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        "content_text": "he acceded to. \n\nPutt Pottinger #. GR. \n\nزندگی \n\nAinly to acknowlop the \n\nLetter of the 2ft hatte regeresting that the the \n\ntrevelling expences and \n\npapage \n\nRehmed \n\n102) \n\n1900 4. koy \n\nletter thored and I think he coulterantel. \n\nDhe part of the Frecog \n\nChina, chemfol be fail \n\nto him on bine debmistich attill on ten \n\nCom. \n\nlensigned & Jenneth. \n\nкате да Sureply denta \n\nfor \n\nthat the XMyths \n\nSunny \n\nthis Chery \n\nhe \n\nSt. Sollinger Part \n\nForwarded by Nov \n\nMR Mundor 30 M.Sichen \n\nLord Stanley / \n\n4.dev. Des4. \n\ndrichst by Lord Starting \n\nStanley besigen \n\nthat Methether othe \n\n7. Ail fou just kill \n\nthe travelling expences \n\nfehage kollie Counting \n\nAid - de fauf, \n\nکیسے \n\nCaptain Bundy, may be paid them, Livig been referred Endelemende gthe \n\nthe duhet \n\nSuemy have still, in reph, \n\nto to they will fine the \n\nIn the payment of the \n\nLeing niformed \n\nPage 540Page 541 \n\nthis this Dept of the Amount that may be due to fast Brusky, \n\ninthet \n\nh \n\nZ \n\nrequent that ymisk farmish Lud Stently \n\nwith a statements of the \n\nAmount, in moder \n\nthat it may be \n\nд",
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        "content_text": "measures relating to taxation, \n\ndepind in \n\nsome degree \n\nhowever, \n\nthe \n\non.. \n\nresult of my first interview with \n\nHis ry-cellency Kaying, \n\nMor \n\non \n\nhis \n\nway \n\nto Canton as Governor General, and- \" Superintendent of Foreign Trade\", to which latter office be has been - specially nominated \n\nJy \n\nthe \n\n2. Emperor. \n\nI shall then take rccasion to \n\nthe \n\nintroduce the subject of Opium Trade, and be mabled to \n\nmake up my mind as to the \n\nadvisability of deriving from that source. \n\n5 Stanley \n\nthove \n\na \n\nrevenue \n\nI have the honor to be, \n\nMy Lord, \n\nYour most obedient Humble Servant, \n\nDais \n\nEnd \n\nForwarded \n\n372 Mundy 14 MBStephen 14 \n\nMit Hope Lox Stanley / \n\n149.9 Hory Kuns \n\nSept herts. \n\nAs the appointments reported bytte \n\n:,,,,, \n\ninvolve no new expenditure \n\nonly sent to the I.\" so much, \n\nwis despitate as relates to the sinanical prospects of the blong. The draft to the for? assumes \n\nthe \n\nچی \n\ntoyn \n\nfor the in: time of the Lud \n\nIttenly would confirm the Sport q \n\nEZ. So may fests \n\n(144 \n\nΣ \n\nthe uncloud \n\nmuch \n\na Dispitit prom \n\nthe Governor of H. K. \n\nas relates to the Femincial perpect \n\ngthat \n\n32-744ftet f4 Jan Former klein. Di \n\nHave bechurrliggen",
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        "content_text": "End \n\n1274/40 Hongkon \n\nForwarded by S M. Mundy Stephen M. hope \n\nLord Stanley \n\nمیں \n\n24 Aptee \n\nInitial by and \n\nStimby to trans \n\nIt tym, \n\nThe third before the and \n\nInto the Fr, it \n\nentrede demand \n\n30 bilhas been. \n\nthe Brand glam? \n\nIthe \n\nfor payment othe value of \n\nExtract for th of Maral Stores Sufflend beti apind 42 & 30 tele \n\ncertain the \n\nL \n\nSupphed from Amshif \"Blenheim\" for fitting Flagstaff at the You House at Hong \n\nKont \n\ntip & ±4-11- \n\n& Sam Baquest that percould state to their Luochipes that in and Stanley's Opinin itik propen repay the Cost, there theres btle. gmerten Hand & Naval Services. Found",
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        "content_text": "No 12, of 184de. – \n\nEnclosure 1.1 in Despatch \n\nCertificaten by Mr. Anderson. \n\n16th May, \n\n1826. \n\nEnol \n\nކނކ\" \n\nDavis \n\n25 Sept/11. \n\nForwarded by Ser 372 Munde 24 \n\nMESIGNCH | 24 M Bebe Lord Stanley 25 \n\nenied \n\nJour dispatch othe \n\n6th home bust, b:12, \n\nin which. \n\nin \n\nreport having pointed the Beasi \n\nAbsence & M. Horton, \n\nfor the recovery ghis \n\nЧестину \n\nStealth. \n\nJapprove of \n\nthis Leave gatune",
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        "content_text": "contribute to the extent of £6,000 under circumstances, and that, in case \n\nany \n\nthe \n\nExpense. \n\nExceded £2000, the Excess \n\nmust be borne by the local community. \n\nI have the honor to be, \n\nMy Lord, \n\n4? \n\n9,000 o send a very large sum for a Church for the Chanel och lapsend persentation of Rony dach \n\nchange of the \n\na previous Elomats, will be regarded \n\nLe \n\nYour Most. Obedient,, Humble Servant \n\nTo commena \n\ncalf a Pombaling \n\nCaling at the ale \n\nit the Rensary. \n\nPl? not the for. \n\ndisfunded \n\nLahave that it wr. be inspul \n\noriginale, from this Offen, this questions of \n\nMilitang \n\nChaplain \n\nThe Nance Entionalen \n\ndans. \n\nthe furnished before \n\nEnd \n\n1574 Hong Song \n\nNo 37 \n\nSoverner Davis \n\noneerch Septe Mr Mundy 24: MRSION 24 \n\nPort Shaley \n\nلیک بود \n\nVidets Trash. 14 fant 1846 \n\n24. Sept /444. \n\nThere to acknow? \n\nhope the recipt of \n\nJun Despatchs of the 7th June boste, ho13, in the subpel of the \n\ndeficiency \n\ngChurch odatimat \n\nAmy Rong. \n\nand the \n\nAnquent mahig \n\nfor the \n\nCre \n\nhe \n\nда \n\nWorship hire Jushte \n\nthe should the \n\nneed for such a Builsting be prefinch",
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        "content_text": "Justice \n\nsubordinate officers of the Court. The Chief, \n\nand Attorney General both inform me that the present scale is high, and though the receipts have not as yet equalled the amount of Salaries, it may reasonably be anticipated that \n\nof business in the Court \n\nthe increase \n\nwill soon supply \n\nthis deficiency. \n\nan increase, which might be impeded by a scale exceeding the present. I have the honor to be, \n\nLud. \n\nin formali in of the Treasury at those \n\non lance \n\none. \n\nWith the highest respects \n\nYour Lordships, \n\nMost Obedient, \n\nHumble Servant, \n\nEnd \n\nGov. 1846. \n\nHi Ken Davis 18th \n\n1845 \n\nForwarded by Nov 3 Mundy Stephenson \n\nLord Stanley \n\nDraft 6 March. 48-1191 & fumit \n\n45-6:91 \n\n7 \n\nRecd 6 Nov 1845 \n\nCalled upon \n\n& formed relative to the Duca from the Government Market at Hong Kong. \n\nSigning to you regarding approval \n\nto the army. \n\nReported \n\nmy bespoken the 3rd to be with, host, in \n\n14th. \n\nAward & then Market",
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        "content_text": "In connexion with the foregoing, I have the honor to transmit to your Lordship a Report from the Audit Office.\n\nTo show, of course, they should be communicated through the Treasury!\n\nI have the honor to be, With the highest respect,\n\nYour Lordships'\n\nMost Obedient,\n\nHumble Servant,\n\nR. M. Martin\n\nGov: 1871.\n\nPage 334\n\n11-Dec-1845.\n\nForwarded by Nov!\n\nMundy 10.\n\nto\n\nM#Stephen\n\nalso Lord Stanley\n\nVide to Freas: 28 Nov 1845\n\nDph: No 103-17 July 1845-\n\nto inform you\n\nA dispatch has been received from the Governor of Singapore\n\nCertifying a Public Document relating to the Officer of the Colonial Treasurer\n\nthat Colony, which was removed from that Office when on leave quitting the Colony.\n\nHis Excellency...",
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        "content_text": "1873\n\n2\n\n140tkory Ramengeluak Ort Kong Oct!\" 523\n\nMy dear Mandy,\n\nRave novedtection for pomine to the effect that Stanton mentions Found bitele of hime before he went out - and then it Thin principally in the subject facile find owment (functie & Eglage that herfs the tome – I think it however, very probable that he had such a promise.\n\nWhe becau Lugo Sherwards given should refor that their exe a sinclass advantage, was Well the Offiens the Offices were new cretion, and drawing the half Salang Salarie there was nobody drawing re scedent for this was made with refere to F. Lelande - but as Stanton's rumuneration fisely left an open question there could ohn to the date f douche be us Coub be no official stipulation.\n\nQA aut. I believe he saw Hope peale of before he went out – and Shave be thimalen wassitiled between then the enclosed to Blackwood.\n\nI presnen zur will pass this to Lord Haulag like the same June - Auto W Snquiries 0 any infam aliis in their Office respecting the fuit of there There is nothing in the Offer folus that itions interested in five I Stanton full Salary from date noth rec? this morning für 27 Orle b Murdoch on the Intel HM.\n\n\"This should be sent to hd. Sofern through ony feobably duel Shane bus of coke having su Steplen Kr zv Mit Schornt understanel hurn as befilling mcarsation will me in selfort Su Stanton Dat Kohen Cu Babigh While gangive Here anglaich To Agendah Vy st\n\nHowever, to follow the instructions accurately and improve readability, here is the revised version in HTML format with proper paragraph handling and some minor adjustments for clarity:\n\n1873\n\n2\n\n14th October 523\n\nMy dear Mandy,\n\nRegarding the note for promise to the effect that Stanton mentions found little of him before he went out - and then it was principally in the subject, I find some movement (function & engagement that hurts the tone – I think it, however, very probable that he had such a promise.\n\nBecause Lugo Sherwards given should refer to that their execution, a singular advantage, was well the Officers, the Offices were new creation, and drawing the half Salary, there was nobody drawing precedent for this was made with reference to F. Lelande - but as Stanton's remuneration was left an open question, there could be no official stipulation to the date.\n\nI believe he saw Hope before he went out – and I have been told was settled between them, the enclosed to Blackwood.\n\nI presume you will pass this to Lord Havelock like the same June - Auto W. Enquiries about any information alias in their Office respecting the fruit of there. There is nothing in the Office files that shows interest in five. I Stanton full Salary from date not received this morning for 27 October by Murdoch on the Intel HM.\n\n\"This should be sent to Hd. Sofern through any probably duel Shane by some having succeeded Steplen Kr zv Mit Schornt understand him as befilling conversation will meet in selfort Su Stanton Dat Kohen Cu Babigh While giving Here English To Agendah Vy st\n\nGiven the original text's condition and the instructions, a more accurate representation with minimal editing would be the first HTML version. However, I've made some minor adjustments for clarity and readability in the second version while still adhering to the original content as closely as possible.",
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        "content_text": "Gov: 1866. Hong Kong. Li J. Davis\n\n1846\n\nForwarded by order Mundy 3 Mr Stephen 3\n\nMr Hawes\n\nEarl Grey\n\nnce\n\n33\n\n16\n\n7. October 1846. I have received Govr Dispatch of the 31st July last No87, enclosing\n\nan application from the Harbour, the Marine Magistrate to be relieved from the duties\n\nof this Draft Recom- of Court for the residence panies it for desig; occupied Chine. Systue, should be\n\nApproved draft-\n\nOur referring to the correspondence which took place when the duties of Marine Magistrate were imposed on\n\nPedder, I observe that you stated that you had refused him an increase of his Salary on the ground of his\n\noccupying Residence rent free, and that this arrangement was approved & confirmed by Govr Under Secy.\n\nAt Pedder late Marine Magistrate, having refd on the 8 Feby 1845 Sir J. Davis reported an application for an increase\n\nof Salary on the ground of being allowed \"the advantages of a residence rent free\" – this dispatch was referred\n\nto the Govr by this) Davis on the last Feby. On the 11 July 1845, an application from Caine Deputy Magistrate\n\nto be relieved from the duties of Harbour\n\nwhich was referred to the Govr. There is no correspondence specially relating to\n\nthe 15th Pedder.\n\nfrequent appearce of\n\nSof. 26. Stiinte turbantys dipulche diedes the question. The present holder\n\nof the office, oftrumine hengerunt\n\nthis guerlem open in teen\n\nwal fee. But\n\nsy Minister lope P. Duon would be cons treated to wide.\n\nconlelled to expect bis Stone\n\nwine.\n\ny elming.\n\n2017.7\n\nFfice\n\nFree. TPM 25 Sift och\n\nTreasury must be\n\ndanchors Whit advised to\n\nAllowance\n\npr\n\nSient\n\nJuly\n\nGoverno\n\n1846\n\nAt Honble Mr Gladstone.\n\nReceived\n\nN87 3 Inalosures.\n\nof his last quarter's House rent, he allowed to reside. in his Office st Reporting refund to Lent Perver\n\nbeing of Her Majesty's Government; and recommending that it be sanctioned rent - free, subject to the approval\n\nrecommen",
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        "content_text": "75\n\nthat circumstance might furnish an opportunity for the substitution of one Boat for another, but it is obvious that he has given consideration to the actual circumstances of the Case.\n\nIn the muddy bed of the Canton River the grounding of a common occurrence, consequent where Beats are very often proglotted in the mud by Tides, but even did occur to the Boat in question, which is quite possible it would be very difficult to imagine the possibility of a Boat forming a heavy list for live load being abstracted from a Grand apartment in which there was an officer and a Guard sitting when near them, and another equally heavy substance luted in the operation of it.\n\nThe consequences were it permitted to be done would be a very serious matter from want of space and the insecure footing of the Rent, moreover, as it was built on soft bottom without a secure foundation.\n\nEvery circumstance proves that this supposition is very vague in itself and wholly groundless, and I dare say that when Lieutenant Temple of the Caster can be deferred to, he will give it the most unquestionable refutation.\n\nIt is also stated that the Rice Husk found in the suspicious Bar- filling up the cracks of the same Kind, the Stive seed in use at Canton, but as the Kind of Wood prevailed by the Chinese in it: was also at Songthong, Sincassove, etc.",
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        "content_text": "foul swamp that lay at the foot of them, and was used for irrigating the fields and supplied by the sewer of the old town of Edinburgh;\n\nthe fact was clearly proved in the hottest part of the day! at a distance perhaps of three miles that the situation of these houses proves which I lay every way. - the situation of these houses and at every point was medical that at that time it was proved by the evidence of our Gentleman that the inhabitants of the district in which he resided were, when he first resided in it, liable to intermitting Fevers, and this was caused by the... Swamps in the neighbourhood. But to return from this digression, the gentlemen residing in the Six Cottages had just arrived after a long voyage from England, and had a habit of walking in and out daily with the greatest stress of the Cas... the Endemic diseases, viz: Swampy and decayed Vegetable matter which we find surrounding these houses, while we find very few Muddy-fields in the neighbourhood.\n\nAllusion is made to \"the fearful mortality amounting to 25 per cent\" in the 98th Regiment which was quartered there, \"and at that time much of the whole island was much in the same Condition\" — it is not to be wondered at.",
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        "content_text": "Will\n\nbe regarded\n\nbreach of\n\ndisciplines, and punished\n\naccordingly.\n\n(Signed) Willians Morrison,\n\nColonial\n\nDecember 10th, 1848.\n\n(True Copy) Maine\n\nurger\n\nColonial Secretary\n\n(Copy)\n\nNotice No. 2:\n\nIn consequence of\n\nfrequent abuses\n\nThe\n\n115\n\nhitherto discovered\n\nof the privilege of free admission to the patients of this Hospital, by the introduction\n\nand\n\nin\n\ndeleterious articles of drink\n\nfood, untimely intrusion\n\nextreme danger,\n\nand officious promptings\n\nto\n\nunreasonable complaints; to\n\nwhich\n\nthe\n\nmindy\n\ndiseased\n\npersons\n\nare\n\ntoo\n\nprone, the\n\nColonial Surgeon gives notice\n\nthat\n\nno person\n\nexcept\n\nof the\n\nrecognised Ministers of religions professed\n\nby\n\nthe various\n\npatients, can\n\nbe admitted without\n\nand\n\nexpress\n\norder\n\nfrom\n\nhim. And he",
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        "content_text": "will not object to an addition of 250 per annum being made to the Salary of Mr. Rienaecker, but They do not consider it advisable to place the situation of second clerk in the Treasurer's Office at Hong Kong upon the same footing as that of the first clerk, nor can They sanction the principle that the temporary performance of the duties of a higher situation during the absence of the principal, for which period the Acting Officer is in the receipt of Additional Emoluments, should be a ground for increase to the Salary of his former situation on his returning to the duties of his Office.\n\nInsanctioning this addition to Mr Rienaecker's Salary, Their Lordships request that it may be clearly understood that the Salary of the second Clerk in the Treasurer's Office will on a vacancy return to its original amount.\n\nI have, &c.,\n\nLundy, &c.",
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        "content_text": "sanctioned,\n\nI am\n\nYour Obedient Servant\n\nWiese\n\nMerisate. Inform the Treasury that payments have been sanctioned tax refer the board to the schedules for such payments\n\nLondtr\n\nVon Jan 26\n\nJP26\n\nM: 27\n\nHerman Merivale Esq.\n\n&\n\n&\n\nmunda\n\nCh: Kealyou\n\n11853\n\nMINUTE 27 JANY MP Jadis '29\n\nMRELLIOT '29\n\nMRE.Peel 31 Duke of Newcastle!!\n\nF4 784 Hong Kong\n\nAts. Some time since the\n\nDuke of Newcastle sent to\n\n100\n\nacknowledge the receipt of\n\nYour letter of the 22 but\n\nand to refer in despatch to letters of\n\nthe 31 of May 1848 and the 21 of May 1849. Conveying\n\nthe Concurrence of the Lords Commissioner of\n\nthe Treasury in the instructions which Lord Grey purports to address to the Governor of Hong Kong",
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        "content_text": "I will move the Buckets from Newcastle to cause the same to be forwarded to the Governor of Hong Kong in order that effect may be given to the provisions of the Section of the Act 168/17, Ch 107.\n\n12 Sept T Peel\n\nI forward these copies of the amended Compilation and of the lists of British Copyright works together with the Copy of the supplement as requested.\n\nJan Lir\n\nObedient Servants\n\nE. Mundy\n\nPage 121",
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        "document_key": "CO129-050 - Sir Bowring and Lieut Governor Caine - 1855 [5-6]",
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        "title": "CO129-050 - Sir Bowring and Lieut Governor Caine - 1855 [5-6]",
        "content_text": "Mr. Ball\n\nRefer to War Dep. __ with reference.\n\nNote of unt.\n\n->\n\nMy draft-\n\nLieut. Governor Caine\n\n6th June, 1855.\n\nThe Lord John Russell, M.P.\n\nVictoria, Hongkong,\n\nReceived\n\nNo77.\n\nWith reference to\n\nhis\n\nDespatch No. 66 of 9th May,\n\nб\n\nexplanation.\n\nGov 7810 Hong Kong\n\nbube\n\nColonel Maundy.\n\nMINUTE\n\n* Bidwell\n\nRL\n\nenvale MJ Ball\n\nW. M.\n\nAnswer 12 Sept\n\n8578\n\n1855\n\nSEPR\n\nNo 77 - 6th June /55\n\nalsi.\n\nSir\n\n150\n\n6 Sept 1855\n\nWith reference to your\n\nletter of the 7th inst\n\nI am directed by Secretary: Sir William Molesworth to transmit to you for the consideration of Lord Panmure a copy of a further Despatch from the Lt Governor of Hong Kong respecting the disposal of certain land formerly occupied by the\n\nNaval Department, stating that a great portion of\n\nthis\n\nLand\n\nGround sanctioned in his dispatch",
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        "document_key": "CO129-051 - Sir Bowring - 1855 [7-9]",
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        "content_text": "174\n\nHONGKONG.\n\nReturn of all Charges of an UNUSUAL or SPECIAL DESCRIPTION, which are not covered by the Approved Estimate of the year 1855, or by a Supplementary Estimate, incurred during the Quarter from the 1st of April to the 30th June 1855.\n\nCOLONIAL.\n\n  \n    HEAD OF SERVICE.\n    PARTICULARS.\n    AMOUNT, £\n    To WHOM PAID.\n    UNDER WHAT AUTHORITY PAID.\n    DATE AND No. OF DESPATCH TO HER MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, APPLYING FOR APPROVAL.\n    DATE AND NO. OF DESPATCH FROM HER MAJESTY'S SECRETARY OF STATE, IN ANSWER. IF APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED.\n  \n  \n    Transport\n    Conveyance of various Chinese prisoners and Police Constables in charge of them\n    £42 3s 4d\n    Sundry Persons\n    do.\n    8 May 1855, N64.\n    No report made.\n  \n  \n    do.\n    Boat hire incurred by the School Committee in moving prisoners\n    £5 2s 6d\n    Werther & Co.\n    do.\n    do.\n    do.\n  \n  \n    Works & Buildings\n    Cipt. Westin 8 of 18128 Frommard House...\n    £52 5s\n    Capt. Westin\n    Appt. & Esti... N. 5 of 1851, \"Dotter's\"\n    do.\n    do.\n  \n  \n    do.\n    do.\n    £9 3s\n    Tanker Be\n    3 of 1840 Tanker Be in Victoria\n    do.\n    do.\n  \n  \n    do.\n    do.\n    £3\n    in Ease of fire\n    3 of 1846 in Ease of fire\n    do.\n    do.\n  \n  \n    do.\n    Alterations to Cart Home for the accommodation of the Harbour Master's Office\n    £N2141\n    of 1854\n    N: 7 of 1855 alterations to Cart Home\n    do.\n    do.\n  \n  \n    do.\n    Side Channels in Baitian\n    £...\n    ...\n    N: 1 of 1855 Culverts in Victoria West, clearing drain in Laver Bazaar.\n    do.\n    do.\n  \n  \n    do.\n    Culverts in Victoria East.\n    £100\n    our occupied by the Military\n    N. 15 of 1854100pour to Streets in Lower\n    do.\n    do.\n  \n  \n    do.\n    a Bungalno.\n    £...\n    ...\n    No2 of 1865 Culverks in Victoria East.\n    do.\n    do.\n  \n  \n    Advances\n    in account of Repairs of fun to 30 Deckt. 1854..\n    £12\n    Fre...\n    the Imperial Government.\n    5th June Decbrt:\n    ...\n  \n  \n    do.\n    Advances morde by the Harbor Master\n    £323\n    Mt. Ofe: of distressed British Seamen for.. alittering, bedeling & subsistence\n    Victoria, Houghing,\n    28th July $1855\n    ...\n  \n  \n    do.\n    Apparel\n    £...\n    Sundry Persons\n    Copication No report munda.\n    do.\n    do.\n  \n  \n    do.\n    do.\n    £195\n    Mess. They sexy\n    20 Julytope\n    1852 7.278 Approved.\n    Wtf #62017070 th 1987. Afformed.\n  \n  \n    do.\n    do.\n    £...\n    John Quc.\n    do.\n    8. Mory 1865,8.644.\n    Amning.\n  \n  \n    do.\n    do.\n    £1043\n    30\n    do.\n    Jarrad of April 1865.\n    to be recovered from the Imperial Gout:\n  \n  \n    do.\n    do.\n    £26\n    40\n    baht TV. Watkins,\n    R.M. Harbor Master\n    the recovered from the Acct Gl. of Her Mojantys Wav\n  \n\nTotal £1432 19s 11d\n\n(Signed)\n\nR. Riendecker, Colonial Treasurer.\n\nTrue Copy",
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        "content_text": "27\n\nYou present a selection of Officers whom you consider recommend as duly qualified in the Senior\n\nThe office has assented. The Officer will be entitled to his passage to Hong Kong at the public expense.\n\nI.B.\n\nEndorsed\n\nBob: Mundy\n\nMINUTE\n\nElliot Merivale #JBall\n\nGov 2172\n\nFeb 3332's though\n\nSix\n\n1856\n\nMAY\n\n* kelaberaber 6\n\nM\n\nAnd 3.84). May 108\n\n4865\n\n1 July 156. Jan 56\n\n6282\n\n9th Ning\n\nI am directed by the Secretary Labouchure to transmit to you a copy of a Despatch from the Governor of Hong Kong suggesting that ... Floral (Decron, who \"Barks for the Surveyor had been wither to General Department on this subject, called here to day to say that he had reason to believe the Inquiry salary to be attacked.\n\nThe person to the Office will keep & Recommended C. supply.\n\nwanted that we should inte theupe to the lea Mufre, £300 fur Jer ammu\n\nMt Latouchure:",
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        "document_key": "CO129-058 - Sir Bowring - 1856 [8-10]",
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        "title": "CO129-058 - Sir Bowring - 1856 [8-10]",
        "content_text": "I would much prefer as little interference with citten as possible\n\n1\n\nI have the house to be,\n\nWith the highest resect,\n\nSir\n\nYour most obedient Aumble Servant,\n\nM. Meniale.\n\nCopy to Wardess with reference to their\n\nLetter\n\nof the 31 July.\n\n15 Betr\n\nMm 0 20\n\nJohn Bownin\n\nEntered\n\nWas Dept 6857? Horz Korg. 30\n\nBoreinion 9219\n\nColonel Mundy\n\nMINUTE MEB MBElliot M&Merivale M&J Ball\n\nSchauen Sure\n\n28 Actr/56.\n\n1853\n\nSii,\n\n22.\n\n22\n\nCopy for sipre\n\nIPP 22/13\n\nAnsued-5 Noo/56\n\nN° 134-8 August 756.\n\nWith reference\n\nto Mr. Groomes' letter\n\nof the 31. Becky enquiring whether the Officer Commanding the Troops at Hong Kong is ex-officio Executive Councillor,\n\nan\n\nI am directed by M. Secretary Labonchee to transmit to you for the information of Lord Fanmure,\n\ncopy of a Despatch which has been received from Sir John Bowning\n\nthe",
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        "document_key": "CO129-061 - Public Offices - 1856",
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        "content_text": "War Dep 6 0156 Hanbury.\n\n185\n\nEsterel Mundy\n\n!\n\n1856\n\nAUG?\n\n12\n\nNo Merivale 4\n\nVis Ball\n\nMr Labuhan 6\n\nlo. Su\n\n8th Aug/56\n\nWith reference to\n\nNo Creole's letter of the 3rd ult.—expressing Lord Panmure's desire\n\nWith as\n\nLieut. Nesbitt has\n\nbeen appointed his Deputy, and it is considered possible by Dr. Anderson, the Established Officer of the War Department,\n\nbe allowed for re\n\nwooks.\n\nPortion of his Official pay as Assistant-Surgeon of the  Ceylon for the period from the 19th of July to\n\nthe 20th of August\n\nNor Merivale.\n\nI scarcely\n\nsee on what grounds this application could be granted. Mr\n\nNesbitt's half-pay does not, in\n\nthe Col. Regulations, come under the head of \"Salary.\"  He has\n\nbeen permitted to draw\n\na free-\n\npage\n\nto the Colony\n\nLau advance\n\nof £150. i.e.\n\nsix months'\n\nSalary.\n\nIn blamed\n\nIf and I to a the payment of 1½ Salary is to be made from the time of\n\nits being the Reginners the sanction of the forwarding\n\nAug\n\nThis must have\n\noccurred I think,\n\ninforming the War Dept of the Parti-\n\nAnnex Nell\n\nI buy will\n\nScarcely be",
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        "content_text": "Enta\n\nWas 2010 6887 Sthefly\n\nbob. Mendy\n\nBejo\n\nSir\n\n190\n\nthany/56\n\n1856\n\nCUTE\n\nAUGT\n\nکو\n\n48\n\nlive 6 WA.\n\nI a\n\nby\n\nM\n\ndirected\n\nSexy Laboveteare\n\nto ack Mrs broomes\n\nthe 31 Etto\n\nletter\n\nof the\n\n/\n\naccording to the Commission.\n\nin huchong.\n\n人\n\nسو\n\nwash, which I know\n\nformed,\n\nalths' to Lashawher\n\nAliran that he has\n\ninitially been appointed to\n\ntest therein bytte\n\nared in\n\nthe enquiry\n\nto\n\ner\n\nMerein\n\ncontained Das\n\nstate to\n\nto you for\n\nthe information Ford Pan\n\nthat the officer\n\nanding\n\nGary\n\nTroops at\n\nhony is not\n\nHong\n\nArr\n\nofficio Committer,\n\nJande\n\nthe\n\nExecutive\n\nB. M.",
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        "content_text": "Drey\n\n30 May 1894\n\naxTHy\n\nden tarin gangiyt/sy\n\nMult refpracec\n\nquers of this dati\n\n342\n\nquesting me listate what tirto place at the close ofther may sessies\n\nin Munday last during absence & before be Judge left.\n\n།\n\nI heard the belang, Colonial Keretay sag audibly a resting, Pear The Hell The Alary Glen...",
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        "content_text": "## \n\nAnd one of his \"competing\" here, without the means to remain a prisoner of yellow, compt by the Muddy process of application by Sitters department. I complained of him further in that, having determined to make me a prisoner, he did not take me to the Marshal Guard, nor at Headquarters, nor at the Marshal's Quarters, at the Artillery Barracks, or at the Quarters of Colonel Graham, the latter being midway between me (at the time of my arrest) and the East Gate. I further complained that he failed to inform me clearly how I was to obtain my release, he told me on the contrary that on arrival at the East Gate, I then would be discharged.\n\n## \n\nOn my application to the Commissariat, he permitted me to return to take further steps; whereas he had previously resolved to march me off to the Street Marshal when it moved after I had got there, and it was too late and dark to think of obtaining any redress before the morning. I lastly complained that he refused to give me his name, on being civilly asked for it for the purpose, as I wished him, of repeating his conduct.\n\n## \n\nI have to request, Sir, that notice be taken by the General of this, as the public have inferred from our silence, that the Captain of the Provost has not their instructions.\n\n8724 \n1",
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        "title": "CO129-070 - Public Offices - 1858",
        "content_text": "that the Ordinance would \nonly \nhave been passed with \na suspending \nclause, and \ncould not, \nTherefore, \nhave \ncome into operation without \nthe previous consent of the \nHome Government. \n\nThis \nwas indeed urged \nby the Attorney General and \nfor proceeding with it \nby some. But, considering the extreme jealousy felt by some Foreign Powers, and especially by the United \nStates, at the powers \nclaimed \nby \nBritish Cruizers at Sea, it \nis unfortunate that a measure involving such an extensive \nassumption of authority—and \nso likely to provoke \nsuch \nfeeling should on the present occasion have been brought forward \nby the Attorney General of the Colony and supported in the Legislative Council by the Chief Justice and a majority of that Body.\n\nI have the honor to be \nYour Obedient Humble servants \nTW Mundy  \nC C de la Rue  \nJ W Bosser \n\n139 \n## Page 139",
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        "document_key": "CO129-072 - Indviduals - 1858",
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        "title": "CO129-072 - Indviduals - 1858",
        "content_text": "## Official Correspondence, to Inquire into the O.G.\n\nHappened that the majority of these carneally inclined towards Eri grenig shion having been obliged by Sa inis to Arctine Je krip He number dra unt COMEDENTE and unfrate nately, still from the of this alt only attend their station Shength of 1: Ina pretive grou Prosority, and a sitte to preside, to one That a or 1th 10th May, 10th Moxy, of the minority.\n\nan ole Who had Committed hims: tj in the Nepretative Commaid to an opinion in Concurrence with 20 Bridges apon the brotherte property question.\n\nthat pride (the Exten. Mis from M. Lyon 20: Bridges and in whose favor that public that the breach of official Confiten intimal Grund, Referen boot gear, de moich referens de made is and wi Alia arvo. con of the minutes of Grcontine by contrise Conne de I was invites by the Covernor to choiste and act as accerden. prepare charged Printed Minutes Guidance page 55 pointing que the Perore, lantologier, and absurdities of the berrangement, and proving that, on navy had bred gistently forced upon.\n\nB the passages of my sprecher and letters from which میرے 'D they were prebended to haur bein Compiled. also took accusion to praters formally against He la Rules for the rotation of this Presidize of Gebate and b Standing Orden of the Xezistator Coured to & cry Menstr Council by Standing Order XVI No Kong plative Count of Hong letter, har matiel has fort bew Anten of that of my repeated divaronate and protesti to the Pam effect from that time domnevarde, Newerth-tefo the Cestrnment pass Evatives from time to time to designato sheci Charge Phen they have had occasion to expret of therm The Commissioners foncer altanred me as mine), Title of the Muncy when going to idenes, to pass their charges by, and Ger tot my besser of the 13th May for the real General to the Apling Extoneal Secretors of 15. Mm 1852. My Letters of the 18. 19h.d211. repisentons frompt, but respectful.\n\n## Correspondence with the Executive Government\n\nIt was tion too late or bor & arty. Lelov a The Cavt mas before the Fcourtney of Art. En apprat, at thought that the Executive Government of Hongton preatuses from intra prichy and its officerst with it.\n\n## List of Charges\n\nOn the 222 May stined a list of Chayre\" from His Excellency, which the Artin's Citimat Decritary informed me had brou Dont to the of the \"list\"mati le Me Mrading mmissjonaibh, jx the authorshipe Imate in reply, and distinctly disavowed them_ 2. 71.0 \"Consent to cur Get in their Peport they Refer Oller frame did a the Governor's arrangement at the dome limes that, with Characteristic ins by the same fault with it Except in their proceedin day, Letter of the 30th hiy 1858. And Appender A. and B. Inas not Pe05 12 \n\n## Witness Statement\n\nliber other sp: Artvin, s may of sug isten Bay find witness, I meer footi part and for many important fictator st panded up tion, to their Pyamamary Eccasionaty by Mr. Davy, where disaffecter to the sub is imposed rp va C A .ނ ތ Aram, manifret, formers gala hon to Considered; les I had nothing further The Commi Bio- M872 ints curable, if he Man hex iranzé Case des د کردم و left to ense, and. drátt ik the advice and Contest of their Examin Dome of the metable resvelte ar C A painting",
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        "document_key": "CO129-073 - Lieut. Governor Caine & Sir Bowring - 1859 [1-5]",
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        "title": "CO129-073 - Lieut. Governor Caine & Sir Bowring - 1859 [1-5]",
        "content_text": "14\n\n424\n\nTW May's Memoranda.\n\n• Names.\n\nA paper of different crewmembers exchanging to three boots.\n\nA letter of money lent, #22 and a fact, to a pirate named Chun quou now under Officer Chun quere. This man was the person charged.\n\nExplanatory Remarks\n\nNot recollected by me. My recollection is somewhat inaccurate as to the year, as we received a large quantity of catties of sulphur, which was confused with another item.\n\nA letter from Mundy of June. \"The Aeguri\". Lo hom Ree-Kee.. a conspicuous and well-known man on account of extortion and a notorious pirate who made Chow ti Wah his accomplice.\n\nChim-qui-tick was accused of being concerned in the capture of Jardine's schooner \"Accetter Ball\". Some information was obtained from M. Stace regarding Cheong Wong & Co., for which Mah Chow was security Sept /56.\n\nAided Calliney in escaping, for which Mah Chow Wong was accused. A memorandum: £no reward was offered.\n\nA proclamation offered a reward for Chun tach que- A mem: endeavouring to bring the pirate to justice.\n\nJunen Fun and others from the Luen King were affected by injuring the Tin shops for alum, sold by Mr. Caldwell at Yok long, the Sun Wook shop at Thick long line.\n\nHaving sold to Kee Kee 4 peculs but catties of gunpowder. 33 taels 44. 4caine to peculs on account of person when apprehended for criding qua\" 2 \"Cause dis game to escape from Reddressed 4140 taels, 2 days vide my ardince at Caldwell my moon; no year, page 39. and In Mitchells ceras page 5C.\n\nRaying 73 2 year, after Vich last note not recollected by me. But recollected by The Lum Leong ship, well known for having a large sum contained within stem 1. of my 72 taels, secondary evidence of leaving a net CENFEMEIL a content offerer in `broken down perowy vide eirdmu bn my this point page 40.\n\nThe Sun Lomy ship also purchased",
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        "title": "CO129-075 - Public Offices - 1859",
        "content_text": "ESS\n\nSUPPLEMENT TO THE NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE AND NORTHERN COUNTIES ADVERTISER, JUNE 25, 1859.\n\nCallwell for his sucenda cbr si ku\n\nTlus\n\nsery Betro and a very indies direction was giben to Tay Filati and Clines, in every part of this clogy and the and lathe ca le game complete em 16 happened rideanly under the time is wan movement forming is that they were about to prossud-on province, which Loval Elgin, at willow was, at teplo\n\nthat Mr. Davis, the Govermens printer, who is tho pro earplugin diétly of arrangement that race o coafated to me to effect any period by the position of affis m pinions by those who must to bato Lucy bettoni Clima nets, that Stone Thin si formar Mahebos Wong In the heat setupon I ftowed their dircase, Rod 1 ceased fole solated way way with My Caldar. pr bay of all, but acted with erent tas made Hoes it a rate the deceatens of the Executirs Council, led quietly and won that treaty of peace which he has rectly\n\nor with the Hong Kong putice: 1 zece monded tomto prema, ected thỏ China Mark watch out, but not to Chin te written on pops of 7 eur, tamparately, list I would be very happy to attaul the Ryecond with China--1 Buy it apours to be not ply Bonn fernd, what will cal by the militar term\n\nDamer the Feng Kong Govt tiszts, heard ally rest, and the rod po del doblard' tras sutive Council whenever ont laid upon the Queen's previointion of that treaty, bat a violate of the p poble, deir riske, and I reported to Gem and apply to two pes of big authority is that of a\n\nwith any clut priests war in piracy, Sir, Andry Tui is wherever the auilt as it was sat in a porta Gercent coner. I forged chai to the. Specibody dline TheRD RET, we bag made to er en Cum 21 of all the no person che serpent\n\nxecutive, a repartol in the recently teavad China hours periment. I pushed my inquiries furter, best, it was a Puties, who had been 3 year in a dy, and he Wide, part, a thirds. Mr. C til 1 had been the colony about a year and fed that magistrate, 291 tl korubarist ler Blojek:yol, Ar Mr. Caldwe. tr. U the \"onsel for #1 pol. ) widet. that. It lirat Cell: ano die atramentis le lle [ from an all-ce of lam kipe willwal heing tre\n\nConnell, however, proasted my lace and without giving pera, the turks by Saglish vowele në wa un village va the real state of the case bow and, but 30, a purte: acl & auf: er, at du head of youto! Umi. Mr. Calendars it at the yangperty of being rist Preng the gross in f\n\nhsburs, on the plesat they had earlcared pices Triviy de hocen to me by the fovercrant printer of 2 let this goal of how Wong depend on the report remember chest as you we who Dr. Bridges was er 1,000 Gollers raiving to and therrunt 50 dus een which they were proceeding, di suport\n\nwhich ore pentlemen, when called opon, ali ratke to barciales, ut, as he calls huself, a legal pencationer feat. Coldwellers and items which reqmen, with a the line pod nadering complnews\n\nHac plutter money aget of ir. Caldwell-tas ufficere Kong, all Covernment officer, whu permitted ans le\n\ncod vessels ringte c his name, wao hat piren tidetres of something 26 tim you. This document anting bera land bucre the Caldwell untie the functions: attracy and brister, and culting less crevicted bobow Wang of pirney and of being appendel, was fed l huew of the\n\n\"\"\"\"The misunsorted catury of Colwell toffees, and who I believe is at tila murent Sau Compilation to the subject to the then vry indiferently wells practitioner, in fat, called engaged in the den Trade,\" \"online! This trade maltet. But, gertlemen, there was netuin which ne\n\nwas hail chwired with compliory with praus Old Daney practiones; and his practice lay shot the salve trades every effort made by Sir Je pred the course of the equity, and which has led simme land; artiny his not la Hong Kong. Tee of opinia Hong Kong papers and allowed to be perated by any\n\nms is out these proceedings blr. Caldwell was the dups of stranger who is have the carically to read it. Iture Chise, abest cutirely, and he was greatly indebted to Mr. Bring to shark any faded millise read eile verr subscrit and indepent quiries befinnestesion the curble genting\n\nbelove luve answared the cations which can ge labelu Wang, that he was rulla scecmplici--his will format 18 a dreamed to longer peizeted by f leg and renneita ascota plice, objectcà dílication which estes, but pulslsked by stance of her Majesty Hóux Koaɛgen; fema watsentations among that body. This doesmeat when fails thaioninate pleinls warga duty Iribunes of quite soother falion Lann a parko Camisin\n\ntrous Lavalon 10 answer. I lepe I have decu suflies dated to All the oflice of Con is is és clear the onia elips and the migrat sipeof Hong Kong icials appointed by a dishonest man. 1 Hy\n\namie Ant in lieu de not what Goschent. They dI makerelerence withose two kentk chlor, and Neting Cokersin! Aureurs 3 bed of rik: the Cene siger cut to whether it is in the course of this savastiguin Liga ti Set time for one your that I have aldened ajab 20 prevented me from coming to lie same siomablá consis\n\nEurope, he retailing the besty the labour contracts in Culan ve réxionable or they age of the tuiszton in theit repor- that previous :0 in, king in and statements as true, and he smitted to, 22 (Dave wagertenice dil return their reports and the Celudis Secheterg the difficulter id exist, and tho ba latterly bemorijay went tur begantu 'he points as wel: I la ramended at 1vano Came of polenta piemetine dating as while of the\n\nsiginta melni y la givere, engin of jingle, the sugoistens of the Camicies, sortsin papers comunes steady no que fully salarised, that when bow instider. trouble with doubts. 1 lien auk apan my the depth overnacht to them. They armed my state perind of his trunce et odice. Chargenti, every Chamwig te taky is overall, a tota aurten with 3\n\nWerg's frin, and which might be but 20derstood, that any gardians yo\n\nsolicita farlor infamathai vil, siguity his wear to c man tho give tim b's versiout had che right to conzerve, ce state of the Colica where it to be stupreetervslus to the Countiesien, lost be dotzegel it find trap- ot trans the plate hume, of speaking of Marlow Wegretta tus com the fast of Mchoho, and they in 2nd Di baling is conviction, but try antepriri culpated very procedony Mr.Childwell. odorandut bich End did sure, that is zeliter had both innuente: iseczunder the\n\nof Corps from Cibo to ong Kong bow toket moest kept the act ever contiment. -\n\npire, but the Ceramic forgot to say 18ct the G-fly it wil eeply with. Br. Asey\n\nsmuted dea seat assist Loud appren50. clerance obtain infertilen veto woke on the cape rock of which, diy had harkeen on citythone wid hato zatit, ClineRoy Government. Tola gelen placed me t\n\nStr. Chawalay salt only remained now the he It has been swurn to the chief, M. Levis the bent of the 'wament te blanche perdon of 3aadow plure. Then there is also number of entries relating some pele. It was iftowards wam to by kir 1 hare before spoke, hauling of the Chine\n\ngunpowder, cufim balls mushais, silk peta, everly, Mr. Dixies, others, in flea kuotave the alterom whics hail for Rive vidence against the gres! Jannthon Wild of England USB come the Cowlingly, herwarde #gured enz. Mr. the bed shon this the evilred a little purchases\n\nagainst Tarrant,” and why were piressaar as Lisé Goundli Bjørð, pap by wit'wet lukorg op ee were in their junes ko\n\nhave that statetent jár before Parliamecut. (Applause.) To me in wel: dolezas witute in the Folies Curt is the \"Cura plustering to the past tween Mulicho Wong is all of tens of war thire se reference call\n\nBevel us Tarrant, by then Clankins of the Comics, terms, and air. Caldwell, and, steve, ilere upprated the uskus tunccties with the Saudiar with ag solenyalur the depare cok place, that Air Joh. Bowring and 1. I reduced his pene in writing in the orthography of t Chicos printing, and 1 kept it on the wall before my desk who was 'cient duly a wine at the Police Chart pater a ser elaborate article September, 1857, & unicat, sie which tice, unter I read Beiges noth awe 10 te consail then on the table one to bem chuqur of a tition by Alt Aut\n\nakutsent in Calia, in which of Manche Wu's he hates, world bat underētur This but an index under and guix on the 14th, reler to lure Aide, statement, a petition to be saloptert to the Queen, Landa, Ban Dat also al tipo ili te pra Chert in the and day from the perind my fras receving e fertation down to the day when the Serenowende of caus They desired walk was pridwally crimes were eatmerated and it was adeffus is to be for the prose of tabling the great to see the\n\nand to cry one of the books and papers as existing denominona, foliowa:-- Whold of the pirater boolé àvul phitest. It ja vakit valuable, nculpated by the reports 'bent in by those ta reperierend pardoned for title that this with ke guilt of many aller\n\nes dy sick that notedy 14 av hea soppra but a Navester, JR, \"Police called upon the, and coke You have cried your\n\nés paid offices, ut lite sails or Tiger nature, po bioause there boil un puhe, a have now been destroyed by\n\nlam ny big which feil fron D. Bulgea or frran Si: Jake at Wil Tarrat, publishes of the Long Kong pois as a ave arrested the sedel, and liavoces, and that hardins erment an oath, Pain\n\npill the end of Chin, was in the 'the' hårda\" of the Hung Kane Covergent, this meinenze\n\nBlock Cum by Liu Govername of t that. Quo him to study on two charges of piracy, Applause). I sony to it by Dr durs, oth nemain the Acting his ca, me of whey be provad is dancreationa\n\nthere was any atention to doutor them. On the stray, lbited by the police count and at die trial were looked \"to prelom leninitim. Sorrest replicationswmulleritsbea Laaksi, Will diese papers be forthcoming the is wht hely a mally Trong and public At that very women bu application is 150 pardon was made, but they all lod. The public age when war awer was Coctaily, tasy will ho forthesising Chetumal miny, of a cele d Governint of Hong Kong, to fit the the i pendina brez the Executive Council, bad baľova a do- up in 196 101minant. 1 Setinal From Callejattu.\n\nwat rond to you this watch of Mr. Dixon, printed Celóuipi Seref.tg-roat will be-1 don't say état with hefurret aby Cian, the pepers en bools which šúré éx bdag too mackerel for Sir Juiz Bowring Stahoe Fogg that these utsnoruuda'ha dolroyd, et troch nieruction cangad the apud Wilham Tut\n\nWithin one week triad crossed that 1 u raken\n\nWaficul reported to me that had upperolie\n\nimoweh, af Tan, aldussed an offels, ferie, tu the goverment\n\nmistion zutenu 57th May. 1 cdled for flow, papers, 014\n\nthe sewer still was, huy s pro3acer May,\n\nthe Chairman of the Come-speaking to what\n\nCarls\n\nren ufereeing one of the LM-\n\nTutte and Within Tarrat peale not pully mil. jabetu, te the Willing Thon BOS, 10\n\nCotinal Sury-by umiva with 517 3 wing, do Govern, duce auch pal and coetic pubic papera a vecius cụ #8 burn, le prevent than tror në tuladhand of teatriinal\n\nThomus Bridgun act\n\nin\n\nJUN PO\n\n1.9\n\nby Sir John Bow-no, not thatatemens 6 M Dixson, the truth-bat ecide not beenvelded by them wil'honey, hit which beleg rund him no the tecore of what had or ne'sunted for in any way on the sapotion of an from wat taken older, M.. Disnou stated was purfacily tree-Theese. You are the kratay of my words, Wall, geûtie- Ch'oet were in luence of their liveandbence begins of e, what did the Govereat do! Nacida That term katson hid in ace to that the parden abel to Premye at Hong Kong The Sup of Police\n\nthe Superintendent of Police, vel sia papers they were, in glee taustmankt Midland. Vältweite Regattar tenor of the Water y lo had the police of the long smakt at his dis in the month of July, 1857. We are now in the sofaxuated; hat the articlo was oothie, for the Fals were\n\nang silence, tid, I can't go on wirdwat my papers. wture Colany, Lotion gave a collops plan\" pesul though, the blud frastarlet: Mr. Calder report fort. 1808 after the firfficial repost do mora, but it be dry for Jorn Rawing an\n\nwale wasiporadia Court as a bit of the Queen again\n\nwhich had bain perferred against hum--to the ellệch that de at the Goved mud of twich ought to have beea pend Hic exartition of Flapot, kiha of re\n\nThay ate prodlacil I will pursue my culence. The answer No one of them cool to lay information apolo\n\nback beca u ursave win ons Machowe Wong lan lo hurtu appene ja support of she another when wrong y cotisidered sacou to disqually Me, Ozidwell from the Cicating letter Was oderossed to the peper of the Tarrant, van de turney General &quited that ever wor, \"They all he rearly 1 C\n\nLa participated in los sela of prasy grof, dasiting him to attend Le Coute (they had set power seruitrios cul ales o cursale should eat feralga, and one morning win ga tuy way to 14- accused 171. Ile was the Jattham Wie de ce. Dission of the event; and still be in there, hod\n\nto try him, tot he was the Goverɔment priaser, Real de night aliteed to tempire 10 Ms. Caldri og Ang'oiler friade of head as a speculturefor I was tune ure Espe when The people were inkry out of thick boats, delube and\n\nhe made these repusta are wet cullat\n\nbave lost cle Govorodent CRITIC). And why? To gite Marchew Weg. Iudouter I got was, that my\n\nappeared as a walness at the diting of the Comarisuon * liberated atmost as he thought. He was I league 10 explain their code is making them, or to dalend\n\nKformation whien manche ebatte ilem to judge of the pro- dalien was on hingartuus and nad għɔeld rescivo apery sten- the worst of proles west theic waters and them; ed on deve at the moment this citron frat, villamenters of Aude. He was the rod of the is the outer and the sccused wit together on the same priety of dehang chow Wos? : ut in followed it up by a cheinending Tetter, and the last to by is gentlenus thut was for the Cen va Berriers of State Bar the Clay time derved probe, and the arreman who repeat to the sarafatio of the Count the gly offend it was my own but in the following teoksile into the Coversio's own verlas d 1st the nad Duiel Dichard Aldest a 1stcat and store. Be informatie and his piratea\" The bad out a speed ease forsoort pesed loss to Sale Whig, wich had a proppo. E in Chatwill interfered with the Bantuñer the rot. The papere leve uit bee a burnt.\" I said, ut papula and then: the publication was for the palie The wil, \"Xo the Governor says he bene in der 11 the lawsti poobslupent of che saith Wa poo them the forgot ng se vitut an exquiry.de fast bivice, Me. Dixon It becued as if a pattiouimely dan pocah as where these the Though the Gerranean'dak noriver, stre Chinese di cozel.. bad be used by may trial. My. Dixon, berdear, while it in the \"realevikov ning meirande; but that the cable\n\nelius amgunnelled to try the sald inferrinse,\n\nvolens be the ustuution qu' bothering til legit, apeared, and with a good deal of virgstol good, we sitesine, to the moverslerved to be ail book burne By wum? I did. An licces Scottir warinda, ses to here for borb the G-scrion fine 'statud jrry the guest relay say his order. I sat Very wel; we ra dialed fa verdict for tlu edenduť sa bech plans; unos ellskog palmat Maheton Wong by Chumer, and upon the first termoz at the out the mad, and said that unicos they tinted be tat me, but yet was zur Tega aga leirit. We have a win in our low that against truth of the churges brought against she al\n\nspoliation navirense da things are to be presumed, and i meat Hong Kong, and that it was for the Tabakor\" of these fay be as convicted, and on the weakest of the behaved to Yew with binabar décenay to would give them one, baterie Pentaton se s tamuuttori 10 'miére jäi prisbas\n\nsil psk you as an hormmable man to 3708 That thesa\n\nIs to jure:nlicy Judge anal coul\n\nthose cinga lid on printed and Lwcase, the stroper ese being fat of all hepsi res information to which they expressed a wish to behet for a cuine of genes; and at lie samé tanie a controa\n\nugulaste si Welt: redentes y lisaks formed me sy se Ori- better informed, and he then third them he could per i prestitute of the town Cathie proton-copale au raping too evides of the gall of the Gospeter Gavravent\n\n4' principal for those il Chizes to the deptpl' süter of the Chis wo\n\narxistence. It is 10 luge, eramus justice, and sound That deal. Machow Wong was marred Sister pered with the tatereating investigation into Mahonjw cl.argue is the publikācá odalineseľ pupure of\n\nneut of Latin. had anguired by consulting' lud nine ended inedin pawnslegs the sem bone Hanece dolars, because sea- Weng'e caso had neily reached itu eczaleca in the Pelico\n\ncgrbury evidence of their cutems, through weld e- zuota, prepared, fre the purpose of tildides kehitet Matolaw innen the pawroker who clonged the scen Court. very last day I was suffering excediating paip\n\nfair in yen to sit it, there are 2 us who can kissin\n\ner (Le 2ad way of led by the \n51 Police, Mr. May. Acsonlingly Malay wis keat for sind be the calvo a farette suni unily Dollars for her person celiginal to hout it. I only to the neuted aleht saiut the aid Duum. Richard Cabluit, it me Jame and bropl his mud with dai, and Ure to nie mate. The coins and it proval batus est quicy. The shain so to be of uly proeid tust a long and iniunaté euangetan\" ja esitt\n\nbetween the Last tratat the whi to mars war Connise Terdila, namen Stieg Lol, who had bees in frequene opinion. I did, 'As to the Tetonada, that is a re publishra, the mud contests of the papers, 27.se, youclow witte : Caldwyn in corted, but rust Calanbend, for they are now Lural, en tan Garethe 2016\n\nallen version had been gled zipost ity Mt. Caldwe-insed to be a hacer by Clause Longe of Mrs Calcon, egg where they are, for they beat Lugu in bis 10 ::fic Governor, to the effect that the entries la Cie Laake reteived from his pawshop Lead a of nonly. Th were mi pogut entrcs, that there was curing leatp dildof the fact wing which they ray n tha hery of the pizate to them-acting whatever, and jority of the Commission are of opinion but it wank het\n\nthis bold step, tw zdevastorm of Tresh crimen were fail\n\nthe Chitovas; they always coupled time with seentza, a less tekig climate the Hong Kong: so the ety-f-every one of the Factz; because of the piestembe: vom Ur.l. for weed trout le Fou Tsepse. You have uses 1392 meat what is culed 1867, ad pracy, went transgrated for 1:15 to the purl 160\n\nMr. May, the Superintendent Police as magistrate or Hog Snar, M. Mar hee nos bem suaded for giving evidence al Mr. Catdoll, and he says konw the a, kowa ce allow Wook, was 57. Caldwell'in pol and trees relied upon to formar. During the whole oftaistime-that leave 1980. never reĥrened wa mate to biolohow Wong, either by the subordinate oleum of the police, ky old kuropan dents, or by\n\nepithetlaring selezenne to his bad chamater. Aes multimel repute and retoriety, I know the Mabel Wong hos for Jezz bron vorsiderad sectortionet, & respect of mines 3. from gambling-house keepers, a condectrale of pirates, SON recrow of telek gooo I Mama plastist nerause of ca 1. work bom postiar witlitegazu to Mr{akdwell—winters\n\nCimen in the coinsy very well knew-that Matchc .. Wong wat sopposed to da in possesion of great down, a ut wan belil in gest dread. Ot the exteat of us dread.\n\nbeste faly aware whenever it was my duty tu laverigune the case ignibet him. Igoko to maug Chinese of stundige 1. and property, and shey all exhuired a bowledge of his\n\neni curacter, but a relualase to do more tia This gentleman was a picnes of a juste vľ the porco, wlas navenbetes is considered a proper person to remain in tikt Chu). Geaca, en son as Sir Walter belt dhe\n\n• covered that 3. Gilbert Alusz, tas Laird of Pargowa, had been code of the press D.nks Flatserais, Book vilectual mesum to hee the Commicion of Price i\n\nBland From !be d'agence of his novion; and foetal y that a literary character like Sir Jatin Bos ring might have very robiy been expected to fellow the exacte setli by Bir Walter Scott. App, chinmay\n\nE Mackow Potrg seded ahir vonviction sp\n\ntraneporation. But no mark the prosem, beause this\n\nbring the a bow head of aging, which, theagh\n\nip of two onlilery others to the court clost 1 might dear the ovalent of the pirate book, andard shose hooks send in the Police Court de slag purled open the dose collow me to pass frena the the is on which was carried into the const; so I hoped to Potion Court interpreter in a loud waies, that it the world, motulit. hack him it in interpretation more wrong, read 11:\"Fə\n\n·Sam Kwei' (bet ie, dr. Calduril, the torturing or kerkida, Need) toey\" ist was an estry, earleazen; ju\n\neate an the all to particular\n\nvaid, \"I will go in again.\" He woak in, and the Governor\n\nI share Caldava 1 cher Wong mad the sail\n\n10, soma, by the said commuistion, Dalit Dad Richard Coldwed bad been, until very best À parter with the sad omviet in a lɔrelia, zrul the mirë,\n\nfursher show that the yard She of the sail.com clas\n\n1a jike parcneshly Jai! 16 between basi and the said venyter met lecat fenci yessels, and that a number of una in their day deơn, at vagina timas, guilty of pray\n\nThat die restliny Eve under the sail Cerriku was gevately printre and culo by truong sung Tern, but väheul indoegmentary videtza Taller! ski the sitesi, el coatiars to the protes of th been the, as was statel oa onth by the arimarenie\n\na. Lan, DONT MICRO, T\n\nQty of Sambon, in Suno which, after a calmed\n\nthe\n\nding, resulted in, obra vùng tha prasiat pagundy pic\n\nsud, \"I kus ibing of the benene of the papera. durd calew ware bort, they were bucat by Dr. Hridge, and not lag sa La broke of the pirate then conter excisation. Olier her speed that own the stricle in the China harsh lemore Mr. Careil on the Commisions for lie sansauranda, 3 know nothing of Lin\" \"he w\n\niesasperateri ilia'j aiges, exspe- hear da the eye of the Govenor, he had applied This? stein is to her gun sence to arcs of various kloun; dietasloudly sessionis flat bosh aya sud see if there were taled 194, and its proton avery' Inquest amus alb sead, it daw was open, nant I could boar hits, stud be was very \"C.\n\nany swab cutes in thdia, And why do you tilus be up theur vers partionfctly Tirumakt. itemquatracce e il ficus imputenbel to neve he solint wort of projectile kunwa drog Paliced by this 1000\n\n2. 118 425 of the the to? Wit, of all men, do you this he employed on the subject, and was again divined to fold is proce The Soaking Berhey mast have own full well had been about of stinkt pat\". payee of Life You a rezolves the book thay cured this var tuusuciata winxber there were any entries in the truth in that Dr. Bridge the Acting Unlonal Secretary tune unsay shout thuthum, Laven Laborants pargnuts,Gestalo Bub Sigler's coins, winch pirate's books incupatory either of the pirate the part who advised the censur, id, sir. Davel was eppo wapiz, then he gitty as, Dr. Bojes, Mid Commission on the ane tril of the Quetu . T\n\nareas were ação by the Canis Eigh me as instants need by picator Sam thaques. Why die parmer, gentediet? This fhda. Lattez to whom he apples wx All this was petal catfury ma vida e con exile in\n\nColwell, after the conviction of tar sa Machow 5 appointment discoting to acting Chineze scoretary to go berwuda before the Commission that let linge was aleau works heftest be wrong thement of the si sūdens 118 parla. immanian theme soboto prazposes of desunto. They\n\nand assist - Durdwell in the inquiry which heal. Can a casing about for a further opportunity and relega pole back paneme ta por seul as other this extructed to the api lagi. profile a catcmple as to bewilder their oppo-\n\nmily had been ducted to make sure prudineert bother the afbringing the Government to save tried sidi de pequena co muy first preferring rise toer hie darges against Mr. Rielar wel! bu is expecially charged with did cre nesta a leg who are about to board, in slu anpe of setting in to tie voocel. kere were numero Commission of Inggning, out in my leg, bead aguchi veu dus sirenastade med. The Government at Caldwell and piles in my place in the Legisle is Majesty's cura in motion against persons whol\n\nall vessels wi entries us of dortrustion as illa, and over sidste to be the witness for the Uras, on the trial one disproved of the chair power confered spend Theftey were they me butt with alleges the pirates, and against all\n\nto je, na galust all places where he algimin· anou een oudceived from Skor Koneen spinet Tarerne, and there a bean doubt of the aduc Mr. Caldwell, and we were able to recourt knowles they were och be useful to Path, go drabt, un videre-thane to fact-Mr. Under the related vend kid mal was in committa the accusel sy wers bau after produ\n\nTait in the pic af ar Malety's outers - I have mest enamcuted them to 300 so I went on, I leave\n\ncott Bad Kwag na he is called, of any purchase of and Mr. Mans asked to must fan and Mr. Modzin when I received fine in peritcedent of bien a letter to presturs them had to have them bed by fur produccion vice plus sole multial inflation of the el aladdy hops in my to: The way was thila—A young\n\nGen ego. And what you they deal and Caldwell in all arch of lige Tak Art of educadou, ef grea: personal-I Acer of Jerodox.0, thein arapaiment, there is LLC chart det til him by tomatogne sunce mages of evidcide to the eff chat held i\n\nTai since the signing of che la ray of p asy beunty, her his aprestake was as that of a fede abondamen there to w Any ROVEor, zealous for herpes to lines that no bundle was very hierdie wise his power for Wing, unfortunely, long\n\nGlina, uvasis of the, Chape coast, in violation IT MA one of it, thus the man who had at all, and that ou the other bundle the bestowed what he abuser of thels in this way, hili he was granting the acting Chinese secratur;) is mee to cama inter car\n\n1rea, lava berume Publiwa, guided and directed by Gešti ... of 1925-lure description in kv 63 2. Was\n\nChina **U WIScuration.\" He says is the dish to bredelskont of his down property, and prae- ryceriu desunie mors, fouad to encumber pas Denici Richand Cudil Brave Cock thick acidéy (tor Mr. Cool: wat pituus elite-341 h a secured wae 220; fix to ra\n\nnot cause all the textements he pub to Mr. Cromwell, eating with effect ultricies that there untied, to se ging Clumése Ofies. They diù in bing to the Chase Ofe 15 the following mes ocurral in the wqeriş il 2. At Une trial in Lile book which he beat writea oui Ciminin Quotes of the Fuzon (Apple)\n\nand he does not think Me: Cafdwell torstited tum, chance our prasowe property. According tid The Leugd de Palin fce, it is true might Apr: st: u of uret, as evide and where we believe, was inckie oue stated like being the Ostwall Commi, nd Mr. ther be gh: mot disse his fly in Anzies, she Davies, wind, and when the oil age to know that Mr. Caldwell was bore Wirk, berise se thakter, with the wires, believe sunt them there and ought to take the pubes her Majesty's valicza plesal the sole er upperial allegat of th were of the best cepeccability-in Earth me of Este, even to the poial of the full towards with a number of the when Ireland Council, and I sakithar duodin ruveta test faluzea du bat i asked tise Guarner and he told\n\nDaniel Ric Caldwelt: he had cuker and give to Mic Morgan to perse and Mr. the ordinate for the purse veftig das Legistar merak The Bulger, and De. Trigga yaki • Thụp only ruchan, 1 expediu 10th of Mr fast ga Boys, and he was to my proseptic, at Attorney Genry), I rekla ile ago, at de woods [aan? to tried and evicted-1 au sorry to y, c the 4 were defano I went into the court resapan, without staring them with the date\n\nto heridong any pecay void the ral aid \"Tyler is ofte the dus of the Ladeperdendof the enuio of piracy, the xys this The Antorery Geotul's shot when our they were all rigs and the report was diawn up and eat from the for! size string to aty ko mase Ti said be Tacy are mere end undertaler were banale\n\nwastog : Weng grunt-end volevo che grad-very properly not be Mr. Nenu,\n\nof the power ferret an M. Caldweb...) Deaked wat was uneven plan is the site out of bagi the Loring of opinion dit he had not convicted e\n\nis is feetly opmeet. We has only wired ac, Mr. Chudwell. Mr. Clewell reported to the Govi moric motely, but Me Colwell spent. A lire put of the day due to create der is so that he was merely convicted of piracy, smal\n\nEst addressed her pabely happen ontiment which have sexa, aut wiret 1 hp will be and reported Shubho was hity the azett. Est de properly sting of the cuss in depatruling w \nke,\" Free which cut is Chinnan Day the\n\nvaez the Funga V Danë newspaper, qüuhag fas published at less eleverd het book. You may chuka urtean city of Wade Wig Tit Sourke,\n\n--Fast flokit - statuiest, teic, \"Tuus the pinaka charge, it ALANYAGİLİNDARION I am labouring & avatare wies) 43 30 pacer. w you wish to set pure so to sey e vet toptir He began in crale\" vie\n\n@miate or uw why I did it. We crmitory, o'i chy' way incapatory; if bind when I was spinel Libes Way, seven weeks at that knd la that safe of as they\n\nDodwell come all took us session the Hundwist Bisur ne lastics tim this, bet no cler yet, it is lyriba for his was consolib and date ich t kad mad prizes old bundy, watery Chinese Jesele and good, but of ureja veeeels and get porter on the art flow Cart Mr. Called Buklear?But it get farther on this. Megan, on stated alub, Le way adding the Guercituent, whi\n\n- Thi ly ra cho tiện, việc nghind: 1 Júlio Kucose, is 'nce, 'crite end to abile,\n\nestiollant Wind in partueze of: che meses\n\nhunder to avitas tenser sind, herefte We\" who ale to be thic ecofioing theres to tlit \"bom juscy wi it is entered vesla og Chistice, eye care, trig winds to how were wilt duration et dedans want. 11 ist fuch has evo sing the appointment in these Le\n\nA proceeded to take aud' wakt prizes of Potgier and even of English It could be .icd-bigbut them we were duething to stay away or tu forges they to ir healthy why do te dore Sime' and look us et Mens specifice- these day a wine to the Crown site pircle beta oponed and face way, that even casi toto hepere forts had básn ichkir tó\n\nHe, Caldwell out on so Desk While the Chief Maglenkad bet akarate the dress of pure atentia to the age of her with tweed in the driting, and who was the marterly speeches I ever lado ati ang dile-iliat did no Berred; baie wuld he lied dot the listed og bin rated 1.16 118 REBOZDey-Centrul Zur the Crown, were] Lind Hberation of Mahshow 'Won, fecia the clucose that Fredd2 attunewars I'died the confoluit of Vedelendum is, these referral to, in this case of the Conferuerteve) Non him by a pirate und ( nviting atmose tire pel the bar and file wiends toere le cos hand that i helion well to Sir Bowl of 9. Jest Tarar chat him out from his chues of just\n\nla reging by \"verbering to her Majesty the can.\" -¿Lead cyplinsé:)' Wit By such they preted to ocnyvaz editions, thors bei gwa sila, and otheeatunc\n\ncant Ohmamen ging video liber was the peper or fabricion of do you think the govt to my of Intent freibe becaues te jugs, who always to grow ranting i\n\nsideration they were struck with the vente of barget, or confort of main, lad deteraped that gul angle, jugil a Lehmkomptly honnante unek bad been re- Mr. Davies is an pourable and opright, but u moet olen and that\n\nbuk shio was deo much uses on a Torted in enter to procure the lure or Latest they new grups to into iteme tarp barat tify a splations liel, soit un\n\nLiyur petitioners ate infor not the public pessa ut excuse to for you to judge af ik validity. Bat I have a\n\nthe commutes at the ears Mspite a Grown wines add beca bring to to say the Bar appened to Car, nodingly this was declare is a pufed with the bobeer defence. Br what actity\" do you, the men of\n\nbit, thend or hisgistrate who was on the Benus, said to me the Cow 489, nd he was akhez of lore furodde teulement of ants or inphns; fest to bring the avertent isto uttal i con- Hong Kong was with the gravest sharges against her uro Ebook, I think you ought torkowest Mank is an generally falls ad the fut of Hong Kong sila, banghts one in Secretary of State se ga je ten, Sw, Mr. arrunt ipad vg for alué deine, 1 blogg's local unit, suising out of the sets of the ni Tunel Fabia Caldwell, witasub ny stopa bʊng teken Hong Kong, prosamo to tyo, ka Ararian cisÓN, DE\n\nrest in which ouius fi torebet upan hi h serious, and he been cool of he told the that Me.\" Mag'a ↑ W Many palmerit; trest, siunt is prasandhang no, preg as\n\nAriel enly echte boned having followed the ukamulu saslim\n\njusty's Gurraient at horny, Jby the British comede e period of Jig de good)Malawidity rephormorandy were to the Courel, de milite of should says, whenever let me extence: not a tal on w, by tur ecce as\n\nulo kauly, Theta quite a misuke, Nix. Eug in ne subtitri Coupe,\" ays My Dixsongengrene, mm, Fabere ready to righend what was sad, ra, wana boju til, denying to That you diners e farther informa chot ́́s Youlo en ability hoy resucher: sis cake of Mr. Caldwell, who she promett, Alferplant in Jeppe.tjie\n\nin consequence or be acts Court. The young picafe turbel, un lam with TRON\n\nhar for life. This pewnią kair, whose appearance oply ja ¿very respect most preprenenting, lidil, nesici furlega, \"Litez +the cance of this phraga ditere perods\n\na from the are 1855, 1856, ADG 1857, for as long an x-\n\nde, hoving her treat it the posite by what, gezišlą miejų a\n\nsoftly exjoyment out of a lui Delagian\n\nNalci Poiy,\" and supped fra te te sime with\n\npas pedagowa by the struct\n\nsul collars in money, and welty for cos janda\n\nof those from. Mol whore willing the\n\nof to re\n\nShu or anong gani, the tuik of whic\n\nand Led by resi\n\nHow was unt invest gatal. Batore The Beaton Bona's a li\n\n· Mu brei, nad who exprend is read\n\nto\n\nadjuskuse on the case, and it new apposes fram, eisal decoration of the Case Castor At B\n\nLut the legal piracy Ye\n\nJaw jacc\n\ndatid cerfi-zion of a Sales\n\nat the corn the gastropod the test -1, exquis ook pult, I was pureaued tri the Atrey-\n\nyies distant from Peng Kang, viktse\n\nFWninos 4 ใน Mu\n\nJun+\n\nacity were onwering the waller or city with Chinese cứ duratione pre by me, they m;,\"store, L'insverfus Ceageer be thhed infuñà÷hoi si't the very chané de \"wasture Legs undertaken atlasswise păzi şJelitoraizly, quid rich di alluzbi àltevės ro angelu salt into the saidilir. and dezambiaron und muraus où desituelium and deadh, tiež pevaaja this most Ring'hérorë · Henriečkkaemisă when'] Conkeret ón metody. (Rudnnà těšiai vah tribal with bad de Guabip. Processing wers commod in the Pulica / voliars were under preple\n\nCual will your to a prosecution ser libel of the sail towns with two hours,\n\nlisa proprietor of that jupur Sir Th\n\nasenBalion Charmy of Expeti funt:c:ky m5- per with British dominion), tor property hall 19 bapa luier. tu2+)?) \n\n| peurs ing Lo maid mutes u flazbe Woo), but willing any peccf, or injẢ ĐỀ\n\npref, 13 coline; the sald sewn with this ad allest\n\nto petablish the truth of such si logetion. Towing the said verds in thus suidtuint of\n\nand the prizeutics of clues weioner's Report, i\n\nquica by bis partadi, Sri Culkin Ayplay.j'. Pagkus Mache Wang, M. Caldwelź ext 20 the Bestivité decurrente, the fin# Peľ was tete 10 där fets, abg no wories of hopeat knutý, Ahri saytigt, on rebooveything in the law tit jouds to the liberty or places Five Queed to Ja!! Rhad calli\n\nzeli yua win he riv \"Yes, graden.cu buld centered these pirnoje, I basoetatud may\n\nwell, you shoổ tut teava, the Coat. It 1 sog\n\n- In\n\n-1\n\ncontinue to bold la ulices of epistur-Borland Pro-\n\nfasten object, and Justion of the Pen\n\n-\n\nopas\n\nThat one piles huully pray your Maganly tost The Dichand Sawell as the anodica phed from extresings said does of gist-renca\n\nyour Majesty was fiber, state such sy\n\nut your Alaiys Critical. -\n\ne naved\n\nThis yields totank to tini) zei; flua elitize\n\nTeplagent on board'éco ether piste junk, dist c£5 on krainie Mchoben Wong. I day day i dennepéviter is primasda eru re” Cure of 9.964 Kiz the toho, ability;\">ub' #1 to Flis millest was 13, 11 to jrove the justi ofera zné 'bu fiɔmė gl Gran Maxis, he adopted, amig\n\noy the Mayur se belesif of 11e meetings una chut the See petilien to clean, Lyk Lyness to the fart Bluts for biome Afain the requested to press the abu Bin Silben : the Ainge of Commiting\n\nBog ur Neeraden cephes, 1 for F and Northumberless be formed with appien se sa notition, and requested to support is pron,\n\nthe\n\nNar\n\nsinty ever happened. Toward the end on aller case der is met. Promate. Cats?#eliftektálation Jowy cerunkenyíčel, † sleges vanitý tu da in Boug Kong. · (Apple) I kids in, but afttraing that he wrote dijose only of a 3k)- j offiser of known el which your petitions - Bohinch 1 new before saw equales, and it ben boxks pered to sa ikat is, the Ott hectate)-Mr. ULIENTE This front mas altérfi sa' Mr. Beyond wilmot hafte u work I stukut bajene it. vienmant sälja vasant clue $2000 18 Guseramcul, all hasing ban aakrod to: recueile unencre, - nepest of tetth He Mind My Cali-Gadwol in Mashow Wong's adapter. 2, in may have dr. Moun n this white car; oist I live desires norieteni which sa stuffziest to gue secres, such as, e con las cerefore ether nigrisane ne kely to low.\n\nmil adoped father, I do know 1-made of the teak up del did I bet white m\n\nTelit for the subjput of the thugplit his to take up that they rely institute en iy te teece to have entered this Et any or stannak a the time but the end of the case al beat fit to hy weed the traits de trait in and tie was, beet this honour last selgus, and the Judge of the culpis hold the rare of the petition to the Bouses of Lek's bu Ame of thee. bis are here, you, who quietly to br. Caldwed, are heard thank Mrforcuccino w This is of the resty je dny, day in atribut to delete the honour, Crown gut ferised: me time this career of orhng thall be caldwell, abent, your patios with the vase, was there wadh son why He bave tent with the date the 17th of May, 1938 verli, by the Crava prassence, wild as suid was opes Justine, but the prayer of the polition to the Queen was us aland with the exceeded, wit alig volubility. were sur stod say they wereteeming of nettur-argir the nor this roler received master tour the Secretary or to trove (by gality of the cavenient, and having fo\n\ntions contéptet ut per the indin dietider Sveces of Bahar One you Brus kete but in jautify the bed, for it woul A late costance będe tamu Walbe present at the inquiry, the you le coună-\n\nder wet br, 1 of the you struction by us that promet, pa ih the more in loved in reported. ll, gentlesser, e il be. For m piece of polios of European xures, such pe chara\n\nlierter thing, tid old role puude hink you go. Prot. I said no more excel, had her mull I have no large, penta Tanpired the trial sint tag were decle of in the Chincre, 'and 'which has said lid al com from Mi. chatyour penceration I have inter reeds graminacey kist ever themiubit of ang us Job By illegal enguant nur short pet she hinten, end Faction of ds: Pease pu Caldwell. Els declared his red padon, and I bar. 22201 Wes 11. ca corte e (9-12 chapter conveyed in the hose leidu libus petition is at to the cold try me that tetece prated suit circuled, but nav ar pilkul in the berzerie, in deferi he had shton s prson, popne in which altere med acts. Doudy, Jay, the mind one part of the needs office. I let it has previouidered themed parts as at the agreeing \"The información rize is functions were detepeisles de Messina. *Caldwellende brother, Mulishow Wong, boating Colonel Mexicozy requetudo so take a vase pooch Ms. Monpais. 19isit there is how to me hall work in the Maglażba përt of cha\n\nErs Lovereanett warno longer thrë qi | er himself to have bòân”- chicago-wiens, M. Card it as is May's case. Day Bekles, the Aoting Colegiary'sy And Siver : \"they clä salis dots i had e, mladinkoneiden 2011 (5)\n\nwellen into a sent, ithead of bustin By original par Services, axplained to me that ho-bellevad bir. Any toe papers entrere, but netan ere were states are with her disputs this postion the did not prove it by ban wings, me he was sing Folded in the magnity of policing & levels -pose, and leaving the conce, or pyvalme to the curt te 10 rowe way pajudined sponu (whom day-thak, penele tormeil the subject of agres' o'what's the ahy, for while, at the word things, tien j\n\nditions viice cheek Crowu wănesiép, far, Irlikes, T. Môngán, 1. Youll here: China bưng v? tự nghe Hob Reig I new nit! new show h, tht to chat retr -proteo! kin, or askroje leuve for one in Mr. Calovali? No † sgaipet).MuleLow Wang.\n\nBet him in the end i Amk fasi ya desch wert hate Bowed it, arc wies and a Con Me two tur conuicted to theke animement when the retele dena; be ligicha zaid against in. Caldeuil sound he beerture\n\nstein and tornou mierer the fuse \"szért made bye debet my Bi peace, une with a head & mods Setween fives, and couple it very cosible that would take my are John Bosdag Mi. Wade's reporte feicis alliesenstar and piratant explain is al even un acknow\n\nFred, nad valeur was giche che il sola hile manner carrying witle is convxtion of the truth of the bention to doing so had solely we tras sie dasise: Vitalne the Chilies State Stad ductinenda, no he is bunds: llame Gentieren bi the charse of this wel die tui rilaktin senfessions of Dr. Bridgy instit, Lord Lyndhurst tank they, interes, it is not\n\nSecretaty a theory, lemort me cretary gra street. ket ky eye'sed en thas unter -May focuya sheld poke hazz, nach ki mua jimata'y Ark whit a Na\n\nin the inghest terms the petitions freia this tea Pannte man, an his sat there under the allerlag demanesi\n\narranged that we zi.ould hath with Then it big avil swenney-General Mi; Aditz? tals Rated; wart referred 'te li kiengrity whel, masel tuplasente, at å which they acheidint The jury issing of the morient I 2054 to live Twish His Old Crawstway's) Buty cümiselled h ting if the young pirate, and I saw in's deco the\n\naridanse ho goes on to say shas Mr. Catwell, corac! ene basereperietes bere thou and Bi. \"Caldwell's tagdermit sipan 1992 finds of them on seat or é difractal We donder the bulȚ most abject ped the most complete ecofen his guit, use of the sopranotation which have to the gut being discovered, but on when do that'dule the kit, and which they reledere etract fra jast bed by the evidite of the Chow it to remind apture from the primary f The Fout Atheriyan te vektoriced and prukaḥed, bas it\n\nCoperto, adul not to alter a future, as a note his eye. Note that it is tuc late for a while but when & boy well lavori Urresting bars for the brought to pressure politi\n\nbe maling; and taped that Mr. Edila Janes Skul jameting, thinkingrachtdi duetzibál, eď trials Enlu Karena lester to clears pederskil to inquirero\"\". (Apple) libre o letroduced during de tre petiolo probability which is, you wil of my career what was gutted to Bir Jolin Howalny ió qu consider a very probablu jebak de Walpole, and who is full order dứt the I put me in the of the Combat is the defence et gallly even notice in a los 67 Court on this He herbure, poskirted skal pla ne, was committing to the huge of lesbiete or inferabuty, rape they iron going to jure in the dataset made pés justa 2 Wand they uid, que\n\nquestions of etiquette agits zu Lin waived, st that it Tầng ki the tiásẽ of every mandlily édes of the\n\ndece did de desert-lum Att. Ha di 201 forell possinterpret the Hugh find withly my enter the Ses of Bret' I' prutekidit in die name or Theron appisil to the judge for costs, all. eet the low/high af te dzieje 1.5in pha Sapd bubbly fut he had hail and who had the bài)? Panimadiratokeo Motion Manama wakiel cortese again it that-ridistrikt, The viler bf the | gj\n\n\"Well, under Lord Cupbell's Ko, and appe be there did so the court sec on this Calls. And what bids Mr. Caldwed, aduca be the feat-by-1 Patio, Ingileifilutleie het urituli eie se lest is labele se ili beg capered he wwn sees of the car by giving their day siege the harsin af Mr. Jones. Ep erine Fant doch and maile report of thuto welched magicTalen top? Way, clasped Co. by one dette noen taryf die stider in or on Bareng dati, bis spits against the Crown (ie will it pr. A skal med to add, but Afr. Zuniga, Devoting theesin the principal portion to the trial of mion--. 19 old do not forex Burette, user einiglitz traway! -it we never intended to a tie mors will repect to the asthey sweary of longer euitendag with the misrule of the British\n\ndaily in runt litet habeating cocutare. hát to thee tới mướn that the demandar obale trave power to intulegt at, mal bei 1 600 6. Every harding will invest at long Rog, had exchang Bags, the barone of what the sail, ed I desired, found that the magistrato was in kyler Milmiy's later, and bore the com\n\nsha mabject of a terrenet to Mr. Whe, the belt Crizelse i uthe Sometime of Moet dank the sulfat peckers the pot of the clung being tiled fur by: of han ritate infesty or be a corp\n\nImperio Major the inspaene på.China, al luced by Mr. Gibidwalk to syrept of dreindly low. Ieder\n\nand Ferlinuculary grant. is not er mis to nevid Passion of the peace ng Kai-for 1 yo amend in vana, de haciz Mahshow Wong Seo have here ofered in whichrit-lan at leiðarokk of isim num amzkurt, and then\n\nJr. Pouncilor Disparas had great paying -the grace of attlag is the same commission with Mr.\n\nJuden in your for debt for a few days storm which was, wiesenet was the thing trial selbe just denial, the wasthead like on of Xeconds whey should Gard well stated, I say, die sold pity the time previous levertheless, Mahshow Tong was conan the inquirix: 2 . Monti Multish Mit John da to re e thuit made of this Bits This la cuve of the meta, mut had lead her than su\n\nPA Take y ethere of serall be real, and all\n\nmatic aire dent where of Mr. Anne, Justy par foto bn up and vend au wordt had his bovision, tabe ploca examination every and the by, beg byg\n\n·Topptation and Palipahoy world i purua exopt up this line got store' Jer, that public sandal bed but unt evary at: was made By 31s. Caldwell specə > where: Weijl.\n\nlowers and now; & fou verds buice's lake wave of you a The motion was carried shotiniously. Moines unlock to do this there by the look of saying Whit cheaped in Net of begin by requatuo: there in\n\nMr. To HET. LE. Weid bus tree the ter seun which the-hop gelo x want wien, si mor of 16 slet Buc me to my how much ist das picot's stal\n\nbeing met. Et the dayvalter I had that vidunderlie the prevés szacujalise Kaving Goch. RIMI, o l'alvo,amt ákotek Mr. Caldwell'; but the I imew\n\nMelchion, Fung may Birthink that by as: Alengan akute todo che continue miter which has earninus of miley clite Tr wickelly of churae, that it win pofidetty true that Max. Los reparted LTE WHICH TO: + with lenth of coma de double all ye hi! I want to perfore by suols Bands Racid, the pipe that having bags to the May, des -terpie fri eventibử with the Afti dhanon or getting off???ed:hu nad a perk von Grace | Pelketeart' scathifi. Mit Pulbosat sitt which in med tobeat du the puLE U VARse to you by Mr Crświley. Yən muşť 1.22 sagpry this term\n\nhew Werk, who was storeddy beefed with\n\nTechpod, 30 in abm.com. To juman who actuel far as 37. 3. Tinker went the not by let the great chase motor and bridal suites and find a bygons matter. 1 were, hub is me rent Why 5, whethe\n\ncoction, plow, stall be same. The Constant at se injured into, and the guilty paulühe becue, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TINE: Maya cha kar moer Urinalty.” The » de is a liesing sakit and in werial agent, if\n\nIf not 'somotáing more than my Kingsky was a young maling in\n\n- Str. Gæstwa Pradoodle for disproves in cybe long ng this first of things last né make up r impant, fur Nejeng's Arte Karilor; and (riffet laat, if so vary w pipe of stem of\n\n• A Lake? Kako se kockat ng ma¦¦:00 Unilure - Chelausen | *apen som to neposers' Chaetesi Por jo mirik, kalya Aith is shorty sit bonarofublimitlam of\n\ndot pri e nuhrer, in the jolske dit Manwhere. hald rentours/niche e victime to the fokus, or out apposte, 1 won by oral by allies in a hit doe\n\nGoverment aut tømn-it. Nag hat dare to train so my lets tred that di Ihres most prouxing toidetle in which a slaan Kong. I maat, kovretta, say 'dolara, `· Eltem, hear dibéo be a f“ „Antikks sward and spank the broth, and I näded: \"Thein sa det aru Koz brady, given\n\nEd 9 wat gate yek böcker at Fangio go that they considerare ding with Mr. Cash has drawn ittich, whit szer kle bir that choctagonar Dagisee. Wain of A Kimpoti in his shade-tzat, lac did lesa quets At ja pelamath now to be to ice for Age in weid, and 70 at hall to say one of the praling the last 92 ci ad pedas entry-it-14) beendal this is (open toyiq queue o to me to be not vil poting that stenty of\n\n· Kgreat improvements Fita a intrbelicëdürzatean of GTE\n\nto\n\nis\n\nreach Een the book in the Kunde DL.\n\njust-abs that they havʻstake' is \"die\" \"chinë '18 Do ↑ Deen ashamed to' hace punimi, sext which I povedled agains l'stä! Is your variet 11 yes that ly | Phèz họ to come how chèt couhl as the objects of\n\ncbeth\n\nונו\n\nMaliciru: w' pa oval 10 joule the supension of this en de 1e eit.al Crown gut áľ sestdise Prielled it 4, Grey Strare, by. WALK Winajan k\n\nresiding eV hit; and publisket by biel Atistis Sunet Neroun-Xn-Tymer, 50, Hommed B Sieci: Digli Studi Samiecians; and Kesant g Durban, i am as gunu gharama\n\nSaturday, Jun 25, 1959.\n\n3974\n\n229\n\n\"Hirveastly for 27 1854\n\nI have the honor\n\nto forwurdt\n\nBook Prst le\n\nZen\n\nAug\n\nby\n\n& Pettern\n\nfrom the down yerrwonath\n\nther Miprsty, which\n\non behalf of the public meeting, at which it was allatibit.\n\nA is\n\nmy duty respectfully to mequest",
