculation ignorant of the larger \n\ninterests involved, and Knowing \n\nnorting \n\nor caring nothing about British policy, endeavored to profit by the disorganized state of dulu. \n\n8. \n\nimportant... \n\nNow that Her Majesty's Government has served or a settlement of the Sulu difficulty as that set forth in the Protocol \n\nof the 11th of \n\nMarch \n\n1877 \n\nI think \n\nit possible that a few ill-informed prejudiced trader in Labuan \n\nmay grumble. But those who really know and understand the true interests of the Colony will \n\nrejoice \n\nat what \n\nHer Majesty's Government has \n\naccomplished. While the trade of Sulu proper will now \n\nfind its \n\nway mainly to the British ports \n\nin Tarragona and in \n\na very \n\nminor \n\ndegree to Balangingi, the entire suppression of piracy in the Archipelago which will follow the undisputed establishment of the Spanish \n\nsovereignty, will make the trade \n\nand \n\nof North and West Borneo to revive; and, of that trade, Labuan is the natural depot: \n\nI have the honor to be, \n\nMy Lord, \n\nYour Lordship's most obedient humble servant; \n\nGovernor",
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"content_text": "599\n\nGovernment of Labuan the sum of $200 for the quit rent due... for the years 1875 and 1876 for the island of Kuraman.\n\n2.\n\nI take this opportunity of asking Your Lordship's permission to now pay to the Labuan Government the sum of $500 as the residue of the ten years purchase of the island of Kuraman which under the Land Ordinance of ... that colony enables the holder of a lease of 999 years (which is the term of the lease I hold) to compound for the annual rent.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nMy Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient humble Servant,\n\nGovernor",
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"content_text": "## 2 \n\n1 and navigation in the Sulu Archipelago, that satisfactory arrangements continue to be received in Hongkong in which the Spanish Authorities comply with the stipulations of the Protocol.\n\n2. I have the honour to state that accounts as to the mode continue to be received.\n\nI enclose for Your Lordship's information a paragraph on the subject which I observed in one of the Hongkong papers of the instant.\n\n3. I am sorry however to learn that on the 13th instant the British authorities at Labuan communicated with the Sultan. It appears that within the last few weeks Mr. Treacher, the Colonial Secretary of Labuan, landed at the South side of the chief island of the Archipelago and rode twelve miles into the interior to convey some documents and messages to the Sultan.\n\n4. I am given to understand that it was not the first visit Mr. Treacher paid to the Sultan, and that his ostensible object in doing so was to act as interpreter. It is, on the other hand, alleged that Mr. Treacher is unacquainted with the Sulu language (which is quite different...). I add that apprehensions exist as to a possible disturbance of trade owing to the supposed support the Sultan of Sulu is said to be receiving from...",
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"content_text": "With, could be managed without and that their work, with much difficulty, was most beneficial to Labuan. The side large wharf in the harbour, along which steamers can take in coal, the fish market, the beginning of the railway to Tanjong Hubong, the heaviest part of the overground work at the Colliery, the drainage of the land where I put the barrack of the new armed police force, all these things were done by the Hong Kong and Singapore convicts.\n\n5. On the other hand, the arrangement was of manifest advantage, at the moment, to Hong Kong and Singapore. But as a system it was not kept up, its larger benefit to the two colonies soon ceased.\n\n6. What I now propose is that Your Lordship should authorize me to arrange with the Governor of Labuan the transportation from time to time of convicts from Hong Kong.\n\nTo save time, I have written to Governor Usher asking him to consider the question and lay his views before Your Lordship. I have the honour to enclose a copy of the letter I have addressed to him.\n\n8. The Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Snowden, the Members of Executive Council and the Unofficial...\n\nPage 136\n\n \nhas been kept as is, assuming it follows the original scanning format with three lines at the top and three at the bottom, though the exact page numbering lines are not visible in the provided text. The text has been formatted into paragraphs and minor corrections have been made to improve readability while adhering to the given rules.",
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"content_text": "# \n\n72823\n\nMembers of the Legislative Council, all approve of the idea, and agree in thinking that the transportation from time to time of our worst criminals to Labuan would do more than anything else to put a check to the increase of crime in Hong Kong.\n\nI have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient humble servant, Melformessy Governor.\n\n1700\n\nGovernment House, Hong Kong, 15th September 1877\n\nI have the honor to inform you that, subject to the Earl Carnarvon's approval, this Government would be willing to supply your Excellency from time to time with Chinese Convicts\n\nHis Excellency Herbert Taylor Ussher, C.M.G., Governor &c. &c. Labuan",
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"content_text": "If your Excellency, should entertain the idea favourably, I would venture to suggest that you might communicate at once with the Secretary of State and obtain His Lordship's sanction to it.\n\nIf the general plan of transporting convicts from Hong Kong to your Colony be approved, the details and Conditions may possibly be determined by Lord Carnarvon.\n\nTrue Copy?\n\nI have &c.\n\n(Signed) John Pope Hennessy\n\nSouth Governor.\n\nIn Forward Colonial Secretary\n\nEur\n\n+\n\n117\n\n12828\n\nHongkong\n\nGovernor\n\nnor Hennessy\n\ncm.9.\n\nMINUTE.\n\nMr. Lucas. 24. N\n\nMr. Bramston 26\n\nMr. Malcolm.\n\nMr. Meade Mr. Herbert 26 Mr. Lowther.\n\nLord Carnarvon, 27\n\nKansprot to\n\nIndexit\n\nNo.456\n\nScr.\n\n138\n\n29. No.77\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch no.117 of the 15th September, relating to the question of transportation of Convicts from Hongkong to Labuan.\n\nThe Ceylon colony some years ago made a proposal to the Government for receiving convicts from the Straits and Singapore under certain conditions, and in dealing with the question I...",
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"content_text": "Scrability of transporting\n\nconvicte to Labuan from\n\nHongkong as\n\nwell as\n\nfrom the Straits Settlements\n\nwill be duly considered; & I\n\nwill communicate again with you on the subject as\n\nI see my way to\n\ndo so as any\n\nconclusion has\n\nbeen arrived at by\n\nGovernor Ngi\n\n(illegible text: messy Stong houg)\n\nNo. 12833\n\n(Subject)\n\nConstitution of Labuan\n\nLeft.\n\nDate.\n\n1877\n\n15\n\nLast previous Paper.\n\n12023\n\nAns\n\nConf 80-11-77\n\nCopy corresp. Oblig. on 17/11/77\n\n0\n\nnext paper\n\n121\n\n18628\n\n76-11 & S 1815\n\nGA A\n\nDESPATCH.\n\nRECEIVED\n\n23 OCT\n\n1877\n\n139\n\nCourt of Admiralty\n\n& Dependency of Hong Kong Suggests affections of\n\nM: Fairfield-\n\n(Minutes.)\n\nC.Pd. 23.10.77\n\nMr. Fairfield\n\nThis is a separate subject: & I propose to send it on itself - than annex The Colonial Prisoners Removal Act & the form of agreement between Colonies. It strikes you as a desirable attach that the Govt would not hire convict ships during the Voyage - M.17/11\n\nM. Hubback\n\nThe proposal of sending convicts to Labuan from Hongkong and the Straits, making it a joint penal establishment at the expense of the two Colonies, a controlled by the former Govt is worthy of Consideration: but it cannot be done in the easy way suggested in 12823; the idea of making Labuan a penal settlement & defending it thrusting is absurd –",
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"content_text": "24 Reply to this confidentially dealing entertain\n\n+\n\nThe proposal to 12823 that the subject of making\n\nLubuan a plan for Straits Convicts was along under\n\nconsideration, whether the convicts there also be\n\ntransported.\n\nI can imagine that such a form of punishment was\n\ndistasteful to the Cantonese. I can, I think,\n\narrive at it under the Straits Prisoners Removal Act.\n\nJs. 21/11\n\nThere is much to be said in favour of making\n\nLabuan a penal settlement for Straits & Hong Kong.\n\nI would proceed as the Governor of the Straits\n\nproposes.\n\nReeth her 22\n\nLet me see\n\n23 Nov\n\nM\n\nConfidential\n\n112\n\nComm/2053\n\nRECEIVED\n\n23 OCT 1877\n\n140\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong.\n\n15 September 1877.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nWith reference to my\n\n12023 despatch of today's date\n\non the transportation of convicts to\n\nLabuan. I venture to\n\nask your Lordship's consideration of\n\nconstituting Labuan convict settlement for\n\nThe Earl of Carnarvon\n\nHongkong\n\nDowning Street",
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"content_text": "Referring to arrangement for despatch of coolies from Hong Kong. Grant \"all proper facilities.\n\n2.\n\nIn reference to this only\n\nI beg to lay before Your Lordship copies of the correspondence which has already passed, by which Your Lordship will observe that I had long since given instructions that everything should be done in Hong Kong to facilitate the despatch of Coolies to work the Labuan Mines in Labuan.\n\n3.\n\nThere is also, however, another method of assisting the Government of Labuan in developing the natural resources of that Colony, and to this I have referred in many instances, particularly in my despatch No. 119 of 15th instant, which I have enclosed. I request Your Lordship to sanction the transportation of Hong Kong Convicts to Labuan.\n\nThe accompanying papers\n\nJudging from past experience, there can be no doubt that the interests of both Colonies would be sub-served by such an arrangement.\n\nI have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient humble servant,\n\nThe Governor",
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"content_text": "Mong Ring M:121.\n\n219 September 1899.\n\nJ Pope. Mennies Ch\n\ntă\n\nThe Right Amaralele\n\nThe Earl of Meararios.\n\nRepeating receipt of telegram as to despatch of Coolies to Zabuows, and... hamonitting previous correspondena the same subject.\n\nCopy\n\nbaltenetan Labuan to Coltreretong Amghing 13675/77\n\nR.10.\n\nR. 10.8.77\n\n164\n\nColonial Secretary's Office\n\nLabuan, 20th July, 1877.\n\nDear Sir,\n\nDirected by His Excellency the Governor of Labuan to bring to your notice that the Oriental Coal Company, who have the lease of the Labuan Collieries, are making arrangements to procure from Aung Ring 100 Coolies, to be employed on their works here. This undertaking is under the immediate supervision of this Government, and an...\n\nThe Honorable\n\nThe Colonial Secretary, Hong Kong",
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"content_text": "has made every \n\nCompany's Manager arrange for the transport, lodging, provision for the transport, lodging, feeding; and ample employment of the expected Coolie, I am directed to state that the Labuan Government would be grateful to the Government of Hongkong for any assistance it \n\ncould render under the circumstances.\n\nI have further to add that the matter has been reported to the Secretary of State.\n\n(Signed) W. H. Preacher\n\nColonial Secretary,\n\nLabuan.\n\n \n\n165\n\n\"Minute by the Council the Governor\n\nI shall\n\n1. Acknowledge and shall have much pleasure in facilitating the operations in this matter of the Labuan Coal Company.\n\n2. Let everything that can be lawfully done by the Government in such matters be done.\n\n(Signed) J. Pope Hennessy\n\nAugust, 1877.\n\n10\n\nPage 165 appears to be delineated correctly with content, no further action is not needed, as per instructions.",
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"content_text": "No.577\n\nColonial Secretary's Office,\n\nAugust, 10th August, 1877.\n\nIn reply to your letter of the 23rd July I am directed to state to you that this Government will have much pleasure in facilitating the operations in the matter referred to of the Labuan Coal Company.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\n(Signed) N. E. Church,\n\nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\nThe Colonial Secretary,\n\nLabuan.\n\n(In Conf.)\n\nEncl.\n\nActing Colonial Secretary.",
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"content_text": "Governor. No.\n\nFormisy NJ\n\nDate.\n\n10/7/77 hour\n\n121\n\ntrông trong\n\nNo. 15.032\n\n(Subject.)\n\nRECE\n\nC.O.\n\n17 DEC 1877\n\nDESPATCH.\n\n288\n\nObjections fr. Govt. of Labuan to employ\n\nof Convict Labour as being prejudicial\n\nto Free Labour Market-\n\nLast previous Paper Submich obseron on and effresser distents\n\nfrom 8. Exasheer views & policy\n\n3 PS\n\nv. Graph to in' Ussher on 13/56\n\nAns\n\nNo. 7-19. Jeeb-78\n\nC\n\n(4 rms. 30 | 77-II & 8 5410\n\nM: meade.\n\n(Minutes.)\n\nThe letter from Mr Hennessy to Mr Ussher to which the present\n\nis an answer, will be found\n\nenclosure is\n\non 12873.\n\nMr Ussher objects to the\n\nproposal on\n\n... the insufficiency of justification\n\ncaused\n\niii, the depression caused\n\nfree Labour\n\n10158.\n\nMr Hennessy\n\nHis views\n\ndisagrees entirely with\n\nhim; but not content with disagreeing,\n\nhe attacks Mr Ussher's rule: Cape\n\nhe has brought up the strong about",
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"content_text": "Fus using the Curlew for the purpose of hunting birds, which was countenanced by the Aborigines Society.\n\nLa and attributes a high-handed measure to any depression in the matter.\n\nThe other side of the question appeared in an Ocopatch containing a petition from the Labuan merchants, to Governor Usher, in which they expressed fear that it would be prejudicial to their interest on account of the determined policy which he had adopted.\n\nI think that the remarks are most unfair. Labuan: if information holding of we had thie he had Itennessy's remarks on the governor of not being independent, we might think that being ruined by its governor was the case.\n\nI would answer that Lord Carnarvon will see Mr Usher on his return. (ii) that some points of his despatch are the whole matter.\n\n13156: 289 It will be better to wait until Lord Carnarvon has seen Mr Usher as he prepared to return to England. See also Labuan Aborigines Protection Society 13186 for further remarks.\n\nAs Usher was fully authorized by the Governor, a message was sent for conveying the decision regarding Labuan.\n\nLeft for England, whether ally or not, on 23rd, and bought an introduction to an arrangement should be made on 10168 - God.\n\nFrom this it appears that Labuan was made a Penal Settlement ready for the task.\n\nPage 289\n\n \n...\n\n19.12.",
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"content_text": "without the knowledge of the Sultan can only be productive of evil\n\n13.\n\nIt is to such mistakes and not to the employment of Convict-labour that the deterioration of the labour market of Labuan is due. Therefore, in spite of Governor Ussher's objections, I would with deference - in the mercantile interest of Labuan and Hongkong - beg to sanction the proposal I made in my despatch of the 15th of September.\n\nI have the honour to be, Sir,\n\nYour Lordship's most obedient humble Servant,\n\nJohn Pope Hennessy, Governor\n\nLabuan, 15th October, 1877.\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency's despatch of the 15th September last, in which you propose providing this Government with Convicts from the Hongkong Gaol.\n\n2. Independently of the confined area and limited accommodation of the Gaol, which would require enlargement and improvement before...\n\nTo His Excellency Sir Arthur Kennedy, KCMG, CB, Governor of Hongkong\n\nPage 150\n\n...\n\nPage 150\n\n...\n\nPage 151\n\n...\n\nPage 151\n\n \nhas been removed as it is not clear whether it is part of the original text or not. The text has been formatted according to the given instructions. The original text appears to be a historical document, likely a letter or despatch between government officials. The formatting has been done in HTML as per the instructions.",
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"content_text": "Labuan, 15th October 1877\n\nGovernor Masher\n\nOramin J.Pope\n\nto\n\nPope Denneky Cal\n\nRemarks in reference to the\n\nproposal for the transportation of Convicts from Hong Kong to Labuan\n\nEndorsed by Governor J.\n\nPope thennepin's Despatch No. 155 of 7 November 1877\n\n:\n\n155\n\n15023.\n\n(copy)\n\nGovernor Hennessy.\n\nHong Kong 27\n\nIndexed\n\n299\n\nsounding Mines,\n\n19 Feb. - 1878.\n\nThe Baron de\n\nCarcaroon has left in\n\ndespatch\n\nmy Lord, your No 22 155 of the 6th of November\n\nincl.\n\n2. I observe that this despatch is by no\n\nmeans confined to a statement of the arguments in favour of the proposal made in your despatch of 15th September but\n\ncontains...",
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"content_text": "compleme dirufte\n\nisuptime off Supland\n\nL\n\nJoop\n\n18\n\nzin\n\nthe\n\nMore Gutterven\n\nthis offin\n\nthe Pembury\n\nStaff.\n\nGovernor. No.\n\nHennessy 164\n\nNer\n\nDate,\n\n1877\n\n22\n\nLast previous Paper.\n\ndonghong\n\nINO.\n\nAdaptation of the\n\nsystem\n\n(Subject.)\n\n375\n\nDESPATCH,\n\nGaol to the separate\n\nAwards repat thereon by tw Price, with\n\nPlans and andensed Extrinate of the cost\n\n4.\n\nto the conduct of one of my immediate advisers as well as that of members of your own\n\nin question I cannot derming the\n\n\"tut s subject without dose, ving\n\nj\n\nhave invariably met with the most loyal assistance cooperation at the hands of the gentlemen afsprciated with me in the conduct of the athairs of this Department between dism\n\nthat\n\nmyself muture confidence has always prevailes without which the afficient trawaction of public business is rendered a worn of the greatest difficulty,\n\nI cannot doubt that a longer acquaintance\n\nwhon your part with the able gentemen composing your staff will insure a similar cooperation to the gvest alvantage of the public service.\n\nI have\n\n(Minutes.)\n\nThere appear\n\nmag be got\n\nMr. Bramaton ·\n\nчто чак 2 alternatives, which!\n\nout of this diffateb\n\nrelative\n\nin the jail.\n\nto the proposca changes\n\nJo\n\nromove the prison enterete and\n\nGodity elsewhere\n\n:\n\nis 4787- sewondly\n\nThis plan & think\n\nen tectiei med\n\nthe\n\non\n\n-87형태\n\nscore of expense.\n\nů, Jo\n\nbuild a subsidiary fail extrix\n\nTown:\n\nof expense and\n\nCon Bidae d\n\nTo simfly\n\n78 it noww\n\nThigh\n\n(1, 1077-H & S 6449\n\nThis\n\n4680\n\non the ground\n\nof divided administration\n\nout\n\nз\n\nEtie\n\nThe question.\n\nwith slight additive\n\nconvert the fail as\n\nstands, Providing for the extra\n\nprisoners by sending\n\nthem to dabuan\n\nconvert the present fail and",
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"content_text": "I : I established - The spirited one tiny retained to satisfy the needs of the Colony per contra. I think there can be no question that the location of Prisons in the present site, as required by the Colonial Authorities, is wholly indefensible on Sanitary Grounds and also not the less on grounds of discipline. All their works involve some increase of the Establishment of Prison Officials.\n\nE-4-78 I enter upon another want of space in the site of the present gaol being insurmountable. Objection to carrying out the separate system for Prisoners at that spot. I intended my No. 9671 to indicate this view.\n\nall the minute The new gaol seems to encircle the town: when this is mainly spare, I fear, & I fancy there comes 2 difficulty, in finding a site to the Eastward when land is less in request than to the West. The New Building would probably be best suited for what sentinel prisoners - long sentenced men might be accommodated on the present site.\n\nIn any such things will in a heavy outlay & we shall have to consider whether the Govt may not allow some Stone Breaks. The Gambling Fund, an outlay from the & to repay by annual instalments, Revenue.\n\nIn writing to the Governor on should be plain that in rejecting Mr Price's plans, the S. of State expects that he has complied with the instructions Despatch of of March: but it is evident. That this site is not continuous to admit of a thoroughly satisfactory Prison being built there for all the Prisoners, & it is therefore better to divide them & obtain ample space for the yard & other appurtenances which are now restricted for the existing gaol Buildings.\n\nHe shall also be told that the works must be designed within regard to the probability of Transporting Prisoners to Labuan.\n\n81.4/4.\n\nPage 27\n\n380 waiting trial. quismen and remand a\n\nunderly\n\n \n\n \nPage 27\n\n is kept as is, assuming it represents a page break with \"Page 27\" appearing at both the top and bottom. However, to strictly follow the instruction for page numbering and given that \"Page 27\" is not repeated exactly three times at the top and three times at the bottom in the provided text, the corrected version focuses on the content. The lines \"380 waiting trial. quismen and remand a\" and \"underly\" seem out of place and may be remnants of the original OCR output that were not properly integrated into the rest of the text. As they do not form coherent paragraphs or directly relate to the surrounding text, they are left as is but ideally should be reviewed for context and placement.",
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"content_text": "6. If this be decided there will be no alternative but to remove the whole of the Gaol Officers' quarters shown coloured blue on the Drawing marked 'H' and to erect on the space thus cleared, cells and resemble a three-storied Edifice containing 130 separate cells, emulating in the simplicity of its internal arrangements the main block of the present Gaol.\n\nThe Superintendent's residence and Turnkey's quarters will then have to be re-erected upon the site at present occupied by the Police Courts, Magistrates Offices, and out-houses, while these buildings in their turn must be removed elsewhere.\n\n8.\n\n391\n\nThe question of the reconstruction of the Gaol is, however, at the present moment subordinate to the project for the transportation to Labuan of long-sentenced criminals, which I understand the Governor has submitted to the consideration of Her Majesty's Government.\n\n9. If Her Majesty's Government assents to His Excellency the Governor's proposals in this matter, we shall have about 100 prisoners the less to deal with, and instead of 500, we need only provide 400 separate cells.\n\n10. Again, it is estimated here by those competent to judge, that the institution of the Separate System will very ...\n\nPage 391\n\n...\n\n...",
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"content_text": "# 423 \n\n## THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 24TH NOVEMBER, 1877.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY then says:-Gentlemen, it becomes my duty to lay upon the table the Estimates for the year 1878, and, in doing so, I have first to draw your attention to the financial statement which was placed in my hands immediately on my arrival in the Colony in April last. This is the return of the expenditure of the Colony for 1876, which is dated the 4th April, 1877, and was issued from the Colonial Secretary's Office on the 13th April. As you are aware, this return contains the last complete statement of any one year's financial transactions of the Colony, and on my arrival my attention was at once drawn to this important document by the Colonial Secretary, Mr. **GARDINER AUSTIN**. I found on examining it that the revenue of the year 1876 had amounted to $885,308, whereas the expenditure of the same year had amounted to $902,500. More than that, whilst the revenue of 1876 was less than the expenditure of that year, it was also less than the revenue of the preceding year, and whilst the expenditure of 1876 was in excess of the revenue, it was also in excess of the expenditure of the preceding year; or, in other words, the authentic figures placed in my hands, showed that the revenue of the Colony was declining, that the expenditure was increasing, and had passed beyond the revenue being something like $17,000 in excess of the revenue. Now, how was that $17,000 paid? The $17,000 came out of the balance in the Colonial chest. The balance in the Colonial chest when the estimates were framed, and at the end of 1876 amounted to $134,297. There is no doubt that was a very respectable balance to have in the chest, and when my predecessor framed estimates which enabled him to draw only so small a sum as $17,000 from it, every one must feel that his estimates were safe and prudent.\n\nHowever that may be, it was my duty, having to face a financial condition such as this, to look very carefully at both sides of the balance-sheet of the Colony, to endeavour on the one hand to stimulate the revenue, and on the other to carefully watch the expenditure. In a Colony such as this, a Crown Colony, the real responsibility devolves upon the representative of the Crown. The Governor is expected by his instructions to look most carefully into the expenditure of the Colony, watch it month by month, and under the Treasury regulations which give him that authority and impose the duty upon him, it is laid down that as early in each month as the expenditure for the ensuing month can be seen with sufficient accuracy, the Heads of Departments are to draw up a requisition in accordance with the classified list of heads in the estimates, to be laid before the Governor for his sanction, and if the Governor sanctions it, a letter is written to the Head of the Department to that effect. Such throughout the Colonial Empire is the manner in which the expenditure is watched by the Governor under the Treasury instructions.\n\nOn the 25th May, I made a minute that I did not see that the Treasury instructions in this respect were complied with in this Colony. On the 25th May, I received requisitions for expenditure incurred in the month of May by various Heads of Departments. What was the use of putting them before me on the 25th May? The expenditure had taken place, and I had no power of checking it if I thought it necessary to do so. Accordingly, I inquired how it came to happen that the requisitions did not come before the Governor in the time laid down in the Treasury instructions, and then I found it had been the practice for some years to send in the requisition for expenditure near the end of the month in which it had been incurred. The formality was gone through with great strictness for the Governor to approve of such requisitions; after that, a letter was written to the Heads of Departments informing them they were at liberty to incur the expenditure, which practically, had been already incurred.\n\nOf course, it may occur to some of you that the Heads of Departments are responsible officers, and that whatever Treasury instructions may say, Heads of Departments will be themselves responsible. That is a very good argument as applying to Colonies with responsible Governments; there the Heads of Departments are responsible, but in a Crown Colony it is different; the Governor is expected to look carefully into the expenditure, to check it if necessary and to stop improper expenditure. Well, it will not require much exertion, it will not be a difficult thing, for Heads of Departments to comply with my wishes in that respect, and work the requisitions in accordance with the Treasury instructions. It does not follow that the Governor is bound every month to cut down the requisitions which come before him. As you all know, the very power of cutting them down and the fact of the Governor's looking after these matters in good time from month to month will often operate to check what may be needless expenditure.\n\nWith respect to the question of revenue, I have been extremely anxious to ascertain how far the revenue we have been receiving in the Colony is a healthy revenue, and how far it may be developed, if necessary, without imposing any further taxation on the Colony. Now, to take the items as they stand in the estimates laid before you, you will find our first item is the land revenue. I estimate that for the year 1878 at $200,000. The actual sum collected in the first nine months of the present year under that head was $194,000. We expect to get a sum in the three subsequent months which will raise the total to considerably over $200,000, but in making my estimate for the next year, I have confined it to the $200,000, and I do it with the assurance of the Surveyor-General that that sum is well within the mark. I must attribute the sound state of that revenue to the admirable administration of the Department presided over by my Honourable friend the Surveyor General, Mr. **PRICE**. The improvements at the other side of the harbour, and the drainage, the many useful works he has in hand, and the good sites he has laid out for buildings along the new roads he has constructed, have no doubt in a most healthy manner stimulated the prosperity of the Colony and helped to give us this increasing income.\n\nThe next item is rents exclusive of land. I estimate that at a few thousand dollars less than actually received in 1876. It then reached $61,446. I estimate it for next year at $58,000, but it will probably reach a larger figure. I now come to the licences. Of these licences, the important ones are the spirit retailers', the pawnbrokers', and the Opium farm.\n\n## THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 24TH NOVEMBER, 1877. 523\n\nThe important licences are the spirit retailers', the pawnbrokers', and the Opium farm. Now, in every Eastern Colony they have licences or farms of this kind. I had to deal with the little Colony of Labuan, and had opportunities of consulting the neighbouring Governors, the Governors of Singapore and Saigon, and others interested in the management of such revenue farms. It is of importance to know whether these farms really bring us in the proper amount of money. Now, what has happened about the Opium farm? It fetched in 1875, $137,000 for the whole year; in 1876, $133,000; and this year we will receive from it only $132,000. The Opium farm is declining in value, because it has been sold to the Opium farmer at a slight falling-off in value. Well, it is a curious fact that, while the Opium farm has been declining in value, the number of chests of Opium forwarded to this Colony have been increasing year by year. It is very remarkable that our trade in Opium with California, Australia, and a few other places, has been increasing, that our Chinese population has not been declining, and that nevertheless our Opium farm has been declining.\n\nWhat has happened in the Straits Settlements? The farms there sold in 1876 for $837,000. They have been re-let now for $1,020,000, the increase in all the Penang farms being $161,000, and in the Singapore Opium farm $28,000. Whilst they have been increasing, we have been falling back. In Hongkong, there are 130,000 Chinese; in the Straits Settlements, 101,000. How is this to be accounted for? There are three means of ascertaining what really is the amount of Opium consumed by the Chinese, and what the Opium farmer ought to divide with the Government.\n\nThe first depends upon having an intimate business knowledge of the Chinese, of understanding especially the means they have of dealing with questions of this kind, in short to have that genuine acquaintance with the trading operations of the Chinese, which would enable the Government to form for itself an independent opinion. In addition to that, it is important to have before the Government, authentic facts and opinions from the European houses importing Opium; finally, the Hongkong Government is in a position to obtain information from the Chinese Maritime Customs, who have accurate means of knowing the number of chests of Opium consumed in this Colony. With these three sources of information at the disposal of the Government, the Opium farm ought to sell for its proper value.\n\nNow, what had the Government before it when the farm was sold? The Government had its own knowledge, somewhat imperfect, I fear, of the Chinese, of their business habits, and of the means they would endeavour to get this farm. The Government also had before it statements from some European importers of the drug into the Colony. But the Government did not appear to have any information from the Chinese Maritime Customs' officers. Now, with respect to the information obtained from European houses; in looking through the papers on the subject, I observe an important piece of information was communicated by Mr. **SASSOON**. The facts he laid before the Government, I have had an opportunity of testing, and I find they were perfectly accurate. They have been supported by the independent testimony I have obtained of the officers of the Chinese Maritime Customs.\n\n| Source | Description |\n|---------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|\n| Government | Knowledge of Chinese business habits |\n| European Houses| Statements from importers of Opium |\n| Chinese Maritime Customs | Accurate means of knowing the number of chests of Opium consumed |\n\nUnfortunately, the Opium farm was sold not upon the data furnished by Mr. Sassoon. Had it been, it ought to have realised a far larger sum.\n\nBut how ought an Opium farm to be sold? If you get a number of tenders, and assume that they are all genuine, you are very likely to be mistaken. If, on the other hand, you do that which the Singapore Government threatened to do, which the Government of Saigon threatened to do, which was done before now by the authorities in Netherlands-India, where they have a population of 300,000 Chinese to deal with, or what I myself had to do in Labuan, then indeed you deal with it in a way which enables you to get at its fair value, and which compels the Chinese farmer to pay to Government the fair proportion they should of a great business and large profits.\n\nWhen I went to the little Colony at the other side of the China Sea, $440 a month was received from the Opium farm. It had been $450 a month, but the farmer went to my predecessor, and explained that he was being ruined. Fortunately, on passing through Singapore, I had the opportunity of seeing Sir **HARRY ORD**, who pointed out to me the proper way of dealing with the Opium farm, and soon after arrival in Labuan, I had the satisfaction of learning from one or two of the leading Chinese merchants that they were really willing to give me the best advice and assistance they could on the question. I well remember one of them (Mr. **CHOA MAHSOO**) came to me at Govt House and said \"The Opium farm is undersold. If you choose to take it into your own hand and let the superintendent sell the Opium, instead of selling it at $440 you will be entitled to a larger sum.\" He gave me his figures. He said the number of Chinese is so much, the export of Opium so much, the Government is entitled to expect a fair share, and the farmer will have a profit.\n\nI took his advice. The result was that in a few weeks the Opium farmer came and offered $600. That was declined. He then offered $800, and before the end of the year, when we were making our preparations to deal with it, he offered $1,000; and before I left that little Colony, that Opium farm was sold for $1,450 a month. Thoroughly competent judges are of opinion that your Opium farm, instead of declining, ought to have been fetching, instead of only $132,000, ought to have fetched nearer a quarter of a million this year.",
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"content_text": "268 \n\n8 \n\nOr Her Majesty's Government might take on itself the payment of the like sum to a permanent Consular Chancellor or Head Clerk, resident at Manila, whose nomination might be made either (which would perhaps be better) with the concurrence of the Consul-General himself, as to personal selection, or without it. \n\nSupposing the appointment of such a salaried Chancellor or Head Clerk, £100 a-year added to the personal salary of the Consul-General would, I think, be sufficient. \n\nThe appointment above indicated would have a further advantage—namely, that of supplying a Gerent, or pro-Consul, ready at hand in case of the Consul-General's temporary absence from Manila in the provinces or on leave. This, considering the postal distance from hence to England, the want of telegraphic communication, and other circumstances or casualties, would be very desirable. \n\nFurther, and in special view of the last-mentioned considerations, it would be well that the said Consul-General's written instructions should contain a definite authorization, within suitable limits, of visits, necessary or expedient, to be made by him among the provinces and islands included in his jurisdiction. I should be inclined to think that, special and urgent circumstances apart, it would be at once desirable and sufficient that the Consul-General should visit in person the Vice-Consular ports and the open ports within his jurisdiction, as also any particular point or district regarding which information might appear really and truly worth obtaining in view of the Service, once in the course of every three years. \n\nAgain, it would be very advantageous for the more effective discharge of his duties if the Consul-General were, after nomination and before proceeding to his post, placed in official communication, by instructions from the competent Ministerial Departments, with the Governors of Hong Kong, Labuan, and Singapore respectively. The manifold and intimate connection between Manila, both in its British and Spanish relations, on the one hand, and the three above-named Colonies on the other, is evident, and does not require detailed explanation in the present Report. \n\nLastly, I would venture to suggest, as the most essential qualifications for a Consul-General at Manila, the following three—In view alike of the British and of the Spaniards, he should be, in the full sense of the term, a gentleman; in view of both also, but especially of the latter, discreet; in view of his own efficiency and health in this climate, not over forty years of age, or very little over, at his date of appointment. \n\nI now come to the British Vice-Consulates existing in the Philippines. \n\nIloilo, an important post, and likely to become more so. In no distant future a paid Vice-Consul, or even Consul, may be expedient there; for the present a trading Vice-Consul, with an office allowance of £100 a-year, may be held sufficient, though barely. \n\nCebú is next in rank. A trading Vice-Consul suffices; but I think that many reasons render an office allowance of £50 a-year suitable at that port. \n\nSual, an open and not unimportant port, though for the moment, owing to special circumstances, in a kind of abeyance. I should recommend the continuance of the trading Vice-Consulate there established; the office allowance the same as for Cebú. \n\nI may here make the passing remark that public work is seldom efficiently or even creditably done by one who undertakes to do it wholly and unaided out of his own pocket. \n\nTwo other places require notice in view of the British Consular Service in the Philippines. \n\nOne is Sulu. This having been lately declared by the Spaniards a free port, and having besides a tolerably active trade of its own already established with Manila on the one hand, and with Labuan and Singapore on the other, besides being situated on one of the principal ocean British highways between the China Sea and Australasia, can hardly fail to acquire at no distant period a respectable position on the lists of British trade. \n\nOpposite to it, and at no great distance, is situated, on the south-western extremity of the Island of Mindanao, the open port of Zamboanga; its commercial conditions resembling those of Sulu in almost every respect. \n\nAt one or other of these ports a resident British trading Vice-Consul will, it is almost certain, be soon required; and a yearly office allowance of £50 would be well bestowed there. \n\nThe second point worthy of notice is the open port of Legaspi, commonly called Albay, placed at the south-easterly end of the Island of Luzon. The export of \"abaca,\" or Manila hemp, for which, as I have shown elsewhere, the principal demand is the British, is chiefly carried on from this port. \n\nBritish interests in this port and district are considerable already, and the recent opening of a well-promising coal-mine in the neighbourhood may tend to increase them. \n\nYet, for local reasons, I do not think the appointment of a British Vice-Consul necessary here for the present; but it may prove expedient before long. \n\n## Conclusion \n\nBritish trade and enterprise in the Philippines cannot, while the Islands remain under Spanish administration, expect to rise considerably above their present level, which is, indeed, a high one; but neither need they much fear to sink notably below it. However, as a safeguard to British interests and residents against local and administrative caprice, the British Consular Establishment in the Philippines might, it would seem, be advantageously strengthened, and even, in time and measure, extended. \n\n(Signed) W. Gifford Palgrave \n\nManila, September 29, 1877.",
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"content_text": "It will be seen that Mr Hemmpey gives no ground for his statement, beyond that having tasted Mr Smith's displeasure. Now he knows better than to displease him.\n\nExpensive as Mr Hemmpey is apt to take very strong likes & dislikes, and with regard to the latter will stick at nothing to effect the ruin of the unhappy official. I may cite as an instance the case of Labuan now under the United States.\n\nThe Malay was his own Favourite principal Resident in that State. This gentleman (whom he had appointed in defiance of law) he suspended & made the subject of a most ungenerous attack, merely because he dissented from him as to the propriety of his removal. Low was no favourite, having never shown a tendency to acquiesce in anything Mr Hemmpey said, merely because he said it, but all his statements must be received with some allowance.\n\nAll Smith, on the other hand, is one of our best officials. After serving this colony as Magistrate at Hongkong & interregnum 1862, he was appointed Registrar General in 1865. He has acted as a student, and many times in the Secretariat with satisfaction until his superiors, until the last occasion when, as he has not been satisfied with his conduct.\n\nHe is one of the few Colonial Officers (there are not many out of Hongkong) who have mastered the Chinese language, like Mr De Rouncey and Mr Homes. He has always been looked upon as the probable successor of Austin. It makes it possible to find promotion for him in some other colony, for it is fair to think that Hongkong should be deprived of his services where they would, from his knowledge of the language & people, be most useful, & which colony laid claim to his services.\n\nIt is scarcely to be recommended that a man's office should be an intimation of a good man's office, though I am disposed to think that if Mr Hemmpey had plainly seen that Mr Smith's claims could not be ignored, he would have taken a kinder view of the situation & made friends with him.\n\n& I am strengthened in this view by the fact that Mrs Hemmpey a few months ago complained of D. Smith & reported of him officially.",
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"content_text": "552 \n\nIn stating that he was of opinion that the direct export of salt from this Colony to this Island had stopped and that he was asking the Secretary of State for authority to do this, either by applying existing laws, or, if necessary, by new legislation. \n\nIn this the Council unanimously concurred. \n\nHis Excellency regretted to inform members that since the last meeting of Council a serious case of fraud had come to light in connection with the Deputy Registrar of the Supreme Court, Mr. Huffam, who had absconded leaving defalcations amounting to several thousand dollars. \n\nHis Excellency read a letter from the Acting Chief Justice dated 17 May 1872 reporting the case and the steps which he had taken in consequence, together with the various minutes on the letter. \n\nHis Excellency added that he had written to the Governor of Labuan requesting his assistance in arresting the delinquent. \n\nHis Excellency also read extracts from further correspondence between the then Sir John Smale and Sir Charles Kennedy, and a paper drawn up by Mr. Hayllar when Acting Attorney General on the duties of...",
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"content_text": "## 414 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22ND SEPTEMBER, 1877.\n\nHe had with prison discipline. The principles I have laid down are well-established principles; they have been proved almost with the accuracy of a proposition in Euclid, and it is no wonder when those principles were not acted upon, that you have an overflowing gaol, and prison offences increasing in this rapid ratio for the last three years,—426, 1,085, and 2,726.\n\nIt has been asserted that the number of prisoners at present in our gaol is actually greater than in prison; his mind as well as his body is affected: he may be physically altered by prison treatment. There is nothing an Executive can so thoroughly make a greater mistake in than in assuming medical knowledge they cannot be expected to have. The Colonial Surgeon of Hongkong has had experience in other parts of the East, and in his first conversation with me, he told me in connection with his Indian experience that there was not a doctor in India who would for a moment countenance the flogging of Orientals on the back with the cat as was in 1876. Here is a return from the Acting Superintendent, Captain Ducat; I find, according to this return, the total number of Chinese and Coloured prisoners in Hongkong Gaol to-day is 382. What was the number of Chinese and Coloured prisoners at this time last year in the prison? It was 430. That is, however, a matter of small importance. The fact that we have fewer criminals in the gaol to-day than on the 17th of September, 1876, is of itself of little moment, for in the first place, the regulations which I hope ultimately to introduce are, except in some urgent but minor points, not yet in force, and the slight changes I have made are trivial compared to those I will have ultimately to propose.\n\nDr. Ayres made a report of great gravity to me with respect to flogging the Chinese on the back in this Colony. In the gaol hospital, I saw one man, an old man, who had been a long time in prison. This man was pointed out to me by Dr. Ayres as being in hospital for incurable lung disease. I attach no great significance, therefore, to the fact that at this date there happen to be fewer criminals in the gaol than at this time last year. The incurable hæmorrhage of the lungs from which this prisoner suffers is entirely due to those floggings. The Colonial Surgeon assured me that this prisoner had been a tall, strong man when he came into prison; now he is on the edge of the grave. He had been punished twenty-three times, including three floggings.\n\nI have mentioned Captain Ducat, and I had not the honour of his acquaintance beyond that of any other gentleman who may do me the favour of coming to Government House occasionally, but I sent to His Excellency the General commanding the troops and asked him to select from the officers under his command a strict disciplinarian, for I wanted a man of the kind to deal with the gaol until Mr. Tonnochy came out. Dr. Ayres gave it as his professional opinion that in every case where a Chinaman is flogged on the back with the cat, symptoms of congestion of the lungs follow, and he says he is never surprised when that congestion passes away and the man is apparently cured at the time from the effects of the flogging that the same man in a few months comes back to the hospital spitting blood. He drew my attention also to the fact of the scars remaining on their backs for the remainder of their lives, so that when liberated from prison and working on a day like this, their backs are seen, and they are branded amongst whatever honest men they may be among. The prisoner carries such punishment with him to the end of his life. The law never intended that.\n\nWith regard to the branding and deportation of prisoners, such as the branding of fifty prisoners in January last, it is not only opposed to all sound principles of dealing with criminals, but Mr. Douglas, a former Superintendent of the Gaol, had pointed out in a minute to one of my predecessors that the branding of a prisoner on the cheek or the neck had a bad effect, because the Hongkong brand is well known at Canton and at Macao. They know the meaning of that mark; and the consequence is that the branded man is hunted away by all honest people; he cannot get employment; he is rendered for life ineligible as an Emigrant, and he is driven back again to prey on the property of this Colony, because he has no other means of getting a livelihood.\n\nSince I assumed this Government of this Colony, the Visiting Justices have sometimes sentenced prisoners to be flogged for prison offences; in every case, I have approved that flogging, and upon the whole, I have approved, I say it with regret, of something over twenty floggings since my arrival; I say it with regret, because on my left (the Acting Colonial Secretary, Mr. Cecil Smith) drew my attention to what a Secretary of State had written to one of my predecessors. He said an indelible mark on the cheek of a criminal is evidently objectionable as fastening on the delinquent a stigma from which he could never be rescued; it consigns him to permanent infamy. Well, I think it must be admitted there is a good deal in what that Secretary of State—it was the late Lord Derby—said. The views Lord Derby expressed to the Governor of Hongkong were subsequently confirmed by the practical experience of Mr. Douglas, the Superintendent of the Gaol.\n\nMy perusal of the prison archives of this Colony—for not a month has passed for many years without its quota of branded prisoners being deported to the mainland—has convinced me that Lord Derby was right. I think the Chief Justice and others will agree with me that the time has come when we may fairly re-consider this odious part of our prison discipline. Mr. Keswick's views and those of the Police Commission have been carried out, and we have a Police force chiefly of Chinese. Not a deported man comes back now but he is very soon known. Formerly, we had all Europeans and Indians, but they could not distinguish the Chinese prisoners one from another; now the Chinese constables could detect without the branding; and if even in a small number of cases we are to be convinced that it prevents men from obtaining honest employment and drives them back to petty crimes, I think we might give up the branding system.\n\nWithin the last few months, I have received some printed despatches in which reference is made incidentally to the gaol system in the Bahamas. The previous Governor differed with me and thought that the negroes could only be influenced by the lash. He said Europeans, Chinese, or Hindoos might deal with in another way, but not negroes. When I went there, Lord Kimberley said to me, \"I am giving you a troublesome post; owing perhaps to wrecking, crime is excessive.\" I endeavoured to see what could be done, and while I applied with strict severity the laws for the protection of life and property, I endeavoured to rectify the prison discipline. I endeavoured to give the prisoners useful labour and had them informed that the only way in which they could regain their liberty before their full sentence expired was by steady good conduct and hard work. That system was carried out, not my system, but the system of the British Government, the system laid down by the Secretary of State, that you must combine the two things, severe punishment with reformatory training.\n\nWhen I visited the gaol for the first time, I found three, five, and seven prisoners in the same sleeping cells, overcrowded in every way. On making inquiry from Mr. Tomlin, I found that it had been even worse in 1876, when the number of prisoners was larger; during the greater part of that year, the Chinese prisoners had only 190 cubic feet of air allowed for each person in the sleeping cells; the Government having over and over again laid it down that only each prisoner ought not to have less than 600 cubic feet of sleeping space. It might be asked, how comes it to pass that the Government have not noticed this, that you had 190 feet only instead of 600 feet?\n\nIn the Blue Book for 1876, in answer to the usual printed question, which comes out from the Colonial Office, \"How many cubic feet of space are there for each prisoner during the hours of sleep?\"—there is this answer: \"The daily average number of prisoners during 1876 was 432, as against 374 in the previous year; the cubic space for each person was 86·4 feet as against 982 feet in the preceding year.\" But it is not only that. Certain gentlemen excel in explaining that the space of passages and corridors had been included in the estimate.\n\n## 415\n\nGentlemen, I have said that Her Majesty's Government have an extensive experience, and there is no doubt whatever that no greater mistake can be made than to imagine the local knowledge of any place can outweigh the universal experience of Her Majesty's Government in dealing with such matters.\n\nGentlemen, ... \n\nI have not gone into full particulars with respect to what was the result? Not a single lash was applied in the Bahamas from that time, and crime declines, and he adds, I am very happy to say that I have not allowed a single case of flogging. That able Governor has carried out, not my system, but the system laid down by the Secretary of State.\n\nThe best attempt at reformation is to keep the prisoners employed at useful labour and let them understand that remission of imprisonment will depend upon that labour and on steady good conduct. Unfortunately, the opposite experiment was tried here; the gentlemen who framed the Gaol Report laid down that reformation was impossible, but also gave up the idea in toto of anything useful. Has he the opportunity of practising that for the good of the State and himself? No; he leaves this prison probably ignorant of the little he knew before going in.\n\nI made the Labuan prison pay all its expenses; and with this, as I have just said, there was no flogging, and crime declined in the Colony. Within the last few months, I have received some printed despatches... It was only the other day a man was brought up before my honourable friend here (Mr. May), or Mr. Russell, for returning from deportation. The constable said, “I knew the man perfectly well without the branding.” \n\nHaving administered Governments in other parts of the world, I can recollect the fact that during the four years I had to deal with the worst classes of Singapore and Hongkong convicts at Labuan, not a single lash was applied. The sixty Chinese convicts that were sent from Hongkong to Labuan, and the hundred Chinese convicts I got from the Straits Settlement enabled me to study for four years the mode of treating Chinese prisoners. I visited the prison every week. I substituted Chinese Turnkeys for Malay Warders. I made your very worst Hongkong criminals amenable to strict discipline. I found that Chinamen could be made to conduct themselves properly and that it was not hopeless to attempt to improve their moral condition. By the aid of your convict labour...",
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"content_text": "# [No. 117.] \n## His Excellency Governor Pope Hennessy, C.M.G., to the Right Honourable The Earl of Carnarvon.\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG, 15th September, 1877,\n\n# [No. 164.] \n## His Excellency Governor Pope Hennessy, C.M.G., to the Right Honourable The Earl of Carnarvon.\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG, 22nd November, 1877.\n\nMY LORD,-With reference to my Despatches on the evils of the associated prison system in this Colony, and to your Lordship's instructions in the Despatch No. 45 of the 7th of May last directing me to call on the Surveyor General for plans of the alterations necessary for adapting the Gaol to the separate System, I have now the honour to transmit to Your Lordship Mr. Price's Report, accompanied by plans and a condensed estimate of the cost.\n\nMy Lord,---I have from time to time furnished your Lordship with information showing that the Gaol is not as efficient an instrument in the suppression of crime as it ought to be, and I have also pointed out what seems to me a grave error in the Administration of Justice, that is, the imposition of repeated short sentences on old offenders.\n\nBut whilst I hope, in course of time, to make some reforms in those two subjects, there is a third element in the suppression of crime with respect to which I venture to ask for your Lordship's assistance: I mean the establishment of a system of transportation.\n\nYour Lordship will perceive that owing to the inadequacy of the actual Gaol accommodation, its necessary enlargement and modifications will involve an expenditure of $95,000.\n\nThe transportation of long sentenced criminals, however, as shown by the Surveyor General, would do away with the necessity for a new detached wing and would reduce the outlay to $44,800, or less than one half, a circumstance which makes me the more hopeful of your Lordship's favourable consideration of my Despatches Nos. 117 of 15th September, 121 of 21st September, and No. 155 of 7th November, 1877, with reference to Labuan as a convict settlement for Hongkong.\n\nAs to the works particularized by Mr. PRICE, I may remind your Lordship that this town is matter of extreme difficulty to effect subsequent extensions. These difficulties of level, no less than the want of room, will account for the somewhat close juxtaposition of the buildings and the absence of more capacious airing yards.\n\nThere is no doubt the present Gaol is unfortunately placed. Sir HERCULES ROBINSON's plan of having a convict prison on Stone Cutter's Island would have prevented some of the serious evils of overcrowding and association to which it has been my duty from time to time to refer. Looking however to your Lordship's instructions, I have confined myself to considering such alterations only as may be essential in the existing Gaol in the Town of Victoria.\n\nIn the year 1857, Sir JOHN BOWRING was authorized to transport to Labuan sixty of the worst class of Hongkong criminals. Soon after I arrived at Labuan I applied to the Secretary of State for permission to get a hundred convicts from Singapore. With Sir HARRY ORD's co-operation this was done; and I found the comparatively large number of Chinese convicts I then had to deal with, could be managed without much difficulty, and that their work was most beneficial to Labuan. The large wharf on a strongly marked slope, and that once a building site has been levelled and laid out, it is a in the Harbour alongside of which steamers can take in coal, the fish market, the beginning of the railway to Tanjong Kubong, the heaviest part of the overground work at the colliery, the drainage of the land where I put the barracks of the new armed Police Force, all these things were done by the Hongkong and Singapore convicts.\n\nOn the other hand, the arrangement was of manifest advantage at the moment to Hongkong and Singapore. But as the system was not kept up, its benefit to the two larger Colonies soon ceased.\n\nWhat I now propose is that your Lordship should authorize me to arrange with the Governor of Labuan the transportation from time to time of convicts from Hongkong.\n\nTo save time, I have written to Governor USSHER asking him to consider the question and lay his views before your Lordship. I have the honour to enclose a copy of the letter I have addressed to him. The Chief Justice, Mr. Justice SNOWDEN, the Members of my Executive Council and the un-official Members of the Legislative Council, all approve of the idea, and agree in thinking that the transportation from time to time of our worst criminals to Labuan would do more than anything else to put a check to the increase of crime in Hongkong.\n\nI have, &c., \nJ. POPE HENNESSY, Governor.\n\n## The Right Honourable The EARL OF CARNARVON,\n\n# [No. 121.] \n## His Excellency Governor Pope Hennessy, C.M.G., to the Right Honourable The Earl of Carnarvon.\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG, 21st September, 1877.\n\nMy Lord, I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt to-day of a Telegraphic Despatch from Your Lordship in the following terms:-- \n\n\"Twentieth, Governor (of) Labuan reports arrangements for despatch of Coolies from Hongkong. Grant all proper facilities.\"\n\nIn reference to this subject I beg to lay before your Lordship copies of the correspondence which has already passed, by which your Lordship will observe that I had long since given instructions that everything should be done in Hongkong to facilitate the despatch of Coolies to work the coal mine in Labuan.\n\nThere is also however another method of assisting the Government of Labuan in developing the natural resources of that Colony, and to this I have referred in my Despatch No. 117 of 15th instant in which I have requested your Lordship to sanction the transportation of Hongkong Chinese Convicts to Labuan. Judging from past experience there can be no doubt that the interests of both Colonies would be promoted by such an arrangement.\n\nThe Right Honourable The EARL OF CARNARVON,\n\nI have, &c., \nJ. POPE HENNESSY, Governor.\n\n# The Right Honourable Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Bart., M. P., to His Excellency Governor Pope Hennessy, C.M.G.\n\nDOWNING STREET, 6th June, 1878.\n\nSIR, I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch, No. 164, of the 22nd of November, relating to proposed improvements in the Victoria Gaol, and enclosing plans prepared by the Surveyor General for this purpose.\n\n2. I am aware that in drawing these plans, Mr. PRICE has conformed to the instructions contained in paragraph 6 of my Predecessor's Despatch, No. 45, of the 7th of May, 1877, and I fully appreciate the care which he has bestowed upon them, but after due consideration of the subject, I am of opinion that they will not provide the accommodation required.\n\n3. I observe that both you and the Surveyor General refer to the question of the reconstruction of the Gaol as dependent on the project of transporting long sentenced criminals to Labuan. It may be convenient, therefore, that I should at once state that I am not at present prepared to entertain this suggestion, and that any scheme for the improvement of the prison discipline in the Colony should proceed on the assumption that Hongkong will have to provide accommodation for the whole of its own criminals.\n\n4. Keeping this decision in view, it will be evident that Mr. PRICE's plans for the enlargement of the existing Gaol, while they scarcely meet even the present requirements of the Colony, are open to objection on the grounds which he has himself indicated in paragraph 16 of his letter to the Colonial Secretary, viz., that the size of the airing yards, already small, will be still further diminished. Such diminution of the prison yards together with the crowding of fresh buildings on the present site would be highly detrimental both to the discipline and the sanitary condition of the prison, and on this ground, it will be necessary to abandon Mr. PRICE's proposal.\n\n5. It has been suggested as a mode of meeting the difficulty that the prisoners should be divided, and a second prison built outside the town, but as at present advised, I consider it wholly out of the question to establish two separate prisons in so small a Colony.\n\n6. Two alternatives present themselves, the one being to enlarge the existing prison by acquiring and building on additional ground in the immediate neighbourhood: the other to abandon the present buildings and erect a wholly new prison on a different site.\n\n7. As regards the acquisition of additional ground, an extension may apparently be sought either above or below the present site; that is to say, it would seem feasible either to resume the leases of the land immediately above Chancery Lane and carry the Gaol up to Caine Road, (at the same time...",
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"content_text": "## Council Proceedings\n\nHon. P. RTRIE-My memory may be wrong but I am informed it is only $10 it receives, and it is a most deserving institution.\n\nThe **ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY**-We only recognise three institutions, the Sisters of Charity, French and Italian, and the Reformation.\n\nHon. P. PERIE-Then if that is the case I beg to propose that $25 a month be added for this very deserving institution. In view, more especially of its usefulness, and also of the loss it sustained in that rain storm and the fact of its funds being reduced-taking all the circumstances of the case into consideration, I would propose that we increase this vote or add a special vote.\n\nThe **ACTING COLONIAL TREASURER**-I have much pleasure in seconding the motion. I think the benefit derived by the poor and wretched from that establishment will commend the vote to the judgment and benevolence of all the members of this Council.\n\nHon. W. KESWICK inquired the nature of the institution.\n\nHon. T. C. HAYLLAR-It is a Magdalen establishment for the reclamation of fallen women.\n\nHon. H. LOWCOCK-The matter was discussed before the Finance Committee previously with the view of compensating them for the loss they sustained in the rain storm, but the Finance Committee were of opinion that any assistance that was given should not be given in that form as it would raise questions as to claims by other persons. It was thought that if any assistance was given it should be given in some other form than as compensation for damages by the storm. If it can be given in any other form it is desirable, but I think it should be understood, however much they have suffered, this grant is not given on that account, lest questions arise as to compensation to other people.\n\nHon. P. KYTIE-I am prepared to advocate the grant on purely charitable grounds.\n\nThe **ATTORNEY-GENERAL**-We may take the circumstances into consideration.\n\nHon. W. KESWICK-Of course, dealing with the matter in this form, the vote would be for the future, and not merely for the present. I don't know any object to which money which the colony has to spare could be better devoted than the one now discussed.\n\nHon. H. LOWCOCK-I merely said what I did to prevent any misapprehension.\n\nHis **EXCELLENCY**-I agree with what has fallen from my hon. friends. There is this to be said on the subject. I said there was an item of revenue that would never again appear on our estimates, a sum of about $6,000 a year derived under Ordinance 10 of 1867. The intention of Her Majesty's Government and this legislative body in passing that Ordinance was that a separate fund should be created for the general purposes of that Ordinance, that is, for the inspectors of brothels, maintaining the Lock Hospital, and also for the support of such an institution as this. In England the rule is invariably adopted, where they have a fund of this sort, that a portion of it is devoted to institutions such as this. Accordingly, the question would arise, ought we to put this on the estimates of expenditure when we would not have the revenue. Therefore, entirely agreeing with what has been said, I would suggest we might wait for the report of the commission on the Contagious Diseases Ordinance. I understand the commissioners, two of whom are present, have arrived at the conclusion that a considerable sum, not far short of $100,000, profit as it were, has been made by the colony under the operation of the brothel ordinance, so if we go to that fund we at once get a sum we can vote to this institution and therefore I can promise that will be done and we will do it in that form.\n\nHon. T. C. HAYLLAR-There is only one question arising as to that, will it come before the Finance Committee or Legislative Council?\n\nHis **EXCELLENCY**-The mode of dealing with these funds is an anomalous arrangement. For instance, Mr. Smith used to get £250 a year and another gentleman gets £200 or £250 out of the interest of the special fund which does not come before the Legislative Council at all. I confess I would rather have the Legislative Council or the Finance Committee pronounce on the expenditure of every penny, so I will undertake to say that whatever arrangement is made it will come before the Council.\n\n## Vote for \"Transport\"\n\nHis **EXCELLENCY** said-I may take the opportunity of mentioning that this item includes passage allowances to certain officers who are entitled to passages and those on sick leave, but there is a possibility that under this head of transport we may yet be able to incur an expenditure which I am sure every one in the Colony will approve of. You will remember I urged upon Her Majesty's Government the desirability of enabling us to transport to Labuan some of our worst criminals and I expressed my regret some time ago at learning there were difficulties in accomplishing that. But I have learned that Her Majesty's Government are going to deal with one branch of the subject in another way, for Sir Michael Hicks Beach has sent me the draft of a bill which the Government are thinking of submitting to the Imperial Parliament to enable colonial governments to transport back to the United Kingdom any European prisoners who may be sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in any colony-either European prisoners, or in the case of Indian prisoners, to send them to India, or in the case of other prisoners to send them to their own colonies. It may not have a very large operation here, but, nevertheless, if Her Majesty's Government think well to lay it before Parliament and succeed in carrying it, to some extent it will be satisfactory to the colony.\n\n## Vote for Works and Buildings\n\nHis **EXCELLENCY**, referring to an item of $9,000 for sinking fund for Praya works loan, said-The works are carried out from the special fund and we have to repay it. We contribute $9,000 per annum and at the end of a certain number of years the whole will be paid off. I may take the opportunity of mentioning that some of my hon. friends present and others some time ago put before me a memorial on the Praya works requesting that the Praya might be widened twenty feet. I referred that memorial to my hon. friend the Surveyor-General, who had before him the despatches from the Secretary of State, and he had also before him the returns of the work as accomplished, because already a considerable portion of the work has been done, and having these facts in his possession my hon. friend made a brief report on the memorial. The Colonial Secretary, in accordance with my wish, conveyed the substance of that report to my hon. friends who sent the memorial. Briefly, Her Majesty's Government, after a long consideration, I may say years of consideration, and after consulting Sir John Coode, a most eminent engineer, had resolved to carry out the works that are now in progress. A great many dispatches were written both from home and this colony on the subject. One of the first acts I did on arriving, on seeing the state of the Praya and anticipating great damage to property in case of another typhoon, was to telegraph to the Secretary of State asking for permission to proceed with the works. In the month of May 1877, I got a reply to say Sir John Coode was still considering the plans and estimates. There then came a dispatch in which approval to the plans was refused. These were sent back and finally there came a telegram authorising us to go on. My hon. friend immediately commenced the works and has carried them on with great vigour and success. Now, can anything be done to carry out the works on a different scale? Well, there was one alternative, the matter might be referred home again. To increase the Praya ten feet may cost, we will say, $10,000, but to increase it another ten feet, with the configuration of the harbour at certain parts of the Praya may cost $500,000. It does not at all follow it would only cost two, or three, or even ten times as much as the first ten feet. And that was the fallacy which was in the minds of some gentlemen who, no doubt, imagined that by a sort of rule of three, if my friend was going to add so much to the width then by adding a little more you increase the cost only in the same proportion. The moment you get out into deep water the expense is enormous. The fact is, after this memorial was presented, and while my friend was considering it, there waited upon me one of the leading Chinamen in the colony, and he came to tell me that the Chinese holders of property on the Praya were also anxious to have an extension, and I explained briefly to him what occurred as to the difficulty just as I have mentioned it to you. His answer was, \"I am authorised to say the question of expense, as far as the Government is concerned, may be overruled, inasmuch as we, the Chinese, will put our hands into our pockets and pay for it on condition we get some benefit from the reclaimed land. However, that is a proposal which I do not feel justified at present in considering, on account of the objections taken by my hon. friend to reopening the whole question. Even with the temptation offered by our Chinese friends I could not enter upon it. No doubt the time will come when, if the Chinese will put before us the figures and estimates of their proposal in a business-like way it may be considered.\n\nPage 596",
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"content_text": "## Submarine Telegraph Scheme\n\nGraham & Henderson, who developed into the Manila and Hong Kong Telegraph Company, relinquished it after considerable protest, and attempted to undertake the cabling without it, but they did not fulfil their contract with the Spanish government.\n\nTo the matter of the submarine telegraph scheme fell through.\n\nLabuan was considered. Another scheme seems to have been started, including by Messrs Halpin & Faller, but this also would appear to have failed as far as I can see.\n\nA plan is now being considered by the Spanish government under the same conditions as the original one, granting a monopoly for 40 years. However, as the papers show, it emanates from the government and not from a private company. I presume it is to be offered to a company which gives the best terms.\n\nMessrs Head & Co. offered $49m8. Graham defended the 40 years monopoly by bringing forward precedents, but they were disclaimed by the Treasury. They also urged that some such condition was necessary in order to induce the public to embark on the scheme. I think there is something to be said on both sides, and Sir Dr. Sandford and Mr. Irwin in their minutes seemed to think so too, but on the whole held that the objections to the privilege were too great to permit of its being granted.\n\nIt does not seem to be any...",
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"content_text": "# Lage Hook has been burned down to \nLage Hook, on which no rates will be leviable till further notice.\n\nThere are matters which can only be satisfactorily dealt with in connection with the Estimates, but I think he should telegraph his present ideas pending the Estimates consideration.\n\nThe Estimates on Labuan Welfare &c.\n\n2403 \n79 \n6 \nGovernment House \nBrunei. \nHouston, 8th January, 1879 \n\n## Bahamas Experience \nis being carefully considered as to how any radical changes in the Revenue should best be made.\n\nRun 27/2 \nI agree. I fear the Colony is drifting into a dangerous financial position. \nJongeren, Feb 27 \nSo I found. I should like to see the despatch when it is drafted. \nWests \nFu 27 \n\n## Government Notification \nI have the honour to have before you the enclosed comparative statement of the Stamp Revenue inoughton in the years 1877 and 1878.\n\nThe Right Honourable \nSir Michael Hicks Beach, Bt, MP, \nHer Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, \n&c. &c. &c. \n37 \n\nPage",
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"content_text": "# THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH OCTOBER, 1878.\n\n## Governor Hennessy, C.M.G., to the Right Honourable the Earl of Carnarvon\n\n494\n\n7. With regard to the proposed Regulations, I have to observe that the power given by the 7th Regulation to the Superintendent to put his subordinates in irons appears to me wholly illegal, and the infliction of fines can only be enforced under pain of dismissal.\n\n8. Rule 83, respecting the cutting of women's hair is at variance with the instructions conveyed in my Circular Despatch of the 22nd of April, 1876.\n\n9. I disapprove the power given by Rule 90 to the Superintendent to refuse to allow a prisoner under remand or committed for trial to see his legal adviser, and the power given by Rule 93 to a Committing Magistrate or Visiting Justice to forbid a prisoner in similar circumstances from seeing his friends; and I have to refer you on this subject to my Circular Despatch of the 27th of April last year.\n\n10. You should consult the Attorney General as to the validity of the power to administer oaths conferred by the 124th Section, and if the power is not effectually conferred by the Rule it should be created by law.\n\n11. The Rules relating to the Turnkey's mess, I consider are out of place and should be removed. There are no rules in the proposed Code as to labour. This important omission should be supplied.\n\nI have, &c.,\n\n**Governor HENNESSY, C.M.G.,**\n\n[No. 57A.]\n\nThe Right Honourable the Earl of Carnarvon to His Excellency Governor Pope Hennessy, C.M.G.\n\n**CARNARVON.**\n\nDOWNING STREET,\n28th May, 1877.\n\nSIR-I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Mr. AUSTIN'S Despatch No. 62 of the 28th of March, respecting the Report of the Prison Commission.\n\n2. You will gather from my Despatch No. 45 of the 7th of May, that as regards the discipline and dietary of the Victoria Gaol, it is my desire that more should be done than merely \"remedying\" such defects in detail as were incidentally brought to light, and as were capable of immediate \"amendment.\"\n\n3. My desire is that you should take into your early consideration the whole question of Prison Discipline on the basis of the recommendations of the Commission, with the modifications indicated in my Despatch No. 45 of the 7th ultimo.\n\n4. With reference to Mr. Austin's request that I would procure for the Government of Hongkong information relative to the use of Cranks, I have directed the Crown Agents to obtain such information, which will be forwarded to you by an early opportunity.\n\nI have, &c.,\n\n**CARNARVON.**\n\n[No. 117.]\n\n## THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH OCTOBER, 1878.\n\n## His Excellency Governor Pope Hennessy, C.M.G., to the Right Honourable The Earl of Carnarvon.\n\n495\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG,\n15th September, 1877.\n\nMY LORD, I have from time to time furnished your Lordship with information showing that the Gaol is not as efficient an instrument in the suppression of crime as it ought to be, and I have also pointed to what seems to me a grave error in the Administration of Justice, that is, the imposition of repeated Short sentences on old offenders.\n\nBut whilst I hope, in course of time, to make some reforms in those two subjects, there is a third element in the suppression of crime with respect to which I venture to ask for your Lordship's assistance: I mean the establishment of a system of transportation.\n\nIn the year 1857, Sir JOHN BOWRING was authorized to transport to Labuan sixty of the worst class of Hongkong criminals. Soon after I arrived at Labuan I applied to the Secretary of State for permission to get a hundred convicts from Singapore. With Sir HARRY ORD's co-operation this was done; and I found the comparatively large number of Chinese convicts I then had to deal with could be managed without much difficulty, and that their work was most beneficial to Labuan. The large wharf in the Harbour alongside of which steamers can take in coal, the fish market, the beginning of the railway to Tanjong Kubong, the heaviest part of the overground work at the colliery, the drainage of the land where I put the barracks of the new armed Police Force, all these things were done by the Hongkong and Singapore convicts.\n\nOn the other hand, the arrangement was of manifest advantage at the moment to Hongkong and Singapore. But as the system was not kept up, its benefit to the two larger Colonies soon ceased.\n\nWhat I now propose is that your Lordship should authorize me to arrange with the Governor of Labuan the transportation from time to time of convicts from Hongkong.\n\nTo save time, I have written to Governor USHER asking him to consider the question and lay his views before your Lordship. I have the honour to enclose a copy of the letter I have addressed to him. The Chief Justice, Mr. Justice SNOWDEN, the Members of my Executive Council and the un-official Members of the Legislative Council, all approve of the idea, and agree in thinking that the transportation from time to time of our worst criminals to Labuan would do more than anything else to put a check to the increase of crime in Hongkong.\n\nI have, &c.,\n\nThe Right Honourable The EARL OF CARNARVON,\nHer Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies,\n&c.,\n&c.\n\n**J. POPE HENNESSY, Governor.**\n\n## His Excellency Governor Pope Hennessy, C.M.G., to the Right Honourable The Earl of Carnarvon.\n\n[No. 72.]\n\nThe Right Honourable the Earl of Carnarvon to His Excellency Governor Pope Hennessy, C.M.G.\n\nDOWNING STREET,\n20th June, 1877.\n\nSIR,-I have to acknowledge the receipt of Mr. AUSTIN's Despatch, No. 75, of the 11th of April, respecting certain matters of Prison Discipline.\n\n2. I rely on you to review the whole question of Prison Discipline in Hongkong; and to make such proposals as will place the system upon a sound basis for the future.\n\n3. In the letter from the Acting Colonial Secretary, which forms the enclosure to Mr. AUSTIN's Despatch, I observe a direction that the practice is to be discontinued of Turnkeys employing prisoners to cook their meals for them and act as their body servants, \"when their quarters are so situated as to necessitate the prisoners passing outside of the office gates whereby they are enabled to communicate with the outside world.\"\n\n4. I do not know whether any Turnkeys have their quarters within the office gates. If there are any such, then under this letter they may continue to employ prisoners as their cooks and body servants. I consider that they should not be in any better position than those residing beyond the office gates, and should provide for their wants at their own expense. If your experience of climate suggests that it would be expedient to provide them with this assistance from public sources, the boon should be applied equally to Turnkeys residing beyond the office gates, and in some form less objectionable on grounds of discipline than prison labour.\n\nI have, &c.,\n\n**CARNARVON.**\n\n[No. 121.]\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG,\n21st September, 1877.\n\nMY LORD-I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt to-day of a Telegraphic Despatch from Your Lordship in the following terms --\n\n\"Twentieth, Governor (of) Labuan reports arrangements for despatch of Coolies from Hongkong. Grant all proper facilities.\"\n\nIn reference to this subject I beg to lay before your Lordship copies of the correspondence which has already passed, by which your Lordship will observe that I had long since given instructions that everything should be done in Hongkong to facilitate the despatch of Coolies to work the coal mines in Labuan.\n\nThere is also however another method of assisting the Government of Labuan in developing the natural resources of that Colony, and to this I have referred in my Despatch No. 117 of 15th instant in which I have requested your Lordship to sanction the transportation of Hongkong Chinese Convicts to Labuan. Judging from past experience there can be no doubt that the interests of both Colonies would be promoted by such an arrangement.\n\nI have, &c.,\n\nThe Right Honourable The EARL OF CARNARVON,\nHer Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies,\n&c.,\n&c.\n\n**J. POPE HENNESSY, Governor.**",
