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        "content_text": "486\n\nAppendix.\n\nTrade between Bombay and China.\n\nReport on the Tea Trade.\n\nCopper Sheathing\n\nMetals:\n\nCopper Nails -\n\nIron, Old\n\nIron, Kentledge\n\nTin Plate\n\nMother of Pearl Shells\n\nOil, of Sorts\n\nOpium\n\nPaint\n\nPiece Goods:\n\nDyed Cotton\n\nPlain Cotton\n\nSilk, Country\n\nSilk, China\n\nShawls, Cashmere\n\nPrecious Stones, Pearls -\n\nSharkfins\n\n[ 50 ]\n\nEXPORTS to China in 1843-44-continued.\n\nQUANTITY.\n\n25 boxes\n\nWEIGHT.\n\nVALUE.\n\nTons.\n\nCrots.\n\nLbs.\n\nRs.\n\n40\n\n20\n\n12\n\n119\n\n50 20\n\n4,764\n\n600\n\n375\n\n538\n\n64\n\n3,362\n\n84\n\n300\n\n22,461 chests -\n\n2,69,41,880\n\n36\n\n56\n\n730\n\n100 pieces\n\n1,096\n\n3,311 pieces\n\n19,448\n\n1,124 pieces\n\n9,961\n\n461 pieces\n\n3,594\n\n2, number\n\n1,200\n\n3,19,377\n\n8,478\n\n94\n\n1,82,134\n\n850\n\n25 gallons\n\n279 23,694\n\n1702 doz.&112gals.\n\n3,689\n\n5,007\n\nWoollen, British\n\n551 pieces\n\n64,378 7,890\n\nMerchandise Horses\n\n3,88,85,919 1,500\n\nTOTAL\n\nRs. 3,88,87,410\n\nH. H. Glass,\n\nCollector of Customs.\n\nSaddlery\n\nSpirits\n\nSundries\n\nWine, Sherry\n\nWood, of Sorts\n\nBombay Custom House,\n\n5 August 1844.\n\nTo the Hon. R. M. Martin,\n\nHer Majesty's Treasurer, China.\n\n(9.)\n\nREPORT on the TEA TRADE, transmitted to Her Majesty's Government from China, in July 1845.By R. M. Martin.\n\nTHE traffic in an innutritious herb, grown almost solely in one district of Asia, and in a country hitherto isolated from the western nations, is one of the most remarkable illustrations of the enterprise and energy of modern commerce. A trade involving British capital to the extent of about 10,000,000l. sterling, furnishing regular employment to about 60,000 tons of first-class English-built shipping, contributing nearly 5,000,000l. sterling of annual revenue to the Exchequer, and influencing materially the morals and sobriety of the nation, deserves investigation in detail, as regards its rise, progress, and present condition.\n\nThe tea plant, although found in different parts of the eastern hemisphere, is probably indigenous to China, or Japan, where it is extensively cultivated. The earliest record to be found of the use of tea is in the records of the Moorish historians and travellers in the end of the eighth century, at which period the Mahommedans had free ingress and residence in China, subject to very few restrictions.\n\nIbn Batuta mentions that the emperor received the revenues from salt; that paper money, bearing the government stamp, was current in the country; and that the general drink of the people was prepared by immersing the leaves of a small plant in hot water, which was used medicinally as well as for correcting the bad properties of the water.\n\nSoliman, an Arabian merchant, who visited China, A. D. 850, describes \"sah\" (tea), as the usual beverage of the people.\n\nTexeira, a Spaniard, in 1600, saw dried leaves (of tea) at Malacca, which were in use among the Chinese. Olearius, in 1633, found the use of tea pretty general among the Persians, who procured it from China by means of the Usbeck Tartars. The Russian ambassador (Stawkaw) to the court of the Mogul Chau Shau Attyn, partook of tea, and at his departure he was offered it for the Czar Michael Romanoff, which he refused, not knowing of what use it would be in Russia.\n\nOf the first introduction of tea into Europe we know but little. In 1517, Emmanuel, King of Portugal, sent a fleet of eight ships to China, and an ambassador to Pekin, who obtained permission to open a trade; but it was not until after the formation of the Dutch East India Company in 1602, that the use of tea became known on the continent, and although the enterprising Hollanders paid considerable attention to it, as an article of commerce, the consumption increased but little, for in 1670 it was unknown in Dort.\n\n[ 5 ]\n\nThe Dutch, in their second voyage to China, bought a good deal of tea, at from 8d. to 10d. per pound (the price at the present day), which, although of a middling quality, sold in Paris for 30 livres a pound; and for some years the best Japanese tea, esteemed as much better than that of China, brought from 100 to 200 livres per pound in France, until the use of coffee and chocolate became fashionable and general.\n\nThe first authentic notice to be found of tea in England, is in an Act of Parliament (12 Car. II, c. 23) A. D. 1660, by which a duty of 8d. per gallon was laid on all tea made and sold in coffee-houses; and by an Act framed in the same year the duties of excise on malt liquor, cyder, perry, meal, spirits, or strong waters, coffee, tea, sherbet, and chocolate were settled on the king for life. In the diary of Mr. Pepys, secretary of the Admiralty, there is found under date 25th September 1661, the following memorandum relative to tea \"I sent for a cup of tea, a Chinese drink, of which I had never drank before.\"\n\nIn 1662, Charles the Second married the Princess Catherine of Portugal, who it is said was fond of tea, having been accustomed to it in her own country, hence it became fashionable in England. Waller, in a birth-day ode on her Majesty, ascribes the introduction of the herb to the queen in the following lines:\n\n\"The best of queens and best of herbes we owe\n\ndid show\n\nTo that bold nation who the\n\nway\n\nTo the fair region where the sun doth rise, Whose rich productions we so justly prize.\"\n\nThe same poet attributes an inspiring power to the Chinese leaf:\n\n\"The muses' friend, tea, does our fancy aid,\n\nRepress those vapours which the head invade.\"\n\nIn 1660 tea was sold in England at three guineas per pound. The following copy of an advertisement in 1680, shows the price of the leaf, and the mode of vending it to the public:\n\n\"These are to give notice to persons of quality, that a small parcel of most excellent tea is by accident fallen into the hands of a private person to be sold; but that none may be disappointed, the lowest price is thirty shillings a pound, and not any to be sold under a pound weight, for which they are desired to bring a convenient box. Enquire at Mr. Thomas Eagle's, at the King's Head, in St. James's Market.”—London Gazette, 16 December 1680.\n\nIn 1666 Lords Arlington and Ossory brought a quantity of tea from Holland; its price in England then was 60s. per pound. About this period, the East India Company being desirous of presenting a rarity to his Majesty, procured 22 lbs. of tea, which was thought a valuable offering to royalty.\n\nHeretofore the small quantity used in England was obtained from the Continent; for in 1634, some English ships having visited Canton, a rupture took place between our seamen and the Chinese, and trade was for some time interdicted; but in 1668 the Court of Directors, in the despatch to their factories at Bantam in Java, ordered them to send home by their ships 100 lbs, weight of the best tea they could get. And accordingly, in 1669, the East India Company's first invoice of tea was received, amounting to two canisters of 143 lbs. Such was the commencement of a trade which, by the most judicious management, has now risen to an importation of upwards of 50,000,000 lbs. weight. That a careful proportioning of the supply to the demand was absolutely necessary, will be evident from the following fact, which at this early period operated as a warning to the Company, and has since proved highly beneficial to the commerce. In 1678 the East India Company imported 4,713 lbs. of tea; but this then large quantity completely glutted the market, for the imports of tea during the ensuing six years amounted in all to only 318 lbs. In 1680 the Company opened a direct trade with China.\n\nIn 1689 the old mode of levying the duty on tea, viz. by the quantity made in the coffee-houses, being found very uncertain as well as vexatious, an Act of 1 Gul. & Mar., sess. 2, c. 6, fixed a custom duty of 5s. a pound, together with the former sum of five per cent. on the value.\n\nFor some time the consumption of tea slowly increased in England, in consequence of the high rate of duty, which was sometimes as high as 200 per cent. on the sale price.\n\nA considerable degree of smuggling arose, which was only put down by lowering the taxation. During the years 1697, 1698, and 1699, the East India Company imported on an average 20,000 lbs. of tea annually. In 1700 the importation was augmented to 60,000 lbs. a year, the average price of tea being 16s. per pound. In 1721 the importation of tea into England exceeded for the first time 1,000,000 lbs.; and at the September sale in 1728, the quantity put up for sale was 769,104 lbs., the duty on which amounted to 153,820l. sterling.\n\nThe bill of cargo of the Cæsar, which arrived from China 17th May 1726, has entered in it 358,000 lbs. of tea, the duty on which was 71,620l. sterling. Since the commencement of the present century the annual consumption of tea in the United Kingdom has increased by upwards of 20,000,000 of pounds, while its use during the same period has been decreasing in Europe and America. In the space of 100 years, from 1710 to 1810, there were sold at the East India Company's sales 750,219,016 lbs. of tea, the value of which was 129,804,595l. sterling. Of this quantity of tea 116,470,675 lbs. were re-exported. Since the commencement of the present century, 1,385,949,566 lbs. of tea have been sold in England,",
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        "content_text": "62\n\nTHE CHINA MAIL.\n\nCharitable laaits\n\n3.1.\n\nleads to the conclusiva that the expense\n\nIV—Provided always that all religious edifices, hospitals, jeme exempted from teries, and buildings strictly and exclusively appropriated tahari- of maintaining and extending it, if self- table purposes, and not being used as dwelling-houses, sall be imposed, would be less grudgingly paid, exempted from assessment under this Ordinance.\n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.\n\nNotice is hereby given, that the exclusive right of dealing in laun, Betel, and torment of col with the advice of the excentive Council, shall have powers apment. Betel Leaf, in the Colony of Hongkong, will be disposed of to the highest bidder at: Public Auction on the 20th day of June, at the Office of the Chief Magistrate of Police.\n\n[1]\n\nBy order,\n\nVictoria, Hongkong, 31st May, 1845.\n\n16\n\nProvisions for the\n\nJoctors,\n\nCollectors to malo\n\npoint such officer or officers as may be deemed requisite for te col- lection of the Rate leviable under this Ordinence, allowing in or them as remuneration for this service such a per Centage at the Governor in Council shall seem fit.\n\npaper the Report of a Trial on Appeal\n\nWe have extracted from an Edinburgh before the Louse of Lords, the subject being one of great importance to alt British colonists. The statule establish- ing dutics on legacies equaily affects England and Scotland, and the present decision settles the law, that such duties are not payable on\n\nAnd be it hereby enacted and ordained, that as soon afer the casual reters and first day of January in each year as may be founul practicale, the pablish officer collecting the assesstrent under this Ordinance shall gepare a detailed statement exhibiting the sums collected during de pre- ceding year, and the said statement, duly attested by the said ficer, shall be inserted in some newspaper published within this Clony, officer for one month from and after the date of its publicatio\n\nby a person re\n\nVI—And be it hereby enacted and ordained, that the saf rate such property being subject to the law of\n\nsiding in one of its possessions abroad- Quarterly in advance shall be payable quarterly in advance, unless otherwise prefribed the colony where the deceased\n\nand directed, as hereinberare mentioned, and that it shall be charged ciled. This judgment is not only impor was domi- and chargeable on the lands, dwelling-houses, and premises repect- ively assessed, at the time of such assessment.\n\nand shall also be open to general inspection at the office & such | England, if bequeathed invested in\n\nException as to\n\ncapted, or used\n\nFREDERICK W. A. BRUCE,\n\nColonial Secretary.\n\n憲。 告\n\nRate payalde\n\nT\n\n赴人在榔茲\n\n賣\n\n辦正等港\n\n此堂物等\n\n事衙於處\n\n者署五招\n\n特 THAA\n\n示 於投十包\n\n是如六質\n\n該要巡簍在\n\n署包理葉\n\n投\n\nB\n\n# B &\n\nexetorted.\n\nN\n\n一千八百四十五年五月 三 十\n\n日\n\n年四月\n\n二十六日\n\nFJ\n\ntant to British colunists, but may be\n\nΠΟΣ\n\nnot unwillingly substitute the following from a correspondent:-\n\nof benefit to England, by encouraging\n\nAnd be it hereby enacted and ordained that the omber of investments there. So important aid the property mat let, or any land, dwelling-house, or premises assessed, which may fot be\n\nlet to any tenant, shall be deered the occupier thereof. privided this question, that though neither he always, that if such owner can shew that the property las nt been the other low lords entertained any inhabited for a period of three months or upwards in any year, he doubt, it was submitted as an A. B ques- shall be entitled to a proportional abatement of assessment leted on the same for the said year.\n\ntion to the Judges, because, as the law\n\nAppeal against as\n\nwas to be stated definitively, for the\n\nVIII—Provided always, that if any person from whom payment British Islande, and for all its colonies, esten der pay- of the assessment leviable under this Ordinance may have been the Lords deemed it proper that the meo the\n\ndemanded, and who shall have already paid in the amount demanded decision should have all the weight of him, ohjects to the demand on any other ground than that of which the concurrent opinions of the valuation, it shall be competent to such person, after payment of Judges and of the Lords could give it.\" the amount demanded, to appeal against such demand to the Chief' Justice of the Supreme Court at such time and place as the said:\n\nWe had proposed to give a short critique\n\nChief Justice may be pleased to direct, or that if any person be dissa on the Concert of Thursday last, but tisfied, or objects to any valustion to be made under this Ordinance on the ground of over-valuation, he or they may, within the period of three calender months after such valuation, or when the said Chief: Justice may appoint or direct, appeal to him against such valuation, and that it shall be lawful for him, if he deem it advisable or neces- sary to have any three persons taken from the existing let of special jurors to assist him in ascertaining the question of value which may arise on\n\nDistricts may be\n\nIX—And be it further enacted and ordained, that it shall and n any such appeal. may be lawful for the said Governor, with the advice of the said Executive Council, to exempt such districts or portions of the said Island from the operation of this act, or from the payment of the said rates, as to him and them may seem advisable.\n\nX—And be it hereby enacted and ordained, that un asessment made under the authority of the Ordinance shall be impeached or affected by reason of any mistake in the name of any person liable to assessment, or of any thing chargeable with assessment, provided the directions of this Ordinance be in substance and effect complied with.\n\nclause.\n\nTriplomatic Department.\n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.\n\nHis Excellency Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of British Trade, &c. &c., is pleased to direct that the sunexed Circular to the address of Her Majesty's Consuls in China he published for general information.\n\nBy order,\n\nVictoria, Hongkong, 31st May, 1845.\n\nCIRCULAR No.\n\nADAM W. ELMSLIE.\n\nVictoria, Hongkong, 31st May, 1845.\n\nI have to acquaint you, that I have received the Commands of Her Most Gracious Majesty, conveyed through the Right Honourable the Earl of Aberdeen, sanctioning and confirming Ordinance No. 6 of 1844, intituled, An Ordinance to authorize the execation of the Process of the Supreme Court of Hongkong in certain Parts within the Dominions of the Emperor of China.\n\nI have, &c.\n\n(Signed)\n\nJ. F. DAVIS.\n\nTrue Copy:\n\nADAM W. ELMSLIE,\n\nTo Her Britannic Majesty's Consul at\n\nTisle.\n\nPreamble.\n\nClovernor to p\n\nIsland.\n\nHONGKONG,\n\nANNO OCTAVO, VICTORIE REGINE. No. 2 of 1845.\n\nBy His Excellency JOHN FRANCIS DAVIS, Esquie, Go- vernor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong jad its Dependencies, lur Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Sperin tendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the idvice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.\n\nAn Ordinance to raise an assessed Rate on Janda, houses, and premises, within the Colony of Hongkong, for the upholding of the requisite Police Force therein.\" WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and necessary that the Colony of Hongkong should defray the Expenses attendant on the upholding and maintaining the Police force thereof.\n\n--Be it therefore enacted and ordained by the Governor of point haters of the Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof that lands. house it shall and may be lawful to and for the said Governor, with the mies within the advice of the Executive Council, from time to time to appoint two ar more persons for the purpose of estimating the annual vaide of the lands, houses, and premises within the said Island, or within any particular district thereof, which shall be in the tenure or occupation of any person or persons; and the said valuator or valuators shall, when thereunto required, make a retum in writing and on oath of such valuation to the said Governor and Coureff; and also at the time of having valued each property respectively, he proprietor thereal, a written Notification of their having made such or they shall leave or cause to be left with some inmate or the valuation, sod of the Amount thereof.\n\nIl—And be it further enacted and ordained that for the purposes of this Ordinance, the said Governor and Council may cause a new valuation to be made annually.\n\nILL--And\n\nValuation may be made anually.\n\nAssessment to he Trade on the d\n\nJyment, andromedy for nonpayment.\n\nbe\n\n|\n\nInterpretation\n\nAnd be it further enacted and ordained, that this Ordinaner shall come into operation and take effect, from and after the first day of Julf next ensuing.\n\nPassed the Legislative Council of Hongkong this 93d day of May, 1845. ADOLPHUS E. SHELLEY,\n\nClerk of Councila.\n\nJ. F. DAVIS, Governor, &c., &c.\n\nour present rulers every thing will be done with the utmost economy: but that does not affect the principle, against which we conter.d.\n\nThe right of the mercantile commu- pity to a voice in the Legislative Council has frequently been urged, not, we think, with much force of reason; for until the revenue of the colony is sufficient to pay its expenses, we do not ace that the in- habitants can claim representation as a right, and upon any other grounds it\n\nMessrs Fiebig and lavac's Concert took place according to announcement on Thurs day evening last, and the attendance was in very respect calculated so answer the ex pectoris of the originators, who well de Berve encouragement for their attempt to the ennuyés of Victoria. afford an evening's rational entertainment to deservedly applauded for his brilliant ex\n\nM. Rarac was eeution of the very difficulty picces allotted to him, sad met with an unanimous encore in the Caroival of Venice.\" His notes are remarkably clear and expressive, and by a himself of a few mannerisms, he might with little attention to his style, in order to divest study become a first rote performer on this most difficult of instruments. M. Fiebig was not so felicitous; his well known skill and tirely unworthy of his efforts. The \"Bella\" execution, were expended on a theme on- he dimittel. le proved himself to possess\n\na correct judgment and highly cultivated\n\ntaste, by the simple yet appropriate manner in which he accompanied M. Ravac, instead of displaying in mastery over the instrument by profuse ornament, at the expense of the melody itself, a fault too common among musicisms. The programme was a striking example of the lied taste which is unfortu Dately I too prevalent in the days with thrown aside for the modern Italian school, regard to music. The great masters are new The Messiah must give place to the Stabal Mater, and Iton Giovanni to Don Pasquale. Verily, Rossint, Donizetti, Belliei, Pacini, Auber, &o, ae but peor substitutes for Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Weber, Fiebig and Barac should favour the inhabi tots of Victoria with another Concert, or Gluck, Cimarosa, or Parsiella. If Messrs\n\neven a series of Concerts, and we think they have ample encouragement for so doing, what\n\nTHE CHINA MAIL.\n\nHONGKONG, THURSDAY, 8TH JUNE, 1245. Is another part of to-day's paper will be found an important Ordinance by the Governor in Council for assessing the inhabitants with the expenses of the Police establishment. The advantages\n\nwhich the community derive from a well organized system of police are so self-evident, that a reason- able rate for its support is perhaps one of would be worse than useless. the few direct taxes that in civilized the case is different with municipal of his great countryman the composer of countries are submitted to without affairs. Here, it is proposed that the Fidelio, or M. Ravac delighting his auditors de tot anticipate whole charge of upholding the police or Vietti; and, if the prevailing taste is so that even those who, like ourselves, should be defrayed by the inhabitants, strongly expressed in favour of modera with the touching compositions of Corelli maiorain that it is a mistake\" policy who thereby, we conceive, establish a music, let us have it good at least, something to overburden the youthful energies of just claim to avail themselves of the con- by Spohr, Cherubini, Mendelssolu, er the colony with taxation, will find much stitutional right of British subjects to be Beyerbeer, for instance. to complain of in being called upon consulted both as to the levying and dis- to contribute their quota for uphollingposal of the fund. In London, though\n\nmormer; and WH\n\na treat it would be for a true lover of nute to hear M. Fisbig displaying his taste nad But exception on some of the majestic sinfonias\n\nPEKING GAZETTE.\n\nhridegroom was\n\nthat\n\nthe force requisite for the protection, nearly one-fourth of the expenses of the health, and comfort of the community. police establishment is paid out of the Con-rial Princess with one of the Mangal chieft THE COURT—The marriage of an Imps- amble of the Ordinance, we conocive to watch over the interests of the rate But though we thus concur in the pre-solidated Fund, there are commissioners has given rise to not a little trouble. The that its enacting clauses are objectionable peyers; and in Edinburgh and (ilasgow, riage celebrated without delay, and he mast defining the power and jurisdiction of the assessment on the inhabitants, they at- to the customary rule, directed that astronu- on two grounds, First, not clearly where the whole amount is raised by an\n\nan early day should be fixed for the core. police, a term of wide signification, and Dually elect representatives,\n\nmony. The Emperor, however, according which in the three United Kingdoms to the sale power of determining the per Board, to ascertain when the heavens would\n\nwho have made to include very different classes of centage, as well as its appropriation. be propitions for the celebration of the nup mical observations should be made by the functions. The Ordinance does not in- These Commissioners have, properly, tials. Unfortunately the members of the for us whether this preventive branch judicial functions; but except that the Board ware not mautious in reading the of justice is to be rendered so efficient in appointment of Superintendent is lodged agus of the stars, and after a great many Hongkong as to supersede the necessity in other hands, they are onnipotent calculations, drawing of horoscopes, and con- for the individual tax which the inhabi as regards the extent and remunera tants have hitherto been compelled totion of the force, as well as in all that persofthe day, they fixed on the 23d April at submit to in maintaining private watch relates to lighting, cleansing, removal\n\nthree o'clock in the morning as the most tion is the more pointedly directed by arrangements of the fire brigade. And at that hour. This is said to be the earliest men--a circumstance to which our atten- of nuisances and obstructions, and the able for that ceremony. The Royal pair joined in drinking from the nuptial cup the intimation from the Chief Magistrate we which appeared in the Cuts MALL only Geomy, these matters are nowhere the celestial empire,\n\nbelieve that in efficiency and hoar at which a marriage has taken place in better managed out of London, if indeed The King of Korea has again asked the the metropolis is an exception. tants who might consider them worth $10\n\nEmperor to sanction is marriage with one a-month. It seems necessary to under-there aced be no fear about the sua patent for that pa pose. The Emperor Were such a plan adopted in Hongkong, of the damsels of the Court, and to grant but stand whether we are to have a police ciency of the supplies, and we should look have hitherto been carried by a body of so generally effective as to supersede the confidently to a gradually improved sys Mandarins deputed by the Emperor for has acceded to his requeat. Such documents\n\na fortnight ago, tendering the services of\n\na night constahle to any of the inhabi-\n\nsultatious with the most celebrate! philosu-\n\nThis will add\n\nit further enacted and ordained, that for the purpose valiation and provi. of levying the said rate, a per Centage at such an amount in the sic:t for periods of hundred as muy annually be determined on by the Governor with the payment, notice of advice of the Executive Council, not exceeding such a sum as sball assessment, period of be equal to the expenses of the Palice establishment, shall be as- necessity for private watchmen, or if, betem from the suggestions of a body of that purpose, but on the present occasion a sessed and paid in respect of every such valuation by the occapier sides this heavy tax, we are to be called judicious and interested commissioners, single civilian only has been despatched or owner of cach parcel of ground, house, or building, within such upon to contribute to the support of a Protection of life and property, sanatory with it to the Prince. time and times as the said Governor, with the advice of the said Council, shall direct, or as is hereinafter provided. In the absence of auch direction and in default of the same being so paid, it shall be Jawful for any person or persons oppainted to collect the suid tax to apply to the Chief Magistrate of Police of the Island, who shall, on satisfactory proof of the same having been duly demanded and being due and\n\nJunsatisfied,\n\ngrant his Warrant to levy the same by distress of any goods on or in the lands, houses, or premises so rated; and that any such\n\nrate, while unpaid, shall be a lien on the property so assessed, or charged therewith, Provided always that when and so often as any assessment shall be made on any such valuation, the particulars and nature of such assessment shall be published in one or more public newspapers of the said Colony.