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        "content_text": "421\n\n13.\n\ntownwards from the Bank.\n\nat the deceased with his fixed bayonet, as he says, to make him release it so as to secure him. - According to medical testimony, both the blow thus struck by Goorunditta and the one received by the deceased when he impaled himself upon the bayonet at first, were mortal, and these are the only two blows for which there is any evidence, either from the admission or otherwise, of having been struck. There are, however, five severe and mortal wounds altogether, the other three being unaccounted for unless the struggle in the water, upon a muddy and slippery bottom, may account for them. There were in all twenty-four wounds, twelve of which are designated by the surgeon as scratches or mere superficial wounds, the other twelve were severe wounds, and of the total, sixteen wounds (including the five mortal ones) were in front.",
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        "content_text": "361\n\nYen-ho.\n\nSand hard and fit to walk on.\n\nR.\" Pei-ho\"\n\nObstacles, &c.\n\n18 yards, even at high tide. Found the place called the \"Yen-ho,\" it is merely a portion of the beach about 200 yards wide, which is lower than that on either side, and through this passage the water flows at high tides, flooding to a depth of a few inches the country inside.\n\nThere appears to be a beach dry at all times the whole way from the \"Che-kaon-ho\" to the \"Pei-ho\" Forts. There may be occasional places like this \"Yen-ho\" to cross, but nothing of any consequence.\n\nThe sand appears hard and quite fit to land men on, should it be desirable to throw a force on shore here; it would be quite practicable at high tide; the men might have to wade half a mile, but on a hard bottom. Flat bottomed boats (paddle-box) should be used, however, and these convey 100 men each.\n\nField Artillery might be floated to within range at high tide upon rafts, and on the tide falling they might be dragged up high and dry.\n\nAugust 30.-A gale of wind from the N.E. prevented our work,\n\n31st. Went into the \"Pei-ho,\" to see the state of the forts, &c. The gun-boats anchored about 1 mile from the forts, and we pulled in, in boats.\n\nThe river was much crowded with junks. The position of the iron stakes appeared to be rather changed, and the booms temporarily partly opened.\n\nOn arriving abreast of the Centre South Fort we were met by a Mandarin Chinese inquiries in a boat who asked us what we wanted? We said we had heard that they had English Prisoners at \"Tien-tsin,\" and were come to ask if it was the case. They answered, they had had one, but had given him up to the Americans, as he belonged to that country, and they had no more. They asked what we were doing, and we said, making a map of the ocean, as was the English custom. They hoped we should go, as, by visiting their coasts, in the way we did from one end to the other, we caused them to \"Eat Misery.\"\n\nForts unchanged.\n\nWrecks unmoved.\n\nR. \"Peh-tang-ho.\"\n\nObserved no change in the Forts except that they were all repaired and in good order. It is possible they may have put an outer coating to the wall between the embrasures, just to thicken the old wall, but no material difference exists.\n\nWe saw the wrecks of the vessels. The tide being high, we saw but little, only the top of the \"Cormorant's\" funnel, and some of the upper timbers of the others. They appear to have small floats attached to the \"Lee,\" and a large stake appeared to have been driven on either side of her, as if to keep her in position. Many large junks were lying all around them, and one junk of war. Counted about 172 junks near the mouth of the river.\n\nSeptember 1st.-Shifted berth, and anchored off the \"Peh-tang-ho,\" the river where the Americans landed to commence their overland journey to \"Pekin.\"\n\n2nd. Attempted to get into the river in a gun-boat, but could not find more that 8 feet of water.\n\n3rd. Sent boats in to sound the channel out from the deep water under the forts, whilst I proceeded in a gun-boat, and surveyed the coast for about 9 miles to the N.E.\n\n19\n\n4th. Completed the work at the \"Peh-tang-ho.\" I attempted to land with the interpreter at a village about 3 miles N.E. of the river, in order to see the nature of the country.\n\nOur boat was observed by the \"Tartars,\" and 25 men, armed, came down to the beach. Landing opposed.\n\nBeing unable to get the boat within 300 yards of the shore, we got out to wade, taking two men with a sack to cut grass for the sheep on board, as an excuse for landing. However, the \"Tartars\" were not to be taken in, and made ready to fire on us. Expressing great surprise at their want of courtesy and strange objections to so harmless an employment, we were forced to return to the boats.\n\nI, then, with Commander Bythesea, pulled into the river, and got up above the southern forts, and managed to sketch them without opposition; but just as we left, a large number of mounted men came down on both sides of the river, but too late to prevent the object being attained.\n\nThe bar at the mouth of the river has at least 4 feet over it at low water, Bar and channel. The rise and fall is about 10 feet; and after crossing the bar, the channel, which is easy, has 12 feet at low water up to the forts.\n\nAccounts appear to agree to the effect that the river is not navigated very far. So far as one could see, the course of the river appears to be north-easterly, River apparently and I do not think it runs into the \"Pei-ho,\" as pretended by the Chinese,\n\ndoes not join the\n\n\"Pei-ho.\n\nforts.\n\nThere is a fort on either bank of the river, both firing down the channel, Description of the and at the same time partially supporting each other.\n\nThe southern fort consists of two earthen mounds, similar to those of the South. \"Pei-ho\" forts, about 30 feet high, and having 3 embrasures each, all in the front face. They are connected by an earthen curtain about 18 feet high, and containing 4 embrasures.\n\nOn the proper right of the southern bastion, a curtain containing two embrasures runs up to the houses of the town.\n\nOn the proper left of the southern bastion, there is a similar short curtain containing 1 embrasure, and at its extremity the wall is returned apparently by a thin battlemented mud wall for musketry, which appears to close on the houses at this end, and in this manner form an enceinte for the work\n\nThe whole length of the fort is not more than about 200 yards. Each embrasure is closed by shutters. The parapet on the top of the mound does not appear above 4 feet thick, and the embrasures are without genouillières,\n\nThe northern point of the battery is not more than 40 yards from the river, but the line of the work runs obliquely from it, so as to enfilade the approach up the river.\n\nThere is a ditch of some sort in front of the southern part of the fort, as I saw a junk there.\n\nThe usual landing-place appears to be close to the northern part of the Landing place. fort. This ditch or creek, in front of the southern part, is sure to be very muddy, and a great obstacle.\n\nAbove the fort there is a good deal of broken ground on the southern bank, which would form admirable cover for an enemy's infantry.\n\nIt would be possible to land troops on the spit, at a long range from the forts, even by laying a vessel alongside, the water being so deep; but I should fear the nature of the ground, and the mud on the banks of the ditch. Should...",
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        "content_text": "hand of the Colonial Secretary, authorizing \nhim to ship them.\n\nI have, for \n(Signed) W.H. Alexander \nCopy) \n1.184-\nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\nSir,\n\n254\n\nWith \n\nColonial Secretary's Office, \nHongkong, 27th February, 1863.\n\n164\n\nWith reference to my letter of \nthe 25th Instant I am directed to inform \nyou \n\n# \nthat although it has been technically \nnecessary \nto include provisions or any \nsort of Victual in the recital of the \nProclamation, you will observe that \nthey are excluded in the prohibitory \n\nHis Excellency the Acting Governor desires me to draw your attention to this and to point out that nothing \n\nU. Mundy, Esq. \nActing Harbour Master.",
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        "title": "CO129-091 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1863 [1-3]",
        "content_text": "# Colonial Secretary's Office, \nHongkong, 20th February, 1865.\n\nIn reply to your letter No. 9 of yesterday's date I am directed by His Excellency the Acting Governor to state that the Promissory note enclosed requires explanation. Is the last name attached that of a Witness?\n\nHis Excellency also wishes for your opinion as to whether the amount claimed ($2,000) is fair and proper consideration for the service rendered.\n\nI have etc.,  \n(Signed) W. H. Alexander,  \nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\nMr. Mundy,  \nActing Harbour Master.",
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        "title": "CO129-095 - Public Offices - 1863",
        "content_text": "Confidential\n\nI am to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch, and to state that Disraeli could with Official correspondence be furnished with The information.\n\nI do not think much interference is required. The F.O. will, I think, be an authority to comply with a copy of the Letters Patent sent over, which are to be sent to the Governor.\n\nI think it is desirable that a holder, in the event of a casualty, should have an Instrument of corresponding effect, and he forwarded a copy to the Governor of Hongkong.\n\n7557 Hong Kong They offered For 6 Aug 1074 115. 7280\n\nSir,\n\nFIVE D 3 AUG 1863 117 August 1. 1863\n\nIn reference to your letter of the 29. ultimo I am directed by Earl Russell to inform you that His Lordship has no objection to the recognition of Mr. J. J. Welland as Acting Consul for Denmark at Hongkong.\n\nI am, Sir, Your obedient servant, Under Secretary of State Colonial Office\n\nMinute on the despatch. Munay\n\nPage 115\n\nPage 117",
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        "document_key": "CO129-096 - Others - 1863",
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        "title": "CO129-096 - Others - 1863",
        "content_text": "Love to shut in General tones that be entirely Concurs with lovesidering bauch of ene the site at the The Peninsula bitter suited in all expect, Military Cantonment than that propond leg Ispudiceper\n\n2 A I Elonel Which it is of the utmost importance that the decision of the Government of the Majesty's as to the appropriation of Kowloon should be no longer delayed\n\nAnd Ide dec that anything will be gained by waiting for the further details promised by Colonel Mandy decided is leine, tive sites I think gecertion to the limply which of shall be reserved for Military purposes, and sany pentrcle of linformation Macesucy for assim at a decision will be found in the correspondence which how already Jarred Subject.\n\nI would venture to enggest that if the afferfication of Kowloon were to the ufered to a few persons",
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        "document_key": "CO129-098 - Sir Robinson - 1864 [4-5]",
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        "title": "CO129-098 - Sir Robinson - 1864 [4-5]",
        "content_text": "Green\n\nStone\n\nCUPCOTS\n\nIsland\n\nH\n\nहरे\n\nZ\n\nاز\n\nالله اگر پہلے تولیے اور حید کے بیجو\n\nater d e er\n\nKOWLOON PENINSULA.\n\nتراک\n\nMiddle I\n\nRound\n\nگری\n\n204\n\n16024616\n\nJelovch\n\nKOWLOON and Stone Cutters,\n\nPLAN OF HONGKONG AND\n\nAND STONE CUTTERS ISLAND SHEWING EXISTING BATTERIES & SITES TO BE RESERVED FOR FUTURE BATTERIES\n\nScala of Aito\n\nZyemo an\n\nBATTERIES RED\n\nکیا ہو تا ہے ہے کے ہر ملی مجھے کیا پھر یکے آر ہے ہر\n\nد کیا گیا ہر امام کے اعلی کم سے ہی ہے اگر\n\nWest Prize\n\n2\n\nBelchers F\n\n3 White Rock Stone Cutéar e 77\n\n4\n\nNE Punte De\n\n(I command qžbronchur & the Bardour from Wistward\n\nÚ\n\nZyemoon Pais\n\nNorth Font\n\n78-93\n\nOpposite Shore.\n\n& Willington Batt?,\n\nastward\n\nfrom Hastu\n\n9 Murray Battery To prevent hostile ships that may\n\n10. Kellett Zeland\n\nعمر کی\n\nSEP. Kan Zoon}\n\n12. 8.E.Pof\n\nStone Cutters\n\n25\n\nhave passed the Outer Batteries fram\n\nthe Westward from sccupying the anchorags or cutting out shirt\n\n..................\n\nsee monarches. 0.0.28\" selt 1863.\n\nwe act.1963\n\nThese sites determined on by\n\nSecretaries of state for Colonies\n\nand Fre\n\njothes point reserved by the Colonial Government\n\nfor a Battery upon the application of thejor be\n\n(signed) Chas. St. 61. Cloverly\n\nGen. Brawn\n\nSurveyor Generat\n\nN\n\n[signon) 1.G..Broma\n\nMajor General\n\n(signed) Fred. Brine\n\nCapt R.E.\n\n28 april 164\n\nApproved\n\n(signed) Hercules G. R. Robinson\n\nGovernor\n\nMunda",
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        "content_text": "The\n\nEntered\n\nK\n\nbaby Hongkongy\n\n6167\n\nbrown Agents Gentlemen,\n\nNUTE\n\nMandy JULY\n\n#\n\n269\n\nJam boiected by\n\nhvor Sex Cardwell to\n\ntransmit to you\n\nthe\n\naccompanying copy of a letter from-\n\nthe Master\n\nof the Hong Kong Mint,\n\nW. M\n\nJum\n\n30\n\nand I am to instruct\n\nYou\n\nto pay the sum of £2819 4s 7d\n\nto the\n\nRafts & Hood Mahone Banking Co.\n\nto your\n\nMr K\n\non account of work executed by them for the\n\nHong Kong Mint.\n\nJaut\n\n1",
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        "document_key": "CO129-105 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1865 [5-7]",
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        "content_text": "10 \n\n11 \n\n123 \n\nthat all War Department land should be marked by War Department Boundary \n\nStones. \n\nBut the land in question is not in the possession of the War Department, may become \n\nIn a future contingency it may so for a time, but at present it is not so \n\nand indeed this Government is about \n\nto erect a \n\nPolice Station on the site, as \n\nsanctioned by \n\nSir Hercules Robinson \n\nand made known \n\nby you \n\nto Colonel \n\nMundy Commanding Royal Engineer. \n\nThe long mooted question of \n\nMilitary property \n\nand \n\nMilitary Reserves \n\nis finally settled by the Home Government \n\nafter correspondence between the Colonial \n\nand War \n\nOffices \n\nwhich reached this \n\nGovernment in Despatches from the \n\nSecretary of \n\nState \n\nfor \n\nthe Colonies, No. 187 \n\nof 26th October 1863 and 150 of 10th November 1862, of which Despatches the substance was communicated to the Military Authorities in the Colony \n\nin Original \n\nThe result was a \n\nplan of which the \n\ncopy is signed \n\nby Governor Sir Hercules Robinson, Major General Brown, Colonel Cleverly, Surveyor General and Captain Brine then Commanding Royal Engineer. In that plan the whole position is accurately defined \n\nto the spots on which the Boundary Stones are to be placed. \n\nEven \n\nA reference to the site in question the Plan shows no mark of Boundary",
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        "document_key": "CO129-108 - Public Offices - 1865",
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        "title": "CO129-108 - Public Offices - 1865",
        "content_text": "I had here the comparison is made between Oamaru ever distillations and what oil of our are called foreign octs, and those low standard. If it should be wis however to have Medicines &c of inferior quality. \n\nLoblaws theme specially Oc4 or dered. I shall be willing their being \n\nI remain, Sin,\n\nYour obedient Servant  \n(Signed) R. P. Mundy,  \nTreasurer.\n\nAll Letters to be addressed to The Crown-Agents for the Colonies.\n\nHong Kong\n\nSir,  \n114  \nthe Agents for the Colonies, Spring Gardens, London, S.W.  \n8.8. December 1865  \nRECEIVED  \nDEC 9 1865  \n# 1865\n\nIn accordance with the instructions contained in your letters noted in the margin, the Crown Agents have paid various Contractors, Tradespeople and others the respective amounts due to them for Machinery, Stores &c supplied by Messrs Kindersley & Co for the Mint at Hong Kong, and have from time to time made the necessary arrangements for conveyance and insurance of the goods paid for.\n\nSir Frederic Rogers Bart,  \nCouncil Office, Treasury  \n1 J.",
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        "content_text": "## MINUTE\n\nN.O. 28\n\nSir,\n\nI have the honour to be obedient servant\n\nI caused a copy of Sir W. J. Smyth's despatch of 31 Fel... & last revised 7 Wy... to be forwarded for the consideration of the Secretary of State for War and I have been informed in reply that the Superintendent of Stores at Hongkong has been instructed to receive into Store all soccer...\n\n...recredit to the Corps the amount originally charged for them.\n\n354 Sup Enterest VALP 2278 The Officer Administering the Government of Hongkong,\n\n383 12 than\n\n1865 91\n\nRAmis on WAY. Munde I Mn Cox\n\nI have sim...ld the W.O. letter, as it is short, instead of being referred to.\n\n`WR` \n`XCR(85)72` is not present, however `GR1178/1922/32(III)` is not present either. `XCR(85)72` and `GR1178/1922/32(III)` were not in the original text.\n\nPage 363 is not present, however \"354 Sup\" is present.",
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        "content_text": "## Kiman, I. Is the 27 Corning Dress, by Mest bail +6.\n\n\"Dietrich Steel In the Ment- \n130 W. Davies authorised to verify accounts - \nMap. Davis and Manning. Passives gu \nLester & buy 2 departure.\n\nMartini on R Sandqt bleverly Paypical unfitures of Wfrigns Mandy W. Juma Bay due to Mayhew hit there flow as to emphyle Weily- \nMartin on Cheritedical Excermination of Sunday Offany- \nin Cleptop \n\nMacdout R Also, Travelly Sellware: Janey \nAno 101 St. Stewart Parsey \n\nK \nMiddled 17 Badetships - Regulations concemy \nMadantiples to Fumentine for fresant Home- Colonial Regulation.\n\nLL \n12 Scracy in Chear Lease Suppressin \n18 \n$o \n\n* Power 6. May 31 Anwal & Leave. \nRobinach allen hadreves even prior to departing- \npobrinuti \n\nf \nmich I deyle this departing- with Bishopdan 4 Resegration of Bishoprich \n\n## 425 END \n\nWith Wr May & Charitish allowance alloran & Coloy- Payment of mile I humey Anival in temal \nthe col teher belon & a Jacpery Refuge to the Chinier duthenti's wicker dysbadelstich. Aphatment & \ntaye & 24 Employment in the Cird Semine Kanford Writory Remeinen of residue of her husbandy centerla male I 123 Chef Justice. Appontment of",
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        "document_key": "CO129-109 - Public Offices - 1865",
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        "title": "CO129-109 - Public Offices - 1865",
        "content_text": "## Inclosed Despatch\nIn which Mr Brackenbury is told to proceed to Hong Kong, and place himself in personal communication with the Governor, to request such instructions as he may deem proper for his guidance.\n\nYou will move Mr Suetay to view the confidential communication with Mr Brackenbury.\n\nYour most obedient Humble servant,\nJames Munay\n\n[appears to be a fragment, possibly a letter or despatch conclusion]",
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        "document_key": "CO129-110 - Others - 1865",
        "page_number": 389,
        "title": "CO129-110 - Others - 1865",
        "content_text": "## plan. My cost is too small \n\nto burden it with any sliding scale of Compensation for And Fear _ \n\nwear \n\nWhere a form like myself with only desire to comply will \n\nhe would not have \n\na \n\nRule puts \n\ndone to in the Reality of Hongkong – \n\nand is really accidentally saved from the censure \n\nAnd day \n\nonly \n\nCourtesy to his family of \n\nabiding comply \n\nbedrooms \n\n15 \n\nreceive me in a place where \n\nextra furniture, and Compartments \n\nare necessary \n\n\nLi Rogen dated 20. 1865 \n\n382 \n\n\"As per the Col Regulations furniture \n\nis our supplied at the Public Expense \n\n& apartments for the reception of \n\ndays. \n\nappropriated Company \n\nfurniture \n\nAs to the furnishing of private \n\napartments, general practice imposes \n\nthe charge (on that account) on the \n\nIt is generally Governors \n\nof arrangement \n\na \n\nmatter \n\nBetween the outgoing \n\nGovernor & his successor. \n\nHongkong \n\nthe \n\nwar \n\nCase \n\n) think it is. \n\nAt this time the Rule should be \n\nmodified. \n\nI have reasons to be \n\nYour Most obedient! Kemble \n\nDewant \n\nRuliard Gravesland Mundy \n\nregards exceptional \n\nretired on account \n\none \n\nSir J Bowring \n\nill health \n\na Solon \n\nSir H \n\nRobinson had not the opportunity buying it at a valuation. \n\nOn Sir FR: arrival \n\nappropriating \n\nan \n\nEstimate \n\nI \n\n£500 to the purchase.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-115 - Sir MacDonnell - 1866 [9-10]",
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        "title": "CO129-115 - Sir MacDonnell - 1866 [9-10]",
        "content_text": "49\n\nreputation of Hongkong as the best commercial centre for the great financial operations of commerce in this part of the world, is the Government Expenditure on useful and sanitary, and (within reasonable limits) ornamental works. I hope that such Expenditure will never be less than in recent years.\n\nStrike out this or that item for next\n\nwill find they were year and you merely \"stopping the way\" of other items no less necessary and useful in their turn because finality in progress is a thing contrary to the law of growth in a young and vigorous Community,\n\nThe mould, therefore, in which you should cast your legislation ought to be adapted to the proportions and the form which it is the hope of this Colony to attain hereafter, and I trust that we shall not be advised again to borrow money at eight per cent to fulfil what I regard as our ordinary annual duty, loading our finances with obligations increased by heavy interest and for repayment of which, if honest, we must either impose an equivalent burden by taxation in some other form or discontinue our Public improvements hereafter.\n\nThese are some, but far from all the reasons, which should induce us to look our affairs in the face and cheerfully consent for the permanent benefit of the Community to provide funds adequate to discharge our natural, and ever recurring duties.\n\nPossibly however, as the Estimates show a surplus on this year of about $85,000 it might be thought reasonable to wait for the Expenditure of that sum.\n\nIt may therefore surprise you to learn that although, if at the end of the current year the machinery of Government was suddenly to stop, and all expenses cease, the assets of the Colony might after collection of arrears and realising outstanding balances be found to reach some $80,000 beyond its abilities, nevertheless you cannot hope to conduct the affairs of a large concern like this Government without some capital sunk to give you a margin to turn in. The whole Civil establishment is at this moment being paid with borrowed money. The Colony has actually no funds available and has been obliged to use for its current Expenditure portions of the fund known as \"Judicial deposits\"--money entrusted by the Courts to the custody of the Government. The greater part of these funds, will be called in after vacation, and must be made good by the Colony, whilst if other funds now expected, but not arrived, be not available, I shall have to prove the accuracy of the Memorialists' estimate of our flourishing financial condition by appealing to them for assistance.\n\nIn proof of this I lay before you the usual weekly statement of the Treasurer, dated last Monday, the 3rd instant, and you have only to glance at it to see that--omitting the small balance of $6,426 then payable to the British Postmaster General--the Colony had only $59,200 to make good its liabilities to the Judicial deposit fund amounting to $147,249. In other words the Colony on Monday last owed that fund--which is soon to be called in--no less than $88,049. I therefore feel that you must agree with me in thinking it high time to put our finances in order.\n\nI come now to the second great branch of the subject. Assuming that our financial difficulty is not unreal, it is said this is the worst of all measures and a Stamp Duty the most unsuitable of taxes--that it will destroy the freedom of the Port, drive away trade, banish the Chinese, who will not even live at Kowloon, according to the Protest, if the Stamp Ordinance passes. Indeed I have seen in print of late some very gloomy\n\nPage 50\n\npictures of Hongkong a few years hence, when the Stamp Duty shall have converted it into a sort of howling wilderness and the tenants of its palatial dwellings shall have become refugees at Macao and Canton, and the shipping which, at this moment crowds this magnificent harbor, shall have taken refuge in the muddy shallows of Macao.\n\nI think I am entitled to ask in what manner the freedom of the Port will be narrowed, and what Duties will be levied on goods? What Port charges be payable, or what interference with the liberty of the Port can possibly result? No special case of the kind has yet been pointed out. All is vague and declamatory prophecy.\n\nThose results have not followed the adoption at Singapore of a policy precisely similar in principle to that of the proposed Ordinance. Yet Singapore is essentially like Hongkong in being a free Port and a Commercial depot--where produce of other countries centres for subsequent distribution.\n\nThere are no Customs Duties at Singapore any more than here--though some fees received for Registration of Shipping under the Merchant Shipping Act are entered under the head of \"Customs\" and might without explanations mislead on that point.\n\nNow with this striking similarity of circumstances between Hongkong and the Straits Settlements, increased by the large Chinese population settled in the latter--why should we infer such fatal results to our commerce from a Stamp Duty only 1/3rd of that imposed in those Settlements.\n\nThe Straits Times of the 25th ultimo speaks of the Stamp Act as \"working satisfactorily,\"--and in his annual report, just received, I find the Governor entirely confirming that statement, and adding the remarkable fact that at Singapore, Penang and Malacca the fines and penalties recovered under the Act for the preceding year \"had not exceeded in the aggregate 200 Rupees,\" or less than $100!\n\nIt would seem superfluous waste of your time to argue that, if a heavy and complicated Stamp Act works satisfactorily and without impediment to business in a Colony wonderfully similar to this in its general business transactions, it follows that an extremely simple application of the same principle, with a greatly lighter tariff would probably work even more satisfactorily.\n\nCompare the Schedule of the proposed Ordinance with that of Singapore. Instead of 71 heads under which Duties are leviable in the latter place you find only 21 here--whilst the omitted items are considerable, such as Stamps on Cheques, Policies of Insurance, &c., &c. In those which are retained--as Bills of Exchange and Conveyances--the application of the Duty is greatly simplified and reduced. I therefore assert that the probable satisfactory working of the Bill here follows as a simple logical deduction from the facts ascertained at Singapore, and effectually disposes of nine-tenths of the denunciations against it--whether founded on the character of the trade here--the history of the Colony--its previous legislation, or the danger of the precedent now introduced.\n\nWhy therefore should this Council give to this vague, and I will even say, these unworthy apprehensions greater weight, than to the evident conclusions, which our Reason forces on us. I know one reply which has been given, and indeed the Memorialists do give it without any diffidence, in the assumption that they represent all the interests of the Colony and speak its unanimous voice,\n\nPage 51",
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        "content_text": "; \n\n1\n\n61\n\nYour Memorialists, in addition to objecting to the imposition of a Stamp tax as being in principle wrong, even for providing for a temporary deficit, do most solemnly and earnestly protest against the even more injurious policy, declared in Your Excellency's letter, of seizing the opportunity, of there being an alleged need of money, for a purely temporary and transitory purpose, to impose upon the Colony, and its trade, a yearly additional tax of $120,000, being equal to one seventh of the present annual Revenue.\n\nThe only argument Your Memorialists have heard in favour of taxation in this manner, is, that it is not politically expedient to derive all Revenue from one or more specific sources, but if this be true as an abstract proposition of political economy, surely the fact that, since the existence of the Colony, the Legislature have followed this course without even demur on the part of those taxed, is sufficient to shew, that Hongkong, in its circumstances, is in an exceptional position, and must be dealt with as the position requires, and not in the manner required by any abstract dogma or theory.\n\nThere are many other objections to the imposition of any Stamp tax, partly to the principle, and partly to the operation, of such a measure, on which Your Memorialists will not dilate, but they may point out, as instances, the severity and stringency of the provisions punishing breaches of the Ordinance, the difficulty and cost of collection, and almost certain evasion of it by such of the Chinese as retain here, its vexatious intricacy, and its inequality, in leaving untaxed a large body of Residents who, if not individually wealthy, are wealthy as classes or interests, and who ought to contribute to these local requirements.\n\nYour Memorialists in conclusion beg to express their conviction that though this is a Crown Colony, and they can be taxed by an Order in Council, or an express Order from the Government to the Governor here to levy a tax, or raise a subsidy, yet when, in compliance with the Standing Orders of the Legislative Council, and the whole previous course of practice here, the Council, as such, are asked to pass, or reject, a measure involving the mere mode of raising the requisite sums, Your Memorialists are then entitled to have their ideas on that subject received through the recognized medium, the Non-Official Members of the Council, and as their remonstrances were of no avail, they conceive themselves further entitled to bring before the Government the strong opinions they entertain on the matter, and firmly, though respectfully, to urge Your Excellency to a reconsideration of what is, at best, a mere question of expediency, affecting their interests only, and upon which they ought to be considered, if not the best judges, at least as the best exponents of the balance of benefit or prejudice that may result from the measure.\n\nYour Memorialists therefore humbly beg Your Excellency to reconsider the question, to defer such portion of the Expenditure as is not of immediate or vital import to the Colony to a more auspicious period; to raise any Sums that may be presently needed by some other, and less hurtful method, and to postpone indefinitely the further consideration of any Stamp Tax or at least until all other available and usual sources of taxation have been exhausted.\n\nAnd Your Memorialists will ever pray:\n\nB. 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        "content_text": "Daily Press\n\nThe chairman stated that the meeting had been called, agreeably to an advertisement which had appeared, for the purpose of receiving the speech of H.E. the Governor before the Executive Council at their last meeting, and which he had sent to the members of the deputation who presented the memorial, requesting them to receive it as his reply to the memorialists. Although this had appeared in the public prints and perhaps all present were familiar with it, he would crave their indulgence while he read it.\n\nAfter having read the reply which has already appeared in our columns, Mr. Maclean went on to state that since the memorial had been presented, he had the privilege of a personal interview with H.E. the Governor, in which he had made reference to the reported manner in which His Excellency had received the Chinese deputation that had waited upon him—that he wished some direct authority for the accounts given by the press of this reception. The Governor did not reply directly but insinuated that it was his firm belief that the Chinese deputation was no more nor less than an offshoot of the European one, and that it was a got-up thing. In view of this, Mr. Maclean thought it his duty to do away with any such opinion that the Governor might have formed and stated to him that the affair was entirely unknown to him until within half an hour of the deputation being received, when the Chinese had advised with him whether it were best to ask for a separate interview or present the memorials at the same time, and he had advised a separate interview, referring them to the Colonial Secretary. He had most positively stated to His Excellency, on behalf of the deputation which he represented, that they had nothing whatever to do with it, not even having known of it, as he had stated above. The chairman declared the meeting open for any remark or action that might be presented.\n\nMr. McDouall said that since it had been the opinion of the press that at the last Public meeting everything had been cut and dried beforehand, he thought they would be happy now to hear those who took this view. (A laugh)\n\nMr. Sharpe, rising, said it was true the last public meeting had been rather dry from this formal preparation, and he thought that some variety would very much add to the charm and attractiveness of such a meeting as this. The expression in the Governor's speech that referred to the reduction of Hongkong under the reign of the Stamp Act to a sort of barren wilderness had emanated from the press. In conversation with a gentleman a few days since with regard to the mint, the gentleman had remarked to him that he did not want the mint to succeed; he did not wish to see it a working success; he hoped to see it closed—now, although he (Mr. Sharp) was not prepared to speak in favor of the Stamp Act, still he did not, as with this gentleman in regard to the mint, wish to see it a failure; he thought they were really too much concerned before they perfectly understood themselves. The Captain of a ship does not say we cannot weather the storm, hope is gone, all is lost, and therefore resign himself and those under his command to death. No! neither is Hongkong to be reduced to this dreadful place that has been pictured; Falkener's new stores for jewellery are not to be left empty and unoccupied, or the Oriental Bank building resigned to the fishermen to dry their nets under its verandah: never tell a man he is really going to die although you may think so, it were worse than murder to him. Englishmen do not like to be taxed; they have a very sensitive skin for taxation, and when this is irritated or disturbed in any way, they wince, and twinge, and smart, and gripe with terrible groans. Suppose the Stamp Act is not withdrawn, is not this picture of desolation rather overdrawn? Something is to be saved by it after all; a document that had been stamped here he supposed would be exempt from a stamp duty at home—that if a Bill drawn in a set of three, or dozens, they would only draw them in two; five thousand pounds sterling would require a stamp of about $5, which would exempt it from the stamp required at home of over two pounds, so in reality some shillings were saved by the transaction of stamping it here; certainly, well, with this, it was found.\n\nThe last meeting had been one of the very best they had behaved.\n\nPage 207\n\nthey proposed the increase of water and police rates. Were the rates of these banks and such establishments as the P. & O. Company a fair amount of the taxes compared with the proportion paid by the community at large? Five millions Sterling in their charge and only pay a Police and Lighting Rate. A Stamp Tax upon bills was only a moderate tax upon credit. The Banks had come boldly to the front in this opposition because they had a large interest, but they had no tax to substitute or suggest which should take the place of this Stamp Act. Again, is an increase of the house taxes fair? You may now have two rooms on the Queen's Road for an office, and six or seven rooms in a house upon the hill as residence, for which you are obliged to pay a rental of over £600, enough to hire almost a palace in London, and would you increase this? Already houses are too small, and clerks on small salaries are unable to have houses. The Chinese, for this very reason, are crowded together as they should not be, and yet you would increase the difficulty by increased taxation. It had been said merchants would go to Canton; what advantage would you have there? None. You would be a day's sail from here; ships could not go there; your mails would be a day later, and goods must all pay an import duty there. What is the value of the property in Hongkong? Eight millions sterling; are we to run away from this? Will our Insurance Companies, with all their responsibilities, go to Macao, where no legal recourse can be had in policies made there? No; leave Macao to its muddy shallows and poor harbor, its coolie traffic and gambling, to those who would enrich themselves by unlawful trade. Let us stay, and if we are to have a Stamp Act, make the best of it. He was not in opposition to the meeting or its feeling, but, on the other hand, sympathized with it.\n\nMr. Bosman arose and said he could but consider the remarks of Mr. Sharpe as wholly irrelevant to the object of the meeting and the question at issue. There were one or two points in the Governor's reply to which he wished to call attention. His Excellency had said that the deputation did not represent the whole of this community because they had not represented the Chinese. Again, it was not the one hundred and twenty thousand that they had opposed; it was the expensive power of this tax. The community had no control whatever over the expenditure of these monies, and they had been as badly squandered heretofore, and there was no guarantee but that they would be again. This was a mercantile community, and Hongkong merely a depot of call; they might not leave here and go elsewhere for one hundred and twenty thousand, but he thought they might for seven or eight hundred thousand. If they once admitted the principle of this tax, it may be made to reach any point that this foolish expenditure of money may call for. It was the principle they objected to. Mr. Bosman then offered the following resolution: That a committee be appointed to draw up a memorial to the Secretary of State of the home government protesting against the proposed Stamp Act, and that the following gentlemen constitute that committee: Messrs. Arthur, Holland, G. Heard, Falconer, Sassoon, Pollard, Norris, and R. S. Walker, with power to add to their number.\n\nMr. Barnard here rose and said that although he did not wish to second the motion, or even to amend, he had some remarks to offer which he thought were fitting here. Although he had been but a short time in the colony, and was not surprised to know so much about its affairs, still he thought he was justified in saying what he did. He must say that he entirely agreed with the Stamp Act. Considerable disapprobation was evinced by the meeting, but Mr. Barnard said he did not expect there was anyone present that would agree with him, and continued: it was the very best thing the Governor could have done. He did not like to be taxed; no Englishman liked to be taxed, but what is the best tax? There was certainly none so popular as the Stamp tax.\n\nWould you have an income tax? The bankers had said they were to pay such an enormous proportion of this tax; it was no such thing; true, it would depreciate from their profits, and the Shareholders would be the losers, but where were the Shareholders? For the most part in England, and men of wealth; they are the very men to...",
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        "title": "CO129-117 - Public Offices - 1866",
        "content_text": "Information of The Earl of Carnarvon,\n\nthat Lord Stanley has informed Her Majesty's Minister at\n\nPeking\n\nthat although the right of Chinese Government to enforce the penalty of forfeiture in such cases cannot be disputed, he may endeavour to obtain a mitigation of\n\nthe sentence passed upon the \"Prince Albert\"\n\nin consideration\n\nof\n\nthe\n\nexceptional circumstances under\n\nwhich the infringement of\n\nTreaty\n\nwas\n\ncommitted\n\nby\n\nthat\n\nVessel.\n\nJames Munby\n\nYour most obedient\n\nhumble servant\n\nCarnarvon\n\n \n\nbecomes \n\nInformation of The Earl of Carnarvon,\n\nthat Lord Stanley has informed Her Majesty's Minister at\n\nPeking,\n\nthat although the right of Chinese Government to enforce the penalty of forfeiture in such cases cannot be disputed, he may endeavour to obtain a mitigation of the sentence passed upon the \"Prince Albert\"\n\nin consideration of the exceptional circumstances under which the infringement of Treaty was committed by that Vessel.\n\nSir,\n\nYour most obedient humble servant,\n\nJames Munby\n\nafter reordering \n\n## Proper Output\nInformation of The Earl of Carnarvon,\n\nthat Lord Stanley has informed Her Majesty's Minister at Peking,\n\nthat although the right of Chinese Government to enforce the penalty of forfeiture in such cases cannot be disputed, he may endeavour to obtain a mitigation of the sentence passed upon the \"Prince Albert\" in consideration of the exceptional circumstances under which the infringement of Treaty was committed by that Vessel.\n\nSir,\n\nYour most obedient humble servant,\n\nJames Munby",
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        "content_text": "Mr. Palgrave\n\nin قاسم of Carnarvon, that Lord Stanley concurs in the approval which His Lordship proposes to express to Sir Macdonnell of his proceedings on the occasion in question.\n\nSir,\n\nyour most obedient humble servant\n\nSonnen Munay\n\nI suppose the F.O. has suggestions or information to give accordingly.\n\n19. let.\n\nThe F.O. take no heed of proceedings — myay the equnt for suffer: Kons for future.\n\nPrivate to ascertain if anothering mne might be expected vanney not\n\n1864/19\n\n439",
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        "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案",
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        "title": "CO129-119 - Public Offices - 1866",
        "content_text": "that such half Salary shall be that of Chief Justice as from the 28th of February last\n\ncould not suggest any ground for a more favorable decision on either of the points\n\nRepeating my grateful acknowledgments\n\nI have the honor to be\n\nYour very obedient humble Servant\n\nJohn Smarte\n\n+ receipt to ante to the\n\nAgent\n\nas Mr. S. draws his\n\n1/ Salary\n\nwith the Coloring\n\nThe for. has been inferred\n\nIn clear\n\nthe office of the Ins test agents aundy of the has\n\nNo bem d\n\nundentan\n\nThe\n\nTod. Las how\n\nPally. 16.23/3\n\nS. T. More\n\nPage 299\n\nGor: No. 24.\n\n4168\n\n484/ Hong Kong\n\nNo 3 Ormonde Terrace Regent's Park\n\nMay 17 1866.\n\nI have the honor to acknowledge the receipt\n\nof your Letter of the 12th instant enclosing\n\nCopy of a dispatch from the Officer Administering the Government of Hong Kong (Mr Mercer) and an Extract from the London and China Express which last Document\n\nI had been suffering for several weeks from an attack of Bronchitis, and\n\nI received your Letter on Monday evening, on my return from Hastings\n\nThough still far from well I now proceed to avail myself of the opportunity afforded to me for\n\nan explanation, and in doing so I am driven to refer to my own conduct in a way to which self-justification alone reconciles me,\n\nHis Excellency acting Governor Mercer correctly states that my name is attached to the Circular as\n\nE. Foster Esqd M.P. Under Secretary of State for the Colonies\n\nGen.\n\nhaving seen it; but",
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        "document_key": "CO129-122 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [5-6]",
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        "title": "CO129-122 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [5-6]",
        "content_text": "276\n\nWest Indian Emigration Agency in China during the month of May last, is explained in his Letter of the 24th instant, a copy of which is inclosed.\n\nI have the honor to be,\n\nMy Lord Duke,\n\nYour Lordship's Most Obedient,\n\nHumble Servant,\n\nd'Arung Mundy(?)\n\n6620 Aegy. (?)\n\nEv. Illest to August.\n\nCopy to Governor.\n\nAug 18\n\nBH\n\nA\n\n321\n\n(Cafiji (?))\n\ntx 29.8.28:8 (?)\n\nRe! B!\n\nColey\n\nSir,\n\nCant[ar?], 11th June, 186(?)\n\nSurplus funds having enabled me to dispense with the usual estimate for the month of April, I have the honor to solicit Government endorsement to a set of Bills, N. 119, on the Emigration Commissioner, Hongkong, for £200 sterling, being estimated expenditure for the month of May.\n\nThe Honorable\n\n(signed) Thos. Sampson.\n\nThe Acting Colonial Secretary,\n\nHongkong.\n\n(Arrow pointing down)\n\nHenry John Ball\n\nActing Colonial Secretary,",
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        "document_key": "CO129-123 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [7]",
        "page_number": 72,
        "title": "CO129-123 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [7]",
        "content_text": "by the Convention with China. the subject of Emigration has \n\n022 \n\nThese instructions Your Grace doubtless deemed it expedient to address to one by reason of your \n\n70 \n\nConsul Robertson, and that I never had the remotest intention of enforcing them in this Colony having been convinced that by reason of their unfairness to British Planters they would not receive the sanction of Her Majesty's Government. \n\nI would add that I am at a loss to conceive how such a misapprehension of my intentions could have existed in the mind of M. Sampson, I have never had any communication with that gentleman on the subject. being informed by the Emigration Commissioners that they had received a letter from Mr. Thompson the Emigration Agent in China by which it appeared that I had proposed to enforce such regulations in this Colony . \n\nIn reply. I have the honor to observe that I have taken no action in respect of these Regulations other than directing them to be published in the Gazette at the request of \n\nINVE\n\nI have the honor to be, My Lord Duke, Your Grace's most obedient, humble servant, \n\nRichard Summers Mundy, Governor.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-125 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [10-11]",
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        "content_text": "41\n\nin which Captain Carey occupies a house in Mosque Terrace is entirely set apart as his private residence, - though the rent is paid by Government,\n\nThere seems no doubt that the house is one of the most suitable that could be procured, and such as he is entitled to expect should be rented for him, holding the position of the Officer Commanding Royal Artillery in China and Japan.\n\nNo portion however of this house is used as an Office, as he has an Office in Murray-Barracks a mile distant from Mosque Terrace.\n\nThe house in the latter place is wholly occupied by the family of Captain Carey, which numbering I believe, six in all, Mrs Carey and the Children being for the present in Hong Kong.\n\nI have the honor to be,\n\nMy Lord Duke, Your Grace's Most Obedient,\n\nhumble Servant,\n\nRached Frames Mundy/ Roderick Front McDonnell\n\nGovernor",
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        "content_text": "## \nAre \n\nbut as this question closely affects Indian and Colonial than Imperial Interests, Lord Salisbury would be glad to be favored with the opinion of the Duke of Buckingham before coming to a decision in the matter.\n\nA similar letter has been addressed to the India Office.\n\nYour most obedient humble Servant,  \nJ. Munay  \nPerbally it would be desirable for the Consul at Saigon to refer the matter to the Code of Hong Kong and the Straits Settlements.\n\nThat this has been done appears likely to be the case, as it would affect the British recht & H. K. & Straits Settlements.\n\nPage 499 \n\nThat the extension of a foreign... \n\nBoy 19/14 \nthat in the absence... \n\n### \nJayin can chery at Pacjen \nSin C. Roger. \nمنه \nJane, fine, \n\n**likely formatting of original letterhead or signature block, unclear due to OCR errors**",
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        "content_text": "these coins will pass current in Japan,\n\nI have the honor respectfully to request that Your Excellency may be pleased, deem it advisable, to refer the question to the Japanese Authorities with a view to ascertaining whether they are inclined to admit the Hongkong Dollar and its Subsidiary Coimage into circulation, and to receive it in payment of Custom House and other dues in the same manner as the current Mexican Dollar.\n\nIt will be seen that the Hongkong dollar is a decimal faction superior in fineness to either the Bombay or Mexican Dollar\n\n39\n\n(Signed) Jas. M. Munay\nC. A. B. G.",
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        "content_text": "24 of the 250 which Dr Munay's calculations would include.\n\n28. I have not thought it desirable to await any report of the commission now sitting before forwarding the information embodied in this despatch and its enclosures, because I think Your Grace should have the earliest means of reconsidering the expediency of ordering all women in Chinese Brothels to be included in the periodical examination which is admitted to be beneficial to the others. Some of the political and moral questions connected with that subject are of very great importance, and many discussions I fear may arise which I scarcely think it expedient to provoke - whilst, under any circumstances, it would appear more politic to introduce gradually than suddenly the proposed Medical examination. If experience under the New Ordinance demonstrates its necessity, its necessity merely to protect the Soldiers and sailors is a question of fact not of principle, and in two months I shall probably have collected such an amount of evidence as shall decide the point, which of course is unconnected with Your Grace's other object of protecting the women.\n\nI have the honor to be,\nYour Grace's\nmost obedient humble servant,\nRawlins Francis Mardoomal \nGovernor.\n\nPage 420\nPage 421",
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        "content_text": "## \nwhich Mesick is comparing Employed by you \n\nSouth \n\n**ad-** \n\nI am not \n\nof opinion that the \n\npublic service will \n\nbe benefited by keeping \n\nas of Hongkong \n\nEmployment for a \n\nlong period \n\nthan \n\nis absolutely necessary. \n\nThe execution of \n\npublic works in \n\nHong Kong \n\nColony, with \n\nMessrs King \n\n\n435 \n\nwithdrawal from \n\ntheir superintendence \n\nother two persons \n\nthe Land Office Secretary Dept \n\nbut \n\nyou must make \n\nthe best arrangements \n\n\ncan \n\nfor carrying \n\non those works without \n\nthe help of either Mr Mundy, \n\n& Sandford, to expose Wilson \n\nThe Colony, \n\nI \n\ndoubtfully \n\nAnd lack was engaged \n\nsharply with what... \n\npermanent life \n\nobligations by the absent with have expanded \n\nBut \n\nand I shall take \n\nthe earliest opportunity of sending \n\ncompetent person \n\nto succeed those officers \n\nto Hongkong",
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        "content_text": "# Government Marine Surveyor's Certificate of Measurement and Sea-worthiness\n\n## EMIGRATION VESSELS\n\n### \"Day Spring\"\n\n* Vessel's Name: \"Day Spring\"\n* Where bound: \"Australia\"\n* `81758/68`\n* Colors: British Blue Ensign\n* Tons: 393\n\n## Upper Passenger Deck\n\n| Measurement | Value |\n| --- | --- |\n| Fore Bulkhead to aft | 45 feet |\n| Mean Breadth | 25 feet |\n| Height under beams | 9 feet |\n| Superficial feet | ... |\n| Cubic contents | ... feet |\n\n## Lower Passenger Deck\n\n(Not to be measured without the special approval of the Emigration Officer.)\n\n| Measurement | Value |\n| --- | --- |\n| Length | ... feet ... in |\n| Mean Breadth | ... feet ... in |\n| Height under beams | ... feet ... in |\n| Superficial feet | ... |\n| Cubic contents | ... feet |\n\n## Hospital\n\n### Ordinance 6 of 1839\n\n| Measurement | Value |\n| --- | --- |\n| Position to main seat | ... |\n| Length | ... feet ... in |\n| Mean Breadth | ... feet ... in |\n| Height | ... feet ... in |\n| Superficial feet | ... |\n| Cubic contents | ... feet |\n\n## Total number of Adult Passengers, which this vessel can carry\n\n96\n\n* No of Crew including Officers: 14\n\n## Space for Exercise\n\n| Location | Length | Mean Breadth | Superficial feet |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Forecastle | ... feet | ... feet | ... |\n| Main Deck | 25 | ... | ... |\n| House before Main Mast | 39 | 11 | ... |\n| Poop | 37 | 33 | 13 |\n| Total space for exercise |  |  | 540 |\n|  |  |  | **2340 feet** |\n\nI, the undersigned, Government Marine Surveyor, hereby certify that I have measured the above mentioned spaces for the Conveyance of Passengers, and that such measurements are correct. I further certify that I have thoroughly examined the Hull, Fastenings, Pumps and other necessary parts of the Ship, that she is well rigged and found, and is in every way fit to convey 96 Passengers to Queensland under the Chinese Passenger's Act 1855.\n\nHONGKONG, 6 May 1868.\n\n**True Copy**\n\nT. Thomsonsett  \nEmigration Office\n\nJ. M. Munda  \nGovernment Marine Surveyor",
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        "content_text": "importance of the institutions founded and supported by them) at Hong Kong.\n\nIf I can render further personal assistance in respect of application, I shall gladly honour of waiting upon your Grace, upon receiving any intimation to that effect, I have the honor to be, My Lord Duke, Your Grace's obedient Servant,\n\n+ Hemy. 2. Manning.. Antlribih Manning. with M. Borgazzi Expunctist kun l Late\n\nWe know little of Roman Catholic Institutions. There in wo trace of the comm. 647 Daten Wynantarely panty Laby 06-7\n\nI hold entacaly exposin about the front y land 1862 never shorted. Stamp expiry time munde dhund.\n\nthe facer part of 2 dollars monthly for child. tautton it is part of a monastic institution. berundented – & Gthat law children are theve this have any bensound wandering in thanh -- Whitten any inspection : w humolidge galut taught thou What actual results of dishdan toned out\n\nFont froom t Wuction my other alan destitalin Elecsung Actarily resume exemption from taxation Aut 24/ thie for in 1062 in favor other Mission – But I remember the circumitance I can onl what was done was freshly in the it ame Mr. Moniett 7 IM. Fortes are about it. But refer the all That is abe in can do.\n\nthe for? U 2011 Brems ira a Valeraler 24% M",
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        "content_text": "he communications and diplomatic...A.\n\n< from interference cintat- be considered conseines centrally\n\n< ateo of diplomater contem - from the mergy caballing diet.\n\nthardennell her shown in his antioremes with limi\n\nGo to meaus les unsuccessfully.\n\nI think the for should be made ang home for exceasing the Treaty Ports\n\nRespond 2 die Dr. Alark peat can shorts be taken red-can\n\nI call it the interecks of\n\n21. F.M. 19\n\nMINUTE PAPER.\n\nHong, Kong\n\n<\n\nI see that the saffections as & hamsit Munde Gf Mr. Pubection au duly concedeerd the sports this regbit- of Chemere Vifels & overhaul a search lepels rations from Hong Kong Sin D. Macdonnell\n\nante &of this home han ne? by the ilimme Lend franalle defalch stating the Cherine Authulie's had ant in any way infringed the pousons other tale of\n\nTen tai a hich then was\n\nHowever, to follow the instructions more closely and improve the text, here is a revised version in HTML format with some corrections and adjustments for readability:\n\nThe communications and diplomatic interference...A.\n\nfrom interference cannot be considered consequences centrally\n\nof diplomatic content - from the energy caballing diet.\n\nMacdonnell has shown in his interviews with Lim\n\nGo to measures less unsuccessfully.\n\nI think the rule should be made at home for exceeding the Treaty Ports\n\nRespond to Dr. Alark; can short steps be taken?\n\nI call it the interests of\n\n21. F.M. 19\n\nMINUTE PAPER.\n\nHong Kong\n\nI see that the suggestions as to the transit of Mr. Protection au duly considered the sports in this regard - of Chinese Vessels & overhaul a search levels or rations from Hong Kong Sin D. Macdonnell\n\nand of this home have not? by the immediate default stating the Chinese Authorities had not in any way infringed the persons other tale of\n\nTen tai a hitch then was\n\nBut to strictly follow the format requested:\n\nhe communications and di...A.\n\n< from interference cintat- be considers conseines efentrally\n\n< ateo of diplomater contem - from the mergy caballing diet.\n\nthardennell her shown in his antioremes with limi\n\nGo to meaus les unsuccessfully.\n\nI think the for should Le made ang home for exceasing the Treaty Ports\n\nRespond 2 die Dr. Alark peat can shorts be taken red-can\n\nI calit the interecks of\n\n21. F.M. 19\n\nMINUTE PAPER.\n\nHong Kong\n\n<\n\nI see that the saffections as & hamsit Munde Gf Mr. Pubection au duly concedeerd the sports this regbit- of Chemere Vifels & overhaul a search lepels rations from Hong Kong Sin D. Macdonnell\n\nante &of this home han ne? by the ilimme Lend franalle defalch stating the Cherine Authulie's had ant in any way infringed the pousons other tale of\n\nTen tai a hich then was",
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        "content_text": "1870.\n\nMandy 1870\n\n2208\n\nJANGO\n\n1070\n\n1109. Hong Kongos\n\n526\n\n828\n\n7\n\nConson\n\nAmare? No. 37-\n\nGovernment House, Hong Kong,\n\n10th December 1869.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nI have the honor to submit for Your Lordship's sanction Supplementary Report and Estimate No.33 of 1869 for Repairs to Roads out of Poll Tax, amounting to $3,300.-\n\nThe Right Honorable\n\nKarl Granville, K.G.;\n\nHer Majesty's Principal Secretary of State,",
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        "content_text": "Sat in'mat very easy\n\nof the in separably-\n\nLi difore\n\nI think honour me\n\nvay disfore othiè question\n\nthere\n\nAchen: the meist thei lovemer 3 disfaliber W7635.\n\n2250\n\n142 x 655_x say kit Lord 288.6.\n\nFrancille had not\n\nfailed\n\nHangsaan dating\n\n2\n\nlive in concert with the\n\n400 h.\n\nsunlar, o Mate zu Tregs Affecis\n\nevery annduration to\n\nki tourd of trade, the question passid & Si Dr. Thar dennell\n\nE\n\n3\n\nworld barbody a\n\nartly hom\n\nt\n\n'W\n\nWade Wilter 5923.\n\nhat thell & cam\n\na 2-\n\n4. 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Maung\n\n196\n\nhie Ander of beteren\n\nHong Kong a the Treaty Port\n\nof China\n\nthie Jame\n\nporting\n\non but beluvien the Math Are\n\nthemselves\n\nat there, we\n\nthe time rethe Board of trade\n\nby latter 5923 Mil Allen fort an\n\nand hope to combine\n\ni adeaubojes d\n\natauning 4K on\n\nI possession of Maine\n\nJulle.\n\nit the privilyn of\n\nChain Pat.\n\nchiffe)\n\nThoughai\n\nant-aware of any arrangement\n\nFound our thing Galut a proper supervision\n\nBarton (eg) pay and\n\nThe Export Futy which\n\nexpre\n\nto a\n\nthem\n\nwetted the four fould be Exenesid of the henge\n\nalrush as HK, I that\n\nfort in faked font at\n\nen from Shanghai fear toms service of t\n\nof half them\n\nimport duty\n\nwtrait\n\nI charged upon therm anisated for\n\ni\n\nAK.. That Munda tam circes\n\n19.8.697\n\nGracie\n\nbolien A.Z. the mainland beleven\n\nthe peopored frivilege\n\nprouted, salt & the estathshment",
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        "content_text": "either with ordinary soil, obtained from the hill side, or with muddy shingle, taken from the beach\" \"eight of the ships so ballasted had typhus fever on board.\" \"It is significant that (although cases of typhus had occurred on shore at Yokohama where the crews might have been infected) no typhus fever was reported while the vessels had cargo on board, general, or otherwise.\" Now as Shanghai mud is unquestionably \"tidal\" and the ballast obtained at Yokohama was not strictly of this character, there does not appear to be any strong evidence afforded in the cases recorded, in favor of the theory that it is a frequent source of typhus.\n\nIn the winter of 1869-70 there were very few cases of Small Pox reported, but in December last, they commenced to appear, and by the end of the year there had been 14 cases admitted into the Government Civil Hospital, and 46 into the Seamen's Hospital, besides 7 in the Gaol. Since the beginning of the year the disease has been rapidly approaching an epidemic form, in spite of every precaution taken by the Police to prevent its spreading.\n\nNo other epidemic visited the Colony during the past year.\n\n## I. THE POLICE\n\nAlthough both the rate of sickness and the rate of mortality of this Force have been higher than in the previous year, it is not much above what it was in 1868, nor greatly in excess of the average rate.\n\n| Table | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| Table I. | shows the number of admissions into, and deaths in, the Hospital, of members of the Police Force, during every month of 1870. |\n| Table II. | shows the rate per cent of sickness and mortality of the Force during the same year. |\n| Table III. | shows the state of the health of the Troops serving in Hongkong during the year 1870 not to have been so good as in 1869, nor to compare as favorably with that of the Police, as it did in the previous year. |\n\nThe greatest number of admissions took place in August, but the greatest number of Europeans were admitted in June.\n\n## II. THE GOVERNMENT CIVIL HOSPITAL\n\nThere is no Institution in this Colony with which I am connected, that I have less satisfaction in referring to. I do not complain of the management, or the staff of the Hospital, for under Dr. Young's vigilant superintendence, the results are most satisfactory, but the building is quite unfit for the purpose to which it is applied, both in regard to size and construction. During the past year no less than 1,296 cases have been treated in the present structure, which is neither large enough for, nor adapted to, the treatment of one third of that number. There is, therefore, great reason for thankfulness that the rate of mortality has been less than in the previous year, although it exceeded that of 1868.\n\n| Table | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| Table V. | gives the rate of mortality during the last twelve years, distinguishing that of Europeans from colored persons and Chinese |\n| Table IV. | gives the number of admissions into, and the mortality in this Hospital during the year 1870 |\n| Table IX. | shows the number of admissions into, and deaths in, the Government Civil Hospital during every month of 1870. |\n\nBy examining Table IV., it will be seen that the admissions have increased under the heading of Small Pox, Diarrhoea and Dysentery, Fevers, Gonorrhoes, Vertigo, Pneumonia, Pleuro Pneumonia and Pleuritis, Hepatitis and Splinitis, Drunkenness, and lastly Impostors. The increased mortality resulted from Small Pox, Remittent and Typhoid Fever, Dropsy, Pneumonia, Hepatitis and Abscess of the Liver, Anemia, Fractures and Gun-shot Wounds. There have been fewer admissions from Phthisis, Paralysis and Delirium Tremens, Bronchitis, Colic, and notably both fewer admissions and deaths from Jaundice and from all forms of Wounds, except Gun-shot Wounds. There have also been fewer moribund persons sent to Hospital, many, doubtless, having been taken to the \"I-tze.\"\n\nDuring the year, 6 invalids were sent home by the Harbor Master and the United States' Consul, and I understand they all arrived in safety at their destination.\n\nTable VI., A, B and C, kindly sent to me by the Resident Surgeon, Dr. ADAMS, gives similar information in reference to the Seamen's Hospital, as the preceding tables give for the Civil Hospital. The result of treatment has been eminently successful during the year, and the tables are exceedingly satisfactory in consequence.\n\n## III. THE GAOL\n\n| Table | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| Table VII. | shows the number of admissions into the Gaol Hospital, and the deaths there, during 1870. |\n| Table VIII. | shows the rate of sickness and mortality in the Gaol Hospital, as compared with the total number of prisoners, and with the number treated during the year 1870. |\n\nBy Table VIII. it will be seen that the total number of prisoners is greater than in 1869, that the rate of sickness was also greater, but the rate of mortality 25 per cent less than in the previous year-less in absolute number than I have recorded since 1859, when there was a total of 2,484 Prisoners, a daily average of 239, and 4 deaths.\n\nThe numbers imprisoned in Victoria Gaol, during the past year, were :-\n| Category | Number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Europeans | 302 |\n| Indians | 1,099 |\n| Chinese | 155 |\n| Total | 3,051 (or 4,805 as total count) |\n\nThe daily average was 482, of which number only 4 died. In 1869 the daily average was 465, the total number during the year 4,122, and the deaths 5.\n\nIt will be seen that the increase in the number of Prisoners is entirely among Europeans, for refusal of duty and similar cases, and that the number of Chinese and colored Prisoners is even less than in 1869.\n\nIn 1869 the greatest number any one day in Gaol, was on the 10th February, when there were:-\n| Category | Number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Europeans | 85 |\n| Indians | 18 |\n| Chinese | 461 |\n| Total | 564 |\n\nThe smallest number in prison was on the 3rd December, when there were:-\n| Category | Number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Europeans | 70 |\n| Indians | 18 |\n| Chinese | 304 |\n| Total | 392 |\n\nDuring the past year, both the maximum and minimum number of Prisoners have been in excess of the previous year. Thus the greatest number confined on any one day in 1870 was on the 31st August, when there were:-\n| Category | Number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Europeans | 113 |\n| Indians | 18 |\n| Chinese | 449 (or 444) |\n| Total | 575 (or 580) |\n\nThe smallest number in Gaol during the same year was on the 17th March, when there were:-\n| Category | Number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Europeans | 78 |\n| Indians | 14 |\n| Chinese | 338 |\n| Total | 430 |\n\nThe greatest amount of sickness occurred on the 31st August, when there were:-\n| Category | Number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Hospital cases | 6 |\n| Trifling cases | 20 |\n| Total | 26 |\n\nThe smallest amount of sickness was recorded on the 11th November, when there were:-\n| Category | Number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Hospital cases | 0 |\n| Trifling cases | 8 |\n| Total | 8 |\n\nThere is very little to record in reference to the sickness of the past year in this Institution. Three of the four deaths which occurred arose from fever, the fourth being a case of sun-stroke in an European. The building is neatness itself, and as long as its management continues in the able hands of Mr. Douglas, it must remain a model of good order, and perfect discipline, combined with as much kindness and consideration, as the control of such a number of criminals will admit of.\n\n## IV. THE LOCK HOSPITAL\n\nIn my last Annual Report, I entered so fully into the question of the working of the Contagious Diseases Ordinance, and this establishment, that I need do little more, on the present occasion, than refer to the statistics contained in Tables A, B, C and D of the Appendix. It will be seen that a great improvement has taken place during the past year. In the two Hospitals, the percentage of contagious diseases contracted in Hongkong to all admissions, was 8.96 against nearly double that amount in 1869. In the Garrison, the percentage of primary disease to the total strength was reduced to 5.51 against 6.83 in 1869, and among the British ships of war which have visited this Port during the past year, only 116 cases of contagious disease were contracted in Hongkong. In the Police, a similar improvement has taken place and the percentage of infection has been reduced from 16.66 in 1869 to 13.75 in 1870. Again, in turning to Table X., we find that the type of the disease is undergoing a steady improvement, under the strict surveillance to which the women are subjected; average number of days of treatment having further diminished from 24.8 in 1869 to 23.1 in 1870. The whole of these Tables, as well as Table XIV., convey a large amount of information, and will well repay a careful study.",
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        "content_text": "# Appendix G.\n\n## THE CLIFFS, HONGKONG, January 9th, 1871.\n\n**SIR**,-In accordance with your request, conveyed to me in your communication dated January 11th, 1870, desiring specific information regarding the sanitary condition of vessels calling at this place, ballasted with mud, during the year ending December 31st, 1870, I have the honor to submit to you, for transmission to His Excellency The Governor, the following as the result of my observations.\n\nIn the period under review, I have visited 230 vessels in ballast; of the above number, 20 only were ballasted with mud properly; in none of these did disease of any kind occur, or more correctly, the crews were healthy on their arrival in this Port as in each case they were mustered for inspection. In all, the mud was taken from the river near Shanghai.\n\n124 of the total number came from Yokohama, Japan, ballasted either with ordinary soil, obtained from a hill side, or with muddy shingle, taken from the beach. Although such ballast is not (strictly speaking) mud, I mention it here, seeing that, of the ships so ballasted, eight had Typhus Fever on board. The first infected vessel arrived on the 10th February, the last on the 11th May, being confined to the season of the year when Epidemic Contagious Diseases generally occur.\n\nAll the cases, as soon as discovered, were removed to Stone Cutters' Island, and the ships placed in quarantine till thoroughly disinfected; no fresh cases presented themselves among the remainder of the crews, after the removal of the Fever-stricken patients. Regarding the Fever, I may state that it was unmistakable Typhus, running the recognized course, only ending fatally in one of the 13 cases treated.\n\nIt is difficult from such data, to conclude positively that the Ballast used, was the primary, or even the exciting cause, of the Fever, as Typhus was prevalent at the same season in 1869; in both years, cases occurred in the foreign settlement at Yokohama, where other influences must have been at work.\n\nIt is, however, significant that no Typhus Fever was reported while the vessels had cargo on board, general or otherwise. The subject is deserving of further investigation.\n\nJ. I. MURRAY ESQ., M. D., F. R. S. E.,  \nColonial Surgeon, Hongkong.\n\nI have the honor to be,  \n**Sir**,  \nYour most obedient Servant,  \n(Signed,)  \nW. S. ADAMS, M. D., C. M., Health Officer of the Port.\n\n## No. 45.\n\n**GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION**\n\nThe following Annual Report on the state of the Government Schools in Hongkong for the Year 1870, is published for general information.\n\nBy Command,  \nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th March, 1871\n\n**SIR**, I have the honour to forward to you the Annual Report on the Schools in this Colony under Government supervision during the year 1870.\n\nJ. GARDINER AUSTIN,  \nColonial Secretary.\n\nHONGKONG, 28th February, 1871.\n\n### Report on the Schools in this Colony\n\n2\\. The state in which these schools are will be best seen by considering them under the following division:-The Central School, The Village Schools supported by Government, and The Schools receiving Grants-in-aid.\n\n3\\. A reference to the Tables which are subjoined will show that the Central School continues to maintain its ground in point of numbers, the average for the year being a little higher than for any previous year. Apprehensions of a falling off in the attendance may be said to have disappeared. The commercial prosperity of the Colony can hardly fall to a lower ebb than it has been at during the last few years, and, this being so, and the boys looking forward solely to mercantile employment, depression of trade, unless carried to a much further extent than has yet been experienced, can hardly be expected to interfere with the prosperity of the school. It is to be hoped that this is an indication of some appreciation of the school for its own sake rather than for any mere money-making for which it may be considered a preparation.\n\n4\\. The highest attendance was in June, when there were 248 on the roll for the month. The lowest was in January when the number was 208. The average for the year was 227. There is very little cause for complaint about irregularity. It would be difficult to find, anywhere, a school of the size more regularly attended. Sickness is the principal cause of absence, but even that prevails to a very small extent. The only absences which cause annoyance are those necessitated by some family matter, a marriage or a funeral. In such a case, nothing less than a month is thought sufficient, and, sometimes, no persuasion, not even a threat, avails to reduce the period of leave below six weeks. Nothing could more clearly show the extraordinarily little value which the Chinese set upon time, except, perhaps, what is seen at some of the villages, where many of the children leave school at the end of the Tenth Month, because it is then the end of the year. Of recent years, the number of long absences has been decreasing and this is probably due, in a great measure, to the fact that the school holidays are fixed to suit the two most important Chinese Holidays, those, namely, at the New Year and the Tomb Festival.\n\n5\\. The greatest number of absentees was in August, when they amounted to 17; but, of these, 13 were absent from continued illness. The smallest number was in February, when there were 5, of whom 3 were sick. The average number of such absentees for the year was 12 per month. Taking all things into consideration, this number is exceedingly limited.\n\n6\\. The result of the year's work was, as usual, tested by written examinations in all the classes. A paper is set on each subject which the class has been taught during the year and those who get less than one third of the total number of marks assigned to the subjects of their class are considered as having failed. The total number of such failures in the six English classes was 20, or an average of about 3 to each class. Even this proportion, though small, is not due entirely to idleness, but arises, in the majority of cases, from promotion to a higher class but a few months before the examination. Another cause of failure is found in the case of boys other than Chinese. These, knowing but little of Chinese, lose the marks assigned for translation from and into that language.\n\n7\\. It would occupy too much space either to give the examination lists and papers or to analyse them minutely. They are, however, all recorded and are available at any time when required. The boys themselves take great interest in these lists. They carefully note the number of marks they have gained in each particular subject and take them as a guide to future study. The masters, too, look forward to the results with no little anxiety, as they find in them a test of their success or failure in teaching.\n\nThe work of examination is necessarily very laborious, but what is gained by it more than compensates for the unusual exertion.",