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"content_text": "# THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH OCTOBER, 1878.\n\n## His Excellency Governor Pope Hennessy, C.M.G., to the Right Honourable The Earl of Carnarvon.\n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG, 22nd November, 1877.**\n\nMY LORD,\n\nWith reference to my Despatches on the evils of the associated prison system in this Colony, and to your Lordship's instructions in the Despatch No. 45 of the 7th of May last directing me to call on the Surveyor General for plans of the alterations necessary for adapting the Gaol to the Separate System, I have now the honour to transmit to Your Lordship Mr. PRICE's Report, accompanied by plans and a condensed estimate of the cost.\n\nYour Lordship will perceive that owing to the inadequacy of the actual Gaol accommodation, its necessary enlargement and modifications will involve an expenditure of $95,000.\n\nThe transportation of long sentenced criminals, however, as shown by the Surveyor General, would do away with the necessity for a new detached wing and would reduce the outlay to $44,800, or less than one half, a circumstance which makes me the more hopeful of your Lordship's favourable consideration of my Despatches Nos. 117 of 15th September, 121 of 21st September, and No. 155 of 7th November, 1877, with reference to Labuan as a convict settlement for Hongkong.\n\nAs to the works particularized by Mr. PRICE, I may remind your Lordship that this town is built on a strongly marked slope, and that once a building site has been levelled and laid out, it is a matter of extreme difficulty to effect subsequent extensions. These difficulties of level, no less than the want of room, will account for the somewhat close juxtaposition of the buildings and the absence of more capacious airing yards.\n\nThere is no doubt the present Gaol is unfortunately placed. Sir HERCULES ROBINSON'S plan of having a convict prison on Stone Cutter's Island would have prevented some of the serious evils of overcrowding and association to which it has been my duty from time to time to refer. Looking, however, to your Lordship's instructions, I have confined myself to considering such alterations only as may be essential in the existing Gaol in the Town of Victoria.\n\nI have, &c.,\n\nJ. POPE HENNESSY,\nGovernor.\n\nThe Right Honourable The EARL OF CARNARVON,\n&c., &c., &c.\n\n## The Right Honourable Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Bart., M. P., to His Excellency Governor Pope Hennessy, C.M.G.\n\n**DOWNING STREET, 5th June, 1878.**\n\nSIR,\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch, No. 164, of the 22nd of November, relating to proposed improvements in the Victoria Gaol, and enclosing plans prepared by the Surveyor General for this purpose.\n\n2. I am aware that in drawing these plans, Mr. PRICE has conformed to the instructions contained in paragraph 6 of my Predecessor's Despatch, No. 45, of the 7th of May, 1877, and I fully appreciate the care which he has bestowed upon them, but after due consideration of the subject, I am of opinion that they will not provide the accommodation required.\n\nIt is true that both you and the Surveyor General refer to the question of the reconstruction of the Gaol as dependent on the project of transporting long sentenced criminals to Labuan. It is convenient, therefore, that I should at once state that I am not at present prepared to entertain this suggestion, and that any scheme for the improvement of the prison discipline in the Colony should proceed on the assumption that Hongkong will have to provide accommodation for the whole of its own criminals.\n\n4. Keeping this decision in view, it will be evident that Mr. PRICE's plans for the enlargement of the existing Gaol, while they scarcely meet even the present requirements of the Colony, are open to objection on the grounds which he has himself indicated in paragraph 16 of his letter to the Colonial Secretary, viz., that the size of the airing yards, already small, will be still further diminished. Such a diminution of the prison yards, together with the crowding of fresh buildings on the present site, would be highly detrimental both to the discipline and the sanitary condition of the prison, and on this ground, it will be necessary to abandon Mr. PRICE's proposal.\n\n5. It has been suggested as a mode of meeting the difficulty that the prisoners should be divided, and a second prison built outside the town, but as at present advised, I consider it wholly out of the question to establish two separate prisons in so small a Colony.\n\n6. Two alternatives present themselves, the one being to enlarge the existing prison by acquiring and building on additional ground in the immediate neighbourhood: the other to abandon the present buildings and erect a wholly new prison on a different site.\n\n7. As regards the acquisition of additional ground, an extension may apparently be sought either above or below the present site; that is to say, it would seem feasible either to resume the leases of the land immediately above Chancery Lane and carry the Gaol up to Caine Road, (at the same time closing Chancery Lane, or making a covered passage between the existing Gaol and the new site), or to resume the houses now occupied for the Civil Hospital and the other premises which are bounded by the Old Bailey.\n\n8. I am aware that the difference of levels may perhaps render it impracticable to carry out either of these schemes, except at a cost which would be prohibitory when added to the compensation payable to the lessees: but I think it right that every possible course should be considered before arriving at a definite conclusion. Either plan would have the advantage of securing the continued protection afforded by the proximity of the Police Barrack; but on the other hand, would be open to the objection that such an extension would permanently fix the Gaol in the heart of a very populous quarter of the City.\n\n9. As regards the ground occupied by the present temporary Hospital, it would apparently be necessary to bring the Police Barrack forward to the Street, so as to leave room for a new prison block where the Barrack now stands; and I should add that I am doubtful whether this locality would admit of the Police Courts being also placed there, or whether it would not be necessary to look for a site elsewhere.\n\n10. If either of these plans were adopted, advantage should be taken of the opportunity of increasing the accommodation to improve as much as possible the existing prison. The enlargement of the airing grounds by the removal of the radiating blocks, and the erection of a separate Hospital, are among the improvements which seem most imperatively called for.\n\n11. The only alternative to these extensions being apparently the construction of an entirely new prison, the question of site remains to be considered: and it will be necessary to weigh the relative merits of all available spots, including Stone Cutters' Island, and any vacant Crown Lands within reasonable distance of the town; or on the face of the hill above the houses.\n\n12. In many respects, I am of opinion that the erection of a new prison on a new site will be found to be the best solution of the question, but the expense which it would involve would doubtless be very great, and it will be for you to inquire carefully into the financial conditions of the various schemes which I have suggested. The main elements for consideration appear to be roughly, on the one hand, the cost of acquiring additional land in the vicinity of the present site and of converting the present buildings and erecting those which will be required in addition; and on the other hand, the cost of a new site and the cost of a new prison; against which should be set the amount that would be derived from the sale of the present site and buildings. I need scarcely say that in the event of its being decided to erect a wholly new Gaol, it would be undesirable to spend money on enlarging or converting the present building.\n\n13. In the foregoing remarks, it has been my object to set before you what I conceive are the chief elements of the question for consideration, and before I arrive at a final decision on a matter in which the assistance of specific local knowledge is so material, I shall be happy to receive from you a report upon the comparative cost of the several proposals, and upon the sites which seem to you suitable for a new Gaol, together with such further suggestions as you may desire to offer after consulting Mr. PRICE.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nSir,\nYour most obedient humble Servant,\nM. HICKS-BEACH.\n\nGovernor HENNESSY, C. M. G.,\n&c., &c., &c.\n\n## His Excellency Governor Pope Hennessy, C.M.G., to the Right Honourable Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Bart., M. P.\n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG, 3rd October, 1878.**\n\nSIR,\n\nIn Despatch No. 103 of the 22nd of August, 1877, the EARL OF CARNARVON expresses the opinion that Sir ARTHUR KENNEDY, (in a Despatch he wrote a few months before he left Hongkong), had good reason, in the absence of any other apparent cause, for connecting the increase of crime in the Colony with the cheap fares from Canton. His Lordship, however, was good enough to add, \"It is true, however, that as pointed out in your Despatch No. 43 of 22nd June, 1877, the increasing number of recommittals and of convictions generally may be to some extent accounted for by defects in the prison system, as especially by the fact of the discipline of the Gaol not being sufficiently severe to act as a deterrent.\"\n\n2. Next to the serious evils of the associated system, one of the gravest defects I found in Hongkong Gaol was the excessive amount of food given to the Chinese prisoners. The enclosed extracts from minutes of various meetings of the Executive Council contain a record of my views and proceedings on the important question of the prison dietary not being in my opinion sufficiently deterrent.\n\n3. The Regulations on this subject of the Gaol Commission that had been presided over by Mr. SNOWDEN had been adopted and promulgated a short time before my arrival; and Sir ARTHUR KENNEDY, on the eve of his departure, had expressed to Lord CARNARVON, (Despatch No. 40, 28th February, 1877), the opinion that the dietary scale of Victoria Gaol had at length been satisfactorily settled, and finally adopted by the Executive.",
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"content_text": "# The Houstons Hium Farm- \n3249/61 \n35 is from the Financial Statement & His Excellency's despatch, 24.4.77, in the Legislative Council 12th March 1877.\n\nI now come to the licences. Of these licences, the important ones are the spirit retailers, the pawnbrokers, and the Opium farm. Now, in every Eastern Colony they have licences or farms of this kind. I had to deal with the little Colony of Labuan, and had opportunities of consulting the neighbouring Governors, the Governors of Singapore and Saigon, and others interested in the management of such revenue farms. It is of importance to know whether these farms really bring us in the proper amount of money. Now, what has happened about the Opium farm? It fetched in 1875, $137,000 for the whole year; in 1876, $133,000; and this year we will receive only $132,000.\n\nThe Opium farm is declining in value, because it has been sold to the Opium farmer at a slight falling-off in value. Well, it is a curious fact that, while the Opium farm has been declining in value, the number of chests of Opium forwarded to this Colony have been increasing year by year. It is very remarkable that our trade in Opium with California, Australia, and a few other places, has been increasing, that our Chinese population has not been declining, and that nevertheless our Opium farm has been declining. What has happened in the Straits Settlements? The farms there sold in 1876 for $837,000. They have been re-let now for $1,020,000, the increase in all the Penang farms being $161,000, and in the Singapore Opium farm $28,000. Whilst they have been increasing, we have been falling back. In Hongkong, there are 130,000 Chinese; in the Straits Settlements, 104,000. How is this to be accounted for?\n\nThere are three means of ascertaining what really is the amount of Opium consumed by the Chinese, and what the Opium farmer ought to divide with the Government. The first depends upon having an intimate business knowledge of the Chinese, of understanding especially the means they have of dealing with questions of this kind, in short to have that genuine acquaintance with the trading operations of the Chinese, which would enable the Government to form for itself an independent opinion. In addition to that, it is important to have before the Government, authentic facts and opinions from the European houses importing Opium; finally the Hongkong Government is in a position to obtain information from the Chinese Maritime Customs, who have accurate means of knowing the number of chests of Opium consumed in this Colony. With these three sources of information at the disposal of the Government, the Opium farm ought to sell for its proper value.\n\nNow, what had the Government before it when the farm was sold? The Government had its own knowledge, somewhat imperfect, I fear, of the Chinese, of their business habits, and of the mode in which they would endeavour to get this farm. The Government also had before it statements from the leading European importers of the drug into the Colony. But the Government did not appear to have had information from the Chinese Maritime Customs' officers. Now, with respect to the information obtained from European houses; in looking through the papers on the subject, I observe an important piece of information was communicated by Mr. Sassoon. The facts he laid before the Government I have had an opportunity of testing, and I find they were perfectly accurate. They have been supported by the independent testimony I have obtained of the officers of the Chinese Maritime Customs. But, had it been, unfortunately, the Opium farm was sold not upon the data furnished by Mr. Sassoon, it ought to have realised a far larger sum.\n\nHow ought an Opium farm to be sold? If you get a number of tenders, and assume that they are all genuine, you are very likely to be mistaken. If, on the other hand, you do that which the Singapore Government threatened to do, which the Government of Saigon threatened to do, which has been done before now by the authorities in Netherlands-India, where they have a population of 300,000 Chinese to deal with, or what I myself had to do in Labuan,-then indeed you at once deal with it in a way which enables you to get at its fair value, and which compels the Chinese traders to pay to the Government the fair proportion they should of a great business and large profits.\n\nWhen I went to the little Colony at the other side of the China Sea, $730 a month was received from the Opium farm. It had been $800 a month, but the farmer went to my predecessor, and explained that he was being ruined. Fortunately, on passing through Singapore, I had the opportunity of seeing Sir Harry Ord, who pointed out to me the proper way of dealing with the Opium farm, and soon after my arrival in Labuan, I had the satisfaction of learning from one or two of the leading Chinese merchants that they were really willing to give me the best advice and assistance they could on the question. I well remember one of them (Mr. Choa Mansoo) came to me at Government House and said-\"The Opium farm is undersold. If you choose to take it into your own hands and let the superintendent boil the Opium, instead of selling it at $730 you will be entitled to get $1,000 a month.\" He gave me his figures. He said the number of Chinese is so much, the export of prepared Opium so much, the Government is entitled to expect a fair share, and the farmer will have a handsome profit. I took his advice. The result was that in a few weeks the Opium farmer came and offered $800. That was declined. He then offered $900, and before the end of the year, when we were making our preparations to deal with it, he offered $1,000; and before I left that little Colony I was able to sell that Opium farm for $1,450 a month.\n\nThoroughly competent judges--I need not quote their names--are of opinion that your Opium farm, instead of declining, ought to have been increasing, and instead of fetching only $132,000, ought to have fetched nearer a quarter of a million this year. When Sir Harry Ord resolved to exact a larger share of the profits some of the Chinese in Singapore said the Opium farmer in Johore would make all the Chandoo, and that the Singapore Government would lose by the attempt to increase the value of the farm: and to me in Labuan it was also pointed out that the profit would go to the Opium farms in Brunei if I persisted in asking more than the $730. It is the old story. Such things are always said, and I believe they have been said here too; but there is a way of dealing with them, and no anticipation of what might occur at Macao ought to prevent us, when the time comes, from getting from the Opium farmer of this Colony that which he ought to be paying at this moment--a far larger sum than $11,000 a month. It was sold in March, 1876, for three years, so that it will be a little time before I shall have the opportunity of dealing with it.",
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"content_text": "# MINUTE PAPER\n\nThe imposition of **Financial** measures in the middle of the year seems to require strong reason, which does not appear to exist in the present case.\n\nIt is not feasible to make any alteration in the Revenue taxation until the Estimates have been considered.\n\nIt seems to me unwise to bring forward the estimates before considering whether the imposition of this additional taxation is required.\n\nThe receipts of Singapur & Labuan, as well as the results of such a measure, should be carefully considered before making any decision.\n\nThere are strong arguments for and against the proposal. On one hand, taxation is required, but on the other hand, it is not necessary to impose it in a hasty manner.\n\nAs stated, the rating by Mr. J. White would mean a loss of about $50,000. This sum having been taken 3 months before the intended imposition is not to exceed the Expenditure.\n\nI am inclined to deal with this proposal in a careful manner. The monopoly of the sale of spirits in a certain area is one method of collection, but this will probably result in an increased revenue by means of duties which have hitherto been discussed.\n\nThere is a strong opinion against the proposal, and it is difficult to consider it without having the estimates before us, to determine what extent of taxation may be required and what Taxes with its foundation.\n\nThree alternatives are proposed, and it is to be considered which one is to be remitted.\n\nMay 19",
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"content_text": "## Murder and Kinney - Kere Mwen toere\n\nLearen on board the \"Kate Waters\" which sailed from Houstong for Foochow and Sydney in October last. The Captain, who had been drinking, ill-treated the crew and some of them murdered the Captain and first and second Officers, took possession of the ship which they scuttled four days afterward off the island of Palawan. Here three Chinamen, the Cook, Carpenter, and a boy were killed and another of the Crew who had not taken part in the murders was pursued but escaped.\n\nEventually they all arrived at the Island of Brunei, the Chief of which place Sheriff Gassin arrested seven of them whilst three escaped. He forwarded these men to the Governor of Singapore by whom they were sent to Labuan. A copy of a local paper giving an account of the trial as well as copies of letters from Sheriff Gassin and the Officer Administering the government of Labuan are enclosed.\n\nThe case was brought by the Governor before the Executive Council who unanimously recommended him not to interfere with the sentence.\n\nI have the honor to be,\n\nYour Most Obedient Servant,\n\nMorda ... Administrator\n\nPage ...",
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"content_text": "# 71684 \n## HongKong \n### No4. \n#### 5th June 1879 \n##### Administrată \n###### W. St. Marsh, \nTo \n**The Right Honorable** \nSir Michael Hicks Beach, \n**BE MNP.** \nProsecuting execution of three \nSeamen of the late British \nBarque \"Kate Waters\" \nConvicted \nof \nMurder \nand Piracy \n(13 Enclosures) \n\n## Hongkong \n### The China Mail \n#### SUPREME COURT. \n##### CRIMINAL SESSIONS, (Before His Honor the Chief Justice, Sir John Smale.) \n###### THE \"KATE WATERS\" MURDER AND PIRACY, \n\nThis important trial came on for hearing to-day, before a special jury. The three prisoners (1) Alli alias Salle; (2) Andam alias Bio alias Hassan, and (3) Kitahel alias John alias Huchet, were charged as follows: \n\n1. That they together with others unknown did murder William Frederick Guse, on board the British barque Kate Waters, whereof he was master, on the high seas, November 8, 1878. \n2. That they with others unknown did then aid and murder Christopher Bowen, first mate of the vessel. \n3. That they together with other persons unknown did murder Henry Haydon, a second mate of the vessel. \n4. That immediately after the commission of the above felonies, they, with others unknown, did piratically, feloniously and violently steal the said vessel, with her apparel and tackle, and 500 boxes of oil, 240 bales Manila hemp, 500 rolls of China matting, 800 bags of rice, 84 bundles of rattans, 2 compasses, 1 telescope, 1 pair of binoculars, 1 ensign, 1 lamp, 1 revolver, 2 swords, and $35 in money. \n5. That they being seamen on board the Kate Waters did murder one Asing at an uninhabited island in the Pacific named Malianging, out of her Majesty's dominions, on or about November 20th. \n6. Being seamen on board that vessel, did murder one Kam Po Lo, same place and time. \n7. Being seamen on board that vessel, did murder a Chinese boy, name unknown, same place and time. \n\nThe three prisoners are quite young men. The first is quite a boy, apparently not far on in his teens; he has rather a pleasing face, regularly featured; the second is an ugly customer, tall and lanky; the third is a determined-looking scoundrel, older and more vicious-like than either of the others. The first two are natives of Siam; the third is a native of Java. \n\nThe following jurors were called:- Messrs (1) Albert Gultzow, (2) W. H. Forbes, (M. C. de Rozario excused as he is to be called as a witness) (H. C. Erdmann, excused on certificate) (3) D. Gillies, (E. E. W. Vogel excused through indisposition) (4) Fritz A. F. Grobien, (5) W. Reinet, (6) N. J. Ede, (7) Robert Walker. \n\nThe Acting Attorney General, Mr Russell, instructed by Mr E. Sharp, (the Crown Solicitor), prosecuted; Mr Ng Choy, instructed by Mr Stephens, of Holmes and Stephens, defended the prisoners. \n\nThe Chief Justice, while the indictment was being read, pointed out that the robbery was alleged to have been committed after the murder of the Captain, and asked whether the property was vested in him by the indictment. \n\nThe Acting Attorney General answered that all that was set forth in the indictment was that it was lately in the possession of the Captain. \n\nThe Chief Justice quoted Blackstone's authority to show that a proprietorship must, by a very clear decision of Justice Hayle, be alleged in any article stolen; but at the same time, the indictment might read \"the property of some person or persons unknown.\" \n\nThe Attorney General quoted Russell on Crime, vol. 1, 11 and 12 William III, to show that it was sufficient to prove such property in a ship, to prove that said vessel was lately in the possession of a person named. That law was still in force; the punishments were changed, but the law was still the same. \n\nAfter half an hour's discussion, the indictment was amended by the insertion of the words \"the property of some person or persons to the Acting Attorney General unknown,\" or their equivalent, after the words \"immediately previous in the lawful possession\" &c. \n\nOmar, a teacher of the Malay languages, residing in Circular Road, interpreted the Chinese into Siamese, and Lee Hung Lee, of the police court, interpreted the English into Chinese. \n\nThe prisoners severally pleaded not guilty to the different counts. \n\nThe Acting Attorney General opened the case in a clear statement, which occupied an hour in delivery. He went fully into the facts of the felonies, first as to the murder of the Captain and the officers, and then as to the murder of the Chinese; his Lordship would direct them that the act of threatening the boy so as to make him jump overboard and drown himself amounted to murder. He quoted from Boyd's Merchant Shipping Act to show the propriety of the form in which the 5th, 6th, and 7th counts were framed. The depositions taken by Mr Treacher, the Consul General of Borneo, and Acting Governor of Labuan, could not be put in, as they did not bear on the face of them that they had been taken on oath, and it was not clear that he had any magisterial or judicial authority. \n\nThe third prisoner, he said, had been the most active, being in fact the ring-leader; the second prisoner halved with him the command; he asked them to keep in their minds the three prisoners in the order 1, Alli; 2, Hassan; and 3, John. \n\nSome formal evidence by Inspector Matheson, and a Malay Police Sergeant of the Labuan police, proved the men in the dock to have been handed over to the police by the Governor of Labuan; and the property produced, ensign, lamp, swords, telescope, other compasses, &c., was identified. Formal evidence was given by a clerk in the harbour master's office, a clerk in the office of the agents for the owners, two boarding house keepers, a clerk to the Borneo Co., who shipped certain goods by the vessel, proving the vessel's sailing, and identifying prisoners as belonging to her. \n\n### ARE JURORS TO HAVE TIFFIN? \n\nAn exceedingly important, useful, and valuable discussion arose at half past one, the usual hour for adjourning. Mr Russell remarked, as is always done, that probably before the next witness was called, the Court would consider this a convenient time for adjourning. The Judge said: \"I can't adjourn in a case of life and death, I don't see how it can be done.\" \n\nMr Russell: My Lord, it becomes a question of human endurance. It's a question of lunch. \n\nHis Honor: I am quite ready to go straight on without lunch. Are the jury? (The jury wagged its wise head solemnly and unanimously, and did not seem quite to see the advisability of going without tiffin if they could possibly help it.) \n\nHis Honor: I have given a great deal of attention to this case, and considering that every particular of these crimes will be a matter of question hereafter, the question of allowing the jury to separate is a very important one. So far as the question is concerned, it is laid down in the latest authorities on the subject, it is set forth as the law of England, by which I am governed here in the absence of any local ordinance inconsistent therewith, that...",
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"content_text": "# The China Mail: \n## 13th and 14th May 1879. \n### Report of trial of the Leardin of the \"Kate Waters\" \n3 in C.5.0. N.52657 1879. \n**Copy** \n**Framlation.** \n1681 \n14 \n\nFrom Sheriff Galpin, Labuan \nTo the Governor of Labuan. \n**(Compliments)** \n\nI inform my friend that a ship has been wrecked at the back of Palawan island and mine the Crew have reached my Country and we asked them where was the Captain; they informed us that they hand truly murdered the Captain and \n\n### Inclosure Min despatch N.4 of 5th June 1877 from Administrator W. St. John",
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"content_text": "2 Grapes, 2 Swords, 1 Camp, and 1 British musket, and 1 revolver\n\n28 day of Moharram 1296\n\n22th January 1879\n\n16\n\nAdministrator of Labuan to Governor & Housing\n\n8.1.0. M.5269/79\n\nO\n\nLabuan\n3/46 January, 1879\n\nSir,\n\nI have to report to your Excellency that on the evening of the 29th January instant seven of the crew of the late British Barque \"Kate Waters\" of Lydney J.L.M. arrived at Labuan in custody of the Chief of Sherif Hassan, the Chief of Binkoka in Mallese Bay. The \"Kate Waters\" appears to have...\n\nHis Excellency\nI. Pope Hennessy, C.M.G.",
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"content_text": "17 \n\nsailed from Hongkong some 3 or 4 months bound for Foochow and thence for Lydney. The Crew were shipped at Hongkong.\n\nago \n\nThe Captain's name I am unable to ascertain, the first and second mate were named respectively Boyt and Haines.\n\nWith the exception of the Chinese Boy, Cook and Carpenter, and of Peter Robinson, \na Creole claiming British Nationality, \nthe rest, 7 in number, of the Crew were Javanese Malays.\n\nWhen 10 or 15 days out from Hongkong, \nthe Captain and his two mates \nappear to have been murdered by the Crew, who subsequently made for Palawan in the S.S., off which Island they scuttled \nher in deep water, and took to their boats, \nand eventually reached Binkoka, where \nseven of them were arrested by the Sheriff - three escaping in a native boat.\n\nAfter the scuttling of the vessel, the Carpenter, Cook and Boy - all Chinese - \nappear also to have been murdered by the Crew.\n\nAs the Men were shipped at HongKong, and as \nI can obtain no particulars of the vessel here, not even the name \nof her Captain - I have decided to send the seven men to Hongkong in charge of some Labuan constables via Singapore, to be dealt with by Your Excellency.",
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"content_text": "## Page 18\n\nThe names of the seven men are Peter Robinson, Allie, Leedin, Brahim, Onn, Bin Abbas Stapan, Tachil alias John.\n\nI enclose statements volunteered by four of the men viz: Peter Robinson, Brahim, Kechil alias John, and Hahan.\n\nThe men were warned in the clearest manner possible that what they said would be taken down in writing and might be used in evidence against them on their trial at Court, and they were advised that they were not called upon to make any statement whatever here in Labuan nor to answer any questions relating to the crimes of which they are accused.\n\nI also enclose the deposition of Seriman, a Binkoka man, who guided the men from Palawan to that village. The letter from Sheriff Gapin reporting their arrest I transmit likewise, and should explain that Kumpa is synonymous with Binkoka, and that Peter Robinson gave his name as \"About Rahman\" to the Chief.\n\nWith the exception of the boats, the articles belonging to the ship mentioned in the Sheriff's letter are sent to Sotong with the river. \n\nI venture to request that your...",
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"content_text": "# Excellency will be good enough to instructions for the Labuan Police \ngive in charge to be sent back to Labuan with as little delay as possible \n\nI have directed the Bronner Company, the Government agents in Singapore, to telegraph on the above subject to your Excellency and also to the owner of the late \"Kate Waters.\" \n\nI have &c. \nJequed) Mr. H. Treacher \nAdministrating the Government.\n\n## MINUTE\n\nMade Robeck Jager f \nMer. Wingfield. \nMr. Bramston. & Mr. Meade, 23 \nMer. Herbert. \nLord Cadogan. \nSir M. Hicks Beach, \nth 4084 \n25.14575 \n19 \n\n... recept of Jour de patil \n20 4 dated to 3 \n\n... reputy stat \na \n3. Jove ch 28 \nthe beamew of tay ther \nAmaz Ratives Java \nwho Sam and exentil in acandance with the pentira \nth of cheath prospect when thems In the Supreme Cont of the Eloy for Manched and Colony Grinaz. \n\nJam Km MEHB",
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"content_text": "## MINUTE PAPER\n\nhave the Chinese naturalized subjects are \n\nmere names in zaak Membros.\n\nThis platimmat is casumist of the \n\nbe chan \n\nfrom the Straits Settlements.\n\nI should be glad also beyond local extent Chemen hauben naturalized in their Straits under the Naturalization Act of 1867.\n\n### \n\nThe Chinese British-born subject's \n\n61 \n\nferme \n\nAwith man \n\nin the Straits Settlements \n\n4 \n\nlarge population; \n\n9 \n\nAttabat \n\nThe out question we have had that the \n\nNaturalization of \n\nChinese of recent years \n\ninference \n\ntire out \n\nFor \n\nthe naturalizations \n\nof Chinese in \n\nnumber and contrasting the actions \n\nBritish Subjects when in China.\n\nBest...\n\nHong Kong (Straits, Hay hay; Labuan) \n\nwhich I annex.\n\nGeek Sanel 13 \n\nit refers not the matter of \n\nin Hongkong, but of Limiting \n\nthe Chinese \n\nThere is an obvious correspondence (1865-1869) \n\non this question of \n\nwhether through \n\na distinctive costume in China; \n\nChina, I have \n\ngone through it, but it does not give a clear answer & four record question; but it helps & as so- \n\nFrom the Attorney General's report in para. 7, 9, 7, 9 of 1868 (marked in pencil) I see that \n\ndespatch in the recent years passed \n\n`126524/77` \n\nI have looked through the late Straits Settlements Years (latter quite \n\nyears ago) falling \n\nin the bundle Blue \n\nIt closes not this subject \n\nbetween British-Born Chinese.\n\nThe obligation of allegiance and protecting the person of \n\na Chinaman \n\nas \n\nbeing \n\na British subject in Hongkong may \n\nserious burden and \n\nit is my doubt...",
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"content_text": "## 爲有用之臣也又近中國海南有\n\n堂如此作爲實不過堂一秉公平無區畛爲衆蓋在東邊一帶臣服威克多理阿皇后者幾有二千萬人但該臣堂順謝良友馮詞內有一啓謂本部馮明堈先生所讀頌本港人民不過十五萬較威克多理阿皇后所轄百姓其數亦不論此情事本部威斯言不謬但本部買之總督偕其議政處現在印度國家所有各缺皇后恩准凡有土人現執公文亦有有聲望之土人開錄在内可以治理印度國皇后之民才幹稱該職者均可補授又在印度御簡節度大臣定例處内照本部堂可知治理印度國者乃皇后簡派之印度與簡節度大臣及馬打士孟服皇后之衆在印度國者居多爾輩中有作印度國生涯者亦有識見明珊及諸君之年禀稱拐帶惡習\n\n千八百七十八在此者卽因一土人打士孟有識此珊順俯准所政治理拉被晏之法芃多是詳細遵守朝廷所未嘗立例張示此事必須將該則例告示先奉定例處准行乃可惟在弊一節邇來在立之法及我君主者實踵前法耳華人在拉波晏與本部堂商酌者故爾諸君可見本部堂現在东港頒行事實賴定例局各位華紳所薦別位風俗者未嘗定理舍港爲此嘖有繁威克多理阿皇后所理及符例之風俗亦斷斷不能阻止定例處内亦有該處土人按該土人亦如諸君未嘗舍其本土規矩道理度一區並無阻止土人所有道理及符例之風俗而在本港華人所有道理倘在大英各藩屬會欲强土人遵守英國規矩風俗者其禍不小故在愛但本部堂首先欲誌明卽一千命者耳\n\nloyal to the Queen; and Her Majesty has further recognized his public services by making him a Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George. In a small Colony, also in the China Sea, the little Colony of Labuan--there, too, it was my fortune to be able to place for the first time upon the Legislative Council a Chinese gentleman, my lamented friend Mr. CHoa Masoo, and I had the satisfaction of being able to report to Her Majesty's Government that certain changes which the Secretary of State approved of in the administration of Labuan were owing in a great measure to the good advice I got from that Chinese member of Council and my other Chinese friends in Labuan. Therefore you will all see that there are precedents for the course which I have adopted in Hongkong.\n\nI observed in the address that Mr. Fuse MING-SHAN read, a passage to this effect; you are pleased to say that in my Government I had prized above all things justice and fairness, to the exclusion of all distinctions of nationality. That undoubtedly is true: in doing so, however, I but act in strict accordance with the policy of Her Majesty's Government and the commands of my Sovereign, QUEEN VICTORIA.\n\nHere in this Colony we number only a hundred and forty or a hundred and fifty thousand people. That is a very small number of the subjects of QUEEN VICTORIA, for in the whole of the East, QUEEN VICTORIA has nearly two hundred millions of subjects. Now, the vast majority of that large number of Her Majesty's subjects are in India. Some of you trade with India, and you are all intelligent and well informed enough to know that the Government of India is conducted by the Queen's Viceroy, and by the Governors of Madras and Bombay, with their Councils of Government. Now, in India the Queen has not only thrown open all employments in the public service to every native who has capacity and knowledge fitting him to be so employed, but upon the Viceroy's Council, if you turn to the authentic list I now hold in my hand, you will see the names of distinguished native gentlemen.\n\nNo laws are made for the Government of the Queen's subjects in India, no regulations can be issued, unless those laws or regulations have been passed by a Council upon which native gentlemen are sitting. And these native gentlemen, like you, retain their native customs and religion. Nothing would be more unfortunate than in any part of the British Empire to endeavour to force the manners and customs of England upon the native inhabitants. And therefore in India there is no interference with the religion and lawful customs of the people, nor shall there be any interference with the religion and lawful customs of the Chinese here.\n\nAnd this brings me to a point at which I desire to thank my friend Mr. FUNG MING-SIAN and some of the other gentlemen present for representations they addressed to me in 1878 about the crime of kidnapping. There has been a good deal of talk in the Colony upon this subject, but the first thing that I desire to record is that in \n\n郭松先生是又見有代本港各生理而來者又欣念諸君在此新本部堂意在本港凡有英國輪船者中當推他爲巨擘者其人卽見南北行有將英國貨物運來中土南北各處者數位又見有按代闔港華民而來若現在此向本部堂見有實屬本港商者又堂嘗有數次以爲可洽爾輩言此之意蓋知該紳實代爾輩而爲後數載在別藩地新嘉波總督該土者亦嘗保母黄埔胡玉瑷爲定例局納斯人亦本禧之際頌本部堂因立伍君叙爲定例局紳但未立他以前本部嘗客泰客内解說華人裨益本港者有云香港民數華人十居其九輸之數如之及督憲囘君歟本部堂此日極樂接納爾輩之喜悅蓋知但本部堂不欲自矜乃開港以來創立華人爲定例局紳者蓋曩督斯土者多年前嘗乃部堂之良友也彼此音問往來越十二年矣本部堂亦可言仕新嘉波定例局紳力助多若問幾何則照所指有權可薦紳士者而計目下當以華人爲極衆又前督憲羅亦受地段每輸稅銀十磅已上者有權可薦定例局紳五名該内稱原須做新嘉波法以華人補授巡理府缺或掌法紳士等語但業主多寡之數較前憲包奏請時更變甚八百五十年時嘗言欲任華人贊助國事安奏請朝廷准在本港設立一法使凡買奏朝廷論及華紳一節該事爾輩或亦知之因此咨文業經天印前督憲包於一千紳士也本部堂立之故不但因他品性高潔又不但因他諳練英國語言文字法律乃亦與知他實爲爾輩所信賴者國家忠事皇后未嘗有賢於彼者\n\nTHE GOVERNOR replied, Dr. EITEL interpreting his remarks as he proceeded.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY said-Gentlemen, I am extremely glad to have the pleasure of receiving you. I know that you represent the Chinese community. I see here to-day friends of mine who are undoubtedly amongst the wealthiest merchants in this Colony. I see gentlemen here of the Nam-pák hongs who are engaged in sending into China from north to south British goods. I see one gentleman here who, I believe, is the largest individual owner of British steamers in this Colony, my friend Mr. KWOK ACHEONG. I see also representatives here to-day of every other important business in this Colony. It is therefore gratifying to me that you should have come at this season--the Chinese New Year--to congratulate me on having appointed Mr. No Onor to a seat on the Legislative Council. Before I made that appointment I had the opportunity of learning your own views about it. I knew that my honourable friend would truly represent you. It was not merely because he is a man of high character, with a thorough knowledge of English language and English law--it was not merely for that reason I appointed him, but I appointed him also because I knew he had your confidence.\n\nBut I do not wish to take too much credit to myself for having for the first time in this Colony appointed a Chinese gentleman to a seat on the Council. One of my predecessors wrote despatches to Her Majesty's Government--you might be aware of the fact for the despatches are printed--in which the question of Chinese representation was referred to, many years ago. Governor Sir Jony Bowing, in 1855, said he should be glad to associate the Chinese with the action of the Government, and he recommended Her Majesty's Government to have a system in this Colony by which every lot holder of £10 rental or upwards would be able to vote for five unofficial members of the Legislative Council. And in the same despatches Sir JOHN BOWRING said that the Chinese, as at Singapore, ought to be put into the Magistracy, made Justices of the Peace. Now, the changes in property that have occurred in this Colony, since the time when Sir Jons Bowring made that recommendation, have been so great that the majority of the electors that he then indicated would at this day be Chinese. Another Governor, Sir HERCULES ROBINSON, in a despatch describing what the Chinese have done for Hongkong, made the remark that the Chinese are more than ninety per cent. of the population and that they contribute a similar proportion to the revenue. Some years after that, in a neighbouring colony, in Singapore, the Governor recommended my old and valued friend, Mr. Ho An Kay Wham--Mr. WHAMPOA--to a seat on the Council. He has been a friend and correspondent of mine for more than twelve years, and I can say this for him, that there never has sat upon the Council of Singapore any non-official member who has been of more assistance to the Government or more...",
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"content_text": "10:\n\nPassengers' own supplies. Contents of certificate. Power to withhold certificate. Examination of passengers and of contracts, if any. Emigration Officer may employ medical men, marine surveyors, and others. Fees of professional persons employed. Fees of Emigration Officer.\n\nORDINANCE No. 5 OF 1874. Chinese Emigration.\n\n3. The passengers may supply their own provisions for the voyage and proper accommodation for the stowage, and sufficient cabooses for the cooking of such provisions must be allowed.\n\nVII. The Emigration Officer shall not give his certificate unless he shall be satisfied:\n\n1. That the ship is sea-worthy, and properly manned, equipped, fitted, and ventilated; and has not on board any cargo likely, from its quality, quantity, or mode of stowage, to prejudice the health or safety of the passengers.\n\n2. That suitable medicines and medical stores, provisions, fuel and water have been placed on board, of good quality, properly packed and sufficient in quantity to supply the passengers on board during the intended voyage.\n\n3. That all the requirements of section VIII of this Ordinance have been complied with.\n\nVIII. The Emigration Officer may, in his discretion, (subject in Hongkong to an appeal to the Governor) withhold his certificate in all cases where the intended passengers or any of them are under contracts of service, and he shall in no case give his certificate until he shall have mustered the passengers, and have ascertained to the best of his power that they understand whither they are going, and in case they shall have made any contracts of service that they comprehend the nature thereof; he shall also take care that a copy of the form of any such contracts, or an abstract of their substance, signed by himself, is appended to the said certificate: if any of the passengers are in bad health, or insufficiently provided with clothing, or if any such contracts are unfair, or if there is reason to suspect that fraud or violence have been practised in their collection or embarkation, he may detain the ship, and, if he shall think fit, may order all or any of the passengers to be re-landed.\n\nIX. The Emigration Officer may, if he shall think fit, before granting his certificate, employ any duly qualified medical practitioner, master mariner, marine surveyor, or other person whose professional assistance and advice he may require for the purpose of ascertaining whether the requirements of section VIII of this Ordinance have been duly complied with, and the costs and charges of obtaining such assistance and advice, shall be defrayed by the owners or charterers of the ship, whether the Emigration Officer shall grant his certificate or not.\n\nX. The Emigration Officer shall, from time to time, fix a reasonable scale of fees and charges to be approved by one of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, for the remuneration of any professional persons who may be employed by him under the last preceding regulation, and pending the approval or disapproval of such scale, the fees and charges therein specified shall be payable, as if the same had been approved in manner aforesaid.\n\nXI. The owners or charterers of every ship shall pay such fees for the remuneration of the Emigration Officer, as may, from time to time, be ordered under instructions from one of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, and until and subject to such instructions, the following fees shall be payable in addition to all fees chargeable under regulation X:\n\nUpon the application for a certificate, $25. Upon the granting of the certificate, $26.\n\nProvided always that no fees shall be payable to the Emigration Officer of Hongkong, but in lieu thereof the following stamp duties are hereby imposed, that is to say:\n\nUpon every application for a certificate under article II of the regulations contained in schedule B of the said Ordinance, a stamp duty of $1. Upon every certificate granted under article I of the said regulations, a stamp duty of $1.\n\nAnd \"The Stamp (Amendment) Ordinance, 1868,\" shall be read as if the stamp duties hereby imposed were inserted in the schedule thereof.\n\nORDINANCE No. 5 of 1874. Chinese Emigration.\n\nXII. In case default shall be made by the owners or charterers of the ship in the payment of any fees and charges to which they may be liable under section XI of this Ordinance, the ship may be detained by the British Consul, or if in Hongkong by the Governor, until such fees and charges shall have been paid.\n\nXIII. The Emigration Officer may withhold his certificate or revoke the same at any time before the departure of the ship, if it shall appear to his satisfaction that any particulars contained in the application in writing which shall have been made for the same or any other particulars which may have been furnished to him by or on behalf of the owners, charterers, or master of the ship in relation thereto, are untrue, and that the conditions of section VIII of this Ordinance have not been complied with; and in every such case it shall be lawful for the British Consul, or if in Hongkong for the Governor, to seize and detain the ship until the certificate, if already granted, shall have been delivered up to be cancelled.\n\nXIV. The master of every British ship shall, during the whole of the intended voyage, make issues of provisions, fuel and water, according to the aforesaid dietary scale, to all the passengers except such as shall have supplied themselves therewith, and shall not make any alteration except for the manifest advantage of the passengers, in respect of the space allotted to them as aforesaid, or in respect of the means of ventilation, and shall not ill-use the passengers, or require them (except in case of necessity) to help in working the vessel; and shall issue medicines and medical comforts, as shall be requisite, to the best of his judgment, and shall call at such ports as may be mentioned in the Emigration Officer's clearing certificate for fresh water and other necessaries; and shall carry the passengers without unnecessary delay to the destination to which they have contracted to proceed.\n\nXV. The master of every British ship shall, within 24 hours after his arrival at the port of destination and at any port of call, produce his emigration papers to the British Consul (if any) at such port, or in case such port shall be in Her Majesty's dominions to any officer appointed or authorized by the local Government in that behalf. It shall be lawful for such Consul or other officer to enter and inspect such ship, and in case the master shall obstruct or refuse to assist him in the discharge of such duty, or shall without reasonable cause fail to produce his emigration papers as aforesaid, he shall be liable to a fine of five hundred dollars, and the ship may be detained by the British Consul, or if in Her Majesty's dominions, by the local Government, until such fine shall have been paid and the emigration papers shall have been given up.\n\nXVI. In all ports and places where no Emigration Officer shall have been appointed, the British Consul shall, until such appointment, and at all times pending the vacancy of such office, be deemed to be the Emigration Officer for the purposes of these Regulations.\n\n(F.) Under section VIII, paragraph 2. FOR STEAMERS Whose steam power shall be sufficient without the aid of sails to propel them at the rate of five statute miles in the hour.\n\nVoyages from Hongkong, Swatow, Amoy, Foochow, Ningpo, Shanghai, and any port in Formosa, to:\n\nCalcutta. Pegu. Sumatra. Java. The Straits Settlements. Labuan. Sarawak. Manila. Bangkok. Japan.\n\nPage 302",
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"content_text": "501\n\nORDINANCE No. 5 of 1874.\n\nChinese Emigration.\n\nFOR SAILING VESSELS.\n\nVoyages from Hongkong, Swatow, Amoy, Foochow, Ningpo, Shanghai, and any port in Formosa, to\n\nFrom October to March, both inclusive.\n\nSumatra.\n\nJava,\n\nThe Straits Settlements.\n\nLabuan.\n\nManila.\n\nBangkok.\n\nFrom April to September, both inclusive,\n\nLabuan.\n\nManila, Bangkok.\n\nORDINANCE No. 5 of 1874.\n\nChinese Emigration.\n\n(H.)\n\nEmigration Officer's Certificate, under section XIII.\n\nI, A. B., Emigration Officer of Hongkong, do hereby certify, that I have inspected the fittings of the ship\n\nof which\n\nis master, and that there are no prohibited or objectionable fittings on board,\n\nDated at Hongkong, the day of\n\n187\n\n+\n\nA. B.\n\n(I.)\n\n(G.)\n\nEmigration Officer's Certificate, under section VIII,\n\nI, [A. B.], &c., Emigration Officer at the port of\n\ndo hereby certify as follows:-\n\n1. That the Chinese passenger ship\n\nport of\n\nA. B., Master, of the\n\nis within the provisions of section VIII of an Ordinance of the Legislature of Hongkong, entitled \"The Chinese Emigration Consolidation Ordinance, 1874,\" and that the said ship is authorized to proceed to sea from the port of\n\nfor the port of\n\n2. That the said ship is authorized to carry\n\nadults and\n\nchildren, such children being between the ages of\n\nare on board\n\nof whom\n\nadults, namely:\n\none and twelve years.\n\nwomen,\n\nmale children,\n\n[If any are deck passengers add: \"are deck passengers], making in all\n\n3. That the space set apart and to be kept clear for the use of such passengers is as follows: On the upper deck\n\nbeing [describe space] and in the between decks\n\nfeet being [describe space].\n\nsuperficial feet.\n\nsuperficial\n\n4. That the ship is sea-worthy, and properly manned, equipped, fitted, and ventilated and has not on board any cargo likely, from its quality, quantity, or mode of stowage to prejudice the health or safety of the passengers. The means of ventilating the passengers' accommodation between decks are as follows: [describe means].\n\n5. That suitable medicines and medical stores, provisions, fuel and water have been placed on board, of good quality, properly packed and sufficient in quantity to supply the passengers on board during the intended voyage.\n\n6. That all the conditions and requirements of the said section have been duly complied with.\n\n7. That the aforesaid passengers [in case of a part only, state the number] are emigrants under contracts of service and that I have inspected the contracts between them and their intended employers (the terms of which are annexed to this certificate) and consider them reasonable; and that no fraud appears to have been practised in collecting such emigrants.\n\n8. That the master of the ship is to put into\n\nand fresh vegetables.\n\nDated\n\nthe\n\n187\n\nfor water\n\nA. B., Emigration Officer at the\n\nPort of\n\nday of\n\nForm of Warrant, under paragraph 10 of section XV.\n\nTo\n\nHongkong to wit.\n\nWhereas it has been made to appear to my satisfaction that there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that an offence has been committed against the provisions of the above section in respect of the ship\n\n, now\n\nlying in the waters of this Colony, rendering the said ship liable to forfeiture,--- This is therefore to command you in Her Majesty's name forthwith to seize the said ship wherever she may be lying within the waters of this Colony, and to search the said ship and her equipment, and to detain the same in your charge and custody until the forfeiture or release thereof, according to law, for which this shall be your warrant.\n\nGiven under my hand and the seal of the Colony, this day of\n\nin the year of Our Lord, 187\n\nThe\n\nL. S.\n\nGovernor and Commander-in-Chief, &c.\n\n(K.)\n\nForm of Citation, under paragraph 13 of section XV.\n\nIN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG,\n\nday of\n\n187.\n\nIn re the \"\n\nTake notice that under and in pursuance of \"The Chinese Emigration Consolidation Ordinance, 1874,\" you are hereby cited to appear before the Supreme Court on\n\nthe\n\nday of\n\nto show cause why the above-named ship and her equipment should not be forfeited to the Crown for breach of the provisions of the said Ordinance.\n\nTo the Owners of\n\nthe ship\n\nor their agents,\n\n13\n\nN.B.-Where none of the passengers are emigrants under contracts of service the following paragraph shall be substituted for paragraph 7:\n\n\"That the whole of the said passengers are free passengers under no contract of service whatever.\"\n\n303",
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"content_text": "of Council forwarded in his despatch No. 49 of the 1st July, Lord Kimberley would observe that there are half-yearly volumes forwarded not for females only, but for 8c continued by the Govt., de record of the convenience & refrence that it is the duty of the Governor to draw attention at the time to any unfortunate discussion to which he would wish the Govt. called. Top of the Govt. nother a.a.D A. A.J 20/9\n\nA very clever production - but this grievance has hitherto been Hence quan & a half; fed and after all is not very substantial – he may deserve that his financial successes, at Labuan will not be followed by similar results in Borneo: we may fast argue with him whether his career there qualified him to understand the Chinese habits & character elsewhere. This dispatch has possibly seen printed & Published later to many others, the replies to which never see the light - \n\nReply. \n\n625 Receipt of his representations that he has worked in these matters with Mr. Hill this (Mil & exfuchs A satisfaction at the framing of & with which Bill to amend the Penal Laws proceeded Through the Council is world after Logrent a lafa & Time Examine the 33 depos- (dulich Velivan Jane - Nor = 1877) ment? in This despatch in order to consider whether Lord dip Was must find in affecting the Confusing Camano arvous, Jimin that he Speaks which they \n\nExpress are English their own expert in to Jan \"As they are supported by the Medical Mission & the \"Colonial Surgeon\" (P.P. 2438 p.136) \n\n2. Asal_A = sgrh That In July aggrieved by Lord Carnarvon 11 par - (C2018 p. 36. quoting it in full.. fat day 62438 that when that was written there were no Minutes of Council before his and his showing that in the Which the Opinions or advice upon these subjects had been obtained is asked for from the Ex. Council; or indeed bearing upon them Except the Minute of May 20th (lash Gages of Snel. to 10148) - indicating that on that \n\nPage 625\n\n \n...\n\nPage 626",
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"content_text": "The Daily Press \n\nHONGKONG, AUGUST 4TH, 1871. \n\nThe liberal principles which have of late years obtained in India, where a certain share in the Government of the country has been rightly given to the natives, have latterly received an extension in a direction where this might be least expected. It will be seen from the Straits papers, that Mr. POPE HENNESSY, the Governor of Labuan, has adopted the plan of giving certain posts under Government to the Chinese, a step of the utmost interest to those who are concerned in the question of governing the Chinese residents in our Colonies. It seems that on his arrival in Labuan he found that the finances were in a very disordered state, and that there was hardly any possibility of raising the revenue sufficiently to carry on the necessary Government of the place. On looking around him to discover from what sources he could obtain advice, he hit upon the idea of asking the assistance of the native population, who, he says, are the most industrious and reliable portion of the population of the Colony. The result of doing this was that he found out that by a simple alteration in the mode in which the Opium Farm was collected, he would be able to increase the Revenue of the Colony very considerably; and, by this and similar means, he succeeded in meeting the financial wants of the Settlement. His reforms, however, did not stop here. Perceiving that the Chinese formed a very important element in the Colony, and that the few European merchants therein little understood or cared for their interests, he adopted the plan of enlisting their services in public matters, and among others, placing reliable men among them on the bench to decide cases of dispute arising among themselves; the large bulk of the cases before the Courts there being apparently of this nature, and the foreign magistrates not understanding a single word of the documents or accounts on which they had to be decided. Mr. HENNESSY says that the result of this has been a marked increase in the respect which the natives have for justice, and that the system appears to be working well. \n\nOur object in calling attention to the matter is chiefly to point out where such a system would be likely to fail if adopted in large Colonies, so that should there be any idea of following it, which is not unlikely, this may be done at all events with such precautions as are necessary. It is not impossible that some advantage may be gained by allowing the Chinese to settle their disputes their own way within certain limits; but at the same time we must not shut our eyes to the danger of such a system leading to a great deal of corruption. Perhaps, however, in regard to small suits, it would be found to work reasonably well; but such a plan would certainly have to be adopted with very great reservation in connection with matters where any large sums of money were at stake, while, as respects criminal cases, it is to be feared it would not work at all, as there would be too much danger of crimes being hushed up, the instinct of the native being always to deal with criminal matters, except of the very gravest character, rather as questions of compensation than in relation to the necessity of punishing the guilty and deterring others from committing offences. If any such plan as that adopted by Mr. HENNESSY in Labuan, were introduced into other Colonies, we are disposed to think that it should be confined to civil suits of trivial amount, say to the extent of $50 or $100; and that only when the working of the system had been thoroughly tested in this manner should the idea of extending it to more important cases be entertained, and that it should not be applied at all to criminal matters. The great difficulty we have in dealing with the Chinese is their inveterate habit of cliquing together, so that we never can be sure that any given man will not be under the influence of such combinations to an extent such as will render the administration of justice by natives an impossibility. This is proved to be the case with Chinese officials in their own country, and we cannot see any reason to conclude that the same kind of difficulty would not be felt in British Colonies. In respect to small money claims, this kind of influence would not be of so much importance, as the stake would generally be considered too small to make it worth while to bring such influence to bear; and by watching the proceedings, it might be quite possible to detect anything like serious corruption. But in criminal matters, as we all know, the natives will generally spare no pains to get their clansmen or fellow society men clear of punishment—indeed, this is one of the express objects of such associations—and it would, therefore, be folly to give them criminal jurisdiction. Another point which ought not to be lost sight of in connection with the adoption of such a system as that introduced in Labuan by Mr. HENNESSY in Hongkong, is that the Chinese here are much more under the influence of their countrymen on the mainland than can be the case in a distant colony, and they would, therefore, be subject to much more pressure. Consequently, we cannot here afford so easily to place any great power in their hands. Still, if in small ways we can give some kind of official recognition to the natives, so as to remove the idea of class distinction, which is undesirable, it would no doubt be a good thing; but it is very important to bear in mind that such a step might be attended with inconvenience, and that if taken at all, it should be adopted only with the greatest caution. \n\n633\n\n1",
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"content_text": "MAILS EXPECTED,\n\nTHE ENGLISH MAIL.\n\nThe P. and O. steamer Miripore, with the west English mail, left Singapore at 4.2, on the 27th August, and may be expected on the 1st September.\n\nPACIFIC AMERICAN MAIL.\n\nThe Pacific Mail steamer City of Tokio, with the American mail of the 6th August, arrived at Yokohama on the 27th August, and is due here on or about the 3rd September.\n\nINDIAN MAIL.\n\nThe direct steamer, with the next Indian mail, left Calcutta on the morning of the 18th August, and may be expected to arrive here on or about the 3rd September.\n\nSTEAMERS EXPECTED.\n\nThe Cosens Steamship Company's steamer Diored left Singapore on the evening of the 5th August, and may be expected on the 1st September.\n\nThe steamer Nianlangu left Blangupora on the 27th August, and may be expected to arrive here on or about the 3rd September.\n\nThe steamer Loudoun Castle left Singapore on the 29th August, and may be expected to arrive here on or about the 4th September.\n\nPOST-OFFICE NOTICES.\n\nThe authorised List of Mails issued in connection with this paper is the one published twice each day in our Extra, which is always sent to a much later hour than that given below.\n\nA MAIL WILL\n\nFor Shanghai.—Per Glenogle, to-day, the 30th instant, at 3.30 P.M.\n\nFor Bangkok.—Per Tientsin, to-day, the 30th instant, at P.M.\n\nFor Yokohama.—Per Sinter, to-day, the 30th instant, at 4.30 P.M.\n\nFor Fuzhou, Amoy, and Foochow.—Per Kwanghing, to-morrow, the 31st instant, at 11.30 A.M.\n\nFor Manila.—Per Pampay, to-morrow, the 31st instant, at 3 P.M.\n\nFor Batavia.—Per Fortyen, on Thursday, the 1st proximo, at 4.30 P.M.\n\nPublished at Yokohama.—Per Mutarera, on Friday, the 2nd proximo, at 5 P.M.\n\nFor Aden and Suez.—Per Takusaga Maru, on Friday, the 2nd proximo, at 5 P.M.\n\nThe Postal Guide published in 1870 being now somewhat out of date, a revised issue is printed in the Chronicle every fortnight, which supersedes all previous editions.\n\nNo responsibility can be accepted in this Department for incorrect replies to verbal enquiries, or to notes addressed to subordinate officers. The staff told off to sell stamps should not usually be relied upon to give correct information. The Postal Guide is the standard on which reliance may be placed.\n\nMAILS BY U.S. PACKET.\n\nThe United States Mail Packet \"Oceanic\" will depart on WEDNESDAY, the 31st instant, with Mails for Japan, Formosa, the United States, Canada, Honolulu, Peru, &c., which will be closed as follows:\n\n2.15 P.M. Registry of Letters closes.\n\n2.30 P.M. Post Office closes, except for Late Letters.\n\nLetters for foreign countries may be posted on board the Packet with Late Fee of 10 cents extra Postage until the time of departure.\n\nCorrespondence for the Non-Union West Indies must be sent by this route.\n\nMAILS BY P. AND O. BRITISH PACKET.\n\nThe British steamer Packet \"Andona\" will sail on THURSDAY, the 1st September, with Mails to and through Brindisi, to Naples, Malta, and Gibraltar.\n\nThis is the best opportunity for forwarding correspondence to Mauritius.\n\nN.B. This Packet carries no mails for the Australian Colonies.\n\nMAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET.\n\nThe French Contract Packet \"Oxus\" will be despatched on THURSDAY, the 1st September, with Mails to and through the United Kingdom and Europe, via Naples; to Saigon, Straits Settlements, Labuan, the Australasian Colonies, Pondicherry, Madras, Calcutta, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.\n\nCOURTS FOR CLOSING THE CONTRACT MAILS.\n\nTHE ENGLISH MAIL.—DAY BEFORE DEPARTURE.\n\n3 P.M. Money Order Office closes.\n\n3 P.M. Posts close, except the night box, which will always be open out of office hours.\n\nDAY OF DEPARTURE.\n\n7 A.M. Post Office opens.\n\n10.30 A.M. Registry of Letters closes. Posting of all printed matter and packets closes, except for Late Letters.\n\n11 A.M. Letters may be posted with Late Fee of 10 cents until 11.00 A.M., when the Post Office closes entirely.\n\n11.40 A.M. Late Letters may be posted on board the packet with Late Fee of 10 cents until the time of departure.\n\nCONCESSIONS AS TO SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' LETTERS.\n\n1.—Persons in H.M. Army or Navy, Non-commissioned Officers (Sergeants and Superintending or First Class) or School-mistresses may send correspondence letters to the United Kingdom via Brindisi or via Naples at the rate of one halfpenny (regardless of weight), which may be prepaid either in Imperial or in Hongkong stamps.\n\n2.—The same privileges apply to officers as above described.\n\n3.—All such letters prepaid at the rate of two cents (four pence) will be forwarded to or from the United Kingdom by private steamers and not by the mail packets.\n\n4.—Private steamers leave Hongkong for London about every ten days.\n\n5.—The letters must not exceed half an ounce.\n\nNo handkerchiefs, jewellery, &c., can be sent, even with the covers open.\n\n6.—If from a Soldier or Sailor, his class and description must be stated in full on the letter, the cover of which must be signed by the Commanding Officer, with name of regiment, ship, &c., in full.\n\n—If to a Soldier or Sailor, his class and description with name of regiment, ship, &c., must be stated in full.\n\n—Soldiers and Sailors have no privileges with regard to books or papers, nor can these be prepaid with foreign postal stamps.\n\nLETTERS FOR THE UNITED STATES BY SAILING SHIP.\n\nWhen it is desired to forward letters to the United States by a sailing ship which is not notified as carrying a mail, it is only necessary to pass the letters in the ordinary way, marked with the name of the ship, and prepaid 10 cents per half ounce as usual. The Post Office then undertakes the duty of obtaining notice of departure and despatching the correspondence.\n\nIt is requested that the letters be posted if possible at least one day before the date fixed for sailing.\n\nTEA MUSTERS.\n\nPersons who send Mustard of Tea through the Post in this country are requested to have them made flat or square instead of round, as it is quite impossible to pack round tins securely in the mail bags.\n\nPrinted and Published by N. Chalmers, Wyndham Street, Hongkong.\n\nTHE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS.\n\nNo. 7490.\n\nSHIPPING.\n\nARRIVALS.\n\nAugust 28, Somata, British bark, 710, L. from London 21st May, General.\n\nAugust 28, Tientsin, Chinese steamer, 315, F., from Pakhoi 23rd August, and Macao 28th, General.—C.M.S.N. Co.\n\nCOMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS.\n\nIncorporated 7th June, 1848.\n\nNOTICES OF FIRMS.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nFENWICK, MORRISON & Co., Hongkong, 15th May, 1881.\n\nCAPITAL PAID-UP $200,000.\n\nRESERVE FUND $60,000.\n\nThe business will be carried on as heretofore by the remaining partners, M. Crowe.\n\nHEAD OFFICE—14, Rue Bergère, PARIS.\n\nAGENCIES AND BRANCHES AT:\n\nLYON, BOURBON, MARSEILLES, SINGAPORE 22nd August, General.\n\nCLEARANCES.\n\nAT THE HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE.\n\nOaklands, British steamer, for Saigon.\n\nLaurel, British bark, for Singapore.\n\nAtalanta, British steamer, for Shanghai.\n\nTientsin, British steamer, for Shanghai.\n\nRajanathawuhur, British steamer, for Bangkok.\n\nDEPARTURES.\n\nAugust 29, Moxart, German bark, for Tientsin.\n\nBANKERS:\n\nBank of England.\n\nThe Union Bank of London.\n\nMessrs. C. J. Hambro & Son.\n\nThe Hongkong Agency now fixes Deposits on Terms to be arranged on application, grants Drafts and Credits on all parts of the world, and transacts every description of Banking Exchange Business.\n\nF. SCHWEBLIN, Agent, Hongkong, 12th April, 1881.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nMR. J. J. dos Remedios is admitted to our Firm for Settlement.\n\nHongkong and Shanghai Bank.\n\nWith effect from July, 1881.\n\nREISS & Co.,\n\n1317.\n\nThis Day Opened a BRANCH Office of our Firm in Hongkong (Takaw and Trivandrum).\n\nDINCKS & Co.,\n\nSwatow, 3rd July, 1881.\n\nTO BE LET.\n\nTO LET.\n\n1356.\n\nAugust 29, Decres, British steamer, for Manila.\n\nTO LET.\n\nApply to ED. CHASTEN & Co., Hongkong, 5th July, 1881.\n\nTO LET.\n\nFIRST FLOOR OF HOUSE No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD, suitable for Offices.\n\nFor Particulars, apply to T. G. GLOVER, No. 1, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, 7th July, 1881.\n\nPUBLIC AUCTION & ENGLISH-HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.\n\nUndersigned has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction, on FRIDAY, the 2nd September, 1881, at 3.30 P.M., Residence of A. G. Lewis, Esq., No. 39, Queen's Road Central, the whole of his ENGLISH and CANTON-WARE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.\n\nComprising English-made Mahogany Wardrobe, English-made Walnut Drawing-room Suite, &c.\n\nCatalogues will be sent gratis to Families on application.\n\nTaxes to be paid by Purchaser.\n\nC. R. LAMMELST, Auctioneer, Hongkong, 20th August, 1881.\n\nINSURANCES.\n\nNORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.\n\nThe Undersigned, having been appointed Agents to the above Company, are prepared to INSURE against FIRE as Current Rates.\n\nCOARE, LIND & Canton, 18th August, 1881.\n\nTRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.\n\nThe Undersigned, having been appointed Agents for the above Company, are prepared to INSURE against FIRE.\n\nTH. KOFFLER, Hongkong, 4th August, 1881.\n\nTO LET.\n\nNo. 2, OLD BANK STREET.\n\nNo. 6, PEDDER'S HILL.\n\nNo. 1, Skywos.\n\nApply to DAVID SASSON, SONS & Co., Hongkong, 19th July, 1881.\n\nTO LET.\n\nFIRMSEN & Co.,\n\nAgents.\n\nApukang, 16th November, 1879.\n\nLIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY.\n\nThe Undersigned, as Agents for the above Company, are prepared from this date to GRANT POLICIES against FIRE.\n\nApply to WING KEE, Commission Buildings or Hongkong Bank, Hongkong, 2nd January, 1881.\n\nTO LET.\n\nCOMMERCIAL HOUSE, West Point, with GODOWNS and STORAGE, Central, Waterside, with new landing stage.\n\nVery suitable for the occupation of a Merchant or Trader.\n\nAlso, a Small GRANITE GODOWN.\n\nApply to J. B. CRAWFORD, Esq., Hongkong, 16th August, 1881.\n\nINTIMATIONS.\n\nAugust 28, the Eclipse between 4 and 5 P.M., No. 2, Queen's Terrace, showed strong N. to S.W. winds with heavy sudden shifts, fine bright sunshine, and bad strong N.E. trades.\n\nSINGAPORE SHIPPING.\n\nARRIVALS.\n\n15, Rames, British steamer, from Bangkok.\n\n15, Normandy, British steamer, from Saigon.\n\n15, Ganyao, British steamer, from Deli.\n\n15, Vadera, British bark, from Sandakan.\n\n16, Vider, British steamer, from Pakhu.\n\n16, Cosseris, British brig, from Bangkok.\n\n15, V. Prior, Dutch steamer, from Cheribon.\n\n16, May Flower, British steamer, from Malacca.\n\n16, Cleator, British schooner, from Labuan.\n\n16, Bay, Belgian steamer, from Samarang.\n\nHONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.\n\nNOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.\n\nThe DIVIDEND declared for the Half-Year ending 30th June last, at the Rate of 23/4 per cent (One Pound and 3/4 Sterling) per Share of $125, is PAYABLE on WEDNESDAY, the 17th instant, at the Bank of the Corporation, where Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants.\n\nBy Order of the Court of Directors.\n\nT. JACKSON, Chief Manager, Hongkong, 16th August, 1881.\n\nDEPARTURES.\n\n16, August, Norwegian steamer, for Bangkok.\n\n15, Teirmastus, British steamer, for Saigon.\n\n16, Gangmade, British steamer, for Deli.\n\n17, May Flower, British steamer, for Malacca.\n\n17, Glencoe, British steamer, for Hongkong.\n\n17, Choang H. Kiam, British steamer, for Hongkong.\n\n17, Sie, British steamer, for Malacca.\n\n18, Larios, British steamer, for London.\n\n18, Makts, British steamer, for Moulmein.\n\n18, Rajpootan, British steamer, for Calcutta.\n\n18, G. G. v. Lashberg, Dutch steamer, for Batavia.\n\n18, Rames, Sarawak steamer, for Hongkong.\n\n18, Bylgia, German bark, for Chefoo.\n\n18, Banca, British steamer, for Cheribon.\n\nSHARP, TOLER, AND JOHNSON, Hongkong, 1st August, 1881.\n\nTO LET.\n\nGODOWNS (to be LET).\n\nApply to MEYER & Co., Hongkong, 3rd March, 1881.\n\nTO LET.\n\nGODOWN situated on MARINE Lot No. 12.\n\nApply to TURNER & Co., Hongkong, 9th June, 1881.\n\nTO LET.\n\nPREMISES MEN'S ROOMS CENTRAL, now in occupation of Messrs. Deis & Co. and R. Caruso, adjoining Messrs. McGregor, Fraser & Co's.\n\nPossession on 1st September.\n\nApply to LINSTEAD & DAVIS, Hongkong, 29th August, 1881.\n\nTO LET.\n\nROOM IN EXCHANGE BUILDING, 20, GIN ST., containing 3 Rooms, and enjoying a good view of the harbour.\n\nWater laid on.\n\nApply to The General Agents, with the approval of the Conventing Committee.\n\nJARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Agents, Hongkong, 24th July, 1881.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nThe undersigned have been appointed Sole Agents for the Sale of their Goods in Hongkong and China by Messrs. J. & B. Task, London.\n\nDIRHAM.\n\nApply to MEYER & Co., Hongkong, 15th August, 1881.\n\nALGAR AND COMPANY, HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENTS.\n\nBROWN, JONES & Co., UNDERTAKERS, MOURNING STATIONERY, MONUMENTS MANUFACTURERS.\n\n9, HOLLY WOOD ROAD.\n\nJAPAN GAZETTE.\n\nYOSHIYA.\n\nAgents appointed in Hongkong and South China for the Japan Gazette, Japan Gazette Summary, and Hong List.\n\nOrders for Subscriptions and Advertisements will be received at this Office.\n\n16, Tengkung Daily Press Office.\n\nRECORD of AMERICAN and FOREIGN SHIPPING.\n\nAgents, ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co., Hongkong, 4th September, 1879.\n\nPOSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.\n\n30 per cent. of Gross Receipts deposited with Government Trustees specifically to meet Claims under Policies.\n\nASSURANCES GRANTED on advantageous terms.\n\nApply to RONAED SCHELLHASS & Co., Agents, Hongkong, 1st January, 1881.\n\nFOOD.\n\nARNOLD KARBERG & Co., CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.\n\nA. TONG, PHOTOGRAPHER.\n\nA. CHUNG NGOL SAN, appointed to E. & A. N. Co.—Chinese Daily Press.\n\nTHE CHINA MAIL.\n\nIt is the best medium for Advertising among the Ports.\n\nIt has been established upwards of TWELVE YEARS, and enjoys the largest circulation of any Chinese paper in the Southern Ports of China.\n\nIt is carefully edited by an experienced European Editor, and contains FULL and EARLY Commercial Intelligence.\n\nAUCTION SALES.\n\nTerms for Advertising can be obtained at the Office, Wyndham Street, Hongkong; or from the different Agents.\n\nHongkong, 5th January, 1877.\n\nD. K. GRUPPEn boide.\n\nTHE COMMERCIAL JOURNAL for CHINA, JAPAN, &c., Published in the Office of the Anglo-Chinese Daily Press on the Morning of the Departure of an English Mail.\n\nContains the LATEST AND FULLERT TRADE INTELLIGENCE, REPORTS of MEETINGS of COMPANIES, THE LATEST TELEGRAMS, together with the POLITICAL and GENERAL NEWS of the Far East.\n\nThe Trade Report has large circulation in Hongkong, the Ports of China and Japan, the Philippines, Straits Settlements, &c.\n\nHongkong, 5th October, 1877.\n\nNo. 170.\n\nMINUTE.\n\n30th August, 1881.\n\nSir. J. P. Hennessy.\n\nMr. Wingfield.\n\nMr. Bramston.\n\nMr. Heade.\n\nMr. Herbert.\n\nCountney.\n\nMr. Cathy.\n\nLord Kimberley.\n\nDec. 9th, 1881.\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No. 136, of the 30th August, forwarding the Estimates for 1882.\n\nAnd also of your despatch No. 4, of the 2nd September, forwarding the usual returns connected with the Estimates.\n\nGR1178/1922/32(III)\n\nPage 363\n\n...\n\nPage 364",
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"content_text": "M. Ebden Meade,\n\nSin J. Hennessy\n\nColony.\n\nhas left the\n\nHad not this better\n\nbe cutely? a. a. d.\n\n8/2\n\nBitter act. in I think\n\nManner we do neglect\n\nthat he has finally app...\n\n2.\n\nHe might have gone up to Canton confidential.\n\nRun 073\n\nHongkong\n\nConfidential.\n\nRECP 3 MAR 92,\n\nREGS 6 MAR 92,\n\n190\n\nConf. 10 March EFL\n\ncopy O.A.G.\n\n17121/82\n\nMy Lord,\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 11th January, 1892\n\nIn Dr Eitel's letters some references may be noticed to the\n\ninterference of Mr. Hugh Low, Resident\n\nof Perak and formerly of Labuan, in the affair arising out of Mr. T.C. Bayley's\n\nRight Honourable Earl of Kimberley, Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies",