\n\nforee, which, from the intimation alluded regulations, and whatever tends to the another Queen to the numerous Ilarem to, it may be inferred the authorities do comfort and convenience of the public, of bis Royal Highness. not consider to be entirely efficient. are matters of imperative necessity, Tau Lord Mayor of Puking reported, that The other objection we have to the acknowledged by every friend to public beavy showers of snow had fallen in the measure is that the inhabitants are not safety and good order; and the adminis-, during the beginning of March; and allowed a voice in fixing the rate, or tration of the law for securing these ends be looked for, he suggests that a day of public as a good wheat harvest might accordingly io determining the modo in which it is to be applied no other limit being pro- those of the community who are to enjoy Emperor has received his suggestion favour\n\ncan never be placed in better hands than thanksgiving should be appointed. The posed than what may seem to the Co-the benefits, and who are caliel upon to ally. vernor, with the advice of the Executive contribute the means of securing then, Council, sufficient for upholding or main- Without forgetting or under-vaining the taining any extent of force that may he salutary efforts of our rulers to provide an appointed. We have no doubt that with organized protective force, experience\n\nSome Mandarins, of high rank, arrived\n\nfrom Kwang-tung and Yan-an, whose baggage consisted of no less than one thou- ordinary quantity, they were interrogated sand packages. This being rather an\n\nBA-\n\nas to the contents, and the reply that they contained letters and despatelies for the tribunals, no being satisfactory, they were ordered to he opened and inspected. Ten were found to contain documents, but the contents of the remaining 990 have not been made public.\n\nP\n\nOn releasing the Petit Jary from their long and fatiguing labours the fan. Recorde complimented them on the zeal and jade ment which they had displayed, and his Honour stated, that he coincided in every verdict they had given.\n\nlfonso of Lorda, February 17. THOMSON LORD ADVOCATE OF SCOTLAND.\n\nTHE CHINA MAIL.\n\nSITTING OF THE SCPI Colar, 2 June, 1945,\n\ndesired to name a son, he named 105 dollars,\n\n63\n\nA difter-\n\nstating the Admiral's desire to pay any c FOREIGN Goops with a Britist Chance- munendon for the services of the vossal\n\nT—During the past year numerous in- which Matheson might think G and stonees have occurred of goods buying bren (From the Hongkong Register] This was a writ of error against a judg\n\nA Special Jury was empanneled for thre meat of the Court of Exchequer in Scotland trial of an action raised as the instance of the manensient, but expressed his willingness to\n\nreason. Mr Matheann refused any ve brought to this country for home use or ex- The facts of the case are those John\n\nportation to foreign puits, with labek attach- Grant, a person born in Scotland, but who Crown against the Editor of the Friend of acccptacy couneration on the part of the ed, giving, or purporting to give thean, a had left that cuantry sad become domiciled: Ching, for the publication of the following\n\ncrew might think proper. When desired British character in a foreign market s in Demerara, died in that colony, in the\n\nto name a sum, be said, the Admiral may this, if allowed, would be highly detrimental Article in his 'isue of the 13th July last, Treasurer Tang-ting-ching, the late Gover-year 1887. He had acquired considerate, which was alleged to contain a libel against think very different from us and being to the British manufacturer, the goods have nor of Canton, and who will probably property while in Demerara, and had trans- Sir Thomas Cochrane:-\n\nin every instance been detained by the Reve- reesive the first van Governorship, osmitted saare portion of it to Scotland, at It will be in the all-rtion of many of our The letter M Me Matheson stated that the me officers, as being impuited contrary to recommended his inferiur officers, whe no- the time of his death, a banking house there Loaders, that Her Majesty's ship Wolf, got on a schooner had been detained 18 hours in conve the provisions of the act in that regard; the terially assisted bin in clearing large trace held property of his to the amount of\n\nbank somewhere below Woosneg, and has for the quence of the service rendered to the Wolf only relief given having been that the goods of land in Kan-sub, to the notite of govera- £18,000. Probate of his will was taken timely aid of the Schooner Fetes, Capt. Caer, sier Goddard in addressing the Jury for Mr have been allowed to be returned to the purt ment, as worthy of promotion.\n\nont in Scotland, by tho present appellant, as\n\nwould have been obliged to acrifice he cons and Carr, ill be felt eansiderable difficulty of shipment, the labels or other mode of in shot before she curld here'got n The Wolf took appearing before them in such circumstances.fringement having been firstromovel. These bis executor, and payment of the money due\n\nthe bank at high water, mud and not possibly have Mr Cur bad been accused of publishing a labels have usually contained the Royal arms having boea brained, in was transmitted to It is with touch regret we learn, from a\n\nbocu fiased again, without grandly reducing the dead hel, \"toulously, winkedly, and malicious of Enghel, will the name, in English, of Demerara. The law officers of the Crown weight on board. Then fast descried by the Fern, y\" Mr Carr, he believed, knew very little the importer in London, or other place in lang memorial of Lea, Governor-Genersi of\n\nclaimed from the executor the son of £1800 ahr, the Way had a sign.d of distress lying, ani Che-eang and Fo-keen, that the rise arup as legacy duty duo from him in respect of there can be no doubt that, hack it came in to be high and in these seas Sir Thomas, except on a person holding a the United Kingdom, ss the case may be, the in Pormasa hoe failed, also that the Granary the property of the testator existing in Scot- whilst she was lying in a mitical position, she\n\nname and description of the contents bring is now exhausted, and that the price of grain Lad. The case went before the Court of\n\nwand ham gore bo pres. The Pinot Pan niongailia, however, in this case did not act as a judge, also given in the English language, evidently is daily rising in Fo-keen. Leu has ardered Exchequer in Scotland, where Ford Gillies and took out all ver artament, 15 send 41,42 th. The ly Judge of Admiralty here is the intending to envey the impression in a extensive purchases to be made in Che-keang delivered a judgment declaring that the\n\nshot, and it was net wat relieved of this weight clut | Lord Chief Justice. Neither does he accuse foreign market that the goods were of British and other places, and wishes that the public legary duty as payable in the manner de ser altercaties fabu to the her guns overhard, either in his publie or his private character, time since of a parcel of esses containing se again loated; without this since she had no bin ofhay rbing eriminal, or of an offence mamifacture. An instance occurred a short granaries should be opened.\n\nmanded. The prosent writ of error was then brought. The ease bad been argued vage, and before any Adiralty socte sum\n\nor go to pisees on the ink. This is a clear case of which implied guilt. He never acted him paper for letter-writing being brought for of coruption. He only accuses him that he CANTON—Rumour states that the light two years ago, and now came on again for awarded the Foren for for aid would be siderable.\n\nexportation, etch sheet of paper having thos was not so bieral as he ought to be, A\n\nword Barle\" primed in the usual manner at ning struck the palace of Lieutenant-Gver. argument by one counsel on a side.\n\nAt the time the affair occurred, tar Admisal Sir Me Kelly, on the part of the appellant\n\ncriminal libel has been filed against Mr Carr, the left hand corner, and the packages them- nor [wang, and damaged, bis snutf-box. Themas Duebrang was at Chusni, when it arced. In consegnace of the way the accusation selves containing the paper the Brilish aras This, it is said, has made so strong an impres¦ (Mr Anderson was with him,) fosisted that between him are the Cipam of the Vares, that the has been brought, he was pot to great ex- einblazoned thereon. They were, of course, sion upon the grandee, that he has since been the legacy duty was not payable here. The question: of compensation atould be lett open ancil duty was demanded under 36 Geo. III, c. wrapt in deep thought and revery.\n\nSir 1 homas Cochrane avtored to this enlony. Altor penser, as the frown pays on costs; and if immediately detained, and application WAY he seeds, as I aux sure he will, he will made for permission to retard them to the 152, sec. 2, which enacted, that all legacies Thonan return, the cwners generaly waived\n\nabove the amount of £20, given by any will\n\nall claims fre salvage, marely requesting the Rear rill here to pay all his own expenses. Be port of shipment, but the intention in this (From the Singapore Free Press, 1st May.) or testamentary instrumcat, shoald pay le-\n\nAdmiral to remouense the Captain and eve for their sides the case has been deferred from time instance being so evident, the goods wer The Criminal Sessions were finished on gacy duty. Fe submitted that thang those elite similar te their own, Sir Thomas Cachane on long ago. Fir Thomas might have put ed, which was accordingly done,\n\ntrouble, never doubling then retunded by a spirit to time, whereas it might have been brought ordered to be seized and the parties prosecut Saturday Jast, the 28th ult. having lasted words were of the most extensive and gene rash hudumaly reward de vore of Fist himself into the witnesa box, and so might ence is made where the name and inscription four weeks, 18 persons were discharged on ral kind, the aut did not apply out of Great Majesty's slig. In doing thy they committed a Mr Waller, and thee we should have had an on the label is in the French or other foreign Saturday, no witnesses coming forward Britain. The aut could not extend even to\n\ncapital cere, to who justice and magnanimity opportunity of seeing what was right and language, although the British armus may be against them. No blame attaches to the our colonies, without some word expressly ey had entrusted the liquidatio of the cases what was wrong, or at least we should have Police in this instance, as the parties had including them, and there were no anche Captain and are of the Kareemid not fi\n\nengraved thereon, it being considered that words here. That being the case, the gene print much ganeanu facdage, and taking advantage\n\nhad an opportunity to cross-examine them, the act is not thereby infringed in const- been regularly bound over to appear nord\n\nquence. Timca. give evidence. In some cases there is leral rule of law applied that the personal pro- of the antideles is displast, he offered to award and of proving that Mr Matheson was not informed of the facts. Mr Bradshaw, the doubt that bribery has been resorted to inperty followed the fair of the domicile of its all $10, in the proportion of $4 for the quain\n\nfirst officer of the Fire, was on beard when I\n\nTHE HOPELESS SESSION. order to keep back evidenco. In van oase, a owner, and consequently as the domicile of $20 Ckiy Oficer; $16 Gunnar; $1 each for the Crew- charge of murder, the widow of the murder the testator here was Demerara, the low of take advantage of us Iter &iral's meannes, ant dewee was tatran in this court before a Com\n\nWe need actualy gette tha: Catón Carr would not the Wulf hoisted sigands of distress: his evi-\n\nWhat change has come over the public ed person, though she had appeared before that place unst govern the administration of\n\nwithin these few years Where be all the in is instance Her Majesty's ship has got off missioner. Mr Carr did not ferret out the the Grand Jury, was not to be found when his assets. Prubate but necessarily been fie fad the Fizen been the party cunt talon out in Scotland, because the Bankers\n\neager conjectures regarding the grent mea cireunastanees; \"hey were brought to him by the case came on for trial.\n\nwan in expardy unit the readers a Captain Carr, who complained of the waut Parliament aas supposed to lie pregnant? sares with which to coming session of who were the debtors had not honestly paid aquistanes, we would have had the matter certleil 1\n\nof liberality. F. M's Ships are generally People do not even take the treble to fore had been paid, but the claim here was what was due, and the probate duty there a very different mumer. Sie Thores mental op-\n\nvalued at £1000 per gan-the Wolf has 18 So which at times appear scleri -wor for legacy duty, which was clearly not pay\n\nguess what may be coming. Suficient for guns, nod may, therefore he vained at able As a very strong instance of the mis\n\nLeco fally opened to the importance of the service,\n\nThe day is the evil thereof. They will see and if such a question were left to his award, wo har 18,000, and for saving her 100 dollars are\n\nthe debates when they begin. Public emio- chief that would arise if the doctrine now\n\nIf Sir Thomas close to take ou nat the slightest doubt that the which awardedi. contended for by the Crowe could be sup\n\nsufficient for the 'em, would hure aweled bits himself the office of fixing the reward, be it is as languil is the opening of St A Chinese was executed on Monday week ported, it was only necessary to mention this\n\nchongauls for the War. We regret exeedingly to\n\nought to have exercised the strictest care to Stephen's as it has long been at the opening for murder. He taule a long speech when case, Suppose an Englishman resident They injure the dignity of the series not a litte: Carr, hearing that Sir Thomas was about to\n\nnatice such a crtions is the me now mantined. make himself acquainted with the facts. Mr of the patent theaires, No new pieces are the scaffold, protesting is innocence, abroad, or a foreigner traded with a person\n\nronounced as in preparation. Somo leading danouncing the witnesses against biu for in England, and at the death of the former a\n\nand alcough no thinking man would jrdys unferour-\n\nactors have cutired, and no onw ones ara commener an action against him, made every advertised. Nobody asks wht is to succeel perjury and threatening to beat them bill of exchange accnpted by the person io\n\nably of those whose merits Eater zee: so often tested, enquiry, in order that if he had done wrong. Lol Stanley in the Tybalt line, or Mr in conacquence of the lile minded actions of their afer his death. He acquitted the Judge this conmry was ranning, no parment of peat Chief, we are bound to acolodge, that to\n\nbe might rearess it by making an ample adstone in the heasy tragedy. There are and fury of all blame, as they had only acted that bill of exclange could be made without\n\napology but the more he did enqore, the to be rehearsals on Monday at Sir Robert the thoughtless and ipsmant, such tr.les uvey an according to the evidence, and be declared a deduction from the legacy duty. No one unfavourable, though file impression of the nasal stronger be found the facts. To costine Peri's (in full dress) and the Dake of Well- that in order to remove all cars from the cook pretend that a rale so mischievous to chare. Si Theme Cochrane, if we recoller Jibel it most the show that the party is Judge's mind, he, the prisoner, would bang commerce could exist, and the Hanse must, right, has been a candidate for parliamentary hưn charged with something that is criminal.ington's but the maies of the pinses in himself and he accordingly placed his head in therefore, act on the Authorities already des\n\npar: once, at least, he stood for a seaport, Mr Bradshaw's evidence is to this effect has invited his friends to be early in their\n\npreparation are not asked. the balter. He was very collected, and took cided, which had settled that the law of the\n\nthe pret buffetini inhalants of which are slip The Wolf was in great distress, firing gutus, attendances but the Opposition Fader a polite leave of those near him by bowing place where the testator died nust goverato distinguish himself in the nature of his country dwares; should the gallant Adunai ever again sek\n\nand baving her ensign with the Uniou down, ems to dust whether it is worth the to them, and at last, shaking hands with the the adutinistration of his personal property.\n\nThe Fire stood in and sent her boat to the while of his friends to we trust the affair we matrate will be prestained off to offer assistance. The Fixes had a 'Comeli whether it is worth tas while ot come, and Mr exceptioner, was launched off.\n\nThe Solicitor-General (with whom was bit the hastings, as we ate afrail would shin large pantity of specie on board. She re- bis to stay away. The Three Mays convinted of the rauder Me Crompton) did not deny the existence of in the eyes of any consergy intarestol in the\n\nThe tradesmen evince ceived 16 guns and 500 shut, and he consime animation in farbisting up the Houses, of Captain RBIsos of the Bluck twt, were some general rule as to the law of domicile, mesutile -hipping of Geet Britain.\" executed on Saturday last, and acknowledged but cuntended that it had nothing to do with\n\ndered the Voit would have been in extreme The following were the Jurymen on the\n\nand the grooms in exercising the cream- their guilt.\n\na case like the present. The principle of case,Thos. Jones, Esq., Duacan Flether, danger bl a gale come out. law that raust govern this case was, that Es, Angus Fletcher, Bay. F. T. Bush, Esq. aliona tendency to prevent others from giving pervade th actors and spectatus. Never coloured horses of the state-carriage; int TheJulge here asked, \"had not this public with these exceptions, apathy and langu where the property was balaistered the J. Leffler, Esq. and George Findlay, Esq. TRULY SEAMAN-LIKE CONDUCT. Captain legacy duty must be paid. If there had beeu The attorney-fineral in opening the case chassistance?—Mr Goddard said he thought before it the public appear to expect so Captain Caldwell, fate of the ship Durchester, of a specifs appropriation of the property in stated that this was an information on the ! \"xpressly the reverse, as it showedsuch per- little from a session will it be possible to Boston, tas pebliched the following amount: Sotland, this rule would not have applied, part of the Queen, to defend the character\n\nsous their age would be taken up by the press disappoint that little? Our faith in the Mr Bradshaw's videuce was then read. disappointing powers of Parliament is great. Captain Brition, of the Rochester, fell ja | but there was no appropriation The money of Sir Thomas Cochrane, who had awarded with the Dorchester at sea, a pertent Greek, recoveral there formed part of the general a sum of 100 dollars for services rendered and at great hazard rescued her officers, crew, assets, and was therefore liable to the lagney by the Fire to the off, as the fall salvage\n\nto an anchor near her. She had 144,000 severely trial-Sperlotur. and passengers from an untimely fate. duty. He contended that all the cases which claimed that Mr Car, well knowing the Caphan Caldwell says, \"The Rochester was bad been dated on this subject did not premises, took the occasion to vilify the stroring a course which would bare carried touch the subject of duncile, but related Commander-in-Chief as having acted aritra her about three miles north of us. The mo❘ wholly to that of the appropriation artit that when services were rendered to H. M. Barisfied with the award—He thinks the ons example of official economy. A crea-\n\nor non- rily, haughtily, and unjustly, and to state\n\nLouis Philippe's Ministers have get a tort- ment the wreck was seen, the course of the appropriation of the property, The Rochestor was altered for one directly for us. gentleman farther contended, that where a Ships, no adequate reward would be paid, remuneration illiberal, and injurious to other tion of Peers was intended, and the names of At that time,\" said Captain Britton to one party acted in the discharge of dutios of To this charge Mr Care at Girst pleaded vessels requiring assistance—Thorew help the Pencs were almost authoratively an afterwards, I had no idea that there could administration to a deceased person, the Not Guilty, but to-day he has added as a to take the guns, &c., on board—Witness nounced. Thone persons, of course, would be a living being on board of her; but I legacy daty is payable in respect of the money farther plea, that all he had stated was true, did so, and was powell in consequence—The be bound to Ministers for the coming session; have made it au invariable rate through life, he received and dealt with in that charseter, and published for the benefit of the pallie acevant in the Friend of China was not enig but what a waste of the coin of Court fa whenever I see a wreck, to get as near her The Lord Chancellor put the following Hy was aware that whenever there was angered The Fizen was detained 24 hours- vour! Ministers take second thought, and A. Matheson, Esq., being called as a vit postpone their creation until after the dis- as possible, and ascertain all I can about her, questions to the Judges:A B., a British Fattempt to check such objectionable publica- and make sure that there is nobody aliva on subject, born in England, resided in a Bri- tions, there was raised an outery that it was\n\nnews and sworn, deposed, that the Fizm be-\n\ncussion on their whole policy in the Cham- board before I leave her. We supposed, hetish colony, made his will, and died domiciled for the purpose of curbing the fibres and the chip of Jardine, Matheson, & .. hers. This is the true economy: every sup\n\nawarded nothing to the Crew continued, it was some timbership which there. At the time of his death debts were Press. The Government bero had no wish\n\nporner will wat himself down for a peerage, Secretary of Sir Thomas Cochrane called and each one prize will attract many gamblers had been drifting about here for months;awing to him in England; his executor in to do so.--an ollicer discharging the high and wished him to do so—the Viren bad for it. As if to show practically that the but resolving that I would adhere to my rule, England collected these debts, and out of duty of Admiral, and in this case acting as a I altered my course, although we all thought the money he collected paid legacies to cars\n\nJudge of the Admiralty, is complained of it useless at the time. Thus, by following tain legatees in England are such legacies a partial statement of the frots is brought the service rendered by hue was very made one sample Peer—M. Jaubert, an Op. this noble rule, Captain Britton was the able to the payment of the legacy daty? forward; for if the whole facts had been slight, and the crew were not employed at positionist. Spectator.\n\nAll—Captati Care was not satisfied with the mexas, in the hauds of God, of saving the He had fransed the question in this general stated. Sir Thomans Cochrane would have\n\nAdmiral's award, but did not ask witness's lives of 45 human beings, and in the circle of form, beranse the statute equally affected suffered no damage. A persoa in such vir-\n\nadvice as the course he ought to punue their friends and acquaintance, of making the England and Scotland,\n\ncumstances ought not to be so negligent as hearts of hundreds sing for joy. Captain The Judges requested short time to to pablish partial statements. The Admiral he is the assistance he gave was very im- portaut—Mr Waller did not make his state- Britton received me on board \"his ship with consider their answer. They retired for is charged with gross partiality and verup-\n\nment a upoo bis own knowledge, but na a welcome and a shake of the hand which this purpose, and at the end of about half an tion as a judge. You\" (the Jury) will not\n\nwhat he noderstood--Witness thinks that ac went to the heart, and spoke at once the sea- hour returned, when\n\nfail to perceive the motive on the face of the man and the gentleman. So long as memory Lord Chief Justice Tindal read their article.