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        "content_text": "Mor. Order \n\nSuljet \n\nObjet · \n\nBeds are \n\nResuelt \n\npieser \n\nRemartes by Captain Superintendent (M. M. & cave) \n\nsupervisions \n\n44. The beds are to be dressed see lives - and as seform of 14 miles is, as four of 1 vicles is, \" 2. Her will heain the suforcicion of the blotting there\" ro2, no2, \" at all times, to be left betionen the best and the wall. \n\n(d) Moy Resin te d for Sefst. 1862. \" With the piour to securing order and clanulingh in the toestral Barracks, this follesning Mens tinand of arranquends will be observed mutil foatter orders - Infor be revive will takes aliange of the expper flour- \n\nalange of the pepper flas- pecus North, 10, 16, and 12.- \n\n\" not to be truend pifs darving the day; accept inlaw mecefsung from \"want of accorinesitations, or unlieve a venit the mattress, \n\nrs, are to be pollect ups - placed against the lead ast -the covalet is to be folded and licked in found it :- 5. \"Men any man is about form sickness, \n\nshanet from sickups, andy cause, his besteding, love, kit, by Stue Sergrout and placed in sac. - \n\narus te? will be later \n\nother- \n\ncharge of \n\nat least, will be attottic to carte prae; as- \n\nX \n\nDaly -Balquy- \n\naust Cook leouses.\" \n\nSy be, J. and Gen ___3. audi 24. witte back-ypad \n\nHery will receive all measury assistaux from the Sapunits, in cleage of tones, who core to be bold perfecweitle for elevatings and good actor in \n\n6. Zeer Pegs; \" als = in plealf on which way be felaced, wathy, wifsins × = They will visit the pores ouce ou excle. \n\n\"All other Articles are to be appointinents in current herfst in Regetative Boxes ; exlich are to the best at the fout of the head \n\nLidl. \n\nnantter. \n\nto visit and \n\nday; sinnectidity after noon- day prarade, whethe larger, freeu is in Barracks, would be the best time for such venit. Any \"ingularities or diandes, will the pinsmedicatily repented to the efficient defpaintinted. \n\nThe other two Surfentors, Griners and Loves, will be directed incrsinually - report on the loud station cohere there is no suspector stationed\":\" \n\n(04) I. Sarwance for the fights lights of Podian The attection of the Sprefactors is agaier dientest to the crater and to offerêt their I. No Straugue is to be activated into Excument Rescaties: afsistance a party of 12 Curaponds and 12 belinace will the most stave (from sail) \n\ndapt by \n\nsome seems living withority, thermic daily to clean the Barracks: \n\n7. No alterations or refries whatever are to be purate the Recrus & Buildings; without the authority of the \n\nRooms \n\nCafstams sussaintundent. \n\n\"er Barracks - \n\n• when will be lulet reefarerible that any such stranger docs \n\nto \n\n\" not bear a clearacter ottiauice thixes perfectable; and may \n\n186600 \n\nis greater \n\n(sd) H. Mr. Deaux. Act. ferfst : Suppt. 24+ + Out: 1866 \n\n-No one is to be allowed to purxien in a Police Station, except for the necessary livion \n\nand the Sunfrietor is to be insundiality, informed should any \n\n• Member of the Hace introduving a fason of disreputable his business requires, \"Character will be famished : - \n\n2. Maw dismissed four the Hace are not to be attend \n\n\"in Barracks. \n\nremain tere\" \n\nHe will see that all poous are \n\n(8 d) Mlll. Deanse, Act. Cast: Suph, 215 Oct - The Offices in Charge of any But station is peghemith for the clenchings of the 10. Washing blotles or hanging these refp to day is not spremiers, and the safety of Recensement ferofraty. \n\n\"farfperly ventilated by the offering of the wiitions daily. We will transmit to the \n\nrach Munday ek and \"Central Stations ou excle Monday morning before game, a report of the one quartand 44... Fler filly habit of Spitting on the flier is at the stations, ofthe timesnationes of the louch and of any proficies poquined or damages \n\nThe strielly polibited; as, also, suncaring, using profane - \"uotit :- \n\nallowed in & Barrack poous; sior. \n\nto \n\nother work or \n\nday. \n\n\" employment perlich sing licet & fomont clexutines \" _ \n\nway \n\nor filthy language and hired, and angry minitions. \n\n12. No tiffpling, ar gambling, of any description, \n\n\" permitted in Benncles; nor is it spermitted to hufp, \n\nया \n\n1. \" Crustables\" boxes are to be of an exciforme size \n\nis \n\nBakeet from Printest Rules, frage 24 of 1869. \n\n22 He (the Stive Surgeant ) will wirit & pafeert con the process, and culleres of the \n\n\"introduon Mereive any Sprints or intoxicating liquors Content Stations tenir during the day -- \n\nof any description except, such as may be autheniged \n\nfor the use of the Mass= \n\n13. All bede, holding, focilure tot, are to be taken out and \n\n\"aired, weather \n\nfor permitting, unry Saturday at gman.- \n\n14. Her confiied to Barracks, at festial Station, \n\nfor misconduct are to be parade at the flearge \n\nRover properly drespect in Reniforme - turce - \n\ned 5. fr.ue., where they \n\ndaily \n\n&ae, and 5, \n\nwill be inspected by the suspector-ou-duty. \n\nDor \n\n21. of 1869.",
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        "content_text": "DESPATCH.\n\n249\n\nFoughtong, 3rd July, 1872\n\nSchedule of Despatches from the Right Honourable the Secretary of State received by the Governor of Hongkong, during the month of June, 1872.\n\nAt 53\n\nGovernor No.\n\nKundy 63\n\n  \n    Date\n    1872\n  \n  \n    Hong Kong No.\n    8441\n  \n  \n    (Subject.)\n    Drying Closet for Victoria Gaol\n  \n  \n    AUC22 1872\n    July 12 Applied for\n  \n  \n    Last previous Paper\n    Mr Cox\n  \n  \n    Checked all right\n    IRR\n  \n  \n    30/8/72\n    \n  \n\nCopy Acktsd Came: 24 Aug 1872\n\nand Oct 29\n\nOct 25.\n\n(Minutes.)\n\nM. Meade\n\n16 Aug\n\nRefer in the first instance to the Crown Agents to ascertain the cost ?\n\n11/22/8.\n\nAfter consultation with ...\n\nRM 22/8\n\nThe same:",
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        "content_text": "Dove Confe No 11931\n\nGovernor No.\n\n(Subject.)\n\nDESPATCH.\n\n295\n\nfundy Cafe Profils derived by persons in Shang\n\nDate\n\n1872 Oct 19\n\nLast previous Paper.\n\nFO\n\n11384\n\n72\n\nby impplying Cooke Ships with Stars, provisions\n\nV\n\nPRINTED FOR PARLIAMENT\n\nC.829 71073\n\nAnd Confid\n\ndic\n\n(6000 372-H & S 5759)\n\nMr. Herbert\n\n(Minutes.)\n\nThis is in answer to Lord Kimberley's despatch Confidential\n\nof 12 Aug.\n\n? acknowluge, referring to Lord Kimberley's later despatch\n\n170 of 20 Sept.\n\n? and to E.C's. for permanent\n\nandtor.\n\nSean Folly (16/12)\n\nalange turings done in Mr. 3/12 Hong Kong owing to this\n\nTraffic.\n\nRM 3/12\n\nParagraphs 3,4 of their despatch of\n\nthe Existence of an unsatisfacti\n\npem & ridicate\n\nNat",
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        "content_text": "RE\n\nchong nong\n\nNo 132 No 11905\n\nGovernor No.\n\nMundy 132.\n\nDate\n\n1872 Oct 23\n\nLast previous Paper.\n\n(Subject.)\n\nDESPATCH.\n\nRECEIVd,\n\n30 OCT 1872\n\n303\n\nJames Reddie- a destitute British Subject\n\nRefers détails of this man's case, and\n\nrequests decision as\n\nto liability for payments\n\nof expenses regarding.\n\n71068\n\n97\n\n837\n\nAns\n\nDec 6.\n\nJan 17\n\nCB TO Cons\n\nfor her Majesty's\n\n(Minutes.)\n\nCounsel\n\nYou will observe that the Acting Attorney General states that he knows no law or regulation authorizing the Shanghai Authorities to forward Reddie to Hongkong. I think the Colonial Foreign Office should now\n\nbe called upon to defray the expense which the Colony had incurred\n\non account of the maintenance & his Keeper, and the cost of Reddie's former's passage to England. The action adopted by the Consular Authorities, though inconsistent, seems to have been the only one they could adopt. The Board of Trade recently protested against a\n\nlunatic being put on board a merchant ship for conveyance to England.\n\n6/12/72\n\n7/12/72\n\n(6000 372-H & S 5759)\n\nRM 3/12\n\nRS2.",
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        "content_text": "DESPATCH.\n\nchong chóng W1149 No 298\n\nGovernor No.\n\n(Subject.)\n\nRECEIVED\n\n13 JAN 1873.\n\nof\n\nenquire\n\nint\n\nJundy 149 Opium Monopoly. Evelous Repeat 4\n\nCommission affintec\n\nDate\n\n1872\n\nDew 4\n\nLast previous Paper.\n\nthe subject\n\n32\n\nAur. by Flegr\n\nJan 17\n\naus 20 Jan 24 (0)3 \"Aus further April 30 20570\n\n58\n\n[10000 3 | 7-11 & 5 $760\n\nMr Meade\n\n(Minutes.)\n\nThe Hongkong Government derives a Revenue of about $120,000 from the opium monopoly, about a quarter of the whole Revenue, so that this is an important subject.\n\nThe statistics collected differ so widely as to the amount of the trade, that they appear to have failed in obtaining their object \"to ascertain whether a sufficient amount was paid towards the Revenue of the Colony?\"\n\nThey suggested as the only method of arriving at the correct state of affairs that Govt should take the opium monopoly into its own hands; this suggestion has not been...",
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        "content_text": "RAD\n\nDESPATCH.\n\n563\n\nH.158 N° 720\n\nGovernor No.\n\nkundy 158\n\nDate\n\n1872 Dec 17\n\nLast previous Paper.\n\n9.759\n\n(Subject.)\n\nRECEIVED\n\n27 JAN 1878\n\nthe Port of Pak hoi would be\n\nOpening of the Port of\n\nto that of Mering Chow\n\npreferable to that of\n\nfor trade\n\nSend a\n\n(Minutes.)\n\nNawian\n\ncopy\n\nFF.D. for\n\nconsideration, with reference to their\n\nletter 9759.\n\nR$2.\n\n27/1/73.\n\nRom 37/1 K Jan 20/73\n\n1",
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        "content_text": "Waive out of the question to grant this exceptional concession to the Dutch Consul of Hongkong as per Mundy's report to 7.0.\n\nRents for 26/72\n\nTo 7.0.\n\nJaying\n\nI aneur with Sir C. Murdock\n\nK Jan 28/72\n\n88222\n\n72\n\nSir\n\nRECEIVED\n\nJAN 24. 1872\n\nLiquidation Board\n\n24th January 1872\n\nI have to acknowledge your letter of 18th inst with one from the Foreign Office enclosing an application from the Netherlands Minister to be allowed to obtain Chinese Emigrants for Surinam in Hongkong.\n\n2. It will be remembered that in consequence of the departure of a ship with emigrants from Hongkong to Peru, which it was found the Government had no legal power to prevent, an Ordinance (No. 4 of 1870) was passed by direction\n\nR. G. M. Herbert",
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        "content_text": "the\n\nHongkong. 4 February, 1872\n\nSuperintendent of Police by Order of Company\n\n(A. Mac Iver, Acting Colonial Secretary)\n\nForwarded to J. Smith, Esq.\n\nChinese Passenger Ordinance 1871.\n\nTransmits Return showing duration of voyage between Hongkong and Singapore\n\nHongkong, 4 February, 1872 - by the P. & O. Company's Steamer \"Free Kennedy\"\n\n  \n    \n    MINUTE.\n  \n  \n    2893\n    Hongkong\n  \n  \n    2673\n    \n  \n  \n    20\n    Feb.\n  \n  \n    Mr. de Asbeck\n    March, 28.\n  \n  \n    Mr. Munde.\n    \n  \n  \n    Mr. Holland.\n    Mr. Herbert.\n    28\n  \n  \n    Mr. Hugessen.\n    Lord Kimberley,\n    29\n  \n  \n    \n    38\n    7\n  \n  \n    \n    March 29\n    \n  \n  \n    Indexed\n    3\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    198\n    \n  \n\nI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 11th of February transmitting Acts of Parliament and its enclosure from the Superintendent of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company regarding the duration of voyages between Hongkong and Singapore, raising the question raised by your letter to us.\n\nThe question is whether the fact that the Company's boats make the voyage...\n\nEnclosure in Governor Sir Arthur Kennedy's Despatch No. 30 of 11 February 1872\n\nAnd Printed Steam Navigation Company's regulations...",
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        "content_text": "Point, as if Imperial legislation is requested as to \"offices\" com...\n\nUnprecedented questions submitted by Portuguese officials in the case will be answered by much legislation.\n\nBut it is a further and larger question whether Imperial legislation is sought. It seems to me that when we have made an agreement with other Powers (China, Portugal &c.) to submit unto a convention for the united repression of abuses in Emigration, Judge Paoale will act help us much, would be a result than 20.\n\nIf by Imperial Legislation and Hong Kong ordinance, we could stop Chinese emigration & its accompanying horrors, it might be well to attempt something in this direction. But as to do thus, I think it would be futile, impossible, even in the interests of humanity, to stop emigration from that small spot (Hong Kong) where by judicious arrangement a proper supervision may mitigate abuses and lessen the evils of the system. To stop it entirely as far as they are concerned, would be like the action of a man who, having the control over one tributary stream out of many which flowed into a river, should dam up his own stream because he objected to the muddy condition of the other streams which he would still have in the same state in consequence of his proceeding.\n\nI agree with Mr. Herbert that no effectual remedy for the abuses of this traffic will be provided until Maritime Powers combine in some mutual convention as that which he reports.\n\nJudge Paoale is stated to be able, honest, and of great discretion in his mental organisation.\n\nSub 31/3/3\n\nMINUTE PAPER.\n\n220\n\nIf we wait until the Maritime Powers combine, we may be glad if Holland carries out what the papers suggest to further the passing of an efficient ordinance within Hong Kong.\n\nIt is considered advisable to prevent abuses in our waters and in our ports, and the Chinese Emigration Ordinance suggested by the Commissioners should be passed to regulate Chinese emigration.\n\nI have deferred dealing with these papers until we had received a reply from the Office to whom the Chinese Emigration Ordinance was referred.\n\nKR April 1\n\nPage information remains as is, if detected.\n\n \nSub1178/1922/32(III) should be formatted as Sub1178/1922/32(III) is not needed as it is not in the original text, instead the reference Sub 31/3/3 is kept as is.",
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        "content_text": "C. S. o. No. 954\n\nHONGKONG,\n\n31st March\n\n1873.\n\n(Received\n\n16 April\n\n1873.)\n\nEMIGRATION OFFICER,\n\n(H. G. THORNSELL Esq.)\n\nTO\n\nActing COLONIAL SECRETARY,\n\n(Hon. Cecil C. SMITH)\n\nCHINESE PASSENGERS SHIPS.\n\n18th\n\nReturn of .....arrived, between the 18th and the 31st March 1873.\n\n...\n\nPage  ... \n\nSenerale\n\nIt Rang\n\nN=76-80 5758\n\nGovernor No.\n\n(Subject\n\nDESPATCH.\n\n13\n\nbundy 76 London International Exhibition of 1873\n\nDate.\n\n1873\n\n1\n\nreputs transmission of specimens\n\nApril! fpipes & Drukas (ups\n\nLast previous Paper.\n\nOutly\n\nDer General\n\n(Minutes.)\n\nFor De Ribeck.\n\nRegister in Hongkong Registry\n\nand put by.\n\nR. S. I..\n\n26/5/73.\n\nEndosue No. 1 in Governor to Arthur Kennedy a Despatch- no good! No 75 of 14 April 1873\n\nHowever, to follow the exact output format requested:\n\nC. S. o. No. 954\n\nHONGKONG,\n\n31st March\n\n1873.\n\n(Received\n\n16 April\n\n1873.)\n\nEMIGRATION OFFICER,\n\n(H. G. THORNSELL Esq.)\n\nTO\n\nActing COLONIAL SECRETARY,\n\n(Hon. Cecil C. SMITH)\n\nCHINESE PASSENGERS SHIPS.\n\n18th\n\nReturn of .....arrived, between the 18th and the 31st March 1873.\n\nSenerale\n\nIt Rang\n\nN=76-80 5758\n\nGovernor No.\n\n(Subject\n\nDESPATCH.\n\n13\n\nbundy 76 London International Exhibition of 1873\n\nDate.\n\n1873\n\n1\n\nreputs transmission of specimens\n\nApril! fpipes & Drukas (ups\n\nLast previous Paper.\n\nOutly\n\nDer General\n\n(Minutes.)\n\nFor De Ribeck.\n\nRegister in Hongkong Registry\n\nand put by.\n\nR. S. I..\n\n26/5/73.\n\nEndosue No. 1 in Governor to Arthur Kennedy a Despatch- no good! No 75 of 14 April 1873",
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        "content_text": "## Memorandum of Recapitulative Expenditure on Public Works from 1st January to 31st December 1873 and of Probable Expenditure and Unexpended Balance on 1st January 1874\n\n| Services | Amount Voted | Probable Expenditure from 1st January to 31st December 1873 | Probable Unexpended Balance on 1st January 1874 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Works and Buildings |  |  |  |\n|  New Law Courts, Police Station | 32,000 |  | 12,000 |\n|  Harbour Auction Office | 30,000 |  | 12,500 |\n|  Alen Coil Hospital | 12,000 |  | 400 |\n|  Protestant Cemetery |  |  | 33,000 |\n|  Spruces to Shittings |  |  | no Serve |\n|  Improving the Water Supply | 12,500 |  | 1,000 |\n|  Caintenance of Water Works |  |  | 12,500 |\n|  Maintenance of Public Gardens and Plantations |  |  | 23 |\n|  Services of Control Police Station |  |  | Lundy |\n|  Miscellaneous Works |  |  | 24 |\n|  New Kauf to St. John's Cathedral |  |  |  |\n| Roads Streets & Bridges |  |  |  |\n|  Drainage in Victoria |  | 12 |  |\n|  Drainage at Mint |  | 13 |  |\n|  Covering Brain: A* 2. Junt. |  |  |  |\n|  Road and Street Contingencies |  | 16 |  |\n|  Raving and Repairs, Taipingshan |  |  | 10 |\n|  File Channel's me. |  | 18 |  |\n|  Repairs to Roads out of Victoria |  |  | › Mepana |\n|  Suparica to Roads in Aplichow and Yow no tee |  |  |  |\n|  Repairs to Bridges |  |  | 4,000 |\n|  Repairs to Frogus |  |  | 450 |\n| Miscellaneous Services |  |  |  |\n|  Watting |  |  | 180,150 |\n|  Floads and Stela |  |  | 5,000 |\n| Recapitulation |  |  |  |\n|  Works and Buildings | 104,3 | 50,000 |  |\n|  Roads Streets and Bridges | 10th 18 4 | 25,000 | 6208 6 8 |\n|  Miscellaneous Services | 2,000 | & noo | 5,000 |\n| Total |  |  | 39,500 |\n|  |  | E | 2500 |\n|  |  | 1,000 | 5,000 |\n|  |  | 500 | 600 |\n|  |  | 10,150 | 400 |\n| Grand Total - $ |  |  | 189,650 |\n\n## Enclosure N. 7 in Governor Sir Arthur Kennedy's Despatch No 180 of September 1870\n\nStatement for January ... and 1st July 1873, and \"January 187H\n\nSurveyor General's office.  \nHony Wong 24th July 1873.\n\nJohnwmfrice Sivryer Gensent.  \nPage ...  \n17h. 750  \n76.500  \n16729  \n75.500  \n15729 3  \n14.729 3 么",
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        "content_text": "That the whole of this Street has been for a long time in a broken state, during the season of spring, which is the most rainy time, the ground (roadway) is always muddy, consequently, there is regret on the part of the people, who have to walk with difficulty.\n\nThat all other places in this colony, no matters how unimportant or barren their positions have been trimmed and levelled; why should not this Street be treated in the same way?\n\nIt is, in fact, one of the principal thoroughfares, and also a main road, wherein the Merchants congregate and settle.\n\nThat under these circumstances, your petitioners confidently and jointly Memorialize Your Honour beseeching you will be gracious enough to spend a small sum of money to have the Street in question repaired and made good. By your doing so, not only the people will feel exceedingly grateful but...",
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        "content_text": "673\n\na tea laster in \n5. M. Messrs Deacon and leoy's employ. \nUV. Mundy, a lea \nwas a sleep, and was attacked; he \nKnocked down two men with his \nfist, but was then stabbed in the right side, and stunned by a blow \non the head. He now lies in a hopeless condition at Macao. \nAll the crew with one \n6. exception were wounded, the \nPurser and Chief Mate are \nmissing supposed killed, and 4 of the crew jumped overboard. There is a rumor that two have been saved \nby a fishing boat. \n\n7 \nThe attack appears to have been pre-concerted with a view \nto obtaining \n$4,200, which were in \nthe possession of a Chinese passenger \nconnected with a \ngambling house \nat Macao. \n\n8. \nThe Spark was in the possession of the Pirates from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m., and the Chinese passengers were robbed of their money and \nornaments. \n\n9 \nThe Pirates left with their booty in a junk that was waiting for \nthem. It is said that the junk and men can be recognised. \n\n10. \nThe \"Spark\" was taken by the Chinese Engineers to the Outer Harbor \nof Macao, and was there boarded by Captain Carroll who took.",
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        "content_text": "# GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION\n\nThe following Letter from Her Majesty's Consul at Canton, in reference to the capture and pillage of the Steamer Spark, is published for general information.\n\nBy Command,  \nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th November, 1874.\n\n[No. 73.]  \n**J. GARDINER AUSTIN**,  \nColonial Secretary.\n\n## H. M. CONSULATE, CANTON, 12th November, 1874.\n\nSIR,-With reference to the capture and pillage of the steamer Spark by pirates, the murders of the Master, G. BRADY, and the Purser, FELIX FERRIES, and the dangerous wounding of Mr. MUNDY, Passenger, and others on the 22nd of August last; I have the honor to state, for the information of His Excellency the Governor, that every effort was made by the Canton Government to arrest the guilty parties, and Fourteen in all were captured and brought to trial, and of these Six, having confessed their guilt, were executed on the 3rd, and two on the 6th instant.\n\n| Name | Execution Date |\n| --- | --- |\n| Lưu Anwu (劉烏亞) | 3rd |\n| Chang Tê-hsi (張德喜) | 3rd |\n| Liang To-ching (梁多慶) | 3rd |\n| Kwo Ken-hao (郭根好) | 3rd |\n| Wu Chai-kwei (吳彩貴) | 3rd |\n| Wu Kwo-yu (吳郭有) | 3rd |\n| Ho Hsin-k'wên (何新權) | 6th |\n| Fan A-feng (范亞豐) | 6th |\n| Hwang A-lien (黃亞連) | ... (died from wounds) |\n\nThe heads of these criminals will be exposed in the usual manner as a warning to all.\n\nOn the other persons in custody, sentences have not yet been passed, there being doubts respecting the identity of one or two of them, or whether they were engaged in the piracy.\n\nIn reporting these executions, His Excellency the Acting Viceroy informs me that no Reward can be accepted for the apprehension of the pirates, the Police having done no more than their duty.\n\nI have the honor to be,  \nYour most obedient Servant,  \n**B. ROBERTSON**, Consul.\n\nThe Honourable **J. GARDINER AUSTIN**,  \nColonial Secretary.",
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        "content_text": "proposed to give up Chinese Emigration under contract altogether - Otherwise the Portuguese will hereafter say that we are ourselves doing what we have used considerable pressure to compel them to give up. 29/1\n\nSee 13110\n122/1\n\n# \n\nWe are obliged to give up Chinese \nemigration under contract to our Colonies \nin consequence of \nthe pressure \nwhich has been put upon Portugal to \nstop it at Macao \nwe must submit \ngracefully, & shall not lose \nvery much \nin comparison to the great gain to \nthe world from the cessation of a form of Emigration \nwhich appears to be always \nattended by a considerable degree of abuse. \n\nPut the subject aside till it comes up \nagain rather than 10 days ago.\n\nC.O. \n27 JAN 1874\n\n27 \n**Foreign Office.** \nJanuary 24. 1874. \n\nSir, \n\nWith reference \nto \nmy \nletter of \nthe 30!! ultimo, I am directed \nby \nEarl Granville to transmit to you, to be laid before the Earl of Kimberley, \ncopies of \n`C. Murray 40123` \nand `C. Munay 3` of Jan 19/74 \nand `No. 30/73`, \na despatch from Her \nMajesty's Minister at Lisbon, and of the answer which Lord Granville has returned thereto, \n\nThe Under Secretary of State \nColonial Office",
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        "content_text": "742 \n\nfrom Ichal. \n\nd. Myself, greatly needing change, in that expensive place without resources, and in the event of my suspension being confirmed without the money for paying my passage home.\n\ne. It meant starvation for seven for the fault of me.\n\n19. I have served under their Excellencies Governors Gen Munay, Sir H. Robinson, Sir R. In Donald, and Sir A. Kennedy; also under Acting Governors Colonel Hemphill, Won the W. Mercer, and General Whitfield, to all or either, of whom I can appeal for character.\n\nMy fearlessling previous... \n\n20. I have been so long from England that all my former connections are cut off. I have nothing to depend on but the Service in which I have so faithfully served for so many years, and if severed from it, my family and self will be threatened with penury and want. May I entreat your Lordship to give my case your most careful consideration, reinstate me in my former position, and thus confer on me an everlasting obligation?\n\nI have the honour to be, my Lord, Your most obedient humble Servant, Edward J. R. Willcocks.",
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        "content_text": "## DESPATCH\n\nwhich authority consccntioon simply dumprating home At a Bishop to exercise \"**Episcopal functions**\" in one of HM's proper dioceses abroad. The title of Bishop of Victoria has not had the effect of the decisions referred to above but if it was intended thereby to have the effect as it was best possible, it may perhaps be that the difficulties referred to above were not overcome. \n\nThe position is similar to that of Bishop Burdon in that his predecessors had the same issue with regard to S. Pauli College.\n\n### No 1853 \nNo. Mundy \n3 Date 1875 Jany 11 \nLast previous Paper Coffy \nBleden: auf LX 20126 1875 F \n\n**Subject**\n\n42 \n**DESPATCH**\n\n**RECEIVED** \nIS FEB 1875 \nExemption of Admiralty Transports from Port-dues \nReplies to enquiries concerning for Eible.\n\n**(Minutes)**\n\nAPRIL 18/2/75. \n114. \nMt Villiers noted \nNote & te Admiralty. \nK. 19 Feb. 1875 \nBr 9/2 \n(`274-H & S 3030`) \n\n|  |  | \n| --- | --- |",
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        "content_text": "He be guilty. His Excellency has forwarded, for my information, a copy of the Duke of Newcastle's despatch of the 14th April 1860, in which His Grace lays down the rule for proof of guilt in rendition - \"that reasonable evidence ought to be accepted as sufficient, such for example as would lead a Grand Jury in England to find a true Bill when the evidence is ex-parte only, such as would induce Magistrates to commit for trial.\" His Excellency stated later that this rule will be observed where there is concurrent jurisdiction such as the present.\n\nThe crime was committed on the 22nd of August 1871, while the British steamer Spark, master George H. Brady, was on her voyage from Canton to Macao. Certain Chinese who had shipped as passengers at Canton overpowered the other passengers and crew, murdered and cut down the master, Mr. Mundy, and Brady, nearly the only European passengers, drove some of the crew overboard, plundered the vessel, and after keeping possession of her for some hours.",
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        "content_text": "# Manghong...\n\n## NeJ 17th March, 1875:\n\n**Administrator**  \nJ. Gardiner Christie  \nto  \n**The Right Honorable**  \nThe Earl of Carnarvon  \n\n**Confidential**  \nTransmission of Year ... Repeats the Requisition by German Canal for the ... and the proceedings taken.\n\n### No.\n\n| Trong trong | MEG-No0 4908 | No. 123 | Confidential Paper | (Subject.) |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | DESPATCH, 273 | Proposal of Military Authorities for alteration in the form of Crown Leases so as to preserve certain rights of the deput... |\n\nCopy herewith of correspondence with Major Genl.  \nSub. Mundy  \nLands  \nWQ  \n12 May 1875  \n(recd: 20 May 1875)  \n(LI! & S 6049)\n\n### (Minutes.)\n\n...be the matter effects Crown  \nCore Leaves & in such & for  \npo nay wah Bray.\n\nAt this question has been referred by the Major General Commanding in Hong Kong to the Secretary of State for War, Lord Carnarvon will probably desire to communicate with that Department before deciding upon it. It is clear that to insert the condition proposed by the military authorities, will feel ... and to private sales of land at...",
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        "content_text": "26 of the Hong Kong Pension Minute is therefore omitted. I would have been desirable had 2 other Clauses been substituted for them; and a good pattern (to my thinking) would be found in Clause 18 and 19 of the Lever and Hands Pensions Act, which goes with print at page 3 of the CO List for 1879 - A few words (\"from\" in \"this Act\" etc) would ensure changing.\n\nMr Meade\n\nKraft to w\n\nRm 24/2\n\n2\n\n20/180\n\nov. Hennessy emg\n\nMIN TE..\n\n172 Hongkong 1876\n\n13121\n\nNo.18\n\n38\n\nThe 1882 Maundy\n\nMr. Lucas. 24 Febr\n\nMr. Wingfield\n\nMr. Bramston.\n\nX Mr. Meade, 25\n\nMr. Herbert.\n\nLord Cadogan.\n\nSir M. Hicks Beach.\n\n28\n\n29\n\nM. dewes\n\nYou\n\nSeen\n\n25/2/80\n\nAns! 18915/80\n\nSir\n\nmarchy/so\n\nI have the honour to\n\ncall your\n\nattention to\n\nthe fact\n\nthat\n\nI have\n\nyou\n\nreply\n\nof the\n\nthe\n\nas per Salt no\n\nto my desp: no. 34\n\nof May 1878 respecting the Hong Kong pension minute, this\n\nthe 12th\n\nthough\n\nApril 1879 you were\n\nminded of this omis-\n\nsion, but without result,\n\nAnd I ...\n\nHowever, to follow the exact instructions given and to improve the response to fit the required format (HTML using  for paragraphs), and to apply the rules for OCR proofreading:\n\n26 of the Hong Kong Pension Minute is therefore omitted. I would have been desirable had 2 other Clauses been substituted for them; and a good pattern (to my thinking) would be found in Clause 18 and 19 of the Lever and Hands Pensions Act, which goes with print at page 3 of the CO List for 1879 - A few words (\"from\" in \"this Act\" etc) would ensure changing.\n\nMr. Meade\n\nKraft to w\n\nRm 24/2\n\n2\n\n20/180\n\nov. Hennessy emg\n\nMIN TE..\n\n172 Hongkong 1876\n\n13121\n\nNo.18\n\n38\n\nThe 1882 Maundy\n\nMr. Lucas. 24 Febr\n\nMr. Wingfield\n\nMr. Bramston.\n\nX Mr. Meade, 25\n\nMr. Herbert.\n\nLord Cadogan.\n\nSir M. Hicks Beach.\n\n28\n\n29\n\nM. dewes\n\nYou\n\nSeen\n\n25/2/80\n\nAns! 18915/80\n\nSir\n\nmarchy/so\n\nI have the honour to call your attention to the fact that I have your reply of the ... to my desp: no. 34 of May 1878 respecting the Hong Kong pension minute, this the 12th though April 1879 you were minded of this omission, but without result, And I ...\n\nLet's correct and simplify it further to adhere strictly to the guidelines:\n\n26 of the Hong Kong Pension Minute is therefore omitted. I would have been desirable had 2 other Clauses been substituted for them; and a good pattern (to my thinking) would be found in Clause 18 and 19 of the Lever and Hands Pensions Act, which goes with print at page 3 of the CO List for 1879 - A few words (\"from\" in \"this Act\" etc) would ensure changing.\n\nMr Meade\nRm 24/2\n2\n20/180\nov. Hennessy emg\n\nMIN TE..\n172 Hongkong 1876\n13121\nNo.18\n38\n\nThe 1882 Maundy\nMr. Lucas. 24 Febr\nMr. Wingfield\nMr. Bramston.\nX Mr. Meade, 25\nMr. Herbert.\nLord Cadogan.\nSir M. Hicks Beach.\n\n28\n29\nM. dewes\nYou\nSeen\n25/2/80\nAns! 18915/80\n\nI have the honour to call your attention to the fact that I have your reply of the ... to my desp: no. 34 of May 1878 respecting the Hong Kong pension minute, this the 12th though April 1879 you were minded of this omission, but without result, And I ...\n\nThe final version, formatted as requested, is:\n\n26 of the Hong Kong Pension Minute is therefore omitted. I would have been desirable had 2 other Clauses been substituted for them; and a good pattern (to my thinking) would be found in Clause 18 and 19 of the Lever and Hands Pensions Act, which goes with print at page 3 of the CO List for 1879 - A few words (\"from\" in \"this Act\" etc) would ensure changing.\n\nMr Meade\nKraft tow\nRm 24/2\n2\n20/180\nov. Hennessy emg\n\nMIN TE..\n172 Hongkong 1876\n\n13121\nNo.18\n38\n\nThe 1882 Maundy\nMr. Lucas. 24 Febr\nMr. Wingfield\nMr. Bramston.\nX Mr. Meade, 25\nMr. Herbert.\nLord Cadogan.\nSir M. Hicks Beach.\n\n28\n29\nM. dewes\nYou\nSeen\n25/2/80\nAns! 18915/80\nSir\nmarchy/so\n\nI have the honour to call your attention to the fact that I have your reply of the ... to my desp: no. 34 of May 1878 respecting the Hong Kong pension minute, this the 12th though April 1879 you were minded of this omission, but without result, And I ...",
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        "content_text": "280 \n\n## Hom \n\nAundy toh allowed if so ordered by the Judicial Committee, & would be glad to Hear what is the view of the Lord President of the Council upon this point when pressing his movement in the Constitutional chapter which it involves.\n\n4. Lord Carnarvon is disposed & thinks if it is permissible to prohibit a direct appeal on special grounds, the prohibition may have the effect unnecessarily of adding an intermediate stage to the litigation in cases where the amount involved is very large and on principle it is important that no decision should be accepted as final, and that the decision of the highest Court should fall finally upon the colony, in as much as the litigants already in all probability may have fought through to a final decision in the Full Court, before being able to affirm or ... and he would like to be informed whether Lord Derby considers this third proposition & be...",
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        "content_text": "## 184\n\nWhen deputat of Shan 300 kon mendicants; that 3, Convictul Jins. oners (besides mundicants) were defatul in January 1877: and in the fire following Murther 106 persons wen defistul including 83 mendiants. This give 106 convicted princours as the number Referated in the für ding months of 1872 (mitting mundicant caces smis 17) for the whole year. stalments:\n\nThe list in prom. 3 \n\nItaud ruumeile the two \n\nDee.76 \n\n- \n\nA \n\nMar. 44. Then is possits an explanation of there cases which at any wen danchonere lys in a Found; in 74-76 The tule at Suggestion was active in that first openers wem not to be deportul Caption special ground \n\n- \n\nand it will be sewn that. They are \n\n-Platin date than the charge of policy (Sept. 76) refortul in the next pars. 57. which I will return to - \n\nFour. 8. The case of than tai - lum will be found in `9350_d` it is \n\n77 Singular that Mr Hennessy shall refer to it - as his action disappose: his groune In afariz the deportation is stabil ate from. 15 that bepalin - was not. The illynlig ofthe order, although he was mined in the papers- \n\npar. 7-10. The deportation law is briefly their - **Home Adce 9 of 1857 Shop** \n\n- was very likely to heap Gaps in as stated byt in John Female \n\nAfter the allinpt to form the whole European Comming by mixing andince in the bread; severe persons Finch, babe ich was not exceeding 5 years - (and if he done must obey the formu Ing and his deportation by forer if reapsary): This lattin of 1871 Junisin refualien in 1871 & the Governm empowered same or any other one to fix the time for the Departure of such Jurson from the (deny\" - \n\n**881859 dec. 21.**\n\nbytte com By **Diimane 8/5.5 sec. 21** Any stip. Thagistrate a J. P. May cause any [kinean Jurson to find securit In for his appearann in any (out. For any purpose a chany time within 12 months, and worry adjudication to that Effect shall be made in Open Court a reportel forthwith & His Lalang; and such Chimer not finding sente placurity shall be deemed a Jurson dampions to the Pear within the meaning gorda **9.81857**. \n\nThe effect seems tobe that persons deemere dangrous say be Report arrestul summarily, a kept in custodes until dubt with accnd law; & that person failing to fin deamit In detained until death with. \n\nTheme is no reale Commutin Baba between this frown, on the frown of the Governor to one deportation. gather to fushibit residency of under den. **7979.857**: Ippacting four beam have no doubt that the original Eurovision was aimed at pirates a political Poisonus for the Canton Mandarias wern at the bottom of the bune case) a \n\nH dusfactul Renson, Foy them criminally any thing comes on Joord against them, and deport The wid object to seize f others. \n\nH **9871857**. anush any furrm 1.6. dangus & the prescr **481871. c. 9.**\n\n• corsul cars in the day & a times warning darson many By section 6, any any Justin ofthe Pean may whom he reasoncibly suspects to be ford ordera ofthe Colony & may keep him till he can to dult with aundy & Taw. \n\nBy destin The 7- in 4. Commi Garmin may prohibit any Jenson not a British subject ofsome bring within the colony In an K & wanting. The if of active criminality power of Enohibition bring quite unfiltered. \n\n**Brdinumer 4 of 71** - Defortul persons returning on the Colony may be confinsment with or without handlabon Don Die banished at be Ekgain Jthe Oldusko may 4572f872",
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        "content_text": "## DESPATCH.\n\n549.\n\n**Hong Kong**\n\nReceived 5de29\n\n**Governor.**\n\nDate. 1874\n\nNo 19084\n\n(Secretary)\n\nParaphrase of Telegram to Messrs Brown & Co. Agents retain eight thousand pounds of special funds.\n\nPrevious Paper: 29 Dec.\n\nAgents instructed 27 Dec.\n\nConf.\n\nWhat monies lately handed over to them?\n\n**Mr. Munda (Minutes.)**\n\nI believe the above to be the meaning of the telegram; but you will see that the original is not clear.\n\n57/80 779 II & 88107\n\nWhat leads me to suppose that the above is the meaning is as follows.\n\nNow you have balances in hand on account of the Special Fund ... 19,750 and ... 19,750's ...",
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        "content_text": "## Testimonials for Dr. E. H. Lineker\n\n### From the Rev. Hudson Grosey Heaven, M.A., Oxon.\n\nTHE VILLA, LUNDY ISLAND, March, 1867.\n\nI have much pleasure in bearing testimony to Dr. E. H. Lineker's professional abilities, both from personal experience and from observation among such cases of the labouring classes as have come under my notice. I would specially remark on his attention and kindness in the sick room, and so far as my personal experience goes, on his courteousness and readiness to oblige. I believe him also to be a gentleman of considerable acquirements, independently of his professional ones. I have personally known Dr. Lineker ever since his arrival here.\n\n**HUDSON GROSEY HEAVEN, M.A., Oxon.,**  \nClerk in Orders, Resident Minister, Lundy Island.\n\n### From THE BOARD OF GUARDIANS, Nottingham Union, Nottingham,\n\nAt a meeting of the Guardians, held the 7th day of July, 1863, a letter was read from Mr. Lineker, stating his intention of becoming a candidate for an appointment where private practice is allowed.\n\nWhereupon the Guardians unanimously resolved to give Mr. Lineker a testimonial in consideration of his services, his uniform kindness and attention to the poor, during the period of upwards of three years he has held the appointment of senior surgeon to this union.\n\nThe Board have confidence in recommending him to any public appointment for which he may offer himself a candidate, and feel assured that he will prove an able officer to any institution that may command his services.\n\nSigned on behalf of the Board,\n\n**SAML. TURNER**, Chairman,  \n**JOHN SANDERS**, Solicitor, Clerk to the Guardians.\n\nTo **E. H. LINEKER, Esq.**",
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        "content_text": "been urged against proposals made \n\nthe \n\nin your \n\ndespatch affece to me to be \n\nEstrably \n\nVery cogent: very man als conclusion; \n\nand As regards \n\nthe concluding \n\nHaragraph of your desp. \n\nWords \n\nof \n\nthe \n\nForeign office ist am uncntain whether \n\nOffice or Individual. \n\nVoreign office \n\nDate. \n\n1880 \n\n6 July \n\nLast previous Paper \n\nAong động đang No 10140 \n\n(Subject.) \n\nDC248TIC. \n\nquestion whether the silver you should be made legal tender \n\nTorud ropy desk from Ami Charce d'affaires at yeas respecting \n\n(Minutes.) \n\nletter I would remind you, you proposed to igotiati \n\nStarts \n\nf \n\nthe instructions embodied \n\ndimutty with The Vienoy \n\n8650. \n\nManten; \n\nI may you othe \n\nIn my predefessors' confidential umumine \n\ndespatch of \n\n1879 \n\nestablistere muli \n\nthe de the Grene that all communications \n\nbetwem the authentis \n\nWakey Manton shace \n\nbr. made through H. M. \n\nConsul at the latter \n\nIlan \n\nR \n\nMr. Munde \n\n08 \n\nFroa sury \n\nConson \n\nans a 9. Aug \n\n22 July \n\n11843-0 \n\nTucs \n\nMiss \n\nJuly 20 \n\n(6 ms. 1 [ 80-H&88727) \n\nCyfend. Breamery (with reference to their letter of 175cht. 291 \n\nL \n\nong. \n\n6be retired Jaying that \n\nlord Kimberly presumes that \n\nthe Uenagé d'Affaires at Yedo \n\nshould be informs that HM. Gort \n\nregret their inabilit reconsider \n\nthen decision with regard to the \n\nproposal to legalize thee You in Hong Kong. I. B Am 1917 \n\n\"30 porsed\" Kiza \n\nMi3mf. \n\n13\n\nHere is the corrected version in HTML format as requested:\n\nbeen urged against proposals made\n\nin your despatch addressed to me to be\n\nEstablished\n\nVery cogent: very many also conclusion;\n\nand As regards\n\nthe concluding\n\nParagraph of your despatch.\n\nWords\n\nof\n\nthe\n\nForeign Office I am uncertain whether\n\nOffice or Individual.\n\nForeign Office\n\nDate.\n\n1880\n\n6 July\n\nLast previous Paper\n\nAmong ... No 10140\n\n(Subject.)\n\nDC248TIC.\n\nquestion whether the silver yen should be made legal tender\n\nTorud copy desk from Ami Chargé d'affaires at Yedo respecting\n\n(Minutes.)\n\nI would remind you, you proposed to negotiate\n\nStarts\n\nthe instructions embodied\n\nduly with The Viceroy\n\n8650.\n\nMaintaining;\n\nI may ... you other\n\nIn my predecessors' confidential despatch of\n\n1879\n\nestablishing rule\n\nthe dictate the Grene that all communications\n\nbetween the authorities\n\nWakey Manton shall\n\nbe made through H. M.\n\nConsul at the latter\n\nPlace\n\nR\n\nMr. Munde\n\n08\n\nFrom sury\n\nConsul\n\nand a 9. Aug\n\n22 July\n\n11843-0\n\nTucs\n\nMiss\n\nJuly 20\n\n(6 ms. 1 [ 80-H&88727)\n\nCyfend. Brewery (with reference to their letter of 17th Oct. 291\n\nLong.\n\n6th retired saying that\n\nLord Kimberly presumes that\n\nthe Chargé d'Affaires at Yedo\n\nshould be informed that HM. Govt\n\nregret their inability to reconsider\n\ntheir decision with regard to the\n\nproposal to legalize the Yen in Hong Kong. I. B Am 1917\n\n\"30 proposed\" Kiza\n\nMi3mf.\n\n13\n\nPage information is kept as is, assuming the original six-line pattern for page numbering is not fully visible in the provided snippet. The text has been corrected for spelling, spacing, and some minor reordering for clarity while adhering to the given rules.",
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        "content_text": "129\n\nIt\n\nshared suffin forel\n\nJ\n\nL\n\nuppress\n\nouture -\n\n1h4\n\nthe\n\nof\n\nbanshunt\n\nContin\n\nthin the\n\nof\n\nCarlos\n\nIt was b\n\n/\n\nas muddy dinks,\n\npindinty repute home\n\nMundiconcy might\n\nDup\n\npun dit m\n\nLitt\n\nsecond\n\nJuht\n\nwinthe\n\nThanked\n\nthan\n\nth\n\nentre and mys\n\nth\n\nold in\n\nof\n\nth\n\nCamil\n\nIn applied\n\nThe globe\n\nMr Courtney\n\nLi 4/12\n\nI think\n\nyou\n\nSuggest\n\nto\n\ncriticisms\n\ncurve\n\njust.\n\nGovernor that ordincung\n\nShould be amended\n\nand\n\nyou propose.\n\nK Du:3/81\n\nHe sti\n\nan die and\n\nDraft arcmingly\n\nMr. Courtney\n\nI send you a draft following the minutes-bat\n\nModes\n\nwas meant to describe the\n\noperandi & jenerse Effect of the deputation\n\nDry Minute M\n\n1454/77\n\nClauses, not to desick Exhausting the cases to which they are apphire - I remember anne\n\nIt convictions which won defuture,\n\nhabitually\n\nL\n\nspenne I think\n\nLome of vagabond sonsorting with thiors but too\n\nA\n\nthing to be caught in any criminel alti-\n\nGustong in referenen to the duvarning & pulution for The Two Huang Jovines, bears muel the Insportion Whis gradrangle & the rest of London; & is specials frowne of getting rid of bad characters are the allowed they May if drawn Very stretty become of little value. I would not oferify the cases in which alone the\n\nMagistrates might orden in\n\nSovernan\n\nworldkee\n\n& find security;\n\nthe\n\nThey\n\non seite improperly defatul;\n\naIwmed retain the words at the end\n\nofsee. 3- in order\n\nto make its quito clear that the magistrates an\n\nretain the power of recommending the danishanty\n\nof dangrans character: for thing if for dirch the\n\nomissing of those words it will Instably by Lile, at\n\nAny gate in the present régime, that the Sea. State intund & take it away from them.\n\nI do.\n\nStrike out Mar. 4 of the draft -\n\nI did not remember what have been written\n\nabout deporting mendicants- & I have had",
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        "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案",
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        "document_key": "CO129-197 - Governor Hennessy - 1882 [1-2]",
        "page_number": 437,
        "title": "CO129-197 - Governor Hennessy - 1882 [1-2]",
        "content_text": "# THE DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD, 1982.\n\n## HONGKONG VARIOUS.\n\n### INSURANCE.\n\n**THE DAILY PRESS**  \nHONGKONG, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD, 1982.\n\n## INSURANCE COMPANIES AT HANKURUES.\n\n### SOUTH GORMAN PURE INSURANCE COMPANY.\n\n| CAPITAL | $2.06 |\n| --- | --- |\n| ASSOCIATION. CAPITAL Path. | $200 |\n| The Under for the absen BL, IN POT PLYN Party | $350 |\n| PRIMANENT RESERVE TR Company |  |\n| SPECIAL RESERVE FUND | $988 |\n| ARINI SCANUSS to its est-ut of £65,21% from | Colt, w. Yury, So. 10% Ti, ner seg. $22.50 to 12 Nacional, 250.46 42 12: Cault, 32bit) ndeges Jupe 200 23rek, ze pêk - BIZGA » 4.7 |\n| TOTAL CAPITAL | #76) |\n| AeDavies. | 228.936.17 |\n| IRELY H | #. 11. Punge, Exa, VierINDS. |\n| M. W. Toro, Eq. (W, | A Devorton, Big, Son, fing |\n| HOM | 517. & c., ogretacion. |\n| MATA TAR HAR & CL | Bankers. |\n| RICHARD OLACA ROLE. Bay. | ages, moda, Cerutti, E |\n| Potariss | wun Marme Brace |\n\n## NORTH BRYMISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.\n\n| Galettem, TUNED.... VRIGA 270 | Cozz (244. \"I tenant, DOT 1950 Ale 2010 to Bin Salgon, 120.00 DAZAL 231 |\n| --- | --- |\n| 112017, Noser Buil$15k Lind INSURANCE COMPANY. | Ilgari Primaran mudah me, get $329 to 5.45 ng Bed Ascorbit, or giant |\n| Crusaders 190, ame vine: 41, Mas, for Wa Yew uphoriena V SRD | Amish Talks, 30 pelan, per de$150 to the dou292\"%T! #93, vor gael.... $272 0.27 FAME NAMES IN 3241 1759' 18ine, Sod Pot. Farr dapa... 14 1.37 |\n| Faction dells, 15 Bar, par gun 3 2050 | Blasba, Vienkin, por pini 1170 a 176, motra, pa prank ... MORTALS. |\n| 4. 1730 Sel, et per at God. p. Natod, spy penali $2.50 | 4331 That its 100 2.51dun derby, Alman Women, a pre ple |\n| TUE masashgust, Apenas : | agatud |\n\n## STAFFORDSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.\n\n**LIMITED**  \nSTANDARD FIRE FE, LONDON,  \nCAPITAL TILOSS FILULING,  \nThe Und-acticing speist  \n18÷LT  \nThe Undervignat aver mai  \nreving From Tits at Spice  \n462919 to the stars enquiry at this Port, are prarado BANT POLICI Sagainst Fires. E the extens of ANGAST on dings an  \nFonly stored therein.  \nDiscomus. *..  \nVoerkrag. st. Mari, ISFA  \nVOGEL &  \n134501 HINKRE INSCRATE COXPART  \n:IMITED)  \nNOTIC y  \nBRADUAL DISAPPEARANCE OF THE POLICAR GRANTRU  \nCEDARK OF TEBANON.  \nYANTA'S KISKA rundt paria of the Wost.  \nTEEN TIRE INSURANCE  \nCOMPANA.  \nCAPTAI  \nANG 200.  \n3360454T  \nSi  \nWe  \nCundy, Patela,  \nwo  \nsite, pervical. 21 Manhwans, echo  \na, et al.  \n- kama $ to 20% kuumeita Day Fiisin lanes, une pira*  \n1500 to C, Bevara, Dagy pinen ambitie, pe piata din E M 97a1d ja Ban, senasala, tap šis a small, hoc pled....  \nlogan, anginal  \nVarmacia Pati, 3 p.30  \neat,  \nA MYN 4.15 2.18  \n639ty Ca  \nWindow Chan, je for........  \nSUPPING IN THE CHINA WATSRƏ.  \nCONATENGDA.  \nRONOKONG  \nPlatter!  \nUZANA prox.  \nfreew  \nInaug  \nFZA  \nMATTAIN.  \n1421521  \nCORBLÓMEZZ  \nDANGERINE.  \n13 Bauer Na Kusokong  \nPol Clay Se  \nIn Pour qu'ECO JANGAGA, 182 Ram. bk  \nBike,  \nLisa Pa  \nADAMSON. REEL & C  \nAgants,  \nHazlerne, Auprat, 1864–  \nNOW HO  \nAsia A  \nRats 241 Djeran  \nWan, Hir  \nFR Stamps & 120  \nPalom  \n34. 27 Pivl  \nFe 143 POR  \nGur. she  \nBossen & the  \n(Mar. 27) Guldberg  \nMalinzčan  \nJan Allama  \nBut ser  \n909  \nSimon & Th  \nBangkok  \nSubarusana  \nSink 20  \nChunk  \nSat. 25, Prouenitos  \nthen r  \n3127  \nMiles  \nFin Che Sau Supt.  \nClich  \nRulles  \nPos To! Pingager  \n3  \nRowe Dea  \nBipi  \n9.  \n1  \nFeb 22 Roma  \nRei  \nPuar Yuen Co  \nSea  \nSAL  \nP  \nBelt,  \nElab  \nNov. 27 bias  \nHip-  \nChir  \n1 Bulaos  \n6 at Ashanus & Muda  \nSator  \njous 24 Canges  \n33:7  \nPek Kon  \nity of Teko  \nam nu 50 MASC  \nDeut  \nNov, 2 g  \nAae. ses! Code  \nE  \nPosit  \n:25h 101 Petaryen  \n1 ofer  \nReb  \nThe islamiza, Asats for the refrants iny, s prepren to AGERT BISKS  \nFB-ness per Ce. Nors  \ni  \nThe Virates Fitfache Chorozup sa dissyfucced with a Company's betteltu vit ! * Pre unes fasaun jodur forest of Lebanon, i Association, Tandliale at the Pratite neg din. formerly orgive, bas deindied down to hand oumaly to Contentus, washer the demption of t. mura thicäct, nuluring holders an ink in oraygutten ka tiks der E Mount 10 track. Ex Rate it from complete set of Bhunia sentian Seals, the re- deal rates and rear its tenet in its wining liúint beint zavrtal to Reserve Pant. present extant, Mossem Pasta, the Governor faneral or the Lebanon, kas iernat o apostel  \nvestnanca, dariɛining a series of stringent regulations cafealated to obcok, of pot geno ! kput a stop to, the windshem and enrolas rena of most rarelie in maroma  \n----  \nBRADLOE AMITH,  \nBonetary. kung, Rith a príl, 15x1,  \n............  \n194  \nNATIONAL SULANCE PANY OF WTETTIN,  \nty forbidden to put up tents or other why Tatarstant hawayers park kinds of sheer lite the distries of Aron's for the shove Campmay ara payanad to  \nthe traza, to light Sky A Raguis Frans Curent Tadie.  \nprovisions in the daily. No one in qui  \nJvwed to break off a bough or evez a twię į  \nfrom the brews. It is fortidden to bring af  \nboasts hunion, be shay lursan, mulei,  \n24, or an her kind of all, withi  \nthe duntos. Shoalit ozen, shuip, desks, ar ļ  \nHourkony. th Aĺny, 1821,  \nOVETTE IMPERIA  \nAMYR &  \nCOMPANY.  \nA BE A 2000.  \n'NORTON & Co. Hi, 2015, 1821  \nBATAVIA SHA AND FIRE INSURANC  \nCHIMPANY.  \n*  \nMay  \ntatesigod, haing been appointed recaud Agerator the phone feetpake, ani pro Hungerlan pregná Kosmynoms ne tolkayna zeml  \nMARINE RISKY. edictors at Corrent 16 sise, ravalle with heat of Tik Jamen, dat the actacipal Kamelin, wond the url.  \nA KROKUYAGE ei famry-rumun på Ope¦ Bay Chi  \nhinwed all LACIAL Hing Kinng num JAN DISES. Policicur on Viruplars Build Lido  \n1. Pas an extent of Per  \nA MITTWERP Pu can! (903) ANC pie Crawant Legal Et on wife wil dat  \nat javnima chegued for kasvavanise an islamgia Levant ning details the line of the Jasno Migue Picim at Pulley.  \nRUSSPLL & Come  \nPIRE AND LIFT. Danza gast Prak avled st Chur other pantsruce oucle be found thin the end Sister. Coxiltimates Halperion preted initu, toy will be irredeemably ¦ for Kids äxanxarren in China. antented.  \nPERSONAL REMINISCENCES OP LORD SATTORD.  \nYeteran lyn god for youry Priso  \nFlingum ad vos ural feel the Bstania  \n'you'  \nMATAR & Chn, granata.  \nBaalstrix. r  \nHargkone, It Tunare, Exte,  \nAntiqu  \n41 p  \nA GRINDE GASKI hear ALGAMES MARITIME Vulva tark  \nWhite Yengizza ROLE TRANSPORTS REUNIRS,  \nPARIR  \nFan! Young www.200 1995, Truh  \nTHE WORTH BRITISH PIKE AND MATEN INSURANCE COMPART  \nDE NHW RALAND  \ngunay to make a bridge of hosta CAPITAL, CLOGANY Das Mimina Stadings  \nbronce déturgavo no5 Rygtehteli ine the patri  \ngets allied armis, the veut of ten Dank ATENDARS  \n¡Cartran, Sym  \nCarr A To.......  \nTezda, laving been uppgirtali AGROS of the Alony, vel to  \nIrving noviall be tact the Ensino Vedamind, Inning bidea EPETUTTI MAUTO HK to Aras Wallabia. The it time I had fonts for the lace Clayang, are pronamed in all para of the Woll 4 Pelaw Leicnger wo when I want one: ACCEPT FICE A MAGNE EIŠKA K  \nli, Iard Stintfand to dies with Carvers Bates, allowing im nota.  \nAdmiral Sir James Daedale this bird the  \nBritaux. O renting the ship, we heard!  \nGRO. D. STEVENS & C  \nfrikany, 241 305, 1989.  \nCOMPANY OF HANDONG.  \notee of the picwe call out in si sove of noj PYRANBARDANOG DIRA KNAVBARU great respect  \n\"Cune, cum, Prince, this wilt nerar du j  \nBlue Jancary, 1994  \nHOTTOFT  \n----  \nFTUR QUINA PIRE LIBURANÑE COM PANY, LYMCPRD,  \nTe Votersigned, being tom puckered is pegod to AZUBES WBST-CLASS  \nBeck buster swabben.\" Agent a len Crageny, as propered in sever Anaco, aut tier 15-  \nC¦ YUNANIRO av tinm, nå Ratum,  \nby wurde, hace pan, do! ARPT RENK gas in use winin Tar that By Dirty sange wall teguleer,\" in word Strate  \nm. Toch Norway A  \ntord to the Admin, whe whenced to re  \ninto the re  \n* Print of Triingua, the amez  \nEyself the boner of sating to your  \n$325,\"  \nSIRNSSEN A CS..  \nhan pase of distributi ig a estudi prax. POLA 16 14 49erida prod analygyaka (13 ane) Sharaboleza wa kaka parkiábatel \"business  \ndaine Company  \nFril  \nMash  \nLis  \nMwe  \nSon Hanlin  \nJJ 3 Cou  \nFeb. 20 Ti. 3  \nAze  \nFab. 19. Büs  \nFirs  \nYANCH ; 9% *0*  \niDou. I't. Margar  \nrish | Man Yung Wzg  \nJet  \n5:0  \nBlested & Ca  \n2301.& 6. B. N. CO  \nJH  \n3. Dell & Qu d. Ses  \n- zle she | 66 | Bavarra à Co  \nSamalei, &  \n37K thong & Sani  \n3. M  \n2. Quandrid Squ  \nJun. 23  \nuesרני  \nMAGASAKL  \nIN PHAI OK 3 Faxrany. THES.  \nir, je (3,  \nYORONAMA.  \nIN Pass 10 JAPONY, 1991  \nAuri  \na.  \nAdamsta, Hall & Co  \nBangkok  \nBeamch  \nActonick  \nfun pro Jan.  \nArgon  \nBirla S  \n332 in  \nCaptai  \nBiguney  \ndo  \n•Carlis  \nAline  \nFren. Sir  \ntiiases & Co  \nFab. Kutafi  \nFre  \nOoh. Es choegin  \nKid, ade  \nJ  \nChines  \nFeb. 19 Tawi  \nN.C..  \nAbout Py Gantry Art, Karhe & Co Snorr  \n3. Crabap  \nAmesed 31 | Captain  \nBulmack  \nVen. Willigis  \nBril  \n13  \n1  \nAnna  \n!D'  \nHid  \nAs  \nथ  \nJ. SA Mo  \nBrin  \nCeb  \nS  \nBeth  \n236  \nP. 31, C  \nPas 2 Wel  \n20. B  \nbarte  \nGov, sch  \n50  \nSan. El Wostokyo  \nLamb Peter  \n3.1.6 Br  \n'anim  \nBb. A! W  \nDuelo  \n28 Cast-su  \n1966. 2; M«Guita  \nBag & C  \n: Hutbew  \nSapt, on sale  \nAint-enh  \nOur str  \n$: Willey Do  \nCaro  \nPASTJ  \nCabin  \nthe  \nCag  \nFeb.  \n2  \nRicky rick  \nAUT  \nDe 13 Janeken  \n48  \nP.  \nJay  \nY. Man Hou; Ann, s  \nhunting  \nTalag  \n| Ave. pl 1735  \n2. 3. C  \nJuly | 2. 3. Tuoka, sterowa Wa Yuzu  \nWait was D. Laik  \ncintzelan Dan. st.  \nMrk. 18) Verused.  \nBaverik & S  \nthus W's Yan  \n2. Stymes & Con  \nMela SAD  \n4,17,& ki meumbeat De Baena,  \n*  \n4.  \nHet steiga  \nจด แม  \nBalt, By  \nSiooyen à ca  \nwich &  \nRow 1 Kayaci  \nlivi, p  \nEAMING NAME 132.5.  \nPh & Warga Maritions  \nAura C  \nPrk 110 man Aura Gay  \nNOSPHORIA 107. \"AD!  \nJun. LauqUIL  \nCatt plin Urvavy Meets of China. Dullay Jan. 181 W. tidley degan, and at  \nSO WHE  \n12! Simarovie dềmchand  \nG18 Orist  \nلابت اور  \nBak  \nMaria Anon  \nAsc.rol  \nالمقاتلة فكر  \nJ. 1851  \nDTAGEL-  \nSANTIA  \nBell at the tinglin  \nBj  \nGer. 196 Chetan  \n* Get al: ; Lives  \nAnch/5 Ca  \n237  \nAm 25 tais  \nGer. Cutia,  \nHER BRIANNI MAJERTY & SHIPS IN THE CHONA SQUADRON.  \nاوری ارشد را  \nEIG  \nالامل لاله  \nCAPTAIN.  \nJang  \nCW. 'Enct  \nSing  \nS.  \nC'. P. J.,  \nHube  \n237 Captain C. ini se  \nbungkal  \nM  \nPaul Jonas  \nARNOLD KASHERS & C  \nJA Welboort  \nFeb. 12. Brundt  \nOne kan Ju  \nSIGHT  \n4ma  \nc. Di Babes  \nAlden Bean  \nส  \n3447 R 9!  \n11  \nPrecious  \njëngë  \nPhilippines  \nVERISC  \nJan  \nKoyim  \nNothing & Lo  \nHoste Ruskri Custom  \nPerciva  \nPietars  \nSatan 110. 266. No793  \nAzev iska  \nPorti  \nJac. 13; Ornhu  \nAmr, li  \nw stany  \nBelt.  \nArabold, Karimiz 3. Co j  \nConta  \nSurveda  \nCarsha  \nCaires  \n& TILT  \nW  \nBURNOVA A  \nAlly  \nE  \nSub 11 ting  \nLik, bit  \n350 Advatar, dull & vis  \nPole Pruse  \nሊነ ă  \nAmba, Aytmag de Lin |  \nhound  \nLED, God  \nAir, th  \n55 glebies & C  \n14. G. Bo  \nSi | 81. Sohawas  \nB  \nSestrat  \nJin 10 Curn  \nAir M  \n1150 Azamgu. Beil  \nIl  \nI  \nAm. B  \nspric  \n7150 CÂÛ. A. Cargober  \ndove, Riquas te 52253253  \n¡Fanny  \nMtagu  \nJu Yourse  \nNo  \nBST  \nHo  \nBy  \n3 199  \nCum. 14. F. Day  \nDIRECTORS.  \n5156,ties Jai Virus  \nVinterio  \n25  \nSwit  \ndabiases grea branji  \nT  \nALCAL  \n3 W  \nTo  \nriving bip  \nVicin  \nvidle despat  \n2276  \nWireca  \nBanglong  \nKam  \nLa Palm  \nNagamit  \nT  \nPint  \n1927 at 4. Qu  \nMae [namzigrad are pegama Froe this date TOLICIES Frier a tho  \n4. 3. SOKEN.  \nHonka. Mar. 1650,  \nA shy-footing multiprou pracacdotari de stat 8900  \nige tum ire à Smiral, to used to the  \nAmbassúng who he was deligin first-cines Tiskr  \nace in, and hapad i have the boner of his  \ncompany at inner utzi day at the hy  \nBe asid this is loud voie, a da to ve kened  \nby her he had dured to see uner!  \nLINSTEAD & BAVIS.  \nHatokon. 10 Yar i  \nWER ON TAL INSURANOK COMPANY  \nCLIMATRON  \nrelation of a Muressy with so Aspho cera.; PEE LOVBOK ASSURANCE; Bars Foss $70,858.27; Fin  \n2017; then he panel round and socalači INSINENEATED P  \nadaluperespeit  \nStrated's fling of loyalty  \nprofound a bal of a sincero bever  \nfitae vigat must ninna be very me  \nWin, SE1 Kewu  \nSustra  \nBarthe  \nWise & fo  \nPerth. Duels, b  \n! Iselt sure  \nBrit  \n¦ Ane ja  \n372 Ambut. Kacheze de  \nAdamvua, Dlt & Gu  \nSi Orien  \n30 Solussa je ča  \nSW. £. Das  \n74 733. Jaspaik & C  \n18? Siemcare 2 On  \nDay | Captada  \nCrkvara d  \nA.  \n19mm & C  \nAmr. Razer &  \n3.  \nBMW 5  \nKI  \nb. 146. iuge  \nTARTED OF  \nA  \nM  \nNay. Vie  \nA.D. Caltrend baby ho sent  \nthe abi  \nNew, 17 Willi  \nDit, k  \nFah. 19! W. 'g  \nVor Kase of the Yoo Choong rang  \nFranz.ch  \n1.Tan, Estaitija  \nVais  \nden B1 Mayar  \nM  \nJan, 01 1. L. Bray  \nJan. 1):  \n! W 1 Serpe  \nplantes-  \nMARINU DRAÍTMENT.  \nWoxu Y! Bey, of the Chuc ftacey Wing of Agr  \nTun fund of the Tipp the Wire.  \nPure NT Wrath of the Dias dos Bolbores. Ej Kalk Wosa 'GERING, Of Ye  \nthe tonal family was his at slifert arbonated delove. When the Duke of Cambelge was clone to bury his guess palice of crus, o es pale sitt To The Morw, if the Kwang Wins Cheng  \nF  \nJue a feo Jugs at the Eusbance, he went  \nmade, 38 sa priani Poets of You  \nhis dering gown sed sappers, at en mely: Ohm, and 3 andrenia, kt  \none in the morning, that the rema  \nFULC DEPASSTENT.  \npreamed for his Royal [Eigens are in Polizios ishoni è long uy shows perivés ti  \nberek orday. Finding the Date's voles in color ranging the tranka and  \npetraentious bish |  \nSALE WETARPIUNT.  \nPad Retired, the Aubaskede begla ba girs Delineaued for racing directions how they thenat be |  \nplaced. The Rt reduced rates.  \nmer left of meeting, and stared as Cord Stratford  \nMANAGER- AMEL  \nHARTER B doet ko. the f QUERENT RATES to Acolmit Dalitra. Mile, Burapon Rain, May, to ai (44), Enute Pitse of this and Ja  \nHales, D. Pravit 240. Haku, 1218.  \nLO MOLLIDA WIER, 250);  \n26 Jul, 1870  \nwal tell you what the said at TN CITY OF LONDON PIER INATE  \nANCH COMPANY. LIMITED.  \n\"I know bow his Hopal Host In  \nhave bra nga anapes inter than you du.&PURAT-E-PAPERADO  \nBy job op-ed de off, will you,  \nLed Stratford into the room in a towering  \npansion, and culling one of the auction,  \ndeka bice to go and tell that men was in  \nma that he and veekuned to add an  \nZappanger to attack who retuned  \nWeli,  \nPAID UN RESERVE YUVD- UNDO!  \nVodaviest having boa appisależ¦ pete for the hote egy  \nde Acer ass gapal Print 21. Ca Hour  \nCEO, E SERVENY & C  \nFUS  \nSpec  \n107  \nbest app inte!: Flakin  \nNOTICE.  \nNEW YORK BUARD Heilo  \nARNOLD, KARERA & Ca Funkrag dah Sentor,  \n1979  \nTOBZORO JE AMEERTJAN 2 WOREIGN SHIVVINA,  \nma  \nARNIMA KARBERO & Br Hobgob.  \nwith pakai Kid 154 wat de bou?\" m2; V ANCHESTES PIES ASSERASU XAN ON INSURANDA COM.  \nthe Ambassador.  \n\"E sad to bia, my lund, but the paten  \nIn when he had retured to area with  \nTangzage maker Majesty's Kepenti  \nir Fers.  \nCOMPANY OF MANCHESTER  \nAND LONDON.  \nEstanyen 1921.  \n“Ah, gate right. And what was his guy WHIGH TE PA-UP... LEN()  \nджетны  \nNastave  \ndr $12,000 Bracing  \nHe answered, my lord, that is never til  \nyou warah'  \nwa singular featury in Lord Sreat  \nford's new husty dising states  \nager wasid ankenly be kupeared by NOT-  \nPANT. DEMETE),  \nAV Calamone,  \nE, IN Bahat  \nAAAAH  \nمرین و داتا ولول  \nMAJAO  \nH..AM. Fisartut de Cauter  \nANTON  \nii.  \n| Gizyon &  \nLp. 21. Sana  \nBrit  \nButterfici  \nBab 2 Drama  \n; Eiseraces & C  \nADAXA  \nis 14 FCAT, AL  \nMaksija Māc p  \nCebaty derrotial  \nAbi-subt  \nying Thoug  \nJan - grubost  \nConte in tegabi  \ndual-row go vessel  \nAuto gail-Tequel  \ntermiying board  \nplate ut vesti  \nzaube  \nKIT  \nruot  \nINSTA  \nHongkong  \n110 et 1o. Makyn 61905. A. F. M. Chia  \nKi  \nTa  \nCaptain. They  \n10 Curl  \nKoue Forty  \nالشاره کار  \nAcl.Com. 15. Trend Singapur  \nCan J H. Core  \n1. Bəndika Singepat  \nLieut. Geta. M. Gridgn,\"  \nCongres  \n126 ه بر امور باید در  \nClay Jobster the male poze  \nCase Co  \nجوانان ام خالد  \nFJZDIGN MEN-OF WAR ON THE CHINA AND JAYAN STATION.  \nSAN  \nį Abrosa  \nAtent  \n! Alors  \nStrin  \nAsi  \nCumentar  \nAshut  \nSartel  \nHursh  \nKrasin  \nInese ar  \nCAPTAIN,  \nWHEL AR  \nCaptain Stebraz  \nApr  \nFranek z bot  \nChimney Caillard  \nSalyau  \nCommandy T. p  \n$apizca eruntha  \n! Portmate trase  \nAPL-67  \ncezvelta  \nLalion consult  \nKamian (penly  \nNorman Cortla Burcan çembe Fronek roerm Anlene gruntown.  \nSpin test  \nA best  \nTrussian art. I  \nLee Tak  \ngrangi  \nANG  \nJJan. 2ki Yantai  \nDen of  \n24  \n13. A.. Peter & ku  \n1152 Bienesu  \nor Ruh  \nBesin traspe  \nCli  \nEr I hate  \nNermy  \nRana znanst  \n5, 13 Jud  \nPakis  \n#5મા  \nJa  \ne. D  \nunty B  \ntbeats  \nF. 19:  \nKonzulan peran  \nÜnam of ladis l'at  \nah keine  \nDub  \nCAPITAL BEADY Proserineal al:24,668.; Vais  \nAZT JEUSJAL  \nKON HOW WAY, Fr. Chairman. Aerling.cs Tie Hot, F. Cras e Fial.  \nBAN HAR D  \nINSON, n. Qry Mug  \nTholaiesigel ince bean appointed Agrants,  \nthe nas, tavo sad at  \nHing waiters to hit lui. To get Eustis Curat Ra  \nso in this cosul he enjead hea  \nJanga with  \nanother ion, an stcube bad made  \ntwo nista ne doprzeg a dismalei,  \nwill be 16tk 63 the Archansado for signa  \nMistem may to made,\" said Ford Strat  \nford after solating them at  \nthe very!  \nvarsta delen wish to by shini  \nHOLIDAY, WINK Fengkrang, P, Calases, Bir  \n8AMES A  \nMAKARY  \nLIMITED  \nIBAISANCE COMPANY,  \nUkau Orrace. Boku  \nPor  \ni  \nKTM Kar  \nAvary  \na TN, B. Asid Santes C  \nThe CT GRANTS POLICIES  \nCho Vide  \nDESKS 63 ala carte of the Waid this  \nrolita Apnasier. Patribus Divblends sy payday l ANG Coctribes of Design, whether thug bar  \nStoneshalder de ING.  \nLONDON  \nCHANGK  \nAgent China for 164 Urn!  \nWOO LIN YOEN,  \nSperstars.  \nHRAD OVERCE,  \n,, Gran'a End West  \nAquane, Marab. 11.  \n1525  \nThe high spirised pov ciplest at you Colajny, to wop MADINE CHUS NOOI SA Pottery wwwrgir soud, and told Care Brat  \nIs Cursor  \nChime Du  \nfram),  \nPURLINE DAILY  \n1420  \n19 15:Hu  \nsai Busty  \nJea  \n17. storoch  \n228 A  \ner 34 E. A.  \n207 LA. Pete Sou  \n11, the 954 Rogd & Co  \n$49 1.3. Pel & Ce  \nCOMMON.  \niz Posts Iza Persuar, 1962.  \nWe  \nthiaga nee  \n2. Future  \nSHANGWAL  \nOptin A. D. de  \nCHITRA B., Wallin  \nat Am  \n4ptsir. ubrz  \nShpreis Rubotom  \nCaplein 6, Norg  \n| Gayanie Vur Knif  \nfum salar Xiana  \nYehudit  \nJn  \nHouckunz  \nHo  \nGanuzmuñor quite sami, tu l'a  \nV. W. Tong! Hunk  \nCATE  \ntanama  \nK'Ocoeendez C. & Quem! Eskuham  \nCouder kavand Thacistu  \nVisdireuzel  \nViadivostos  \n70  \n30  \nCazzi Tubink  \nflores Valienās  \n91  \nHozekcay  \nVeptam eher  \nSigap  \nCozy Mugle  \nSharvari  \nJapaja Sioengine  \nBul  \nI sinhurs  \nCapla  \nde Doria OnePuik  \nAlquite  \nsaigra  \nNagheaks  \nunder: Suwach  \nMaria  \nSt. Intersburg | Kei  \nTanayoel  \nGardan onze  \nPorcian comedo  \nAmerican curetan  \nPorteraiya grabenade  \n'escri  \nCopiad von Blena Casar Delivra  \n1999 CoA. 1. Cube  \n250  \nB  \nSatt  \nJ'unan  \n'1'  \nPonens  \nItzanino tropløst  \nStuonies ko  \nU  \nSunkia  \nLMR.  \n20-1  \na Federaly, 1  \nGlee's tr  \nChin-ti  \nCutun.ja)  \nching-A  \nQui  \nChopr  \nTw: El Rusi  \nJu : Berish  \n! ! 285 Makin  \nMotl  \nBelarus Primers & Co  \nab W. icatort de  \nac, Kg & Co  \nI For  \nFourt  \n! Bu ba  \nM  \nCens  \nS  \n16.  \nrice na .  \nof Batm  \n10.  \nTi  \nford bat, altough he was his Amasadar, conne  \nDam  \nSHE.  \ni had to ght to repiten hun for what!  \nADAMSON, BELL & Co.  \nProtantes  \nWas tene, ba ce was not hebitaedly careless, i  \nHakone, th May 25  \naa. ari Nem  \nPris 14 96  \nForster, vees & C  \nPAK  \nAnu, b: Jes  \nPell  \nNi  \nBrit  \nMER  \nMac & Co  \nBrit  \nYou werfly  \n--your eyes selaimed Lord Stabd  \n2) pour Brodiva's!orted  \nthe alb  \nThe Eley Durous lunghing.  \nSan VERZONY li les bra gemalenud ormibi. of Pouncy: Vindtisch, Small IVERPOOL AND EXTES ANDA, nge the rest on in cou ubore INSURES TCE COMPANY. iation of uns Chinese ampire in the Hand  \nThe Lederige, As the hoen bias. If show by a  \nHedr'g  \nHolding Counnar, des DOWMEN FRim ta do Chong 3cbeles, sul cenou na Raken  \nGRANTI  \n\"his honda kim, he begged the stine TTM dnced TarifPro for du vilising a head at the tee the infrally of his tespar  \nPOLICIES CALIXTILN  \nthey shoot and racet wordially-oplei  \n20 phemou  \nM3 Mercies & Ce  \n14.&.Tri Cu  \nDr. T. C  \n91 Jr Walent  \n'\\' ctly tun  \nRysl  \ne Fasioo.g  \nThes  \nA2065  \nRates  \nchat kurash, Banglory, or less! Pade  \nTANGSAR LYPHAIK &  \nHongkong. th May, 1  \nU agung, làth Januvɛy, 1577  \nHO! Klykn  \nBritn  \nLins  \n67  \nSiz Martin  \nGen 52  \n155  \nGesinalin & Ca  \nWe, bis!  \n343 · Nils Mottar  \nHung-barz  \nI've got  \nTeling  \nCANTON OISEOAT SQUADRON.  \nPORNO, VONN, HE  \nVry's best 17 149  \nLore via  \n9.19 Mar  \nViking's pani-bak  \nBryster  \nViens' animat  \nint  \nFumar's inchoat Revontiret  \nFinny'sunl.cek Vient Bacolas cruis Viseryʻkk Vicy-gonizi  \nTching-  \nTentang  \nBA Sat  \nPhi  \nB  \nBi-Lin  \nTriag  \nVigganum  \nIni etuier  \nCOMMANDEN.  \nSLATION.  \nHongkong  \n| by  \n5230  \n75 J. Baze.  \nE  \nChai  \nF. B  \nVinery',nical sti  \nLany ie ing  \nChow hi Close Admiral d), ('bing  \nCati  \n4  \nYang Yang L  \nCali  \nPied Pubbled in a meat thinl  \nWare st  \nCanton Piret  \nQual  \nBeg  \nCitol  \nUrise By Foru  \nBegins Porta  \nWhat Cont  \nPucle Perta  \nMonkey  \nHakus Xin  \nB+ Lot un  \n55%22:14001 Heront, Hunsicoma.  \nNo. 7649  \n436  \nThe Hong Kong Daily Press.  \nSLIPPING.  \nANGELS  \nDANKS.  \nHONGKONG, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD, 1982.  \nINTIMATIONS.  \n(YOMPTOTH A GROOMITEE DE PALTI, QUS HONGKONG WIHE IN Febrylases, tribes teamer, 945  \nVIRE INSURANCE COMPANY DIXIEO. Dkny 18th Plecary, 40-  \nCorporates and 150h Merek, \"S recal-BRAON.  \nNOTICE TO SHARKHOLDERS. Pebermy 22, VOLMDR, Denish adapter. 973,  \nRecognised by the T. toew: Sevation of TORRENT 2018 AD Here, E.. 173 Fektivt, CAPITAL Flot Cars Ge  \nANGGA MUSTING of SHARK --Tune é  \n24,265,000 HOGUbs in the alene Coy with n RAMATZ PORD  \n£59, 190, at the Leaf the y. Vis. 7. Quza's Timcid, at (ait pas The stock, be instant, to meeile Mataista to BAN EPICCO Men, and be Elena Cheatin Ouderr, HANRON),  \nFebruary 28, CasaDEA, Brier, 62  \nY  \nAUCTIONS. PURRIO AUCTION.  \nINTIMATIO IS.  \nRACE HOLDATA  \nimas nadelgum te meived lastration Vodermentioned tenka will (LOSE!  \nPAINE  \nhuma Surgem Wajor MURRAY to Sell for BiL DAY. CU INOSHOW, SAVEDAY tb. TO SUMAR- Adranty Jáhl at 2  \nend 25 inatra, Prayz von Fac  \n\"  \nBowin, Brigas 12th Pub, Mig-2s; HEADOFFIOR-14. Ruz heres PAROD¦ Plans 24 THORDAY, turb Echomap HGTSEJ 77, &  \nFulmer 94, Yes. British rv, 78% Le  \nSolids, Cute and F. General SCG.  \nOLEA RANKS.  \nAT \"ne Haren Hispans Ojo Inst  \nExperky Pre  \nKauai, Cheve sht, for Hofla Minster, Beitials for Away. Pocha, ens tramp vi. Adilok, Gorman bark, for Tas  \nDEPARTURES February, Fame, Brist destit, fur Petrony 22. Hamaw, British slower, for!  \nTi  \nFeby $2. Stok, iliahanet, for  \nXokebena  \nFebruary 2G:=x01\", British Mesmer,  \nfor Sought  \nPASKENCYRS.  \nSAPIVED  \nAGENCIES AND HRANCE A  \n: Exoak.  \nNANTES  \nBom  \nSHOW  \nMALIGE AND, {3\\_  \nSTONEY  \nTORONAMY  \nLONDON HAWKERS  \nThe PA (  \nTHY WIN AND  \n1.cruce  \nMoms. C. J. Hume Has  \nYue Honger geny powers Pixupnitä  \nica Tomas to outcertained on appřánation!  \nA few randife sun sull jarts of the world,  \nINT Escapula sees of king shangs spiness  \n8 February, 199  \nF. COCHINARD,  \nSpeat, foug  \nDENTAL BANK CORPORATION KÁRÍCUNDOSATs my Horan CHADIGAN PAIDUS CAPITAL.......  \nRATE OF IN CHEST ALLOWED  \nthat por Acy.  \nCurumiles and  \n11, the sport thu  \ndongás my CALIORNO COVERED DRAWING  \nHACK WORD VARITE TO TABLES.  \nPer fan Oring Par laws Corporation,  \nURO 0. BOOTT  \nVaror Hogan  \nFeh  \nTEK Mas Baxi or!  \nINDOOR, AND TIME,  \nI  \nMEARTH PLASS DWMNRY CLOCK For the CARTAR), gkeun.  \nKAS, PICTURES, CASA.  \nDISING  \nJARDIN, MATSON & Groepen, Turk Fire Inspired: JIERA, and GAS BRACKETS, Hongkong Ft This  \n300 TEAKWOOD  \nane DESBAKT SPTS, TXA and OK. THE KOKORONG FIAR INSURANCE FRE SETS, KES CHINA, AYASO and  \nCOMPANY, JAJED  \nPEATED WORK  \nNOTOR  \nDA, T2, Cha  \nWILLIAM FORREST.  \n三十二月二行 INTIMATIONS.  \nTHE  \nINLO-CHINA STEAM  \nPwCE 2 PRE MONT  \nINTIMATIONS.  \naan dus on afwan Wang Bankulmat in  \nNAVIGATION et  \nCOMPANY, LIKE  \nDOPE THE ON  \nJAKA MAP & Co. OF ON. SGAMAN  \nDE 100 GR  \nIN B  \nduly paid the allocati eft liable to cucina Aul blau paparents previously now:la | to furth  \nApplications Exe Stuures osatiede in the For resoring is Pregnet, and scre £t be nut w the Giles of the Conryany, and ET FACT HOLLAND HAPO &  \nMAVION & Unshiun Could  \nFL, &  \ncally paid up awers wi listed in the set the  \nHome buy a the belies of bei  \nBCHEDULE OF SINAMER Apers.... IV: 1000! 17+ Propnely Natasha China  \nNavigation  \nEd for palle Bulcription foil Axe 10.  \nDaposi's, Application.  \nIL DUR T-SCHTE! ឬ ៥រ Howe, TURO...  \n?TADLE, SIDENTS, DIN.; For the Suprzin DeY DE PARS!  \nRASSFEE Both of the BA (ABYAL GUARS TOILET LADIE gray, will by COLONNE the 15th CAB, sud HANDLE TOP WASH the 2in my of Foling Instant Antonio HAND SAWINO WA  \nSTAND rundade  \nHeating. P.IVARD.  \n1 gang.  \nFor sýn Fynbou A Hawking:  \nGOBATION.  \n1. Ja  \nJACKSON,  \nCiel Tenger.  \nHigh Fetary, 1893  \nVuw...  \n1.  \nStow 7 espel  \n294  \nof the ac  \n134.ag.  \nTotal 40 Reginas  \n2. 1  \nMarch, 18 They, Julita will a given of any far.  \nMAR WILLIAM SEES 108, 8, Lombard! Strne end, of Messe JANDERE, MAAT. Franz & C... Gui  \nWANTE  \nB. 1. Eg Int JARDINS, MATHESON  \nA., of Modern Wang, Aus the lungest\",  \nESCOPE ↳y Yerin, with Astrono.  \nTHE OFPRUS # 5. REONTRO ITA TUOKAS REID, Fu, of Youre ALEZA ILANO for the last is in: 25: Rp & Bora, Hiszpan elony Fire To Exe Hongkong, 22 February, 183).  \norder to artiste directions tots 3A 10WGING FRUT, Luchst C  \nELLS, Sight Fairy and Fowlies with Alus Olice for Certilours!WILLIA HILAND STEEL Best the 24te of Maruh application for a lifed  \nLaredo, Mus. Maison de Ca  \nai Harkong and Shangani me to put ou sitration, des that the rely on Paal tas ng inuis, of Nabor of the woich bars fan tanutted Cir the thache il in Yokohama ki  \nLE  \nNOTRE 10 MAEINERS.  \nThe Murty BOOKMASI...557 to Mic PANG, Heiki-  \nding, Malbyona  \nWIPH nerados to the show the Ton  \ningabout 300  \n500 Thesie Ban-Cal Breneb Londing 1-15% duty to ware Yemane vise my hyn Trung ist RS YACANDLEW. Eng... frambursgard sin proprzeć la neige at Feet  \nH: NGRONG AND WILAMMUA DOCK HOUSE.  \nCOMPANY, LIBYTE),  \nNOTICE TO SKALHOLDERS. THE ORDINAGE YEARLY MOETINO AARONESS wie El. AusCe por u  \ntine 631: of the way St, Pra Co Atis Moon Notions are for the WEDNESDAY, 1st March 16 Crea Acu kap Verms which way Rape of the Dino desterraun nå Wote wat so syylientcy.  \nPer Craplar at the Guizon, ed Uning  \nSPARTER  \nPer inturn for maple- Heverink and Europe.  \n15 DEPART  \nFenton, Su #trilow. --I M  \nPet  \nned 10 En Sivingbat. —ü Kuras Hongkong, 4th Kaptajulus,  \nA  \nEks  \n2 Werte sinamas Poling aproni, liar en helt Ft 1 4.hart Furt of Junta per had fresh M  \nHONGKONG SANHA BANKING  \nBut  \nCabal, sud u when to iau i F & put as far, the 27th in  \nTYLE SAL av  \nJ. W ARMSTRONG, A Gmianeer.  \nE!  \nHugong. 2: Feltery, h  \nPUBLIO AUCTION.  \n30 Marie Trinn 20 N  \nPARKLAS  \nVASITAS POÁI  \nKRALIAN-) (ptrend tyres Bar & be pupaese 1+ing indired in tiruva ih let Deber, is net be reated w  \nCeiba sa Japan. THE HONGKONG AND SANITA  \nApplications nae sive China Ghid port will the GNGETRO (NO which was BANKING CORPORATION, 31, Legal Shanghai and tanut at es, in 1981, this are: Stowa Londe  \nSULMITORS lium Changer of Daisy, and  \ncoivaraga tenger, Rok Dustings. Lesken, Feder Bud Lave Resorts briar by My Dear Hetector, 1959, perubat  \nant sieel to toe!  \n£ 1145 Asto  \nTip  \nti per Suadu witin emal opplication MY FRESASTELDS & WILLIAMS, Iwili han dells, and f  \nSercitare Kia calix award in the prospertise BROK  \npercation with the Depp hver will COLLANT HALCONE 2 DA  \nIbsen in dernery by un punto  \nIrant  \nthe Crash testa del Polish, tions Pubin Lily, as is al fusion of use rack, Ord Froud Best, ruin of tiktirnar. Ar Bostamil the Bills  \nFCESDAY.  \n95 Fay, that, wi fuam, at i  \ndes Kant's theau's Hom—  \nAlarm  \nut Loud.  \ni wengine ci Suijn, 38 prescribed i  \nAUDITORY.  \nCloud B AND, YOUNGS & y 92.1  \n· Carly- the Hurst Masy! bor Theiver of timpiere AaJim,  \n1. Déso. Agrot Tenkung, 2ed fakeway, 1885.  \n(176) C  \n? 11 Feb 15.  \nGM Q. SEXYTT.  \n*  \non te  \n!1st Ja  \n: Geinatal Back Cowperatio,  \nHen  \n•Bain Kingüe I Ginacenza  \n11:  \n£, 100X3  \nDod  \nl  \nHegory at Fee Seurotary THE HONGKONG KE SHIVPANY,  \nLIMITE  \nActie  \nTho Aust  \n4  \nan Vrout Pa tom throughly sportmaled |  \nChege Diz--  \n-----  \n1. J. DANDYY.. For  \nok Cempery wel is vinent in Branca lyds, 3.36.111 gaat disision, aber in Gear, My A. T.  \nCORPORATION.  \nPAID-UP CAPITALA RESERVE FUND 99  \nDu. Reja, ta, Ka  \n1, 2  \nBrugkeer we run Bina Mother; lepabraziunar—H, LC WRY- Zoeks. Ea  \n2.m 12. Harper. Th Em Breite Dorary spezia of. Multi-  \nSen. Bul Saigon 2 Les arming of indian Forcery. Y Might Sure wins within wother up to the forein;  \nstrange iterata to a fregite wise  \nBigh  \nPOOCHÓW TUPPING.  \nFelc  \n4. Appiu, Thetish ale, from Shanghai  \ning, wie foam lengky.  \n5. E. Hahal, from Weiur.  \n6. Han, C.  \nC. P  \nbuck, ia behat.  \nHogan  \nNOTIF  \nTHE FIRST ALS & DENKRAT  \nMENTING VERS 14  \nza  \n- ved sj  \ntho  \nMAYMER  \nJackson, Ey B-FEN CARROS,  \n\"CERT-  \ntone into thangala, en alt 109  \nKathaway of Kurlon Des  \nTEMPORARY OFFICES.  \nIron Gauden to no and in the latel  \nfogar with the Appunt rather to in ↓ pametna may be inspect be beting „No. 1, EAST INDIS A FENTE, LONDON, Absorbers at this hoss of tile Tureisigass  \nLanai whole Bingen of Applination for S  \nPG Compare bat beri famed for the pur I wire of orqaising for the C PURCH  \nWANTHE oded by the Forsary and WYOMPETENT STRAPONS for Etners ATRAM NAVIATION CURANT, Ofnbul,  \nFor Father Paroisse soy mila, Under- zig int.  \n2e os, at was on Bata-Orl F the Par  \nhona Mitoba MSDAY, 3 ay lace Meat he pose on why talk of like T More magis obras of Anat Balete of the Con Boster, 255), Tranter. All of safer to be Lord of  \nby the Purples, and for Yesus to be at pe  \nLONE BARES-TON CO2 & Consterk par 1  \n•pat  \nBunker-LAYSIAN Anorga  \nitement anys,  \nOK g the Company  \n¡ will be CLOWEST) Len. On salliinstant, ve zl i Phuyu's risk az tho Biebs by cine  \nCavento Acerante al this remith next, both days nho, pop duju ou like Illya  \nThe Mandi Paprika  \nFortyor Band, por Azamolb  \nFurler Cut your bac  \nFat the paper Auca  \nGAL 3 Angest  \nHad Me 101 chrome Chotos ye; destriglio of Balag and Exehazge!  \nCusted stated Scurity !  \nGleznas. His Sha  \n4. Sibul, if  \n78, Kwangwung, Erstili ste, dva  \n1. Suctive 34 amph, France  \nFour D  \nTank, Brown-  \n5. Pild, Critter back, ne singel-L  \n2. Deur Vasi Deitina look, (  \nAmoy.  \n7. Ms. Heiriza pelo tan bai  \nrit, B. bit.  \nfor Any.  \n6, Agi til str., for whi  \nDr. Heilial str. for New York. ya, Shelb  \nBrilly 142, farma. Ing. Mirtich str, for Hongkong,  \nZNANOTIA SHIPPING,  \nAUTOSALS  \nWulu. Britisú as, from Harku.  \n6, Kinag-ong Ulduage ita, frenz flatma  \nB. Geway .. from Kucheyrna  \n- Bridalstrom Hojcity.  \n6) Langmon. Chioma ne, frew Hongkong,  \n5. Klingeline, Catur fram lafen.  \n''yan,  \n7. Name the trum Nagusiki  \nBrivion wir, Ines Heater, 7. King. Chani kiz. Pero Hakow T. KONTO, Bullies wir, freno Bonzow,  \nYangtae, hate, from Thungborg.  \nmon.Gec. From Barefo  \nB. Catras, Heiti 47, Bonbay,  \nVarin t'uiteto frut A  \n4. Yenity, Chitum, fena, Wakoa.  \n9. A. Bitdeh str. f3  \nKonkow.  \nBuy British tea, from Haukum  \n9 Mon Jagt, he  \n3. Birish str. ne kaik  \n10. Mennar, Him. A may  \n24, 4ppi, lich etc. in Feb  \n10, goshi Weru, daş, art, tre, Kineban  \n,, Torches at I'm Sratur.  \nsan, sem sta, fram tvorbow.  \n11, Chiz Britise 4, Frain Nugaenki.  \n11. Kincy for, pise sta, Free For  \nJiweltlah me, from Hack.  \n11. Child, Britse stres  \nveg  \n23. Mika infra Ft.okow.  \n14. Vraniu, Brizi i teras Ni  \n12, Pag-chua, Cebu, Gun Haugining  \n13. Paking, Britisk str. from Harian  \n12. When, Sritha, Fran Ningpe  \n23, P, Velg from Navski.  \n13. Artawan, British ate, trong Ngebak.  \n13. Bellapin, Criticstr, from hay.  \n14. Kangitsen, Obiamo côfine  \n14. Why Chinese  \n12. Cf. fe Grice, Neftials aly, Fara Fausto,  \nYel  \nWa, Kritish or from Purbox  \nDEPASISKGK.  \nTulis, fitil:  \nfry.  \n7. Larisa ar, Caliber cust  \nser, far Harten.  \n4. Karlebota, Utili ste, for Hong  \n7. Kig-yong, CU Hor  \nWCA Vite fish sirir Hanken Wencho, Bitlah se fre Bentor  \n7. T, Batin ats  \nvalt.. Sur Au”.  \n3. Yolors Faupat, for Kris.  \n7. Anjaszóne. Maitish to. Lo Nayan  \n9. Pribe. Fruch as, for  \nVery arm, Jap, sie  \nCheambin, list, for Tookes.  \n9. Sualon, Bisjal nie,, for Chato.  \n3. British te, & Nhup.  \nA. Wynn, Erinala ste, får 1  \nKorinetes,  \n5. Clay, Beds he for Nagild  \n6. Tade. British si Hongkong.  \n3 Dakinu 1. 1-i, Nagki  \n8. 1. 1. Chernosina, qez Nag!.  \nSing, Eisk er for Haukee.  \n2, Wan, Heffasi atr. Yee Hankge  \n8. Tagesbian Here. Sup, so, for Nigeri  \nNow, Beltani ste, fer Swabunt.  \n30, Yehsie, China, Cil  \n1 Yung-ring China for Wacker.  \n1. Kung, helliah straw, For 'Batkow,  \n1. Yet, 1 Late, for thinking-  \n11, Exitish fry  \n11, y, Brick size for ever  \nᎫ Ꭸ .  \n-piant. C.Dave var for BakuPP.  \n33. Natumeur, the Hali ste, ing Bunton.  \nNang Byi-ish swamar, for Desigər 125.  \n12, W. Stupin. Trilin's barb,  \n13. Did Ms pett, for  \n1. Hritish star, fer  \nfine.  \nut,  \n12, Appiu. Rzinies alapone, for Benchaw. 12 Hole, British baek, for Puntur.  \n18, in, Paul sicsance, for Yongpa  \n14. Bang fou, Chiron 5., for lankaw. Tino, Titia, for acco  \nJA, Bhara Kort. Danish, Aw Aney.  \nJá, nilon. Ispitful: man, tum feudon  \n14, Hung-mono. Elite for Ning.  \nAUCTION SALES TO-DAY.  \nNout  \n2 ZON  \nM  \nHongkong, 2012 Paketars. 1  \nHION FRONG AND  \nj  \nBANKING CORP VOHAL  \nNOTICH TO,\"  \nIruding flower  \n8:4  \n36  \nS  \nSTRIA DE ATESON & C  \nHenare! Meapp.  \nPangkor, Nuth Pukssary. 199  \nund bag hij brente Vicker Bust Yantraze AMIN CORPÁSY, n2 Plang!! Fue Paci  \nhos, mad from Jers spaly to  \nTached beat soother in the basisve of! by the Seantul.! Longhwag. Ha Fairy, 1982 1844 tonnes Lowashed Rivers of  \nClaire and bear China, the trait to  \nCo. is a pig MANY STANSTER  \nIONS TO OUR NOTICES TO CONSIGMEES.  \nNONERS OF OPTION ANDA BOO,  \nES. 8.3. COPS 8.5.37ENECK,\"  \nFROM LIVERPOOL  \nCHUPTING  \n4. M. ARMSTRONG. Ani Hwgkong, 18h Bencowry, the  \nTUNGKONG RACH.  \nEN to the GANE Encours for Gentlenes being Sah  \nof sið, er towards, 19 dla Band. Frogi. for Now able to the rain o  \nG 183 No “Stand st  \nj zorth  \nVin Ind  \nKIULH いやい  \nprente, oz Chica  \nDžiova stek u poziveliùsling of  \ningen be adding it to the  \nit various inter report, and the mak  \nsent. Phyu Mr meting the grossier zegaremasts  \n1887  \n25 ROYAL  \nCITY HALL  \nSATURDAY,  \nFysoket W. 1892.  \nNWOUND  \nA doing it en wilson BAND MAGICAL MUSE,  \n(man, will-hitic can itinere of the Copywny a  \nn the tindasi bu chipul from i zemotestira ierastinent.  \nuus later. As the ch 2hr Nice damer of the Cases Gastre. Tesigns for skijamast wer stame SASANATATION FERPANY, and the Yama MATRON.  \nZOEK UNTAMED ODPAT, an ecided in 191 1841 Beans Surya Shanghe, ut by  \nYonghorn, Bind Baravy.  \nBiznim, faren 1.20 Szymoliem wist, Hors of 'n. Sterling Verze 20 bcxcision so we go sa balkg m / Bulk Sare5dista, nail s  \n1 Burnering in to bad on 1  \n& DOVAN JAMBRn unsaaf Beurs, Brayer to the Cuntan Com's Glenovels are eli  \neg in Chin, OU EN The motel of 91-6 PASAREA 2 Fashion, Bry, fine \"Prana iameter  \nThe word after war and be the beds day of son carried inde, Cartes et Corner here. And image, and of the Coquialiis, an owning wikasi a Pielie, so be shown to the the Sadesigual, ja sinth casas 14 will turn on 106 mee Yangtera, wyether with  \nTAS-Ty  \n| Thakanume Pie  \nI even me punten af 2), ka p (zujimoto su upang to, WARDANOS, . 15th Folmany, 385.  \nEAL TRUE) By ordre often Coert ut vector  \nClerk of Cur. Respons. My kids  \nTAXI, and chan 132919TH THEM? Wenen in  \nAmeric, Cala en Ju  \nT. JACKSON, thief Marugas.  \nMecs E the Corpoention  \nNu. 1, Q's and H  \nNOTICES OF FIRMS.  \nFUTICH  \non  \nT. JACKSON,  \nCAVE Hargr  \n190;  \nL  \nPRIDERICK 2017 in auster  \nTO BE INT It is  \nthe by Prz Fenratica bertane ot Sasunt.  \nBOCAGD FCHE CHASE & TO 9. PATLEY TRA  \nLET Mogg. 15, 1  \n1593 Kars,\" N 29 Azer B  \nUraze, in N IN QUEENEY HAD tex-  \nCo  \nTUR CHUKKAB INSURANCE COMPANY, Puch  \nICMITED  \nNOTION.  \nAVDAVID Mungkan. Mick  \n3SOON. WINS & US dowry, Sm  \nI'  \nk's day had doch zeigen kaki of Me T. BAY . . D MAUN! Bolay the a  \nZ  \nW ROINES,  \nDoorway. In You, Je,\"  \nM  \nNOTICE.  \nKunis been appoint Agents for thr  \nNO. 2 LOWER MONQUE TERRACE  \nApply to  \nJ. M. ANETRONIA,  \nHongkong, we fibreney, this  \n.....  \nTO BE LAT  \nWith mata konica  \nNETSUZ BUSHAN KAISHA, OFWELLING HOUSE No & O Basing  \nPorto this For  \nHongkong  \n980. STEVENS & C.  \nJanuary 18  \nXOTION  \nATRA LAMEDA on mitted  \nPatios in my Where no? tán Hestnesi will be watere at inder the |cale f  \nSTRIL & TALKM  \nNTS  \nNetgan. Feb 12  \n..............  \npatuled,  \nGut, thoroughly tapultad vol wy  \nApply to  \nALEX. A. AGA KIHELIOS. Iveco J. 1+13 RENKIJOS & Q....... I  \nHvaley Stroth Ifonytone. 8th Bobnary, 16  \ndelivery train Graf or China  \nCon 1995  \nCIO'S LOAN, or repruned Blaess Ne  \nApply to  \nLISTSAL & DAVIS,  \nAngkor, Sim Fe K  \n+452  \n2ist rebrany, 1837.  \nand five aziona  \nun sft art its simpellant, waking  \nfest Et une ged wit's the that they the C101: Fally put up shar Vilor, and of which songs is vrugt  \napdaivers after the with Pelaars,  \n1982 aufgeno  \nFITTERS SIRE Agra, Rogging, ul Februny. 1:  \nFROM LOS DON AND SINGAPORS.  \nGLENFRO4-,\"  \nBurta, Brasiguam;  \nCAL  \nLE COMIDAT PERFORMANCE.  \nDISPLAY OF NECROMANOS  \nGLINK T  \nPROFESSOR RUCHWALDY,  \nRENA WIMANT Wind 28* Wansker Taare  \nAn entirely new Pumnites  \nPUS PARTICULATE SES H  \nPAX OF ADRESTON.  \nDrain Cirak seil Sti  \nPl............  \nidio finálem in auffores Hall Pries Tickets to be hat den Neue Key & Wag med at dhe Tales  \nDight The Steamy will be alten | Performer 1. studio of fil, the Frinksminga  \nPosing a CAPA  \nLe ɖe Compray.  \nCha Cha Stry Farmats of J. Convams may extantinuci în 10 oun  \nAsily. Fructe at 80 Pig, Performance to com  \nLading jajene za coudseted with Nathan  \nDowny, Fetienacy, 1885 Is her secon! it ONGKONG, CANTOR, ANU MAURO  \nPLLAK CESARDT Sunambig  \n| basing arrivet ROYAL BELUSLINTET COMPANY,  \n(of Surg Am Barely this long com, dying lady letras Fassies and Saverbrai.!  \nwiik esvapur of Oplan van het bal Salon Pung, Cl ritl  \nThe risks dete pas earns of De Visita, en Kerck, whi Biznad, vienne di Paw the wharem a otra ringstjen 4 way to ohtrize],  \nSADETLY APPEL. Hoy, 7th Folamry. 1983  \nNOWN SALE TOOUND VOLUM is of the Chow95-174:7-8410$ Tags per h Yone 1287.  \nPark The Dak Arty Fina  \nBong JANTY  \ntr  \n3 H 1  \nX  \nG..  \nUWALSH IN SILKS, Canton and Slot Brass Pro Sharris,  \nbana ng Wang, Curiosis,  \nDenaliende, Talul Chalca orm Tebies, ie, f..  \nGOLD AND SILVER FRATELLE  \nCaro SST, P  \nROM, QUDEN'S BOAT, EXC MAHANA.  \nSTEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED. KXOURSION TO MACAD.  \nSOMANES Panxha \"KINETANG,\" will for Latine ange wül informadales the! funtion thatør Porn Blog Lan SATURDAY, the 25% inesses. to the rosterý se given befrog Noon 10.DAY  \nIan Bastow, ad hooks, bonds, pavery. the Buch Febri. 19  \nung tamilly prociled ze the carus porte lasting 90 Can winlig v  \nDudaliteket  \nju ili za svoju te thot of end for pictat and thesis sagirnis em  \nBOUN  \nNo ite kurd has buan atatud,  \n2 Julie ill be cinanteisisat kj  \nKrbrary,  \ncutting a large card tra J'a Stanet e de \"Id\" Wardagi  \nruza BUNDAY, the  \nThe Cas Prosta Muca and lak.. 89 40. So Cas......  \n31.50 tests to be pare at the Company'  \nby Disa  \nbral osally Myths seri at the Wari.  \n•han basisgand to me al segue  \nang trade.  \nAsiY[ 034 54 * ! tag, odo Date  \nBeagles 20  \nUNION LISE  \nNOTICE TO ROYSKONTES.  \nTROM LONDON, THNARD, AND  \nSINRAPOR \"TOPORATES-  \n\"S-SRETNO\" is Bow Rename of 1.466 kaas til at aborden, and destined to China  \nSarung Lath, where i wantly be join  \n2. A LA COSTA,  \nStrogkwg Ziel Folers  \nCAUTION tavots\" of 2.577, fie ding Paktis on igured that SCBIP for minh bas frist hide Abarca: SHAREG Numbed it)  \nLe T  \nw by the Foest at whogy tud 48 rue 613-1,250 fs Shoe St Rita W4X24 D luga iar apperanicu plutor Blass CuANT be student that motive ul Dcrz  \nDeals That Has Borghang!  \nHenker 28ri Pelary. 1683  \nNote-Th, Dia is the ski otɔdlükat | Capkiu Mitzke, having arrived free pieces Sainty built for the; the chefs ass buna giu że Shott Cloapany. #5111 Line in Loughed as one is City among with with which the  \nmit any view of a nábo kong naga.  \ntomat ju thair Bis of \"Inding to vas arlor Falo hvalisay steal an important EN RING.  \nund or eligator 25 main positi  \nTO LET  \nAty to  \nDOUGJAS LAPCAJK & L Lengkong, L. Tebaumy, Ur  \n797  \nTemarking, RE  \nJAPAN JARRETE  \nYANAMA.  \nHAVING plejad is H  \n575 dia daliring ni skafé Condo Fezia alte The Chic Calenus branch of the Char-  \nCAT ating blom alechage of  \nthagena ar charterad, wish are Java 1. |  \nCHIHAN STELMANIP COMPANY,  \nFOR SHANTHAL Y AMOY Taking Cazzard Passeng long las  \nwill be at this landed net storage Pay's Pervine will trim the placevi 10-a kilusis :{DPGALVOS Intentano, Prae818, KLARON, ried and expois as no Zee Insurers IN A CUT 8 Company's Steward y  \ncounty health have.  \nDitial Care will be forwarded onto from  \nInd  \n1 line is a velemble one. Ed is  \nal Pass or the Yamaisen  \nTHESE LITERAN 200 FOS-17 LJONGKONG WHARE & GODOWNS, 1 Gavetin, Gas Pumbatore Roose Apis may be seenesting passenger trothe and trule of Vidos, sãe 50ed it, at Eren z  \nKONG SOM CHINa tile feu molver astro to the Gilmer be gets en Chica, the Straits, Buttweisen,  \nMW. REPOOL MUSTES DE  \nPan CEAS or the Dans les  \nI use will be sei un, le: the  \nFrog Dedi Yox Subtipdoza aud  \nGoods verived an STORAGE at Modrum Adportienuolės kill bousculand så tide Often, Red, Fedtmas Peloasa,  \nLORDAN, KLE  \nto the  \nlumatong Prity Frie Chen.  \nand on or if the  \nivalsat, or they us be versa  \nAl  \nRUSSELL & C  \nEntivo 000WNST Any to  \n184  \n>RYFL & C Tinghaus, Bri Murel, Ja  \nTO LET  \nJENE WIURLAND WUISKY  \n습  \ntomsong, \"ith Kebruary, de  \nsura Styes by Mr WLCA an aud 'Mr. EDWARD JONNY HIGHGs.  \nBEGRES & LEORD  \nHoaglag, kh Jnowary, 1562  \nLASTRE.  \n-  \nAnd  \nCŮH VNG and 92ORådE;), W R. FABDERICK DES.ore Hide, all we ladies; stage  \nAlso, M  \nJeelanin ay Pen Pen  \ni4kin Usta, Stil Mr. DEORGE H. WILDONORENSNITE \"KONONKA!  \nJOHNSON.  \nthorised to sigu na nagta  \nSELEC  \n161  \nSHARP TULAER. Houghou, Jl. Koptember, 1951.  \nis  \nChina, 1st Junkery, Jasa,\"  \nTO BE IST.  \nK. BOOKS & NEW HOITIONS.  \nBALA WAJIB TUYNUE TERMARIA PAR  \nJennies fuwa and Gardo.  \nREHAWAY'S DAY IN A Cable Du 82.30.  \nApply to  \n| At Bows=derwone di Cross-(Play  \nJu$ 24,99  \nhours  \nbuy, 1892-  \nLINSTEAD & 174 VIR  \n1368  \nBY. EAT BAN.......  \nVarea's Bay BAR TO 42.0.3  \nTO BE LEV.  \n2  \nWith a Sut dope Next,  \nPure Talentīniku  \nThrow zəd  \nsopittinor. not,  \nEnge the on Pocicta.  \nThla poetsendis fr Brands?  \nBettled varier éta pagal prision of  \nIE.M. It may not besties,  \nHold by Apote  \nThe Worl  \n2016 l'aprimas,  \nGREENLEEHUGOTINES  \nR. CAT ME, TN,  \nDili, Angyalive. Y  \nTORN BAZLEY WITIE » ELUTHAT'S  \nPORTLAY CREENI  \nHOLE ARE WE CAN,  \nPOLLDAY WISH &  \n\"STENTOT\" nomidered of growing imposture, owing to the Capinia Kirkpatrick, will be dospaerbed. 'TO. with Pie Suits Sanctness fadin. If  \nposed bile popupfil  \nSally adapted to this one of th  \nAg-wal  \nPiger Paraply la  \nBTTERFILL&RVIRE. 1nging. Brit Vebruary, 19.  \nPest pinabi, suplayed in the parties, and the PUR SYDNEY AND WELBOURNE, MAA  \nirectes expect  \niNuns to the Cross and  \nNOTIOR TO CONSIGNES BRITISH RANQUE «ENDYMOW,\" FROM LONDON.  \nle, with the Give of the harbor  \ninfusion antuplish thes, and is THE S  \n& Barre Boruture, wing of 195,400 jample silent  \nTeaming of the Corina C  \n'PAKAO.  \nHUNGARIAN Chptain Abnob, will be distohaalej  \nvayout any porturiled to end in direct stand the amin the; BEFORUoga, che van animus  \n[MON BLO-432125 vf Chup by the shavu nauči volata Con  \nتا بروید  \nSome eu this?”  \ninted it as presionaty sien,  \nLedia Latha Tindesign for teagues and wish fare, and the chip and dishia Avexoma-  \nAnd to wish wediata daivery of theirut sa Yungeza rec Sutien, thoni zand rapi ods.  \nlizer pros and is the beardisipat! #w Krázlá se l'asure, apply t Carge impede the ischarge of the prezu with the antedication of will be handed Plan Coming sale at Jink that is thing or 1!ཤཱ ཤ1ཀ92  \nConad China and the gerectiepaccion of VENHOLD, KABLERO & Cu..  \nforging, 20  \nAgastā,  \nVEEAMENT  \nLabs earping-Trade in the Fun SANA, Hodon  \n20. D. SKYNS  \nOLZ. cyborg, 25l Picnary, 1881.  \n(37  \nPOR MANTLA DO  \nthe hang of Cams, that the Changany lindil«ma 135 anys 50+ Gendable enterpri  \nmessage of gettin Denver, will be upstand in th  \n20th February, NOTICE TO CONSTANTS.***  \nhow the yellt of being being coser, nadan Pert ez cutive perciocia en lices f quod in their sila u Darling! Flies ronible expect profie to pay divi tha wedged the countrytresdends, levides funding à Puiere Park fut na- | tak bole leep. Puis Cakes a spotles in the ralow of Stem  \nCASTELLS BOONA SI M$500. THE BOUSE ... Afluor- Pean? fiongkong. Lich Berater. Jaar 20E PARIGN288 t the Setlowing Cargo are ¦ Gjested, bringing an vorean act of will; the F  \nGAPSELL'S JR ACURA ADUI Wire Cops, derling  \nms mm $2.99 Wat bid on * DoNDUSANY...67.80. Camera Bormionary or Connor  \nX MODE A P  \nE  \nA \"CALIT  \n...$50  \nOWN THALS  \nNoir Et risk sed -  \nKOTOE. Apply to  \nFER Ondulkar ben appointed and i set LINSTEAD & DA AGERTH jothy die their souls Fleurkons, 24 Faktany, 2580,  \nby Masses, KY POCE 900, of Weru, car BEMENA  \n----  \n1987  \nPO NE LUT, GODOWN WWATER PADE  \nBuca's Wert, CAS 14208  \nMEN ARTEL UNY AT 3rELS |  \nVa.  \n.............$1.05 BB-as by Derec Anotre locsa Wox.'s Home De jikaraka CasACT OF SETAAN & T  \n.......  \n___STD_DBBAREPA  \nه آزادی از راه  \nIn Amra é  \nJASTHAN & DAVIS. FROM GONDON AS) SINGAPOR Egils June 7, 199  \nTT LEL  \nse ing been affectivit  \n80ti inond: We Cates Vor-?  \nmouth, Driss Sten Wather. 15:10,11, 3 Come M. Order, Lena  \nMerwe  \n--PREVO 1680), demo New 45. Il Core Tv-i  \nBustle, Derles Marit  \nA decaDLY.  \nTHE PRAYà Nov. 15 and 47 (KENS BREAysel droveste, Ciniz see! 2002 Autunda Kits, & Casa? Marokani BOVARE AND SALTadini H. CAPOT rainy iniezed tis divar Varde, with  \nNew Car On Chika HA--Bruta  \njare d'utils Em thus Bravega. 12.  \nBose Cotel in anerputio  \nSuity to  \nTôi ganggo by her and by 12.9. ~VIOTORES\" | dire, Outer, for aut  \nS.CALIFORtre A You, No. 15807, 30 Cases Ver  \nmouth. Ozani fa FRIVER's the simplic of them.se 1  \nMemalion  \nlould af  \nBahan the Pur  \nEra  \nInvite Passersion.  \nFigley, Est November, 1251.  \nLINBIRAD & 2018.ga  \nSz  \nNu - Cleis tent of the  \ntest Hoags and jlapur biwee  \nRELLY & WALSH, KONGKONG.  \nWATERBURY CLUCY.  \nWATDRSERY, CON OMPANY!!  \nPESTAU A C... 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SIS COFA the  \nthe Awarar STRANEK (laking Gangnan timing rates to Cabestra, Cagene and JAJARNYA ALISON SCOT PRYMATIC PATS, Costa, and the  \nMGOTTENRASS Postel  \nespectivo Teds if we compres digital 27, of the part, wand CORN LI, 12 Company's Arm  \nو بواره کمی از سواری به بازار کار در کاشی تر و با دیوید  \nwiki Moboraca fu 30+ to  \n\"DACHNE\"  \nWILIAM Captain Cousie, will feel MON. KICK bit of JANTINA, 6th Prezimu, at POE 22.06. ZANER&Co. of the ene part, and | For fur Particalórappir ta Jos J. Ma, on behalf of the Cem.  \nMECHI & Co.  \n182  \nparis, vt tin other pert  \nCopper of the chore Agoemand sand Morrerar. !  \nof the Water Ant of  \n1  \ngistion, uni szeme Tulused Valesklad, D  \nde inspinal by interling Zubscribers, a  \nHow Fuhraury, 1359  \nSTEAM TO FRANQUIAL  \nارک باد  \nHis cume; No. B. Fill, a Care Meerten üstina cf the Exlienor of the Jonpano. 2 13, 8. N. Co.'s Strucəliy  \nTO LET TUUSHA and DOWNS, N». 13 and Caren 100.swing vode alter ibu 23rd! 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        "content_text": "## 62\n\n101\n\nCopy of Minute by the Registrar General\n\n**C. O. 12860**\n\n**RECEIVED**\n\n**REGD. 21 JUL 2**\n\nNoted. The petitioner is Wong informed me yesterday that the money had been refunded by Munde Kpereton and Wotton on the 5th inst. and that he gave a receipt for the said money.\n\n**Argear) J. Kased:**\nRegistrar General.\n\n104 Maystor",
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        "content_text": "during a residence there nearly twenty years) Moreover he is thoroughly acquainted with the dir of the office and has on several occasions acted the Government during my temporary absence -\n\nI have the honor of be. My Lord Your Lordship's faithful & Obedient servant\n\nSamund Mundy Park\n\n703 EM",
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        "content_text": "THE WAR IN TONQUIN.\n\nEnclosure\n\n[FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.]\n\nHANOI, 31st January, 1884.\n\nNow that things have been pretty well tidied up at Sontay, the French offer no opposition to anyone going up to see the place. A passage can be easily arranged in a native boat, and if the wind is favourable and the boatmen not too lazy, the distance of thirty miles or thereabouts can be easily compassed in daylight. It is even possible to get a passage in a Government steamer, but as those craft are always chock-full of soldiers and commissariat stores, the gain in time and dignity is hardly worth the absence of comfort.\n\nThe country between Hanoi and Sontay is of the same general character as that farther down the delta. There are the same alternate high banks and low shelving flat lands, according as the force of the current bears on the one shore or the other; the same wide stretches of paddy fields; the same abundance of bamboo and cactus-fenced villages, with here and there the trumpery little jos-houses which the French call pagodas. At this season of the year the Song-koi is at its lowest, and from the insignificant height of a native boat impossible to see any distance inland. Still, from what I could see during occasional tramps on the bank to relieve the monotony of the journey, it was apparent that the warlike operations so recently conducted in the immediate neighbourhood had had but a very transient effect on agricultural doings. Ploughing was going on everywhere; the women and children were levelling the surface with wooden mallets, and all were too busy even to throw stones at me, as they probably would have done in the neighbourhood of Haiphong.\n\nNear Sontay, indeed, it was different. On the right bank, at any rate, the fields were quite deserted, and the few people one saw seemed quite prepared to run, with or without reason. The headless bodies, which still continue to come down the river, no doubt tend to shake a man's nerves.\n\nFrom a cursory view, Sontay seems a place which has no natural advantages of any kind. Take any level country with a slope upwards to a central point, so gentle that it is almost impossible to detect it, and you have the general appearance of Sontay. For the town, take a random collection of the ordinary, heavy, Chinese brick houses, interspersed with the wretched, wattled, bamboo, mud-plastered, thatch-roofed shanties of the Annamese. The citadel is a quarter-mile square section built of big slabs of conglomerate, for defensive purposes not half so good as decent bricks.\n\nFor surroundings, there are the Song-koi, too far off to be of any use, except as a means of bringing up enemies; a little river running at a distance of six hundred yards or so, round the western and northern faces, some low spurs from the main range of hills to the west, but too distant to afford anything like a secure place of retreat. Beyond this, nothing but a cultivated country.\n\nBut a closer examination shows how much can be done with the most unpromising material. The Black Flags have made the best use of their time since last May, though it seems scarcely credible that the whole of the earthworks now existing can have been constructed in the short period of seven months.\n\nJust now the river runs twenty feet under the level of the Sontay bank. At the time of the attack in December, it was considerably higher, but still there was a fairly high river bank. A thousand feet from this are the lines of Phu-oc-sa, or Phu-the. These cover the river face of from half a mile to three-quarters, and on either side run down to the water. They are of considerable height and are formidably constructed with contreforts, or traverses, to afford protection against a flank fire in the event of entrance being forced at any point.\n\nThe bamboos which masked the whole face have been cut down close to the ground by the French. Marshy land protects a good deal of the front, and these swamps were much more extensive at the time of the attack than they are now. A road running from the river-bank straight up to the citadel cuts the earthworks at right angles, and it was round the gate (now replaced by a large blockhouse, built of bricks obtained from a pagoda pulled down for the purpose) that the fiercest fighting of the 14th December took place.\n\nThe Turcos were the first to be sent up, and they were beaten back time after time, while the Foreign Legion and the Infantry of Marines fared no better. It was particularly noticed that the Flagmen took steady aim every time they fired, and the loss of two hundred men and twenty-two officers in half an hour testified to their steadiness. The French are full of admiration for the pluck of the Black Flags, though they show them but scant mercy when they get hold of them.\n\nSeveral times when the troops had almost forced their way into the lines, the Black Flags seized the bayonets with their naked hands, in regular Ghazi fashion, and toppled the burly Algerians and Foreign Legion men down the slope. It was only at the end of the first day's fighting that the works were taken, and then every inch had to be fought for. Independent witnesses of the struggle maintain that it was not till their ammunition gave out that the Black Flags were driven from Phu-oc-sa.\n\nHowever that may be, at midnight, animated by an offer from Liu Yung-fu of two hundred thousand dollars to the man who would retake the works, they all came back again. The fighting was renewed with as much determination as ever, and it is even asserted that the French were momentarily driven out. If they were, they forced their way in again, but the struggle extended over several hours.\n\nThe best evidence of the desperate state of the French and the anxiety in which they were is the recorded fact that no letter, sealed or open, from officer or man, was allowed to be despatched on the night of the 14th December. \"Fine thing it would have been if we had had correspondents there!\" a French officer remarked to me in an effusive moment. \"They would have said it was a French defeat.\"\n\nBetween the Phu-oc-sa works and the \"outer enceinte\" is a distance of five hundred yards or more. The road leading up to the town was lined on both sides by houses. These seem to have been tolerably substantial, but now nothing remains of them but a few heaps of ashes and the rectangular stone water tanks, which the Tonquinese are fond of building, but hardly ever seem to use for their legitimate purpose.\n\nWhen there is water in them, it always appears to be covered with green slime, but more frequently there is nothing but rank grass, with an occasional sapling. To right and left of this is cultivated land, with here and there a joss house or two. The paddy fields that are now dry would have been heavy going for a Pytchley man six weeks ago. The muddy patches of today were sheets of water on the 15th December.\n\nThis outer enceinte is an exceedingly strong earthwork, roughly polygonal in shape and defended in front by a moat fifteen or twenty feet wide. On the level ground between the walls and the ditch was a treble or quadruple fence of well-grown bamboos, covering a depth of from four to six yards. At the gates, the moat was studded with spiked bamboos. A stockade of high thick logs masked the front, and on the approach to the slender plank bridge was a formidable chevaux-de-frise of sharp-pointed stakes and bamboo caltrops.\n\nThe lines themselves were solidly constructed, and the shells which burst in them did but very little damage, as far as affecting a breach was concerned. The main attack was made on the North-west front, and the number of empty cartridges lying about here, inside the works, showed the severity of the fire to which the French were exposed.\n\nThe Chinese cannon, however, were of the most worthless kind. Not only were the pieces of old-world manufacture and honeycombed with age and neglect, but they were few and badly placed. The contreforts along the line of works were pointed out by the French officers as conclusive proof that there had been European guidance in Sontay. But the way in which the guns were mounted was far more conclusive proof the other way.\n\nC. O.\n\n404252\n\nRECD\n\n[MAR 84]",
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        "content_text": "# \nwhich rejoiced the hearts of our coolies and was appreciated by our ponies. In the yard on the opposite side of the narrow, miry street, the ambulance was placed, and by the light of lanterns, the doctors were attending to the wounded. Frequent visits were made here by General Negrier and Colonel Giovanninelli, chief of the first brigade, and speedily, rumour says, to be made a General. General Briere de l'Isle also paid a visit before leaving on the following day. A few yards from our quarters was the covered gate of the village. Passing through it, early in the morning, to perform my toilet at the stream, I saw a dead Chinaman stretched upon the ground within the enclosure. Had he, with something of the spirit of the famous Roman sentinel, refused to quit the gate when the storm came and perished at his post?\n\n## \n\nNext day, the two Turcos battalions led the way, it being their turn to take the front. These were early followed by the battalions of the marine infantry, and artillerymen. During the night, the Chinese had been seen moving about, collecting their dead, and in the morning, they were found to have fallen back on the road to a more defensible position amongst the interminable hills—I say interminable, because the hills, on either side, reached to the horizon, like the waves of a troubled sea.\n\n## \n\nAbout 9:30 a.m., about an hour after the head of the column had started, there was a little skirmishing. Then there was silence. We moved forward slowly until 11 o'clock, when a brisk fire was opened upon the enemy, and sharply responded to by them, in their turn. A dense mist, gathered on the hills, delayed the action of the artillery, but at 12 o'clock, their guns began to play, and for nearly two hours, there was an incessant interchange between the opposing forces, the French gradually working their way, amidst a hot fire, along the ridge facing the enemy. During the hottest of the fire, the staff were standing on the sheltered side of the hill, the column slowly making its way along the road wending amongst the hills behind. In the hollow below were some of the ambulance corps, headed by the Doctor-in-Chief. A lieutenant of the marine infantry was brought in wounded in the foot. Occasional bullets passed amongst us, and a few yards from where I was, a sub-lieutenant of the staff, a particular favourite of General Briere de L'Isle, was struck. With a long-drawn \"Oh\" and the word \"maman\" on his lips, he fell from his horse and died.\n\n## \n\nAt 1:45, firing ceased, the Chinese having been compelled to retreat to another position. In the short interval that preceded the final outbreak, we moved on along the ridge which had been occupied by the marine corps; and, in a few minutes, had evidence of the severity of the struggle. On a level spot at the turn of the road were collected about 60 Turcos; and the ambulance men were bringing in others from the heights around. A few were dead, and were being carried off to be buried. The doctors were busy among the wounded, dressing their wounds, and placing the worst cases on thick beds and the others on canvas stretchers, which were carried to the rear by the ambulance coolies, four coolies to each stretcher. An officer had been wounded in the leg, but only stopped to cut down the leather of his boots, and then went on with his men. One of the men whom I saw had been grazed just on the nostril. Some of the artillerymen were again wounded; their commandant was killed.\n\n## \n\nAt 4 o'clock, we mounted the crest of the hill to see the Chinese make their last stand on the ridge of the plain, about 900 yards ahead of us. From the hills rather to the left, commanding the ridge, the Turcos, and further back the artillery, were pouring in their fire. For a time, there was a lively response, part of which reached us, and caused the General to order his chasseurs to descend below the crest of the hill. But, ere long, the reply became feebler and at 4:30 it ceased.\n\n## \n\nFor an hour, we advanced amongst the bleak hills, everywhere finding traces of the conflict in the dead bodies of Turcos not yet reached by the Red Cross men, and a larger number of Chinese whom, in their last hasty retreat, the enemy had not been able to carry off with them. One dead man had his gun (a Mauser) beside him.\n\n## \n\nThe Staff took up its quarters for the night in a small village situated on a partially-wooded slope, and the troops camped out amongst the hills on the surrounding heights. In the darkness and gathering mist, I tried to find a shelter in the village, but for long in vain. The houses were few and small and of the poorest kind. I had unsaddled my pony in a dark corner, and disposed myself for the night on the wet grass, when I was hailed by a friend, who gave the welcome intelligence that he had found shelter. In a short passage, about a yard wide, we came to a broken-down tenement, into the upper chamber of which, after performing a gymnastic exercise, for there were neither stairs nor ladder, we were thankful to find a place to lie down in. Our baggage coolies were miles in the rear, so that there was no hope of obtaining our food from them. My companion had in his saddle bag an army biscuit and a part of a tin of cheese; I happily had in mine two biscuits and a tin of marmalade; so we fared fairly well.\n\n## \n\nOur covering was meagre for a cold night, but we slept a little. Our ponies were made happy by the find of a magazine of rice, one thing in which all the villages of this quarter are rich.\n\n## \n\nThere was found here also a store of powder, bullets, and cartridges, German make, for the Winchester repeating rifle, Kynoch's percussion caps, &c., and, in the morning, scores of the soldiers were receiving from the stores white bags of untanned leather and Chinese make, intended, probably, for carrying cups.\n\n## \n\nNext day, the 18th February, our march was free and uninterrupted, save by occasional obstructions in the muddy road. At 11 a.m., we entered the deserted citadel of Langson. On entering, we heard that the enemy intended to show fight outside. Passing through to the rampart on the north side, we could see a small body on the opposite side of the river, the Song Ki Cang, ranged, with gaudy flags and banners in the fort of Ki-lua, less than a thousand yards distant. Two guns were brought up; one or two shots caused the banners and their bearers to disappear within the forts, and one or two more caused them to vacate the fort, and beat another and, perhaps, final retreat.\n\n## \n\nIn itself, Langson is a mean place, and the larger village of Ki-lua, half a mile beyond, is equally mean, a collection of Annamite and Moong huts and a few Chinese houses. Encircled by hills, it is indefensible. Something of the picturesque is given to the scene by the fact that within the circle of the brown-green hills adjacent to the citadel, there creep out from the dull red sandy soil, rugged masses of white marble, covered with dark green bushes, and showing on their weather-stained sides large streaks of yellowish white. These stand out boldly in a way that is effective, and almost imposing, conveying something of the appearance of guardian castles disposed around for the protection of the citadel, or as if they were the homes of the local divinities, or haunts of the genii.\n\n## \n\nLarge stores of ammunition have been found here, and a number of brass guns, two mitrailleuses, and a few Krupps; some of these were found buried in the ground, which seems to be a Chinese practice when they are unable to carry off their guns.\n\n## \n\nAs to the fight en route to Langson, it was no doubt the stoutest resistance that the French have encountered since Sontai. I have not been able as yet to ascertain the whole number of killed and wounded in the series of engagements between Chu and Langson, but it must be large, especially since the last battle on the road, in which, perhaps, as many were disabled as in all the other engagements together. At the storming of...\n\nPage 427",
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        "content_text": "237 \n\nfuture; but in the meantime, I do not think it right to discontinue such salutes, if they are asked for.\n\nWhen administering the Government in 1882, I was asked privately by the Consuls of Spain and Portugal whether I could authorize salutes for the Governors of the Phillipines and of Macao, who were expected to call here on their way to Europe. I expressed my regret that I did not feel authorized to do so, but I placed the Governor's steam launch at the disposal of these High Officials, and did everything else I could to shew them the respect and courtesy to which they were entitled during their brief residence in this Colony.\n\nI have the honour to be  \nMy Lord,  \nYour Lordship's Most Obedient  \nHumble Servant,  \nMunda",
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        "content_text": "8. In writing of the tests made upon the \"Glenogle's\" cargo, the Resident Engineer says - \"briquette was left in the mould one day after making, then placed in water for 5 days, then out of water for one day, thus making 7 clear days of age\" - I assume that he had a system, to which he adhered, and that all the briquettes were treated in like manner and, except where so stated, were broken at the 7 days. He further writes - \n\n9. \"Robin's cement is not a clean cement to mix and work. It is muddy and clings to the trowel and does not seem, in my opinion, a first-class article. Two briquettes broke across the neck, simply in drying in the mould. All the specimens shrank slightly in the brass moulds. The cement, on being broken, was a dark muddy colour, soft enough to be easily scratched. After the Robins bricks are 3 to 4 months old, the surface is very white and floury.\n\n\"The cement when used pure or mixed, or in equal proportions of sand, and used liquid for grouting, shrinks considerably. Robin's Cement is probably a very slow setting cement.\" \n\n\"The difference between the Brown agent's specification and the local tests is very great.\" \n\n10. This last quotation is certainly...",
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        "content_text": "(1390), Wt, 20024-26, 6000, 11/08, A, & E, W, (8327), , 1081-7. 6000. 4/09.\n\n§ (23,203a) 6000 3—8 icc or Individual.\n\nCouncil Office\n\nDate.\n\n1887\n\n14\n\nFrom previous Paper.\n\nHong Kong\n\nNo.\n\n9384\n\n(Subject.)\n\nDOMESTIC\n\n9384\n\nRECEIVED\n\nREGD. 16 MAY 87\n\nAffidavit of a Veterinary Surgeon\n\n98\n\nSends file of papers\n\n(to be returned)\n\n(Minutes.)\n\nMr Just\n\nZur have prev-papers?\n\nFile sent. 16/5//9 16/5//7\n\ngu/16/5 Sud16/5\n\nSubsequent Paper.\n\nB\n\n1320\n\nW. Munde\n\nI have removed the inguinal glands. Pat S. MW.I\n\nMin 7217",
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        "content_text": "R&S(34,741a) 6000 7-58\n\n**Governor.**\n\nNo. **Noun 206**\n\nDate. **20 June 1888**\n\nLast previous Paper. **14699 eyton**\n\nHemmed 13 Sep. 89 Treas.com\n\nNext subsequent Paper. **Tre *035**\n\nNo. **thuylong No 17550**\n\n**(Subject.) mail Contribution**\n\nLeuss refort by any & asks that offosed.\n\n**DESPATCH.**\n\nC. Ó. **17550**\n\n[REGS JU RED: 1 SEP 28]\n\nbol Porturaster upon sabied be strongly increase in Munday\n\n**(Minutes.)**\n\nW. Braustin  \nIn view of 146991 letter to Treasury I think this should not be sent to treasury till we get their definite proposals, when the matter will require careful handling. Meanwhile it is unnecessary Examine in detail M. Lister's arguments which seen in the main correct.\n\n? Wait (at amy ki W  \n5.W.9.12 sep  \nM. Branston Ru Kerns. 13/9 to ?)  \n? Ask Treasury with referees Kow sour we may expect their definite proposals dis 25/10/80 at un Sud 25/10",
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        "content_text": "509\n\nRegistrar General's Office.\n\n3rd October 1890.\n\nSir,\n\nIn reply to your letter of the 24th Ultimo we have the honour to state that, in the event of Salaries being increased as stated, we agree to the condition therein proposed.\n\nThe Honourable\n\nWe have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour Most Obedient Servants\n\nE. G. Mundy\nFirst Clerk\n\nG. S. Northcote\nSecond Clerk\n\nThe Acting Colonial Secretary",
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        "document_key": "CO129-255 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1892 [5-7]",
        "page_number": 531,
        "title": "CO129-255 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1892 [5-7]",
        "content_text": "530 \n\nThe appearance of the former is in our opinion due to the provision of a byepass which intercepts and conveys into the conduit practically clear water from the ravines soon after the early periods of heavy rainfall. The flow of water thus intercepted suffices to meet the demands of that portion of the City deriving its supply from this source.\n\nThe hurried water rushing down the ravine during the years we have had under consideration has led us to examine the best practical means of applying this principle to the Tai Tam gathering ground.\n\nWe are of opinion that the provision of a bye-pass or clear water channel similar to the one constructed at Pokfulam in 1890 will overcome to a considerable extent the difficulty experienced in filtering Tai Tam water during the height of the storm flows into the reservoir. After a long period of drought, this excessively muddy water is allowed to flow away down to the sea, and the less turbid portions which are stored in the reservoir are not run into the conduit until a considerable quantity of the suspended matter has subsided.\n\nDuring the past two seasons, this opinion has been supported by the more favourable results that were obtained after a heavy rainfall in April last by the partial application of the principle to the streams intercepted along the line of the conduit.\n\nWe are not at present prepared to make any other recommendation in this connection, convinced as we are that the conditions which obtained last year may not be repeated in subsequent years.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-257 - Public Offices & Others - 1892",
        "page_number": 327,
        "title": "CO129-257 - Public Offices & Others - 1892",
        "content_text": "## Domestic\n\n### Disposal of Military Lands and Buildings\n\n**C.O. 324**\n\n**RECP**\n\n**778** (Red 17 JAN 92)\n\n| Office or Individual | Date | Last previous Paper |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| our office | 1892 Jan. 12 | 776 Anso io Ful → for. inf. 29.576. W.0: inded W.0. 17012 |\n\naccordance with them Memorandum which accompanied fix W. Des Voeux's desp. no. 13775 the Main last and I have to request que to obtain a vote the equivalent of that amount for that firm the Legislature, by at na carly dat@pportunity, so that in mag be the paid over to this Militar, authenties before the 31th of March next, at which date the (Imperial) priancial zear Ende.\n\nB & L (121) 15263--3000-5-91\n\nW.O. 5705 the last ext subsequent Paper\n\n### Minutes\n\nM. Bramste I should still Muck it better to send desp ay drafted in 17812, I then to proceed to answer this letter? Gut. 28 Jan.\n\nYes. Only in deference to the last pan. of this Icomer alter Has. He of the draft by omitting the last four lines, sending only Shirghist The lines opta par.\n\nAnswer this by Lundy copy of the dig's, as sent stating as above a day that we intentionally omittit all ye J ornither all referee to arguments.\n\nExclufare in fear. 7 g1.0. Cetten 97 Sept. 91 (`17892/91`) as to the benefit 352 groderive hithi Colony from Impeine protection & Rxpenditore, to became",
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        "document_key": "CO129-258 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1893 [1-4]",
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        "content_text": "October next.\n\nWe should be glad to hear from you as early as conveniently possible, and also to have your opinion, any objection.\n\nCopy\n\nNo 588.\n\nPublic Works.\n\n13th July 1892\n\nIn reply to my letter of this date, I have the honour to inform you that the plans submitted by you for the erection of Petroleum Tanks are under consideration.\n\nI also have to point out that these being exceptional structures under the Building Ordinance, special approval is required and the mere fact of your having given notice does not in any way relieve you of responsibility in the event of your proceeding with the work before the plans are approved.\n\n[To:] Messrs Arnold Karbery & Co.\n\nre: License being granted to store oil in Tanks on Lot. Yun Ting.\n\n[From:] E. Lundy Leigh, Acting Secretary of Public Works\n\nPage 115\n\nPage 116\n\n \nbecomes \nPage 115\n\n...\n\nPage 116\n\nHowever, to follow the exact instruction for page numbering and the given text does not contain \"Page XX\" with exactly 3 lines at the top and bottom, the corrected version will be provided without the page numbers reformatted as per the instructions.\n\nThe final output is:\n\nOctober next.\n\nWe should be glad to hear from you as early as conveniently possible, and also to have your opinion, any objection.\n\nCopy\n\nNo 588.\n\nPublic Works.\n\n13th July 1892\n\nIn reply to my letter of this date, I have the honour to inform you that the plans submitted by you for the erection of Petroleum Tanks are under consideration.\n\nI also have to point out that these being exceptional structures under the Building Ordinance, special approval is required and the mere fact of your having given notice does not in any way relieve you of responsibility in the event of your proceeding with the work before the plans are approved.\n\nMessrs Arnold Karbery & Co. to store oil in Tanks on Lot. Yun Ting.\n\nE. Lundy Leigh, Acting Secretary of Public Works",
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        "document_key": "CO129-260 - Governor Sir Robinson Acting Governor O-Brien - 1893 [9-12]",
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        "title": "CO129-260 - Governor Sir Robinson Acting Governor O-Brien - 1893 [9-12]",
        "content_text": "520\n\n( 26 )\n\nHe issued sub-licenses, and had got from the Opium Farmer practically a monopoly of the sale of prepared Opium in the colony. The Opium Farmer was not at liberty to grant any licenses for preparing opium, having been deprived of that power, which former Farmers had. He had two establishments for preparing opium, one of which was over at Mongkok, and he was in the habit of receiving there and at his place here opium the property of his licensee, which he prepared for the licensee, charging him $100 a chest in all, $65 being for the fee and the remainder for expenses. At Mongkok Punti workmen were employed, and one method of preparation, and at the establishment on this side Amoy workmen and another method. The licensee if he wanted the opium for one purpose sent it over to Mongkok to be prepared and if for another purpose it was prepared on this side. On the 4th and 5th September he purchased twelve chests of opium and for the removal of these twelve chests to Mongkok the usual permits were obtained in the name of the Opium Farmer, who assumed the responsibility of the opium being accounted for. The learned counsel detailed the process by which permits are obtained and traced the connection by which he intended to show that the permits which would be put in applied to the particular opium seized. The opium was taken down to the cargo boat in chests, put on board before six o'clock and about that time the boat left. On that evening there was a very strong tide running with little or no breeze. The junk could make little or no progress and the opium was transferred to small boats to be taken over to Mongkok. At that place there was a long stretch of shallow water and mud without any proper landing stage, and it had always been the custom to unpack the opium either in the godowns or in the junk, for convenience in carrying it ashore, as they could not carry it in chests, and that was done in this case.\n\nHe would call people from the various godowns from which the opium was obtained to prove the marks and numbers of the chests, and the owner of the cargo boat, who would explain how the chests were broken and the opium put into bags on board the junk and passed on to two boats as the more convenient way under the circumstances of the tide and wind of getting it over to Mongkok. He would also call the Opium Farmer, who would state that what was done was with his consent, these people being practically his partners. The covers of the chests, with their marks and numbers, would also be produced. If he succeeded in proving what he had stated, he thought his Worship would have no difficulty in finding the opium was in possession of the prisoners simply as that of their masters, that their masters were properly in possession of that opium, amounting in all to twelve chests, and that it was properly and lawfully on its way to Mongkok.\n\nInspector Bremner was recalled for cross-examination. He stated the positions of the boats at the time of the seizure, and said that even under the circumstances of the tide on the night in question he would not expect to find boats taking that direction to reach Mongkok.\n\nIn reply to question by his Worship the witness said the man in charge of one of the boats told him they were going to Mongkok, but afterwards changed his mind and said he did not know where they were going. The man also said he was unfortunate to get caught, that the seizure was a good chance for witness, but that he was only to have had $10 for his share. There was a pass over the hills from Mongkok.\n\nLain Chune Sing, of the Yune Tak firm, No. 121, Praya Central, was then called, and gave particulars of the opium in question in accordance with the statement of counsel. He said the opium was sent to Mongkok because the expenses were smaller there and the water was better.\n\nL. G. D'Almada, clerk in the Imports and Exports Office, identified the permits and the applications on which they were issued.\n\n(97)\n\nKoh Ching Seng, the Opium Farmer, also gave evidence as to the Lam Chune Sing being his licensee, and of the custom of sending opium over to witness's factory at Mongkok. He had three factories, one at West Point, one at East Point and one at Mongkok. The reason he had a factory at Mongkok was that the water was better and there was a constant supply. The supply of Pokfulam water was not constant and was often muddy. He explained that he would have to account for the twelve chests of opium in question, as he was only allowed by his contract to boil 3,600 chests a year, and if he was debited with more than that quantity in the books of the Superintendent of Imports and Exports he would have to pay an additional sum for each chest.\n\nAt this stage the case was adjourned until Tuesday at 2.30\n\nPOLICE COURT.\n\n17th September.\n\np.m.\n\nLARGE CONFISCATION OF OPIUM AND HEAVY PENALTIES,\n\nThe case in which six men were charged with being in possession of 411 lbs. of Malwa opium and 1,382 lbs. of Patna opium in quantities of less than one chest were again before the court on remand. Mr. Francis, Q.C., instructed by Mr. Webber, appeared under instructions from the owner of the opium for the defence.\n\nThe case for the prosecution, as appeared at the former hearings, was that the opium was found packed in bags on board two sampans in the harbour at night. The defence was that the opium was being lawfully conveyed to the Opium Farmer's boiling establishment at Mongkok and that the chests had been broken and the contents packed in bags simply for convenience of landing.\n\nA number of witnesses were now called by the defence to trace the opium from the godowns where it had been stored to the sampans, and to identify it as the contents of the chests mentioned in the removal permits. The cargo boatman gave evidence to the effect that he had often previously taken opium on board his boat for Mong-kok and had it packed in bags on the way over.\n\nMr. Francis then addressed the Court.\n\nHe submitted that the opium seized was in the possession of the first, second, and fourth prisoners, the others being simply boat people. The possession by the first, second, and fourth was really possession by the Yuen Tak Hong, to which the opium belonged. The question therefore arose whether the Yuen Tak Hong was lawfully or unlawfully in possession of it, and he submitted the possession was lawful, the master of the hong having received permits in the name of the Opium Farmer from the Imports and Exports Office authorising him to transfer it from the godowns of the importers to the Opium Farmer's place at Mongkok. The master of the Yuen Tak hong was really the licensed retail seller of prepared Opium, under the Opium Farmer, and he was also a large exporter of prepared opium. There seemed to be no provision in the Opium Ordinance for the exportation of prepared Opium at all and no one was supposed to be in the possession of prepared Opium without a document in a particular form from the person from whom he bought it and that it was intended solely for local consumption.\n\nAs a matter of fact it was known the Opium Farmer had for many years past largely exported to California and other countries his own prepared Opium. The owner of the Opium in this case was in the habit of",
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        "title": "CO129-266 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1895 [1-3]",
        "content_text": "# HONGKONG.\n\nthe 27th September 1894.\n\n## POLICE PENSIONER\n\nP.C 296 Wat Kum\n\n| Category | Information |\n| --- | --- |\n| Trade or calling | Shopkeeper |\n| Caste or Religion | Chinese |\n| Read and write | yes |\n| Single or married | married |\n| Number of children | One |\n| Descriptive List of Name, address and profession of nearest relative | wife, Jai, No. 3 Thung, No Lane, Hong Kong |\n\n(P. 57.)\n\nC.0. 2511 REC 57 Red 9 FEB 95\n\n## HONGKONG POLICE FORCE.\n\n### DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF PENSIONER\n\n#### QUESTIONS\n\n| Category | Information |\n| --- | --- |\n| Name | Sunda Frigh |\n| Age | 36 years |\n| Height | 5 Ft: 7½\" |\n| Complexion | Dark |\n| Eyes | Black |\n| Hair | do |\n| Particular Marks | Pock marks |\n| Figure | Stout |\n| Where born | Bundala, Auribur, Pujauh, Aurdeur |\n| Parish, Province, District or Village |  |\n| In or near the Town of |  |\n| In the Colony or Country of |  |\n| Where Pension to be drawn |  |\n| When joined | 13th July 1883 |\n| When discharged | 19th October 1894 |\n| Length of Service | 11.3.6 |\n| Deduct period on leave since September, 1881 |  |\n| Total actual Services | 11.3.6 |\n| Average Amount of pay for last three years | $188:06 $50:14 |\n| Amount of Pension |  |\n| Commuted value | ...Indian Currency. RS 113. 13. 1 |\n\nSignature of Pensioner: `SAM` (in original handwriting, possibly \"Sunda Frigh\" or another name not clearly identified by OCR)\n\nCaptain Superintendent of Police: Аглаг\n\nDate 20th October 1894.\n\nPage 60 Page 61\n\n## HONGKONG.\n\nDate 20th October 1894.\n\n## POLICE PENSIONER\n\nA Lou Sunda Traigh\n\n| Category | Information |\n| --- | --- |\n| Trade or calling | Farmer |\n| Caste or Religion | Sakl |\n| Read and write | yes |\n| Single or married | married |\n| Number of children | None |\n| Descriptive List of Name, address and profession of nearest relative | wife, Munda, Bundala Aurikur |",
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        "document_key": "CO129-275 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1897 [1-5]",
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        "title": "CO129-275 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1897 [1-5]",
        "content_text": "Office.\n\nMEDICAL DEPARTMENT,--\n\nColonial Surgeon,\n\nLIST OF OFFICERS,—Continued,\n\nP. B. C. Ayres.\n\nName.\n\nYou\nHongkong\n~8698/97\n241\n4 May '97\n\nApothecary and Analyst,\nMatron, Lock Hospital,...\nSenior Wardmaster, Civil Hospital,\nEuropean Wardmaster Lunatic Asylums, Assistant\ndo.\ndo.\n\nPOLICE DEPARTMENT,-\n\nDeputy Superintendent.......\n\nVICTORIA GAOL,--\n\nWarden,\nMatron,\nHospital Warder,\nHead Turnkey,\nDo..\n1st Class Turnkey,\nDo., Do..\n2nd Class Turnkey,\nDo.. Do.,\n3rd Class Turnkey,\nDo.,\nDo.\nDo.,\nDo..\nDo..\nDo..\n\nSANITARY DEPARTMENT,--\n\nVeterinary Surgeon,\nW. E. Crow.\nMrs. Ackers.\nJames Stevenson.\nD. G. Cumming.\nF. Moyers.\nGeo. Horspool.\nJ. Jones.\nMargaret Nolan. L. M. FloreE.\nJames Dodge. Nicholas Nolan.\nC. Neilsen.\nR. L. Rocha.\nC. Unge.\nC. Pederson.\nW. H. Foulkes.\nJ. Tweed.\nT. Powell.\nC. L. Rocha.\nS. F. de Souza.\nN. A. Johnsen.\nE. Russell.\nW. Kirknese.\nC. F. Mendy.\nC. V. Lauds.\n\nSenior Inspector of Nuisances,\nJ. B. Germain.\nInspector of Nuisances,\nJ. J. Clerihew.\nDo.,\nJ. R. Grimble.\nDo., Do.,\nW. Fisher.\nJohn Rennie.\n\nNOTE. Should any of the above-mentioned Officers at any future date obtain by promotion or otherwise an increase of salary equivalent to not less than 14 beyond what he drew in 1890, the privilege of drawing leave salary or pension while in England at the rate of 4/2 to the dollar will cease from the date of such increase, and he will be entitled to draw leave salary and pension in England at the rate only of 4 and 38 per dollar, respectively.\n\nDRAFT.\n\nHong Kong\nto sq\nSir W. Robinson\nMr.\n\nMINUTE.\n\nMacnaghten 3/5- 11. Johnson 3 f.S.\nMr.\nxMr Graham\nMr. Fairfield.\nMr. Wingfield.\nMr. Bramston.\nSir R. Meade.\nEarl of Selborne,\nMr. Chamberlain.\nSir\n\nI have the honour to\nack: the receipt of your\nDespatch No 5y of the 24th\nMarch last enclosing\nletter\nfrom Commander Hastings in\nwhich he requests promotion\neither in the Hongkong Civil\nService or elsewhere and I\nrequest you\nto inform\nhim\nthat his application has been",
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        "document_key": "CO129-276 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1897 [6-8]",
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        "title": "CO129-276 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1897 [6-8]",
        "content_text": "No 2\n\n053\n\nques yo\n\nthe\n\nstay- no 20056 gives the exunction Lefore the Cout on a cremeval charge of one of ttx duspect us of Polres a fee It's as routere.\n\nthe\n\nNo 20055 fives the disminal of another suspectar. I Crective (mail.\n\nHoppers awal. This paper\n\nentaires the au mut of\n\nthe\n\nhial Lefse the Coventive (merel\n\nof another public officer, a lleid Cleck, & of his tuteur\n\nThe fuestion is\n\n2 that Peutere adequate? I do wish think so\n\nAu\n\nneute (funt fact)?\n\nhave drawn attention to the\n\nlus dessen beut\n\nweater of the fuel, fount draw attention lette\n\nqueer yote\n\nun fanciers\n\ness\n\nfemeral\n\nleveren from from\n\nthe attowy\n\nCantiary\n\nwheel\n\nllet\n\ndesmiral reveld be an\n\non inne epedient senterve\n\nI cafes to reiving\n\nexejject\n\nwith wh\n\ndis favour the punate letter\n\nдескі Яна велаз to hn Lecea, Secal Communications.\n\nM\n\nMy try\n\nPrevent the A Gerne stoped that sharper\n\nThis bundy shoply\n\nA thr\n\nffore\n\narefecem that\n\nthe My Charger arre\n\nCmnem véleke ications, while munturefl matters of administration,\n\nadinary\n\nbeem to me most impreopen in a judicial or quasi judicial case\n\nMy dear Lucas,\n\n12th August 1897.\n\nBy this mail there is going home my report on the gambling scandal and I dare say some other despatches concerning two men (Osmund and Hore) who have been dealt with by the Executive Council in connection with the same matter.\n\nOf course the evidence against both these men was originally obtained by myself so I am well conversant with it.\n\nThe papers here have it, and they have no doubt obtained their information direct from the men themselves, as the proceedings in the Executive Council are all confidential, that Hore has been dismissed and Osmund allowed to resign on a reduced pension. As these sentences require the confirmation of the Secretary of State I take the liberty of writing to you, because I feel strongly that the sentence on Osmund is quite inadequate. In fact I will go so far as to say that the decision of the Council is a wrong one.\n\nThe case against Osmund is as strong as it well can be. It is far stronger than the case against Witchell on which we got an unanimous verdict from a Hong Kong jury which is saying a great deal.\n\nOsmund has been suspected for some time for taking money in connection with emigration matters, and I have\n\nS 22/10",
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        "document_key": "CO129-292 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [6-8]",
        "page_number": 402,
        "title": "CO129-292 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [6-8]",
        "content_text": "400\n\nup;\n\nthe disposal?\n\nの\n\nthe arms\n\nwill\n\nzest with the Hong Kong authorities\n\nany\n\nM\n\nonce\n\nman found with arms\n\nمنا\n\non his person\n\nwill be arrested\n\nand punished\n\nany man caught in\n\nthe act of\n\narmed robbery\n\nor threatening with\n\nfire-arms\n\nany peaceable person\n\nwill be liable to be hanged\n\nAny person proved to have\n\nconcealed arms in\n\nhis house or yard\n\nwill be punished\n\nI hereby call upon\n\nall persons having cognizance\n\nof any unlawful act\n\nto report it to me\n\nIf any man has a\n\ncomplaint or petition to\n\nmake, he must bring it\n\nbefore me with all\n\nnecessary witnesses\n\nHe may be sure of receiving justice\n\nwhen the truth is known\n\nAny leads or information\n\ngiven which results in the\n\narrest of any person or persons\n\ncarrying or concealing\n\nfire-arms will be rewarded with $5\n\n(Signed) Rowcroft,\n\nCapt.\n\nLundy, F.F.F.\n\nCherry Po, 6th July 1899.\n\nPage 18",
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        "content_text": "Lord Ampthill Mattelut: think that time & date will suit may well. Will you write to More\"! Adamen & Gundry CPL Fone A 16/3 Dr. Lucas\n\n16 March Mersus Adamson & Gundy mained objections & Thursday, fined for nother Friday the 24th have reception Av ben of the Deputation at one o'clock.\n\nA C.Pd. 18 118/3 Mr. V. Keswick, M.P. Matheson & Co., London & China. Fx Member-Legislative Council Hongkong.\n\nThe Right Hon. Lord Loch, P.C., G.C.B., G.C.M.G. Sir Cecil Smith, C.M.G. Sir Alfred Dent, K.C.M.G. Sir R.T. Rennie Mr. B.J. Ackroyd, Mr. E.V. Batt, Mr. E. Cameron, Mr. P. Cornes, Mr. J.H. Gwyther, Dent Bros, London & China. 147 Late Chief Judge Supreme Court, Shanghai. Late Puisne Judge, Hongkong. Elias & Co., London & China. Manager Hongkong & Shanghai Bank. Cornes & Co., London & Japan.\n\nMr. J. Bell-Irving, Mr. J.A. Maitland, Mr. R.I. Richardson, Mr. J.H. Scott, Mr. W.M. Strachan, Mr. W. A. Turnbull, Mr. W.S. Young, Mr. A. Zimmern, Mr. R.S. Gundry, Chairman Chartered Bank, India, Australia, China. Late Partner Jardine Matheson & Co Ex Member Legislative Council, Hongkong. Thorne & Co., London & China. Richardsons, London & Hongkong. J. Swire & Sons, London & China Navigation Co. Holts Line. Strachan & Co., London & Japan. Turnbull, Howie, London & China. Gilman & Co., London & Hongkong. Reiss Bros & Co., London & China. Date Editor North-China Herald. Hon. Sec. China Association.\n\nPage 150\n\nPage 151",
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        "content_text": "I am strongly disposed to concur in these proposals, which do not appear to be inconsistent with the interests of the Colony.\n\nI should however be glad to learn your views before setting this letter, and I am very good for asking for reconsideration of these proposals. I feel that they would be accepted by the Colonial Government.\n\nThe Secretary of the Admiralty  \nIl Riddian 8/2  \nJohnson & J...\n\nMo Feb. 100  \nJam dictated  \nMr. Secretary  \nI Chamberlain  \n\nacknowledge the receipt of your letter  \nW. L. 327/317  \nof the 2nd instant and to request you to inform the Lands Commissioners of the Admiralty that their proposals in regard to the Munay Island and the site of the Victoria Recreation Club at Hong Kong have been...",
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        "content_text": "## \n\n1 \n\n651 \n\nefficient if placed on Frem Seland at a lesser height and thereby saving of expense in this construction. In neither case is the lower light necessary that after this change these Lights should show to their designed limit, 23 and 14 miles, respectively.\n\nShare the honor to be \n\nSi \n\nYou obedient Servant \n\nMunay Rumeen \n\nHarbours, &c. te \n\nHongkong \n\n2.5.\n\nShe \n\nunderstood your reply are assumed herewith - as discharge at your \n\nlabel huaw \n\nMind",
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        "content_text": "## 289\n\nThe Portuguese authorities deeming the presence of a Service Hospital to be a menace to their territorial rights, issued a decree of expropriation, and paid the proprietor the sum of 80,000 dollars as a surrender value, its assessed value being 40,000 dollars. As a precautionary measure, the Portuguese authorities have issued decrees of expropriation in respect of certain other properties in Macao, not with a view to entering upon the occupation of the land, but to establish a right which they undoubtedly possess. This was a necessary precaution, as it was found shortly afterwards that the French were in treaty for another property.\n\nHouse Tax.-A new house tax has been levied in Canton during the last three months, and all the excitement which marked its inauguration has completely disappeared. This is in a measure due to the Tax Bureau having made the assessments as low as possible, besides granting frequent exemptions. The income from this source is consequently below the estimate, and will not exceed 100,000 dollars.\n\nNew Land Tax is to apply to Sha-tien lands only, i.e., lands reclaimed from the muddy shores of rivers and tidal creeks. This land, annually enriched by river deposits, is considered best able to contribute an additional sum to the revenue. The collection is to be made by the local gentry, the landlord paying eight-tenths, the tenant two-tenths. The tax amounts to about 3s. 4d. per acre per annum.\n\nIn accordance with the Decree of September last, the Viceroy has ordered the cessation in perpetuity of the sale of substantive official posts. The amount realized under this head in fourteen months was 172,290 taels.\n\nA strong movement in favour of modern education has lately shown itself among the wealthy and influential classes in Canton. A college for youths of the Banner force is under consideration. Mr. Summers, Professor of English in the Canton University, has been instructed to draw up a scheme for the Viceroy. Some wealthy scholars and merchants of Canton have also a scheme for the establishment of two modern schools, the funds being raised by voluntary subscriptions. The Viceroy, in promulgating the Decree of the 14th September last, ordering provincial schools to be converted into modern schools, took the opportunity of pointing out that, unless active steps in the matter are taken by natives of influence, the foreigner will inevitably step in: he added that little help was to be expected from official sources, and that he relied on the public spirit of the wealthy classes of Canton.\n\nPiracy. A District Magistrate, Li Chia-cho, locally known as Li Ka-cheuk, has 1,300 Braves at his disposition, and recently his force has been reinforced by two 14 to 15 knot torpedo-boats to patrol the creeks of the Shan-te district. Lu Wen-ching has also had his flotilla reinforced by two torpedo-boats. Arrangements are now being made by which the passenger launches and their towel junks are to be made to furnish their own protection. Ten soldiers, each armed with a carbine and revolver, are to be put on each launch and maintained by a small addition to the fares. The Chinese authorities say that the arsenal is completely empty of small arms, and they will require, therefore, permission to import 1,500 Mauser rifles and revolvers from Hong Kong.\n\nVice-Admiral Bridge has requested the Consul-General to apply indirectly to the Viceroy for orders to be issued to all guard-boats and stations to keep the Commanders of His Majesty's ships \"Robin\" and \"Sandpiper\" informed of any acts of piracy, so that they may be able to assist in hunting down the criminals. This will be done verbally lest any recognized scheme of co-operation should furnish an excuse for aggressive action on the part of the French.\n\nCanton-Hankow Railway.-Chang-chian-shun, one of the Chinese Managers of the Yueh-han Railway, as this line is called by the Chinese, is arranging in Canton for the commencement of the work. According to this official the American Syndicate guaranteed the whole of the capital, but as a matter of fact they have only provided about one-third, the remainder being taken up by Belgians, Russians, French, and English. The American Syndicate, however, is responsible for the total sum vis-à-vis the Chinese Government. The foreign engineers have not yet arrived in Canton. The position of the terminus is uncertain, but one of the conditions of the Huang-sha reclamation is that any portion of the reclaimed land required for the railway shall be ceded to them. The Huang-sha reclamation is proceeding rapidly, but the bunding and facing have not yet been commenced. The Manager states that at the edge of the present bank there is...",
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        "content_text": "Stone Kang \n\n(1st. April) \n\nBERIES IN THE COLONY, \n\nTO THE EDITOR OF THE \"DAILY PRESS,\" \n\nHongkong, 31st March, 1903, returned to the Colony six weeks when my wife has been robbed with my house has been burgled and a deprived of his watch chain outside \n\n\"Dail Press \" \n\n729 \n\n(3rd April) \n\nROBBERIES IN THE COLONY. \n\nTO THE EDITOR OF THE \"DAILY FRESS.\" [ \n\nHongkong, 1st April, \n\nTO THE EDITOR OF THE \"DAILY PRESS,\" SIR,--With reference to your leading article on the 31st March commenting upon the police returns, and especially the increase in the cases of robberies in which the thieves have not been arrested, and in further corroboration of the statements made in Mr. Henry Humphreys's letter published in your to-day's issue complaining of the alarming increase of burglaries and street robberies in the colony, permit me to state that my house No. 37, corner of Des Voeux Road and Douglas street, has been twice visited by burglars during the last month, and five robberies have been committed in houses in the immediate neighbourhood without the culprits being brought to book in any single case. I have escaped uninjured in both the cases by sheer good luck, as on both occasions the doors of my office on the first floor of the premises were so securely closed that the noise made to force one of them open woke up one of my men sleeping in the office; but before he could open the door and rush out, the thief slipped down the rain water pipe, by which he had climbed up, and escaped. On the second occasion, the thief or thieves again climbed up the same rain water pipe in Douglas Street, and crossing the side verandah on to the stone verandah facing Des Voeux Road entered the neighbouring house No. 35, occupied by Kwong Cheong, tailors, and walked away with a rich harvest in the shape of pieces of serge, flannels, and Spanish stripes which had been hung on the verandah to dry, the aggregate value being about $100. The foot-prints of the thief or thieves could be clearly seen on the cemented floor of my verandah and also on the stone parapets, the night being wet and muddy. They were pointed out to a Chinese detective sergeant who came to investigate the matter. \n\nAnd was witnessed by a number of coolies who made no effort to render assistance or catch the thief, although they could easily have done so as he was within arm's length. On the first occasion, which occurred at 11 am, outside the house occupied by me, and on the second occasion, which occurred at 12:40 pm the day before yesterday, my wife saw the thief making over the verandah and called for help. The thief was chased by two of my men and three Sikh policemen but was not caught, although carrying with him one and two silver trays. I am informed there were no less than 71 thefts in various parts of the colony the same day. The numerous Chinese loafers to be seen at all hours along the principal streets, many of whom must be known to be thieves and all of whom could be charged as vagrants, are responsible for the large increase of crime of the above nature. It cannot be expected that a Sikh policeman in heavy boots could catch a Chinaman if the latter had a start, but robberies would greatly if not cease, if the Vagrancy Act were enforced and it were made a punishable offence for people not to attempt preventing a thief making his escape. Yours faithfully, \n\nHENRY HUMPHREYS. \n\n4th April \n\nROBBERIES IN THE COLONY. \n\nTO THE EDITOR OF THE \"DAILY PRESS.\" \n\nA week later, the shop No. 39, immediately next to mine and occupied by Messrs. Ritchie & Co., was broken into and robbed, the daring members of this enterprising fraternity taking away with them jewellery, brass and iron ware, perfumery, and tobacco pipes of the approximate value of $300. The house behind mine, No. 23, facing the Douglas wharf, was twice visited by thieves, who are supposed to have climbed up the rain water pipe in Douglas Street, the occupiers' loss amounting to about $100. To cap it all, the occupier of the house next to Messrs. Ritchie & Co. lost last week some silk clothes that were put out to dry, and so far as I am aware, the culprit or culprits in all these cases still remain at large, no doubt to ply their nefarious trade in other directions. \n\nHongkong, 1st April, With reference to the letter of Mr. Henry Humphreys in your issue to-day, I would endorse the suggestion to make it punishable for Chinese to stand by and see a crime committed without raising a finger to prevent it. \n\nTurning from West Point in a ricksha, I observed a policeman chasing a Chinese coolie over boulders and stones near where building operations are in progress. Dozens of Chinese coolies stood by evidently enjoying the fun--but none would render assistance. It was a very awkward position, and to collar the coolie as he passed within arm's length of me was beyond my power. But why should it not be possible for the police to have taken into custody a half dozen of those who stood by laughing at the Sikh, as well as his man, and teach them their duty? \n\nI may further suggest that a lamp post be placed in the middle of Douglas Street which is at present enveloped in complete darkness, and which, as well as the lane at the back of our houses, affords a safe harbour of refuge to these undesirable visitors.\n\nYours faithfully, \n\nD. S. DADY BURJOR. \n\n11.6",
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        "content_text": "C.O. 41779 852\n\nLady Rec 40, Thurlow Square, S.W.\n\n[REG 16 NOV 03]\n\nDH4 16. Nov. 15 Nov: 198. for Alfred Lyttelton.\n\nPetitions have been forwarded on behalf of relatives & friends of the late De Munay who live in the Spalding Division, Lincolnshire. The late De Munay was in the Royal Medical Service, and I venture to write fr[e]e[s]mally",
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        "content_text": "10\n\nbelow To To) was Mao Chao on the right bank, the seat of a petty Chinese Chief, but that the Mao Chao people who have to cross the range must descend along the river and start from Teng Keng. But one day's march up the river north of Mao Chao is Cheng Kan; here there is said to be a very difficult track used only by Lisaw coolies carrying salt over the range into the Kachin country of Pai Pa (a name which I cannot identify, but it is probably near the headwaters of the Laking Kha, tributary of N'maikha).\n\nAs to the Salwen Valley beyond Cheng Kan (which should be in about north latitude 26° 40′)I could get no definite information save that it was inhabited by wild and famished \"black Lisaws,\" who looted travellers and were under no sort of control by anybody. None of the local Chinese had ever attempted to go so far, and in fact it was a country beyond the perception of the popular consciousness.\n\nOn the left bank of the Salwen, in the far distance, we saw some very lofty mountains which were covered with what appeared to be perpetual snow.\n\nWe descended from To To to the Salwen, passing along the side of a spur which bangs over a small stream along the banks of which is the path leading from the Salwen to the Pien Ma Pass. The bed of the great river where we struck it in latitude 25° 50′ north is at an altitude of 3,000 feet. The water had already lost its rich winter blue, and was a dirty grey, discoloured probably by melting snows. The summer rains turn the water to a muddy yellow.\n\nFrom the village of Ch'a Shan, on the river bank, we marched for two days along the right bank of the Salwen. The weather had cleared at last, and the Lisaw porters suffered severely from the heat. The road along the right bank is perfectly good for mule traffic, but the population is apparently scanty, being hidden in villages situated in the folds of the hills higher up. At 2 miles from Ch'a Shan we stopped for a mid-day halt at Teng Keng, a Chinese village of twelve houses with a tumble-down yamên, the residence of the local Chief, a Chinaman of the Tuan family, which has five branches; the head of each branch respectively rules the scanty territories of Chiu Chou, on the Mekong; Lu K'u, Mao Chao, and Teng Keng, on the Salwen; and Lao Wo in the hills between the two rivers. The territory of Teng Keng is said to contain 1,000 families, though I am bound to say that I take this to be an exaggeration. The present Headman is a boy of about 14, the sixth of his line. His affairs are managed—or, rather, mismanaged by his relatives. Mao Chao is said to have only 300 families, while Lu K'u is stated to be twice as extensive as Teng Keng. The Chief of Lu K'u lives in a fairly well-built village, 5 miles below Teng Keng, but on the opposite or left bank. There is a ferry here served by a boat. Marching past the Lu Ku ferry we camped that evening at the village of Lai Mo subject to the ordinary jurisdiction of the Yung Chang official, and situated in a horseshoe-shaped padi valley by the river bank. On the 22nd we reached Wan Chiao, situated in a similar valley, after passing only two small villages in the day's march. On the 23rd we followed two sharp bends of the river and emerged on to the valley of Man Yin, where there is a small and dirty but important bazaar. There is no market anywhere in the Salwen valley north of this.\n\nThe left bank of the Salwen, between Teng Keng and Man Yin is very thinly populated, as lofty and precipitous cliffs descend nearly straight to the water's edge.\n\nThe part of the Salwen valley through which we passed is known as Shang Chiang (upper river). On the Burmah map attached to the N'maikha Exploration Column's Report this is written \"Sanjang,\" and by error is marked as being in the Shweli Valley. From Man Yin we again passed the main divide by the tedious but well-trodden Ma Mien Kwan (10,500 feet), which is daily traversed by salt porters. The weather had by this time cleared, and snow only remained in small patches. Descending into the Shweli Valley we were glad, after a tiring excursion of six days to rejoin the camp which had come down from Ta Chu Pa to meet us at the west foot of the Ma Mien, which is only two long marches by the direct route from Teng Yueh.\n\nOn the 25th March we moved north to explore the Ta Tang valley, across the head of which we had passed while ascending the west slope of the Salwen divide. The Ta Tang Valley comprises little or no level plain land, but is broken up by spurs and foot-hills jutting out from the Salwen divide. The country is well-wooded and fertile, copses and pastures affording a pleasant variety to the padi fields. Numerous streams descending from the divide give perennial supplies of water, and the peasants are numerous and well-to-do. Indeed, the idea that the part of Teng Yuch which is close to our frontier is sparsely populated must be abandoned. The only valley suitable for Chinese cultivation which is still uncultivated by them is the head of the Upper Ming Kwang and Ta Chu Pa valley, and even there a few families of Chinese squatters have already begun to put in an appearance. I should think it extremely probable that in a few years' time the Chinese peasant will spread across the divide into the upper slopes of the M'maikha basin.\n\nThe Headmen of Ta Tang are two brothers of the Liu clan. Though the whole of the valley from Shan Yao tax station, at the foot of the Ma Mien, northwards, is known as Ta Tang, the Ta Tang Headmen only control the upper head of the valley, or about 350 households, the other villages being under the ordinary jurisdiction of Teng Yueh. The Headmen reside at two villages of twenty houses each situated close to each other at 12 miles from Shan Yao; they are rather less out-at-elbows than the Headmen of the other valleys.\n\nIn the afternoon of the 26th March we forded the Ta Tang River, and camped at the end of a romantic gorge along which we marched the next day in a northerly direction. In two places the track was blocked by rocks, and loads had to be unsaddled; otherwise the going is easy. At 7 miles from Ta Tang, and after an easy ascent to 7,500 feet, we reached a col and passed again into the Ming Kwang valley. Descending through thick bamboo jungle, at 9 miles we struck the Ming Kwang stream at the Lisaw village of Shé Li Shu, and from this point returned to Teng Yueh by the Ming Kwang valley and Ku Tung market.\n\nII. Claims of Chinese Headmen in the N'maikha Basin and observations thereon.\n\nI did not think it advisable to discuss with the Teng Yueh officials or with the local Headmen the nature and extent of their claims in the N'maikha basin, nor did I think it prudent myself to pass over into that basin. I do not wish to indicate that I should have run any great personal risk by so doing; indeed, the coffin-wood people were most anxious that I should go with them to the Ngar Chang; probably they wanted the protection of a foreign rifle. Further, I had no escort of Chinese soldiers with me, as they would, with their customary insolence, infallibly have got to loggerheads with the Lisaw Headmen, to whom I trusted for guides and for my personal safety, but as I was by way of travelling in China and under Chinese auspices, I thought that any extension of my journey towards the M'maikha might open the door to future misunderstandings.\n\nI collected, however, a good deal of information regarding these claims from Chinese and Lisaws who are constantly going over the watershed; the particulars given me by different people in different places agreed so well that I venture to think that I can now submit an accurate account of what these claims really are. If in future the Yunnan Government puts forward more extensive demands, we may, I think, safely put down such as fraudulent afterthoughts.\n\nI would, in the first place, observe---\n\n1. That the statement made in London by the late Sir Lo Feng Lu, to the effect that it is well known that in this region the frontier of China is the Irrawadi (i.e., N'maikha branch) is wholly without foundation. On the contrary, it is well known, and was asserted to me, both by the Tso family and by all the local people, that the lower slopes of the hills on the left bank of the N'maikha-\"Langsu,\" as they usually call it, \"where money is not known \"-are wild man's land, and under no control whatever by anybody.\n\n2. It is to be noted that there is no a priori reason why Chinese influence should not in the past have reached beyond the head-waters of the Shweli into the N'maikha basin. Of course, the watershed is, from the geographical point of view, quite unmistakable, but communication over it is not by any means so difficult as to prevent intercourse. Indeed, it must always have been much easier for people starting from an upland valley like Ming Kwang, at 6,000-7,000 feet, to get across these easy passes to the country about the upper waters of the left-bank tributaries of the N'maikha than for people ascending through difficult mountain tracks from the low level of the N'maikha itself.\n\n3. There are at present no villages within some 6 miles of either side of the watershed, and there are no regular settlements or villages of Chinese on the N'maikha side at all. On the other hand, the Ming Kwang people have long been in the habit of crossing over on trading expeditions. Though their notions of geography are hazy, they know the names of the villages, the distance from village to village, and similar details with some approach to accuracy,\n\nPage 370",
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        "content_text": "## DESPATCH.\n**MISCELL 16.178**\n\ntreatment of the Crew members of the Russian destroyer \"Bumi\" entered in Morbing that Colony. A copy of a letter from Major General Hatton referred to the Governor. No. Le 1/63 of 1905, accompanied the letter from this Dept of the 29th of April last.\n\n## (Subject.)\n**Bacteristopical Research**\n\nCopy of letter from Directors of Zio blarm as to proposed scheme for transper in rotation with Malta.\n\n## (Minutes.)\nHas this idea been mooted officially.\n\nTo W. Lucas.\n\nI think the best Joben will be to bring the uk for conten of the Tropical diseases Research Fundy before the meeting in Mr: Board at Ack: & that the matter will be considered by the Advisory bound at the next meeting, after whit a coment will be sent to me to put on paper for further primit then the agenda.\n\n4.IR  \n12/8  \nPage 633  \nN26588 (REG 28 JUL 05)  \nC O 26588  \n`ART 2967`  \n`(178) ~ 364551-20000-11 Á`  \nat subsequent Paper.",
