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        "title": "CO129-019 - Sir John Davis - 1847 [1-4]",
        "content_text": "Auditors to be \n\ndeem necessary to the performance of the trust reposed in them, And all such contracts and agreements shall and may be entered into and enforced, and all such suits and actions be brought by them, in the name of the Trustees of the Church at Victoria, \n\nor \"the Trustees of St John's Church at Victoria,\" as the case may require, without specifying the Christian or Surnames of the Trustees, and no action shall abate by reason of the death or removal or going out of Office of any Trustee. And all suits or actions, the cause of which shall arise or accrue to any person whatsoever, from or by reason of any contract or agreement, or any other matter or thing, made or entered into, done or performed by the said Trustees in the execution of the said Trust, shall be brought by such person against the said Trustees, under the name and title aforesaid, \n\nXV. And it is further enacted, That one person not being a Trustee shall be elected at a general meeting to be called immediately after the completion of the building of the said Church, to be an Auditor of the accounts rendered by the Trustees of the said building; and one other person not being a Trustee shall be nominated by the Governor to be an Auditor for the same purpose. And one person shall thereafter be elected at a general meeting on the last Thursday in every month of April to be an Auditor of the yearly accounts of the said Trustees, and one other person not being a Trustee shall be thereupon nominated by the Governor to be an Auditor for the same purpose and during the same period.\n\nXVI. And it is further enacted. That the Trustees shall keep an annual account, wherein they shall enter all money received and paid by and to submit them with Auditor's report at a general meeting every year. The account the Auditors, or either of them, may inspect at all reasonable times; and the said account, together with any report of the Auditors or either of them thereon, shall be laid before the general annual meetings, to be held on the last Thursday in every month of April; and the said accounts shall be thereupon published in the Official Gazette.\n\nWho to vote at general meetings.\n\nXVII. And it is further enacted, That it shall be lawful for the Trustees for the time being or the major part of them, and they are hereby required to call a general meeting of the subscribers or renters of sittings, as the case may be, within twelve days after receiving any requisition in writing to that effect signed by not less than twenty of such subscribers or renters. And ten days notice of the time and place of holding such general meeting shall be affixed in some conspicuous part of the said Church when completed, or until its completion in some conspicuous place or places within the town of Victoria.\n\nXVIII. And it is further enacted, That the right of voting at every general meeting until the said Church shall have been reported by the proper authority to be completed and fit for use, shall be vested in subscribers who have paid up their subscriptions previous to the date of the notice to convene such general meeting, and that, from and after such time as the said Church shall have been so reported to be completed and fit for use, the right of voting shall be vested in renters of sittings in the said Church who shall have duly paid up their rent. Provided always that no such subscriber or renter of sittings shall on any occasion be allowed to give more than one vote.\n\nNo person to read prayers or preach except Colonial Chaplain.\n\nXIX. And it is further enacted, That no person shall be suffered to sing or say the Common or open Prayer, or to administer the Sacraments, or to preach any sermon in the said Church, except the Colonial Chaplain duly appointed to the said Church, or some Clergyman duly authorized to officiate for him.\n\nXX. And it is further enacted, That every person who shall wilfully and maliciously, either within or from without the said Church, disturb the performance of public Worship therein, or in any way during such time molest any of the congregation, shall be guilty of a misdemeanour, and be liable on conviction before the Chief Magistrate of Police or any Magistrate of Police, to a Fine not exceeding One Hundred Dollars, and in default of payment to imprisonment with or without hard labour for any period not exceeding Three Months.\n\nJ. F. DAVIS, Governor, &c. &c.\n\nthe Legislative Council of Hongkong,\n\nEleventh Day of March, 1847.\n\nL. D'ALMADA e Castro, Clerk of Councils.\n\nSCHEDULE.\n\n...\n\nfecting a Tablot or Cenotaph in the Church not less than One Hundred Dollars nor more than One Thousand Dollars.\n\nLi Almada\n\nClerk\n\nPage 35.\n\nMiscellaneous.\n\nAur - 100-11 Aug /47-\n\nCopy to Treas: 9.\n\nA.2.\n\nF.D\n\n1 HY24\n\n1947\n\n862. Hong Kong\n\n263\n\nVictoria, Hongkong,\n\n22nd March, 1847.\n\nMy Lord, I have the honor to transmit for your Lordship's information. Copy of a Letter from the Post Master at Hongkong, laying open the proceedings of a combination to defraud the Government of a very large amount of Postage annually.\n\nMr. Hyland obtained possession of the Paper, of which I enclose a Copy, signed by upwards of sixty names engaging to give to Mr. Larkins, who owns the \"Corsair\" Steamer, a monthly...\n\nThe Right Honorable,\n\nEarl Grey,",
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        "title": "CO129-021 - Sir John Davis - 1847 [9-12]",
        "content_text": "198.\n\nCaptain Mc. Quhae, R. N. Sworn -\n\n1st answer read.\n\nBy the Chief Justice\n\nQ. Were you present on that occasion?\n\nA. I was not.\n\n2. Were you present on that occasion?\n\nA. I was not present.\n\n3rd answer read.\n\nQ. Have you had opportunities of judging whether that Charge is true or false?\n\nA. I should say from the opportunities I have had of forming an opinion, that Charge was groundless and never was brought forward against any man... I have had the pleasure of meeting the Judge at dinner parties eighteen times since my arrival on this station, & at the tables of the late Commander in Chief Sir T. Cochrane, of Captain Talbot of the Vestal, of Captain McDougall of the Vulture, at his own table several times, at Mr. Shelley's when he was residing at the Albany, at Mr. Mercer's at the Albany, at Major Caine's and at others which I cannot particularize. I have called at the Judge's house repeatedly in the morning, rode with him in the evenings occasionally, I have never seen him intoxicated or tipsy.\n\nPage 270\n\nPage 271\n\n130.\n\nQ. Whenever you have called at his house in the day time, have you seen him suffering from the effects of previous intoxication or wine?\n\nA. Most certainly not. Chief Justice has no...",
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        "title": "CO129-022 - Public Offices - 1847",
        "content_text": "March.\n\nThe I presume the\n\nI Hawer\n\nAnd\n\nmay\n\nbe, that Bo Sey\n\nko\n\nobjection.\n\n2 hem H\n\nHonte: P. J. Stawby.\n\n70\n\n6 Mark147.\n\nBr\n\n3\n\nIn answer to your\n\nletter dated 27 February, I am directed by Postmaster General to acquaint you for the information of Viscount Talbot, of which his Lordship is not aware of any application to the Court in favour of Mer Francisco José de Prada, who has been appointed Portuguese Consul General",
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Verds S.C25,485.9,55,166,600 Year goding June 26, 18-1 Year ending June 30.18otie 14 Yousoleuf DIN1,600 2,067,201|| 12.0 p1,900 $2,700 2,515,700) $12,00 Your cording detan Shah ve 64 Vessel SABLJAK|| AST,100 3, 82,300ft,neaky MA202,159,0 2,304,0 WED, 290,800 207.58, tur Year ending June 9,3£22, Vasels 1091,500) 13,062,60,500 1,989,101,196,439,099, övera 937,000) 12.aw) 11.200\n\n1105,50 47,290) 101,400 118,40% as wel 198,3 57,70%! 273,100 411,200 302,690 15,441 155109/ 2,555, 353.40 47,200 500,16: 41.340 01, 2,476,204|| 270,200 74.90 245,400 249,900 2,345,292,200 371,274,704, 204,00 400,709 776,90al 378,20\n\n14,2011\n\n8,0\n\n2004, 246,00 97,50) 57, K 21.00 97,800, 904.400 - 3000G\n\nMar **Revenue\n\n¡Eston\n\nSea Witchy\n\n¡New York\n\nNew York\n\nb.2012\n\n1,896, 14.700 44.GUR\n\n36,500t\n\n151,5M\n\n39, 40\n\n00\n\n1,36,456\n\n2.Wiki,617\n\n13.07%,300 21,757,200 296)\n\n$4.594,\n\n1,JOE\n\n2,3, 6,159,100 4,501,1.\n\n55.\n\n56.\n\n7.244.51\n\nJuly\n\nJu Vych\n\n$8.5042\n\n27,00\n\n34,0\n\nCo\n\nAug.\n\nTu Vessele\n\n40,900\n\n1,2%.\n\ntic natey, de\n\nTr.day\n\nBe t\n\nIn 11 Vecia\n\n€1,800\n\n1,506,140\n\nOct\n\nLบ 14 Sessi\n\n15.15.0\n\n1:52.94\n\n4,193,200\n\nwhating\n\n12,00\n\n6,84,100\n\nDec.\n\nIn\n\nVossala\n\n1.\n\n94,\n\nAIGAO 1,414,00\n\nG\n\nFoyle 90 Cc San Frat.Disco\n\nSuriy\n\nJaci\n\n¡En 5 Praxel\n\n5,900 72,200\n\n2,58,30\n\n3.ub. In wasal\n\n834,4\n\n103,20\n\n24912,000\n\n147,241\n\nBartine Meeson&Coj\n\nYork\n\n258,700\n\n21,700\n\nGO 20,0\n\nTESKON\n\n844,\n\nVISNO\n\ndoan Buland Co\n\n4 Ca\n\nNew York\n\nID, BL\n\n19,000)\n\n1,5 127,340\n\n915,86\n\n523,800\n\nWii, A. and Co\n\nJis, Bou\n\n14:24\n\n49\n\n12.00\n\n4/48,500!\n\n45:00 422,50\n\n1\n\nMeyer, Selmater & Qujan Francis\n\nEndy\n\nFeeler Ca\n\nA. Bucicaam\n\n139,400\n\n3.200\n\n1.500\n\nLK E\n\n2,4 $22.00\n\n144.400\n\n351:20)\n\n46.7.0\n\n57.\n\nJa, St. and Co\n\nManito\n\n- feeluni\n\nNew York\n\n31,0\n\n1,3lish\n\n150,500\n\n11,2\n\n$1,20\n\nDidt\n\nNew York\n\n21,410\n\n117600\n\n01:00\n\n371, 2,00\n\nKurrow,Birghezzon Oc\n\nMeyer, Seluster & Co San FrancİKL\n\nEarly\n\n¡N. Duss and Co\n\n+\n\nԴր\n\nballs!\n\n15, 20\n\n248.11.\n\n295,\n\n212.20\n\n45.50\n\n¡M. 11. Wardley Co\n\n3 Ban Rose-\n\nNew York\n\n163-30\n\n18,710\n\n22,\n\n6.4.\n\nSeek\n\n6.700\n\n429.00\n\n1527.200\n\n96.950\n\nin. Wsorberry\n\nW. Pestan & Co\n\nWahl Pigeon\n\nNew Yor\n\n65,8!\n\nBIN\n\n71,700\n\n10\n\nPn.30y\n\n564.00\n\nLindany w Co\n\nLondon\n\nLotus\n\nNew York\n\n234.50\n\nF16 X\n\n54,301\n\n517,420\n\nInner and Co\n\nGallegof\n\nNew York\n\n193,4'\n\n1.700 7,300\n\nJSYAR\n\n196,700\n\n208.94\n\nGb, Livingsum & Liverno\n\nEmly\n\nRaduga\n\nNew York\n\n12,406\n\n3,100....\n\n400,\n\nts,\n\n615,00\n\nG. T Stem\n\nJLikecll mil C\n\nJarding, Mathes\n\nSingapore turbalia\n\nMay 14 Talbot\n\nNem Vorle\n\n2.200\n\n17,300,\n\nEarly\n\n18161\n\nJuded at Stanghee.\n\n1.300\n\nING,2017\n\n200,500\n\n3,300\n\n¡Schrautarn & Co\n\nCartowitz.flurkert Coj mautta\n\nLay and o\n\nTumor and co\n\nRrrreal\n\n1:41\n\n8p. 1-43 Ulus\n\n10. NET.\n\nKare Sharri b 512 Man\n\nMay 24-is an Empresa\n\nFenux. 416 Whil\n\n231 165ponze.ac Walton A. 201\n\nBulky\n\nDermagsabazzi Da, sixj 959 Vastenina\n\nJan Van Horn Da. 179 Benten\n\n..trees\n\nzy\n\n16 Woczung! Miselcelppi\n\n17\n\n2P\n\nKatalin\n\nvia Mundzes\n\nunehanna 11.8.9 25% lonera Parryit sunlamı\n\ngenia\n\nPr. s. 7t4 F\n\nJoin\n\nTens, c\n\nPASSENGERS—Pur Hominyu, Capt, Hall, Mef. K. Tuskermor. Per Katherina Süero, bir z. E.. Kizlječi.\n\ncob..\n\nAT-\n\nAlongn\n\nreliset\n\nAudax\n\nAUDIA\n\nBeri: pote\n\nEsaigral\n\nFalcon\n\nFlying Childars\n\nGon\n\nGolden Caça\n\nHerald\n\nJejuna Bee\n\nLady Evalu\n\nLaly M. Weg\n\nHaJeppa\n\nMaja odto\n\nMors\n\nNanoy\n\nIleac of aren\n\nRouverain\n\nB-L-cred\n\nUidi\n\nT\n\nVeronica\n\nW. Ucnnal\n\nIny\n\nAsa Thor\n\nChallonge\n\nDavid Marke\n\nDoc Rivardu\n\nEmelie\n\nБылаа\n\nFrancs Barclay\n\nGulpero Mentury\n\nITerus die NW\n\nJeminreira Jena' GEL Jas\n\nLbon\n\nivek\n\nMaya Dam\n\nMeimpelis\n\nOriss\n\nPet Eutojen\n\nPinen!\n\nRichari sop\n\nSex Queca\n\nSHIPPING IN CHINA WATERS.\n\nMERCHANT VESSELS.\n\nTHE FACTORS CAPTAIN. Area, BC,\n\nHngkor May itim. 55 E\n\nMaashi 975 deng 4. 110 over\n\n450 Venuscherz\n\nMay 15\n\nMay Is B.\n\n5. 663 kl\n\nTur 25 B.\n\nsh. 355 Raviour\n\nApr 27: sher\n\n61 377 alty\n\nBay $44. k. Hey\n\nMay 29, Shaя\n\nJune 2A. sh. 3340 Bareo At A\n\n65 Terry\n\nJibon 't. ar 191\n\nJNre a tJ\n\nIN. DAS Ca\n\nRawle, Drinker and Cane Frer Chart Paine, Maxou den. Wenn\n\nA.Lubeck Cu\n\nyil,Sti. and Co\n\n*J, J. Edger\n\nThuer und Co\n\nJardine, Matheuve: 4: Cul\n\nJakina, Aluthor:\n\nP. & D. st. N. Co\n\nwittim., A. & Cu\n\n¡A. Lubank & Co\n\nFaviana Frans and Cɔ\n\nTape 101 24 Clefai\n\nJou 6. str. Con Jamasen\n\nJame 4:35. f. 103 tyrio\n\nMay 18, 74 Mellin May 24:Cai.b\n\n300 Barg\n\n¡May 17 bg. 21 Nerdquest\n\nAp: 261 475 Thompson May ar Nor.si.. 823 reson 'May ajšp. 19. 250 Tur\n\nMayo sa 626 Ten111 5. Si Welase Jure. 28 M'Cteory\n\nDesing-moon May\n\nBy.x\n\nWhampoa dupa 2 Dana 95 cultura\n\nMay 31.81752 Pitte Stay 25'6.\n\nan, 502 boyd\n\nMaj 50 B. 28. Wakla\n\n3lay 19:59 bg 242 Thomann\n\nMay Mia, kud\n\nMay 1:23. Wh 240 Konn:beer\n\nMas va, bl: 26 Lucas\n\nMAD. 2:40 Clack\n\nMay 25 8. 5. 353 Hunt\n\nMay . b. March\n\n9 415 Donald\n\nWay\n\nR. ab. 420 Vibor\n\njay\n\nLiza 20 Peters\n\nb. p. 66 SCHE\n\nMy 57, R. sh. 760 Brady\n\nMay 2 4 Lange Linne is\n\nat.cwis\n\n14pe 22/18. 15\n\n499 ¿Montgomery\n\nGure remeti 300 iseen\n\nMay 25 A Asli and Kenny\n\nMay 3 3a obertson\n\nMay 20\n\nals 99 Wilia\n\n[16. Coast A. May jit. by: 197 Naker\n\nAlay 10p, bk. 360 Tavas\n\nMay 2: Dec 192 Wasangst\n\nM1 Jodi\n\n3.\n\n5.May ja. EN. g & lor\n\nSt Au\n\nAlligator\n\nAniste\n\nBalkan\n\nVide\n\nBefo\n\nDrury\n\nMay A TH\n\n20 Andrew\n\nLaunont\n\nMay 31 13\n\nElemir Lucas! hi\n\n-Batower in 13.\n\nLiz.\n\n124 Lcdre\n\nEz\n\nMay 7.\n\nhg.\n\n14 no\n\nJax 3 B\n\nwh\n\nHalaraw\n\nDe\n\nB\n\nez\n\n18 Fitzgibbon\n\n4. Dem 15.\n\n142 Buil\n\nIna\n\nWANAN\n\n1 El\n\nDownu\n\nP. & 0.5. N. Co\n\nA. Lübeck and Ko\n\nOrder\n\n[ja. P. Carusomt 40\n\nund Co\n\nRcbinet\n\nIr. 1. Cama & Bo\n\nNye, Fakir & Co\n\nRusciana Cu\n\nAmy\n\nerly\n\nAtamila\n\nFarly\n\nMelce,\n\nsurrow, Stephenson Vel Bombay\n\nAm. Petru Co\n\nBBC and Co\n\nTait and Ce\n\n20 John Wade\n\nI\n\nAprilract\n\nNew York\n\nTh TY. Seera;\n\nNew York\n\n¡Destin\n\nDAU!\n\nSla\n\nEXPORT OF TEA AND RAW SILK TO GREAT BRITAIN.\n\nBicit rankay\n\nCongelachquả\n\nSONYLA\n\nCz\n\nImperial\n\nTo'Aj\n\nTon!\n\nBIALL\n\nBALKA\n\n51,300.2,338, 741046, 7:446,2 1,569,500243\n\nYear 1848-4, in 97 Vessels),733.800. 1,315,200 510,900 220,900,150.00 484,200 342,000), 495, 200l9,353,!,276, wo 400 CLARO, MANA 8,074, skr50,513.āku Y1844-5, DG Vessel 33.74400 2,591,601,387,300 097,9:101, F20, 300, 459,00042319,800 2, 159, 102,500, 3302, 112, 160, 1, 92, 949, 3815,56941,373,0 17, 198,900 53.37 0,506 211,797 Year 14, 117 Vis[37,179,500 1,100 1,657.10 651.042,069,700 924,400 $7,000:33,398, 2005.1001,104,000 2,537,1924.06,30:12.562,100,584,18, 1 car 1946-7, in LUG 4.1%) 1,445,0 0:07:2,001,588,000; 915,000, #8,19,259,900 10,001,450 500 60,00 9.us400/45.51.000 7.964\n\n$11,500 1,108, U 20:7031027.10.48.600 735,100 3,1902,104,00 Ven 1847-8, 92 Vesanit (38,630.200 Vany lay-9, 19470 +0,2001,271,1 4,27,300,419,077,400 Year 1849-50, 48 Vol126,544,209, 1,291,271,919,600, 217,582, 455,500 65.000,00 Yr 120-5,-Catton-12760,4000 1,210,200,000 3,003,2015 11\n\nStangione, LR, MESEDI\n\njr\n\n0937%,6\n\n206.246 967.500\n\n16,498,00\n\n850,900\n\n9.00 729,90; 45.2.746.264\n\nTotal in 15 Varoda, 455, 32,000, 2,501.90.165.1716X: 3,328, 13.740\n\nYany ---Chalen,............