\n\ncording to Captain Carr's statement of the ser Will you ever believe chat Sir\n\nvices reutered, 100 Dollars was ootanfficient, retains her seat, I shall not forget his kind- answer, to the effect that, though the words Thomas was influenced by such motives, and ness. Taking me into his cabin, Consider,' of the statute could not apply everywhere, that this was published for the beaclit of the\n\nCross-examined by the Attorney-General said he, everything here at your service, the principle which ran through all the le public, and not to gratify some private feeling saw nothing on the part of Sir Thomas or Here are my clothes, use as many of them asided case was, that the domicile of the de- against him? It may produce the most\n\nMr Waller to lead him to believe they wished you need. And such was his treatment of ceased party gave the law which regulated prejudicial effoot for if this article is ciroz\n\nto retreat from their offer to give a proper us votil we arrived at New York, and then, the distribution of the personal property; lated among the mercantile wavy here, should remuneration. When asked to manie a sunt, witness said high Government officers were said he, Here is my purse at your service this ride was not affected by the situs of the another of Her Majesty's Ships got inte\n\nften stingy, and he believed Sir Thomas was for what moung you need? flow different personal property itself, or by the place tu similar circumstances, it would deter them the result, and how diferent must be the fee which the administrator received that pras from residering their services. I have au particular trouble. ings of Captain Britton from what they porty, and that, consequently, the law appli- thing to say against the serving rendered by\n\nThe Attorney-General said that Sie Thomas was of necessity discharging an office of high wonid have been, if he bad passed by and re-cable to this case was the law of the colony the Vire taking out guts, shat, &n. ported, Lat. 50 N., long. 20 W, saw a ship, where the deceased was domiciled at the This, I admit, it was a clear caso of salvage, Ministerial duty, se at that time there was no Totally dismasted, sea, making a complete time of his death, and was not the law of Sir Thomas bad to wish to deny this. Te Court of Admiralty here, breach over her: weather equally, and im England, consequently that the legacy daty said to his Secretary, Mr Waller, I know The Judge, in susuming up the case, said ing on night; could ascertain nothing further was not payable here.\n\nnothing of this case you will call on Methe bel was divided into two parts first a that the Lord had sent at thers to marry her, abour ber. Such are too often the reports, The Lord Chancellor expressed his fall Matheson and learn what be claims.\" Mrtement of facts, and secondly a commen! Betty, without much hesitation, replied,The but I hope we shall see no more of them. coneurrence with this opinion, and went Waller did call, and Mr Mathieson very tary on these facts. The first was passed Lord's will be done.\" Edinburgh Evening Courant.\n\ninto a very exact examination of the cases liberally refused to receive anything. Mr over. It was for the Jury to judge if there\n\nThe Premier\n\nThe Fixes was ordered by the Wolf to conte but on the present vesion they will be Tarls of silver on hoard. Thinks it was in\n\nsequence of the relief afforded by her that\n\nthe Wolf got off. Two vessels bave sincr bero wrecked there. The crew were all dis-\n\nHOW TO MAKE A PEERAGE GO VURTHEST,\n\nnot then returned to Hongkong Me Waller competition is open to all, Ministers have\n\nAN AMRICAN CONE AND 19 Swann, A Colonel of the Chised Sanes Army having rofused to obey the esmuunds of his superior cfficer, with sentenced by the courbeartial in↔ be deprised ní his sword for one month.\" On his weapon being demanded of her, he aroes, and in the mud gale and solema amer declared, that he didn't own one: that the sword be had been accustomed to wear Giln't being to him; but he had no dobi Mr Baker, the jeweller, f whow be hired it B waining days, would int it to the Court for the re quired mouth on the most reasonable terras 1\n\n'rovidence Guzeite\n\nFace ResigNA CON,-Deacon Mavis of Lyne Crevicu, Farge alludder and exemplary man, was exceedingly cocentre in some of his noticus. His courtship is in sus, was as follows:-aving The any pointed his horse, with only a nap-ssin fer a sad, be rede in front of the hause wherea Betty Lec lived, and, without dismounting, reguesial\n\nJetty to come to linn; on her eing, he told her\n\nyu this subject, which, he said, completely. Waller natted what compensation would be was a necessity first to publish these facts; AN EYE TO THE FUTURE—At a meeting, von justified the opinions of the learned Judges enough for the crew of the Vixen. Mr secondly was it necessary to publish this red by the friends of Clay, held in Woodstock, All sorts of people are plunging into the He begged to add, that the reasons why the Matheson said about 105 dollars, to which cotourstory. Had Mr Carr rested with a Vend, e ele oratore grew arazingly exontent, frightful whirlpool of railway speculation.Judges had been summoned to give the Mr Waller answered, say in round numbers statement of facts, it is probable you exchiring, ever heard of a woulan's warning Bankers and merchants, barristers and baber-House their resistance in this case was, tint 100 dollars. Mr Care puts an imaginary would not have been troubled with this paper sun after Jana K. Polk P\" and den pude a dashers, bankers' clerks and doctors of divi- as the law was to be stated definitively for case to injure Sir Thomas. Ho says, bail secution. Sir Thomas was not likely to have sig diffene pause, if inviting an awwer. nity, Members of Parliament and keepers of the British islands and for all our colonies, the Vixeu been the party that was in jeopac brought an autiou, and he was sure his friend did exclaims a fair decorat in the cred, win gambling-houses, old oren and young lads, the Lords had deemed it proper that the de dy,\" &. The last paragraph could only be the Attorney-General would not have taken hd boy married about six months proves, Bat married women who desire to have a good cision abould have all the weight which the pennet by some person who had a personal up such a case. But this was not the sting have en tha! intends to.\" speculation on their own account, and spin-concurrent opinions of the Judges and of spleen against the admiral. If any of you of the libel. It is for you to say whether Sir sters who think that an addition to their their Lordships could give it. He moved had been called on to act as arbiter, and ia: Thomas is charged with corruption, and if soị\n\nMas Lova, Harmony House, Concord, near fortune might give them an opportunity of that the judgment should be given for the consequence of your award had been accused it is a huel. To order that words may con- Kusing Pains,” is the adureas of a school stress in sharing it with another-all, all are rushing plaintiff in error.\n\nNew South Wales. of corruption, you would feel what damages stitute a libel, they must charge a man with on in the same course-dying after the wheel\n\nLord Brougham and Lord Campbell save ought to be given in the present case. The something criminal: but in writing whatever of fortune, which for the present is laden at rally expressed their concurrence with the affidavit of Me Walle, which will be read to, tends to bring a man into contempt is a libel. every spoke with the shares of some railway motion of the noble and leverned. Lord. you, states, that he wrote to Mr Malevon The Jury, after a short consultation, res company—Morning Post.\n\nby the direction of Sir Thomas, a letter torneil à verdict of not guilty.\"\n\nJudgment for the plaintiff is error.\n\nFon—Never tell a mun he's a frol. In the Grat place he won't believe you; in the next beŋl be sure i think you one jou buying 10,",
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        "content_text": "# To The Queen's Most Excellent Majesty.\n\nMay it please your Majesty,\n\nWe your Majesty's dutiful and loyal Subjects, the Acting Governor and members of the Legislative Council of the Colony of Hong Kong, venture to offer to your Majesty, humble congratulations on the approaching marriage between His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and The Illustrious Princess Alexandra of Denmark.\n\nReceived Inclosure Queen from the Legislative Council, Congratulation to The Prince of Wales on the occasion of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales' approaching marriage.\n\nForwarding Address of ...",
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        "content_text": "THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND MAY, 1863.\n\nAnd We do hereby further declare and ordain that from and after the same date the Dollar of Mexico or other silver Dollar of equivalent value as may from time to time be authorized by the Governor or Officer administering the Government of Hongkong shall be the only legal tender of payment (except as hereinafter directed) within Our said Island of Hongkong and its dependencies:\n\nAnd we do hereby further ordain and declare that such silver coins as may be issued from Our Mint representing some multiple of the Cent or one hundredth part of the said Dollar shall be legal tender of payment for any sum not exceeding two Dollars and such copper or bronze coins as may be issued from Our Mint representing the cent or one hundredth part or the mil or cash representing one thousandth part of the said Dollar shall be legal tender of payment for any sum not exceeding one dollar:\n\nAnd we do hereby further ordain and declare that the silver and copper coins to be issued from Our Mint as aforesaid shall be prepared as follows:---\n\nThe silver pieces of money shall be prepared of silver containing twenty per cent of alloy. Every such piece shall have for the obverse impression Our Effigy crowned, with the Inscription \"Victoria Queen\" and for the reverse impression an inscription indicating the value of the piece in cents of a dollar with the words \"Hongkong\" and the date of the year, and the same inscription repeated in Chinese Characters.\n\nA copper piece representing one hundredth part of a Dollar shall have for the obverse impression Our Effigy crowned, with the Inscription \"Victoria Queen\" and for the reverse impression the Inscription \"One Cent Hongkong\" with the date of the year, and the same inscription repeated in Chinese Characters.\n\nAnother copper piece representing one thousandth part of a Dollar shall be perforated in the centre, and have for the obverse impression the Inscription \"V.R.\" surmounted by a Crown, with \"Hongkong, One Mil\" and the date of the year, and for the reverse impression the inscription Hongkong One Cash or One Mil represented in Chinese Characters.\n\nNo. 44.\n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.\n\nWhereas it has been reported to this Government that among the Pirate Junks infesting this neighbourhood and the Formosa Channel certain lawless Persons, English and American, are employed, it is hereby notified that\n\nA REWARD OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS\n\nwill be paid for such information as shall lead to the conviction, on trial before the Supreme Court of this Colony, of any such Person so associating with Pirates.\n\nInformation will be received by the Senior Naval Officer, H.M.S. Princess Charlotte in harbour, or the Captain Superintendent of Police on shore, and every protection will be given to Informants.\n\nBy Order,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th April, 1863.\n\nW. H. ALEXANDER,\n\nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\nWEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.\n\nTHE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2nd MAY, 1863.\n\nNo. 3.-LIST of DEAD LETTERS which have been returned from the General Post Office in London and other places for the various reasons assigned upon them, addressed as undermentioned, the writers of which can obtain them on application.\n\n  \n    Johnston, Miss M., care of Mrs. Henry Smith, No. 28, Charles Street,\n    1\n  \n  \n    Adlington, Mrs., care of Mr. John Marsh, No. 12 Manchester Terrace, Manchester Road,\n    1\n  \n  \n    Allen, Mrs. Elizabeth, No. 5 Bayhorse Lane, Gildort Street, London,\n    1\n  \n  \n    Anderson, Frank, care of Mustave, Storekeeper, Sandrige, Victoria, Australia,\n    \n  \n  \n    Benewais, Captain, R.N., ship Agincourt, London,\n    \n  \n  \n    Brown, Mr. D., 7 Church Lane, Dundee, Scotland,\n    \n  \n  \n    Baker, Mr. James, 16 Sutton Street, Commercial Road, London,\n    \n  \n  \n    Bergman, Herr C., Stockholm, Sweden,\n    \n  \n  \n    Boswell, Mr. N. W., Salem Mass, U.S.A.,\n    \n  \n  \n    Brijant, Mrs. Ette., 96 Sackett Street, South Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A.,\n    \n  \n  \n    Bradley, Mr. P. M., No. 17 Van Brant Street, Brooklyn, New York,\n    \n  \n  \n    Bradley, Joseph, barque Oliver Cromwell of Shields, London,\n    \n  \n  \n    Baker, Mr. A. Ú., Assistant Engineers' Department, Navy Yard, Philadelphia,\n    \n  \n  \n    Greenock, Scotland,\n    \n  \n  \n    Jackson, Mas. E. M., Mayors Office, Town Hall, Sydney,\n    \n  \n  \n    Kelly, Miss Elizabeth, 15 Astrol Street, North End, England,\n    \n  \n  \n    Kor, S. L., Madras Railway,\n    2\n  \n  \n    Keys, Mrs. Frederick, No. 33, King Street, Snows Fields, Borough, London,\n    1\n  \n  \n    Lord, Mrs. Alfred Cottage, Alfred Street, London,\n    1\n  \n  \n    McGregor, Captain James, Barque Ophir, London,\n    1\n  \n  \n    Moore, Mr. Ellen, South Boston, Mass,\n    \n  \n  \n    Mairhead, Mrs. S., No. 96, Motà Street, New York,\n    \n  \n  \n    Marshall, Charles, Manchester,\n    \n  \n  \n    Minat, Miss Weldt, Boston, U.S.A.\n    \n  \n  \n    McCleau, Miss Emily, care of A. B. McClean, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S., North America,\n    1\n  \n  \n    Major, H. B., Captain of Ship Noricay, care of Messrs. Young Schultz, New York\n    1\n  \n  \n    Mellet, Miss Eliza, No. 1, Castor Street, West India Road, London,\n    \n  \n  \n    Marshall & Co., London,\n    \n  \n  \n    Brideell, Miss Louisa, 41 North port Street, New North Road, London,\n    1\n  \n  \n    Collins, Mrs., No, G John Street, White Horse, Stepney, London,\n    1\n  \n  \n    Chase, E., Boston, U.S.A.,\n    1\n  \n  \n    Costello, Mrs. Ann, care of Mr. Dolas, Wine Spirit Stores, Liverpool,\n    1\n  \n  \n    Cunnah, Mrs. Catherine, St. Bridges, Cheshire,\n    \n  \n  \n    Charetto, Monsieur, Mont, 34 Rue St. Mare, Paris,\n    1\n  \n  \n    Clarke, Mr. Joseph, Wellington Buildings South, Castle Street, Liverpool,\n    \n  \n  \n    Cheever, Captain W. J., barque Magie, New York,\n    \n  \n  \n    Dorsman, Mr., No. 12 Jackson Street, Toxteth Park, Liverpool,\n    \n  \n  \n    Dugas, Monsieur, Lyons,\n    \n  \n  \n    Pile, Mrs. David, Boot and Shoemaker, Melbourne, Australia,\n    \n  \n  \n    Putts, Mathilda, care of Mrs. Meanly, No. 17, Mason St., off Wapping Dock, Liverpool,\n    \n  \n  \n    Pettingel, John, Philadelphia,\n    \n  \n  \n    Randall, Mrs. Thomas, care of Mr. E. Wallis, at Messrs. Wolf & Co., Shipping Agent, Southampton, England,\n    \n  \n  \n    Rudy & Co., Liverpool,\n    \n  \n  \n    Randell, Miss Emma, 20 Street, James Road, Victoria Park, London,\n    1\n  \n  \n    Staunton, Mrs. Camps, Buildings Yarmouth, Norfolk,\n    \n  \n  \n    Doyan, J. M., Troy, N.Y., care of Messrs. Fogg Brothers, New York, U.S.A.,\n    \n  \n  \n    Downie, Mr. William, Carpenter and Timber Merchant, Geelong, West Australia,\n    1\n  \n  \n    Smith, Mr. Hansel, 3 Hill Street, Pecksham, London,\n    1\n  \n  \n    Semenza, Henry, Marseilles,\n    11\n  \n    Davezac, Monsieur, Sans Directeur des Postes, à Marseilles,\n    \n  \n  \n    Day, Miss Lizy, No. 1 Hooper Square, White Chapel, London,\n    \n  \n  \n    Dickmann, Miss, No. 42, Bute Docks, Cardiff, Glemorganshire, Wales,\n    \n  \n  \n    Duan, Mrs. L., London, (N.),\n    \n  \n  \n    Elliot, Esq., A. C., Baltimore, Md., U.S.A.,\n    \n  \n  \n    Firth, Miss South, Swiss Cottage, Worthing,\n    \n  \n  \n    Friedeburg, Mrs. E., 62 Upper, St. Pauls Road, Camden Town, London,\n    2\n  \n  \n    Fry, Jos & Sons, Lower Castle Street, Liverpool, England,\n    \n  \n  \n    Fowten, Miss Angelina, No. 29, Redyke, Antwerp, Belgium,\n    \n  \n  \n    Goodrige, Miss Bessie, 18 Manchester Street, above Bar, Southampton, England,\n    \n  \n  \n    Gazard, Miss Maria, 11 Mankett Place, Lancaster, England,\n    \n  \n  \n    Helguero, Tenor D. Pedro, Paris,\n    \n  \n  \n    Simpson, Mrs. G., enre of Mr. H. McMustry, Belfast, P.O., Ireland,\n    \n  \n  \n    Sauten, J. H., van Krompen,\n    \n  \n  \n    Smidt, H. de, str. Arratoon Apenr, care of Messrs. Stephen Joachim, Bombay,\n    \n  \n  \n    Smith, Mrs., 132 York Road, Lambeth, Surry,\n    \n  \n  \n    Thompson, Miss F., 58 Blackett Street, New Castle upon Tyne, Northumburland, England,\n    \n  \n  \n    Times, Editor, London,\n    1\n  \n  \n    Underhill, Miss, 13 Cambridge Square, London,\n    1\n  \n  \n    Vedova, Catherina, Corvetto Fontanavossa, Genova,\n    1\n  \n  \n    Wild, Miss A, E., at Mr. Thompson, Greeland Street, London,\n    1\n  \n  \n    Watts, Mr. Robert, and Mr. Dumis, 4 Woodland Place, Charlton, Woolwich,\n    \n  \n  \n    Hadwin, Miss Joanua, care of Mrs. Henry Mackel, Wild Street off, London Road, Liverpool,\n    \n  \n  \n    General Post Office, Hongkong, 1st May, 1863.\n    \n  \n  \n    Walling, Mrs. Garrett, care of Mr. J. Gillmor, No. 50, Laight Street, New York,\n    \n  \n  \n    F. W. MITCHELL, Postmaster General.\n    \n  \n\nList of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 1st May, 1863.\n\n  \n    Letters\n    Papers\n  \n  \n    Carpenter, R.\n    2\n  \n  \n    Gue, G.\n    \n  \n  \n    Graves\n    \n  \n  \n    Gomes, J.\n    \n  \n  \n    Almeida, A. A.\n    3\n  \n  \n    Calcott, C.\n    \n  \n  \n    Allen, H. L.\n    \n  \n  \n    Algar Aegerter, J.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Campbell, D.\n    5\n  \n  \n    Comby\n    1\n  \n  \n    Farren, J.\n    \n  \n  \n    Gilpin, S.\n    \n  \n  \n    Imbert. E.\n    \n  \n  \n    Irvine, J.\n    2\n  \n  \n    Muller, J. W.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Martin, T.\n    \n  \n  \n    Swan, W.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Marr, J. B.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Jones, T.\n    2\n  \n  \n    Comp, J.\n    \n  \n  \n    Carberry, Mrs. M.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Gonsales, J.\n    \n  \n  \n    Nexon, A.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Stephens, E.\n    \n  \n  \n    Shineful, C.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Shedgate, J.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Saggart, J.\n    2\n  \n  \n    Kurssens, H. J.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Nicholas, A.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Scott, A. C.\n    \n  \n  \n    Clark,\n    1\n  \n  \n    Grane, J.\n    \n  \n  \n    King, M.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Syler, J. C.\n    \n  \n  \n    Chaves, M,\n    +2\n  \n  \n    Oneil, M.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Stokes, C.\n    \n  \n  \n    Conery, W.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Gold, C.\n    \n  \n  \n    Lainbert, J.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Osborne, F.\n    +2\n  \n  \n    Swanstrom, L.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Cranston, J. W.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Green, A\n    \n  \n  \n    Lloyd, E.\n    \n  \n  \n    Oson, S. M.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Child, J.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Goodail, G.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Litileberry, C.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Taylor, J.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Granderie, E. G\n    \n  \n  \n    Luna\n    \n  \n  \n    Pellet, A\n    1\n  \n  \n    Todd, J. H.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Dunn\n    1\n  \n  \n    Girette, C.\n    4\n  \n  \n    Lewis, 0.\n    \n  \n  \n    Pinckernelle, A.!\n    37\n  \n  \n    Dounan, D.\n    3\n  \n  \n    Lucas, Miss\n    \n  \n  \n    Petrie, T.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Talbert\n    \n  \n  \n    Thompson\n    2\n  \n  \n    Dyce, J. R.\n    1\n  \n  \n    H. B.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Lala\n    \n  \n  \n    Hind. H. W.\n    \n  \n  \n    Lecog, A.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Rabone, W.\n    \n  \n  \n    Thomas, Capt.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Ronald, S.\n    \n  \n  \n    Escale, C.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Hamilton, Mrs.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Laun, E.\n    \n  \n  \n    Van der Laan\n    1\n  \n  \n    Becker, J.\n    \n  \n  \n    Hide\n    \n  \n  \n    Rodrigues\n    \n  \n  \n    Roza, A. F.\n    \n  \n  \n    Rattiece, J.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Ferreira, A.\n    2\n  \n  \n    Honis\n    \n  \n  \n    Mayer W.\n    \n  \n  \n    Bennett, L\n    1\n  \n  \n    Fullertem, A.\n    \n  \n  \n    Hay\n    2\n  \n  \n    Marques, C. M.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Roclofs, C. A.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Willcox, C. S.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Williamson, A.B.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Rementer, G.\n    2\n  \n  \n    Bonde, C.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Funny, F.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Harton, H.\n    1\n  \n  \n    McRimnon, J.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Brown, T.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Freedie,\n    \n  \n  \n    Hodgson, W.\n    1\n  \n  \n    McKayna, P.\n    2\n  \n  \n    Rubbert, F.\n    \n  \n  \n    Wallis, C.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Bobst, J. R.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Fortozo, G.\n    2\n  \n  \n    Hirsah, A.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Mason, P.\n    2\n  \n  \n    Rosselet, J.\n    \n  \n  \n    Wade, J.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Williamson, W.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Folgin, Capt.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Ilussmann, C.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Clarke J.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Fraser, W. J.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Harrison, E.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Monte, Capt.\n    \n  \n  \n    Mello, A.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Smith\n    2\n  \n  \n    Simmons,\n    1\n  \n  \n    Whyte, J.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Whitehead, W.\n    1\n  \n  \n    J. V.\n    \n  \n  \n    Butler, J. B.\n    \n  \n  \n    Baker, W.\n    \n  \n  \n    Brand & Co.\n    \n  \n  \n    Britto, A.\n    \n  \n  \n    Behrendt\n    \n  \n  \n    Benito,\n    \n  \n  \n    Boyle, Mrs.\n    \n  \n  \n    Baptista,\n    \n  \n  \n    Brymaner, R.\n    \n  \n  \n    Raase, H.\n    \n  \n  \n    Bain, W. S.\n    \n  \n  \n    M. J.\n    1\n  \n  \n    Bastone, E.\n    \n  \n\nPOST OFFICE NOTICE.\n\n  \n    DATE\n    6 A.M.\n    NOON\n    6 P.M.\n  \n  \n    April 25\n    30.02\n    30.03\n    30.03\n  \n  \n    \n    79\n    79\n    \n  \n  \n    26\n    30.12\n    30.12\n    30.13\n  \n  \n    \n    77\n    76\n    74\n  \n  \n    27\n    30.11\n    30.12\n    30.10\n  \n  \n    \n    76\n    74\n    \n  \n  \n    28\n    30.12\n    30.14\n    30.14\n  \n  \n    \n    75\n    78\n    76\n  \n  \n    \n    77\n    73\n    75\n  \n  \n    29\n    30.14\n    30.10\n    30.12\n  \n  \n    \n    74\n    74\n    75\n  \n  \n    30\n    30.10\n    30.07\n    30.03\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    May 1\n    30.02\n    30.00\n    29.95\n  \n  \n    \n    75\n    80\n    78\n  \n\nREGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.\n\nHeight above Sea Level 1,770 feet.\n\n  \n    DATE\n    6 A.M.\n    NOON\n    6 P.M.\n    6 A.M.\n    NOON\n    6 P.M.\n  \n  \n    \n    BAROMETER\n    THER-MOMETER\n  \n  \n    April 25\n    28.15\n    28.22\n    28.20\n    71.30\n    74.00\n    71.00\n  \n  \n    \n    28.16\n    28.15\n    \n    70.30\n    72.30\n    70.30\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    70.30\n    74.15\n    \n  \n  \n    26\n    28.20\n    28.23\n    28.21\n    68.20\n    68.50\n    68.30\n  \n  \n    \n    28.19\n    28.19\n    \n    68.00\n    68.10\n    68.00\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    67.50\n    70.00\n    \n  \n  \n    27\n    28.21\n    28.25\n    28.24\n    67.50\n    68.30\n    69.15\n  \n  \n    \n    28.22\n    28.20\n    \n    67.30\n    68.00\n    68.50\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    67.00\n    70.00\n    \n  \n  \n    28\n    28.24\n    28.27\n    28.26\n    68.30\n    71.15\n    69.30\n  \n  \n    \n    28.24\n    28.23\n    \n    68.00\n    70.00\n    68.15\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    66.50\n    73.00\n    \n  \n  \n    29\n    28.22\n    28.25\n    28.23\n    67.15\n    67.55\n    67.00\n  \n  \n    \n    28.18\n    28.17\n    \n    66.50\n    66.15\n    65.00\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    66.00\n    68.80\n    \n  \n  \n    30\n    28.18\n    28.21\n    28.18\n    66.35\n    68.30\n    68.30\n  \n  \n    \n    28.14\n    28.12\n    \n    66.15\n    68.00\n    68.00\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    65.30\n    69.00\n    \n  \n  \n    May 1\n    28.13\n    28.18\n    28.17\n    69.30\n    73.00\n    73.00\n  \n  \n    \n    28.15\n    28.12\n    \n    69.00\n    72.00\n    72.80\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    67.00\n    74.00\n    \n  \n\nList of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 1st May, 1863.\n\n  \n    Letters\n    Papers\n  \n  \n    Alchymist\n    5\n  \n  \n    Castle\n    1\n  \n  \n    Freuella\n    1\n  \n  \n    Julie\n    \n  \n  \n    Nubia\n    1\n  \n  \n    R. B. Forbes.\n    \n  \n  \n    Adelaide\n    1\n  \n  \n    Calypso\n    1\n  \n  \n    Forerunner\n    1\n  \n  \n    Nestorian\n    1\n  \n  \n    Star of the\n    1\n  \n  \n    Atriveda\n    1\n  \n  \n    Cornelia\n    2\n  \n  \n    Ferozepore\n    2\n  \n  \n    Kaloomeer\n    1\n  \n  \n    Nemesis\n    1\n  \n  \n    North\n    3\n  \n  \n    African\n    1\n  \n  \n    Mathilde\n    1\n  \n  \n    Kessington\n    2\n  \n  \n    Alexander\n    4\n  \n  \n    City of Durham\n    1\n  \n  \n    Genoa\n    1\n  \n  \n    Kalamba\n    \n  \n  \n    Oriental\n    1\n  \n  \n    Shanghae\n    1\n  \n  \n    Saldanha\n    16\n  \n  \n    Amalia\n    2\n  \n  \n    Chase\n    1\n  \n  \n    Good Success\n    1\n  \n  \n    Kelso\n    1\n  \n  \n    Orga\n    1\n  \n  \n    Swiftsure\n    1\n  \n  \n    Alarm\n    17\n  \n  \n    Cahandabar\n    1\n  \n  \n    Glocester\n    1\n  \n  \n    Oneida\n    1\n  \n  \n    Sobat Seba\n    \n  \n  \n    Anjuna\n    1\n  \n  \n    Cambalu\n    1\n  \n  \n    Glorioza\n    1\n  \n  \n    Luna\n    \n  \n  \n    Auld Reckie\n    \n  \n  \n    G. Ruxton\n    \n  \n  \n    Lion\n    \n  \n  \n    Persia\n    1\n  \n  \n    Sooloo\n    \n  \n  \n    April 25\n    28.15\n  \n  \n    \n    28.22\n  \n  \n    \n    28.20\n  \n  \n    \n    28.16\n  \n  \n    \n    28.15\n  \n  \n    \n    71.30\n  \n  \n    \n    74.00\n  \n  \n    \n    71.00\n  \n  \n    \n    70.30\n  \n  \n    \n    72.30\n  \n  \n    \n    70.30\n  \n  \n    \n    70.30\n  \n  \n    \n    74.15\n  \n  \n    26\n    28.20\n  \n  \n    \n    28.23\n  \n  \n    \n    28.21\n  \n  \n    \n    28.19\n  \n  \n    \n    28.19\n  \n  \n    \n    68.20\n  \n  \n    \n    68.50\n  \n  \n    \n    68.30\n  \n  \n    \n    68.00\n  \n  \n    \n    68.10\n  \n  \n    \n    68.00\n  \n  \n    \n    67.50\n  \n  \n    \n    70.00\n  \n  \n    27\n    28.21\n  \n  \n    \n    28.25\n  \n  \n    \n    28.24\n  \n  \n    \n    28.22\n  \n  \n    \n    28.20\n  \n  \n    \n    67.50\n  \n  \n    \n    68.30\n  \n  \n    \n    69.15\n  \n  \n    \n    67.30\n  \n  \n    \n    68.00\n  \n  \n    \n    68.50\n  \n  \n    \n    67.00\n  \n  \n    \n    70.00\n  \n  \n    28\n    28.24\n  \n  \n    \n    28.27\n  \n  \n    \n    28.26\n  \n  \n    \n    28.24\n  \n  \n    \n    28.23\n  \n  \n    \n    68.30\n  \n  \n    \n    71.15\n  \n  \n    \n    69.30\n  \n  \n    \n    68.00\n  \n  \n    \n    70.00\n  \n  \n    \n    68.15\n  \n  \n    \n    66.50\n  \n  \n    \n    73.00\n  \n  \n    29\n    28.22\n  \n  \n    \n    28.25\n  \n  \n    \n    28.23\n  \n  \n    \n    28.18\n  \n  \n    \n    28.17\n  \n  \n    \n    67.15\n  \n  \n    \n    67.55\n  \n  \n    \n    67.00\n  \n  \n    \n    66.50\n  \n  \n    \n    66.15\n  \n  \n    \n    65.00\n  \n  \n    \n    66.00\n  \n  \n    \n    68.80\n  \n  \n    30\n    28.18\n  \n  \n    \n    28.21\n  \n  \n    \n    28.18\n  \n  \n    \n    28.14\n  \n  \n    \n    28.12\n  \n  \n    \n    66.35\n  \n  \n    \n    68.30\n  \n  \n    \n    68.30\n  \n  \n    \n    66.15\n  \n  \n    \n    68.00\n  \n  \n    \n    68.00\n  \n  \n    \n    65.30\n  \n  \n    \n    69.00\n  \n  \n    May 1\n    28.13\n  \n  \n    \n    28.18\n  \n  \n    \n    28.17\n  \n  \n    \n    28.15\n  \n  \n    \n    28.12\n  \n  \n    \n    69.30\n  \n  \n    \n    73.00\n  \n  \n    \n    73.00\n  \n  \n    \n    69.00\n  \n  \n    \n    72.00\n  \n  \n    \n    72.80\n  \n  \n    \n    67.00\n  \n  \n    \n    74.00\n  \n\nList of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's Ships of War, 1st May, 1863.\n\n  \n    Letters\n    Papers\n  \n  \n    Melville\n    2\n  \n  \n    P. Charlotte\n    7",