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"content_text": "## ST. HELENA HELIGOLAND CYPRUS\n## CEYLON\n## HONG KONG\n## LABUAN\n## MAURITIUS\n## STRAITS SETTLEMENTS\n## NEW SOUTH WALES\n## VICTORIA\n## QUEENSLAND\n## TASMANIA\n## SOUTH AUSTRALIA\n## WESTERN AUSTRALIA\n## NEW ZEALAND\n\n| Fu | Page |\n| --- | --- |\n| | 42 |\n| M | 43 |\n| | 43 |\n| | 49 |\n| | 50 |\n| | 53 |\n| | 54 |\n| | 56 |\n| | - 57 |\n| | 58 |\n| | 59 |\n| | 59 |\n| | 60 |\n| | 60 |\n| | 61 |\n| | - 61 |\n| | 63 |\n\n## INDEX TO CIRCULAR DESPATCHES TO GOVERNORS\n## INDEX TO ORDERS IN COUNCIL\n\n## 5 CURRENCY LAWS, &c. IN FORCE IN THE COLONIES.\n\nCompiled from information furnished in Reply to Circular Despatch of the 16 October 1878, and from the Laws and Blue Books, &c., of the various Colonies.\n\n## 69 CANADA.\n\n29 & 30 Vict. cap. 10. An Act to provide for the issue of provincial notes. Statutes of 1866, page 51.\n\n31 Vict. cap. 45. An Act respecting the currency. Statutes of 1868, page 114. This Act was repealed by 34 Vict. cap. 4., except section 2, which provides that the value of the currency shall be eighty-nine grains and six hundred and one thousandths of a grain, Troy weight, of pure gold, or ninety-seven grains and seven hundred and forty-seven thousandths of a grain of gold of the standard of fineness prescribed by law for the gold coins of the United Kingdom on the 1st August 1854.\n\n31 Vict. cap. 46. An Act to enable banks in any part of Canada to use notes of the Dominion instead of issuing notes of their own. Statutes of 1868, page 118.\n\n31 Vict. cap. 47. An Act respecting the manufacture or importation of copper coins or tokens. Statutes of 1868, page 123.\n\n33 Vict. cap. 10. An Act to amend the Act 31 Vict. cap. 46, and regulate the issue of Dominion notes. Statutes of 1870, page 140.\n\n34 Vict. cap. 4. An Act to establish an uniform currency for the Dominion of Canada. Statutes of 1871, page 21.\n\n(Sec. 1.) Currency to be uniform for the whole Dominion on and after 1 July 1871.\n\n## CANADA.\n\n51/79 3835 \n16",
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"content_text": "## Currency in Hong Kong and Labuan\n\n### Hong Kong\n\nFound in the Colony, but there is a letter of authority from the Acting Colonial Secretary to the Chief Manager, dated the 27th June 1872, and a notice in Gazette of 19 October 1872, stating that dollar notes will be received by the Government in payment of taxes.\n\n**Royal Bank Charters.** Notes are issued here by the following Chartered Banks:\n- Oriental Bank Corporation.\n- Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London, and China.\n- Bank of India, Australia, and China.\n\nBy Ordinance 5 of 1868, Schedule, Art. 2, there is a stamp duty payable on notes of \"two-thirds per cent. per annum per 100 dollars of the average value of such notes in circulation.\"\n\n**Imperial Act, 33 & 34 Vict. c. 10.** \"The Coinage Act of 1870.\" This Act may at any time be applied by Order in Council to Hong Kong. See sections 11 and 19.\n\nThere is a provision in the Local Market Ordinance 9 of 1858 (section 18) prohibiting base coin, but as it seems that such is repealed by implication by the later Ordinance 10 of 1865, it has not been thought necessary to include it here.\n\n**Coins in circulation:**\n1. The silver dollar of Mexico.\n2. The Hong Kong dollar and half dollar issued from Her Majesty's Mint.\n3. Silver coins issued from Her Majesty's Mint representing\n | Denomination | Common Name |\n |--------------|---------------|\n | 1/5 dollar | 20 cent piece |\n | 1/10 dollar | 10 cent piece |\n | 1/20 dollar | 5 cent piece |\n4. Copper or bronze coins also issued from Her Majesty's Mint:\n | Denomination | Common Name |\n |--------------|---------------|\n | 1/100 dollar | one cent |\n | 1/1000 dollar| mil or cash |\n\nAmount of coin in circulation at the end of 1879 estimated at about $2,113,668.\n\nAccounts are kept by the Colonial Government and the merchants in dollars and cents.\n\n### Bank Notes in Circulation (December 1881)\n\n| Bank Name | Amount in Circulation |\n|----------------------------------|-----------------------|\n| Oriental Bank | $466,193 |\n| Mercantile Bank | $807,133 |\n| Bank of India, Australia, and China | $522,302 |\n| Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank | $649,568 |\n| | $467,970 |\n| | $589,388 |\n| **Total** | **$2,013,001** |\n| | $71 |\n| | $40,290 |\n\n### Labuan\n\nNo local laws in force.\n\n**Coins and Currency**\n\nThere is no Colonial Ordinance defining what coins are to be considered as legal tender in the Colony.\n\n**Gold Coins**\n| Coin Name | Rate |\n|--------------------------|---------|\n| British sovereigns | $4.80 |\n| half | $2.40 |\n| Spanish four dollar piece| $3.60 (for one), $7.19 (for two) |\n\nThe above rates were fixed by Government notification of 26 April 1875.\n\n**Silver Coins**\n- One dollar pieces of Hong Kong, Mexican, Bolivian, Peruvian, American, and Japanese coinages at the rate of 1 dollar.\n- Indian and Dutch rupees, 45 cents.\n- The small silver coinage of Hong Kong and the Straits Settlements of the value of 20, 10, and 5 cents.\n\n**Copper Coins**\n- The Straits Settlements copper coinage of one cent, one half cent, and one quarter cent pieces at the rate of 100 cents to the dollar.\n\nAmount of coin in circulation not known. Amount of paper currency in circulation not known, but very little.\n\nThe accounts are kept in dollars and cents.\n\nPage 53 \n3/79 2460 \n40",
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"content_text": "# Latest Advices\n\n## OUTWARD\n## HOMEWARD\n\n| PORTS | From London | Arrived |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| JAPAN | | |\n| Hakodadi | | Dec. 3 |\n| Tukio | | Nov. 11 |\n| Tokohama | | Jan. 10 |\n| Osaka sud II:ogo | | |\n| Nagasaki | | Dec. 20 |\n| CHINA-New-chwanz... | | Nov. 26 |\n| Peking | | Dec. 16 |\n| Tien-tsin | | 18 |\n| Chefon... | | 13 |\n| Ichang | | Jan. 10 |\n| Hankow | | 19 |\n| Kiu-klang | | 13 |\n| Wahu... | | |\n| Chinking | | 91 |\n| Shanghai | | L |\n| Niuzpo | | |\n| Wenchow | | |\n| Foochow | | |\n| Tamyvi | | |\n| Taiwan | | |\n| Amoy ... | | |\n| Macao... | | |\n| Seratow | | |\n| Mong Kong | | |\n| Canton | | |\n| Hoihow | | |\n| Kiurgchaw | | |\n| PALLIPPINES | | |\n| Paklım... | | |\n| Manila... | | |\n| COCHIN CHINA ** SIAM | | |\n| Bangkok | | |\n| floxxo-Labuan | | |\n| Sarawak | | |\n| Batavia | | |\n| JATA | | |\n| MALACCA STRAITS -- | | |\n| Samarung | | |\n| Sonrabega | | |\n| Singaporo | | |\n| Tewang | | |\n\nThe French mail, with the advices dated as above, was delivered, via Naples, this morning, one day late. There are no later Japan advices via San Francisco. The next inward mail, with a week's later news, arrived at Suez, per P. and O. steamer Furuf, this morning.\n\n## List of Passengers\n\n### PASSENGERS INWARD\n\nBy this mail, per Messageries Maritinee steaner Oxys, to Marseilles, Feb. 20- From Yokohama: Mr. Sunloponte. From Shanghai: Mr. Bluin, Mr. G. A. Balier, Dr. A. Pinto Basto and daughter, Mr. Macomber, Mrs. Chatand and two children. Miss Lacie Perecheie. From Hong Kong: Mr. Hasp, Mrs. Dalrymple and child, Mr. Langelutze, Mr. George Faul, Mr. Roberts. From Manila: Mr. E. G. de Zurbano, Mr. W. Palmer, Mr. G. M. Curtis, Mr. S. Knowland, Mr. R. M. Robertson, Mr. J. Munor, Mr. Yalero, Mr. B. Pasquin, Mr. L. F. de In Yoga. From Saigon: Mr. Blanesube. From Batavia: Mr. de Bruyn, Mr. Van der Velden Erdhrink, Mr. Van Entenk, Mr. Derrepnal, Mr. Th. Keyzer, Mr. Sallet, Mr. J. Dunlop, Mr. W. &. Wel lenstein, Sry de Gret, Mr. J. Dingin, Mr. W. Schulze, Mr. J. J. Ruthenius. From Galls: Mr. A. W. Schubakraft, Mr. and Mrs. de la Forest and two children, Mz. H, W, Ridlay Mr. R. A. Bouquet, Mr. F. Walker.\n\n### PASSENGERS OUTWARD\n\nPer Messagerie Maritimes stomer Sazhalies, from Marseilles, Feb. 19-To Yokohama: Mr. Ota, Mr. and Mrs. Murda, Mr. Ossada, Mr. Okoshi, Mr. Jukemnia, Mr. To Shanghai: Mrs. Little, Mr. E. Chimer, M. Hagles, Mr. E. II. Grimani, Mr. H. E. Bush, Str. H. A. Buab, Mr. Berth, Mr. 1. S. Wilkinson, Mr. Gatti, Mr. Vinchica. Mr. Beyer, Mr. Isore, Mr. Desuruun, fr. Monger, Mr. Preval, Mr. lleywari, Mirs. Preen, Mrs. Mary Evans, Mrs. Fitovill and daughter, Mr. J. Mr Lingre. To Hong Kong: Mr. de Bernieves and family, Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Mr. G. A. Price, Mr. G. Mackrill South, Mr. Pistoan and family, Miss Tu Singapore: Mr. Dates, Mr. Tigueuet To Batavia: r. J. Foster, Mr. Gaelz. Schimmelpennink, M. C. C. de Arzarcollas, and Mr and Mrs. Perez, Mr. and Mrs. Montariano, Mr. Faroisn, Mr. 11le, Mr. Hedeaus, Mr. Yogel, Mr. Lens, sīru. Pestez, Mr. Martinez To Ceylon: Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Manning, Mr. Feuvre, Mr. Aitken, Mr. Payne Gallway\n\nPer Messageries Maritimes steamer Djennah, from Marseilles, March. 5.-To Yokohama: Mr. Rottmann. To Shanghai: Mr. and Mrs. W. A P. Martin, Mr. Garnier, To Hong Kong: Mr. I Mr. James M. Young, Mr. Foreshew, Mr. H. Overbeck, Grant. To Singapore: Hon. Justice Ford, Miss Graemayer. To Calontba: Capt. Cum berlant, Major-Gen. Sir John and Lady McLeod, Mr. James Wallace.\n\nPer Messageries Maritimes steamer Grus, from Marec:lles, March 19-To Shanghai: Mr. C. Lucae, 31r. W. E. Gordon, Mr. Edeiberg. Mr. Evans, Mr. Fisher, Mr. P. Major, Mr. E. Fisher, Mr. V. Dent, Mr. sud Mrs. Paul Fauvel. To Hong Kong: Mr. R. M. Gray, Mr. and Airs. Baschmann and two children, Mr. W. Gilbert. To Batavia: Miss Bachofen, Mr. Ilaagman and family.\n\nPer P. and O. steamer Indus, from London, Feb. 8.-For Yokohama (via Bombay): Mr. Carleton, Mr. Flayes.\n\nPer P. and O. steamer Australia, from London, Feb. 15.-To Hong Kong: tr. T. J. To Ceylon Miss White, Her, H. M. and Mrs. Broome, Major-Gen. J. N. Sargent. Griffiths and three children, Mr. W. T. Counter, Mr. W. H. Weat.\n\nPer P. and O. steamer Mongolia, from Venice, Feb. 24.-To Shanghai: Mr. J. I. B. Allen. To Hong Kong: Mr. F. D. Cooper\n\nPer P. and C. steamer Pekin, from London, March 1-To Shanghai: Mr. Fittock. To Singapore: Mr. T. Foster. To Cesioa: Dr. and Mrs. Pickthall, Dr. Kynsey.\n\nPer F. and O. steamer Tanjore, from Brindiai, March 13-To Shanghai, Mr. A. N. Brown, Mr. Nathan. From Venice to Yokohama: Mr. and Mrs. Townley and child. Miss Collect.\n\nTo Java. per steamer Koningin Bona, from Amsterdam, Feb. 11.-Mr. and Mrs. P. A. P. Vermeulen and child, Mr. F. F. A. Canneel, Mr. R. Posthumas feyjes, Jun. Mr. W. Meyboom, Mr. and Mrs. G. Inder Maur and five children, Mr. and Mrs. T. van Katwyk, Mr. R. J. Grant Schimmelpenninck, Mr. H. E. Berthold, Mr. A. 1. Spaan, Mr. W. II. van Bredakolff, Mr. T. F. Courée, Mr. L. F. van Steyn van ileusbroek, 17. K. . H. van Stoyn van Hensbroet, Mr. Paul Wresner, Mr. 1.van Nie, Mr. H. Witsen, Mr. Tack, Mr. B. N. Powell.\n\n## Summary of News from the Far East\n\n### JAPAN\n\n#### TOKIO AND YOKOHAMA\n\nOur advices by this mail extend to the 7th Jan.; the French mail from London, Nov. 11, arrived out Jan. 2. The Japan Gazette supplies the following summary of the events of the interval :--\n\nIntense anxiety is said to pervade the councils of the Imperial Government at the condition of the nation and her resources. Paper remains at a severe discount, without prospect of improvement as hope of possible redemption daily grows less. This country, despite the lofty tone of independence assumed by some of the ministers and the larger portion of the Press, depends entirely for relief from existing pressure and inevitable bankruptcy to the extension of her trade. That course, however, would entail the abolition of numerous monopolies, and the monopolists who have grown fat and waxed rich at the expense of the nation are girding up their loins for a desperate struggle. Their fate is, however, assured. Japan's misfortunes may prove her salvation by awakening her rulers to the folly and wickedness of the obstructive commercial policy they have so long maintained. The rock upon which the vessel of State will split is the paper currency.\n\nThe prosecution of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation at the suit of the Imperial Customs for having unlawfully attempted to ship gold bullion concealed in cases of silver coin, heard in Kobe, is likely to be revived. An application was made for a special case for H. M. Court for Japan, which was granted and stated by Mr. Acting Consul Aston. The defendants demurred, on the grounds that no appeal could be made by the prosecutor from the decision of a provincial court acting in summary criminal jurisdiction, or that, if an appeal does lie it must be to the Supreme Court for China and Japan and not to this Court. Mr. Acting Judge Robertson gave his decision on Jan. 3, overruling the defendant's demurrers, and holding that the provincial court was right in stating a special case and that this Court had jurisdiction. This decision is clearly stated, and is regarded as consonant with the principles of justice and reason.",
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"content_text": "THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 24TH NOVEMBER, 1877.\n\nTHE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 24TH NOVEMBER, 1877.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY then says:---Gentlemen, it becomes my duty to lay upon the table the existing probably reach larger figure. I now come to the licences. Of these licences, the important ones for the year 1878, and, in doing so, I have first to draw your attention to the financial statement which was placed in my hands immediately on my arrival in the Colony in April last. This is the return for the expenditure of the Colony for 1876, it is dated the 4th April, 1877, and was issued from the Colonial Secretary's Office on the 13th April. As you are aware, this return contains the last complete statement of any one year's financial transactions of the Colony, and on my arrival my attention was at once drawn to this important document by the Colonial Secretary, Mr. GARDINER AUSTIN. I found on examining it that the revenue of the year 1876 had amounted to $885,308, whereas the expenditure of the same year had amounted to $902,500. More than that, whilst the revenue of 1876 was less than the expenditure of that year, it was also less than the revenue of the preceding year, and while the expenditure of 1876 was in excess of the revenue, it was also in excess of the expenditure of the preceding year; or, in other words, the authentic figures placed in my hands, showed that the revenue of the Colony was declining, that the expenditure was increasing, and had passed beyond the revenue, being something like $17,000 in excess of the revenue. Now, how was that $17,000 paid? The $17,000 came out of the balance in the Colonial chest. The balance in the Colonial chest when the estimates were framed, and at the end of 1876 amounted to $134,297. There's no doubt that that was a very respectable balance to have in the chest, and when my predecessor framed estimates which enabled him to draw only so small a sum as $17,000 from it, every one must feel that his estimates were sound and prudent.\n\nHowever that may be, it was my duty, having to face a financial condition such as this, to look very carefully at both sides of the balance-sheet of the Colony, to endeavour on the one hand to stimulate the revenue, and on the other to carefully watch the expenditure. In a Colony such as this, a Crown Colony, the real responsibility devolves upon the representative of the Crown. The Governor is expected by his instructions to look most carefully into the expenditure of the Colony, watch it month by month, and under the Treasury regulations which give him that authority and impose the duty upon him, it is laid down that as early in each month as the expenditure for the ensuing month can be seen with sufficient accuracy, the Heads of Departments are to draw up a requisition in accordance with the classified list of heads in the estimates, to be laid before the Governor for his sanction, and, if the Governor sanction it, a letter is written to the Head of the Department to that effect.\n\nSuch throughout the Colonial Empire is the manner in which the expenditure in Crown Colonies is watched by the Governor under the Treasury instructions. On the 25th May, I made a minute that I did not see that the Treasury instructions in this respect were complied with in this Colony. On the 25th May, I received requisitions for expenditure to be incurred in the month of May by various Heads of Departments. What was the use of putting them before me on the 25th May? The expenditure had taken place, and I had no power of checking it if I thought it necessary to do so. Accordingly, I inquired how it came to happen that the requisitions did not come before the Governor in the time laid down in the Treasury instructions, and then I found it had been the practice for some years to send in the requisition for expenditure near the end of the month in which it had been incurred.\n\nThe formality was gone through with great strictness for the Government to approve of such requisitions; after that, a letter was written to the Heads of Departments informing them they were at liberty to incur the expenditure, which, practically, had already incurred. Of course it may occur to some of you that the Heads of Departments are responsible officers, and that whatever Treasury instructions may say, Heads of Department will be themselves responsible. That is a very good argument as applying to Colonies with responsible Governments; there the Heads of Departments are responsible, but in a Crown Colony, it is different; the Governor is expected to look carefully into the expenditure, to check it if necessary, and to stop improper expenditure.\n\nWith respect to the question of revenue, I have been extremely anxious to ascertain how far the revenue we have been receiving in the Colony is a healthy revenue, and how far it may be developed if necessary, without imposing any further taxation on the Colony. Now, to take the items as they stand in the estimates laid before you, you will find our first item is the land revenue. I estimate that for the year 1878 at $200,000. The actual sum collected in the first nine months of the present year under that head was $194,000. We expect to get a sum in the three subsequent months which will raise the total to considerably over $200,000, but in making my estimate for the next year, I have confined it to the $200,000, and I do it with the assurance of the Surveyor-General that that sum is well within the mark.\n\nHow ought an Opium farm to be sold? If you get a number of tenders, and assume that they are all genuine, you are very likely to be mistaken. If, on the other hand, you do that which the Singapore Government threatened to do, which the Government of Saigon threatened to do, which has been done before now by the authorities in Netherlands-India, where they have a population of 300,000 Chinese to deal with, or what I myself had to do in Labuan, then indeed you at once deal with it in a way which enables you to get at its fair value, and which compels the Chinese traders to give the Government the fair proportion they should of a great business and large profits.\n\nWhen I went to the little Colony at the other side of the China Sea, $730 a month was received from the Opium farm. It had been $800 a month, but the farmer went to my predecessor, and explained that he was being ruined. Fortunately, on passing through Singapore, I had the opportunity of seeing Sir HARRY ORD, who pointed out to me the proper way of dealing with the Opium farm, and soon after my arrival in Labuan, I had the satisfaction of learning from one or two of the leading Chinese merchants that they were really willing to give me the best advice and assistance they could on the question.\n\nI well remember one of them (Mr. Choa Mansoo) came to me at Government House and said-\"The Opium farm is undersold. If you choose to take it into your own hands and let the superintendent boil the Opium, instead of selling it at $730 you will be entitled to get $1,000 a month.' He gave me his figures. He said the number of Chinese is so much, the export of prepared Opium so much, the Government is entitled to expect a fair share, and the farmer will have a handsome profit. I took his advice. The result was that in a few weeks the Opium farmer came and offered $800. That was declined. He then offered $900, and before the end of the year, when we were making our preparations to deal with it, he offered $1,000; and before I left that little Colony I was able to sell that Opium farm for $1,450 a month.\n\nThoroughly competent judges—I need not quote their names—are of opinion that your Opium farm, instead of declining, ought to have been increasing, and instead of fetching only $132,000, ought to have fetched nearer a quarter of a million this year. When Sir HARRY ORD resolved to exact a larger share of the profits some of the Chinese in Singapore said the Opium farmer in Johore would make all the Chandoo, and that the Singapore Government would lose by the attempt to increase the value of the farm: and to me in Labuan it was also pointed out that the profit would go to the Opium farms in Brunei if I persisted in asking more than the $730. It is the old story. Such things are always said, and I believe they have been said here too;",
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"content_text": "1. Your remarks on the attention devoted by the Committee to the work and on vaccination give the feeling of the principal Chinese merchants with regard to the Franco-Chinese War.\n\n2. With regard to your query as to what has been done in the matter of vaccination in other colonies the conditions of which are similar to Hong Kong, it appears from the records of this department that compulsory vaccination has existed under ordinances in the other 4 Eastern colonies, viz., Ceylon, Mauritius, Labuan, and the Straits Settlements, and also in most of the West...",
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"content_text": "## DOMESTIC. C. O.\n\n**Hong Kong No. 1509b**\n\n### (Subject.)\n\nHostilities between France + China\n\nAs war is not declared H. Govt Cannot issue a Proclamation of Neutrality & Eastern Colonies shd be inst. to keep strictly within limits of Foreign Enlistment Act. Asks for careful instns sent to Six G Bower\n\n### (Minutes.)\n\nMr Meade\n\nWe telegraphed the substance of this to S.Singapore & Straits in cypher (vide Secret 232). Should the same be sent to Labuan or to any other Govrnmt as this letter speaks of \"other Colonies in the East\"?\n\nSend copy of 232 our Telegram to S.W. as requested.\n\nI gather from Mr Meade's draft of the telegram (Secret 232) that it is not considered necessary to send these instructions (telegram & letter) to Labuan, Ceylon &c.\n\n| Date | Last previous Paper | No. |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 3 Sept 1884 | Gov 299 | 1509b |\n| | Secret 232 | 2005 Sep |\n\nJou onsul at (antir to consider the best practical Miam of maintain Communication with prisoners to ascertain whether torture is inflicted : and to communicate with the office or individual for that part of the subject we will write to the Governor in a similar Sense.\n\n(B) John Braunston \nDate: 3 Sept 1884 \nLast previous Paper: Gov 299 \nSecret: 232 \nNo.: 2005 Sep \n\nRSP 208 \nREGR 3 SEP 84 \nTel for: `GR1178/1922/32(III)` \n`XCR(85)72` \nQub 369 \n`15161`",
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"content_text": "## 7.0 Akuy \n\n212 \n15096 \nfrom \nto \n\nTelegram to the effect that the Governor should be sustained. \n\nThe Straits Politicians, \nLabuan \n\nHong Kong \nPhilippines \nStraits \n\nRM Sept 1 \nFoles Jabro, \nSingapore \nRock \nRochor \nGrindon \n\nRepeated telegraphy Sept. 2 \n\nFixing ceremony Labuan \nConnexions regarding copy for \nEvict \nJeigu Indictment Aut \n\ndent 5.10/m jud 44 Sep.",
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"content_text": "# DRAFT\n**The Under Sec. of State**\n**Foreign Office**\n**Confidential**\n**MINUTE**\n\n7.0. Hughing 213 \n18096 \n\nSir, \n\nMr. Johnsen 4 Ses. \nMr. De Robeck & \nMr. Wingfield. \nMr. Bramston. \nMr. Meade. \nSir R. Herbert. \nMr. Ashley. \nLord Derby. \n\n232) \n**Secret 232** \n15767. \n2 Drafts \n\nAusd. 16962 \nDs. 59 Sep. 84, \n\nIn reply to your letter of the 3rd inst., I am directed by the Earl of Derby to transmit to you, to be laid before Earl Granville, copy of a telegram which has been sent to the Governor of Hongking, Labuan, and the Straits Settlements, for their guidance in connection with the present position of affairs between France and China.",
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"content_text": "# The Council\n\nThe Council gave their approval.\n\nMr. Adams voted for 4. Mr. Ayles concurred with the notion for the Medical and Health Department Fees Bill, which those gentlemen have hitherto received.\n\nThan the Governor,\n\nDate. | No. \n---|---\nkhong tong | No. 12351\n\n**(Subject.)** DESPATCH\n\nC. O. 12351 \nRECD 14 JUL 85, \n1251 Part I Fry: Offre: Act 81. \n1885- \nst previous Paper. | kor 11409 | 217\n---|---\nt subsequent Paper. | 73627 | ho\n\n* objn : to. extension of a colony \n\n**(Minutes.)**\n\nM. Wingfield | 11409 \n---|---\n? Wait till Mauritius & Labuan, | G.W. D. 14 July \n | Jo. :14/7 \nfurther minutes on 14574 | Gu13/11\n\nSadia objects to the inclusion of India, Ceylon & Siam - do insert when the partition is finally ...",
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"content_text": "including that of search of neutral ships on the High Seas for contraband. If it was, in consequence of instructions that have been sent to the Governors of the Eastern Colonies, in regard to the Enforcement of the Foreign Enlistment Act during the existence of hostilities between France & China. These instructions, which are contained (No. 2) in the enclosed correspondence, have been telegraphed to the Governor of Hong Kong, and the Straits Settlements; but it appeared that it would be sufficient in the case of Labuan, to inform him by the present despatch.",
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"content_text": "## the Earl of Derby \n\na telegram that has been received from Her majesty's chargé d'Affaires at Peking to the effect that the Peace between France and China was signed to day at Erentsin.\n\nI am, \nSir, \nYour most obedient humble Servant \nPhilip `1 Creasia` \n\n**DRAFT**. \nThe Under Sec. State \n7.0. \n7.0. Haykay 250 \n`10307` \n\n## Sir, \nMr. Johnsen 11 June \nMr. De Robech Pressing \n11 June \n\n**MINUTE**. \nMr. Wingfield. \nMr. Bramston. \nMr. Meade. \nSir R. Herbert. \nMr. Ashley. \nLord Derby. \n6 \nhar. 3 added for Conson because the Peace has not yet been notified by from France itself \nAuced `10546` \nDS \n11 Live 85 June \n\nI am directed by the Earl of Derby to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 9th, reporting that the Treaty of Peace between France and China had been signed.\n\n2. Lord Derby proposes with Lord Granville's concurrence to telegraph to the Governors of Hongkong, Labuan, and the Straits Settlements that peace has been signed.",
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"content_text": "## DOMESTIC\n### Treaty of Peace between France & China\n\nsigned between France Akina, and that all restrictions may be Removed.\n\n3. His Lordship deems it unnecessary to instruct the Governor on the proposed arrangement or Individual opinion.\n\nDate: 13 1885\n\nprevious Paper.\n\ntelegraph, as in letter of 8 thu inst to communicate by telegraph to HM's fort if there is any attempt on the part of The French Commander to exercise belligerent rights against British Vessels.\n\nS.B. 591 1212 651 further 14.152 subsequent Paper.\n\nNo. 10546 Hong Kong to C O. 10546 RECO REGE 15 JUNI 251\n\nConcurs in proposal to telegraph to Governor, Hong Kong, Ceylon & Straits that all restrictions may now be removed.\n\n(Minutes.)\nM. Braunsten: Send telegram, in draft herewith, submitted & afterward expand it in despatches, & so inform Labuan by despatch. 15 June",
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"content_text": "## to Governor Ceylan\n\nGovernor Straits Settlements.\n\nThe office was. 7\n\nLabuan will be \ninstructed to the same effect by despatch.\n\n## PRIS\n113\nJune\n(previous Paper.)\n\nNo. 10547\n(Subject.)\nDOMESTIC.\n\nC.O.\n10547\nREG: 15 JUN 831\n257\n\n**Spanish subject alleged to be engaged in a political conspiracy, at Manilla**\nJovi's reply to Act Spanish Consul should be approved\n\n### (Minutes.)\nMr Meade\nIt seems hardly necessary to approve Sir S. Bowen's answer, as it is in accordance with their definite instructions. \n/P.W.d. 16 June.\n\n... \nWhen a note is mere translation of their intimation...\n\n16 \n(sequent Paper.)",
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"content_text": "## DOMESTIC.\n**RECE (2 JUL 85)**\n\n### Peace between France & China\n\nCopy note from French Govt announcing that French forces no longer assert belligerent rights. Copy of Notice, published in the London Gazette.\n\n| Office or Individual | Date | Last previous Paper | Subsequent Paper |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Foreign Office | 30 June 1885 | Copy (52 me for. thing 10. Newswee 11633 | 11740 Stong Kong No. 11610 |\n\n(Minutes.)\n\nW. Braunton \n? Copy (without inclosure) to For of laglen, ryley, Straits & Labran for infer with reference to desp. No. `A 10546 2.7`.\n\nS.W.J. \n3 July. \n? Send copy of the covering letter and the Sageth to the Mitin. ReWW Jul 4.\n\nwho had been imprisoned at Canton, Lavine being, as is believed, imperfectly investigated from/to Chinese Govt by the Chinese Authorities, and I am to state that Lord Derby concurs with Lord ...n's proposal to offer ... in O'Conce's action in the matter.\n\n80.447 D617 \n7/7.",
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"content_text": "www.\n\n10.\n\nMith\n\n(d) with regard to correspondence for China from foreign countries, the expenses of transit would be arranged by Hongkong with the Countries of origin, which are responsible for such expenses, and the correspondence would reach Chinese Offices as paid.\n\n18. This is precisely the course which has been adopted with regard to the Colony of Labuan, the Post Office of which used to be regarded as a kind of semi-recognised agency of this Office. The financial results are, I should imagine, satisfactory to that Colony.\n\n19. A great number of details will require settlement in the event of the acceptance of this proposal, but it is useless to attempt to deal with them at present. I will only say that I know of none incapable of satisfactory adjustment. For the information of the Imperial Post Office, I may add that the almost daily communication between this Port and Shanghai, and the possession by the Chinese Government of a line of steamers will prevent any difficulty as to the conveyance of mails, even if both the English and French mail lines should cease to operate further than Hongkong.\n\n20. The desirability of simplifying Postal matters at Shanghai, where, in a moderate-sized settlement, there are half a dozen different Post Offices, is a point on which I have reported so often that it is needless now to say more about it.\n\nI have &c.,\n\nLister, Postmaster General.\n\nPage 335",
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"content_text": "445\n\nrun of and\n\nin the said demised premises.\n\nand were vested in one\n\n0.\n\nJung of Lok.\n\nKOMARI\n\nto\n\ntherein\n\nThirdly That afterwards to wit on the 14th day of September 1855 as\n\nappears by a Memorial registered in the Land Office according to the provisions of Ordinance Nr 3 of 1844, the said Junget Lok assigned to a certain person described as Nonget Cheong all that portion of the said parcel or portion of land registered Marine Lot No 83 which is now, \n\nnow particularly described and registered in the Land Office Section I of the said Marine Lot N. 83. Fourthly That the person\n\ndescribed as\n\nHonget Cheong\n\nDo ad\n\nas\n\nEx\n\naforesaid\n\nto the said\n\nand\n\nas,\n\n7\n\nActing Attorney General unknown, asut so far as he the said Acting Attorney General was able to ascertain by inquiries from others there reason to believe that he the said Wong Acheong was either identical with Machow Nong a convict then undergoing sentence of fifteen years transportation in the Colony of Labuan, or with the son of Machow Hong. Fifthly That the said Machow & Wong convicted of confederating with Pirates on the day of September 185%, and the Acting Attorney General was unable to state who received the rent of the said premises from\n\n5th\n\nterme\n\nthe\n\nof the Assignment to the said Wong et Cheong up to the 13th November 1860 when the rent was received by Government and paid into the Treasury to the credit\n\nof\n\nthe\n\nperson who should substantiate his title to the same and that a sum of $2220 had been so received.\n\n20\n\nSixthly That the said rent had been so received for the double purpose of protecting Her Majesty's reversionary interest in the said premises and enabling the owner to come forward at any future time and substantiate his claim thereto.\n\nSeventhly That no one having come forward for many years to claim the said premises thereof \"Her Majesty was desirous of placing the same and all matters appertaining thereto within the Jurisdiction of the Court.\n\nEighthly That the person in possession of the said Chun Hung \"Hon, and the said AVAJ OVA/ property Acting Attorney General thereupon asked the Court for an order and Decree as follows:\n\n(a) That the Crown Solicitor should be directed to pay into Court to the credit of the said Information and suit the sum of $2220 so received as aforesaid for the rent of the said premises.\n\n(b) That some person might be appointed to collect the rent and sale price of the said property.\n\n(c) That an advertisement be inserted in the Government Gazette and such other newspaper as the Court should direct calling upon the person purporting to be the said Wong A Cheong his executors administrators or assigns to come forward within a time",
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"content_text": "Vect. cap. 69, a copy of which is enclosed.\n\nI shall be glad if your Lordship will take this matter into consideration with a view of legislation in the sense desired by the Board under the Naval Discipline Act regarding spirituous Liquors onboard H.M. Ships.\n\nCircular 21 June 1886.\n\n1. Legislation passed in Newfoundland, Queensland, W. Australia, Fiji, Jamaica, B. Honduras, Br. Guiana, Bahamas, Trinidad, St Vincent, Tobago, St Lucia, Antigua, Dominica, St Kitts, Nevis, Virgin Is., Cape, Natal, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Gold Coast, Lagos, Cyprus, Ceylon, Hongkong, Mauritius, Straits Settlements, Falklands, Canada, Victoria, Barbados.\n\n2. Sufficient provision reported to be existing in Victoria.\n\n3. No reply from St Helena, Gibraltar, Malta, Canada, N.S. Wales, Tasmania (Jago send 6), S. Australia, New Zealand, Grenada, Bermuda, Labuan, Heligoland.\n\nPage 607\n\n...\n\nDraft from Mer 676.\n\nRemind all in the last three in group.\n\nAct 379 15309\n\nSouth Australia & New Zealand.\n\nRemind time EW17/1.\n\nAs I understand from Library that the legislation passed by S. Australia & Tasmania has not been received, I again remind hotly Parliament, S. Australia.\n\nI do not know whether it is worth while.\n\n10th 15 Jan 88.\n\nFor Wingfield.\n\n59 1888.",
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"content_text": "Commander Grove held his strong belief that King Arracklye was alone responsible for the outrage on the British schooner \"Lilla.\" This Mr. Gibbons is, no doubt, the same person who is alluded to in the letter from \"the Captain, R.N.\" as Mr. Gubbins.\n\nOn the 26th January, 1881, King Arracklye, after receiving an ultimatum from Commander Grove, who had proceeded to the King's place of residence, Molegojok, signed a contract in which he engaged to pay, within nine months from that date: (1) 300 fish, yielding in all 600 lbs. of tortoise-shell, at 2 dollars per lb.; (2) 1,556 baskets of bêche-de-mer, weighing in all 1,560 lbs.; (3) 6,367 baskets of cobra, weighing in all 127,840 lbs.; (4) 2,160 baskets of pearl shells, weighing in all 25,920 lbs.\n\nThe \"Lily\" left Molegojok on the 27th January, arrived at Manila on the 31st, where she took in coal, and left again on the 4th February; but Commander Grove does not state, in his Report of his visit to the Pelew Islands, whether he made any announcement to the Spanish authorities at Manila of the fact of his having been there.\n\nOn the 23rd March, 1882, Her Majesty's ships \"Comus\" (a steam corvette of twelve guns) and \"Lily\" (a gun-boat of three guns) left Labuan, and arrived off the Pelew Islands on the 5th April, for the purpose of obtaining from the natives the indemnity imposed upon them by Commander Grove, of the \"Lily,\" in January 1881, in compensation for the plunder of the schooner \"Lilla.\"\n\nPage 44\n\nAs the King evaded the payment of the indemnity to the full extent demanded a naval brigade was formed, consisting of 110 officers and men from the \"Comus,\" and 45 from the \"Lily.\" A landing was effected, and the town entered without opposition, the King having previously fled. His house and several of the \"Council-houses\" were occupied by the naval brigade; but as he still failed to comply with the demand which had been made upon him, he was informed that, unless the full indemnity was speedily paid, his place would be burnt down; and as this led to no satisfactory result, the King's house and all the Council-houses were burnt down, when\n\nPage 3\n\nPage 119\n\nthe naval brigade re-embarked, without loss of life on either side.\n\nIn the meantime, messengers had been sent to Ankassar to acquaint the Chief that, unless he paid a certain amount, he would be punished for his complicity in the plunder of the \"Lilla.\" His reply, to the effect that he had no money, was known to be false, and the naval brigade was therefore again landed, and, after further unsatisfactory communication with the Chief, marched through the village, burning the Council-houses and the Prophet's house; but although the actual amount of payment obtained by the Captain of Her Majesty's ship \"Comus\" did not exceed the value of 150l., whilst the original fine amounted to 1,000l., no further active measures\n\nwere taken.\n\nNo protest was made by Spain against these proceedings.\n\nForeign Office,\n\nOctober 23, 1885.\n\nPage 120\n\nPage 121\n\nForeign Office, October 23, 1885.",
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The feat\n\nCat, if thromillega a tin late: Miche de nuit para\n\nin gjething did, 1984 | Breman wul Vigself to Ele in a long live cams lead at the times in tan streem meer-ren was asutation, buraude de inte fans who, for any the pay it hverken whetings wile the Fermee dan abamed the\n\nhan cobla a posting to my kom tiny ahoram for this portals of the stresses the gol, baseman (but nabagă lale a downly. Is par pai himling avohire Billy to order at the day for sund. Genera unni jaay possibly vaši upya me tre par nomoparaan. Yhawk sormos mesto je aniluen gil man that the Jin Germinest about dair. Shunga wet seanclas that the retom od jehem not V jiled na the\n\n10.86105. Kad 2 ovath ho imposte to negotiates its raud ad sent for christ. 13. of day as far as a way to that feel. The with heat. here in bet his Estar shy Chir Justice, Yanzersca\n\naminhoud for in eply zuurin rat aon by dien hat! \n\nraitics Najmy'n cabinets Homes The Curta\n\n* Uliakash va bantuan peltor. 1 drama to four sport to make blir luci berhak and they were artiste oleh pesan Nasar of later this in Shef WT untried lame is an\n\nsation the sandminelele en grade partium, what was able to printed at the goat burbs or filliestres la fierig, in essent, of brincar ky start, the road drive offering, parts men die and thus Cogniat, but tour boyer is sy Ed. Wheny hoy. chovercoms pinware, the last ten do renty every time at Baldwint failing for in India, m. flere rail des by Jinny the clay real tear that left the large in Disini aldera hald\n\nThe Crope Janez-d. £ ventlo: að hafury mary matkang kwaad is I should make opgre, ktorou \"They wond gerer by sad iqrrive wi se jakay proposed bulka na the astour. Well the tuxen chazyconie je. Puede dista\n\npar medal i tinguen all. Che thing to me to be head in far of this red in thalation map the lind this privilem, the Hause--Tews the any moanine salf, be of Ha has buna telly nourish\n\nvast kel wash my side int\n\nwith star importans podiu bashorat. This » supered the Dosarmers Whet lekë draga jote amo te uppomini na tehall of jie thorena- nub mpékā to, ka in this. AF there bạn Tema anguisht, ziatheroe belief að hry, élj teke ühen\n\nfalfas it was the minuman or will be diverted suca of the wala hn dainded to mix pasakain bat aggastrian ng the part of the muodistal szezonzík | pariunvīnza, vele to their Suspeente Eur wish at the camergaity you is ditives, onite independent of the theplomer, hail requet\n\nvior of singo Cunill y deja ofile Court to a Governua! \n\nRas AG ATTERY-ENFAT-Ou What are Haplet, but Lafall to the superku. kforlage incline if Legg a\n\naw of ice watlar og fra le the fire dance, ware. The nan this item is a net they marinani? \n\nuily abansulting with, dr. Justice Serai), RĂ Molinetehoidend City and met win the base coma wielogar te arohte. Be olguin it, will not, the Suavel to Hung it 11 faw and thai ant they shop W. BY-26ly routon tin to what wet but boet mens peut le ma\n\nthe sirensburg), ju pick van hey, I ova bros place if it all, of legislativa sentirga kruks in our ser fünt truds beze and farmine the plant low that pille i study of cial it: Matty fastummey Farrant, section. That in de que but. To piest por make mi vous crating into the love thempit if van die down, so be, amb fit in the non xtra Hiser-No, i raven spent the Tether onto the Hill 17\n\nJy kan dan janit to The Tuspeutics of Ülineso vidners! nu ask for\n\nde which | urivileges to fiu awam. The have been edit is mer s tematy be marrondisju de un asid lines bed further the Varsi, stress, offers ar ant ont is best while\n\na beat the\n\none by the 200.master! sectione qué un Nie warsting\n\nEinarast size die Bury w any convenien\n\nCl 1 batus of themy Colony, price to the pay 877, dy te lang punish them. That work is the Ching to white onder arrangeranych jakich month in th\n\nth Sagment? \n\nOF THE CRIES JUST diere izena, baca benkel in pekevalsti \"the fur | of the Chade tacóntion. Mr. Jester Bunny Rugga untelevat very cost mut very ball of man hoc vàng. At that we bernil\n\nder the Jews trans the use of the gate nel post. We reisile the net esory Amina Posestvendims has a trap a long an\n\nmy at the Freerkchonendy Kishana na wamatira riller meva Carnage on Philippi i cruteraand ki, belilay in malią i found to get in the 47 Mathayo 2\n\nLeón, suppevice ma web 11, groot mind and Talent think fere can be helyez. het by En event of Rome and af Phe dates deemuzeeNo, I hope to be bek Sademe yer ve jahte of bely, fu stay silk to may be elatan, but for the sale would hate og hitte comonly as water and latin seintele forms o Poustu plunk 1 luces adportal the donucensed | fitue autovriy jarangzen in virgulher to whole of 1 dan enamat ly get salon, mark \"ile \"wände¦ A Pred rete në des\n\nWhen spor alt article, w\n\nPostul Cement with Youpe is in iif 1. C. 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Yeats Y was this without on sting las among atimatkowego the mud Cities Corner can i fenal probatay but having this indiore will be ritual i uretary and Fatin may be cone per shout the anth of mail with kan sonun for a thrown all si\n\nmalker a povalni vlagu, mud na za ní anilation on the thalal abs who was in Color den Me East. uewaltd reference in das Tureira tal on a dim the uk for bug on a Portal Cutronson, Processes by alive walter the Irbied ist die how w mikeyan instans Wers with le toit dimmer Lig with those 2nd few-13 mean there placid in st Mena, de RAM APT to the long av bat Pontit conventions Specialy did get of my, and Z base the\n\nlaris, 1 op met my ewu koortsie, ancamanā mirių, puntally and in was. Will, gaflew, baring our Chinese pret for sestra thinese her sorrakis. Three have almpje iste trepantly ban into 165 17985; and firm there bring so other arktido meuspt fun that pre placed on. Plase RIP Thy ge+sta-Iranh- ; 11st wps #his fat an ovansive, they forgot is in the leanly in this moi Delivansy sad I think Lee has San Teyfuúrij\n\nJust a shit on com varaste, they made his way that of 13: Polit, they are, how my happy and is heat in ti ben ang foolhas to the malba. Ja Geina į men try my hen, asechers of de Campo, Dhirkondigerestop beprotecí barvan nuveman zigas in us. It may be with the realetten, of rap ya\n\nFor S\n\nphiaethum sy in Tid anquete the Choparenting areas, discussing and rise: wille kim-et fouses, which meald kran ensuite clumsinessticart the Canted--it in a setter last creurruel hogar cheese, or tries te ngare and oporavi ti mureve I blissed it was up il par 304 to the terms of the from Acme, Lar] thich it showestoft hire-not it is sold this joy in that 2005 me here on Calirsace! mrvi praužikondly ka wat jydr. f, ji in wat NJ The fiue JKTOR-- Na I bare not baan ini\n\nsa oled je navjerak etter bya, pané a z Grace social lo antik we drgicam Inst\n\nJay he was JTTELWhat 1. muld point thing the weply to many defini shown at the when this conilty. but he isquite her i would att en siiratante, degi.\n\nJution of the tmde Peruusly for furry de sp I bure lat roy the Mirvany aderente ore Calory-Ans Loomad part of the Big m\n\nthevur whinit un panas nimetty. If vhurn sexo ang fate that we for fazein) pemas\n\n•any the. Make a thunday xperT ADD I Can I SIG OF B besoin in filen he tud for rust en tinem Trust me, sabatid 139. Eihines antlarities they fusille to rate a healed that does residen.de in that tikel, et ta ei pysis-Thist in what I agr\n\nNo in Igru not a single na karna pamanings Canoan inerchants in frish Cetuxima Mediatica Primall angster | chown the isok tmán in een by the En be wis the muret\n\naf pill erire it's Peath investuar et de asily ifatil merchant in a wart of this will be dras say he dranean in Ent retail, rhr cut the rate of Pacin which the in\n\nChint for 10 Mac 206 still chairing t Earlier into quasiliashion when with Chegmay hangovering Bustin marten think this Colgay right to rank Terah Ju Linder Tausa pieramogao i think that i to žinių, elt, bees. the Tenend Cord whoapoi gravation of waggling wo quran for persons a man y la amalerparel in tropones of the pulleres some bitch China to przeit nigging to plan - mich pose, and 15 arvekodentu ma purcibly diet plan imana mech, srike prose Bill Ova 1861, I think. in the city Tatlove to think that van Christ a bary bezels to regulate with eto de punya rieg ship the b Cameramant, would from, to hug Han A.P. Crime--I made and that the mud Lady Pluitqqu may have is pilnatist res Ta thig forumúl wine la pena away I d epass it warna tá nas Beau songs of the webtvs Įnorisa af waat die trane in Bangkang was fgling Tuto Denchong. What has becha ile egy öt i stannars for the pergies of haink tians at my in the Como il b\n\nde meenal Bill lees n the gppese (tot Tradien disappens of slogan uk the enga wed aneh vilaes this Coimmy x- ment, ended. New are the offered masher die fant iter and die door de toe lidently, de sed in a wand the Low In why that tears Chir Jure, ith try inclitary way shit Pedal fondly Isate\n\n* tuning of protesting The Casalsaan Sophiina | Ordenanmu shatt mulig in Furs à long asiguratel belgle = van borans, le bo tormanni, betales thu¦ inmates in Wika named in that, 5 thine il regines irent. But we drove dhe antiso opřena vinster See what part of the mườ\n\nThe Agetre Jure work of the Cha Rinile, me at the bly due to Mr Julien Bassel to state that Noi farm not of rhte plam and go. It. Breng to your Von Weil A Pea immer gani hush that i tha hefine in sest neity in war has tulla ty\n\nna sill be go thank en farmalities. Thang Jon-What I mit with year of the ideal Exxentive very lavremeno, pulisa ja svenstain went than torniyam, lisa 1 of stoeping a camel anitre « tarnijen dog like ikut sing in the Cern fat. Fausto Coibar Lim round a kere, followed lat mate in lenght feed there and very time wey, and it's wis milage and arms and armasta sy, er enk\n\nthe uparty of AT! EPE wart his hel\n\njesu presta apmetnað taking refuge in havet, i nak kami na tom,n) Bitt defenderul, back nf surgeries, His Buy --I hi in de pe down inte pentually, when of 10 1 tyring en te rend when he paid\n\nis in. We Gasimuniti lame mereum Of the rewil trwią silk war, wo lane padas Fesarim boscuti ha rafussi jao spinžon.\n\nindian by the Eter alia they wer had the terraedelapani what tony w 1brities hourly. And why? Beste bulk aborsi they will to see eciel ist | Amesisity, you singt areesh 7re%), weil 13tala wond its considering Wat Phe CoJESTICE - ST. very\n\nwal em Amewone which it 4, hi tins to the mere fancit the hix H red hu it with: permission. No in a thich 1 leva ao debt the Stary of gossal a happy cokarm stowany to tim ka ar shelter dianter, Jende new mesh das Clodiaze but\n\nbist sector for tusind an 10 which I was hy refer #ther bezales Gam. de Ball i\n\nil salg Ila Grabenen in the feven in which it is! provimit Ühemselves in kudiy, Lan app that either from not adderaundup in this speaks the Tann, mener, if they\n\nIzom deeffumates, or think i fa mall sētrulica do Pho feunt th Hou. Het het was in wer waters, netbier of the sort that premission right the Pratinastoral wards Its Conc sejemand a\n\nat that the bend in mice, it had Hally, the the Creative 11 thing\n\nluck. Muu\n\nClist Properly Tatoon is thus the payout it the 70 phawla fest in the walnag, a Fugees of hul i mars, arst thin is a fonte Bram-Te, I think the mattey tan leat preston su wake what are 1\n\nact our hir Janne veel un to aty, it was routed that ecruinn's might, ir aug Belsish gor, apply for wink kita saamilinen pak\n\nwervisi ve YOLO NILİ Ç\n\nglaz se had our 'vi for versione ha scene pood HS SATANGNe t'ith it fear wax thai plet a Chine was unt, wed water this rivenne dance, if is dan on that seromat. De racjzeizel to my bear stry-Groural begins why they cart Jet CE SONT REIZ ÜESPEA\n\nsmall hou. Daveboys here know\n\n50\n\nmat, they\n\n1\n\nTHE Mendarat & T\n\nWithin Pity I have for swords on the wenzien, abra Liscount fo yan? tution of Love myself. The Mr Jatsu Bunt Poster by the deforms--that has refused! we was abriped to 470 cxt thing (waykl Mathur Phat! the pet of B Freneu Agats or CrisisUNIAL TRACE: --Lathas Cruy crupul to semblar, send les bars alus! blogai by the tum verune, ie ogiam bevaghi as the enley ballarga; fan tea. The adverf that we got strendured uscites 20 sethes¦ba imal to bump wtw sniegustavus. Į Tik so +354 fun wayda of turnwell Smar\n\nCharents and set! Aster Kremly, as the this vendutely neid. 2ine wigh; | Buat 855 improperate ante la pas d'ere that they the pissed. Mr. Jother Bus: herum tier petits, azbitsevily on sol sul? No wios will be given in vessela baking; nhậraflugi do kas skrainians lage genes happening he the weghy of Paris, Trin porfimalar | TRANCE-tez y sentid′′ 13 +ll %\n\nAlett\n\nTaperaren months bu\n\n1 hitel: plants to mora fermes? Grullensa. Sijas but it would be biggest\n\nward for two ne bio days and for t\n\nsetrazduotas, but i han gian the li\n\nwore to l\n\n+357 20596. Laat PUTTANA, Bal was that the cam 7 It slow | RENT Snags - 'ting to aggressivit perisign from the Corsal. Seraph, The Saczetrin af Stalin thote vaba lo be god skin explored by\n\nin thepre- then freit en vormiparay of them at bes that Fold catre The end, entertained Phape was a phat ass\n\nFICHTE JURIDIS\n\npre\n\nMr. P. Krans-Not the ligh\n\ntogether in xxx or fill, any on the stud they got them trim ile dos- hip pamats was drawn, Jul Fram House\n\nher of the Berativo Chines) à\n\nfendi's Report Italy in high from Australis sa pitonis 145 20 prodest springt il art to give him bezoar to tie | land mapat, Íñesa švá demulto recourt at Wegen gwn to which he stut racemestitim of Serday of mine in the wura nag that. I lacid | Objaz ta tha papel, eiginul in the beag of ja paved pants. Thus, Mr. Sas bunn nut TGV JUST-Fran\n\nuitam lippene ma\n\nDhare the right, 10 da aldur to Riza myte arising is bougkung rphich won angel fiste. It was radicam. Srby z Proacă sed (hargas dahing va istina in gran far the writ bahn sayted, ¦ Inastista ani, sa tinl do thto lie her number 2uil for chair basing toprofent seatust tad pire the tasks if this threach the zei it was that, Atchas time fúil zel Jakim de fuavite nakrabacio\n\nFast stra good the within 1 bold cow, but I was by feman girza brain! Smal\n\nThis Bermary of State, stärk. † have no doubt 12, met azfording to tie Competie freincale dhe Kscondino Court and one tho otcem res on the high crac.\n\nADJOURNMENT.",
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"content_text": "## Correspondence regarding W. Hamilton's appointment and Harbour Masterships\n\nIf you approve, Commercial night duty be appointed at once.\n\nRegards to his successor and do other harbourmasterships which are on the point of becoming vacant. I shall have other names to submit to you shortly.\n\nLarre 29/3 \nK \nW. Hamilton to 5\n\nI presume this should wait until W. Hamilton's retirement is definitely settled.\n\nYes. I suppose we must wait.\n\nThere are bills now. Laws certain the results affecting.\n\nFee $2400/6 \nW. Hamilton's pension that requires settling. I we cannot say for a few days from what date his retirement will count.\n\nSeave (Iw.) 1/57850 \nG.W.7.2014 109 \nW. Hamilton\n\nWho is to be Mr. Rumsey's successor? (Mr. Hamilton sec 65156 a 8)\n\nLabuan has now a salary of $2400, together with house allowance of $824 a month, whereas the salary of Harbour Master, HKong, Assistant or is $1920. Collect with the combined cost of but there is no house allowance of high Dues $2400. Perhaps however he might be willing to accept the transfer.\n\n`410/84-8` `514-3` \nTo say Joverlooked `23944/84` \ngud wit5 \nJam soroz \nIncade \nZur. her fr \n`23944/87`\n\nwhich may value of the Assistant Harbour Mastership. We have not received the former harbour Master's reference to Thal.\n\n31 Aler \nour despatch of mind the former Cylabigraph? \nHW.. \nYou Au 2216 \n2715788.",
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"content_text": "## 2. Mr. Rich Colonial Secretary thanks.\n\nBrick dornians forced from Ceylon (`M.13219/20 Straits`)\n\n3. The Rev. J. Moreton (referred to in Int. `3196/82` Boy Kay)\n\nThe minutes on Marginal Pencil note state that Lubman offered from January (`M.13887`, `3887/71`) and all there were out on the ground to Straits.\n\nThe privilege did not exist in the Straits territory confined but was applicable to Labuan, Macao, and Hong Kong, Ceylon.\n\nThe original rule for land in Hong Kong is called down on 25 March 1829 (`1829/61`) to withdrawal, was decided on the Hong Kong printing `M.388` circular dispatch to the Straits, & a circular was then sent to the Colonies concerned in which it is stated, \"that no person hereafter admitted to the Civil service of your Colony will be entitled to any contribution towards their Passage when proceeding on leave of absence, but that they will continue to receive ... of the service ... bound ... 'His allowance' ... as regards Sie W. March case on ...",
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"content_text": "R&8(30,410) 6000 1-85\n\n**Governor.** No.\n\nNaux Il\n\n**Date.**\n\n1888\n\nMay 23\n\nNo. 10122\n\n**(Subject.)**\n\n493\n\n**DESPATCH**\n\nC. 3. 10122 REC=2\n\nRECEIVED 24 MAY 88,\n\nSupt of Imports seaports\n\n**Last previous Paper.** Best will be forwarded at once, imports\n\n16505\n\nJur. Labran\n\n**Next subsequent Paper.**\n\n15911\n\nexparts\n\nHarbour\n\nduties dropped, new master should be inclusive of superintendance of sine registration office with same ootary.\n\nTo Private decretaz\n\n**(Minutes.)**\n\nW. Meade\n\nThis shows that we had a paper of particulars from the Colony as being the port vacant to be shifted. But no harm has been done, as in desp. 4971, Mr. Rumsey specifying without saying in desp. 9104, we should be $84200.\n\nAs regards W. Just's his duties, his salary last minute 4971, it now appears that the duties of Supt. of Opium Regis... will be performed by the new Harbor Master; the Assistant Harbor Master, not by the latter will thus the salary probably continue to be £2400, if it is",
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"content_text": "## still to be combined with the peat\n\nLector of Light Ones of Colle have a Bert eine this case also we might properly to Paper of Particulars from ther the past? Colney before proves Wellgodonsking to fill proceedi? Write to Siv. for Paper of Particulars, meanwhile palagi inraddodd write to t Hamilton of \n\ndecided L During he is Lahman (if he a fit candidate) asking him (mufly if he would be willing we to take this post, euphoring find that its salary is $2400 gu.J.24/5 mijas Run 24/5 \n\nI think this might bedre but making it clear that the transfer wreed be on Mi Meade I have crafted a 434 despatch to M: Hamilton; but I think it is Tather feeble to offer without being a man a post Sure what the terms of it are. As umi Hamilton must remain in Labuan some months. I think We can wait till an answer comes to the the 25th despatch of t paper & brings the paper of 1 \n\nhe on this of May paper of particulars C.P.L 29 May Vigorous & wait. RM 29/07 Let probatim minute explained wi for Labuan bat Lway's seemed M. Hamilton. hnaw A unt occur. acurately value of the appointment at In what he says Istreld say, solitude. Ju are And tim & also letting what the Hongkong. for be wants, len rather tha money Hititurant in of the sam valen an that which 2575/5 be actually hold.",
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"content_text": "## DRAFT\n\nA\n\nJuha M\n\nGoo 16508\n\nA. S. Hamilton Esq. Labuan Corporate\n\n**MINUTE**\n\nMr. Kurs but 29. May Soham 25 a \"Mr. Keer Mr. Wingfield. Mr. Bramston. Mr. Meade. Sir R. Herbert. Just Baron de Worms. Lord Knutsford.\n\nHongkong 72 DS 1. Aug. My.88 81.\n\nWith reference to your application in promotion for 125 ang last I have the honour to offer you atte that the *should not be addressed oag, as it is as it is personal to W. Hamilton? 5.W.9.\n\nfor corrain (ale minuter 40 Laban, 4971 10122, +16508 #hug) $2400 (par. 4 of 16598)\n\n米 Anad 22677 2640\n\nSeghether Margulie Drafti inform fort of Assistant harbour master which is now vacant at Hong Hong.\" in consequence of the frontion of Capt. Rumsey to be harbour 'master:\n\n1 \n2. The pay of the office Combinant with that of Collector of light cars, is unders book two thousand handred dollars and the duties fr e shours thenatong on the subject. in the enclosed exter from",
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"content_text": "from the form. I can \n\n3 hardly 3. I \n\nshould be glad to know only \n\nthis offer to \n\nmake \n\nWhether you would be willing \n\nwithout further \n\nallowances and on \n\nunderstanding that if deafness precludes \n\nthe \n\nyour \n\nprecludes you from \n\nthe proper discharge of \n\nduties \n\nyou should retire on \n\npension. \n\n1-4. I wish \n\nYou \n\nto understand \n\nunmindful \n\nthat I am not insensible \n\nto the \n\ngood \n\nservice which you \n\nhave rendered and \n\nto \n\nthe \n\nlength of time during which. \n\nYou \n\nhave held the same \n\nappointment, but I am \n\njustified \n\ndo not feel \n\nable under the circumstances \n\nIn Pears \n\nI do not know Then Widay's leave And, but I believe it The have been that he will \n\ndecide \n\n73 \n\nof your case. Hoping any appointment except on probation or in giving you employment \n\nIn a \n\nfalse situation. \n\npng \n\na larger colony except \n\nAssistant, not as \n\ndepartment head \n\n.5. I have made these \n\nobservations out \n\nof fairness. \n\nHonestly in order that you may \n\nnoted \n\nnot fully understand \n\nmy \n\nviews on \n\nthe \n\nsubject \n\nIf I will only add, that for the present and while \n\nMadey \n\nis on \n\nleave of \n\nabsence it is desirable that \n\nyou administer the Govt of Labuan. You should continue to \n\nBoom.",
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"content_text": "## DESPATCH.\n\n**CO 16500**\n\n### Lighthouse at Gap Rock.\n\nLeudocopy of further Reports arrangement conditionally accepted.\n\nTo His Excellency\n\nThe salary by $2640, enhancing by $240 by virtue of the salary of the \n\n$2640-5 on same terms I have offered the appointment to Mr. Hamilton, Harbour Master of Labuan \n\n& \n\nat present administering \n\nthe duties of \n\nGovernor. \n\n| No. | Name | Date | Previous Paper |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 187 | | 1888 July | 497 |\n\nHong Kong No. 16509 \n\n(REG 17 A 33/)\n\n### (Subject.)\n\n### (Minutes.)\n\nThat the arrangement proposed will ... \nand amounts to \nThat the Hongkong Government will act- \nthat, Bland; & I \n\nEnclose for your information a copy of any despatch relative to my subsequent Paper. \n\n898 \n\nCopy as agents for China in the construction & maintenance of the light, the Chinese Customs contributing a commercial sum towards the cost.\n\nAs it is the only arrangement which the Chinese Government can be induced to accept, we must I think be afforded. The",
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"content_text": "203 \n\n# THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GOVERNOR\n\nThe **CHAIRMAN** said two items under this heading showed an increase. The first was with regard to the salary of the Aide-de-Camp which had been increased to bring it up to the amount paid to the Private Secretary. This was necessary as he was not allowed to draw any portion of his military pay while serving as Aide-de-Camp. Although there had been a slight increase in his salary he was afraid it would not be sufficient, and that the Governor would have to supplement it from his own pocket.\n\nHon. J. BELL-IRVING said he thought the Private Secretary was hardly paid enough to buy clothes with.\n\nThe **CHAIRMAN**-There is no doubt the Private Secretary has a great many private expenses. He has to pay his own passage to here and from here.\n\nHon. J. BELL-IRVING-I should suggest that a representation be made to the Government that the Private Secretary should receive some remuneration more appropriate to the position he holds.\n\nHon. Byar-We have no power to increase the estimates. We can only cut them down.\n\nThe **CHAIRMAN**-Certainly, but there can be no harm in making a note of Mr. Bell-Irving's suggestion.\n\nThe Estimate was approved.\n\n## COLONIAL SECRETARY'S DEPARTMENT\n\nThe **CHAIRMAN** said the increase under this heading was in the case of the first clerk. Alves had been a very long time in the Colony and it was thought proper to grant him an increase.\n\nEstimate approved.\n\n## THE AUDIT OFFICE\n\nThe **CHAIRMAN** said in this department also the increase was in consequence of an addition to the salary of the first clerk. He had been in the service for some thirty-five years, and the Governor recommended that he should get an additional personal allowance.\n\nEstimate approved.\n\n## THE TREASURY\n\nThe **CHAIRMAN** said the first increase in this department was two small additional sums of $10 per month for two of the clerks. Then there was the question of the salary of the Assessor. Mr. Lister had made very strong representations in favour of granting an increase to Mr. Hooper in consideration of how well and carefully he had done his work, and thus added to the revenue of the Colony. The Governor had taken this into consideration, and when Mr. Hooper's present agreement was at an end, the additional salary would come into force. There were also some charges for the collection of Taxes, the Treasury having now taken over the whole of this work.\n\nThe Estimate was agreed to.\n\n## THE SURVEYOR-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT\n\nThe **CHAIRMAN** said that there was a very large increase in the estimates for this department. The Surveyor-General was not present, and although he was not responsible for the whole of this increase he thought it would be better to allow this to stand over until he was able to attend.\n\nThe consideration of this Estimate was therefore postponed.\n\n## POSTMASTER GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT\n\nThe **CHAIRMAN** said that some time ago Mr. Lister had represented to the Council that he was unable to do the work of the Post Office with the staff at his disposal, and the number of clerks was increased from 6 to 11. The increase of salary of the clerk at Shanghai was according to agreement. There was another increase which should be mentioned. Mr. Travers had represented that it was absolutely necessary for him to have a steam launch for his department. At the present moment there was only a rickety old boat, which was certainly not sufficient for the work.\n\nHon. P. RYDER said the letters were always brought off in the steamship Company's launch.\n\nThe **CHAIRMAN** said if the agent was ready to leave the steamer the mails were brought off at once, but it sometimes happened that the agent had to see the captain on business and the mails had to wait for him. If the cost of the launch were granted it would, of course, be necessary to grant other incidental expenses such as stores, coal, &c. He did not think it was a proper position for the Postmaster to be in, that of having to ask as a favour from the agent that he would bring the mails off in his launch.\n\nThe Estimate was approved.\n\n## THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT\n\nThe **CHAIRMAN** said there was a small increase in this department. The first item was a personal allowance to the first clerk, who had been in the department for many years. Then there was an allowance for a Mandarin teacher for passed cadets. This had been omitted in last year's Estimates, but had been restored now. It was absolutely necessary to employ this man. Two cadets were sent to Peking, and when they came back they had no opportunity of speaking the dialect, and unless they had the assistance of a teacher forgot it altogether. He did not think that in future any more cadets would be sent to Peking.\n\nHon. J. BELL-IRVING asked if Mr. May was going to return to the colony.\n\nThe **CHAIRMAN** said he was at present in a very sad condition. The doctors had been obliged to break the bones of his leg after setting three times, and the bone seemed to absolutely refuse to mend. Mr. May, himself, however, seemed hopeful, and his last application was for two months' additional leave.\n\nEstimate agreed to.\n\n## THE HARBOUR MASTER'S DEPARTMENT\n\nThe **CHAIRMAN** said there was a small increase under this heading in the shape of an increase in the salary of the Inspector of junks who had been a very long time in the service. There was also an increase in the salary of the signalman at Victoria Peak, who had been there for some years and for whom there was no chance of promotion. There was also some expense incurred for the telephone at the Import and Export Office. It was decided by the Legislative Council, at the suggestion of one of the members, that this office should be connected by telephone with the exchange, and it was found that the sum voted for that purpose was not sufficient.\n\nHon. W. M. DEANE asked if there was to be an Assistant Harbour Master.\n\nThe **CHAIRMAN** said the matter was being kept open. The appointment had been offered by the Secretary of State to Mr. Hamilton, who was now at Labuan, acting as Governor, he believed, but whether Mr. Hamilton would accept it or not was not known.\n\nHon. B. LAYTON said he thought the office of Assistant Harbour Master had been done away with.\n\nThe **CHAIRMAN** said he did not see how the office could be done without. The work that had to be done in connection with emigration was something enormous, and he thought there would now be more work. The Governor was looking into the subject of emigration and he (the Colonial Secretary) thought there would soon be legislation in regard to it.\n\nHon. J. BELL-IRVING suggested that a cadet should be appointed to the office.\n\nThe **CHAIRMAN** said the Harbour Master's department would be a very good school for a cadet.\n\nHon. W. M. DEANE said he should have thought the Harbour Master's department was one where it was absolutely necessary to have an officer with a knowledge of Chinese. The late Mr. Tonnochy and Mr. Lister had both filled the post of Assistant Harbour Master.\n\nHon. B. LAYTON said he thought a knowledge of Chinese would be very useful in the Harbour Master's office.\n\nThe **COLONIAL SECRETARY**-There is at the present moment some little difficulty in regard to the appointment. The emigration laws will have to be revised, and what share the Registrar-General will take and what share the Emigration Officer is not settled. If the whole of the work is carried out at the Harbour Office it would be a very good place for a cadet. Much greater care will have to be taken in regard to the passing of emigrants. Scarcely a steamer passes Green Island but two or three men jump overboard and they say have been kidnapped.\n\nHon. B. LAYTON-A great deal of roguery does go on, and that is why you want some one...",
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"content_text": "Why \nLabuan, and N. Borneo, before reaching Hongkong. The loss is to a great extent made up for by certain advantages. \n\nThat, for tele-\nwhich not one penny is to be devoted. The essential object of securing telegraphic communication with the place. \n\nThe very \nremote position of Hong Kong from the metropolis renders communication with it of more \nthan ordinary \nimportance; which its position and its thousand-fold line of telegraphic people \nmake that importance still greater. I must say it will never be abundance; \n\nIt is well known to the public that any foreign government proposed to squeeze the Colony of Hong Kong at the time. \n\nAlready £51 worth for ...",
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"content_text": "## Eastern Extension Telegraph Company\n\nWinchester House, \n50, Old Broad Street, E.C.\n26th March, 1889\n\nSince my interview with you last week on the subject of extending the Company's system from Singapore to North British Borneo, joining up Sarawak and Labuan en route, I have had worked out the cost of carrying on the connection to Hong Kong, and find that the additional extension would nearly double the expenditure. On the other hand, however, it would give an alternative and practically direct route to Hong Kong entirely under British control, a great advantage compared with the existing line which touches French Territory at Cape Saint James (Cochin China).\n\nThe total length of the Cables required would be about 2,500 Nautical Miles, for the most part of exceptionally heavy types owing to the unfavorable nature of the seas through which they would pass - costing about £420,000 consequently, to cover Working Expenses, cost of Maintenance, Amortization and Interest on Capital, a Subsidy of say £41,000 would be necessary.\n\nThe Company would be quite prepared to participate in the financial burden by foregoing a fourth part of the Subsidy, looking to the Traffic that would eventually be developed to recoup itself, and I would suggest that the remaining three fourths of the Subsidy should be borne by the Government.\n\nof Communication at Saïgon, would make up for many qual subsidies of £15,000.\n\nCable communication with Hong Kong would be worth at least one vessel.\n\nThe annual cost of a torpedo-gunboat in Commission is fully £12,000.\n\nYours sincerely,\nBlyth, Brian Al, Brig.\n\nDear Sir Robert,\n\nPage 538\nPage 540\nPage 541",
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"content_text": "539 \n\napportioned amongst the Communities interested, as they \nwould all greatly benefit by the material development \nand increased prosperity resulting from their being \nbrought into direct Telegraphic communication with each \nother. In illustration of this I may point to the Cape \nof Good Hope where the Telegraph has so largely assisted \nin developing the Mining Industries and material welfare \nof the Country. \n\nI would submit the following apportionment of \nthe balance of Subsidy as a basis of negotiation, but \nthe figures can of course be adjusted to meet the circumstances of each case. \n\n| Entity | Share | Amount |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| North British Borneo | 5/24ths. or say | £8,542 |\n| Hongkong Government | 5/24ths. | £8,543 |\n| Singapore | 4/24ths. | £6,833 |\n| Sarawak | 2/24ths. | £3,416 |\n| Labuan | 2/24ths. | £3,416 |\n| Total | | £30,750 |\n| The Company's 1 share | 6/24ths. | £10,250 |\n| | | **£41,000** |\n\nI trust this may be considered a fair way of \nlooking at the question, and knowing the great interest \nyou always feel in the welfare of the Colonies, that you \nwill be able to see your way to put the matter before \nLord Knutsford. \n\nAs verbally explained to you, the Company",
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"content_text": "The officials of British North Borneo have addressed them with a view to the extension of means of a cable system to that place by a cable from Singapore to British North Borneo, touching en route at Labuan and Sarawak.\n\nShould this arrangement be carried out, an opportunity would be afforded, by continuing the new cable from North Borneo to Hongkong, of giving this Colony direct communication with that rapidly developing country, and of providing at the same time an alternative route to Singapore touching only on British Territory, which has been so generally recognised as politically and strategically important.\n\nI would point out that the existing cables are amply sufficient to carry a considerable increase of the present traffic, and as the additional traffic due to the new cable would be entirely insignificant in proportion to the large outlay, my Directors instruct me to state that the extension could only be carried out in consideration of the undertaking being subsidized by the Government interested.\n\nI would mention that the subsidies named in my letter of April 14th, 1888 were for a duration of 20 years, that being the period upon which all our actuarial calculations are based, and I am now instructed to inquire whether the Government of Hongkong would be disposed to grant a subsidy for 20 years for this purpose, and if so, of what amount.\n\nI gather that one of the objections taken by the Chamber of Commerce to formal proposals was that the advantages were purely political, I would now point out that the present proposition, if carried into effect, would subserve both political and commercial interests.\n\n(Signed) Walter Judd, \nManager \nEastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company Limited.",
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"content_text": "## DESPATCH\n\n**CONFIDENTIAL**\n\nprofessional knowledge; but I venture to think that unless his appointment were a permanent one, the consciousness of its temporary tenure would not conduce to their satisfactory exercise, and would at the same time seriously weaken the control of the Governor.\n\n22. The second alternative, viz.:-the appointment of one or more specialist Engineers as permanent officers of the Government and to serve under the Surveyor General, would appear to me the natural, and by far the preferable course. I observe that apparently in order to preclude this course being adopted, Sir R. RAWLINSON urges the importance and difficulty of the work to be undertaken and the consequent necessity of its being executed by an officer acting directly under his orders. But after conversation on the subject with distinguished officers of the Royal Engineers who may be held to be absolutely impartial, I cannot think that any one will venture to say that the work of water distribution compares in difficulty with that portion of the Water-works already completed; and as these have not only been executed, but well executed, under the system deprecated and apparently without any assistance from Sir R. RAWLINSON except in respect of design, I fail to see why the course which has answered so well with respect to the more difficult should be abandoned with respect to the less difficult work.\n\n23. We have already in the Department Mr. ORANGE, now on leave, who was, I believe, selected by Sir R. RAWLINSON to take immediate charge of the Tytam Works and who, under the supervision of the Surveyor General, performed that duty, I believe, very satisfactorily. If he is held to have the requisite special knowledge, I should propose that he be placed in immediate charge of the distribution works: but if he is not qualified or (as I hear is probable) should not desire to return to the Colony; and if, as I presume, Mr. CHADWICK would not accept a position subordinate to the Surveyor General, I would suggest that another Engineer should be selected for the appointment (to be considered as one in the permanent service) at such salary as would secure the requisite qualifications, he being, however, informed that he must at all times be prepared to undertake any Engineering Work which may be assigned to him by the Surveyor General.\n\n24. For the special charge of the drainage, I propose to appoint Mr. COOPER if, on enquiry instituted in England, he should be held properly qualified. Mr. COOPER was, I understand, recommended as Sanitary Engineer to the Crown Agents by Mr. MANSERGH, the eminent Sewerage and Water-works Engineer (Member of the Council of the Institution of Civil Engineers). He recently prepared the designs both for the water distribution and for the proposed new system of drainage of the town of Victoria, which were forwarded to Your Lordship in my despatches No. 175 of 1889 and No. 327 of 1888, respectively; and I would suggest that a further knowledge of Mr. COOPER might be obtained on the submission of these plans to some eminent Consulting Engineer. On this point, however, I deem it my duty to say that this Consulting Engineer should not, in fairness, be Sir R. RAWLINSON, who has practically prejudged the incapability of our local officers, and condemned Mr. COOPER's design before he has seen it by recommending that design as well as execution should be entrusted to an officer of his own selection.\n\n25. In conclusion, I have to express the hope that Your Lordship will have seen your way to comply with the request forwarded by telegram on the 10th instant, for the immediate supply of the articles specified in the portion marked \"Urgently required\" of the requisition for pipes, etc., compliance with which has been delayed on the recommendation of Sir R. RAWLINSON. These articles would, I understand, be required whatever the design of distribution works which may be sanctioned, and the delay in their supply is causing very great inconvenience. Owing to various causes, especially to the rapid growth of the town and to damage caused by a recent rain-storm of unprecedented severity, there is at this moment a distressing want of water during an exceptionally hot season, in some portions of Victoria; and until the pipes are supplied to us, there can, I am advised, be no adequate remedy.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nMy Lord,\n\nYour Lordship's most obedient,\n\nHumble Servant,\n\nGuilliam Der...\n\nPage 13412\n\n| No. | Date | Subject |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 14285 | 1889 19 July | DESPATCH |\n| 22677 | | |\n\n## Minutes\n\nMr Meade\nH.B.N. B. C. have just written accepting (subject to satisfaction certain points of detail) burden of ...\nfor Labuan cans.\n\n| Date | Minute |\n| --- | --- |\n| 2.0.157.2 Aug. Conf. 29. | Mr. 1130.6.2 |\n| | VA Next subsequent Paper, 18663 |\n\nM. 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"content_text": "to decline the appt. \nof Assistant Harbour \nMaster at Hongkong; \n\nbut I am \nwilling \nto \nallow you to reconsider \nyour decision in the \nmatter, and to offer \nyou \nthe same appointment \nwith a salary of $2700, \ninstead of $2640, \nper annum \nso that \nyou \nshould not lose in salary by the transfer. \nYour \npassage to Hongkong \nwould be paid for by \nJorge Haughing fund, which \n(see footnote \n`6(ol. Reg. 153)` \n\n5. For other appointment, can be offered one of \nI request you \nto telegraph to \nwhether you \nwill accept this \nAppointment on these \nterms, and to be in \nreadiness to leave \nfor Hongkong on \nJune \n4. \n\nthe administration \nof Labuan has been \nhanded over \nto the \nGovernor.",
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"content_text": "sexual intercourse \n\nwith \n\nany \n\ngirl, \n\nnot excepting a wife, under the age of \n\nten \n\nyears, \n\nwhereas \n\nin s. 42 Hongkong \n\nDist. no. 4 of 1865 the \n\nCrime \n\nRape is \n\nleft undefined. \n\n2. \n\nCarnal knowledge of a girl under the age of ten \n\nis felony punishable \n\nunder the Hongkong law \n\nby \n\npenal servitude for life.\n\nSlavery was abolished in Labuan ordinances. Governor & Legislature then enacted at my suggestion \n\nthe \n\namending ordinance referred to \n\nby \n\nTo which \n\nis \n\nthe same \n\nDinas Clmier \n\nbe introduced amending \n\nthe section in question of the Legislatve Penal Code \n\nby altering the age from \n\nten to twelve. \n\nand I am about to make \n\na similar suggestion to the Govt. of the Straits Settlements.\n\nI request you \n\nto \n\nreport \n\nto me whether \n\nthe law of Hongkong \n\nshould not be amended \n\nto make \n\nsexual \n\nintercourse with any girl \n\n(including a wife) \n\nunder \n\ntwelve \n\na felony punishable in the \n\nsame",