\n\n$15,000$27,105 36, 783,508,479,20147,247,7\n\n12.00489,700,1,2 3,190, 0,961,800 JE, JEA 17.09.700 3,003,595,000 36,012,700 6,191,300|42,204,000 5,250 228.000 171,18) 133,MR1010,353,100 1,863,1,6:6,100 10 215.30 73300640005,10,65,60,601,181,290 64,990,10422, 147 ......TR 2012\n\nCanton S.ghae\n\n(€5,137,023,0\n\n34091,597,400, 4SATANG 2,6\n\n9,2,HI 5,734,60,659, 6,791,348 3,048,799/11,854,000 3,474\n\n117, 6, 7,168, 2\n\n4,104,20.3|| 4,759,EHN) 8,16%,2900\n\n637,200 1.566... |4.209,700 3,155,0 7,364,70 5,336 10 Apky 597.00 1,420 4,394,505. 39,904 1,263,20 2,46 199,368, 204, 96, ES,EMINAS, 4 L4,029,\n\n$28.00\n\n513,0\n\n434, 10)\n\n22.60202,100 3.254.2|| 12900\n\nB7000\n\n$56, ...\n\n376,000\n\n150,00 1.422,\n\n(0.52\n\nG.bh, Livingston & Ca\n\nWardley & Co\n\nNew York\n\nCont\n\nTato and Co\n\nBriey, W, und Co\n\nCaptai\n\nJ\n\nBergha\n\nHall and Co\n\nTotal 117 sela,\n\nEucas\n\nCo\n\nDHLARE\n\nGarland\n\nIndeper.Jones\n\nJoderns Cæsar\n\nFGT\n\nMur.daques\n\nMancia>\n\nNymph\n\nNacer\n\nRcoron\n\nBiz Camily\n\nBir Edw. Ryu\n\nByron\n\nZephyr\n\npr 50. 08. 23 Colema\n\nX.May:\n\nFob\n\n. ..59 Stock\n\nMay\n\n. b. 150Vidal\n\nMar 0. g.\n\nTing\n\nMay is. bb. 350 Beting\n\nMac 16. t. 10 Lows\n\nMay 13. J. 125 Morin\n\na Shouxime, ty, Wang, N. Ningen d. Aring, uh,\n\nVossel\n\nBorne Bouajve\n\nPort William\n\nPanill\n\nLady Hayes\n\nMay 29,line. B\n\n440 Banham\n\n69 barford\n\nSay 10. 1g 263 Ormakatt\n\nMay 189 56956\n\nThit and Go\n\nCaptain\n\nItail and Co\n\nFascine,Matles &\n\nByas. Muir Co Ja, Mai-aon& Cie!\n\nTalt and Co\n\nJaros, Msihçeot & Co\n\nTais and Co\n\nDens and Co\n\nJuly\n\nIn 1 Vercial\n\n0372\n\nWeat indicat\n\nAp\n\nTo 11 Ves ;\n\nali..\n\nSept\n\nIn 17 V\n\n9,90\n\nIz Vosz 7.146;\n\nNov.\n\nVeseli 2.108\n\n+\n\nDoc.\n\nIn 3 Vals\n\nIn 1 Veggla\n\n201\n\n72.\n\nJ Vessels\n\n4.2\n\nMar\n\n15 Vocala\n\n7,000;\n\nYes 3402\n\nyane, Muirà Ca\n\nOrder\n\nbg: 16 Wilson\n\nRussell and Co\n\nV. Basscon Sors & Cu Bombay\n\nAugustine Juarda l'o\n\nOrder\n\nCT: kumk\n\nApril\n\nsolong\n\n1ent and Co\n\nLeadco\n\nJayly\n\n»\n\n48\n\n7. helie\n\n160\n\nJarly\n\n» & Carib\n\n\"Jaro\n\nJu Cathayo\n\n4:03\n\nDent and Co\n\n\"DC of Walen\n\n12\n\nMay in\n\n<\n\nRECEIVING SNIPS.\n\nAs\n\nFig & Rig. Tors.\n\nCaptain\n\nJongkong\n\nB. sb. 20\n\n11: 124 M'Guer\n\nCum-sing moon\n\nI. b.\n\n1 bk.\n\n59 ¡Lmaley\n\nNinted\n\nII. Lik-\n\n20%\n\nRoper\n\n1. Hacon Sons\n\nHupp\n\nB\n\n313\n\n5. It. Endlalt\n\nPussel and Co\n\nSa {n}\n\nL\n\nWilkoa\n\nAgony\n\nStataw\n\nB\n\n2-57\n\nAu1tiran\n\nHongkong\n\nB. th\n\n213\n\n'Garrand\n\nDet ud Co\n\nEmigrant\n\nAmuy\n\nB. b.\n\n530\n\nTait std Co\n\n1.nd Antherst\n\nL\n\n940\n\nHetma\n\nFaddler\n\nB. 4.\n\n350\n\nHeriaquin\n\nChildbew\n\nD. b. 20 Miller\n\nIs\n\nR\n\n2 fing\n\n1\n\nAt:lea\n\nParchow-foo\n\nM\n\n2191tuly\n\nh\n\nManodio\n\nT\n\nCrawford\n\nHelku\n\nR. Lookong\n\n9.\n\n208 Pidge\n\nTorinte\n\n. 279 fall\n\nIndo\n\nWousing\n\n1.\n\n179 Nobio\n\nFunily Jane\n\nB.\n\n427 Lad\n\nPolkton\n\nEl.\n\n445 Jaoneoy\n\nk 34 D'Bascho\n\nMaybell\n\nB. MA\n\n296 pum\n\nMesci\n\ntierra\n\n. Ail.\n\nRoiun\n\n178 W. Endicott\n\nBuallow\n\nB. tk,\n\n343 Thompson\n\nExpen\n\n731\n\nB. z. 118 Anderwom\n\na\n\nJardine, Matheson Peninsula & Orivulet Steam in\n\nKowarjen R. Jaugrana\n\nAugustine Heard and Co\n\nCo\n\nconje Franjer Care and Co\n\narchie, Matheson and Cu\n\nDent and Co\n\nJapiline, Benthes & Co\n\nJudio, Faceso, rud Co\n\nand Co\n\nDen Co\n\nJ..2, Mashawin und Ch\n\nJavine, Motion and Co\n\nDent and Co\n\nCowaras Palace au Co\n\nJert, Deale & Co\n\nJardine, Afinato and Co\n\nP.D.. Carice fo\n\nCassomboy Katlinthoy and Ce\n\nD. Sasann Hona and lo\n\nRructeil Bad Co\n\nArgueting Heard and Co\n\nLay and Ca\n\n1831?\n\n1:reas in 1253-3...................\n\nPRICE CHINA MAIL. Weekly Per Anmut., Pratre Spanish Duttara; Six Months. Seven Dadare: Phoca Monian, Four Dollary;—all parable la\n\nSheription will be considered us renewed, animus notice to the contrary to giron a mouth before the expiry of the current w\n\nadvance.\n\nTERMS OF ADVERTISING.--YƏ SUB258, Five Lines and under, One Spanish Dollar; each additional Line. Twenty One One half of theas Chargin\n\nfor Repetitions Advertisements will aut be repesind unless ordered, but she will be potinued, at the same rate, to the OVERLAND issues, during as our rency of the\n\nLe ordered.\n\nPKTUE OF THE OVERLAND CHINA MAIL, Twice a Month, To Subscribers to the Weekly Paper, Bght Epanish Dollars; To Nam-subscriberk te Weekly Papar, Tweler Dollars.\n\nBtrect.\n\nAGENTS-In London, W. H. Allen & Co. Leade¤hall Street, Prabhure Algan, 11 Clement's Lane, Lombard Street in Futaburgh, BossTION & SOUz7, 38190780\n\nFrimied and futuished up Azurew 52JE12105 Hougang\n\nQwner's\n\n67\n\nJubject & despatch.\n\nDuplicates.\n\n1853\n\nTransmitting Schedule of Despatches addressed to\n\nthe Secretary of State\n\nfor\n\nthe Colonies, during the half\n\nDic\n\nyear ending 30th June, 1853.\n\n18 Transmitting\n\nLists of M\n\nMembers of the Excentive\n\nand Legislative Councils of thoughting, for the half\n\nyear ending sot June 1953.\n\nað. Allirovledging receipt potis Cancer liventions\n\nof 320, and 95° May, 1853\n\n2 Transmitting\n\na Memorial from Mr\n\nAnnew Shortrele to the addren of this bance\n\nau Action\n\nfor\n\nprespecting against him\n\nlibh bought\n\nMud Lawson, late second\n\nAfpiece of the late Steamer Larriston\"\n\nWhone",
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        "content_text": "POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION.\n\nThe Hongkong Government Gazette. [No. 85.-FEBRUARY 14, 1857.\n\nTHE next GENERAL MAILS for BOMBAY, EUROPE, &c., per Steamer “CADIZ” will close on SATURDAY, the 14th instant, at 6 o'clock, P.M. The usual SUPPLEMENTARY MAIL will be made up the following morning from 8 to 10 o'clock A.M., for a late fee 6d.; and from 10 till noon, for a late fee of 1s. After which no Letters can be received.\n\nWM. CHAPMAN,\n\nActing Post-Master,\n\nPost-Office, Victoria, Hongkong,\n\n4th February, 1857.\n\nSteam for\n\nSINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES,\n\n& SOUTHAMPTON;\n\nAlso,\n\nBOMBAY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA, THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.\n\nNOTICE\n\nIT is hereby notified, that Applications to fill the OFFICE OF DANISH CONSUL at Foo-chow foo, by Resident Merchants of that place, will be received by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Copenhagen, until the end of April Next,\n\nBy Order,\n\nFRED. H. BLOCK,\n\nH. B. M. Consul.\n\nDanish Consulate, Hongkong, 7th February, 1857.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nWE have this day entered into Partnership as GENERAL MERCHANTS and COMMISSION AGENTS under the Firm of DAVIS & LAWRENCE, which will merge the Affairs of Messrs F. W. LAWRENCE & Co.\n\nHENRY DAVIS.\n\nF. W. LAWRENCE,\n\nHongkong, 7th February, 1857.\n\nNOTICE\n\nCopy of the JURY LIST for 1857 is posted.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nWE have established a Branch of our Firm at Pakchan, and Mr ROBERT N. WESTALL is authorized to sign our Firm at that Port by procuration.\n\nSMITH, KENNEDY & Co.\n\nShanghac, 19th January, 1857.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nPARTIES forwarding to this office, in pursuance of the intimation of HER MAJESTY'S PLENIPOTENTIARY to the BRITISH COMMUNITY OF CANTON, under date the 8th ultimo, particulars of CLAIMS for LOSSES recently sustained by them at that Port, are informed by the undersigned that these Statements should be furnished them in Duplicate.\n\nHARRY S. PARKES,\n\nConsul.\n\nOffice of the British Consulate for Canton, Hongkong, 6th February, 1857.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nHENRY EUSTACE TALBOT is authorized to sign for the COMPANY'S Steam-ship “CADIZ”.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nThe P. & O. COMPANY'S Steam-ship “CADIZ”, Captain ... , will leave this for SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, and SOUTHAMPTON, on SUNDAY, the 15th instant, at 2 P.M.\n\nCARGO will be received on-board until 5 P.M. on the 13th; SPECIE until Noon on the 14th; and PARCELS until 2 P.M. on the 14th.\n\nFor Particulars regarding FREIGHT and Passage, apply at the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong.\n\nCONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED.\n\nA Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shipper to the Company's Agents with the Bills of Lading or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration.\n\nROBT. S. WALKER,\n\nSuperintendent.\n\nPeninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong, 12 February, 1857.\n\nNOTICE\n\nNotice of any inaccuracies, Omissions, &c., must be given IN WRITING to the Registrar on or before the Twenty-first day of February instant, in accordance with the Provisions of Section 3 of Ordinance No. 4 of 1851.\n\nWILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,\n\nRegistrar.\n\nNOTICE\n\nThe Interest and Responsibility of Mr EDMUND THE KENNEDY SNOW in our Firm, ceased on 31st December last.\n\nOur Firm now consists of WILLIAM WALKINSHAW, JOHN SCAUTH, and ROBERT FORRESTER THORBURN.\n\nTURNER & Co,\n\nHongkong, 12th January, 1857.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nI hereby give notice, that the Co-partnership heretofore existing between us under the firm of ARMSTRONG & LAWRENCE, has been this day dissolved by mutual consent.\n\nW. LAWRENCE\n\nwill settle all Business connected therewith.\n\nSMITH & BRIMELOW.\n\nHongkong, 5th January, 1857.\n\nNOTICE\n\nAn Assignment of the Property, Real and Personal, of the Firm of WITMORE & Co. of CANTON, FOOCHOW, and SHANGHAI, CHINA, having been duly made on the 12th July, 1856, to the undersigned, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, and recorded in the United States Consulate at Canton : I hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to me of all sums due to, and to present to me any Claims against, the said Firm.\n\nOLIVER H. PERRY.\n\nCanton, 7th August, 1856.\n\nIN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.\n\nIn Equity.\n\nAccounts of the late Firm will be liquidated by F. W. LAWRENCE.\n\nJ. M. ARMSTRONG.\n\nF. W. LAWRENCE,\n\nHongkong, 31st December, 1856.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nTHE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing at this Port, between the undersigned, under the Style of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co., expires this day by lapse of time and mutual consent.\n\nThe outstanding Accounts will be settled by either Partner; and strictly AGENCY & COMMISSION BUSINESS will be conducted by them as Partners at the PORT OF SINGAPORE under the Style of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co.\n\nC. D. WILLIAMS,\n\nH. ANTHON,\n\nJ. G. L. HASKELL.\n\nSURVEYOR GENERAL'S OFFICE\n\nVICTORIA, HONGKONG, 5th February, 1857.\n\nTO BUILDERS AND OTHERS.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given, that Persons willing to CONTRACT for the EXECUTION OF THE SEVERAL WORKS—in constructing a New SEA WALL, from Marine Lot No. 104 Eastward, to join the Coast Road along the Parade, and Westward, from Marine Lot No. 101 to join the Sea Wall of Pedder's Wharf; in forming the NEW STRAND ROAD; and in Filling in the Ground between such New Road and the present Sea-front of the Several Marine Lots; and in continuing the several Culverts and Drains, &c., may inspect the DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, and CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT at this Office, on and after Monday, the 16th instant, between the hours of 10 A.M. and 4 P.M.\n\nTHOS. S. WALKER,\n\nActing Surveyor General.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nMR ALFRED JAMES HOW is a Partner in our Firm.\n\nW. H. WARDLEY & Co.\n\nHongkong, 1st December, 1856.\n\nSTEPHENSON v. MERCHOW.\n\nIT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED, that all Monies, now or henceforth to become payable to the late firm of MURROW, STEPHENSON AND COMPANY, be paid to JOSEPH FROST EDGER, Esq., (or his Deputy, he having been lawfully appointed Receiver in the said suit, by virtue of an Order of this Honourable Court; the receipts of the said JOSEPH FROST EDGER being alone good discharges for such monies.\n\nDated the 13th day of November, 1856.\n\nGASKELL & BROWN,\n\nComplainants' Solicitors.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nAt the Office of the “China Mail.”\n\nTABLE, showing the COST OF TEA, with all CHARGES on Tea, as bought by the Picul, and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois.\n\nPrinted at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.- PRICE, $12 per Annum; Single Copies, Thirty-six Cents.\n\nTERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS, Five Lines and under, One Dollar; each Additional Line, Twenty Cents-One-half of these charges for each Repetition.\n\nPage 7166\n\n...\n\nPage ...\n\nExecutive Council\n\n...\n\nGovernment Offices, Victoria\n\n...\n\nREGISTERED\n\nAUG. 3 1857\n\n...",
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        "content_text": "# TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE EARL OF CARLISLE, LORD LIEUTENANT-GENERAL AND GENERAL GOVERNOR OF IRELAND.\n\nWE the undersigned Deputy Lieutenants and Magistrates of the County of Kerry, most earnestly but respectfully Memorial your Excellency on behalf of a former member of our body, JAMES HICKSON, Esq., whose sad reverse and history may be summed up in a few words.\n\nHe lost his property in 1847, and in the year following emigrated with his family to America, and practised as a Barrister in New York for some years, but in consequence of the failing health of his wife and children, to whom the climate seemed fatally unsuited, determined on returning to this country in the latter part of the past year.\n\nWe beg your Excellency's attention to the accompanying local address, as attesting the feelings of affection and respect entertained towards him by his former friends and neighbours.\n\nWe would now ask your Excellency kindly to consider this peculiar case, and when an opportunity occurs to give this gentleman one of the many situations which we know him to be fitted for by education and character.\n\nFrom his knowledge of the country, from his kind and conciliatory manners and disposition, and from his professional experience, we believe he would be well fitted for a Stipendiary Magistracy. Any appointment will be gratefully accepted, and we can assure your Excellency, that seldom has a case calling so strongly for sympathy, and for the kind exercise of patronage, been submitted to your Excellency's consideration.\n\n## Signatories\n\n| Name | Title/Position | Location |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Castlerosse, M.P. | D.L. |  |\n| Henry Arthur Herbert, M.P. | Lieutenant of the County, Colonel Kerry Militia | Muckross Abbey, Killarney |\n| D. B. De Moleyns | D.L. and J.P., Lieut.-Colonel, Kerry Militia |  |\n| W. D. Godfrey, Bart. | D.L. and J.P. | Kilcoleman Abbey |\n| Peter Fitzgerald | Knight of Kerry, D.L. and J.P. | Valentia |\n| Richard Chute | D.L. and J.P., High Sheriff | Chute Hall |\n| W. Talbot Crosbie | D.L. and J.P. | Ardfert Abbey |\n| McGillicuddy of the Reeks | D.L. | Whitefield |\n| O'Donoghue | J.P., Major, Kerry Militia |  |\n| William Denny | D.L. and J.P. | Tralee |\n| Charles Blennerhassett | J.P. | Ballyseedy |\n| Richard Mahony | D.L. and J.P. | Dromore Castle |\n| James Crosbie | J.P. | Ballyheigue Castle |\n| John D. Stokes | Major-General, J.P. | Lassinagh House |\n| Oliver D. Stokes | J.P. | Caragh Craig |\n| Robert Leslie | J.P. | Tarbert House |\n| James Butler | D.L. and J.P. | Waterville |\n| John Hurly | J.P. | Tralee |\n| Edward Hussey | J.P. | Dingle |\n| Alexander Elliott | J.P. | Tanavalla |\n| Francis C. Bland | J.P. | Derryquin Castle |\n| Thomas De Moleyns, Q.C. | J.P. | 30, Lower Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin; and Hillville, county Kerry |\n| Nicholas Donovan | J.P. | Tralee |\n| Daniel De Courcy M'Gillicuddy | J.P. | Tralee |\n| George Gun | J.P. | Plover Hill |\n| William De Moleyns, Clerk | J.P. | Killorglin |\n| G. Fitzgerald O'Connor | J.P. | Tralee |\n| George Hilliard | J.P. | Tralee |\n| Daniel Cronin Coltsmann | J.P. | Flesk Castle, Killarney |\n| John Leahy | J.P. | South Hill, Killarney |\n| Edward Rae | J.P. | Keel |\n| William Godfrey Hickson | J.P. | Redclyffe |\n| Jerome Quill | J.P. | Tralee |\n| John Leahy | J.P. | Mologhmarky |\n| William Hilliard | J.P. | Coole Lodge |\n| Robert Conway Hickson | J.P. | Fermoyle, Castlegregory |\n\n444 \nVentry, Burnham House, Dingle",