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        "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案",
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        "content_text": "## THE LONDON AND CHINA TELEGRAPH\n\n### Aug. 13, 1867\n\n**CANTON MARKET REPORT**\n\nFine, 30 to 40 taels, short; sales, 11,976 chests. Oolongs: Common to good cargo, 20 to 28 taels, short; fine, 30 to 33 taels, short; sales, 22,300 half-chests. Flowery Pekoes: Common to medium, no sales; fine to finest, no sales. Scented Teas: Common to medium, 18 taels, short; fine to finest, 28 to 36 taels, short; sales, 15,656 boxes.\n\nCANTON-Country Congous: Three chops have been taken at from Tls. 17 to 18, leaving a stock of 54 chops or 3,764 pkgs. Although musters of a few chops of the new crop have arrived, it would be premature as yet to express any opinion concerning them. Country Greens remain unnoticed. Canton-made Teas: Considerable settlements have taken place both in Scented Orange Pekoes and Scented Capers; prices have been somewhat irregular, but as a rule they are tending upwards. Canton Congou of new make has received rather more than usual attention, and Gunpowders have been inquired for to a moderate extent. Quotations are as follows:-\n| Tea Type | Price (Tls.) |\n| --- | --- |\n| Country Congou | 17 to 18 |\n| Canton Congou (new make) | 24 to 27 |\n| Young Hyson | 22 |\n| Scented Orange Pekoe | 23 to 32 |\n| Scented Caper | 13.5 to 29 |\n| Gunpowder | 20 to 27 |\n\nElls and Lastings show a slight improvement in price, a slight demand having arisen for these goods; Long Ells continue very scarce. Metals: Lead continues firm, as a Canton demand still continues; other metals remain much as before reported. Coals continue firm; a cargo of 1,100 tons Bristol Channel Coal has been sold at 16 dols. per ton ex ship.\n\n**SHANGHAI MARKET REPORT**\n\nThe market has somewhat improved; the arrival of the steamer from Tientsin having given an impetus to several articles-any improvement in that market acts favourably on prices here. Grey Shirtings are in fair demand, and holders not forcing sales, prices are steady at quotations; best Eagles 8 lbs. 4 oz. tls. 2.00. T-Cloths: A little lower for inferior makes, but best goods still wanted; of these there are but few. White Shirtings are quite neglected; Drills in better inquiry and prices rather firmer. Woollens: Long Ells. 7.95 for H.H. assorted, and 7.20 for C.P.II.; Scarlet do not maintain their value of a fortnight since. Camlets: A few sales of favourite colours are reported at fair prices, but ordinary assortments continue very dull of sale. Spanish Stripes: 1.H. have been sold at 65 cents per yard; the demand is not active, and in other woollens there is no new feature. Metals: There is little change to note; buyers have fairly supplied themselves; stocks have not been increased, and prices remain about the same; Nail Rod, for best brands, tls. 2.50 to 2.55 per picul. Coals: Stocks have been increased by the vessels named as arrived from Sydney, and the cargo of the Lady Alice from Nagasaki. Quotations: Cardiff, from ships' side, tls. 15, N. Wales, tls. 14, nominal; English, s. 14 to 15, nominal; Anthracite, tls. 13 to 13.50, nominal sales, to arrive, at tls. 13.25.\n\n**YOKOHAMA MARKET REPORT**\n\nA decided improvement is noticeable in Grey Shirtings and Cotton Yarn, and a good business, both on the spot and to arrive, has been done in both staples at a slight advance on our last quotations. Stocks of Yarn are very light. We have to notice a contract just concluded for 156 bales, to be delivered in six weeks, at the following rates:-\n| Quantity | Price |\n| --- | --- |\n| 16 to 24 | $3.68 |\n| 28 to 32 | $3.70 |\n| 38 to 42 | $3.78 |\n\nA fair inquiry has commenced for Chintzes and other light summer goods, and it is worth notice that, in consequence of rumours that the French contracts for Black Cloth will be annulled, this article is again saleable, and a slight demand has sprung up. Most other Woollens continued quite inactive, a forced sale of Camlets S.S at $15.50 being the only transaction calling for remark. In Metals, more business is doing; a demand existing for hoop and Nail Rod Iron and bead, and some improvement in prices is apparent.\n\n## CHINA EXPORTS\n\n### TEA\n\n#### YOKOHAMA\n\nThe new season has been opened by the arrival of about 700 piculs of medium and good medium teas, the bulk of which was bought to complete the cargo of the Benefactress for New York, at an unnecessarily high figure: say from 27.50 to 30 dollars. The quality of this first sample is not satisfactory, but considerable arrivals are now daily expected, when we shall have fair opportunities of judging of the character of the new crop. The remaining stock of last season's tea is about 2,000 piculs, and quite unsaleable. We give no quotations, therefore, for any but the kinds at which, as we have stated, business has been done.\n\n#### SHANGHAI\n\nBlack.--A small inquiry has sprung up during the past few days for the new Ningchows and Hohows, and as much as Tls. 24.0.0 has been paid for a chop of each kind. Settlements have been light, but a very large amount of reshipments have taken place. The rates paid for the finest Teas are about equivalent to those ruling at the opening of last season, but fair and medium are obtainable at somewhat easier prices. \n| Category | Quantity (Chests) |\n| --- | --- |\n| Settlements for the fortnight | 3,700 |\n| Reshipments on owners' account | 68,400 |\n| Stock | 26,500 |\n\nQuotations.-Hobow, fine to finest, 32 to 34 tls. per pcl.; Congou, common, 23 to 28 tls. per pcl.; Ningchow, fair to finest, 29 to 34 tls. per pcl.; Pouchong, 29 tls. per pcl. Green. Only two chops of common Tea have been settled during the fortnight at Tls. 23.5.0, and the season is nearly closed. \n| Category | Quantity (Half-Chests) |\n| --- | --- |\n| Settlements for the fortnight | 415 |\n| Stock | 5,000 |\n\n#### HANKOW\n\nThe business of the fortnight has been exceptionally large, and shipments continue on an enormous scale. Two settlements of finest Teas have been made at full rates, while medium to fine have advanced in value early Tls. 2.0.0. At the same time sales have been somewhat irregular. Quotations were-Oopacks and Congou-kais, medium to good, Tls. 24.0.0 to 29.5.0; finest, Tls. 30.0.0 to 31.5.0 Oonams, fair to fine, Tls. 19.0.0 to 24.5.0. \n| Category | Quantity |\n| --- | --- |\n| Export of Tea from 1st January to 15th June, 1867 | 11,591,467 lbs. |\n| Export of Tea from 1st January to 15th June, 1866 | 7,414,926 lbs. |\n| Increase, 1867 | 4,176,541 lbs. |\n| Stocks | 29,000 chests |\n\n#### KIIKIANG\n\nBlack Teas: About 25,000 packages are to hand. With the exception of the purchase of two small chops at tls. 26.0.0 nothing was done on the market till the 11th, when six full chops of finest Ningchows found buyers at tls. 25.5.0 to 28.0.0 per picul, and since that date little has been doing. \n| Category | Quantity (Packages) |\n| --- | --- |\n| Export from 1st January to 15th June, 1867 | 15,097 |\n| Export for the same months of 1866 | 17,106 |\n| Decrease, 1867 | 2,009 |\n| Stock | 30 chops |\n\n#### FOOCNOW\n\nCongou: The price for the finer descriptions has continued firmly supported during the past fortnight; the rates for the commoner grades, which were slightly easier after the departure of the last mail, have advanced to about the former scale, in consequence of the demand for Australia. Souchong: The teas, being generally of good quality, have been freely taken for shipment to the United Kingdom; a large proportion of this description is more or less \"tarry.\" Oolongs: Full prices have been paid for these kinds, but rates are now slightly easier; the demand for America has not yet commenced. Scented Teas: Those at first offered were deficient in scent, the flowers being very backward; the teas have in many instances, however, commanded full prices; those now coming forward are better scented. \n| Tea Type | Sales (Chests) | Price (Taels) |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Congou: Dust and broken leaf kinds | ... | 8 to 9, short |\n| Congou: Ordinary common | ... | 10 to 14, short |\n| Congou: Light flavoury | ... | 19 to 24, short |\n| Congou: Good flavoury to medium Kysow kinds | ... | 25 to 32, short |\n| Congou: Fine Kysow kinds | ... | 32 to 40, short |\n| Congou | 31,326 | ... |\n\n### SILK\n\n#### YOKOHAMA\n\nBusiness has, of course, been on a very small scale during the fortnight. The exhaustion of our stock is sufficient to account for this, even with the general suspension of home orders, consequent on the fear of war and uncertainty regarding the new European crop. Stocks do not exceed 250 piculs, chiefly of mixed, low kinds.\n\n#### SHANGHAI\n\nDuring the past fortnight considerable transactions have taken place at higher rates, and the settlements are estimated at fully 4,000 bales: making a total of 5,700 bales since the 1st June. The demand has been chiefly for chops and good silks, and lower grades would have been bought at comparatively cheaper rates.\n\n#### CANTON\n\nAfter the arrival of the English mail with rumours that the total yield of the Continental crop would be much smaller than that of last year a good demand for fine silk sprung up. Quotations are as follows:-\n| Silk Type | Price (Dols.) |\n| --- | --- |\n| Loongkong, No. 1 | 560 to 566 |\n| Loongkong, No. 2 | 545 to 550 |\n| Kowkong | 500 to 510 |\n| Rec'd Cumchuck | 595 to 600 |\n\n## SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE\n\n### ARRIVALS\n\n| Port | Ship | Origin | Date |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Hong Kong | Helen | Newcastle | June 16 |\n| Hong Kong | Princess | Cardiff | 23 |\n| Hong Kong | Stuart Wortley | Clyde (via Singapore) | 27 |\n| Hong Kong | Tai-wang (steamer) | ... | 21 |\n\n### DEPARTURES\n\n| Port | Ship | Destination | Date |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Hankow | Challenger | London | June 17 |\n| Hankow | Ada | London | 19 |\n| Shanghai | Gossamer | London | 18 |\n| Shanghai | Whinfell | London | 21 |\n| Foochow | Flying Spur | London | 9 |\n| Foochow | Black Prince | London | 10 |\n| Hong Kong and Canton | Ajax (str.) | London | 27 |\n\n## VESSELS LOADING\n\n| Port | Ship | Destination |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Yokohama | Havelock | New York |\n| Shanghai | Isles of the South | London |\n| Shanghai | Elmstone | London |\n| Foochow | Chusan | London |\n\n## FREIGHTS AND CHARTERS\n\n| Port | Route | Freight Rate |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Yokohama | To London | £3 to £3 10s. per ton |\n| Yokohama | To New York | £2 10s. to £3 |\n| Shanghai | To London | £3 to £3 10s. per ton |\n| Foochow | To London | £3 10s. per ton |\n| Hong Kong and Canton | To London | 43s. per ton |\n\n## MISCELLANEOUS\n\nThe P.M.S.S. Co.'s steamer Costa Rica reports having left New York April 1st, and arrived in St. Vincent on the 15th. Left again 21st after coaling, and proceeded to Capetown, arriving there May 11th.\n\n**STOKEN**\n\n| Ship | Route | Date | Position |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Englishman | Liverpool to Hong Kong | June 30 | 10 N., 36 W. |\n| Maria | Batavia to Middleburg | July 18 | 37 N., 38 W. |\n\n**CASUALTIES**\n\nThe Pieter Adolf, Jaski, which arrived at Batavia from London, May 26, had sustained damage in her cargo, having been struck by seas, when much water got into the cabin, &c.\n\n## THE GUNBOATS IN CHINA\n\nThe gunboats are in excellent order, and in the highest state of discipline. Their commanders were looking forward with anxiety for the arrival of the new Commander-in-Chief, Vice-Admiral the Hon. Sir H. Keppel.\n\n## COOLIES AT NEW ORLEANS\n\nAh Yuk, a Commissioner from the Chinese Government, has concluded contracts with a number of Louisiana, Alabama, and Texas planters to bring 5,000 more Celestials to this country for their use.",
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        "content_text": "28\n\nCOLONIAL ESTIMATES-HONGKONG,\n\nEXPENDITURE DETAILED.\n\nWORKS AND BUILDINGS.\n\nReservoir at Pokfulam,\n\nRepairs to Civil Hospital,\n\nDo. to Supreme Court,\n\nCompletion of Compound at Bowrington,\n\nRepairs to Buildings,\n\nMaintenance of Public Gardens,\n\nDo. of Water Works,\n\nPlanting Trees,\n\nMiscellaneous Works,\n\nTOTAL,\n\n$ c.\n\n98,000.00\n\n4,000.00\n\n4,000.00\n\n3,000.00\n\n15,000.00\n\n3,000.00\n\n3,000.00\n\n4,000.00\n\n3,000.00\n\n137,000.00\n\nROADS, STREETS, AND BRIDGES.\n\nCarriage Road from upper Road to Gap above Race Course,\n\nProposed Cost,\n\nProposed to be expended in 1870,\n\nExtension of Robinson Road, West,\n\nSurface Drains in Victoria,\n\nRoad and Street Contingencies, Repairs to Roads out of Victoria,\n\nDo. to Streets in Victoria,\n\nDo. to Drains in Victoria,\n\nDo. to Surface Drains in Victoria,\n\nDo. to Bridges,\n\nDo. to Praya,\n\nMiscellaneous Services,\n\nTOTAL,\n\n$\n\n30,000.00\n\n15,000.00\n\n15,000.00\n\n1,000.00\n\n2,000.00\n\n3,000.00\n\n4,000.00\n\n4,000.00\n\n3,000.00\n\n1,000.00\n\n1,000.00\n\n5,000.00\n\n2,000.00\n\n41,000.00\n\nMISCELLANEOUS SERVICES.\n\nLighting Street Lamps,\n\nExpenses of the Clock Tower,\n\nCommission to Crown Agents,\n\nPortrait of H. R. H. the Princess of Wales,\n\nPublic Furniture for Reception Rooms at Government House,\n\nOther Miscellaneous Services,\n\nAllowance to the City Hall for Salary of Librarian and Curator of the Museum,\n\nTOTAL,\n\n$\n\n20,792.00\n\n600.00\n\n1,200.00\n\n700.00\n\n1,200.00\n\n2,108.00\n\n1,200.00\n\n27,800.00\n\nMILITARY CONTRIBUTION.\n\nContribution to Imperial Government in aid of Military Expenditure, (£20,000 at 4/3),\n\n$\n\n94,117.65\n\nPage 210\n\nPage 211",
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        "content_text": "(22)\n\nwaltz, in which Mrs. Pollard was the partner of the Prince. Dancing was kept up with great animation until about † past 12, when the Duke's piper played the company into supper which was served in St. Andrew's Hall. Those who were fortunate enough to secure the company of ladies for the banquet sat down at the well-furnished tables, while a relay of expectant guests lined the room awaiting their turn with evident determination to do their duty as places were left vacant. At the high table the Chairman, the Honorable W. Keswick, was supported by His Royal Highness on the right and His Excellency the Governor on the left, Lady MacDonnell and other persons of distinction being seated on either side. A novel sight for Hongkong was presented in the person of a powdered footman standing behind the Duke's chair, attired in the Royal livery. The manner in which he anticipated every want and identified himself with his Royal Master must have been very edifying to the numerous Chinese \"boys\" present.\n\nAfter supper the Chairman rose and proposed \"The Queen,\" a toast which it is scarcely necessary to say was received with the greatest enthusiasm.\n\nHe then gave the \"Prince and Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family;\" and said: \"I am quite sure that all present will receive this toast with the most cordial feelings and good wishes. Englishmen are proud of the Royal Family, and justly so; proud especially of the Prince and Princess of Wales, whose noble qualities are universally admired, and whose generous sympathies have endeared them to the hearts of all people. On the present occasion, this toast is peculiarly significant, for Hongkong now enjoys, for the first time, the honour and the privilege of coupling with it the illustrious name of our Sailor Prince, to whom this community is most happy to offer hospitality, and whose presence here is a source of great gratification to us all. I call upon you, gentlemen, to drink this toast with all the honours.\" Loud and prolonged cheering immediately ensued, and the rising of the Duke to respond was the signal for renewed and increased applause. His Royal Highness said: \"Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank you most heartily for the kind manner in which you have received this toast; and I wish to express to the Chairman my sincere acknowledgments for the kind words, in which he has alluded to my brother and sister-in-law. I thank you also for the hearty reception given to the toast as coupled with my name; and for the welcome you have given me in Hongkong, a welcome as cordial and enthusiastic as any I have ever received in any portion of the Queen's dominions. On an occasion like the present, the fewer words spoken the better, and a lengthened speech might perhaps rather detract than otherwise from the feelings which I wish to express, viz.: my sense of the great kindness with which I have been received. Before resuming my seat, I will ask you to join me in drinking another toast; 'The future prosperity of Hongkong.' It is unnecessary to say much on such a subject, for when one enters a palace like this it is evident that prosperity is already guaranteed.\"\n\nThis toast was greeted with much cheering, the Duke himself leading off with the good old English, \"hip, hip, hurrah.\" The Honorable H. B. Gibb, as soon as he could obtain a hearing, said: \"I have much pleasure in responding, on behalf of the Community of Hongkong, to the first toast which has ever been given in this Colony, I believe, by a Royal Prince. Our gratification was very great when we first heard that the Galatea was to visit Hongkong, having for her Captain a son of that noble Lady whom we call Queen: We were reminded of home, our home, Great Britain, to which we so often look with affection, and which is ruled over by a Sovereign beloved and respected\n\n(23)\n\n+ 42",
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        "content_text": "# COLONIAL ESTIMATES-HONGKONG\n## EXPENDITURE DETAILED\n\n### WORKS AND BUILDINGS\n| Item | Cost ($) |\n| --- | --- |\n| Reservoir at Pokfulum | 75,000.00 |\n| Sea Wall, Bonham Strand | 14,500.00 |\n| Additional Quarters for Gaol Staff | 8,500.00 |\n| Compound at Bowrington | 3,000.00 |\n| Showkewan Police Station, Proposed Cost | 20,000.00 |\n| Central Police Station, To be Expended in 1870, Proposed Cost | 10,000.00 |\n| To be Expended in 1870 | 5,000.00 |\n| Erection of Police Station at the Gap | 1,000.00 |\n| Powder Magazine at Stone Cutter's Island | 1,500.00 |\n| Preparing Site, Chinese Hospital | 2,000.00 |\n| Planting Trees | 2,000.00 |\n| Improving Additional Land to Public Gardens | 17,000.00 |\n| Repairs to Supreme Court | 12,500.00 |\n| Do. to Buildings | 3,500.00 |\n| Completion of Erection, and Maintenance of Telegraph | 8,000.00 |\n| Maintenance of Public Gardens | 3,000.00 |\n| Do. of Water Works | 4,000.00 |\n| Miscellaneous Works | 3,000.00 |\n| **TOTAL** | **163,500.00** |\n\n### ROADS, STREETS, AND BRIDGES\n| Item | Cost ($) |\n| --- | --- |\n| Surface Drains in Victoria | 2,000.00 |\n| Roads and Streets Contingencies | 8,000.00 |\n| Repairs to Roads out of Victoria | 6,000.00 |\n| Do. to Streets in Victoria | 4,000.00 |\n| Do. to Surface Drains | 1,000.00 |\n| Do. to old and Completion of new Drains in Victoria | 3,000.00 |\n| Do. to Bridges | 1,000.00 |\n| Do. to Praya | 8,000.00 |\n| Miscellaneous Services | 2,000.00 |\n| **TOTAL** | **25,000.00** |\n\n### MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES\n| Item | Cost ($) |\n| --- | --- |\n| Lighting Street Lamps | 20,800.00 |\n| Expenses of the Clock Tower | 600.00 |\n| Commission to Crown Agents | 1,200.00 |\n| Portrait of H. R. H. the Princess of Wales | 700.00 |\n| Grant to the Native District Watchmen | 1,200.00 |\n| Allowance to the City Hall for Salary of Librarian and Curator of the Museum | 1,600.00 |\n| Other Miscellaneous Services | 2,100.00 |\n| **TOTAL** | **28,200.00** |\n\n### LAND AND HOUSES PURCHASED\n| Item | Cost ($) |\n| --- | --- |\n| Purchase of Duddell's Lots | 40,000.00 |\n\n### MILITARY CONTRIBUTION\n| Item | Cost ($) |\n| --- | --- |\n| Contribution to Imperial Government in aid of Military Expenditure, (£20,000 at 4/3) | 94,117.65 |",
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        "content_text": "# COLONIAL ESTIMATES--HONGKONG.\n## EXPENDITURE DETAILED.\n\n### WORKS AND BUILDINGS.\n\n### MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES.\n\n| Item | Amount |\n| --- | --- |\n| Reservoir at Pokfulam | $75,000.00 |\n| Sea Wall, Bonham Strand | $14,500.00 |\n| Lighting Street Lamps | $3,182.00 |\n| Post Office at Yokohama | $20,800.00 |\n| Expenses of the Clock Tower | $600.00 |\n| Additional Quarters for Gaol Staff | $8,500.00 |\n| Commission to Crown Agents | $1,200.00 |\n| Compound at Rownton | $8,000.00 |\n| Portrait of H. R. H. the Princess of Wales | $700.00 |\n| Showkewan Police Station, Proposed Cost | $20,000.00 |\n| To be Expended in 1870 | $5,000.00 |\n| Allowance to the City Hall for Salary of Librarian and Curator of the Museum | $1,200.00 |\n| Central Police Station, Proposed Cost | $10,000.00 |\n| To be Expended in 1870 | $5,000.00 |\n| Grant to the City Hall | $5,000.00 |\n| Erection of Police Station at the Gap | $1,100.00 |\n| Reception of H. R. H. The Duke of Edinburgh | $3,300.00 |\n| Powder Magazine at Stone Cutter's Island | $1,500.00 |\n| Preparing Site, Chinese Hospital | $2,000.00 |\n| Allowance to Chinese Hospital | $200.00 |\n| Improving Additional Land to Public Gardens | $2,000.00 |\n| Grant to the Native District Watchmen | $1,600.00 |\n| Repairs to Supreme Court | $17,000.00 |\n| Other Miscellaneous Services | $2,100.00 |\n| Out Offices at Supreme Court, Proposed Cost | $4,300.00 |\n| To be Expended in 1870 | $2,500.00 |\n| Repairs at Central Market | $1,600.00 |\n| Repairs to Buildings | $12,500.00 |\n| Completion of Erection, and Maintenance of Telegraph | $3,500.00 |\n| Maintenance of Public Gardens | $3,000.00 |\n| Maintenance of Water Works | $3,000.00 |\n| Planting Trees | $4,000.00 |\n| Latrines at Fever and Lock Hospital | $100.00 |\n| Balance of R. & E. No. 28 of 1867 | $253.00 |\n| Alteration in Central School | $365.00 |\n| Fitting Lecture Hall, Central School | $3,000.00 |\n| Miscellaneous Works, R. & E. No. 28 of 1868 | ... |\n| R. & E. No. 28 of 1869 | ... |\n\nTOTAL | $171,660.00\n\n### MILITARY CONTRIBUTION.\n\n| Item | Amount |\n| --- | --- |\n| Contribution to Imperial Government in aid of Military Expenditure, (£20,000 at 4/3) | $94,117.05 |\n\n### ROADS, STREETS, AND BRIDGES.\n\n| Item | Amount |\n| --- | --- |\n| Surface Drains in Victoria | $2,000.00 |\n| Roads and Streets Contingencies | $3,000.00 |\n| Repairs to Roads out of Victoria | $6,000.00 |\n| Repairs to Streets in Victoria | $4,000.00 |\n| Repairs to old and Completion of new Drains in Victoria | $8,000.00 |\n| Repairs to Bridges | $1,000.00 |\n| Repairs to Praya | $3,000.00 |\n| Miscellaneous Services | $1,000.00 |\n\nTOTAL | $25,000.00",