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"content_text": "Mr. Ebden\n\nIn addition to the actual correspondence with the Circular, the papers should, I presume, include the earlier correspondence with Straits + Hongkong on the subject:\n\nviz\n\n13. M. Bozer's letter 13030/89\n\n18559/89, 20321/89\n\nand 2 despatches from Mauritius,\n\n21999/89, 1222/89-90, 1591/89-90, 15529/89 & desp. from Mauritius?\n\n1. Should not a reminder be sent to the few Colonies that have not answered the Circular?\n\n3. When the papers are typed, I should like to circulate the proof with a minute suggesting an answer to be sent to Hongkong Straits.\n\n2) I understand Lord Knutsford's promise in the House of Lords to have included, besides the collection of information, an undertaking whether Hongkong & Labuan could not somehow be asked to imitate the other better behaved Colonies?\n\nmeasure\n\n1. Seforged\n\nS.W. 3. 26 Jan.\n\nf. to (the parties in supply paper)\n\n32? Yes.\n\num 267, me 2071\n\n*Canada\n\n1.5. Wake\n\nMauritius\n\nFalkland\n\nas well as\n\nMr. Johnson\n\n753\n\nTherewith for circulation & publication for the Paper compiled in accordance with the foregoing Minute:\n\nMinutes: I now await further instructions for laying down the measure and publishing.\n\nW. Bramston\n\n14 Feb /91\n\n(I kept this partly from pressure of other work, & partly because answers were still to come in before the paper could be completed by the inclusion of data thereto & perhaps written to Straits, Hongkong & other Colonies)\n\nSee also minute ca\n\nHtay 6307.\n\nI have annexed a tabular Summary of all the replies to the Circular.\n\nIn most of the Colonies there are laws against Sunday trading; in a few only are there laws against Sunday labour of other kinds, but it is, for the most part, stopped by public sentiment.\n\nSome of the Governors appear to think, as Fanfold did (in his minute 8320/90), that it is a matter on which...",
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"content_text": "## Working of Cargoes on Sundays\n\n| Colony | Restrictive Regulations | Permission Necessary to work | Working of cargoes on Sundays |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Lagos | Yes | No | No |\n| Penang | No | Yes | eto |\n| Western Australia | No | Yes | No |\n| Hong Kong | No | Yes | No |\n| Labuan | No | Yes | تا کیا |\n| Singapou | No | Yes | eto |\n| Victoria | Yes | No | Yes |\n| Leeward Island | Yes | No | Yes |\n| Gibraltar | Vo | No | Yes |\n| Fiji | Yes | ero | yes |\n| Sierra Leone | No | Yes | No |\n| Queensland | Yes | 040 | Yes |\n| beylo... | No | Yes | CNC |\n| Jamania | Jes | Cro | Jea |\n| Barbadoes | No | Yes | ско |\n| New Zealand | Yes | yes | buy ben |\n| Bermuda | Matal | Jamai | Trinidad |\n| British New Guined | yes | olc | Yes |\n| Tobago | Yes | No | прео |\n| Falkland Isles | Yes | No | Yes |\n| At Helena | Mes | Yes | Yes |\n| Mauritius. | No | No | އ |\n| Gambia | evo | Yes | Yes |\n| Cape of Good Hope | Grenada | تروم که نتورک به بیایم | No |\n| New South Wales | British Guiand | Yes | No | Yes |\n| byprus | Wales | Yes | Jes | yeo |\n| Newfoundland | 010 | No | No |\n| Bahamas | Yes | Cro | Yes |\n| except in outer | про | atulionge | eté |\n| St Lucia | yes | No | Yes |\n| South Australia | yes | oro | Yes |\n| Seychelles | 010 | No | No |\n| British Honduras | Partial | Yes | ie Vo |\n| Gold boast | ско | Jes | ANO |\n| ...Steamers specially exempted | | | |\n\nI have the honor to be \nThe Honorable \nDir \nYour obedient servant- \n1. H. Meade B.B. \nColonial Office \nJ. W. \nMy Dawson \nCorcccceed in Me.",
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"content_text": "## DOMESTIC.\n**Sunday Labour**\n\nRed 19 JUN 31 \n458 \n\nMay previous Paper. Expresses thanks for steps taken for restriction of Sunday Labour in Ahony. \n\nCalls attention to unnecessary Sunday Labour in certain other colonies.\n\n| Reference | Date | Subject |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 12347 | 1891 | Sunday Labour |\n| 12377 | | |\n| 11989 | | |\n| 12625 | | [Draft] W. Branston (Minutes.) |\n| 12849 | | |\n\nSee also 11989, 12625 & 12849. Also Colonies here suggested the Example of HK, analysis of the answers attached to `24761/90` that paper; any of the colonies. (I do not think the writer of this letter has picked out the 14 worst offenders). I think it would be a good thing to suggest legislation on the lines of HKmy Ord. (in `12625`) to the Govt of Ceylon, Straits, Labuan and ...\n\nPage 363 \nB & L (x)-573-8000-10.89 \nwith the O.AS. off Colang then the subject. \nRm \nDate. 1891 \ndong bóng No. 12347 \nGeneral RECO \n(Subject.) Sunday Labour \nPRINTED FOR PARLIAMENT \nNext subsequent Paper `12625` \n[Draft] W. Branston \nsee my from all the Colony, to dere minuter on as to action required in those Colmar.",
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"content_text": "## DRAFT\n\nThe Secretary to the Missions to Seamen\n\n(1) Mercantile Marine\n\nMINUTE. 20 June Mr. Johnants July X Mr. Ebden 4 \n| Date | Name |\n|-------------|-------------|\n| 20 June | Mr. Johnants|\n| July X | Mr. Ebden |\n| | Mr. Wingfield|\n| | Mr. Bramston|\n| | Mr. Meade |\n| | Sir R. Herbert|\n| | Baron de Worms|\n| | Lord Knutsford|\n\nHey 72377 \n462 \n\nSir,\n\nD.S. 6 July 91 \nI reply to your letter of the 18th ulto.\n\nSee also `13498` \n(I have drafted this in exact terms of the answer given in the case `12849`)\n\n15 \nI am directed by Lord Knutsford to inform you that his Lordship proposes to communicate with the Governors of those Colonies in which Sunday labour appears to be not ...\n\nand working cargoes is still carried on in fourteen of the smaller colonies, viz. - Singapore, Penang, Labuan, Western Australia, Beyli, Mauritius, St Helena, Gambia, Gold Coast, Sierra Leone, Barbadoes, St Vincent, Jamaica, and Gibraltar.\n\nThe Committee of the Missions to their Seamen would venture to express earnest hope that your Lordship will be enabled to adopt such measures as will lead to the passing of enactments in these Colonies similar to those in more important Colonies, or to that about to be enforced at Hong Kong.\n\nWith the grateful thanks of Seamen, the Committee are very cordial.\n\nI have the honor to be \nYour obedient servant \nThe Right Honble Lord Knutsford Secretary of State for the Colonies Downing Street S. W.\n\nMo Dawson \nCommander R.N. & Secretary \n\n13 \n\nThe Cloissions to Seamen \n\nPage 363 \n\nThe Missions to Seamen \n`XCR(85)72` \n`GR1178/1922/32(III)`",
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"content_text": "## \nتعمیری劳工情况 \n\n以下是各地对立法建议的回应：\n\n| 地点 | 回应 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Cal. Perts | |\n| Johnson | |\n| Jamalia | |\n| Barbadoes | |\n| Sierra Leone | 都认为没有必要立法 |\n| Gibraltar | |\n| Malta | |\n| Ceylon | |\n| Mauritius | |\n| St Vincent | |\n| St Helena | |\n| Zambia | |\n| Straits Settlements (with Labuan) | 正在考虑立法 |\n| Seychelles | |\n\n这些地区都收到了关于立法的建议书，并给出了回应。除Straits Settlements外，其他地区均反对立法。\n\n`fu 93/5-` \n`WW: Ebden` \n`8412/5` \n\n目前已收到大部分回应，但仍有一些殖民地未作回应。建议等待`Straits Settlements`的法令到达后再进一步处理这些回应。\n\n`GR1178/1922/32(III)` 中的相关文件可供参考。 \n`XCR(85)72` \n\nSee minutes by `Ebden` 12 May 92 \n`7677` fue hay 92",
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"content_text": "I am in the service in that colony, together with for every month of an incomplete year, but gets \"chinati bows.\" No addition for...\n\nBy the Ceylon rule, the addition for each year, climate bonus that bears the same proportion to 5 years that his service in that colony bears to his whole tropical service - provided that whole tropical service is at least 10 years...\n\nIn spite of Hongkong **Kaluan 4825**, we laid down that W. Creagh is to be treated on the latter principle (the Ceylon principle, which is not provided in the Hongkong rules).\n\nI think that Abey must regard W. Creagh's case as a special arrangement because...\n\nBut we asked to amend the Extern if we are to bring rule (15.1) in line with the Ceylon rule, W. Creagh would, according to the strict proportional rule, get less than 3 years' addition from Hongkong, if he serves much longer at Labsan. I should be disposed to leave the key rule as it is, but perhaps we had better wait for the Straits answer to despatch 12844 (Hongkong) before replying to this, as it is desirable to answer until he knew in exact form in which the Ceylon minute was issued. It will not be issued till about next month.\n\nTo secure uniformity as far as possible between Hongkong, Straits rules, even if we do not make those rules uniform with the Ceylon rules.\n\n[We must eventually tell the Governor of Hongkong that the verbal amendments indicated in his despatch 12844 are approved, as well as the two amendments referred to in last paragraph of the present despatch.]\n\nM. Creagh's case: service in Hongkong having been prior to the new pension minute, he need not be treated under its terms.\n\nIf the Governor of the Straits does not answer soon, we had better remind him. It is a pity to let these rules stand for much longer.\n\n... Don't boot the Itkny Ordinaux change in the manner of the colony any pension assigned to an office by the Law.",
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"content_text": "2\n\nthis retirement\n\nas\n\nspecified in\n\nthe second enclosure\n\nto your despatch\n\nI have\n\nHong Kong\n\nLabuan\n\nNo.\n\n3225\n\n3225 K\n\nDESPATCH.\n\nGovernor... moon\n\nDate.\n\n1893\n\nNo.\n\n19\n\n21 Jan\n\nLast previous Paper.\n\nNo\n\n11858\n\nMay\n\n2.0. Shanghai\n\nAbbisi binay b: LL1¿\n\nComp\n\n21, 1000-1302\n\nsubsequent Paper\n\n6.3691 Straits\n\n(Subject.)\n\nProposed Cable bet: Spore, Labuan,\n\nManila Hong Kong string.\n\nCables: with: of Comme\n\nana\n\napplication from.\n\nreapt\n\nExtr Austa\n\n& China Tel: ce for probction to a boxing confirmation of promise Even by hind\n\nLand Ripon\n\n(Minutes.)\n\nWi Hairfield\n\n& M. Buxton have\n\nnow before\n\nthe former papers\n\nWill you\n\nSend this on?\n\nC.P.L\n\n25 Feb.\n\nThe thing\n\non ili\n\nMunthe ments\n\nThe Papers\n\nthem\n\ncom Rend\n\nare gone.\n\nin cina Cation\n\nJar Rupon.\n\nAm 27/2\n\nFor Refer. In love the former\n\n1",
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"content_text": "*Hongkong Daily Press\" \n\nDecember 31st, 1892.\n\nACTIVE measures are being taken by the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co., we learn, with the view of strengthening their cable connections between Hongkong and Singapore, for which purpose additional lines are to be laid at an early date connecting Manila with Labuan, and Labuan with Singapore. The total length of cable to be laid is about 1,480 miles, each mile costing $1,500. Hongkong will thus secure an alternative route to Singapore, via Manila, and an alternative route to Manila, via Singapore, so that total interruptions of the service will in future be of rare occurrence. Besides this, we will be placed in telegraphic communication with British North Borneo via Labuan, for before very long the Borneo land lines will reach the coast opposite Labuan and will then in natural course be connected with that island by a short subsidiary cable. It will be remembered that some years ago the necessity for a direct cable between Singapore and Hongkong was warmly agitated. That is practically what is now to be given us by the Eastern Extension Co. In the event of England's being involved in a conflict with Russia, in view of the present intimate relations between the latter Power and France, it is possible that communication by the existing cable might be cut off at Saigon. It is unlikely that there would at the same time be an interruption at Manila, but if any apprehension were entertained as to the free working of the service at that point we understand the Telegraph Company has the means on the spot of laying a cable between Hongkong and Labuan and that the execution of the work would take little longer than the time required for a vessel to steam across. Hongkong and Singapore would then be placed in telegraphic communication by means of cables touching only at British territory. The political importance of the new line can therefore hardly be overestimated. That this costly work should be undertaken without any subsidy from either the Imperial Government or this Colony speaks well for the enterprising spirit of the Company and is an evidence of a desire on the part of the Chairman and Board of Directors to leave nothing undone that is likely to result in the efficient and uninterrupted working of the vast network of cables east of Madras.\n\nThe feeling of the mercantile community towards the Eastern Extension Company as well as towards the Great Northern Company has of late been rendered somewhat hostile by reason of the Russo-Chinese Telegraph Convention, the object of which is to keep up rates. The existence of this feeling, however, ought not to be allowed to prejudice the consideration of the enterprise now about to be undertaken by the Eastern Extension. In view of its importance, both politically and commercially it is to be hoped the Government will not withhold from the Company any reasonable privileges it may be able to afford in furtherance of the work, and that should the matter be submitted to the Chamber of Commerce that body will so advise the Government. A community which of its own motion suggested the imposition of additional dues on its shipping in order to provide a light on Gap Rock and establish telegraphic communication therewith might perhaps even be content to sit quiet under the present tariff charged by the Eastern Extension as a return for increased facilities offered by the Company. We quite appreciate the advantages of cheap telegraphy, but it would be a fatal mistake to render the service of the Eastern Extension unremunerative by making exclusive use of the Chinese land lines and so place our communications at the mercy of the Chinese Telegraph Administration. That is a policy which the Government, for political reasons, could not support, and which in the long run would prove disastrous to the mercantile community, to whom reliability in the service is of greater consequence than the cost. If the Eastern Extension Company approaches the Colony in a friendly spirit prepared to conclude a bargain it would be to the interest of the Colony to meet it in the same spirit, not giving a great deal for nothing, but on the other hand not withholding reasonable privileges if the Company on its part is prepared to give increased facilities. The Russo-Chinese Telegraph Convention naturally cannot be regarded with a friendly eye by Hongkong, but when we are dealing with the Eastern Extension Company direct we may be content to ignore any soreness caused by that much-discussed agreement if it appears that our interest lies in making up our quarrel. An alternative route to Singapore, and one by means of which, if necessity arises, the service can be conducted without touching any foreign port, seems to us something worth making a concession for. And it is not certain that the concession will cost us anything, because the chances of securing a reduction in rates would not be materially advanced by placing obstructions in the Company's way.\n\n274",
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"content_text": "\"The Singapore Free Press\" \n\nJanuary 7th, 1893.\n\n275\n\nELSEWHERE in this issue appears an article from the Hongkong Daily Press on the subject of an alternative \"Hongkong-Singapore cable, via the Sarawak and Labuan route, which its opening paragraph would lead the reader to infer was a practically settled thing. As we are informed, matters are by no means so advanced as that, but it is the case that the project is being seriously entertained by the directorate of the Eastern Extension.\n\nPrimarily the idea was prompted by Imperial considerations, and it was as a naval strategic line, and as giving an alternative to the existing cable via Saigon that various admirals, chiefly Sir VESEY HAMILTON and Sir NOWELL SALMON, recommended this scheme as strategically advisable. But neither Hongkong, the Straits Settlements, nor the Imperial Government could give any subsidy, and commercially the cable was hardly wanted as the Saigon cable itself, even now, can scarcely be said to be quite fully occupied.\n\nAs to the chance of local traffic from Sarawak, Labuan, and North Borneo, that would be so infinitesimal that it would not be worth mentioning, however valuable an aid it might prove to the ultimate commercial development of those regions.\n\nThe scheme has again been suggested by the Company itself on the general principle of strengthening its cables by duplication or the provision of alternatives. And it is understood to be a fact that it is the Singapore-Saigon link that is the weakest, there being for this section only one cable. The Penang-Singapore link has three cables: Penang-Madras, two; Java-Australia, three; and Saigon to China, one being direct and one via Tonkin.\n\nIt is contemplated, anyway, to duplicate the Hongkong-Philippine section to Bolinao, and therefore the scheme now to be submitted to the shareholders for approval at the general meeting at the end of April will involve a cable from Singapore to Bolinao, taking Sarawak, Labuan, and North Borneo en route to Palawan and Bolinao.\n\nThe Manila Government have had a scheme in view for extending telegraphic communication through the Southern Philippines in short local links, and the existence of these would facilitate the connection by the route to Bolinao for Hongkong.\n\nAt the close of last year, we believe, the Hongkong and Straits Governments were approached again by the Company in the hope of obtaining subsidies, but \"owing to the state of the Colony's finances,\" Sir CECIL SMITH could hold out no hope. The same reply is understood to have been given at Hongkong.\n\nIt will therefore be seen that by no means can it be said that the scheme is sure to be executed. The proposed cable will run to about 1,900 miles, which at about £230 or more per mile will amount to not far under half-a-million of money. It so happens that the reserve of the Company is about £425,000, and it is uncertain how far shareholders will regard a proposal that would absorb an amount equal to the reserve funds.\n\nHowever, if approval be given to the scheme on the grounds of general policy, the funds for this would be raised by debenture bonds in the same way as money was obtained for the West Australian cable. The cable from Hongkong to Bolinao, however, (say 500 miles) would be constructed out of the reserve fund.\n\nOrdinarily, for such a line as is proposed, it would require an annual income of from £46,000 to £48,000 to make ends meet. There would be, say, 3 per cent. for amortisation, renewals, &c., 2 or 3 per cent. for working expenses, and 5 per cent. to meet interest on capital; total 10 or 11 per cent.\n\nThat is really, as we are informed, the position of the scheme, and it is premature just now to reckon upon its execution till the views of the shareholders are ascertained.",
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"content_text": "100 port 2 (AT*\n\n... \n\n276\n\nA NEW CABLE.\n\nSINGAPORE TO HONGKONG,\n\n(Hongkong Daily Press.)\n\nActive measures are being taken by the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co., we learn, with the view of strengthening their cable connections between Hongkong and Singapore, for which purpose additional lines are to be laid at an early date connecting Manila with Labuan, and Labuan with Singapore. The total length of cable to be laid is about 1,480 miles, each mile costing $1,510. Hongkong will thus secure an alternative route to Singapore, via Manila, and an alternative route to Manila via Singapore, so that total interruptions of the service will in future be of rare occurrence. Besides this, we will be placed in telegraphic communication with British North Borneo via Labuan, for before very long the Borneo lines will reach the coast opposite Labuan and will in natural course be connected with that island by a short subsidiary cable.\n\nIt will be remembered that some years ago the necessity for a direct cable between Singapore and Hongkong was warmly agitated. That is practically what is now to be given us by the Eastern Extension Co. In the event of England's being involved in a conflict with Russia, in view of the present intimate relations between the latter Power and France, it is possible that communication by the existing cable might be cut off at Saigon. It is unlikely that there would at the same time be an interruption at Manila, but if any apprehension were entertained as to the free working of the service at that point we understand the Telegraph Company has the means on the spot of laying a cable between Hongkong and Labuan and that the execution of the work would take little longer than the time required for a vessel to steam across. Hongkong and Singapore would then be placed in telegraphic communication by means of cables touching only at British territory. The political importance of the new line can therefore hardly be over-estimated.\n\nThat this costly work should be undertaken without any subsidy from either the Imperial Government or this Colony speaks well for the enterprising spirit of the Company and is an evidence of a desire on the part of the Chairman and Board of Directors to leave nothing undone that is likely to result in the efficient and uninterrupted working of the vast network of cables east of Madras.\n\nThe feeling of the mercantile community towards the Eastern Extension Co. as well as towards the Great Northern Company has of late been rendered somewhat hostile by reason of the Russo-Chinese Telegraph Convention, the object of which is to keep up rates. The existence of this feeling, however, ought not to be allowed to prejudice the consideration of the enterprise now about to be undertaken by the Eastern Extension. In view of its importance, both politically and commercially, it is to be hoped the Government will not withhold from the Company any reasonable privileges it may be able to afford in furtherance of the work, and that should the matter be submitted to the Chamber of Commerce that body will so advise the Government.\n\nA community which of its own motion suggested the imposition of additional dues on its shipping in order to provide a light on Gap Rock and establish telegraphic communication therewith, might perhaps even be content to sit quiet under the present tariff charged by the Eastern Extension as a return for increased facilities offered by the Company.\n\nWe quite appreciate the advantages of cheap telegraphy, but it would be a fatal mistake to render the service of the Eastern Extension unremunerative by making exclusive use of the Chinese land lines and so place our communications at the mercy of the Chinese Telegraph Administration.\n\nThat is a policy which the Government, for political reasons, could not support, and which in the long run would prove disastrous to the mercantile community, to whom reliability in the service is of greater consequence than the cost. If the Eastern Extension Company approaches the Colony in a friendly spirit prepared to conclude a bargain, it would be to the interest of the Colony to meet it in the same spirit, not giving a great deal for nothing, but on the other hand not withholding reasonable privileges if the Company on its part is prepared to give increased facilities.\n\nThe Russo-Chinese Telegraph Convention naturally cannot be regarded with a friendly eye by Hongkong, but when we are dealing with the Eastern Extension Company direct, we may be content to ignore any soreness caused by that much-discussed agreement if it appears that our interest lies in making up our quarrel. An alternative route to Singapore, and one by means of which, if necessity arises, the service can be conducted without touching any foreign port, seems to us something worth making a concession for. And it is not certain that the concession will cost us anything, because the chances of securing a reduction in rates would not be materially advanced by placing obstructions in the Company's way.\n\nIn continuation of what is said about the proposed Singapore-Bolinao cable, we learn that all that the Colonial Governments concerned can do to help the Eastern Extension Company is to give a sort of monopoly of landing rights, by virtue of which no other company would be able to land cables to compete with that which is now under discussion. Not, however, that this means very much, because the prospect of any cable competition in those waters must be of the remotest.",
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"content_text": "The Daily Press.\n\nHONGKONG, JANUARY 19TH, 1893,\n\nTHE urgent necessity for an alternative telegraph cable between this and the Straits is shown by the present interruption of the line between Saigon and Singapore, during which messages to and from almost all parts of the world have to be forwarded via Siberia. Fortunately the break in the cable is close to Singapore and restoration may be expected soon. Were it further north, with bad weather prevailing to prevent the Company's repairing ship from working, there is no telling how long the Colony would have to be cut off from communication by the southern route: event of political complications or war this would be a dangerous state of affairs. It is therefore to be hoped that the Government will soon be in a position to render the Eastern Extension Company the facilities for which they have applied in order to enable them to carry out without delay the projected alternative connection between Hongkong and Singapore via Manila and Labuan.\n\n278",
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"content_text": "# Governor's Letter\n\nHis Excellency has caused a reply to be sent to that letter to the effect that this colony cannot undertake to pay any subsidy towards the proposed cable between Singapore, Labuan, Manila, and Hong Kong.\n\nMr Judd has now addressed a further communication to the Governor regarding the possibility of securing the support of the Government in endeavouring to obtain some form of protection for the proposed line, such as was granted to the Eastern Telegraph Co. by the Indian Government some years ago in connection with their cables between England and India.\n\nThe protection referred to consists in an assurance given by the Indian Govt to the Telegraph Co. and is described in the enclosed copy of a telegraphic Memorandum to Mr. Judd from his London office dated 21st Nov/92.\n\nI am to enquire whether the Chamber of Commerce consider that a similar assurance on the part of the Governments concerned in respect of the proposed line to Singapore, Labuan, and Manila is desirable and would meet with the Chamber's support.\n\nG. D. M. OBrien \nColonial Secretary \n57",
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"content_text": "4\n\n1\n\nfact that the present means of communication on the one hand vary that such a line, if laid, with Labuan. I believe, wrote to Cochin China and on the to mira in to the in this same vin Siberia.\n\nThis matter was the subject of correspondence with the Government and was the subject of discussion in the Legislative Council by the proposals made by this Company to meet political requirements involving a subsidy from the Imperial Government and from the Straits Settlements and this Colony.\n\n76 7 the quuchin has not since been raised. In view even vital time of fields of she very great importance of the conc Lahnen, Adenial Salmon strongly recommended that the Company has for some time had under consideration the advisability of duplicating the existing cable between Singapore & Manila, a length of about 500 miles.\n\nFor the information of the Executive Council, the Directors would, if supported by the Govt, be prepared to consider the practicability of effecting this object by laying without delay a cable from Singapore to Labuan and there to connect with our existing Manila to Borneo line, to Broughing.\n\nThis route would give both Singapore and Borneo independent ...",
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"content_text": "Conviction \n\nwith Manila, thus practically providing the duplication desired, and will also give both Colonies.\n\nWith Labuan communication and her Coast finds, and will furnish provide alternative communication between Hongkong & Singapore and the Empire.\n\nThe length of wire we have by that route duplication intended, Cable traverses being greater than by the direct route originally involving a proportionately greater cost.\n\nThe advantages of the proposed line are briefly summarized:–\n\na) The connection given to the settlements and Straits along with the \n\nonly British possessions in the Far East, which are of vital importance to the British Empire.\n\nThe strengthening of the accents systems of communication with the mother Country and the other parts of the British Empire.\n\nThe increased security of the means of communication from the certainty that political complications with France and Spain will not occur simultaneously.\n\nThe facility with which North Borneo can be connected with the submarine system by establishing land lines.",
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"content_text": "fullest measure of protection\n\nthat is possible within their power and that the Chairman- Sir John Pender, has already approached the Colonial\n\nOffice, who appear to favourably view the cable project.\n\nAll that is now required, in order to enable them to formally negotiate with St. Martin's Govt., is the support of the Hong Kong Government; which, after the full explanations that have been given to His Excellency it is hoped, will not be withheld.\n\nYours\n\nC.\n\nManager in China\n\n(Copy)\n\nSir,\n\nEnclosure 3.\n\nH.K. General Chamber of Commerce, 20th January, 1893.\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letters of 23rd Nov. with Desk enclosing a copy of communications from the Supt. of the Telegraph\n\non the subject of a proposal to connect by cable, Singapore, Labuan, Manila and Hong Kong, and inquiring if this chamber considers it desirable that the Governments concerned should take action in respect of the proposed cable.\n\nG. J. M. O'Brien, C. M. G.\n\nColonial Secretary",
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"content_text": "Enclosure 4\n\n292\n\nA: 111.\n\nSir,\n\nCable Office Hong Kong 21st Jany., 1899.\n\nWith reference to your letter of the 9th ultimo and to previous correspondence, I am directed to inform you that this Government is prepared, subject to the approval of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, to give to your company a promise of protection for the proposed cable between Singapore, Labuan, Manila, & Hong Kong or Shanghai.\n\nThe Manager,\n\n Eastern Extension Australasia & China Telegraph Company.",
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"content_text": "Page 201\n\n20th Jan 1894 With six spare copies.\n\n4.1894\n\nfor Your Lordship's information the enclosed copy of an Order made by \"The Merchant Shipping Consolidation Ordinance 1891\" in the sense desired.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nMy Lord Marquess, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant,\n\nW. Robinson\n\nEnclosure\n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. — No. 17.\n\nC.O.\n\n3337\n\nRec'd 23 FEB 94\n\nThe following Order made by the Governor in Council under The Merchant Shipping Consolidation Ordinance, 1891, is published for general information.\n\nBy Command,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th January, 1894.\n\nORDER\n\nG. T. M. O'Brien, Colonial Secretary.\n\nMade by the Governor in Council under Section 33, Sub-section (8), of \"The Merchant Shipping Consolidation Ordinance, 1891,\" this 15th day of January, 1894.\n\nNo light dues shall be payable by the owner or master of any ship which enters the waters of this Colony in cases where such ship shall be used solely for the purposes of the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company, Limited, in connection with the laying, repairing, or working of the new sub-marine Telegraph Cable between Singapore, Labuan and Hongkong.\n\nCOUNCIL CHAMBER, HONGKONG.\n\nARATHOON SETH, Clerk of Councils.\n\nPage 259",
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"content_text": "THE \n\nEnclosure in despatch No. 123 of 24th May/94.\n\nW. Robinson's despatch No. 123 of 24th May/94.\n\nHongkong Weekly Press\n\nAND\n\nChina Overland Trade Report 10936\n\n(VOL. XXXIX.)\n\nCONTENTS.\n\n...397\n\n...308\n\nHONGKONG: THURSDAY, 24 MAY, 1894.\n\nRed 25 JUN N21\n\nThe annual meeting of A. S. Watson & Co., Limited, was held on the 19th inst., when the report and accounts were adopted. The Chairman, in his speech, gave a very satisfactory account of the state of the Company's business.\n\nThe collision between the steamship Miike Maru and the Monmouthshire, alarmingly reported, took place outside the Lighthorse lightship on the night of the 11th inst. The Monmouthshire was at anchor when, just before midnight, she was run into by the Miike Maru, an 8-knot steamer. The Monmouthshire was on her way to Hankow to load tea. Both vessels had to go into dock at Shanghai.\n\nThe Manila Slipway Company purposes to pay a dividend of 2½ per cent. for the half-year ended 31st March last, which with the dividend of the same amount for the previous half-year makes 5 per cent for the year.\n\nEpitome of the Week, &c.\n\nLeading Articles :\n\nThe Plague and its Causes\n\nThe Plague and Chinese Opposition to Sanitary Measures\n\nRussia and Korea\n\nThe Water Supply\n\nAnglo-Chinese Convention\n\nTreaty\n\nEntente in Japan\n\nQuarantine...\n\nThe Plague.\n\nThe Plague at Canton\n\nSupreme Court :--\n\nIn re The Chiou Land and Finance Co., Limited.\n\nChai Cha Si v. Chung Kain Tim\n\nAttempted Arson\n\nForgery.\n\nThe National Bank of China, Limited, v. Him Kee Stum\n\nFire in Queen's Road West.\n\nDefeat of the Anti-Foreign Party in Japan.\n\nTai Tam Botanical and Afforestation Report\n\nThe Fatality to a Soldier in the Harbour\n\nThe Bankruptcy of Messrs. Forbes and Tones\n\nVictor & Co. Recreation Club.\n\nThe Union Insurance Society of Canton, Limited\n\nA. S. Watson & Co., Limited\n\nHumphreys Estate and Finance Company, Limited\n\nDanish shareholder and the Calls of the Bank of China, Japan and the Straits, Limited\n\nA French View of the Judgment in the Case of the Bank of China, Lepissier.\n\nHongkong and Port News\n\nCommercial....\n\nShipping.........\n\nMARRIAGE.\n\nOn 12th instant, by H.B.M.'s Consul-General, and afterwards at St. Joseph's Church, Shanghai, CLARA, youngest daughter of the late Col. J. E. COOK, to WILLIAM AUGUSTUS, eldest son of Augustus WHITE.\n\nDEATHS\n\nAt his Home, Lutterworth Leicestershire, on 5th April, THOMAS HENRY DALBY, late of Hongkong.\n\nAt Chandos House, Guernsey, on the 14th of April, BRIDGET CHRISTIANIA, the dearly beloved wife of CHAS. J. HIRST, and widow of the late Dr. HILTON FAWCETT, aged 35½.\n\nOn the 15th May, at 4, Mayfair Terrace, Bubbling Well Road, Shanghai, CHARLES RENEY DALLAS, aged 51 years.\n\nThe Monmouthshire is having fourteen plates taken out and her stem straightened, and the Miike Maru is having eleven plates taken out.\n\nVisitors to Japan this spring, says the Japan Gazette, have been sadly disillusioned. The climate has been so belauded that people anticipate delightful sojourn. For this thanks are due to Sir Edwin Arnold and others of his ilk who saw only the bright side of things and gilded even the brightest. But Japan is not unlike England in the quality of its weather, that is to say, eternally variable, though unlike England in the nature of its downpours.\n\nThe report of the Hongkong and China Gas Company shows a net profit, including £1,152 brought forward, of £9,693 for the year 1893, and a dividend at the rate of 10 per cent. per annum is recommended (of which 6 per cent. has been paid as an interim dividend), leaving £2,893 to be carried forward.\n\nThe China Export, Import, and Banking Company at Hamburg distributes for the past year a dividend of 12 per cent., as in the previous year, the net profits amounting to m.94,879. The paid-up share capital amounts to m.500,000; the reserve fund to m.150,000 (against m.100,000 in the previous year).\n\nThe following telegrams, dated 9th instant, have passed between Sir John Pender and the Chairman of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, on the completion of the cable between Singapore and Labuan :\n\nFrom Sir John Pender, Chairman, Eastern Extension Telegraph Co., to The President of the Chamber of Commerce, Singapore :\n\n\"Please accept my hearty congratulations on completion of alternative cable between Singapore and Hongkong, which not only strengthens and improves your telegraphic communication, but brings Singapore into direct submarine communication with Labuan and Borneo, and will thus materially assist in development of your colony's resources and prosperity.\n\nI would also express the hope that this further justification of the company's enterprise and liberality, involving as it does enormous expenditure, will be fully appreciated and convince them of this Company's desire to meet public requirements as fully as possible.\"\n\nFrom the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, Singapore, to Sir John Pender :\n\n\"Singapore Chamber of Commerce thanks you for your kind message of congratulation, and joins in the hope that the opening of the new cable, placing the colony in a more independent telegraphic position, may lead to the stimulation of its trade with Labuan and Borneo and countries farther east.\n\nThe Chamber feels that the traffic generally may surely increase as a result of this new communication.\"\n\nARRIVALS OF MAILS.\n\nThe French mail of the 13th April arrived per M.M. steamer Oceanien, on the 16th May (33 days); the English mail of the 20th April arrived per P. & O. steamer Sutlej, on the 19th May (29 days); and the American mail of the 18th April arrived per P. M. steamer Peru, via Honolulu, on the 22nd May (34 days).\n\nThe plague continues its ravages, the mortality for the week ending on the 22nd inst., being 197. The sanitary precautions taken by the Government have aroused great hostility on the part of the Chinese and on Saturday there was some little disturbance, but the prompt measures taken by the police prevented its becoming serious.\n\nIn view of the objections of the Chinese to having the sick treated by European doctors, the Committee of the Tung Wah Hospital have been permitted to establish a temporary branch hospital at the Glassworks, to which cases may be removed.\n\nEPITOME OF THE WEEK.\n\nAn earthquake shock occurred at Tientsin at six o'clock on the morning of the 14th inst.\n\nM. G. Dubail, Consul-General for France at Shanghai, has received instructions to proceed to Tokyo to act as Chargé d'Affaires, pending the arrival there of M. 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"content_text": "The Eastern Extension Australasia & China Telegraph Company, Limited. Winchester House, 50 Old Broad Street. London, &c.\n\n15th March\n4662\n\nSir,\n\nI have the honor to inform you that the S.S. 'Seine' with the Labuan-Hongkong Cable on board left the Thames this morning for Labuan, where she is expected to arrive about the end of next month. She will then at once proceed to lay the Cable to Hongkong which will in all probability be completed and opened for Traffic during the month of May.\n\nI have the honor to be,\nSir,\nYour obedient servant,\nBorn Vander\nChairman.\n\n&c.\n8cc.\n\nColonial Office, S.W.\n482\n\nSir Robert Meade, K.C.B.",
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"content_text": "## DOMESTIC.\n| Date | Office or Individual | Last previous Paper | No. | Subject | C. O. | Minutes |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 7 May 1894 | East Tel to Hone Kong Labuan | No. 7898 | 514 | Cable Labuan to Kay Calle | 7893 | M. Tarfield 7.0. adm. 1.7.13 |\n| | | | | has been laid and open for traffic | 77 | Majiv Rachoche to see guy 7/5 C.PL.7 Shinwand note dorme amplament to paid? heyin Peacoch lace sh sted by C.D. C Mracont. Wes VAL -fel cae. |\n| 3:10 May | Adm. 39 | | | | | ext subsequent Paper 13.5.44 7.5.94 Yes act & say her 20 Jepan Yes? this wife with muscle latinption Rii |\n\nPage references and other metadata are not clearly visible; however, based on the given information, the text has been reconstructed.\n\n**Cable Labuan.** has been laid and open for traffic. The original table structure has been restored using Markdown table syntax. The unclear and misspelled words remain as in the original, e.g., \"Hone Kong Labuan\", \"Mracont. Wes VAL -fel cae.\", \"Shinwand note dorme amplament\", \"heyin Peacoch lace sh sted\", \"muscle latinption\". The file reference is formatted as per the guidelines: `No. 7898`.",
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"content_text": "# No 515\nThe Eastern Extension Australasia & China Telegraph Company, Limited, Winchester House, 50 Old Broad Street, London, E.C.\n\n7th MAY, 1894.\n\nC.O. 7893/7\n\nSir,\n\nI have the honor to inform you that the laying of the second Section, viz., between Labuan and Hongkong of this Company's alternative Singapore-Hongkong Cable has now been completed, and the line opened for traffic.\n\nSir Robert Meade, K.C.B.\nColonial Office, S.W. 14\n\nI have the honor to be,\nSir,\nYour obedient servant,\nMom Wander\nChairman.",
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"content_text": "DRAFT.\n\nOno Along \n7898 Sk \nSA \nAnd \n516 \n\nThere (Chairman of the \nEastern Extension Australasia \nChina \n\nMINUTE. Phy \n9. Mr. & iloon gheay \nMr. Suecas \nMr. Fairfield. \nMr. Wingfield. \nMr. Kramston. \nMr. Meade. \nMr. Burton. \nMarquess of Ripon. \n\nOffs \nKer \n16 \nMay \n1894 \n\nI have directed by \nthe Marquess of Ripon to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the \n9th instant reporting both sections of new cable between Labuan \nand Hong Kong, and \nthat the cable between Luyspore \nand Labuan, have been \ncompleted and that \nthe line has been \nopened for traffic. I am to \nacknowledge your other \nletter and \nto thank you for the same to state that \n1 May/670raday \nhis Lordship has",
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"content_text": "be retained, as they will be applicable & necessary when (if ever) we bring into operation the suspended sections of the Ord. 10/1865? In the Straits & Labuan Orders 5.4 should be left as it stands without any omission?\n\n\"As to the further question of current weight,\" this has hitherto in the absence of any provision in the Law been settled in a loose manner. Fin 8324/Compradores (see p. 22 & p. 31 of Euct in 830 Baule will see that the Treasury have inserted in every case 411 grains rate hitherto fixed for the Gen & the Mexican Dollar by Straits Order of 21 Oct. 1890 [viz. 411.840 and 413.563 resp]. As these Banks raise no objection, it will be a good thing to provide for this least current weight in the new Order (as already proposed), and therefore safely accept this 411 grains, which is lower than the more liberal margin which will continue, as heretofore, in accordance with universal practice to be carried on by weighing & not counting, so that light dollars will still be accepted in these transactions unless spoiled.\n\nI have suggested a few verbal corrections in the Schedules of the Draft Orders (principally clerical errors in the figures). The weights of the Hongkong copper coins are correctly given, but are different from the corresponding Straits Copper coins. I am unable to test the correctness of the weights of the Hongkong token silver coins, but I presume the Treasury got these correct from the Mint.\n\nTo wait till we hear from Treasury... Qu 931/12 J \n...make sure it will... of private communication with Treasury that they will return the drafts to us - E.W. 24/12 \nA.M.E. 31/12 \nJaque 8.W.3.29/12 \n29.12",
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"content_text": "# DRAFT ORDER IN COUNCIL\n\nAt the Court of ... held the ... day of ...\n\nPRESENT: \n**THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY IN COUNCIL**\n\nWHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the coinage of a British silver dollar for circulation in Our Colonies of the Straits Settlements, Hong Kong, and Labuan, and elsewhere;\n\nNow, therefore, We, by and with the advice of Our Privy Council, and by virtue of all powers vested in Us in that behalf, do hereby order as follows:-\n\nAnd the Lords Commissioners of Our Treasury are to give the requisite directions accordingly.\n\n## British dollar\n\n1.-(1.) A British dollar shall be coined under the direction of the Master of Our Mint or at one of Our Mints in British India, and be of the metal, weight, and fineness specified in the Schedule to this Order subject to the remedy there specified.\n\n(2.) Such dollar shall have for the obverse impression the figure of Britannia standing upon a rock in the sea, her right hand holding a trident and her left hand resting on a shield, with a ship in the distance, and the inscription \"One Dollar\" and the date of the year, the whole surrounded by a Chinese ornamental border; and for the reverse impression, surrounded by a similar border, a scroll pattern with the Chinese labyrinth in the centre, and the value of the piece, in Chinese and Malay characters respectively, arranged crosswise within the scroll.\n\n2. This Order may be cited as the **British Dollar Order, 1895**.\n\n## Short title\n\nE 39.-2.\n\n567",
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"content_text": "# Labuan (Coin)\n\n## DRAFT ORDER IN COUNCIL\n\nAt the Court at **held the** day of \n**PRESENT:** \n**THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY IN COUNCIL**\n\nWHEREAS by virtue of the law repealed by this Order certain silver dollars and other silver coins and coins of copper or mixed metal are legal tender in Our Colony of Labuan; \nAnd whereas it appears to Us, by the advice of Our Privy Council, that it is expedient to repeal the said law, and to make a law respecting the coins which are to be the subject of contract and to constitute legal tender in Our said Colony; \nNow, therefore, We, by and with the advice of Our Privy Council, and by virtue of all powers vested in Us in that behalf, do hereby ordain and enact as follows: And the Lords Commissioners of Our Treasury, and one of Our Principal Secretaries of State, are to give the requisite directions herein accordingly.\n\n### coin for contracts\n\n1.-(1.) The Mexican silver dollar of the standard weight and standard millesimal fineness specified in the First Schedule to this Order shall be the standard coin of Our Colony of Labuan, in this Order referred to as the Colony.\n\n(2.) Every contract, sale, payment, bill, note, instrument, and security for money, and every transaction, dealing, matter, and thing whatever relating to money, or involving the payment of or the liability to pay any money, shall in the absence of express agreement to the contrary be held to be made, executed, entered into, done, and had in the colony, according to the standard coin of the Colony.\n\n(3.) The coins mentioned in the Second Schedule to this Order shall be treated as equal to the standard coin.\n\nE 37.-3 \nA \n571",
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"content_text": "## 7 \n\nNew dollars. \nNew subsidiary coins. \nLegal tender. \n\n(2)\n\n2. If on the report of the Governor of the Colony, the Commissioners of Our Treasury and a Secretary of State from time to time declare that they consider any dollar not mentioned in the Second Schedule to this Order to be equivalent in value to the standard coin or to any of the dollars therein mentioned, then after the date fixed by the Governor in a proclamation stating the declaration, and setting forth in a schedule the same particulars with respect to the dollar as are set forth in the said Second Schedule, this Order shall apply as if the Schedule to the proclamation were added to the Second Schedule to this Order.\n\n3.-(1) If the Governor of the Colony at any time requests that any new subsidiary coins of less value than the dollar, whether of silver, copper, or mixed metal, be coined, and the Commissioners of Our Treasury and a Secretary of State approve such request, those new coins may be so coined under the direction of the Master of Our Mint, or at one of Our Mints in British India,\n\n(2) Such new coins shall have either the same impressions as the coins specified in the Third Schedule to this Order (in this Order referred to as existing coins) or such other impressions as may be approved of by the Master of Our Mint and a Secretary of State.\n\n(3) Any such new coin may be of the same denomination as any existing subsidiary coin or of a different denomination.\n\n(4) Every such new coin, if of silver, shall be of the same fineness as the existing silver coins, and of a weight bearing the same proportion to the weights of the existing silver coins as the denomination of the new coin bears to the denominations of the existing coins.\n\n(5) The remedy of weight allowed both on the existing coins and on the new coins shall be such that the gross deviation in weight on such number of coins of any given denomination as amount to the value of a dollar shall not exceed that allowed on the British dollar.\n\n4.-(1) A tender of payment of money in the Colony, if made in the standard coin or in any coins specified in the Second or Third Schedules to this Order, shall, if the coins have not been illegally dealt with, and if of silver have not become diminished in weight by wear or otherwise, so as to be of less weight than the weight specified in the said Schedule as the least current weight, be a legal tender-\n| Condition | Amount |\n| --- | --- |\n| (a) in the case of dollars and half-dollars | for the payment of any amount; |\n| (b) in the case of the other silver coins | for the payment of an amount not exceeding two dollars, but for no greater amount; |\n| (c) in the case of coins of copper or mixed metal | for the payment of an amount not exceeding one dollar, but for no greater amount: |\n\n(2) Each coin shall be a legal tender only for the amount of its denomination.\n\n(3) If any new coins are coined, this article shall, after the date fixed by the Governor in a proclamation made with the approval of the Commissioners of Our Treasury and a Secretary of State, setting forth in a schedule the same particulars with respect to each coin as are set forth in the Third Schedule to this Order, apply to the new coins as if the schedule to the proclamation were added to that Third Schedule.\n\n[(4) For the purposes of this Order, a coin shall be deemed to have been illegally dealt with where the coin has been impaired, diminished, or lightened otherwise than by fair wear and tear, or has been defaced by having any name, word, device, or number stamped or engraved thereon, whether the coin has or has not been thereby diminished or lightened.]\n\n5. On the commencement of this Order the law specified in the Fourth Schedule to this Order, and all other laws regulating legal tender in the Colony shall cease to be in force.\n\n6. Nothing in this Order, nor any repeal of law by this Order, shall affect any liability incurred, contract made, or other thing done before the commencement of the Order,\n\n## 7 \n### Definitions\nThe expression \"Governor\" means the Governor of the Colony, and includes the officer for the time being administering the government of the Colony.\n\nThe expression \"Secretary of State\" means one of Our Principal Secretaries of State.\n\nWords in the singular include the plural, and words in the plural include the singular.\n\n8. This Order may be cited as the Labuan (Coinage) Order, 1895.\n\n9. This Order shall come into operation on the day of ... or any earlier day on which it is proclaimed in the Colony by the Governor, and that day is in this Order referred to as the commencement of the Order.\n\nPage 59 \nPage 37 \n572",
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"content_text": "## THIRD SCHEDULE\n### Subsidiary Coins\n\n## FIRST SCHEDULE\n\n| Proportion of Dollar | Coin | Metal | Millesimal Fineness | Standard Weight | Minimum Weight | Limit of Tender |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| $4 | Hong Kong Mint Half Dollar | Silver | 900 | 208.00 Grains, 13.478 Grammes | 207.405 Grains, 13.428 Grammes | 13.3 |\n| $0.50 | Lebanese ... alter Hiis Coin | Silver | 900 | ... | ... | None |\n| $0.20 | Straits Settlements Half Dollar | Silver | ... | ... | ... | ... |\n| $0.20 | Twenty Cent Piece | Silver | 902.7 | 417.74 Grains, 27.070 Grammes | 416.543 Grains, 26.799 Grammes | 10 |\n| $0.10 | Ten Cent Piece | Silver | 800 | 209.52 Grains, 13.576 Grammes | 208.044 Grains, 13.478 Grammes | 5 |\n| $0.05 | Five Cent Piece | Silver | 800 | 93.81 Grains, 6.079 Grammes | 92.820 Grains, 6.015 Grammes | 2 |\n| $0.01 | One Cent Piece | Copper or mixed metal | ... | 144.00 Grains, 9.331 Grammes | ... | 0.05 |\n| $0.005 | Half Cent Piece | Copper or mixed metal | ... | 72.00 Grains, 4.665 Grammes | ... | 0.025 |\n| $0.0025 | Quarter Cent Piece | Copper or mixed metal | ... | 36.00 Grains, 2.333 Grammes | ... | ... |\n\n## SECOND SCHEDULE\n### Additional Coins\n\n| Coin | Metal | Millesimal Fineness | Standard Weight | Minimum Weight |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| British Dollar | Silver | 900 | 416.00 Grains, 26.957 Grammes | 416.00 Grains, 26.957 Grammes |\n| Hong Kong Mint Dollar | Silver | 900 | 416.00 Grains, 26.957 Grammes | 416.00 Grains, 26.957 Grammes |\n| Japanese Dollar or Yen | Silver | 900 | 416.00 Grains, 26.957 Grammes | 416.00 Grains, 26.957 Grammes |\n\nIn this Schedule \"British dollar\" means the dollar coined in pursuance of the British Dollar Order, 1894.\n\n## FOURTH SCHEDULE\n### Law Repealed\n\nThe Order in Council of the 25th day of March 1887 respecting currency in Labuan.\n\n573",
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"content_text": "is excluded for your information and further \n4. As to the best mode of taxing Insurance Companies, I am of opinion \nthat an **ad valorem** stamp on policies is fairer than a uniform licence \nduty, which would be irrespective of the amount of the actual business \ndone.\n\nI have \n\nNo. | Date | Previous Paper \n---|---|---\n... | Jau 1895 | No. 1477 \n(Subject.) | \n**C. O. DESPATCH** | \n1477 RECP 2-5 (Red 26 AN 96) Sale of land to Eastern Tel Co - Proposes to sell privately to Eastern Tel Co the land eastward of Praya Reclamation measuring 4 square feet at an annual rent of $800 per acre \n\nStrongly ... \n| 3544 | \n| 3968 | \n\n*-- L: (79)-~~-£9581-0000-3-94 \nSubsequent Paper. | \n| 35.44 | \n\n(Minutes.) \nM. Fairfield \nCar Ser \nIel reply \nThis cannot be approved by telegram. It is one of doubtful propriety. \nWe do not know how much land is in question, and whether it is much or little, the proposal is bad in principle and policy. I looked at the late agreement made with the company in connexion with the Labuan cable to see if it justifies what is proposed, but I do not see that it does. \nC.Pd. 26. Jan \nT.O",
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"content_text": "171 \n\nThe area required will be from 6,000 to 8,000 square feet, but I am unable to state this definitely until plans have been prepared, and these again cannot be made out until we know the cost of the land, upon which the whole scheme will depend.\n\nI am instructed by my Chairman to suggest to the Government that, as the relations between my Company and the Imperial and Colonial Governments have, by recent arrangements resulting in the laying of the strategic cable to Labuan and Singapore (the importance of which at the present moment is considerably accentuated) with the consequent reduced rates for Government Telegrams, but also by reason of the fact that we work one of the Government cables, and have offered, in addition, to further assist the signalling system at, or rather under, the actual cost of doing so, that the Company will be justified in asking the Government of Hong Kong to allot the site on terms not only not less favourable than those already granted to others, but that the terms might be even more favourable.\n\nThe Government of the Straits Settlements had already recognised this principle even before the strategic line were negotiations begun to specify the terms upon which the company has acquired a site upon the Government Reclamation at Singapore. The area is 11,497 superficial feet, the price being $1.06 per foot. The Roads and Drains round the block are made by the Government, who grant the land direct at an annual rental of $36. I understand that the price was fixed to cover the cost of reclamation.",
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"content_text": "256 \n\n**DOMESTIC** \n\nOffice or Individual. \n\n**Louncil** \n\nDate. \n\n1895 \n\nLast grevious Paper. \n\n10. \n\n8 Feb the off 244 Labuan \n\n$49 Spong \n\nReply \n\nbrub. \n\nwis Gor 43: \n\nproposes \n\nNext subsequent Paper. \n\n14obi \n\nHongKong \n\nNo 2528 \n\n**Currency** \n\n(Subject.) \n\n2528 \n\nTer 9396 \n\nCine 2tb regulating \n\n(Minutes.) \n\nM. Wingfield \n\n? Send sealed copy (with 6 spare copies of the seals prepared) to British Agent, Aden, via Hongkong, together with 2 copies of the British Dollar Order \"to fr. of Hongkong\" with ref. to despatch of 27th Oct. last (viz 6464/94 & 6995/4) & copy in Levy. \n\nI send also copy of the letters from tive Banks (22498/94) and explain [as in draft to Treasurer 2157] it was not thought expedient at any rate for the present to attempt to make the practice of chopping dollars illegal in the Colony, but that the provisions in S.4 of the Coinage Order as to least current weight with...",
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"content_text": "The Eastern Extension Australasia & China Telegraph Company, Limited, Winchester House, 50, Old Broad Street, London, EC.\n\n25th February, 1895.\n\n5044 15\n\nMy Lord Marquess,\n\nThe Eastern Extension Telegraph Company having under consideration the question of obtaining new Offices in Hongkong, I recently instructed the Company's Manager in China to approach the Governor of Hongkong with a view to obtaining a suitable site for the purpose on the Reclamation opposite to the City Hall.\n\nI also instructed him to suggest to the Government that as the Company's relations with the Imperial and Colonial Governments were now so intimate, by reason, not only of the recent arrangements resulting in the laying of the strategic Cables between Singapore, Labuan and Hongkong (the importance of which at the present moment is considerably accentuated) with the consequent reduced rates for Government telegrams, but\n\nThe Most Honorable\nThe Marquess of Ripon,\nK.G.,\nSecretary of State for the Colonies.",
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"content_text": "## \nThis qm. 6d. only counts as half-time for pension, hence we must deduct fte. from Service, i.e., qm. 6d. = 3.18 if clear for also some without pay.\n\nTotal 9.18 \n\nDeducting this from 16y. 3m. 24d. we have left 1544. cable service ni (ace & to 6701) в ги в д. Hargany Syn. 2m.27d.\n\n\"Pensionable service is Bothe Colo affred have hein 2494. 32. \n\n← These two together give him & Jensimable service of 202rs. Qu. in 19079 to give him a hot as 6 months. I proposed in 19079 that extension of leave to make uh 213rs., hot as extension would be required, I Kink we must drop The tota Jausin be rath haves are usual practice in cases of Easter Intercolmial cases, & let M. Creagh have from Labuan 525/60 to of 186300 from 27th ult? Write to to. to that effect.\n\nAnd similarly from Perak & Hangkany combined, ? Let him have. 24 3 279 605 of 16300 this last As to the division of this between Perak & Hangthang? Suggest to fr. Straits that the proposal made in this deep? be accepted, d'in meantime exact settlement of ent, auth. Agents to pay haits & Allerg Akkerny verz Ther proportion; stracts must drop that proposal). month early in that vever being.\n\n## \n(3) His pensionable service half p in Labuan dates from 1 Jan. 1898 to 13 May, 95 from which we have to deduct his half pay leave (maggi- maggi other lays th § Leed methird, ashu on 207 $ half of May 92\") or 6 months X see 51 Ithe whole of his, 3 maltes paz his leave without making a pensionable service m. 139. (54.7m. 9m. =) 44m. 10m. 130 I in Althing 4 we said nothing to the fo. draft on 20772/91 as to fractions of year counting, I think we should adopt the original pay was $4800 & not $54,00 Je te we Latuan 13059/95 R Mind & 3 the joint pension from Perak at 4% the Dollar, funds two thirds from #keny funds a 27 4/1⁄2 the Dollar, from ?? two inform M. (reagh. \n\nати thult `847.9/4 C.P.d.9`\n\nM. Farfild There are 5.4-96 two points that dought to raise before these drafts herewith. are passed. no deduction has been (1) Hitherto no",
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"content_text": "## DRAFT. MINUTE.\n\n2. Johnnn 10 April \n\nMr. Lucas 11 \n\nMr. Fairfield. \n\nMr. Wingfield. \n\nMr. Bramston, \n\nSir R. Meade. \n\nEarl of Selborne. \n\nMr. Chamberlain, 11/\n\nWith reference to the letter from their Dept. of 2nd March 1892, & to your letter of 9th March 1892, regarding the pension claims of M.C.V. Creagh, C.M.G., late Governor of Labuan & North Borneo, Jam...\n\nat 4%. the Dollar, subject to adjustment hereafter, if necessary, when the final apportionment of his pension between the Hong Kong & Perak is settled.\n\nHo Hingkung 6850 Indy Sie, 296 DS 13 April 1896 de further minute \n\nM. See directed by Chamberlain to request gent inform Lee. to the British North Borneo...",
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"content_text": "It is requested that in any further communication on this subject the under-mentioned letter and number may be quoted, and the reply addressed to--- The Under Secretary of State for India,\n\nIndia Office,\n\nF.2084.\n\nWhitehall,\n\nS.W.\n\n9391\n\nIndia Office, [Pro 4 MAY 26\n\nMay 1896.\n\nWhitehall,\n\nLondon, S. W.\n\n606\n\n(\"\n\n20888\n\n95 Labuan\n\nSir,\n\nWith reference to previous correspondence ending\n\nwith your letter of the 8th Ultimo, I am directed by the\n\nSecretary of State for India in Council to forward a copy\n\nof a Letter which has now been received from the\n\nDated 15th April 1896, No.96 (Finl.)\n\nand enclosures.\n\nGovernment of India, in which it\n\nis stated that Mr. C.V. Creagh did not render so much as\n\none year of pensionable service in India; and that he is\n\nconsequently not eligible for any pension from Indian\n\nrevenues.\n\nThe Under Secretary of State,\n\nColonial Office,\n\nY 27991.\n\nFros.-11/95. 1. 2011.\n\nI have the honour to be, Sir,\n\nYour obedient Servant\n\n1\n\nазмед",
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"content_text": "Foreign & Colonial / Individual.\n\nDate. 1896 Goh Nov.\n\nPrevious Paper. no 23570 Labuan\n\nPut By không không\n\nNo. 244098 (Subject.) DOMESTIC.\n\n24498 Ent F Pec 28 v 96 Disturbances in Philippines Span. Govt. sends thanks for precautions taken to prevent filibustering.\n\n(Minutes.) Put By C.P.E at on 28 Nov. 1896\n\nSubsequent Paper.",
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"content_text": "Hong Kong\n\nNo. 248 IZ\n\nDOMESTIC.\n\nC 6\n\n24822 REA\n\nReceived 3 DEC 96!\n\n200\n\nConfidential or Individual.\n\nDate\n\n1896\n\n2 Dec\n\n(Subject.)\n\nPhilippine Insurrection\n\nprevious Paper. Shanghai Govt express thanks for prohibition of\n\nexport of arms from Hong Kong, &c., &c.\n\n£ (13)~23107–16000-4-30\n\next subsequent Paper.\n\n10\n\n24-849\n\nStraits\n\nLabuan. Labuan.\n\n(Minutes.)\n\nPut\n\nBy C.P.O. 3 Dec\n\nat once\n\nPage 210\n\nPage 211",
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"content_text": "No 280\n\nMy Lord,\n\nMadrid.\n\n208 1\n\n24822\n\nREC\n\nNov: 26, 1890. REUR 3 OFC JB\n\nI did not fail to communicate to the Spanish Govt the information conveyed to me in Your Lordship's Desp: No:151 of the 16th Inst: that the Governors of Hongkong & Labuan had been instructed to issue proclamations similar to those issued by the Governor of the Straits Settlements prohibiting the export of arms & ammunition to the Phillippine Islands.\n\nIn a note which has reached me the Duke of Tetuan acknowledges with gratitude this new proof of friendship on the part of H.M.Govt.\n\nI have &c:,\n\n(signed)\n\nH.D.Wolff.\n\nThe Marquess of Salisbury, K.G.,\n\n&c...&c...&c.",
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"content_text": "DOMESTIC.\n\n18900\n\nOffice or Individual.\n\nForeign\n\n1897\n\n28 Aug.\n\nLast previous Paper.\n\n19/1/8145°\n\nNo.\n\n180960\n\n(Subject.)\n\nGold business in Japan.\n\nSends information respecting.\n\n381\n\nThis is now.\n\nLast end. to Treas cons\n\nFurther to Trea 54ct g\n\nStraits\n\nNo.\n\nbeing with m\n\nand thu\n\npropus\n\nStack\n\n22001\n\nWB & L (78)—903—2007-87\n\nNext subsequent Paper.\n\n(Minutes.)\n\nMr Graham\n\nBefore minuting\n\nraised in\n\nthe question (18145) as to whether pensions & leave salaries may be drawn in Japan at 4/- the Dollar, there are ... or has provisions that\n\nI want to get more information about, and if you have no objection I would suggest that this matter might stand over till sent to the Office. (We shall have to consider at same time the case of India, which country hitherto refused to have regard on a gold standard country for the above purpose).\n\nMeanwhile\n\nsend this on to ... we have another question – ought we to demonetize the Japanese yen at the Hong Kong & Straits (&Labuan)? The yen is legal tender at Hongkong.\n\n25200",
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"content_text": "the Dollar; stopping of the coinage of the silver yen has had the effect of making it already worth 2 1⁄2 more; it is now quoted at 225.0d. (the intrinsic value of the gold yen Excludes silver, in Article X. There are about 25. Id. half the value of other old gold yen).\n\nWhen we demonetize the Japanese Yen, as we did four years ago in Ayala, the Portuguese Rupee is less in value than this; it arises less in value than the Indian Rupee (see 12469/43).\n\nI think we may leave it alone at the Straits, since it will gradually go away of its own accord to be exchanged for gold yen in Japan under Art. XVI of this new Law; and in the Colony, so far as I can see, no one can be hurt by continuing to treat it as legal tender there - so long as it continues to circulate.\n\nTherefore, Mr. Johnson will do nothing.\n\nS.W. Cowper.\n\nI doubt about leaving the Yen to take itself. As I read the new Japanese Law, the time will come when the silver yen will cease & debase in Japan as a token. If the Japanese Government...\n\nI. Swettenham tells me that he has heard - but cannot say in what positions - that the yen has already practically ceased to circulate from the Straits. We may defer that date until they have got in all the silver yen in circulation; a proportion, well & good. But I think Sir E. Salon has enormously underestimated the amount of yen in circulation at the Straits, and it seems notwithstanding impossible that today the present rise in the value of the yen at the Straits & Labuan might leave us with a large quantity of silver yen, which is not legal tender in any other part of the world.\n\nThe demonetization of which, if it were desired, would be a costly job. I am disposed to take time by the forelock & demonetize now. We had better ask the...\n\nPage 362\n\n7 B & L (0)-79800-3000-3-07",
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"content_text": "Its circulation is deferred until practically all the good silver at present in Jen... has been exchanged for gold; no difficulty will arise if that should be the case. It is possible that the Straits Settlements and Labuan might be left some day with a considerable quantity of silver not being legal tender elsewhere, the demonetization of which, if then desired, would be a costly operation.\n\nM. Chamberlain is therefore disposed to think that the present opportunity should be taken, while the silver rupee is appreciably valued higher than the Mexican dollar, to demonetize the rupee in the above-mentioned Colonies; but he would be glad if their Lordships consider it necessary.\n\nThe Order in Council will be prepared for that purpose and be favoured with their Lordship's views on the suggestions.\n\nI am to request that the Japanese Law is to be translated according to them.\n\nPage 368\n\n \n\nThe original text has been proofread and formatted into HTML as per the instructions. The text has been reorganized into proper paragraphs, and spelling errors have been corrected. The original page numbering (\"Page 368\") has been preserved. No translation or rephrasing has been done, and the original content has been maintained.",
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"content_text": "Hong Kong, reporting that he has recuréd through the Spanish Consul the thanks of the Governor General of the Philippines for his co-operation in connection with the recent disturbances in those islands.\n\nAt the same time I am also to draw your attention to the letter from this office of the 16th ult. enquiring whether Lord Salisbury concurs in the proposed withdrawal of the Proclamations, 121 prohibiting the export of arms from the Straits Settlements, Hong Kong and Labuan to the Philippine Islands, and stating that His Majesty's Government would be greatly obliged by an early reply to that letter.\n\nChamberlayn",
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"content_text": "# 252 \n\n## SCHEDULE No. 1\n\n**ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT** made and entered into the Twelfth day of December, One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, Between **WILLIAM STANTON**, of the one part, and **WILLIAM CHARLES SARGEAUNT**, of Spring Gardens, Charing Cross, in the county of Middlesex, Esquire, one of the Crown Agents for the Colonies, for and on behalf of Her Majesty, of the other part. Whereby it is mutually agreed between the said parties as follows:--\n\n1. The said **WILLIAM STANTON** for the consideration hereinafter mentioned, agrees, so soon as thereunto required by the said Crown Agent for the Colonies, to proceed to Hongkong as Constable in the Police Force of the Government of that Colony, and to act in all respects according to the directions and instructions given to him by the Government of Hongkong through its properly qualified officers, and the said **WILLIAM STANTON** hereby agrees that he will faithfully and honestly fulfil the duties required of him by or on behalf of the said Government of Hongkong for the term of five years from the date of arrival in the Colony.\n\n2. And it is hereby further agreed, that in consideration of the services so to be rendered to the said Government of Hongkong by the said **WILLIAM STANTON**, the said Government of Hongkong shall pay the said **WILLIAM STANTON**, the annual sum of four hundred and eighty dollars ($480), in monthly payments of 40 dollars, to be made in Hongkong, such payments to commence and begin from the date of the said **WILLIAM STANTON** embarking from England for Hongkong.\n\n3. And it is further agreed that the said Government of Hongkong will, if the conduct of the said **WILLIAM STANTON** shall, in the opinion of the said Government, have been satisfactory, grant him, at the expiration of ten years, a pension at the rate of 1/3 of his annual salary, and an addition of 1/60 of such annual salary in respect of each additional year of service after ten years.\n\n4. And it is further agreed that the Government of Hongkong will provide the said **WILLIAM STANTON** with quarters free of charge to him, and annually with two suits of uniform complete, also free of charge to him.\n\n5. And it is further agreed that a passage to Hongkong shall be provided for the said **WILLIAM STANTON** at public cost, and the said **WILLIAM STANTON**, if he shall have given to the Captain Superintendent three months' previous notice, in writing, of his intention to leave the Force at the expiration of his five years' service, shall be entitled to a free passage back to England, or in lieu thereof to a sum equal to three months' pay of the rank to which at the time he may belong.\n\n6. And it is further agreed that the said Crown Agent shall pay for and on behalf of the said Government of Hongkong, to the said **WILLIAM STANTON**, after this Agreement has been duly signed, the sum of fifteen pounds by way of bounty, and the said **WILLIAM STANTON** further agrees to refund and repay to the said Crown Agent for the Colonies the said sum of fifteen pounds paid to the said **WILLIAM STANTON** by way of bounty if he the said **WILLIAM STANTON** should fail to proceed to Hongkong when directed to do so.\n\nAs witness our hands the day and year above written.\n\nSigned by the said William Stanton,\n\nin the presence of\n\n(Sd.) C. VANDELEUR CREAGH,\nDeputy Superintendent, Hongkong Police, on leave of absence.\n\nSigned by the said William Charles Sargeaunt,\nin the presence of\n\n(Sd.) L. ADAMS,\n12, Spring Gardens.\n\n(Sd.) WILLIAM STANTON,\n(Sd.) W. C. SARGEAUNT.\n\n## SCHEDULE No. 2\n\n**COLONIAL OFFICE RULES AND REGULATIONS**\n\n### Rule 66\nThe distinction between officers which are, and officers which are not, of considerable rank, trust, and emolument, being in itself vague and indefinite, has been rendered as precise as the nature of the case admits, by the following distinction. Offices are classed under three heads: 1. Those of which the emoluments do not exceed one hundred pounds per annum; 2. Those of which the emoluments exceed one hundred and do not exceed two hundred pounds per annum; 3. And those of which the emoluments exceed two hundred pounds per annum.*\n\n### Rule 83\nThe following Rules, unless the mode of suspension is otherwise provided for by some local law, must be strictly observed in proceeding to suspend from the exercise of his office any public officer who has been appointed by virtue of a commission or warrant from the Crown, or whose emoluments exceed £100 a year.*\n\n### Rule 84\nThe Governor shall signify to the officer, by a statement in writing, the grounds of the intended suspension, and shall call upon him to state in writing before a day to be specified (which day must allow a reasonable interval for the purpose), any grounds upon which he relies to exculpate himself.\n\n### Rule 85\nIf the officer does not furnish such statement within the time fixed by the Governor, or if he fails to exculpate himself to the satisfaction of the Governor, the Governor shall apprise the officer that on a day (to be specified) the question of his suspension will be brought before the Executive Council, and that he will be allowed, and, if the Council so determine, required to appear before the Council and defend himself orally.\n\n### Rule 86\nIf any witnesses are examined by the Council, the officer must be allowed the opportunity of being present, and of putting questions on his own behalf. The officer must also be given a copy of any documentary evidence that is to be used against him, and that has not been already furnished to him.\n\n### Rule 96 (d)\nAn officer who has not been appointed by virtue of a commission or warrant from the Crown, and whose emoluments do not exceed £100 a year,* may be dismissed by the Governor without the proceedings above prescribed but in every such case the grounds of dismissal must be definitely stated in writing, and communicated to the officer, that he may have full opportunity of exculpating himself, and the matter must be investigated by the Governor with the aid of the head of the department (if any). In lieu of dismissal, the Governor, if he thinks fit, may remove the officer to an office of lower rank in the service, or may require him to serve in his original office at a reduced salary, either permanently or for a stated period, or may deduct a portion of salary due, or about to become due, to the officer. Such dismissal or other punishment will not require the confirmation of the Secretary of State, but any memorial from the dismissed officer must be forwarded to the Secretary of State without delay, with a short statement of the grounds of dismissal or other punishment.\n\n*In Straits Settlements, Hongkong, Labuan, and British Honduras the limits are not £100 or £200, or their equivalents, but $600 and $1,200, and in Ceylon and Mauritius, Rs. 1,500 and Rs. 3,000.\n\n## SCHEDULE No. 3\n\n**Ordinance No. 14, of 1897**\n\n(Amended by Sec. 1. of Ordinance 20 of 1890)\n\n### Section 2\nIn this Ordinance the expression subordinate officer shall mean every member of the Police force above the rank of Constable except the Captain Superintendent and clerks, and the word pension shall include any allowance in the nature of a pension or any gratuity on retirement.",
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"content_text": "## POLICE OFFICE, \nHongkong, 15th February, 1895.\n\nI have much pleasure, upon my leaving the Service, in bearing testimony to the very valuable service rendered by Inspector QUINCEY to the Department since he joined the Force in October 1870.\n\nI have known him during the whole of his service. Joining the European branch of the Force as a P.C., he gradually worked his way up to his present position, Inspector in Charge of Detective Branch—a post he is especially fitted to hold. Chinese by birth, brought up and educated in Europe—a post he has held for years, with credit to himself as well as to the Department.\n\nHe is a most intelligent Police Officer, always ready and willing to work, and I have to thank him for his most valuable assistance.\n\n**GEO. HORSPOOL, DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE**\n\n## CENTRAL POLICE BARRACKS, \nHongkong, March, 1889.\n\nMr. WILLIAM QUINCEY, having been brought up with H.M. 31st Regiment, after his rescue by the late distinguished General Charles Gordon in China, was brought on from Malta to China by me as my Orderly in October, 1870. Since then he has obtained a thorough knowledge of Cantonese Colloquial, and has re-acquired the Northern dialect of his childhood and has learnt some Mandarin. He has in due course been promoted to the rank of Inspector. His knowledge of the intricacies of Chinese life is probably unrivalled; whilst his early education has given him a useful knowledge of European out-door training.\n\nBoth the Chinese and European community fully understand the value of his services.\n\n**W. M. DEANE, CAPTAIN SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE**\n\n## 17th April, 1883. Hongkong.\n\nActing Inspector QUINCEY has served under me in the Police Force of this Colony for many years, and has latterly performed the duty of Chief of the Detective Force in a very creditable manner.\n\nMr. QUINCEY is an active, intelligent and steady Officer.\n\n**C. V. CREAGH, DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE.**\n\n## Rule 83\nThe following Rules, unless the mode of suspension is otherwise provided for by some local law, must be strictly observed in proceeding to suspend from the exercise of his office any public officer who has been appointed by virtue of a commission or warrant from the Crown, or whose emoluments exceed £100 a year.\n\n## Rule 84\nThe Governor shall signify to the officer, by a statement in writing, the grounds of the intended suspension, and shall call upon him to state in writing before a day to be specified (which day must allow a reasonable interval for the purpose), any grounds upon which he relies to exculpate himself.\n\n## Rule 85\nIf the officer does not furnish such statement within the time fixed by the Governor, or if he fails to exculpate himself to the satisfaction of the Governor, the Governor shall apprise the officer that on a day (to be specified) the question of his suspension will be brought before the Executive Council, and that he will be allowed, and, if the Council so determine, required to appear before the Council and defend himself orally.\n\n## Rule 86\nIf any witnesses are examined by the Council, the officer must be allowed the opportunity of being present, and of putting questions on his own behalf. The officer must also be given a copy of any documentary evidence that is to be used against him, and that has not been already furnished to him.\n\n## Rule 96 (d)\nAn officer who has not been appointed by virtue of a commission or warrant from the Crown, and whose emoluments do not exceed £100 a year, may be dismissed by the Governor without the proceedings above prescribed, but in every such case the grounds of dismissal must be definitely stated in writing, and communicated to the officer, that he may have full opportunity of exculpating himself, and the matter must be investigated by the Governor with the aid of the head of the department (if any). In lieu of dismissal, the Governor, if he thinks fit, may remove the officer to an office of lower rank in the service, or may require him to serve in his original office at a reduced salary, either permanently or for a stated period, or may deduct a portion of salary due, or about to become due, to the officer. Such dismissal or other punishment will not require the confirmation of the Secretary of State, but any memorial from the dismissed officer must be forwarded to the Secretary of State without delay, with a short statement of the grounds of dismissal or other punishment.\n\n## SCHEDULE No. 3, \n## SCHEDULE No. 2. \n## COLONIAL OFFICE RULES AND REGULATIONS.\n\n## Rule 66\nThe distinction between officers which are, and officers which are not, of considerable rank, trust, and emolument, being in itself vague and indefinite, has been rendered as precise as the nature of the case admits, by the following distinction. Offices are classed under three heads: 1, Those of which the emoluments do not exceed one hundred pounds per annum; 2, Those of which the emoluments exceed one hundred and do not exceed two hundred pounds per annum; 3, And those of which the emoluments exceed two hundred pounds per annum.\n\n*In Straits Settlements, Hongkong, Labuan, and British Honduras the limits are not £100 or £200, or their equivalents, but $600 and $1,200 and in Ceylon and Mauritius, Rs. 1,500 and Rs. 3,000.*\n\nOn the 27th day of September 1897 appeared before me Tang Chung, who, after the following statement had been interpreted to him, declared that the contents were true.\n\nTANG CHUNG states: I am an ex-detective sergeant of the Hongkong Police Force. My number was 190. I served in that force twenty-five years and two months and was Sergeant over eleven years.\n\nOn the 12th July, 1897, I and P.C. 319 Yeung Fat, by order of Inspector Stanton, attended at the Captain Superintendent's office about 4:30 p.m. The Captain Superintendent, Mr. May, took us into the Gaol, of which he was Acting Superintendent, where we were searched by a warder who stripped us of all our clothing except our trousers. I was then taken to a cell on the first floor and locked up. I was not told why I was locked up.\n\nAt 7 or 8 p.m. I was taken to the office of Mr. May, the Superintendent of Gaol. Mr. May, Mr. Dennys and Sung Sing, an interpreter, were there. Mr. Dennys asked me about my police service. He afterwards produced a paper and said Sham In states that if he wanted to open a gambling house he got permission from you, and paid you $3.00 a day, and if you said he must not open it...",