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        "content_text": "## The Hongkong Government Gazette.\n\n**GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.**\n\n[JUNE 5, 1858]\n\nSealed Tenders will be received at the Office of the Colonial Secretary, at any time between this Date and the 19th Day of June instant, both inclusive, for the sole Privilege of slaughtering Cattle within the Slaughter-houses specified in \"The Markets' Ordinance, 1858,\" (Section XX.), and the Bye-Laws dated the 1st Day of June now instant, and notified in the Hongkong Government Gazette, of the 4th Day of the same Month.\n\nThe Consideration or Rent, Conditions, and Period of the said Privilege, shall be such as, and none other than, are in the said Ordinance and Bye-Laws respectively set forth; and it will commence on the 1st Day of July next. Every Tender must state the exact amount intended to be offered as such Consideration or Rent; which will be payable Monthly, and in advance.\n\nBy Order,\nW. T. BRIDGES,\nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 5th June, 1858.\n\n## POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION.\n\nTHE Next GENERAL MAILS per Steamer \"NORNA,\" will close on SUNDAY, the 6th June, at 6 o'clock P.M.\n\nThe usual SUPPLEMENTARY MAILS will be made up on the following morning. LETTERS received from 9 to 11 o'clock A.M., for a late fee of 2d.; and from 11 A.M. to 12 o'clock P.M., for a late fee of 1s.\n\nAll Letters and Newspapers posted between the hours of 1 and Half-past 12 o'clock must be prepaid.\n\nPost Office, Hongkong, 27th May, 1858.\n\nF. W. MITCHELL,\nActing Post-Master.\n\n## Steam for SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, & SOUTHAMPTON; ALSO, BOMBAY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.\n\nTHE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship \"NORNA,\" Captain ROGERS, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above Places, on MONDAY, the 7th June, at 2 P.M.\n\nCARGO will be received on board until 3 P.M. on the 5th; SPECIE until Noon on the 6th, and PARCELS until 2 P.M. on the 6th.\n\nFor Particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE, apply at the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong.\n\nCONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nThe interest and responsibility of Messrs DANTELL, DICKINSON & Co., of London, in our Firm, ceased on the 31st January last. Mr WILLIAM DICKINSON continues to be a Partner with us.\n\nALFRED WILKINSON & Co.\nHongkong, 31st March, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nI, the undersigned, have admitted Mr. F. INNES HAZELAND a Partner in my business, of Attorney, Solicitor, Proctor, and Notary Public.\n\nG. COOPER TURNER.\nHongkong, 15th March, 1858.\n\n師拿丹士丹拿謹啟未士谷巴月初一日戊午年二\n\n## POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION.\n\nIT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED, for general information, that on and after WEDNESDAY Next, the 9th instant, a PACKET AGENCY will be established at Whampoa, and Messrs SMITH & BRIMELOW, have been appointed to conduct the Postal duties there.\n\nPost-office, Hongkong, 5th June, 1858.\n\nF. W. MITCHELL,\nActing Post-Master.\n\n## COPPER-PLATE PRINTING.\n\nPERSONS having ENGRAVED PLATES may have VISITING CARDS (Enamelled or Plain) printed from them at the Office of the \"China Mail\".\n\nHongkong, September, 1857.\n\n職作時煙招N狀倫你得之伴蝦士\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nMR ROBERT MUIRHEAD REDDIE is authorized to sign the name of our Firm in China.\n\nHOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.\nHongkong, 1st December, 1857.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nA Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shipper to the Company's Agents with the Bills of Lading or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration.\n\nMAXN. FISCHER,\nSuperintendent.\n\nPeninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong, 24th May, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nI, the undersigned, have this day commenced business at this Port, as Ship-chandlers, Auctioneers, and Commission Agents, under the Title of TALBOT, DEVINE & Co.\n\nH. E. TALBOT. W. H. DEVINE.\nWhampoa, 7th April, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nMR GEO. RICHARDS LAWRENCE is authorized to sign our Firm per procuration from this date.\n\nJAMES PURDON & Co.\nHongkong, 18th April, 1858.\n\n## In the Estate of the late ROBERT CALVER CRAWFORD, MASTER MARINER, deceased.\n\nNOTICE. All Persons having Claims against the above Estate, will please send in particulars of the same, before the 31st July, 1858, and all Parties indebted thereto, are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned.\n\nFRED. HOWE HALE,\nH.B.M.'s Officiating Consul, Administrator.\n\nBritish Consulate, Foochow, 15th May, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nTo be sold by PUBLIC AUCTION, at FOOCHOW, on ... LOT, containing a GODOWN, with RESIDENCE on the Upper Floor,--the Property of the late Mr. R. C. CRAWFORD.\n\nFRED. HOWE HALE,\nAdministrator.\n\nBritish Consulate, Foochow, 15th May, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nMR GEORGE J. HELLAND is authorized to sign our Firm.\n\nJOHN BURD & Co.\nHongkong, 8th May, 1858.\n\nPrinted at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.\n\nPRICE, $12 per Annum; Single Copies, Thirty-five Cents.\n\nTERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,--Five Lines and under, One Dollar; each Additional Line, Twenty Cents--All of these charges for each Repetition.\n\n## Ms I. Bowring No 40.\n\n...\n\nShare to acknowledge the receipt of your Dispatches Nos. 73. and 77. of the 1st and 21st of June last respecting ... See Sir G. B. ...'s last ... of the Acting ... Minister on ... 8532 which ... Secretary that no ... will be returned to that Keep...\n\n...\n\nThe trouble of writing a long ... Message, it is proper for me to mention that Share no directions having represented to the Governor Edward that Dr. Bridges has accepted ... above ... in the important Office of Acting ... Colonial Secretary of H. Kong at a moment of great ... responsibility when there was no ... body ... in the Colony who wither Could or would succeed to it, and having performed the duties of that Office with honesty, energy, and success.",
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        "content_text": "# 112 \n\n## HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, THE 12th June, 1858.\n\n**NOTICE.**\n\nIT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED to Masters and others in Charge of MERCHANT VESSELS and HOLES, laying at Anchor in this Port, that, from this date forward, it shall be considered a standing Harbour Regulation, that all such Vessels shall exhibit, between sunset and sunrise, a GLOBULAR LANTERN, so constructed as to show a clear LIGHT, to be attached to the Starboard Fore Yard Arm, or, in the case of dismantled Vessels and Steamers, to such point as it can best be seen from, by vessels arriving from Seaward.\n\nFailure to comply with this Regulation, will be treated as a breach of Clause No. 8 of Ordinance, No. 11 of 1845.\n\n**A. L. INGLIS, Acting Harbour Master**\n\n## POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION.\n\nTHE Next GENERAL MAILS per Steamer “CADIZ,” will close on MONDAY, the 21st June, at 6 o'clock P.M.\n\nThe usual SUPPLEMENTARY MAILS will be made up on the following morning. LETTERS received from 9 to 11 o'clock A.M., for a late fee of 6d.; and from 11 A.M. to 12 o'clock P.M., for a late fee of 1s.\n\nAll Letters and Newspapers posted between the hours of 11 and Half-past 12 o'clock must be prepaid.\n\n**F. W. MITCHELL, Acting Post-Master.**\n\nPost Office, Hongkong, 12th June, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nWE have established a Branch of our Firm at BANGKOK, SIAM, under the management of MR. C. H. H. WILSON, who is authorized to sign for us by procuration.\n\n**HAMILTON, GRAY & Co.**\n\nSingapore, 17th May, 1858.\n\n## BOMBAY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.\n\nTHE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY's Steam-ship \"CADIZ,” Captain BROWN, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above Places, on TUESDAY, the 22nd June, at 2 P.M.\n\n| Item        | Deadline          |\n|-------------|-------------------|\n| CARGO       | 5 p.m. on the 20th |\n| SPECIE      | Noon on the 21st  |\n| PARCELS     | 2 P.M. on the 21st |\n\nFor Particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE, apply at the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong.\n\n**CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED.**\n\nA Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shipper to the Company's Agents with the Bills of Lading or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration.\n\n**MAXN. FISCHER, Superintendent.**\n\nPeninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong, 10th June, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nWE, the undersigned, have admitted MR F. INNES HAZELAND a Partner in my business.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nTHE interest and responsibility of Messrs DANIELL, DICKINSON & Co., of London, in our Firm, ceased on the 31st January last. Mr WILLIAM DICKINSON continues to be a Partner with us.\n\n**ALFRED WILKINSON & Co.**\n\nHongkong, 31st March, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nWE, the undersigned, have this day commenced business at this Port, as Ship-chandlers, Auctioneers, and Commission Agents, under the Firm of TALBOT, DEVINE & Co.\n\n**H. E. TALBOT. W. H. DEVINE.**\n\nWhampoa, 7th April, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nGEO. RICHARDS LAWRENCE is authorized to sign our Firm per procuration from this date.\n\n**JAMES PURDON & Co.**\n\nHongkong, 13th April, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nIn the Estate of the late ROBERT CALVER CRAWFORD, MASTER MARINER, deceased, All Persons having Claims against the above Estate, will please send in particulars of the same, before the 31st July, 1858; and all Parties indebted thereto, are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned.\n\n**G. COOPER TURNER.**\n\nHongkong, 15th March, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nMR ROBERT MUIRHEAD REDDIE is authorized to sign the name of our Firm in China.\n\n**HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.**\n\nHongkong, 1st December, 1857.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nA Waterside LOT, containing a GODOWN, with RESIDENCE on the Upper Floor, the Property of the late Master Mariner, will be sold by PUBLIC AUCTION, at FOOCHOW, on or about the 1st July, 1858.\n\n**FRED. HOWE HALE, Administrator.**\n\nBritish Consulate, Foochow, 15th May, 1858.\n\nPrinted at the Office of the `China Mail`, Hongkong- PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-six Cents.\n\n**TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS**—Five Lines and under, One Dollar; each Additional Line, Twenty Cents-One half of these charges for each Repetition.\n\n## 178.\n\n## Financial.\n\nGovernment Offices, Victoria, Hongkong, 28th June, 1858.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nI brought the subject of the increase of the Salary of Clerk of Councils before the Legislature at their sitting the 10th Instant, and they unanimously agreed that Mr. Almada should be paid, at the rate of $200 a year from 1st January, last.\n\nThe Right Honorable  \nLord Stanley  \n...  \n\nPage 181  \nPage 112  \nPage 178  \nAUG 23 1858  \nRECEIVED",