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        "content_text": "# \nAll Letters to be addressed to \n**The Crown Agents for the Colonies.** \n\nCopy for inf. No. 30-83 July 1870 \n\nSW Offices of the Crown Agents for the Colonies, \nSpring Gardens, London, \n18 February 1870 \n\n**RECD 18 FEB 1870** \n\nIn compliance with the semi-official directions received from you some time ago, steps were taken by the Crown Agents to get a Portrait of Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, to accompany a companion picture of the Prince, sent out to the Government of Hong Kong about two years ago, for the Council Room of the Government. \nThe portrait has been painted by Mr. D'Angeli; the same Artist who painted the other, and is said to be a good work. \nColonial Office",
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        "content_text": "work of considerable merit, Her Royal Highness having been graciously pleased to give sitting.\n\nThe Artist a\n\nThe Crown Agents will now be glad to receive Earl Granville's authority to pay for the Portrait and frame, together about £120, and Freight and Insurance to Hong Kong about £11 more. I have the honor to be,\n\nYour most obedient servant\n\n£145.. 16.. 8\n\nfm Furate Cilter fh brew.\n\n## MINUTE PAPER\n\nPortrait of the Princess of Wales for stone tong.\n\nIn the Estimates for 1870-71, $700 is inserted for a Portrait of the Duchess of Wales.\n\nI cannot find anything else about the Portraits in the files. I should imagine the order to the Artist was given in consequence of a private note from Lord Granville to Sir J. Bowring.\n\nThe Estimates, however, as you are aware, have been referred back to the Colony for revision in consequence of appropriations from the Gambling Licence fund.\n\n| Item | Amount |\n| --- | --- |\n| Portrait and frame | £120 |\n| Freight and Insurance to Hong Kong | £11 |\n| Total | £145.. 16.. 8 | \nshould be removed as it is not a proper table \n\nHere is the corrected version:\n\nwork of considerable merit, Her Royal Highness having been graciously pleased to give sitting.\n\nThe Artist a\n\nThe Crown Agents will now be glad to receive Earl Granville's authority to pay for the Portrait and frame, together about £120, and Freight and Insurance to Hong Kong about £11 more. I have the honor to be,\n\nYour most obedient servant\n\n£145.. 16.. 8\n\nfm Furate Cilter fh brew.\n\n## MINUTE PAPER\n\nPortrait of the Princess of Wales for stone tong.\n\nIn the Estimates for 1870-71, $700 is inserted for a Portrait of the Duchess of Wales.\n\nI cannot find anything else about the Portraits in the files. I should imagine the order to the Artist was given in consequence of a private note from Lord Granville to Sir J. Bowring.\n\nThe Estimates, however, as you are aware, have been referred back to the Colony for revision in consequence of appropriations from the Gambling Licence fund.",
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        "content_text": "# Hongkong \n## 1881. August \n### Governor in Ir Shardonnell, \nr°30 \n\n## MINUTE \n1670 \n21 \n3422 \n47 \n\n### 23 February 1870 \nI transmit to you for your information a copy of a letter from the Crown Agents from which you will conceive that the Portrait of the Princess of Wales intended for the Council Room at Hongkong is finished. \nI have authorized the Crown Agents to pay for the portrait & frame & for the freight & insurance of the picture to the Colony.",
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        "content_text": "The Crown Agents \n\nHongkong \n\n1881.\n\nGentleman \n\n24 February 1870 \n\nIn acct & com \n\n48 \n\nthe 18 \n\nJan \n\nBy 2 \n\nm \n\n12 \n\ndirected by Earl Granst \nto authorize you \nto pay from Hongkong funds the sum of about £131 for \nPortrait HRH The \nPrincess of Wales & for \neight \n... \nmemo \nto the Colony.",
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        "content_text": "ARTICLES. \n\n(2) \n\nREMARKS. \n\n \n\nARTICLES. \n\n(3) \n\nREMARKS. \n\n131\n\nGOVERNOR'S OFFICE.\n\nBrass Fender and Metal Fire Irons. Gasalier, 3-burners.\n\n1 Round Table.\n\n1 Large Office Table, Chubb's Locks.\n\nTeak Writing Desk and Office Stool.\n\n2 Carved Black-wood Presses.\n\n1 Carpet..\n\n6 Morocco Walnut Chairs.\n\nWaste Paper Basket.\n\nCellaret.\n\nDivan and 3 Cushions.\n\n2 Post Office Notification Boards.\n\n1 Opera Glass by Chevalier.\n\nBrass Balance and Weights.\n\n1 Measuring Tape.\n\nDaily Indicator.\n\nOffice Call-Bell.\n\n2 Metal Inkstands.\n\n1 Pen Rack.\n\n1 Penang Chair.\n\nLIBRARY.\n\n2 Crimson Figured Curtains and Valances (2 Windows).\n\nMahogany Round Table (5-feet),\n\n2 Morocco Leather Arm Chairs,\n\n6 Green Morocco Walnut Chairs.\n\n4 Carved Book Cases.\n\n1 Large Mirror (Mantel Piece),\n\nGasalier, 5-burners.\n\nBrass Fender and Fire Irons.\n\n2 Lace Muslin Curtains.\n\n8 American Cloth Chairs (China made)..............\n\n1 Green Morocco Ottoman 4′ 2.\"\n\n1 Walnut Sofa, Green Morocco..\n\n1 Black-wood Press.\n\n1 Photograph Case,\n\n1 Round Table.\n\n1 Re-made Carpet,\n\n4 Bracket Oil Lamps, 2-burners.\n\nVery old.\n\nIn very bad order.\n\nFlaw in Centre.\n\nWant repair.\n\nCracked.\n\nIn bad order.\n\nBILLIARD ROOM.\n\nBilliard Table and Cover.\n\nSpirit Level,\n\nCue Rack.\n\n29 Cues.\n\n2 Long Cues.\n\n3 Small Rests.\n\n1 Long Rest.\n\n1 Mace.\n\n42 Balls.\n\nRules and Regulations.\n\nPool Scoring Board.\n\nBilliard Scoring Board,\n\nSmall Fender and Irons.\n\nBilliard Lamp (Gas) 6 Lights.\n\nBrush, Iron, and Screw Driver.\n\n1 Cane-seated Bench.\n\n1 Side Table, (3 Drawers).\n\n1 Cellaret.\n\n4 Large Maps in Wooden Case,.........\n\n1 Cane-seated High Chair.\n\nDo. Small do.\n\n2 Small Screens, Silk Damask.\n\n1 Bagatelle Table 10' x 4', with Balls,\n\n6 Cues and 3 Maces,\n\nScoring Board,\n\nWash Stand Console.\n\nSpirit Level for Bagatelle Board.\n\nBelow Table.\n\nIn Central Hall.\n\nCENTRAL HALL.\n\n2 Black-wood Marble-top Flower Stands.\n\n4 Walnut Chairs, Green Morocco Cushioned Backs,\n\n4 Bracket Gas Lights (3 lights each.)\n\nGasalier, 4-burners.\n\nRoyal Arms.\n\nPortrait, Her Majesty The Queen.\n\nPortrait, H. R. H. The Prince of Wales.\n\nPortrait, H. R. H. The Princess of Wales.\n\nHongkong Volunteer Flag.\n\n1 Black-wood Marble-top Side Table.\n\n2 Sheepskin Door Rugs.\n\n3 Pairs Rep Curtains.\n\n1 Large Black-wood Marble-top Centre Table.\n\n2 Rep Curtains,\n\nVESTIBULE.\n\n1 Blotted with Ink.\n\n2 Lace Curtains,\n\nLath and Pulley Rods complete.\n\nGilt Cornice Pole, Centre and Ends.\n\nGasalier, 3-burners,..\n\n4 Japanese Marble-top Tables.\n\nTelescope and Stand,\n\n4 Bracket Oil Lamps. Gas Lamp, 4-burners.\n\nMuch worn and apparently\n\neaten by rats or vermin.\n\nIn bad order.",
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        "content_text": "ARTICLES. \n\n(2)\n\nREMARKS.\n\nC)\n\nARTICLES.\n\n(3)\n\nREMARKS.\n\nGOVERNOR'S OFFICE.\n\nBrass Fender and Metal Fire Irons.\n\nGasalier, 3-burners.\n\n1 Round Table.\n\n1 Large Office Table, Chubb's Locks.\n\nTeak Writing Desk and Office Stool.\n\n2 Carved Black-wood Presses.\n\n1 Carpet.\n\n6 Morocco Walnut Chairs.\n\nWaste Paper Basket.\n\nCellaret.\n\nDivan and 3 Cushions.\n\n2 Post Office Notification Boards.\n\n1 Opera Glass by Chevalier.\n\n1 Brass Balance and Weights.\n\n1 Measuring Tape.\n\nDaily Indicator.\"\n\nOffice Call-Bell.\n\n2 Metal Inkstands.\n\n1 Pen Rack.\n\n1 Penang Chair.\n\nLIBRARY.\n\n2 Crimson Figured Curtains and Valances (2 Windows).\n\nMahogany Round Table (5-feet), \n\n2 Morocco Leather Arm Chairs,\n\n6 Green Morocco Walnut Chairs.\n\n4 Carved Book Cases.\n\n1 Large Mirror (Mantel Piece), \n\nGasalier, 5-burners.\n\nBrass Fender and Fire Irons.\n\n9 Lace Muslin Curtains.\n\n8 American Cloth Chairs (China made),..............\n\n1 Green Morocco Ottoman 4' 2.\"\n\n1 Walnut Sofa, Green Morocco.\n\n1 Black-wood Press.\n\n1 Photograph Case,\n\n1 Round Table.\n\n1 Re-made Carpet,\n\n4 Bracket Oil Lamps, 2-burners.\n\nVery old. In\n\nvery bad order.\n\nFlaw in Centre.\n\nWant repair.\n\nCracked.\n\nIn bad order.\n\nBILLIARD ROOM\n\nBilliard Table and Cover.\n\nSpirit Level.\n\nCue Rack.\n\n29 Cues.\n\n2 Long Cues.\n\n3 Small Rests.\n\n1 Long Rest.\n\n1 Mace.\n\n42 Balls.\n\nRules and Regulations.\n\nPool Scoring Board.\n\nBilliard Scoring Board,\n\nSmall Fender and Irons.\n\nBilliard Lamp (Gas) 6 Lights.\n\nBrush, Iron, and Screw Driver.\n\n1 Cane-seated Bench.\n\n1 Side Table, (3 Drawers).\n\n1 Cellaret.\n\n4 Large Maps in Wooden Case,...........\n\n1 Cane-seated High Chair.\n\n2 Do. Small do.\n\n2 Small Screens, Silk Damask.\n\n1 Bagatelle Table 10' x 4', with Balls,\n\n6 Cues and 3 Maces,\n\nScoring Board,\n\nWash Stand Console.\n\nSpirit Level for Bagatelle Board.\n\nBelow Table.\n\nIn Central Hall.\n\nCENTRAL HALL.\n\n2 Black-wood Marble-top Flower Stands.\n\n4 Walnut Chairs, Green Morocco Cushioned Backs.\n\n4 Bracket Gas Lights (3 lights each.)\n\nGasalier, 4-burners.\n\nRoyal Arms.\n\nPortrait, Her Majesty The Queen.\n\nPortrait, H. R. H. The Prince of Wales.\n\nPortrait, H. R. H. The Princess of Wales.\n\nHongkong Volunteer Flag.\n\n1 Black-wood Marble-top Side Table.\n\n2 Sheepskin Door Rugs.\n\n3 Pairs Rep Curtains.\n\n1 Large Black-wood Marble-top Centre Table.\n\n1 Blotted with Ink.\n\n2 Rep Curtains,\n\nVESTIBULE.\n\n2 Lace Curtains, §\n\nLath and Pulley Rods complete.\n\nGilt Cornice Pole, Centre and Ends.\n\nGasalier, 3-burners,....\n\n4 Japanese Marble-top Tables.\n\nTelescope and Stand,\n\n4 Bracket Oil Lamps.\n\nGas Lamp, 4-burners.\n\nMuch worn and apparently eaten by rats or vermin.\n\nOld.\n\nIn bad order.\n\n98",
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        "content_text": "365\n\n328\n\nNo. 151.\n\nTHE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 21ST AUGUST, 1875.\n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. The following Notices to Mariners are published for general information.\n\nBy Command,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th August, 1875.\n\nCECIL C. SMITH,\n\nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\nNOTICE TO MARINERS.\n\nBEACONS INNER ROUTE AND TORRES STRAITS.\n\nThe following is a list of the Beacons erected in Torres Straits and the Inner Route thereto. Those which are Red and Triangular are to be left on a vessel's Starboard hand, when bound southwards; and those which are Black and Square, on her Port hand.\n\n  \n    Red and Triangular.\n    Black and Square.\n  \n  \n    Hope Islands.\n    a Reef, north-west end\n  \n  \n    b Reef, west end.\n    e Reef, north end.\n  \n  \n    e Reef, west side.\n    d Reef, centre.\n  \n  \n    Point Lookout.\n    Sand-bank dry, with rocks E.S.E 2 miles from Point Lookout.\n  \n  \n    Cole Islands and Howich Groups.\n    s Reef, west side.\n  \n  \n    Princess Charlotte's Bay to Fair Cape.\n    r Reef.\n  \n  \n    d Reef, east end.\n    e Reef, centre.\n  \n  \n    f Reef, centre.\n    Heath Rocks, centre.\n  \n  \n    Chilcott Rocks, centre.\n    e South-west end.\n  \n  \n    g South-west end,\n    i West side.\n  \n  \n    m West side.\n    No. VI. Reef, west side.\n  \n  \n    No. VII. Islet, west side.\n    Reef in 13° 18' 30\" S. lat., west side.\n  \n  \n    tt Reef, west side.\n    v Reef, south-west end.\n  \n  \n    v Reef, centre.\n    e Reef, north-west end.\n  \n  \n    Middle Reef, south end.\n    Eust elbow of Eastern Reef.\n  \n  \n    Piper Islands.\n    h Reef, south end.\n  \n  \n    k Reef, islet north-west end.\n    Cape Grenville to Port Albany,\n  \n  \n    V Reef, north-west end.\n    X Reef, north-west end. Z Reef, west end.\n  \n  \n    Prince of Wales' Channel.\n    Ipili Reef, centre.\n  \n  \n    North-west Reef, Hammond Rock bearing S.W.\n    Ince Point, E. by S. 4 S.\n  \n\nThe beacon on the south-east end of the Piper Island Reef has been cut down by the natives.\n\nUpon the eastern end of a. Reef, to the westward of the Flinders Group, is a second and smaller beacon to the northward of the main beacon, which will assist in distinguishing the reef.\n\nThe beacon originally erected on in. Reef near Young Island, having been placed on sandy bottom, has been washed down. When re-erected, it will be placed on Young Island.\n\nDepartment of Ports and Harbours, Brisbane, 23rd June, 1875.\n\nNOTICE TO MARINERS.\n\nG. P. HEATH, Commander R.N.,\n\nPortmaster.\n\nSHOAL OFF MONKHOUSE POINT, INNER ROUTE TO TORRES STRAITS,\n\nOn the edge of the 3 fathom line off Monkhouse Point, as shown on the chart, a Shoal Patch exists, with not more than 9 feet upon it at ordinary low water springs. The Pilot at the Endeavour River places it in the following position, viz. 1—\n\nMount Cook (Summit), W. by S. 4 S.\n\nGrassy Hill (Lookout House), N. W. by W. ¼ W.\n\nRocky Islet, S. E. by S. ½ S. southerly,\n\nThe water for some distance in-shore is from 3 to 6 feet deeper than on the shoal, and to the eastward, the bank extends from it about 1 cable, carrying from 15 to 18 feet of water, which then deepens to 4, 6, and 7 fathoms as shown on the chart. Vessels will be clear of this danger and of the edge of the bank, while keeping Rocky Islet open of Walker Point, and of the rocky point to the southward.\n\nG. P. HEATH, Commander R.N.,\n\nPortmaster.\n\nDepartment of Ports and Harbours, Brisbane, 11th June, 1876.\n\nCould ensAQ\n\nfrom this measure, and\n\nI believe I may say\n\nthat the\n\narrangement\n\nby which the Administration has hitherto devolved on the General Officer in Command, holding as he did a recognized and independent position, has not been unsatisfactory to the Colony.\n\nI may remark, that at Singapore, a Station included in this Command, the Senior Military Officer succeeds in the absence of the Governor.\n\nIf however, it is thought inexpedient that the General Officer Commanding should receive the Commission, I beg to submit again that he should also cease to be a member of the Council.\n\nThey disclaim, as far as possible, personal bias in these remarks,\n\nbut",
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        "content_text": "23 \n\nF \n\nThis is part of the Government House story. In the Dining room is a full-length portrait of King George the Fourth by Sir Thomas Lawrence. \n\nThis fine painting, which measures 7 feet 6 in: by 6 feet 7 in:, was at one time in the possession of the East India Company, at Canton. When hostilities broke out in the neighbourhood of that City, it was removed for safety to Macau and afterwards to Hong Kong, where it still remains.\n\n2. \n\nFour smaller portraits of the Royal Family were purchased from time to time by the Hongkong Government, that is, a picture of Her Majesty The Queen in 1852, pictures of the Prince and Princess of Wales in 1869 and 1870, and a portrait of the Duke of Edinburgh in 1872.\n\n3. \n\nFormerly these pictures were in the Central vestibule house; a rather dark apartment, but within the last few weeks, they have been transferred to the principal reception room where they are in a better light. Soon after making this change I had occasion to receive some of the native gentlemen of",
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        "document_key": "CO129-188 - Governor Hennessy - 1880 [5-6]",
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        "title": "CO129-188 - Governor Hennessy - 1880 [5-6]",
        "content_text": "## PRINCE HEINRICH OF PRUSSIA AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE.\n\n## UNVEILING THE PORTRAIT OF THE PRINCE CONSORT.\n\nOn the 7th of May, His Excellency Governor Sir **JOHN POPE HENNESSY**, K.C.M.G., and Lady HENNESSY gave a State luncheon and an \"At Home\" in honour of His Royal Highness Prince **HEINRICH** of Prussia, who, with Baron Von SECKENDORFF, had been for some days on a visit at Government House. Later in the afternoon a large number of the community attended the \"At Home\" and were presented to the Prince.\n\nThe guests who had the honour of meeting the Prince at luncheon were:- Chief Justice Sir Jos and Lady SMALE, Colonel HALL, R.A., (Commanding H. M. Troops), and Mrs. HALL, Commodore SMITH, R.N., Commodore MCLEAN, I.G.N., Hon. Captain DENNISON, R.N., Captain KOESTER, I.G.N., Captain SCHERING, I.G.N., Deputy Surgeon-General MACKINNON, C.B., Lieutenant-Colonel GEDDES and Mrs. GEDDES, Deputy Inspector-General and Mrs. BREEN, Hon. the Attorney General, Mr. E. L. O'MALLEY, Hon. M. S. TONNOCHY, Hon. NG CHOY, Major PAPILLON, R.E., Major HUSKISSON, Major HALES (27th Inniskillings), Mr. KEMPERMANN (Vice-Consul for Germany), Dr. and Mrs. CLOUTH, Dr. and Mrs. EITEL, Mr. and Mrs. ANDRÉ, Mr. and Mrs. POESNECKER, and Messrs. H. HOPPIUS, C. V. CREAGH, WONG KWAN TONG, and Lieutenant R. C. C. Cox, A.D.C.\n\nThe guests being assembled in the drawing-room, His Royal Highness entered at 1.15 P.M., wearing the Grand Cross, Ribbon, and Star of the Black Eagle of Prussia. He was accompanied by Baron von Seckendorff and Captain McLean. At the same moment the Royal Standard of Prussia was hoisted over Government House and a Royal Salute was fired from the shore battery by the Royal Artillery and from the ships in harbour, the German men-of-war `Prince Adalbert` and `Luise`, and Her Majesty's ships `Victor Emanuel`, `Comus`, and `Encounter`. The guests having been presented to the Prince, His Royal Highness gave his arm to Lady HENNESSY, the Governor following with Lady SMALE and the whole of the guests filed into the dining-room. During the banquet the Band of the 27th Inniskillings played a selection of music; first German, with a prominent and pleasing intermixture of the popular Suabian melodies of the ancestral home of the Hohenzollerns, followed by some Scotch and Irish National airs. At the close of the entertainment, His Royal Highness rose and proposed in a clear and ringing voice, \"**Her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland**,\" the Band playing \"**God save the Queen**.\" Immediately after the Governor proposed \"**His Majesty the Emperor of Germany**,\" whereupon the Band played the national anthem of Germany. The Prince then rose, and all present proceeded to the drawing-room, where those assembled for the \"At Home\" were presented to His Royal Highness. The presentation lasted till nearly three P.M., when the Governor conducted the Prince to that part of the room where the picture of the Prince Consort was to be unveiled.\n\nHis Excellency then, addressing the Prince, spoke as follows:- May it please Your Royal Highness, Ladies, and Gentlemen,- In this eastern limit of Queen **VICTORIA**'s dominions, I am about to unveil the portrait of the greatest Statesman-Prince of our age. There is something not inappropriate in doing so in the presence of his grandson and within sight of the shores of China. The laws and literature of the venerable Empire, whose mountains we behold from this house, inculcate filial reverence and domestic affection. I well remember that in the House of Commons Mr. **DISRAELI**, in supporting a vote of condolence on the death of the Prince Consort, said that the Prince had discharged the highest public duties under the most difficult circumstances, and that he had elevated even the Throne of England by his domestic life. Next to the Queen herself, who was it that shared most in the happiness and in the cares of that domestic life? The Princess Royal of Great Britain and Ireland and Crown Princess of Prussia.- (Applause.) And hence it is, Sir, that your illustrious Mother is enshrined in the hearts of the people of England.- (Renewed applause.) Another British statesman of great experience, Lord **GRANVILLE**, has recorded the fact, that, in all his life, whether official or private...",
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        "content_text": "# \nall the greenery were silvered palm leaves which sparkled in the gaslight, and had a very charming effect. The most noticeable feature of the adornment of this hall, however, was an array of shields over each door. On each shield was emblazoned the name of a vessel in which Admiral Dowell had served during his long naval career. By a somewhat remarkable and convenient coincidence, Admiral Dowell has served on just as many vessels of the British Navy as there are doors in this hall—16 in all—so that there was a fresh name for every shield. Commencing with the earliest they were as follows: \"Druid, 1839 to 1842;\" \"Blenheim, 1842 to 1843;\" \"Racer, 1843 to 1845;\" \"Eagle, 1845 to 1848;\" \"Excellent, 1848;\" \"Albion, 1850 to 1855;\" \"Rodney, 1857 to 1858;\" \"Barossa, 1862 to 1864;\" \"Euryalus, 1864 to 1865;\" \"Leander, 1865 to 1866;\" \"Britlesnake, 1867 to 1871;\" \"Hercules, 1872 to 1875;\" \"Black Prince, 1877 to 1878;\" \"Revenge, 1878 to 1880;\" \"Mirobtur, 1882 to 1883;\" \"Audacious, 1884 to 1885.\"\n\nThe ante-room was adorned in a somewhat similar manner, save that there were none of these shields, but on the walls there were instead the large gilded shields and tridents as described above, which were surrounded by sprays of hamboo leaves. There was the usual array of seats of all kinds, and the pink globes of the gas burners had a pretty effect.\n\n## St. Andrew's Hall\nSt. Andrew's Hall was decorated in a somewhat different manner to St. George's Hall, and was in its way also very effectively treated. The main decorations were at the east end of the room.\n\nOver the central window flags and foliage were grouped artistically, in the centre being the flag of the colony and that of Admiral Dowell crossed and linked together with a true lover's knot, on which was inscribed the words \"Should acquaintance be forgot.\" Beside and below this were devices representing the sailors' badge—the Crown, the Anchor, and the Wreath—the crown in gold and jewels, the anchor in silver, with a rope winding round, and the wreath in green leaves. Above the flags was a star composed of cutlasses and ramrods. At the opposite end, the fireplace was concealed by pot plants, shrubs, green moss, and other foliage, mixed with which silvered palm leaves glittered in the light, and the sailors' badge was to be seen here also. A very noticeable feature in this room was an array of round shields, covered with red cloth—one on each pilaster. The shields had a border of green moss, and Admiral Dowell's monogram was very chastely executed in the centre. Beneath this, at the top of the pedestal, was placed a bed of moss and flowers, and at the base there were pot plants. A green wreath hung in festoons all round the hall, looped up at the top of each pilaster, and from each festoon depended a circle of green moss, in the centre of which was some device—a crown or an anchor. The gas standards were treated lightly with moss.\n\n## The Theatre\nThe entire Theatre—stage, stalls, pit, and dress circle—was converted into a supper room, tables being laid to accommodate 408 guests. The catering was done by the Hongkong Hotel Company, and the tables were most tastefully set out, while the viands and wines were all of the best quality. The table for the guest of the evening, H. E. the Governor, and party, occupied the front of the stage. There were two tables behind this, and all available space in the pit and dress circle was utilised for the same purpose. Pot plants were placed on the front of the stage and below it, and also all round the front of the dress circle. The pillars were wreathed with green leaves, and the arches below were similarly ornamented.\n\nThe verandah was dealt with in much the same way as on former occasions, being closed in with matting, carpeted, and provided with seats.\n\nThe Decoration Committee were greatly indebted to Mr. Westland, the Acting Superintendent of the Botanical Department, for the ready and most valuable assistance he gave in the provision of pot plants, flowers, &c.\n\nThere was an unusually large provision made for the ladies, and in consequence the card room was relegated to the library, where there was very ample accommodation for whist players and smokers.\n\nOver 500 guests accepted the invitations sent them, so that there was a very large gathering, which included His Excellency the Governor and Miss Bowen, with Lieut. Bowen and Lieut. Breeks, A.D.C.s. Admiral Sir William Montagu Dowell, K.C.B., Vice-Admiral Vesey Hamilton, C.B., Major-General Cameron, C.B., with Mrs. and the Misses Cameron, The Chief Justice (Sir George Phillippo) and Lady Phillippo, Commodore and Mrs Morant, the Hon. P. Ryrie, Hon. T. Jackson and Mrs. Jackson, Hon. F. D. Sassoon, Hon. Wong Shing, Colonel Walker, R. E., Colonel Crawford, R. A., Colonel Foster (Northamptonshire Regiment), Dr. Hungerford, A.M.D., Lieut.-Colonel Murray, O. S. D., Lieut.-Colonel Le Mesurier, C. & T. D., Major Cochrane, &c., &c. Admiral Dowell arrived at about 9.15, and was received with all honours, and shortly afterwards His Excellency the Governor and party were received at the entrance by members of the Committee.\n\nThe first dance, a quadrille, was led off by His Excellency the Governor with Mrs. Cameron and Admiral Sir W. Dowell with Miss Bowen, and dancing was sustained to the end with heartiness and spirit on an excellent floor.\n\nThe following was the programme of the dances, which was played by the Band of the Northamptonshire Regiment:\n| Dance | \n| --- | \n| QUADRILLE | \n| VALSE | \n| VALSE POLKA | \n| LANCERS | \n| VALSE | \n| VALSE | \n| POLKA | \n| VALSE | \n| VALSE | \n| Supper | \n| VALSE | \n| Dances | \n| VALSE | \n| GALOP | \n| LANCERS | \n| round | \n| VALSE | \n| VALSE | \n| HIGHLAND SCHOTTISCHE | \n| VALSE | \n| POLKA | \n| VALSE | \n| VALSE GALOP | \n| Britannia | \n| Los Sourires | \n| Estudiantina | \n| Tout à la Joie | \n| Olivette | \n| Bid me good bye | \n| Myosotis | \n| Ionian | \n| Venetia | \n| Fraises Ecrasees | \n| Gretchen | \n| Thine Alone | \n| Jolly will we be to-night | \n| La Mascotte | \n| Happy Thoughts | \n| Fedora | \n| Royal | \n| Gloire de Dijon | \n| Les Grenouilles | \n| Je t'Aime | \n| My Queen | \n| Our Last Waltz | \n| Queen Victoria | \n\nThe presentation of the address took place immediately after the supper. At the table mentioned above at the front of the stage, the chair was taken by the Hon. P. Ryrie, and the party at that table included, besides the guest of the evening, H. E. the Governor, Vice-Admiral Hamilton, Major-General Cameron and Mrs. Cameron, Sir George and Lady Phillippo, and Commodore and Mrs. Morant.\n\nThe **CHAIRMAN**, after supper, proposed the health of her Majesty the Queen.\n\nThe toast was drunk loyally, the Band playing the National Anthem.\n\nThe **CHAIRMAN** then proposed the health of the Prince and Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family.\n\n49",