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"content_text": "## DESPATCH\nNo. 4 Tee c 1898 \n5 July \n\n### Previous Paper\nS 4706 \n206771 \nNo. Đang trong 14881 \nArms (Subject) \nalready watching firm Exportation \n\n7 hperated? \nnamed 19 \n\n### RECE S\nIR: 5 JUL S \n(: to Labuan) shall \n\n### Minutes\nM: Cox \nSend copy to FO. \nIn the letter on 14706 \nCPL \n6 July \n6204 \nesfonce. \njā 3. (73)—320—~13x09-12-07 \n\n### Subsequent Paper",
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"content_text": "## DRAFT. Tel.\n\n1) Governor, Singapore\n2) Governor, Colombo\n\n## MINUTE.\n\nMr. Fiddi, Barbados 22/8 \nMr. Sui W. Hamilton 22 \nMr. Cox, \nMr. Lucas, \nMr. Graham, \nMr. Wingfield. 22 \nEarl of Selborne, \nMr. Chamberlain.\n\nI think it will be sufficient to save this to Labuan, Straits and Cayton for Eastern Colonies when their replies come to be collated with a similar American despatch for similar telegrams.\n\nDraft to: \nAmended. \nSent 1.25 pm \nJudges attesting \nH. M. Gov 7/234\n\nAssuming hostilities between anarchists, U.S.A. and Spain will not be resumed.\n\nYou may therefore permit ships of either belligerent to be cleaned, docked and repaired at all ports within the Colony under your charge.",
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"content_text": "# COLONIAL REPORTS\n\nThe following, among other, reports relating to Her Majesty's Colonial Possessions have been issued, and may be obtained for a few pence from the sources indicated on the title page :-\n\n| No. | Colony | Year |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 219 | Lagos | 1896 |\n| 220 | Gold Coast | ... |\n| 221 | Labuan | ... |\n| 222 | British Guiana | 1896-97 |\n| 223 | Rodrigues | 1896 |\n| 224 | Basutoland | 1896-97 |\n| 225 | Jamaica | ... |\n| 226 | Bechuanaland Protectorate | ... |\n| 227 | Leeward Islands | 1896 |\n| 228 | Bermuda | 1897 |\n| 229 | Gambia | \"\" |\n| 230 | Turks and Caicos Islands | ... |\n| 231 | Barbados | ... |\n| 232 | Lagos | ... |\n| 233 | St. Vincent | ... |\n| 234 | Sierra Leone | ... |\n| 235 | Falkland Islands | ... |\n| 236 | Straits Settlements | ... |\n| 237 | British New Guinea | 1896-97 |\n| 238 | Bahamas | 1897 |\n| 239 | St. Lucia | \" |\n| 240 | St. Helena | ... |\n| 241 | Trinidad and Tobago | ... |\n| 242 | British Honduras | \"\" |\n| ... | Leeward Islands | ... |\n\n## COLONIAL REPORTS-ANNUAL\n\n### No. ... HONG KONG\n\n(For Report for 1896, see No. 209.)\n\n**ACTING Governor BLACK to MR. CHAMBERLAIN**\n\nGovernment House, Hong Kong.\n\n31st August 1898.\n\nI HAVE the honour to forward to you the Blue Book for 1897, together with the subjoined report on that year.\n\n## FINANCES\n\nThe revenue collected during the year amounted to $2,686,914.70, as against $2,609,878.94 collected in the preceding year, and as against $1,427,485.79 collected in the year 1887: this shows an increase of revenue during the last ten years of $1,259,428.91 (or approximating to 100 per cent.), whilst the population, during the same period, has only increased by 35,759 or 16.79 per cent.\n\nThe receipts from land sales during the year show a decrease of $48,358.40, but this is necessarily an uncertain and, in a sense, a speculative source of revenue during any fixed period; the receipts on other more settled accounts are necessarily more satisfactory.\n\nUnder the more reliable items of revenue the following most substantial increases are shown as compared with the year 1896:-\n\n| Item | Amount |\n| --- | --- |\n| Assessed Taxes | 26,924.21 |\n| Stamps | 36,699.20 |\n| Official Signatures | 13,895.11 |\n| Queen's College Fees | 3,512.00 |\n| Sunday Cargo-Working Permits | 4,275.00 |\n| Postage | 23,336.15 |\n| Leased Lands | 24,516.31 |\n| Interest | 4,576.84 |\n| Profit on Coins | 4,819.71 |\n| Water Account | 21,207.41 |\n\n`704-6-10/98 Wt 21620 D & S-5 (B)`",
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"content_text": "## \nof India, complaining that no information had been received regarding the outbreak of plague in Hongkong this year, 1896.\n\n2. I shall address you shortly on the question whether Hongkong should adhere to the Venice Sanitary Convention. In the meantime, I have to instruct you that it is essential that you should adopt those portions of the Convention (papers circulated) viz. first part of Chap. I, and Chap. II, Titre I, & Convention, which relate to the Notification of any outbreak of plague, and to subsequent notifications regarding the progress of the disease, see section 540 of Chapter I and Titre I, II of Chapter II.\n\n3. Such notifications should be made by Foreign Governments through their Consular representatives in the Colony, and should be made direct to the Govt. of India, and to the Straits Settlements, by the Cape of Good Hope, Newfoundland, W. Australia, Jamaica, Leaward Islands, St Helena, Coast, and Gold Coast, all British Colonies which have agreed to adhere to this Convention, and also to the Crown Colonies of Ceylon & Labuan, on account of their comparative nearness to Hongkong.",
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"content_text": "# No. 72.\n\n## MADRID.\n\n### March 29th, 1898\n\n28\n\nMy Lord:- \n\nI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Your Lordship's Despatch No. 41, of the 25th instant asking whether I have informed the Spanish Government in accordance with the instructions contained in Your Lordship's despatch No. 24, of the 23rd ultimo that Her Majesty's Secretary of State for the Colonies has decided to withdraw the proclamations issued in Hongkong, the Straits Settlements and Labuan prohibiting the export of arms to the Philippines.\n\nIn reply I have the honour to transmit herewith copy of the Note which I addressed to the Spanish Government on receipt of Your Lordship's last mentioned despatch and of Senor Gullon's reply.\n\nYour Lordship will see from the latter that Senor Gullon understood from my Note that the procla-\n\nThe Marquess of Salisbury, K.G., \n&C., \n&c., \n&C., \n\n-tions",
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"content_text": "## Colonial Office\n\nP.L.(ref:)\n\nCopy\nCopy\n\nK. Hardday\n720 \n2 Imelot\n30 \nMADRID\nMarch 3rd, 1898.\n\nMonsieur le Ministre:-\n\nWith reference to the Notes addressed to the Duke of Tetuan by Sir H. Drummond Wolff on October 27th and November 20th, 1896, informing the Spanish Government of the proclamations issued in the Straits Settlements and in Hongkong and Labuan respectively prohibiting the export of arms and ammunition from these Colonies to the Philippine Islands, I have now the honour under instructions from my Government, to state that the insurrection in these Islands being, it is understood, at an end, Her Majesty's Secretary of State for the Colonies has decided to withdraw the above-mentioned proclamations.\n\nI avail, &c.,\n\n(Signed) \n**G. Barclay**\n\nHis Excellency,\nThe Minister of State.",
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"content_text": "## PALACE\nMarch 5th, 1898\n31\n\nSir,\n\nIn acknowledging the receipt of your Note of the 3rd instant in which you informed me that Her Majesty's Secretary of State for the Colonies, considering the Insurrection in the Philippine Islands at an end, has decided to withdraw the Proclamations issued in the Straits Settlements, in Hongkong, and in Labuan prohibiting the exportation of Arms to those Islands,\n\nI have the honour to inform you that I am this day acquainting my Colleague the Minister of the Colonies with the withdrawal of the proclamations in question.\n\nI avail, &c.,\n\nBritish Chargé d'Affaires.\n\n&c., &c., &c.\n\n(Signed) P. Gullon",
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"content_text": "## regarded \n\nat an end. \n\n## Secretary to the English North homes fog \n\nWhitworth \n\n18 \n\nHamilton \n\n10 \n\n## 19 May 98 \n\nWith reference to the letter from the Department and to your report of the 18th ultimo on the subject of the withdrawal by the Government of Labuan of the proclamation prohibiting the export of arms to the Philippine Islands, I am directed by the Secretary Chamberlain to transmit to you a copy of a letter from the Colonial Office, from which it will be observed that the Secretary of State for Foreign affairs is of the opinion that it would be inexpedient to withdraw the proclamation.",
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"content_text": "# \n\nDear Sir,\n\nWith reference to your letter to us concerning the employment of foreign operators in the Office of the Joint Telegraph Companies and inviting suggestions from my Committee upon the subject, I beg leave to inform you that the subject was discussed at a recent meeting of my Committee, and that they then decided to make the following recommendations to your Committee upon the subject, namely:-\n\n| # | Recommendations |\n| --- | --- |\n| (1) | That a separation should be made between the offices and staff of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company and the Great Northern Telegraph Company, because the latter Company must be regarded as being to a great extent under Russian influence. |\n| (2) | That only British subjects should be employed as Clerks in the Eastern Extension Company. |\n| (3) | That the above objects, (1) and (2), are of so much importance that it would be worth the while of the British Government to pay a subsidy to the Eastern Extension Company in order to achieve such objects. |\n| (4) | That Government, or Service Messages should be sent by way of Labuan instead of by way of Cape St. James, so far as practicable. |\n\nI am,\ndear Sir,\n\nYours faithfully,\nHenry E. Pollock. Hon. Secretary Navy League, Hong Kong Branch.\n\n**Copy to:**\n- Secretary Navy League, London\n- Commander Crutchley, R.N.R.\n\nPage 150\nPage 151",
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"content_text": "(F.67.)\n\nEnclosure 3.\n\nE.\n\nHONGKONG.\n\n610\n\n25025\n\nC\n\nTRANSIT À DÉCOUVERT 18 SEP 19\n\n(DANS LE RESSORT DE L'UNION.)\n\nTableau indiquant les prix de transit pour les correspondances transmises à découvert par l'intermédiaire de l'office des postes de HONGKONG.\n\nTABLE\n\nT-VOYAGES D'ALLER EN EUROPE.-VOIE ANGLAISE OU ALLEMANDE.\n\n \n K L'ordre\n PAYS DE DESTINATION ou de sortie.\n PRIX DE TRANSIT PAR KILOGRAMME.\n \n \n 1\n Chine\n \n \n \n \n De Shanghai\n Lettres et cartes postales.\n Autres objets.\n \n \n \n Du Japon (voie de Shanghai)\n Fr.\n Fr.\n \n \n 2\n Birmanie\nCeylan\nCochin-Chine\nIles Philippines\nInde Britannique\nSiam\nStraits Settlements\nTonquin.\nBorneo Britannique\n 14.00\n 1.00\n \n \n \n De Macao\nDu Japon\nDe Manille.\nDe Shanghai\nDu Tonquin\n Mer. Hongkong,\n(b.)\n \n \n \n 3\n Indes Néerlandaises\nInde Portugaise\nLaboan\nPerse\nTimur\n 7.00\n --\n \n \n \n De Macao\nDu Japon\nDe Manille..\nDe Shanghai\nDu Tonquin\n Mer. Hongkong.\n(b)\n \n \n \n \n \n Singapore, Inde Britannique ou\n(6.)\nIndes Néerlandaises.\n \n \n \n 4\n Italie\nMaurice...\nAutriche\nEgypte\nFrance\nMadagascar\nMalte\nMozambique\nSeychelles\nSuisse....\n 17.80\n 1.41 1/2\n \n \n \n De Macao\nDu Japon\nDe Manille...\nDe Shanghai\nDu Tonquin\n Mer. Hongkong.\n(c.)\n \n \n \n \n \n Italic. Ceylan ou Aden.\n(*)\n \n \n \n 5\n Zanzibar\n 15.90\n 1.23 1/4\n \n \n 6\n Allemagne\nChypre\nEspagne\nGrèce\nMonténégro.\nRoumanie..\nRussie\nSerbie\nTunisie\nTurquie.\nBosnie-Herzégovine\n 17.80\n 1.47 1/2\n \n \n \n De Macao\nDu Japon\nDe Manille,\nDe Shanghai\nDu Tonquin\n Mer. Hongkong.\nItalie on Ceylan,\nAutriche, France ou Egypte.\n \n \n \n 7\n Belgique\nBulgarie\nDanemark\nGibraltar\nLuxembourg\nPortugal\nGrande Bretagne.........\nIrlande\n 19.70\n 1.71 1/4\n \n \n \n De Macao\nDu Japon\nDe Manille..\nDe Shanghai\nDu Tongain\n Mer. Hongkong.\n \n \n \n \n \n Voie des paquebots Anglais.\n \n \n \n \n De Macao\nDu Japon\n 21.60\n 1.96\n \n \n \n De Manille..\nDe Shanghai\nDu Tonquin\n Grande Bretagne.........\nIrlande\n \n \n \n \n \n Etats Unis\nAutres pays desservis par la Grande Bretagne\n \n \n \n \n \n Vole des paquebots Allemand.\nAnglais.\n \n \n \n \n De Manille..\nDe Shanghai\nDu Tonquin\n Italie.\n(c.)\n \n \n \n \n De Macao\nDu Japon\n 19.80\n 1.72 1/2\n \n \n \n \n Autriche, Suisse ou France.\n(d)\n \n \n \n \n De Manille...\nDe Shanghai\nDu Tonquin\n Allemagne, Serbie ou Espagne.\n(d)\n \n \n \n \n De Macao\nDu Japon\n 19.70\n 1.71 1/4\n \n \n \n \n De Maville...\nDe Shanghai\n 21.70\n 1.96 1/4\n \n \n \n Du Tonquin\n Mer. Hongkong, Italie. France.\nMer. Hongkong,\nItalie France)\n \n \n\nSora.-(a.) 11 est indispensable que le poids pour chaque numéro (groupe de pays) soit constaté séparément, et que les numéros d'ordre portés ú la table pour chaque pays concordent exactement avec ceux du présent tableau.\n\nFrais de Transit Maritimé à demi,\n(e) Frais de Transit Maritime à raison de .81 1/4.\n(4) des Frais de Transit Maritime.\n(e) Frais extraordinaires de fr. 4.00 et fr. 0.48 1/4\n\n3.90",
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De Shanghai Du Torquit\n\n18-78-1-59%\n\nMer, Hongkong, Australie Méri-dionale, Victoria.\n\n(n.)\n\nMer, Hongkong, Queensland, Non-velle-Galles du Sud.\n15*90 | 1-23% |\n\nMer, Hongkong.\n\n(v.)\n\n18.76 1.57\n\n(0)\n\nMer, Hongkong, Australic Méri-dionale, Victoria.\n\nMer, Hongkong, Queensland.\n\n(.)\n\n1878 1.59\n\n(2)\n\nMer, Hongkong, Australic Méri-dionale.\n\nMer, Hongkong, Queensland, Noa-velle-Galles du Sud,\n\n(4.)\n\n19.70 1-71\n\n(-)\n\nMer, Hongkong, Queensland, Nou-velle-Galles du Sud, Victoria.\n\n(-)\n\n27\n\n(0)\n\nFrance, Egypte or Aden,\n\nAustralie Occidentale...\nDe Macao\n19.70 1.71\n\nDu Touquin\n\n$28\n\nLettres. Tia Colombo............\nF. 17,00 1,25\n\nVid Torres Straits...\n25.00 2.25\n\nPria Moyen...... Av.\n21.00 1.78\n\nFidji (Hes)\nDe Manille... De Shangbai Du Tonquin\n\nAutres objets.\n\nDu Japon\n\nMer, Hongkong.\n\n(7)\n\nMer. 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"content_text": "the petition mburing\n\nthe terms of the treaty (especially the one referred to by the Hon. Frember)\n\nCPL.\n\n18\n\nIn answer to LORD C. BERESFORD (York), GENERAL RUSSELL (Cheltenham), and SIR E. ASHMEAD BARTLETT (Sheffield, Ecclesall),\n\nMr. CHAMBERLAIN said,-I think it would be well if questions on this subject were in future addressed to the Colonial Office, as the Colonial Government have now taken possession of the extension. Telegrams received from the Governor state that the opposition was probably connected with the Triad Secret Society, which is understood to be strong in the neighbouring district, but the flags captured show that the attack included companies of Chinese militia, who were in uniform and armed with guns and rifles. There was a further attack yesterday, when two guns were captured. There was no loss of life on the British side. The hostility shown and the doubtful attitude of the Chinese authorities will necessitate careful reconsideration of the position.\n\nMr. GIBSON BOWLES (King's Lynn)-Were the two guns captured by the Chinese?\n\nMr. CHAMBERLAIN.-No, Sir. (Laughter.)\n\nIndividual.\n\n99\n\nSecret Paper.\n\nHONG KONG\n\nSTRATS\n\nNo.\n\nLABUAN\n\n20656\n\nTelegraph Cables\n\n(Subject.)\n\nDOMESTIC.\n\n20056\n\nRECD AUG 19\n\nAgreements & Correspondence\n\n7\n\n11. Sir Charles Dilke,-To ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, if it is possible to lay before Parliament any agreements and correspondence between Her Majesty's Government on the one side, and the Eastern Extension, Australasia, and China Telegraph Company, and the Great Northern Telegraph Company, on the other side, relating to the submarine telegraph cables which land at Woosung (for Shanghai), Hong Kong, Labuan, Singapore, and Penang,\n\nMr. CHAMBERLAIN (Birmingham, W.).-The latest agreement-that of 1883-can be laid before Parliament if desired, but the earlier correspondence is not only in part of a confidential nature, but is also very voluminous, and extends over many years. I fear, therefore, that it could not be given.\n\nTuesday, 8. Aug. 1899.\n\n--13664-15000-12-06\n\nConfidential Paper.\n\nMr. Lucas.\n\nTreasury\n\nThe arrangements with the Great Northern Tel. Co. are contained in Treasury 5523/70, 5341/70, and Treas. 6168/70, including copy of an agreement between the Submarine Tel Co and the G. N. Tel Co.\n\nThe arrangements with the Eastern Ext. Co. for cables between Hong Kong and Shanghai are in 604/83 and the further arrangement with the Eastern Ext. Co...",
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"content_text": "Maper to form all-British Cab. between sing a for \n\nIH. Rony via Labuan agreement attached to 25770/98. ? Inform all. Balfour's private secretary to the above effect, and that we have no objection to the publication of the two first mention a series of ron 7 and \n\nthe last mentioned \n\n(The correspondence leading up to this last agreement was partly confidential) \n\nfor E. Wingfield \n\n145/7/8 \n\nThere has been a mass of correspondence I should ask the C.O. to say so \n\nto \n\nthe Agreement \n\nis referred to in a \n\nand \n\ngive to Parliament the latest, 1893: laying \n\n\"that \n\n: saying that \n\nformer \n\ndence \n\nIf for little found the correspondence \n\nmany years dispart glit \n\n& Joer \n\ng \n\na confidential nature, but if the Hon: member wishes to press his motion he will consult the Colonial Office to meeting his wishes \n\nCPL. \n\na1 \n\nattached) whether question, especially \n\n.8 \n\nwill answer \n\nthe \n\nyou \n\nthe Chancellor is \n\nassay. \n\nI have spoken to Sir Edward Wingfield who \n\nthinks that a \n\nreply \n\nin the \n\nform of a minute will \n\nmeet the case \n\n? Reps. \n\n1893. \n\nThe latest agreement, that of \n\nInderand be laid before Parliament. \n\nthe earlier correspondence \n\n} \n\nbut \n\nis not only of a confidential nature, but is also very \n\nvoluminous and extend over \n\nMany \n\nI fear therefore it could not be printed If the Right Honourable Member wishes \n\nto \n\nrequest I shall \n\nmeet his wishes \n\nIr.Suiller and informed accordingly \n\n27/8 \n\nZ. Chamberlain \n\nB. Iuillem and now asks (see further \n\n35-2000-1-99 195-2000-4-99 \n\nM. Lucas I presume the agreement of \n\n1893 should now be laid before \n\nParl 7. Aug 10/8 for E. Wingfield and \n\nVingfield \n\nShall we send a printed copy to Mr Lucas if he wishes it laid!? CFF 10/8",
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"content_text": "SINGAPORE AND HONGKONG SECOND CABLE, 1893\n\n15\n\nAGREEMENT made the 28th day of October, 1893, Between THE MOST HONOURABLE THE MARQUESS OF RIPON, &c., &c., Secretary of State for the Colonies of the one part, and THE EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRALASIA AND CHINA TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LIMITED (hereinafter called the Company) of the other part.\n\nWhereas it is expedient that the existing telegraphic communication with Hongkong should be strengthened by the laying of a second submarine telegraph cable between Singapore and Hong Kong without touching at any point not in British territory and connecting Labuan en route.\n\nAnd whereas the Company are prepared to provide, lay, and work such a cable forthwith at their own cost on the conditions hereinafter expressed. It is hereby agreed as follows:-\n\nARTICLE I-The Company will at their own cost, and as promptly as possible, provide and lay a submarine telegraph cable connecting Singapore, Labuan, and Hong Kong, and will work and maintain the same in good condition (save in cases of force majeure) for the term of twenty-five years from the date hereof, and upon the same terms and conditions as the existing cables of the Company, except so far as these terms and conditions are varied by this Agreement in respect of the new cable.\n\nARTICLE 2.-During the term of this Agreement all messages on the service of the Imperial Government or of the Colonial Government of Hong Kong, the Straits Settlements, or Labuan, may be sent over any line owned or controlled by the Company at one half the rates paid by the public.\n\nARTICLE 3.—Her Majesty's Government will invite the Colonial Governments of Hong Kong, the Straits Settlements, and Labuan, to provide that the Company's repairing steamers and all cables, cable apparatus, telegraphic instruments and materials which are used solely for the purposes of the Company in laying, repairing, or working the new cable shall, during the term of this Agreement, be exempt from payment of port and light dues at Hong Kong, Singapore, and Labuan.\n\nARTICLE 4.-In consideration of the engagements entered into by the Company in this Agreement, and of the strict fulfilment thereof, Her Majesty's Government undertakes to secure the Company against competition to the extent following, that is to say -\n\nHer Majesty's Government will not during the term of this Agreement lay, nor grant nor permit to be granted, any concession or authority for laying any new submarine cables connected with Hong Kong, Singapore, or Labuan (whether in competition with the cables of the Company or not) unless such new cables should in the opinion of Her Majesty's Government be found necessary in the public interest of Great Britain, Hong Kong, the Straits Settlements, or Labuan, or in the general interests of international telegraphic communication. Provided always, that if it shall be decided that new cables are to be laid the Company shall, all things being equal, have the preferential right to the contract or concession for laying the same. Provided that this Article shall not prevent the Great Northern Company from repairing, renewing or replacing any submarine cable connected with Hong Kong, and shall not prejudice or affect the existing rights of that Company.\n\nARTICLE 5.-Her Majesty's Government shall have the option at any time of cancelling all the foregoing Articles of this Agreement on giving to the Company twelve months' previous notice, and on payment to the Company of a sum of 300,000l., being the estimated cost of laying such second cable.\n\nARTICLE 6.-Immediately on the payment of the amount provided in the last preceding Article the said second cable shall become the property of Her Majesty's Government, and this Agreement shall at once cease and determine.\n\nI 78901. 50-11/93. Wt. 15345. E. & 3.",
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"content_text": "; \n\nthis were done the\n\nCafe d' Aguilar light might be given up, and the expense of maintaining\n\nthe light on Waglan Island would be\n\nconsiderably reduced in proportion.\n\nI may add that the\n\nBoard of Trade have\n\nconcurred in the views\n\nof Sir F. de Winton expressed in the enclosed\n\nletter.\n\nIndividual\n\ndia\n\n899\n\nAugust\n\nPrevious Paper.\n\nHong Kong\n\nLabuan No. 21690\n\n(Subject.)\n\nPhilippine Islands\n\nSummary of Notes on\n\n189\n\nDOMESTIC.\n\n21090\n\nRECD\n\nRec'd 16 AUG 39\n\n\"by Major Younghusband\n\nG.\n\nIt appears to\n\nme that whatever\n\ndecision may be\n\narrived\n\nat in regard to the suggestions of Trinity\n\nHouse,\n\nthe Waglan\n\nIsland light should\n\nbe maintained.\n\nThan, d/z: J Chamberlain\n\nPut\n\nby\n\n||1: (73)—13664~35006-12-19\n\nSubsequent Paper.\n\nMr. Lucas\n\nThis\n\n(Minutes.)\n\nmemorandum is outspoken\n\nand interesting, but its date is November, 1895,\n\nand since the American conquest and desultory\n\nwarfare have been going on, things have changed much since then. I imagine that this is the rough sketch from which Captain Younghusband handles the Matter, but no doubt he has found it advisable to cut out a good deal of this criticism of Spanish and American methods. He is impressed with Aguinaldo's personality and thinks well of the fortunes of a\n\nnavy;\n\nAn exchange of the Islands for the British West Indies would have found\n\n1. Put by A.F. in his eyes. En el library\n\nPhilifura\n\n3075\n\nC.PZ-306\n\nPage 363\n\nPage 363\n\nPage 363",
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"content_text": "## DESPATCH.\n\n**C. O. 123 27296**\n\nNo. 329. July 900\n\n(Subject.) **Dollar Equivalents**\n\nOr. Previous Paper. No. 27296\n\nStraits cons 272. 12. Sep Further and. 182: 6 Dr. Jean Strasts,\n\nRECO & tc2 20 AUG 00\n\n-EZ-99 5-15-17-90\n\nSequent Paper. 1221 Straits suggests in footnote to ale bb of Col Regno be reconsidered!\n\n**(Minutes.)**\n\nMr. Lucas \nSi H. Blake is mistaken. The footnote to Colonial Regulation 66 does not fix the equivalent in silver dollars at £100 or $600. It says not £100 or 200, but the limits and equivalents, $60 and $100. In other words, the limit is fixed in the same case in the Eastern Colonies.\n\n\"At the position is anomalous, and the limits $2,00 might be fixed at $1,000 and respectively for the S.S. I H. Roy. (Labuan be excluded from the note, unless it is globe resumed by the C.O. may\n\nIt is, however, observed that the dollars has been on...",
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"content_text": "Say that Sir $4, request Berkeley 5 retain these fees, as he acceded to Exchequer.\n\nMr Sofs said that to his surprise, La Kuntsford is ruling in 1890 that a fee on the subject was disregarded & day further dess: a memo will be addressed to the Gov.\n\nThen circulate to Eifer to ascertain the practice in other Colonies & bring up again at once.\n\nTrinidad $2,944.90, S. Africa $1,888/92 $511.\n\nThe Cox (Mauritius) exacts fees & pays then to Treasury $468.10.\n\nOther papers found include: `1/2944/90`, `8188/92`.\n\nPossibly further search would produce other papers, but there is little chance of finding out about all Crown Colonies, as information from Lord Malows indicates that he makes a full inquiry before considering whether a uniform system should be introduced. I think a circular will be sent to all Crown Colonies (except Hong Kong & Mauritius, whose practice is known, & Labuan & Wei hai wei, where there are no Law officers) to ask about their practice.\n\nR.E.S. asks: Do you wish a circular sent out? I think it will be as well.\n\n22/11, 24/11.",
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"content_text": "# HONGKONG\n\nCircular to all Crown Colonies except: Hong Kong, Straits Settlements, Mauritius, Labuan & Wei-Hai-Wei.\n\nGov/4b067 \n85 Dec 1902. \n519 \n1.8.9. 28/11 \nMr Collins \nMr Cox \n29 \ndg \nKori ondlow 1.12\n\nThe question has recently been raised in another Colony whether, when the Attorney General appears on behalf of the Crown in any case in which costs are awarded against the opposite party, Counsel's fees should be included in the Crown bill of costs and, if so, whether the amount allowed on taxation of the bill as professional fees to the Attorney General should be paid into the Colonial treasury or retained by him.\n\n2. The practice appears to vary in different Colonies and I should, therefore, be glad if you would inform me of the practice which obtains in the Colony under your Government.\n\nI have &c., \nJ.",
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"content_text": "# TV \n## HONG KONG\nCopy Documents relating to the landing rights in Hong Kong of the Cables of the Telegraph Companies.\n\n====== \n## Table of Contents\nPage \n| Section | Description | Page |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| I. | The Great Northern Company's Cable from Deep Water Bay, Hong Kong Island, to Amoy & Shanghai. | 1 |\n| II. | The Eastern Extension Company's Cables from Kailung Wan, Pokfulam, Hong Kong Island to Saigon Singapore. | 5 |\n| III. | The Eastern Extension Company's additional Cables from Kailung Wan to Manila; Foochow, Shanghai; Haiphong; and Macao. | 8 |\n| IIIA. | Porm of permission for Eastern Extension Company's additional Cables. | 9 |\n| IV. | The Eastern Extension Company's Cable to Gabuan and Singapore. | 10 |\n| V. | The Block House of the Eastern Extension Company for landing cables at Kailang Wan. | 13 |\n| VI. | The Eastern Extension Company's Cables from North Point Hong Kong Island to Hung Hon, Kowloon Peninsula. | 15 |\n| VII. | Map of Hong Kong Island, shewing Deep Water Bay, Kailung Wan, and North Point where the Cables of the Telegraph Companies are landed (annexed after page 19) | | \n## Page 374",
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"content_text": "# IV. Eastern Extension Company's Cable to Labuan & Singapore\n\nCopy Agreement of 28th October, 1893 between the Right Honourable The Secretary of State for the Colonies and The Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company Limited for the Submarine Telegraph Cable connecting Hong Kong with Labuan and Singapore.\n\nAgreement made the 28th day of October, 1893, Between The Most Honourable The Marquess of Ripon, &c., Secretary of State for the Colonies of the one part, and the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company Limited (hereinafter called the Company) of the other part.\n\nWhereas it is expedient that the existing telegraphic communication with Hong Kong should be strengthened by the laying of a second submarine telegraph cable between Singapore and Hong Kong without touching at any point not in British Territory and connecting Labuan en route.\n\nAnd Whereas the Company are prepared to provide, lay, and work such a cable forthwith at their own cost on the conditions hereinafter expressed. It is hereby agreed as follows:-\n\n## Article 1\nThe Company will at their own cost and as promptly as possible, provide and lay a submarine telegraph cable connecting Singapore and Hong Kong, and will work and maintain the same in good condition (save in cases of force majeure) for the term of twenty-five years from the date thereof, and upon the same terms and conditions as the existing cables of the Company except so far as the same terms and conditions are varied by this Agreement in respect of the new cable.\n\n## Article 2\nDuring the term of this Agreement all messages on the service of the Imperial Government or of the Colonial Government of Hong Kong, the Straits Settlements, or Labuan, may be sent over any line owned or controlled by the Company at one half the rate paid by the public.\n\n## Article 3\nHer Majesty's Government will invite the Colonial Governments of Hong Kong, the Straits Settlements, and Labuan, to provide that the Company's repairing steamers and all cables, cable apparatus, telegraphic instruments, and materials which are used solely for the purposes of the Company in laying, repairing, or working the new cable shall, during the term of this Agreement, be exempt from payment of port and light dues at Hong Kong, Singapore, and Labuan.\n\n## Article 4\nIn consideration of the engagement entered into by the Company in this Agreement, and of the strict fulfilment thereof, Her Majesty's Government undertakes to secure the Company against competition to the extent following, that is to say: -\n\nHer Majesty's Government will not during the term of this Agreement lay, nor grant nor permit to be granted any concession or authority for laying any new submarine cables connected with Hong Kong, Singapore, or Labuan (whether in competition with the cables of the Company or not) unless such new cables should in the opinion of Her Majesty's Government be found necessary in the public interest of Great Britain, Hong Kong, the Straits Settlements, or Labuan, or in the general interests of international telegraphic communication. Provided Always",
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"content_text": "that if it shall be decided that new cables are to be laid the Company shall, all things being equal, have the preferential right to the contract or concession for laying the same. Provided that this Article shall not prevent the Great Northern Company from repairing, or replacing any submarine cable connected with Hong Kong, and shall not prejudice or affect the existing rights of that Company.\n\n## Article 5\nHer Majesty's Government shall have the option at any time of cancelling all the foregoing Articles of this Agreement on giving to the Company twelve months' previous notice, and on payment to the Company of a sum of £300,000, being the estimated cost of laying such second cable.\n\n## Article 6\nImmediately on the payment of the amount provided in the last preceding Article the said second cable shall become the property of Her Majesty's Government, and this Agreement shall at once cease and determine.\n\n## Article 7\nNothing in this Agreement shall affect the right of Her Majesty's Government to grant to the Government of the Dominion of Canada or of any Colony in Australia permission to lay or cause to be laid a submarine telegraph cable connecting Hong Kong with Canada or with Australia, provided such connection with Canada or Australia be Completed within Five years from the date of this Agreement, after which date the exception in this Article mentioned shall become null and void.\n\n## Article 8\nThis Agreement, unless sooner determined under Article 5, shall remain in force for the term of twenty-five years from the date hereof.\n\nIN WITNESS whereof the said George Frederick Samuel Robinson, Marquess of Ripon, &c, &c., has, to one part of this Agreement, set his hand and seal, and the Company have, to another part of this Agreement, caused their Common Seal to be affixed the day and year above stated.\n\n**Seal**\n(Signed) Ripon\n\nThe end of the cable to Labuan referred to in the last mentioned Agreement is landed in the same bay (Kailungwan, near Pokfulam) as the cables referred to in II and III and brought into the same Block house there.\n\n## V\n381\n\nThe Block house with Watchman's house adjoining, at Kailangwan is held under Squatters' Licence at a fee of $5:16 per annum and is required to be renewed annually in the month of January.\n\nThe following is a copy of the Squatters' Licence\n\n**Gay Kailungwan**\n**SQUATTERS' LICENCE NO.1**\n**Public Works' Department**\n1st January, 1903.\n\nPermission is hereby granted to E.E.& C. Telegraph Co. Ld. to occupy a plot of ground at Kai Lung Wan measuring 18ft. x 30ft. & 18ft. × 13ft. for the period of one year commencing from the date hereof in consideration of the payment of a fee of five dollars and sixteen cents receipt of which is hereby acknowledged and subject to the conditions endorsed hereon.\n\n(sd.) S.O. Rees \nPro. Director of Public Works.\n\n**CONDITIONS OF LICENCE**\n1. This Licence shall cease and become void upon the death of the Licensee or in case he shall cease to reside in...",
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"content_text": "Labuan\n\nColony.\n\n12\n\nTAKE BY\n\n13\n\n527\n\nRegistered No. of Colonial Office Papers.\n\nOfficer to whom Telegrams asking for Provisional Arrest should be addressed.\n\nOfficer to send Communications to Metropolitan Police.\n\nOfficer formerly authorised to communicate with Metropolitan Police.\n\nWhether Prisoners could be conveyed in custody of Master of Ship.\n\nUse of Police Telegraph Code.\n\n26,969'97 31,687/99 10,583/00 Code telegrams to be addressed to Authorities at Hong Kong or Singapore, requesting them to forward them decoded to Resident, Governor or Deputy Governor.\n\nGovernor or Deputy Governor No difficulty in sending prisoners to Hong Kong or Singapore.\n\n \n Mauritius\n 27,738/97\n Colonial Secretary\n Colonial Secretary\n Colonial Secretary\n No objection\n \n \n Seychelles\n 7616/98\n Administrator\n Administrator\n \n No ships from Seychelles to United Kingdom. Prisoners could only be sent to Bombay and handed over to Police Authorities there, to be forwarded to England.\n \n \n Straits Settlements\n 25,296/97\n Governor, Singapore\n Governor\n Governor\n Yes",
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"content_text": "Communicated\n\nBoard\n\nResume\n\nf\n\nWith the\n\nInland\n\nand\n\nSa\n\nenclose for your perusal a\n\ncopy of\n\na\n\nletter from\n\nthe\n\nreply\n\nbeen received\n\nthat Dept.\n\nI have re\n\nce or Individual.\n\nt. Feb: be\n\n1903\n\nJuly\n\nprevious Paper.\n\nMO\n\nNo.\n\n27240\n\nDOMESTIC.\n\nHONG KONG\n\n533\n\nC.O.\n\n27840\n\n23 J\n\n(Subject.)\n\nComble Rates\n\nLeuds statement of reductions to take\n\neffect after 1st July\n\n(Minutes)\n\nShe J Anderson\n\nFully\n\nquent Paper\n\nbottom of this bundle. I understand from\n\nSee also\n\nminute\n\nmy\n\nenvelope at\n\nI have\n\nOL\n\nstatement\n\nthat the\n\nrates\n\nare\n\nto\n\nin a new offer. Labuan & N. Borneo have also\n\nbeen reduced to the same rate.\n\nin the Lambis referred to the la L, R., b. enclosed in envelope.\n\nwe are\n\ndo not understand the principle why the foreign rates to Hongkong when the ordd rate to Hongkong\n\nare\n\nto\n\nSouth, rate scouts)\n\n10376\n\nAra\n\n-roo\n\nan\n\nfro\n\n5/6\n\n4/4. (see paper attached\n\nNow the ordinary rate is\n\n4/5 & the Govt. rates\n\n3/5. In Mr Lambis",
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"content_text": "note attached to \n\n17347 \n\nhe says \n\nthat the \n\nbo. allows for Hongkg. tel. half the published rates beyond Madras, but I cannot reconcile this statement with \n\nthe telegraph rates pointed out. bq of the But then \n\nIndian Telegraph guide. \n\n9 \n\nask the bo. (officially) whether \n\nthe rates \n\nnot been reduced as \n\nto Hongkong, \n\nto Labuan → \n\nN. Borneo, \n\nhame \n\nweek \n\na-a \n\nthey \n\nwhat navned \n\ncalculate the \n\nGovt rates to these places, having regard \n\nthe stipulation that the gout, \n\nhalf rates \n\nover the \n\nto \n\nso entitled to \n\nwhole system of the & Ext. Ca \n\nJul 24/7 \n\nL \n\nAlong \n\nOrdinary \n\nBritish Govt 564 \n\nfrane \n\n2. bo \n\nFrancs \n\nbis-Ladin 220 2.60 \n\nEndin Extension loy \n\n35 \n\n3.50 \n\nthe \n\n35 \n\n1.27 \n\n4. Z z \n\n73/5 \n\n5.50=44/5 7. \n\nwere perven \n\nthe Confer \n\nbis Endin \n\nIndia \n\n2.60 \n\n35 \n\nExtensionly \n\n1.99 \n\n.56 \n\n2.60 \n\n·35 \n\n.99 \n\n56 \n\n550 \n\n44/5 \n\n4:50 \n\n3/4 \n\nI think that the Explanation is that the Rates in the Indian Telegraph Guide were the rates previous to the recent reductions The northern parts of China are manis serie by the Gt northern, which for some \n\nof \n\nJapan \n\nmay \n\nthe discrepancers, \n\nwill as proposed \n\nalonce \n\nW947 \n\naccault but \n\n@ Representative of the E. C. I. Co. \n\ncalled today \n\nreductions to \n\nI explained that the proposed Labuan & Borneo will mor \n\nlake effect till July \n\nanne ced \n\nHongkong \n\nbetive \n\n* \n\nnexer \n\nto left the \n\ntable showing how the rates to \n\nade. \n\nAnd proposed to be divided the cis Indian Joint Purse, India \n\n(for transit) & the E. &. I. to, wh shows that that \n\nfair half to us \n\nfor foot, telegramos. \n\nwas dre \n\nshat not have 2.777 \n\nHe explained that the I. O. \n\nwhether the Jt. Pruss 2-60ft in \n\nfilippened (Luzon) \n\nChinin \n\nbis- Indin \n\nIndia \n\n2.60 \n\n2.60 \n\n.35 \n\n35 \n\n1.24 \n\n1.00 \n\nExtension Cop 2.55 \n\nNorthern, \n\nbis Radin \n\nEndin \n\nExtension loy Philippines \n\n1.00 \n\n7.05 578 \n\n2.60 \n\n25 \n\n5.4% 4/4 \n\n2.60 \n\n1.15 \n\n25 \n\n5.50 4/5 \n\n4. \n\n35 \n\n316 \n\nhuhppines (other \n\nbis Endia India Extension Coy Philippines \n\n2.60 \n\n2.60 \n\n$5 \n\n50 \n\n25 \n\n6.00 4/10 \n\n4.60 316 \n\nPage 570\n\nPage 571\n\n青\n\n \n Along\n Ordinary\n British Govt\n 564\n frane\n 2. bo\n Francs\n \n \n bis-Ladin\n 220\n 2.60\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Endin Extension loy\n \n \n 35\n 3.50\n \n \n \n \n the\n \n \n 35\n 1.27\n \n \n \n \n 4. Z z\n \n \n 73/5\n 5.50=44/5\n 7.\n \n \n \n were perven\n the Confer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n bis Endin\n India\n 2.60\n \n 35\n \n \n \n \n Extensionly\n \n \n 1.99\n .56\n \n \n \n \n 2.60\n ·35\n .99\n \n 56\n \n \n \n \n 550\n 44/5\n 4:50\n \n 3/4\n \n \n \n\n \n Chinin\n bis- Indin\n India\n 2.60\n 2.60\n .35\n 35\n 1.24\n 1.00\n \n \n Extension Cop\n 2.55\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Northern,\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n bis Radin\n Endin\n Extension loy Philippines\n 1.00\n 7.05\n 578\n 2.60\n \n \n \n \n 25\n 5.4% 4/4\n \n 2.60\n 1.15\n \n 25\n 5.50 4/5\n 4.\n \n \n 35\n 316\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n huhppines (other\n bis Endia India Extension Coy Philippines\n 2.60\n \n 2.60\n $5\n 50\n \n \n \n \n 25\n 6.00 4/10\n \n \n 4.60\n 316\n \n \n \n \n\nPage 570\nPage 571\n\n青",
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"content_text": "made in the Indies\n\nchanged for Klegrams\n\nhatte Labuan & North Borneo\n\nher Chamberlain comed\n\nalso be glad if he might\n\nalso\n\nb. informed in what\n\n6.\n\nmanner the\n\nfort sales & the places mentioned in\n\nin view of Mr. Hibberdine's letter are\n\nCalculated, having for\n\n#the stipulation\n\nthat\n\nH.Ku.\n\nis entitled\n\nto half rates for the\n\nis\n\nwhirle\n\ng\n\ncon\n\nof\n\nthe system\n\nthe Eastern Extension Telegraph\n\n9\n\nOct\n\nee or Individual.\n\nbet\n\n1903\n\nJuly\n\nPortal\n\nHONG KONG\n\nC. O.\n\nNo.\n\n27835\n\n(Subject.)\n\nTransmission of coins,\n\n[REC?]\n\nPrd 29 JUL 03\n\n567\n\nDOMESTIC.\n\nbullion by post\n\nConfidential Paper. It is undesirable to depart from existing regulation\n\nlimiting value such parcels to #5, which was\n\nYou\n\nJusts\n\nadopted after full\n\n(Minutes.)\n\nConfidential\n\nColey for: it inf:\n\nalum\n\n2917\n\n34129\n\ni (79-ict)—28006-13-2\n\nsubsequent Paper.",
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"content_text": "377\n\nGreenwich. The proposed 8 hour Zone extending from the meridian of 112 to that of 127 East of Greenwich will have the time of longitude 120 East. Accordingly Hongkong time will receive an advance due to 5° 49' 32\" that is of 23' 18\". The Chamber of Commerce see no inconvenience in this advance.\n\nThe other British Possessions within the 8 hour Zone are Weihaiwei which, according to Mr. Tyler's minute, has already adopted the time of 120° East Longitude, Labuan and North Borneo, which are quite as favourably situated as Hongkong for its adoption, and part of Western Australia, which need not here be considered.\n\n6.\n\nOf Foreign Countries and Colonies within the Zone, (apart from China,) Kiao chow, Formosa and the Philippine Islands have adopted Zone time and I propose to communicate on the subject of its adoption with the Governor of Macao as suggested by the Chamber of Commerce. I have not thought it necessary to await the result of this communication before asking your sanction to the proposed alteration of time at Hongkong. This might conveniently be sent to me in a telegram consisting of the one word \"Zone\".\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour most obedient\n\nHumble servant,\n\nW. M. F. Muthan.\n\nGovernor, ...",
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"content_text": "the latter port and the Captain had been instructed by telegram from England to proceed to Hongkong and consult the Authorities and if necessary prosecute the men for refusal of duty. He had accordingly instituted the prosecution.\n\n3.\n\nThe Harbour Master in his capacity as Marine Magistrate tried the case on the 24th October. The evidence taken was to the effect that until the telegram was received at Labuan, the Officers and crew had no knowledge whatever that the coal was intended for a belligerent port and were under the belief it would be discharged at Manila. The Articles of Agreement pledged the men to proceed to Manila and/or to any ports within 75° North and 60° South, but the contention of the men was that had they been aware that they would be required to carry contraband to a belligerent's port, which had never even been hinted at, they would not have signed on.\n\n4.\n\nUnder these circumstances and in the desire to avoid further local decisions which would embarrass His Majesty's Government, I telegraphed to enquire whether the Law Officers of the Crown had given legal opinion in connection with a case of this description and I requested the Marine Magistrate to postpone delivering his judgment until a reply was received. I have received no reply to my telegram.\n\n6.\n\nOn the 28th ultimo, however, the Master of the S.S. \"Bawtry\" asked permission to withdraw the charge and be allowed to send the men home as Distressed British Seamen. This latter arrangement having been sanctioned in the case of the \"Inkum\" was agreed to in this case and the men, 17 in number, are now in the Sailors' Home pending arrangements.\n\nPage 300\n\nPage 301",
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"content_text": "## Crmectin with the Admiralty Carson Work at Hangions\n\n2.2.\n\nI consider that it is reasonable to accept the suggestion made in this letter that the license fees for such should be refunded, so long as the plants in question are employed in carrying out the contract.\n\n3.\n\nA copy of the Bermuda Act, referred to in the letter, is enclosed.\n\nI have etc.\n\nC.\n\nOffice or Individual.\n\nUrually,\n\n1905\n\n## HONG KONG STRAITS LABUAN\n\nNo.27773\n\n**(Subject.)**\n\n39\n\nDOMESTIC. 27773\n\n4\n\n5 AUG 05\n\n**Wireless Telegraphy**\n\nIt is undeniable that Ear Tel B'e should be allowed to use a wave length of 1100 feet. They should be asked what power they would propose to employ with wave of 2000 which would be more suitable.\n\n| Ref | Next subsequent Paper |\n| --- | --- |\n| MO | 29500 |\n\n**(Minutes.)**\n\nMike Jishuson\n\nMr Signs\n\nAgreed? Qok C°\n\nthey propose\n\na.l. +578\n\nSend copy of Mis letter\n\nJugs\n\nAlouce Pt. Sys",
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"content_text": "## \n\nIn any further communication on this subject, please quote \nM.8276 \nand address letter to-- \nThe Secretary, \nAdmiralty, Whitehall, \nLondon, S.W. \n\n23174 \n4109 \nLatrian. \n\nSir, \nCopy \nAdmiralty, \n40 \nAugust 3rd 1905. \n\n¡Reev \nC O \n27773 \nRest 5 AUG 05 \n\nI have laid before my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty your letter of 12th ultimo, transmitting copies of correspondence with the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company on the subject of licences for Wireless Telegraph installations in Hong Kong, Singapore, Labuan, and British North Borneo. \n\nIn reply I am commanded by their Lordships to acquaint you for the information of Mr Secretary Lyttelton that the wave length of 1100 feet specified in the enclosure to the Company's letter is the same as that of B tune which probably will become the Commercial wave length. It is therefore, in their Lordships' opinion, undesirable that the Eastern Telegraph Company should be permitted to use it. A wave length of 2000 feet would be suitable but would probably require more power than the Company propose to use.\n\nMy Lords desire me to request you will move Mr Lyttelton to cause enquiry to be made of the Company as to what power they would propose to employ with a wave length of 2000 feet.\n\nThe printed enclosure to your letter of 3rd June addressed to the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company is returned herewith as requested. \n\nI am, Sir, \nYour Obedient Servant, \nC. E. Tammar \nThe Under \nSECRETARY OF STATE, \nCOLONIAL OFFICE.",
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"content_text": "## Office or Individual.\n\nHamerally\n\n1905\n\n5 Lef.\n\n**HONG KONG STRAITS LABUAN**\n\nN3108\n\n**(Subject.)**\n\n48\n\n**DOMESTIC.**\n\nC.O\n\n31986\n\n**RECO Rect 7 SEP 35**\n\nWireless Telegraphy\n\nLb have no objection\n\n**Last previous Paper.**\n\nMO\n\nJqs\n\niceboy 70% basz\n\nTo Admn=\n\n8 Feb 06\n\n2 steht,\n\n* L (74)--242 --25000-11-4\n\n**Next subsequent Paper**\n\nfor Iken 35665/65\n\na\n\nt-wave length and \npower of proposed installations but consider clause \nshould be inserted \nin \nlicences specifying that Naval Authority is not to be interfered with :\n\n**(Minutes.)**\n\nMt Collins\n\nAs to last paragraph \nprovision is \ncontained in \nsection 5 of \nthe draft licence \nattached \nHong Kong \nlicences \non \nLabuan, \n? now tell Governors of \n& Straits to grant \naph \nreferring to despatch \n3882 Explaining that the \n04 \nform should follow mutatis mutandis \nthe snost private business \nf \nlicence form inclosed in despatch of 20 June last with modifications \nindicated \nin \nms. copy attached to 4109/05",
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"content_text": "## the schedule \n\nTerm bring failed up in `29500` & instead of I have as B M B &c anything Labuan W need `4109` but an to grant next year - seven years. One will cease to do with not reply authorize new Governor licence for Labuan under licence for from Suisse. El? 6 \n\nAsend copies of despatches to ChR Committee LF Draf for C \n\n*Guy 22/9 alini \n\nIn any further communication on this subject, please quote `M 9729` and address letter to - \n\nThe Secretary, Admiralty, Whitehall, London, S.W. \n\nSir, \n\nAdmiralty, 5th September 1905. \n\n`C.0. 31986` **RECO** **Rest 7 SEP 051** \n\nWith reference to your letter (No.`29500/1905`) of the 23rd August, relative to the granting of licences to the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company for Wireless Telegraph installations at Hong Kong, Singapore, Labuan, and British North Borneo, - I am commanded by My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to request you will inform the Secretary of State that they have no objection to the wave length and power of the proposed installations. \n\n2.- My Lords would suggest however that a clause be inserted in the licences specifying that Naval Signalling must not be interfered with. \n\nThe Under Secretary of State, COLONIAL OFFICE, S. W. \n\nI am, sir, Your obedient Servant, Clume",
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"content_text": "## The Eastern Extension Australasia & China Telegraph Company, Limited, Electra House, Moorgate. London E.C. \n3rd. October, 1905.\n\nSir,\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of, and to thank you for, your letter No. 31,986/1905 of the 26th Ultimo advising us that the Governments of Hongkong and the Straits Settlements had been informed that Wireless Telegraphy Licences might be granted in those Colonies to this Company in the terms specified in our recent correspondence with the Colonial Office. Also that arrangements would be made in due course for the grant of a similar Licence in Labuan.\n\nWe have advised our Representatives in the Colonies referred to to this effect.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nSir,\nYour obedient servant,\nJ. W. ...\nGeneral Manager.\n\nTo the Under Secretary of State,\n**COLONIAL OFFICE**",
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"content_text": "## C.O. 288 33727 Rear ID\n**MEMORANDUM** EP 05\n\nregarding the need for a British Dollar for trade purposes in China.\n\nAs a result of correspondence during 1894 and earlier years, with regard to the need for a Trade Dollar to circulate in the Straits Settlements and China, an agreement was entered into on the 14th December 1894 between the Secretary of State of the one part and the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation and the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China of the other part, for the coinage of a British Dollar at the Bombay Mint.\n\nUnder this agreement British Dollars were coined to the number of 156,166,427, the charge for seigniorage being 1%.\n\nBesides circulating in the Straits Settlements, Hongkong and the Colony of Labuan, where the coin had been declared legal tender, it was also accepted by the State of North Borneo. It further found great favour",
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"content_text": "Sir,\n\nG+T C.O. 23174 315\n\nThe Eastern Extension Australasia & China Telegraph Company, Limited.\n4 JUL 05 Electra House, Moorgate, London, E.C.\n\n3rd July, 1905.\n\n**ENCLOSURE**\n\nI have the honour to inform you that your letter No. 4109/1905 of 3rd Ultimo, with its enclosure, was submitted to my Board at its last Meeting, who took note of the terms of the licenses proposed to be granted to this Company for Wireless Installations at Hongkong and Singapore and on board the Company's repairing steamers, in place of the Provisional licenses hitherto held, and decided to accept the same.\n\nEnclosed I send you, as desired, the required particulars to be inserted in the Schedules of the licenses.\n\nMy Directors also note that the British North Borneo Company will be informed that there is no objection to the grant of similar licenses to the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company in Labuan and North Borneo.\n\nThe Under Secretary of State, COLONIAL OFFICE, S.W.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nSir,\nYour obedient servant,\n**General Manager**",
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"content_text": "Confidential\n\nHong Kong,\n\n4th October 1906\n\nGovernment House.\n\nI have the honour to enclose in clear versions of my telegram and of Your Lordship's of the 6th inst; and of subsequent telegrams to and from the Commander in Chief, China Station, on the subject of the appointment of a naval officer, with previous experience of the mercantile marine, to act as Harbour Master at Hongkong during the absence on leave of the Assistant Harbour Master and pending the appointment of a successor to the late Captain A.L. Aaronsen as an officer of Harbour Master.\n\n2. Your Lordship will see that Sir Arthur Moore has proposed for the acting appointment Lieut. Beckwith, Navigating Lieutenant of \"Druid\", and that I have accepted this proposal, and that the officer named will be available after the 19th instant.\n\n3. Lieut. Beckwith has served in his present rank since October 1905 when he joined the Navy under the Order-in-Council of the 20th June 1905 after 4 years' experience in the Mercantile Marine. My reasons for mentioning his name and that of Lieut. Butterworth in my telegram to Sir Arthur Moore were that I knew both, previously to receiving commissions in the Navy, had been in the Merchant service and that I had heard good reports of both from officers under whom they had served in H.M. Ships.\n\n4. To secure the best officer I could for the temporary appointment, which is one of great importance to the Colony, I thought it advisable to offer the full salary attached to the post, viz: at the rate of £780 per annum.\n\n5. The question of filling the permanent appointment presents some difficulty. The present Assistant Harbour Master, Mr. H. Jaglar, who is 45 years of age and served in the Royal Navy from 1878 to 1898 when he resigned his commission, joined the Colonial service in the post he now occupies in September 1899. He has since then on three occasions for periods of 15, 6, and 3 months respectively acted as Harbour Master.\n\n6. On the retirement of Capt. Rumsey, Mr. Basil Taylor applied for the post and in forwarding his application, the then Governor, Sir Henry Blake, stated in his dispatch No. 404, dated the 24th August 1903, as follows: - \"During the period in which Mr. Basil Taylor has discharged the duties of Harbour Master in the absence of Capt. Rumsey, he has given entire satisfaction both to the Government and to the public. I consider him a long way the most suitable officer for the appointment.\" When about a year later, I forwarded in my dispatch No. 652 dated the 29th September 1904, an application from Taylor to be considered for any other similar post which might become vacant, I stated that he was \"capable, zealous, and worthy of promotion\" and that the recent appointment of Capt. Barrie Laurence to be Harbour Master at Singapore made it improbable that there would be any promotion for Mr. Taylor in this Colony for some years to come. About 6 months later, Taylor applied to the Secretary of State for the appointment of Harbour Master at Singapore. In forwarding this application in my despatch No. 72 of the 13th March 1905, I referred to the favourable opinion of Taylor's capacity I had expressed in my previous dispatch, and to the experience he had gained in the Harbour Department of this Colony. A further application from Taylor for the Administrationship of Labuan was forwarded in my despatch No. 251 of the 19th August, in which I confined myself to referring to my previous communication.\n\nPage 353\n\n...\n\nPage 354\n\n \nThe East Dept. Reg.\n\n...",
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"content_text": "This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government.]\n\nCHINA TRADE.\n\nCONFIDENTIAL.\n\n[7381]\n\nNo. 1.\n\n141 [February 27.]\n\nSECTION 1.\n\nQuestion asked in the House of Commons, February 27, 1908.\n\nSir Henry Cotton,-To ask the Secretary of State for India what is the amount of duty, adjusted in sterling figures, levied by the Customs authorities on every chest of opium exported from India at the ports of the following countries where opium is consumed in the Far East, viz., Ceylon, Siam, Cochin China, Straits Settlements, Netherlands India, Natunas Islands, Sarawak, Labuan, the Philippines, Japan, and China.\n\nAnswer by Mr Kearley (for Mr. Morley).\n\nOpium is free of duty in Siam, the Straits Settlements, Sarawak, and Labuan. Its importation is prohibited in Cochin China and, except so far as regards Government importation, in Japan. The duties levied in the other places mentioned are as follows: Ceylon, 5s. 4d. per lb.; Netherlands India, 3s. 5d. per lb.; the Philippines, 7s. 7d. per lb. on crude opium, 9s. 6d. per lb. on opium manufactured or prepared; China, 23. 7d. per lb. After the 1st March next the importation of opium into the Philippines, except by the Government and for medicinal purposes, will be prohibited. The Board of Trade have no information as regards the Natunas Islands, but presumably the duty would be the same as that stated for Netherlands India. I understand that a chest of Indian opium weighs about 140 lbs.\n\n[2842 dd-1]",
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"content_text": "## Med.\n\nOffice or Individual.\n\nIndia\n\n1909\n\n28 Aug\n\nLast Previous Paper.\n\nP. 28 8 9 5\n\n**DOMESTIC**\n\n8695\n\n306\n\n28 AUG 09\n\nEmployment of natives of India in Far Eastern Lands\n\nCopy letter from India Office to Govt. of Hong Kong, whether there is any objection to proposed abandonment of scheme for recruiting through recruitment staff of Indian Imperial Service Troops in India for police here.\n\nCorres.\n\n8 for Despatch 16 Sept\n\n4/2\n\n1790-A. & E. W.-20962/27—95000-1-08.\n\nNext subsequent Paper.\n\n9.0.\n\n32-450\n\nM. Photo\n\nAs the Indian Govt. are prepared to abandon the scheme, we infer from `10109/08` that the Govt. of Hong Kong are anxious, rather than not, to drop it.\n\n? Reply that the P.U.S. has no objection to the proposed abandonment but that before definitely agreeing we will consult the Govr. of Labuan (I think there is no doubt that he will readily agree).\n\nbut he and he",
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"content_text": "Naval 1958/1909\n\n**(COPY)**\n\nEnclosure No 5 in China Station letter No `445/144` dated 26 June 1909\n\nGovernment House, Singapore.\n\n17th April, 1909.\n\nSir,\n\nIn reply to Your Excellency's letter of the 11th ultimo I have the honour to forward the accompanying chart of signals in use at the Signal Stations in Singapore together with a return of local signals in use at the ports of Singapore, Penang, Malacca and Labuan.\n\nI have etc.\n\n**(SD) ARTHUR YOUNG**\n\nHis Excellency Vice Admiral the Honourable Sir Hedworth Lambton K.C.B., Commander in Chief, China Station.\n\n377",
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"content_text": "# 423\n**COPY**\n10/1180. (F.1.)\n\n**WAR OFFICE, LONDON, S.W.**\n12th June, 1909.\n\nSir,\n\nWith reference to your letter 6859/09, of 5th ultimo, regarding the indemnification of the Hong Kong Government against loss in connection with the Post Office at Wei-hai-Wei, I am commanded by the Army Council to acquaint you, for the information of the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury, that in the special circumstances, and in view of the fact that the receipts from this Post Office were brought into account after the fixing of the percentage of revenue payable by Hong Kong in respect of military contribution, they agree that these receipts should be treated separately from those arising from the British Postal Agencies in the Treaty Ports of China.\n\nSo long, therefore, as the expenses in respect of the Wei-hai-Wei branch of the Hong Kong Post Office exceed the revenue derived from it, they see no objection to receipts from this source being excluded from the general revenue of the Colony for the purposes of assessment. If, however, the receipts should at any time exceed the expenditure, the Council consider that the net receipts should be included in the assessable revenue, in the same manner as the net receipts from Christmas Island and Labuan are included in the revenue of the Straits Settlements (`Treasury letters 20463 of 8th November 1905` and `13827 of 31st July 1906`).\n\nI am, Sir,\n\nYour obedient Servant,\n(Sd) R.H. Brade.\n\nThe Secretary,\nThe Treasury.",
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"content_text": "125 \n\nthan reduce by one iota the patient's comfort or happiness; \nand they consider it would be \"nothing short of murder\" to \nremove her from the circle of friends she has now made for \nherself \"to a cheap asylum\".\n\nIn view of these facts it might be said that having \nvoluntarily brought themselves to their present necessitous \ncondition they cannot obtain the assistance they apply for \nunder the Statute referred to.\n\nOn behalf of the petitioner however I venture to hope \nthat the fact that her present difficulties are the result of \nher self-sacrificing devotion to her afflicted child may not \ndisentitle her to any consideration she might otherwise \nexpect to receive.\n\nI may add that Mrs. Deane's only near relation is an \nonly sister, with an invalid husband and a very limited \nincome, who has from time to time contributed small sums towards the \npatient's expenses.\n\nYours obediently, \n**C. V. CREAGH**, \nlate Governor of Labuan & North Borneo.\n\nTo \nThe Under Secretary of State \nColonial Office.\n\n-2-",
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"content_text": "## THE HUMBLE PETITION\n\n39153 \nRae? \n128 \nFast 2 DEC 09 \n\nof \nMARIAN SUSAN DEANE residing at \"14 Bladuch Buildings Bath\" to THE **RIGHT HONOURABLE THE SECRETARY OF STATE** for the **COLONIES** sheweth \n\nTHAT your petitioner is the Widow of the late W.M. Deane Captain Superintendant of Police who died on the second of August 1906 and since her husband's death she has been in receipt of the following income for the support of herself and her two daughters Christobal aged 29 and Beryl aged 27.\n\n| Year | Income |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1906 (from August) | £174. 14. 5. |\n| 1907 | £389. 5. 5. |\n| 1908 | £400. 2. 5. |\n| 1909 (to October 6th) | £298. 19. 0. |\n\nWITH the above sums (which are chiefly derived from a Marriage Settlement fund) your petitioner and her daughters were enabled to live comfortably until October 1907 when her younger daughter \"Beryl\" became afflicted with a mental derangement necessitating her detention in an asylum. Since your petitioner had to send her daughter to an asylum she and her elder daughter \"Christobel\" have had to give up their house and establishment, sell most of their family silver and valuable curios collected during their relative's long residence in the East, and they have reduced their household expenses to a minimum, and your petitioner has been compelled to encroach yearly on her capital to meet these high and unforeseen expenses.\n\nTHE nature of the illness which is considered to be the result of sunstroke is a peculiarly distressing form of delusional insanity manifested by terror of persecution and sudden paroxysms of unaccountable fear, which renders the employment of day and night nurses necessary and in other ways have so increased the charges of the asylum that the medical and nursing expenses alone have exceeded half your petitioner's income.\n\n0.0. \nConsideration she might otherwise expect to receive. I may add that her year is only near relation is only sister, with an invalid husband and a very limited income, who has from time to time contributed small sums towards the patient's expenses.\n\nYours obediently \nCorreach \nlate Governor of Labuan and North Borneo.\n\n-1-",
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"content_text": "QUESTION OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PROPOSED WIRELESS TELEGRAPH STATION OF EASTERN EXTENSION AND MARCONI COMPANIES AT HONG KONG AND PROPOSED STATION OF CHINESE GOVERNMENT AT PRATAS ISLAND.\n\nTO THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRADE,\n\nThe Cables (Landing-Rights) Committee have the honour to submit the following Report:\n\n1. A meeting of the Committee was held on the 27th April 1910. Mr. Tennant presided, and there were also present:\n\nMr. Johnson (Colonial Office),\n\nMr. Kirk (India Office),\n\nMr. Law (Foreign Office),\n\nColonel Macdonogh (War Office),\n\nMr. Mackay (Post Office),\n\nColonel White (Admiralty),\n\nMr. Wilkins (Treasury), and\n\nMr. Brown (Secretary).\n\n2. The Committee considered a proposal which had been made for communication between the projected low-power wireless telegraph station of the Eastern Extension and Marconi Companies at Hong Kong and a similar station to be erected by the Chinese Government on Pratas Island (about 200 miles to the south-east of Hong Kong), for the purpose of transmitting weather reports to the mainland, in order to give warning to shipping of approaching storms. See No. 1 (with enclosures) and No. 2 of the annexed correspondence. See also Report No. 127.\n\n3. Mr. Johnson explained that, before the Governor of Hong Kong had learnt the decision to grant a license to the Eastern Extension and Marconi Companies for a low-power station in that Colony, he had submitted proposals for the establishment of a high-power Government station there (see No. 3 of the annexed correspondence, with enclosures). The question of providing such a station would, Mr. Johnson assumed, depend on the decision ultimately arrived at as to the proposed establishment of a net-work of wireless communication throughout the Empire (see Reports Nos. 134 and 140). This question need not, however, affect the proposed grant of a license to the Eastern Extension and Marconi Companies for a low-power station, as there would, he understood, be room at Hong Kong for a station of each kind.\n\nAs regards the proposal that the lower-power station at Hong Kong should communicate with the projected station of the Chinese Government at Pratas Island, Mr. Johnson said that it had been the intention that the license to the Eastern Extension and Marconi Companies should be limited to communication with ships: but there seemed to be no objection to an exception being made in favour of communication between Hong Kong and Pratas Island, in the same way that an exception had already been agreed to as regards communication between Labuan (Sarawak) and the proposed station of the Eastern Extension and Marconi Companies at Singapore (see Report No. 135).\n\n4. Colonel White said that the Admiralty saw no objection to the proposed communication, and the Committee generally concurred.\n\n(Signed)\n\nGEORGE W. JOHNSON,\n\nH. A. KIRK,\n\nA. LAW,\n\nG. M. W. MACDONOGH,\n\nR. J. MACKAY,\n\nH. S. NEVILLE WHITE,\n\nROLAND WILKINS.\n\nNo. 1.\n\nCOLONIAL OFFICE to ADMIRALTY.\n\nDowning Street, 22nd January 1910.\n\nWITH reference to the letter from this Department of the 16th of October 1908,\n\nI am directed by the Earl of Crewe to transmit to you to be laid before the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty a copy of a despatch (No. 435, 26th November) from His Majesty's Minister at Peking with regard to the suggested erection of a wireless telegraph station on Pratas Island.\n\n2. I am to inquire whether, if this Station is established, the Lords Commissioners will agree to its communicating with the Naval Station at Hong Kong (as suggested by Vice-Admiral Lambton in his letter to the Governor of Hong Kong enclosed in the above-mentioned letter), or whether their Lordships are of opinion that it should communicate with the new Wireless Telegraph Station proposed to be erected by the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company and the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company, to which reference is made in the Report of the Cable (Landing-Rights) Committee dated the 27th September 1909 (Serial No. 127). In the latter case the matter will be referred to the Committee to consider the question of thus extending the conditions of the proposed license to the Companies in question, as the Committee recommended that that license should be strictly limited to communication with ships.\n\nI am, &c.,\n\nH. W. JUST.\n\nEnclosure 1 in No. 1.\n\nPeking, 26th November 1909.\n\nIN my despatch No. 170 of 8th May last I stated the reasons which made it inexpedient for me to approach the Chinese Government at that time regarding the erection of a wireless telegraph station on the Pratas Islands, and I added that I might possibly find a suitable opportunity later on of submitting Sir Frederick Lugard's suggestion to the favourable consideration of the Wai Wu Pu.\n\nSir Frederick Lugard having reverted to the subject, I consulted my Japanese colleague and inquired whether, as the Pratas Islands difficulty had apparently been settled with Japan, he had any objection to the proposal. Mr. Ijnouye telegraphed to Tokio, and in due course assured me that there was no objection on the part of the Japanese Government.\n\nIn these circumstances, it appeared to me unnecessary to refer to your instructions, and in a Memorandum of the 19th instant, copy of which is enclosed, I accordingly submitted the proposal to the Wai Wu Pu, and at an interview on the same day I supplemented this by a verbal explanation of all the circumstances which told in favour of the undertaking.\n\nIn their reply of November 25th, copy of which is likewise enclosed, the Wai Wu Pu inform me that the matter was referred to the consideration of the Board of Communications, and that the Viceroy of Canton has been instructed to make the necessary arrangements without delay.\n\nI am forwarding a copy of this despatch to the Governor of Hong Kong.\n\nSir Edward Grey, Bart., M.P.,\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.\n\nI have, &c.,\n\nJ. N. JORDAN.\n\n(Signed)\n\nF. J. BROWN,\n\nG. M. W. MACDONOGH,\n\nR. J. MACKAY,\n\nH. S. NEVILLE WHITE,\n\nROLAND WILKINS.\n\nEnclosure 2 in No. 1. MEMORANDUM.\n\nSecretary,\n\n23rd May 1910.\n\nMr. Tennant was unable to sign this Report on account of illness.\n\n19th November 1909.\n\nThe institution of an observation station with a wireless telegraph installation on Pratas Island would be of great advantage during the typhoon season for the forecasting of storms in the southern portions of the China Seas, and a protection to all shipping frequenting the southern coasts of China.\n\nE (33)4685. Pk. 25. 50. 6/10, E. & S.\n\nA 2\n\n458",
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"content_text": "## \n\ncompared with 1909, 30 more ships with a tonnage increased by 121,836 tons, entered 86 more times, and gave a collective tonnage greater by 316,609 tons.\n\nThus:-\n\n| Flag | Steamers | Sailing | No. of Times entered | Total Tonnage |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| | 1909 | 1910 | 1909 | 1910 | 1909 | 1910 |\n| British | 341 | 360 | 2,054 | 2,124 | 3,851,071 | 4,041,557 |\n| German | 108 | 113 | 735 | | 607,683 | |\n| | 98 | 101 | 493 | 722 | 1,176,822 | 1,266,757 |\n| Japanese | | | | | 17,663 | 1,283,830 |\n| | | | | | 341,083 | |\n| trailing | 43 | | 212 | 223 | 227,341 | 236,331 |\n| Norwegian | 7 | 24 | | | 91,288 | 95,062 |\n| | | | 21 | | | |\n| Danish | 1 | 1 | | | | |\n| | | | 282 | 250 | 290,936 | 314,879 |\n| Dutch | 16 | 20 | | | | |\n| | 105 | 108 | | | 207,190 | 214,787 |\n| French | 148 | 144 | 262,459 | | | 262,670 |\n| Italian | 11 | 13 | 28,470 | | | 84,496 |\n| Portuguese | 94 | 66 | 36,927 | | | 29,478 |\n| Russian | 9 | 10 | 19,584 | | | 28,803 |\n| Swedish | 35 | 27 | 63,726 | | | 45,398 |\n| U. S. A. | 17 | 42 | | | 211,827 | 210,466 |\n| No Flag | 37 | I | | | 299 | |\n| Total | 704 | 734 | 4,198 | 4,284,7,7 | 6,376 | 8,112,985 |\n| | | | | | 31,326 | 33,165 |\n\nCorean\n\nif not actually increasing, Cardiff, though only used by Men-of-War, and imported almost solely by the Admiralty, comes third. There have been increased shipments from Hongay: but from Australia and India large decreases appear: while no Labuan coal was imported during the year.\n\nI remarked last year upon the fact that, in spite of the large increase in coal imported, the shipments of bunker coal in the Colony had fallen off considerably. This year, the opposite occurred. There is a falling off in imports, but an increase of 22,140 tons, or 35 per cent. in the quantity of bunker coal shipped. But, of the total amount of coal imported, little more than half is shipped as bunker coal, the remainder being re-exported.\n\nKerosene Oil—Here, enormous increases are reported: in Bulk Oil of 20,559 tons or 57 per cent., and in Case Oil of 13,989 tons or 386 per cent., while Liquid Fuel has increased by 5,089 tons or 1172 per cent. These increases appear to be due to competition between the Asiatic Petroleum Company and the Standard Oil Company, whose business is largely increasing in the interior of China in consequence of their activity in opening up new distributing centres.\n\nAs last year, I add a few remarks about certain other items of import of which I have been able to collect information.\n\nOpium. The imports of Raw Opium show a decrease of 3,990 chests, or 11.1 per cent., while 1909 showed a decrease of 6,087 chests or 14.5 per cent. The exports declined by 7,641 chests, or 21.2 per cent, in 1909 the decrease was 3,620 chests, or 9.7 per cent. During the last three years the raw opium trade of the Colony is described by the following figures:-\n\n| | 1910 Chests | 1909 Chests | 1908 Chests |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Stock in hand, 1st January | 5,808 | 4,707 | 4,509 |\n| Imported during the year | 35,731 | 41,821 | 31,743 |\n| Total | 41,512 | 40,528 | 36,252 |\n| Boiled by Opium Farmer | 782 | 1,044 | 864 |\n| Spurious Opium destroyed | 14 | 51 | |\n| Exported during the year | 28,383 | 35,938 | 30,000 |\n| Total | 29,120 | 37,033 | 30,864 |\n| Stock remaining on 31st Dec. | 7,123 | 4,500 | 5,808 |\n\n## TRADE\n\nAs pointed out in previous reports, the figures which used to appear under this heading were, as a whole, so inaccurate as to be in some cases, most misleading. They have therefore been omitted from this, as from my three previous annual reports. However, in certain items of the import trade, fairly accurate details are available, and, as to these, the following remarks may be of interest.\n\nCoal.—1,115,120 tons were imported during the year. This quantity, compared with the imports for 1909, shows a decrease of 11,716 tons, or 1.04 per cent. This decrease is so small as to be negligible, but is explained by the dull tone of the market in the Colony throughout the year 1910, and the necessity of adjusting stocks after the somewhat largely increased imports of 1909. Of the various varieties of coal imported, Japanese heads the list. Next comes that from North China and Manchuria, which holds its own.\n\nOf the several varieties of opium imported, Malwa decreased by 315 chests, or 6 per cent., Patna by 3,241 chests, or 16.6 per cent., Benares by 1,885 chests, or 22.5 per cent., and Persian increased by 249 chests. Of Chinese opium 1,222 chests were imported from Shanghai and re-exported to Haiphong.",
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"content_text": "Actions \n\nwithin three months. \n\nProtection of informers from discovery. \n\nException \n\nExamination of offenders under this \n\n12 \n\n58. All actions and other proceedings which may be lawfully brought for anything done, omitted or intended to be done under the provisions of this Proclamation or of any regulations or order made thereunder shall be commenced within three months after the accrual of the cause of action and not otherwise; and the provisions of sections forty-three to forty-eight, both inclusive, of \"The Constabulary and Police Proclamation, 1883\" shall apply to such actions and proceedings. \n\n59. Except as hereinafter mentioned, no information laid under this Proclamation shall be admitted in evidence in any civil or criminal proceeding whatsoever; and no witness shall be obliged or permitted to disclose the name or address of any informer under this Proclamation, or state any matter which might lead to his discovery. Moreover, if any books, documents, or papers which are in evidence or liable to inspection in any civil or criminal proceeding whatsoever contain any entry in which any informer is named or described, or which might lead to his discovery, the Court or Magistrate shall cause all such passages to be concealed from view or to be obliterated, so far as may be necessary to protect the informer from discovery, but no further. If, on the trial of any offence under this Proclamation, the Magistrate, after full inquiry into the case, believes that the informer wilfully made in his information a material statement which he knew or believed to be false, or did not believe to be true; or if, in any other proceeding, the Court or Magistrate is of opinion that justice cannot be fully done between the parties thereto without the discovery of the informer, it shall be lawful for the Court or Magistrate to require the production of the original information, and permit inquiry, and require full disclosure concerning the informer. \n\npro- \n\n60. (1) Whenever two or more persons shall be charged with any offence against this Proclamation, the Magistrate may require one or more of them to give evidence as a witness or witnesses for the \n\nprosecution. Any such person who refuses to be sworn or to answer any lawful question shall be dealt with in the same manner as witnesses so refusing may by law be dealt with by a Magistrate. \n\nIndemnity to them. \n\nPerson charged may give evidence on his own behalf. \n\n(2) Every person so required to give evidence, who shall, in the opinion of the Magistrate, make true and full discovery of all things as to which he is lawfully examined, shall be entitled to receive a certificate of indemnity under the hand of the Magistrate, stating that he has made a true and full discovery of all things as to which he was examined; and such certificate shall be a bar to all legal proceedings against him in respect of all such things as aforesaid. \n\n(3) Provided always that any person charged with an offence against this Proclamation may, if he thinks fit, tender himself to be examined on his own behalf; and thereupon may give evidence in the same manner, and with the like effect and consequences as any other witness. \n\nBy His Excellency's Command, \n\nF. J. MOYSEY, \n\nClerk to the Council of State. \n\n13 \n\nTHE FIRST SCHEDULE. \n\nENACTMENTS REPEALED. \n\nSo much of the Proclamation dated the 23rd December, 1881, as adopts the Ordinance of the Labuan Legislative Council No. 2 of 1873, entitled the \"Ordinance of 1878,\" together with all notifications thereunder. \n\n*Opium \n\nthe \n\nTHE SECOND SCHEDULE. \n\nA. \n\nNo. 1, \n\nFarmer's Contract under Section 6 of \"The Opium Proclamation, 1901.\" \n\nof \n\nday of \n\nJ \n\n190 Between A. B. &c. and E. F. of \n\n&c. \n\nThis Contract made the ... day of ... 190... Between A. B. of ... &c. of the first part, C. D. of ... &c. of the second part, and the Governor of the State of North Borneo of the third part: Whereas the said A. B. has been declared to be the Opium Farmer of ... for the term commencing on the first day of January, 190... and ending on the thirty-first day of December, 190...; and the said C. D. and E. F. have agreed to become sureties [or certain real or personal ... and the estate has been assigned to the Government as security by way of mortgage under the provisions of \"The Opium Proclamation, 1901\" by a Deed of even date herewith and made between &c.; or, the sum of ... dollars has been lodged in the Local Treasury as a deposit] for the due fulfilment of this Contract. THIS CONTRACT WITNESSETH that all the rights and privileges of Opium Farmer of the ... under the provisions of \"The Opium Proclamation, 1901\" are hereby vested in the said A. B. for the aforesaid term. AND this Contract also witnesseth that the said A. B. and the said C. D. and E. F. (hereinafter called the sureties) do hereby, for themselves, their executors, administrators, and assigns, severally as well as jointly, and every two or more of them, covenant and agree with the Governor in manner following, that is to say:- \n\n1. The said A. B. (hereinafter called the Opium Farmer) will pay to the Finance Commissioner for the time being, without demand, the sum of ... dollars monthly on the last day of every month, commencing on the 31st day of January, 19... and ending on the 31st day of December, 19... as the rent of the said Opium Farm; provided always that if the last day of a month shall be a Sunday or a Public Holiday or a Bank Holiday, such payment shall be due and payable on the day immediately preceding such last day. \n\n5 \n\n2. The Opium Farmer shall well and faithfully observe, perform, and fulfil the several provisions, conditions, and stipulations contained in the said Proclamation, so far as they relate to the management of the said Opium Farm, or impose any duty or obligation on the Opium Farmer, in as full and ample a manner as if the said provisions, conditions, and stipulations had been incorporated in this Contract. \n\n3. If the said rent or any part thereof be unpaid for the space of five days after any of the days on which the same ought to have been paid, the Opium Farmer will pay to the Finance Commissioner interest upon the said rent, or so much thereof as shall for the time being be unpaid, at the rate of twelve per cent. per annum, from the day on which the same ought to have been paid to the date of payment. \n\n4. If the said rent or any part thereof be unpaid for the space of ten days after any of the days on which the same ought to have been paid; or in case of the breach of any of the provisions, conditions, and stipulations of the said Proclamation, so far as they relate to the said Opium Farm or the Opium Farmer; then, and in either of such cases, it shall be lawful for the Governor for the time being to determine and put an end to the said rights and privileges, and to dispose of the same to other persons; and in the event of any loss arising therefrom, the Opium Farmer will make good the said loss to the Governor. \n\n... \n\nPage 419 \n\n \nPage 419 \n\nPage 419",