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        "content_text": "# THE FRIEND \n## AND HONGKONG \n### OF CHINA \n#### GAZETTE.\n\nVOL. XVII No. 60.\n\nPUBLISHED WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY  \nVICTORIA WEDNESDAY, JULY 28TH 1855.\n\n212\n\n**PRICE $10 per annum**,  \nA pro forma edition of the Overland China Mail is also published for England. Price includes a reprint.\n\n**SUBSCRIPTION**, per Annum, Sixteen Dollars payable in advance, quarterly or otherwise, at option. Single Numbers, 97 cents. For every opportunity of decline to Europe by steam conveyance--the terms of Subscription which are Eight Dollars per annum payable in advance, or the most important intelligence of the previous week, week, or month, and a summary condensed to the latest possible news--Post-paid via Marseilles the postage of one page is compulsorily payable in advance. If sent via Marseilles the postage of three pages is payable by the party receiving.\n\n## TRIESTE ROUTE.\n\nTHE AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S STEAMERS ply regularly between Alexandria and Trieste, corresponding with the monthly and bi-monthly Italian Steamers.\n\nThe Fares have been reduced and the following rates have been fixed, viz.--  \n1st Class £16; 2nd Class £11; 3rd Class £6; including Table money and fees.\n\nArrangements have been entered into between the Directors of the Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Company and the Directors of the Austrian Lloyd's S. N. Company, that, --  \n1--Passengers leaving China via Trieste, can receive Tickets from the Peninsular and Oriental Company's Agents for Alexandria.  \n2--Passengers' Baggage can be shipped from Alexandria by the Peninsular and Oriental Company's Steamers for Southampton; the Freight being Ten Shillings Sterling per Cwt.  \n3--Receipts for Cargo and Specie intended for Shipment to Trieste, will be granted by the Peninsular and Oriental Company's Agents at Alexandria, instead of to Suez as formerly, but each Package is to be provided with a white label, on which is distinctly marked in print.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nKUPFERSCHMID, B. A. WARDELL, and A. N. SHEARER, have this day formed a Co-partnership for the transaction of business at Shanghai and Foo-chow, as General Storekeepers, Auctioneers, Commission Agents, and Chronometer Watch and Clock Makers, under the Firm of  \n**KUPFERSCHMID & Co.**  \nShanghae, 15th May, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nALL outstanding accounts of the late Firm of **KUPFERSCHMID & DATO** will be settled by  \n**KUPFERSCHMID & Co.**  \nShanghae, 16th May, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nTHE undersigned has this day established himself at Macao as Commission and General Agent.  \n**B. E. CARNEIRO.**  \nMacau, 1st January, 1867.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nIN Trust for the **AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAMER**, the undersigned, have this day commenced...  \nFor further particulars apply to  \n**W. POSTAU & Co** Agents at Hongkong and Canton,  \nHongkong, 1st July, 1863.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given that in consequence of the lamented death of Mr. Waitaan MANDEL ERNET, the Sole Partner of the Firm of **W. M. ROBINET & Co.** of Canton and Hongkong, the said Firm ceases...  \n**FRANCIS S. ALVAREZ** Attorney of the late W. M. ROBINET,  \nHongkong, 21st July, 1869.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nMR **CHARLES W. HUDSON** is authorized to sign our Firm.  \nWe have this day commenced business at this Port, as Ship-chandlers, Auctioneers and Commission Agents, under the Title of **TALBOT, DEVINE & Co.**  \n**H.E. TALBOT**,  \n**W. H. DEVINE.**  \nWhampoa, 7th April, 1858.\n\n## VICTORIA EXCHANGE.\n\nTHE undersigned begs to notify the client that he will relinquish his business in favor of MR **ORNEY DUDDELL**, on the 30th Instant.  \n**F. WOODS.**  \nQueen's Road, Hongkong, 1st June, 1858.\n\nA reference to the above advertisement I shall establish myself at the Victoria Exchange, as Stockbroker, Commission Agent and Auctioneer; on the 1st July, 1859.  \n**GILMAN & Co.** of Canton.  \nQueen's Road, Hongkong, 1st June, 1859.\n\nHongkong, 22nd July, 1858,  \nWE have established a Branch of our Firm at Bangkok, Siam, under the management of  \nMR **CH. H. WILSONE**, who is authorized to sign for us by procuration.  \n**HAMILTON GRAY & Co.**  \nSingapore, 17th day, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nMR **NE JUDAR** has this day been admitted a Partner in our Firm in his place.  \n**QUALI & Co.**  \nHongkong, 1st June, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nMR **ANTONIO A. De MELLO** has been admitted a Partner in our Firm from this date.  \n**A. A. DE MELLO & Co.**  \nMacao, 1st June, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nMESSRS **G. W BOUG & Co.**  \nCommission and Wine Merchants, Auctioneers and General Storekeepers.  \nMission Road, SHANGHAE.  \n**S C WOODRUFF.**  \nShip-Chandler, Storekeeper, and General Agent,  \nQuay, BLIGHT OR SOLD ON COMMISSION. Ship and Family Stores put up at the Shortest Notice.  \nCorner of Queen's Road and Pottinger Street, Hongkong.  \n**STONE & Co.**  \nShip Chandlers, Auctioneers & General Agents.  \nPicom Anagaran ses, Pouseaw.\n\nWE have established MR **DAVID OAKES** as our AGENT at Bangkok, Siam, and all Business to his address comes under our guarantee.  \nChina, 11th May, 1857,  \n**RUSSELL & Co.**\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nMR **GUSTAVUS A. ROESING** is authorized to sign for our Firm per Procuration.  \n**SCHAEFFER & Co.**  \nHongkong, and Macao, 1st May, 1878.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nMR **ALBERT SERRUYS**, having left this Colony, has ceased to sign for our Firm.  \n**SCHAEFFER & Co.**  \nHongkong, 24th April, 1858.\n\n**LUIS BARRETTO.**  \nAgent and Commission Merchant.  \nMACAO.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nMR **HENRY C. ENDICOTT** and MR **JOHN M. ARMSTRONG** represent our Hongkong Firm, and are authorized to sign from this date.  \n**THOMAS HUNT & Co.,** of Whampoa.  \nHongkong, 9th February, 1868.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nTHE Co-partnership heretofore existing between the undersigned, under the Firms of **KUP-FERSCHMID & DATO**, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.  \n**F. KUPFERSCHMID**, **WILLIAM T. DATO.**  \nShanghae, 15th May, 1858.\n\n313,  \nHemp and Cotton Canvas,  \nDemi Merino and Ceint Rope, Blocks, Anchors, Chains,  \nCopper and Yellow Metal.  \nProvisions, &c., &c., &c.  \nAs S. & Co import largely from New York, they guarantee to sell as low as any House in China.  \nA Post-boat to and from Foochow daily (Sundays excepted).  \n**JOHN SHILAIY & C°.**  \nShip Chandlers, Auctioneers and General Storekeepers.  \nAMOY.\n\nAll description of Stores constantly on hand. Blacksmith's and Carpenter's work undertaken, and Ships supplied with fresh Provisions.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nTHE undersigned beg to intimate to Masters of Vessels and others visiting the Port of SWATOW that they have established themselves as Ship Chandlers, Commission Agents, and Auctioneers, and as PILOTS, at the above Port; and by strict attention to business they hope to merit a share of Public Patronage.  \n**CLARK & Co.**  \nDouble Island, 22nd April, 1858.\n\n**F. BLACKHEAD,**  \nHONGKONG.  \nShip Chandler, Sailmaker and General Agent.  \nCopper, Yellow Metal, and Zinc Sheathing, always on hand.  \nHongkong, 6th November, 1856.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nTHE Business carried on here under the Firm of **CRESSY, LUBECK & Co.** is dissolved this day by mutual consent. All outstanding accounts will be settled by Mr LUBECK, who will continue the said business under the Firm of **LUBECK & Co.**  \n**W. K. CRESSY.** **L. A. LUBECK.**  \nMacau, 10th July, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nMR **W. W. BONNETT** is authorized to sign for me during my absence from this Colony.  \n**H. MARSH.**  \nHongkong, 29th March 1859.\n\n**LOUIS HEERMANY**, Watch and Chronometer Maker and Jeweller.  \nBEGS to announce, that he has commenced business in this Colony in the Queen's Road, in the lower portion of the premises known as Mrs Maune's Linery Establishment.  \nCHRONOMETERS Carefully cleaned and rated.  \nHongkong, 1st February, 1858.\n\n**WELSH & Co.**  \nShip Chandlers, Commission Agents, and General Storekeepers,  \nPagoda Anchorage, Foochow.  \nNB--Shipping supplied with Ballast.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nTHE undersigned has assumed the management of **WADES HOTEL**, Road Camp, Macao, on this day.  \n**CRESSY.**  \nMacao, 20th July, 1858.\n\n## COMITÉ DES COMPAGNIES D'ASSURANCE MARITIMES DE MARSEILLE.\n\nLES soussignés ont été nommés Agents du Comité des COMPAGNIES D'ASSURANCES MARITIMES DE MARSEILLE.  \n**SCHAEFFER & Co.**  \nAgents des Compagnies d'Assurances Maritimes de Paris et Marseille.  \nHongkong, 31st March, 1858.\n\n## COMMITTEE OF MARINE INSURANCE OF MARSEILLES.\n\nTHE undersigned have been appointed Agents to the MARINE INSURANCE OFFICES OF MARSEILLES.  \n**SCHAEFFER & Co.**  \nAgents to the Marine Insurance Office of Paris and Marseilles.  \nHongkong, 31st March, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nTHE undersigned are appointed Agents at Hongkong, Canton, and Macao, to the UNION INSURANCE and MARINE INSURANCE OFFICES of Hamburg.  \n**DREYER & Co.**  \nHongkong, Canton, and Macao, to the UNDERWRITERS.  \nHongkong, 1st January 1856.\n\n## TOONG-FOK-TAE.\n\nTHE undersigned has undertaken the management of the above Firm, and begs to inform the public that he will always have on hand at the firm's Warehouse, by the Wharf known as TOUT PERES DA SOUZA in CARNER's Garden Praya, Macao, --Sugar, Sugar Candy, Matting, Crackers, and other products of the very best quality.  \nThe TOONG-POK-TAI having extensive connections both on the East and West Coast, the undersigned is certain that they are able to effect sales at lower prices than any other house in the South of China.  \nMacao, 7 June, 1853.\n\n## AMOY.\n\nTELEGRAPHIC MESSAGES.  \nTHE Directors of the Austrian Lloyd's Steam Navigation Company at Trieste, have made Arrangements for TELEGRAPHIC MESSAGES from China to any Part of the Continent.  \nThe Messages should be sent under cover, superscribed \"Telegraphic Dispatch\", to the Alexandria Agent, for transmission through the Commanding Officer of the Steamer, and to be delivered immediately on arrival of the Vessel at Trieste.  \nThe Charge for Telegraphing 20 Words from Trieste per Submarine to London, is about 16 Florins, or 32 Shillings Sterling; and £1 Sterling for each additional 10 Words.  \nThe writing must be in legible words.  \nFor further particulars, apply to  \n**WM POSTAU & Co.,** Agents at Hongkong & Canton.  \nHongkong, 27th October, 1868.\n\n**MONUMENTAL MASON &c.**  \n**BROWN, JONES & Co.**  \nMonuments and Head Stones erected in the best style and at the lowest possible charges.  \nApply to the Sexton at the Court-house.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nTHE undersigned begs to inform Ship Masters visiting the Port, and the community generally, that he has this day admitted MR **ATHANASIO De SOUZA**, (formerly of the Hongkong Dispensary) as a Partner in the business of the QUEEN'S ROAD DISPENSARY; and that, consequent on arrangements made for a regular importation of Drugs and Chemicals they will be enabled to furnish the Consular and other ports in China on wholesale terms.  \n**GEORGE M RYDER.**  \nHongkong, 1st July, 1858.\n\n*\"THE MEDICAL HALL.\"*  \n**R J. J. BRAGA** begs to inform his Friends, and the Public, that he has this day opened an Apothecary's Shop in the Queen's Road, at the House formerly occupied by the late Mr **CHARLES MARKWICK**.  \nHis long Experience in the business will, he hopes, gain for him the confidence of the Public; while he will endeavour to merit their Patronage by constantly keeping on hand a good supply of fresh Medicines.  \n*\"The Medical Hall,\"* Victoria, Hongkong, 24th August, 1857.\n\n## MILLINERY AND HABERDASHERY ROOMS.\n\nMRS **JURGENS** & Mrs **RICKOMARTZ**,  \nbeg to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Hongkong, that they have this day opened the above establishment in the Queen's Road, on the first story of the House opposite the Oriental Bank, and beg to solicit a share of the Public Patronage.  \nHongkong, 10th May, 1858.\n\n## JUST RECEIVED.\n\nSOME very handsome Marble Mantel Pieces and Tables, and a Splendid Marble Chimneypiece. Also, Saddlery, Riding and Driving Whips, Walking Canes, &c. &c.  \n**H. MARSH.**  \nHongkong, 3rd July, 1859.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nCAPTAINS and CONSIGNEES of Vessels are requested to take notice, that owing to the enhanced Cost of Provisions, &c., the Trustees of the SEAMEN's HOSPITAL find themselves under the necessity of raising the Rates of Admission, which on and after the 1st of April, 1857, will be to the Public Wards, .. 90 cents per day. Intermediate Wards, $1.20. Private Rooms, $2.50.  \n**1. MAGNIAC,—Trustees.**\n\n## STORAGE.\n\n15,600 Piculs of Rice.  \nA GODOWN OR TWO can be had able to hold...  \nFor particulars, apply to  \n**N. DOUS & Co.**\n\n## DIRECT PER PARIS.\n\nby the P. & O. Steamer \"Singapore\".  \nPOISSINS and Millinery of the Latest Paris Fashions, Silks, Ribbons, &c., &c.  \n**MRS. MARSH.**  \nQueen's Road, 23rd July, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nTHE United States CONSULATE is removed to the New Building on Painter's Wharf, Next to the Post-Office.  \n**O. E. ROBERTS,**  \nVice-Consul.  \nHongkong, 24th July, 1859.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nTHE undersigned beg to inform the Public that they have REMOVED their ESTABLISHMENT from the front of...  \nAberdeen Street, Queen's Road, to the New Buildings on PEDDER'S WHARF,  \n**THOMAS HUNT & Co.**  \nHongkong, 19th July, 1858.\n\n## COPPER PLATE PRINTING.\n\nPERSONS having their own ENGRAVED PLATES may have VISITING CARDS printed from them on application at **D. NORAH's** office, Wellington Street, or to **J. da Cruz**, at this office.  \nHongkong, 7th October, 1857.",
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        "content_text": "# The Hongkong Government Gazette.\n\n## IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.\n\n### SEPTEMBER 11, 1858.\n\n**DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERSHIP**\n\nIn the matter of the Insolvency of MANOEL ROBINET, late of Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong.\n\nNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,-that the ESTATE and EFFECTS of the above named Insolvent, have been vested in NORMAN RAMSAY MASSON, Acting Registrar of the said Court, and Provisional Assignee of Insolvent Estates.\n\nBy the Court,\nNORMAN RAMSAY MASSON, Acting Registrar,\nCourt House, Victoria,\n31st August 1858.\n\n## NOTICE\n\nTHE Interest and Responsibility of the late MR ROBERT MCGREGOR in our Firm, ceased on the 31st December last. MR R. H. BALDWIN is from this date authorized to sign.\n\nR. MCGREGOR & Co.\nHongkong, 4th September, 1858.\n\nThe **PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY**'s Steam-ship \"PEKIN,\" Captain BURNE, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for **SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, & SOUTHAMPTON; ALSO, BOMBAY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA** on SUNDAY, the 12th of September, at 9-A.M.\n\nCARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 10th, SPECIE until Noon on the 11th, and PARCELS also until Noon on the 11th September.\n\nFor Particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE, apply at the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong.\n\n**CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED.**\n\nA Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shipper to the Company's Agents with the Bills of Lading or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration.\n\n## NOTICE\n\nMR GEO. RICHARDS LAWRENCE is authorized to sign our Firm per procuration from this date.\n\nJAMES PURDON & Co.\nHongkong, 13th April, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE\n\nMR DOUGLAS LAPRAIK will act as my Agent during my absence from this Colony.\n\nH. F. EDWARDS.\nHongkong, 26th June, 1858.\n\n## FOR SALE\n\nAt the \"China Mail\" Office, BLANK CIRCULARS, with LIST OF MERCANTILE FIRMS, &c., in English and Chinese. Blank Forms of POWERS OF ATTORNEY, WILLS, CHARTERPARTIES, BILLS OF EXCHANGE, BILLS OF LADING, SHIPPING ORDERS, COMPRADOR'S CHECKS BOOK, SHIPPING ARTICLES, and the newest form of SHIP'S BILL OF SALE.\n\nMAXN. FISCHER, Superintendent.\nPeninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office,\nHongkong, 27th August, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE\n\nMR. R. H. DUDDELL will act for me, during my absence from this Colony.\n\nG. DUDDELL.\nVictoria, Hongkong, 11th August, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE\n\nTHE Interest and Responsibility of Mr THOS. TUNN in our Firm, ceased on the 30th of June last.\n\nFoochow, 14th July, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE\n\nSAILING DIRECTIONS (printed in Pamphlet form) for the RIVERS YANG-TSZE-KEANG and MIN, are for Sale at... \n\nHEDGE & Co.\nHongkong, 4th March, 1858.\n\n## CO-PARTNERSHIP NOTICE\n\nTHE Co-partnership heretofore existing in China between A. B. NEILSON, JR., WALTER L. PURDIE, and others under the Firm of WILLIAM NOTT & Co. has been dissolved by mutual consent. Either Partner will sign the name in liquidation.\n\nWILLIAM NOTT,\nBy his Attorney, WALTER L. PURDIE\nA. B. NEILSON, JR.\nWALTER L. PURDIE.\nD. OLYPHANT VAIL.\nRICHARD R. TYERS.\n\nChina, 22d July, 1858.\n\n## CO-PARTNERSHIP NOTICE\n\nTHE undersigned have formed a Co-Partnership for the purpose of carrying on a GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS IN CHINA, under the name of OLYPHANT & Co.\n\nR. M. OLYPHANT,\nWM. W. PARKIN.\nL. N. HITCHCOCK.\n\nNew York, May 8th, 1858.\n\nReferring to the foregoing notice, Messrs A. B. NEILSON, JR., WALTER J. PURDIE, D. OLYPHANT VAIL, and RICHARD R. TYERS, are this day admitted Partners in our Firm.\n\nChina, 22d July, 1858.\nOLYPHANT & Co.\n\n## NOTICE\n\nWE, the undersigned, have this day commenced Business as Ship-chandlers, Auctioneers, and Commission Agents, under the Title of TALBOT, DEVINE & Co.\n\nH. E. TALBOT.\nW. H. DEVINE.\n\nWhampoa, 7th April, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE\n\nWE have established a Branch of our Firm at BANGKOK, SIAM, under the management of MR C. H. H. WILSON, who is authorized to sign for us by procuration.\n\nHAMILTON, GRAY & Co.\nSingapore, 17th May, 1858.\n\nMR CHARLES W. HUDSON is authorised...\n\nPrinted at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.- PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-six Cents.\nTERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,-Five Lines and under, One Dollar; each Additional Line, Twenty Cents-One-half of these charges for each Repetition.\n\nPage 62\nPage 243 \n\n18th Nov. 1858.\n\nI have received your despatch N. 123 of the 11th of Sept., transmitting a despatch from Sir Michael Leyman; Accompanied by Capt. Vansittart's report of the capture of a piratical junks which ought from the nature of the case to be an entirely gracious Communication.\n\nI am glad to observe that, in this gallant achievement, all parties concur in taking favorable notice of the Assistance...",