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        "content_text": "# COMPLIMENTARY FAREWELL BANQUET TO SIR GEORGE BOWEN, GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG\n\nLast night a complimentary farewell banquet was given to His Excellency Sir George Ferguson Bowen, G.C.M.G., Governor of Hongkong, in St. Andrew's Hall, City Hall. There was a numerous attendance, the banquet being the largest that has ever taken place in this colony, no less than 160 gentlemen sitting down to dinner. The chair was occupied by His Honour Chief Justice Sir George Phillippo, and the Vice-Chairmen were the Hon. T. Jackson, Hon. F. D. Sassoon, Messrs. A. P. McEwen, C. P. Chater, and J. Melville Matson. The Governor sat on the right of the Chairman, and Vice-Admiral Vesey Hamilton, C.B., on his left.\n\nThe following gentlemen formed the General Committee:-\n\n| Name | Title/Honour |\n| --- | --- |\n| His Honour Sir George Phillippo | Chairman |\n| the Hon. W. H. Marsh | C.M.G. |\n| the Hon. Frederick Stewart |  |\n| the Hon. E. L. O'Malley |  |\n| the Hon. A. Lister |  |\n| the Hon. J.M. Price |  |\n| His Honour Mr. Justice Russell |  |\n| His Honour Mr. Justice Ackroyd |  |\n| the Hon. W. Keswick |  |\n| the Hon. T. Jackson |  |\n| the Hon. F. D. Sassoon |  |\n| the Hon. Wong Shing |  |\n| the Right Rev. Bishop Raimondi |  |\n| Monsieur Leon Dejardin | Consul for France |\n| Dr. O: F. von Mollendorff | Consul for Germany |\n| Colonel Withers | Consul for the United States |\n| Dr. P. B. C. Ayres |  |\n| Messrs. C. D. Bottomley |  |\n| E. R. Belilios |  |\n| A. Coxon |  |\n| C. P. Chater |  |\n| G. de Champeaux |  |\n| W. H. F. Darby |  |\n| W. M. Deane |  |\n| W. Durran |  |\n| Major-General Gordon |  |\n| Messrs. M. Grote |  |\n| David Gillies |  |\n| H. Hoppins |  |\n| E. H. Huntingdon |  |\n| Rev. W. Jennings |  |\n| Messrs. John Macgregor |  |\n| A. McConachie |  |\n| A. P. McEwen |  |\n| J. Melville Matson |  |\n| Mortimer E. Murray |  |\n| H. N. Mody |  |\n| G. E. Noble |  |\n| L. Poesnecker |  |\n| A. G. Romano | Consul for Portugal |\n| C. Stiebel |  |\n| J. Thurburn |  |\n| A. G. Wise |  |\n| H. E. Wodehouse |  |\n\nThe Working Committee consisted of the following gentlemen:-\n\n| Name | Title/Honour |\n| --- | --- |\n| the Hon. J. M. Price |  |\n| the Hon. T. Jackson |  |\n| the Hon. F. D. Sassoon |  |\n| Messrs. C. D. Bottomley |  |\n| A. Coxon |  |\n| C. P. Chater |  |\n| W. M. Deane |  |\n| H. Hoppins |  |\n| A. P. McEwen |  |\n| J. Melville Matson | Hon. Secretary |\n\nSubjoined are the names of the other subscribers to the banquet in the order of signature:-\n\nVice-Admiral Hamilton, Major-General Cameron, Major Brooke, R.E.; Messrs. A. Findlay Smith, H. M. Bevis, D. H. Mackintosh, W. Gaskell, S. Barff, D. Noronha, J. Dyer Ball, H.C. Setna, E. E. Pallanjee Setna, S. D. Sotne, J. Jamasjee, H. St. Clair Greeley, H. F. Hayllar, D. Musso (Consul for Italy), A. Seth, L. P. Marques, J. A. Carvalho; Colonel Crawford, R.A.; Messrs. A. G. Stokes, A. K. Travers; Captain Long, R.N.; Major Riddell, R.A.; Commodore Morant, R.N.; Captain Pearson, R.N.; Messrs. H. H. Jukes, N. A. Sieba; Captain Rumsey, R.N.; Major Dempster, A.P.D.; Lieut-Colonel Murray, C.B.D.; Dr. Manson; Messrs. S. E. Shellim, J. T. Chater, E. C. Ray, G. T. Jordan, C. C. Cohen, V. H. Deacon, C. E. Bowles, D. E. Sassoon, Sidney Hancock, E. Jones Hughes, W. Hartigan, B. Byramjee, W. G. Humphreys; Major Tripp, Captain Francis, Lieuts. McCallum, Mossley, Woolley, and Holmes, Hongkong Volunteer Artillery; Mr. H. Poate; Dr. Hungerford, Army Medical Department; Messrs. A. Falconer, R. C. Wilcox, T. I. Rose (Consul for Siam), Granville Sharp, Teiske Minami (Consul for Japan), H. Z. Just, J. H. Stewart-Lockhart; Lieut-Colonel Le Masurier, C. and T.D.; Lieut. Farquhar, R.N.; Messrs. E. Bebre, G. T. Hopkine; Lieut. A. K. Knapton, R.N., Flag Lieut.; Messrs. N. G. Mitchell-Innes, C. Heyman, D. B. Tata, J. M. E. Machado, F. Machado, A. F. Alves, A. J. Rozario, A. P. Guterrez, J. G. T. Hassell, A. P. Stokes; the Very Rev. G. Burghignoli, Mr. C. A. Tomes; Captain Maturio, R.A.; Messrs. Samuel Hughes, Dinshaw Nowrojee, J. K. Dealy, and John D. Humphreys.\n\nThe following were invited guests, in addition to the guest of the evening:- Rear-Admiral Rieunier, Captain Dupuis, Captain Blanc, French Navy; Colonel Walker, R.E.; Dr. Fisher, R.N.; Major Davies, Assistant Military Secretary; Colonel Foster, Captains Power and Bolton, Lieuts. Parkin, Little, Metcalfe, Bramwell, Drew, Lowther, Podler, and Quartermaster Wallace, Northamptonshire Regiment; Captain Hoffmeier, H.I.G.M. Navy; Commanders Alleyne, Davis, Hill, Moore, and Hotham, R.N.; Lieuts. Breeks, Bowen, and Somerville, A.D.C.s; Messrs. Dent and Keey, R.N.; Messrs. Clement Allen and E. E. Porter.\n\nSt. Andrew's Hall was decorated with festoons of green leaves, flags, and pot plants, and made to look bright and pretty, and three long tables were set out, taking almost the entire length of the room, with a cross table at the head, in the centre of which sat the Chairman, with a Vice-Chairman at the head of each side table, on either hand, and another at the foot of each of the three tables.\n\nSt. George's Hall was also neatly decorated, the doors being curtained with flags, and ferns, moss, and pot plants being used with good effect. A capital dancing floor was prepared. The ante-room was decorated in the same way, and a portion of the Chamber of Commerce room was partitioned off and a refreshment buffet established there.\n\nThe entrance hall and staircase were also very effectively decorated with pot plants and wreaths of green leaves, presenting a very pleasing appearance.\n\nThe banquet commenced at 7.15 o'clock p.m., the Band playing \"The Roast Beef of Old England.\" The following were the after-dinner speeches:-\n\n## Speech of the Chief Justice\n\nThe CHAIRMAN- The first toast on the list for this evening is the usual loyal toast, the health of Her Majesty the Queen. I ask you to join me in drinking that toast.\n\nThe toast was drunk upstanding, with three cheers.\n\nThe Band- \"God Save the Queen.\"\n\nThe CHAIRMAN- The next toast on the list is the health of the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family.\n\nThe toast was drunk with similar honours. The Band- \"God Bless the Prince of Wales.\"\n\nThe CHAIRMAN- Gentlemen, the next toast I have to propose is the health of His Excellency the Governor. (Applause). We are met together on this occasion, as you all know, in compliment to his Excellency the Governor, and for the purpose of bidding him farewell publicly, as he is shortly about to depart from us, in all probability never to return. It is now nearly three years since he first assumed the government of this Colony. He came to us at a somewhat critical period of our history, no novice in the management of affairs, but as an old and tried Governor, with great experience in the conduct of business, having successfully governed some of the most important colonies in the British empire-colonies which have already made a place in history and which are undoubtedly destined to take a foremost place among the nations of the world. (Cheers). For his services before he came amongst us, he had already received from the hands of Her Majesty one of the highest rewards that it is usual to bestow for distinguished public service, viz., the Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George. (Applause).\n\nHis services to this community have been recognized on more than one occasion, and only recently in their farewell address by the Legislative Council-(applause)-body which, comprising as it does nearly all the members of the Executive Council in addition to some of the leading members of the general community, has naturally been brought into more intimate relationships with the Governor than any other portion of the public and is best able to judge of their value. (Hear, hear).\n\nIt would ill become me on the present occasion and in the present assembly, which is not met together for political purposes, and especially in my position, to enter into any question having any bearing upon politics. (Hear, hear). This I can say for myself that I know that His Excellency has always taken a very great interest in everything that he considered was for the best interest of the community-(applause)-and I think I can take it upon myself in the name of all who are present to assure the Governor in similar language to that used by the Legislative Council in its farewell address, that his administration will always be associated in our minds with much personal kindness, consideration, and hospitality (cheers)-a hospitality which I may observe owed a great portion of its charm to the deserved popularity of Lady Bowen and her daughters in the first portion of His Excellency's administration, a hospitality which was not slackened during their necessary but regretted absence, and which has again during the last few months been brightened by the presence of one of His Excellency's daughters and of his only son. (Renewed and prolonged applause).\n\nI am sure also that we all sympathize with the Governor in the prospect of his approaching retirement from public life. It will undoubtedly be a trial to him to give up the active pursuits in which he has been hitherto engaged, the pleasures as well as the anxieties of public life, and the degree of state to which he has been accustomed, for the comparative simplicity and retirement of private life. We have all of us, however, to look forward to relinquishing the active pursuits of life, but there is some consolation for us all if we are able to carry with us in our retirement the assurance that in the days of our activity we faithfully endeavoured to perform our various duties to the best of our ability. (Applause).\n\nBut the Governor, with his experience, need not, unless he pleases, live merely a life of lettered ease, and there are more useful services in which he can be engaged than even in administering the affairs of an important Colony such as this. There has been of late a growing tendency both in the mother country and in the Colonies to tighten and strengthen the bonds of union now existing between them-(applause)-and there has also been a growing and strong desire to enter into closer relationship between ourselves and our great kindred nation. (Hear, hear).\n\nNext year will be an eventful year in this respect. The new buildings of The Royal Colonial Institute will be opened-a Society of which Sir George Bowen has long been a member-(applause)-and which, together with its off-shoot, the Empire Club, has done so much to bring Colonial questions prominently forward before the public at home. Leading colonists from all parts of the Empire will take part in the Colonial Exhibition, to which we are about sending our modest contribution, including many from Colonies over which Sir George Bowen has had the honour during his long career of having been appointed Governor.\n\nThere will also be the American Exhibition of Inventions, which will attract to London many of the leading citizens of the United States, and to welcome whom a Council consisting of most of the leading men in the British possessions, and amongst whom I have no doubt Sir George Bowen's name is already to be found, has been formed by American residents in London and promoters of the Exhibition, avowedly for the purpose of strengthening the friendly relationships between the great English-speaking nations who have one language and one literature in common, whose great men and our great men, and whose noble women and our noble women are the same-(applause)-and who all inherit the glorious deeds and love of liberty of our ancestors. (Renewed applause).\n\nAnd to crown all, it will be the jubilee year of our Most Gracious Sovereign Her Majesty the Queen. (Loud cheers). The movements which have commenced cannot fail to be accelerated by these events, and His Excellency will no doubt be called upon to take an active part in them, and if, as the result of the consultations and deliberations which are even now taking place, any satisfactory measures can be discovered which will have the effect of bringing Great Britain and Ireland, their colonies and dependencies into closer union, especially if in addition we and our kindred nation, the Great Republic of the United States of America (loud applause)-the citizens of whom I believe venerate and respect our Queen in almost if not in quite the same degree as we do ourselves (applause)-could be brought closer and more unitedly together, it would be of so great a service to the world at large as to reflect the highest amount of credit and honour on all concerned in bringing it about. (Hear, hear).\n\nSuch a union would hold out no menace to foreign powers but would, I should hope, have a tendency to hasten the period when reason and not force, right and not might, shall prevail among all the nations of the earth. (Cheers).\n\nIn conclusion, I may say I know that I can safely assure the Governor of the best wishes of you all (hear, hear and cheers)-that he may have a safe and pleasant voyage home-that he may thoroughly enjoy himself during his stay in that old and interesting country which he purposes visiting on his way-(hear, hear)-that he may have a happy meeting with the remainder of his family in England (applause)-and, if so be that he never returns to us again, we trust that he will continue to take the same kindly interest in the welfare of the Colony that he has taken since the first day he came among us-(hear, hear)-and that, again using similar language to that contained in the address before referred to, we hope that he may long enjoy the rest earned by more than a quarter of a century's service and that his unequalled experience may be found of service in the Councils of the Empire. (Cheers).\n\nI have now the great pleasure of proposing the health of His Excellency the Governor, Sir George Ferguson Bowen, and to ask you to unite with me in wishing him all happiness, prosperity, and success in his future career. (Loud cheers).\n\nThe Band- \"God Save the Queen.\"\n\nThe toast was drunk with musical honours and three times three.\n\nHis EXCELLENCY, who was received with prolonged and most enthusiastic applause, said- Mr. Chairman and gentlemen, I thank His Honour the Chief Justice for the flattering and eloquent speech in which he has just proposed my health-a speech, I may add, which derives additional weight and significance from his own high office and character, which are most fully appreciated throughout this Colony. (Applause).\n\nPage 150\nPage 151",
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        "content_text": "The desk, and font were also decorated with flags and flowers. As soon as the doors were opened until the hour for commencing there was a steady influx of persons wishing to join in the service, and although extra seats had been placed in the aisles and the greatest trouble was taken to find room for the numbers who were constantly entering, it was found impossible to accommodate all. Seats had been provided for 790 persons, but including those who had to be contented with standing room, it is computed that over a thousand persons were present. Detachments attended from the Regiment, the Engineers, the Royal Artillery, from the Navy, the Volunteers, the Police, and a small body of men from the Taitam Works. Seats were also provided for Consuls, and for Naval and Military Officers. The Consuls present were—Colonel Withers, Consul for the United States; M. Rigoreau, Acting Consul for France; M. M. Grote, Consul-General for Austro-Hungary and for Russia, Mr. A. G. Romano, Consul-General for Portugal and for Brazil; and Mr. F. H. Slaghek, Acting Consul for Belgium. Before the service commenced several voluntaries were played by the organist, Mr. Sangster, which were listened to with great attention, most of those present being eager to judge of the merits of the new organ. As this was opened for the first time at this service it may not be out of place here to give a few details concerning it. It has been specially built for the Cathedral by Messrs. Walker and Sons, of London, and erected by Mr. Burdekin, of the same firm. There are in all forty-two stops of which we append a list:\n\nGREAT. Double Diapason... 16 ft.\n\nSWELL. Bourdon 16 ft.\n\nOpen Diapason...... 8 ft. Harm. Diapason 8 ft.\n\nStopd. Diapason 8 ft. Wald Flute Treble 4 ft.\n\nOpen Diapason 8 ft. Stopd. Diapason 8 ft.\n\nEcho Gamba....... 8 ft. Voix Celestes 8 ft.\n\nPrincipal 4 ft. Harmonie Flute (Tenor) 8 ft.\n\nTwelfth 2|ft. Principal 4 ft.\n\nFifteenth 2 ft. Gemsboru 2' ft.\n\nMixture 3 ranks Mixture 2 ranks Posaune 8 ft.\n\nHorn 8 ft. Clarion 4 ft.\n\nHautboy.... 8 ft. Vox Humana.... 8 ft.\n\nClarion 4 ft.\n\nCHOIR ORGAN.\n\nPEDAL ORGAN, 8 ft. Open Diapason...... 16 ft.\n\n8 ft. Bourdon. 16 ft.\n\nLieblich Gedact... 8 ft. Principal 8 ft.\n\n4 ft. Quint 12 ft.\n\n4 ft. Trombone“ 16 ft.\n\n8 ft.\n\n*alciinal Diriens Flute Gemahora Clarionot\n\n3 Composition Pedals Gt. 3 Composition Pedals Sw.\n\nTremulant Swell to draw with Vox Humana.\n\nCOUPLERS. 1 Swell to Pedals. 2 Swell to Great. 3 Great to Pedals. 4 Choir to Pedals. 5 Swell to Choir. 6 Super. Oct. Sw. to Gt. Padal Octave.\n\nOwing to the unavoidable absence of several of its members. The paukahs also somewhat deadened the voices and had the same effect, though in a somewhat less degree, on the organ. About half-past ten o'clock the choir, headed by the clergy, marched in procession down the chancel and have to the central porch to await the arrival of His Excellency and the members of the Legislative Council. On their arrival His Excellency, with his aides-de-camp, preceded by the verger and followed by the members of the Council and the clergy and choir, proceeded to the seats reserved for them in the chancel, \"God save the Queen\" being sung as the processional hymn, the congregation joining in it. A special version of the national anthem had been prepared for the occasion, of which the first and last verses were the same as the original. The second verse, however, had been eliminated and the following introduced in its place:-\n\nGod, hear our nation's prayer, Safe in Thy loving care, Guard Thou our Queen.\n\nRuler of earth and sea, Through all eternity, In our blest Jubilee, Keep Thou our Queen.\n\nThe service was then proceeded with, the ordinary accession service being supplemented by the following prayer:\n\nO Lord our God, who upholdest and governest all things in heaven and earth: receive our hearty thanksgivings for thy goodness to our country and Empire in preserving our Sovereign Lady Queen Victoria on the throne of her Ancestors for the space of fifty years. We thank thee for keeping her in health, protecting her in danger, comforting her in sorrow, and making her long reign one of prosperity, peace and progress... Thine, O Lord, is the greatness and the power, and glory and the victory and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and the earth is thine: thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and thou art exalted as head above all. Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou rulest over all, and in thy hand is power and might, and in thy hand it is to make great and to give strength to all. Now, therefore, our God, we praise thee and praise thy glorious name for all the goodness thou hast shewn to our beloved Queen these fifty years. And with these our thanksgivings we join our humble prayers, that thou wilt still watch over her during the remainder of her days on earth, and so together with her bless Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, the Princess of Wales, and all their Family, that they all, ever trusting in thy goodness, protected by thy power, and crowned with thy gracious and endless favour, may continue before thee in health, peace, joy and honour, live long and happy lives on earth, and after death obtain everlasting life and glory in the kingdom of heaven, by the merits and mediation of Christ Jesus our Saviour, who with the Father and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth ever one God, world without end. Amen.\n\nThe clergy present were Right Rev. Bishop Burdon, and the Revs. F. Gace, O. Chesnut, J. B. Ost, A. G. Goldsmith, Fong Yat Sun (St. Stephen's Mission Church), and Coates (of the Cordelia), most of whom assisted in the service. At the conclusion of the service, previous to the benediction, the following hymn was sung:\n\nO God, our fathers' God and ours, Before Thy throne we bow the knee: Pour down Thy mercy's richest showers Upon our Sovereign's jubilee.\n\nWe bless Thee for her blessed past, For holy thoughts of things that were; For love that must for ever last, And all Thy love to us in her;\n\nFor years of sunshine, calm and bright, And storm o'erclouded always rainbow-spann'd; For her sweet home, which sheds its light On homes of all our fatherland.\n\nAnd with our praises one strong prayer From morn to night, from night to morn, Breathes on the universal air. And to the Throne of thrones is borne, Queen, God bless thee and defend, God make His face to shine on thee; The God of ours, world without end. Till earth keep heaven's great Jubilee.\n\nAmen.\n\nAt noon a Royal salute of fifty guns was fired from the Victor Emanuel followed by a similar salute from the shore battery.\n\n243",
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        "content_text": "# HRH the Duke of Clarence & Avondale\nThe Prince Princess of Wales desired to return their sincere thanks for their kind Expressions of Sympathy.\n\n`WB & L (121x)-15262-3000-5-91`\n\n## Governor\n### No.\n### Date.\n26 1892 22 Jan\n\n### Last previous Paper.\na copy `car. 85.7ap.9.` `frv. Straitoro 125.95`\n\nHory Kay Reminded 7: 26 Jaugst 19: vong trong\n\n### No.\nNa 3931\n\n### (Subject.)\nOpium Traffic\n\n`DESPAL24`\n\n### C. O.\n3931\n\n`REC! S Red 26 FEB 32`\n\nSendo kenes by Chief Justice, is of opinion that the existing system is the best for controlling the vice.\n\n`E FO 63`\n\n## COLONIAL OFFICE\n### Tholed 291\n29 Agr\n\n### (Minutes.)\nMr Braunston arrived.\n\n(It was decided on 24.2.1, not to ...)\n\n569, will this desp...\n\nI have been unable through press of other work, to ...\n\nThe greater part of Six J. Russells Memorandum relates to the question of Opium smuggling from Hongkong China, and his reasoning tends to show that under the Farming System it is easier to prevent illicit trafficking than under any other system (see passage marked on /r. 1/70) `5348/93`. But it will be noticed that it is only after a long experience.\n\n### Next subsequent Paper.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-312 - Acting Governor Major Gen Sir Gascoigne Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [7-9]",
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        "title": "CO129-312 - Acting Governor Major Gen Sir Gascoigne Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [7-9]",