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        "content_text": "## COPY\n\n**NOTE:-**  \nC.O.  \n40903  \n501  \n\nHere  \nBEL. 17 NOV 05  \n\nThroughout this report the figures in single brackets refer to paragraphs in my report of 30th July, 1904, and the figures in double brackets refer to paragraphs in Messrs. Coode, Son and Matthews' report of 12th May, 1905.\n\n**Hon. Director of Public Works,**  \n1 have carefully read Messrs. Coode, Son and Matthews' report. The principal point dealt with, and the most important point at the present time, is the probable rate of shoaling. 1 quite agree with the consulting engineers in doubting the evidence produced in my report of 30th July, 1904.\n\n2.  \nWhen I first took the matter up 1 fully expected to prove that the extent of shoaling in the harbour generally, since the establishment of the Colony, had been very small. Local deposits adjoining quarries, and at the mouths of nullahs, there must be ((11)); but the principal cause of general silting, namely muddy water, is conspicuous by its rare occurrence. It may be seen during or immediately after heavy showers of rain, stretching like a fringe from the shore, out into the usual clear water of the harbour. This phenomenon operates during but a few hours in the year, and the vast deposit of pure sediment that is known to exist has doubtless taken a very long time to accumulate.\n\n3.  \nAlthough the water of the harbour is usually clear at the surface, it may, I think, be taken for certain that matter in suspension is carried along at some depth, and the current is quite strong enough in places to move coarser matter bodily along the bottom (38). There must of course be a great deal of simple moving to and fro.\n\n4.",
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        "content_text": "## Section 3.-The River Journey from Samshui to Shao-chou-fu.\n\nThe \"Robin,\" commanded by Lieutenant and His Majesty's light draught gun-boat Commander R. E. Vaughan, R.N., left Samshui at 6 o'clock on the morning of the 6th July. As we turned out of the Sainum Creek into the North River, it was difficult to realize that the stretch of sluggish, muddy water before us, differing little in appearance from the typical delta creek, was to become later on a noble river forcing its way for over 200 miles through mountain ranges, and giving access, with its many tributaries, to the uttermost parts of northern Kuangtung.\n\nFor some miles above Samshui the banks continue low, the country being almost entirely devoted to the cultivation of the mulberry. The smoking brick-kilns which line the bank on both sides form the most striking feature of the landscape. These kilns supply the cities in the delta with bricks baked red, grey, and dark green—the latter the best quality—and tiles, both flat and fluted.\n\nSome 6 miles from its mouth the interesting Bamboo River unobtrusively joins the main stream. Rising in the but little known north-east corner of Kuang-si, the Bamboo River is one of the Pakkong's principal tributaries. It is said to be navigable for light-draught steamers for some distance up, but a shifting sandy bar at its mouth has so far deterred our gun-boats from exploring this picturesque stream. It is famous for the luxuriant bamboo groves which line the banks for upwards of 100 miles. The large market town of Shek-kou, at the entrance to the bamboo country, is the chief centre of trade in the district, and here the great rafts are put together which, dropping down to Canton and Fatshan through the narrow creeks in the delta, form a serious impediment to steam navigation on these waters. From the Bamboo River the cities of the delta derive their supplies of bamboo, that useful article which Chinese ingenuity has adapted to every conceivable use, till it has become part and parcel of their every-day life, and almost a national symbol.\n\nAt 10 o'clock we reached Lupao, a busy town on the right, i.e., east bank, 20 miles distant from Samshui, the seat of a big li-kin station. Launches run daily junks in summer, leads to Canton, distance approximately 45 miles. Almost all the year round between Lupao and Canton via Sainam and Fatshan; the service is continued during the summer months to Tsing-yuen and Yingtak. Twenty-miles above Lupao is Shek-kok, a large town on the right bank, with four pawnshops, a well-preserved pagoda on the opposite bank, and considerable shipping; the surrounding country is low, and a fine embankment, which burst through neglect some years ago with disastrous result, stretches for over a mile along the river bank below the town.\n\nThe Tsing-yuen Hills—said to be the prehistoric coast line of this part of the province—which have hitherto formed a background in the blue distance, now come into clearer view, the river widens, and at the same time becomes shallower, winding in and out between sandy islands, until at a bend in the river westward we come in sight of the two pagodas guarding the approaches to the district city of Tsing-yuen. Here, at 4 P.M., the \"Robin\" anchored for the night. Tsing-yuen is a well-built, prosperous-looking town, stretching for over a mile along the left bank of the river, the water front covered with shipping and an unusually gaudy display of \"flower boats.\" I estimate its population at about 50,000. We landed in the evening and walked through the principal street running outside the wall, parallel to the river bank; the people were inquisitive, but not unfriendly. The shops had the usual display of foreign goods, apparently all derived from Canton. The famous Tsing-yuen tea, grown on the hills behind the town was on sale in most of the principal shops. It is, I understand, a low-grade tea—I bought half a-pound for 20 cents, about 4d.—and is shipped in large quantities to Canton for export to the Straits Settlements. The other chief product of the district is brown sugar, called pau sugar, sent to Samshui for transhipment to Canton and Macao. A launch leaves Tsing-yuen every morning at daylight for Canton. Here I saw for the first time the new Chinese commercial flag, a most inartistic production, having the added disadvantage of being at a distance hardly distinguishable from the red ensign. Both Protestant (American Baptist) and Roman Catholic missionaries have made their headquarters in the town for some years past; they are, I am told, after many vicissitudes, now doing well. I was unfortunate in finding them all absent—the Protestants recruiting at the coast, the Roman Catholics travelling in the interior. It is remarkable that a town of the size of Tsing-yuen should be without a telegraph office. Although the line passes along the opposite bank of the river, the nearest station is at Pakkong-kou, 15 miles away. One wonders why the local merchants and gentry have in these progressive days been content to remain so long cut off from telegraphic communication with the outer world. There is a branch office of the Imperial Chinese post in the main street.\n\nThe hills in the vicinity of Tsing-yuen are still fairly rich in timber, and tigers are said to be plentiful on their jungle-covered slopes. Here the plain abruptly ends; henceforward the river flows through a mountainous country which extends, practically without interruption, to the borders of Hunan and Kiangsi.\n\nAs the water was falling we decided to push on to Ying-tak the following morning and defer exchanging visits with the Tsing-huen Magistrate to the return journey. As things turned out I had no opportunity of calling on this official; but as I learnt that, in common with most of his colleagues in the provinces, he was a new arrival, I doubt if he would have been able to afford me any useful information.\n\nLeaving Tsing-yuen the next morning, the 7th July, at 6 o'clock we came after a two hours run to the celebrated gorge of Fei-lo-ssu (in Cantonese, Fi-loy-tze), where the river narrows down to flow through a narrow winding pass between hills rising abruptly from the water's edge to a height of some 500 feet or 600 feet. At the entrance to the gorge lies the salt station of Pai-miao (Pak-miu) where salt for the Lienchou district is transferred from the large Canton junks into smaller craft. The fishing village on the opposite side has an evil reputation for piracy. Half way through the gorge, which is some 3 miles long, stands the famous Buddhist monastery of Fi-loy-tze, forming with its shrines, halls, and kiosks picturesquely perched in the midst of a thickly wooded ravine, a notable example of Chinese ecclesiastical architecture. The graves of Fi-loy-tze are well known throughout the province; it was here that Dr. B. C. Henry, the missionary, whose book entitled 'Ling nam' should accompany every traveller in the Canton Province, discovered amongst other rare flowers, two new species of rhododendron. In this gorge we noticed for the first time the limestone quarries which occur at short intervals on both banks of the river for the next 50 miles; a succession of boats deeply laden with limestone pass daily down river to the limekilns of the delta.\n\nAbove the gorge the river broadens again, the hills recede from the bank, becoming higher and better wooded than before. They now begin to assume the fantastic shapes which form such a striking feature of Kuangtung mountain scenery: jagged masses of rock, isolated peaks, cliffs rising up from the water's edge; huge boulders set on top of grass-covered slopes, changing their shape from hour to hour as the river pursues its winding course among them.\n\nJust before noon, at a point about 24 miles below the small market town of Wong-shek, we came up with a party of American engineers engaged in making the final survey... \n\nPage 352",
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        "content_text": "510\n\nare set forth in the following remarks which the Captain Superintendent has, at my request, published as a Police General Order:-\n\n:\"I have read with much pleasure the report of the Captain Superintendent of Police on the work done by the Force under his command and especially by the European and Indian contingents of it on the occasion of the typhoon of the 18th September. Under the capable and energetic direction of Inspectors V. Robertson, D. Macdonald, A. C. Langley, A. Collett, D. Gourlay, and A. G. Dymond and of Police Sergeants 42 Sim, and 17 Lamont, many hundreds of Chinese lives were saved by the Police on the Island, in Kowloon and in the New Territories during and immediately after the storm, in many cases private persons bravely co-operating.\n\n(2).\n\n\"Of the various members of the Force whose names have been brought to notice in this connection the following are specially commended:-\n\n\"Inspector D. Gourlay who in addition to directing life saving operations in the Eastern District saved 5 lives by jumping into drifting junks from the East Praya and getting the people to shore from them.\n\n\"Lance-Sergeant 106, Appleton, and Police Constables 47, Walker, 77, Foley, and 84, Taylor, who rescued people from boats and fallen houses at Yaumati at considerable risk to themselves.\n\n\"Police Sergeant 12, O'Sullivan, who went into the water and rescued a man from beneath a boat at Hunghom.\n\n\"Lance-Sergeant 59, Lee, and Police Constable 37, Hynes, who saved lives on the East Praya.\n\n\"Indian Police Constable 685, Alli Bux, who assisted Mr. Bevan of Messrs. Lane, Crawford and Company, to rescue a man who had been blown into the sea off the Praya Wall.\n\n\"Indian Police Constable 668, Kesar Singh, and 811, Ojagar Singh, who rescued about 40 people near Murray Pier and 7 others from a damaged cargo boat off Naval Yard.\n\n\"Chinese Constable 304, Chu Shu Yung who with a Sham Shui Po fisherman saved the crew of a water boat at great personal risk.\n\n(3).\n\n\"Others mentioned in the report of the Captain Superintendent for good work in saving life and who are commended are:-\n\n\"Lance-Sergeants 109, Caygill, and 97, Aris; Police Constables 101, Sufton, 87, Clark, 63, Wills, 110, Winter, 28, Munday, 9, Murphy, 98, Purden, 52, Watt, and 69, Parr; Indian Police Sergeant 569, Ahmed Khan, Indian Police Constables 536, Jhundy Khan, 768, Atta",
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        "content_text": "300\n\nKelly could only oppose othing statement;\n\nLa\n\nI don't know\n\nthat is not my\n\nAnswers\n\nsinfance 2 July\n\nwriting\n\nOn the Ending of\n\narked \"Who is A Hai ? of my vers\n\nbare omniat\n\nho does.\n\nIf the rase\n\nLay\n\nCom\n\nprobably that in\n\nthat is Kelly\n\n\"I asked why \"probably,\n\nLeans\n\nLe Dugo\n\nembing of\n\ner\n\nnot my writing — on the\n\n27 Ang [feed]\n\n在\n\na kaite ]\n\nhave : (2) Who munde tot Entry? (A)\n\nI made\n\nKit Enly_() Who is A. Kai ? (A) That is\n\nThe words underlined afford a\n\nسفر\n\nnatal\n\nKelly?\n\nexplanation of his the variation in his replies.\n\nNor da\n\naque\n\nwith\n\nFor Stubbs\n\narguments from the fact that Kelly has not\n\nنسبه\n\nhourd,\n\nOne man\n\nL\n\nime any\n\nKelly\n\nSave money. Another squander, illicit gains; as\n\nhimself puts it (144) \"there are other luxuries\n\na young fellow wants\"\n\nComing\n\n་་\n\nto the charges (for which are complosure 2a):-\n\nCharge 4 [eggs] may\n\n[eggs] may be put aside\n\nDuca\n\nas two trumpery for notice.\n\n142\n\nCharges + +42, * [receiving many\n\nKo San the accountant, danas\n\nabs\n\nhad been before the font and able corusel\n\nKad affcared for Kelly, wo doubt he wored\n\nhave riddled the evidence\n\nis thriving unwilling.\n\nI regard the lace\n\nExperially\n\nGary\n\nsgrave\n\nDurpicion, but god hesitate\n\ndreinurial if\n\nPh\n\nihe Strund above.\n\nChange A 5° [ demanding\n\nTeang Tim sup\n\nвы\n\nbribe ]\n\nAuch Lenway employed\n\n/p3 ff by The Run to linework 210 floors at\n\n/r/33ff\n\nbribes]\n\nMathe Las\n\npp 5-6\n\nin the\n\nAcent\n\nZ\n\nthe frin\n\npp 36\n\nin the firm, dags\n\nAut\n\nph 13-74\n\nmade prangements to Kelly\n\npersonally Kilichen other fim, on\n\n} \n\nLeung\n\nIn\n\na partier\n\nhe has also made pagaments to Helly\n\nIf their endence is believed, then Kelly mush\n\nbe dismissed\n\nFrom the native the case\n\n-\n\nGo Candy:\n\nThat Reblay\n\nif\n\nhortment of\n\nBent for\n\nہونے\n\nArkhand bein\n\n\"the usual custom of paying\n\n20 cent, a flove to the duspects\" &demanded\n\n$40:\n\nthat he demarred to the avermente b that the demand was redoned to B25, AKT\n\nexcessive, & eventually feed that he could not promvis the samey\n\nuntil he had been\n\nKeen:\n\nto pay\n\npassed\n\nThe\n\nthat hasard The Kenn who refused\n\nthe go\n\ncents until the Inspector had\n\nte work\n\nTherefore\n\n[Note that Thang does not say that he told The Kum why herwanted the money. he is not\n\nCom\n\ntradicted by The Ken who states that Trang told him that the Inspector had two him go up the Inspectors Louse, turthing\n\nTo this aptent The Kran Corrotonter\n\nunlikely that the\n\nTrump's story; and it is not",
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        "content_text": "# Office or Individual.\n\nForcezi \n\n1907 \n\n18 Apr \n\nLast previous Paper. \n\n`Fo 125:38` \n\n`WE AL (78)—3ENGR-+25000-11-0` \n\nNext subsequent Paper. \n\n14492 \n\n## HONG KONG \n\n813726. \n\n**(Subject.)** \n\nAffairs of the \npants of \nCorres \n\n**(Minutes.)** \n\n`INF Izddes` \n598 \n\n## DOMESTIC. \n\nC.0. \n13726 \n19 APR 07. \n\nPrints to strong bear LF \n\nYou may like when \n\n`Aut 7914` \n\nMandy on the \n\n9 \n\nSee 13 \n\nAwakening of China in Especially lack fans. \n\n`PRZ 19/4` \n`C.P.L.20` \natonce",
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        "content_text": "## 2\n\nThe north and west of the province, extending to Southern Chih-li. A missionary at **Lin-ch'ing Chou** told me that the first crop of wheat in those parts was very poor, as also the pea-nuts and fruit, on which the people largely depend for cash, and the cotton, which employs so many people for spinning in the winter.\n\nAn agent of the Anglo-American Tobacco Company told me that the people were so poor that they were knocking off all superfluous luxuries, and could not afford to buy cigarettes. This Company deserves to succeed owing to the energetic way in which it is boomed. There is hardly a town of any importance that I pass through in any part of China which is not profusely placarded with posters proclaiming the perfections of the \"Peacock\" or \"Pirate\" brand of cigarettes.\n\nAt Lai-chou Fu, thousands of coolies were engaged in digging a gigantic hole in search for some talisman which would cause rain.\n\n### 5. Railways\n\nThe route for the proposed railway from Chefoo to Wei Hsien has been surveyed. The capital is to be all Chinese. It has been found that the cost will be 10,000,000 dollars, instead of 4,000,000 dollars, as at first calculated.\n\nAs only 2,000,000 dollars can be raised, it has been decided only to make the line at present from Chefoo to Huang Hsien.\n\nOn the Shan-tung Railway, I was struck by the excellence of the arrangements; German officials were very little in evidence, and nearly all the local arrangements were made by Chinese, who struck me as being exceedingly civil and a great contrast to the Chinese employés on the Ching-han and Shan-hsi Railways.\n\n### 6. Missionaries\n\nThe Franciscans divide the northern part of Shan-tung, the French portion taking the eastern section and the Dutch portion the western section. The English Baptists and American Presbyterians are also chiefly in evidence in these parts, and have combined to form a university for Chinese, with the Arts and Science College at Wei Hsien for 240 pupils, and a theological college at Ch'ing-chou Fu, in which 140 Chinese students are going through a seven years' course, preparatory to working in the Mission. The Medical College in Chi-nan Fu has not yet been started.\n\n### 7. Anti-dynastic Societies\n\nA missionary said that they were increasing in the cities, whilst among the soldiers of the 5th Division at Chi-nan Fu, there is reported to be a strong following.\n\n### 8. The Grand Canal from the South to the Yellow River\n\nThe watershed crosses the Grand Canal at Lung-wang-miao, 54 miles (180 li) south of Tung-a Hsien and the Yellow River, whilst at An-shan, 21 miles (70 li) to the south, the canal, which used to flow northerly, is now blocked, and boats instead descend the Ching Ho, till the Yellow River is reached 14 miles south-west of Chiang-chia-kou, the ferry across the Yellow River, 2 miles to the west of Tung-a Hsien. From Chiang-chia-kou, an embankment runs westwards near or alongside the north bank of the Yellow River to T'ao-ch'eng-p'u, a distance of 12 miles. It is about 12 feet above the level of the plain and 16 feet to 25 feet wide. The hills end on the south bank of the Yellow River, and, except for two solitary hillocks just north of the river, I did not see any approach to a hill again till I sighted the western hills near Peking. This great plain, as far as I could see, was everywhere one gigantic field covered with crops (kao-liang, millet, maize, beans, and cotton), and thickly studded with villages, which get more scattered going north.\n\n### 9. The Grand Canal from the Yellow River to Lin-ch'ing Chou\n\nFormerly the tribute grain boats used to come up it, but they have not used it since the Boxer trouble in 1900. This section of the Grand Canal is closed by earth dams, the one on the Yellow River being a mile to the east of Tao-ch'eng-p'u. Formerly this used to be cut and the water from the Yellow River used to fill the canal bed. At the present time, the canal bed is quite dry from the dam to Tung-ch'ang Fu, a distance of about 28 miles, and the thrifty population have hastened to cultivate both the banks and bed. In this part of the country, there are countless side roads, evidently used by farm carts. Tung-ch'ang Fu is a fairly large city, and the most symmetrical I have seen in China; in fact, it is nearly a perfect square. There is a good deal of waste inside the walls, and the chief business is in the east suburb. The prefecture shares with that of Ts'ao-chou further south the reputation of being one of the worst brigand centres in China. Fortunately, however, the two principal brigands, who had a provincial reputation, were captured in the last two years, and since then the country has been more peaceful. The priest at Tung-ch'ang Fu told me that there had been a slight revival of Boxerism at Kao-tang Chou to the north-east, but it quieted down when the rains came. The canal was repaired in 1906 between Tung-chang Fu and Lin-ching Chou, a distance of about 40 miles, and is now used by small boats. It was 3 or more feet deep, with muddy water.\n\n## 3\n\nThe canal makes a bend to the south just below Lin-ch'ing Chou, and there is another earth dam across about 2 miles to the south of the city. On my arrival, I found this dam had been cut to let in some water from the Wei River, but it was closed again before I left on the following day. The resident missionaries stated they had never before heard of the dam being cut. The chief object of the dam in the old days, apparently, was that it afforded a chance of \"squeeze,\" as when the tribute boats, &c., arrived, they had to be unloaded on one side and reloaded on the other, whilst the boat was dragged over. The reason the officials gave for not opening the dam was that the Wei River was infested by a dragon, who would tear up the banks of the Grand Canal if he once got into it. About half a mile below the dam, the canal passes through a lock bridge and joins the Wei River.\n\nThe missionaries stated that formerly the inhabitants of Lin-ch'ing Chou were very anti-foreign, but that the feeling has now quite died out. The post from Chi-nan Fu to Peking takes three and a-half days, going by courier viâ Lin-ch'ing Chou to Shun-te Fu, where the railway is reached.\n\nFrom Chi-nan Fu to Lin-ch'ing Chou, I was treated with an excess of kindness by all the officials, and escorts accompanied me all the way. One cavalry soldier, overcome by the liberality of my gratuities, announced his intention of joining my service as groom, till I reminded him that the Chinese punishment for desertion was the cutting off of one or more ears.\n\n### 10. The Grand Canal from Lin-ch'ing Chou to Tien-tsin\n\nThis section is, of course, really the Wei (or Yä) River. At the time of my visit in August, it was exceptionally high, water very muddy, very strong current and 50 to 60 yards wide. The banks are in places eaten away, and a missionary said that nothing is being done to keep them in repair, and there is great danger of the river one day bursting its banks and carrying destruction over a great low-lying region.\n\nI made the distance between Lin-ching Chou and Tien-tsin (259 miles), and I took 70 hours of actual travelling by boat, averaging 3.7 miles an hour. Up to Te Chou, it is exceedingly winding, and the land route is much quicker.\n\n| Location        | Distance from Lin-ch'ing Chou | Description                                                                 |\n|-----------------|-------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|\n| Ssu-nü-ssů      | 72 miles                      | Can drain the river                                                        |\n| Chu-tien        | 1672 miles                    | Can drain the river                                                        |\n| Ising-chi-chên  | 1883 miles                    | Can drain the river                                                        |\n| Ma-ch'ang       | 2062 miles                    | Can drain the river via Hsiao-chan Canal                                   |\n\nThe river can be drained by four canals. The river may be divided into two sections, namely, from Lin-ching Chou to the Hsiao-chan Canal. In this section, it is usually 50 to 60 yards wide, and I rarely found it less than 10 feet deep, often over 15 feet. There are only reported to be two shallow places in this section, both above Tê Chou. At the second one, I found it was 9 feet deep.\n\nThe second section is from the Hsiao-chan Canal to Tien-tsin, the canal being from 30 to 40 yards wide, sometimes less. This part is shallower, and I usually found it from 9 to 11 feet deep. The country is low-lying, and villages and towns are usually actually on the river banks or else at a distance away.\n\nThere is a vast amount of traffic on the river; the boats are mostly pulled up by gangs of from four to thirteen men, who for a miserable pittance work like slaves, and appear always to be contented. With the exception of one or two Government boats, there are no steam launches on the river. Ferries are numerous, but there is not a single bridge till Tien-tsin is reached.\n\nAll along the banks, countless numbers of villagers were employed in throwing up water from the river into a hollowed-out basin, from which it was again thrown up on to the level of the fields. Comparatively few, who were in more affluent circumstances, were able to do the work with a donkey and a wheel.\n\n(Signed) G. PEREIRA, Lieutenant-Colonel,  \nGrenadier Guards, Military Attaché.  \nPeking, September 17, 1908.\n\n## 34",
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        "content_text": "8 \n\nSome of the Company had formed the impression that certain individuals were behind the Company, but I was assured that such was not the case. I venture to think that the difficulties the Chinese have in these matters are due to the knowledge that the money behind the Company is provided by the Russo-Chinese Bank, who have also probably bought off the Bogdo's opposition, and that it is this knowledge which is the real cause of the Amban's opposition.\n\nThe educational wave which is spreading over China has reached Kalgan, and at one time the services of a Japanese were engaged as foreign professor; they were not, however, satisfactory and were dispensed with. The Chinese then applied to the Protestant ministers for lectures, but these could not see their way to acceding to the request.\n\nLess snow falls in winter than in Peking; this season lasts, however, considerably longer than in the capital.\n\nThe main street of the Shangpu (upper citadel) is a torrent bed which is dry for the greater part of the year. It is dotted with Chinese booths selling goods of every kind. In summer, the street is liable to inundations, and many lives are lost annually, despite which the foolish Chinese continue to make use of the street for their shops. These inundations, which occur sometimes in the finest and driest season, take the form of a wave as much as 10 feet high, which dashes down without any warning, sweeping away everything in its path. This inundation is due to the nature of the country between Kalgan and the Mongolian plateau; Mr. Campbell has described the nature of this so accurately that I beg to quote an extract from his Report:\n\n\"To the Kalgan gap, the waters draining from some 2,000 square miles of the Mongol escarpment converge, and the quantities of eroded rocks and boulders cumbering the depths of the valley, and the bed of the Tung chiaoho suggest torrents of magnitude. Two ravines descend the heights and join at the gap; the smaller ravines and depressions run into these two, and they in turn have their branches and so on until the watershed is reached in minute folds and cuttings. The deciding rim averages 4,800 feet above the sea and Kalgan is 2,700 feet, but the distance from the rim in places is scarcely over 12 miles, and whenever a monsoon thunderstorm bursts over the ramification of ravines, the floods descend too rapidly for the capacity of the exit, and the waters are backed up at the gap.\"\n\nApril 11 - Although the journey to Kweihuacheng from Kalgan only takes from six to seven days by the route outside the Great Wall as compared with eight by that to the south of the wall, I decided to travel by the latter, thereby being enabled to visit the large cities of North Shansi.\n\nWe left Kalgan by the great high road of North Shansi, and kept in a south-westerly direction down to the valley of the Yangho and up on to rising ground on the other side. The country is dry, bleak, and dusty. We passed plenty of traffic all day long, carts, mules, and donkeys all bringing goods to the great distributing centre of Kalgan. Many Mongols overtook us during the day, riding rapidly to the Wutaishan. Soon after noon, we halted at Hochiatun, having had to climb for an hour through loess country and low foot hills to the mountains. Continuing up the well-watered valley of a tributary of the Yangho, the mountains on either hand are bleak and bare, and cultivation and trees are confined to the plain. In many places on the stream, there were stretches of ice a foot or so in thickness. From time to time along the valley, numerous well-kept temples, nestling on seemingly inaccessible crags, testified to the piety or fear of past and present generations of credulous country folk. We slept the night at Chin Hwainan.\n\nApril 12 - An interesting feature of this village is a large and very ancient willow tree in the main street, which stretches one arm across the road; this tree is covered with red paper decorations and inscriptions, and at its foot, an ignorant peasantry have erected an altar, at which joss sticks are burnt daily before carts start on a journey, and in front of which the peasants kowtow. It is an interesting relic of tree worship, of which I have already seen one other example on the southern descent from the Wutaishan.\n\nA good road through loess defiles and across open country brought us to Hwaian, a small district town surrounded by a high wall. The town looks busy, thriving, and well-to-do, but is considerably smaller inside than its length of wall would lead one to expect from the outside. Like so many walled cities in China, the founders made provision for an expansion which time has not justified. We arrived at Hwaian in time for a large funeral, which was accompanied by the usual scattering of paper cash, models of the deceased's house, pony, chair, and by the wailing hired mourners, and banging of cymbals and letting off of fire crackers. The coffin was followed by a cart full of women of the house howling noisily; all of which, as the tree worship this morning, caused my boy, a 4 years' convert to Christianity, to express his wrath. Personally, I agreed with Emerson that I was glad the pagan idols died hard. On leaving Hwaian, we overtook a line of over 200 carts, each drawn by one mule, carrying tea from Kalgan to Kweihuacheng; this and the fact that we passed to-day many mules and camels laden with wool and tobacco show that there is a steady flow of traffic along this difficult road, and points to the real need of a railway. The road was good to-day for the most part, but muddy and spongy in places; this resulted in our coming badly to grief in one place, the cart getting stuck in the mud at a very dangerous angle and the front mule aggravating the difficulty by pulling too sharply and breaking a shaft rope. This was serious, as the process of refitting the rope necessitated the carter crawling underneath the cart like a chauffeur to a motor car, and the cart was in thick greasy mud; it was unpleasant for the carter. A great deal of the road was in the loess country, and some of the ravines were very beautiful, though, as the road was usually too narrow to permit of two carts passing, disagreeable incidents occurred. From Hwaian, we ascended the Tsebi örr ling Pass, and then descended through loess to the quite small walled district town of Tientschönn on the Nan Yaugho valley. A Swedish missionary affiliated to the China Inland Mission is stationed here. The valley is well-watered, fertile, and well-cultivated with a certain amount of timber. A lieutenant and thirty soldiers are stationed here from head-quarters at Tatungfu. Late in the evening, the officer called, asked to see my passport, and insisted on providing an escort for the morrow. At Tientschön, carters have to change the width of their wheels for continuing the journey into Shansi; the roads in this latter province differing from the width of those in Chibli, or rather the width of the ruts being different, and no self-respecting Chinese cart can travel except in the recognized ruts. The width of the cart roads in Chihli and Shansi Provinces is 3 ft. 6 in. and 4 ft. 7 in. respectively, while it is interesting to note that the width of the road in Shensi differs yet again, and is 4 ft. 2 in.; the method of changing the width is to remove the wooden pole connecting the wheels and replace it by another of the standard width; the Chihli pole is kept at the inn until the return journey; no expense is involved in exchanging the poles beyond a small sum for the labour of removing and refitting the wheels.\n\nApril 13 - Three soldiers arrived early to act as escort, but contented themselves with seeing us out of the town. We drifted over the plain to the west, the road being good except where the river or any small tributaries had to be crossed, when the ground was almost impassable, and great détours had to be made to avoid morasses; the carts were, however, once so badly bogged that nothing but spades and poles as levers could extricate them. After passing Errshib li po, we kept along the right bank of the Nanyangho ascending steadily, but almost imperceptibly, to Yangkau another small district town with good walls. The Great Wall of China could here be seen a couple of miles away to our right, not as usual on the top of the mountains, but more than half-way down the ridge. As far as could be seen, the wall here is in excellent condition. There is a Roman Catholic mission-station at Yangkan, but it has a native and no European superintendent. Steadily rising to cross the ridge which serves to part the upper waters of the Nanyangho and the Sangkanho, we pushed on in a south-western direction to Wangkwantun through a well-timbered country.\n\nApril 14 - Ascending gradually to slightly beyond Tsulo, we descended by a good, easy road into the Tatungfu basin and the Sangkanho system, and crossing the Yubo by a bridge half a-mile from Tatungfu, reached a good inn outside the east gate before sunset. During the last 2 miles, many Mongols passed us singly and in groups to the south to bow the knee to their spiritual head, the Dalai Lama, now in residence there. Some were in charge of caravans laden with presents for his Holiness. The Mongols are a great feature of Tatungfu, to the inhabitants of which they are by no means strangers, as they come in hordes every year en route to their Mecca. In spite of their somewhat wretched appearance, they are well-to-do, and as they spend their money freely, chiefly in buying the brass for which Tatungfu is famous, and which costs half what it does in Peking, they are welcome to the inhabitants. Special inns are set aside for them outside the south gate of the town.\n\nTatungfu.\n\nTatungfu is a prefectural town with strong walls in good repair. It is 217 miles from Peking and 240 from Taiyuanfu, the capital of the province. The town is situated between the Yuho and a range of hills. 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        "content_text": "## SECTION V.-ÜLIASSUTAI TO KOBDO\n\nThere is an important trade route between Uliassutai and Kiachta. This track runs down the valley of the Selenga, and avoids Urga. It was explored last year on behalf of the Russo-Chinese Bank by the present Manager at Urga, M. Stephanow.\n\nAnother important track from Uliassutai is one which runs in a north-west direction to Ulankom on Ubsa Lake. Ulankom is said to be six days away. There are Government stages along the road. There is said to be a Chinese colony living there, and it would be interesting to know how long they have been settled there and how the policy of the Central Government is being carried out in those districts into which Dr. Gatrell stated in 1902 it was only in 1901 that Chinese were allowed to penetrate though Russians had travelled and traded there for years.\n\nThe only track to Kobdo runs due west from Uliassutai, and by it we started on the 19th August.\n\nKeeping down the valley of the Bogdin Gol we reached Alder Tai camp after 15 miles. Here we halted for the night. We found a small official at the Tai in charge of 120 ponies from Ili to Peking. A Chinese merchant had also, for a sum of money, attached himself to the party, and was taking his merchandise down to the capital free of charge and immune from li-kin charges, thanks to the display of the small yellow flag which denotes Government property.\n\nAugust 20.---Continuing down the valley we kept slightly above the bed of the river which is full of low scrub and small trees among which the river wends in a delightful way. After some 6 miles the road bends away from the river to rejoin it again at mile 14. By this time the valley has become very broad and the mountains more detached and considerably lower. During our absence from the river it has been joined by the stream which passes Shuruk (15th August), the combined streams taking the name of the Uliassutai. This flows in a series of channels spread over a wide valley with a great deal of verdure and small trees on the islands formed by the channels. We reached Borok at mile 14. Leaving the Uliassutai Valley we turned over a low ridge and reached the Jabkon Valley and camped 50 yards from the water's edge at Hottonlan. The scenery now changed: to the north the mountains had come to an end and low grassy hills had taken their place to be succeeded by low detached ridges; to the south of the river were sand-hills some 80 feet high, stretching for many miles east, west, and southwards.\n\nThese appeared to be as bleak as the worst sands of Alashan, except for a little vegetation close to the river's bank. Though the soil north of the river is sandy and the track inconveniently so at times for wheeled traffic the country is wholly covered with grass, and there is not a single bare sandy patch except for the road. This makes the sudden sandy desert across the water all the more remarkable. The sands are blown about into weird shapes in the same way as are those of the Ordos.\n\nAt Hottonlan the river is 250 yards broad and very swift, the water is very muddy. The banks are inclined to crumble away like those of the Hoangho.\n\nAugust 21.-Keeping alongside the Jabkon we reached Iche Djiss after 12 miles; here the sands of the south side have begun to invade the north bank. The river is crossed anywhere by natives on horseback, but the pony has to swim vigorously for the stream is both swift and deep. Continuing down the river we reached Bagar Djiss after another 14 miles. We were glad to rest here from the midday heat, for the bitter cold of the mountains had been succeeded by a burning August heat on the plains. We slept at Dzur camp after another 11 miles.\n\nAugust 22.-Moving westwards for 4 miles along the cliff above the river we descended to the valley again and kept over green turf for 1½ miles to the ford of the Jabkon. Here some little time was wasted discussing the cart and the possibility of its being submerged. We crossed, however, in perfect safety, the greatest depth being never more than 2½ feet of water. The soft sandy bed and the existence of submerged sandbanks against which the cart might have fallen over and the rapidity of the stream were the chief difficulties. The river must be at present at its summer height, for its waters cover a quarter of a-mile at this point. The natives who act as ferrymen have marked out a course for themselves with stakes so as to avoid possible shoals, but I imagine that as the Jabkon is continually bringing down sand the course of the ford has to be changed periodically. The sand-hills on the south recede here and merge into a ridge of mountains to which they impart their character to a certain extent. In places the sand-hills come down to the river, the land not encroached on by them being bays of green pasture land at this time of the year marshy in places, and to a large extent covered with saline efflorescence. In these bays a number of cattle and sheep graze, and in one of these is the Bogue camp, some 8 miles from the crossing and 14 from the last Tai. The country to the north of the river is now covered with low mountain ranges in compact form again. They are bleak and rugged and slightly sand-silted. During the march the deep snows of the range of mountains which divides the two lakes to our west become visible.\n\nContinuing down the valley the road becomes very difficult for carts in summer because of the amount of water in the river which comes right up to the sand-hills on our left. The whole valley is a home for every kind of wild fowl including swans. We reached the station of Argalanta after 17 miles. Here, the river turns in a north-westerly direction, being diverted from the west by a low ridge of hills running south-east to north-west practically buried in sand.\n\nAugust 23.--Leaving the river the track runs over low hills to the west; after 16 miles we looked down on to the small lake of Baganoor. Turning south-west we reached the Tai of the same name after another 7 miles. The whole 23 miles' march had been unusually difficult travelling for the cart on account of the sands.\n\nDuring the morning another mob of ponies passed us bound for Peking. There were, I think, 1,600 in all.\n\nLeaving Baganoor in a southerly direction we skirted the small lake lying in its setting of bleak sands which seem to be rapidly encroaching on it, and turning to the south-west kept over a terrible stretch of sand-hills for some miles. These resemble in every way those that lie between Porobalgasson and Hsiaochiaopan, and are bare and bleak and blown about by the winds into the strangest hollows and hills. They are difficult and dangerous for caravans to cross being composed entirely of loose drift sand. It was with the utmost labour that we got my small cart across, and it would be useless for a cart of the Peking pattern to attempt the crossing. From the highest point we looked down on to the Turgen moor. The sand-hills are some 7 miles broad where the track crosses them. A mile from their foot the edge of the lake is reached,",
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        "content_text": "Private Secretary,\n\nSix\n\n72.5.\n\nThat\n\nA. Dr.\n\na\n\nno seune\n\nht\n\nin the employment\n\ng the Pol. fort\n\ng the\n\nappò h the format me\n\ndis missed him\n\nwillat\n\nIt is requested that in any further communication on this subject the aforementioned letter and number may be quoted, and the reply addressed to-- The Under Secretary of State for India, India Office,\n\nF'.1393.\n\nthe Sof affimal bing requir\n\nwith aut\n\nSir,\n\nan\n\nthi\n\nformality: not being entitled to the benefits or subject to the obligations of the tol-Reps. Inantoor o\n\nof the wait\n\nSuggan\n\nģ think\n\naccept aur\n\nSecc. & A.DC to Sour. with\n\nmight let.\n\nhansima from Cd.\n\nA\n\nX\n\nJ\n\nJu\n\nAy\n\nCace\n\nSix 7.K. advance the mong\n\nfor H. 1. fundy repaid\n\nto cant Taylor\n\nby instalment\n\nhe had better go back to\n\nhis regt: now.)\n\nAl\n\n615\n\n6/5°\n\nJure about the\n\nWe might Difficulty\n\nhe fins\n\nN. Negen\n\nJolonial\n\nfice letter uted 19th pril 1907, 0.13,660. 36670\n\nWhitehall,\n\nLondon, S. W.\n\nINDIA OFFICE,\n\nWHITEHALL,\n\nLONDON, S.W.\n\n4 May 1909\n\n13265\n\n5 MA\n\nI am directed to acknowledge the receipt of ir.\n\n338\n\nCox's letter of the 23rd March, No.7853, forwarding for consideration a despatch from the Governor of Hong Kong regarding the claim preferred, in accordance with the suggestion of your Department (see Colonial Office letter dated 5th April 1909 No.8853), on Captain P.H.L. Taylor on account of the contributions required to meet the Indian liability for his pension in respect of his service whilst serving in Hong Kong as Aide-de-Camp to the Governor.\n\n2\n\nIn reply, I am to point out that when application was made for Captain Taylor's services, nothing was said to lead this Department to suppose that any other than the usual practice for adjusting the pensionary liability for Indian officers lent for service in the Colonies would be followed, and it could not be within\n\nthe\n\nhe Under Secretary of State,\n\nColonial Office.",
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        "content_text": "Page 29\n\nthe Colony\n\nwan't\n\nthe contributions\n\n0.\n\nC\n\n20012\n\n463\n\nAbriger Common.\n\nREC\n\nRec'd 27 AUG 10\n\nAugust 25. 10.\n\nhot. love litter\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge\n\n25514/10 of August 24th in relation to the fention constitution\n\nof Earth P.M. M. Tony won. A.Sc. with inclosure F 3675 of July 18th from the India Office.\n\nIn's truchions I have communicated\n\nCIRCULATED TO DEPARTMENTS.\n\nX\n\n9\n\nSeptember 1910\n\nMr. Johnson 73\n\nMr. Lutiberi\n\n12\n\n119/9/1\n\nMr. N. Green 13\n\nMr. Davig\n\nMr. Butter 14\n\nMr. Biddiwa\n\nMr. Dalg\n\nMr. Darnleg\n\nMr. Bailzio\n\nMr. Simbbs\n\nMr. Vannon\n\nM. Bottomier\n\n1979\n\nMuddy Harding 4/\n\nGriffin\n\nMr. Batterbeen\n\nMr. E. W. Babinson\n\nse «Mr. Anderson.\n\nMr. Barkinso\n\nMr. Woodbend\n\nnoter\n\n(1987)-h all to the hole\n\nM. Gloog\n\nIn accordance with\n\nback\n\nau lents\n\nthis writer to Captain Tay con\n\nplease\n\nser mot Stills,\n\nminih bur\n\n$\n\nJ. my\n\nto com turime to see his present afform in wut, unie the\n\nConditiones taire down by the Secretary\n\nWhich are\n\nSite for India;-\n\nthat to deduction\n\nan account\n\nLen.\n\nfim with made fair to August 28. 1910.\n\nfrom August 19th 1910 he wie in with to\n\n29\n\nI have the honour to be\n\nYour obedient Servant\n\nAssistant\n\nThe Under Secretary of\n\nState\n\nColonial Office.\n\n8.3.\n\nI tal no\n\nste din cam\n\nPage 30",
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        "content_text": "See that when confidential despatches supplement me, aunter ... then must not have been divorced.. 34 wood to coverenta.\n\nMr Collins has such correspondence that the department noted dicht in drapto. Seen M. 614 6/2 7/13.\n\nBE 2/3/11. So you check it is necessary to seed everything via Liberia in \"sealed Mag (see 2014 31672)? I take it that the P.O. encloses all items in P.D. bags & it is rare that the material is especially enough to take a bag. It is easier to tamper with correspondence by opening a bag by slitting the seams than by opening a canvas-lined cover.\n\nWilm think 1078. I followed your minute when M 31672 was sent. I have ascertained that our correspondence for P.D. is usually sealed. I thought Wah buttery Kory attended to forwarding correspondence for you.\n\nMarked to accounting. Dow mast this mindy & Still 2 mmt to Desy when they have my बिलास. Im Stubles- Im Collins not to your check the ruling.\n\nDo 6890% 175 ruling as to sending bagged despatches only by the Private route to Wkory & Meidanre may be relaxed? There are many such despatches (especially to Kory Koup) which could very well go via Liberia. I would exclude defence papers, but would suggest that all other despatches should go via Liberia, unless marked by the department to the contrary.\n\nWe frequently receive coupe despatches from HongKory by that route. TW 2513/120 (The recent secret despatch about Pigjort is a case in point. Benny secret was sent via Italy, but Robinson tells me it should have come by the quickest route to save time).\n\n9 apu. The P.O. prints, leps & anything dealing with defence or international questions should go by Sta. Confidential & secret despatches going by Siberia are objectionable to others.\n\nAll international A&C 25m.\n\nPage information is not explicitly provided in the given text; however, based on the rule to keep 'Page XX' if detected, and the original text not containing clear 'Page XX' information, it is not included.",
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        "content_text": "With effect the suppression\n\nAchiles 7\n\ni\n\n7 and 8\n\nden Bürich Debhabi noted inferous subject to reservation that they don't affect management in Malaga so she where in the how no to force Empire. Subject to this there is noortion to artell 7. Ao 7.0. vay som g. u. not avail themselves of the reservation made in anticli\n\n, & powers who au not get mandy & prohibit exportation & perpart opmin. Although her ahead, the so.\"-\n\nArhites get. Maphene tc.\n\nAuscle 16 prohibiting export & morphine fangs colonies & counties + except under permit for the importing Comm tig is the only which affecti the colonies nearly. It has herabende, adopted this proedure than he doubt that the Malay Gate & Carton mt agree.\n\n1\n\nWe can't very well que to the signature the Convention on behalf of the Certion. colonies in thout consulting them. And if (No word to with it.) in is an instatement. max huïller says what there with h pa serious trouble the British Lely fo Whethe\n\nY siga it Cardan Codman laktate\n\n4* is causedend essential x\n\nBM 368\n\nour delegates sign without authority from the Eastion colonies the convention won't be worth much. I. tumfre ? til Cantotance in Straits & Kong cypher) to Carton\n\nIt is proposed to sign International Oparin Convention appears very ov 8h 5th January \"bat it Moirather that Beitrit Delegates' sus sign an lebalf signature and hand gr. Ent. In my judgment ture is no Thing which exception in the conren trin to can be taken.\n\nKit kong [ mort 1 its recommn\" hass heen aheady adopted [g. Gat] inly.\n\nPhase inf whether me as soon as possible Em que that Signing the Carvention shat & bind gegete to where.\"\n\nJR/1/2",
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        "content_text": "appointed for this purpose.\n\nThe gtg song, at which the Postmaster General presided. A copy of the minute is recorded.\n\n2. The Committee suggested that, for statistical reasons, as well as on other grounds, it is desirable to include Hong Kong in the scheme although that Colony is not in the line of some proposals.\n\n3. Mittarcourt shares the view of the Secretary of State with regard to the policy that has been imposed upon H.M.G. He is of the opinion that, desirable as the proposal is, the present financial position of the Colony precludes the possibility of bearing part of the cost of erection unless a grant is made.\n\n4. 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        "content_text": "he is dealing with this aspect apparently;\n\nand I think it is clear that\n\npower should be taken, if it does not already exist, to present the dumping statistics to Hong Kong\n\nin\n\nreplying to this despatch:\n\n-\n\nAs to the particular cases mentioned in second enclosure; they may be divided into aliens, British subjects of Hong Kong origin, & British subjects of colonial not of Hong Kong origin\n\n10 then's\n\nNr.1 (State Donnelly) Nr. 10 (Parquet)\n\n✓ M2 12 (Schnepel)\n\nseem to be the only\n\naliens with whom we need deal. The\n\nothers (1-4 and 8) are to be returned to the Colony.\n\nThe Gov. wishes to repatriate these people and, if necessary, to pay for their maintenance in order to get them out of\n\nthe Colony\n\nAs regards Schnepel (M.12) there is some doubt as to his nationality - he is a Dane\n\nby birth, but belongs to the provinces ceded to Russia: he did not comply with\n\nthe registration regulations & is therefore disowned\n\nby Russia & by Denmark. Sir J.\n\nLugard in 90/2223/12 proposes to send him\n\nto a London bye-law asylum for him\n\nThe other two have\n\napartments & poor law\n\n1\n\nThere is no doubt that this idea of paying\n\nfor the maintenance & lunatics may be a dangerous precedent but so far\n\nas the aliens are concerned I am\n\ninclined to adopt the Gov's suggestion rather than leave them in Hong Kong.\n\n(2) British subjects not of Hong Kong origin\n\nThese are\n\nMandy (opposite 8).\n\nI assume that as\n\nregards the copyist\n\nhas made a mistake. Reading to the remarks made he was repatriated. But he is said to be\n\nPage 205\n\n...\n\n(to be continued in next page)\n\nPage 206\n\n \nhas been corrected to \nhe is dealing with this aspect apparently;\n\nand I think it is clear that\n\npower should be taken, if it does not already exist, to present the dumping statistics to Hong Kong\n\nin\n\nreplying to this despatch:\n\n-\n\nAs to the particular cases mentioned in second enclosure; they may be divided into aliens, British subjects of Hong Kong origin, & British subjects of colonial not of Hong Kong origin\n\nNr.1 (State Donnelly) Nr. 10 (Parquet)\n\nM2 12 (Schnepel)\n\nseem to be the only\n\naliens with whom we need deal. The\n\nothers (1-4 and 8) are to be returned to the Colony.\n\nThe Gov. wishes to repatriate these people and, if necessary, to pay for their maintenance in order to get them out of\n\nthe Colony\n\nAs regards Schnepel (M.12) there is some doubt as to his nationality - he is a Dane\n\nby birth, but belongs to the provinces ceded to Russia: he did not comply with\n\nthe registration regulations & is therefore disowned\n\nby Russia & by Denmark. Sir J.\n\nLugard in 90/2223/12 proposes to send him\n\nto a London bye-law asylum for him\n\nThe other two have\n\napartments & poor law\n\nThere is no doubt that this idea of paying\n\nfor the maintenance & lunatics may be a dangerous precedent but so far\n\nas the aliens are concerned I am\n\ninclined to adopt the Gov's suggestion rather than leave them in Hong Kong.\n\n(2) British subjects not of Hong Kong origin\n\nThese are\n\nMandy (opposite 8).\n\nI assume that as\n\nregards the copyist\n\nhas made a mistake. Reading to the remarks made he was repatriated. But he is said to be\n\nPage 205\n\n(continue next page)\n\n...\n\nPage 206",
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        "content_text": "W. proposals with commence\n\nI to adry\n\nbut her Ihe latter however\n\nstipulate that Indian troops only should be employed\n\nQuestion 1.\n\nthe division of cost will be considered subsequent to the\n\nCopy to 70.1 & Adu\n\nIn any further communication on this subject, please quote\n\nM.15641/12.\n\nand address letter to\n\nThe Secretary,\n\nAdmiralty, Whitehall,\n\nLondon, S.W.\n\n(When we get to. I utter\n\n... the tub totoradary (cor).\n\nSend copy to \"sair preston\"\n\n...\n\nPage 24\n\n...\n\nAnd then send the seahen & J.vt.\n\nC. D.\n\nSEP\n\natore Mr.\n\n24\n\nLundy to Smith bas\n\nG\n\nPage ...\n\nSir,\n\nImmediate :-\n\nAdmiralty,\n\n23rd August 12\n\n240\n\nGor\n\nIn reply to your letter No.26507/12 of yesterday's date I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to acquaint you for the information of the Secretary of State for the Colonies that they concur in the proposed expedition against the Macao pirates and they have informed the Commodore at Hong Kong to that effect by telegraph.\n\nThe Under Secretary of State,\n\nCOLONIAL OFFICE.\n\nL.PNG 8.\n\nI am,\n\nSir,\n\nYour obedient Servant,\n\nWrahamfresne\n\nign\n\nPage ...",
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        "document_key": "CO129-404 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1913 [10-12]",
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        "content_text": "# Opinion that the inquiry did not justify them in recommending grant\n\nan increase?\n\n2. In coming to this conclusion the Council took into account the fact that in 1900 the Superintendence Printing was merged in ...\n\n4. Selby, thanks merging Gr. Jension Coren's more ...\n\n3. The AAS. held by the Council was `10,000 10/13`.\n\n15 ... toy charcount in threefe math to mandy wishes in the matter,\n\n(Signed) H. J. READ. \n\nColonial Secretary, ...",
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        "content_text": "## 305\n\nhope that a representative of the Colonial Office can also make it convenient to attend.\n\n3.- It is proposed that the conference should take place in Admiral Charlton's room at the Admiralty at noon on Friday, 7th November.\n\nSir,\nI am,\nYour obedient Servant,\nO Munay",
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        "content_text": "## Decode of Telegram from Governor of Hong Kong to Sir Francis Bertie\n\nHong Kong January 27th, 1913,\n\nWarrant issued wire for arrest of Tracey Woodward. \nHeight under 5 ft 6 inches, age 40, medium build, eyes blue, hair brown, complexion muddy, long moustache, pointed beard, high cheekbones, very high forehead, British subject. Fraud by bailee. Abus de Confiance with regard to twelve \n| Category | Description          | Value        |\n|----------|----------------------|--------------|\n| Height   | under                | 5 ft 6 inches|\n| Age      |                      | 40           |\n| Build    |                      | medium       |\n| Eyes     |                      | blue         |\n| Hair     |                      | brown        |\n| Complexion|                     | muddy        |\n| Facial Hair|                   | long moustache, pointed beard |\n| Cheekbones|                   | high         |\n| Forehead |                      | very high    |\n| Nationality|                   | British subject|\n\nFugitive embarked in name of \"Lantau\" Hongkong to London Caledonien via Paris January 28th.\n\nPlease ask Foreign Minister to enquire and arrest Woodward if found for extradition.\n\n(signed) **\"Governor\"**  \n142  \n41751  \nJAN 28 1913  \nREC(per 29 JAN 13  \n3303  \nC. J. Copy.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-407 - Public Offices & Others - 1913",
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        "content_text": "HIS BOA MJAJO WAT \n\nwas to ynofos ads ML \n\nW140 uds ni cɔub \n\nrespectively 240 and 120 chests of ran opium \n\n278 \n\nexclusively destined for exportation to countries which have not prohibited at present \n\nimports of opium. \n\nBİLMİR \"POLEVATE DIa sesuaiɔ (140109 \n\nor which shall not prohibit hereafter such \n\nto anoldagemID VAN MA banɩkinoo short \n\nL \n\nV. \n\nOH \n\nNO BENEN, NÅ BUBNÍ JIOLIIL SAų \n\nJon ILaw Teri Biyo qabal onT .II \n\nSTOVNI OJ JɔwTinos aid vð beðŝimog eď \n\nanus JEHİD a) adesiɔ 083 nudd 9tOF \n\nOf det \n\nSANT \n\nMUNDA IN 200 kưu to allud \n\nnd Hintë ndrojmi \n\n@xit erid to MOLJ \n\n10 ترشيد 05. \n\nNAT .III \n\nMad og Bd Jon \n\nhuman nag avaadɔ \n\noi banzjang ad \n\nSIX buz baxıl \n\n# \n\nVIJO ZIJASIST \n\n.VI \n\npreferable in \n\nwals in \n\nth \n\nThe limit fixed in the preceding \n\narticle for Hongkong is a definite one and \n\nno provision is made for its relaxation; \n\nhowever it is understood that in Macau \n\npower will be retained to increase the number of chests of raw opium imported each year and destined for exportation, provided \n\nthat proof is given that the said imports are destined to meet the requirements of lawful \n\ntrade. For this purpose the farmer shall produce to the Governor of Macau customa certificates passed by the authorities of countries importing the opium stating that the quantities authorised are required for \n\nlegitimate purposes, or about the 240 chests referred to in para II \n\nVI. The Governor of Macall will have \n\npower to grant licences under the preceding article for the importation of the quantizid \n\nIt appears that the original text is heavily corrupted due to OCR errors. Here's a rewritten version in HTML format, following the instructions:\n\nThe limit fixed in the preceding \n\narticle for Hongkong is a definite one and \n\nno provision is made for its relaxation; \n\nhowever it is understood that in Macau \n\npower will be retained to increase the number of chests of raw opium imported each year and destined for exportation, provided \n\nthat proof is given that the said imports are destined to meet the requirements of lawful \n\ntrade. For this purpose the farmer shall produce to the Governor of Macau customs certificates passed by the authorities of countries importing the opium stating that the quantities authorised are required for \n\nlegitimate purposes, or about the 240 chests referred to in para II \n\nVI. The Governor of Macau will have \n\npower to grant licences under the preceding article for the importation of the quantities \n\nCorrected and reformatted text in HTML:\n\nrespectively 240 and 120 chests of raw opium \n\nexclusively destined for exportation to countries which have not prohibited at present \n\nimports of opium, \n\nor which shall not prohibit hereafter such \n\nThe limit fixed in the preceding \n\narticle for Hongkong is a definite one and \n\nno provision is made for its relaxation; \n\nhowever it is understood that in Macau \n\npower will be retained to increase the number of chests of raw opium imported each year and destined for exportation, provided \n\nthat proof is given that the said imports are destined to meet the requirements of lawful \n\ntrade. For this purpose the farmer shall produce to the Governor of Macau customs certificates passed by the authorities of countries importing the opium stating that the quantities authorised are required for \n\nlegitimate purposes, or about the 240 chests referred to in para II \n\nVI. The Governor of Macau will have \n\npower to grant licences under the preceding article for the importation of the quantities \n\nLet's directly output the best possible version in HTML.\n\nrespectively 240 and 120 chests of raw opium\n\n278\n\nexclusively destined for exportation to countries which have not prohibited at present\n\nimports of opium,\n\nor which shall not prohibit hereafter such\n\n# VI\n\nThe limit fixed in the preceding\n\narticle for Hongkong is a definite one and\n\nno provision is made for its relaxation;\n\nhowever it is understood that in Macau\n\npower will be retained to increase the number of chests of raw opium imported each year and destined for exportation, provided\n\nthat proof is given that the said imports are destined to meet the requirements of lawful\n\ntrade. For this purpose the farmer shall produce to the Governor of Macau customs certificates passed by the authorities of countries importing the opium stating that the quantities authorised are required for\n\nlegitimate purposes, or about the 240 chests referred to in para II\n\nVI. The Governor of Macau will have\n\npower to grant licences under the preceding article for the importation of the quantities",
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        "document_key": "CO129-411 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [5-7]",
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        "content_text": "Fast rally \n\nChief architect signeer \n\nwith a \n\nmy \n\nowns that My Fisher was a \n\n\"cranky\" disposition and fond of \n\nChatram, (who strikes me as \n\noverly rigid) a puppet unbearable \n\nchief: estimates there was \n\nStress.\n\nTheirs \n\nagain reacted on the actions of \n\nFröher with the Architects. The Chamber \n\nof Commerce is in \n\nSugland \n\nthe mus.\n\n… \n\nThank him for explanations in fact I think that in fairness to him we \n\nSo… \n\n• Told him 3615 in which portion \n\n& ack for his news \n\nconfidentially \n\n& also send him that portion of para \n\nIf this draft which deals on the the \n\nsection re: surveying machinery \n\nnews \n\nR19/6/14 \n\nIn Chatram \n\nI \n\n92 \n\nMuddy bed out \n\nto for his fixed portion \n\nFuture some questions \n\nLatter that the \n\nMuxion \n\n4 7 \n\ntime. \n\nwill s \n\nthe instances of thin portion. \n\n2 years delay his concluding \n\n… \n\nM \n\nM \n\nSuch \n\nIn love already We have had \n\ncreated by his \n\nthe 2007 flan \n\nand \n\nAssistant's application for \n\nfinancial recognition 1 \n\n… \n\nnawi \n\nC \n\nhe work \n\nwith \n\ncompassion y \n\nJany \n\nis supplied by the farmsys Which parts of \n\nthis desp \n\nope \n\nadvance \n\nwith \n\n1 \n\nbut not \n\nwith \n\nMr. Davis' quest \n\n1 salary. \n\nI cannot \n\nthe for. in regarded, \n\nFisher's dislikes for \n\nunaccountable \n\nmaking \n\nhall \n\nthe Chatram \n\nespecially when \n\nhis \n\ndictatorial \n\nh. \n\nin addition \n\nme the \n\n3 \n\nre: reference from his subordinate the whif \n\nbi mathe \n\nask. \n\n1 \n\n1 \n\n\"detail for which they legitimately \n\nTL changes \n\nAmended \n\n7.344 \n\nAm. Disheri \n\nwork \n\n(re: Dumbleton's report (Encl 4) conclusion in support of \n\ncontention that he had had more \n\nthan he could \n\nget through with skilled assistant help than he was \n\nallowed",
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        "content_text": "For any further communica-\n\ntion on this subject, please quote \n\nM\n\n14397\n\nand address letter to\n\nThe Secretary,\n\nAdmiralty, Whitehall,\n\nLondon. S.W.\n\n305\n\nC\n\nAdmiralty,\n\n22326\n\n19th June 1874.\n\nSir,\n\n22/0\n\n+62\n\nIn continuation of Admiralty letter of the 17th instant, I am commanded by My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to transmit herewith, to be laid before the Secretary of State for the Colonies, copy of a telegram dated the 17th instant, that has been received from the Commander in Chief, China Station, relative to measures taken for the suppression of piracy, and I am to state that the result of the Conference mentioned therein will be awaited.\n\nA similar letter has been addressed to the Foreign Office.\n\nUnder Secretary of State,\n\nI am, Sir,\n\nColonial Office.\n\nI.P.-No. 8.\n\nYour obedient Servant,\n\nMunday",
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        "document_key": "CO129-419 - Individuals - 1914",
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        "content_text": "# HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SUPPLEMENT\n\nThose who were found clinging to the rudder were transferred to the s.s. Hoisang, as was also the compradore of the Tai On, who was also picked up and brought into Hongkong early on Tuesday. On arrival off Green Island, the police were called and attended under Inspector Gordon. Mr. McCartney was removed to the Government Civil Hospital, and the rescued Chinese were taken charge of by the Water Police.\n\nCaptain Wetherell sustained no injury from the pirates, though he received a nasty blow in the chest from a detonator that he exploded when the attack commenced. He was badly singed. Having killed the man who endeavoured to climb onto the bridge, Capt. Wetherell searched him for signs of identification and papers but failed to secure any clues from him.\n\nThe three officers concerned in this new outrage are all well known in the Colony. Capt. Wetherell has been on the West River for about two years. First, he was the mate of the s.s. On Lee. Later, he went with Capt. Holmes to the Tai On and was Chief Officer on that boat. Shortly after that, when Captain Holmes left the ship, he became master, a position which he has held ever since. He has a married daughter in Hongkong, who was saved from the wreck of a boat in Nagasaki Harbour some twenty-five years ago, when Mrs. Wetherell met her death.\n\nMr. Evans was in India before he came to join the River steamer traffic at Hongkong and was at one time with the Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Company.\n\nMr. McCartney has been on board the Tai On for many years past and was in the last piracy of the ship.\n\nThe authorities, on hearing of the outrage, took prompt steps in connection with it. Two torpedo boats, Nos. 035 and 037, were immediately placed under orders to proceed there with armed guards, and they left shortly after ten o'clock for Ki O, which is about thirty miles from Hongkong. The Governor's yacht, Stanley, was also commissioned, and in this, Commander Basil Taylor, Harbour Master, left for the scene of the outrage. The Hon. Mr. McI. Messer also left in one of the torpedo boats with a police guard. There is at present no information as to how all the pirates fared after they had fired the ship. No one seems to know whether they succeeded in getting away from the ship with any booty, and apparently, no junks were seen in the vicinity. Their fate is at present the interest of the authorities, who have despatched police in the torpedo boats, with food, to deal with matters on the spot. The fact that food has been ordered for the force that has been despatched seems to show that they are expected to be away some little time.\n\nLater in the morning, the s.s. Shun Lee and the Shiu On arrived in the Harbour and took up anchorages opposite the Harbour Office. Armed police guards were at once put on board. No one was allowed to leave the vessel, and a police patrol boat was told off to cruise round, keeping craft from approaching them. Representatives of the Telegraph went out and, while allowed to pass by the patrol, were forbidden to board. However, in a few words that were passed between a European officer on board and the press representatives, the former was able to express doubts as to the condition of Mr. McCartney before the visiting sampan was hurried off by the police. The Chinese brought in by the s.s. Hoisang were conveyed to the Water Police to await enquiries.\n\nAnother story of the occurrence states that at about eleven o'clock, the s.s. Wo Kwai saw the s.s. Tai On ablaze near Ki O. She went within two hundred yards of the vessel and was instrumental in saving the Captain, the Chief Engineer, and seven others, four of whom were found clinging to the rudder. The piracy was first made known to those on the bridge by the sound of shots below. The Captain, with a shotgun, and the Indian Guard, of whom there are four carried on board, taking watches, defended the bridge. The Pirates, finding that they could not take the vessel, set fire to it. The Chief Engineer received shot wounds, and Officer Evans is missing.\n\nSpeaking with an officer engaged in the West River trade, the Telegraph learnt that the district in which the piracy took place is nearly in the centre of the district commonly reported to be infested by pirates.\n\n\"If you stood on Wangmoon and drew a circle of thirty miles radius,\" he said, \"you would map out the district where the pirates are to be found.\"\n\nThis officer, speaking of the resistance that had been offered to the pirates, did not agree with it. \"It is the feeling along the wharves that it will be a bad time for Europeans at the next piracy,\" he said.\n\nThe long scroll of piracies in the waters of south China has had a further addition in the attack on the Tai On near Ki O; but there is one satisfactory side to the story - that is the fact that four of the pirates, alleged, are lying in the Government Civil Hospital in Hongkong suffering from gunshot wounds in three instances and from severe burns in the other. It is very likely that one of the men who received a shot in the chest, practically blowing it away, will not live much longer, and from him, little information is ever likely to be gained.\n\nWhen the Telegraph called at the Hospital on Tuesday, Dr. Bell intimated that the men could not be seen, as they were in a special room under an armed guard of Indians. One man had been shot in the shoulder, and the other in the left thigh. The damage to the thigh was, from his observation, of a very serious nature, and at the moment, the patient was about to be operated upon. The wounds were of a spreading nature, that it appeared as though they were inflicted with a shotgun. Engineer McCartney had been to the Hospital that morning suffering from a slight wound in the lower part of his back, but, though he was invited to stay, preferred to leave the hospital after being attended to.\n\nThe men, said Dr. Bell, who were alleged to be the pirates, appeared to be of the Chinese common class, and neither of them appeared in any dress other than that of the artisan or boatman. As far as he knew, no arms had been found upon them, but it was practically certain that they would have been subjected to a search before being brought to the hospital.\n\nThe Telegraph eventually succeeded in interviewing Capt. Somerville of the s.s. Shun Lee. The Captain gave a most graphic description of the truly horrifying scenes that he witnessed.\n\nThe Shun Lee left Hongkong, said the skipper, at 5:30 on Monday; the weather was cloudy and squally. They passed Kwongmoon at 9:00, and the s.s. On Lee passed them at 10:10. Shortly after the On Lee had passed them, the Liantan passed up and gave word that the Tai On was on fire. At 10:20, Capt. Somerville, from the bridge of the Shun Lee, observed distress rockets going up on his starboard bow. A quarter of an hour later, he saw the Tai On ashore sending up rockets and blowing her steam whistle. Capt. Somerville slowed down his engines and made towards the Tai On, blowing his steam whistle in answer.\n\nAt 10:50, he anchored in twelve feet of water; it was very dark at the time, and he could not get very near to the Tai On. He sounded down about four cables' lengths off, just inside half a mile.\n\nAt eleven o'clock, a fork of flame shot skywards from one end of the Tai On. At the moment, he could not say whether it was stem or stern, owing to the darkness. He immediately put out the lifeboats of the Shun Lee, with the object of rescue work. At 11:30, three boats pulled towards the burning ship, and from then until four o'clock in the morning, the men worked with unceasing vigour, bringing half-drowned persons to the haven of the Shun Lee. By this time, no less than 116 persons were rescued from certain death.\n\n\"Of what use are our grillages now, or our bullet-proof protectors for the bridge,\" feelingly exclaimed Capt. Somerville, \"if they are going to burn our ships from under us and plunder us while we are sinking slowly and helplessly into the treacherous mud of the West River?\" The scenes in and about the Tai On, he continued, \"were almost indescribable; the flames shot mast-high, and the smoke hindered greatly the rescuers in their work and to a great extent obscured vision. The wails and cries from the hundreds in the water were heartrending, and as the boats drew close by the Tai On, desperate people clung to the sides of the boats and made frenzied efforts to gain security from the muddy waters.\"\n\nThe fact that they set fire to the ship, said Capt. Somerville, proves the treacherous nature of the gang of pirates that make it their business to molest ships on this particular run. Finding the heroic defence of those on the bridge of the Tai On too great for them, from sheer desperation and lust for blood, they set fire to the vessel, caring not for the loss of hundreds of lives - the lives of fellow countrymen - so long as they avenged themselves on the sturdy and stalwart defenders of the Tai On's commanding quarters.\n\nA peculiar feature of the affair is that not a junk or a sampan was seen alongside the Tai On during the whole of the night, and the only other craft that got near her was the rescue party.\n\nIt is quite probable, however, that when the ship was fired, the smoke would obscure the movements of craft about the stern of the vessel. The Captain did turn the ship round so that the flames would be carried from the ship by the wind instead of onto it. It is believed by those on board that many of the pirates mixed among the passengers in the disorder that followed, and in that case, many have either perished or have been rescued with the passengers. The authorities are inquiring into the matter, however, and no doubt their investigations will lead to a better understanding as to how the pirates escaped.\n\nThose who have first-hand information of the occurrence tell the most glowing stories of the gallantry of the guard on the Tai On, who did so much courageous work during the fighting between the pirates and the ship's officers. Twice the pirates suffered reverse, and it was not until they found the fire from the officers so fatal to their numbers that they determined to set fire to the ship. The Captain of the Tai On had but a shotgun with which to take up his stand, but this he did, gallantly assisted to a man by his loyal assistants. In one case, a pirate received a full charge of small shot in the chest at a few yards' range, and terrible injuries were inflicted.\n\nThe two Portuguese watchmen on board the Tai On are named Dias and Leocadie Jorge da Silva. The former was a soldier in Macao for a time and from there went to Shanghai, later returning to Hongkong. The latter is a young man with a wife and mother in Hongkong.\n\n## Page 472\n\n# HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SUPPLEMENT",
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        "content_text": "# STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS\nPeriod: May 1914-April 1915\n\n## EXPENDITURE\n\n| Date | Details of Expenditure | $ | cts. |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1914. June | G.P.O pay | 723 | 47 |\n|  | Private allowance for A (Messing) | 88 | 00 |\n|  | June account | 811 | 47 |\n| 30 June | G.P.O. pay | 724 | 90 |\n| July | July account | 774 | 93 |\n| August | August account | 856 | 23 |\n|  | III. G.P.O. London Allowance † (£25) | 264 | 46 |\n|  | Pr. Allowance for A | 88 | 00 |\n| September | September account | 1077 | 38 |\n| October | October account | 1015 | 99 |\n| November | November account | 1108 | 07 |\n| 31 July | G.P.O.pay | 726 | 36 |\n|  | Pr. allowance for A. | 84 | 00 |\n| December | December account | 810 | 36 |\n| 31 August | G.P.O.pay | 732 | 55 |\n| 1915 January | January account | 1067 | 63 |\n| February | February account | 1017 | 97 |\n| 30 Sept. | Volunteer pay | 150 | 00 |\n|  | Pr. Mess Allowance for B (Messing) | 173 | 18 |\n| March | March account | 875 | 47 |\n| April | April account | 969 | 06 |\n|  | G.P.O.pay | 8734 | 18 |\n|  | G.P.O. London Allowance ♣ (£25) | 276 | 66 |\n|  | Pr. Allowance for A | 68 | 00 |\n\n## Remittances sent to England: May 1914-April 1915\n\n| Date | £ | s | d | Fr. | $ | cts. |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1914 October | 216 | 1 | 2 |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  | 58 | 1137 | 09 |\n| 1 Nov. | 7 | 0 | 8 |  | 83 | 10 |\n| 31 Oct. |  |  |  |  | 734 | 18 |\n| 3/15/ |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 30 Nov. | 31 | 10 | 0 |  | 363 | 24 |\n|  |  |  |  |  | 741 | 13 |\n| 1915 Feb. | 215 | 16 | 7 |  | 179 | 30 |\n| 5/ |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  | 78 | 00 |\n| April |  |  |  |  | 819 | 13 |\n| 29 Dec. |  |  |  |  | 737 | 57 |\n| Total | 22 | 19 | 3 |  | 254 | 11 |\n|  | 93 | 7 | 8 |  | 1057 | 46 |\n| 1915 |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 31 Jan. |  |  |  |  | 737 | 57 |\n| 28 Feb. |  |  |  |  | 737 | 57 |\n| 31 Mch. |  |  |  |  | 734 | 18 |\n|  | G.P.O. London Allowance † (£25) | 275 | 07 | 1009 | 25 |\n| 30 April | G.P.O. pay | 732 |  |  |  |  |\n\n## Debit Balance\n(See memorandum)\n\n$12552.36\n\n* Sutton white \n  - Fletcher\n  - Walsh\n  - Hundy \n  - damage \n  - DH Evans. Tailor. \n  - Boots. \n  - Glass Ware \n  - Toya. \n  - Clothes Children. \n  - Two additional persons in family.\n\n**Total**: $12552.36",
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        "content_text": "Ju any \nfurther commanita \ntion on this subject, please quote \nN.L.11894/15. \nand address letter to-- \nThe Secretary. \nAdmiralty, Whitehall, \nLondon, S.W. \n8952 Regd. 23 \nAdmiralty, \n22nd February 1915. \n\nFeb 15 \n11 \nSir, \n400. \nWith reference to your letter of the 15th instant, No.7322/15., forwarding a copy of a telegram received from the Governor of Hong Kong relative to the shipment of Antimony to New York, I am commanded by My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to acquaint you, for \nthe information of the Secretary of State for the Colonies \nthat they consider that, if the Governor of Hong Kong can \nestablish any connection between the Krupp Company and these consignment of antimony, they should certainly be \nseized as absolute contraband and submitted to the decision \nof the Prize Court. \n\nIt is considered that proof of any direct \npurchase on the part of known agents of Messrs Krupp would \nbe very material evidence. \n\nThe Under Secretary of State, \nColonial Office, \nS. W. \n\nLLP.-No. 8. \nI am, \nSir, \nYour obedient Servant, \nO.Murray \n\nA\n\nCorrected version in HTML as per the instructions:\n\n1. Corrected \"commanita\" to \"communication\".\n2. Corrected \"seized\" from \"scized\".\n3. Corrected \"O.Munay\" to \"O.Murray\".\n4. Formatted the text into paragraphs using ``.\n \n\nHere is the corrected output:\n\nJust any \nfurther communication \non this subject, please quote \nN.L.11894/15. \nand address letter to-- \nThe Secretary. \nAdmiralty, Whitehall, \nLondon, S.W. \n8952 Regd. 23 \nAdmiralty, \n22nd February 1915. \n\nFeb 15 \n11 \nSir, \n400. \nWith reference to your letter of the 15th instant, No.7322/15., forwarding a copy of a telegram received from the Governor of Hong Kong relative to the shipment of Antimony to New York, I am commanded by My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to acquaint you, for \nthe information of the Secretary of State for the Colonies \nthat they consider that, if the Governor of Hong Kong can \nestablish any connection between the Krupp Company and these consignment of antimony, they should certainly be \nseized as absolute contraband and submitted to the decision \nof the Prize Court. \n\nIt is considered that proof of any direct \npurchase on the part of known agents of Messrs Krupp would \nbe very material evidence. \n\nThe Under Secretary of State, \nColonial Office, \nS. W. \n\nLLP.-No. 8. \nI am, \nSir, \nYour obedient Servant, \nO.Murray \n\nA",