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        "content_text": "SCOTTISH INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM, AND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY,\n\nUniversity, Edinburgh.\n\nDirector of Industrial Museum | Professor GEORGE WILSON, M.D.\n\nand Professor of Technology] F.R.S.\n\nKeeper of Natural History Professor ALLMAN, M.D., F.R.S.\n\nMuseum\n\nDIRECTORY\n\nOF\n\nTHE INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND.\n\nDirector\n\nChemist\n\nMUSEUM OF IRISH INDUSTRY,\n\nStephen's Green, Dublin.\n\nGeology\n\nChemistry\n\nPhysics\n\nNatural History\n\nSir R. KANE, F.R.S. ROBERT GALLOWAY,\n\nPROFESSORS.\n\nJ. B. JUKES, M.D., F.R.S. Dr. W. SULLIVAN,\n\nDr. BARKER.\n\nProfessor HARVEY.\n\nROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY,\n\nKildare Street, Dublin.\n\nPatroness, HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN.\n\nPresident, The LORD LIEUTENANT.\n\nSecretaries, L. S. FOOT, and J. F. WALKER, LL.D. Assistant-Secretary, Dr. STEELE.\n\nPhysics\n\nProfessor Scouler.\n\nCOMMITTEE OF LECTURES,\n\nThe Castle, Dublin.\n\nThe Right Hon. The CHANCELLOR. The CHIEF SECRETARY.\n\nR. GRIFFITH, Bart., LL.D., F.R.S.E.\n\nSir R. KANE, F.R.C.\n\nLord TALBOT DE MALAHIDE.\n\nThe Right Hon. F. BLACKBURN.\n\nF. J. SIDNEY, LL.D.\n\nThe Rev. J. GALBRAITH.\n\nSecretary, F. J. SIDNEY, LL.D.\n\nTHE establishment of the Industrial Museum of Scotland dates from 1854. In that year Parliament, influenced by the number of memorials which for a lengthened period previously had been addressed to Government by the various learned bodies, public societies, and representatives of the manufacturing, agricultural, and other industrial interests of North Britain, resolved to institute in Edinburgh a Museum similar to those of Economic Geology and of Industry in London and Dublin. In the votes for that year the House of Commons granted £7,000 for the purchase of a site upon which the Museum should be built, and a further sum was voted for expenditure in the acquisition of specimens, and for the salaries of the officers who should be appointed to collect, arrange, and preserve these.\n\nThe site purchased is in close proximity to the University of Edinburgh, lying to the westward, between it and Argyle-square. Besides a considerable open space, it is occupied by two buildings, styled, at the period of their purchase, Argyle-square Independent Chapel, and the Trades Maiden Hospital. As it was not the intention of Government to erect a new edifice till some progress had been made in the collection of objects suitable for an Industrial Museum, the buildings in question were appropriated to their reception, and within the walls a large series of examples of Industrial Art has gradually accumulated, and daily receives additions.\n\nLegal difficulties in the way of transfer of property made it necessary to apply for an Act of Parliament before the purchase of the entire site could be completed, nor was it till 1855 that possession was entered on. In the spring of that year Dr. George Wilson, of Edinburgh,\n\nPage 4\n\n3\n\n487",
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H.\n\nFairley, Francis B.\n\nFalconer, George\n\nFawcett, J.\n\nField, T. T.\n\nFisher, S.\n\nForbes, Murdoch\n\nFoster, William Hammond\n\nFox, Samuel Crane\n\nFraser, John M.\n\nFreer, F.\n\nFreire, Francisco\n\nFrickel, Leopold\n\nMerchant, A. Ellissen & Co.\n\nAssistant, A. Heard & Co.\n\nClerk, W. Pustan & Co.\n\nMerchant, Arbuthnot Road\n\nStorekeeper, Wellington Street\n\nStorekeeper, T. Hurit & Co.\n\nAssistant, Smith, Kennedy & Co.\n\nClerk, Oriental Bank\n\nWatchmaker, D. Lapraik\n\nShip Chandler, Wellington Street\n\nAssistant, Smith, Archer & Co.\n\nClerk, Jürgens & Co.\n\nAssistant, Olyphant & Co.\n\nAssistant, Russell & Co.\n\nBroker, D'Aguilar Street\n\nClerk, P. and O. Co.\n\nClerk, H. Duddell & Co.\n\nClerk, Hongkong Club\n\nShip Chandler, Queen's Road\n\nJameson, Charles\n\nJohnson, Charles T.\n\nJohnson, Francis B.\n\nJohnston, William\n\nJorge, Honorato\n\nJukes, M. P.\n\nJürgens, Henry\n\nKentwell, Robert Henry\n\nKenward, Robert\n\nKerr, William McDermott\n\nKing, D. Jr.\n\nKing, W. D.\n\nKing\n\nKingsmill, Thomas\n\nKirby, William\n\nKoopmanschap, C.\n\nMerchant, Jameson & Co.\n\nAssistant, Johnson & Co.\n\nMerchant, Johnson & Co.\n\nSuperintendent Engineer, P. & O. Co.\n\nAssistant, Mercantile Bank\n\nAssistant, Jardine, Matheson & Co.\n\nStorekeeper, Queen's Road\n\nParker, C.\n\nInnkeeper, Queen's Road West\n\nDruggist, Victoria Harbour\n\nInnkeeper, Queen's Road West\n\nAssistant, Russell and Co.\n\nAssistant, Smith Archer, and Co.\n\nHotelkeeper, Oriental Hotel\n\nArchitect, Queen's Road\n\nAssistant, Jardine, Matheson & Co.\n\nMerchant, Koopmanschap & Bosman\n\nBookkeeper, Blackhead & Co.\n\nAssistant, Lindsay & Co.\n\nAssistant, Russell & Co.\n\nClerk, P. F. Cama & Co.\n\nPestonjee, Dhunjeebhoy\n\nPestonjee, Muncherjee\n\nBroker, Hollywood Road\n\nPetrie, David\n\nPorter, R. H.\n\nProbst, Theodor\n\nAssistant, Jardine, Matheson & Co.\n\nClerk, De Silver & Co.\n\nMerchant, W. Pustan & Co.\n\nMerchant, Bull, Purdon & Co.\n\nMerchant, W. Pustau & Co.\n\nClerk\n\nGassett, Edward\n\nGay, Arthur Q.\n\nGay, Charles\n\nGee, William\n\nGibb, F. M.\n\nGibb, Hugh Bold\n\nGibb, John Darby\n\nGibb, W. H.\n\nGifford, George\n\nGilfillan, James\n\nGlatz, Henry\n\nGondy, Peter\n\nGoodwin, Henry John\n\nGow, David\n\nGreen, J.\n\nGreen, W.\n\nGregory, John L.\n\nGrieve, F. M.\n\nGuest, W. S.\n\nGundry, A. A.\n\nGutierrez, A.\n\nGutierrez, M.\n\nMerchant, Wetmore, Cryder & Co.\n\nWatchmaker, Heertnani's\n\nAssistant, Wetmore, Cryder & Co.\n\nClerk, Emigration Agency\n\nClerk, Emigration Agency\n\nMerchant, Gibb, Livingston & Co.\n\nMerchant, Gibb, Livingston & Co.\n\nAssistant, Gibb, Livingston & Co.\n\nMerchant, Gifford & Co.\n\nClerk, Fletcher & Co.\n\nClerk, Glatz, Laminert & Co.\n\nClerk, De Silver & Co\n\nClerk, Y. J. 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Heard and Co.\n\nWatchmaker, Queen's Road\n\nMerchant, John Burd and Co.\n\nForeman, McDougall and Co.\n\nAssistant, Gibb, livingston and Co.\n\nStorekeeper, Queen's Road\n\nMerchant, Queen's Road\n\nAssistant, Jordine, Matheson and Co.\n\nAssistant, Olyphant and Co.\n\nClerk, P. and O. Co.\n\nLakeman, Nicholas W.\n\nLambert, John William\n\nLambert, Robert Carr\n\nLammert, Gen. Reinhold\n\nLamond, William\n\nLamont, John\n\nLane, William\n\nLapruik, Douglas\n\nLapruik, John S.\n\nLawrence, George R.\n\nLaycock, Henry\n\nLevitt, William\n\nLinstead, Theophilus G.\n\nLockhart, A.\n\nLogan, James\n\nLow, Robert A.\n\nLow, Alexander\n\nLütkens, L. S.\n\nLynall, C.\n\nMacAndrew, James\n\nMacAndrew, R. A.\n\nMacDonald, Alexander\n\nMcDonald, J. S.\n\nMacDougall, Henry\n\nMacfarlane, Malcolm\n\nMackay, George McKnight\n\nClerk, Frickel & Co.\n\nClerk, P. & O. Company\n\nAssistant, Gibb, Livingston & Co.\n\nStorekeeper, Victoria Exchange\n\nBanker, Oriental Bank\n\nShip-builder, Aberdeen Dock\n\nStorekeeper, Queen's Road\n\nMerchant, D'Aguilar Street\n\nClerk, D. Laprik\n\nAssistant, Bull, l'ardon & Co.\n\nAssistant, Dent & Co.\n\nGodown-keeper, Walker, B. & Co.\n\nMerchant, Lindsay & Co.\n\nEngineer, P. and O Company\n\nEngineer, Queen's Road\n\nForeman, China. Mait\n\nBookkeeper\n\nMerchant, Shelley Street\n\nAssistant, Bank of India\n\nMackenzie, Donald Wm.\n\nMackenzie, James Joseph\n\nMacLean, David\n\nMacLean, George Francis\n\nMaclellan, D. W.\n\nMaclellan, John W.\n\nMacpherson, J.\n\nMagniac, Herbert\n\nMajor, E.\n\nMeyer, Edward\n\nMiller, M.\n\nMitchell, Richard\n\nMitchell, Robert\n\nMoore, Maurice\n\nMorgan, W. M.\n\nMorgan, Charles Henry\n\nMüller, A.\n\nMuncherjee, Pestonjee S.\n\nMurray, Andrew David\n\nMurray, Charles Wilson\n\nMurray, Mathew\n\nNeilson, A. 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POWER, Acting Sheriff.\n\nRevised and amended, and the Special Jurors designated, by His Excellency The Governor and the Legislative Council, this 24th Day of February, 1862.\n\nL. D'ALMADA E CASTRO, Clerk of Councils.\n\nJack, John\n\nShipwright, Mr. Lamont\n\nPalmer, W. H.\n\nElgin Terrace",
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        "content_text": "30% \n\nSie-lung Villages.\n\nI feel that from what I will say, you will understand that the proceedings taken were unnecessary after the remarkable delay in landing, which was contrary to the express wishes of Lieutenant Adams. If the latter had made any signs by fire to burn the whole of Sie-lung, many of the Villagers would most probably have returned, and there can be little doubt that at least the well-known villains who escaped from Lieutenant Talbot would have been given up by them.\n\nI should not have anticipated the feeling exhibited, and the course adopted, so I should not in my instructions to Lieutenant Adams have felt it necessary to dwell strongly on the propriety of refraining from unnecessary trespass on Chinese territory in the presence of a high Native official with an ample force under his orders.\n\nI have to,\n\n(Signed) M. S. Nolloth, Captain & Senior Naval Officer.\n\nOthers, perhaps as bad as themselves, may have saved their own houses, etc.\n\nI need hardly add that if...",
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        "content_text": "276\n\nRustomjee Cowasjee.\n\n(In Asiatic Characters.) Sooluman Noormehmed. (In Asiatic Characters.) Bundaally Baladeena. R. P. Motiwalla.\n\nCossui Khakeebloy. Bundayally Mahomedbhoy. (In Asiatic Characters.) Salleymahomed Kurmally. (In Asiatic Characters.) Sallemon Ladjeebhoy. Adambhoy Peerbhoy. Nowrojee Pestonjee. Nuthoobhoy Jwer.\n\nC. Nathoobhoy.\n\nDossabhoy Mawjee.\n\nJohn Mahomedbhoy Manjee.\n\n(In Asiatic Characters.)\n\nGangjee Goolamhoossen.\n\nJamisetjee Arduseer.\n\nA. J. Wadia.\n\n(In Asiatic Characters.) Hormusjee Nesserwanjee. Pestonjee Hormusjee.\n\n(In Asiatic Characters.)\n\n(In Asiatic Characters.)\n\n1. Nosserwanjee.\n\n(In Asiatic Characters.)\n\nMerally Mahomed.\n\nRustomjee Sorabjee Oonwalla.\n\nSarkally Mohamedally.\n\n(In Asiatic Characters.)\n\n(In Asiatic Characters.) Jaffer Mowjee. Mealbhoy Shuffally. (In Asiatic Characters.) Alleebhoy Abdoulkadar. (In Asiatic Characters.)\n\nCasumjee Goolamboosen.\n\nM. Dossabhoy. Jairaz Luecumsey.\n\n(In Asiatic Characters.)\n\nRustomjee Framjee.\n\nPestonjee Eduljee. Eduljee Dadabhoy.\n\nGoolamhoosien Vuzzer.\n\nIhaver Mahometi.\n\nA. A. Rux.\n\nDadabhoy Fardoonjee.\n\nS. Cawasjee.\n\nPestonjee Aspundiarjee Metta. Ardashir Pestonjee Setna. Ardaseer Hornusjee Chinoy. Dadabhoy Cowasjee Ghandy. F. Sümsen.\n\nC. F. Grossmann.\n\n(In Asiatic Characters.) Somjeebhoy Vishram. Abdool R. Albybhoy. Edw. J. Sage.\n\nR. B. Slate.\n\nE. Wallace.\n\nWm. R. Landstein.\n\nThos. Sutherland.\n\nW. R. Dalziel.\n\nJohn Cormack.\n\nJ. P. Campos.\n\nJ. Rickett, Jr.\n\nH. J. H. Tripp.\n\nE. L. Woodin.\n\nA. McLeod.\n\nA. Methwen.\n\nGeorge F. Heard.\n\nD. Weld.\n\nW. C. Hunter.\n\nN. P. Hamlen.\n\nJ. Jackson, Jr.\n\nZ. Probst.\n\nWm. Reesema.\n\nC. Hagen.\n\nO. C. Behn.\n\nG. McNeill.\n\nG. F. Pietzker.\n\nPaul Reimanu.\n\nFredk. Laneken.\n\nA. Joost.\n\nH. H. Oppins.\n\nP. G. Hübbe.\n\nA. Kirchner.\n\nW. Koch.\n\nA. H. Roberts.\n\nArthur Booth.\n\nBud. Brondsted.\n\nEmil. Dalen.\n\nE. W. von Bergen.\n\nEd. Deerjen.\n\nR. Möller.\n\nFred. Clauss.\n\nH. B. Lemann.\n\nW. N. Middleton.\n\nJuo. Costeker.\n\nA. Sassoon. J. P. Cook.\n\nJ. B. Endicott.\n\nJ. M. Armstrong.\n\nW. S. Cook.\n\nAdolph Meyer.\n\nL. Hauschild. Joseph Hayes. D. R. Crawford. Chas. H. Morgan. Talbot, Oates & Co. F. Freire.\n\nS. B. Rawling.\n\nH. Jurgens.\n\nJames Gardiner.\n\nN. Willaume.\n\nMaxn. Fischer.\n\nJ. S. Hook.\n\nJ. J. dos Remedios.\n\nM. C. do Rozario.\n\nP. Macvicar.\n\nWm. Kane.\n\nJohn Townsend.\n\nT. D. Tillinghast.\n\nC. A. DeSilver.\n\nC. H. DeSilvor.\n\nGeo. Holmes.\n\nA. C. Levysohn.\n\nF. Grobien.\n\nA. Bauermeister.\n\nLouis Mendel. W. Paulsen.\n\nR. Freerks.\n\nJoan Fraser. Robert Brand.\n\nN. Simões.\n\nH. Marçal. Log. Russell.\n\nGeo. Smith.\n\nC. M. Bosman.\n\nW. Coan Ordit.\n\nGifford F. Parker.\n\nT. G. Determan.\n\nJno. Lapraik.\n\nG. N. Minto.\n\nF. Fagg.\n\nG. Falconer.\n\nA. Harley.\n\nJ. Noble.\n\nFrank Potter, 99th Regt.\n\nDepres Dongkong the bentang to the In Polison 27 dans Millist 7 Жари Le Rage 29 owell 38.41857\n\n2. 31 May /65.\n\nI am directed by the Lords of the Treasury to transmit to you a copy of a Hongkong Ordinance de 19/1885, \"Ordinance for the Incorporation Regulation and winding up of Trading Companies and other associations.\" I am to state that the Ordinance has been referred for the consideration of the Board of Trade.",