        "content_text": "N \n\n26 \n\n! \n\n! \n\nof the vast Dominion of Canada, and of the great Commonwealth of Australia, but he is also Emperor of India. And when we look to the great Southern Continents and find, with thankfulness, that the smoke of battles has cleared away, that the angel of peace has descended, may we not trust that, ere long, a loyal, united, and prosperous South Africa may form one of the most valuable of those \"British Dominions beyond the Sea\" which are, fitly, now included in the Royal Title? But, Your Excellency, I must not forget that there are other Addresses to be presented and I will not further detain you, but will, with your permission, now read and present the Address which has been entrusted to me, and I would ask, in the name of the general community of Hongkong, that Your Excellency would, in due course, kindly forward it to His Majesty the King,\n\nThe Address, terms:--- \n\nin the Was \n\nfollowing \n\nHongkong, 26th June, 1902. \n\nTO HIS MAJESTY KING EDWARD VII, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain and Ireland and of the British Dominions beyond the Seas King, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India. \n\nYOUR MAJESTY, Whilst from every part of Your Majesty's wide empire rejoicings arise on this the day of Your coronation, we, residents in the far eastern colony of Hongkong, diverse in race, nationality, creed and class, but one in devotion to Your Royal House and Person, respectfully tender our sincerest greetings. \n\nKnowledge is lost in the dim centuries as to when the waters of old Cathay reflected the spreading sails of the first argosy from the west—the bold harbinger of our fleets of merchant steamships of to-day. The safety of the ocean highway is essential to our commerce and our intercourse with home. For the preservation of this, and of our property, and it may be of our lives, we rely upon Your Majesty's forces by sea and land, sure that their protection will not fail us as it has never failed us in the past. \n\nThe history of our colony is almost coeval with the ever memorable reign of Her late Majesty Queen Victoria. Sixty-one years ago, when the British flag was first unfurled here, Hongkong was a bare inhospitable rock, the resort of pirates and the fear of mariners. The steps of its progress during this period it is needless to recount. Under an enlightened government, dispensing an equal law, and encouraging and giving free scope to the enterprise of the people, Hongkong has become one of the principal ports in Your dominions, and is still advancing with a rapidity perhaps unsurpassed therein. \n\nAt the outset of Your Majesty's reign we rejoice to see drawing even closer than before the bond between the mother country and her dependencies; and we believe that their ever increasing importance in the empire, graciously recognised by Your addition of \"the British Dominions beyond the Seas\" to Your ancient title, is with Your accession beginning a new and glorious era in the history of the realm. And our gladness is the more profound in that, under Your Majesty's strong and benevolent administration, and by the valour of Your arms, peace has been established within Your borders, a peace which we are confident will bear a rich harvest of blessing, alike to the empire at large, and to the brave people who, no longer foes, have now become Your loyal subjects. \n\nWe ask to be permitted to extend our respectful and kindliest salutations to Her Majesty Queen Alexandra, Whose many gracious qualities have endeared Her throughout the lands of Her birth and Her adoption, and command the regard of the world. And we would also include in our congratulations His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, Whose visit to our colony in that service whereof He has shewn Himself so capable an officer those of us who were then here most happily remember, and Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, and all the Royal Family. We contemplate with gratification the ties of domestic relationship which unite Your Majesty to so many reigning Houses, and we regard those bonds as pledges of the amity between our nations which we trust will ever be maintained. \n\nUpon the demise of Your Royal Father, a Prince universally revered, You were called, at an age early for such responsibility, to assume a share in the regal burdens of the state. The ready self-sacrifice and the wisdom with which You responded to that call have won, not only the dutiful loyalty of those who live beneath Your sceptre, but also their deep affection. And we earnestly pray that, under Divine Providence, Your Majesty and Your Royal Consort will long live in health and happiness to continue those beneficent works which it has been Your constant solicitude to promote, and to direct the destinies of the people whose glad homage is Your Own. \n\n[Here followed signatures.]\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY then formally accepted the Address, which was set upon the table. \n\nThis address was in the form of a book enclosed in gold-mounted covers, and was a very handsome work of art, reflecting credit upon Messrs. Kelly and Walsh for its practical execution. \n\nIts size was about 18in. by 12½in. The covers were in Coronation red velvet and the front was set on with massive ornamentation in 20-carat gold. In the centre were the Royal Arms; the border was open-work of characteristic Chinese design, through which ran the emblem indicating wishes for long life to the recipient. 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Ray next stepped in front of the Governor and said—Your Excellency, District and Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Hongkong and South China. I appear before you in the absence of our District Grand Master, Sir Catchick Paul Chater, accompanied by the officers of the District Grand Lodge and the Masters and Wardens of the other Lodges working under our jurisdiction, together with the Masters and Wardens of Saint John's Lodge and the Lodge Naval and Military under the Scottish constitution, to present you with a Masonic address to His Majesty King Edward VII, notwithstanding the fact that part of it refers to His Majesty's actual Coronation, and to pray you to be so good as to receive it on His Majesty's behalf and to forward it for His Majesty's gracious acceptance. Sir, we may be permitted to hope that His Majesty's Coronation will not be long delayed. 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        "content_text": "275\n\nthe Princess of\n\nWales\n\nand\n\nRoyal Highness\n\nwould be glad if\n\nan\n\nexpression of\n\nher gratification\n\nat his\n\nround\n\nvery\n\ncould be\n\naction\n\nnor. No.\n\nConf\n\n907\n\nFeb\n\nPrevious Paper.\n\nDESPATCH.\n\nHONG KONG\n\nC. O.\n\nNo. 10630.\n\nCanton.\n\nNo.\n\n10630\n\nRECE\n\nREG 23 MAR 07.\n\n(Subject)\n\nKowloon\n\nRailway.\n\nsuggest that construction be placed\n\nunder the control of the\n\nDirector\n\nof Public\n\nWorks\n\n(Minutes)\n\nconveyed subsequently\n\nin next Paper.\n\nCA\n\n72314\n\nC.P.L. 11",
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        "content_text": "## \nThe Hongkong Government adopted the expedient of withdrawing from circulation its subsidiary coin received as revenue, and succeeded in inducing the Authorities at Canton to temporarily suspend the coining of small coins at the Mint at Canton. A Committee was appointed to consider the causes of the depreciation of the subsidiary coinage of the Colony and to advise what steps could be taken to rehabilitate it. As a result of the enquiry, the Government addressed strong representations through the proper channels to the Chinese Authorities both at Peking and Canton, urging the suspension of the coinage of small coins at the Canton Mint until the coins had again reached par. No definite reply had been received to these representations at the close of the year.\n\nThe Committee appointed in 1906 to collect funds and administer relief to the sufferers by the disastrous Typhoon of 18th September, 1906, completed their labours early in the year and reported that they had collected $279,903, all but $11,000 of which was contributed by residents in the Colony and by firms doing business with it. Of this sum, $198,002 were spent in replacing or repairing 1,601 Cargo Boats, Junks, and other craft lost or damaged, while $46,668 were spent on the relief of destitutes (including 205 women and children) and the recovery and burial of dead. The balance of $35,233 was initially reported, but a further sum was later found making the total balance $83,768, which has been placed in the custody of the Government as a fund for relief in similar circumstances. Thirty thousand Dollars were also contributed by the Chinese Government to the Tung Wa Hospital and have been set apart by that institution to serve as a similar fund. A further sum of $106,659 was spent during the year out of Revenue in repairs to Government Works and Buildings caused by the Typhoon of 18th September, 1906. In September, a very heavy rainstorm caused considerable damage to the Kowloon Catchwater and to other Government Works.\n\nThe Commission which had been appointed in the previous year to enquire into the administration of the sanitary laws and the existence of corruption in the Sanitary Department issued their report in April. The Commissioners found that widespread corruption existed among the subordinate Sanitary Staff, and on the evidence furnished by the Commissioners, several Sanitary Inspectors were tried by the Executive Council, suspended, and dismissed. Much of the dissatisfaction with the administration of the Public Health Ordinance was removed by the amendment of a section dealing with open spaces in the rear of existing houses, and by a free use of the power of exemption from the provisions of the law relating to cubicles in Chinese tenement houses. A Committee was appointed to enquire into this latter subject, and their recommendations, with several suggestions made by the Commissioners and others, are being embodied in amendments of the Public Health Ordinance. In the result, it is anticipated that, thanks to the ungrudging labours of the Commissioners, the Sanitary Department will in future be more honestly served, while many improvements will be effected in the Sanitary Law and the method of its application.\n\nIn consequence of the high rate of exchange, which reached more than 2/3 to the Dollar, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, with the concurrence of unofficial members of the Legislative Council, allowed the sterling salaries of Civil Servants to be paid at the rate of 2/- to the Dollar when the rate of exchange is above that figure and at the rate of the day when it is below it.\n\nDuring the year, the claim for compensation on account of the lives lost in the Piracy of the S.S. Sainam, referred to in the Report of last year, was settled; and the Provincial Authorities have now adopted measures which it is hoped will be effective in the suppression of piracy in the Delta and on the West River.\n\nMr. F. Grove, Chief Resident Engineer, and a considerable Staff were at work on the Chinese Section of the Hongkong-Canton Railway during the year. The Survey was completed, and steps were taken for beginning construction early in the current year.\n\nHis Excellency Cheng Yan-tsun succeeded His Excellency Chau Fuk as Governor-General of the Two Kwang Provinces.\n\nMr. H. H. J. Gompertz acted as Attorney General until the arrival of Mr. W. Rees Davies in July.\n\nMr. E. Osborne was appointed a member of the Legislative Council vice Mr. G. Stewart, who left the Colony, and Mr. H. Keswick took the place of Mr. W. J. Gresson absent on leave.\n\nH. R. H. the Duke of Connaught, accompanied by H. R. H. the Duchess of Connaught and the Princess Patricia of Connaught, visited the Colony early in the year. His Royal Highness unveiled statues of His Majesty the King-Emperor and of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales, which had been presented to the Colony by Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G., and Mr. J. J. Bell-Irving, respectively.\n\nTheir Royal Highnesses attended an entertainment given in their honour by the Chinese community at the Ko Shing Theatre.\n\nSir Matthew Nathan, K.C.M.G., Governor, left the Colony on the 20th April to take up the governorship of Natal, and the Colonial Secretary (Mr. F. H. May, C.M.G.) administered the Government until my arrival on the 29th July, 1907.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nMy Lord,\n\nYour Lordship's most obedient,\n\nhumble servant,\n\n**Mingarch**  \nGovernor, &c.\n\nPage 562",
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        "content_text": "Telegram \n\n38355 \n\nRECR \n\nREG 25 NOV 09. \n\n581 \n\nFrom the Governor of Hong Kong to the Secretary of State for the Colonies.\n\nReceived Colonial Office 7.45 a.m. 25th November 1909.\n\nHong Kong desires to transmit loyal congratulations on Her Majesty's birthday earnest wishes long continuance of reign statues Her Majesty the Queen Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales unveiled today \n\nLUGARD.",
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        "content_text": "564\n\nDESPATCH.\n\nto learn the Statutes of street && stRst the Princess of Wales have been inverted F\n\nGovernor. No. Lugard 368. 1909 30. Nov.\n\nLast Previous Paper. you, 3009/05 100/100-21/07 238355\n\nHilton Jan 10. Ausd 10.13 Jan 1738-A. & E. W.-20082/27-- 05000-11-68.\n\nNext subsequent Paper\n\nHONG KONG 55000 King's Birthday Celebration Reports proceedings.\n\n5 JAN 10 on 25th Nov on which occasion he unveiled the stakes of the Queen and Princess of Wales\n\nTelegrafch forumor Hangkang descrier My dayowe Cancel despatch 40292. 12. Dee:\n\n1. Sent 6.23 Jun RES 61 atance 8 retien to me cuts To 6/1 ...",
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        "content_text": "I am afraid it is too late as it has been her same days in the Colony this 7. Lugard is not likely \n\nlet slip \n\ng the \n\nthink \n\n65 \n\na chance of making fun \n\nC.O. \n\nI submit \n\nH.M. need not be troubled at \n\nthis late date \n\nNO. \n\n368 \n\nHongkong. \n\na \n\ndraft: (& don't \n\nthe congratulations.) \n\nMy Lord, \n\nI propose \n\nser \n\nnothing officially \n\ndesp: but to \n\nsubmit it privately. \n\nabout the unfortunate Erroneous \n\nbut to help Sir J.H. Kay \n\nYou 13009/00 \n\nDone \n\nA \n\nB.ES. 7/1/10 \n\n(1390). Wt.20.024-26. f000. 11/08. A.&E.W. (15,613). \n\n18,912-27. 6000. 10/09. \n\n \n\n550 \n\n563 \n\n5 JAN 10 \n\nGovernment House, \n\nHongkong, 30th November, 1909. \n\nWith reference to Mr. Lyttelton's \n\nly/10021/07 \n\nDespatch No. 104 of the 12th May, 1905, and to Lord \n\nElgin's Despatch No. 82 of the 24th April, 1907, I have \n\nthe honour to inform Your Lordship that on the 25th \n\ninstant, being the day on which the birthday of His \n\nMajesty the King was ordered to be celebrated in this \n\nColony, I unveiled the statues of Her Majesty the Queen and \n\nof Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales. \n\n2. \n\nI enclose the reports of the \n\nceremony as given in the \"Hongkong Daily Press\" and the \n\n\"South China Morning Post\" of the 26th instant. \n\nI have the honour to be, \n\nMy Lord, \n\nYour Lordship's most obedient, \n\nhumble servant, \n\nMugard \n\nGovernor,&c. • • \n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \n\nTHE EARL OF CREWE, \n\n800. \n\nPage 570\n\nPage 571",
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        "content_text": "Extract from the \"Hongkong Daily Press\" of the 26th November, 1909.\n\nTHE KING'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS. UNVEILING OF STATUES. PICTURESQUE CEREMONIES.\n\nYesterday having been fixed for the local celebration of the anniversary of the birthday of His Majesty King Edward, the day was observed as a general holiday and advantage was taken of the occasion to unveil the statues of Queen Alexandra and the Princess of Wales. The usual review at the Happy Valley—a picturesque and striking pageant—was cancelled, but the ceremonial in Statue Square when the statues were exposed to public view was very imposing, and the review of the naval brigade in the Dockyard was not the least attractive feature of the day's programme.\n\nAdequate arrangements had been made for the unveiling ceremony. Two stands were erected for the convenience of residents, but many preferred the greater view obtained from the verandahs of the adjacent buildings, even the Law Courts having a large quota of spectators. The troops of the Garrison were massed on all sides of the square, and in addition to the Hongkong Volunteers, the colours of six regiments were borne by their standard bearers at the rear of the Queen Victoria Statue. The bright array of soldiers with their glansing bayonets was the most prominent element in the thrilling spectacle, and the vastness of the Empire was well illustrated by the turbanned sons of India marching with the helmeted soldiers of the King. Beautiful sunshine brought out every detail of the picturesque display, and the large throng of spectators felt compensated for the loss of the usual review at the Happy Valley.\n\nJust before 10 o'clock H.E. the Governor, accompanied by H.E. the General Officer Commanding, and Commodore Lyon, with their respective aides-de-camp and secretaries in attendance, arrived on the scene, and was received with a royal salute, the band of the Buffs striking up the National Anthem. When the music had ceased the gubernatorial party, accompanied by members of the Coronation Committee, proceeded to the specially-erected platform in front of the statue of Her Royal Highness Queen Alexandra, where the first unveiling ceremony took place.\n\nHon. Mr. E. A. Hewitt, in asking his Excellency to undertake the unveiling, told of the conditions leading up to the obtaining of Her Majesty's statue. He hoped that for many a long year the statue would remain not only as a memorial to the gracious lady it represented, but also a token of the amity and good fellowship which existed between the various nationalities who combined to make up the cosmopolitan population of Hongkong. He asked his Excellency, as a small souvenir of the event, to accept a replica of the Coronation medal, and to unveil the statue.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY said: Mr. Hewitt, Ladies and Gentlemen,—The Chairman of the Coronation Committee has already recalled to your memory the circumstances connected with the origin of this beautiful statue of our Gracious Queen. Its erection is an indication of the deep-seated loyalty of this Colony to our Sovereign, whose throne is the symbol and bond of unity between all parts of the British Empire. We pride ourselves here in Hongkong upon our loyalty and patriotism, and I doubt if any Crown Colony can rival this fine group of statues of our late revered Queen, of Their Gracious Majesties who now reign over us, of Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, who at some future date will be our King and Queen. As we wish long life to the King, so we desire that that date may be long deferred. It would be superfluous for me to say more than a very few words regarding Her Gracious Majesty the Queen. Admiration and love for her lie deep in the heart of every British subject. During all the 46 years that she has been among us those feelings have ever grown deeper and stronger. We regard her as one of the most regally endowed of Queens, and as the type and example that is best in womanhood. Her devotion to the duties of her high station and the success and charm with which she has performed them, as well as her never-failing sympathy with sorrow and suffering, are known to us all. You have erected this statue not only as an emblem of loyalty, but as a mark of admiration and love of the noble lady who is our most gracious Sovereign. It will give Their Majesties, I am sure, special pleasure to learn that this statue was subscribed for not only by their loyal subjects in this Colony, but by many who owe allegiance to other and friendly Sovereigns. They desired no doubt in this way to express their admiration of our Queen, to testify to the benefits they have received under the King's Government in this Colony, and to bear witness to the cordial relations which have existed between them and His Majesty's subjects in Hongkong. It will ever be a source of gratification to me that I have been asked to perform the ceremony of unveiling this statue to-day on the anniversary of His Majesty's Birthday, and the replica of the Coronation Medal which the Chairman has presented to me will be a valued memento of the occasion. In the name of the subscribers, I now unveil the statue and present it as a memorial for all time to the Colony of Hongkong.\n\nThe Governor then pulled a rope, the shroud obscuring Her Gracious Majesty fell away, and from the surrounding scaffolding four Union Jacks fluttered bravely in the breeze, while the band of the Buffs struck up the music accompanying a royal salute and the spectators raised cheers for Her Majesty.\n\nPage 587\n\nJAN 10]",
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        "content_text": "The Governor and Committee then crossed the square to the shrouded statue of the Princess of Wales, which was next to be revealed. All round the enclosed statue were squads of the Buffs, and in close vicinity were the Hongkong Volunteers, who were in charge of Captains Andrews, Wolfe and Craik.\n\nThe enclosed square from which the unveiling ceremony was conducted was occupied by His Excellency the Governor, Major General Broadwood and Commodore Lyon, and by Mr. H. N. Mody, the generous donor of the statue. Mr. H. N. Mody said:-Your Excellency, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is with the greatest pleasure that I now call upon your Excellency to unveil, and take over for the community, the statue of Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales. The embellishment of the very few open spaces we possess in this Colony is, I think, an object worthy of the attention of those who have the good fortune to be able to take hand in doing so, nor can this object be better attained than by the erection of statues of those to whom we owe allegiance, devotion and love. It was, therefore, with the greatest pleasure that, on the opportunity being afforded me to do something in this line, I offered, subject to the sanction of His Majesty Our King and to the consent of the Royal Personage immediately concerned, to present to the Colony the statue you are now about to unveil. His Majesty's sanction was readily granted, and Her Royal Highness very graciously consented to give the necessary sittings to Mr Wade, the sculptor selected whose works of art are numerous and well known, and I am given to understand he has produced a very speaking likeness, which it is now my proud pleasure to present to this Colony. We may well be proud of the fact that we hold the honour of possessing the very first statue of our Gracious Princess that has as yet been erected, though one is now being prepared for India. Like our present Gracious Queen, the Princess of Wales has always shown a keen interest in all works of mercy and charity. Long may she be spared to do so. With these few remarks I now ask your Excellency to unveil the statue.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY said Mr. Mody, Ladies and Gentlemen,-The addition of this statue of H.R.H. the Princess of Wales completes the group which forms our \"Royal Square,\" and so soon as the building sheds, which I regret will still for some time disfigure it, are removed, this Square will form a worthy and dignified approach to the Colony from the sea. The statue has been presented by Mr. H. N. Mody, who is ever ready to come forward to promote the welfare and add to the beauty and utility of the Colony, in which he has spent the greater part of his life. In the name of the Colony I thank him for his generous gift. Of Her Royal Highness and of the Prince of Wales it may be said that no prospective King and Queen of England have ever travelled so largely and seen so much of the British Empire as they have. It is significant of the increased importance with which the British Colonies are now regarded by the Mother country that their Royal Highnesses should thus have made themselves personally familiar with the sister nations whose destinies are linked with those of the British Isles, and with the Colonies, which, like Hongkong, are so important to the trade and to the naval supremacy of Great Britain. We are also proud that our future Queen will be the first for many centuries to be British-born. May Their Royal Highnesses be spared by Providence long lives, so that in due course they may reign over a united and loyal and patriotic Empire! At the request of the generous donor I now unveil the statue, and present it in his name to the Colony to which in so many ways he has been a benefactor.\n\nA bugle then sounded, the shroud enclosing the statue fell, and four Union Jacks were run up to the corner poles of the scaffolding which had enclosed the Princess. The band then played, a royal salute was given and all hats were doffed to the revivified Princess.\n\nTHE MARCH PAST.\n\nHis Excellency the Governor, the General Officer Commanding, the Commodore and the General Staff then mounted the steps of the Queen's Statue to view the march past,\n\nThe Union Jack Was unfurled on the flagstaff, and naval gunners near Queen's Statue Pier fired a salute. The booming of the guns and the cheers of the spectators proved a hearty \"Health to His Majesty,\" and the troops started on the march past.\n\nThe Bluejackets, with their machine-like evolutions, well filled the premier post in the pageant, while the marines took second place with no less distinction. Then followed the Royal Artillery, the H.K.S.B.R.G.A., the Royal Engineers, the Buffs with their historical colours, the Volunteers, the Mahrattas and the Rajputs, the two latter displaying banners which have earned the adoration of all Britons.\n\nTHE NAVAL REVIEW.\n\nThe end of the march past concluded the proceedings in Statue Square, and the spectators then wended their way to the Naval Yard. The impassable gates of this usually secluded quarter were thrown open, and a large crowd of spectators filled the compound to witness the evolutions of the first defence of the Empire. Those in charge of the parade were Commodore Lyon, Commander J. Nicholas, H. M. S. Flora, Commander Smith H.M.S. Monmouth, Commander Acton, H.M.S. Tamar, Commander Pyke, H. M. S. Monmouth, Lieut. Chilcott and Lieut. Dukes Hughes.\n\nA bugle call announced the arrival of H. E. the Governor at the Naval Yard, simultaneous with which the big Union Jack at the saluting base and the two White Ensigns were unfurled. A royal salute followed, and then his Excellency inspected the bluejackets and marines.\n\nPage 563",