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"content_text": "EASTERN No. 14: [Second dispatch]\n\nReprinted\n\nColonial Office.\n\n40860\n\n154\n\nF.O.\n\nGrande Bretagne. 22 Feb 11\n\nRESTRICTIONS ON THE OPIUM AND MORPHINE TRAFFIC IN THE EASTERN COLONIES.\n\n1. Weihaiwei.\n\nBy Ordinance No. 1 of 1909, no person may import, export, possess, sell, or buy any opium (including morphine) or other hypnotic (including cocaine), except that qualified medical men and chemists may deal in them for bona fide medicinal purposes, and that a medical officer may license certain persons to smoke or otherwise use opium if deprivation of the drug would injure their health. Such licensed consumers are registered; no person under age, and no female (except with the special sanction of the Commissioner) may be licensed.\n\nOpium divans are prohibited.\n\n2. Hong Kong.\n\nThe legislation is contained in the consolidating enactment of 1909, \"The Opium Ordinance, 1909.” Raw opium (i.e., opium not prepared for smoking or other use) can only be imported or exported under permit from a Government officer countersigned by the opium farmer.\n\nLoose Opium, i.e., raw opium, in quantities less than one chest full of opium of the same quality, may not be imported at all; it can be sold or exported by persons possessing the requisite Government licence.\n\nOpium may only be prepared for consumption by the opium farmer, and may be sold only by him and persons duly licensed under the Ordinance. No prepared opium may be sold to a female or to a person under the age of 16. There is no other restriction on consumers. Opium divans are prohibited.\n\nMorphine may only be used when prescribed by a medical man. The injection of morphine otherwise is punishable.\n\nMorphine may be imported, manufactured, and dealt in only by licensed persons. Export of morphine to countries prohibiting or restricting its importation is forbidden except in accordance with the regulations of those countries. Licences to export morphine are necessary.\n\nUnder the Pharmacy Ordinance No. 10 of 1908, as amended by Ordinances 9 and 20 of 1910, cocaine, its salts and preparations, can only be kept, dispensed, and sold by registered persons, and by Ordinance 9 of 1910 special powers are given in respect of search for, and forfeiture of, cocaine in all its forms.\n\n3. Straits Settlements.\n\nOpium and its compounds are dealt with under Ordinance No. 21 of 1909. Morphia, cocaine, and their compounds and derivatives are regulated by Ordinance No. 14 of 1907, the \"Deleterious Drugs Ordinance, 1907.\" Subject to any rules made under the Ordinance the exclusive right to import, export, prepare, sell, and retail opium is vested in the Government (so far no such rule has been made).\n\nChandu, i.e., opium prepared for smoking, may be retailed, and divans may be kept by duly licensed persons.\n\nThere are no provisions as to the registration of consumers. Under rules made by the Governor in Council it is an offence to sell or deliver chandu to any person other than an adult male, or to allow a female or child under 16 to enter or remain in a public smoking room (opium divan). The Ordinance does not apply to Labuan or to Christmas Island. Labuan is under the Opium Ordinance, 1906, and the rules made thereunder. With the exception that the farmer has the rights of import and sale now given to the Government, the provisions of this Ordinance are identical with those of the 1909 Ordinance.\n\nMorphia, cocaine, their derivatives, and some other drugs may only be imported into the Colony or exported to a settlement or the Federated Malay States under written permit from the Principal Civil Medical Officer. Deleterious drugs can only be dealt in by licensed medical men and chemists and druggists. The furnishing, administration, or possession of deleterious drugs by unlicensed persons or persons not acting under the direction of a licensed person is a punishable offence.\n\n(17951r-2) Wt. 25610-442. 50. 11/10. D&S.",
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"content_text": "of opium smoking in brothels which had been a lucrative \n\n(In the settling1 Labuan which \n\nexport is countersigned by the British Agent at Trengganu \n\n164 \n\nor the Siamese Consul General at Singapore as the case \n\nmay be. \n\nthough illegal addition to the farmers' profits. \n\nThe Federated Malay States in 1909 were divided \n\ninto Coastal and Non-Coastal areas. \n\nIn the former the \n\nsame system as existed in the Straits Settlements was \n\nestablished. In the latter, which were largely in the \n\nhands of farmers, only raw opium might be imported; and \n\nthe manufacture and sale of chandu were in the hands \n\nof the farmer or of licensed persons. Since the late \n\nof January 1911 however the system in force in the \n\nStraits Settlements has been extended not only over \n\nthe whole of the Federated Malay States but over all \n\nthe other protected States in the Peninsula with the \n\nexception of Kelantan and Trengganu where it has not \n\nyet been found possible to cancel the existing farms. \n\nThe Government of the Straits Settlements imports, \n\nprepares and supplies all the chandu needed by the States. \n\nIn the Straits Settlements the Governor in Council \n\nhas power to prohibit the exportation of raw opium or \n\nof Chandu, or to impose limitations and conditions on \n\nexportation. At present opium may not be exported to \n\nTrengganu and Siam except when the requisition for the \n\nopium for its own needs and those of the \n\nStates which it supplies \n\nThe Government of Hong Kong has not found \n\nit practicable to take the monopoly of the importation, \n\npreparation and sale of opium into its own hands but \n\nsince the meeting of the Shanghai Commission restrictions \n\non the traffic have been made by the \n\nlimitation of the farmer to a certain number of \n\nchests per annum (800 in 1911) by the suppression of \n\nopium divans, and by forbidding the sale of prepared \n\nopium to any person other than an adult male. \n\nThe preparation and sale of opium is vested \n\nin the farmer, and raw opium can only be imported by \n\nhim or by a person possessing a permit signed by a \n\nGovernment officer and countersigned by the farmer.",
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"content_text": "18\n\nSection 30,\n\nTHE EIGHTH SCHEDULE. FORM OF NOTICE TO BE GIVEN TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL OF THE FORFEITURE OF A LICENCE.\n\nHongkong.\n\n1\n\n1\n\non the\n\nof\n\non the\n\n,1\n\nSan,This is to give you notice that the licence granted to A.B.,* day of to act as an Emigration Passage Broker, was duly day of declared by me the undersigned Magistrate to be forfeited.t\n\n(Signed.)\n\nTo the Hon. Registrar General,\n\nVictoria, Hongkong.\n\n1\n\n*The personal and family names in full, with the address and trade or occupation of the party, to be here inserted.\n\nHere state severally the reasons of forfeiture.\n\n77\n\nTHE NINTH SCHEDULE.\n\nFORM OF CONTRACT PASSAGE TICKET.\n\nI hereby engage that the Asiatic named at foot hereof shall be provided with a passage to, and shall be landed at, the port of\n\nin the ship or vessel called the \"\n\nin\n\nwith not less than 72 cubic feet and 12 superficial feet for berth accommodation, [or, in the case of a ship under section 42, 54 cubic feet and 9 superficial feet], and shall be victualled according to Schedule A to the Chinese Passengers Act, 1855, of the Imperial Parliament, during the voyage, and the term of detention at any place before its determination, for the sum of\n\ndollars, and\n\nI hereby acknowledge to have received the sum of dollars in full payment,\n\nName and\n\nMale.\n\nFemale.\n\nSurname of\n\nPassenger.\n\nAge.\n\nAge.\n\nNative Occupation. Place, Village, and District.\n\n:\n\nVictoria, Hongkong, the\n\nday of\n\n(Signed.)\n\nPassage Broker.\n\nI hereby certify that I have explained and registered the above contract passage ticket.\n\nVictoria, Hongkong, the\n\nday of\n\n(Signed.)\n\nRegistrar General.\n\nNote. Should the above-named ship not be able to proceed on the proposed voyage, a passage is to be provided in some other vessel licensed for the conveyance of Asiatic passengers.\n\nin\n\nSection 33.\n\n19\n\nSection 5.\n\nC4\n\nTHE TENTH SCHEDULE.\n\nFORM OF VOYAGES OF NOT MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS DURATION.\n\nVoyages from Hongkong, Swatow, Amoy, Foochow, Chifu, Ningpo, Shanghai, and any port in Formosa to-\n\nBombay,\n\nCelebes,\n\nCeylon,\n\nMadras,\n\nPort Darwin,\n\nQueensland,\n\nBritish North Borneo,\n\nBorneo,\n\nBrunei,\n\nSarawak,\n\nCalcutta,\n\nPegu,\n\nSiam,\n\nWestern Australia,\n\nVladivostock,\n\nOcean Island,\n\nSumatra,\n\nJava,\n\nThe Straits Settlements,\n\nLabuan,\n\nBanka,\n\nBilliton,\n\nSarawak,\n\nJapan.\n\n1",
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"content_text": "Jaunienco S\n\nyoou place and\n\n02.\n\n1070 Qu\n\n.0 12 Ju\n\nOu qu svi natje\n\nT\n\n47\n\nWe could get a 3 Kilowatt or even 5 Kilowatt installation. In the case of the 5 Kilowatt Station in Fiji we had a guarantee by Marconi that it would be effective up to 300 miles at all times and under all conditions, but we found that at night it was effective for a much greater distance, up to 600 or 900 miles and even further sometimes.\n\nMr. Ross.\n\nIf we only had a low power station there would be no revenue except from ships.\n\nHis Excellency... If you want to communicate with shore stations in surrounding countries a Medium Power Station would of course be necessary, but I do not see why you should as there are cables, unless the idea is to compete with the cable companies and reduce their rates by competition.\n\nMr. Edking.\n\nI have not followed the discussion on this subject as I was absent from the Colony when it was introduced. It is quite possible that compulsory Wireless Telegraphy may be imposed on all ships, and it would be very desirable for a ship in distress to be able to communicate from half way between here and Singapore, say 600 miles. Labuan would be nearer it is true, but they would prefer to communicate with British Ports in the event of repairs being required. If wireless installations on Merchant ships are made compulsory, they will probably have a longer range than 300 miles and the ships will try to recoup themselves for some of the cost by charging for messages to shore. The Admiralty will not receive such messages at their high power station. These are in my opinion points for consideration.\n\nDr. Shallard.\n\nThe installations on ships are still in the trial stage. Those on our ships have a nominal range of 250 miles, but it is in practice as much as 750 miles, and as time goes on these installations will be increased in power as shore stations to receive their messages are increased in number. For example, our ships communicate with Bombay on Wednesday evening when they are due to arrive on Friday morning and a number of messages...",
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"content_text": "235\n\n(ix) There are no trees of any size or density near this site.\n\n(x) Kowloon Old City to the westward consists entirely of small Chinese houses, and does not cover a very large area.\n\n(xi) Hong Kong Island itself is the only obstacle in a direct line with Singapore.\n\n7.- The rainfall is highest during the summer months. The prevailing winds are the N.E. Monsoons from October to May, and South West Monsoons for the rest of the year. These winds are, however, seldom very strong in the harbour.\n\n8.- Excellent water supply is available for all purposes.\n\n9.- All building materials are available locally and labour is cheap.\n\n10.- The cost of coal locally is :-\n\nWelsh coal 375/- per ton.\n\nJapanese coal 21s/-\n\nLabuan coal 15s/6d\n\nThe cost of oil fuel as per Admiralty Contract price is 50s/- per ton.\n\n11.- A Marconi Expert is at present in the Colony, and his opinion was invited as to the suitability of the site. He was in entire agreement with the view expressed above.\n\nI have, etc...\n\n(Sgd.) O. HARRISON,\n\nCaptain R.M.D.I.\n\n(Assistant for W.T. Tuttes, China Squadron).\n\n2",
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"content_text": "2\n\n(1.) Raw opium. Production and distribution to be controlled by legislation; ports of importation and exportation to be limited; measures to be taken to prevent exportation to countries which prohibit import, and to control exportation to countries which subject importation to conditions; importation and exportation is only to be carried on through duly authorised persons.\n\n(2.) Prepared opium. Measures to be taken for the gradual and effective suppression of its manufacture, distribution, and consumption, subject to local conditions; importation and exportation to be prohibited. (This is subject to reservation by British delegates that no interference will be caused in the arrangements for the preparation and distribution of prepared opium now in force in Malay Peninsula or elsewhere in His Majesty's dominions.)\n\n(3.) Morphine, cocaine, &c. Legislation to be passed to restrict use of drugs to legitimate medical purposes, and to limit manufacture to licensed persons. Sellers, dealers, and exporters must be licensed, and their books open to inspection. Exportation only to be allowed when consignee has received an official permit to import from the Government of importing country.\n\nIt is proposed to sign convention on the 8th January, and it is considered essential that the British delegates' signature should bind your Government. In my judgment there is nothing in the convention to which exception can be taken.\n\nHis Majesty's Government purpose to sign and to adhere on behalf of your Government unless very strong reasons against.\n\nTelegraph reply as soon as possible.\n\nEnclosure 2 in No. 1.\n\nGovernor of Hong Kong to Mr. Harcourt.\n\n(Telegraphic.) P.\n\nYOUR cypher telegram of the 3rd January.\n\nGovernor in Council concurs.\n\nEnclosure 3 in No. 1.\n\nJanuary 6, 1912.\n\n(Telegraphic.) P.\n\nGovernor of Ceylon to Mr. Harcourt.\n\nJanuary 6, 1912,\n\nIN reply to your cypher telegram of the 3rd January, convention, Government of Ceylon agrees to adhere.\n\nEnclosure 4 in No. 1.\n\n(Telegraphic.) P.\n\nGovernor of the Straits Settlements to Mr. Harcourt.\n\nJanuary 6, 1912. IN reply to your cypher telegram of the 3rd January, no objection to the signing of the convention, but as it is proposed to supply British North Borneo and Labuan next year, and possibly Kelantan, Trengganu, and Sarawak later on, I would suggest that the reservation should be enlarged to cover this.",
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"content_text": "294\n\n46\n\ndrug would injure his health. Such licensed consumers are registered, and as they die out the use of opium will gradually be abolished. The law further provided that no person might be licensed who was either not of full age or a woman, though the latter could obtain a licence by special sanction of the commissioner.\n\nAn additional safeguard against the consumption of opium by persons hitherto unused to it was provided in the clause of the ordinance which prohibits the existence of opium divans.\n\nNo opium, whether raw or prepared, may be exported from Wei-hai-Wei except under licence from the commissioner. It will be seen that a complete system of control, leading to the abolition of the consumption of opium in the territory, has been established, and that measures have been taken to prevent the drug being exported from Wei-hai-Wei.\n\nThe situation in Ceylon was slightly different. Besides those persons who were habitual consumers of opium, the vederalas (or native doctors who were trained in the traditional Ceylonese system of medicine) habitually used opium in their prescriptions. Some difficulty was encountered in the settlement of the question of what persons, professing to be vederalas, had any claim to knowledge of the ancient tradition. The matter was, however, decided by careful enquiry, and those persons who were found to be qualified vederalas were registered, and are entitled to use opium in treating their patients.\n\nAn ordinance, which came into force on the 1st October, 1910, regulates the traffic.\n\nThe right of importing opium, whether raw or prepared, is vested solely in the Government, and is delegated to the principal civil medical officer, who has charge of the distribution of the drug. Opium for purely medicinal purposes may be supplied by the principal civil medical officer to qualified medical men and veterinary surgeons, and to registered vederalas. It can only be supplied to other persons on registration as habitual consumers. No person could be registered except on production of satisfactory evidence that at the time when the law was passed he was a habitual consumer, together with evidence of the amount which he was accustomed to consume and the manner and form of consumption. Thus the opium consumers in Ceylon are a definite number, to which additions cannot be made. The use of the drug, except for medicinal purposes, must therefore disappear in course of time. Further precautions against undue use of opium are taken by limiting the annual amount allowed to a registered consumer or vederala to eight ounces.\n\nThe importation, possession, or sale of opium, except by the authorised officer (the principal civil medical officer), and for the purposes described above, is illegal. It has therefore not been found necessary to impose any restriction on the exportation of opium, since the amount imported depends on the purely local consumption, the maximum amount of which can be ascertained.\n\nThe conditions in the Malay peninsula and in Hong Kong appear to preclude for the present any system of registration of opium consumers, the object of which is to compile a list to which no addition can be made; the constant changes in the population of Hong Kong and the regular immigration of Chinese into the Malay peninsula prevent the introduction of such a system, since, under present conditions, a large proportion of new-comers are consumers of opium.\n\nBoth in Hong Kong and in the Malay peninsula the policy of the Government has been, and continues to be, the restriction of the traffic, so far as is possible, consistently with the prevention of the substitution of morphia injection and other forms of drug taking. The habit is already deplorably prevalent, and smuggling is hard to check, since the packages containing the drugs are capable of easy concealment.\n\nUntil the beginning of 1910, the importation, preparation, and sale of opium was farmed by the Government of the Straits Settlements to a syndicate, whose interest lay in encouraging the use of the drug as far as possible. By Ordinance No. 21 of 1909 the Government took to itself the monopoly of the right to import, export, prepare, sell, and retail opium. Chandu, i.e., opium prepared for consumption, can only be retailed by duly licensed persons and at a fixed price, and licences are required for the maintenance of smoking divans. Only adult males can buy chandu. Further restrictions on the sale were imposed by a heavy increase in the price, which in 1910 was raised by 50 per cent., and by the rigid suppression of opium-smoking in brothels, which had been a lucrative though illegal addition to the farmers' profits.\n\nPage 47\n\nIn the settlement of Labuan, which is at present still subject to the \"farm system\", the Government will introduce the monopoly system at the end of 1912, when the farm expires. Arrangements have also been made to supply the State of North Borneo with chandu in bulk from the 1st January, 1913, when the present farm will be terminated.\n\nThe Federated Malay States in 1909 were divided into coastal and non-coastal areas. In the former, the same system which existed in the Straits Settlements was established. In the latter, which were largely in the hands of farmers, only raw opium might be imported, and the manufacture and sale of chandu were in the hands of the farmer or of licensed persons. Since the 1st January, 1911, however, the system in force in the Straits Settlements has been extended not only over the whole of the Federated Malay States, but over all the other protected States in the peninsula with the exception of Kelantan and Trengganu, where it has not yet been found possible to cancel the existing farms. The Government of the Straits Settlements imports, prepares, and supplies all the chandu needed by the States.\n\nIn the Straits Settlements the Governor in Council has power to prohibit the exportation of raw opium or of chandu, or to impose limitations and conditions on exportation. At present opium may not be exported to Trengganu and Siam except when the requisition for the export is countersigned by the British agent at Trengganu or the Siamese consul-general at Singapore, as the case may be.\n\nNo restrictions on exportation from the Federated Malay States are provided by law, since they receive their supplies from the Straits Settlements, and the colony only imports sufficient raw opium for its own needs and those of the States which it supplies.\n\nThe Government of Hong Kong has not found it practicable to take the monopoly of the importation, preparation, and sale of opium into its own hands, but since the meeting of the Shanghai Commission, restrictions on the traffic have been made by the limitation of the farmer to a certain number of chests per annum (800 in 1911) by the suppression of opium divans and by forbidding the sale of prepared opium to any person other than an adult male.\n\nThe preparation and sale of opium is vested in the farmer, and raw opium can only be imported by him or by a person possessing a permit signed by a Government officer and countersigned by the farmer. By a resolution of the Legislative Council which came into force on the 1st September, 1911, the importation of any kind of raw Indian opium is forbidden unless covered by export permits from the Government of India to the effect that it has been declared for shipment to or consumption in China. This resolution does not apply to opium imported by or for the use of the farmer. The exportation of prepared opium or of dross opium (i.e., a preparation of opium in which the residue of opium, which has been smoked, forms the main ingredient) to China, French Indo-China, the United States of America, the Philippine Islands, the Netherlands Indies, Siam, and Japan is forbidden under the provisions of \"The Opium Ordinance, 1909,\" and Government Notification No. 94 of the 1st April, 1910. The exportation of opium to those places to which it is lawful can only be carried out with the written permission of the superintendent of imports and exports.\n\n(b) Morphia, Cocaine, and other Drugs.\n\nThere were previously restrictions on the importation and sale of morphia and other deleterious drugs in the Eastern colonies and protected States, but since the meeting of the Shanghai Commission, the legislation on the subject has been amended so as to impose greater restrictions.\n\nThe Wei-hai-Wei Ordinance No. 1 of 1909 forbids any person except qualified medical men and chemists to import, export, possess, sell, or buy any morphine or other hypnotic, including cocaine. Such qualified persons may only deal in or dispense such drugs for bona fide medicinal purposes. The only change which has been made in the law of Ceylon is that dealing in morphine, which up to 1910 was regulated by the Poisons Ordinance, is now regulated by \"The Opium Ordinance, 1910,\" and is subjected to the same restrictions with regard to importation, sale, and possession as opium. Under \"The Poisons Ordinance, 1901,\" the sale of cocaine and other poisonous drugs is subjected to regulations similar to those in force in the United Kingdom.\n\nWhen the Shanghai Commission met, the law in force in the Straits Settlements regulating the importation, sale, and use of morphia, cocaine, &c., was \"The Deleterious Drugs Ordinance, 1907.\" Under its provisions no deleterious drug could be imported or exported to the Federated Malay States without written permission from the principal civil medical officer, and no person except a medical practitioner or chemist licensed by the principal civil medical officer could prescribe or deal in the drugs.",
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"content_text": "46\n\ndrug would injure his health. Such licensed consumers are registered, and as they die out the use of opium will gradually be abolished. The law further provided that no person might be licensed who was either not of full age or a woman, though the latter could obtain a licence by special sanction of the commissioner.\n\nAn additional safeguard against the consumption of opium by persons hitherto unused to it was provided in the clause of the ordinance which prohibits the existence of opium divans.\n\nNo opium, whether raw or prepared, may be exported from Wei-hai-Wei except under licence from the commissioner. It will be seen that a complete system of control, leading to the abolition of the consumption of opium in the territory, has been established, and that measures have been taken to prevent the drug being exported from Wei-hai-Wei.\n\nThe situation in Ceylon was slightly different. Besides those persons who were habitual consumers of opium, the vedaralas (or native doctors who were trained in the traditional Ceylonese system of medicine) habitually used opium in their prescriptions. Some difficulty was encountered in the settlement of the question of what persons, professing to be vedaralas, had any claim to knowledge of the ancient tradition. The matter was, however, decided by careful enquiry, and those persons who were found to be qualified vedaralas were registered, and are entitled to use opium in treating their patients.\n\nAn ordinance, which came into force on the 1st October, 1910, regulates the traffic.\n\nThe right of importing opium, whether raw or prepared, is vested solely in the Government, and is delegated to the principal civil medical officer, who has charge of the distribution of the drug. Opium for purely medicinal purposes may be supplied by the principal civil medical officer to qualified medical men and veterinary surgeons, and to registered vedaralas. It can only be supplied to other persons on registration as habitual consumers. No person could be registered except on production of satisfactory evidence that at the time when the law was passed he was a habitual consumer, together with evidence of the amount which he was accustomed to consume and the manner and form of consumption. Thus the opium consumers in Ceylon are a definite number, to which additions cannot be made. The use of the drug, except for medicinal purposes, must therefore disappear in course of time. Further precautions against undue use of opium are taken by limiting the annual amount allowed to a registered consumer or vedarala to eight ounces.\n\nThe importation, possession, or sale of opium, except by the authorised officer (the principal civil medical officer), and for the purposes described above, is illegal. It has therefore not been found necessary to impose any restriction on the exportation of opium, since the amount imported depends on the purely local consumption, the maximum amount of which can be ascertained.\n\nThe conditions in the Malay peninsula and in Hong Kong appear to preclude for the present any system of registration of opium consumers, the object of which is to compile a list to which no addition can be made; the constant changes in the population of Hong Kong and the regular immigration of Chinese into the Malay peninsula prevent the introduction of such a system, since, under present conditions, a large proportion of new-comers are consumers of opium.\n\nBoth in Hong Kong and in the Malay peninsula the policy of the Government has been, and continues to be, the restriction of the traffic, so far as is possible, consistently with the prevention of the substitution of morphia injection and other forms of drug taking. The habit is already deplorably prevalent, and smuggling is hard to check, since the packages containing the drugs are capable of easy concealment.\n\nUntil the beginning of 1910, the importation, preparation, and sale of opium was farmed by the Government of the Straits Settlements to a syndicate, whose interest lay in encouraging the use of the drug as far as possible. By Ordinance No. 21 of 1909 the Government took to itself the monopoly of the right to import, export, prepare, sell, and retail opium. Chandu, i.e., opium prepared for consumption, can only be retailed by duly licensed persons and at a fixed price, and licences are required for the maintenance of smoking divans. Only adult males can buy chandu. Further restrictions on the sale were imposed by a heavy increase in the price, which in 1910 was raised by 50 per cent., and by the rigid suppression of opium-smoking in brothels, which had been a lucrative though illegal addition to the farmers' profits.\n\nIn the settlement of Labuan, which is at present still subject to the \"farm system\", the Government will introduce the monopoly system at the end of 1912, when the farm expires. Arrangements have also been made to supply the State of North Borneo with chandu in bulk from the 1st January, 1913, when the present farm will be terminated.\n\nPage 47\n\n350\n\nBorneo with chandu in bulk from the 1st January, 1913, when the present farm will be terminated.\n\nareas.\n\nThe Federated Malay States in 1909 were divided into coastal and non-coastal areas. In the former, the same system which existed in the Straits Settlements was established. In the latter, which were largely in the hands of farmers, only raw opium might be imported, and the manufacture and sale of chandu were in the hands of the farmer or of licensed persons. Since the 1st January, 1911, however, the system in force in the Straits Settlements has been extended not only over the whole of the Federated Malay States, but over all the other protected States in the peninsula with the exception of Kelantan and Trengganu, where it has not yet been found possible to cancel the existing farms. The Government of the Straits Settlements imports, prepares, and supplies all the chandu needed by the States.\n\nIn the Straits Settlements the Governor in Council has power to prohibit the exportation of raw opium or of chandu, or to impose limitations and conditions on exportation. At present opium may not be exported to Trengganu and Siam except when the requisition for the export is countersigned by the British agent at Trengganu or the Siamese consul-general at Singapore, as the case may be.\n\nNo restrictions on exportation from the Federated Malay States are provided by law, since they receive their supplies from the Straits Settlements, and the colony only imports sufficient raw opium for its own needs and those of the States which it supplies.\n\nThe Government of Hong Kong has not found it practicable to take the monopoly of the importation, preparation, and sale of opium into its own hands, but since the meeting of the Shanghai Commission, restrictions on the traffic have been made by the limitation of the farmer to a certain number of chests per annum (800 in 1911) by the suppression of opium divans and by forbidding the sale of prepared opium to any person other than an adult male.\n\nThe preparation and sale of opium is vested in the farmer, and raw opium can only be imported by him or by a person possessing a permit signed by a Government officer and countersigned by the farmer. By a resolution of the Legislative Council which came into force on the 1st September, 1911, the importation of any kind of raw Indian opium is forbidden unless covered by export permits from the Government of India to the effect that it has been declared for shipment to or consumption in China. This resolution does not apply to opium imported by or for the use of the farmer. The exportation of prepared opium or of dross opium (i.e., preparation of opium in which the residue of opium, which has been smoked, forms the main ingredient) to China, French Indo-China, the United States of America, the Philippine Islands, the Netherlands Indies, Siam, and Japan is forbidden under the provisions of \"The Opium Ordinance, 1909,\" and Government Notification No. 94 of the 1st April, 1910. The exportation of opium to those places to which it is lawful can only be carried out with the written permission of the superintendent of imports and exports.\n\n(b.) Morphia, Cocaine, and other Drugs.\n\nThere were previously restrictions on the importation and sale of morphia and other deleterious drugs in the Eastern colonies and protected States, but since the meeting of the Shanghai Commission, the legislation on the subject has been amended so as to impose greater restrictions.\n\nThe Wei-hai-Wei Ordinance No. 1 of 1909 forbids any person except qualified medical men and chemists to import, export, possess, sell, or buy any morphine or other hypnotic, including cocaine. Such qualified persons may only deal in or dispense such drugs for bona fide medicinal purposes. The only change which has been made in the law of Ceylon is that dealing in morphine, which up to 1910 was regulated by the Poisons Ordinance, is now regulated by \"The Opium Ordinance, 1910,\" and is subjected to the same restrictions with regard to importation, sale, and possession as opium. 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"content_text": "36 \n\nBy Act No: 17 of 1911 the law as to opium and drugs (by which is meant cocaine, morphine, eucaine, and their salts and compounds and opium) is made more stringent. \n\nThe importation, manufacture, sale, possession, or offering for sale, or traffic in Canada in drugs, except for scientific or medicinal purposes, is a criminal offence. The smoking of opium, the possession of opium prepared or in preparation for smoking, and frequenting of opium dens are criminal offences. \n\nAnd the exportation, without lawful excuse, of any drug, as defined above, to any country which prohibits the entry of such drug is punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both. \n\nIn the Transvaal the importation of opium was prohibited by law in 1909, except under permits issued only to chemists and druggists. \n\n## Far Eastern Territories \n\nThe legislation as to opium and as to morphia and other drugs in these colonies and protected States, although connected, are best considered separately. \n\n### (a.) Opium \n\nThe regulation of the opium traffic, by which is meant trade in opium, whether prepared for consumption or not, depends on the possibility of the adoption of stringent measures of repression. In Wei-hai Wei and Ceylon, where the number of opium consumers is small and the population more or less stable, it has been found possible to institute a system of registration which will gradually abolish opium consumption, whereas in Hong Kong and the Malay Peninsula, where the Chinese population fluctuates and fresh immigrants are constantly arriving, registration is considered to be impracticable. \n\nThe steps taken in Wei-hai Wei and Ceylon to abolish the use of opium may be stated as follows:- \n\nIn 1909 the commissioner of Wei-hai Wei, under the instructions of His Majesty's Government, promulgated an ordinance regulating the traffic. By its provisions no person may import, possess, sell, or buy any opium, whether prepared or raw, unless he is either a qualified medical man or chemist (in which case he is permitted to deal in opium for bona fide medicinal purposes), or a person who is licensed by a Government medical officer to smoke or otherwise use opium, on the ground that deprivation of the drug would injure his health. Such licensed consumers are registered, and as they die out the use of opium will gradually be abolished. The law further provided that no person might be licensed who was either not of full age or a woman, though the latter could obtain a licence by special sanction of the commissioner. \n\nAn additional safeguard against the consumption of opium by persons hitherto unused to it was provided in the clause of the ordinance which prohibits the existence of opium divans. \n\nNo opium, whether raw or prepared, may be exported from Wei-hai Wei except under licence from the commissioner. It will be seen that a complete system of control, leading to the abolition of the consumption of opium in the territory, has been established, and that measures have been taken to prevent the drug being exported from Wei-hai Wei. \n\nThe situation in Ceylon was slightly different. Besides those persons who were habitual consumers of opium, the vedaralas (or native doctors who were trained in the traditional Ceylonese system of medicine) habitually used opium in their prescriptions. Some difficulty was encountered in the settlement of the question of what persons, professing to be vedaralas, had any claim to knowledge of the ancient tradition. The matter was, however, decided by careful enquiry, and those persons who were found to be qualified vedaralas were registered, and are entitled to use opium in treating their patients. \n\nAn ordinance, which came into force on the 1st October, 1910, regulates the traffic. The right of importing opium, whether raw or prepared, is vested solely in the Government, and is delegated to the principal civil medical officer, who has charge of the distribution of the drug. Opium for purely medicinal purposes may be supplied by the principal civil medical officer to qualified medical men and veterinary surgeons, and to registered vedaralas. It can only be supplied to other persons on registration as habitual consumers. No person could be registered except on production of satisfactory evidence that at the time when the law was passed he was an habitual consumer, together with evidence of the amount which he was accustomed to consume and the manner and form of consumption. Thus the opium consumers in Ceylon are a definite number, to which additions cannot be made. The use of the drug, except for medicinal purposes, must therefore disappear in course of time. Further precautions against undue use of opium are taken by limiting the annual amount allowed to a registered consumer or vedarala to 8 oz. \n\nThe importation, possession, or sale of opium, except by the authorised officer (the principal civil medical officer), and for the purposes described above, is illegal. It has therefore not been found necessary to impose any restriction on the exportation of opium, since the amount imported depends on the purely local consumption, the maximum amount of which can be ascertained. \n\nThe conditions in the Malay Peninsula and in Hong Kong appear to preclude for the present any system of registration of opium consumers, the object of which is to compile a list to which no addition can be made: the constant changes in the population of Hong Kong and the regular immigration of Chinese into the Malay Peninsula prevent the introduction of such a system, since, under present conditions, a large proportion of new-comers are consumers of opium. \n\nBoth in Hong Kong and in the Malay Peninsula the policy of the Government has been, and continues to be, the restriction of the traffic, so far as is possible, consistently with the prevention of the substitution of morphia injection and other forms of drug taking. The habit is already deplorably prevalent, and smuggling is hard to check, since the packages containing the drugs are capable of easy concealment. \n\nUntil the beginning of 1910, the importation, preparation, and sale of opium was farmed by the Government of the Straits Settlements to a syndicate, whose interest lay in encouraging the use of the drug as far as possible. By Ordinance No. 21 of 1909 the Government took to itself the monopoly of the right to import, export, prepare, sell, and retail opium. Chandu, i.e., opium prepared for consumption, can only be retailed by duly licensed persons and at a fixed price, and licences are required for the maintenance of smoking divans. Only adult males can buy chandu. Further restrictions on the sale were imposed by a heavy increase in the price, which in 1910 was raised by 50 per cent., and by the rigid suppression of opium-smoking in brothels, which had been a lucrative though illegal addition to the farmers' profits. \n\nIn the settlement of Labuan, which is at present still subject to the system, the Government will introduce the monopoly system at the end of 1912, when the farm expires. Arrangements have also been made to supply the State of North Borneo with chandu in bulk from the 1st January, 1913, when the present farm will be terminated. \n\nThe Federated Malay States in 1909 were divided into coastal and non-coastal areas. In the former, the same system which existed in the Straits Settlements was established. In the latter, which were largely in the hands of farmers, only raw opium might be imported, and the manufacture and sale of chandu were in the hands of the farmer or of licensed persons. Since the 1st January, 1911, however, the system in force in the Straits Settlements has been extended not only over the whole of the Federated Malay States, but over all the other protected States in the peninsula with the exception of Kelantan and Trengganu, where it has not yet been found possible to cancel the existing farms. The Government of the Straits Settlements imports, prepares, and supplies all the chandu needed by the States. \n\nIn the Straits Settlements the Governor in Council has power to prohibit the exportation of raw opium or of chandu, or to impose limitations and conditions on exportation. At present opium may not be exported to Trengganu and Siam except when the requisition for the export is countersigned by the British agent at Trengganu or the Siamese consul-general at Singapore, as the case may be. \n\nNo restrictions on exportation from the Federated Malay States are provided by law, since they receive their supplies from the Straits Settlements, and the colony only imports sufficient raw opium for its own needs and those of the States which it supplies. \n\nThe Government of Hong Kong has not found it practicable to take the monopoly of the importation, preparation, and sale of opium into its own hands, but since the meeting of the Shanghai Commission, restrictions on the traffic have been made by the limitation of the farmer to a certain number of chests per annum (900 in 1911) by the suppression of opium divans, and by forbidding the sale of prepared opium to any person other than an adult male. \n\nThe preparation and sale of opium is vested in the farmer, and raw opium can only be imported by him or by a person possessing a permit signed by a Government official.\n\n37 \n279",
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"content_text": "## 276\n\nIt will suffice to state that his investigations in Singapore have confirmed the opinion that it should be possible to work a Government Monopoly successfully here, while suggesting some modification in details previously recommended. I have accordingly to submit to you a detailed estimate of the additional expenditure for the Imports and Exports Department for the year 1914. It is under this Department that the management of the Opium Monopoly will naturally fall. You will observe that I propose that the Superintendent of Imports and Exports should be placed in Class II of the Scheme of Salaries for Cadet officers. I consider, and Mr. Hutchison agrees, that for the present at any rate an Assistant Superintendent is not necessary. The principal Assistant will be an Analyst who will have direct charge of the opium boiling factory. As it will be necessary for this officer to do much work in the early morning, it will be necessary for him to reside in the neighbourhood of the factory, which is situated in the Wanchai District. I have, therefore, provided a house allowance for him.\n\nIt is not considered feasible to import prepared opium from the Straits Settlements for consumption here. In the first place, the method of packing prepared opium in the Straits Settlements is in bamboo leaves; this method has never been successfully used in Hongkong, opium smokers here not knowing how to abstract all the opium out of the leaves. The method of preparation also differs and might not suit the local taste. In the second place, the factory at Singapore is already working at full pressure, supplying as it does Penang, the Federated Malay States, Labuan, and other places. Mr. Hutchison fully discussed the question with Mr. Baddeley at Singapore, and the latter agreed that the proposal is not practicable.\n\nI propose, therefore, that as far as possible the Opium Farmer's Staff of boilers should be taken over by the Government, and this presents no difficulty. I also propose to take over the Farmer's appliances for boiling and to rent the premises which he uses for the purpose.\n\n## 5\n## 6",
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"content_text": "## Oi\n\nApply to Assisted migrants who are defined as male coolie labourers who have received assistance in passage money or otherwise to enable them to labour beyond the limits of the Colony.\n\nI am not sure that this policy should be permitted at our courts. At Saunders' memo A 4, it was noted that most emigrants will be \"assisted\", though not necessarily so. I think we should sort this out in replying to Saunders' 2nd point as to whether medical practitioners are not covered by the Medical Registration Ordinance 1884.\n\nThe draft is reproduced without comment as §29 1. The Medical Registration Ordinance 1884 exempts Chinese practitioners from its operation, though no doubt the employment of a medical practitioner is required under the law. It is important to make sure that there are no penalties under Straits Law to ships not provided with proper medical officers.\n\nThe Straits Govt. points out (3) that the recent definition, which includes the \"long voyage\", has been in effect since (2). I take it that the revised definition is now called a \"long voyage\". §28, which required amendment, has disappeared as all provisions relating to contract labour have been omitted. I can find no reference to Labuan or the Straits Settlements Borneo.\n\nSubject to health and other conditions at A.B., this...",
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"content_text": "Jamaica, (including Turks and Caicos Islands and \nCayman Islands) \nLeeward Islands: - \nAntigua, \nMontserrat, \nSaint Christopher-Nevis, \nVirgin Islands, \nDominica, \nMalta. \nMauritius, \nNorthern Nigeria. \nNyasaland Protectorate. \nSaint Helena, \nSaint Lucia, \nSaint Vincent. \n527 \n1 \nSeychelles. \nSierra Leone (including the Protectorate) \nSomaliland Protectorate. \nSouthern Nigeria. (including the Protectorate) \nTrinidad and Tobago. \nUganda Protectorate, \nTonga was not mentioned but `Teihaivai` is likely a misrecognition and not corrected here.\n\nI should like at the same time to \ndraw Your Excellency's attention to the fact that Labuan is included in the Straits Settlements. \n\nThe above may be regarded as a complete list of the British Crown Colonies and Protectorates, \nexcepting of course Ceylon and the Straits Settlements, the \nadhesion of which has already been notified to the Imperial \nGovernment, - which desire to accede to the Treaty, and it is \nnaturally understood that the interpretation of Articles 1 and \n8 put on record in Mr. Rumbold's Note No. 22 of the 3rd of \nMarch applies to the Colonies and Protectorates specified above \nas well as to those particularly mentioned in the Note in \nquestion. \n\nI avail, etc..",
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"content_text": "687\n\nin\n\nThe tons.\n\nthe same\n\nThe price\n\nThe Colony 670 mi\n\ncompared in the\n\nperiod of 1911, although the Chinese proprietors\n\nhave\n\nraised again from the 22nd July 1913 to $6.50. per tahil\n\nin the Straits Settlements (except Labuan) the S.S. and Johore.\n\nIn Kedah & Perlis the price\n\nto the consumer has been\n\nraised $6.. 30..\n\nIn Labuan & Brunei, owing\n\nto\n\nsmuggling is increasing\n\namongst mukers.\n\nDear Mr Peel,\n\nAddison,\n\n25\n\nDowning Street,\n\nApril,\n\n1913.\n\nMr Harcourt desires me to send you, for the information of Mr Montagu, the enclosed copy of\n\nAcland a memorandum which has been prepared in this office, in view of the notices which have been put down by\n\nMr High, M.P. and Mr Theodore Taylor, M.P., that\n\nthey propose to call attention to the opium traffic and move a resolution on Wednesday the 23rd April. I understand that it is very unlikely that the\n\ndebate will come on, but if it does Mr Harcourt\n\nimagines that Mr Montagu or Mr Acland will deal\n\nwith it. Mr Harcourt himself will not be able to\n\nbe present in the house, as he will be in attendance on the King at Crewe on that day, but he thinks that Mr Montagu may like to have a copy of this\n\nmemorandum in case the debate comes on. Mr Montagu\n\nwill, no doubt, consider whether it will be desirable\n\nthe low price prevailing\n\nin\n\nSarawak ($3.60.)\n\nAny\n\nLeak considered undercutting\n\nthe existing price\n\n$4.80..\n\nLicenses for smuggling shops have\n\nalso been largely increased.\n\nThere has not yet been time to ascertain the effect of these\n\nchanges\n\nJ. ADDISON, ESQ.",
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"content_text": "REDUCTIONS BETWEEN EUROPE AND FAR EAST,\n\nMr. W. H. Martin, secretary of the Empire Press Union, 71, Fleet-street, writes under date August 26:\n\nI have this morning heard from the Eastern Telegraph Company that the following reductions in Press cable rates, also ordinary rates, will be brought into force on September 1 between Europe and the Far East:\n\n \n \n Press\n Ordinary\n \n \n China\n 9 d.\n 1s. 9d.\n \n \n Macao\n \n 3s. 9d.\n \n \n Hong Kong\n 6d.\n 3s. 6d.\n \n \n Japan and Formosa\n 5d.\n 1s. 6d.\n \n \n Other places\n \n \n \n \n Dutch Indies and Dutch Borneo\n 1s. 4d.\n 2s. 10d.\n \n \n Philippines-Luzan-Manila\n 1s. 2d.\n 2s. 6d.\n \n \n Philippines-Luzan-Other places\n 1s. 4d.\n 2s. 10d.\n \n \n Philippines Visayas, Bacolod, Cebu, and Iloilo\n 1s. 6d.\n 3s. 2d.\n \n \n Philippines-Visayas-Other places\n 1s. 7d.\n 3s. 4d.\n \n \n Straits Settlements-Penang, Malacca, Singapore, Malay States, (except Kelantan), and Labuan\n 1s. 1d.\n 2s. 3d.\n \n \n British North Borneo\n 1s. 4d.\n 2s. 10d.\n \n \n French Indo-China-Cochin China, Poulo Condare\n 1s. 2d.\n 2s. 6d.\n \n \n Annam and Tonquin\n 1s. 4d.\n 2s. 10d.\n \n \n Siam, via Cape St. James\n 1s. 3d.\n 2s. 8d.\n \n \n Kelantan, via Cape St. James\n 1s. 6d.\n 3s. 2d.\n \n \n Yap (Caroline Islands)\n 2s. 3d.\n 4s. 3d.\n \n \n Angaur Island (Palace)\n 2s. 8d.\n 5s. 3d.\n \n\n* Malay, 5d.\n\nIn the case of the Press cable rates, as you will remember, the Union has brought considerable pressure to bear both in China and also in London, and though the rate which was urged of 8d. per word to Pekin is not at the moment granted, we shall continue our efforts, and meanwhile the reduction between Great Britain and China from 1s. 5d. per word to 1s. 2d., and Japan 1s. 7d. to 1s. 3d. indicates satisfactory progress.\n\nEaster Dept.\n\nThese are the reductions of rates referred to in the new table.\n\nGud 28707.",
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"content_text": "334\n\nh. MARTIN CLARK On MALARIA.\n\n...\n\nthe Canal of St. Martin was excavated. ▲ most fatal fever devastated Hong Kong when the hill behind the city was broken up for building purposes. Labuan was ravaged by malaria when the harbour works were constructed, and, in my own experience, the laying out of some sixty miles of new railway, which entailed a good deal of earth-work, was accompanied by severe malarial fevers. Subsoil water is a potent factor in malaria-production.\n\nDeadly malaria may be present where the surface is composed solely of rock and there is no subsoil water. The most famous case on record is the hill behind the city in Hong Kong. The rock is pure granite, but Dr. Maclean states that it is disintegrated and loaded with fungi, while another observer, Dr. Black, states that it is \"so porous that it is something like a mineral bog.\" In the absence of rain and subsoil water, moisture must, I should think, be supplied by heavy dew. But in all instances of malarial disease occurring in places where they cannot, apparently, be locally produced, we must not forget the possibility of infection from a distance.\n\nMalaria appears to be heavier than air, and, given winds powerful enough to propel it but not strong enough to dispel it, there is no valid reason why it should not be carried considerable distances. The density of malaria is also noteworthy in another way. In comparatively flat countries, bordered by hills, any little valley or hollow is a most dangerous place between sunset and a short time after sunrise. This fact concerning the weight of malaria has its practical application in the...\n\n...\n\n27\n\nnotes\n\nA",
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"content_text": "Enclosure 44\n\nReport by Commander C. W. Beckwith, R.N.\n\nI consider Mr. Wetherell with his long experience would be an excellent man to be put in charge of one of the small harbours in the West Indies such as Grenada or St. Lucia where the Harbour Master is also the \"Pilot\", or failing this a command of one of the various Government Yachts, or Lighthouse Tenders, would be suitable, or perhaps the Honourable the Colonial Secretary could say what prospects Mr. Wetherell would have for employment, as a pilot in Singapore or Penang, or Harbour Master and Pilot for Labuan.\n\nC. W. Beckwith\n\nHarbour Master\n\n23rd June, 1914.",
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"content_text": "No. 636.\n\n(183195)\n\nMEMORANDUM.\n\n209\n\n56220\n\nREC\n\nREG 7 DECI\n\nL'Ambassadeur de Russie présente ses compliments à Monsieur le Principal Secrétaire d'Etat aux Affaires Etrangères et a l'honneur de porter à Sa connaissance que d'après l'itinéraire modifié du croiseur-école russe \"OREL\", celui-ci arrivera à Hong-Kong le 9 décembre au lieu du 4 et séjournera 17 jours dans le port et à Mirs Bay, et au lieu de l'escale prévue à Sarawak le 1-er février, il arrivera à la même date à Port Labuan pour y faire un séjour de 5 jours.\n\nAmbassade Impériale de Russie,\n\nChesham House,\n\nle 1-er Décembre, 1915.",
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"content_text": "# SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1916.\n\n## INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.\n\n### PROJECTED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG (SUBJECT TO ALTERATION)\n\nFor HAIPHONG... *MANILA *PORN, PENANG & U'CUTTA KUTSANG †SHANGHAI *MANILA †SHANGHAI ‡SANDAKAN\n\nHONGKONG-NEW YORK REGULAR SAILINGS via PORTS & SUEZ & PANAMA CANALS. (with liberty to call at the Malabar Coast.)\n\n(It is intended that the above vessel will proceed via Panama Canal).\n\n### NATAL LINE OF STEAMERS\n\nTAKING Cargo on through Bills of Lading to SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS with transhipment at CALCUTTA, in conjunction with the INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. AND APCAR LINE,\n\n| Steamer | To Sail | Date | Time |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| TAKSANG | ... | Sat., 18th Dec. | 7 a.m. |\n| LOONGSANG | Satur. | 16th Dec. | 3 p.m. |\n| WINGSANG | Mon., 18th Dec. | Noon | |\n| YUENSANG | Thurs., 21st Dec. | D'light | |\n| KWONGSANG | Satur., 23rd Dec. | 3 p.m. | |\n| HINSANG | Sun., 24th Dec. | D'light | |\n| | Fri., 5th Jan. | Noon | |\n\n## RETURN TOURS TO JAPAN\n\nThe steamers Kutsang, Namsang, Laisang and Fooksang leave about every 3 weeks and generally call at Shanghai en route for Japan, returning via Kobe Inland Sea and Moji to Hongkong. Time occupied 23 days. This service is supplemented by the Yatshing, Kumsang, loar THE \"NANYO YUSEN KAISHA ing Hongkong at regular intervals for Yokohama (with sufficient inducement is offering) Kobe and Moji and returning thence direct to Hong-kong. Time occupied 19 days. These vessels have all modern improvements and gas finding shuangbest with Electric Light At ddly qua tien surgeon is is carried.\n\n*Steamers have superior accommodation for First Class Passengers, and fitted throughout with Electric Light.\n\nTaking cargo on Through Bills of Lading to Yangtze Ports, Chefoo, Tientsin, Daluy, Weihaiwei.\n\n*Taking cargo on Through Bills of Lading to Kudat, Lahad Datu, Simporna, Tawao, Usukan, Jesselton and Labuan.\n\nUnder Straits Government Passport Regulations. All European Passengers leaving the Colony for Straits Settlement and required to produce on arrival at destination passports with their Photographs and description. affixed thereto.\n\nFor Freight or Passage on any of the above Lines apply to:-\n\n**DODWELL & CO., LTD., Agents.**\n**BRITISH INDIA S.N. CO., LTD.**\nFor Freight or Passage apply to:- \n**JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.**\nTelephone No. 915.\nGENERAL MANAGERS.\n\n## BRITISH INDIA S. N. CO., LTD.\n\n### NEW SERVICE OF STEAMERS BETWEEN Yokohama, Kobe, Hongkong and Rangoon.\n\n**APCAR LINE.**\nREGULAR SERVICE BETWEEN Straits, Calcutta, Shanghai and Japan Ports.\n\n| Direction | |\n| --- | --- |\n| EASTWARD | WESTWARD |\n\nThe above steamers have excellent saloon accommodation for passengers and are fitted with all modern conveniences and carry a duly qualified surgeon. Steamers are despatched Eastward and Westward at regular intervals taking Passengers and cargo at current rates.\n\nFor Freight or Passage, apply to:-\n**JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.**\nTelephone No. 215.\nFor GINOA.. \n**DAVID SASSOON & CO., LTD., Agents.**\n**O. S. K. OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA.**\n\n## R.M.S.P. STEAM PACKET CO.\n\n### REGULAR SERVICES, PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.\n\n### PROJECTED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.\n\nSUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.\n\n| Steamer | Date of departure |\n| --- | --- |\n| MERIONETHSHIRE | |\n\n### TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE.\n\nSAILINGS TO VICTORIA, VANCOUVER, SEATTLE TACOMA AND PORTLAND.\n\nFor Freight and further particulars apply to:-\n**JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.**\nTelephone No. 251, Sub-Ex. No. 10.\n**C. N. AGENTS.**\n**CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.**\n\n### STEAMERS SAILINGS.\n\nSAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.\n\n| Destination | Steamer |\n| --- | --- |\n| MANILA, CEBU & ILOILO | YINCH3HOW |\n| SHANGHAI | TAMING |\n| SHANGHAI | KIUKIANG SINKIANG ANRUL TEAN |\n\n### North American Line.\n\n(TRANS PACIFIC). \n\"MEXICO MARU\"\n\n### South American Line.\n\nFOR VICTORIA, SETTLE & TACOMA, via SHANGHAI, MANILA, NAGASAKI, MOJI, KOBE, AND YOKOHAMA \nThurs., 28th December, 3 p.m.\n\nFOR RIODE JANEIRO BUENOS AIRES, (EAST COAST via CAPE TOWN). via SINGAPORE, DURBAN & CAPE TOWN.\n\"KASADO MARU\" \nMon., 1st January, 1917. Noon.\n\nFOR BOMBAY, via SINGAPORE, PORT SWETTENHAM, PENANG and COLOMBO. \nSatur., 30th December. 7 a.m.\n\nFOR MANILA, SANDAKAN, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, SAMARANG, SOURABAYA & MACASSAR \nWednes., 27th December, Noon.\n\n## TOYO KISEN KAISHA\n\n### NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,\n\nSAN FRANCISCO LINE.\n\nVia SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, The INLAND SEA, KOBE, YOKOHAMA and HONOLULU,\n\n| Steamer | LEAVE HONGKONG | Tons and Speed |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| TENYO MARU | 19th December | 22,000 21 kts. |\n| NIPPON MARU | 4th January, 1917 | 11,000 15 kts. |\n| SHINYO MARU | 17th January | 22,000 21 kts. |\n| PERSIA MARU | 27th January | 9,000 14 kts. |\n| KOREA MARU | 10th February | 18,000 18 kts. |\n\n* Cargo only.\n† Leaves Nagasaki for San Francisco.\n\n### FIRST CLASS TO LONDON \nG. $348. (£71.10) Return (6 mons.); G. $609.(£122).\n\nTO S. FRANCISCO G. $250. G. $487.50. \nSPECIAL RATES given to NAVAL and MILITARY, CIVIL SERVANTS, MISSIONARIES, ETC. \nROUND THE WORLD tickets issued in connection with all the principal MAIL LINES and the Trans-Siberian Railway,\nPassengers may travel by RAILWAY between ports of call in Japan free of charge.\n\n## SOUTH AMERICAN LINE.\n\nVia JAPAN PORTS, HONOLULU, HILO, SAM FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES, BALINA CRUZ PANAMA, CALLAO, IQUIQUE and VALPARAISO thence by TRANS ANDEAN ROUTE to BUENOS AIRES ETC.\n\n| Steamer | Tons and Speed | LEAVE HONGKONG |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| KIYO MARU | 1,720 14 kts. | 9th January, 1917 |\n\nFor full particulars as to Passage and Freight apply to \nTelephone No. 291. \n**T. DAIGO. AGENT.** \nKing's Building.\n\n## \"ELLERMAN\" LINE.\n\n(Ellerman & Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd.)\n\nTO JAPAN, CHINA AND STRAITS \nUNITED KINGDOM & CONTINENT.\n\nSteamers proceed via Suez Canal or Cape Good Hope at Owners' option.\n\nSubject to change without notice. \nFor rates of freight and further information, apply to:-* \n**THE BANK LINE, LTD.** \nGeneral Agents.\nOR TO \n**REISS & Co.,** \nCANTON.\n\n## NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA] (THE JAPAN MAIL S.S. CO., LD.)\n\n### PROJECTED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG\n\n| Destination | Steamer | Date |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| LONDON VIA SINGAPORE, MALACCA, PANG, C'BO, DELAGOA BAY. TOWN, AND TEREKIPE DE | MALAY MARU | Sun., 17th December, 10 a.m. |\n| SYDNEY & MELBOURNE V. | \"SHIBETORO MARU” | Thurs., 21st December, 8 a.m. |\n| MANILA, ZAMBOANGA, THURSDAY ISLAND, T'SVILLE & BRISBANE, | | |\n| VICTORIA, B.C., & S'TLE, VIA SHANGHAI, MOJI, KOBE. NAGOYA, AND УОКОНАМА | | |\n| BOMBAY VIA SINGAPORE, MALACCA & COLOMBO. | | 19 December, 4 p.m. |\n| CALCUTTA VIA S'PORE, PENANG AND RANGOON | | 21 December, 4 p.m. |\n| NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA | KAIJO MARU | 24 December, D'light |\n| SHANGHAI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA | \"SOSHI MARU\" | 26 December, 1 p.m. |\n\nThese Formosan Liners will arrive at and depart from the SOON YIP WHARF near the Harbour Office. While the steamer is alongside the Wharf, Telephone No. 76, will be fixed.\n\nFor further information, apply to:-\nTelephone Nos. 744 & 745.\n**H. YAMAUCHI, MANAGER.**\nNo. 1 Queen Building.\n\n## DIRECT SAILINGS TO WEST RIVER, twice weekly,\n\n8.8. \"LINTAN\" and 8.8. \"SANUI.\"\n\n### MANILA LINE.\n\nThe Twin Screw Steamers Chinhua, Taming and Tean. Excellent Saloon accommodation amidships. Electric fans fitted. Extra state-room on deck, aft on Taming and Tean.\n\n### SHANGHAI LINE.-Passengers, MAILS & CARGO.\n\n8.8. Arhui. L'henan, Luchow, Yingchow, Shantung and Sinkiang, with excellent accommodation, electric light and fans in Saloon and State-rooms, maintain a regular schedule service between Canton, Hong-Long and Shanghai, leaving Hongkong for Shanghai direct every Tues-day. Thursday and Sunday, taking cargo on through Bills of Lading to Yangtaze and Northern China Ports. Passengers are landed in Thanghai, avoiding the inconvenience of transhipment at Woosung.\n\nFor Freight or Passage, apply to:-\nTelephone No. 30 \n**BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, AGENTS.**\n\n## DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP. CO., LTD.\n\n### HONGKONG & SOUTH CHINA COAST PORT SERVICE.\n\nREGULAR SERVICE of Fast, High Class Coast Steamers having good accommodation for First Class Passengers. Electric Light and Fans in Staterooms and Saloons and Excellent Cuisine.\n\n| Steamer | Captain | Leaving | For |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| \"HAIHONG\" | Capt. J. W. Evans | Fri., 22nd Dec., 1 a.m. | SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW |\n| \"HAITAN\" | Capt. A. E. 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Hodgins | Sun., 24th December, 10 a.m. | |\n\nArrivals and Departures from the Company's Wharf (near Blake Pier).\n\nFor Freight and Passage, apply to:-\n**DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO.,** \nGeneral Managers.\n\n## \nSHANGHAI AND KOBE\n\nSUBJECT TO ALTERATION\n\n| Steamer | Tons | Date | Time |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| SKAMO MARU | 16,000 | Thurs., 29th Dec. | at Noon |\n| SKASHIMA MARU | 21,000 | Thurs., 4th Jan. | at Noon |\n| NIKKO MARU | 9,600 | Tues., 16th Jan. | at 11 a.m. |\n| SAKI MARI | 13,500 | Tues., 13th Feb. | at 11 a.m. |\n| STAMBA MARU | 12,500 | Tues., 19th Dec. | at Noon |\n| SHIDZUOKA MARU | 12,500 | Wed, 3rd Jan. | at Noon |\n| YETOROFU MARU | 8,000 | Thurs., 21st Dec. | |\n| TOSA MARU | 10,000 | Satur., 23rd Dec. | |\n| NIKKO MARU | 9,600 | Thurs., 4th Jan. | at 10 am |\n| SUWA MARU | 21,000 | Satur., 16th Dec. | |\n| TOTOMI MARU | 8,000 | To-day | at 9 a.m. |\n| YAMAGATA MARU | 8,000 | To-day | at Noon |\n\n## EASTBOUND NEW YORK LINE VIA PANAMA CANAL (CARGO ONLY).\n\n| Destination | Steamer | Tons | Date |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| NEW YORK V. SHANGGAI, KOBE, NAGOYA. Y'HAMA, S. FRANCISCO, PENANG AND COLON. | STOYOOKA MARU | 15,000 | Early February |\n\nFor further information apply to:-\n- 292 & 203.\n**NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA, B. MORI, Manager**\n\n## MESSAGERIES MARITIME S\n\n### FRENCH MAIL LINE.\n\nFORTNIGHTLY SERVICE TO & FROM JAPAN VIA SHANGHAI, \nFORTNIGHTLY SERVICE TO & FROM EUROPE VIA SUEZ CANAL.\n\n| Steamer | To Sail | For |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| \"ARMAND BEHIC\" | On or about 19th December | SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA |\n| \"AMAZONE\" | On or about 18th December | MARSEILLES via HAI-PHONG, TOURANE & SAIGON |\n\nSubject to immediate alteration without notice:---\nReturn Tickets to Europe available two years. \nReturn Tickets to Intermediate Ports available six months. \nFor Further Particulars apply to:-\nTelephone No. 740.\n**P. THOMAS, Agent.** \nQueer's Building, HONGKONG\n\n## \"BEN\" LINE OF STEAMERS.\n\nThe Steamship **\"BENAVON,\"** \nFrom MIDDLESBRO', LONDON and STRAITS. \nConsignees of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazard- and or extra hazardous Go- downs of the Hongkong and Kow-loon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whence and or from the wharves de-livery may be obtained.\n\nNo Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undeliver-ed after the 18th Dec.. will be sub-ject to rent.\n\nAll Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Under-signed on or before the 25th inst., or they will not be recognized.\n\nAll broken, scale, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Go-downs, where they will be examined on the 18th Dec., at 11 a.m.\n\nNo Fire Insurance has been effected.\n\nBills of Lading will be counter-signed by \n**GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.** \nAgents, \nHongkong. 11th Dec., 1916.\n\n## SHIPPING.\n\n### ARRIVALS.\n\n| Date | Steamer | Tons | Captain | Cargo | From | Remarks |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 13th December | Riojun Maru | 2,979 | Y. 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"content_text": "GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG. 29th March, 1917.\n\nSir,\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch No.314 of the 11th December, 1916, and to inform you with reference to paragraph 4 that I consider it desirable that all the States in the schedule to the Order-in-Council of the 24th October, 1916, should be grouped with the Straits Settlements and Labuan under Part II of the Fugitive Offenders Act, 1881.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour most obedient, humble servant,\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE WALTER LONG, M.P.\n\nGovernor, &c., &c., &c.",
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"content_text": "N° 207\n\n4:05\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG. 18th June, 1917.\n\n474\n\nSir,\n\nHa 56014/16\n\nMS.\n\nEnclosure\n\nReferring to your Despatch No.32 of the 12th February, 1917, I have the honour to submit for the signification of His Majesty's pleasure the following Ordinance intituled:-\n\n25703\n\nAn Ordinance to repeal the North Borneo Extradition Ordinance, 1896. No.16 of 1917.\n\n2. The customary report by the Attorney-General is enclosed.\n\n3. I take this opportunity to correct my Despatch No.103 of the 29th March, 1917, with regard to the grouping arrangement under Part II of the Fugitive Offenders Act of 1881. I consider it desirable that Federated Malay States should be grouped with Hongkong, and the grouping of Straits Settlements and Labuan with Hongkong should continue. Should you think it desirable I would be disposed to agree to Johore, Kedah and Perlis, Kelantan, Brunei, and North Borneo being grouped with Hongkong.\n\nI have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient, humble servant,\n\nBinay\n\nGovernor, &c.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE WALTER LONG, M.P., &c., &c.",
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"content_text": "REC \n\nC\n\n62383\n\nREG 20DEC17\n\n2.\n\nASA\n\n28/12/17\n\nsoft\n\n321\n\nDraft Order in Council (Grouping India Ceylon, under Hong Kong Straits and the Malay States &c., Part II of the Fugitive Offenders Act, 1861.)\n\nWHEREAS by an Order of Her Majesty Queen Victoria in Council bearing date the twelfth day of December 1885 it was ordered that Part II of the Fugitive Offenders Act, 1881, should apply to the group of British possessions therein mentioned that is to say, Her Majesty's East Indian territories, Ceylon and the Straits Settlements.\n\nAND WHEREAS by a further Order of Her Majesty Queen Victoria in Council also bearing date the twelfth day of December 1885 it was ordered that Part II of the Fugitive Offenders Act, 1681, should apply to the group of British possessions therein mentioned, that is to say the Straits Settlements, Hong Kong and Labuan;\n\nAND WHEREAS under and by virtue of Letters Patent dated the thirtieth day of October 1906, the boundaries of the Colony of the Straits Settlements were extended so as to include the Colony of Labuan",
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"content_text": "322\n\nLabuan :\n\nAND WHEREAS by the Straits Settlements and Protected States Fugitive Offenders Order in Council 1916, as amended by the Straits Settlements and Protected States Fugitive Offenders Order in Council 1917, it is ordered that the Fugitive Offenders Act 1881, shall apply as if the Protected States named in the Schedule to the first mentioned Order were British possessions:\n\nAND WHEREAS by reason of their contiguity or the frequent inter-communication between them it seems expedient to His Majesty and conducive to the better administration of justice therein to apply Part II. of the Fugitive Offenders Act, 1881, to the above mentioned British possessions and Protected States, and such application has been requested by the Rulers of the said States.\n\nNOW THEREFORE His Majesty, by virtue of the Powers in this behalf by the Fugitive Offenders Acts, 1881, and 1915 and otherwise in His Majesty vested, is pleased, by and with the advice of His Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:-\n\n(1) On and after the 1st day of February 1918, the hereinbefore recited Orders in Council of the 12th day of December 1885 shall be revoked, without prejudice to anything lawfully done thereunder or to any proceedings commenced before the said date, and Part II. of the Fugitive Offenders Act, 1881, shall apply to the group of British possessions and Protected States hereunder mentioned, that is to say:-\n\nBritish India\nCeylon\nHong Kong.\nThe Straits Settlements\nThe Federated Malay States\nJohore\nKedah and Perlis.\nKelantan\nTrengganu\nBrunei\nNorth Borneo\nSarawak.\n\n(2) The Governor General of India and the Governors of Ceylon, Hong Kong and the Straits Settlements shall cause this Order to be proclaimed in the territories and colonies under their respective Governments,\n\n(3) The Governor, as defined in the Straits Settlements and Protected States Fugitive Offenders Orders in Council, 1916 and 1917, shall cause this order to be proclaimed in the hereinbefore mentioned Protected States.",
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"content_text": "dockyard such as Singapore has become painfully apparent since the outbreak of war.\n\nThe whole strength of the German political and economic position in Singapore before the war lay in their advantageous shipping facilities with Europe, and the control of the more important local shipping services which acted as feeders to the main European line of the Norddeutscher Lloyd. In the early days of the great bid for Eastern trade, it will be remembered that the N.D.L. and other German lines entered upon most strenuous freight wars with their British and other rivals, which were fought out to such a pitch that they eventually forced their way into both the outward and homeward freight Conferences between Europe and the Far East. Having achieved their purpose in this respect, it was comparatively easy to develop their share of the trade. Well-equipped steamers were placed on the run, the greatest attention was paid to the details of the service, particularly in regard to passenger accommodation, and they received considerable support from the travelling British public, and also from British shippers. Under ordinary circumstances, the entry of the German lines into the Conference would have been an advantage both to British steamship owners and also to merchants, inasmuch as it would have maintained reasonable and lucrative rates of freight for the former, and would have insured to the latter a stable rate and equal treatment with their competitors of all nationalities. It is now understood, however, that under the German system of encouraging export trade the shipping lines co-operated with the Imperial State railways in Germany, and granted special rates, which were appreciably lower than those of their competitors for the same length of haulage. In addition to this, an elaborate system of secret rebates was granted by the German shipping companies to their agents, who, in turn, granted favourable rates to their clients among the local merchants. The advantages thus secured by a firm like Behn, Meyer & Co., the agents for the leading German lines, and also the largest individual German merchants and shippers in the colony, will be readily appreciated. These advantages were consolidated by their control of the local feeding lines in the archipelago.\n\nIn the early days, it was decided by the British shipping companies that, inasmuch as Bangkok lay off the main route to China and Japan, the Siamese trade should be attracted to Singapore. Messrs. Alfred Holt & Co., of the \"Blue Funnel line, accordingly formed a nominally separate company to operate a regular subsidiary service between the two ports in order to feed their through steamers.\n\nThis service was run for years until a most advantageous offer was made to the British owners by Messrs. Behn, Meyer & Co., acting at the instigation of Herr Weigand, the former president of the N.D.L., and the whole fleet was sold outright to the Germans, the British Company binding itself not to compete for a term of years, which period has now lapsed. Having secured control of this valuable line (in 1913 the imports from Siam Proper and ports on the east coast of the Peninsula to Singapore amounted to over 4,000,000l., and the exports from Singapore to 1,100,000l.), a portion of the fleet was diverted to British North Borneo, and before the outbreak of war the mail service between Singapore and British North Borneo, two important links in the chain of British Possessions in the East, was conducted by German steamers.\n\nThis control of local shipping was used by the German houses to further their policy of decentralisation, and to stimulate a direct business both outwards and homewards with the smaller stations among the islands, where British mercantile activity was not active, as the British firms concentrated in Singapore and left the collection and distribution of goods in the subsidiary markets to the Chinese and Malay traders. As an instance of this policy, Macassar, the capital of Celebes, was made a port of call of the German-Australian line of steamers, and a considerable amount of produce was shipped direct from that port to Europe. Whether this policy of decentralisation would, in the long run, have proved successful is a matter for grave doubt, as it seriously menaced the hold of the native dealers on the trade. It, however, served to secure cargoes for German steamers, and increased the shipping commissions of their agents.\n\nSince the outbreak of war, an effort has been made by Messrs. Alfred Holt & Co. to regain their position in the Archipelago. Three new steamers have been laid down at the Taikoo Dockyard in Hong Kong, specially constructed for the Singapore-Bangkok service, and an arrangement has been entered into with the Straits Steamship Company, whose capital has been considerably increased, and it is intended that this company shall largely extend its field of operations in the future, and shall act as the feeder to the British lines calling at Singapore.\n\nPage 9\n\nThe general question of international shipping Conferences so far as they apply to the Far East will be dealt with at a later stage in this report. It is advisable at this point to state that--\n\nThe British merchants in the Straits Settlements consider that it will be gravely detrimental to the interests of British trade if the German lines are allowed to re-enter the Eastern Shipping Conference after the war.\n\nAmerican Competition.-Prior to the outbreak of war the United States was not a keen competitor in the import trade of the Colony owing to the high prices and long deliveries asked for her goods, and also owing to the fact that she was not represented on the spot by American merchant houses. During the past two years, however, the cessation of continental supplies and the uncertainty and delay in the execution of orders placed in the United Kingdom have resulted in a very large proportion of the orders for iron and steel of all kinds, bolts and nuts, galvanised and corrugated sheets, nails, copper, and brass being secured by United States manufacturers.\n\nThe United States is carrying on an active advertising campaign, and has supplied comprehensive catalogues of her manufactures to the various Consuls with a view to extending the trade. It is not considered by the local British houses that this competition will survive the resumption of normal conditions, unless the American facilities for distribution, shipping, and finance are very much improved.\n\nThe strong feature of the American trade is the large amount of Straits produce consumed in the States. New York is at the present time a more important market than London for Straits rubber and tin, but the bulk of this business is conducted through the established British houses in the Settlements.\n\nJapanese Competition Japan is likely to become an increasingly severe competitor in the Straits Settlements. Between the years 1902-1912 her exports to the Straits remained almost stationary, but her imports of Malayan produce increased threefold Since the war, however, her trade has expanded rapidly, and Japanese merchants are rapidly extending, throughout the Settlements and also the F.M.S., lines of trade which formerly were to a great extent in the hands of our enemies. The principal articles include matches, enamelled ware, glass and porcelain ware, cotton goods-especially singlets and towels, toys, chemicals, beer, and cement. Japanese packing cases, latex cups, and coagulating trays for use on the rubber estates are appearing in considerable quantities, and a large trade is being developed in insulators, lamp-shades, and other electrical necessities. In order to facilitate the finance of this trade a branch of the Bank of Taiwan has been opened in Singapore since the outbreak of the war.\n\nJapan's strength at present lies mainly in coal and shipping. Japanese coal- whether mined in Japan or in Manchuria enjoys a virtual monopoly in the Straits Settlements. A certain amount of Chinese coal from the Kailan Company's mines in North China is on the market, but the Japanese fuel is the bunker coal par excellence of the Far East.\n\nCoal is mined in Sumatra and Labuan, but only in small quantities, and the price cannot compete with the Japanese. This outward trade in coal is a valuable asset to the Japanese steamship services, and has been a prominent factor in stimulating Japanese shipping in the archipelago. The total Japanese tonnage entered and cleared in Straits ports in 1913 amounted to 2,600,000 tons, and in 1915 this figure had increased to 3,800,000 tons.\n\nJapanese competition, so far, has not seriously affected British commercial interests, inasmuch as the articles handled have been, in the main, low-priced sundry goods formerly supplied by enemy countries. The increase in the imports of hosiery are noteworthy, and with the efflux of time and the extension of the Japanese mills we may expect to see competition in the staple cotton fabrics. Japanese shipping is likely to prove a very serious competitor in the local services, and British merchants view with some concern the almost complete dependence upon Japan for bunker coal. It is suggested that an effort might be made to develop the import of Indian coal. The question is mainly one of shipping facilities.\n\nBanking and Credit Facilities. The banking and credit facilities in the Colony appear to be adequate to the needs of the trade. Branches of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, and the Mercantile Bank of India are established both in the Settlements and in the F.M.S., and a liberal policy is pursued. The leading European merchants operate on their own funds, and, in addition, almost always receive a clean overdraft for a considerable amount.\n\nA 2687\n\nB\n\n601",