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        "content_text": "; \n\n1\n\n61\n\nYour Memorialists, in addition to objecting to the imposition of a Stamp tax as being in principle wrong, even for providing for a temporary deficit, do most solemnly and earnestly protest against the even more injurious policy, declared in Your Excellency's letter, of seizing the opportunity, of there being an alleged need of money, for a purely temporary and transitory purpose, to impose upon the Colony, and its trade, a yearly additional tax of $120,000, being equal to one seventh of the present annual Revenue.\n\nThe only argument Your Memorialists have heard in favour of taxation in this manner, is, that it is not politically expedient to derive all Revenue from one or more specific sources, but if this be true as an abstract proposition of political economy, surely the fact that, since the existence of the Colony, the Legislature have followed this course without even demur on the part of those taxed, is sufficient to shew, that Hongkong, in its circumstances, is in an exceptional position, and must be dealt with as the position requires, and not in the manner required by any abstract dogma or theory.\n\nThere are many other objections to the imposition of any Stamp tax, partly to the principle, and partly to the operation, of such a measure, on which Your Memorialists will not dilate, but they may point out, as instances, the severity and stringency of the provisions punishing breaches of the Ordinance, the difficulty and cost of collection, and almost certain evasion of it by such of the Chinese as retain here, its vexatious intricacy, and its inequality, in leaving untaxed a large body of Residents who, if not individually wealthy, are wealthy as classes or interests, and who ought to contribute to these local requirements.\n\nYour Memorialists in conclusion beg to express their conviction that though this is a Crown Colony, and they can be taxed by an Order in Council, or an express Order from the Government to the Governor here to levy a tax, or raise a subsidy, yet when, in compliance with the Standing Orders of the Legislative Council, and the whole previous course of practice here, the Council, as such, are asked to pass, or reject, a measure involving the mere mode of raising the requisite sums, Your Memorialists are then entitled to have their ideas on that subject received through the recognized medium, the Non-Official Members of the Council, and as their remonstrances were of no avail, they conceive themselves further entitled to bring before the Government the strong opinions they entertain on the matter, and firmly, though respectfully, to urge Your Excellency to a reconsideration of what is, at best, a mere question of expediency, affecting their interests only, and upon which they ought to be considered, if not the best judges, at least as the best exponents of the balance of benefit or prejudice that may result from the measure.\n\nYour Memorialists therefore humbly beg Your Excellency to reconsider the question, to defer such portion of the Expenditure as is not of immediate or vital import to the Colony to a more auspicious period; to raise any Sums that may be presently needed by some other, and less hurtful method, and to postpone indefinitely the further consideration of any Stamp Tax or at least until all other available and usual sources of taxation have been exhausted.\n\nAnd Your Memorialists will ever pray:\n\nB. W. Gutton\n\nE. F. da Silva\n\nSIGNATURES.\n\nJardine Matheson & Co.\n\nH. Murray\n\nW. Hastings.\n\nW. Kirby.\n\nChas Livington,\n\nA. C. Sandilara.\n\nPeter G. Innes.\n\nH. G. James.\n\nAugustine Heard & Co.\n\nJ. Dossett.\n\nLewis P. Thomas.\n\nOlyphant & Co.\n\n... Koze.\n\nSmith Archer & Co.\n\nAlexander Ross.\n\nJ. Stirton.\n\nBosman & Co.\n\nC. H. Barrow.\n\nBurley & Co.\n\nP. F. Cama & Co\n\nGhose & Co.\n\nWilliam Paske.\n\nCharles Denne.\n\nA. M. Gillies.\n\nJ. A. Costa.\n\nHajau, Habener & Co.\n\nA. Brajau.\n\nC. Booth.\n\nFred. Claus.\n\nReynolds & Co.\n\nJas Bowditch.\n\nJ. A. Rosario.\n\nV. Kresse.\n\nC. Moodie.\n\nJ. Ruith.\n\nJ. Jackson.\n\nE. R. Smith.\n\nL. Mackintosh.\n\nE. Asthan.\n\nRobert Gold.\n\nJ. A. Taylor.\n\nH. Nelson.\n\nH. Jorge.\n\nSiemssen & Co.\n\nF. Hohocker.\n\nP. G. Jube.\n\nH. Kook\n\nP. Gabrial.\n\nH. Hopping.\n\nB. Werdich.\n\nA Von Leesen.\n\nLyall Still & Co.\n\nAlfred S. Post\n\nR. Lyall\n\nG. E. Stokes.\n\nK. C. Smith.\n\nC. F. d' Ozorio.\n\nT. Schroeder.\n\nT. Marwig.\n\nFrancis Chomley.\n\nDent & Co.\n\nE. Overbeck,\n\nJ. T. Kindersley.\n\nDuncan Davidson.\n\nA. J. Else\n\nT. B. Endicott,\n\nThe Hogg & Co.\n\nWin. C. Morvina,\n\nL. P. Ward\n\nSevers & Co.\n\nReynaad Brothers,\n\nHoliday, Wise & Co.\n\nHoward Hodges.\n\nJ. S. Coughlan.\n\nT. C. Adames.\n\nW. S. Foster.\n\nPeterson Brothers.\n\nT. G. Dettmar.\n\nT. Bauson.\n\nJ. C. Welbread.\n\nBroadbent Antony & Co.\n\nJohn Burd & Co.\n\nM. Porissen,\n\nB. Jensen,\n\nBart\n\nD. Ruttonjee. Keis & Co.\n\nWilliam Morgan.\n\nA. Kenealy.\n\nA. Hay Anderson.\n\nJames H. Cox\n\nM. M Walker\n\nE. Figgin\n\nJames Greig,\n\nH. M. Davidhan.\n\nA. Newton.\n\nGilford F. Parker,\n\nN. Mody & Co.\n\nGeorge, K. Gleivius.\n\nF. J. Beynolds,\n\nT. Major.\n\nJul. Baker.\n\nG. P. Thomson.\n\nEd. Norton.\n\nCrawford D. Kerr.\n\nCarlowitz & Co.\n\nDavid Welch. William Keene. Oxford & Co.\n\nArthur J. Kast.\n\nCharles L. Wocks.\n\nRichard Deacon,\n\nJ. McDouall\n\nD. Sassoon, Sons & Co.\n\nJ. Cameron.\n\nJ. J. Elias.\n\nRussell & Co.\n\nW. H. Koster.\n\nE. D. Barbour,\n\nEmil Vogel.\n\nChas. A. Loret\n\nClas. A. Gilson:\n\nJohn W. Terry.\n\nC. A. Endiarrez.\n\nSmith Kennedy & Co.\n\nVaucher & Co.\n\nE. Heard.\n\nBowen, fl\n\nBorneo Co. Limited.\n\nGeorge Christie.\n\nH. Nichol.\n\nDe Silver & Co.\n\nH. de Silver.\n\nE. Mullish.\n\nS. W. Baker & Co.\n\nA. Shao.\n\nJ. B. Miller.\n\nAlfred L. Turner.\n\nJ. M. Matsou\n\nG. C. Scott.\n\nF. J. Barros.\n\nC. M. Carvalho.\n\nCharles T. Gaupp & Co\n\nH. Hollman.\n\nHease & Co.\n\nH. Kirchhof\n\nJ. Hauschild.\n\nFrancis Cowan & Co.\n\nSilveira & Co.\n\nW. A. Middleton.\n\nA. Uhlmann.\n\nW. G. Couns.\n\nC. Bongs & Co.\n\nTalbot & Co.\n\nF. Blackwood & Co.\n\nThomas Algar,\n\nK. Rapp\n\nC. Schmidt.\n\nAdam Scott & Co.\n\nH. Johnston.\n\nC. Tuddi,\n\nJohn Craig.\n\nJ. P. Caps.\n\nNico. Withers\n\nJ. Edutee.\n\nC. Bastonjes. Thomas Callis\n\nCharles D. Weeks.\n\nD. L. Wadia.\n\nJ. F. Catois\n\nW. R. Baltic.\n\nW. Kaye.\n\nW. T. Peda. Phillips,\n\nMoore & Co. Charles C. Cohen. M. Moore.\n\nB. Waller & Co.\n\nBhua Brothers & Co.\n\nE. Garetta.\n\nL. Lyon.\n\nFursatjee Nusserwanjee & Co.\n\nEugene Sequeira\n\nGibb, Livingston & Co.\n\nJohnson & Co.\n\nTurner & Co,\n\nA. Melwood.\n\nWm. C. Gomm.\n\nH. S. Innes.\n\nHobart Lambert\n\nT. B. Slatter.\n\nA. Einhorn. A Scott.\n\nThomas C. Russell\n\nJ. H. lton.\n\nJ. Smith\n\nJ. McEwen & Co.\n\nF. L. D. Sullivan.\n\nLane, Crawford & Co.\n\nT. Willardez.\n\nWidium Punchiappu,\n\nCharles Jameson,\n\nJ. B. Toppin,\n\nJ. Fairbairn.\n\nJohn L. Cox.\n\nR. Cathcart.\n\nM. G. de Souza.\n\nBonario & Co.\n\nWilliam T. Arney.\n\nH. Ralph.\n\nDwyer & Co.\n\nKaehner Roy & Co.\n\nFrancisco A. Gomes.\n\nDouglas Lapnik, & Co.\n\nJosiah E. Munger,\n\nJ. B. Abbott.\n\nE. Slate.\n\nWilliam H. Nolles.\n\nJ. Mantlehoy\n\nJ. D. Woodford.\n\nL. C. da Silva.\n\nRay & Co.\n\nA. Joinfo\n\nC. H. C. Lammerts,\n\nClare Latteiner. Otto Fridrich. George Whitehouse. A. Conill, Edward Rogers. W. S. Riddell.\n\nH. Kaiser.\n\nJ. Jackson, Jr,\n\nJ. Stone.\n\nGeorge A. Weller.\n\nW. Hunter.\n\nEdward H. Pollard,\n\nH. C. Caldwell.\n\nJ. S. Betts Jr.\n\nJ. Pouth.\n\nA. Percy Smith.\n\nBennett & Co. James Gardiner.\n\nD. Klukeo.\n\n17\n\nAlfred T. Munger.\n\nA. F. dos Remedios.\n\nM. de Sousa\n\nJohn Lapreik, 905. H. K.\n\nW. D. C.\n\nGeorge S. Minta, manager H. K. &\n\nW. D. Co.\n\nCharles Mentozk.\n\nJ. D. Starkey.\n\nKawlins, Melon & Co.\n\nWilliam Gaskell\n\nJohn J. Francis.\n\nS. J. S. Magniac\n\nEdward J. Sugg. John Patten.\n\nA. Boyer.\n\nJ. F. Collage.\n\nL. Thevenin.\n\nFawogel & Co.\n\nA. Bleecker.\n\nJohn J. Pewive\n\n(Falconer & Co.\n\nJ. Noble.\n\nA. W. Smith.\n\nB. E. Baker.\n\nA. Harday. Aspinall & Co.\n\nFriedstein & Co.\n\nC. G. Oldham.\n\nCamajee & Co.\n\nJ. M. Gonzales,\n\nJ. W. Hagsten.\n\nK. Backer.\n\nBaynal & Co.\n\nGeorge Holmes & Co.\n\nJ. Marico & Co.\n\nB. D. Rustomjee.\n\nG. F. Ebrahim.\n\nNowrojee Horsabhoy.\n\nF. B. Cama & Co\n\nM. Laljee\n\nDiorabhoy Poonjabhoy.\n\nJ. Hothboy.\n\nA. Sapoorjee,\n\nE. N. Usibio.\n\nA. Buliboi.\n\nC. P. Charter.\n\nWilliam Wetherall,\n\nH. F. Allymah.\n\nW. F. Dwijal.\n\nJ. Seare.\n\nE. Littlay.\n\nJ. Whistler\n\nC. A. Spring\n\nH. Nusserwanjee & Co.\n\nH. A. Shethjee & Co.\n\nFazal M. Dundy.\n\nT. D. Badabhoy & Co.\n\nH. M. Patel.\n\nNarmonjee & Co.\n\nB. Y. Guzder.\n\nB. Damodardas.\n\nJ. Nuthoo.\n\nL. Rissam.\n\nB. Ahadcolally:\n\nJairam Manjee & Co.\n\nP. Estanho\n\nM. M. Moren\n\nAbdoolally, Ebrahim & Co.\n\nA. Alexander.\n\nF. V. H. Eduljee & Co.\n\nN. Abdoolally.\n\nH. H. Oozeer.\n\nMohanbhai\n\nVaurynsey & Co.\n\nM. D. Handy & Co.\n\nM. Bomonji.\n\nD. Vursajee & Co.\n\nA. Teetuji.\n\nP. & A. C. Canjee & Co.\n\nCowasjee Pullan & Co.\n\nB. Rustomjee.\n\nJudah & Co.\n\nJeshna & Co.",
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        "content_text": "SIGNATURES:\n\nSIGNATURES:\n\n278*\n\nTHE COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS\n\nMANAGER, HONGKONG BRANCH\n\nGes Holmes & Co.\n\nRefere...\n\nR. S...\n\npro. Supt. Sexcock,\n\nMr. Macuile.\n\nFOR VIDAL PARK OF HINDUSTAN OR THE BANK HINDUSTAN\n\nADAM KIMITED\n\nMANAGER\n\nBINMA JARAN LIMITED\n\nCT BANK OF TIA\n\nMay 19\n\nMANAGER\n\nIs The Oriental Bank Corporation Besin all Manager\n\nSw Bartert la\n\nRuso ty\n\nLadago\n\nOcche & Co.\n\nDebilen Mfr.\n\nRob Walker\n\nRho the Borner Cry Limited\n\npps Medical Hall\n\nRition getond me are\n\nAirbags &\n\nDonna M...\n\nlaurauforeig\n\nSamment than dink\n\nVaucher\n\n&\n\nAp Phillip moored loy\n\n✓ Talbot H\n\n✓ Chr. S. Gauge Abr\n\nAgust del S. M\n\nACEPOL\n\nDE\n\n✓ Adam Scott 16\n\n+\n\nSmith Archist to\n\nClyphant Co.\n\nM. 2.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-119 - Public Offices - 1866",
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        "title": "CO129-119 - Public Offices - 1866",
        "content_text": "War Office\n\nattempting to controvert some\n\nfacts now merged in\n\nthe state.\n\nprevalent of the\n\nMilitary view of this disagreement... a divergence of opinion between the Colonial and the Military Authorities. What it desires of each part is for better which entitles them\n\nto claim ought not to strain more than They require for the present\n\nI think therefore this ought to act... say instructions that will be sent.\n\nCarnarvon will defer sending\n\na reply other... L. the for.\n\nuntil he learns better\n\nthe difficulties\n\nZwäre kei\n\nEllest.\n\nThe War\n\nOffice\n\nto notice of the\n\nfurther letter from this Office No 6\" ult. sending why\n\ndifficulties from the Gov &\n\nI can\n\nmake out the\n\nThe subject, &\n\ncontroverts\n\nwhat\n\n**\n\nHongkong\n\nW.O\n\nThe Mindertentare,\n\n8811\n\nOffice for War Shi\n\n*MINUTE\n\n17\n\nLord Carns you\n\nThe plans can be returned\n\nafter\n\nAus ker. is received.\n\nto the letter of the 20 Left from)\n\nThis Report\n\nme\n\n40466\n\nReturned 4 Octob\n\nunder cover to Mr. Talbot\n\nAus29383\n\n20 Left/66\n\n86\n\nSam directed by\n\nthe Exel &\n\nCameron\n\nthe\n\nletter\n\nacknowledge receipt of your\n\nof the 11 Sept respecting\n\nthe boundary of the Military Cantonment at Victoria Hongkong. I am directed by'instrn.\n\nin reply that his Lordship will\n\ndefer\n\ncommunicating\n\nComme",
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        "content_text": "MINUTE\n\nPresented\n\nfrom\n\nRev Morton!\n\nM\n\nLBY\n\nHousham\n\nA 1082\n\nAquile\n\n527\n\n6 Dec 1868\n\nGentlemen\n\nI am directed\n\nby the Duke of Marlborough\n\nto inform\n\nyou that he has\n\nAppointed Mr Austin Talbot Shaw to be Colonial Secretary\n\nat St Helena\n\n& that\n\nhe has acceded to this request to be allowed\n\nthe half Salary of the latter appt from the date he left Honduras. I am therefore to\n\n...",
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        "content_text": "12896. Hong Kong\n\nNOV. 23 1868\n\nTo act\n\n2. Talbot Court,\n\nLondon E.C.\n\nbeg to\n\ninform\n\nNov 1868.\n\nPost Office\n\nTo 4688\n\nto act\n\n566\n\nas Assistant P.\n\nHong Kong, & to inform you\n\nshall be\n\nready to sail in a\n\nfortnight from this date.\n\n12 Spring Gardens,\n\nfixed to\n\nwrite to you again on Thursday.\n\nYour most obedient,\n\nSaml Barff\n\nP.R.\n\nPage 570\n\nPage 571\n\n332",
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        "content_text": "569 have been to China, that the difference in the rate is so small that if his Grace cannot allow the passage by Steam Ship, I should feel greatly obliged if I could be allowed to do so, paying the difference.\n\nMay I request by you to the Duke before 17 Buckingham Parade, awaiting your reply.\n\nSaml Barff, 2 Talbot Court, E.C.",
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        "content_text": "CONDITIONS ON WHICH A PASSAGE TICKET IS ISSUED.\n\n1-The acceptance of this ticket by the passenger will be considered as binding him to all the conditions expressed therein. 2--Passengers not embarking after taking their passage to forfeit half the passage money.\n\n3-Should the vessel be unable, from any case, to continue or complete the intended voyage, the owners reserve the right of forwarding passengers to their destination in the best practicable way (at owners' expense) or of cancelling this agreement by returning the passage money, or the equivalent thereof if at a foreign port.\n\nIn this case the ...\n\n4-No person can be received on board who is suffering from any infectious disease, and if in the course of the voyage any passenger shall be found to be suffering from a disease of that character he will be required, at his own expense to find accommodation at any port in which the vessel may happen to be at the time, or at the first port she may reach after the discovery of the existence of the disease. Owners reserve the right of cancelling this agreement by a proportionate return of the passage money or of carrying on the passenger, when recovered, to his destination in one of the vessels belonging to the same line.\n\n5.-All expenses of quarantine to be borne by the passenger.\n\n6. Under no circumstances will the owners be responsible for the loss, or detention of, or damage to any luggage or package of any description.\n\n7.-The owners will not be responsible for the maintenance of passengers, or for their loss of time during any detention arising out of accidents, or for any loss or damage arising from perils of the sea, or from machinery, boilers, or steam, or from any act, neglect, or default whatsoever of the pilot, master, or mariners, or for any consequences arising from sanitary regulations or precautions which the ship's officers or local government authorities may deem necessary, or should such sanitary regulations or precautions prevent embarkation or landing.\n\n8.--When deposit is made to secure a passage the balance of the passage-money to be paid five clear days at least before the intended day of sailing, or the berth is liable to be re-let, and the deposit forfeited.\n\n9.-During the vessel's stay in port in the ordinary course of the voyage passengers will be provided for on board, and no hotel bills will be paid by the owners.\n\n10.-Passengers will be expected to comply with all the regulations established for the maintenance of order and cleanliness on board.\n\n11. Smoking will not be allowed in the saloon or in any of the sleeping-rooms.\n\n12.-Accounts with the steward to be settled weekly.\n\n13.-Wines and liquors will be charged extra, and can be purchased from the steward at the tariff rates. Passengers will not be allowed to take any on board.\n\n14-The steward's fee is included in the passage-money.\n\n15.-Each adult passenger will be allowed 10 cubic feet of luggage free of charge--each child half this quantity. Freight will be charged on any excess at the rate of shillings per cubic foot, payable before embarking. Merchandise or specie will not be considered as luggage.\n\n16-The cost of landing and embarking is not included in the passage-money.\n\n17. Any passenger is liable by Act of Parliament (17 & 18 Victoria, cap. 104) to a penalty of £100 for taking on board gunpowder, or other goods of a dangerous nature, such as lucifer matches, chemicals, or any articles of an inflammable or damaging nature. This will be strictly enforced.\n\n18. All unoccupied berths (except where the whole state room is specially engaged) are liable to be filled up at intermediate ports (by European passengers only).\n\n19.--All berths are let on condition that the passengers may be transferred (except where the whole state room is specially engaged) from one state room to another, if required to accommodate passengers. Such transfer will be made into state rooms as similar as practicable.\n\n19-24 Hong Kong\n\n2. Talbot Court\n\nLondon E.C.\n\nREGISTERED\n\nDeca But fear. 1868.\n\n1868\n\n578\n\nI hast ausory graver\n\nlittle affair\n\nnot the\n\nlife t\n\nOn account of my\n\nLos cheater) suffering\n\nin\n\nthe cold & damp, Jam\n\nget away as quickly as deferred much\n\nthe decision is\n\nbe that out of the Steamer portion the 15t bet. which Sshall. gret is the carries both cloutorg\n\n, meither of which are amongst the (the China sailing ships. Mag. I hope\n\ndo what you sen\n\noffor meg\n\nme, for which thanks beforehand ducation\n\nmatollet top.\n\nPaul Barth.",