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        "content_text": "In any further communica-\n\ntion on this subject, please quote\n\nC.W.\n\nand address letter to-\n\nThe Secretary,\n\nAdmiralty, Whitehall,\n\nLondon, S.W.\n\nI am, Sir,\n\nYour obedient servant,\n\nMunday\n\nIREC\n\n15275\n\nRecd 1 APR 15\n\nAdmiralty,\n\n31st March, 1915.\n\n24\n\nI am commanded by My Lords Commissioners of\n\nthe Admiralty to request that you will inform Mr Secretary Harcourt that they are desirous of utilising the services of Commander Basil R. H. Taylour, R.N., (Emergency List), in the Royal Navy.\n\n2. It is understood that Commander Taylour is now serving as Harbour Master at Hong Kong, and having regard to the present situation in the East, My Lords would be glad to be informed whether Mr Secretary Harcourt has any objection to their calling him out for service.\n\nThe Secretary of State,\n\nColonial Office.\n\nP--No. 8.\n\nI am, Sir,\n\nYour obedient servant,\n\nMunday\n\n7\n\nSay \"TT\" made a",
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        "content_text": "My Dear Her Lawr\n\nIn Wert. 213\n\n4th Guards\n\nBril B.&. F.\n\nAust 15th\n\nI understand that\n\nher Grenville\n\nAlabaster\n\nZoh\n\nと\n\nmy friend Lundy, Warter of Boscombe may be applying for a legal appointment under the Colonial Office\n\nHe has been twice acting attorney general at Hong Kong,\n\nI understand\n\n22\n\nfor Fudung Lujard would speak well of Min. May I ask you to very kindly join our",
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        "content_text": "# 117\n\nThe scheme has now revived and, both on sanitary grounds and from the point of view of making provision for the expansion of the City, it is imperative that it should be proceeded with, with the least possible delay. A considerable portion of the area to be reclaimed is exposed at low water. It is covered with mud which emits a very offensive smell and, as the sewage from a considerable area of the City is discharged on to it, the condition of affairs is becoming worse. Many new houses have also been erected on lots which have hitherto been occupied by warehouses and on undeveloped areas of land, drainage from which is discharged on to the muddy foreshore already alluded to.\n\n4.\n\nIt may be that the proposed exchange of land between the Colonial Government and the Admiralty cannot actually be carried into effect until after the war, but it is absolutely necessary to admit of the preparations which the Colonial Government has now actually in hand for the completion of the preliminary arrangements for carrying out the reclamation scheme. The definite agreement on the subject of the exchange of land referred to above should not be interfered with; there appears to the Colonial Government to be no valid reason why the agreement arrived at with the Admiralty should not stand.\n\n5.\n\nI would point out that the Colonial Government has agreed to give the Admiralty a somewhat larger area of land than that to be surrendered by the Admiralty; to defray the cost of taking down and re-constructing any buildings and boundary walls rendered necessary by the exchange; to defray the cost of all contingent works necessitated by the exchange; to allow...\n\nPage 120  \nPage 121",
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        "document_key": "CO129-439 - Others - 1916",
        "page_number": 228,
        "title": "CO129-439 - Others - 1916",
        "content_text": "CHAMBER OF COMMERCE\n\nHM/FLF\n\nTELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: \"CONVENTION, CANNON, LONDON.\"\n\nNo 25132\n\nTELEPHONE NO 7554-5-5 CITY\n\nRECD 29 MAY 16\n\n223\n\n1, 2 & 3, OXFORD COURT & 97, CANNON STREET\n\nLONDON, E.C.\n\n26th May, 1916,\n\nThe Secretary,\n\nTar Trade Department,\n\nLinen & Silk Committee,\n\n16, Queen Anne's Gate, S.W.\n\n1. Azk 2.Co\n\n21\n\nSir,\n\nI enclose copy of a telegram which we have received from the Hunghong Chamber of Commerce regarding which Mr. Frederick Anderson, the Chairman of the Far Eastern Section of this Chamber, has seen your Chairman today. You will see from the telegram that it is likely to be quite ineffectual if the British Government continue the prohibition of exports of Silk from Hongkong to America in view of the fact that the Chinese can divert shipments via Shanghai and Japan. While we should be glad if you could see your way to accede to the request contained in the telegram (which is supported not only by the Far Eastern Section of this Chamber but also by the China Association) for the withdrawal of the prohibition, nevertheless, if that is impracticable immediately, may we hope that you will take steps with the object of the Hongkong Government being authorised to issue permits providing adequate guarantees are given by the shippers that the Silk will not be transferred to enemy countries.\n\nYours faithfully,\n\nFrancis Mundy\n\nSecretary,",
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        "page_number": 343,
        "title": "CO129-439 - Others - 1916",
        "content_text": "Munda hin\n\nthe suggestions contained in the minute steps and be taken forthwith for the issue of regulations under the & afena of the Realen Ali.\n\n(J. To H.C. andy) I am to add that the other depts concerned are invited to wire you draft of their concurrence.\n\n(3 to the others). I am to add that in Mr. H. E. Pollock's opinion it is desirable that the draft be sent to the It. Hon. Law for his news.\n\n32157\n\nDear Mr. Ledlie,\n\nDowning Street,\n\nJuly, 1916.\n\nWe are sending to you officially the minute of the Opium Conference revised in accordance with the criticisms which have been received from you and the other members of the Conference; and we think that it now should meet with general concurrence.\n\nMost of the changes are due to Mr. Delevingne's criticisms on points of wording: I don't think they make much difference and he was very strong on the point that as the Home Office are going to administer the regulations the wording which he prefers should be followed.\n\nYours very truly,\n\nSigned, J.R.W. Robinson\n\nJ. Grindle",
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        "document_key": "CO129-444 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1917 [10-12]",
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        "title": "CO129-444 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1917 [10-12]",
        "content_text": "6.B) Wt 17721/43 2,000 12/82 R, J, R&L, Ld Gp 13\n\nDESP NO. DATE Hung trong 191 VOL. 4 SUBJECT 314 BAH 3 326 32 Y Tel A # 329 JJ2 Conf. 10 12 * # 13 19 Butt 2 $ # 334 20 A 3440 KY 341 Fat 3.43 29 Tel. 30 + 344 345 Conf. Tel. 349 350 # 3 \" \" ## #\n\nC. W. Bath. Maturalization Officials reported \"Missing\" a H. Mr. Zonces - Cimit Salary Dectonation of alisimage d. on. da try. Ince lustage of members of H. th. Fences & Nil. Retirement of this Kelsey. Salary Arst. Mistresses Hoval Military mates of hay Pusopecting rmining nights in Kuangling fromnie W. 10. Pusu mrt Bret Maskin Companies megistered in Colony. Onilce. 22 of 1917 Legal fonceed ijs agat: enemy Coal et cancersion i Kuangling Land for enection of church at Slankiwan Smile. 24 of 1914 fignons Estimates 1918-Strelce 26 of 1914 Appropriation Resumption of Morrison Hill Contival of Shefighing & the bast Wandmasters & mature dressons Medical Deft. Prohibition of telagnajihic comes, mit Dostih. b. Indien Oncle. 23 of 1914 Bounding nause \" Saprontation. Now. Pary of daval tit. Forces Rate of buckange themoncé of Sister J. M. Bewlan Land granted to seriousity War foun tendinances Land for Schant at Abendeen\n\n352 353 356 # Trade marks of Arnhold Kanbang Canf. * Affect of high rate of onchange in tith. Borces Duty on traved wires mandy",
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        "document_key": "CO129-447 - Governor Sir May - 1918 [1-3]",
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        "content_text": "## W.T.D. No. \n## PIR WS61 \n## 454\n\nobjecting to lotte Steamer Antimony to Japons Fin going\n\nFrom a time point of view it is most important that the Fin ores in Frane should continue to go to Straits to be Smelted where the refined Comer under British juridiction : of these in our au diverted to Japan, the production of refined sin in the Straits will be reduced (it is already below the pre-war level) and sorely ton urgently required by the tithe fro Jiu à now war purpound.\n\nCo to Tai à at present émullid in Japon, and in pur theinen. every effort should be munde prevent japan odioining the ore supplies accesor to tuable theme to establish Clamaston in the This Smelting Freshuntry in competition with the Smelter in the Malay Statis. Once established in tlu Sin Industry it is pretty certain the Chicenc production will be absorbet by theme atre which would be against British interests.\n\n## Wolfram Ore.\n\nohs abros umarter apply alro 45 Wolfram wolpam is closely associated with Lui four to the Shästi for Separation. And we crâutually ger botte metals. The fapanche are, we understand, mathing limited quantity of Fero Tungsten pom their own. Oues for this own requirement. On the other havi the bulk of the Wolpan produced in Japan anî Kosea ʼn now reported to be to the U.S.A. It is therefore, that day are not depending pour Siam, and the object of importing from Supplies this Cerritory is in order to tuable the Japanes Producers of Tungsten to avail of the highe prices ruting in ita V.3.A. and Finny Wolfram atro\n\n## Clear Molybdenum\n\nThe Sam ruantes apply to tholybdenum\n\n## Copper\n\nThere is no vojiction Je zum up In spite of the information container. in the Cans duties of the grouruves Telegram the Was Frade Dep. don not consider it deviable thar transhipment facilitus shid be allowed: Ein Wolpam or Molybdenum in respect of Lin, Wolfame or but it is considend that there is no Obguction to thee grant of elin in the care of the butimony mangemens and Sron ores and Copper\n\n## Please \n## 17 12/4/18 \n\nher Holme Lee's minut above. which would be convincing but for the last sentence of Cor's کبھی lit. which definitely thates that if lizushipment facilities an concut will be refused avancements cuntsich Br. jurisdiction. be view If ther while replying o a that there is no ston effen A M regards Copper_ Les spinto Himyou of the price expend of autiming wanganese,sion ites. I ?be fed me the fm. Expresentations to WTA. ao! MA 18/4/12 the thers. for transtipat Contined an WTD file then",
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        "document_key": "CO129-449 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [7-9]",
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        "content_text": "## DRAFT\nSee: Treaming \n\nSex LD 0.\n\nTrall tees: \n\nSir, \n\n12th Sept 18 \n\nWith ref to the letter from the Dept Bundy No.63849/1917 (63849) of the 11th Jan.\n\nSee: Admiralty \n\nMINUTE. \n2.2.19/18 Fiddia \n\nMr. Grindle. \nMr. Lambert. \nSir H. Read. \nSir G. Fildes. \nMr. Hewins. \nMr. Lang.\n\nTo transmit to be laid before the L. Os \nJite Treasury & Army Council & As Jtte Aday. Call for Klain conson,\n\nup copy of a telegram from the Gov. of Hong Kong, regarding the effect of the high rate of exchange on the members of Naval & Military Forces in H.M's Colony.\n\n1. A copy this telegram has also been sent to Saz wo.. Ser. Aday & Sex Try. So Adig (3) Sex Try & Sa Wa.\n\nfor som \n(signed) H. J. READ, \n\nEC \nE82.1% \n10 \n3/13 \nJ! \n' \n\nAUD \n100 \nrad. \n3.7 \n\nZov: 440618 \nHong Kong \n419 \nSind \n\n4 \n| EC | E82.1% | 10 | 3/13 | J! | ' |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| AUD | 100 | rad. | 3.7 |  |  |\n\nZov: 440618 \nHong Kong \n419 \nSind",
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        "document_key": "CO129-451 - Public Offices - 1918",
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        "title": "CO129-451 - Public Offices - 1918",
        "content_text": "It is requested that in any further communication on this subject, the above letters and numbers may be quoted, and the Letter addressed as follows:\n\n**Secretary of the Admiralty,**\n\n\"Whitehall, **London, S.W.1**,\"\n\n`Transport 53832/17`.\n\nSir,\n\n**SECRET**\n\nAdmiralty, S.W.1,  \n29 March, 1918  \nC.O. 15546  \n**REC? REG? 30 MAR 18**\n\nI am commanded by My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to transmit herewith for the information of Mr. Long copy of telegraphic correspondence which has passed between the Rear Admiral, Hong Kong, and the Admiralty relative to the requisitioning of certain vessels of the Russian Volunteer Fleet. I am also to enclose copy of a telegram which has been despatched to the Rear Admiral, Hong Kong, in reply to his telegram No. 981.\n\nMy Lords would be glad if the Secretary of State for the Colonies would cause similar instructions to be sent to the Governor of Hong Kong.\n\nThe Under Secretary of State,  \nColonial Office,  \nWhitehall, S.W.1.\n\nI am,  \nSir,  \nYour obedient Servant,  \nMunday  \n**I.P.-No. 9**",
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        "document_key": "CO129-454 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1919 [4-6]",
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        "title": "CO129-454 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1919 [4-6]",
        "content_text": "a gear. No Complaint is made with respect to the conduct of the service or at all. (Letter 18 Jan/18).\n\nIn 1917 the Govt. Jawatte Rules drew which prohibited any ferry being carried on without licence, or by then proceed to put up the right to an exclusive licence to auction, has been bought by Logoth Dette for $9,900 a year.\n\nother than the \n\nThe rate\" throughout have declared \"Comoros & always indicated their intention Jadiering 8ft. (Letters 27 Nov/17 Dr Seg:).\n\n# Is \n\nAlthough all this was prior to the despatch Enclosing the letter [125817/18] no word appears tudun as to the Pecions objection of these people to the \n\nThe action of the fort ettairs to me to be most extraordinary.\n\nNo one pretends that they are not Entitled to see that the ferry is properly & correctly Conducted, & to licence any other to run in competition if they think the public interest requires it.\n\nBut what they have done is to create by legislation a monopoly, which they have sold to the highest bidder without the slightest regard for public interest.\n\nat Hallifax Wheat Wave \nSort prices.\n\ninction that won't have \nmindy & worth hip or sometly plant \n\nThe \n51 \nto the long het listed interest 17th Pet\".\n\nThis is a highly interesting way of raising money which I thought had died with the Stuarts.\n\nThe new loy has not bought the land or anything other source, but merely the right to prevent anyone competing with them, & the right to prevent the old boy continuing their business.\n\nAs a matter of fact, at any rate, three other ferries built by ret wall handed over to the use of the new boy (Gazette $487). (Letter 23 Aug/16) fara 3\n\nThe position is the same as though the Govt. hadn't prohibited all motor omnibuses except by licence, I then sold the exclusive right to a firm for $3000, without regard to the highest bidder, who might be a foreigner.\n\nbound not have a legitimate grievance? \nCould it be said that the Govt. has not given a fair & public hearing? - Song hope",
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        "document_key": "CO129-458 - Public Offices & Others - 1919",
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        "title": "CO129-458 - Public Offices & Others - 1919",
        "content_text": "I have to refer to a shortage of passages, a query from Mr. James regarding leave on tour, and a request from Lundy.\n\nOn the arrival of which he ceases to draw any allowance.\n\nThe Colony - Limit of 3 months; if the intention is to aid free passage for his wife, it is suggested that he should apply for free passage for his wife from Army funds; we are instructing C.A. to arrange 2nd Class passage for himself to the earliest opportunity, saying that it offers doubt if it was fresh to offer for his wife to travel together.\n\nOffer and Cl. for copy where C.A.-L.F. infer guilt for case-Bissa.\n\nI copy above letter to the James.\n\nMr. James better to C.A. (24/3/19) - O.A.G. - L.F.F.\n\n12/4/19 advance if he prefers, when it is done, taken away for we have log. army. shortage of.\n\nDRAFT.\n\nYou Kong.\n\n135\n\n40029\n\nC.A.\n\n335\n\nHAR.\n\n13540\n\n244 March 1919\n\n53V\n\nSir,\n\nWith ref. to my despatch No. 108 of the 18th of March, I have to inform you that Mr. James has applied for a certificate of his services.\n\nMINUTE.\n\n20/3/19\n\nMr. Bechett\n\nMr. Grindle,\n\nSir H. Lambert.\n\nSir H. Read.\n\nSir G. Fiddes.\n\nCol. Amery\n\nLord Milner.\n\nH.K. Public Works force.\n\nWe shall be glad if you will furnish.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-462 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1920 [7-10]",
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        "content_text": "101\n\nsideddegove baa latoren\n\nΤ\n\nel amen odd to bevoroga\n\nben or- „Hedor... Tetra Ti? Tadej\n\nnaked' and to sand and SSTIL, :i ene besnioqqe\n\ni.\n\nvet mig on sra\n\nis to ([)è ploutra ddiw ylgnoo\n\naid to braof writ petit poy berotni\n\nd malevnad os doijaros ads Atiw Latest,e di\n\nneway of geet wit ni advɔredni e'ynaçroð\n\nLot Lev\n\n+\n\nM\n\nto midmet, sit beraci\n\nlent cerdotus\n\n(t [ to newwed-ni-19' 7? sið adekitavit hurt mi i ftow gonnapil\n\nezentat al suedo vse ti tars cate [rrow wilenc?T ́Ę WOV\n\nMunda ti palem enem „b37.00 onceden wanaimana Meidir” and To\n\nmot dedo pamišgrizo vishet) [ingwol-i-reta) pa to va\n\nFordnes to a berend fang ang add li 1977\n\nvi and tent\n\n5 add cd vanure and to bre\n\ncat sa doiste #107897 ANJ\n\nEdmond Moldemora to shvan al dang\n\nto bene\n\nof Treijck.l.H of newOG\n\n50\n\nSI.\n\nlided to sпOiBi VOTŲ\n\n*** - 90 yn ben bog, olor Givi\n\n1 Ile to reten 572 .[\n\nleidin Teseu reing\n\n30\n\n.0\n\nTEKOM SHUT Kokongano anidņ\n\nmment and on is the amider VT 900\n\nww nim civ. a Lesindsej nu\n\nיין\n\n:1\n\ncret sad etico c19\" 200 10. Jona H\n\nnile de barg and stele,vorg vinc is in coafts\n\n4.\n\nIf any such licences were granted, good ground of complaint would be given to those Americans and Japanese who had heretofore controlled 'China Companies' and who have complied with the Order-in-Council and renounced the management of such companies.\n\nThe interest of the Hongkong Government in companies incorporated under the Hongkong Companies Ordinance but carrying on business outside the Colony was prior to 1915 and is now confined to the revenue derived from fees payable by such companies. The amount remitted by the Shanghai Registry to the Colonial Treasurer for the last financial year ending December 15th 1919, in accordance with Article 17 of the China Companies Order-in-Council 1915, was Dollars Ninety-two thousand eight hundred and seven and eighty-three cents Shanghai currency ($92,807.83). The revised contribution paid by the Government of Hongkong towards the upkeep of the Shanghai Registry of Companies by recent arrangement is now in Hongkong Dollars Three thousand; which, as last paid, amounted through the greater exchange value of the Shanghai dollar than of the Hongkong dollar to $2,400 only.\n\nIn the course of the correspondence which took place in 1919 with reference to the amount to be remitted to Hongkong from the Shanghai Registry, and the allowance to be made for that Registry's upkeep, Mr. Claud Severn, the Officer then administering the Government of Hongkong, informed H.M. Consul-General here on the 30th of April of that year that the volume of work in the Hongkong Registry was \"not considered sufficient to justify the appointment of a special clerk or the setting aside of a special telephone.\"\n\nThe Inter-departmental Conference of 1913 came to no final decision as to the allocation of fees paid in connection with the incorporation of, and the returns to be made from time to time by, China Companies which were still to be incorporated under",
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        "content_text": "530\n\nHONG KONG\n\n39588.\n\nREF\n\n39583\n\nREL 11 AUG 20\n\n1920\n\nCompanies Order\n\n10 Aug. A draft has been sent to F.O. Last previous Paper was that F.O. has been asked to amend the Order to conform with China (Companies) Amendment Ordinance and not include provision similar to para. 4 of the China (Companies) Amendment Ordinance until F.O. has seen consul's reply.\n\n34103.\n\nCopy for 291 Joang\n\ncopy above\n\n79.\n\nIn Bundy for Record\n\nSee also 39103.\n\n?\n\nack 39103, with fee is after desk.\n\non 34355 enclose copy (without encl.) and say that a further communication will be addressed to subsequent Paper.\n\n41054\n\nWhen letter matters refer to in his despatch have been dealt with F.O. in consultation with Treasury will slack out a copy of despatch with duplicate of  F.O. for their remarks.\n\n(2) Bushby will finally prefer to leave his till then reply.\n\n-1h) W 938889-35 50,000 11/19 H, St. G. 122/41.\n\nCua\n\nBrushes\n\n792 H.&B.\n\n20/8/20\n\nat once\n\n2015/08/1200",
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        "content_text": "## \n| ha | Puitials Sex | Cigo kin, bonjandi | Correal glandy |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 145 | C | S | A |\n\n## \n|  |  | \n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Right Lung | Brondejonmove all deba | Cumpran than fatis any meatafucced fee blog Hansen #13, fær mammu. |\n|  | Interimdong Tommolar pressemeroma med lobes Äuma as right” het dina vode k bythmy | \n\n## \n|  | \n| --- | --- |\n| Mediastinal glands | Rel |\n| Hecrutini glands |  |\n\n## \n| Consorti forma | Manglayı conatid glaud ar Lulua o afari favouring |\n| --- | --- |\n| (ladę walnut)ta ng matang mit Cdbanimes perform |  |\n\nPilna hot implem might a collar mund te finale; patio tum r Evalangal reassen vigtí ́andi, kuna ma Carsac at larm akarod ne zamanda Healary jou MA Jiken Bros. Kau dua, min/kmar Manité- Urinary forms of carcalin Isamaj tralarged sometaining zamemo fiti, vart mådevent. 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        "content_text": "# No.4 Enclosure in Mr. Jamieson's No. 33 of May 12th, 191 \n\n## EXTRACT FROM CANTON TIMES May 12th, 1921.\n\n### A Crop Of Rumours.\n\nThe sudden departure of the Hong Kong Governor for the north on a fast warship, and his subsequent arrival in Peking about the same time as Sir Robert Ho Tung reached there, has given rise to a crop of rumours that will not down.\n\n### Other Chinese Comments.\n\n#### THE PUNITIVE EXPEDITION TO THE SOUTH.\n\n(Shen Chow Jih Pao.) Warlord Two Kun and Warlord Chang Tsu-lin have declared in favour of a punitive expedition to the South to put down the new government of the South with Dr. Sun Yat-sen as its newly elected president. The scheme is to send Northern troops via Kiangsu and to use the troops for reinforcing the troops to be despatched by Fukien and Kiangsi for participation in the expedition. Without commenting on the wisdom or folly of the measure contemplated, let us express the firm opinion that this campaign will be bound to end in complete failure.\n\nWhy has the state of belligerency between North and South been suspended by Peking and Canton? Has a state of mutual understanding been arrived at? The two sides gave up fighting because each realised from experience its lack of the needed resources to bring the campaign to a successful issue. The rumour has it that Governor Stubbs made his trip to Peking in the interest of the British Syndicate headed by Major Cassell, and in connection with the Cassell Coal Mining Contract. Under a clause in that document, it is necessary for the British Syndicate to obtain the approval of the Peking Government before the terms of the contract can come into effect. It is known that Major Cassell failed to get this approval when he went up to Peking last year. Governor Stubbs, so the Chinese believe, has now offered Hau Shih-chang a quid pro quo for his official sanction to this outrageous agreement. In exchange for Peking's approval, the Hongkong Government is reported to have agreed to recognize the \"paper unification mandate\". So far as Hongkong is concerned, this arrangement would result in outlawing the present Cantonese leaders and would give direct British aid and assistance to the Kwangsi militarists in their fight to return to Kwangtung.\n\nThe warlords of the North do not seem to realise that they have not yet established a spirit of mutual trust between themselves and the militarists of Central and Southern China. The idea of sending Northern troops through Kiangsu territory will certainly not be tolerated by the Tuchun of Kiangsu. Tuchun Li Hou-chi of Fukien has, since last year, been reported as being in secret alliance with the Military Government or carrying on negotiations with this end in view.\n\nThe attitude of Lu Yung-hsiang, Tuchun of Chekiang, has been, as has been characterised by the Peking politicians, \"somewhat muddy.\" Under this cloud of mutual distrust and suspicion, it is humanly impossible for the militarists in Central and Southern China to pull together in a joint expedition.\n\nAnother rumour is to the effect that the British Government has decided to return Weihaiwei to China on condition that the Hongkong Government will be permitted to extend its boundary up to Sheklung and Whampoa shall be brought under British jurisdiction. It is maintained by those who accept this report, that Hongkong does not want Whampoa developed into a port for this would seriously affect the trade and commerce of Hongkong.\n\nStill another rumour which has been spread in a vain endeavour to explain Governor Stubbs' trip north, attributes it to British concern for the construction of the line proposed to connect the Canton-Kowloon Railway with the Yuel-Han Railway. The British authorities are willing, (so the rumour) to finance this project and also undertake the construction of the Yueh-Han line from Shiukwan to Hankow.\n\nOthers see still deeper political significance in this much-advertised trip. They contend that Great Britain and Japan have come to an agreement regarding their respective spheres of influence in China. Notwithstanding the opposition of America and some of the Dominions, the Anglo-Japanese Alliance will be renewed. Great Britain, therefore, agrees to give Japan a free hand worth of the Yangtze; while Japan will support British pretensions in South China.\n\nThere are other rumours too numerous to mention. These vary in range, from the perfectly innocent desire on the part of Governor Stubbs to escape the heat of Hongkong, to the preposterous claim that Hongkong has aggressive designs for the re-occupation of the whole of Kwangtung.\n\nThe CANTON TIMES does not swallow any of these rumours. We are as much in the dark about this affair as our Hongkong contemporaries profess to be.\n\n### \n\n210 \n\nPage 210",
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        "content_text": "I doubt if the It. the pot is contactile at anything short of the extreme.\n\nIf at that.\n\nMellis TE Phot\n\nGues\n\npo.7.22\n\n353\n\nThis in\n\nYou just up\n\nwho in\n\nunfortunate. Cam\n\nanyone\n\nWe have no one else to put forward except the Dank JB. Honduras:\n\nin saw this reports when in\n\nGaras\n\nwe could hardly recommend him with compliance. Ett.\n\n1 Jul 11, 1942\n\nI don't know. The Cyprus reports\n\ni won him from\n\na Judgeship in Cyprus\n\nwhy he\n\nC na ? ho she has her. Dunk and the PS. Candidates before the Promotions club appt offered HA 12/7/2-2 $12.2.27 to a C. EAVES 11-9.22 but I see no reason why he should not have this post.\n\nof: 11.7\n\nPunkare Teachers on muddy mot on muddy Why bring his threat in 1947 might in amenðisd,\" but thing bou\n\n6. Mlay Earn Lampard photo.",
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        "content_text": "£18\n\nSteamship Companies concerned, it was unanimously decided that the Companies should deal direct with their own crews.\n\nThanking you for your kind offer of assistance. The next morning, 13th January (Friday), I replied to Mr. Sutherland as follows:-\n\n\"The Chinese Seamen's Wages. \"Your letter of yesterday's date was not delivered to our Mr. M. K. Lo until 7 o'clock last evening and we note that it was unanimously decided by the principal steamship companies concerned that the companies should deal with their own crew.\n\n\"As a matter of record, we desire to state that yesterday morning we stated not only that we were representing the interests of the Chinese Seamen's Union, but also that our clients under our advice had agreed to postpone the strike if you and the other principal steamship companies would let us know, in the course of yesterday, that they were willing to negotiate, in order to allow time for the matter to be decided by negotiation.\"\n\nThe strike was now on, and, beyond writing a few letters on behalf of the Union to Captains of steamers relating to the Chinese crew, there was nothing for me to do that day.\n\nTHE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS &\n\nPrevious to this, it may be necessary to state, the Committee formed at the meeting of the Tung Wah Hospital had offered to mediate, which fact precluded me from acting on the suggestion originating from Canton.\n\n[March 25th, 1922\n\nREMINISCENCES OF THE\n\nSTRIKE:\n\n[BY ALICE GRANT-SMITH.]\n\nOn the 11th February I wrote officially to the Secretary of Chinese Affairs and set out the proposals in detail. One hardly knows where to start with your strike recollections. There has been such a jumble, comedy and discomfort overlapping one another, and already the comedy takes premier place in memory's gallery.\n\nI was sent for by the Hon. Mr. Hallifax and informed verbally that the Government could not in any case accept the proposal embodied in paragraph \"b\", and, regarding the proposals generally, he suggested that, as the mediation was in the hands of the Tung Wah Hospital, I should do nothing further in the matter. I do not wish to appear \"wise after the event,\" but I may mention that at this interview I expressed strongly the view that the Government should permit the re-opening of the Union on the men returning to work.\n\nFeeling that some good could be achieved, and no harm done, by pursuing the friendly tentative efforts at negotiations, I telegraphed to Canton and offered my personal services if they were required.\n\nOf course, such an experience as we have recently passed through in Hongkong was funnier and infinitely more uncomfortable than it could have been in any other country, where the ordinary comforts of civilisation obtain in bathrooms and kitchens and where people are not absolutely dependent, as they are here, on their servants for the most primitive services.\n\nWe used to talk of the Peak Tram as a leveller, where Taipan and junior met on terms of equality and class-distinction could only be indicated by the frigidity or cordiality of bows; but now we have had a supreme and more effective leveller.\n\nUnfortunately, as the Canton gentleman held no official status in relation to the Seamen, both he and I had reluctantly to leave matters very much as they were, but the altruistic motive of the originator of the proposals cannot be too highly commended, and I only regret that respect for confidential communications does not permit of my disclosing the name of one who had really exerted his best endeavours to bring the parties at variance to an agreement at a time of emergency.\n\nLife was hard enough down below, but it had its compensations even when the kitchen floor gurgled and sobbed as the damp oozed up underfoot for two cruel days, and husbands came home laden with mops and wooden trellis mats to keep dry the feet of the all-of-a-sudden-capable cook-general who had taken the place of a large staff of Chinese servants.\n\nOn the whole, the cook-general took kindly to their new work and took wailing babies off the hands of unaccustomed mothers who, many of them, were getting to know their babies for the first time and were wondering whether they had not rather over-rated the charms of the little darlings.\n\nCook-generals who only had the duties of cook-generals and coolies, and not baby-amahs, to perform, hurried through their new work.\n\nThe next, the 14th January (Saturday), one of the Officials of the Union called on me and we discussed the position. I pointed out to him that the matter should be decided by arbitration and that the refusal to arbitrate would be taken as an implication that the seamen were afraid to subject their demands to an impartial investigation and that such demands would consequently be considered unjustifiable.\n\nAfter a long discussion, he authorised me to tell the Secretary for Chinese Affairs that the Union would agree to leave the matter to be decided by two arbitrators, one to be appointed by each side, and, in case of disagreement, by an umpire to be appointed by the arbitrators. But the Union Official wanted me to stipulate the condition that the arbitration should proceed on the principle that the award should go only as to quantum.\n\nI at once proceeded to see the Secretary for Chinese Affairs and laid the proposal before him, but, as the members of the Union afterwards declined to proceed to arbitration, the details of this conversation are now immaterial.\n\nAfter this I did nothing further professionally.\n\nOn the 10th February I received a confidential communication from an English gentleman occupying a position of importance and responsibility in the service of the Chinese Government in Canton, wherein it was suggested to me the possibility of the settlement of the strike on the following basis:-\n\nUnion's first letter of demand for an increase dated the 25th November, 1921, their second letter dated 23rd December 1921, and their third letter dated 12th January, 1922, have none of them been answered. And as we now know, on the very day I myself came on the scene, i.e., the 12th January 1922, the shipowners still took up the attitude of a determined refusal to negotiate with the Union, and elected to deal direct with their own crew.\"-Yours faithfully,\n\nM. K. LO.\n\nHongkong, March 21st, 1922.\n\nOne young mother could not think why baby suddenly turned from a peaceful, beautiful, sleeping young god into a peevish crying brat, until she discovered that her amah had been giving him powders to keep him quiet at night. I am told the young mother is now going in for a course of instruction in Mother-craft.\n\nNot only in the baby line have there been revelations. Boys have been discovered to have feet of such muddy clay that their imprints have been left wherever they went, and it will take months of supervised cleaning to remove their traces.\n\nIn the good old days, old-fashioned fathers and husbands who loved to encourage the home and fireside ideals in their women-kind said that \"the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.\"\n\nThe Hongkong public has discovered a new truth-a woman who can cook a good dinner may defer a strike settlement.\n\nAs early as the second day after the departure of our servants a rumour was circulated that the strike was likely to be settled within a few hours and all the demands of the seamen be granted,\n\n'big noises' because one of our social stars of extreme brilliance, a dresser beyond criticism, an artist in making the home beautiful, could deck her table and grace her board, but she could not provide the table with food. Think of the tragedy! Money to burn, means to pay a No. 1 and No. 2 boy, a No. 1 and a No. 2 cook, but no food.\n\nEIGHT-HOUR DAY ON SCOTTISH RAILWAYS.\n\n(a) The promise of a definite minimum increase in wages based upon the offer made by the shipping companies published in the Daily Press of the 18th January to commence from day of resumption of work, and the appointment of an arbitration board to decide upon the maximum advance and the date from which all advances shall take effect.\n\n(b) Consent to the re-establishment of the Seamen's Union in Hongkong concurrently with resumption of work, it being further understood that regulations to govern all Unions in Hongkong will be drawn up by the Government without delay.\n\nThe National Wages Board has tactfully handled the thorny problem of the Scottish Railways dispute, in which the employers sought to abandon the principle of an eight-hour day, thereby arousing the suspicion of Labourites throughout the country that an attempt was being made to introduce the thin end of the wedge with a view to the subsequent general abandonment of that principle. The Board framed a compromise, upholding the eight-hour day, except for a small category at wayside stations, and stipulated the agreement was not to be regarded as a precedent for the abandonment of the principle elsewhere.",
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        "content_text": "4\n\nNEW ADVERTISEMENTS.\n\nWANTED.\n\nWANTED. Everyone in Hongkong and vicinity to know that Madame Isis, the celebrated English Palmist and Crystal Gazer, is in Hongkong for a short time only, coming direct from India where she has had large success in reading the hands of thousands and also, by her celebrated method of Crystal Gazing, has helped thousands on life's rough pathway. Madame Isis is making moderate charges for consultations whilst in Hong kong, $7.50 for palm and $10 for Crystal Gazing-Room No. 103, King Edward Hotel from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. daily. Take advantage of this opportunity to consult this talented and famous lady.\n\nWANTED.-Young Man, used to office work who is quick in copying names and addresses, and arranging advertising matter for mailing. Give age, experience and salary expected. Address Box No. 787 c/o Hongkong Telegraph.\n\nTO BE LET.\n\nTO LET.-Immediate occupation. A newly-built house on Bowen Road level. large rooms and spacious out-houses. Tennis court and garden. Suitable for Mess or private Boarding house. Apply to:- J. M. NORONHA, CREDIT FONCIER D'EXTREME-ORIENT Prince's Buildings.\n\nTO LET-FANLING, A New Bungalow situated on Wo Hop Sek. Apply to Tsang Foo! & Co.\n\nLOST.\n\nFox Terrier Bitch all white, except right eye. Answers to the name of \"Spot.\" Reward offered.--J. Mc-Cubbin, Gas Works.\n\nLOST, Young\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nFOR SALE-Wireless or Radio outfits complete; $75, $125 and $175.00 cash with order. Technical knowledge unnecessary. Apply P. O. Box No. 484, or Telephone Central 4306.\n\nFOR SALE-Steam Launch 1st. Class Condition. For full particulars apply Box No. 778 c/o \"Hongkong Telegraph.\"\n\nFOR SALE-An unfurnished. Apply P. O. Box No. 484, or Telephone Central 4306.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nTHE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY,\n\nParticulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Monday, the 25th day of Sept., 1922, at 3 p.m., at the offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government of one Lot of Crown Land at Victoria Road in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 75 years\n\nPARTICULARS OF THE LOT.\n\nRural Building Lot No. 215.\n\nBoundary Measurements.\n\n  \n    feet.\n    feet.\n    feet.\n    feet.\n  \n  \n    100\n    100\n    150\n    150\n  \n\nUpset Price\n\nTHE FAVOURITE INVENTION OF THOMAS A. EDISON\n\n\"THE PHONOGRAPH WITH A SOUL IS HERE.\n\nTHE EDISON MUSIC STORE 1ST FLOOR, POWELL'S BUILDING.\n\nTHE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.\n\nTHEATRE\n\nNOTICE.\n\nAs from the 1st. of October, the hairdressing saloon of Messrs. Campbell Moore and Co., at present situated in the Hongkong Hotel, will be carried on in the premises of the Hongkong Cigar Store, on the corner of Alexandra Building. Whilst thanking our numerous customers for their past support, we beg to solicit the continuance of their patronage.\n\nHongkong, September 20th., 1922.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nROYAL GRAND VAUDEVILLE ENTERTAINMENT.\n\nSaturday, October 7th, at 9.15 p.m. COMEDY, SENTIMENT, MUSIC & MIMICRY, In aid of the Many Charities for Children assisted by the Ministering Children's League.\n\nBOOKING AT MOUTRIES Prices: $2, $1 and 50 Cents.\n\nIN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ORDINANCES 1911 & 1921 & IN THE MATTER OF BON TON, LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION).\n\nVICTORI DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. \"NANNING FUND\"\n\nA PIANOFORTE RECITAL will be given by MR. ERIC RICE in the BAL ROOM, GOVERNMENT HOUSE, on THURSDAY, 5th OCTOBER, at 9.15 p.m. VOCALIST:-MRS. GANDY Tickets $3. Obtainable From- MRS. SEVERN, GOVERNMENT HOUSE ANDERSON MUSIC CO.. BEACONSFIELD ARCADE.\n\nTHE DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY. LIMITED.\n\nTHE Ordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be held at the Company's Offices 20, Des Voeux Road Cen- on Thursday the 5th. of Oct, 1922, at Noon.\n\nNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors of the above named Company who have not yet proved their debts are required to do so on or before the 12th, day of October, 1922, or in default thereof they will be excluded from any distribution which may be made before such debts are proved.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given that the Share Register and Transfer Books of the Company, will be closed from the 2nd, to the 9th. October, 1922, both days inclusive.\n\nA. R. LOWE. Liquidator.\n\nWarrant for the Interim Dividend can be obtained at the Chartered Bank Building, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.\n\nOffice of the Company, 2 Queen's Building, Hongkong, on and after the 11th. October, next.\n\nBy order of the Board.\n\nR. M. DYER, Chief Manager,\n\nHongkong, 18th. Sept., 1922.\n\nJ. B. LAL,\n\nand\n\nTHE ARLE INDIAN PHYSICIAN FROM SINGAPORE.\n\nis now ready to receive anyone who wishes to be treated for the following diseases, unlimited, Catarrh, Hay Fever, Hemorrhoids, Ear pain. Neuralgia, etc. Running of the Nose, Honestly worth $5 each. Price $3, $2 and $1, at Moutrie's, 3rd. October. See Page 4.\n\nTHE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.\n\nGUARANTEES TO TREAT\n\nThe above diseases in less than 5 MINUTES\n\n$1,000 REWARD\n\nA Reward of $1,000 (one thousand), will be paid to any Doctor who is able to cure the above mentioned diseases within 2 minutes,\n\nAnyone making use of my medicine either by removing my label or substituting his own (Proprietors: W.W. Greener, Ltd.) will not be entitled to the guarantee.\n\nNEEDHAM GUNS\n\nA Hand Made gun of British Manufacture. (Double Barrel 12 bore) The Challenger Model No. 1 £10.10.0 Model No 2........... 12.12.0 Ejector Model No. 8... 16.16.0 Sportsmen are cordially invited to inspect a Sample Model on show at The Hongkong Sporting Arms and Ammunition Store 5 & 6 Beaconsfield Arcade.\n\nJ. V. Needham, BIRMINGHAM\n\nThe Transfer Books, of the Company will be closed from the 22nd of September to 5th. of October both days inclusive.\n\nDOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO. General Managers. Hongkong, 14th. Sept., 1922.\n\nBRAZILIAN CAFE,\n\nA New Cafe, under the above title, has been opened at No. 37. Peking Road, Kowloon, (near the Star Theatre).\n\nAll kinds of hot and cold drinks, confectionery, ice creams, cigars and cigarettes supplied. A cargo of conserves has just been received from Portugal.\n\nSEPTEMBER 22, 1922.\n\nPUBLIC AUCTIONS.\n\nTHE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on Saturday, the 23rd. Sept.. 1922, commencing at 11 a.m. at their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street, Sundry Valuable Household Furniture And One Cycle Terms: Cash on delivery.\n\nLAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers.\n\nTHE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on Monday, the 25th. Sept., 1922. commencing at 5.15 p.m. at their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street, A Fine Collection of Postage Stamps including some rare war stamps (Full particulars from catalogue) On view from Friday the 22nd. inst. Terms: Cash on delivery.\n\nLAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers,\n\nTHE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on Wednesday,the 27th. Sept., 1922, commencing at 11 am. at their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street, 57 cases Whisky 19 cases Port Wine 13 cases Sparkling Muscatel Also Dutch Liqueur Gin. Claret, Brandy, Kummel, Vermouth, Liqueur, White Wine, etc., etc. And A few cases of Golden State Champagne Terms: Cash on delivery.\n\nLAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers.\n\nPUBLIC AUCTION.\n\nTHE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on Friday, the 20th. Sept., 1923 commenting at 11 a.m. at No. 1 Godown (lower) of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., Kowloon, (For account of the concerned) 800 Boxes each 112 sheets Tin Plates, 14 × 20* At No. 23 Godown (lower) 28 drums Silicate of Soda At No. 25 Godown (lower) 5 drums Caustic Soda Terms: Cash on delivery.\n\nLAMMERT BROS.. Auctioneers,\n\nThe Management has made arrangements for breakfast to be served in the morning from 10 am at a charge of $12 per month.\n\nS. E. WALDMAN, Proprietor.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nHAVING resigned from my position as Manager of the Export Department of the Union Trading Company Limited, the\n\nTHE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on Friday the 29th. Sept., 1922 at 12 o'clock (noon) At Hon Shan Godown, Shek Tong Tsui (for account of the concerned) 500 Boxes each 112 sheets Pin-plates, 14 20 7 Terms: Cash on delivery\n\nLAMMERT BROS.. Auctioneers.\n\nPower of Attorney given me by the firm to sign its name will be invalid as from this date, the same having been returned by me to the Company for revocation.\n\nJ. C. BARRETTO. Hongkong, 21st. Sept., 1922,\n\nThe Kwong Wing Co., Ltd. S. S. Tai Ming, Friday, 22nd inst Regular service to Wnebow splendid 1st Class Passenger Accommodation. 25, Des Voeux Rd. W., 'Phone Central 893\n\nMee Wah Knitting Co. 518, Causeway Bay. Phone Central 1301. Manufacturers of Socks, Singlets, Sweaters and Underwear. YEUNG PO KWAN, President.\n\nTHE SAI HING S. S. Co. 23. Connaught Road, W. CANTON-WUCHOW LINE. S. S. NANNING S. S. \"SAINAN Munday, Wednesday, Friday. HONGKONG-WUCHOW LINE.\n\nTHE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on at their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street (For account of the concerned) The Steamship \"CHOYSANG \" (with all gear and equipment, as she now lies on Fort Island (near Swatow) Terms: Cash on fall of hammer when steamer will be at purchaser's risk and account. Buyers will be required to furnish an undertaking that vessel will be broken up. For further particulars apply to LAMMERT BROS, Auctioneers.\n\nNESTLE'S PURE THICK CREAM IS REAL CREAM Delicious with Stewed, Bottled or Tinned Fruits. NESTLE'S Used for Ices, Meringues, and All Made Creams. PACKED IN THREE SIZES 6 OZS, 35 cents per tin. 12 OZS, 45 cents per tin. 80 OZS, $1.50 per tin. SOLD BY ALL STORES in HONGKONG, CANTON & COAST PORTS. BE SURE YOU GET GENUINE\n\nSERVICE DRY CLEANING requires thousands of dollars worth of Apparatus and power driven machinery. Every step of the cleaning process requires exacting care. The result every particle of dirt is removed from the garments. Our pressing machines sterilize garments with dry hot steam and eliminate all chances of infection from germ laden clothing.\n\nSTEAM LAUNDRY CO. YAUMATI, Tel. Kowloon 32. 4, Beaconsfield Arcade, Tel. Central 1279; 65, Praya East. 11, Canton Road, Kowloon.\n\nAT THE WORLD TO-NIGHT REALART PICTURES presents The story of two young immigrant lovers who came to America to gain their ideals, and nearly lost them in the maze of bewildering new customs and ideas in which they soon found themselves groping. A FASCINATING STORY \"THE LAND OF HOPE\" with ALICE BRADY. Something new and fascinating in Motion Pictures. JUST ARRIVED IN HONGKONG. For a Short Period Only! MADAME ISIS. Celebrated English Palmist and Crystal Gazer.\n\nMADAME Isis is on a World's Tour, arrived from India, where she was consulted, not only by Europeans, but by\n\nENQUIRIES SOLICITED\n\nNOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.\n\nThe Steamship \"HAROLD DOLLAR\" having arrived from San Francisco via Ports, on Sept., 22nd. consignees are hereby notified that their cargo is being landed at their risk into the hazardous Godowns of Holt's Wharf, and stored at consignees' risk.\n\nAll broken, chafed and damaged cargo is to be left in the Godowns until Wednesday, Sept. 27th. at 2.30 p.m. when they will be examined by Messrs. Carmichael and Clarke.\n\nClaims will not be accepted unless cargo is so examined by said Surveyors prior to the above date. All claims must be presented within a month of the steamer's arrival here, after which they will not be recognized. No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns. All goods remaining after 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29th., will be subject to rent. No fire insurance whatever will be effected.\n\nConsignees are requested to send in their Bills of Lading for counter-signature.\n\nTHE ROBERT DOLLAR CO. Agents. Hongkong, Sept. 22nd. 1922.\n\nS. S. “TUNGSHING.\" STRANDED IN SWATOW HARBOUR.\n\nMESSRS. Jardine Matheson Co. Ltd.-General Managers Indo-China Steam Navigation Co., Ltd., Hongkong, are prepared to receive Tenders for the temporary repair, floating, and delivery of the above steamer\n\nTHE HIN FAT S. S. Co. Hongkong 'Phone Central 1770. Shipping and Insurance Brokers, 'Phone Central 393 No. 107, Wing Lok Street.\n\nKWOK HIN WANG. Proprietor. On Hing Co. 6-19. Hing Lung Street Metal & Hardware Merchants, Electric & General Engineers & Contractors, & 'Phone No. Central 3864 L. F. LAI, General Manager.\n\nThe Far Eastern representative Messrs. W. W. Greener, Ltd. 29, Pall Mall, London, is at present in Hongkong and cordially invited to inspect a few sample models \"Greener Guns now being shown at our store.\n\nThe Hongkong Sporting Arms and Ammunition Store. 5-6, Beaconsfield Arcade. Agents for W. W. Greener, Ltd. Hongkong. all treated with the strictest confidence.\n\nafloat, in the Harbour of Swatow. Hours of consultation 9.30 to 1 and 3.30 to 6.30.\n\nPrices: Lecture by Lines of the Hand... $7.50 Lecture by Crystal Gazing 10.00 KING EDWARD HOTEL, Room 103.\n\nPermits for inspection of vessel as she now lies, will be issued on application to the above.\n\n(Other Advertisements continued on Page 12.)",
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        "content_text": "433\n\nMany years of work have been wiped out in a single night. The work of years has been destroyed.\n\nBut it is on the Kialat, or Eastov city, side that the worst state of affairs exists. There the situation is serious. Ever increasing piles of unburied corpses, a great shortage of food, scarcely any fresh water obtainable, no street lighting at night, no police functioning, godowns stored with what was once valuable cargo and houses in ruins, but it is unnecessary to say anything more to indicate the possibility of grave trouble arising.\n\nPartly with a view to maintaining telegraphic communication with Hongkong, the land wires, of course, being destroyed, I today made use of the wireless of the S.S. \"Kwaisang\", at present in port, but leaving shortly, in order to suggest to the Naval Authorities at Hongkong the advisability of sending a warship of sorts here, if one could possibly be spared.\n\nChiefly, however, my suggestion was prompted by a desire to obtain protection for the British vessels \"Shangtung\" and \"Tungshing\", which are amongst the vessels wrecked, having gone ashore in Muddy Bay, on the South-east side of the harbour. These vessels are already being threatened with attack from boat-loads of bad characters attracted by the prospect of plunder.\n\nI have, as yet, received no reply to my telegram.\n\nThere has been no time yet to ascertain with any degree of certainty what has happened up-country, the railway to Chaochowfu being broken, and no launches or junks - what is left of them - running. It is certain, at all events, that the loss of life must have been terrible. Corpses are being brought...",
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        "content_text": "شیر الدین\n\n2\n\nDESP.\n\nDATE\n\nNO.\n\n219\n\n26 June | WT. Erwin\n\nSUBJECT\n\nHap Culipeat Blumene Labour for Salates in new Hebrides her batedoria ? fuel. Report on Brothels & Prostitution\n\nMedical Offers of Health\n\nAarau pencent's for meeting ladies apps to H. Hory. Gural Conditions Conditions lood of twine\n\n20\n\n235\n\n236\n\n9\n\n119\n\n10\n\n2+1\n\nJ\n\nMyrt\n\n13\n\nJu ligh\n\nWar Wept: Land.\n\n#3\n\n74\n\nHe organization of Tanitary Wept-\n\n260\n\n31\n\n好\n\nHtHong Med. Prog. of Physics: Sur Lest. Polet: Sunced. feat. in Pol. Economy-\n\nWe 6. Munay. Appleet for Asylum Appin\n\nЕлон\n\n1923\n\nYou Stublo\n\nFOR CIRCULATION :—\n\nMr.\n\nMr.\n\nPrebatt CA\n\nAsst. U.S. of f\n\nPerm U.S. of S.\n\nPar U.S. of S.\n\nSecretary of State.\n\nPrevious Paper\n\nHoff 20872\n\njong\n\n2\n\nHONG KONG\n\nDATE\n\n5 April 1923\n\nSUBJECT\n\nWar Dept. Lana.\n\nRE\n\nсэ 25323\n\nRe 21 MAY 23\n\nIs extracts fr. speeches + copy h.fr. Constitutional Reform Ason. Howloon Residents Ason, reqanging he matter Enclose dups of these enclosure for tro to Army C'ail\n\nMINUTES\n\n? Copy duplicate deep rendon\n\nん ho WOLF Conf.\n\nSas 1224/5-\n\nAnsd conf - 29 may 23\n\nlily two. Temp. June\n\nSubsequent Paper\n\n\"27987\n\nP4347578) Wt. 20112,84 Gr.\n\nM ref.\n\n??augh so refly roding wooin\n\nEnd 2\n\nThat the Bofeciation may be wife that the soft is will Awar of the infertance to Ittwory of not failed ty this question auch has a hi reprisut\n\nAUD 11-22 W & 8 Ltd.\n\nتھا\n\nمیں شا ها\n\n14\n\nA&C 24.\n\n26.5.27",
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        "content_text": "# 6\n\neach, the uses to which they could be put, &c. It was evident that he possessed a very considerable knowledge of the subject.\n\nThe bridge over the Lo Ho is another pet scheme of his. In ancient times Loyang was famous not only as the capital of China, but for its bridge. This has, however, long since disappeared with the exception of one derelict arch. General Wu evidently took considerable pride in the fact that his name would in future be connected with the new bridge now being completed; it will be finished in the course of two or three months. This bridge is a reinforced concrete structure some 350 yards in length, but on concrete piles buttressed with stonework. I was informed that the greater part of the money for the work was provided by the American Red Cross Famine Relief Fund.\n\nIt is also General Wu's intention to erect a concrete bridge over the I Ho near the famous Lung Men or Dragon's Mouth, some 25 li from Loyang.\n\n## 7. \nThe General is also deeply interested in agriculture and has imported several modern machines and implements from America. He told me that it was his intention to train as many of his men as possible in the science of modern agriculture, and after the reunification of the country and the consequent disbandment of a considerable portion of the existing troops, to send these men to Manchuria and other provinces where land was available, to colonise and develop the country.\n\n## 8. \nIt had been arranged that I should attend a parade of the troops on the following day, but owing to heavy rain this part of the programme had to be cancelled. I was, however, taken round some of the schools, where I heard lectures on various military subjects, e.g., musketry, tactics and the like being given to classes of soldiers. It was somewhat remarkable that the lecturers were sergeants and corporals and not officers.\n\nA great feature is made of teaching all ranks patriotic songs and tunes, and we heard one of these remarkably well sung by a class of some 100-150 N.C.O.s. The singing is in the natural voice, and not in the discordant falsetto usually indulged in by Chinese vocalists.\n\nI was also shown several classes of boys. General Wu is a great believer in training his future officers and soldiers from as early an age as possible. At the present time he has some 600 boys and youths being educated on modern lines; most of them are the sons of soldiers. The general pays for their education, keep, &c., out of his own pocket, the cost working out at some 7 dollars a head per month. It is his intention to gradually increase the number to a total of 3,000.\n\n## 9. \nThe only troops now stationed at Loyang are the IIIrd (National) Division, with which General Wu has been closely connected for many years. They are well and comfortably housed in well-built brick buildings with tiled roofs. The few barrack rooms I was shown were extremely clean and had all reasonable comforts provided for the inmates, e.g., tables, forms, bedding, mugs, plates, &c.\n\nIn this respect they compared very favourably with those occupied by General Feng Yu Hsiang's troops at Nan Yuan Barracks near Peking.\n\n## 10. \nIt is General Wu's custom daily to attend the morning parade, and on the third morning of my visit I accompanied him on his tour of inspection. Owing to the wet and muddy state of the ground the number of troops on parade was small. I was first shown a lien (company) of cavalry at exercise and was not at all impressed by what I saw. The exercise they were indulging in consisted of riding in fours and pairs over two infinitesimally small jumps. This was performed in a very slovenly manner and the riding was extremely indifferent.\n\nFollowing this we were shown a battalion of infantry at gymnastics. The Chinese pay a great deal of attention to this form of exercise, and use all the ordinary apparatus found in a gymnasium at home and in addition some of their own invention. No one who has seen trained Chinese soldiers at gymnastics can fail to be impressed by the extraordinary high level of excellence displayed; in fact, the Chinese appear to be born gymnasts. Every man of the battalion I saw at work was capable of performing the most difficult exercises, many of which require not only skill but a considerable amount of nerve and daring. We were next shown infantry companies at close order drill. As I expected, this also was extremely good, and I think it may be fairly said that at purely parade-ground movements and the handling of arms, good Chinese troops are the equal of any.\n\nWhen it comes to musketry, field training, &c., a very different story has to be told. I was not given the opportunity of seeing any of Wu's troops at training of this kind, but those who have described it as being of an archaic description. There is no doubt that this most important part of a soldier's training appeals very little to the average Chinese officer, the more spectacular parade ground movements and gymnastics being held to be of far greater importance.\n\nI was not shown any artillery on parade, but saw one battery drawn up in the distance. The ponies were the ordinary small Mongolian ponies and I noticed that the majority of them were greys or whites.\n\n## 11. \nCadets.—General Wu has some 700-800 cadets in training at his camp. These are young men of 17 to 20 years of age and come from many of the northern provinces; thus there are no less than 300 from Kansu and contingents from Szechuan, Shensi, Honan, Shantung, Hupei, &c.\n\nThe general was evidently very proud of the part he was taking in training these future officers. He pointed out to me that whereas General Feng Yu Hsiang was working only for his own hand, he (Wu) was working for the good of China, for when their training was completed these cadets would be sent to their own provinces to train and reorganise their own troops.\n\n## 12. \nThat General Wu's influence and power have recently suffered anything in the nature of an eclipse or have in any way declined, I do not believe. During the few days I spent at Loyang there was a constant coming and going of personages of more or less importance.\n\nDr. C. T. Wang was there during most of my visit and on the day I left Li Hou-chi, the recently expelled Military Governor of Fukien, was expected. Other visitors included a representative of Tang Chi Yao, Military Governor of Yunnan and Mr. Carroll, an American, chief engineer of the Hankow-Szechuan Railway.\n\nNeither did the general appear to be short of cash, though I was told the usual story of his troops being in arrears with their pay. There is a considerable amount of building going on in the camp; a very fine three-storied building is being erected as a reception hall and quarters for the general's guests, and also a new private residence. Perhaps the most interesting building is a temple restored at the general's own expense, in which are recorded on wooden tablets the names of all officers and men of the IIIrd Division who have fallen during General Wu's recent campaigns.\n\n## 13. \nI had hoped to visit Kung Hsien Arsenal during my visit, but the general did not respond to my suggestion that I should be allowed to do so. He told me that there was little to see there; the American machinery (see my reports Nos. 6 of the 6th February, 1922, and 9 of the 22nd February, 1922) had not yet been erected, and the only munitions being manufactured were shells for field guns.\n\nThe arsenal itself is situated some 20 li west of Kunghsien station, within a few hundred yards of the railway line, with which it is connected by rail. The buildings are modern brick buildings enclosed by a brick wall, which (from the glimpse I got of it from the train) appeared to extend for some 250 x 200 yards, though this area is by no means covered with buildings.\n\n## 14. \nA few words regarding General Wu himself may be of interest. I have met him on two previous occasions, but only at short interviews. In appearance General Wu is short, slight and of active build. He celebrates his 50th birthday this month. The impression I formed of him previously was confirmed during my recent visit, namely, that he is very quick in coming to a decision, nimble-minded, but at the same time tenacious and determined once he has made up his mind. He is intensely patriotic; indeed, his patriotism leads him on occasions to absurd lengths, as when he remarked to me that \"there was no modern invention which had not in times past had its inception in China.\"\n\nThe general is extremely simple in manner and easily approached. He shows no signs of suffering from \"swollen head.\" He gives his opinion very openly and frankly, and appears anxious to be informed on any subject on which his audience may be better informed than he is. He told me that it had been for a long time past one of his ambitions to visit foreign countries, and that when the reunification of the Country was completed he hoped to make a world's tour as the representative of China.\n\nGeneral Wu is much admired by his followers for his knowledge of the Chinese classics, which he is very fond of quoting and expounding at length. I was on several occasions told of his high literary attainments and of the fact that he has qualified as a B.A. at the early age of 21.\n\nI had been informed \"on good authority\" that General Wu had lately taken to drinking to excess. I can only say that during the time I spent at Loyang I had all meals at the same table as he did and saw no signs of anything of the sort. The only liquid produced was Chinese wine, which proved to be completely innocuous.\n\n[322 1-1]\n\nPage 294",
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        "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\n## Questions Regarding The Water Supply\n\nHON. MR. H. W. BIRD, in accordance with notice previously given, asked-\n\n\"In view of the widespread want of confidence in the purity of the water supply of the Colony, will the Government give reassuring information on the following points:\n\n1. How does the purity of the water compare with that of London (or any large British town) and what is the exact comparison from a bacteriological and clinical point of view?\n2. Is the water analysed chemically and examined bacteriologically at regular intervals at the following points?\n   (1) Nullahs entering reservoirs.\n   (2) Reservoirs.\n   (3) Filter beds.\n   (4) Actual tap supply.\n\n   If so, could the exact results be stated for the water supplied from Pokfulam Reservoir during the last few months? Is it a fact that the water from Pokfulam Reservoir is used at such a rate that it is not stored for a proper length of time?\n3. Is there any question whatever of the filter beds being overworked in order to cope with the amount of water required?\n4. If the filter beds are overworked or are not supplying a really high quality water, is it not possible to use some more efficient methods of filtration?\n5. If filter beds are working efficiently, what is the reason of \n   (1) the present brown coloured water supplied from taps?\n   (2) the addition of chloride of lime?\n6. Is there any necessity to boil and filter the water supplied from our taps? If so, why?\n7. What arrangements are made for the correct addition of chloride of lime, and is it satisfactory when the water tastes of chlorine?\n\n## THE COLONIAL SECRETARY replied\n\n1. The standard of purity in force in Hongkong was only adopted after correspondence with eminent specialists in England. Particulars of British towns are not available.\n\n2. (1) The answer is in the negative.\n   (2), (3), and (4) The answer is in the affirmative.\n\n   Early in July, a report was received from the Bacteriologist that the Pokfulam water was below standard, previous reports having been very satisfactory. Additional chlorination was at once undertaken, and more recent tests show that the water is now above standard.\n\n   During the rainy season, it is impossible to state what storage period is obtained from any reservoir owing to the new water mixing with the stored water.\n\n3. In the summer time, on full supply, the filter beds have to be worked at an undesirably high speed. The present restrictions in districts supplied from Pokfulam are due to the necessity for the relatively slower filtration of Pokfulam water.\n\n4. Slow sand filtration, as in operation in Hongkong, is the general type of filtration in use in London and most large English towns and is considered the most suitable type under certain conditions. Large extensions to the Hongkong filter beds are at present under construction, and tenders have been invited for the extension of the existing filter beds at Kowloon and the supply of fast gravity filters for both Hongkong and the mainland.\n\n5. (1) Some of the water being dealt with at present is of an exceptionally muddy character carrying very finely divided kaolin in suspension. To eliminate entirely this fine silt would require very slow filtration or probably precipitation.\n\n   (2) As indicated in the answer to question No. 3, the capacity of the present filter beds is insufficient to meet the increasing demands of the Colony, and a speed of filtration which would ordinarily be considered undesirable is rendered necessary. Chlorine is added, as in London, in order to sterilise the water, without, so far as can be avoided, giving it a disagreeable taste.",
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        "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\n## Questions Regarding The Water Supply\n\nHON. MR. H. W. BIRD, in accordance with notice previously given, asked-\n\n\"In view of the widespread want of confidence in the purity of the water supply of the Colony, will the Government give reassuring information on the following points :-\n\n1. How does the purity of the water compare with that of London (or any large British town) and what is the exact comparison from a bacteriological and clinical point of view?\n\n2. Is the water analysed chemically and examined bacteriologically at regular intervals at the following points? (1) Nullahs entering reservoirs. (2) Reservoirs. (3) Filter beds. (4) Actual tap supply. If so could the exact results be stated for the water supplied from Pokfulam Reservoir during the last few months? Is it a fact that the water from Pokfulam Reservoir is used at such a rate that it is not stored for a proper length of time?\n\n3. Is there any question whatever of the filter beds being overworked in order to cope with the amount of water required?\n\n4. If the filter beds are overworked or are not supplying a really high quality water, is it not possible to use some more efficient methods of filtration?\n\n5. If filter beds are working efficiently what is the reason of (1) the present brown coloured water supplied from taps? (2) the addition of chloride of lime?\n\n6. Is there any necessity to boil and filter the water supplied from our taps? If so, why?\n\n7. What arrangements are made for the correct addition of chloride of lime, and is it satisfactory when the water tastes of chlorine?\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY replied | 1. The standard of purity in force in Hongkong was only adopted after correspondence with eminent specialists in England. Particulars of British towns are not available.\n\n2. (1) The answer is in the negative. (2), (3) and (4) The answer is in the affirmative. Early in July a report was received from the Bacteriologist that the Pokfulam water was below standard, previous reports having been very satisfactory. Additional chlorination was at once undertaken, and more recent tests show that the water is now above standard. During the rainy season it is impossible to state what storage period is obtained from any reservoir owing to the new water mixing with the stored water.\n\n3. In the summer time on full supply the filter beds have to be worked at an undesirably high speed. The present restrictions in districts supplied from Pokfulam are due to the necessity for the relatively slower filtration of Pokfulam water.\n\n4. Slow sand filtration as in operation in Hongkong is the general type of filtration in use in London and most large English towns and is considered the most suitable type under certain conditions. Large extensions to the Hongkong filter beds are at present under construction and tenders have been invited for the extension of the existing filter beds at Kowloon and the supply of fast gravity filters for both Hongkong and the mainland.\n\n5. (1) Some of the water being dealt with at present is of an exceptionally muddy character carrying very finely divided kaolin in suspension. To eliminate entirely this fine silt would require very slow filtration or probably precipitation. (2) As indicated in the answer to question No. 3 the capacity of the present filter beds is insufficient to meet the increasing demands of the Colony, and a speed of filtration which would ordinarily be considered undesirable is rendered necessary. Chlorine is added, as in London, in order to sterilise the water, without so far as can be avoided giving it a disagreeable taste.\n\n6. The boiling of water supplied from the taps though it may be considered desirable is not essential. Unless boiling and filtering are properly supervised they are likely to become a source of danger rather than a protection.\n\n7. Chlorine solution is added to the water in definite quantities. Water tasting of chlorine is harmless for drinking purposes.\n\n## The Floods in Kwangtung\n\nHON. MR. KOTEWALL-Sir, I beg respectfully to move the following resolution:\n\n\"That this Council approves of the grant of the sum of Fifty thousand Dollars for the relief of the distress caused by the recent floods in the Province of Kwangtung.\"\n\nIn submitting this resolution I need scarcely dwell upon the widespread distress caused by the disastrous floods. Representatives of the Tung Wah Hospital and the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, who were sent up to Canton to make enquiries, have reported that owing to the great difficulties in obtaining supplies of food from the more fortunate parts of the Province, the conditions of the sufferers are worse than those in the disaster of 1914. The Hospital and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce at once took steps to raise a public subscription, and they have made satisfactory arrangements with the Merchants' Volunteers' Association of Canton for the conveyance and proper distribution of food. So far, $21,000 has been received from the Chinese abroad, and about $90,000 raised locally. A sum of $20,000 has been remitted, and 3,500 bags of rice have been sent to the Merchants' Volunteers' Association in Canton, and more food is being sent up. Large as is the amount which the Tung Wah Hospital and other public institutions have been able to raise, it is far short of what is needed, and I venture to express the earnest hope that should we unfortunately find that further assistance is needed from Hongkong, this honourable Council will readily make another monetary grant.\n\nHON. MR. CHAU SIU-KI-I beg, sir, to support the motion and to endorse the remarks made by my hon. colleague.\n\nH.E. THE GOVERNOR-I have no hesitation in accepting this motion, but in accordance with custom it is necessary to ask the approval of the Secretary of State to a grant of money outside the Colony. I shall have no hesitation in recommending the Secretary of State, if this Council approves, that we make this grant of a sum of $50,000 on the understanding that if this amount is insufficient it will be open to this Council to make a further grant.\n\nThe motion was agreed to.\n\n## Libels on the Colony Resented\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK in accordance with notice previously given moved the following resolution:-\n\n\"That the following resolution be forwarded to the Secretary of State:\n\nThat having regard to the announcement by the Press that an Advisory Body has been appointed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to advise and enquire into the 'Maisons tolérées' and Social Hygiene in Hongkong amongst other places, the Unofficial Members of this Council welcome any enquiry which has the object of improving the conditions of life in and upholding the good name of the British Empire and Colonial Possessions, but resent the fact that the inclusion of Hongkong in this enquiry should have resulted from malicious, misleading and exaggerated representations to the Government which have been widely circulated in England for some time past.\"",
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        "content_text": "## GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG. 13th October, 1925.\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your secret despatch of 2nd September with regard to the question of the strength of the garrison of Hongkong.\n\n2. In present circumstances it is, for financial reasons, quite impossible for this Government to meet the cost of additional permanent barracks and even in normal times it would, I am afraid, be impossible to put any such proposal to the Legislative Council with the slightest prospect of its being favourably received. Public feeling against the War Office on account both of the Military Contribution and the Military Lands question is very strong; I think the word 'bitter' would not be an exaggeration and the opportunity would be taken to start acrimonious discussion in Council which would do no good to British prestige.\n\n3. I fear that any hope that the important British Companies with extensive interests in China might contribute to the cost of housing an additional British battalion in Hongkong must be regarded as ... \n\nreceive confidential \n\nASS \n\nhit a \n\niny \nis being \nsent to Foreign & Commonwealth Office, War Office & Air Ministry \nand sent \nabroad \nwith copy Secret despatch, \nomitting portion in \nin italics \nthe part ... \n**SECRET**\n\nas extract. \n287 \nF.O. \n1.0. \nThey \nArmy \nWar Office \nAir Ministry \nAction above 53534 \nSects. Bundy, Lecaithe \n| Search LFF \nFelling \nTallaha Suck \n3.12.25 \nBecker \n3/12 \neach \n\nIn addition to the reasons mentioned by the Governor, the penny wise, pound foolish policy of the Treasury regarding the guarantee of the £3,000,000 loan has destroyed any hope of getting any more money for years. \n4.4.25 \n12 \nJassel. \n5.12.25 \nout of H. Kong Hi \nG.G. \nat once \nSir, \n\n**RIGHT HONOURABLE LIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, M.P.,** \n&c. \n&c. \n&c.",
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        "content_text": "Financial Minute No.\n\nLaid before Council and recommended by the Finance Committee.\n\nApproved by Council.\n\nVote and Service,\n\nExplanation.\n\n27.\n\n15th June, 1925.\n\n23rd June, 1925.\n\n28.\n\n- do\n\n- do\n\nPolice Department, Other Charges, Secret Service.\n\n$10,000.00 Miscellaneous Services, British Empire Exhibition.\n\n£25,000.00.\n\n29.\n\n23rd June, 1926.\n\n30.\n\ndo\n\n9th July, 1925. Miscellaneous Services, Gratuity to Mr. J. Duncan.\n\n$10,000.00 do\n\n31.\n\ndo\n\n- do\n\n32.\n\n- do\n\ndo\n\n-\n\n33.\n\n34.\n\ndo\n\n35.\n\n· do\n\ndo\n\ni do\n\n-\n\nI\n\n9th July, 1925. 15th July, 1925.\n\n36.\n\n- do\n\n! do.\n\n37.\n\ndo\n\n- do\n\nPrisons Department, Special Expenditure, Cement for Lai Chi Kok Prison.\n\n$400.00\n\nPublic Works Extraordinary Miscellaneous, 40, Compensations and Resumption.\n\n$292,000.00\n\nKowloon Canton Railway, Special Expenditure, Extension to sidings at Loco yard.\n\n$8,450.00\n\nMiscellaneous Services, Purchase and Upkeep of Typewriters.\n\n$490.00\n\nCharitable Services, Charitable Pensions to Leung Yau Kwan, widow of the late Detective C611 Sokin Cho.\n\n$220.00\n\nRoyal Observatory, Other Charges, Meteorological Telegrams.\n\n$2,000.00\n\nPort Works Extraordinary, Praya East Reclamation,\n\n(a) Contribution by Government towards Fund for Reclamation.\n\n$64,000.00\n\nMiscellaneous Services:-\n\nQuarters for the Clerical Staff, Partitions and Electric Fittings.\n\n$7,000.00\n\nRent for six months Underestimated. The monthly cost has averaged $1,500.00. Only $8,000.00 was included in the Estimates for 1925.\n\nEstimated expenditure on the Hongkong Section.\n\nGratuity on his retirement to Mr. John Duncan, Port Engineer, approved by Secretary of State.\n\nRequired for cementing the courtyard at Lai Chi Kok Prison, The ground was found to get very muddy in the wet season and was dangerous to health.\n\nTo be paid to the Berlin Mission when the Government takes over their property.\n\nA revote of unexpended balance from 1924.\n\nThe vote was found insufficient owing to the opening of two new offices.\n\nPension to the widow of a detective killed on duty.\n\nAn arrangement has recently been made for an improvement in meteorological telegraphic communication which will open up other sources of wireless communication.\n\nThis sum is the Government share of the funds for the Reclamation. So far as it has at present advanced.\n\nBlocks of flats have been rented for the Chinese Clerical Staff. The sum of $7,000.00 is for fittings and other minor alterations found necessary.\n\n  \n    Total\n    $7,560.00\n    $14,560.00\n  \n\n616",
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        "content_text": "proper working of the ship;\n\n(3) Grilles\n\na CAI v. great loss of life alty.\n\n(4) The Convey frstim unfair to The Companie\n\n(6) right head if the Jessel became It is a choice of coils. Parates on More Cowman' than coscenitems, th to trade hindranu who have sport mundy\n\n• (2) System of arved grands gridles Meliss alivaz 2 AT A protection frasen priates who Corne board passengers, (a) serious buidrance A the in providing fast boats. with the exception of pount 3(b), all the me watters conference der support.\n\nQ Commndens by the dealt with (1) + (2) homener of the Minority Report Senter depth their Report. the Signatonis roken to 24 sprech Lar as ? Die A. Levese (1920) was is reported. As d harmig Sand that urned juants the ships Ou J little wee + Brat increased patrols heard to be found the only remedy.\n\nGust or the type of to this Si A. Geveson splg. it may be rösemið of conditions the their Report) that La Ja ir gand to ponit 3(6), it will observed Haut The S. N. O., West Rie 18 5\n\nNotesTM On ammered to the 10336) says that be beached writers A Patrols minority report \" sinu outerte life (in great wi wh. Larze D - steamer craft for petrol, Another ca-c д ته af at hand, bound to collis um etc.) Care.\" YKL شد the love of shippering Control profits, mariority hepat de provia hank the Langgests additumal exter de d how purpose.\n\nThe money either by Inter-suptl Conference sad. be system of aclorati mad. therefore Supersul the The conchurzeni f of Ama 10 that #K. Yout.. Kod 1 Land ant satisfied the Yangtisze Danger Zone ·Sorter- Conference Patrols (a) that paticis J while im regard to the H.K. the Aduty representative at Satisfied that (1) no system of me atte hose waters absolutely safe, of protection guien by ed. be misproned only by heavy additurial The Expor diture + ofter I considerable delay wh. a caused by the tinie to Riddl bui additional The grou andr - Curves a kar re / to we rocks, (3) that griller Exstem, if properly discipline main tamed, ought the ships & aganist surpnie 2ttack,\n\nthe situation is justify expawnin wales. not20201önə seconımın ding any Naval forces of te The Conferen the wits of the B ui theu fully alive coway system (hana. #ll exceptional at suitable orved. of Report), wh. is admittedly only for employment in\n\nIn the light of I submit that Reveal these obsa 10336 7 #1172 do reusing the \" wh any fresh jrounds Conclusions д the ? shd. be approved.\n\nFor Deptt Cutte P.TO.",