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"content_text": "98.\n\ncheap and good coal, lie at the root of Japan's industrial success, and deserve special mention. The exports in 1914 were divided as follows:-\n\nOres, metals, minerals and manufactures thereof—\n\n \n Antimony and manufactures\n £\n 178,900\n \n \n Bronze manufactures\n \n 29,200\n \n \n Coal\n \n 2,441,300\n \n \n Copper\n \n 2,906,100\n \n \n Iron tubes\n \n 4,900\n \n \n and steel manufactures\n \n 119,300\n \n \n Manganese\n \n 18,000\n \n \n Zinc ore\n \n 389,700\n \n \n Other ores, metals and minerals\n \n 6,117,400\n \n \n Total\n \n \n \n\nThe mining of coal and copper surpass in importance all other branches of the industry.\n\nCoal-Coal is principally mined in the northern island of Hokkaido and in the southern island of Kyushu. The output has increased steadily of recent years by reason not only of the sinking of new shafts, but of the application of mechanical motive powers to the industry. The industry is in the hands of large companies, the celebrated Miike mine in Mitsui Bussan Kaisha being largely interested.\n\n\"Miike nuts\" and \"Miike slack,\" Fukuoka is the best known, and gives the name to which are celebrated throughout the Far East, particularly in shipping circles. The output of this mine in 1914 exceeded 2,000,000 metric tons.\n\nThe industrial consumption of coal in Japan during 1914 was as follows:- The figures are in metric tons.\n\n \n For Japanese ships\n \n 3,942,464\n \n \n Foreign\n \n 1,191,857\n \n \n Railways\n \n 1,915,310\n \n \n \n \n 8,359,027\n \n \n *\n \n 810,879\n \n \n Salt manufacture\n \n 16,219,537\n \n \n Total production\n \n 22,293,419\n \n \n Exports\n \n 3,586,806\n \n \n Imports\n \n 957,709\n \n \n Total\n \n \n \n\n99\n\nfor this purpose. Practically the only competition is that of the Kailan Mining Administration, an Anglo-Chinese concern with rich mines near Tientsin in North China. It is understood, however, that a price agreement has been arranged between the Kailan and the Fushun mines, so that Japanese coal may be said to entirely dominate the market. The danger of this state of affairs to British shipping interests in the event of hostilities with Japan is apparent. The remedy would appear to lie in the encouragement of the development of coal mining in China under British auspices. Coal is produced in Labuan, and Australian coal until recently competed throughout the Dutch East Indies and the Philippines. During the past few years, however, Japan has displaced Australia from the Philippines trade, largely on account of the low rates of freight charged on Japanese steamers.\n\nThe industrial demand for coal in Japan has grown so enormously of late that it is thought in well-informed circles that prices are likely to remain high until years such time as power is available at cheap rates from the various hydro-electric companies.\n\nThe\n\nCopper.-Copper is the most important metal mined in Japan. There are two kinds of deposits in the country, one of which is found in crystalline schists or Palæozoic sedimentary rocks, the other in tuffs and other volcanic rocks. percentage of mineral is generally low in the former, never exceeding 8 or 9 per cent., while the latter sometimes contains as much as 30 per cent. The mines of Besshi, Hibira, Makimine, Itsuki, Kune, and Ina are of the first kind, and that of Ashio and nearly all the mines in Sanindo and the northern section of Honshu are of the second.\n\nThe statistics for 1917 are as follows:-\n\n \n Total production\n Tons.\n 67,909\n \n \n Approximate home consumption\n \n 22,478\n \n \n Exports\n \n 45,562\n \n\nThe exports of the metal in ingots and slabs during 1914 were shipped to the following countries :-\n\n \n United Kingdom\n £\n 403,600\n \n \n Hong Kong\n \n 166,200\n \n \n British India\n \n 168,300\n \n \n United States\n \n 306,500\n \n \n France\n \n 227,000\n \n \n Germany\n \n 125,100\n \n \n China\n \n 942,000\n \n \n Other countries\n \n 567,100\n \n \n \n \n 2,906,100\n \n\nThe total number of mining employees in that year was 182,637. The average price of coal per 10,000 horse-power in the cotton industry in December 1915 was 21. 9s.\n\nIn addition to the mines in Japan Proper, attention should be called to the important Fushun mines in South Manchuria, which are owned and worked by the South Manchurian Railway Co., and the export from which is an important factor in the coal market of China and other Far Eastern countries.\n\nThe exports of coal in 1914 were shipped to the following countries:-\n\n \n China\n £\n 761,400\n \n \n Kwantung Province\n \n 1,800\n \n \n Hong Kong\n \n 691,700\n \n \n Straits Settlements\n \n 372,500\n \n \n British India\n \n 52,200\n \n \n Philippines\n \n 221,700\n \n \n United States\n \n 64,600\n \n \n United Kingdom\n \n 11,900\n \n \n Other countries\n \n 263,500\n \n \n Total\n \n 2,441,300\n \n\nThe Japanese have secured a virtual monopoly of the bunker coal of the Far East, the shipments to China, Hong Kong, Straits, and the Philippines being largely\n\nTotal\n\nCopper would appear destined to become one of the principal industrial assets of Japan in the future, and there are already signs of the beginning of a valuable metal manufacturing industry. It is noteworthy that the General Electric Company of Schenectady have recently opened a works in Japan for the manufacture of lamps and other electrical fittings in the manufacture of which copper is largely used.\n\nThe Japanese have been quick to realise the advantages of electric power. Nature has been kind in supplying excellent water facilities in the mountains, and the current is carried for miles across the plains on transmission wires to the industrial centres. One of the most notable impressions obtained in Japan is the mountain valley with its waterfall and power house.\n\nThe electrical enterprises in 1914 were as follows:-\n\n \n Number of companies\n \n 437\n \n \n Authorised capital\n \n 55,000,000\n \n \n Paid-up capital\n \n 44,000,000\n \n \n No. of electric lights supplied\n \n 7,706,962\n \n \n Electric lights\n \n \n \n \n No. of electric lights calculated with 10 candle power as unit\n \n 7,140,182\n \n \n Electric power supplied K.W.\n \n 177,940\n \n \n No. of supplies\n \n 35,309\n \n \n Electric motors\n \n \n \n \n Electric power supplied K.W.\n \n 116,617\n \n \n Horse power\n \n 148,702\n \n\nN 3\n\n646",
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"content_text": "No. 9.\n\n[L.S.]\n\nFRANCIS HENRY MAY, Governor.\n\nC.O 1114/15742\n\nPROCLAMATION.\n\nRE:\n\nBy His Excellency Sir FRANCIS HENRY MAY, Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same:\n\nWhereas by section 12 of the Fugitive Offenders Act 1881, it is provided that it shall be lawful for His Majesty from time to time by Order in Council to direct that Part II of the said Act shall apply to the group of British possessions mentioned in the Order, and to limit the application of the said part of the said Act by such conditions, exceptions, and qualifications as may be deemed expedient:\n\nAnd whereas by Order of Her late Majesty Queen Victoria in Council, made on the 12th day of December 1885, it was ordered that Part II of the Fugitive Offenders Act 1881 should apply to the group of possessions therein mentioned, that is to say, the Straits Settlements, Hongkong, and Labuan:\n\nAnd whereas by section 1 of the Fugitive Offenders (Protected States) Act 1915, it was provided that His Majesty by Order in Council might direct that the Fugitive Offenders Act 1881 should apply, as if, subject to the conditions, exceptions, and qualifications (if any) contained in the Order, any place or group of places over which His Majesty extends his protection, named in the Order, were a British Possession:\n\nAnd whereas by the Straits Settlements and Protected States Fugitive Offenders Order in Council 1916, it was ordered that, subject to the provisions of that Order, the Fugitive Offenders Act 1881 should apply as if the Federated Malay States, and the States of Johore, Kedah, and Perlis, Kelantan, Brunei, and North Borneo were British Possessions:\n\nAnd whereas by the Straits Settlements and Protected States Fugitive Offenders Order in Council 1917, it was ordered that, subject to the provisions of the said Order, and to the provisions of the Straits Settlements and Protected States Fugitive Offenders Order in Council 1916, the Fugitive Offenders Act 1881 should apply as if the States of Sarawak and Trengganu were British Possessions:\n\nAnd whereas by an Order of His Majesty in Council, issued on the 2nd day of January 1918, and to come into operation on the 1st day of February 1918, it is provided that on and after the 1st day of February 1918, the hereinbefore recited Order in Council of the 12th day of December 1885, shall be revoked, without prejudice to anything lawfully done thereunder, or to any proceedings commenced before the said date, and that Part II of the Fugitive Offenders Act 1881 shall apply to the group of British Possessions and Protected States hereunder mentioned, that is to say, British India, Ceylon, Hongkong, the Straits Settlements, the Federated Malay States, Johore, Kedah, and Perlis, Kelantan, Trengganu, Brunei, North Borneo, and Sarawak, and that the Governor General of India, and the Governors of Ceylon, Hongkong, and of the Straits Settlements, shall cause the said Order to be proclaimed in the territories and colonies under their respective government:\n\nNOW, THEREFORE, I, Sir FRANCIS HENRY MAY, Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, do hereby proclaim the said last recited Order in the Colony of Hongkong.\n\nGiven under my hand and the Public Seal of the Colony, at Victoria, Hongkong, this 1st day of February 1918.\n\nBy Command,\n\nCLAUD SEVERN,\n\nColonial Secretary.\n\nGOD SAVE THE KING.\n\n(Extract from the Hongkong Government Gazette No. 5 of the 1st February, 1918.)",
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"content_text": "should not be returned to **British** Colony except on proof that before the war they were strictly domiciled in it! (7 yrs of domicile is taken as the rule, would slow to exclude cons. of (9)) in the face of the bad, but common habit of using \"domiciled\" for resident.\n\nUnless therefore Australia wishes & keeps these persons, they will have to be repatriated to Germany, personally at the expense of HMG.\n\nThere remains the question of Class (a). I fear that very strong feeling will be aroused in the Colonies if, shortly after peace, they found numbers of Germans being dumped upon them by HMG. It being Hong Kong, the British Commercial community would certainly be furious.\n\nI would therefore suggest that unless we are considering any involuntary migration, as does not seem likely, to return these prisoners to the Colonies for which they were domiciled, the white 667 should in due course be repatriated to Germany.\n\nI will ask Sir Ayton & Wingate what is proposed & will invite their views on it (except in the case of China). Will you also write to Labuan, North Borneo & ask if they will observe that Hong Kong public opinion is strongly opposed to any German being allowed to enter the Colony at present?\n\nThey have put a rather ingenious spile into any plan for winning them over by saying that anyway there is no accommodation of any kind available for them. Knowing our gaols are overcrowded, at present, I consider this argument as effectively useless.\n\nIt will be certain that a policy of expelling or excluding enemy subjects qua enemy subjects either from H.K. or from other parts of the Empire after the war is out of the question: this will be left to the Colonies. Australia is being offered a chance to compile a Black List of them.\n\n## Page 242",
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"content_text": "## Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company\n### PUKT\n#### PASSAGE RATES\n\nSingle Fares from **LONDON**.\n| Class | Fare |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1st SALOON | |\n| 2nd SALOON | |\n\nSingle Fares from **MARSEILLES**.\n| Class | Fare |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1st SALOON | |\n| 2nd SALOON | |\n\n## British India Steam Navigation Company, Ltd.\n### PASSAGE RATES\n#### LONDON AND CALCUTTA LINE\n\n| Destination | 1st Class | 2nd Class |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Gibraltar or Tangier | | 20 |\n| Marseilles | | 14 |\n| Malta | 216 0 0 | 10 0 0 |\n| Port Said | | 17 0 4 |\n| Aden, India, &c. | 62 & 66 | 21 |\n| Aden | 48 & 64 | |\n| Mombasa or Zanzibar | 60 64 | |\n| Bombay or Karachi | 46 & 52 | 18 0 0 |\n| Colombo, Tuticorin or Talaimannar | | 30 |\n| Rangoon (via Bombay and Calcutta) or Mada... | | 13 0 0 |\n| Penang or Singapore | 140 0 | |\n| Saigon | +10 | |\n| Bangkok | 73, 79, 85 | |\n| Batavia | 64 & 00 | |\n| Samarang | 69, 76 | |\n| Sourabaya | 52 & 58 | |\n| British North Borneo | 71, 76, 85 | |\n| Miri or Labuan | 54 & 50 | |\n| Jesselton | 69, 73, 81 | |\n| Kudat | 52 & 58 | |\n| Sandakan | | |\n| China, Japan, &c. | 42 0 | 9 9 0 0 |\n| | 99 0 0 | 91 |\n| | 80 & 65 | 87 |\n| | 68 & 64 | 67 0 0 |\n| Hong Kong, Shanghai, Kobe, Yokohama or Manila | 98 & 104 | 68 & 72 |\n| | 94 & 100 | 60 & 70 |\n\n#### LONDON, KARACHI-BOMBAY LINE\n\n| Destination | 1st Class | 2nd Class |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Fremantle | 110, 116, 122 | 116 |\n| Kilk... | 213 0 0 | 10 0 0 |\n| Adelaide, Melbourne, Hobart, Launceston | 112, 118, 124 | 114, 120, 126 |\n| Sydney | 116, 122, 128 | 118, 124, 130 |\n| New Zealand Ports | 90, 92 | +10:00 |\n| | 170 | 91 0 0 |\n| | | 13 0 0 |\n| Derby, Broome, Cossack | 117 | 97 |\n| | 443 | $L1 |\n| | 93 | 710 |\n| | | 80 0 0 |\n| West Australian Ports via Singapore | 118, 124, 130 | 120, 126, 132 |\n| | 112, 118, 124 | 114, 120, 126 |\n| | 80, 80, 90 | 88, 90, 92 |\n| Queensland Ports | 90, 92, 94 | 92, 94, 96 |\n| | 94, 98, 93 | 116, 122, 128 |\n| | 90, 92, 94 | 122, 128, 134 |\n| | 128, 134, 140 | 100, 102, 104 |\n| | 122, 128, 134 | 96, 98, 104 |\n| | 94, 96, 93 | 128, 134, 140 |\n| | 98, 100, 108 | 133, 134, 140 |\n| | 100, 102, 1 | 134, 140, 148 |\n| | 104, 106, | 122, 128, 134 |\n\nThe issue of Return Tickets is discontinued; but passengers who pay the full fare from Europe to ports east of Egypt, or vice versa, will in respect of the fare for the return voyage be allowed an abatement of 20 per cent. if they re-embark within six months, or 10 per cent. if they re-embark after six but within twelve months of the date of landing; or to or from Malta or Egypt they will be allowed an abatement of 25 per cent. off the homeward journey if commenced within twelve months: provided such abatements be claimed at the time of securing the return passage, except that in cases where the fares for the outward and homeward voyages differ, the abatement will be calculated on the lesser of such fares.\n\nThe issue of Return Tickets is discontinued; but passengers who pay the full fare from Europe to Ports east of Egypt, or vice versa, will in respect of the fare for the return voyage be allowed an abatement of 20 per cent, if they re-embark within six months, or 10 per cent. if they re-embark after six but within twelve months of the date of landing; or to or from Malta or Egypt they will be allowed an abatement of 25 per cent. off the homeward journey if commenced within twelve months provided such abatements be claimed at the time of securing the return passage and except that in cases where the fares for the outward and homeward voyages differ, the abatement will be calculated on the lesser of such fares.\n\n**SPECIAL RATES** for Through Tickets, Families, Children, Abatements, Servants, Coastal Passages, and Circular Tickets, on application.",
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"content_text": "## Cable Landings at “HONG KONG \n### PLAN 3\n\nTo Macao. \nTo Singapore \nTo Labuan, \nTo Cape St James, \nTo Manila. \nTo Foochow. \n\n| Location | Direction |\n|-----------------|------------------|\n| To Macao | |\n| To Singapore | |\n| To Labuan | |\n| To Cape St James| |\n| To Manila | |\n| To Foochow | |\n\nFrased from Admiralty Chart `1966`",
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"content_text": "# \nbereunto annexed, lines of telegraphic cables to be carried direct to Cape St. James, Labuan, Singapore, Macao, Manila and Foochow respectively, and to be there landed for the purpose of transmitting telegrams between Kowloon or Hong Kong (as the case may be) and those places and places beyond in either direction.\n\nTO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said licence hereby granted unto the Company until the 31st day of December, 1924.\n\nYIELDING AND PAYING therefor during the said term unto the Governor the yearly rent of one pound, in respect of each of the said eight cables to be paid to the Governor on the 1st day of January in every year, the first payment (being due on the 1st day of January, 1920), to be made as soon as this Indenture is signed by the Company.\n\nSubject always in respect of each and all of the said cables to all the conditions laid down in respect of a cable from Hong Kong to Singapore in the Licence dated the 8th day of August, 1913, as modified by the under-mentioned conditions (Articles 1 and 2 whereof to be substituted for Articles 8 and 9 of that Licence) :-\n\n1. (1) The Company will from time to time furnish to the Postmaster-General at his request all such information as to the rates of charge for telegrams, the extent and condition of their business, and their income and expenditure, and their financial position, as the Postmaster-General may from time to time reasonably require, having regard to the ordinary staff and administrative capacity of the Company. Provided that such information shall (except for the purposes of this Agreement and such determination of differences as hereinafter mentioned) be treated as strictly private, and shall be in no way published or publicly made use of (except as last aforesaid) without the consent of the Company.\n\n(2) The Company shall not at any time, without the consent in writing of the Postmaster-General, directly or indirectly increase the rates of charge for telegrams at present in force, except by such an amount as shall be necessary to cover any amount by which their outpayments in respect of telegrams to other Administrations and Telegraph Companies (except any of the Eastern and Associated Companies) shall be increased after the date of this licence. The above expression \"The Eastern and Associated Companies\" means the Eastern Telegraph Company, Limited, the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company, Limited, the Eastern and South African Telegraph Company, Limited, the West African Telegraph Company, Limited, the Europe and Azores Telegraph Company, Limited, the African Direct Telegraph Company, Limited, and La Société Anonyme Belge des Câbles Télégraphiques.\n\n(3) If the Postmaster-General shall refuse to consent to any increase in the rates of charge, the difference between the Postmaster-General and the Company shall stand referred to the Railway and Canal Commission, who in determining such difference shall consider whether any increase in the rates of charge is just and reasonable.\n\n(4) The Postmaster-General may at any time by notice in writing delivered to the Company object to the...",
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"content_text": "## \nhereunto annexed, lines of telegraphic cables to be carried direct to Cape St. James, Labuan, Singapore, Macao, Manila and Foochow respectively, and to be there landed for the purpose of transmitting telegrams between Kowloon or Hong Kong (as the case may be) and those places and places beyond in either direction.\n\nTO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said licence hereby granted unto the Company until the 31st day of December, 1924.\n\nYIELDING AND PAYING therefor during the said term unto the Governor the yearly rent of one pound, in respect of each of the said eight cables to be paid to the Governor on the 1st day of January in every year, the first payment (being due on the 1st day of January, 1920), to be made as soon as this Indenture is signed by the Company.\n\nSubject always in respect of each and all of the said cables to all the conditions laid down in respect of a cable from Hong Kong to Singapore in the Licence dated the 8th day of August, 1913, as modified by the under-mentioned conditions (Articles 1 and 2 whereof to be substituted for Articles 8 and 9 of that Licence) -\n\n1. (1) The Company will from time to time furnish to the Postmaster-General at his request all such information as to the rates of charge for telegrams, the extent and condition of their business, and their income and expenditure, and their financial position, as the Postmaster-General may from time to time reasonably require, having regard to the ordinary staff and administrative capacity of the Company. Provided that such information shall (except for the purposes of this Agreement and such determination of differences as hereinafter mentioned) be treated as strictly private, and shall be in no way published or publicly made use of (except as last aforesaid) without the consent of the Company.\n\n(2) The Company shall not at any time, without the consent in writing of the Postmaster-General, directly or indirectly increase the rates of charge for telegrams at present in force, except by such an amount as shall be necessary to cover any amount by which their outpayments in respect of telegrams to other Administrations and Telegraph Companies (except any of the Eastern and Associated Companies) shall be increased after the date of this licence. The above expression \"The Eastern and Associated Companies\" means the Eastern Telegraph Company, Limited, the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company, Limited, the Eastern and South African Telegraph Company, Limited, the West African Telegraph Company, Limited, the Europe and Azores Telegraph Company, Limited, the African Direct Telegraph Company, Limited, and La Société Anonyme Belge des Câbles Télégraphiques.\n\n(3) If the Postmaster-General shall refuse to consent to any increase in the rates of charge, the difference between the Postmaster-General and the Company shall stand referred to the Railway and Canal Commission, who in determining such difference shall consider whether any increase in the rates of charge is just and reasonable.\n\n(4) The Postmaster-General may at any time by notice in writing delivered to the Company object to the... \n\n## Page 3\n\n## Page 108",
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"content_text": "## further communication \n\netc., \n\n`508/508/23`. \n\nTo any person by name, \n\nUnder-Secretary of State,\" \n\nForeign Office, \n\nLondon, 8, W.1 \n\n8041 \n\nPEG 19. EB 21, \n\n304 \n\n**THE Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs** presents his \ncompliments to The Under Secretary of State, Colonial Office, and, by direction of the Secretary of State, transmits herewith copies of the under-mentioned paper. \n\nForeign Office, \n18 February, 1921. \n\n| Reference to previous correspondence | Description of Enclosure | Name and Date |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| | 20 Admiralty | 18 February, 1921 |\n| `508/508/23` | Subject: Visit of the China Squadron to Hongkong, Labuan, ... , Yap, and Malakal in the spring. | |\n\n(4784) \n\n10000 11/20 \n\nSimilar letter sent to \n1",
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"content_text": "THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS.\n\nWHERE TO STAY WHEN VISITING HOME.\n\n[March 25th., 1922.\n\nBASIL STREET HOTEL.\n\nKNIGHTSBRIDGE, LONDON, S.W. 3.\n\nRun by the owner, has the best situation, and is First Class one minute's walk from HARRODS, THE PARK, and SLOANE STREET, 100 Bed rooms with Hot and Cold water, ample Bathrooms, pleasing Restaurant and Lounges, Luggage stored for any period, also room for sorting and packing. \"En Pension\" terms from 22/6, Double rooms without food from £3-, Single from 11/6, Baths included. Excellent Cuisine.\n\nKNIGHTSBRIDGE STATION is in the building from which any part of London is reached in a few minutes.\n\nTelegrams: \"SPOTLESS,\" LONDON.\n\nNOW IN PREPARATION\n\nTHE CHRONICLE AND DIRECTORY OF\n\nTHE FAR EAST\n\n1922\n\nThe book is printed from New Type specially reserved for the purpose and uniformity in every arrangement greatly facilitates reference.\n\nBesides the usual Alphabetical List of firms of TRADES and PROFESSIONS at the larger Commercial Centres.\n\nThe Sixtieth Annual Issue.\n\nThe CHRONICLE and DIRECTORY gives the CLASSIFIED LISTS of CHINA, JAPAN, COREA, INDO-CHINA, SIAM, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, MALAY STATES, NETHERLANDS INDIA, PHILIPPINES, BORNEO, &c.\n\nThe Directories and Descriptions are of :-\n\nCHINA - Weihaiwei, Peking, Tientsin, Lungchingchun, Changsha, Tsinanfu, Taku, Tsingtau, Peitaiho, Shanghai, Chinwangtao, Soochow, Newchwang, Chinkiang, Manchurian Trade Centres, Nanking, Wuhu, Kiukiang, Harbin, Hankow, Changchun, Yochow, Kirin, Shasi, Hunchun, Ichang, Antung, Chungking, Port Arthur, Dairen, Ningpo, Chefoo, Wênchow, Lungkow, Santuao\n\nJAPAN AND FORMOSA - Tokyo, Yokohama, Hyogo, Kobe, Shimonoseki, Osaka, Moji, Nagasaki, Keelung, Tainanfu, Takow, Hakodate, Anping\n\nEASTERN SIBERIA - Vladivostock\n\nCOREA - Seoul, Won-san, Chemulpo, Fusan, Kun-san, Pingyang, Nicolajevsk, Motpo, Chinnampo, Songchin\n\nFRENCH INDO-CHINA - Hanoi, Haiphong, Annam, Hue, Tonkin Provinces, Quinhon, Tourane, Saigon, Cambodge\n\nPHILIPPINES - Manila, Iloilo, Cebu, Zamboanga\n\nBORNEO - Sarawak, Labuan, Brunei, British N. Borneo\n\nMALAY STATES - Bangkok\n\nThe ALPHABETICAL LIST of RESIDENTS in the Far East contains the names of over 20,000 FOREIGNERS, arranged, with the Initials as well as the Surnames, in strictly Alphabetical Order so that any name can be found instantly.\n\nThe CHRONICLE covers the notable events together with the Texts of all the most important Treaties concluded with the Countries of Eastern Asia, the various Customs Tariffs, Trade Regulations, Chambers of Commerce, Scales of Commissions, Signal Codes, Tables of Money, Weights and Measures, and other Commercial Information.\n\nThe CHRONICLE and DIRECTORY, though condensed in every possible manner, contains every year more pages and now numbers nearly 2,000.\n\nIt is published at the Office of the HONG-KONG DAILY PRESS, LTD., and can be had from and Advertisements sent through the principal Booksellers in Asia and through LONDON - Mr. J. H. G. Murrow, 131, Fleet Street, E.C. 4; Mr. F. Algar, 58, Gracechurch St., E.C. 3; Messrs. G. Street & Co., Ld., 30, Cornhill, E.C.\n\nLONDON ............................ PARIS ...... Messrs. G. E. Puel de Lobel & Cie., 53, Rue Lafayette\n\nCAPE TOWN .....Messrs. Gordon & Gotch, Ld.\n\nSYDNEY ............Messrs. Gordon & Gotch, Ld.\n\nMELBOURNE ................... Messrs. Gordon & Gotch, Ld.\n\nBRISBANE ........................... Messrs. Gordon & Gotch, Ld.\n\nCALCUTTA Messrs. Thacker, Spink & Co.\n\n\"Times of India\" Office\n\nBOMBAY............................ Messrs. Thacker, Spink & Co.\n\nSINGAPORE ......Messrs. Kelly & Walsh, Ld.\n\nFEDERATED MALAY STATES... Kelly & Walsh, Ld., Singapore\n\nBORNEO............ Mr. F. W. Pinnock, Sandakan\n\nBANGKOK .“Bangkok Times\" Office\n\nDAIREN...Mr. F. J. Bardens\n\nTSINGTAU.........Messrs. Cornabe, Eckford & Co.\n\nFORMOSA Mr. A. W. Gillingham, Taipeh.\n\n\"Seoul Press,” Seoul\n\nNAGASAKI ........................... “Nagasaki Press \" Office\n\nKOBE-OSAKA......\"Japan Chronicle\" Office, Kobe\n\nTOKYO.......... Messrs. Kelly & Walsh, Ltd., Yokohama\n\nYOKOHAMA.........Messrs. Kelly & Walsh, Ltd.\n\nVLADIVOSTOCK...Messrs. Sinkevitch Bros.\n\nThe DIRECTORY covers the whole of the ports and cities of the Far East, from Netherlands India to Siberia, in which Europeans reside.\n\nNot only is the Directory as full and complete in each case as it can be made, but each Colony, Port or Settlement is prefaced by a DESCRIPTION, carefully revised each year, most of which will serve as accurate GUIDES FOR THE TOURIST, giving every detail in connection with the places, their History, Topography, etc.\n\nThe Information in these Descriptions, consisting of a hundred interesting articles packed with facts concisely set out, and containing statistics of the TRADE of each Country and Port, would alone suffice to fill a large volume.\n\nLarge Edition, pp. nearly 2,000, $12.00\n\nAbridged Edition, pp. 1,400, $8.00.\n\nDARLINGTON'S HANDBOOKS\n\n\"Sir Henry Ponsonby is commanded by the Queen to thank Mr. Darlington for a copy of his Handbook.\n\n“Nothing better could be wished for.”—British Weekly.\n\n“Far superior to ordinary guides.”—Daily Chronicle.\n\nVisitors to London should use DARLINGTON'S LONDON.\n\n“A brilliant book.”-The Times.\n\n“Particularly good.”—Academy.\n\nBY E. 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"content_text": "Shipping to Europe, Australia, and other Ports.\n\nP.&O.-BRITISH INDIA, APCAR\n\nAND\n\nEASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES.\n\n(COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND)\n\nTO\n\nBURMA, CEYLON, INDIA, PERSIAN GULF, WEST INDIES, MAURITIUS, EAST & SOUTH AFRICA, AUSTRALASIA, INCLUDING NEW ZEALAND & QUEENSLAND PORTS.\n\nRED SEA, EGYPT, EUROPE, ETC\n\nPENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS (UNDER CONTRACT WITH H. M. GOVERNMENT.)\n\n \n S.S.\n Tons\n From Hong-kong (about)\n Destination\n Miles\n \n \n MACEDONIA\n 11,000\n 27 Sept. 11 am\n 'pore, P'ang, C'ho & B'bay\nB'bay, M'les, L'don, A'werp\n 6,696\n \n \n KALYAN\n 9,000\n 11th Oct.\n B'bay, M'les, L'don, A'werp\n \n \n \n MANTUA\n 11,000\n 25th Oct.\n M'les, London & Antwerp\n \n \n \n DONGOLA\n 8,000\n 8th Nov.\n \n \n \n\nBRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS (South)\n\nTORILLA 15,205 24th Sept. 11 a.m. | Singapore & Madras.\n\nJANUS 4,824 29th Sept. | Calcutta via S'pore, Penang.\n\nEASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South)\n\nARAFURA 4th Oct. | Manila, Iloilo, Sandakan, Thurs. Is., Tville, B'bane,\n\nSydney and Melbourne,\n\nFrequent connections from Australia with the following:-\n\nThe Union S. S. Co's steamers to the United Kingdom via New Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc\n\nThe P.&O. Royal Mail steamers to London via Suez Canal\n\nThe P&O Branch Service of steamers to London via the Cape\n\nThe New Zealand Shipping Co's steamers for Southampton and London via Panama Canal.\n\n \n S.S.\n Tons\n From Hong-kong (about)\n Destination\n \n \n ST. ALBANS\n 6,052\n 22 Sept. d'light\n Amoy, Y'hama & Kobe\n \n \n MANTUA\n 10,902\n 25 Sept. d'light\n S'hai, Moji, Kobe, Y'hama\n \n \n DONGOLA\n 8,083\n 7th Oct.\n Shanghai & Japan\n \n\nSAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN.\n\nAll dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice\n\nWIRELESS ON ALL STEAMERS.\n\nParcels Measuring not more than 2ft x 2ft. x 1ft. will be received at the Company's Office up to noon on the day previous to sailing.\n\nFor Passage Rates, Handbooks, Freights etc., apply to\n\nMACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO\n\n22, Des Voeux Road Central.\n\nGLEN\n\nAND\n\nSHIRE.\n\nJOINT SERVICE OF STEAMERS.\n\nU.K., STRAITS, CHINA & JAPAN Service.\n\n \n Vessel\n OUTWARDS\n HOMEWARDS\n \n \n S.S. GLENOGLE\n Leaves Hongkong... 22nd September\n Discharges G'OA, L'DON, A'WERP, R'DAM, H'BURG\n \n \n S.S. GLENAVY\n 5th October\n \n \n \n S.S. GLENAPP\n 5th October\n \n \n \n S.S. GLENADE\n 24th Sept.\n G'OA, L'DON, A'WERP, R'DAM, H'BURG\n \n \n S.S GLENARIFFE\n 18th Oct.\n G'OA, L'DON, A'WERP, H'BURG\n \n\nMovements are subject to change without notice. For freight or further particulars please apply to:-\n\nJARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.\n\nTHE GLEN LINE, LTD.\n\nAGENTS\n\nTelephone Central No. 215, sub-ex. 23 and 3696\n\nJAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN.\n\nREGULAR FORTNIGHTLY\n\nSERVICE BETWEEN\n\nJAVA, CHINA and JAPAN.\n\n \n Steamer\n From\n Expected on or about\n Will leave on\n in port\n \n \n Tjikini\n Java\n 21st Sept.\n 23rd Sept.\n Shanghai\n \n \n Tjisondari\n Java\n \n 21st Sept.\n Japan\n \n \n Tjisalak\n Japan\n 23rd Sept.\n \n Java\n \n\nThe steamers are all fitted throughout with electric light and have accommodation for a limited number of saloon-passengers\n\nAll steamers carry a duly qualified Surgeon.\n\nCargo taken with through rates to all ports in N., Frlands-India and Australia.\n\nFor Freight and Passage apply to the\n\nJava-China-Japan Lijn.\n\nYork Buildings.\n\nTelephone Central No. 1574.\n\nHONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO\n\nSTEAMERS.\n\nJOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAM-BOAT CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO. LTD.\n\nHONGKONG-CANTON LINE.\n\nSailings: To Canton daily at 8 a.m & 10 p.m. (Sun. 10 p.m. only)\n\nFrom Canton daily at 8 a.m. & 5 p.m. (Sundays 5 p.m. only)\n\nSERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO\n\nSTEAMBOAT CO., LTD.\n\nHONGKONG-MACAO LINE.\n\nSailings to Macao Daily at 8 a.m. & 2 p.m. (Sundays at 9 a.m. only)\n\nSailings from Macao Daily at 8 a.m. & 2 p.m. (Sun. at 5 p.m. only)\n\nFurther information may be obtained at the Company's office, 4A Des Voeux Road Central, Messrs. Thos. Cook & Son or the American Express Company, Hongkong.\n\nTHE\n\nHONGKONG\n\nTELEGRAPH.\n\nFRIDAY.\n\nShipping to Europe, Australia, and other Ports.\n\nN. Y. K.\n\nSAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION,\n\nVICTORIA, SEATTLE & VANCOUVER via S'hai & Japan ports\n\nThrough Bills of Lading issued to all Overland Common Points in U.S.A & Canada\n\n \n Steamer\n Sailing\n Destination\n \n \n SHIDZUOKA MARU\n Saturday, 30th Sept., at 11 am\n \n \n \n YOKOHAMA MARU\n Monday, 23rd Oct., at 11 am\n \n KASHIMA MARU\n Friday, 29th Sept. at 11a.m.\n MARSEILLES, LONDON & ANTWERP via Singanore, &c.\n \n \n HAKONE MARU\n Friday, 13th Oct. at 11 am\n \n \n \n MATSUMOTO MARU\n Thursday, 28th September.\n LIVERPOOL via MARSEILLES\n \n \n TOYOHASHI MARU\n 17th Oct. at 11 a.m.\n SYDNEY & MELBOURNE via Manila, &c.\n \n \n YOSHINO MARU\n Tuesday, 26th Sept. at 11 a.m.\n \n \n \n AKI MARU\n Tuesday, 3rd Oct. at 11 a.m.\n NEW YORK VIA PANAMA\n \n \n SANUKI MARU\n Monday, 25th September.\n CALCUTTA via Singapore, Penang & Rangoon\n \n \n MORICKA MARU\n Friday, 29th Sept.\n BOMBAY via Singapore, Penang & Colombo\n \n \n AKI MARU\n Friday, 13th Oct. at 11a.m.\n NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA\n \n \n TOTTORI M.\n Saturday, 23rd Sept.\n SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA\n \n \n FUSHIMI MARU\n Thursday, 28th Sept. at 11 a.m.\n \n \n\nFor further information apply to Tel. Central Nos. 292 & 293.\n\nNIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.\n\nK. H. KAMEI, Manager.\n\nSEPTEMBER 22, 1922.\n\nCOASTAL\n\nSHIPPING.\n\nINDO CHINA STEAM\n\n309\n\n11\n\nSHIPPING NEWS.\n\nSYDNEY'S PILFERAGE LOST\n\nThe annual loss at the port of Sydney through pillaging of cargo\n\nNAVIGATION CO., LTD.\n\nSAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.\n\n \n Steamer\n Sailing\n Destination\n \n \n Yuensang\n Sat. 23rd Sept. at 3 p.m.\n MANILA\n \n \n Chipshing\n Tues. 26th Sept. at 4 p.m.\n TIENTSIN\n \n \n Wingsang\n Tues. 26th Sept. at noon\n T'TAO via S'tow & S'hai\n \n \n Drufar\n Tues, 26th Sept. at noon\n BANGKOK via Swatow\n \n \n Mingsang\n Wed. 27th Sept. at 8 a.m.\n HAIPHONG via Hoihow\n \n \n Fooksang\n Wed. 27th Sept. at 3 p.m.\n STRAITS & Calcutta\n \n \n Yatching\n Thurs. 28th Sept. at noon\n T'TAO via S'tow & S'hai\n \n \n Mausang\n Sat. 30th Sept. at 2 p.m.\n SANDAKAN\n \n \n Hangsang\n Sun. 1st Oct. at noon\n T'TAO via Stow & S'hai\n \n \n Kutsang\n Tues. 3rd Oct. at 3 p.m.\n STRAITS & Calcutta\n \n \n Laisang\n Thurs. 5th Oct. at noon\n KOBE\n \n\nCALCUTTA LINE:-This Line now affords regular sailings to Calcutta, Penang and Singapore; Returning from Calcutta steamers proceed via Straits and Hongkong to Japan occasionally calling at Shanghai.\n\nfrom ships is considered to be not less than £500,000 yearly.\n\nSECOND MATE'S CERTIFICATE\n\nDuring the year ended June 30 last 1,974 candidates were examined at Home for certificates of competency as second mates. 829 were successful.\n\nSOOCHOW SHIPPING. A total of 4.293 vessels, aggregating 188,948 tons, entered and cleared at the Custom House during 1921 as compared with 4031 vessels, aggregating 189,859 tons, during 1920.\n\nGERMANY BUYS JAPANESE STEAMER.\n\nThe Japanese s. Shimpo Maru, 4,392 gross tons, has been purchased by Messrs. Schroser, Holcken and Fischer, of E\n\nSHANGHAI LINE: Sailings approximately every three days between Canton and Shanghai, sometimes calling at Swatow. Through Bills of Lading are issued for all to Northern and Yangtsze Ports via Shanghai.\n\nAll steamers have excellent passenger accommodation, are fitted with Electric Light & Fans and carry a fully qualified Surgeon.\n\nstated to have been re-christened the Harald.\n\nMANILA LINE-A weekly service is maintained with Manila by vessels with good passenger accommodation, sailing from both ports every Friday.\n\nHAIPHONG LINE:-Sailings, approximately weekly for passengers and cargo, calling at Hoihow when inducement offers.\n\nBORNEO LINE:-Fortnightly sailings to and from Sandakan by two 5,000 ton steamers s.s.\" HINSANG\" & \" MAUSANG \"\n\nboth steamers having excellent passenger accommodation.\n\nCargo taken on through Bills of Lading for Kudat, Jesselton, Labuan, Tawao and Lahad Datu.\n\nDODWELL & CO., LTD.\n\nTIENTSIN LINE-A regular service is run from March to Nov.\n\nREGULAR SAILINGS TO NEW YORK & BOSTON\n\nFOR NEW YORK & BOSTON.\n\nLLOYD TRIESTINO.\n\nTaking cargo on through Bills of Lading for Levant. Black Sea and Danube Ports.\n\nFIUME having been re-opened for traffic, cargo is also accepted for this port on through Bills of Lading.\n\nFOR SHANGHAI.\n\nS.S. \"TRIESTE “\n\nSailing on or about 5th October.\n\nFor BRINDISI, VENICE & TRIESTE.\n\nVia Singapore, Penang and Colombo.\n\nS.S. \"PERSIA \"\n\nS.S. \"TRIESTE\"\n\nSailing on or about 22nd September.\n\nSailing on or about 22nd October.\n\nPassengers Luggage can be insured at the office of the Agents.\n\nNATAL LINE OF STEAMERS.\n\nRegular Passenger and Cargo Service.\n\nFROM CALCUTTA TO SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.\n\nS.S. \"UMLAZI \"\n\nSailing on or about 31st October.\n\nThrough Bills of Lading issued from Hongkong.\n\nFor Freight or Passage on any of the above Lines apply to:-\n\nDODWELL & CO., LTD.,\n\nAgents.\n\nTelephone Central 1030.\n\nAUSTRALIAN ORIENTAL LINE.\n\nHONGKONG TO PHILIPPINES & AUSTRALIAN PORTS.\n\nSAILING (SUBJECT TO ALTERATION)\n\n \n Steamer\n Arrives Hongkong from Australia\n Leaves Hongkong for Australia\n \n \n TAIYUAN\n 28th Sept.\n 3rd Oct.\n \n \n CHANGSHA\n 15th Oct.\n 20th Oct.\n \n\nThis steamer is fitted with Refrigerating machinery, ensuring\n\nbetween H'kong & Tientsin calling at Weihaiwei & Chefoo, plan. The Shipping Board suggested the plan to preserve the rates after the recent disruptions and disorganizing of the Eastern freight shipments. when the Atlantic Conference declare i open rates. A later report av that fourteen steamship es. plying between American N Atlantic and Far Eastern ports, have drawn up a schedule f freights, which is stated to b higher than the present rate. They have also agreed to deposit a sum of $25,000 each as a guarantee of the maintenan the schedule.\n\nCREW'S \"SMOKE-ABLES\"\n\nRecently in the House of Commons a member asked the President of the Board of Trade a question relative to the prices charged to ships' crews for cigarettes and tobacco. According to this querier, there \"M certain stij masters who compel those on board to\n\nSHANGHAI LINE.-PASSENGERS, MAILS AND CARGO.\n\nExcellent Saloon accommodation amidships. Electric Fans in Saloon and State-rooms. Regular schedule service between Canton, Hongkong and Shanghai (thrice weekly) and Tsingtao (weekly), taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading to all Yangtsze, and Northern China Ports. Passengers are Landed in Shanghai avoiding the inconvenience of transhipment at Woosung.\n\nBANGKOK LINE.-Weekly service to and from B'kok via 'tow.\n\nFor Freight or Passage apply to\n\nBUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, (John Swire & Sons, Ltd.)\n\nAGENTS.\n\nTelephone Central No. 36. Cargo and baggage can be insured at the above office.\n\nDOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO. LTD.\n\nand\n\nHONGKONG & SOUTH CHINA COAST PORTS SERVICE.\n\nRegular Service of Fast, High Class Coast Steamers having a plentiful supply of ice, fresh provisions etc. and has superior good accommodation for First Class Passengers. Electric Light throughout and Electric Fans in the State-rooms. A duly qualified Doctor is carried. Reduced Fares. Cargo booked through to all Australian. New Zealand and Tasmanian ports.\n\nFor Freight and Passage apply to\n\nTelephone Central No. 36.\n\nButterfield & Swire. JOHN SWIRE, & SON, LTD.) Agents.\n\nFor Swatow, Amoy and Foochow and Returns, (Occupying 9 to 10 days,) Steamships.\n\nCaptain. Leaving. Haiching... J. S. Thomson ... | SUN..\n\n24th Sept. at 11 a.m. Haihong .. W. C. Passmore\n\nFRI, 29th Sept. at 1 p.m. Haifoong... W. S. Turnbull... | FRI., 29th Sept. at p.m.\n\nArrivals and Departures from the Co's Wharf (dear Blake Pier.)\n\nFor Freight and Passage, apply to\n\n\"ELLERMAN\" LINE.\n\n(Ellerman & Bucknall S. S. Co., Ltd.)\n\nUNITED KINGDOM & CONTINENT SERVICE.\n\n \n Vessel\n OUTWARDS\n HOMEWARDS\n \n \n \"City of Tokio\n S'hai, Kobe & Yokohama. 20th Oct.\n \n \n \n \"City of Sydney\"\n \n 10th Oct. L'don, Alwerp, R'dam, H'burg. G’gow\n \n \n \"City of Paris\"\n Mid. Dec.\n Marseilles & London\n \n \n \"City of York\"\n Beg. Feb.\n \n \n \n \"City of Simla \"\n Mud, March.\n \n \n \n \"City of Poona\"\n Mid. April.\n \n \n\nPASSENGER SERVICE.\n\nSubject to change without notice.\n\nFor further particulars apply to\n\nREISS & CO.\n\nCANTON.\n\nDouglas Lapraik & Co., General Managers.\n\nbe left to shipowners and masters to take action.\n\nAN OLD-TIME CAPTAIN\n\nThe following is culler ** the Syren anul Shipping The late Captain \"Tom \"Dutton mas in his day one of those tine a men whose sterling chara ter and sound navigational ski...com tributed so largely to the enviable reputation which the hard Line enjoys Atlantic voy acers. We made several passages ar ago with Captain Dutton in the old Umbria, and have Many pleasant recollections, both of the ship and her commander. He was a typical British sailo bluff, courteous, and cool an emergency. During his 32 rear of service with the Cunard Cor-pany he commanded many of their well-known liners, and h was in command of the inhr when he retired some 20 -\n\nOld Cunarders will re bar the late Captain Drzys famous \"mosquito net,\" was one of the institutions tr Umbria. Many tales are tid o\n\nago.\n\nNANYO YUSEN KAISHA.\n\nthis old sea.dog. One fine ...\n\nThe South Sea Mail S.S. Co., Ltd.)\n\nREGULAR FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE between\n\nJAPAN, HONGKONG & JAVA.\n\nFor Batavia, Samarang & Sourabaya.\n\nS.S. SAMARANG MARU\n\nSailing on or about 26th Sept.\n\nFor Moji, Kobe & Yokohama.\n\nS.S. CHERIBON MARU\n\nSailing on or about 24th Sept.\n\nFor further particulars please apply to:-\n\nTHE BANK LINE, LTD.\n\n(Tel. Central 80).\n\nTel. Central No. 2206. Second Floor, Prince's Building.\n\nK. SUZUKI, Manager.\n\nday morning in mid-Atlan: fe appeared on deck in full rezal -white cap cover, white trou etc. A lady passenger meeting him said: 'Good morning Captain, I see you've got clea white trousers ou.\" madam,\" was the reply, and i hope you have, too.\"\n\nKIANGSU EDUCATORS'\n\nAPPEAL\n\nTO PEKING,\n\nThe Educational Association of Kiangsu has sent a telegraphic appeal to the Peking Government asking that a stricter enforcement of the Presidential Mandates against lotteries be made. These Mandates prohibiting lotteries : China bave not been obeyed the merchants of Kiangsu a they have even gone to the ends of requesting the local authorities to suspend the operation of the..",
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"content_text": "2014 12 Europe Australia, and other Ports \n\nP. & O.-BRITISH INDIA, APCAR \n\nANA \n\nFASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES \n\nCOMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND) \n\nΤΟ \n\n*TRAITS ★ BURMA, CEYLON, INDIA PERSIAN GULF, WEST INDIES MAURITIUS EAST & SOUTH AFRICA, AUSTRALIA, &c. \n\nNCIUDING, NEW ZEALAND & QUEENSLAND PORTS. RED SEA, BÜLLET RODE PTC \n\nPENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS (UNDER CONTRACT WITH H. M. GOVERNMENT.) \n\nYAN \n\nSICILIA MANTUA DONGOLA \n\nJANUS EGRA \n\nTana \n\n19,000 6,702 11,000 \n\n8,000 \n\n\" \n\nFrom Hong-kong (about) \n\nDestination \n\n11 Oct 11 a.m. Mles, London & Antwerp \n\n16th Sept 1 S'pore, P'ang, Cbo & B'bas 25th Oct. B'hay, Mles, L'don, A'werp \n\n8th Nov. M'les, London & Antwerp \n\nBRITISH INDIA, APCAR SAILINGS (South) \n\nTHE \n\nHONGKONG \n\nTELEGRAPH. \n\nSATURDAY, \n\nSEPTEMBER 30, 1922. \n\nShipping to Europe, Australia, and other Ports \n\nN. Y. K. \n\nSAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION \n\nVICTORIA, SPATTLE & VANCOUVER via Shanghai & Japan ports. Through Bills of Lading issued to all Overland Common Points in U.S.A. & Canada. \n\nSHIDZUOKA MARU (Calling Keelung) Sat., 30th Sept., at 11 a.m. \n\nYOKOHAMA HARU...... \n\nMonday, 23rd Oct., at 11 a.m. \n\nMARSEILLES, LONDON & ANTWERP via Singapore, &c. \n\nKASHIMA MARU, \n\n29th Sept. at 11 a.m. 13th Oct. at 11 a.m. \n\nHAKONE MARU \n\n--- \n\nFriday, \n\nFriday, \n\nAMBURG via LONDON, ROTTERDAM. \n\nLIVERPOOL via MARSEILLES. \n\nTOYOHASHI MARU \n\nSecond half of October. \n\n... \n\nAKI MARU \n\nSYDNEY & MELBOURNE via Manila, &c. \n\nYOSHINO MARU....... \n\nTuesday, 17th Oct. at 11 a.m. Tuesday, 14th Nov. at 11 a.m. \n\nNEW YORK VIA PANAMA. \n\nEnd of October. \n\nMAYABASHI MARU... \n\nRIO DE JANEIRO, SANTOS & BUENOS AIRES via Cape. \n\nBOMBAY via Singapore, Penang & Colombo \n\nAWA MARU \n\nThursday, Penang. BALCUTTA via Singapore, Penang & Rangoon. \n\nMORIOKA MARU NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA, \n\nAKI MARU SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA. \n\nMISHIMA MARU \n\n| 30 Sept. I p.m. ↑ Calcutta via S'pore, 5, 08 \n\n8th Oct. Singapore. EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South) \n\n(Manila, Iloilo, Sandakan, | 6,000 | 4th Oct. 11 a.m. \n\nThurs Is., Tville. B'ban \n\nSydney & Melbourne. \n\nARAFURA \n\nFrequent connections from Australia with the following:- The Union S.S. Company to the United Kingdom via New Zealand &c. \n\nThe P & O Branch Service of steamers to London via the Cape \n\nThe New Zealand Shipping Co's steamers for Bordeaux &c. \n\nFGR \n\nSAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN. \n\nAnong. \n\n*n* Canal \n\nSICILIA \n\n5,108 670 DONGOLA 18,084 \n\n4th Oct. \n\n5th Oct d'light \n\n7th Oct. \n\nST. ALBANS | 6,000 \n\n9th Oct. \n\nAmoy Shanghai. Shanghai & Japan. Japan. \n\nAll dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice \n\nWIRELESS ON ALL STEAMERS. \n\nParcels measuring not more than 2ft x 2ft x 1ft, will be received at the Company's Offices up to noon on the day previous to sailing \n\nFor Passage Rates, Handbooks, Freights etc., apply to \n\nMACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO \n\n22, Des Voeux Road Central. \n\nCLEN \n\nAND \n\nAgent- \n\nSHIRE. \n\nJOINT SERVICE OF STEAMERS \n\nO.K., STRAITS, CHINA & JAPAN Service \n\nVessel. \n\n9.S.S. \n\nGIENAVY \n\nS.S. \n\nGLENAPR \n\nSS. \n\nCARNARVONSHIRE \n\n$S. S.S. \n\nGLENUARY\": \n\nOLENIFFER \n\nVessel. \n\nS.S. GLENARIFFE \n\nS.S. GLENOGLE \n\nOUTWARDS. \n\nHOMEWARDS. \n\nLeaves Hongkong. \n\nDue Hongkong. \n\n5th October. 5th October. 19th October. 2nd November \n\n16th November. \n\nDischarges. \n\n18th Oct. LONDON. A'WERP & HAMBURG 23rd Oct. L'DON, A'WERP, R'DAM, H'BURG, \n\nMovements are subject to change without notice. For freight or further particulars please apply to:- \n\nJARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD. \n\nTHE GLEN LINE, LTD \n\nAGENTS' \n\nTelephone Central No 215, sub-ex 23 and 3696 \n\nJAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN. \n\nSteiner \n\nREGULAR FORTNIGHTLY \n\nSERVICE BETWEEN \n\nJAVA, CHINA and JAPAN. \n\nFim \n\nor about \n\nW1il Trave \n\nnz about \n\nExpected D \n\nTjikembang Java 30th Sept. Tjitaroem...Shai, N.C. | 2nd Oct. Tjiliwang... | Japan Amoy 7th Oct. \n\nJapan Amoy 15th Oct. | 17th__ Oct. \n\n7th Oct. 4th Oct. 9th Oct. \n\nFor \n\nFor further information apply to Tel. Central Nos. 292 & 293. \n\n10th October. \n\nFriday, \n\n29th Sept. \n\nFriday 13th Oct at 11 a.m. \n\nThursday, \n\n12th Oct. at 11 a.m. \n\nNIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. K. H. KAMEI, Manager, \n\nDODWELL & CO., LTD. \n\nREGULAR SAILINGS TO NEW YORK & BOSTON \n\nFOR NEW YORK & BOSTON, \n\nS.S. KENDAL CASTLE\" Sailing on or about 15th Nov. \n\nLLOYD TRIESTINO. \n\nTaking cargo on through Bills of Lading for Levant, Black Sea and Danube Ports. \n\nFIUME having been re-opened for traffic, cargo is also accepted for this port on through Bills of Lading. \n\nFOR SHANGHAI. \n\nS.S.TRIESTE ̈ \n\nSailing on or about 14th October. For BRINDISI, VENICE & TRIESTE. Via Singapore, Penang and Colombo. \n\nwww \n\nS.S.TRIESTE \" Passengers' Luggage can be insured at the office of the Agents, \n\nSailing on or about 31st October. \n\nNATAL LINE OF STEAMERS \n\nRegular Passenger and Cargo Service. \n\nFROM CALCUTTA TO SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS \n\nSailing on or about 31st October. S.S. \"UMLAZI\" \n\nThrough Bills of Lading issued from Hongkong. \n\n*** \n\n*** \n\nFor Freight or Passage on any of the above Lines apply to:- \n\nDODWELL & CO., LTD., \n\nAgents. \n\nTelephone Central 1030, \n\nAUSTRALIAN, ORIENTAL LINE. \n\nHONGKONG TO PHILIPPINES & AUSTRALIAN PORTS. SAILING (SUBJECT TO ALTERATION). \n\nSteamer. \n\nTAIYUAN CHANGSHA \n\nArrives Hongkong from Australia. \n\n2nd Oct. \n\n15th Oct. \n\nCOASTAL SHIPPING. \n\nINDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. \n\nSAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION \n\nMon. Tues. \n\nTues. \n\nThurs. \n\nThurs. \n\nSailing \n\n1st Oct. at 10 a.m. 1st Oct. at noon. 2nd Oct at 4 p.m. 3rd Oct. at noon. 3rd Oct. at 3 p.m. 5th Oct. at noon. 5th Oct. at 2 p.m. 6th Oct. at 8 a.m. 6th Oct. at 3 p.m. \n\nnoon. 8th Oct at \n\nSHIPPING NEWS. \n\nC.S, MERCANTILE MARINE \n\nRATIONING PLAN, \n\nThat steamship operating at New York approve in principle the rationing plans being worked out by the division of operations of the United States Shipping Board is indicated not only by their expressions of approval, but by active co-operation in working out details. The Standing Committee of managing agents of the Shipping Board and representatives of thirty-eight steamship companies operating Government vessels met in the Whitehall Building, NY, says the New York Maritime Recorder, to discuss details of the rationing plan. \n\nDestination \n\nSteamer BANGKOK via Swatow Drufar Sun. TAO via S'tow & S'hai Yatshing Sun. OBE....... \n\n......Laisang TTAO via Stow & S'bai Hangsang STRAITS & Calcutta... Kutsang ANTUNG via Shanghai Loksang SANDAKAN \n\nMarsang HAIPHONG via Hoihow Leesang Fri. | MANILA \n\nYuensang Fri. TT Ovia Stow & S'hai Kwongsang Sun. KOBE via Yokohama...... Namsung Tues, 10th Oct. at noon. BANGKOK via Swatow Childar Tues, 10:h Oct. at noon, ~ALCUTTA LINE:-This Line now affords regular sailings to \n\nCALCUTTA, PENANG and SINGAPORE; Returning from Calcutta steamers proceed via Straits and Hongkong to \n\noccasionally calling at Shanghai, \n\nJapaustenance, repairs, stores and \n\nfuel. The rationing of the latter, the most they say, presents difficulties. A fixed allowance for sustenance is already in force, the Government allowing 65 cents a day for each member of the crew of a Shipping Board \n\nAll steamers have excellent passenger accommodation, are fitted \n\nwith Electric Light & Fans and carry a fully qualified Surgeon. SHANGHAI LINE: Sailings approximately every three days between \n\nCanton and Shanghai, sometimes calling at Swatow. Through tickets can be obtained and through Bills of Lading are issued all to Northern and Yangtsze Ports via Shanghai.\" MANILA LINE:A weekly service is maintained with Manila by vessels with good passenger accommodation, sailings from both ports every Friday. |HAIPHONG LINE :-Sailings approximately weekly for passenger and cargo, calling at Hoihow when inducement offers- BORNEO LINE :—Fortnightly sailings to and from Sandakan by two 5,000 ton steamers S.S. \"HINSANG\" & \"MADSANG \" both steamers having excellent passenger accommodation Cargo taken on through Bills of Lading for Kudat, Jesselton, Labuan, Tawao and Lahad Datu. \n\nTIENTSIN LINE:-A regular service is run from March to Nov. between H'kong & Thentain calling at Weihaiwei & Chefoo, BANGKOK LINE:-A weekly service is provided between Hong \n\nkong and Bangkok, via Swatow, by five steamers fitted with \n\nup-to-date passenger accommodation. \n\nCALCUTTA LINE. S.S.\"Kutsang\" will be despatched on or about Tuesday, † 3rd Oct., at 3 p.m. for SINGAPORE, PENANG & CALCUTTA. \n\nThrough Bills of Lading issued to RANGOON, PORT SWETTENHAM & MADRAS & DUTCH EAST INDIES \n\nFor Freight or Passage apply to: \n\nJARDINE MATHESON & CO., LTD. \n\nTelephone Central No. 815. \n\nGeneral Managers. \n\nC. N. C. \n\nCHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD. SAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION \n\nSteamers. \n\nFor SWATOW & BANGKOK ...Kiangsu SHANGHAI & TSINGTAO...Szechuen W’WEI, CHEFOO & T’TSIN Kuzichow [SWATOW & SINGAPORE „Kaying \n\nSHANGHAI & TSINGTAO... Kanchow HAIPHONG \n\n.Chinhua \n\nMO & SHANGHAI ......Suiyang SHANGHAI & гSIN ITAO...Sinkiang \n\nH’HOW. PHOI, H'PHONG. Kalong [SWA POW & BANGKOK ...Chengtu \n\nW WEI, CHEFOO & T’TSIN Huichow \n\nTo Sail. 1st Oct. at 1st Oct. at 1st Oct. at 2nd Oct. a. 3rd Oct. 1 4th Oct. at 5th Oct. at .. 7th Oct. at ..10th Oct. at .,10th Oct. at .10th Oct. at \n\n... \n\nnoon.. 4 p.m. 4 p.ni, 2000. \n\n+ p.m. * 8.11. 4.p.m. \n\n4 p.m. ↑ a.m. \n\nnoon. \n\n4 p.m. \n\nBUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, (John Swire & Sons, Ltd.) \n\nAGENTS. \n\nTelephone Central No. 36. Cargo and baggage can be insured at the above office. \n\nyat arranged is the amount of vessel. One of the details not \n\nthe allowance for passengers carried by Shipping Board freighters. The cost of meals for passengers is above that of rations for the crew, the operators contend, and the adjustment of the rate because of this \n\nis being discussed by Shipping Board officials and the representatives of the companies concerned. There also has been some discussion of a more elastic allowance to provide for adequate payment where rationing necessitates the carrying of food in launches to vessels anchored midstream or in out-of-the-way \n\nplaces. It is understood that the Shipping Board has decided to permit operators to arrange for minor repairs without the specific approval of the board. Minor repairs in this case considered to be all those costing less than $5,000. The bill in each case is subject to checking up by a representative of the Government. Repairing costing more than $5,000 will have to be approved by the division of construction and repair, headed by Commander R. D. Gatewood, before ordered by the operating \n\ncompany \n\nBREAKDOWN OF JOB CONTROL UP\" \n\nTHE COMMONWEALTH LINE, A correspondent writes to the.. Journal of Commerce:--As I \n\nreported in my last letter, rather' than agree to the demands of the Seamen's Union to appoint the \"bo'sun\" of the Largs Bay the Commonwealth Line management, under instructions from the \n\nPremier, ordered the vessel to be \n\nSHANGHAI LINE.—PASSENGERS, MAILS AND CARGO, withdrawn from the sailing schedule and laid up, and further. \n\nExcellent Saloon accommodation smidships. Electric Fans in Saloon and State-rooms. Regular schedule service between Canton, Hongkong and Shanghai (thrice weekly) and Tsingtao (weekly), taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading to all Yangteze. \n\nAustralian ports should also be laid up as and when they arrive, avoiding the inconvenience of transhipment at Woosung. \n\nThis very quickly resulted in a BANGKOK LINE.—Weekly service to and from B'kok via S'tow. \n\npartial climb down of the union. \n\nthough \n\nWilliam \n\nFor Freight or Passage apply. \n\nMorris Hughes is regarded by Labour as one big bluff, unfortunately not. until the Largs Bay had actually been withdrawn and anchored at an Admiralty buoy in Farm Cove, \n\ndays later the union announced that Daley, the bo'sun bone of contention, had resigned, and the matter might be considered as ended. This of course was an ingenious method of saving face, but not enough to satisfy Billy \n\nHaving thrown his chest once, and not had it burst in, he threw it again and called for unconditional surrender of the union, in the form of an undertaking that there should be no further attempts at job control, either on the Largs Bay or on any other vessel of the line \n\nIt has taken a fortnight to get this well home into Tom Walsh's head, and now the undertaking has been given. It may be assumed that job control is now ended, but the situation as regards the private lines is unchanged \n\nNegotiations are, however, proceeding, and will translate in the \n\nLeaves Hongkong \n\nDOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. \n\nfor Australia. \n\n6th Oct. 20th Oct. \n\nHONGKONG & SOUTH CHINA COAST PORTS SERVICE. Regular Service of Fast, High Class Coast Steamers having \n\nShanghai. \n\nThis steamer is fitted with Refrigerating machinery, ensuring good accommodation for First Class Passengers, Electric Light and Fans in state-rooms and Saloon and \n\nBanka, Batavia. a plentiful supply of ice, fresh provisions etc. and has superior Cuisine. \n\nFor Swatow, Amoy and Foochow and Returns. Macassar. S'ban accommodation with Electric Light throughout and Electric Fans in \n\nBilliton, Batavia the State-rooms. A duly qualified Doctor is carried. Reduced Fares. \n\n(Occupying 9 to 10 days.) Cargo booked through to all Australian, New Zealand and Tas- \n\nCaptain. \n\nLeaving. ¦ Haifang... | W. S. Turnbull... TUES. 3rd Oct, at \n\nHaichine... J. S. Thomson ... FRI., Haibong W. C. Paramore | TUE., 19th \n\nThe steamers are all fitted throughout with electric light and have accommodation for a limited number of saloon-passengers All steamers carry a duly qualified surgeon. through rates to all ports in Netherlands-India and Australia. \n\nFor Freight and Passage apply to the \n\nTelephone Central No. 1574. \n\nCargo taken s \n\nJava-China-Japan Lijn. \n\nYork Building.. \n\nPACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. \n\nOFFERS \n\nSPECIAL THROUGH FIRST CLASS RATES \n\nHONGKONG TO EUROPE \n\nvia SAN FRANCISCO and NEW YORK \n\nU. S. $120.50 \n\nwhich includes \n\nMINIMUM BERTH TO SAN FRANCISCO FIRST CLASS RAIL ACCOMMODATIONS \n\nSAN FRANCISCO TO NEW YORK \n\nWITH STOPOVER PRIVILEGES, BERTH AND ACCOMMODATIONS ON ANY ATLANTIC OCEAN STEAMER VALUED AT U.S. $49. $205.00 \n\nBUT DOES NOT INCLUDE BERTH AND MEALS ACROSS AMERICAN CONTINENT. \n\nFOR FULL INFORMATION apply to \n\nPACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. \n\nManaging Agents. \n\nUNIT D STATES SHIPPING BOARD. \n\nUNION BUILDING, HONGKONG \n\nCable Address \"SOLANO\" Cinton Agents, REISS & CO. \n\nSteamships. \n\n1 p.m. I p.m. 1 p.m. \n\nFor Freight and Passage apply to \n\noth \n\nOct. al Oct. al \n\nTelephone Central No. 36, \n\nButterfield & Swire. (JOHN SWIRE & SON, LTD) Agents. \n\n‡ Calling at Amoy for Passengers only. Arrivals and Departures from the Co's Wharf 'near Blake Pier.) \n\nFor Freight and Passage, apply tō“ \n\n\"ELLERMAN\" LINE, \n\n(Ellerman & Bucknall S. S. Co., Ltd) UNITED KINGDOM & CONTINENT SERVICE. \n\nOUTWARDS. \n\n\"City of Tokio \" \n\n20th Oct. \n\nHOMEWARDS. \n\nS'hai, Kobe & Yokohama. \n\n\"City of Sydney\" 10th Oct. L'don, A'werp, R'da 'n, l'burg, G'gow. PA-SEN ER SERVICE. \n\nMarseilles & London. \n\nCity of Paris' City of York \" \"City of Simla “ \"City of Poona\" \n\nMid. Dec. \n\nFeb. Beg. Mid. March. Mid: April. Subject to change without notice. for further particulars apply to REISS & CO. \n\n14 \n\nCLETON. \n\nTHE BANK LINE, LTD. \n\n(Tel. Central 80). \n\nDouglas Lapraik & Co.. General Managers. \n\nNANYO YUSEN KAISHA. \n\nceeding, and will translate in the \n\nThe South Sea Mail S.S. Co., Ltd.) REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE \n\nbetween \n\nJAPAN, HONGKONG & JAVA. \n\nFor Batavia, Samarang & Sourabaya. \n\nS.S. BORNEO MARU Sailing on or about 12th Oct. \n\nFor Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. \n\nS.S. MACASSAR MARU Sailing on or about 10th Ost. \n\nFor further particulars please apply to:- \n\nsame manner without doubt. The success of the Commonwealth \n\nLine is a matter of great importance, because ever since the war labour tactics in this country have been developing almost on the lines of Sovietism. Industry was to be run by and for the benefit of those engaged in it \n\nThe nation was to be regarded \n\nly as the source from which tribute should be paid to Labour, which would decide exactly what should and should not be produced, and how much should be demanded for the production. \n\nX \n\nTel. Central No. 2206. Second Floor, Prince's Building. \n\nK. SUZUKI, Manager. \n\nPEPYS'S CURING WATER. For many years Pepys's curing water, sold at Banner, N London, is to be cleaned and repaired. Samuel Pepys records frequent visits there.. \n\nis \n\nn",
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"content_text": "MINUTES.\n\nFrom 1 January 1919, the term \"Governor\" was used for the Journer of the State of North Borneo, following the decision on 20/9/15.\n\nCLA\n\nJourner of the State of North Borneo\n\nMINUTES NOT TO BE WRITTEN ON THIS SIDE.\n\nIt was stated that mere official recognition or approval would not be implied by the use of the title \"Journer.\" This rule applied to the Rajah of Sarawak, to which otherwise he might lay claim to being the \"Governor of a protected independent State\". Even so, it is now instanced in the lives of the word.\n\nThere is an old funeral note here, seems to recognize the claim of the Governor, Mr. Barnes, to a salute by guns - [possibly in Governor's mind].\n\nRecord Office, and it is suggested we should send you a note, as in FO. 29127/1900 Labuan, the title Governor is denied to the \"Principal Representative\".\n\nThe position is new to the watched. Some day an official visit; and in passing to warn Admiralty as normal. The 316/22 will be sent from him and ?? no. Sea Admy 35039.\n\nDone. Cu 16/8/20\n\n17\n\nAny further communication should be addressed to-\n\nThe Secretary of the Admiralty, London, S.W. 1.\n\nquoting \"...M..41280/ · kec 24484\n\nL.P.-No. 8,\n\nAdmiralty, S, W. 1,\n\n22 MAY 221\n\n19th May, 1922.\n\nSir,\n\nI am commanded by My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to transmit herewith, for the information of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, extracts from the China Station General Letter No.200, covering the period 28th January to 27th March.\n\nI am, Sir,\n\nYour obedient Servant,\n\nUnder Secretary of State, Colonial Office.\n\n603.5689)\n\nPage ...\n\nCharter leather\n\n \n\nHowever, to follow the exact format required by the instructions, here is the revised output in HTML:\n\nMINUTES.\n\nFrom 1 January 1919, the term \"Governor\" was used for the Journer of the State of North Borneo, following the decision on 20/9/15.\n\nCLA\n\nJourner of the State of North Borneo\n\nMINUTES NOT TO BE WRITTEN ON THIS SIDE.\n\nIt was stated that mere official recognition or approval would not be implied by the use of the title \"Journer.\"\" This rule applied to the Rajah of Sarawak, to which otherwise he might lay claim to being the \"Governor of a protected independent State\". Even so, it is now instanced in the lives of the word.\n\nThere is an old funeral note here, seems to recognize the claim of the Governor, Mr. Barnes, to a salute by guns - [possibly in Governor's mind].\n\nRecord Office, and it is suggested we should send you a note, as in FO.29127/1900 Labuan the title Governor is denied to the \"Principal Representative\".\n\nThe position is new to the watched. Some day an official visit; and in passing to warn Admiralty as normal. The 316/22 will be sent from him and Sea Admy 35039.\n\nDone. Cu 16/8/20\n\n17\n\nAny further communication should be addressed to-\n\nThe Secretary of the Admiralty, London, S.W. 1.\n\nquoting \"...M..41280/ · kec24484\n\nL.P.-No. 8,\n\nAdmiralty, S, W. 1,\n\n22 MAY 221\n\n19th May, 1922.\n\nSir,\n\nI am commanded by My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to transmit herewith, for the information of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, extracts from the China Station General Letter No.200, covering the period 28th January to 27th March.\n\nI am, Sir,\n\nYour obedient Servant,\n\nUnder Secretary of State, Colonial Office.\n\n603.5689)\n\nCharter leather",
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"content_text": "Enclosure to Letter M.41280.\n\n18\n\nThe Seamen's Strike at Hongkong lasted from 14th January to 6th March 1922, and from about 28th February produced a general strike of all Chinese workers in Hongkong. The main course of events during the strike was, on the whole, normal, following the lines of recent big strikes in England.\n\nTwo abnormal features of the strike were the intimidation exercised upon other Chinese workers to make them strike and the anti-foreign feeling which the strike induced.\n\nThe anti-foreign feeling was fostered by political societies and malcontents at Canton, encouraged, there is evidence to believe, by Sun Yat Sen.\n\nThe anti-foreign feeling did not attain serious proportions, but at the request of the Consul-General Canton, I despatched H.M.S. \"Foxglove\" to Canton on 5th March to ensure protection of British life and property against possible anti-foreign demonstrations.\n\nOn the 6th March the strike ended and anti-foreign activity rapidly died down. \"Foxglove\" was withdrawn from Canton the situation being in all respects normal on 19th March.\n\nAt the request of the General Officer Commanding Hongkong, I arranged for a Naval battalion to be in all respects ready to land during the latter part of the strike, in anticipation of possible riots, etc. Their services were not required. Unarmed parties of Naval ratings were landed to maintain certain essential services such as the Power Station, Pumping Station, etc., and to assist at the Hospitals all boys having gone on strike. Butchers and Bakers were also landed, and under the direction of Commander P.R.Stevens, D.S.O., of H.M.S. \"Alacrity\" assistance was given in maintaining the food supply of the Colony.\n\nAt the request of His Excellency the Governor, Examination Service was instituted to prevent persons illegally leaving the Colony by water. It was in operation from 2nd to 8th March, under the supervision of Lieut-Commander R.Gregory R.N.\n\nFuture strikes accompanied by intimidation, and anti-foreign propaganda, appear to be probable. The recent strike proved the efficiency of the Chinese Strike Organisation, but it has also been a valuable lesson to the Colony which will never again be caught as in the present instance, totally unprepared for such an experience.\n\nA question arose at Jesselton as regards the official position of the Governor of British North Borneo who is appointed by the Directors of the British North Borneo Company.\n\nFormerly, Governors of North Borneo were appointed by the British Government as Governors of the British Colony of Labuan, and as such were entitled to a salute of 17 guns. Now however that Labuan is governed from Singapore he would not appear to be entitled to any official recognition whatever. The situation was complicated by the presence of the Chairman of the British North Borneo Company at the time of my visit.",
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"content_text": "Enclosure to Letter 1.41280.\n\nThe Seamen's Strike at Hongkong lasted from 14th January to 6th March 1922, and from about 28th February produced a general strike of all Chinese workers in Hongkong. The main course of events during the strike was, on the whole, normal, following the lines of recent big strikes in England.\n\nTwo abnormal features of the strike were the intimidation exercised upon other Chinese workers to make them strike and the anti-foreign feeling which the strike induced.\n\nThe anti-foreign feeling was fostered by political societies and malcontents at Canton, encouraged, there is evidence to believe, by Sun Yat Sen.\n\nThe anti-foreign feeling did not attain serious proportions, but at the request of the Consul-General Canton, I despatched H.M.S. \"Foxglove\" to Canton on 5th March to ensure protection of British life and property against possible anti-foreign demonstrations.\n\nOn the 6th March the strike ended and anti-foreign activity rapidly died down. \"Foxglove\" was withdrawn from Canton, the situation being in all respects normal on 19th March.\n\nAt the request of the General Officer Commanding Hongkong, I arranged for a Naval battalion to be in all respects ready to land during the latter part of the strike, in anticipation of possible riots, etc. Their services were not required. Unarmed parties of Naval ratings were landed to maintain certain essential services such as the Power Station, Pumping Station, etc., and to assist at the Hospitals, all boys having gone on strike. Butchers and Bakers were also landed and, under the direction of Commander P.R. Stevens, D.S.O., of H.M.S. \"Alacrity\", assistance was given in maintaining the food supply of the Colony.\n\nAt the request of His Excellency the Governor, an Examination Service was instituted to prevent persons illegally leaving the Colony by water. It was in operation from 2nd to 8th March, under the supervision of Lieut-Commander R. Gregory, R.N.\n\nFuture strikes accompanied by intimidation, and anti-foreign propaganda, appear to be probable. The recent strike proved the efficiency of the Chinese Strike Organisations, but it has also been a valuable lesson to the Colony, which will never again be caught, as in the present instance, totally unprepared for such an experience.\n\nA question arose at Jesselton as regards the official position of the Governor of British North Borneo, who is appointed by the Directors of the British North Borneo Company. Formerly Governors of North Borneo were appointed by the British Government. Governors of the British Colony of Labuan, and as such were entitled to a salute of 17 guns. Now, however, that Labuan is governed from Singapore, he would not appear to be entitled to any official recognition whatever. The situation was complicated by the presence of the Chairman of the British North Borneo Company at the time of my visit.",
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"content_text": "## The Contract Between Official and Private Unprofessional Statements\n\nThe contract between official and private unprofessional statements cannot be better illustrated than by reproducing the \"White Paper\" account of the opium condition in British North Borneo, and that of Mr. Owen Rutter who has lately published a book entitled \"British Far East Shanghai\". As Sir Tout Ridgeway, President of the British North Borneo Chartered Company, gives the book his approval, we may accept the statements therein as authoritative.\n\n### Some Quotations from Mr. Owen Rutter's Book\n\n\"In 1915 the Chartered Company, at the request of the Colonial Office, took over the opium traffic, and now buys direct from India, selling at the rates laid down in Labuan and the Straits Settlements to licensed dealers. The traffic is carefully supervised and the opium is only sold to the Chinese adult population among which the annual sale averages 18.2 oz.\" Then comes a suggestive remark, \"Apart from the point of view of persons interested in stamping out opium-smoking, there is not very much to be said against the Company's trade in the drug.\" The Chinese population is 38,000.\n\n| Category | Value |\n| --- | --- |\n| Annual consumption per head | 15.3 oz or 1,530 grains |\n\nThe annual consumption per head is 15.3 oz or 1,530 grains. We should like to know how many Chinese smokers there are.\n\n\"As to opium making itself, it is neither a vice, but it is one which, practised within limits, is not much more harmful than drinking spirits.\" You are told that seventy per cent of the total revenue of the territory comes from the holding of Chandu and excise. It is, from the revenue holders' point of view, the most important branch of the Service. **WITHOUT IT THERE WOULD BE NO REVENUE**. There you have it, naked and unadorned. It reminds me of remarks by a member of the Shanghai Council in the old days: \"We are in the fortunate position of being able to make a profit out of the vices as well as the virtues of the Chinese people\". Total revenue of British North Borneo $420,888; received from Borneo (opium) ...\n\nPage 233",
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"content_text": "# No. 27.\n\n[L.S.]\n\n126\n\n**PROCLAMATIONS.**\n\n**CLAUD SEVERN,**\n\n**Officer Administering the Government.**\n\nBy His Excellency CLAUD SEVERN, the Officer Administering the Government of the Colony of Hong-kong and its Dependencies and Vice-Admiral of the same.\n\nWhereas by section 3 of the Chinese Passengers Act 1855 it is enacted that it shall be lawful for the Governor of Hongkong by proclamation for the purposes of the said Act among other things to declare what shall be deemed to be the duration of the Voyage of any Chinese passenger ship:\n\nAnd whereas by section 2 of the Asiatic Emigration Ordinance 1915 it is enacted that in the said Ordinance the term \"long voyage\" means any voyage within the meaning of the said Act which is declared by proclamation by the Governor to be a voyage of more than 30 days duration and that the term \"short voyage\" means any voyage within the meaning of the said Act of more than 7 days duration but not exceeding 30 days duration and any other voyage which may be declared by proclamation by the Governor to be a short voyage:\n\nAnd whereas various proclamations have been issued in pursuance of the aforesaid powers and it is expedient that the said proclamations should be consolidated with amendments and additions and that the said proclamations should be revoked:\n\nNow therefore I CLAUD SEVERN the Officer Administering the Government of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies and Vice-Admiral of the same in virtue and exercise of the aforesaid powers do hereby proclaim and declare that all proclamations heretofore made in pursuance of the aforesaid powers declaring what should be deemed to be the duration of the voyages of Chinese passenger ships are hereby revoked and that for the purposes of the said Act and the said Ordinance the Voyage of any ship from Hongkong or from any port in China or within 100 miles of the coast thereof to any port in any of the following places shall be deemed to be a short voyage of more than 7 days duration but not exceeding 30 days duration:\n\n| Places |\n| --------------- |\n| Australia |\n| Bismarck Archipelago |\n| Borneo, the Island of |\n| Burma |\n| Caroline Islands |\n| Ceylon |\n| Ellice Islands |\n| Federated Malay States |\n| Gilbert Islands |\n| Japan |\n| India |\n| Labuan |\n| Loyalty Islands |\n| Marianne Islands |\n| Marshall Islands |\n| Netherland East Indies |\n| New Caledonia |\n| New Guinea, the Island of |\n| New Hebrides |\n| Ocean Island |\n| Pelew Island |\n| Santa Cruz Islands |\n| Siam |\n| Solomon Islands |\n| Straits Settlements |\n| Timor |\n\n127\n\nAnd that the voyage of any ship from Hongkong or from any port in China or within 100 miles of the coast thereof to any port in any of the following places shall be deemed to be a long voyage of more than 30 days' duration:\n\n| Places |\n| ------------------------- |\n| Africa |\n| America, North and South |\n| Arabia |\n| Europe |\n| Fiji Islands |\n| Madagascar |\n| Mauritius |\n| New Zealand |\n| Pacific Ocean, all islands in the Pacific not otherwise specified herein provided that the length of the voyage exceeds 4,500 miles |\n\n133",
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"content_text": "M. SAMUEL & Co., Limited,\n\nLONDON, E.C. 2.\n\n-3- \n\n37\n\nSection 11 is directed against the actual shipper or importer of the forbidden article, the person, as one might say, who is there.\n\nSection 12, on the other hand, is directed against the master and owner of the vessel, making them responsible for the presence of the article practically irrespective of any question as to who put it there.\n\nThis being so, it may perhaps appear rather illogical that the scope of the presumption in the latter case should be wider than in the former. It might reasonably be argued that it ought rather to be narrower and that the legislature must have intended that it should at least be subject to the same limitations.\n\nBut it is not the business of the Court to criticise the acts of the legislature or to guess what might or might not have been intended. The work of the Court is to administer the law according to the plain meaning of the words used.\n\nThe wording of section 12 is quite clear and complete in itself. It seems to me that any attempt to read into sub-section (3) the words \"within the limits of any port,\" or some such phrase, would be equivalent to qualifying the definition of importation given in section 2 of the Ordinance.\n\n\"Import,\" with its grammatical variations and cognate expressions, means \"to bring into or cause to be brought into the Colony by land, sea, or air.\"\n\nAnd to complete the definition, I turn to the Interpretation Ordinance, under the heading \"Geographical Definitions\": \n\n\"Colony\" includes the several Settlements of Singapore, Penang, Malacca, and Labuan, and all other islands and places for the time being forming part of the Straits Settlements, and all British waters adjacent thereto.\n\nAnother point which I think has rather been lost sight of is that even under Section 11, the offence is not confined to matters within Port limits.\n\nAll it says is that the",