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        "content_text": "252\n\nMr Robin.\n\nKJ.S..\n\n-20\n\n21/5.\n\n& Ret\n\nthe quartin\n\nindiesond of\n\n1950 m trong trong\n\n2. Talbot Court,\n\nLondon: E.C.\n\nECEIV\n\nC:0:\n\nDECO\n\nLear 1868. B.\n\n13091\n\n579\n\n1868. I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 5th inst.,\n\nwith the information that the Lords of the Colonies, had consented\n\nto allow the seassap of thamer of the 154. from Liverpool that the necessary orders had been given\n\nto the Crabe affects to pay to b. passaps. For which I beg to tender my\n\nbest thanks. I shall be made to sail by the said Steam,\n\nI shall sail by the same only waiting intimation that Rends\n\ndisengaged,\n\nlvert stile Augage to send my Jumain.\n\nLeary\n\nYour most obedient,\n\nLand Brattf",
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        "content_text": "# BOYLE PURDON CREACH, sworn, states.\nI am second officer of the P. & O. Str. Bombay. I was on duty on the evening of the 24th. I was on the poop; I went on duty shortly after six o'clock; I was on the fore part of the poop attending to the steering. I heard the gong sound twice; this was about a quarter past six, I should say. I went to the gangway and saw a bright light ahead very nearly, and I should say from five to six miles away - not quite ahead. Afterwards I made out a steamer's lights a point on the port bow; the order was given to port the helm, which I passed along. The helm was steadied. I went on the gangway and saw the lights broader on the bow. The order was again immediately given to port the helm, then \"hard a port.\" I ran aft to assist in putting the helm over with the fourth officer; ordered the quarter-master who was with the signal lights to give a hand also. When the helm was hard over we could see the bright light nearly ahead. It was the mast-head light. Afterwards the mast-head light appeared on the starboard bow. I could see a steamer under full sail about half way across the bow, crossing to the starboard; the order was given to starboard the helm; before the helm was quite over we struck the steamer somewhere between the mizen chains and quarter gallery; when she was about abreast of the bridge, the order was given to port the helm. As the steamer went astern of us, I could see the screw going round. I was not in a position, where I was, to see any lights but the mast-head light, at first. I saw smoke from the funnel of the other ship as she was crossing our bow. I should think the other vessel must have been two or two and a half miles off when I first saw all her three lights. She was about one-half a point on our port bow at that time; after that there was no time at which I saw only one light. I was not in a position to do so. After we had first ported, and the bright light came right ahead, we must have been very close, say a quarter of a mile or less apart. It would be difficult for me to judge of distance from where I was standing. The wind was northerly at the time. It was a fresh breeze and there was a good sea on for narrow waters; the weather was clear, and it was a starlight night. I could see the hull of the vessel about one-half a mile off with glasses. The mast-head light of a steamer could be seen six or eight miles off with glasses; without glasses about five miles. The tide was against us. Our mast-head light was burning but I could not see the other lights from where I was. When we passed Kanonsaki I was not on deck. When I relieved the deck we had passed the light at Kanonsaki about five minutes, I should think. Our course was about N.W. true. I could not then see the light of the light ship; don't know if it was visible from the bridge. I should think three minutes must have elapsed between the time I first saw the steamer's three lights and the time of the collision; we were going about eight knots, I think at the time I heard the telegraph go, and shortly afterwards the engines stopped. I have no idea at what time the engines stopped. I saw the other vessel shortly before the collision and afterwards. When I saw her before the collision I had no idea what ship she was; the other vessel was under sail and steam, with a fair wind. I don't think the other vessel could have been going less than eight knots, but she may have been going at reduced speed for all I know. When I noticed the other steamer's screw, I think she was going ahead; but I could not form a distinct idea because it was such a short time. I should say she was propelled by steam and not dragging her screw. The collision occasioned a pretty good shock; not a very great shock, but you could feel it very well on the poop where I was standing; the Captain was standing on the bridge with the chief officer and pilot, I believe. The bridge is in the centre of the vessel. I could feel the shock more on the poop than it would have been felt on the bridge. I did not report the shock to the Captain, nor tell him at any time what I felt; nor did I tell it to the chief officer. From the time of the collision until I lost sight of the steamer's hull, I could not say how long a time elapsed. I didn't take any note at the time. It might have been ten minutes; might have been less, but my attention was fixed exclusively on the steering. I had two men at the wheel and the Quarter-master, under my orders; there was a man on the look out: there always is - two on the forecastle and one on the bridge. I know that from hearing the gong struck. The other vessel did not appear to have sustained any great injury.\n\n## To Mr. DE LONG.\nWhen I said the steamer didn't appear to be much injured, I meant the other steamer. It is a standing order that every officer on duty on board car ships should have a binocular glass with him. At that time I was not in charge of the watch but the steering. I didn't see the other steamer till after the gong sounded, and then it appeared to me that she was about five or six miles off. I referred to the port gangway when I said I looked out and saw the steamer. I saw no light whatever till I went to the gangway. I first saw the mast-head light of the steamer - that was from the gangway - that was after the gong had sounded. When the gong had sounded, I went to the gangway to see what was the matter, and it was then I saw the steamer's mast-head light ahead. I can't say how long a time elapsed between the time I heard the gong sound, and when I saw the side light; it may have been two or three minutes, but I cannot say positively. When I saw the side lights, I was standing in the port gangway, her side lights then bare half a point on the port bow. She was then about two and a half miles from us. At the time the gong sounded the helm was steady, the course was North half West. It must have remained perhaps two minutes steady after the gong sounded - I suppose until they could make out the steamer's lights from the bridge. Her helm was then ported and afterwards steadied; the ship had altered her course about two points before the helm was steadied; it remained steadied a few seconds - while I had time to walk three paces. When it was put to port again, the helm was steadied sufficiently long for the ship to feel its effects. I went a second time to the gangway and saw the steamer's lights. It was the port gangway I went to. The lights then appeared broader on the bow. The helm was then put hard a port, and remained in that condition till we saw her cross our bows. When I saw her crossing our bows, I first saw her mast-head light, then her sails and rigging. I saw the mast-head light continuously. I knew from this that she must be crossing our bows. When I saw her sails and rigging, she must have been two ships' lengths off. When our helm was put to starboard, the vessels were about a ship's length apart. I am certain I saw smoke issuing from her stack. I don't know whether her mainsail was set or not. Her foresail, mizen, and gaff topsail were set. I did not notice any person, or any peculiarity on board. After she had dropped astern, some one sang out \"steamer ahoy,\" I answered them, but heard no reply. I heard no other words, such as \"stay by us.\" If anything of that sort had been said, I could have heard it distinctly if said in the same tone of voice. My reply was \"Hallo.\" I did not report this circumstance to the Captain. I did not report the hail, but the fourth officer did. The report was made immediately. I ordered the report to be made. I saw the fourth officer go to the bridge. I think I heard the steam whistle of the `Oneida` going after the collision; it was after the hail that I heard the whistle. I did not report the hearing of the whistle nor did I order such a report to be made, as I was not certain whether it was the steam whistle or not. There is often sound from the engines like a steam whistle, and I was not sure whether it was that that I heard or not. From my post on the poop, to where the Captain stood must be about a hundred and fifty feet. I was right aft at the stern of the vessel, when I heard the hail - within a few paces of the wheel. The wheel is about seven feet from the stern. I think the `Bombay's` length is about two hundred and sixty feet, or somewhere near that; the bridge is nearly amidships, it is before the funnel. I should think that the two vessels remained together but a few seconds only. They separated abreast instantaneously. I can't form an opinion of how long the other vessel was in sight after the collision, from the state of excitement I was in. I could distinctly see her hull as she passed by us. I saw lights about the deck. I did see a light or the reflection of a light from her hull. It was from the after-part of her hull close to her quarter. I couldn't say whence that light emanated. I couldn't say whether it appeared to me a usual light from a port or a light as from an unusual breach. I could see that her upper works were broken. It appeared to me that the upper works were broken, but whether the light came from a port or elsewhere, I cannot say. I could not and did not see into the cabin or the interior of the vessel as she passed by us. The light did not disclose anything to me. I could not distinguish any one on board. I can't say if I saw anyone, but I thought I saw one figure. I thought I saw that figure on the deck. Not through where I saw the light. I did not report this to the Captain, nor did I have it reported. The upper works which I saw broken were, I should think, before the wheel. I did not consider that the steamer was much injured by being only damaged in her upper works, therefore I did not report it to the Captain. I mean by upper works, the upper part of the deck, much above the water line, an injury to which would not put a ship in any immediate danger of going down. I knew the `Bombay` was a large iron-plated ship and going at about 8 knots an hour. I knew she had struck a vessel deeper in the water than ourselves; she appeared to be a little smaller than the `Bombay`; I do not know the registered tonnage of the `Bombay`. I did not think the hull of the other vessel was seriously injured.\n\n## To Mr. BARNARD.\nThe other vessel did not carry a poop as far as I could see. I have never been in this port before. I meant that the `Bombay` was going 8 knots before her engines were eased down. I don't know when they were eased down - they were stopped when the helm was ported the second time. I couldn't say where the sound as of a steam whistle came from. I have been in a collision before in Calcutta river; one of the vessels was the `Nemesis`, the other was the `Cape of Good Hope`, both mail steamers. I was in the `Nemesis`; our vessel sank the other vessel. On that occasion the shock was not very great.\n\n## TO THE COURT.\nAfter hearing the hail and answering it, I listened about a minute for a reply; I did not hail to ask if they were damaged; it did not occur to me to report the hearing of the whistle. I can't say whether the Captain could hear the whistle or not; it was very indistinct.\n\n# TALBOT STOKER, Sworn, stated.\nI am fourth officer of the Steamer `Bombay`. I was on duty a little after 6 P.M. on the night of the collision. I was attending to the steering in the after part of the quarter deck; there was an order given to port the helm. After the helm was steadied I went to the side of the ship - the port side. I saw a steamer's lights about one-half a point on the port bow; directly the order was given to port the helm, I went and did it myself, the second officer assisting me; the helm was hard a port, when suddenly I saw a vessel shoot across our bows; she was under sail; the order was then given, to starboard the helm, which was done; the helm was barely a starboard before the collision took place. The shock was slight and the ship shot right away. Immediately afterwards as the ship dropped astern, she hailed us; the second officer and I both replied, but got no answer. Not receiving any answer I went to the bridge and reported to the Captain what had occurred. The commander asked the pilot if there was any safe place where the other ship could go ashore; the pilot said yes, she was close to the spit. The Captain made a remark that he didn't know what damage had been done to himself and that he said he should proceed - that is all I heard. I returned to the poop for a short time after that, and then went on to the bridge for good. I didn't notice any smoke from the other vessel's funnel. I saw the three lights, but had no further reason to believe that she was a steamer; I did not notice her screw as she went astern. The ship was astern when she hailed. I didn't hear any hail before she passed our stern. When I heard the hail I should say the steamer must have been about 200 yards away; the ship had top-gallant sails on her. I did not see the sails being clewed up. I could certainly have seen had they been clewing them up at that distance. I did not hear or see any signal or sign from the other ship, after I had replied to her hail. The hail was in a loud tone of voice, \"Steamer ahoy.