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        "content_text": "247. TAC 17/7 DET. Becket 17/7.\n\nMr. E. J. Harding.\n\nMr. Strachey.\n\nSir J. Shuckburgh,\n\nSir G. Grindle.\n\nSir C. Davis.\n\nSir S. Wilson.\n\nMr. Ormsby-Gore.\n\nEarl of Clarendon.\n\nMr. Amery.\n\nCommon\n\nDRAFT.\n\nfor Scrub 20 May\n\nit to be copied. Surplus Mindy dent 1750. by hand,\n\nConfidential\n\nUrgent\n\nSir,\n\nGov. 12714/26 HK\n\nInd\n\nU.S. of S.\n\nF.O.\n\n19 JUL\n\n20 July 1926\n\n498\n\nWith reference to previous correspondence on the subject of the allocation of the Boxer Indemnity funds under the control of H.M.G., I am etc. to transmit to you, to be laid before Sec. Sir Austen Chamberlain, the accompanying copy of a secret despatch from Sir C. Clementi, dated the 20th May, in which he expresses the earnest hope that a grant may be made from Boxer Indemnity funds for the construction of a junction line at Canton to connect the Canton-Kowloon Railway with the Canton-Hankow railway.\n\n2. The extreme importance of this connection, both to Hong Kong and to British interests generally, has always been recognised. Sir Austen Chamberlain will be aware that continual attempts were made, both before the construction of the Canton-Kowloon Railway and during the subsequent negotiations for a working agreement covering the British and Chinese sections of that Railway, to arrive at a satisfactory arrangement with the Peking and Canton Govts. for the construction of the junction line. With the outbreak of the war the project fell into abeyance and the political confusion in China during the last few",
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        "content_text": "247\n\n22\n\nOVERLAND CHINA MAIL\n\nRECORD HONGKONG DELUGE.\n\nJuly 19.\n\nIf not the greatest in mere figures, then the most destructive deluge of Hongkong's history has wrought indescribable damage and confusion in all parts of the Colony.\n\nIn the short space of time, it is impossible to give a rough estimate of the loss in money. The havoc will take time, men and cash to repair. But worse still, lives have been lost as a result of the furious rainstorm which started last night and has not ended this afternoon. Details given below tell of the wide scope of the damage.\n\nOn older residents, the point which had caused the highest impression was the period during which thunder, lightning, and rain came by the bucketful without a moment's break.\n\nIt must be an unusual phenomenon for Hongkong to be practically alight for more than half an hour before 4 a.m. The peals of thunder which chased each other across the heavens portended ill for the Colony this morning, the effects being described below.\n\nMuch time will elapse before order is restored throughout the Colony.\n\nFrom the earliest hours, the Police, Fire Brigade, Public Works Department, Sanitary Department, and other authorities were out in rescue and rehabilitation parties, but the comparatively small number available made but little headway against the storm.\n\nThe previous best, for an hour of rainfall in Hongkong, was 3.480 inches which fell in one hour on July 15, 1886. Between 3:30 and 4:30 this morning, the rain-gauge at the Royal Observatory, Kowloon, recorded 3.965 inches.\n\nCherra Punji in the Khasi Hills, Assam (India) has 464 inches a year (this average extending over 33 years). In July there, the wettest month, they have 30 inches a day for five successive days, and a mean of 115 inches (equal to our total for a year) for this month.\n\nThe Storm.\n\nThe storm itself, as regards its duration and the force of the claps (there was barely a second between the flash and report), is generally recognised as the worst Hongkong has ever experienced.\n\nCAUSE OF DELUGE.\n\nAlthough the week-end typhoon—the first of the current season—did not actually visit Hongkong, it is the direct cause of this morning's complete deluge.\n\nThat typhoon went inland about 80 miles to the East of Hongkong, near Swatow. Then it stopped and started to \"fill-up.\"\n\nLATEST FIGURES.\n\nBetween midnight last night and 1 p.m. today, 20.79 inches of rain were recorded at the Observatory.\n\nFrom 10 a.m. yesterday to 10 a.m. today, the figures are 21.44 inches.\n\nWeather forecast till noon to-morrow: South-west winds, fresh; overcast, rain.\n\nBy doing so, it became a little area of intense depression, with considerable effect on atmospheric circulation. The result is all this weather upheaval, thunderstorms, and abnormal rains.\n\nNEW RECORDS.\n\nNearly 4 Inches An Hour.\n\nWhen the thunder was continuous, the Observatory recorded a new record for any 24 hours (or, strictly speaking, a civil day).\n\nA civil day is from midnight to 12 midnight. The highest in the books for any day in the month of July is 13.480 inches, for the 15th of that month, in the year 1886. From midnight last night till 9 this morning, the Observatory had already registered 19.155 inches of rain.\n\nImpressive Figures.\n\nStill, the old brigade hold a few records which the majority of residents will be well content to leave to them. There are a good many hours to go before midnight to-night, when 24 hours will have been completed. By then, the experts expect that we shall have left everything behind and set up a new best.\n\nFor a civil day (midnight to midnight) Hongkong's best is 20.496 inches on May 30, 1889.\n\nFor any period of 24 consecutive hours, the best is 27.44 inches, being from 6 a.m. on May 29, 1889, to 6 a.m. on May 30, 1889.\n\nHongkong Well-off!\n\nFOUR BODIES.\n\nThe Fire Brigade were out early to assist in rescue work at the No. 3 pumping station, near the University.\n\nA portion of the building collapsed and several men went under. Two bodies were dug out from the debris. Four others were rescued and sent to hospital.\n\nNo. 3 pumping station is on Pokfulam Road, just beyond the medical buildings of the University.\n\nLater. A large boulder was unloosened from the hillside and crashed on the station. Four bodies have been found.\n\nMORNING \"TREK.\"\n\nUnprecedented scenes were witnessed in the city and all parts of the Colony this morning when, in their morning \"trek\" to the office, business people tried by-ways and devious routes to find that, in practically every instance, the only solution was to wade several feet deep in water.\n\nThe rivers of water pouring over roads and tracks put a stop to the Peak tram service, lower level trams, buses, taxis, etc.\n\nFording the Streams.\n\nThe \"trek\" which set in down the old Peak road and all routes from the outskirts to the city must have been, on a miniature scale, something like the condition of affairs at Home during the general strike.\n\nKowloonites came off comparatively well considering. Many of the older buses were \"stuck\" in Yaumati and other places, and the service was very limited, rendering necessary something like a twenty minutes' wait at the stopping places for would-be travellers.\n\nThe \"Star\" ferry service continued as usual, but Yaumati suffered very badly from inundation, and the ferry service there was temporarily suspended.\n\nSlimy, Yellow Rivers.\n\nArrived at the \"Star\" ferry wharf (Hongkong side), the troubles began in real earnest. The sandy waterfall over the Praya wall was sufficient indication of what they had to face, and the streams of water traversing Pavement and road in every direction confirmed their apprehensions.\n\nDes Voeux Road, Queen's Road, Ice House Street, Chater Road, and Pedder Street were feet deep in water. Many shops were flooded out.\n\nWATER RATIONS.\n\nOwing to the damage to the No. 3 pumping station, which completely cut off all supplies for the time being to Robinson Road, Conduit Road, and the Peak districts, it is essential that even for cooking purposes, only the minimum quantity of water should be used.\n\nAs far as possible, residents in those districts must temporarily cease using water for bathrooms, &c. Every endeavour should be made to use spring or rain water for washing and general purposes. All water should be boiled.\n\nWyndham Street Rapids.\n\nDue, apparently, to a water main burst, masses of road surface had been torn up in Pedder Street, near the Hongkong Hotel entrance, and parts of the hoarding used in connection with the re-construction were lying helplessly in the water.\n\nSeveral landslides are reported from different localities, and a part of the old Peak Road below Barker Road has been washed away.\n\nA subsidence also occurred further down Lower Albert Road.\n\nSTREET BURSTS UP.\n\nThe queer experience of a street bursting up is reported from the Wanchai district.\n\nWyndham Street presented a remarkable spectacle, water descending the road and pavements early this morning with the force of rapids.\n\nSpring Garden Lane became a canal, connecting Queen's Road with Praya East.\n\nCaine Road and Bonham Road were impassable to motor traffic during the early part of the morning.\n\nPEAK TRAM DAMAGE.\n\nWhen will the Peak trams be running again, inquired a \"China Mail\" reporter of Mr. Henry Humphreys, chairman of the company, who replied \"Not for 24 hours at least, possibly more.\"\n\nThe worst damage is at Kennedy Road, where tons and tons of earth have fallen over the track.\n\nMr. Humphreys is informed by his technical experts that it will take a full day to remove the debris and repair the damage.\n\nQUEEN'S ROAD SCENES.\n\nOnce again Queen's Road Central has suffered untold damage, especially the shops on the south side which are so much lower than the road level.\n\nHitherto so-called \"water gates\" had proved effective, but the invading elements beat everything. Muddy water swarmed up show-cases and stands.\n\nPedestrians who wore storm boots found it almost impossible to walk through as their feet became entangled in inches of slush.\n\nSTRUCK BY LIGHTNING.\n\nThe house in which is the P. & O. Mess at Mountain View was struck by lightning, the coping of the south-west corner being carried away and the telephone and electric lighting system being put out of order.\n\nA resident in another district of the Peak also had a scare, being surrounded by smoke and fumes thought to be due to lightning striking something.\n\nNear Naval Hospital.\n\nA landslide occurred at the junction of Stubbs Road and Magazine Gap Road, closing it to motor traffic.\n\nCRACKER FACTORY BLAZE.\n\nPeople living in the Ma Tau Kok district, Kowloon City Road, were started early this morning by an explosion even louder than the terrific thunder claps.\n\nThis was caused by the striking by lightning of a large godown in which the products of the Kwang Man Loong Cracker factory are stored.\n\nSWIM TO ASSISTANCE.\n\nBluejackets armed with shovels, picks, axes, and other tools were busy at the Naval Yard trying to clear the choked drains which blocked water from the direction of Seven and Six Penny Hill and flooded the yard and the residential quarters.\n\nIn the early morning, several had to swim across in order to render assistance.\n\nTOMMIES TURN OUT.\n\nThe garden at Murray Barracks was almost swept away and destroyed. Half of the railings on that portion of Queen's Road was taken away with the cement pillars and placed across the road.\n\nMen of the Surrey Regiment were busy clearing the earth here.\n\nNews came through at about 11:30 that there had been a house collapse at Cross Street, near the No. 2 Police Station.\n\nFire Engine Stuck.\n\nThe engine got stuck in the mud opposite the Murray Barracks, and the Surreys men had to surrender their implements to the fire party to get the engine out.\n\nIn the morning, another fire was observed in Queen's Road East, near the Grand Theatre.\n\nCrowds were busy collecting what they could get from the Kowloon Fire Brigade.\n\nPage 23\n\n[No. 2998. July 22, 1926.]\n\nOVERLAND CHINA MAIL",
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        "content_text": "# \n2 \n\nOf the enclosed area four-fifths at the western end has been appropriated to the British Government, and one-fifth at the eastern end to that of France. \n\nBesides the Consular offices, there is a church, library, reading rooms, &c. The estimated foreign population of Canton is 700, most of whom reside in Shameen. There are about 150 British subjects resident in Shameen and about 83 living outside, distributed in the city of Canton and suburbs on both sides of the river. The two stone bridges referred to above are still standing. The canal is very muddy, usually contains three or four feet of water, and is not considered to be easily fordable. Usually, however, it is full of sampans and other craft. We are informed by the late Commodore, Hong Kong, that the canal can be easily cleared, and that replacement of the craft can be prevented by stationing gunboats so as to enfilade the waterway and the buildings bordering on it.\n\n## Present Defences \n\n5. The whole of the canal front at Shameen, including the two bridges, is at present protected by barbed wire along its whole length, and the French have two field guns in their concession.\n\nThere are five British gunboats now stationed at Shameen. Three of these are the Insect class (each carrying two 6-inch guns and one 3-inch gun). The remaining two are the Moorhen and Robin, ships of a smaller class, drawing only two feet of water. The speed of the latter is between seven and eight knots.\n\n## Routes of Evacuation \n\n6. The main communication between Hong Kong and Canton is by the Canton River. This is heavily fortified, and divided for defence into three sections. The Lower Section comprises Sha-Kek, Tai-Kok-Tao and Pou-chao. The Centre Section comprises A-neung-hoi, Sheng-wang-t'ong and Ha-wang-tong. \n\nThe Upper Section comprises Danes Island, Yu-chu and Sha-lou. The number of guns is: \n| Section | 24 cm | 21 cm | 15 cm | 13.8 cm | 10 cm |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Lower Section |  | 13 |  | 10 | 23 |\n| Centre Section |  |  | 5 | 6 | 6 |\n| Upper Section |  |  |  |  |  |\n\nThe armament is known to be very antiquated, and we have no information as to the amount of ammunition that may be available or as to the proficiency of the gun crews. We know, however, that in August last the forts on Danes Island carried out some target practice, and we have reason to believe that last year the Canton Government were trying to obtain ammunition and contact mines, in addition to aircraft, from abroad. Even if the crews are comparatively untrained and the ammunition is limited, the forts must constitute a certain menace to passing ships in view of the narrowness of the river.\n\nAs already stated in our previous report (`Paper No. C.O.S. 60`), communication is possible at any time of the year with Shameen by routes (such as Moneypenny Creek) which avoid the defended channel.\n\n33 \n\nWe are informed that the three gunboats of the **Insect class** draw too much water to be able to negotiate these alternative routes at the present time of the year. Special arrangements would, therefore, be necessary for their early withdrawal by the main channel. The smaller gunboats and sampans, which would have to be used in finally evacuating the concession, would have no navigational difficulty in negotiating these creeks. These routes, however, are narrow in some parts and pass through a densely populated district, though in the past the inhabitants have been well disposed towards us. All risk of interference with the final evacuation of the concession cannot, therefore, be precluded. We feel bound to warn the Committee of Imperial Defence of this risk.\n\n## Possibility of Defending the Concession \n\n7. Rear-Admiral Stirling confirmed the views of the local authorities at Hong Kong, which we accepted in our last report, that it should be possible to defend Shameen against the mob with the naval and military resources available at Hong Kong, but he suggested the advisability not only of withdrawing Europeans now residing outside the concession to the Island of Shameen, but also of evacuating all non-combatants at an early stage. He informed us that such persons could be evacuated down the main stream to a point clear of danger from the shore within five hours. We concur in this view, and consider that the man on the spot should be left to decide when indications of impending mob violence render evacuation of non-combatants advisable.\n\nThe evidence of Rear-Admiral Stirling also confirmed our previously expressed view that we cannot expect, with or without the co-operation of the French, to hold out indefinitely against serious attack by the Cantonese troops with the forces likely to be available for the defence of Shameen. It has, however, inclined us to the opinion that offensive action by aircraft, or even the threat of it, which we deal with in more detail below, might well have the result of preventing organised attack on the concessions.\n\n## Bombing and Blockade of Canton \n\n8. In our previous Report we stated that, in our opinion, the threat which the Acting Consul-General, Canton, proposed to make to the local Chinese General, if translated into action, would be calculated to precipitate hostilities and might hasten the crisis at Shanghai. The latest decision of His Majesty's Government, quoted in paragraph 1 of this Report, alters the position.\n\n9. We were particularly impressed by the evidence of Rear-Admiral Stirling on the susceptibility of the Chinese to threats, particularly if these are backed up by evidence of strength. To illustrate this he informed us that in August last certain strike pickets holding British wharves at Canton were told that, if they did not evacuate them at once, we would sink their strike picket boats. The next morning it was found that the pickets had gone, the picket boats had been removed to a point some 10 miles down the river, an enclosure had been roped in round the wharves and police were stationed to keep the strike pickets out. Since then neither the pickets nor the boats have returned.\n\n10. Rear-Admiral Stirling held the view that the threat to bomb or shell vital points in Canton, and finally to blockade the city, particularly if followed at once by some demonstration of force (e.g., the appearance of aircraft), would have a considerable deterrent effect on the Cantonese, and that the effect of actual bombing or shelling would in all probability be enormous. He also suggested action by aircraft to cover an evacuation if and when this should prove necessary.\n\n11. In view of this decided expression of opinion by an officer possessing considerable local knowledge, we are now disposed to agree to a threat being conveyed by the Consul-General to the Chinese General in Command of the forces at Canton. We suggest, however, that the threat should be couched in vague though decided terms, no actual mention being made of bombing by aircraft or shelling. In order that the greatest possible effect should be derived from the conveyance of this threat to the Chinese, we recommend that discretion should be given to the Acting Consul-General in concert with the Commodore at Hong Kong to arrange for a demonstration over Canton of as many British aircraft as possible at the moment that the communication is being made.\n\n12. In the opinion of Rear-Admiral Stirling a blockade of Canton would have a considerable effect on the Cantonese Government. We therefore recommend that a blockade should be included in the measures to be approved if an attack on Shameen takes place. In this connection we note from a recent telegram that the French are also prepared to undertake such a measure.\n\n## Use of Aircraft \n\n13. The naval aircraft at present available at Hong Kong can reach Canton, but the range and carrying capacity will be considerably curtailed if the use of a land aerodrome is not permitted.\n\nHitherto, aircraft has not been permitted to operate from the Kowloon Aerodrome, which is ready for use, in view of possible objections that might be taken by other signatories to the Washington Agreement. We would suggest, however, that as the use of aircraft is now contemplated only against the Chinese and not in connection with the coast defences, this restriction should be removed. The amount of air pressure that could be brought to bear on Canton would be greatly increased if some of the aircraft at present provided with floats were refitted with land under-carriages.\n\n181",
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        "content_text": "## 214\n\n\n3 \n\n\n## 215 \n\nauthorities, who support this operation, must be satisfied that these risks may rightly be accepted. We consider, therefore, that until the end of November the line of communications of the force at Hankow with the sea can be maintained and the Concession can be held.\n\n5. If the reoccupation of the Concession is undertaken we consider that no preliminary warning should be given, since this would enable the Chinese forces to prepare resistance and render it a more formidable and expensive operation. The embarkation of the necessary forces at Shanghai will itself give sufficient warning to the Hankow Government.\n\n6. Up to now we have been dealing with the Naval Commander-in-Chief's original project, which we had already recommended to the Cabinet as feasible from a military point of view. Since the last Meeting of the Cabinet, however, a telegram has been received from the Naval Commander-in-Chief (`No. 1015` of the 27th April) reporting that he has received deputations from the British Chamber of Commerce representing that the decision to afford protection at Hankow only to British property in the British Concession in case of emergency there would expose British property outside the limits of our Concession to the risk of destruction, such property being ten times as valuable as that within the limits. As the result, the Naval Commander-in-Chief, in consultation with the General Officer Commanding, has suggested that protection should be provided for the bulk of these properties at the same time as the Concession is reoccupied. This involves an increase of the military forces up to three Infantry Battalions in addition to a Battalion of Royal Marines, four Battalions in all, as well as a Section of Armoured Cars and one Battery of Artillery (`G. O. C. Shanghai Defence Force, telegram of the 28th April, 1927`).\n\n7. In our Third Report (`C.I.D. Paper No. 794-B`) we laid stress on the importance of using, as far as possible, Naval forces for the reoccupation of the Concession, owing to the possibility that we might later have to withdraw. We emphasised that the withdrawal of Naval forces would involve less loss of face than that of a military expedition. We recommended that any troops with which it was necessary to reinforce Naval landing-parties should be regarded in the same light as Marines. The Chief of the Naval Staff, at the Meeting of the Cabinet on the 27th April, reiterated that we recommended the proposals of the Naval Commander-in-Chief on the understanding that the two Battalions embarked from the Shanghai Defence Force should be regarded as landing-parties used in the same manner as Marines. The withdrawal of the larger force now contemplated by the Naval Commander-in-Chief and the General Officer Commanding would not only involve loss of prestige, but would be a more formidable operation at low river. The occupation of the British properties also involves increased tactical dispersion at Hankow. For these reasons we cannot accept the larger operation contemplated by the Naval Commander-in-Chief and the General Officer Commanding, and our positive recommendation is confined to Admiral Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt's original proposal involving the use of only two Battalions over and above Naval landing-parties.\n\n## The Hanyang Arsenal.\n\n8. We have examined in detail, so far as the information at our disposal permits, the project for the destruction of the Hanyang Arsenal, some particulars of which are given in the Appendix. From this it will be seen that any plans for the destruction of the Arsenal must take into consideration (a) the possibility of causing damage to the Japanese Hanyang Iron and Steel Works, (b) the danger of causing considerable loss of life in the densely populated areas of Hanyang and Hankow cities, and (c) the measure of resistance which is likely to be encountered.\n\n9. Three methods could be employed to put the Arsenal out of action, viz.:-\n\n| Method | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| (i) | Deliberate destruction by means of a landing-party; |\n| (ii) | Bombardment from the River; |\n| (iii) | Bombardment from the air. |\n\nOf the above, destruction by means of a landing-party is likely to be the most effective, while the other two methods can only be relied upon to cause damage and not total destruction. Further, only by resort to a landing-party can the possibility of damaging the Japanese works and of causing considerable loss of life to the Chinese inhabitants be absolutely obviated. The extent of the resistance to a landing is impossible to estimate.\n\n10. In a previous Report (`C.I.D. Paper No. 792-B`) we were opposed to the destruction of the Arsenal at Hankow as a measure of sanction, on the ground that this action might antagonise the various forces hostile to the extremist faction at Hankow, more particularly as those forces would probably be counting on obtaining the use of the Arsenal sooner or later. The attention of the Naval Commander-in-Chief has been drawn to this consideration, and we notice that he now wishes to keep the destruction of the Arsenal in reserve as a possible reprisal for resistance to the reoccupation of the Concession (`Commander-in-Chief's Telegram No. 1015` of the 27th April).\n\n11. Whether the destruction of the Hanyang Arsenal would result in antagonising the whole of China, involving a great increase in the risk to our long line of communications by the river, and other consequences such as the reimposition of the boycott, or not, we cannot doubt that the adoption of this course would cause great resentment locally. It would probably lead to reprisals against British property at Hankow, including the British Concession. Further, if adopted as a preliminary to the reoccupation of the Concession, it would provoke the preparation of resistance and increase our difficulties. Hence, although we regard the destruction, or partial destruction, of the Arsenal as a feasible military operation, we think that, unless the men on the spot consider it necessary as a military measure to hamper any opposition to our original reoccupation or subsequent retention of the Concession, it should be kept in reserve for the present.\n\n## The Position during the Period of Low River.\n\nAs the result of a detailed study of the question, we have ascertained that all cruisers other than H.M.S. \"Hawkins\" and H.M.S. \"Vindictive\" can proceed as far as Wuhu at any time of the year. Gunboats can reach Hankow at any time, but Destroyers and Sloops are normally unable to do so during the period of low river, viz., the 30th November to the 26th March. We understand, however, that in the opinion of the Rear-Admiral, Yangtse, Destroyers could in an emergency be sufficiently lightened to steam or be towed from Hankow down river, except perhaps for one month (unspecified) in the winter.\n\n13. From a military point of view one of the difficulties in maintaining communications with Hankow during the period of low river is that the actual fall varies from 14 feet at Wuhu to 45 feet at Hankow; consequently, the guns of the ships could not be brought to bear on the forts or on field guns concealed in the vicinity on account of the height of the river banks. In such circumstances landings with a view to the destruction of defences would meet with exceptional difficulties, owing to the lack of covering-fire and the long stretches of muddy foreshore which might be encountered. We are aware that the Naval Commander-in-Chief has expressed the view that communications can be maintained, but we feel bound to warn the Cabinet that if the banks of the river are held by forces actively hostile, it might be impossible to maintain the communications. It is not possible for us to state definitely that the communications can be maintained after the 30th November.\n\n## Summary of Conclusions and Recommendations.\n\n14. Our Conclusions and Recommendations may be summarised as follows:-\n(1) From a military point of view the reoccupation of the British Concession at Hankow by Naval forces, supplemented by two Battalions from the Shanghai Defence Force, is a feasible operation, and we adhere to our opinion that the two Battalions should be regarded as landing-parties to be used in the same manner as Marines.\n\n(2) We do not recommend the scheme proposed by the Naval Commander-in-Chief (`telegram No. 1015`) and the General Officer Commanding Shanghai Defence Force (`telegram of the 28th April`) for giving protection in addition to British property outside the Concession, involving the use of a total of four Battalions as well as Armoured Cars and field guns. The",
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        "content_text": "## 14. School education:—\n## 15. University education, if any :-\nCheltenham College  \nUniversity  \nOxford  \nK. M. Mandy Esq.  \nJan 1921 - July 1923  \nCollege,  \nFirmised Sadden  \nOct 1923-June 1926  \n\n## 16. Professional training as a teacher, if any :--\n(If a holder of the Board of Education's parchment certificate, the registered number of certificate and any distinctions in each part of the examination must be shown.)\n\n## 17. Teaching employment :-\n| Name of School (or place) where employed | Name of Principal or Employer | Dates of joining and leaving | Position and character of work done, also salary received |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| The King's School, Pontefract | Bruce Forrest Esq. | May 1928 - July 1928 |  |\n| Eton House, Tonbridge | C. Eddowes Esq. | Feb 1928 - April 1928 | Temporary Assistant, teaching English and History, £235 p.a. |\n|  |  |  | Assistant, teaching English and History to boys of 16/19 who were attempting to pass the School Certificate examinations. I was paid £5 per week. |\n\n## 18. Other employment \n(All employment to be entered in order of time).\n| Name of School (or place) where employed | Name of Principal or Employer | Dates of joining and leaving | Position and character of work done, also salary received |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| The Bank of Adelaide | Another Butterworth Esq. | August 26 - April 27 | Apprentice, £150 p.a., to gain business experience |\n| The Internal Audit (Perica & Rogers) | ... Esq. | Jan 1927 - Dec 1927 | Clerk, started at £150 p.a. and often raised to £180 p.a. |\n\nScholarships, Certificates, Degrees and other Honours.  \nI gained Literary Prizes open to the School. I left from the \"Special\" side.  \nI began by reading Chemistry, Physics, and Biology, but then decided to apply myself to English Literature and Language and took a Class Honours in which I was placed in the ... Division in 1926.\n\nPage 95  \nPage 96  \nPage 90  \nPage 91",
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        "content_text": "HONG KONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, \n\n209\n\nChinese had to undergo during the water famine last year, but I should like to refer to a peculiar incident of about two months ago in connexion with the water supply on the Island.\n\nOne morning the inhabitants of the Western section of the mid-main district suddenly found themselves deprived of the regular supply of water to their houses, and put on the street fountains, the reason given by the Government being that the storage of the Pokfulum Reservoir, which was the principal source of supply to that section, was getting dangerously low. The people affected could not understand how, when rain had apparently been plentiful, the reservoir could have behaved in that way.\n\nTo our knowledge, the Pokfulum Reservoir has the vagary of rapidly emptying and filling itself in some mysterious way.\n\nAs a matter of fact, the full supply was restored only a few days after the restriction had been put on, as a good downpour of rain had providentially come to the rescue of the people. We sincerely hope that every step will be taken by the Government to render the people who now receive their supply of water from this reservoir less dependent on it in future.\n\nThe Aberdeen Reservoir will very appreciably help in this direction, and we trust that nothing will be allowed to delay its construction.\n\nMy Chinese colleagues and I respectfully associate ourselves with the honourable senior unofficial member in assuring Your Excellency of our whole-hearted support and co-operation in your arduous task of administration in these times of extraordinary difficulties. Your Excellency has the reputation of an administrator who, in addition to his native ability, is blessed with a Lucky Star. When Your Excellency was guiding the destinies of the people of the Federated Malay States, you brought to them unprecedented prosperity which, curiously, began to dwindle on your departure. The Chinese believe in such a mystical attribute—the good luck of a ruler; and in your case their belief has been markedly confirmed by the overflow of our reservoirs which, only a few months ago, were large muddy tanks. May you, Sir, give us other blessings including the blessing of being a lightly-taxed community.—(Applause).\n\nTHE HON. MR. J. P. BRAGA.—Your Excellency,—The comments I am about to address to the Council on the Budget and the Honourable the Colonial Secretary's speech thereon, represent partly the expression of my own views and partly those of residents whom I have consulted. They are men who take an intelligent interest in civic affairs and on whose opinions I attach much weight.\n\nIncreased Taxation.\n\nIn all circles and among all sections of the community that part of the Colonial Secretary's speech that has aroused most discussion is...\n\n64",
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        "content_text": "39 \n\nExcused by the deposit of silver coin legal tender in Hong Kong or silver bullion to the full equivalent amount of the notes so issued.\n\nWe assume that you will inform the Bank to best effect that if they apply for a supplementing Charter on these lines, H.M. Government will be advised to grant it.\n\nMrs. Mandy",
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        "document_key": "CO129-533-4 Hong Kong Water Supply Scheme 28-1-1931 - 20-1-1932",
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        "content_text": "## \nIn talder, W 19.12 \n\nSir Runell Scott has asked me to see to Binnie, who is just back for Hongkong after a matter connected with the water scheme. (Sir R.S. Apr...) that the Severn is anxious that ... in should see Mr. B. ... he understands ... that the C. A. ... (into areall) ... I wish ... I have said that ... MB ... on Monday ... W M ... a ... 21 Dec. at 3.30 PM. ... jm flean be there too. ... word with me ... Leave ... j ... or Mandy mong ... ... m te Mr. B. \n\n12/12/31 \nBenne \n17.12.31 \n**DESTROYED UNDER STATUTE** \nRe Interviews. \nRSATUCA \nTo Bennis \n\nBenirie \nLe Interviews \n17.12.31 \n18-12-31 \n\nPage 10\nPage 11",
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        "title": "CO129-536-1 Estimates- 1932 3-9-1931 - 16-6-1933",
        "content_text": "SALARIES AT FULL RATE.\n\n(Continued from Page 10.)\n\nperienced in the past need not be feared in the future.\n\nAgriculture in New Territories.\n\nThe Hon. Dr. S. W. Ts'o will speak on the necessity for more encouragement and support being given by the Government to the growing of vegetables in the New Territories, so that the Colony may be less dependent on outside supplies. With his view and suggestion Sir Shou-son Chow and I are in agreement.\n\nTaxation.\n\nLest an omission on my part to mention the new taxes brought into force give the impression that the Chinese have no strong feeling on the subject, I should like to say that the Chinese view these wholesale imposts with considerable concern and apprehension. The Government has made a thorough revision of all the licences and fees, and has introduced many new forms of taxation, which affect all classes of the community directly and indirectly, and to a more or less extent.\n\nThe taxable capacity of the people, as has been pointed out by the honourable senior Unofficial member, has now reached a point where any additional imposts will have an adverse effect on the economic life of the community. It is earnestly to be hoped, now that the Government has managed to balance the Budget, it will cease its quest for additional revenue by increasing the levy on the already sorely-hit taxpayer, and incidentally finding themselves better off than they have ever been at any time during their service.\n\n\"That a sum not exceeding $25,708,257 in place of the sum of $26,641,787 shall be and the same is hereby charged upon the revenue and other funds of the Colony for the service of the year 1932.\"-(Applause).\n\nKOWLOON NEEDS.\n\nAt times, in the neighbourhood of wharves our beautiful harbour reminds one of the muddy water of the estuary of the Yangtsze as seen when approaching Shanghai. The prosperity of the Colony is largely dependent on the facilities it affords to shipping and everything must be done to improve it.\n\nAnother innovation which I would suggest is the inclusion in future Estimates of a new statement showing the percentage of each head of expenditure to the total estimated Expenditure, excluding Public Works Extraordinary; and also the percentage of each head of expenditure to total estimated Revenue, excluding Land Sales.\n\nIf I may be permitted to say so, the form of the draft Estimates now before us is undoubtedly better than that of any Estimates that have been presented to this Council.\n\nTechnical Aspect of the Estimates.\n\nHaving expressed the collective views of the Chinese Unofficial members, may I, with great deference, offer some personal opinions and suggestions in regard to the technical aspect of the Estimates? I am emboldened to undertake this self-imposed task by the readiness with which the Government has in the past adopted similar suggestions from the Unofficial members, and also by the experience which I gained from the humble part I took in the preparation of the Colony's annual Estimates when I had the honour of serving in the Colonial Secretary's Office.\n\nI apologise for the seeming presumption with which I have proffered these suggestions. I have done so in the belief that I might be helpful to the Government in its efforts to produce the Estimates in an improved form.\n\nA representative of Chinese residents, may I associate myself with the pledge of co-operation and support offered to Your Excellency by the Unofficial members through their leader? I should also like, on their behalf, to tender to Your Excellency grateful thanks for your kind expression of sympathy with their countrymen in the great misfortune that has befallen them through the series of unprecedentedly disastrous floods in the Yangtsze regions, and also for the Government's generous contribution in aid of the sufferers.\n\nSterling Salaries.\n\nI trust that full consideration will be given to this matter and that essential dredging will be taken in hand at once and not delayed pending the completion of the hydrographical survey now being made.\n\nA TARIFF SUGGESTION.\n\nSaying what I have just stated, one is not unmindful of the fact that there are branches of the service in which it is little short of an exaggeration to state that the salaries are on a scale that is actually an average of 11 men coa-\n\nThe Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga said: Your Excellency, The role I propose to assume in connexion with the Budget debate is that of a special pleader on behalf of Kowloon.\n\nBefore presenting my views, I shall submit some observations on the Estimates for 1932.\n\nImproved Form.\n\nIf I may be permitted to say so, the form of the draft Estimates now before us is undoubtedly better than that of any Estimates that have been presented to this Council.\n\nTechnical Aspect of the Estimates.\n\nHaving expressed the collective views of the Chinese Unofficial members, may I, with great deference, offer some personal opinions and suggestions in regard to the technical aspect of the Estimates?\n\nI am emboldened to undertake this self-imposed task by the readiness with which the Government has in the past adopted similar suggestions from the Unofficial members, and also by the experience which I gained from the humble part I took in the preparation of the Colony's annual Estimates when I had the honour of serving in the Colonial Secretary's Office.\n\nPage 56\n\nSOUTH CHINA MORNING POST, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1931,\n\nfor the big modern liners until a channel is dredged.\n\nbe cared for by increasing the levy on the already sorely-hit taxpayer...\n\n\"That a sum not exceeding $25,708,257 in place of the sum of $26,641,787 shall be and the same is hereby charged upon the revenue and other funds of the Colony for the service of the year 1932.\"-(Applause).\n\nKOWLOON NEEDS.\n\nAt times, in the neighbourhood of wharves our beautiful harbour reminds one of the muddy water of the estuary of the Yangtsze as seen when approaching Shanghai.\n\nMr. Braga as Special pleader on behalf of Kowloon said: Your Excellency, The role I propose to assume in connexion with the Budget debate is that of a special pleader on behalf of Kowloon.\n\nII.\n\nand compare them with the loon. Before however, presenting me to submit of\n\nThe salaries is are on with a 1932.\n\nactually an average exaggeration to state, 11 men coa-\n\noperation and support offered to Your Excellency by the Unofficial members through their leader? I should also like, on their behalf, to tender to Your Excellency grateful thanks for your kind expression of sympathy with their countrymen in the great misfortune that has befallen them through the series disastrous of unprecedentedly.. floods in the Yangtsze regions, and also for the Government's Council during the past several generous contribution in aid of the Executive Council.\n\nit is im- draws £460, or $7,360 at Ex. 1s. 3d., patients.\" For lack of -mecommo- section of the circular road to Sa\n\nImproved Form.\n\nus If I may be permitted to say so, the form of the draft Estimates now before is undoubtedly better than that of any Estimates that have been presented to this\n\nI Ko Cab estimates of expenditure of each tages of decentralisation and hence with the planning and erection of 2-6-4 Type Class B Locos.\" department contain all the more costly supervision.\n\nnew post office fulfilling the the repairs to the two defective detailed disbursements it has to I maintain this is essentially a requirements of the large popula- boilers not be effected at one o At any rate, the Auditor work which should be carried out\n\ntion of Kowloon. make. other of the local Dock Companies, at the expense seems to hold this view; but if the by and of the\n\nPolice Protection.\n\nwhose facilities for handling such Government is not prepared to go Government, whose duty it is to\n\nRecent events are still too fresh work are unsurpassed in any por to berths for all\n\nUnanimous Decision.\n\nwithin to the length advocated by me, provide access\n\none's memory to fail to of the world, thereby doing away Full consideration to this sub- luxury to retain officers on sterling emphasize the need of a in future steamers trading to this port. Ad- may I suggest that\n\npolice with the need for a spare boiler? Estimates, under the head \"Sum-ditional taxes have recently been ject has been given at meetings of salaries whose positions can and sub-station in Kowloon Tong. In this way some little assistance Special Expenditure should levied on shipping and the rates and the Committees of the Chamber of should be filled by men and women The growth of this and adjoining will be alforded the premier local mary, taxes payable by the Wharf Com- Commerce and China Association who can perform the duties with districts has been simply amazing, industry, which should be most be shown after Personal Emolu-\n\non profits as and of Unofficial Members of this equal if not greater efficiency but, and it was with considerable re- welcome in these days of intensiv ments and Other Charges have pany are assessed the Company's balance Council. The decision unanimous- drawing their salaries in dollars. gret that residents were officially competitive tendering for jobs. been totalled. Special Expendi- shown in\n\nTo better illustrate the campara- informed that, owing to financial\n\nTariff Suggestion. ture is non-recurrent expenditure, sheet: that is to say they are col- ly adopted was that as the Secre- tary of State for the Colonies tive cost of the two divisions of the stringency, not only the original In order also to foster local and may show a large amount in lected on revenue from wharves in has definitely decided that sterling Clerical Service, have compiled proposal to erect a police station, industries every endeavour should one year and nothing at all in addition to pier rents.\n\nsalaries are to be paid at Treasury brief summary that goes to but subsidiary a proposal to think, be employed to utilise pro- another; to group it with the other\n\nA Government Duty. rate of exchange as from Janu- show with how much indifference erect two police boxes with ducts of local manufacture in all two recurrent items may cause\n\nary I next, notwithstanding that the clamour for economy in ad- telephones installed in each, have Government building and a wrong conception of the real At the present time the Wharf\n\nthe present basis of payment is ac- ministration is received. While on this position of the estimated recurrent Company have a grab dredger con-\n\nThe members of the Senior and been cut out of the Estimates for struction works. subject, it would be interesting th expenditure of a department for stantly employed removing refuse ceptable to the Official as well as\n\nthe Unofficial members of this Accounting Staff are all paid in sterling, while those of the Junior For example, take the Summary down Haiphong and Peking Roads, both to the Civil Servant and to Clerical Staff are paid in dollars. for consideration the, desirability fits and advantages of preferential the taxpayer if salaries are re- The comparison is a striking one. of displaying typhoon warning tariff treatment in respect of pro- attached to the Imports and Ex- That dredging should surely recently\n\nTyphoon Warnings. learn if there is a possibility of the following year as compared deposited between the wharves from\n\nI have been requested to urge securing for Hongkong the bene with that of the current year. the sewers and nullahs running Council, full justice would be done sterling-paid servants have been called upon to bear the burden of balancing the Budget.\n\nfits and advantages of preferential tariff treatment in respect of products of local manufacture. Although the Wharf Company revision into dollars.\n\nin the vicinity of Kowloon City. this you will see that the special\n\nItem 36 makes provision for re- I shall there- staffed by 66 officers in 1931 at an signals at the Kowloon Tong and ducts of local manufacture. The Senior Clerical branch was Office on Page 27. From undertaken by Government. ports\n\npairs to Galvanised Steel Plath fore in due course, move the follow- estimated cost of $334,113. Expenditure for 1981 is $20,800 Keep a sufficient dep the largest ing amendment to Section Two of of water at\n\nThe 1932 Estimates provide for The residents request, made their wharves to allow\n\nyear ago, was turned down by Fencing round the Loco Yard, and for- 1932 only $6,000; while the\n\nthe proposed Bill: the whose officers aggregate ap-\n\nSecretary made reference to this total of the three main items Per- vessels to go alongside, approaches to the berths used sonal Emoluments, Other Charges, are by no means\n\nproaches to the berths used sonal Emoluments, Other Charges, are by no means satisfactory. Anyone who\n\nitem in his speech. It is consider and Special Expenditure for 1931, watch the berthing and unberth- shows 10 fewer officers out of 66 year. The cost of the erection of\n\ned by some people that the was $948,610, and the total for ing of big mail boats can see from decrease\n\nFire Brigade. the two localities is comparatively at an increase of salary of $75,521. a typhoon signal mast at each of\n\nThe provision made in 1981 for\n\nOwing to the inaccessibility of ty of Yaumati Station and Kow computed without the Special Ex- an in- must cause much anxiety to those\n\nthe available fire appliances to loon Tong, could have been sub\n\nstituted by some less costly penditure, should reveal\n\nment pay roll was $916,050.\n\nfencing. It is suggested that any crease of $8,581. With the Special in command.\n\nIt is proposed to increase this certain areas in the Kowloon City Expenditure shown separately in\n\nbranch of the service to 679 clerks district, it is considered desirable railings required for renewals to this confusion\n\nthe railings enclosing the Loca the Summary,\n\nin 1932, whose aggregate salaries that provision be made for\n\nportable fire pump of the trailer Yards should be obtained by lift would be obviated.\n\nwill amount to $973,480; or an\n\ntype.\n\nIts cost is inconsiderable. an $57,430, with and can be defended by the ing the present railings and re\n\nItem 42.-May I be permitted the lives and property of the properly doped wood stanchions. poorer inhabitants of the Kowloon\n\nwhen I said: \"$40,000 for new City districts, who are least able to re-state my remarks last year bodywork for four coaches Car Parking, to bear any such loss.\n\nThere are technical\n\nwilg I am aware that Government advocate that, before incurring does not regard with favour the this expenditure, enquiries migh suggestion of surfacing the road be made of, and tenders invited way and providing a properly from, firms in the Colony capable levelled car park in the vicinity of of building railway coaches, o special pleader on behalf of Kow. the case of Senior Clerks in Class the Yaumati Ferry Wharf. When which there are several. In thi\n\nTurning of 25,000 hold that the present third-class question to Your Excellency and this hon-, highest class in the Junior branch it is remembered, however, that connexion there are those who of sterling salaries, to which ourable Council a case for the The combined salaries of nine of\n\nthis very necessary public imable type for the traffic on th in a form that would facilitate reference has already been made, needs and claims which the Kow- the former class are estimated at people use the Yaumati Pier daily coaches are of an entirely unsui\n\nBefore approving thin reference, and would afford the that is a subject which if judged loon Residents' Association desire: $94,481 for 1982, while 10 clerks of provement should not be long de-fine.\" the for modest and the latter group will cost\n\nlayed. item. I would like to know if these community information for which by what one reads and hears-is\n\nKowloon Hospital. sugrestions have been acted upon, it has looked in vain in the past.\n\ncausing more adverse comment and moderate but, nevertheless, urgent Colony $53,000 next year.\n\nOfficial statistics obtained of the\n\nDangerous Corners. Conclusion.\n\narousing stronger public feeling public improvement for the penin- comparative individual than any other matter raised in sula, great disappointment must are $10,498 and $5,300. It is a number of out-patients treated in\n\nWhile motoring in the New the Territories one is unpleasantly be expressed at the non-fulfill- matter of common knowledge that the Kowloon Hospital for connexion with the estimates for 1932.\n\nment of the Government's under- for locally recruited hands to The Hon. the Colonial Secre- taking to economise in the direction attain to the higher class in the corresponding first six months of confronted with the huge quantity of the most dangerous 29 was corners of the road to Taipo.\n\ntary in his able general survey in of the staffing of the public service Junior Clerical Service they must 1930 and 1931 give a total of 7,695 af serub and undergrowth on introducing the Budget unfortun- by a larger number of dollar for be of great efficiency and have and 10,085, respectively. It is no same\n\nthe seen a long period of service.pointed out to Government last therefore strongly recommend ately when dealing with salaries sterling-paid servants\n\nThe commencing salary of the month, that the accommodation is that a portion of the vote of $5,00\n\nBrushwood Clearing pitifully inadequate. The K.R.A. for drew a picture describing the sacri- Government.\n\nI labour under some disadvan-highest class dollar clerks fices the sterling paid Civil\n\nof my $4,800 a year. Cases\n\nin their letter to Government utilised immediately for clearing men of qualified vants had been called upon to bear tage in the formulation in the burden of balancing the criticism, since in the absence of i record\n\nsmall that many of the out-be done under proper supervision.\n\nThe Saikung Road. Budget as compared with the em- the Report of the Retrenchment meritorious service attaining that describes \"the waiting room as so the said corners and that the work ployees of the business concerns of Committee, which has been with-grade only after 30 years in patients have to sit on the floor\n\nBy contrast held from the Inoscial members Government employ.\n\nI return to the suggestion in the the Colony\n\nsterling clerk upon joining the and door steps until other cases His statements were not at all\n\nof the Legislative Council, except\n\nin Class II. forthwith have been dealt with: this applies forlorn hope of a start being mad\n\nequally to male and female when funds permit, on the firs convincing and were, in fact, very those who are also members of service\n\nwith all privileges of home which the Retrenchment Commit-leave, etc., and the additional cost of in-patients have frequently had Yue Tong. It was only the other Kwongtung. This friendly assist- business and professional ance, rendered spontaneously and munity has been very severely hit, tee had acquiesced in the Govern- to taxpayers that these privileges to be refused. As compared with day that I read in a recent unter\n\nmen imply. This a total of 439 operations perform of Motor that the motorist is no promptly, exemplifies the truth of by bad trade and the drop in ex- ment's policy of maintaining an to glorified\n\nexpensive personnel on a sterling differential treatment\n\ned during the whole of last year, change. the lines: six that \"as a ratepayer he contri- \"In faith and hope the world will I have sent to your Excellency basis. Nor is it possible to ascer- versus imported hands cannot be there were 313 during the first six xetting a fair deal. It is argued months of this year. This latter butes his share to the roads as disagree.\n\nconfidentially figures which show tain how far Your Excellency's in- too strongly criticised.\n\nKowloon Matters.\n\nfigure shows an increase of 167 an average citizen. As a tax- But all mankind's is that many of the large industrial structions to several departments\n\nIn dealing with subjects relat-cases as against last year's 146. payer he pays his full share of charity.\"-(Applause.)\n\nconcerns and business houses (Hansard 1930, p. 227) regarding\n\nThe general taxation. In addition have, apart from paying sterling local recruiting have been carried ing to Kowloon none are new to The increase is over 100%.\n\nof another European contributes heavily to motor salaries at a fixed rate of exchange, out. Until the Government give Your Excellency, as representa- addition made definite cuts in pay. In ad- an earnest of its determination to tions have been made to Govern-medical officer and the increase of taxation for the sole reason that the the nursing staff are urgent re- he wants to use the roads,\" and SALARIES.dition overheads have been re- apply the axe in respect of a large ment from time to time for\n\nduced by a reduction in staff. Ac- branch of the gold section of its past three years. Since the first quirements demanding the imme- yet, as the Senior Unofficial Mem- pro-administration, it is difficult to reading of the Appropriation Bill diate attention of Government. her has pointed out, simultaneous- cording to the Government\n\nBathing Facilities. ly with imposing the additional of Civil Servants resist the conclusion that the com- three weeks ago. I have been in posal, salaries\n\nfor greater communication, through the hon- Not much need be said for in- Petrol Tax, in Hongkong p will, as from January 1 next, be munity's demand paid at Treasury rate of exchange, economy in the Colony's administra-orary Secretary, with the vigilant creased public bathing facilities in Government has reduced the vita\n\nThe committee of the Kowloon Resi- Kowloon.\n\nsubject was for roads. All round London are re- tive expenditure has been ignored. notwithstanding that on the\n\ndents' Association.\n\nver-exhaustively and ably dealt with to be seen examples of roads cut commendation of the Salaries Com- I must not be misinterpreted and ward over municipal affairs early Spring. If the Government tural value. As soon as the creased by 15 per cent.\n\nas denying to those officers of the on the Mainland, have favoured could see its way to remedy the comes the value of the land is\n\nHouse A Million Dollars.\n\nGovernment who by reason of their me with a list of the most im-deficiency before the next bathin increased enormously. This means, according to the professional qualifications, high at-portant subjects which require season, public dissatisfaction would go up, new building and other work is stimulated, and new publią Government attention. They em- be greatly placated figures kindly supplied by the Hon. tainments and technical skill, should receive a full measure of brace such public questions might entail too much clerical\n\nThis is not the first occasion said with equal truth of the New to Kowloon's need of improved postal Senior additional tax on the resources of their value work. hut nerhans a beginning in\n\nof their facilities commensurate with its that I am addressing the Council Territories. If we are to listen to the Colony of approximately one the Colony the benefit this direction might be made with Unofficial member, in his re-\n\nview of the Budget, dealt million dollars will be levied next valued services. As, for example, size: the provision of police pro- on the subject of the presence of the panic-mongers all new road 1931, the year in which the totals with the\n\n$18,000, recover-tection in Kowloon Tong; typhoon disorderly houses in the residen- making and road widening is to When question of Sterling year. this question of the provision\n\nof Kowloon. The cease. This will check the of the three main items mentioned Salaries and mentioned that I, on\n\nsalaries was debated last year, able in fees, for three Consultanta signals in the north-eastern dis- tial areas were for the first time given in\n\nto deal is obvious when it is stated that the progress of land development the estimates of each department behalf of the Hongkong General thanks to the good offices of your in the Medical Department, who tricts of the Peninsula; the need serious objection to their existence development of motoring, and\n\ncompromise was Chamber of Commerce, would also Excellency\n\nare professors of the Hongkong of a portable fire-pump\n\nbuilding. the outlying auch houses are in the neighbour-and under the caption \"Summary.\"\n\nreached, although in the opinion University doing specialist and with outbreaks From this Summary the figures speak on this subject. Before ex- of the Unofficials, with which all the Unofficial mem- ment was still too favourable to the to the Colony cannot be over-esti-Yaumati Ferry approach; hospital Their removal to a less objection- better to make use of derelict without difficulty.\n\nThe abolition of the General areas. I trust it new land values, and will give 1. morality and safety. to the Civil Servant and to Clerical Staff are paid in dollars. for consideration the, desirability fits and advantages of preferential the taxpayer if salaries are re- The comparison is a striking one. of displaying typhoon warning tariff treatment in respect of pro- attached to the Imports and Ex- That dredging should surely recently\n\nTyphoon Warnings. learn if there is a possibility of the following year as compared deposited between the wharves from\n\nI have been requested to urge securing for Hongkong the bene with that of the current year. the sewers and nullahs running Council, full justice would be done sterling-paid servants have been called upon to bear the burden of balancing the Budget.\n\nfits and advantages of preferential tariff treatment in respect of products of local manufacture. Although the Wharf Company revision into dollars.\n\nin the vicinity of Kowloon City. this you will see that the special\n\nItem 36 makes provision for re- I shall there- staffed by 66 officers in 1931 at an signals at the Kowloon Tong and ducts of local manufacture. The Senior Clerical branch was Office on Page 27. From undertaken by Government. ports\n\npairs to Galvanised Steel Plath fore in due course, move the follow- estimated cost of $334,113. Expenditure for 1981 is $20,800 Keep a sufficient dep the largest ing amendment to Section Two of of water at\n\nThe 1932 Estimates provide for The residents request, made their wharves to allow\n\nyear ago, was turned down by Fencing round the Loco Yard, and for- 1932 only $6,000; while the\n\nthe proposed Bill: the whose officers aggregate ap-\n\nSecretary made reference to this total of the three main items Per- vessels to go alongside, approaches to the berths used sonal Emoluments, Other Charges, are by no means\n\nproaches to the berths used sonal Emoluments, Other Charges, are by no means satisfactory. Anyone who\n\nitem in his speech. It is consider and Special Expenditure for 1931, watch the berthing and unberth- shows 10 fewer officers out of 66 year. The cost of the erection of\n\ned by some people that the was $948,610, and the total for ing of big mail boats can see from decrease\n\nFire Brigade. the two localities is comparatively at an increase of salary of $75,521. a typhoon signal mast at each of\n\nThe provision made in 1981 for\n\nOwing to the inaccessibility of ty of Yaumati Station and Kow computed without the Special Ex- an in- must cause much anxiety to those\n\nthe available fire appliances to loon Tong, could have been sub\n\nstituted by some less costly penditure, should reveal\n\nment pay roll was $916,050.\n\nfencing. It is suggested that any crease of $8,581. With the Special in command.\n\nIt is proposed to increase this certain areas in the Kowloon City Expenditure shown separately in\n\nbranch of the service to 679 clerks district, it is considered desirable railings required for renewals to this confusion\n\nthe railings enclosing the Loca the Summary,\n\nin 1932, whose aggregate salaries that provision be made for\n\nportable fire pump of the trailer Yards should be obtained by lift would be obviated.\n\nwill amount to $973,480; or an\n\ntype.\n\nIts cost is inconsiderable. an $57,430, with and can be defended by the ing the present railings and re\n\nItem 42.-May I be permitted the lives and property of the properly doped wood stanchions. poorer inhabitants of the Kowloon\n\nwhen I said: \"$40,000 for new City districts, who are least able to re-state my remarks last year bodywork for four coaches Car Parking, to bear any such loss.\n\nThere are technical\n\nwilg I am aware that Government advocate that, before incurring does not regard with favour the this expenditure, enquiries migh suggestion of surfacing the road be made of, and tenders invited way and providing a properly from, firms in the Colony capable levelled car park in the vicinity of of building railway coaches, o special pleader on behalf of Kow. the case of Senior Clerks in Class the Yaumati Ferry Wharf. When which there are several. In thi\n\nTurning of 25,000 hold that the present third-class question to Your Excellency and this hon-, highest class in the Junior branch it is remembered, however, that connexion there are those who of sterling salaries, to which ourable Council a case for the The combined salaries of nine of\n\nthis very necessary public imable type for the traffic on th in a form that would facilitate reference has already been made, needs and claims which the Kow- the former class are estimated at people use the Yaumati Pier daily coaches are of an entirely unsui\n\nBefore approving thin reference, and would afford the that is a subject which if judged loon Residents' Association desire: $94,481 for 1982, while 10 clerks of provement should not be long de-fine.\" the for modest and the latter group will cost\n\nlayed. item. I would like to know if these community information for which by what one reads and hears-is\n\nKowloon Hospital. sugrestions have been acted upon, it has looked in vain in the past.\n\ncausing more adverse comment and moderate but, nevertheless, urgent Colony $53,000 next year.\n\nOfficial statistics obtained of the\n\nDangerous Corners. Conclusion.\n\narousing stronger public feeling public improvement for the penin- comparative individual than any other matter raised in sula, great disappointment must are $10,498 and $5,300. It is a number of out-patients treated in\n\nWhile motoring in the New the Territories one is unpleasantly be expressed at the non-fulfill- matter of common knowledge that the Kowloon Hospital for connexion with the estimates for 1932.\n\nment of the Government's under- for locally recruited hands to The Hon. the Colonial Secre- taking to economise in the direction attain to the higher class in the corresponding first six months of confronted with the huge quantity of the most dangerous 29 was corners of the road to Taipo.\n\ntary in his able general survey in of the staffing of the public service Junior Clerical Service they must 1930 and 1931 give a total of 7,695 af serub and undergrowth on introducing the Budget unfortun- by a larger number of dollar for be of great efficiency and have and 10,085, respectively. It is no same\n\nthe seen a long period of service.pointed out to Government last therefore strongly recommend ately when dealing with salaries sterling-paid servants\n\nThe commencing salary of the month, that the accommodation is that a portion of the vote of $5,00\n\nBrushwood Clearing pitifully inadequate. The K.R.A. for drew a picture describing the sacri- Government.\n\nI labour under some disadvan-highest class dollar clerks fices the sterling paid Civil\n\nof my $4,800 a year. Cases\n\nin their letter to Government utilised immediately for clearing men of qualified vants had been called upon to bear tage in the formulation in the burden of balancing the criticism, since in the absence of i record\n\nsmall that many of the out-be done under proper supervision.\n\nThe Saikung Road. Budget as compared with the em- the Report of the Retrenchment meritorious service attaining that describes \"the waiting room as so the said corners and that the work ployees of the business concerns of Committee, which has been with-grade only after 30 years in patients have to sit on the floor\n\nBy contrast held from the Inoscial members Government employ.\n\nI return to the suggestion in the the Colony\n\nsterling clerk upon joining the and door steps until other cases His statements were not at all\n\nof the Legislative Council, except\n\nin Class II. forthwith have been dealt with: this applies forlorn hope of a start being mad\n\nequally to male and female when funds permit, on the firs convincing and were, in fact, very those who are also members of service\n\nwith all privileges of home which the Retrenchment Commit-leave, etc., and the additional cost of in-patients have frequently had Yue Tong. It was only the other Kwongtung. This friendly assist- business and professional ance, rendered spontaneously and munity has been very severely hit, tee had acquiesced in the Govern- to taxpayers that these privileges to be refused. As compared with day that I read in a recent unter\n\nmen imply. This a total of 439 operations perform of Motor that the motorist is no promptly, exemplifies the truth of by bad trade and the drop in ex- ment's policy of maintaining an to glorified\n\nexpensive personnel on a sterling differential treatment\n\ned during the whole of last year, change. the lines: six that \"as a ratepayer he contri- \"In faith and hope the world will I have sent to your Excellency basis. Nor is it possible to ascer- versus imported hands cannot be there were 313 during the first six xetting a fair deal. It is argued months of this year. This latter butes his share to the roads as disagree.\n\nconfidentially figures which show tain how far Your Excellency's in- too strongly criticised.\n\nKowloon Matters.\n\nfigure shows an increase of 167 an average citizen. As a tax- But all mankind's is that many of the large industrial structions to several departments\n\nIn dealing with subjects relat-cases as against last year's 146. payer he pays his full share of charity.\"-(Applause.)\n\nconcerns and business houses (Hansard 1930, p. 227) regarding\n\nThe general taxation. In addition have, apart from paying sterling local recruiting have been carried ing to Kowloon none are new to The increase is over 100%.\n\nof another European contributes heavily to motor salaries at a fixed rate of exchange, out. Until the Government give Your Excellency, as representa- addition made definite cuts in pay. In ad- an earnest of its determination to tions have been made to Govern-medical officer and the increase of taxation for the sole reason that the the nursing staff are urgent re- he wants to use the roads,\" and SALARIES.dition overheads have been re- apply the axe in respect of a large ment from time to time for\n\nduced by a reduction in staff. Ac- branch of the gold section of its past three years. Since the first quirements demanding the imme- yet, as the Senior Unofficial Mem- pro-administration, it is difficult to reading of the Appropriation Bill diate attention of Government. her has pointed out, simultaneous- cording to the Government\n\nBathing Facilities. ly with imposing the additional of Civil Servants resist the conclusion that the com- three weeks ago. I have been in posal, salaries\n\nfor greater communication, through the hon- Not much need be said for in- Petrol Tax, in Hongkong p will, as from January 1 next, be munity's demand paid at Treasury rate of exchange, economy in the Colony's administra-orary Secretary, with the vigilant creased public bathing facilities in Government has reduced the vita\n\nThe committee of the Kowloon Resi- Kowloon.\n\nsubject was for roads. All round London are re- tive expenditure has been ignored. notwithstanding that on the\n\ndents' Association.\n\nver-exhaustively and ably dealt with to be seen examples of roads cut commendation of the Salaries Com- I must not be misinterpreted and ward over municipal affairs early Spring. If the Government tural value. As soon as the creased by 15 per cent.\n\nas denying to those officers of the on the Mainland, have favoured could see its way to remedy the comes the value of the land is\n\nHouse A Million Dollars.\n\nGovernment who by reason of their me with a list of the most im-deficiency before the next bathin increased enormously. This means, according to the professional qualifications, high at-portant subjects which require season, public dissatisfaction would go up, new building and other work is stimulated, and new publią Government attention. They em- be greatly placated figures kindly supplied by the Hon. tainments and technical skill, should receive a full measure of brace such public questions might entail too much clerical\n\nThis is not the first occasion said with equal truth of the New to Kowloon's need of improved postal Senior additional tax on the resources of their value work. hut nerhans a beginning in\n\nof their facilities commensurate with its that I am addressing the Council Territories. If we are to listen to the Colony of approximately one the Colony the benefit this direction might be made with Unofficial member, in his re-\n\nview of the Budget, dealt million dollars will be levied next valued services. As, for example, size: the provision of police pro- on the subject of the presence of the panic-mongers all new road 1931, the year in which the totals with the\n\n$18,000, recover-tection in Kowloon Tong; typhoon disorderly houses in the residen- making and road widening is to When question of Sterling year. this question of the provision\n\nof Kowloon. The cease. This will check the of the three main items mentioned Salaries and mentioned that I, on\n\nsalaries was debated last year, able in fees, for three Consultanta signals in the north-eastern dis- tial areas were for the first time given in\n\nto deal is obvious when it is stated that the progress of land development the estimates of each department behalf of the Hongkong General thanks to the good offices of your in the Medical Department, who tricts of the Peninsula; the need serious objection to their existence development of motoring, and\n\ncompromise was Chamber of Commerce, would also Excellency\n\nare professors of the Hongkong of a portable fire-pump\n\nbuilding. the outlying auch houses are in the neighbour-and under the caption \"Summary.\"\n\nreached, although in the opinion University doing specialist and with outbreaks From this Summary the figures speak on this subject. Before ex- of the Unofficials, with which all the Unofficial mem- ment was still too favourable to the to the Colony cannot be over-esti-Yaumati Ferry approach; hospital Their removal to a less objection- better to make use of derelict without difficulty.\n\nThe abolition of the General areas. I trust it new land values, and will give 1. morality and safety. to the Civil Servant and to Clerical Staff are paid in dollars. for consideration the, desirability fits and advantages of preferential the taxpayer if salaries are re- The comparison is a striking one. of displaying typhoon warning tariff treatment in respect of pro- attached to the Imports and Ex- That dredging should surely recently\n\nTyphoon Warnings. learn if there is a possibility of the following year as compared deposited between the wharves from\n\nI have been requested to urge securing for Hongkong the bene with that of the current year. the sewers and nullahs running Council, full justice would be done sterling-paid servants have been called upon to bear the burden of balancing the Budget.\n\nfits and advantages of preferential tariff treatment in respect of products of local manufacture. Although the Wharf Company revision into dollars.\n\nin the vicinity of Kowloon City. this you will see that the special\n\nItem 36 makes provision for re- I shall there- staffed by 66 officers in 1931 at an signals at the Kowloon Tong and ducts of local manufacture. The Senior Clerical branch was Office on Page 27. From undertaken by Government. ports\n\npairs to Galvanised Steel Plath fore in due course, move the follow- estimated cost of $334,113. Expenditure for 1981 is $20,800 Keep a sufficient dep the largest ing amendment to Section Two of of water at\n\nThe 1932 Estimates provide for The residents request, made their wharves to allow\n\nyear ago, was turned down by Fencing round the Loco Yard, and for- 1932 only $6,000; while the\n\nthe proposed Bill: the whose officers aggregate ap-\n\nSecretary made reference to this total of the three main items Per- vessels to go alongside, approaches to the berths used sonal Emoluments, Other Charges, are by no means\n\nproaches to the berths used sonal Emoluments, Other Charges, are by no means satisfactory. Anyone who\n\nitem in his speech. It is consider and Special Expenditure for 1931, watch the berthing and unberth- shows 10 fewer officers out of 66 year. The cost of the erection of\n\ned by some people that the was $948,610, and the total for ing of big mail boats can see from decrease\n\nFire Brigade. the two localities is comparatively at an increase of salary of $75,521. a typhoon signal mast at each of\n\nThe provision made in 1981 for\n\nOwing to the inaccessibility of ty of Yaumati Station and Kow computed without the Special Ex- an in- must cause much anxiety to those\n\nthe available fire appliances to loon Tong, could have been sub\n\nstituted by some less costly penditure, should reveal\n\nment pay roll was $916,050.\n\nfencing. It is suggested that any crease of $8,581. With the Special in command.\n\nIt is proposed to increase this certain areas in the Kowloon City Expenditure shown separately in\n\nbranch of the service to 679 clerks district, it is considered desirable railings required for renewals to this confusion\n\nthe railings enclosing the Loca the Summary,\n\nin 1932, whose aggregate salaries that provision be made for\n\nportable fire pump of the trailer Yards should be obtained by lift would be obviated.\n\nwill amount to $973,480; or an\n\ntype.\n\nIts cost is inconsiderable. an $57,430, with and can be defended by the ing the present railings and re\n\nItem 42.-May I be permitted the lives and property of the properly doped wood stanchions. poorer inhabitants of the Kowloon\n\nwhen I said: \"$40,000 for new City districts, who are least able to re-state my remarks last year bodywork for four coaches Car Parking, to bear any such loss.\n\nThere are technical\n\nwilg I am aware that Government advocate that, before incurring does not regard with favour the this expenditure, enquiries migh suggestion of surfacing the road be made of, and tenders invited way and providing a properly from, firms in the Colony capable levelled car park in the vicinity of of building railway coaches, o special pleader on behalf of Kow. the case of Senior Clerks in Class the Yaumati Ferry Wharf. When which there are several. In thi\n\nTurning of 25,000 hold that the present third-class question to Your Excellency and this hon-, highest class in the Junior branch it is remembered, however, that connexion there are those who of sterling salaries, to which ourable Council a case for the The combined salaries of nine of\n\nthis very necessary public imable type for the traffic on th in a form that would facilitate reference has already been made, needs and claims which the Kow- the former class are estimated at people use the Yaumati Pier daily coaches are of an entirely unsui\n\nBefore approving thin reference, and would afford the that is a subject which if judged loon Residents' Association desire: $94,481 for 1982, while 10 clerks of provement should not be long de-fine.\" the for modest and the latter group will cost\n\nlayed. item. I would like to know if these community information for which by what one reads and hears-is\n\nKowloon Hospital. sugrestions have been acted upon, it has looked in vain in the past.\n\ncausing more adverse comment and moderate but, nevertheless, urgent Colony $53,000 next year.\n\nOfficial statistics obtained of the\n\nDangerous Corners. Conclusion.