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"content_text": "30\n\n(2) The proviso to Section 13 (2), as drafted, would appear to permit the Colonial Secretary to allow drugs from a country which is a party to the Convention, to enter the Colony in transit unaccompanied by an export authorisation or a diversion certificate. I am advised that the dispensing power contained in the proviso should be limited to powers allowed by the Convention. I accordingly suggest, for your consideration, the substitution of a proviso on the following lines:-\n\n\"Provided that, in the case of a consignment of deleterious drugs brought into the Colony in the course of transit from a country which is not a party to the International Opium Convention signed at Geneva on the 19th of February 1925, it shall be lawful for the Colonial Secretary on the production to him of an import certificate issued by the appropriate authority in the country to which the drugs are consigned, to declare that, notwithstanding the provisions of this sub-section, the production to the Superintendent of a duly authenticated copy of the export authorisation or of a diversion certificate issued in respect of such drugs, is dispensed with, and thereafter such drugs shall not be deemed, by reason only of the non-production to the Superintendent of one of the said documents, to have been imported contrary to this Ordinance.\"\n\n(3) The words \"an Assistant Superintendent of Government Monopolies at Penang or Malacca or to the Resident at Labuan\" appear to have been omitted between the words \"Singapore or\" and the words \"as the case may be\" in Section 13 (3).\n\n(h)\n\nPage 30\nPage 31",
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"content_text": "15. A new Railway Ordinance No. 28 of 1927 revising the Ordinance No. 21 of 1909, came into force in December.\n\nINTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS.\n\nAs the life of Hong Kong centres round the harbour, its internal communications are largely by water. Regular ferry services cross the harbour in various directions, and in addition, there is a large fleet of launches owned by commercial firms, and numerous motor-boats, sampans, etc. plying for hire between the shore and vessels in the stream.\n\nOn the island, there is an electric tram service, the lines running along the south side of the harbour for practically the whole length of the island; the steepness and proximity of the hills renders any lateral development of this system impossible.\n\nThere is also a funicular tramway running from the lower levels up to the residential area on the Peak, the upper terminus being at a level of 1,300 feet.\n\nThere is a plentiful supply of rickshaws and sedan-chairs, and a large number of motor cars which ply for public hire. Taxicabs have recently been reintroduced.\n\nThere are excellent motor roads round the island and to the Peak, and also round the New Territories. No large extensions were made in 1927. (See Public Works).\n\nPOST OFFICE.\n\nMails. The number of mail receptacles of Hong Kong origin dispatched during the year was 35,159 as compared with 31,863 in 1926, an increase of 3,296; the number received was 43,638 as compared with 38,262--an increase of 5,376.\n\nReceptacles in transit, including those to and from British and Foreign Men-of-War, numbered 194,200 as against 186,806 in 1926--an increase of 7,394.\n\nRegistered Articles and Parcels. The number of registered articles handled amounted to 888,177 as compared with 880,721 in 1926, a decrease of 7,544 (corrected from 47,544).\n\nThe figures for insured letters were 17,648 and 20,236 respectively, a decrease of 2,588.\n\nThe decrease in the number of insured letters was due to the fact that some countries are now forwarding insured letters direct to China in closed sacks.\n\nParcels, ordinary and insured, which were dealt with reached a total of 424,047 as against 555,345 in 1926--a decrease of 131,298 (corrected from 131,307).\n\nWIRELESS.\n\nA radio-telegraph station established at Cape D'Aguilar provides communication with vessels in ports. The Kowloon Royal Observatory W/T Station, longitude 114° 10' 18.7\" E., latitude 22° 18' 13.2\" N., opened for meteorological traffic on 1st April, 1927. Call sign \"G.O.W.\"\n\nThe revenue collected by the Post Office during the year from radiotelegrams amounted to $122,798.02, an increase of $55,596.63 on the amount collected in 1926.\n\nThe number of radiotelegrams forwarded during the year was 22,793, consisting of 209,171 words against 7,836, consisting of 81,000 words in 1926, and 26,326 were received, consisting of 276,078 words as against 13,725, consisting of 156,128 words in 1926.\n\nCABLES.\n\nThe Eastern Extension Telegraph Company (British) by means of three cables to Singapore, one direct and two via Labuan and Cape St. James respectively, provides good connections with Europe via India, with Australasia, and with other British Colonies and possessions. By their cable to Manila, connection is made with the direct American cable, thence to San Francisco. Two cables to Shanghai, belonging respectively to the Eastern Extension and to the Great Northern (Danish) Companies, via Foochow and Amoy respectively, give a good connection with Shanghai, North China, Japan, and Russia; and the system of the Great Northern Telegraph Co. gives a good service to Europe via Asiatic Russia.\n\nTELEPHONES.\n\nTelephonic communication, provided by the Hong Kong Telephone Co., is available to most parts of the Colony.\n\nVI. Justice, Police and Prisons.\n\nSerious crime in 1927 showed an increase over that in 1926--4,553 cases against 3,718 in 1926. Minor crime also showed an increase--19,891 cases against 16,335 cases in 1926.\n\nThe increase in serious crime is accounted for almost entirely by increases under burglary and larceny. Throughout the year, there was a large number of unemployed in the Colony, while the Police Force, owing to difficulty in obtaining recruits, was appreciably below establishment strength.\n\nThere were decreases of 10 and 9 cases in murder and robbery respectively.",
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"content_text": "57\n\n14\n\n15. A new Railway Ordinance No. 28 of 1927 revising the Ordinance No. 21 of 1909, came into force in December.\n\nINTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS.\n\nAs the life of Hong Kong centres round the harbour its internal communications are largely by water. Regular ferry services cross the harbour in various directions, and in addition there is a large fleet of launches owned by commercial firms, and numerous motor-boats, sampans, etc. plying for hire between the shore and vessels in the stream.\n\nOn the island there is an electric tram service, the lines running along the south side of the harbour for practically the whole length of the island; the steepness and proximity of the hills renders any lateral development of this system impossible.\n\nThere is also a funicular trainway running from the lower levels up to the residential area on the Peak, the upper terminus being at a level of 1,800 feet.\n\nThere is a plentiful supply of rickshaws and sedan-chairs, and a large number of motor cars which ply for public hire. Taxicabs have recently been reintroduced.\n\nThere are excellent motor roads round the island and to the Peak, and also round the New Territories. No large extensions were made in 1927. (See Public Works).\n\nPOST OFFICE.\n\nMails. The number of mail receptacles of Hong Kong origin dispatched during the year was 35,159 as compared with 31,863 in 1926 an increase of 3,296; the number received was 43,638 as compared with 38,262-an increase of 5,876.\n\nReceptacles in transit, including those to and from British and Foreign Men-of-War, numbered 194,200 as against 186,806 in 1926– an increase of 7,394.\n\nRegistered Articles and Parcels. The number of registered articles handled amounted to 888,177 as compared with 880,721 in 1926-a decrease of 7,544.\n\nThe figures for insured letters were 17,648 and 20,236 respectively a decrease of 2,588.\n\nThe decrease in the number of insured letters was due to the fact that some countries are now forwarding insured letters direct to China in closed sacks.\n\nParcels, ordinary and insured, which were dealt with reached a total of 424,047 as against 555,345 in 1926-a decrease of 131,298.\n\n15\n\nWIRELESS.\n\nA radio-telegraph station established at Cape D'Aguilar provides communication with vessels in ports. The Kowloon Royal Observatory W/T Station, longitude 114° 10' 18.7\" E., latitude 22° 18' 13.2\" N., opened for meteorological traffic on 1st April, 1927. Call sign \"G.O.W.”\n\nThe revenue collected by the Post Office during the year from radiotelegrams amounted to $122,798.02, an increase of $55,596.63 on the amount collected in 1926.\n\nThe number of radiotelegrams forwarded during the year was 22,798 consisting of 209,171 words against 7,836 consisting of 81,000 words in 1926, and 26,326 were received consisting of 276,078 words as against 13,725 consisting of 156,128 words in 1926.\n\nCABLES.\n\nThe Eastern Extension Telegraph Company (British) by means of three cables to Singapore, one direct and one each via Labuan & Cape St. James respectively, provide good connections with Europe via India, with Australasia, and with the other British Colonies and possessions. By their cable to Manila connection is made with the direct American cable, thence to San Francisco. Two cables to Shanghai, belonging respectively to the Eastern Extension and to the Great Northern (Danish) Companies, via Foochow and Amoy respectively, give a good connection with Shanghai, North China, Japan and Russia; and the system of the Great Northern Telegraph Co. gives a good service to Europe via Asiatic Russia.\n\nTELEPHONES.\n\nTelephonic communication, provided by the Hong Kong Telephone Co., is available to most parts of the Colony.\n\nVI. Justice, Police and Prisons.\n\nSerious crime in 1927 showed an increase over that in 1926— 4,558 cases against 3,713 in 1926. Minor crime also showed an increase-19,891 cases against 16,335 cases in 1926.\n\nThe increase in serious crime is accounted for almost entirely by increases under burglary and larceny. Throughout the year there was a large number of unemployed in the Colony, while the Police Force, owing to difficulty in obtaining recruits, was appreciably below establishment strength.\n\nThere were decreases of 10 and 9 cases in murder and robbery respectively.\n\n58",
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"content_text": "32 \n\nAt the time, it was stated that loans could not be raised at less than 3%. When the system was introduced, the deductions were not made retrospective in respect of past expenditure, and were allowed to be continued for 50 years in respect of such expenditure. The concession does not apply if the capital expenditure met from revenue is not permanently borne by revenue, i.e., if a loan is subsequently floated to repay to revenue any sums temporarily utilized from revenue (`Treasury Letter No. 15603/12 to Colonial Office of 12th August, 1912 (Mauritius)`). \n\nIt should also be noted that it has been pointed out definitely in connection with loans for special services (`Treasury Letter No. 7673/08 of 8th August, 1908 to the Colonial Office (Straits Settlements)`) that it cannot be admitted that in all cases \"revenue raised for the purpose of paying interest on loans for certain purposes would be exempt from assessment to military contribution\" and as regards capital expenditure met from revenue (`War Office letter No. 10/992 (F.1.) of 18th July, 1908, to Treasury (Hong Kong)`) \"the Army Council are not prepared to admit as a general principle that the appropriation of revenue to capital expenditure should entitle a Colony to the exclusion of such revenue in calculating military contribution\". \n\n## 6. Class II. Exclusion completely of certain items not regarded as revenue\n\nNo general principle has governed the decisions in this class. Each case has been examined on its merits. It may, however, be said that in certain cases reimbursements received by a Colony for activities outside its normal functions have been approved for exclusion, e.g., repayments of loans raised to relieve distress or to enable colonists to purchase mechanical transport. Again, where the expenses of a special service have exceeded the derived revenue, exemption has been given (`Hong Kong, receipts of Wei-hai-Wei Post Office` with the condition that the net receipts basis should be adopted if the revenue at any time exceeded the expenditure). \n\nOn the other hand, items which might strictly be regarded as not \"revenue\" have not been exempted, when application has been made, because they were included in the gross revenue in the accounts. \n| Item | Year | Reason for Refusal |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Local Revenue, District Collections (not Municipal) made in the Straits Settlements for roads, land drainage, etc. | 1907 | Must be expended by the Government in full in the localities where raised |\n\nThe revenue derived from Christmas Island and Labuan, which came under the Government of the Straits Settlements after 1895 and have no garrison, was exempted from the contribution while the expenditure on them exceeded the revenue. With the growth of revenue from these sources, the items are now treated on the basis of net receipts. \n\n## 7. Class III. Special exemptions\n\nRevenue from taxation of a purely temporary character definitely earmarked for a particular service has been exempted in certain cases. Where a special tax has been levied for purposes of harbour improvements on the adjacent property owners who will benefit, the proceeds were exempted (`Straits Settlements`). The exclusion from assessment of revenue specially raised in Mauritius to enable anti-malarial measures to be undertaken was agreed to in principle.",
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"content_text": "Cessions to be category from a profit and in spite of a different the extrusion 896 to the wastes works Jeland. Of bey in Jone not merely extensiary of exists but are Yesh suservoirs etc.\n\nThe 154 works different parts of the Colony, and those most recently constructed are at present under action and situated in the territory. The principal revenue derived from that is subject to the note reciprocal arrangement was accepted by the W.D. in the case of Christmas Island in 1901-1905 & Labuan in 1906 (See the Appendix to the W.O. note of August, 1931).\n\nLimit by P. Cunliffe Lister to learn whether the A.C. agrees in principle (no details ray be ascertained).\n\n(New Territories were not even included in the Colony when the percentage was fixed, having been acquired by lease from China in 1898).\n\nIf the Army Council are prepared to agree in principle that these Water Works constructed since should be treated as a separate undertaking in the New Territories, it will be necessary to obtain from the Governor of Hong Kong details of the revenue which can be allocated to them and of the expenditure which should be deducted.\n\nApart from the treatment of the works, it appears that under the second proviso to the...",
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"content_text": "## 1.1201 Fax: 9\n\nWhen the system was introduced, the deductions were not made retrospective in respect of past expenditure, but were allowed to be continued for 50 years in respect of such expenditure. The concession does not apply if the capital expenditure met from revenue is not permanently borne by revenue, i.e., if a loan is subsequently floated to repay to revenue any sums temporarily utilized from revenue (`Treasury Letter No. 15603/12 to Colonial Office of 12th August, 1912 (Mauritius)`).\n\nIt should also be noted that it has been pointed out definitely in connection with loans for special services (`Treasury Letter No. 7673/08 of 8th August, 1908 to the Colonial Office (Straits Settlements)`) that it cannot be admitted that in all cases \"revenue raised for the purpose of paying interest on loans for certain purposes would be exempt from assessment to military contribution\" and as regards capital expenditure met from revenue (`War Office letter No 10/992 (F.17) of 18th July, 1908, to Treasury (Hong Kong)`) \"the Army Council are not prepared to admit as a general principle that the appropriation of revenue to capital expenditure should entitle a Colony to the exclusion of such revenue in calculating military contribution\".\n\n## 6. Class II. Exclusion completely of certain items not regarded as revenue\n\nNo general principle has governed the decisions in this class. Each case has been examined on its merits. It may, however, be said that in certain cases reimbursements received by a Colony for activities outside its normal functions have been approved for exclusion, e.g., repayments of loans raised to relieve distress, or to enable colonists to purchase mechanical transport. Again, where the expenses of a special service have exceeded the derived revenue, exemption has been given (`Hong Kong, receipts of WeihaiWei Post Office`, with the condition that the net receipts basis should be adopted if the revenue at any time exceeded the expenditure).\n\nOn the other hand, items which might strictly be regarded as \"not revenue\" have not been exempted, when application has been made, because they were included in the gross revenue in 1895, e.g., Local Revenue, District Collections (not Municipal) made in the Straits Settlements for roads, land drainage, etc. which must be expended by the Government in full in the localities where raised, refused 1907.\n\nThe revenue derived from Christmas Island and Labuan, which came under the Government of the Straits Settlements after 1895 and have no garrison, was exempted from the contribution while the expenditure on them exceeded the revenue. With the growth of revenue from these sources, the items are now treated on the basis of net receipts.\n\n## 7. Class III. Special exemptions\n\nRevenue from taxation of a purely temporary character definitely earmarked for a particular service has been exempted in certain cases. Where a special tax has been levied for purposes of harbour improvements on the adjacent property owners who will benefit, the proceeds were exempted (`Straits Settlements`). The exclusion from assessment of revenue specially raised in Mauritius to enable anti-malarial measures to be undertaken was agreed to in principle.\n\nPage 87",
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"content_text": "## APPENDIX\n\n| Nature of Modification | Date | Grounds for Concession |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| (1) Assessment of Net Receipts | 1897 | Kare-Aux-Vacoas and other Motor Works (Mauritius)
Penang Public Telephones (Straits) |\n| | 1899 | Penang Public Tramways (Straits) |\n| | 1900 | Currency Note Issue (Straits) |\n| | 1902 | Accepted by Imperial Government under protest, as analogous to railways |\n| | 1904 | Capital expenditure on productive undertakings found from revenue (General) |\n| | 1901 & 1905 | Christmas Island (Straits)
Not part of revenue in 1895 |\n| | 1906 | Labuan (Straits)
Wei-hai-Wei Post Office (Hong Kong) |\n| | 1909 | - do |\n| | 1910 | Government Opium Factory (Straits)
(Hong Kong)
Analogous to railways |\n| | 1911 | Penang Government Wharves (Straits)
Kowloon Canton Railway (Hong Kong)
Railway |\n| | 1912 | Government Distilleries (Ceylon)
Analogous to railways |\n| | 1925 | Participation in Empire Exhibition, Wembley (Hong Kong)
Colony would only agree to take part in Exhibition if W.O. agreed to principle of net profits only being applied |\n\nThe Government issue was to supplement issue of notes by banks. The silver received for the notes formed a fund for their payment. After deducting expenses and depreciation the balance of interest on investment of part of this fund was available as general revenue. 4 per cent deduction from receipts allowed on analogy of interest, &c., on capital provided by loan.\n\nThis Post Office worked at a loss.",
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"content_text": "## 97\n\nWhen the system was introduced, the deductions were not made retrospective in respect of past expenditure, but were allowed to be continued for 50 years in respect of such expenditure. The concession does not apply if the capital expenditure met from revenue is not permanently borne by revenue, i.e., if a loan is subsequently floated to repay to revenue any sums temporarily utilized from revenue (`Treasury Letter No. 15603/12 to Colonial Office of 12th August, 1912 (Mauritius)`).\n\nIt should also be noted that it has been pointed out definitely in connection with loans for special services (`Treasury Letter No. 7673/08 of 8th August, 1908 to the Colonial Office (Straits Settlements)`) that it cannot be admitted that in all cases \"revenue raised for the purpose of paying interest on loans for certain purposes would be exempt from assessment to military contribution\" and as regards capital expenditure met from revenue (`War Office letter No. 10/992 (F.1.) of 18th July, 1908, to Treasury (Hong Kong)`), \"the Army Council are not prepared to admit as a general principle that the appropriation of revenue to capital expenditure should entitle a Colony to the exclusion of such revenue in calculating military contribution\".\n\n## 6. Class II. Exclusion completely of certain items not regarded as revenue\n\nNo general principle has governed the decisions in this class. Each case has been examined on its merits. It may, however, be said that in certain cases reimbursements received by a Colony for activities outside its normal functions have been approved for exclusion, e.g., repayments of loans raised to relieve distress, or to enable colonists to purchase mechanical transport. Again, where the expenses of a special service have exceeded the derived revenue, exemption has been given (`Hong Kong, receipts of Wei-hai-Wei Post Office`), with the condition that the net receipts basis should be adopted if the revenue at any time exceeded the expenditure.\n\nOn the other hand, items which might strictly be regarded as not \"revenue\" have not been exempted, when application has been made, because they were included in the gross revenue in 1895, e.g., Local Revenue, District Collections (not Municipal) made in the Straits Settlements for roads, land drainage, etc., which must be expended by the Government in full in the localities where raised, refused 1907.\n\nThe revenue derived from Christmas Island and Labuan, which came under the Government of the Straits Settlements after 1895 and have no garrison, was exempted from the contribution while the expenditure on them exceeded the revenue. With the growth of revenue from these sources, the items are now treated on the basis of net receipts.\n\n## 7. Class III. Special exemptions\n\nTaxation of a purely temporary character definitely earmarked for a particular service has been exempted in certain cases. Where a special tax has been levied for purposes of harbour improvements on the adjacent property owners who will benefit, the proceeds were exempted (`Straits Settlements`). The exclusion from assessment of revenue specially raised in Mauritius to enable anti-malarial measures to be undertaken was agreed to in principle.\n\nII./",
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"content_text": "## APPENDIX\n### 107\n\n| Date | Grounds for Concession |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1897 | Accepted by Imperial Government under protest, as analogous to railways. Hare-Aux-Vacoas and other Motor Works (Mauritius) Wa |\n| 1899 | Penang Public Telephone s (Straits). |\n| 1900 | Penang Public Tramways (Straits). |\n| 1902 | Currency Note Issue (Straits). The Government issue was to supplement issue of notes by banks. The silver received for the notes formed a fund for their payment. After deducting expenses and depreciation the balance of interest on investment of part of this fund was available as general revenue. |\n| 1904 | Capital expenditure on productive undertakings found from revenue. (General). Christmas Island (Straits). 4 per cent deduction from receipts allowed on analogy of interest &c. on capital provided by loan. |\n| 1901 & 1905 | Not part of revenue in 1895. Labuan (Straits). |\n| 1906 | do - |\n| 1909 | Wei-hai-Wei Post Office (Hong Kong). This Post Office worked at a loss. |\n| 1910 | Government Opium Factory (Hong Kong). Analogous to railways. |\n| 1911 | Penang Government Wharves (Straits). - do - Kowloon Canton Railway (Hong Kong). Railway. |\n| 1912 | Goverment Distilleries (Ceylon). Analogous to railways. |\n| 1925 | Participation in Empire Exhibition, Wembley (Hong Kong). Colony would only agree to take part in Exhibition if W.O. agreed to principle of net profits only being applied. |",
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"content_text": "# Chapter X.\n## COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPORT\n\nThe external communications of Hong Kong are excellent both by sea and by telegraph, cable and radio. As regards the former, the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Co., the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, the Blue Funnel Line, the Messageries Maritimes, and several other British and foreign companies maintain regular passenger and freight services between Hong Kong and Europe. The trans-Pacific communications are well served by the Canadian Pacific Steamships Ltd., the Dollar Line, the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, and other steamship lines. To Australia three steamship companies, the Eastern and Australian, Nippon Yusen Kaisha, and Australian and Oriental maintain regular passenger and freight services. In addition there are direct sailings to Africa, South America, and to New York. There is frequent and regular communication between Hong Kong and other Far Eastern ports in India, Java, Straits Settlements, Formosa, Indo-China, Japan and the China coast. Local steamship communication is by river steamer from Hong Kong to Canton and the West River ports with several sailings daily. In addition there is a vast traffic between Hong Kong and the adjacent provinces of China by junk and sampan.\n\n2. The total shipping entering and clearing Ports in the Colony during the year 1933 amounted to 108,622 vessels of 43,043,381 tons which, compared with the figures for 1932 shows an increase of 4,507 vessels and a decrease of 781,525 tons. Of the above 51,492 vessels of 40,862,583 tons were engaged in Foreign Trade as compared with 52,359 vessels of 41,794,005 tons in 1932. There was a decrease in British Ocean-going shipping of 199 vessels and a decrease of 187,458 tons. Foreign Ocean-going vessels show an increase of 166 vessels and an increase of 287,262 tons. British River Steamers showed a decrease of 260 vessels and a decrease of 677,298 tons. Foreign River Steamers showed a decrease of 782 vessels and a decrease of 305,409 tons. In steamships not exceeding 60 tons employed in Foreign Trade there was an increase of 678 vessels with an increase in tonnage of 5,879 tons. Junks in Foreign trade showed a decrease of 470 vessels and a decrease of 54,398 tons. In Local Trade (i.e. between places within the waters of the Colony) there was a decrease in steam launches of 366 vessels with an increase in tonnage of 4,109 tons. Junks in Local Trade show a decrease of 5,740 vessels and a decrease of 145,788 tons.\n\n3. The Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company (British) by means of three cables to Singapore, one direct and one each via Labuan and Cape St. James respectively, provides good connections with Europe via India, with Australasia, and with the other British Colonies and Possessions.\n\nBy their cable to Manila connection is made with the direct American cable, thence to San Francisco. Two cables to Shanghai, belonging respectively to the Eastern Extension and to the Great Northern (Danish) Companies, via Foochow and Amoy respectively, give a good connection with Shanghai, North China, Japan and Russia; the system of the Great Northern Telegraph Company gives a good service to Europe via Asiatic Russia.\n\n4. The Government operates a commercial radio service with direct communication with Chinese stations, Siam, Indo-China, Formosa and the Dutch East Indies. Indirect communication between Hong Kong and America is maintained via Manila and between Hong Kong and Europe via Manila or Dutch East Indies.\n\n5. The revenue collected by the Radio Office during the year from radio telegrams amounted to $643,217.94, a decrease of $36,814.64 or the amount collected in 1932. Advices of vessels signalled at the Lighthouses yielded $1,473.60. The total Revenue from the telegraph service amounted to $644,691.54. Ship Station Licences yielded $1,801.00, Amateur Transmission Station Licences $304.75, Broadcast Receiving Licences $29,048.00, Dealers' Licences $2,355.00 and Examination Fee for Operators' Certificates of Proficiency $71.00.\n\n6. The number of paid radio-telegrams forwarded during the year was 191,586 consisting of 1,518,215 words against 194,782 consisting of 1,607,233 words in 1932 and 207,339 were received, consisting of 1,757,629 words against 179,382 consisting of 1,653,046 words.\n\n7. In addition to the paid traffic figures given above the wireless Service is responsible for the reception of time signals daily from Bordeaux, Rugby, Malabar and Nauen, for the transmission of time signals to ships in the China Sea, the reception of press messages amounting to 340 messages or 204,868 words from Rugby, the collection and distribution of meteorological traffic, 5,676 messages 218,153 words having been forwarded, and 16,907 messages 324,153 words having been received, the reception and dissemination of distress, piracy and navigation messages, the transmission and reception of Government messages, etc.\n\n8. A telephone service between Hong Kong and Canton, a distance of 110 miles is in operation.\n\n9. Mails. The number of mail receptacles of Hong Kong origin despatched during the year was 46,650 as compared with 47,615 in 1932—a decrease of 965, the number received was 49,449 as compared with 51,324—a decrease of 1,875.\n\nPage 30\nPage 31",
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"content_text": "## Chapter X. \n### COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPORT\n\nThe external communications of Hong Kong are excellent both by sea and by telegraph, cable and radio. As regards the former, the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Co., the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, the Blue Funnel Line, the Messageries Maritimes, and several other British and foreign companies maintain regular passenger and freight services between Hong Kong and Europe. The trans-Pacific communications are well served by the Canadian Pacific Steamships Ltd., the Dollar Line, the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, and other steamship lines. To Australia three steamship companies, the Eastern and Australian, Nippon Yusen Kaisha, and Australian and Oriental maintain regular passenger and freight services. In addition there are direct sailings to Africa, South America, and to New York. There is frequent and regular communication between Hong Kong and other Far Eastern ports in India, Java, Straits Settlements, Formosa, Indo-China, Japan and the China coast. Local steamship communication is by river steamer from Hong Kong to Canton and the West River ports with several sailings daily. In addition there is a vast traffic between Hong Kong and the adjacent provinces of China by junk and sampan.\n\n2. The total shipping entering and clearing Ports in the Colony during the year 1933 amounted to 108,622 vessels of 43,043,381 tons which, compared with the figures for 1932 shows an increase of 4,507 vessels and a decrease of 781,525 tons. Of the above 51,492 vessels of 40,862,583 tons were engaged in Foreign Trade as compared with 52,359 vessels of 41,794,005 tons in 1932. There was a decrease in British Ocean-going shipping of 199 vessels and a decrease of 187,458 tons. Foreign Ocean-going vessels show an increase of 166 vessels and an increase of 287,202 tons. British River Steamers showed a decrease of 260 vessels and a decrease of 677,298 tons. Foreign River Steamers showed a decrease of 782 vessels and a decrease of 305,409 tons. In steamships not exceeding 60 tons employed in Foreign Trade there was an increase of 678 vessels with an increase in tonnage of 5,879 tons. Junks in Foreign trade showed a decrease of 470 vessels and a decrease of 54,398 tons. In Local Trade (i.e. between places within the waters of the Colony) there was a decrease in steam launches of 366 vessels with an increase in tonnage of 4,109 tons. Junks in Local Trade show a decrease of 5,740 vessels and a decrease of 145,788 tons.\n\n3. The Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company (British) by means of three cables to Singapore, one direct and one each via Labuan and Cape St. James respectively, provides good connections with Europe via India, with Australasia, and with the other British Colonies and Possessions.\n\n### \nBy their cable to Manila connection is made with the direct American cable, thence to San Francisco. Two cables to Shanghai, belonging respectively to the Eastern Extension and to the Great Northern (Danish) Companies, via Foochow and Amoy respectively, give a good connection with Shanghai, North China, Japan and Russia; the system of the Great Northern Telegraph Company gives a good service to Europe via Asiatic Russia.\n\n4. The Government operates a commercial radio service with direct communication with Chinese stations, Siam, Indo-China, Formosa and the Dutch East Indies. Indirect communication between Hong Kong and America is maintained via Manila and between Hong Kong and Europe via Manila or Dutch East Indies.\n\n5. The revenue collected by the Radio Office during the year from radio telegrams amounted to $643,217.94, a decrease of $36,814.64 on the amount collected in 1932. Advices of vessels signalled at the Lighthouses yielded $1,478.60. The total Revenue from the telegraph service amounted to $644,691.54. Ship Station Licences yielded $1,801.00, Amateur Transmission Station Licences $304.75, Broadcast Receiving Licences $29,048.00, Dealers' Licences $2,855.00 and Examination Fee for Operators' Certificates of Proficiency $71.00.\n\n6. The number of paid radio-telegrams forwarded during the year was 191,586 consisting of 1,518,215 words against 194,782 consisting of 1,607,233 words in 1932 and 207,339 were received, consisting of 1,757,629 words against 179,382 consisting of 1,653,046 words.\n\n7. In addition to the paid traffic figures given above the wireless Service is responsible for the reception of time signals daily from Bordeaux, Rugby, Malabar and Nauen, for the transmission of time signals to ships in the China Sea, the reception of press messages amounting to 340 messages or 204,868 words from Rugby, the collection and distribution of meteorological traffic, 5,676 messages 218,153 words having been forwarded, and 16,907 messages 324,158 words having been received, the reception and dissemination of distress, piracy and navigation messages, the transmission and reception of Government messages, etc.\n\n8. A telephone service between Hong Kong and Canton, a distance of 110 miles is in operation.\n\n9. Mails. The number of mail receptacles of Hong Kong origin despatched during the year was 46,650 as compared with 47,615 in 1932—a decrease of 965; the number received was 49,449 as compared with 51,324—a decrease of 1,875.",
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"content_text": "5\n\nClass I. Inclusion of revenue on basis of net receipts. This class is derived from the exemption made by the Haliburton Committee (Section XIII of 1897) (see paragraph 1 above) in the particular case of gross revenue derived from railways. The exemption was intended to assist the Colonies at a time when railway expansion was considerable, and to avoid burdening new construction with a heavy surcharge on account of the military contribution. It thereby promoted the development of the Colonial railways. It was agreed that only such portion of the railway receipts should be included in the assessable revenue as would, if the railways were a commercial speculation, and allowing for the interest on capital expenditure, be available for the payment of dividend. The Colonies in which this practice was approved were permitted to deduct from the gross railway revenue the charges for working expenses and maintenance and for interest and sinking fund on any sums borrowed for the construction of the railways. As explained above, the percentage of assessable revenue on which the contribution is calculated was raised from 7 to 9 in the case of Ceylon, and from 5 to 5 in the case of Mauritius, where railways existed at the time of the Settlement, to enable the yield of the percentage to be approximately the same in each case as it was before the special concession was introduced for railway receipts.\n\nSubsequently in 1899 it was agreed at the suggestion of the Colonial Office that a similar arrangement to that for existing railways should be adopted in the case of new (i.e., they did not exist when the percentages were fixed) undertakings such as railways, tramways, gas or electric lighting, or other productive works, where such new commercial undertakings are not different in character and productiveness from railways. The appropriate Colonial Ordinances relating to military contributions were amended accordingly. It is important to note, however, that the Treasury when approving this concession stated that each case as it arises should be considered on its merits by the three departments concerned before Her Majesty's Government commits itself to the calculation of the percentage on net instead of gross receipts.\" (Treasury letter No. 9892/99 of 22nd June, 1899, to the Colonial Office (Straits Settlements).) (See also Treasury letter No. 15072/11 to the Colonial Office of 12th August, 1911 (Hong Kong).) This method of assessment has since been applied, without alteration of the relative percentage, to railways (Straits Settlements 1897, Hong Kong 1911), telephones and tramways (Straits Settlements 1899), and opium factory (Straits Settlements 1910), arrack distilleries (Ceylon 1912), wharves (Straits Settlements 1911), all of which undertakings were not in operation in 1895.\n\nThe method has never been applied to Post Offices, but these of course were in operation in 1895 and refusal has been based on the principle that treatment of postal receipts on the net basis would involve adjustment of the percentage.\n\n5. Capital Expenditure. In addition, it has been agreed (Treasury letter No. 6103/04 of 19th April, 1904, to the War Office (Straits Settlements)), that where the revenue of the Government undertakings under consideration is dealt with on the basis of net receipts, if any capital expenditure thereon is provided from annual revenue (instead of being provided by a loan, see paragraph 2 of Colonial Office letter of 21st March, 1904, to the War Office (Straits Settlements)) a deduction of 4 per cent. of such capital expenditure may be made for a period of 50 years from the gross receipts of such undertakings. The service of a loan, interest, and sinking fund is one of the expenses of an undertaking to be deducted from the gross total when netting receipts and the rebate represents a corresponding allowance. The rate of 4 per cent. represents 3 per cent. for interest and 1 per cent. for sinking fund (paragraph 5 of Colonial Office letter of 21st March, 1904, to the War Office). At the time it was stated that loans could not be raised at less than 3 per cent. When the system was introduced, the deductions were not made retrospective in respect of past expenditure, but were allowed to be continued for 50 years in respect of such expenditure. The concession does not apply if the capital expenditure met from revenue is not permanently borne by revenue, i.e., if a loan is subsequently floated to repay to revenue any sums temporarily utilized from revenue (Treasury letter No. 15603/12 to Colonial Office of 12th August, 1912 (Mauritius)).\n\n\"C\n\nIt should also be noted that it has been pointed out definitely in connexion with loans for special services (Treasury letter No. 7673/08 of 8th August, 1908, to the Colonial Office (Straits Settlements)) that it cannot be admitted that in all cases revenue raised for the purpose of paying interest on loans for certain purposes would be exempt from assessment to military contribution,\" and as regards capital expenditure met from revenue (War Office letter of 18th July, 1908, to Treasury (Hong Kong)) the Army Council are not prepared to admit as a general principle that the appropriation of revenue to capital expenditure should entitle a Colony to the exclusion of such revenue in calculating military contribution.\"\n\nCC\n\n6. Class II. Exclusion completely of certain items not regarded as revenue. -No general principle has governed the decisions in this class. Each case has been examined on its merits. It may, however, be said that in certain cases reimbursements received by a Colony for activities outside its normal functions have been approved for exclusion, e.g., repayments of loans raised to relieve distress, or to enable colonists to purchase mechanical transport. Again, where the expenses of a special service have exceeded the derived revenue, exemption has been given (Hong Kong, receipts of Weihaiwei Post Office, with the condition that the net receipts basis should be adopted if the revenue at any time exceeded the expenditure).\n\n1)\n\nOn the other hand, items which might strictly be regarded as not revenue have not been exempted, when application has been made, because they were included in the gross revenue in 1895, e.g., Local Revenue, District collections (not municipal) made in the Straits Settlements for roads, land drainage, &c., which must be expanded by the Government in full in the localities where raised, refused 1907.\n\nThe revenue derived from Christmas Island and Labuan, which came under the Government of the Straits Settlements after 1895 and have no garrison, was exempted from the contribution while the expenditure on them exceeded the revenue. With the growth of revenue from these sources, the items are now treated on the basis of net receipts\n\n7\n\nClass III. Special exemptions. Revenue from taxation of a purely temporary character definitely earmarked for a particular service has been exempted in certain cases. Where a special tax has been levied for purposes of harbour improvements on the adjacent property owners who will benefit, the proceeds were exempted (Straits Settlements). The exclusion from assessment of revenue specially raised in Mauritius to enable anti-malarial measures to be undertaken was agreed to in principle.\n\nII. The Claims now made by the Government of Hong Kong for Modification of Assessable Revenue.\n\nNote. The effect on the appropriations-in-aid to Army Funds of the suggested modification has been measured in sterling, taking the dollar as equal 1s., the approximate rate now current.\n\n8.\n\nIn Colonial Office letter of 27th February, 1931, the Colonial Office put forward a claim from the Governor of Hong Kong for certain items of the revenue of the Colony of Hong Kong to be exempted from assessment for military contribution. It was stated in October, 1928 (Colonial Office letter of 12th October, 1928), that such a claim would be made in the event of our not agreeing to the Colony's proposal to alter the method of assessment from percentage of revenue to percentage of rateable valuation. The Colony's proposal was refused and a despatch (Colonial Office to the Governor of 26th July, 1930), to the Governor in July, 1930, was agreed with the Treasury and the Colonial Office which, while notifying the refusal of the proposal to alter the basis of assessment, indicated that consideration was being given to the question as to whether any modifications in the existing system were desirable and possible in order to bring it up to date. The Colony were asked to submit details of the concessions they thought were equitable, but were also informed that the general principles governing any deduction from gross revenue laid down by the Haliburton Committee would have to be borne in mind. In particular, the Colony were reminded that the exemption from assessment for contribution of any items of revenue which were taken into account in reaching the present basis of the contribution, i.e., 20 per cent. of the assessable revenue, would pro tanto \"disturb the proportion between means and contribution (established by the Haliburton Committee) it would accordingly be necessary to restore the proportion by a corresponding increase in the percentage.\"\n\nThe items originally suggested by the Governor of Hong Kong as proper for modification before the percentage of revenue was applied for calculation of the contribution are given in the enclosures to the Colonial Office letter of 12th October, 1928, as follows:-\n\n(a) Wireless Telegraphy\n\n(b) Waterworks\n\n(c) Aerodrome\n\n(d) Harbour Dredging\n\n(e) Post Office\n\n(f) Ferries\n\nTo be treated on the basis of net receipts.\n\n(g) Operations properly chargeable to municipal rates to be excluded. In addition, the Colony suggested that the interest on capital expenditure defrayed from revenue in undertakings treated on the net receipts basis should be increased\n\n(18280)\n\n59",
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"content_text": "64\n\n10\n\nrailway receipts were first treated on the basis of net receipts in those Colonies. It was introduced in the Straits Settlements Military Contribution Ordinance in 1899 (see paragraph 4, Class I, above) when it was desired to treat a public telephone system on the basis of net receipts, and the Colonial Office (Colonial Office letter of 5th July, 1899, to the Treasury) stated that the insertion of this provision will remove the inconvenience of having to introduce an amending Ordinance in each case of the establishment of a new productive undertaking and Mr. Chamberlain will instruct the Governor of the Straits Settlements that no new undertaking is to be deemed of a similar character to railways or telephones without previous reference to the Secretary of State, who will then submit the proposal to Their Lordships and to the Secretary of State for War.\" The second portion of the section follows the lines of a provision (see paragraph 5 above) introduced in Ceylon, Mauritius, and the Straits Settlements in 1904 (Treasury letter No. 6103/04 to the War Office of 19th April, 1904, and Colonial Office letter to the War Office of 17th May, 1904) to enable capital expenditure met from revenue to be treated as if the expenditure had been met by a loan deduction for the service of which were provided for in the first portion of the section.\n\nNo such provisions were required in Hong Kong until the construction of the British section of the Kowloon-Canton Railway in 1911 as until that date there were no productive undertakings in the Colony recognized for military contributions purposes. On the opening of the railway it was agreed that the principle of net receipts should be extended to it and an amending Ordinance on the lines of the Straits Settlements Ordinances of 1899 and 1904 was approved.\n\nIt was, however, expressly laid down (Treasury letter No. 15072/11 to the Colonial Office of 12th August, 1911) that “as in the similar case of the Straits Settlements (Colonial Office letter of the 5th July) in the event of any reproductive undertakings other than railways or telephones being established by the Colonial Government, the principle of net receipts to military contribution shall not be extended to such undertakings without previous reference to himself (the Secretary of State for the Colonies), in order that the question may first be submitted to this Board and the Army Council.\" This condition was definitely reported to the Colony in Colonial Office despatch of 19th August, 1911, to the Governor of Hong Kong. The second portion of the section can obviously not be applied unless it has been previously agreed that an undertaking should be treated under the first portion of the section as a productive undertaking.\n\nThe fact is that the section of the Hong Kong Ordinance quoted by the Deputy Treasurer is only of a permissive nature made wide in its terms to obviate the necessity of amending ordinances. It is not general in its application to all productive undertakings in a Colony and neither the whole of the section, nor a portion of it, can be extended to any particular undertaking, not previously approved for treatment on net receipts, without the prior authority of His Majesty's Government. There has thus been no error in law in the past treatment of waterworks receipts in Hong Kong.\n\nWar Office,\n\nAugust, 1931.\n\nNature of Modification.\n\nMare-Aux-Vacoas and other Motor Works (Mauritius).\n\n11\n\nAPPENDIX.\n\n(1) Assessment of Net Receipts.\n\n \n Date.\n \n Grounds for Concession.\n \n \n 1897\n Penang Public Telephones (Straits)\nPenang Public Tramways (Straits)\nCurrency Note Issue (Straits)\n Accepted by Imperial Government, under protest, as analogous to railways.\nAnalogous to railways.\nThe Government issue was to supplement issue of notes by banks. The silver received for the notes formed a fund for their payment. After deducting expenses and depreciation the balance of interest on investment of part of this fund was available as general revenue.\n \n \n 1899\n Capital expenditure on productive undertakings found from revenue (General).\n 4 per cent. deduction from receipts allowed on analogy of interest, &c., on capital provided by loan.\n \n \n 1900\n Christmas Island (Straits)\nLabuan (Straits)\nWeihaiwei Post Office (Hong Kong)\nGovernment Opium Factory (Straits)\n Not part of revenue in 1895.\nDo.\nThis Post Office worked at a loss.\nAnalogous to railways.\n \n \n 1904\n \n Do.\n \n \n 1901 and 1905\n Penang Government Wharves (Straits)...\nKowloon-Canton Railway (Hong Kong)...\nGovernment Distilleries (Ceylon)\n Analogous to railways.\nRailway.\n\n \n \n 1906\n Participation in Empire Exhibition, Wembley (Hong Kong).\n Colony would only agree to take part in Exhibition if War Office agreed to principle of net profits only being applied.\n \n \n 1909\n \n \n \n \n 1910\n \"\n \n \n \n 1911\n \n \n \n \n 1911\n \n \n \n \n 1912\n \n \n \n \n 1925\n \n \n \n\n(2) Exclusion of Items not Properly Revenue,\n\n \n Nature of Modification.\n Date.\n Grounds for Concession.\n \n \n Reimbursements:-\nMechanical Transport Loan (Mauritius)\n 1902\n Not regarded as revenue.\"\n \n \n Planters Loan (Mauritius)\n 1903\n \n \n \n Widows' and Orphans' Pension Fund (Straits).\n 1903\n Not assessed in 1895.\n \n \n Widows' and Orphans' Pension Fund (Ceylon, Mauritius, and Hong Kong), Refunds of revenue wrongly credited (Straits).\n 1904\n Do.\n \n \n Praya Reclamation Fund, balance of (Hong Kong). Balance of **Quarters for Nursing Sisters\" Fund (Hong Kong). Refunds of revenue wrongly credited (Hong Kong, Mauritius, and Ceylon) Payments to Seconded Officers Pension Funds (Straits).\n 1905\n1906\n1910\n1910\n Such amounts are not properly revenue.\nFund found from revenue already assessed « military contribution.\nDo.\nSuch amounts are not properly revenue.\n \n \n Repayment to revenue in respect of reduced loss on rice purchases (Hong Kong).\n 1911\n1919\n \n \n \n Receipts accruing in respect of returned stores (Hong Kong). Adjustment of exchanges (annual valuation of sterling investments) (Hong Kong).\n 1919\n1922\n Represents realization of capital.\nNot real revenue only paper accounting.\n \n \n Refund of revenue (repayment to British America Tobacco Company in respect of rebate on duty paid previous year). Shing Num Valley Waterworks. (Repayment to revenue out of loan of $2,000,000 capital expenditure deferred from revenue.)\n 1928\n1928\n The $2,000,000 expended from revenue had already been subject to assessment.\n \n\n65\n\nPage 50\nPage 51\n\n66",
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"content_text": "347\n\n152\n\nTHE PALESTINE GAZETTE\n\n6th February, 1936\n\n6th February, 1936\n\nTHE PALESTINE GAZETTE\n\n153\n\nbeen changed by special resolution and in accordance with section 25 of the Companies Ordinance, 1929, to:\n\n\"ELITE\" PALESTINE CHOCOLATE & SWEETS MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.\n\nIX.\n\nHellenic Corporation Ltd.\n\nNotice is hereby given that the capital of the above-named company has been increased from LP. 100. divided into 100 shares of LP. 1.- each to LP. 5,000.- by the issue of a further amount of LP. 4,900.— divided into 4,900 shares of LP. 1.- each.\n\nREGISTRATION OF PARTNERSHIPS.\n\nThe particulars given below correspond with the following headings:—\n\nI.\n\n1. Names and addresses of partners.\n\n2. Firm name of partnership.\n\n3. Names of partners authorised to administer the partnership and to sign for it.\n\n4. Date of commencement and determination.\n\n5. Object.\n\n1. Moshe Alfaszy, Tel Aviv,\n\nAbram Itelson, Tel Aviv.\n\n2. Palestine India Trading Co.\n\n3. Both partners jointly.\n\n4. 1.1.36, for an unlimited period.\n\n5. Manufacturers, representatives, commission agents, exporters and importers.\n\n1. Joseph Solhany, Haifa.\n\n2. Mineral water factory.\n\nLackfabrik Ed. Pfannenschmidt A. G. Danzig c/o Dr. Reinhold Cohn, Tel Aviv.\n\nIV.\n\nSheridan Trusts Limited.\n\nNotice is hereby given that the capital of the above-named company has been increased from LP. 5,000. divided into 500 shares of LP.10.- each to LP. 10,000.- by the issue of a further amount of LP. 5,000.- divided into 500 shares of LP. 10.- each.\n\nV.\n\nMazza Su Company Ltd.\n\nNotice is hereby given that the capital of the above-named company has been increased from LP. 6,000.— divided into 6,000 ordinary shares of LP. 1.- each to LP. 8,000.- by the issue of a further amount of LP. 2,000.— divided into 2,000 ordinary shares of LP. 1. each.\n\nX.\n\nAuja Irrigation Co. Ltd.\n\nNotice is hereby given that the capital of the above-named company has been increased from LP. 10,000.- divided into 5,000 ordinary shares of LP. 1.- each and 100,000 deferred shares of LP. 0.050 each to LP. 50,000.- by the issue of a further amount of LP. 40,000.- divided into 35,000 ordinary shares of LP. 1. each and 100,000 deferred shares of LP. 0.050 each.\n\nVI.\n\nPalestine Oil Industry \"Shemen\" Ltd.\n\nNotice is hereby given that the capital of the above-named company has been increased from LP. 105,000.-- divided into 105,000 shares of LP. 1.- each to LP. 140,000.— by the issue of a further amount of LP. 35,000.- divided into 35,000 shares of LP. 1.— each.\n\nXI.\n\nGoldschmidt & Schwabe Ltd.\n\nNotice is hereby given that the capital of the above-named company has been increased from LP. 2,000.— divided into 3 management shares of LP. 1.— each and 1,997 ordinary shares of LP. 1. each to LP. 5,000.- by the issue of a further amount of LP. 3,000.— divided into 120 ordinary shares of LP. 10.- each, 200 ordinary shares of LP. 5.— each and 800 ordinary shares of LP. 1. each.\n\n31st January, 1936.\n\n1. Shukry Ayoub, Haifa.\n\n2. Salbany and Ayoub garages.\n\n3. Each partner severally.\n\n4. 1.2.36, for 3 years.\n\n5. Cleaning, greasing, painting, adjusting and guarding of motor cars.\n\n1. Hans Birkenfeld, Tel Aviv,\n\nEmil Van Huiden, Tel Aviv.\n\n2. Birkenfeld & Van Huiden.\n\n3. Both partners jointly.\n\n4. 1.12.35-31.12.37. But if no notice of dissolution is given three months before the expiry of the term of the partnership, the partnership shall be automatically prolonged for a further period of one year, and so on.\n\n1. Isaac Diskin, Tel Aviv.\n\nZalman Surpin, Tel Aviv.\n\nZalman Doy Weiler, Haifa.\n\n2. C'arna.\n\n3. All partners jointly.\n\n4. 15.1.36, for 3 years.\n\n5. Auto-driving school, automobile service and all kinds of sales and transportation.\n\n1. Moshe Bijrano, Jaffa,\n\nJacob Huli, Jaffa,\n\nIsaac Danon, Jaffa.\n\n2. Jacob Huli & Co.\n\n3. The partnership shall be administered by Messrs. Jacob Huli and Isaac Danon, and only the signatures of Jacob Huli together with any one of the other two partners shall bind the partnership.\n\n4. 17.11.35-16.11.38. But if no notice of dissolution is given by one of the partners three months before the expiry of the term of the partnership, the partnership shall be automatically prolonged for a further period of one year, and so on.\n\n5. Wholesale of groceries and all other kinds of merchandise.\n\nVII.\n\nGeorge Herz & Company Ltd.\n\nNotice is hereby given that the capital of the above-named company has been increased from LP. 1,000.- divided into 1,000 shares of LP. 1.- each to LP. 2,000.- by the issue of a further amount of LP. 1,000.- divided into 1,000 shares of LP. 1. each.\n\nVIII.\n\nGermanic Corporation. Ltd.\n\nNotice is hereby given that the capital of the above-named company has been increased from LP. 100. divided into 100 shares of LP. 1.-- each to LP. 5,000.- by the issue of a further amount of LP. 4,900.- divided into 4,900 shares of LP. 1. each.\n\nH. KANTROVITCH Registrar of Companies,\n\nNOTICE OF REGISTRATION OF A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNDER THE PARTNERSHIPS ORDINANCE, 1930.\n\nName of Partnership.\n\n1.\n\n2.\n\nDate of Registration.\n\n2.\n\nObjects of Partnership,\n\n$.\n\nName of General Partner.\n\n6.\n\nName of Limited Partner.\n\n“\n\n4. Capital contributed by Limited Partner.\n\nDuration of Partnership.\n\nL.\n\n5.\n\n1. Barukh Karl, Jerusalem,\n\nYehuda Liberbert, Jerusalem,\n\nHayim Weiss, Jerusalem.\n\n2. \"Dagim\" Beit Haroshet Ledagim Conservim.\n\n3. Any two of the three partners.\n\n4. 4.12.35, for an unlimited period.\n\n5. Preparation of conserved fish.\n\n1. Israel Kohen Schatzky, Tel Aviv.\n\nSefania Schatzky, Tel Aviv.\n\nMayer S. Schatzkin, Tel Aviv.\n\n2. Israel Kohen Schatzky.\n\n3. Each partner may sign on behalf of the partnership.\n\n4. 25.12.35, for 5 years.\n\n1. Mustapha Alumad Abu Zeid & Co.\n\n2.\n\n3.\n\nTrade.\n\n4.\n\nLP. 8,000.-\n\n5. Mustapha Ahmad Abu Zeid.\n\n6. Rasheed Yussef Samuman, Jerusalem.\n\nSubhi Hassan Khamis, Jerusalem.\n\nAlmathlaj Alwany Almumtaz.\n\n7.\n\nUnlimited period.\n\n1. Franz Cohn, Danzig, c/o Cohn, Tel Aviv.\n\n2. Varnish Works Haifa.\n\n3.\n\nFranz Cohn,\n\n4.\n\n2.1.36, for an unlimited period.\n\n5.\n\nManufacturers of and dealers in varnishes, lacquers and dye-stuffs.\n\n1. Sliman Levy, Haifa.\n\nHusein Manadila, Haifa.\n\nJewish Land Partnership \"Water\", Haifa.\n\n2.\n\n3. Each partner severally.\n\n4. 6.1.36, for an unlimited period.\n\n5. To sell and distribute water in Haifa.\n\nSTATEMENT OF NATURE OF CHANGE IN THE PARTICULARS THE GENERAL PARTNERSHIP: KIRCHNER AND Co.\n\nOF\n\nA. Change in the partners or in the name or surname of any partner.\n\nKARL KIRCHNER ceased to be a partner, and the partnership remained composed of ERNST KIRCHNER and GOTTHILF KIRCHNER.\n\nB. Change in person or persons authorised to sign on behalf of the partnership.\n\nEach partner is authorised to sign on behalf of the partnership.\n\nNOTICES\n\nThe following notices are published at the risk of the advertisers and their publication does not imply any certificate as to correctness or authority.\n\nI.\n\nIshaak Salim Dassuki Labban and Mohamed Hamed Battash.\n\nThe General Mortgage Bank of Palestine Ltd.\n\nNotice is hereby given that the following persons are authorised to sign on behalf of the bank:\n\n348",
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"content_text": "# CHAPTER 106.\n## REGISTRATION.\nTo make provision for the Registration of certain Residents in the Colony.\n\n[1st October, 1933.]\n\n**Ordinance No. 25 of 1932**\n\n1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Registration **Short title.** Ordinance.\n\n2. In this Ordinance, unless there is something repugnant in the subject or context,-\n> \"Local Authority\" means the Colonial Secretary in Singapore, the Resident Councillors in Penang and Malacca, and the Resident in Labuan.\n\n**Interpreta-tion.**\n\n3. The duty of making returns under this Ordinance shall not apply to any person who is a member of His Majesty's Navy, Army or Air Force or of any Volunteer or other Military Force or Police Force of the Colony, or to any person or class of persons specially exempted by the Governor in Council by notification in the Gazette.\n\n4. (1) Every male British subject of pure European descent between the ages of eighteen and fifty-five years, or between such ages within those limits as the Governor in Council may by notification in the Gazette direct, resident in the Colony on the 1st day of October, 1933, shall within three months thereafter, and every such person arriving in the Colony for the purpose of residing therein after the said date shall within three months after arrival, make a return signed by him to the Local Authority for the Settlement in which he is residing giving the following particulars:-\n| Particulars |\n| --- |\n| name; |\n| age; |\n| place and date of birth; |\n| place of residence; |\n| whether single or married; |\n| profession or occupation; |\n| mechanical and technical qualifications (if any) and degree of competency therein; |\n| air, naval or military service (if any); |\n| and date of arrival in the Colony, if such arrival was subsequent to the aforesaid date. |\n\n\nAlternatively, the last section can be written out as a normal paragraph as follows:\n \n4. (1) Every male British subject of pure European descent between the ages of eighteen and fifty-five years, or between such ages within those limits as the Governor in Council may by notification in the Gazette direct, resident in the Colony on the 1st day of October, 1933, shall within three months thereafter, and every such person arriving in the Colony for the purpose of residing therein after the said date shall within three months after arrival, make a return signed by him to the Local Authority for the Settlement in which he is residing giving the following particulars:- name; age; place and date of birth; place of residence; whether single or married; profession or occupation; mechanical and technical qualifications (if any) and degree of competency therein; air, naval or military service (if any); and date of arrival in the Colony, if such arrival was subsequent to the aforesaid date.",
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"content_text": "Originwas\n\nស ឹ\n\n(37)\n\n55704/7/43\n\n15724\n\n29th October, 1943.\n\nDear Gater,\n\nWith reference to your letter of 16th September, 1943, and the informal meeting held in your office on 26th October, in connection with the planning units for British territories in Borneo and for Hong Kong, I confirm the following points on which we reached agreement at the above-mentioned meeting, viz:\n\n1. That when, as the result of operations, Sarawak, North Borneo, Brunei, and Labuan were liberated from the enemy, Civil Affairs Officers would be required to take over the Civil Administration.\n\n2. That those Civil Affairs Officers should be provided from British sources, even though the operations were conducted by the Americans.\n\n3. That it would be necessary for the Civil Affairs Officers to be in uniform, and that they must be in uniform some little time before the operations began.\n\n4. That it was not necessary that they should be given commissions and put into uniform until nearer the time when they would be required. Probably it would suffice for them to be commissioned towards March, when courses were likely to be held at the Training School at Wimbledon for Civil Affairs Officers for Malaya, Burma, etc. But the question should be brought up at the beginning of 1944, in case it was desirable that the commissioning should take place earlier. In the meantime, the individuals concerned would remain as civilians on the Colonial Office books.\n\nSIR GEORGE GATER, K.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O.",
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"content_text": "158\n\n5. That the Colonial Office would consult the War Office with a view to drawing up the War Establishment to be filled so that the civilians they are selecting will fit into the Establishment.\n\n6. That the War Office would take up with the Americans, through J.S.M. Washington, the question of making available for the Americans this Civil Affairs Staff for Sarawak, North Borneo, Brunei and Labuan.\n\n7. That the Colonial Office would, in conjunction with the War Office, prepare estimates of the stores and supplies required, which can be put forward through the proper channels to the Americans in Washington.\n\n8. That a similar procedure should in due course be operated in regard to Hong Kong.\n\nI should be grateful if you would confirm that the above represents a fair summary of the decisions taken at the meeting.\n\nYours sincerely,\n\n(Signed).",
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"content_text": "COPY\n\n3 mga 53115/7/45\n\nC.C.A.C. (L)P(451)\n\nAPPENDIX A.\n\nSTATEMENT OF THE CIVIL AFFAIRS POLICY OF HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT FOR BRITISH BORNEO.\n\n24-2-45 183\n\nParagraph 6 of the charter of the Combined Civil Affairs Committee lays it down that the formulation of policies for the handling of civil affairs in territories previously under the authority of one or other of the Governments represented on the Committee, shall be entrusted to that Government. The United Kingdom Government have accordingly formulated a policy for the handling of civil affairs in British Borneo, the main features of which are contained in the following paragraphs.\n\n1.\n\nPrior to the Japanese invasion, the territories of Borneo having a special British connection consisted of the States of Sarawak, North Borneo and Brunei, and the Colonial territory of Labuan. Sarawak was governed by a white Rajah, Sir Charles Vyner Brooke, and the administrative service of the country was recruited through the Sarawak Government Agent in London. Sarawak was a free and independent State in whose internal affairs H.M. Government did not interfere, but the State enjoyed British protection, and H.M. Government was responsible for the conduct of its foreign relations. The internal and international status of North Borneo was the same as that of Sarawak. The territory was governed by a chartered company incorporated in London (the British North Borneo (Chartered) Company), which was responsible for the recruitment and conduct of the administration. Brunei was nominally governed as an independent State by its Malay Sultan, but he was assisted by a British Resident, who was always a member of the Malayan Civil Service. Labuan, a small island off the coast of North Borneo, was administered as part of the Colony of the Straits Settlements, under the authority of the Governor of the Colony at Singapore.\n\n2.\n\nFor the purposes of military administration, these territories of North Borneo, Sarawak, Brunei and Labuan should be treated as a single territory to be known as British Borneo. The future relations of these territories with each other and the United Kingdom will be the responsibility of H.M. Government in the United Kingdom.\n\n3.\n\nThose portions of British Borneo occupied by Allied Forces should be brought under military administration. To this end, such powers should be assumed by proclamation as are necessary for the administration of the liberated territories. The powers and jurisdiction of all existing courts and tribunals should be suspended and in their place military courts should be set up which will derive their authority from proclamations and (pending the reinstatement of indigenous courts) deal with all offences committed by the civil population. Such courts should administer the indigenous laws modified or supplemented by proclamation as may be necessary for the security of the liberating forces and the maintenance of order.\n\n4.\n\nUntil it becomes possible, having regard to such military requirements, in the whole, or in part, of British Borneo, for civil administration to be re-established, civil affairs should be under a military administration deriving its authority from the Commander-in-Chief, South-West Pacific Area.\n\nRecommendations should be made when conditions enable civil administration to be transferred to the civil authorities.\n\n5.\n\nIn order to assist the Commander-in-Chief South-West Pacific Area (or the military commander designated by him) to carry out the military administration in accordance with the policy of His Majesty's Government, a Chief Civil Affairs Officer, British Borneo, with a nucleus staff of British officers, has been made available and plans have been made for additions to the staff as may be required. These civil affairs officers, so far as possible, have been drawn from the officials of the Governments of North Borneo, Sarawak and other British Colonies and from other personnel who know the country.",
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"content_text": "184\n\n2\n\nJ\n\nIt is desired that the administration of the territory during the military period should be entrusted to the above-mentioned British Chief Civil Affairs Officer, subject to the general directions of the military commander.\n\n6.\n\nIt is intended that the Chief Civil Affairs Officer, British Borneo, should also give such advice as may be necessary concerning H.M. Government's long-term plans for reconstruction, in order that, as far as possible, the measures of the military administration may be co-ordinated therewith. He should, at the discretion of the Commander-in-Chief, South-West Pacific area while keeping the latter, or the military commander designated by him, informed, be authorised to communicate direct with London on questions which do not affect the Commander-in-Chief's, South-West Pacific area, responsibilities for the military administration of British Borneo.\n\n7.\n\nUnited States, British and the appropriate State flags should be displayed at the headquarters and posts of the military administration.\n\n8.\n\nIt is desired that the Commander-in-Chief, South-West Pacific area responsible for the operations should ensure the provision of supplies, including technical equipment, for the needs of the civil population and for local industries and agriculture to an extent necessary to prevent disease and unrest and to secure maximum assistance for the war effort.\n\n9.\n\nRelief supplies should be distributed by civil affairs staff as far as possible through normal channels of distribution. Necessary control over distribution and prices should be exercised.\n\nThe\n\n10.\n\nRegulations should be enforced to safeguard the health of the population, to prevent hoarding and to control the black market, and the marketing and production of essential civilian supplies should be stimulated in order to reduce imports.\n\n11.\n\nSuch assistance to the civilian population should be rendered as is consistent with the needs of military operations in order to enable them to re-establish the economy of their country and to produce supplies needed for the Allied war effort.\n\n12.\n\nThe cost of the civil affairs administration will be the responsibility of His Majesty's Government. A detailed instruction for the British officer concerned is at Annex 1 below.\n\n1.\n\nANNEX I.\n\nFINANCIAL, CURRENCY, BANKING AND ACCOUNTING GUIDE FOR THE CHIEF CIVIL AFFAIRS OFFICER.\n\nFinancial.\n\nYou will, on behalf of the War Office, control and direct all receipts and disbursements by the military government.\n\n2.\n\nYou will bring under single control the finance and accounts of British North Borneo, Sarawak, Labuan and Brunei, but for the purpose of internal control you should, if possible, divide the territory into two areas:\n\na) North Borneo, Labuan, Brunei; b) Sarawak.\n\nBudgetary control should be introduced as soon as possible and budget estimates submitted to the War Office for all four territories separately.\n\nYou should establish Treasuries where required.\n\n3.\n\n...\n\n4.\n\nYou should bring into force an export and import licensing system and where necessary to maintain price levels or to secure the distribution of goods and services, you will control wages, prices, stocks and the movement of goods.\n\n15.\n\nSub...",
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"content_text": "3\n\n185\n\n5.\n\nSubject to clauses 6 and 7, you will restore by proclamation the fiscal laws of the territories operative before Japanese occupation and will enforce them as soon as possible. Payment to the enemy of Government dues relating to the periods both before and during Japanese occupation should be accepted as valid discharge. As far as possible, you should endeavour to collect sums due in respect of the period of the Japanese occupation as well as for the period prior to that.\n\n6.\n\nYou should restore the former customs tariff in Sarawak and should bring those of Brunei and Labuan into line with those of British North Borneo.\n\n7.\n\n8.\n\nThe Government opium monopolies should not be restored.\n\nAny arrears of emoluments or pensions due to serving or retired members of the Government Service should be recognised, on condition of loyal and proper behaviour in each case, and reasonable advances on account of sums due should be paid in such cases.\n\n9.\n\nYou should pay any claims against the Governments of the four territories in respect of the period prior to their occupation by the Japanese, which you are able to verify, except claims for war damage, within a limit in each case of £1,000. Claims which cannot be verified, as well as all those in respect of war damage prior to, or during, the occupation, should be recorded for action at a later date in accordance with instructions to be given by H.M. Government.\n\n10.\n\nYou should guard against inflation. Consideration should be given to the possibility of increasing taxation and proposals should be submitted to the War Office.\n\n11.\n\nCurrency.\n\nNew Malayan notes and coin together with British North Borneo and Sarawak coin are being made available for the use of the Allied Forces in Borneo. A proclamation should be published making such currency legal tender on a par with North Borneo Government, Sarawak Government, and old Malayan notes and coin found in the country; but excepting Malayan notes of $10,000 and 1,000 which should not be legal tender currency and which the holders should be instructed to deposit with your administration for investigation as to the source of supply. Should such investigation reveal that they were lawfully obtained, you should give to the holder legal currency in exchange.\n\n12.\n\nNotes of all denominations of the old Malayan, North Borneo and Sarawak issues should not be reissued after acceptance by the military administration. In this way it is intended to secure a gradual withdrawal of the old notes without the difficulties of a special exchange. North Borneo and Sarawak coin should continue to circulate and should not be withdrawn.\n\n13. (a) It must be assumed that Japanese notes have, owing to the lapse of time, become general currency, at any rate in towns. You should, therefore, accept them from individuals, including, at your discretion, any small one-man firms and companies to whom you think it reasonable that the concession should be made, in payment both for relief supplies and government dues of any kind. For this purpose an exchange rate of ... to ... should be adopted initially subject to alteration downwards without notice.\n\nNotes of larger denominations than ten dollars, ten yen or ten guilders should not be accepted for any purpose; no Japanese notes should be declared by you to be legal tender.\n\n(b) Holders of Japanese notes should, as soon as arrangements can be made, be given an opportunity to deposit their holdings with you subject to subsequent decision by H.M. Government as to treatment, the clear understanding that this does not imply that any value will subsequently be received by them.",
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"content_text": "regarding the financial aspects of the hand-over, in the terms of which you concurred. since, however, the period in question was so short, we feel that the most expedient arrangement would be for the War Office to bear the cost of the prolongation of military administration in Sarawak up to the time of hand-over on the 15th April, and in view of the considerations I have set out above we trust you will be able to agree with this view, and that an appropriation in aid from Colonial Office Votes will not be considered necessary\n\n(c) British North Borneo, Brunei and Labuan:\n\nAs the decisions to defer the transfer were based on political rather than military considerations we agree that the Colonial Office will have to be responsible for meeting the cost of the Military Administration as from the 1st April, 1946. I gather from James' letter that, in fact, the cost will be met in the first case on War Office Votes but that you would ask that corresponding amounts should be paid to you from Colonial Office Votes and used as an appropriation in aid on War Office Votes. Provision for such a charge will presumably have to be met from Sub-head 7.2 of the Colonial and Middle Eastern Services Vote (Civil Estimates Class II, 10). The present provision of £800,000 is unlikely to be sufficient to meet the cost of the Military Administration in those territories subsequent to the 31st March, and also to meet any assistance which will be required by the Civil Administration when established.\n\n3. The position will, we hope, be clearer after the Civil Administrations have been established for a few months and we shall then be in a position to estimate more\n\nPage 152",
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"content_text": "## 1 46\n\nTelephones: \nM.S. C.A. 39659 \nAM M.S. C.A. 39660 \nSecy. General 39600 \n39683\n\nGrA.A. Medical Branch, \nHong Kong & Shanghai Bank Bldg. \nHong Kong \n16th December 1945.\n\nMy dear Gent,\n\nI enclose with this my Report on Medical Affairs in Hong Kong. I could have written a good deal more but, having well in mind the many preoccupations of the Colonial Office, have refrained.\n\nI should be grateful if you would let me know by telegraph that you have received it as there is only one other copy, which I shall keep by me meantime.\n\nI leave for Labuan on the 17th December (tomorrow) and expect to be in British North Borneo territories for about three weeks; after that I go to Malaya.\n\nKind regards to Kauntze and to you all.\n\nYours ever,\n(A. G. H. Smart)\n\nG. E. J. Gent, Esq., C.M.G., D.S.O., \nColonial Office, \nDowning Street.",
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"content_text": "# 53247/46 \n## C.D.W.A.C. No. 819 \n### 146 2 \n\n1. **NORTH BORNEO** \n## Appointment of Town Planner \n## Application for a grant of £4,700 \n\nThe towns and smaller centres in North Borneo have been devastated by enemy action and our own bombardments to a greater extent than anywhere else in the Empire. An estimate of the percentage of destruction in the main towns is as follows:-\n\n| Town | Percentage of Destruction |\n| --- | --- |\n| Sandakan | 95% |\n| Jesselton | 75% |\n| Kudat | 95% |\n| Beaufort | 60% |\n| Labuan (Victoria) | 100% |\n\nAfter a tour of North Borneo, the Governor General reported \"...With the almost complete destruction that has occurred, we have an opportunity which must not be missed to reconstruct the urban centres of North Borneo on model lines. My proposal is to engage an expert town planner of high reputation 'to come to Borneo for a period of at least two years'.\"\n\n3. The Acting Governor has been consulted and would welcome the early appointment of a well-qualified town planner with, if possible, architectural qualifications in addition.\n\n4. Application is accordingly made for a free grant of £4,700 to meet a town planner's salary for two years, return passages, and consequential expenditure. Details are shown in the financial summary attached. It is possible that the work may take longer than two years, in which case a further application will be submitted. A salary of £1,500 per annum is proposed, in order that well-qualified candidates may be attracted for this difficult and important task.\n\n**Colonial Office.** \n31st December, 1946.",
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"document_key": "CO129-627-4 Argyle Street explosion- correspondence on claims and enquiries 1-6-1946 - 31-7-1951",
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"title": "CO129-627-4 Argyle Street explosion- correspondence on claims and enquiries 1-6-1946 - 31-7-1951",
"content_text": "4\n\nbil\n\nCivil Affairs side of the War Office;\n\noperational side is\n\nis that which held\n\nthe\n\ndistinct &\n\nquilt\n\nthe responsibility for dealing there explosives\n\nwith\n\nAs to (a), the distinction between\n\nand a\n\ninjury\n\nseems\n\nServices rendered or\n\nclaim\n\nneed\n\nin\n\n18\n\ngoods supplied respect of damage seems reasonable to me, but we\n\nLegal Dept's comments. K.U. he had dealt with this case before, but it appears from minutes that Sin Hany Abrahams\n\nhad he been here\n\nwould have done so\n\nAs to (b), Loan Office have\n\nthemselves made this distinction before\n\n5\n\nnow, e.g.\n\nlift\n\nthey\n\nin connection with stores\n\nin at Labuan\n\nasked\n\n'Bourne stores'\n\nM. Bonnes, where\n\nfor different treatment \"military stores\"\n\nclearly shown from\n\nthe Ama\n\ndoes not seem to be\n\nbe\n\nthe pp. we have whether military formation\n\non the\n\nwas\n\nit\n\nwere\n\na\n\na\n\ndoing the work\n\ntummel, but from the fact that\n\ndone\n\nby\n\nparty commanded by it was the latter.\n\nan neo. I presume\n\nPage 9/9",
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