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        "content_text": "Extract from the \"South China Morning Post\" of the 26th.Nov.,1909.\n\nKING EDWARD'S\n\nBIRTHDAY.\n\nNOTABLE CELEBRATION IN\n\nC\n\n573\n\n0\n\n550\n\nret 5 JAN 10\n\n302\n\nHONGKONG.\n\nROYAL STATUES UNVEILED.\n\nBRILLIANT FUNCTION,\n\n'\n\nGlorious atmospheric conditions prevailed on Thursday, the day set apart in the Colony for the celebration of the King's birthday. That such conditions were taken advantage of by the fair sex might go without saying, judging by the innumerable autumn and winter \"creations\" that were in evidence, picked out, as it were, with a few clinging to conditions just passing away.\n\nIn striking contrast were seen the gay uniforms of the Army and Navy which added to the brilliant kaleidoscopic effect of the crowd assembled to do honour to King Edward VII in Statue Square.\n\nIt being a general holiday, all the business offices were closed and the town was in gala attire, flags being flown from many buildings. All the British war-vessels in harbour dressed ship for the occasion, the American, German and Portuguese gunboats also showing a gallant display of bunting. The merchant boats were not backward, Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and Co.'s, Butterfield and Swire's and the C.P.R. Co.'s boats being also gaily bedecked with flags as well as a number of the river steamers. It is probable that those merely showing flags at their mastheads had already celebrated elsewhere on the 9th.\n\nAt noon, the usual royal salute was fired by the men-of-war in port.\n\nThe principal feature of the day was the public functions following upon the parade and the unveiling of the statues of H.M. the Queen and H.R.H. the Princess of Wales.\n\nGeneral Broadwood, G.O.C., was at home at Headquarters House to military and civil visitors, while Commodore Lyon held open house on the Tamar to the Navy and civil visitors. These were followed in the evening by the ball in Government House, the brilliant function being largely attended.\n\nDuring the day the stream of official visitors at Government House, Headquarters House and the Naval Yard was large, all the Consular representatives of the other nations resident in Hongkong tendering their congratulations on the auspicious occasion.\n\nOutdoor amusements were many and varied, the principal being the final of the match between Singapore and Hongkong. Our soldiers and sailors had not been neglected, for in addition to the picnic under the auspices of the Seamen's Institute, of which a large number availed themselves, there was also a concert at the Sailors and Soldiers' Home in Arsenal Street, at which many patriotic songs were sung. Lastly there was the boxing in the newly erected stadium at the British View Hotel, which claimed its quota of enthusiasts. There were also numerous private picnics and parties in celebration of the day.\n\nOur American cousins had a double celebration, yesterday being Thanksgiving Day, when no doubt the standard turkey and cranberry sauce was in evidence at many a table.\n\nThe Celebrations\n\nThose who witnessed yesterday's festivities will long remember them as the most brilliant held in the Colony for some years. At quite an early hour crowds were wending their way towards Statue Square,",
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        "content_text": "in fact all roads led there. Two stands had been erected close to the respective statues, and before eleven o'clock these were filled with a very representative gathering. The day opened beautifully fine, the sun shining from a cloudless sky while an invigorating, cool breeze had the effect of tempering the atmosphere. Among the many who were present were the Hon. Mr. E. A. Hewett (Chairman of the Coronation Committee), the Hon. Mr. E. Osborne, Hon. Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G., Mr. H. N. Mody, Mr. J. R. M. Smith, Hon. Captain Badeley, Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, C.M.G., and Hon. Mr. Wei Yuk, C.M.G. (members of the committee), General Sir Joachim Machado, K.C.M.G., Captain Goulden, the Hon. Mr Rees Davies, Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Gompertz, the Hon. Mr. P. N. H. Jones, Captain Heathcote, A.D.C., Mr. Ng Rom Taz, Captain Lyons, Capt. and Mrs. Blancflower, Mr. T. J. Burton, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kemp, Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kemp, Mrs. and Miss Lyon, Mr. MacEwen, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. N. Mody, Hon. Sir Francis Henry and Lady May, Miss May, Mrs. Badeley, the Hon. Mr. F. A. Hazeland, Mr. G. S. Gubbay, Mr. D. H. Haskell, Mr. and Mrs. Shellim, Mr. Mok Man Cheung, Mr. Wong Kum Fuk, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Hazeland, Captain Affreixo, Captain Grenfell (Tamar), Mr. D. R. Law, Mr. E. G. M. Fletcher, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gresson, Mr. Sassoon, and a great many others. The Governor was expected about ten o'clock and before that hour all the troops had been placed in their positions, and were in readiness for the arrival of His Excellency. The greatest possible interest was manifested in the proceedings by the community, and crowds were pressing in every direction with the idea of obtaining a glimpse. Some were fortunate enough to have a view, but hundreds were unable to see at all. All the places of advantage were taken, and numbers of people witnessed the ceremony from the verandahs of the buildings opposite.\n\nThe troops included the massed bands, 100 men of the Royal Navy, 100 men of the Royal Marine Light Infantry, 90 files of the Royal Artillery, 40 files of the H.K.S.B. Royal Garrison Artillery, 70 files of the Royal Engineers, 90 files of The Buffs, 40 files of the 105th Mahratta Light Infantry and 40 files of the 13th Rajputs. There were also Colour parties of The Buffs, Mahrattas and Rajputs—all the units in Hongkong being thus represented. A company of the Buffs was formed round the Statue of Queen Victoria, where the 13th Rajputs surrounded on three sides the Statue of Queen Alexandra. Facing it, on the opposite side of the road, were the 105th Mahrattas, with the massed band behind. Another company of the Buffs was stationed at the side of the central figure of the Royal group, while on the other side, a good muster of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps were drawn up in line. Two companies of the R.G.A. were stationed at the entrance to the square at the Des Voeux Road end, while another body of the same regiment formed up on the Praya near the north end of Statue Square in readiness to fire the Royal Salute. A detachment of the Royal Engineers mounted guard around the Statue of the Princess of Wales. The \"tout ensemble\" formed a brilliant spectacular display, of which Hongkong may well be proud. Everything was done with that promptitude and willingness characteristic...\n\nPage 571",
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        "content_text": "## \n\nCharacteristic of British soldiers and sailors, and not a single hitch occurred during the whole of the proceedings.\n\nThe arrival of H.E. the Governor was signalled by bugle call, and immediately afterwards the massed bands played the National Anthem. His Excellency was then conducted to the dais in front of the Statue of H.M. the Queen by the Hon. Mr. E. A. Hewett, being accompanied by Commodore Lyon.\n\nAfter His Excellency had taken his stand on the dais, the Hon. Mr. Hewett said he was glad to ask His Excellency to accept for Hong Kong the Statue of H.M. Queen Alexandra, which was the outcome of the Coronation Fund. So many years had passed—nearly eight, when the committee was formed—that since then a large number had left the Colony, and of the original number only thirteen were still in the Colony. That was perhaps the reason why some of his colleagues had not attended on that occasion to receive His Excellency, owing, no doubt, to the superstitious feeling attaching to the number thirteen (laughter). The speaker then gave some particulars of the history of the Coronation Committee, and said that the appeal made was so generously responded to that the sum of $42,000 was in the hands of the Committee soon after the appeal was made. The programme carried out at that time was detailed, the Hon. Mr. Hewett stating as a further memorial of the occasion the Committee designed a Coronation medal, which was freely distributed. As His Excellency would understand, they had been able to do this only with the generous support of the residents—comprising many nationalities—of Hongkong. After these things of which he had spoken had been carried out, the Committee had still $15,000 left, and at first, it was thought to erect a memorial to His Majesty the King. As they had one already, however, it was decided to erect a Statue of Her Majesty the Queen. In conclusion, he expressed the hope that for many years to come the statue would remain, not only as a memorial of the gracious lady which it represented, not only as serving to mark a historical event, but as a perpetual reminder to them of the unanimity, good fellowship, and goodwill which existed always between the members of the various nationalities, who made up the community of Hongkong (applause). He asked His Excellency to accept, as a souvenir of this occasion, a replica of the Hongkong Coronation medal and to unveil the statue for the Colony of Hongkong (applause).\n\nHis Excellency replied as follows: Mr. Hewett, Ladies and Gentlemen: The chairman of the Coronation Committee has already recalled to your memory the circumstances connected with the origin of this beautiful statue of our Gracious Queen. Its erection is an indication of the deep-seated loyalty of this Colony to our Sovereign whose throne is the symbol and bond of unity between all parts of the British Empire. We pride ourselves in Hongkong upon our loyalty and patriotism, and I doubt if any Crown Colony can rival this fine group of Statues—of our late revered Queen—of Their Gracious Majesties who now reign over us—of Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, who at some future date will be our King and Queen. As we wish long life to the King, so we desire that that date may be deferred. It would be superfluous for me to say more than a few words regarding Her Gracious Majesty the Queen. Admiration and love for her lie deep in the breast of every British subject. During all the forty-six years that she has been amongst us, those feelings have ever grown deeper and stronger. We regard her as the most regally endowed of queens, and as the type and example of all that is best in womanhood. Her devotion to the duties of her high station, and the success and charm with which she has performed them, \n\n572",
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        "content_text": "as well as her never failing sympathy with suffering, are known to us all. You have erected this statue, not only as an emblem of loyalty, but as a mark of admiration and love of the noble lady who is our Most Gracious Sovereign. It will give Their Majesties, I am sure, special pleasure to learn that this statue was subscribed for not only by their loyal subjects in this Colony, but by many who owe allegiance to other and friendly Sovereigns. They desired, doubtless, in this way to express their admiration of our Queen, to testify to the benefits they have received under the King's government in this Colony and to bear witness to the cordial relations which have existed between them and His Majesty's subjects in Hongkong. It will even be a source of gratification to me that I have been asked to perform the ceremony of unveiling this Statue to-day on the anniversary of His Majesty's birthday, and the replica of the Coronation Medal, which the Chairman has presented to me, will be a valued momento of the occasion. In the name of the subscribers I now unveil the statue, and present it as a memorial for all time to the Colony of Hongkong (loud applause).\n\nHis Excellency then unveiled the statue, and four blue jackets hoisted Union Jacks on poles at the four corners of the statue. The troops sloped arms, and on the falling of the veil, the band played six bars of the National Anthem.\n\nThe statue of the Princess of Wales, as is well known, has been presented to the Colony by Mr. H. N. Mody, and it is interesting to recall the fact that this is the first statue ever erected of H.R.H. the Princess of Wales, although one is being prepared for India.\n\nMr. H. N. Mody accompanied His Excellency on the dais, and in asking His Excellency to unveil the statue said:-\n\nYour Excellency, Ladies and Gentlemen. It is with the greatest pleasure that I now call upon Your Excellency to unveil, and take over, for the community, the statue of Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales. The embellishment of the very few open spaces we possess in this Colony, is, I think, an object worthy of the attention of those who have the good fortune to be able to take a hand in doing so, nor can this object be better attained than by the creation of statues of those to whom we owe allegiance, devotion and love. It was therefore with the greatest pleasure I availed myself of the opportunity being afforded me to do something in this line, I offered, subject to the sanction of His Majesty the King and to the consent of the Royal personage immediately concerned, to present to the Colony the statue you are now about to unveil. His Majesty's sanction was readily granted and Her Royal Highness very graciously consented to give the necessary sittings to Mr. Wade, the sculptor selected, whose works of art are numerous and well known; and I am given to understand he has produced a very speaking likeness, which it is now my proud pleasure to present to this Colony. We may well be proud of the fact that we hold the honour of possessing the very first statue of our gracious Princess that has as yet been erected, though one is now being prepared for India. Like our gracious Queen, the Princess of Wales has always shown keen interest in works of mercy and charity. May she be spared to do so. With these few remarks I now ask Your Excellency to unveil the statue. (Applause).\n\nHis Excellency, replying, said:-- Mr. Mody, Ladies and Gentlemen. The addition of this statue of Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales completes the group which forms our \"Royal Square\" and as soon as the building sheds which, I regret, will still for some time disfigure it, are removed, this square will form a worthy and dignified approach to the Colony from the harbour. The statue has been presented by Mr. H. N. Mody who is ever ready to come forward to promote the welfare and add to the beauty of Hongkong.\n\nPage 573",
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        "content_text": "and nobility of the Colony, in which he has spent the greater part of his life. In the name of the Colony, I thank him for his generous gift. Of Her Royal Highness and of the Princess of Wales it may be said that no prospective King and Queen of England have\n\never travelled so largely, and seen so much of the British Empire as they have. It is significant of the increased importance with which the British Colonies are now regarded by the Mother Country that Their Royal Highnesses should thus have made themselves personally familiar with the Sister nations whose destinies are linked with those of the British Isles, and with the Colonies which, like Hongkong, are so important to the trade, and to the naval supremacy of Great Britain. We are also proud that our future Queen will be the first for many centuries to be British born. May Their Royal Highnesses be vouchsafed by Providence long lives so that in due course they may reign over a united and loyal and patriotic empire. At the request of the generous donor I now unveil the statue and present it in his name to the Colony to which, in so many ways, he has been a benefactor.} (Applause).\n\nUpon the statue being unveiled, the band again struck up the National Anthem, sloped arms, and then ordered arms.\n\nCommodore!\n\nThe Governor, Lyon, and suite then mounted the steps of Queen Victoria's statue, and a Royal Salute was fired by the guns on the Praya. The troops presented arms, and the National Anthem was played. The British troops removed their head-gear, and all in the square gave three hearty cheers for H.M. the King.\n\nThe march past the Governor of the troops was a fine sight, and one seldom to be forgotten.\n\nThe rays of the sun glittered upon the steel bayonets of the troops and the mingling of the various uniforms, with here and there a naval officer in full dress, produced an extremely pretty picture. The Royal Navy were the first to march past, and they were followed by the R.G.A., H.K.S.B., R.E., Buffs, Volunteers, 105th M.L.I., 13th Rajputs. Col. Prior commanded the parade in Statue Square.\n\nTHE NAVAL REVIEW.\n\nNot for many years has the naval Yard presented such a scene of activity and splendour as it did yesterday, when, after the unveiling ceremony of the statues had been performed, His Excellency reviewed the Naval Brigade, consisting of bluejackets and Royal Marines. To see between 400 and 500 of our jack tars on parade is a sight well worth seeing, and as the general public were admitted, it can be surmised that many took advantage of this golden opportunity. The entrance to the yard in Murray Road was nearly impassable for a considerable period, and the spaces which had been provided were quickly filled. Reserved accommodation was also provided in the large shed facing the Admiralty Dock for the members of the Executive and Legislative Councils and their friends, also for naval and military officers and friends. By kind permission of Lieut.-Colonel Bayard, D.S.O., and officers, the Buffs' band attended the review.\n\nAs this was the first occasion on which the public have been allowed access to the Naval Yard, a few particulars from \"Brassey's Naval Annual\" will be of interest.\n\nThe scheme for the extension of the Hongkong Dockyard has gradually grown, through successive Naval Works Acts, from a moderate proposal involving the expenditure of £340,000 to one in which it is estimated that £1,275,000 will be spent. The yard has been increased from 41 to acres and a tidal basin of 9 acres, having a depth of 30ft. at low water has been constructed, with a total length of wharfage of 2,900ft. The dry dock is 550ft. in length on blocks, 95ft. wide at the entrance, and 30ft. over the sill at low water. The tidal basin and wharf wall, the deepening of basin areas, approaches to wharf walls, the buildings for the engineering and constructive departments, etc., have progressed towards completion, as well as the incidental services including reclamation, drainage, water and fire services, railway and crane roads.\n\nThe estimate in the Act of 1905 for £1,500,000 has since been exceeded by £64,000, the engineering difficulties of the work having necessitated the extra expenditure. Among the chief personages present were H.E. the Governor, Com...\n\nPage 39\n\n...\n\n574",
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        "content_text": "27 \n\nhad undertaken to erect at a cost of $35,000, which he later increased to $50,000 in order to make the building fully adequate, and on the recent anniversary of His Majesty's birthday I had the honour of unveiling a statue of H.R.H. the Princess of Wales which was also the gift of Mr Mody to the Colony. In addition to these gifts he has since I have been in Hongkong erected a Pavilion for the Kowloon Athletic Association, and has given generously to many good objects in the Colony.\n\n3 \n\nMr Mody is a Parsee gentleman who has lived in the Colony for fifty years, where he has done business as a stockbroker. He is most highly respected and bears a blameless character. His patriotism, loyalty and public spirit are unusually great. He has of late been in very bad health and subject to fainting fits, any one of which I am informed by the doctors may suddenly terminate his life. It is, I believe, his greatest ambition to live to see at least the foundation stone of the University laid, and perhaps its completion, for which in any case he will provide in his will.\n\n4 \n\nI have the honour, My Lord, to submit to Your Lordship that if His Gracious Majesty were to be pleased\n\nPage 30\nPage 31",
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        "content_text": "## Government House, Hongkong, 4th January, 1910.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nWith reference to my predecessor's Despatch No. 47 of the 31st January, 1902, and to my Despatch No. 368 of the 30th of last November, I have the honour to transmit to Your Lordship a plan prepared by the Acting Director of Public Works which shows in green the area already laid out as a garden by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in which stand the recently unveiled statues of Her Majesty the Queen and Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales and in blue a corresponding area of 31,802 Square Feet in which stand the statues of His Majesty the King and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. In the centre of the square is a statue of Her late Majesty Queen Victoria.\n\n2. I have now to request Your Lordship's permission to lay out the area marked blue, which belongs to this Government as a Public Garden, in order that it may not remain untended and apparently result in a considerable sum of money being lost, as the local authorities endeavour to convince the Government. \n\nR.E. 5/20/4  \nCO 3636  \nREC  \nCEC 10  \n18880/02 +4/550/189/343  \nLA  \nDespatch No. 2, Hongkong.\n\nPage 363 \n\n**HE RIGHT HONOURABLE  \nTHE EARL OF CREWE,  \n&c., &c., &c.**  \n(21,442). Wt.32,695-3. 6000: 2/10. A.&E.W.",
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        "content_text": "# Code and Cypher Telegrams to the Secretary of State from His Excellency the Governor.\n\n201\n\n## 30th June\n\n259. **Code**  \nRequesting permission to export cantharides to New York.\n\n260. **Code**  \nRequesting permission to export old sinew to Kobe.\n\n## 1st July\n\n261. **Cypher**  \nReplying to Secy. of State's telegram of 26th June as to whether German trade is passing to any part of the Far East via Dutch East Indies.\n\n262. **Cypher**  \nGranting of leave to 12 European Police Constables to go to the front.\n\n## 2nd July\n\n263. **Code**  \nRequesting permission to export old metals to Kobe.\n\n## 3rd July\n\n264. **Code**  \nReturn of tin exported from Hongkong.\n\n## 6th July\n\n265. **Code**  \nProposal regarding the system of requiring permits for all prohibited goods whether going to prohibited destinations or not.\n\n266. **Code**  \nNumbers of troops entitled to receive Princess Mary's Christmas gift.\n\n267. **Code**  \nRequesting permission to export old zinc to Kobe.\n\n## 7th July\n\n268. **Code**  \nRequesting permission to export tin to San Francisco.\n\n269. **Code**  \nRequesting permission to export hides to Boston.\n\n270. **Code**  \nReturn of hides exported from Hongkong to Amsterdam.\n\n271. **Code**  \nReplying to Secy. of State's telegram of 6th July re Hides.\n\n## 8th July\n\n272. **Code**  \nRegarding goods allowed to go to Hongkong qua British possession from another part of the Empire. Shipment of 5 bales of cotton from London.\n\n273. **Code**  \nRequesting permission to export old brass to Kobe.\n\n274. **Code**  \nRequesting permission be extended to the Standard Oil Co. to export to their Agents in Japan and Manila.\n\n## 9th July\n\n275. **Code**  \nRequesting permission to export old zinc to Kobe.\n\n## 12th July\n\n276. **Code**  \nReturn of tin exported from Hongkong.\n\n277. **Code**  \nRequesting permission to export zinc to Kobe.\n\n## 13th July\n\n... \n278 (not in original text, so continuing with the next available information)\n\nP.T.O.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-544-9 H.N. Chau- Chinese law student- request for permission to sit Hong Kong solicitors examination in... 25-7-1933 - 28-11-1933",
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        "title": "CO129-544-9 H.N. Chau- Chinese law student- request for permission to sit Hong Kong solicitors examination in... 25-7-1933 - 28-11-1933",
        "content_text": "# Patrons\n**HIS MAJESTY THE KING**  \n**HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN**  \n\n## Vice-Patrons\nH.R.H. THE Prince of Wales, K.G., G.M.M.G., G.M.B.E.  \nH.R.H. THE Duke of York, K.G., G.C.V.O.  \nH.R.H. THE Duchess of York, G.B.E.  \nH.R.H. THE Duke of Connaught, K.G., K.T., K.P., etc.  \nR.H. THE PRINCESS LOUISE, DUCHESS OF Argyll, C.I., G.B.E., R.R.C.  \n\n## President\n**H.R.H. THE PRINCESS ALICE, Countess of Athlone**  \n\n## VICE-PRESIDENT  \n## CHAIRMAN  \n## VICE-CHAIRMEN  \n## HON. TREASURER  \n## SECRETARY  \n\nTHE DOWAGER COUNTESS OF JERSEY, D.B.E.  \nTHE LADY FORSTER, G.B.E.  \nSIR CHARLES S. BAYLEY, G.C.I.E., K.C.S.I.  \nTHE LADY BEATRICE ORMBSY GORE.  \nMRS. MAURICE MACMILLAN.  \nMISS DRAYTON, C.B.E.  \n\n**(CENTRAL OFFICE)** 81 CROMWELL ROAD, LONDON, S.W.7.  \n**VICTORIA LEAGUE.** END  \n\n## STUDENTS FROM MALAYA COMMITTEE\nMR. H. B. ELLERTON  \nLADY GUILLEMARD  \nSIR CHARLES BAYLEY, G.C.I.E., K.C.S.I. (CHAIRMAN)  \nMR. E. S. HOSE, C.M.G.  \nMRS. J. A. MACGREGOR  \nMAJOR-GENERAL SIR NEILL MALCOLM, K.C.B., D.S.O.  \nMR. ARCHIBALD ROSE, C.I.E.  \nMR. H. W. THOMPSON, C.M.G.  \nMR. ALAN G. MORKILL (SECRETARY),  \n11F Oxford and Cambridge Mansions,  \nLondon, N.W.1.  \nTELEPHONE NUMBER: PADDINGTON 2198.  \n\nThe Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies  \nDowning Street,  \nS.W.1.  \n\nSir,  \n25th July, 1933.  \n\n**RES**  \n2  \nC.  \n\nI have the honour to write on behalf of a Chinese student (British subject) who has recently arrived in this country with an introduction from the Hongkong Branch of the Victoria League, which was recently set up by H.E. Sir William Peel for the assistance of students coming to this country.  \n\nThe student's name is H. N. Chau, and he has been articled for five years to Messrs. Johnson Stokes and Master, Solicitors and Notaries Public, of Hongkong.  \n\nThe student intends to take the Hongkong examination for Solicitors. Owing to the absence of a Law School at Hongkong University he has found it necessary to come to this country to take a course of study. He hopes to be ready to sit for the examination in March, 1934, but there is always the possibility that he may not succeed at his first attempt. In order to avoid the great expense of going to Hongkong to take the examination, in which he may not be successful, he asks me to enquire whether it could be arranged for the papers to be sent over to this country and for him to sit for the examination in some place appointed by the authorities.  \n\nAs you may have had similar cases in the past I venture to enquire whether it would be possible for him to take the examination under Government supervision in this country.  \n\nI have the honour to be,  \nSir,  \nYour obedient servant,  \n\n...  \n\nPage 2  \n13822  \n2.  \n:  \n10  \n10",
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