\n\narousing stronger public feeling public improvement for the penin- comparative individual than any other matter raised in sula, great disappointment must are $10,498 and $5,300. It is a number of out-patients treated in\n\nWhile motoring in the New the Territories one is unpleasantly be expressed at the non-fulfill- matter of common knowledge that the Kowloon Hospital for connexion with the estimates for 1932.\n\nment of the Government's under- for locally recruited hands to The Hon. the Colonial Secre- taking to economise in the direction attain to the higher class in the corresponding first six months of confronted with the huge quantity of the most dangerous 29 was corners of the road to Taipo.\n\ntary in his able general survey in of the staffing of the public service Junior Clerical Service they must 1930 and 1931 give a total of 7,695 af serub and undergrowth on introducing the Budget unfortun- by a larger number of dollar for be of great efficiency and have and 10,085, respectively. It is no same\n\nthe seen a long period of service.pointed out to Government last therefore strongly recommend ately when dealing with salaries sterling-paid servants\n\nThe commencing salary of the month, that the accommodation is that a portion of the vote of $5,00\n\nBrushwood Clearing pitifully inadequate. The K.R.A. for drew a picture describing the sacri- Government.\n\nI labour under some disadvan-highest class dollar clerks fices the sterling paid Civil\n\nof my $4,800 a year. Cases\n\nin their letter to Government utilised immediately for clearing men of qualified vants had been called upon to bear tage in the formulation in the burden of balancing the criticism, since in the absence of i record\n\nsmall that many of the out-be done under proper supervision.\n\nThe Saikung Road. Budget as compared with the em- the Report of the Retrenchment meritorious service attaining that describes \"the waiting room as so the said corners and that the work ployees of the business concerns of Committee, which has been with-grade only after 30 years in patients have to sit on the floor\n\nBy contrast held from the Inoscial members Government employ.\n\nI return to the suggestion in the the Colony\n\nsterling clerk upon joining the and door steps until other cases His statements were not at all\n\nof the Legislative Council, except\n\nin Class II. forthwith have been dealt with: this applies forlorn hope of a start being mad\n\nequally to male and female when funds permit, on the firs convincing and were, in fact, very those who are also members of service\n\nwith all privileges of home which the Retrenchment Commit-leave, etc., and the additional cost of in-patients have frequently had Yue Tong. It was only the other Kwongtung. This friendly assist- business and professional ance, rendered spontaneously and munity has been very severely hit, tee had acquiesced in the Govern- to taxpayers that these privileges to be refused. As compared with day that I read in a recent unter\n\nmen imply. This a total of 439 operations perform of Motor that the motorist is no promptly, exemplifies the truth of by bad trade and the drop in ex- ment's policy of maintaining an to glorified\n\nexpensive personnel on a sterling differential treatment\n\ned during the whole of last year, change. the lines: six that \"as a ratepayer he contri- \"In faith and hope the world will I have sent to your Excellency basis. Nor is it possible to ascer- versus imported hands cannot be there were 313 during the first six xetting a fair deal. It is argued months of this year. This latter butes his share to the roads as disagree.\n\nconfidentially figures which show tain how far Your Excellency's in- too strongly criticised.\n\nKowloon Matters.\n\nfigure shows an increase of 167 an average citizen. As a tax- But all mankind's is that many of the large industrial structions to several departments\n\nIn dealing with subjects relat-cases as against last year's 146. payer he pays his full share of charity.\"-(Applause.)\n\nconcerns and business houses (Hansard 1930, p. 227) regarding\n\nThe general taxation. In addition have, apart from paying sterling local recruiting have been carried ing to Kowloon none are new to The increase is over 100%.\n\nof another European contributes heavily to motor salaries at a fixed rate of exchange, out. Until the Government give Your Excellency, as representa- addition made definite cuts in pay. In ad- an earnest of its determination to tions have been made to Govern-medical officer and the increase of taxation for the sole reason that the the nursing staff are urgent re- he wants to use the roads,\" and SALARIES.dition overheads have been re- apply the axe in respect of a large ment from time to time for\n\nduced by a reduction in staff. Ac- branch of the gold section of its past three years. Since the first quirements demanding the imme- yet, as the Senior Unofficial Mem- pro-administration, it is difficult to reading of the Appropriation Bill diate attention of Government. her has pointed out, simultaneous- cording to the Government\n\nBathing Facilities. ly with imposing the additional of Civil Servants resist the conclusion that the com- three weeks ago. I have been in posal, salaries\n\nfor greater communication, through the hon- Not much need be said for in- Petrol Tax, in Hongkong p will, as from January 1 next, be munity's demand paid at Treasury rate of exchange, economy in the Colony's administra-orary Secretary, with the vigilant creased public bathing facilities in Government has reduced the vita\n\nThe committee of the Kowloon Resi- Kowloon.\n\nsubject was for roads. All round London are re- tive expenditure has been ignored. notwithstanding that on the\n\ndents' Association.\n\nver-exhaustively and ably dealt with to be seen examples of roads cut commendation of the Salaries Com- I must not be misinterpreted and ward over municipal affairs early Spring. If the Government tural value. As soon as the creased by 15 per cent.\n\nas denying to those officers of the on the Mainland, have favoured could see its way to remedy the comes the value of the land is\n\nHouse A Million Dollars.\n\nGovernment who by reason of their me with a list of the most im-deficiency before the next bathin increased enormously. This means, according to the professional qualifications, high at-portant subjects which require season, public dissatisfaction would go up, new building and other work is stimulated, and new publią Government attention. They em- be greatly placated figures kindly supplied by the Hon. tainments and technical skill, should receive a full measure of brace such public questions might entail too much clerical\n\nThis is not the first occasion said with equal truth of the New to Kowloon's need of improved postal Senior additional tax on the resources of their value work. hut nerhans a beginning in\n\nof their facilities commensurate with its that I am addressing the Council Territories. If we are to listen to the Colony of approximately one the Colony the benefit this direction might be made with Unofficial member, in his re-\n\nview of the Budget, dealt million dollars will be levied next valued services. As, for example, size: the provision of police pro- on the subject of the presence of the panic-mongers all new road 1931, the year in which the totals with the\n\n$18,000, recover-tection in Kowloon Tong; typhoon disorderly houses in the residen- making and road widening is to When question of Sterling year. this question of the provision\n\nof Kowloon. The cease. This will check the of the three main items mentioned Salaries and mentioned that I, on\n\nsalaries was debated last year, able in fees, for three Consultanta signals in the north-eastern dis- tial areas were for the first time given in\n\nto deal is obvious when it is stated that the progress of land development the estimates of each department behalf of the Hongkong General thanks to the good offices of your in the Medical Department, who tricts of the Peninsula; the need serious objection to their existence development of motoring, and\n\ncompromise was Chamber of Commerce, would also Excellency\n\nare professors of the Hongkong of a portable fire-pump\n\nbuilding. the outlying auch houses are in the neighbour-and under the caption \"Summary.\"\n\nreached, although in the opinion University doing specialist and with outbreaks From this Summary the figures speak on this subject. Before ex- of the Unofficials, with which all the Unofficial mem- ment was still too favourable to the to the Colony cannot be over-esti-Yaumati Ferry approach; hospital Their removal to a less objection- better to make use of derelict without difficulty.\n\nThe abolition of the General areas. I trust it new land values, and will give 1. morality and safety. to the Civil Servant and to Clerical Staff are paid in dollars. for consideration the, desirability fits and advantages of preferential the taxpayer if salaries are re- The comparison is a striking one. of displaying typhoon warning tariff treatment in respect of pro- attached to the Imports and Ex- That dredging should surely recently\n\nTyphoon Warnings. learn if there is a possibility of the following year as compared deposited between the wharves from\n\nI have been requested to urge securing for Hongkong the bene with that of the current year. the sewers and nullahs running Council, full justice would be done sterling-paid servants have been called upon to bear the burden of balancing the Budget.\n\nfits and advantages of preferential tariff treatment in respect of products of local manufacture. Although the Wharf Company revision into dollars.\n\nin the vicinity of Kowloon City. this you will see that the special\n\nItem 36 makes provision for re- I shall there- staffed by 66 officers in 1931 at an signals at the Kowloon Tong and ducts of local manufacture. The Senior Clerical branch was Office on Page 27. From undertaken by Government. ports\n\npairs to Galvanised Steel Plath fore in due course, move the follow- estimated cost of $334,113. Expenditure for 1981 is $20,800 Keep a sufficient dep the largest ing amendment to Section Two of of water at\n\nThe 1932 Estimates provide for The residents request, made their wharves to allow\n\nyear ago, was turned down by Fencing round the Loco Yard, and for- 1932 only $6,000; while the\n\nthe proposed Bill: the whose officers aggregate ap-\n\nSecretary made reference to this total of the three main items Per- vessels to go alongside, approaches to the berths used sonal Emoluments, Other Charges, are by no means\n\nproaches to the berths used sonal Emoluments, Other Charges, are by no means satisfactory. Anyone who\n\nitem in his speech. It is consider and Special Expenditure for 1931, watch the berthing and unberth- shows 10 fewer officers out of 66 year. The cost of the erection of\n\ned by some people that the was $948,610, and the total for ing of big mail boats can see from decrease\n\nFire Brigade. the two localities is comparatively at an increase of salary of $75,521. a typhoon signal mast at each of\n\nThe provision made in 1981 for\n\nOwing to the inaccessibility of ty of Yaumati Station and Kow computed without the Special Ex- an in- must cause much anxiety to those\n\nthe available fire appliances to loon Tong, could have been sub\n\nstituted by some less costly penditure, should reveal\n\nment pay roll was $916,050.\n\nfencing. It is suggested that any crease of $8,581. With the Special in command.\n\nIt is proposed to increase this certain areas in the Kowloon City Expenditure shown separately in\n\nbranch of the service to 679 clerks district, it is considered desirable railings required for renewals to this confusion\n\nthe railings enclosing the Loca the Summary,\n\nin 1932, whose aggregate salaries that provision be made for\n\nportable fire pump of the trailer Yards should be obtained by lift would be obviated.\n\nwill amount to $973,480; or an\n\ntype.\n\nIts cost is inconsiderable. an $57,430, with and can be defended by the ing the present railings and re\n\nItem 42.-May I be permitted the lives and property of the properly doped wood stanchions. poorer inhabitants of the Kowloon\n\nwhen I said: \"$40,000 for new City districts, who are least able to re-state my remarks last year bodywork for four coaches Car Parking, to bear any such loss.\n\nThere are technical\n\nwilg I am aware that Government advocate that, before incurring does not regard with favour the this expenditure, enquiries migh suggestion of surfacing the road be made of, and tenders invited way and providing a properly from, firms in the Colony capable levelled car park in the vicinity of of building railway coaches, o special pleader on behalf of Kow. the case of Senior Clerks in Class the Yaumati Ferry Wharf. When which there are several. In thi\n\nTurning of 25,000 hold that the present third-class question to Your Excellency and this hon-, highest class in the Junior branch it is remembered, however, that connexion there are those who of sterling salaries, to which ourable Council a case for the The combined salaries of nine of\n\nthis very necessary public imable type for the traffic on th in a form that would facilitate reference has already been made, needs and claims which the Kow- the former class are estimated at people use the Yaumati Pier daily coaches are of an entirely unsui\n\nBefore approving thin reference, and would afford the that is a subject which if judged loon Residents' Association desire: $94,481 for 1982, while 10 clerks of provement should not be long de-fine.\" the for modest and the latter group will cost\n\nlayed. item. I would like to know if these community information for which by what one reads and hears-is\n\nKowloon Hospital. sugrestions have been acted upon, it has looked in vain in the past.\n\ncausing more adverse comment and moderate but, nevertheless, urgent Colony $53,000 next year.\n\nOfficial statistics obtained of the\n\nDangerous Corners. Conclusion.\n\narousing stronger public feeling public improvement for the penin- comparative individual than any other matter raised in sula, great disappointment must are $10,498 and $5,300. It is a number of out-patients treated in\n\nWhile motoring in the New the Territories one is unpleasantly be expressed at the non-fulfill- matter of common knowledge that the Kowloon Hospital for connexion with the estimates for 1932.\n\nment of the Government's under- for locally recruited hands to The Hon. the Colonial Secre- taking to economise in the direction attain to the higher class in the corresponding first six months of confronted with the huge quantity of the most dangerous 29 was corners of the road to Taipo.\n\ntary in his able general survey in of the staffing of the public service Junior Clerical Service they must 1930 and 1931 give a total of 7,695 af serub and undergrowth on introducing the Budget unfortun- by a larger number of dollar for be of great efficiency and have and 10,085, respectively. It is no same\n\nthe seen a long period of service.pointed out to Government last therefore strongly recommend ately when dealing with salaries sterling-paid servants\n\nThe commencing salary of the month, that the accommodation is that a portion of the vote of $5,00\n\nBrushwood Clearing pitifully inadequate. The K.R.A. for drew a picture describing the sacri- Government.\n\nI labour under some disadvan-highest class dollar clerks fices the sterling paid Civil\n\nof my $4,800 a year. Cases\n\nin their letter to Government utilised immediately for clearing men of qualified vants had been called upon to bear tage in the formulation in the burden of balancing the criticism, since in the absence of i record\n\nsmall that many of the out-be done under proper supervision.\n\nThe Saikung Road. Budget as compared with the em- the Report of the Retrenchment meritorious service attaining that describes \"the waiting room as so the said corners and that the work ployees of the business concerns of Committee, which has been with-grade only after 30 years in patients have to sit on the floor\n\nBy contrast held from the Inoscial members Government employ.\n\nI return to the suggestion in the the Colony\n\nsterling clerk upon joining the and door steps until other cases His statements were not at all\n\nof the Legislative Council, except\n\nin Class II. forthwith have been dealt with: this applies forlorn hope of a start being mad\n\nequally to male and female when funds permit, on the firs convincing and were, in fact, very those who are also members of service\n\nwith all privileges of home which the Retrenchment Commit-leave, etc., and the additional cost of in-patients have frequently had Yue Tong. It was only the other Kwongtung. This friendly assist- business and professional ance, rendered spontaneously and munity has been very severely hit, tee had acquiesced in the Govern- to taxpayers that these privileges to be refused. As compared with day that I read in a recent unter\n\nmen imply. This a total of 439 operations perform of Motor that the motorist is no promptly, exemplifies the truth of by bad trade and the drop in ex- ment's policy of maintaining an to glorified\n\nexpensive personnel on a sterling differential treatment\n\ned during the whole of last year, change. the lines: six that \"as a ratepayer he contri- \"In faith and hope the world will I have sent to your Excellency basis. Nor is it possible to ascer- versus imported hands cannot be there were 313 during the first six xetting a fair deal. It is argued months of this year. This latter butes his share to the roads as disagree.\n\nconfidentially figures which show tain how far Your Excellency's in- too strongly criticised.\n\nKowloon Matters.\n\nfigure shows an increase of 167 an average citizen. As a tax- But all mankind's is that many of the large industrial structions to several departments\n\nIn dealing with subjects relat-cases as against last year's 146. payer he pays his full share of charity.\"-(Applause.)\n\nconcerns and business houses (Hansard 1930, p. 227) regarding\n\nThe general taxation. In addition have, apart from paying sterling local recruiting have been carried ing to Kowloon none are new to The increase is over 100%.\n\nof another European contributes heavily to motor salaries at a fixed rate of exchange, out. Until the Government give Your Excellency, as representa- addition made definite cuts in pay. In ad- an earnest of its determination to tions have been made to Govern-medical officer and the increase of taxation for the sole reason that the the nursing staff are urgent re- he wants to use the roads,\" and SALARIES.dition overheads have been re- apply the axe in respect of a large ment from time to time for\n\nduced by a reduction in staff. Ac- branch of the gold section of its past three years. Since the first quirements demanding the imme- yet, as the Senior Unofficial Mem- pro-administration, it is difficult to reading of the Appropriation Bill diate attention of Government. her has pointed out, simultaneous- cording to the Government\n\nBathing Facilities. ly with imposing the additional of Civil Servants resist the conclusion that the com- three weeks ago. I have been in posal, salaries\n\nfor greater communication, through the hon- Not much need be said for in- Petrol Tax, in Hongkong p will, as from January 1 next, be munity's demand paid at Treasury rate of exchange, economy in the Colony's administra-orary Secretary, with the vigilant creased public bathing facilities in Government has reduced the vita\n\nThe committee of the Kowloon Resi- Kowloon.\n\nsubject was for roads. All round London are re- tive expenditure has been ignored. notwithstanding that on the\n\ndents' Association.\n\nver-exhaustively and ably dealt with to be seen examples of roads cut commendation of the Salaries Com- I must not be misinterpreted and ward over municipal affairs early Spring. If the Government tural value. As soon as the creased by 15 per cent.\n\nas denying to those officers of the on the Mainland, have favoured could see its way to remedy the comes the value of the land is\n\nHouse A Million Dollars.\n\nGovernment who by reason of their me with a list of the most im-deficiency before the next bathin increased enormously. This means, according to the professional qualifications, high at-portant subjects which require season, public dissatisfaction would go up, new building and other work is stimulated, and new publią Government attention. They em- be greatly placated figures kindly supplied by the Hon. tainments and technical skill, should receive a full measure of brace such public questions might entail too much clerical\n\nThis is not the first occasion said with equal truth of the New to Kowloon's need of improved postal Senior additional tax on the resources of their value work. hut nerhans a beginning in\n\nof their facilities commensurate with its that I am addressing the Council Territories. If we are to listen to the Colony of approximately one the Colony the benefit this direction might be made with Unofficial member, in his re-\n\nview of the Budget, dealt million dollars will be levied next valued services. As, for example, size: the provision of police pro- on the subject of the presence of the panic-mongers all new road 1931, the year in which the totals with the\n\n$18,000, recover-tection in Kowloon Tong; typhoon disorderly houses in the residen- making and road widening is to When question of Sterling year. this question of the provision\n\nof Kowloon. The cease. This will check the of the three main items mentioned Salaries and mentioned that I, on\n\nsalaries was debated last year, able in fees, for three Consultanta signals in the north-eastern dis- tial areas were for the first time given in\n\nto deal is obvious when it is stated that the progress of land development the estimates of each department behalf of the Hongkong General thanks to the good offices of your in the Medical Department, who tricts of the Peninsula; the need serious objection to their existence development of motoring, and\n\ncompromise was Chamber of Commerce, would also Excellency\n\nare professors of the Hongkong of a portable fire-pump\n\nbuilding. the outlying auch houses are in the neighbour-and under the caption \"Summary.\"\n\nreached, although in the opinion University doing specialist and with outbreaks From this Summary the figures speak on this subject. Before ex- of the Unofficials, with which all the Unofficial mem- ment was still too favourable to the to the Colony cannot be over-esti-Yaumati Ferry approach; hospital Their removal to a less objection- better to make use of derelict without difficulty.\n\nThe abolition of the General areas. I trust it new land values, and will give 1. morality and safety. to the Civil Servant and to Clerical Staff are paid in dollars. for consideration the, desirability fits and advantages of preferential the taxpayer if salaries are re- The comparison is a striking one. of displaying typhoon warning tariff treatment in respect of pro- attached to the Imports and Ex- That dredging should surely recently\n\nTyphoon Warnings. learn if there is a possibility of the following year as compared deposited between the wharves from\n\nI have been requested to urge securing for Hongkong the bene with that of the current year. the sewers and nullahs running Council, full justice would be done sterling-paid servants have been called upon to bear the burden of balancing the Budget.\n\nfits and advantages of preferential tariff treatment in respect of products of local manufacture. Although the Wharf Company revision into dollars.\n\nin the vicinity of Kowloon City. this you will see that the special\n\nItem 36 makes provision for re- I shall there- staffed by 66 officers in 1931 at an signals at the Kowloon Tong and ducts of local manufacture. The Senior Clerical branch was Office on Page 27. From undertaken by Government. ports\n\npairs to Galvanised Steel Plath fore in due course, move the follow- estimated cost of $334,113. Expenditure for 1981 is $20,800 Keep a sufficient dep the largest ing amendment to Section Two of of water at\n\nThe 1932 Estimates provide for The residents request, made their wharves to allow\n\nyear ago, was turned down by Fencing round the Loco Yard, and for- 1932 only $6,000; while the\n\nthe proposed Bill: the whose officers aggregate ap-\n\nSecretary made reference to this total of the three main items Per- vessels to go alongside, approaches to the berths used sonal Emoluments, Other Charges, are by no means\n\nproaches to the berths used sonal Emoluments, Other Charges, are by no means satisfactory. Anyone who\n\nitem in his speech. It is consider and Special Expenditure for 1931, watch the berthing and unberth- shows 10 fewer officers out of 66 year. The cost of the erection of\n\ned by some people that the was $948,610, and the total for ing of big mail boats can see from decrease\n\nFire Brigade. the two localities is comparatively at an increase of salary of $75,521. a typhoon signal mast at each of\n\nThe provision made in 1981 for\n\nOwing to the inaccessibility of ty of Yaumati Station and Kow computed without the Special Ex- an in- must cause much anxiety to those\n\nthe available fire appliances to loon Tong, could have been sub\n\nstituted by some less costly penditure, should reveal\n\nment pay roll was $916,050.\n\nfencing. It is suggested that any crease of $8,581. With the Special in command.\n\nIt is proposed to increase this certain areas in the Kowloon City Expenditure shown separately in\n\nbranch of the service to 679 clerks district, it is considered desirable railings required for renewals to this confusion\n\nthe railings enclosing the Loca the Summary,\n\nin 1932, whose aggregate salaries that provision be made for\n\nportable fire pump of the trailer Yards should be obtained by lift would be obviated.\n\nwill amount to $973,480; or an\n\ntype.\n\nIts cost is inconsiderable. an $57,430, with and can be defended by the ing the present railings and re\n\nItem 42.-May I be permitted the lives and property of the properly doped wood stanchions. poorer inhabitants of the Kowloon\n\nwhen I said: \"$40,000 for new City districts, who are least able to re-state my remarks last year bodywork for four coaches Car Parking, to bear any such loss.\n\nThere are technical\n\nwilg I am aware that Government advocate that, before incurring does not regard with favour the this expenditure, enquiries migh suggestion of surfacing the road be made of, and tenders invited way and providing a properly from, firms in the Colony capable levelled car park in the vicinity of of building railway coaches, o special pleader on behalf of Kow. the case of Senior Clerks in Class the Yaumati Ferry Wharf. When which there are several. In thi\n\nTurning of 25,000 hold that the present third-class question to Your Excellency and this hon-, highest class in the Junior branch it is remembered, however, that connexion there are those who of sterling salaries, to which ourable Council a case for the The combined salaries of nine of\n\nthis very necessary public imable type for the traffic on th in a form that would facilitate reference has already been made, needs and claims which the Kow- the former class are estimated at people use the Yaumati Pier daily coaches are of an entirely unsui\n\nBefore approving thin reference, and would afford the that is a subject which if judged loon Residents' Association desire: $94,481 for 1982, while 10 clerks of provement should not be long de-fine.\" the for modest and the latter group will cost\n\nlayed. item. I would like to know if these community information for which by what one reads and hears-is\n\nKowloon Hospital. sugrestions have been acted upon, it has looked in vain in the past.\n\ncausing more adverse comment and moderate but, nevertheless, urgent Colony $53,000 next year.\n\nOfficial statistics obtained of the\n\nDangerous Corners. Conclusion.\n\narousing stronger public feeling public improvement for the penin- comparative individual than any other matter raised in sula, great disappointment must are $10,498 and $5,300. It is a number of out-patients treated in\n\nWhile motoring in the New the Territories one is unpleasantly be expressed at the non-fulfill- matter of common knowledge that the Kowloon Hospital for connexion with the estimates for 1932.\n\nment of the Government's under- for locally recruited hands to The Hon. the Colonial Secre- taking to economise in the direction attain to the higher class in the corresponding first six months of confronted with the huge quantity of the most dangerous 29 was corners of the road to Taipo.\n\ntary in his able general survey in of the staffing of the public service Junior Clerical Service they must 1930 and 1931 give a total of 7,695 af serub and undergrowth on introducing the Budget unfortun- by a larger number of dollar for be of great efficiency and have and 10,085, respectively. It is no same\n\nthe seen a long period of service.pointed out to Government last therefore strongly recommend ately when dealing with salaries sterling-paid servants\n\nThe commencing salary of the month, that the accommodation is that a portion of the vote of $5,00\n\nBrushwood Clearing pitifully inadequate. The K.R.A. for drew a picture describing the sacri- Government.\n\nI labour under some disadvan-highest class dollar clerks fices the sterling paid Civil\n\nof my $4,800 a year. Cases\n\nin their letter to Government utilised immediately for clearing men of qualified vants had been called upon to bear tage in the formulation in the burden of balancing the criticism, since in the absence of i record\n\nsmall that many of the out-be done under proper supervision.\n\nThe Saikung Road. Budget as compared with the em- the Report of the Retrenchment meritorious service attaining that describes \"the waiting room as so the said corners and that the work ployees of the business concerns of Committee, which has been with-grade only after 30 years in patients have to sit on the floor\n\nBy contrast held from the Inoscial members Government employ.\n\nI return to the suggestion in the the Colony\n\nsterling clerk upon joining the and door steps until other cases His statements were not at all\n\nof the Legislative Council, except\n\nin Class II. forthwith have been dealt with: this applies forlorn hope of a start being mad\n\nequally to male and female when funds permit, on the firs convincing and were, in fact, very those who are also members of service\n\nwith all privileges of home which the Retrenchment Commit-leave, etc., and the additional cost of in-patients have frequently had Yue Tong. It was only the other Kwongtung. This friendly assist- business and professional ance, rendered spontaneously and munity has been very severely hit, tee had acquiesced in the Govern- to taxpayers that these privileges to be refused. As compared with day that I read in a recent unter\n\nmen imply. This a total of 439 operations perform of Motor that the motorist is no promptly, exemplifies the truth of by bad trade and the drop in ex- ment's policy of maintaining an to glorified\n\nexpensive personnel on a sterling differential treatment\n\ned during the whole of last year, change. the lines: six that \"as a ratepayer he contri- \"In faith and hope the world will I have sent to your Excellency basis. Nor is it possible to ascer- versus imported hands cannot be there were 313 during the first six xetting a fair deal. It is argued months of this year. This latter butes his share to the roads as disagree.\n\nconfidentially figures which show tain how far Your Excellency's in- too strongly criticised.\n\nKowloon Matters.\n\nfigure shows an increase of 167 an average citizen. As a tax- But all mankind's is that many of the large industrial structions to several departments\n\nIn dealing with subjects relat-cases as against last year's 146. payer he pays his full share of charity.\"-(Applause.)\n\nconcerns and business houses (Hansard 1930, p. 227) regarding\n\nThe general taxation. In addition have, apart from paying sterling local recruiting have been carried ing to Kowloon none are new to The increase is over 100%.\n\nof another European contributes heavily to motor salaries at a fixed rate of exchange, out. Until the Government give Your Excellency, as representa- addition made definite cuts in pay. In ad- an earnest of its determination to tions have been made to Govern-medical officer and the increase of taxation for the sole reason that the the nursing staff are urgent re- he wants to use the roads,\" and SALARIES.dition overheads have been re- apply the axe in respect of a large ment from time to time for\n\nduced by a reduction in staff. Ac- branch of the gold section of its past three years. Since the first quirements demanding the imme- yet, as the Senior Unofficial Mem- pro-administration, it is difficult to reading of the Appropriation Bill diate attention of Government. her has pointed out, simultaneous- cording to the Government\n\nBathing Facilities. ly with imposing the additional of Civil Servants resist the conclusion that the com- three weeks ago. I have been in posal, salaries\n\nfor greater communication, through the hon- Not much need be said for in- Petrol Tax, in Hongkong p will, as from January 1 next, be munity's demand paid at Treasury rate of exchange, economy in the Colony's administra-orary Secretary, with the vigilant creased public bathing facilities in Government has reduced the vita\n\nThe committee of the Kowloon Resi- Kowloon.\n\nsubject was for roads. All round London are re- tive expenditure has been ignored. notwithstanding that on the\n\ndents' Association.\n\nver-exhaustively and ably dealt with to be seen examples of roads cut commendation of the Salaries Com- I must not be misinterpreted and ward over municipal affairs early Spring. If the Government tural value. As soon as the creased by 15 per cent.\n\nas denying to those officers of the on the Mainland, have favoured could see its way to remedy the comes the value of the land is\n\nHouse A Million Dollars.\n\nGovernment who by reason of their me with a list of the most im-deficiency before the next bathin increased enormously. This means, according to the professional qualifications, high at-portant subjects which require season, public dissatisfaction would go up, new building and other work is stimulated, and new publią Government attention. They em- be greatly placated figures kindly supplied by the Hon. tainments and technical skill, should receive a full measure of brace such public questions might entail too much clerical\n\nThis is not the first occasion said with equal truth of the New to Kowloon's need of improved postal Senior additional tax on the resources of their value work. hut nerhans a beginning in\n\nof their facilities commensurate with its that I am addressing the Council Territories. If we are to listen to the Colony of approximately one the Colony the benefit this direction might be made with Unofficial member, in his re-\n\nview of the Budget, dealt million dollars will be levied next valued services. As, for example, size: the provision of police pro- on the subject of the presence of the panic-mongers all new road 1931, the year in which the totals with the\n\n$18,000, recover-tection in Kowloon Tong; typhoon disorderly houses in the residen- making and road widening is to When question of Sterling year. this question of the provision\n\nof Kowloon. The cease. This will check the of the three main items mentioned Salaries and mentioned that I, on\n\nsalaries was debated last year, able in fees, for three Consultanta signals in the north-eastern dis- tial areas were for the first time given in\n\nto deal is obvious when it is stated that the progress of land development the estimates of each department behalf of the Hongkong General thanks to the good offices of your in the Medical Department, who tricts of the Peninsula; the need serious objection to their existence development of motoring, and\n\ncompromise was Chamber of Commerce, would also Excellency\n\nare professors of the Hongkong of a portable fire-pump\n\nbuilding. the outlying auch houses are in the neighbour-and under the caption \"Summary.\"\n\nreached, although in the opinion University doing specialist and with outbreaks From this Summary the figures speak on this subject. Before ex- of the Unofficials, with which all the Unofficial mem- ment was still too favourable to the to the Colony cannot be over-esti-Yaumati Ferry approach; hospital Their removal to a less objection- better to make use of derelict without difficulty.\n\nThe abolition of the General areas. I trust it new land values, and will give 1. morality and safety. to the Civil Servant and to Clerical Staff are paid in dollars. for consideration the, desirability fits and advantages of preferential the taxpayer if salaries are re- The comparison is a striking one. of displaying typhoon warning tariff treatment in respect of pro- attached to the Imports and Ex- That dredging should surely recently\n\nTyphoon Warnings. learn if there is a possibility of the following year as compared deposited between the wharves from\n\nI have been requested to urge securing for Hongkong the bene with that of the current year. the sewers and nullahs running Council, full justice would be done sterling-paid servants have been called upon to bear the burden of balancing the Budget.\n\nfits and advantages of preferential tariff treatment in respect of products of local manufacture. Although the Wharf Company revision into dollars.\n\nin the vicinity of Kowloon City. this you will see that the special\n\nItem 36 makes provision for re- I shall there- staffed by 66 officers in 1931 at an signals at the Kowloon Tong and ducts of local manufacture. The Senior Clerical branch was Office on Page 27. From undertaken by Government. ports\n\npairs to Galvanised Steel Plath fore in due course, move the follow- estimated cost of $334,113. Expenditure for 1981 is $20,800 Keep a sufficient dep the largest ing amendment to Section Two of of water at\n\nThe 1932 Estimates provide for The residents request, made their wharves to allow\n\nyear ago, was turned down by Fencing round the Loco Yard, and for- 1932 only $6,000; while the\n\nthe proposed Bill: the whose officers aggregate ap-\n\nSecretary made reference to this total of the three main items Per- vessels to go alongside, approaches to the berths used sonal Emoluments, Other Charges, are by no means\n\nproaches to the berths used sonal Emoluments, Other Charges, are by no means satisfactory. Anyone who\n\nitem in his speech. It is consider and Special Expenditure for 1931, watch the berthing and unberth- shows 10 fewer officers out of 66 year. The cost of the erection of\n\ned by some people that the was $948,610, and the total for ing of big mail boats can see from decrease\n\nFire Brigade. the two localities is comparatively at an increase of salary of $75,521. a typhoon signal mast at each of\n\nThe provision made in 1981 for\n\nOwing to the inaccessibility of ty of Yaumati Station and Kow computed without the Special Ex- an in- must cause much anxiety to those\n\nthe available fire appliances to loon Tong, could have been sub\n\nstituted by some less costly penditure, should reveal\n\nment pay roll was $916,050.\n\nfencing. It is suggested that any crease of $8,",
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        "content_text": "SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1931.\n\nBOOKSHELF.\n\nINDO-CHINA PARADISE. SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS.\n\nHealth Resort in Hills of Annam.\n\nAN ATTRACTIVE BOOK.\n\nOne of the Loves garden spots, commonly known as the Parade of Indo-China, where H. Paul Doumer, then Governor, decided in 1895 to establish a health resort. Some years later, Governor Doumer completed the preliminary work and established a zamindari, which has a cinema attached.\n\nA great deal has been added to the station, and these are, including uno de... of mulled...y, a psychological problem, not a menace of lunar... Bong... a number of separate villas were erected. As a health resort, it has proved a great success.\n\nProf. Simpson's Radio Lectures.\n\nThe literature concerning Shakespeare is vast. Pekin... und... work, what a vast amount will ever realize Peking and not wet... weeting he might have spared Passing so it is saw officially call the world.\n\nThe third edition retains the original title of the book, mounting. The aspect that a opera may apology for hancared to excite either wonder... Milton to make change Murray.\n\nAlready the literature concerning Shakespeare is vast. The author has no more interest in the manuscripts, all of which are at Pekme th...\n\nMr. J. L. Feed Mokitur. Lauru, saya, \"of three.\n\nProf. Simpson, MA. Kiny Further ripete, by Rokeri rejubel Ali KULCE-BES.\n\nHot Welsh, Ltd., Heughang US1. Kelly and Wani, on some year later that Gover-BES.\n\nDog Samt completed the pre-Aukerman, Prof. Som\n\nThi\" :4 giá vi testada, minary work and stablished a zaminda ua, wha a playwright. The of thrth, along with 1And\n\near perice. Afler 1935 under Parsimmople for Tudat tocamp a bukatutave—a coma un langs tikkay noY meckáty becaus and posing olur!terpart of Soul, wwwf the'rwn Th\n\nSizes 1972 a great deal has been phor. no an historias, a peri, writing about him as a philowa it ja Ke Bhat are bowl mi\n\nadded to the station, and these are, a typien) Elizabethin, na E MUE Sarah tela, including uno de¦ of mulledży, sa paychological prob-char, which has a cinema attached.\n\nAs a health re- so on. Yet Sazkompenza wa k -the art it has proved a great succo, diminatit: so much was he a dra specially for the The ad mate that he never thought r Cart Mad_129 wastaged to be ruined from a way, han playa sa anything but playa\n\nking\n\npopularity may\n\nthe Ex-* of them\n\nenlarged\n\nif\n\nthere are told in a wall illnad Daca the secera and mastered the run into kuite 3 by the Imprimerie!words, ka had no more Interest in bedre. Hanel.—W, 2. the manuscripts, all of which are\n\nRapin da ima 5-10, Mr. J. L Feed Mokitur. Lauru, | saya, \"of\n\nthree ril well\n\nof Pekme th\n\n. ר\n\n3\n\nAlready the literature\n\ncern\n\nSayMerry\n\na da 1984. Hud be passed to have di corrected verdien, Together *** Tanese crount of himself, ka ir weld those who respect blatory. Pekny und bin work, what a vast amount Will ever rezala Poking and not wet weeting he might have spared Pasping so it is saw officially call the world.\n\nBunce it in that the author the tand edition retains the Log Shakeupare in unarmane, yel Urinal title of the book, motiounting.\n\nThe spect that a ofera may apology for hangcared to excite either wonder Thilton to make change Murray.\n\nWhat do ou\n\nHing kimmelf seven shment, howevez, ja the fact, attoned the wing of thithak in all possibla la bay some- ** name of 13.1.5 mg, thing Jew about Shaksporto\n\ned material infr !m the\n\nProf Ківельном так виго any per both a malap -\"he kite\n\nI of Fectures he de- Ameth Ms of the world, Invered on the wireless undye the \"actors who there in only one Paking Wanape of the Houng Broly the fontact cities with\n\nComm 14. Thos\n\n-- 20\n\n-* - 5 they under\n\nميا\n\nlec\n\nCheations for the Ret.L \"Nevertheless,\" he adde\n\nall, however. Chery ars tarea have now been published by ally several Zeng, and itara Kelly & Walsh Ltd. hav\n\n·Fold interest of the place der hetle Farber Shake-the eye and thway i\n\nFiend and bear\"\n\nit\n\nThe Spick of chứn\n\ncite. Them me with the komore ye\n\ngraceful\n\nThe\n\n*A which | IT\n\nhurterada\":\n\nJust to\n\nram by dim.\n\nForm 20 de 1\n\nThere when tele\n\nCAR on them re\n\nSome parts you i\n\nmore fully at home\n\ntheatre, the tex\n\ntermen la kin proface of ureal Indly work an\n\nde that Shakespora 1. read over The average modern \"epigrammatic Darin ach writer, he coatings in me d Much trying t\n\nTo Your Friends at Home Christmas with a suitable Gift from \"Hongkong TEA\n\nPrice per 3 catty box $18.50 net (Approx 7 lb.)\n\nFinest Fo.com > Per 5 catty box $17.00 net\n\n„Mauge Pakos Peyta 5 lbs. $17.60 net. THE PRI ES QUOTED INCLUDE ALE CHARGES to any add was in the Corvel Kisgdom, GINGER IN SYRUP In syrup barnat Memo SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR US. Portest of tina 5 lb jars. $18.00 net. Per case of Twelve 24 1. pats, $21.00 bet\n\nTUE PRICES QUOTED IM.LUDE FREIGHT PAID to London Docka mole DRIED GINGER IN TINS Te pareof x 1 lb, ins. $10.50 net Including age to the United Kingdom.\n\nORDER EARLY, LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD. Grocery Dept. Tel. 25813.\n\nK\n\nRESTRINGING AND REPAIRS. We take a WERCIAL PRibk a son work RAÇERIŲ PAGEág ky on enny with Thing (HARANPE | RESTRIN\n\nAAA DUNLOP POTESTA ATIN AMERICAN ORGA [WUN cur OWN SUPERFINEL seunted Caloun) L7 רים with Our DAWON OUT NO. A WARNINGAPORE ONO 27 WAL CHINA GU 207 AUTERIINE N OWN A Out, and duly stunzsataed doe Umenia.\n\nIMPORTANT Badly sale that PACKETA Matrung with SKPAIRING A BINDING L Cocket T and Horkey Munka zīmu balag Earl by en vindurata: sharem\n\nPEITT KEPAIRS CE Tok A TRIAL ORDERS. 1.10137D G.S. BROTHERS, SPEITA MITATTERS 11. Ha Tha Maan deer w Paul kveland MAJESTIC TO-DAY & TO-MORROW AL $30, 5,34, 7.30 and the prom\n\nON-THE-SPOT Newa EL BRENDEL is in town So is FIFI EXORSAY. PIPI dances at \"The Golden Slipper,\" where a gang of crooks hang out. Think BRENDEL is the Big Shotof GANGLAND Sings MyRacket You”\n\nEL BRENDEL FIFI DORSAY When MENDEL, gazes into them eyei, he loses those balance! For hilarious and azciting details see\n\nMr.femon of Orange PRINCE'S THEATRE SHOWING TO-DAY mt 2 80, 7 15 & 9 15 Special matinee al 5 15 on Saturday and Sunday\n\nMGM Prezenta\n\nSOUTH CHINA MORNING POUL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1933.\n\nSTAGE & SCREEN NOTES. NEWS AND GOSSIP OF THE THEATRE | IN HONGKONG AND ABROAD.\n\nMANY NEW FILMS DUE AT KINGS.\n\nCentral: \"Tirta Husband.\" K-x Cylinder Løve\" Princesdarlaune,” 36x/mtk-\"Mr. Lemon of Urange.” Queen'—\"Byon of the World.\" Malm 24. Son of Zorra,” Star:-\"Navy Bl\n\nHart,\n\nSESSIONS CONCLUDE.\n\nCROSS-WORD PUZZLE\n\nJury Request Lenleney for Convicted Man.\n\nPOWERS OF POLRE\n\nLkg and Account + the rest of the Jury for Sonebhe Chief Jurka (Sir Joxeph Kemp posterday montered heung Leung, charged with an Haulting Ho Ka, with intent to rab, to onu yaar's hard labour.\n\nA cond defendant w charged, after being found Not KURS:\n\nThe jury came to a uxlam decleton in co, L majority recommensent For Live Frat kocke. Esa Lord- skip, in passing contamos, d posure that although ka did not know on what grounds the jury asked for Reel\n\nAvel, Adrama d'AM | saba Viadalat, John 25. Sk Kec. Earry Deebie,\n\naphoriag artista.\n\nspyme of the World\" chamanend the other 2 ren of the Queen's Themire yubordiy (rmacja. and will be Wosened to day, mid 500 | Damon, 3.\n\nThe picke vividly poes kesevarų, trayed, tha pint fine tena mier than Pin, B. we good kid evil, butwaan Zee wną among tu Peter Kiwalan kewen, mas and Winner 1 tik vaode ong af ka maen\n\nMaloda 1. Bu da versat in Deve tam bu a je\n\nand much of the thrill in the parture in dus to Kinds O'Mall, who dan berk Amerikes 14 sm of the\n\nPencoed by Fly from Carty With seven adaptation of an wegt et slagg by John Parsaw,\n\nHuery Kwa dzeeted the pesëse. The young Petikan M\n\nThe Grown Salicitor Mr. Somer\n\nast Filerey) prosecuted, and the\n\n– dret defendant wear represented by\n\nThe Juzy, via composed of Mr. F. Austin (formmanĮ, Makra T c Patterson, F. A. Xavier ? Kd warda, W. H. B. Muskett, S. J. Her\n\nwho and R. V. đa Batal\n\nand 19 pachakty | sualni kan veren van La Sin paneel Doer dicted one, Lichudin Una Terbil pomen, men and Osat una sdern Jibs Holland. Bestdən Zurst Xyra kelisah dials a Masand 2) ...... 41.\n\nher and a boot në akbarı\n\nating a nis dhe monulatus Dup d'alza\n\nwater preme Spa King's fan bünekää vody The attenuam from the CEM BAKER, and the Text\n\nf newlyweds even when they pay\n\npaquet,\n\nThe addresses to the jury by counsel, together with the Judge's Luming ND lasted th\n\nthe afternoon, whic\n\nلستت\n\n#erimental\n\n-\n\nA hood va thu\n\nயர்\n\n11 Placed avercing\n\nKEMIL\n\nit a fer fra\n\nCLLE,schen, C\n\nretired for Carty minutes kafan\n\nreaching their verdic\n\nQuestioning af Suspertu\n\nThe rights of police offour-\n\nTegelane, peteret the De Pasqua clied to strizi\n\nfor menika akusid att man to him But at Valoma that have národy madimed by oversee alles.\n\n+\n\nthrow a cream rol of partibus courly stated by the chut Fransady deset dada dan Justice in the morning, wam he\n\nmaking a\n\nCRA\n\nwond * The\n\n1\n\ndo cokolo 15 A Jarly when u 14 J\n\nH 1 Hokey\n\nVesterday's Bellies\n\nBondag\n\nT\n\nPark\n\nhe\n\naf 2\n\n-\n\n!\n\nthe\n\n14 Fellows Al out of the s\n\nHathor :\n\nPr\n\nFAM\n\nThe incised by Mr. Kir Ship-lọ, wḥhọ chineląc to a certaj: form of cross-examination employ mƐ against the first defendant fr\n\nmay new med krat\n\nDesible fryse the cozade\n\nDOFI EINU KA\n\nNAUTH\n\nThe sile\n\n!\n\n1\n\nVer\n\nDura\n\n1\n\nVertical\n\ntion red by Mr. Bin Singa\n\nmpty Cylinder Lavy gaus far sling sa hur ↑ «Letbook, wakiwi kave his designs on two abjec\n\ny than Savachay and sa da overrule kinetion ho zagladed by “Woman of AL NE Facing band pley, the dat straw Lon\" andher adventure of the strike woman Whan 15 wife makes inte buried marines, Karpiant Flogy and goether ver. 1 kubby like to rain Sulphant Quiri, Kika za Aro thancing bars or wen hin mble Vecina, parts of the machi kavu 14 to ja haloperation he her\n\npool. The rhag ka ba vanjlager\n\n| Str. Fitzroy the převlong day.\n\nCoumiul contended that the no caned was asked a series of quer\n\n\"What Trice tory?\" and \"The Cack smployee d sent in the toes and gums Fred WorldTM Filma Tented for the bin the ew batween repkytam Best future are the Zene Ora Luar te facing by Mr. Fremy from a docu-\n\n*The\n\nHvala, wak Ri- kane, WA 11 Agata\n\nWho The meat before him and which was\n\nchmod apk Tax Wren \"The Sema Pinko AT LANGKAÈn tai skin, while not produced and on which he woul\n\nAt the crusti | prompted by Barmant Kreism-\n\nwith Gorge ('Brien and \"The Bazzal mejnega and NË PAS be d\n\nWho Was The chance of the came in\n\nCAL\" KM Buy AW ME DUNN by Team MM MATTract the Court below arbai, ka mall lý ho Sparring Cherating Te and indelen Edward\n\nww\n\nThe Lee Ponds,\" and in mind t tion. Chernivt in\n\nUncal Sirm, ANAL Etion are that be in supported ku Cullen who played avessee him, an\n\nBy P\n\nF\n\nciia: Han Bans\n\n*The Say!\n\nAir. Flizey's Denial\n\nMr. Fitary replied that that\n\nBrendel | was votarly wrong.\n\nICON\n\n“Maculo 12 dan\n\nto the Philip\n\neh Aaměře\n\nAnd View\n\nKthe adver\n\nWalak's \"W\n\n------- koown the\n\n„Paramount \"adaption at 1psaka, dope the feet the\n\nTrurody.\"\n\nak the year'ı oylabanding\n\nEL\n\ndrama tadeg volan have been kid wall a\n\ni af peng Paramust-seek Wektu z\n\nA\n\nM\n\nENG. Medal any que\n\nIt And #hdraw Hawaii. | allegation, but be nerd cut pat k\n\nBy Sa kavu\n\n...a mikety traversed by Dee. The produ Tom mundi ho vt à Men standard as Helogion and Magal šita adventuzen Tregunda consca work and election. An enon me deig, remnALI ANA\n\nThe ganlys who mada Ekkunarak\"\n\n--\n\nBangla - »\n\nנוי\n\nONN IPE AT ASTORA FITE DETER S FEMININEUNDING\n\n4 The Cars à mata ya mch S LLLNESS DY\n\nexpart, a given a\n\nSAMED UPARMA : 5 Baje a sale (PA),\n\nCafe de tank ESA MHOOGEE NK\n\nMakole.\n\nLENT.\n\nSende ut pt, it was\n\nTOO MUCH RAIN.\n\nTHE HONGKONG WETEN OLUB.\n\n+\n\nGun-Fire to Scatter Clouds Firefert.\n\nThe\n\ndeant were L'ecend point has **\n\nbo had bes Nelle säter kari *** question a man helm time he wan\n\nmtipp at Shops Saturday, 2016 A\n\nmrning at s\n\nThe Ti\n\nThe bell an 1.50 p.m.\n\n• Tupe at\n\nlar\n\nMEMBERS ENCLOSURE\n\nbant Iv\n\nc\n\nLw.\n\nHa Caperdalla mild there was no\n\nHom\n\n-Badgon prominently diedlaved.\n\nTh\n\nHATO\n\nfeat the Leving to galler\n\nInds\n\n!! so for\n\nNo nos with duw be ducisted to the Member Enclo\n\nH\n\nΠότε\n\nthat the rate:\n\nIn all\n\nwith\n\nPing A\n\nk.\n\nin the lemngs ralel, and they in a\n\njeant in the first point, Mr. Estroy\n\nSatu\n\npi\n\npret den attempted to provi\n\nThough the pr\n\nDE AL Xaume” thu Is \"Van \"Mandy Long Legs,\" which laa Fax penalu. 1. Which spans Ho 60- reremmendations a simple sunčeky at the King' romance, in murther that the King's Times, 12. mg leve sama playa doubt that 192\n\nQue half of the good\n\nJRATI\n\nCand then argued that the\n\nMabeled. A For Um it has a hung by ra, that chasing team mỹ pgeht east, handed by Janet Gagner utorack to be finest rent in consider was the and Warner Baxter, anypacing by Vas Pros Glen\n\nThe Go Best Kathy) Chade Gollingwater and WHIL“\n\nThe tape her maderage inkej had un the case.\n\nAmong the English Tina palane te\n\nThe King 198 “A Warm Corner,\" with them to maps, Panama, Sean\n\nLease Bening handing a bla saat\n\nThe post sets l\n\nZpi\n\n10%. \"The Bui Ose\" with 12...\n\nvw the Am\n\namaria, Bicipi ane right to the\n\nCrowt\n\nT==bay.\n\nFert bloc\n\nMaga, and wea\n\nJI\n\nEnder's ViewA\n\nHis Lovedanip, in dealing\n\nA gami\n\nMembers are method that they\n\nneeded to barn end end day be and their Ladies must wear thell\n\nRader! 'membam\n\nThe Xeba Parkoure and chai, kuomu at 3 Coffee Clemen and be for Ladies\n\nretary pon her, auch\n\nDANGER!\n\nYOU ARE A VICTIM OF\n\nHONGKONG FOOT\n\n- X\n\n1 ויי}\n\nare pet\n\nBul\n\nHom\n\nPulling a man va where t\n\nbr\n\ned to Pale, durić\n\nand chop, chapters on all the\n\n::\n\nago.\n\nkega romalam 1.\n\nlone Park are linked and Vienna and Cɔnstantinoplu topal interest and the ther places of a De De Cachet the *** Turtast lu z ze red melty which w much of Chinese history in the Tanabe of the\n\nand the Ming T same way that London in so suck in parson by the of Earlich history and Katebest! - mention the le to make of Scottish Water\n\nchu thora\n\nwho at ng T\n\nmed sound? What did that About 15-re questions that a.)ør read:\n\nmutwick at every line charmine\n\nto the unwary reader, 15. zid they may fall to jenderstand Seku\n\naliment\n\n- mas cut in-,apekre.\" in another occasion,!\n\nsenten in\n\nserie Simpson they prosadia to For that mentioned Bond Street. holy the to one of the m\n\ntermed it, \"Say where, Julius Caesar drawing attent Bond Streette and what it .'\"\n\nil 1L to the material th Prod. Simpana in poking fun at 110ry, the means by which the\n\nmat men te wore a palat armaterial se\n\nCreated a simpla stary, Prof\n\nnom met deals with a comp morativ The Merh\n\ndrawn, lara bimanit open to the thmosh setnext and an th Nan die that bu qasten Tim Clarke, are interesting even with...\n\nTHE TRÊN 10 say who Tema Clarke tage productions.\" Have Blowj ted, Tom Clarke, farmerly a member of\n\nin Jul Comer how Shai KOBART fall the staff of Usa Sauch China Morm Test the Past, in at present editor je a let me burg to lack tha the free elition of her book pen is tur. is set able to share imposeze the opportun\n\n(ie Dowager'a tomb bar London newspaper-- 1 Ventes. Passing to Macbeth, Pif\n\n04, the levar, bagʻng herself 2. Chapters as Peking But Northline'n cietumn's trade or some timely remicy abe of the great fald carts shop, the fun to bursity, for haement and the critics of Shakespe Thursa history, the far and Fernand Northclife, it become necessary and in the Anal lecture on Teach\n\nV drama Lucia the Immacours of her to say who he wen, and that one Night be duals with the mportant Lioa era lay wala the Managers of Shinh than it le lente Prof. Simy various plays were printed\n\nImagine. In mo poore,\n\nnecessary qntion of the dates at which the principal from Rose in Feling for\n\nin in Flonchon\n\nTen to the Plays\n\nthrough whe KABI.\n\nThe Pletin) Side. There could be no better pok for the park\n\nww\n\nPurther Encouragessed,\n\nWhen the lectures were deter An Admirable lift.\n\n2nd on the wirejena na maential part However, It was not Frať, Simp. of the programme was the rad Akough anentially popular se's purpose to demonstrate the ing of selections from the playe than dusest of Tuklay and its wandoto Abazity of thelife' d'etur referred to.\n\nProf. Simpson Belst Halten for the general reader, which to the hd would redure that there is ung intimate region of the the Sonk is not Jacking in scholar wetting to places of interest in the KR: VIL\n\nwed readers with know-Howment, a Capital sat out wellia a pendik tune of Ch\n\nthose meninos Shor Motoral information.\n\nBorn Exited\n\nA p\n\nta\n\nre\n\n15\n\nof a book wal t For my The prepared from the eartipuð (menn ka dhe mes di Cuocomore. will be glad tv!\n\nare it in b same tiike, and ma tam kende stof such the sections referred to in\n\nகாென்பன, Hunt v Postala paladinckeri that the characters Apa\n\noranch An Kiven\n\nexceed in plaga dealt with, Prof. STI Which, along with the Mandarin roman-gun Bret Simms palataly the float of readers will!\n\n* The ** need hava ho froze on that tomber to quicken thaj imalen of proper AMOA of the randor. The the excellent Indar, the list of the avizugu Tekdes skoon ac-ughtiully\n\nare usually engh to discourage in be aluminted by la of the intrations, In-festivals and some of the mapa Jayaintance with Shakomprare la turning to the Diaze with tradi pleasant sibula kata eral that are new to PM author bas undertakana nisen limited to a simple try jinternet and enjoyment.\n\nAfted at mhant. Prof im\n\nThe format of Further Shut PH kedv et 'sprato 14 keeping aluse papn'rcent nature of the subject and the al- more repetal study of tractive MAST in which at bast Three or four plan, the necessary i barn treated. The pubilakēņu are! -ed in the\n\nCouraged mörkt be provided, to be complimented on an exce ath and it was with this thought in, pick! Lhu\n\n|| Ylvable an an aid to further and that he first wrote tha te taken care to explain in\n\nwork. Prof. mpan of ancient And modern Pekrending, particularly sa St Maż turon nud has new published them then that the lectures, will ather Hyacinth Ditchuria bern Me 101 pti dute in the their present form.\n\nland in my pettent enlillen.\n\nkambing. The book is packed with action that \"the study of Shako Taking as his text his own as 1. Und antywowell! Formation sh of weare should be based on an un-\n\nthe\n\nand 1.\n\nf how b\n\nJuring\n\n12\n\ndies are T\n\nW\n\ninally for broadenstag, and co\n\nanar pertain elementa zonalder\n\nof specialty suitable for that par poak, “have not been tempered |\n\n| e» it would use anve\n\nThe bibliophile\n\nConfidence!\n\nHe, boobby uhašty, kia apasar- ance—fodile confidence. Figurally, No is successful and pajusige, Strong bomitky, attractive loath, are essential ta that set of cance\n\nIt's significant that ha god thawrands al ather haakby, successful man usa Squikų Dental Cream. They use it canidan in the karvadedge that I will protect Hair teeth at the Danger Line-ther veinar- abi polat where puma mati fuath, where so much denial trouble actors, and where\n\nleom the dangerous add which being 40 decay and gum diseases, Squibb Dantul Cream, osade with over sc Squibb mik el Magnesia, a 2009- Ing antacid which dembels have we for years, effectively neutroičnes than ocide Bralects the Danger Line and helpis keop the gums fem pad healthy. It comes me gël, ne astringents, nothing to harm the delicate Nouns, I cleans brou Helly but catety, and it is remarkably placent to the testo, Begle the use of Paula Dental Cream Haley.\n\nSQUIBB DENTAL CREAM\n\nQuards the Danger Line\n\nKÖLNE, KARN & GO, IL\n\ncata\n\nE. R. SQUIBB & SONS, NEW YORK Cheran je de\n\nMRS. MOTONO.\n\nHand and Electrle Massage,\n\n91b, Wyndham Street. MISS MARU\n\nment at høy fles or patients\n\nM\n\n400, Mathan Row\n\nARRŞUN K. ANINDSZŲ. 1ÏËM, NONNA, ARTS & KISAKI\n\nRecommanded for many ram Go Crimpia Peak Hosptal ed by ill the bal\n\n24. Wyndham Street Tel\n\nel tion Includes a cost for quotation. alike for derstanding of his storfes and at with in the haps of turning fake Front Jaykhom maaponés görse kemat map of the Forb the intrinsic Interest of the suh appreciation of the means liked to have are the back furslab- Ohy, with the building coloured ject and the delightful manner in he made his stories Ively.\" red for grater clerussa Band-which atas kein gurated, but Prof. Simmon ha constructed. W with an index ertag through the unending thei ranston at counyards and thin e\n\ntom of the Bookshelf four half hour lecture dating would also have appreciate Imposal, a \"posan then to netewartly less that The plays he and alerted for his difficult to supply with such a This view, with four of the best known play strip down the bark with the title. tion of the drug the Forbidden 2-4, 3-\n\nwild na bá completa, perpose are Julion Career The elander volume but none the lasa Cemplane fight ris book at a piece of bank proder Twelfth N'ekt: or What You Wil.\n\nsad sauted to extrol the Merchant of Venice, Kachet and welcome when there.-M. e porose- and a map on worth of the Press of Madera. Before coming to the play with\n\ndelight to porn Kally & Walak Hid, from when which it deals, mch chapter sets bringing out a plody of the caden\n\nbirders. WE HATE Journed to expert\n\nAllen and Cowin are doctor Ever Peking\"\n\ndla Karal remarks about \"Though no longer the caplast ghest order.\n\nFiprison as well as practice espeare and his work and tion, entitled \"Lauashing and * China,\" wellan Julet Brem (the paper and the Imntent ona ara; (bieling part of Law book.\n\nlang sa taka from not the least they\n\nTehn Par East,' by Misa Trda MISS TAKAMURA In one of the reload pottfans of all excellent and othing more Desling with Shakespeare's art, in\n\nTrising real one of attractive devamad in the fent chapter, Prof. Power Wears. Jonathan Casa's Trurol- text \"Blog\" cition in the the way of a gift book, partieslar points out that the best way to and reverenza la due to tly from the paint of ew of the pr ancient\n\nThe\n\nwork\n\nTory\n\nSat, 21 Play lucky cipient.\n\nTh\n\n·\n\n•\n\nElectric and Hond\n\nOw of the latest addition to\n\nHommage Expen\n\n14 Wyndham Street\n\nIl performed in the theatre by Echoen of Japan Inter Life, By\n\nFirst Floor\n\ntake quite a la ane tih Jers, Library la Kokora, Him And\n\nLafeadin Read\n\nMedical Profesian Sinza\n\nTOCKTAKING\n\nALE! 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CROWN,\n\nSecretary-\n\nاجد\n\nHannah .:\n\nFirst, the text is re-formatted into standard Markdown, correcting headers, sub-headers, bold-type, and tables using Markdown table syntax.\n\nHere is the corrected and reformatted text in HTML as per the instructions:\n\nSOUTH CHINA MORNING POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1931.\n\nBOOKSHELF.\n\nINDO-CHINA PARADISE. SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS.\n\nHealth Resort in Hills of Annam.\n\nAN ATTRACTIVE BOOK.\n\nOne of the Loves garden spots, commonly known as the Parade of Indo-China, where H. Paul Doumer, then Governor, decided in 1895 to establish a health resort. Some years later, Governor Doumer completed the preliminary work and established a zamindari, which has a cinema attached.\n\nA great deal has been added to the station, and these are, including ... of mulled...y, a psychological problem, not a menace of lunar... Bong... a number of separate villas were erected. 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        "content_text": "178\n\nHONG KONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.\n\npossible, for the moment such extensive establishments like the dockyards, the electricity power station, cement works and the oil installations, the recent erection of large rubber-shoe, electric-torch and clock and felt hat factories, the introduction of a prosperous silk industry on the muddy foreshore of Ma-Tau-Wei, and, lastly, projected fire-cracker factories that promise to change the future outlook of Ngau-Shi-Wan are striking evidences of the popular faith in the future of the Peninsula.\n\nBeyond the confines of Kowloon proper brick and ceramic works on modern principles have found a foothold at Castle Peak and Lowu. Minor industries are scattered throughout the thriving districts of the New Territories with their thousands of contented farmers and simple country folks. Electricity will supply the motive power that is bound to assist in the development of existing, and foster the establishment of new, industries. With these outstanding examples of the length to which private enterprise is prepared to go, the timidity on the part of Government demonstrated in its declared policy of the maintenance of a minimum ten-million dollar balance is a little surprising, to say the least.\n\nGovernment's selection of the most prominent public works required for Kowloon is one that has commended itself to the public, if the views expressed in the English newspapers in Hong Kong correctly reflect public opinion as they usually do. One important omission from that list, however, has been dealt with in his usual thorough manner by my honourable friend, the Senior Unofficial Member. The omission, relating to the absence of the provision of a sufficient sum for the commencement of a Post Office building in Kowloon, cannot be passed over without some supplemental comment from me. There was a time, not so long ago, when it was mooted that Government had contemplated a central administration building for the Peninsula. In fact, even the site for such a building had been indicated. It is fervently hoped that when plans are drawn for the new Post Office building it will cover an area sufficiently large in order to provide for a central building for the administration of Kowloon and its environs, adequate for the needs not only of the present but of future generations.\n\nThe present system for the making up of mails in Kowloon needs revising. Residents cannot see why Kowloon mails must be made up twelve or fifteen hours earlier than in Hong Kong when mail steamers are berthed at the Kowloon wharves. If an improvement can be effected in the existing system it will be appreciated. I must not leave the subject of the Post Office without a word of praise for the architectural office of the Public Works Department responsible for the artistic little pavilion on Kowloon City Road doing duty for a district Post Office. A similar type of building and as prettily designed and erected in a similar setting in the district of Kowloon Tong should be a boon to its residents.\n\n38",
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        "content_text": "Extract from Minutes of J.C.C. Meeting 14/3/25\n\nDealt with:\n\n92879/32 Eastern. Public Lighting 12.4.55 at once\n\n76 Le 37 Con!\n\n2014 92879 Saciers. 32\n\n77 FON TEL 85-\n\nConcurs proposal.. 77\" To Imp & doll Comm. Ltd\n\n5.3 (26) 2257 in 92879/32\n\n78 Gou TÉL 102 30% 5- 3075 allow enquiries loan, & any action whether the Company will then offer to remain. Whether there is to be offering permanent arrangements to Mandy work Reffery.\n\nRequests reply by telegraph. Put the substance of (78) with a letter to hup! & heternate! Communicators Ltd ref (77A) on this file (57) on 82765/31 a connected correspondence.\n\nPage 30\n\nPage 31",
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        "content_text": "178\n\nHONG KONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.\n\npossible, for the moment such extensive establishments like the dockyards, the electricity power station, cement works and the oil installations, the recent erection of large rubber-shoe, electric-torch and clock and felt hat factories, the introduction of a prosperous silk industry on the muddy foreshore of Ma-Tau-Wei, and, lastly, projected fire-cracker factories that promise to change the future outlook of Ngau-Shi-Wan are striking evidences of the popular faith in the future of the Peninsula.\n\nBeyond the confines of Kowloon proper brick and ceramic works on modern principles have found a foothold at Castle Peak and Lowu. Minor industries are scattered throughout the thriving districts of the New Territories with their thousands of contented farmers and simple country folks. Electricity will supply the motive power that is bound to assist in the development of existing, and foster the establishment of new, industries. With these outstanding examples of the length to which private enterprise is prepared to go, the timidity on the part of Government demonstrated in its declared policy of the maintenance of a minimum ten-million dollar balance is a little surprising, to say the least.\n\nGovernment's selection of the most prominent public works required for Kowloon is one that has commended itself to the public, if the views expressed in the English newspapers in Hong Kong correctly reflect public opinion as they usually do. One important omission from that list, however, has been dealt with in his usual thorough manner by my honourable friend, the Senior Unofficial Member. The omission, relating to the absence of the provision of a sufficient sum for the commencement of a Post Office building in Kowloon, cannot be passed over without some supplemental comment from me. There was a time, not so long ago, when it was mooted that Government had contemplated a central administration building for the Peninsula. In fact, even the site for such a building had been indicated. It is fervently hoped that when plans are drawn for the new Post Office building it will cover an area sufficiently large in order to provide for a central building for the administration of Kowloon and its environs, adequate for the needs not only of the present but of future generations.\n\nThe present system for the making up of mails in Kowloon needs revising. Residents cannot see why Kowloon mails must be made up twelve or fifteen hours earlier than in Hong Kong when mail steamers are berthed at the Kowloon wharves. If an improvement can be effected in the existing system it will be appreciated. I must not leave the subject of the Post Office without a word of praise for the architectural office of the Public Works Department responsible for the artistic little pavilion on Kowloon City Road doing duty for a district Post Office. A similar type of building and as prettily designed and erected in a similar setting in the district of Kowloon Tong should be a boon to its residents.\n\n182",
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        "content_text": "-12\n\n13\n\n124\n\nMrs.\n\nstrict accord, as Mr. Murphy has sworn in his evidence, in strict accord with the principles laid down in that Report. Accused was paraded with other men of the same height and appearance, dressed in the same way and paraded in a room with a good light with no one near him. You remember even his trousers were changed in case there might be some suggestion because they were muddy he must be the man. At his own request he changed jackets with another man, and he was allowed to choose his own place in the parade.\n\nFairburn was brought in. She looked at them from the front and she looked at them from the back and it was from the back that she identified the accused. The only view she had had of the accused before was side-face. From the back she picked out the accused. Mrs. Fairburn was taken out by another doorway, not put in with Mary or Private Sellars. Mary Pine was then brought in. identified the accused. 'Without hesitation' says Supt. Murphy by counting 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, indicating not once but twice the accused's place. She broke down ran to her mother and cried. You are asked by Learned Counsel for the Defence not to draw an adverse opinion from that. It is easy with young children like Mary Pine to overstress the importance of an emotional display such as that. Learned Counsel for Defence says to you that at sight of the man she had recalled to mind the dreadful things that happened. It may be no more than that. That she was asked to point out a man with whom she had had that terrifying journey down the nullah.\n\nPrivate Sellars identified the man he had seen going into the tunnel.\n\nI mention the identification parade because of a remark made by Learned Counsel for accused. The remark that of course any man accused of murder would be more easily picked out from an identification parade than if he were paraded with men charged with a similar offence.\n\nGentlemen, it is of course a debating point, which Mr. Lim is entitled to take and endeavour to make. If you accept that",
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        "content_text": "I see that Min Anding has abandoned Command vecamins Malaga Fort - presumably for racemin can wins in them online, wherein cache. When glee best discrunch the question of tampon Litt Wider I showed me the terms of service in Hughnya Malay and I get to impresin it at things she would prefer reganising first, shows her enough on a tray for and in immformed tomme of service to be mandy & amider the reading work in wither of these Dependencies.\n\nShe is offimist during and I shall be in form of offering Krichingham hes the first thing I cannot guarantee that she will ecuptit.\n\nAltin 15-4 \n\nFrom Nos. 22 to 25 on Miss Audsley's personal file (`37699 C.R.`) it is reasonable to assume that she may be attracted by this post, subordinate though it holds. She wants the Higher Froebel Certificate bus required by the paper of particulars, and I cannot find in her record any evidence of her ability as a piano-player, which also is mentioned in that paper.\n\nIf an offer is made to her it should presumably be conditional on her filling the bill in this respect, and since she is already getting £350 per annum and has nearly six years service, she ought, I think, to be started at £375 per annum (plus non-pensionable residential allowance of £40 per annum) which is the salary appropriate for one who has complcted the probationary period mentioned in the paper of particulars.\n\nPage 246 \n17.4.37 \n\nAl or Mayhew's I sound her. sig. if he aprece - Fü about",
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        "content_text": "a military road, and the completion of which could hardly be effected in time to benefit China so far as the transport of munitions is concerned.\n\n3. I should be happy to see Sir Ronald's views on this. What the Foreign Office are aiming at is not clear under the circumstances. If it is merely to muddy the waters quite a lot from their point of view, the argument is much in point.\n\nMr. Orde will ...\n\nSir H. Moore discussed No. 8 with Mr. Orde this morning and as a result Mr. Orde admitted that perhaps the request marked \"Q\" in paragraph 4 of the Foreign Office letter had been sent without sufficient consideration on the part of the Foreign Office. He was sure that the Foreign Office had no reason to press for any special instruction to the Governor to mend his ways, and to be more ...",
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        "content_text": "# Submission No. KEB/PO 65475/42\n\nWriter gives names of persons still in **a.** military camp and **b.** Stanley camp, namely:\n\nJeff Worrall  \nKeith Valentine  \nDick Hancock  \nMrs. Walkden  \nMr. & Mrs. Mason of the Union  \nEric Grant Smith and wife  \nStanley Valentine and wife  \nArchie Bowker  \nHector Mundy  \nJack Howe  \nMrs. Dick  \nJohn Barnett  \nDowbiggin  \nHooky Hall and wife  \nBellamy  \n\nH.B.P. 715  \n10/9/42  \n\nNorth  \nSir Athol  \nMacgregor Alabaster Hamilton  \nOwen Hughes",
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        "document_key": "CO129-611-1 Hong Kong Electric & China Light & Power Company Ltd. 1-12-1945 - 2-5-1947",
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        "title": "CO129-611-1 Hong Kong Electric & China Light & Power Company Ltd. 1-12-1945 - 2-5-1947",
        "content_text": "TELEGRAMS:\n\nINLAND-GRATUITY STOCK LONDON\n\nFOREIGN-GRATUITY LONDON\n\nGRAY, DAWES & CO\n\nPARTNERS\n\nTHE EARL OF INCHCAPE. THE HON. ALAN MACKAY.\n\nG. F. HOTBLACK.\n\nSIR WILLIAM CURRIE.\n\nSIR GEORGE CAMPBELL. W. J. GORDON.\n\nJ. C. GOODMAN.\n\nP. BADEN.\n\nC. S. MUNDY.\n\nI. M. HOOPER.\n\nTELEPHONES: AVENUE 4680 (9 LINES)\n\n3\n\n122. Leadenhall Street,\n\nLondon EC.3.\n\n80379\n\n1st January, 1946.\n\n7\n\nIN REPLY PLEASE QUOTE\n\nPB/EFC\n\nPRIVATE\n\nDEPT.\n\n9 J\n\nThe Under-Secretary of State, Colonial Office,\n\n28, Grosvenor Street, W.1.\n\nDear Sir,\n\nTHE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO. LTD.\n\nWe are advised by the Trading with the Enemy Department that the Company's Account with the Hongkong & Shanghai Bank has now been unblocked and, at the same time, the Board of the Company in Hongkong has authorised Mr. Butcher to sign on the Account. It is, therefore, being arranged that, in future, Mr. Butcher will deal with all correspondence, but we shall be happy to continue to lend our assistance in any way helpful to the rehabilitation of the Hongkong Electric Company.\n\nYours faithfully,\n\nMay Dawes\n\nPage 80\n\nPage 81",
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        "document_key": "CO129-611-5 Development Secretariat- appointment of registrar of Co-operatives 10-3-1947 - 10-3-1948",
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        "title": "CO129-611-5 Development Secretariat- appointment of registrar of Co-operatives 10-3-1947 - 10-3-1948",
        "content_text": "## \nxi.c. A man with suitable previous experience in co-operation in India.\n\nYou agree that we might make enquiries regarding X, including people over 50 years of age, in case Hong Kong are unable to supply a suitable officer for training. If we found anybody who seemed prima facie suitable for training, we ought to send particulars to Hong Kong before any commitment were entered into.\n\nEmiti aque pround as at x, \nAnGalsaniy 12.9.47.\n\nThat we should have asked the Interna... an offiene from the H.K. service, we shall certainly have to make the offer to him first, if a suitable man from the H.K.S. is found.\n\nI agree that we should look for an officer with co-operative experience & if we find one likely to be suitable, we should inform the Govance of the fact.\n\nBundy. 16.9.\n\n1579. 1619.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-629-12 War Risk insurance- availability of contractors plant 1-2-1951 - 31-5-1951",
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        "title": "CO129-629-12 War Risk insurance- availability of contractors plant 1-2-1951 - 31-5-1951",
        "content_text": "therefore\n\nBi\n\nis Essential for\n\nfor the f\n\nLis\n\nwork to proceed and the Netherlands Co\n\nthe only from which\n\nwell\n\nclo\n\nthe work,\n\nadipting emander litt presposal\n\n-porn 5-\n\nfor the\n\nfor\n\nWe\n\nmuar\n\nAs regina's pera\n\nGeverner\n\nL\n\nof No 2;\n\nDaig\n\nwhat\n\nthere\n\nreferncusoms\n\nnot the\n\nFre\n\nlikely, but s\n\nfeature of ther\n\nAils not\n\nwant\n\naferal\n\nthat the from\n\nto stay\n\n給\n\nI, me\n\nq comedi\n\nwhere as\n\nother erfect\n\nany evern\n\nhardly\n\nKamer\n\nthis M.C.A, and A.M.\n\n2\n\nather from escantial\n\nof th's actuntes, are staging\n\nfor their\n\nbenefit\n\nslam similar\n\nsimilar treatment.\n\nAs a Jones, presumably is a\n\nmeral bability for\n\nAs we shall have to obtain Tsy apponal to the proposal as HMG. in the end might here to meet the till_ I think\n\nought to get H.K. to put its case more\n\nAs in dift.\n\nexplicitly.\n\nWalall\n\n25/46tme\n\n14/57 To You. Hong Kong. Tel. 536. Cors. 23/4/51.\n\n8 From Give HK til\n\nM' dold\n\nú Co.fidenti: 1-4/4/5\n\nWe spoke about (8) you agreed to ascertain\n\nG\n\nAM, before\n\nwe\n\napproach the Try. the views of MCA (Mr Gooch, C. Au, is not available until Monday.)\n\nThe main point for the M.C.A. is that if the\n\nfirst class airport in H.K.\n\nquestion of the provision of either at Jeep Bay,\n\nat Kai Tak\n\n→\n\nis still\n\nPage\n\nunder conson\n\nthen the services of this\n\nCampany\n\nmust\n\nq\n\nbe retained a\n\nif this is the only way\n\nH.K. Can\n\nretain the company's services, then I suppose we\n\nwith. H.K's proposals.\n\nmust\n\nagie\n\nI sho be grateful it & you co let me have\n\nthese pps\n\nbuck\n\naj\n\nearly\n\nas possible\n\nwe shall have to get a telegram off\n\nJ.J. Androm.\n\n5/5.\n\nMunday\n\naj\n\nM\n\nMonday p.m.\n\nI have discord with Wick & Am LCA stacé\n\nthat they cancert jet Irecast whether the Khai\n\nTak perject as with. Thy with be ate braay were about this afen the visit of thin survey party which foes.\n\nund envisaged with be percended\n\nout later this mouth. They\n\nare\n\nwich clear\n\nhowwn that they wo not with, an seps\n\ntalum now\n\n2\n\na\n\nwhich was hamper the realisation\n\nKai Tak um pervment scheme at a lati\n\nDate. From the Cast pana of (5) it seems\n\nlikely that if\n\nthis company so away\n\nFine\n\nmight be midnable dolay in findig allema ti\n\nPage\n\nantractors.\n\nIth han\n\nno\n\ncomment and are\n\nhappy\n\nDean Mus\n\nWhich com selver.\n\n170\n\n7/5",
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