\" I answered the hail \"What do you want,\" at the top of my voice. The second officer also answered, but his answer not being returned, I then hailed, and hearing no reply, I reported it to the Captain. I did not see any blue light or rocket, or flash of any gun; nor did I hear the report of any gun from the `Oneida`. At the time I left the stern the other ship was drifting so rapidly that I could not form an opinion of her distance from us. I reported immediately to the Captain. When I left the stern I could see the other vessel's hull distinctly. I noticed that the vessel seemed damaged about her upper works. By upper works I mean the works above the water line, by the quarter gallery above the main deck. I could see a light on the after part of the ship; it might have been from a port; it might have been from anywhere. I have been nine years at sea. I did not think there was any serious damage done to the other ship; had I thought so, I should have reported it to the commander. I reported to the Captain that the steamer had hailed but that I could not obtain any answer from her. At that time that was all I reported. I can't remember having made another report. The Captain turned and consulted the pilot; I remained on the bridge a short time, then went away, and afterwards came back again. I went down almost immediately to fetch the chief officer, after making my report, so that I couldn't see what the Captain did. When I came back to the bridge the second time the Captain was looking astern through a pair of glasses. The pilot was on the bridge. I didn't know what he was doing. Our lights were burning; we were under steam only. When we first saw the vessel, we were steering N. by W. to one-half W. (compass); the light-house was visible astern - very nearly astern.\n\n## To Mr. DE LONG.\nI could see the steamer very plainly, as she went astern. I saw no one on board of her. I could see that she seemed rather damaged about the quarter gallery, and that she was rather broken aft. I could not see into her cabin or ward-room. I could not distinguish exactly the amount of damage, only that a lot of wood was broken. I did not notice whether her quarter-boats or davits were broken. I could not see her wheel or anything on her quarter deck. I did not see a light at the point of the damage. I saw one or two lights aft, but I did not see any hole in the ship caused by damage. I did not hear her steam whistle sound after she passed us. I heard no report of any gun, and saw no flash. I did not note the time, but I should say we went on again about ten minutes after the collision. I was on duty at the time we passed Kanonsaki light; when we were a beam of it, we were about a mile from it. When I first saw the steamer, I saw her mast-head light. Almost immediately after, I saw the side lights simultaneously. When we passed Kanonsaki light, we were steering by the pilot. I could not say what our course was. I should say that not more than three or four minutes elapsed from the time I saw the light, and the time of collision, when the steamer's lights were deserted. The order was at once given to port the helm, which was done; it remained ported until the vessel was seen, as she hauled across our bows. The order was then given to starboard, and the helm was starboarded; it was nearly hard a starboard at the time of collision. The Captain and the pilot were on the bridge, when I went to report the hail. The first officer was on his duty forward. I think, if I remember rightly, I met the first officer as he was coming up from below. I said to him the Captain wishes to speak to you - he did not answer, but went at once to the bridge. I went to the poop again and just looked astern, but did not see the vessel. I can't remember that anything was said between the second officer and myself then. I then returned to the bridge and saw the Captain and the pilot. I did not hear what was said between the Captain and the pilot on the bridge. Their conversation was private, and I did not listen to it. I saw a vessel's gaff laying along our bowsprit, and a vessel's spanker boom sticking up by the anchor. I saw no sail at that time - this was on our way up the Bay. I did not hear a report of these things made by the chief officer to the Captain. I was not on the bridge at the time the chief officer made his report.\n\n## To Mr. BARNARD.\nIt is not customary for a junior officer to stand on the bridge close to the Captain. I went to the Captain directly after I had heard the hail; the second officer was in charge of the helm. The helm was shifted from port to starboard without being steadied, but she had been ported and steadied for about two minutes, before that time. There were two seamen, the quarter-master, the second officer, and myself at the helm at the time of the collision.\n\n## TO THE COURT.\nNo one was on the poop but the above people at the time of the collision. The ship passed just clear of us after the collision. I heard no cries from the other ship. My duty on the quarter deck was to assist the second officer. I don't know why the Captain ordered me to remain on the bridge. My station going in and out of harbour is on the bridge. I heard our gong sounded several times on other vessels. I heard the pilot hail the other vessel. I did not hear the pilot hail the other vessel after the gong was sounded, as I could not hear distinctly aft. After the gong was sounded, the helm was ordered to port, and after it was ported, it was steadied.\n\n318\n\nAdjourned till 9 A.M. on Monday.",
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        "content_text": "## Chaplain.\n\nI have also the honor to acquaint Your Lordship that in accordance with the wishes expressed by the Lord Bishop of Victoria, copy of whose note to the Colonial Secretary is enclosed, I have gazetted the Rev. Mr Galbot provisionally to the acting appointment of Colonial Chaplain.\n\nI have the honor to be, My Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient humble servant,\nANNEXED\nMajor General & Lieutenant-Governor.\n\n1st March!\n\n27-3988-71. Hongkong.\n\n## MINUTE PAPER.\n\nHerbert\nTo be written or \n1988 \n3796.\nErratum \nappr.\nLur non \nL \nL \nbe made 4- this Chaplaincy \nthe Island a tour appor \nIs In Whichhome.\n\nI paper \n124/4 \nfrom letter pro \nA \nBishop of Victoria in the sugal In other day 24/1/89 \nAppoint the Revd. R. Hayward Kidd, Rector of St. Michael Cornhill, Norwich, to be Colonial Chaplain at Hongkong. R. May 14/71 \nK \n200",
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        "content_text": "202\n\nthe work, and that of the Lord Bishop of this Diocese, that Clerical destitution no longer exists. I therefore feel it my bounden duty to intimate my desire to resign the Acting Colonial Chaplaincy, if at all possible, on Tuesday next the 28th Instant:\n\nI have to [Signed] John Paper, Acting Colonial Chaplain.\n\n1 True Copy Colonial Secretary\n\nSt. Paul's College, 10th March, 1871.\n\nDear Sir,\n\nI beg to enclose Mr Paper's resignation and also his letter of reconsideration of the step and in asking to retract it. In reference to his inability to continue, I have consulted Mr Talbot on the matter. You gave permission in reference to his taking the post of Acting Colonial Chaplain vacated by Mr Paper. Mr Talbot's reply is quite satisfactory. And I have strongly recommended...",
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        "content_text": "him to the favorable consideration of His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor,\n\n(Signed) C. R. Victoria.\n\nThe Honorable,\nThe Colonial Secretary.\n\nMr Talbot's\n**trong bảng** (presumably an OCR error, but preserving as is not possible; however, the instruction is to correct unambiguous OCR spelling errors, so it is assumed \"strong blank\" or similar is not intended, and the text is left as is, though it seems nonsensical)\n\nThe Ken & Thomas Talbot Late Senior Curate of the Parish Church\nWest Marys Solington,\nLondon.\n\n(True Copy) Gandria Motive\nCC...\nColonial Secretary\nD\nM\n2203\n\nMarch 7, 1871\n\nDear Sir,\n\nIt has been suggested to me by the Hon: the Colonial Secretary that I should address you on the subject of the Colonial Chaplain in Hong Kong, and I gladly avail myself of the opportunity of trespassing on your attention for a few minutes in reference to this matter, being strongly impressed with the receipt that a Chaplain suited to the circumstances of this Colony should without delay become resident amongst us.\n\nThe Reverend Canon Beauchamp, after serious illness which incapacitated him for some time for the personal performance of his duties, returned last summer. He still holds the appointment and I understand his retention is uncertain. I should be very sorry to be the means of hastening the return of my excellent friend before his health is completely re-established. But I assure you that the circumstances of this Colony require the immediate return of the Chaplain or the appointment of a successor in strong health and qualifications.",
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        "content_text": "## CHANGES in the HOLDERS of OFFICES and APPOINTMENT in the Offices of HONGKONG, for the Quarter ended\n\n| Name of the Officer who formerly held the appointment, and annual Salary | Name of the Officer who is now the holder and annual salary | If appointed by Her Majesty's Government in England, date of authority of the Secretary of State | If newly appointed by the Governor, date of authority | If promoted from another Office or Government situation in the Colony, description of former appointment | Date of Governor's Despatch respecting the Change of office or appointment, or the new appointment | Column for Remarks |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Chaplain | Piper (resigned) $81920 | Kw P. Talbot (acting) $81920 |  |  |  |  |\n| Colonial Surgeon | J. I. Murray (on leave) $3360 |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Surgeon of the Lock Hospital | J. I. Mumay (on leave) | Inpector of Brochale $9864 |  |  |  |  |\n|  | D. Janiwan $720 |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  | Geo Dods (acting) $1680 |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  | Ruforing |  |  | W King $9720 |  |  |\n| Police Sergeant | Santinien Austin |  |  | Auditor General's Office, Jamieson has now been employed temporarily in the Surveyor General's Office as Store tutor | 31 March | No 377 |\n|  |  |  | Gov Hot N:39 19th March |  | Nongaft March NE71 from Lint |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  | Gov. Major Gen. Whitfeild new offe Jany 1811 from L | Governor Major 1877 |\n\nAudit Commal office,  \nHongkong, 22nd July 1891.  \nCso No 377  \n82  \nKeeper",
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        "content_text": "My Lord,\n\nI have the honour to request an extension of leave until July.\n\nColonial Chaplains at Hongkong.\n\nMINUTE PAPER.\n\nB. 3796-71 - Hongkong.\n\nMr. F. Roger\n\nW. Beach Reigns\n\n13\n\nI think Sir D. Macdonnell mentioned (allist for or list for on the margin) but Anbeacon Chambre & Caulon would be a most Excellent Sample for H.M. Dockyard.\n\nreporting the resignation of Mr. Peper of the Ailiin office due to his relation to Lady Talbot. U 18/4\n\nSee 18/4 CM 24 3968 March 13.\n\n134, Kap. 21/17/",
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        "content_text": "! \n\ndown \n\n1 \n\n3 \n\nboat and those it held came ashore again. The Soy factory at Yau-mah-ti is partly blown and to a very large extent unroofed. The Praya Wall is almost completely washed away. The scene, alike on shore and towards the water, is an exceedingly pitiable from one end of the village to the other. Some 39 or 40 Chinese who were to have started for San Francisco to-day by the City of Peking were holed over at Yau-mah-ti all right for the night, no boat daring to take them on board in such a sea and it being fairly impossible that the mail steamer would, in the face of such a gale, go out at the advertised time precisely. Five bodies were found, we have said, washed ashore; they were discovered to the north of the station. These were of course forwarded at once to the dead house at the Government Civil Hospital here, but no inquest has as yet been opened on any of them.\n\nAt Kung Chung a number of boats were drawn up on the beach; and those were all more or less damaged. The only other recordable effect of the gale was the blowing down of Mr Francis' bungalow.\n\nAt Hungham, a large number of boats were broken up, but no houses were damaged.\n\nAt Wong Kok Sui, several boats were broken-up and a few houses were unroofed. Loss of life at this place, however, as well as at the two last mentioned, is not reported. From Tsim Tsa Tsoi comes the same report; considerable damage to boats and on shore, but no lives lost.\n\nThe steamer White Cloud, which was later than usual in leaving Macao for Hongkong, the approaching storm keeping her back, brings reports to the effect that there was a heavy gale experienced there from the north at first, and blowing right round to north-north-west and from that direction to the west. The lowest reading of the barometer was 29.26. The glass steadied after midnight and gave no foretellings of any approaching disturbance of the elements, between that time and the hour when the steamer left Macao. A great many junks and cargo boats were wrecked, but it is not known that there was any loss of life worth mentioning, if indeed any loss of life at all. The White Cloud left her anchorage and anchored in the bay in anticipation of hard weather but nothing occurred to disturb her in any way, although the gusts were heavy beyond ordinary, from 5 o'clock yesterday until the hour of starting this morning, 8 o'clock. Before the White Cloud left, the Ping On had arrived from Pakhoi and Hoihow, at 7 o'clock in the morning, and reported experiencing the full fury of the gale in the form of a typhoon on her run up from the South. She had anchored at St. John's in consequence of the gale. The White Cloud returned to Macao at once on getting her cargo out here, which was a particularly large one of tea to go home by the English mail. She crosses again to-morrow with a similarly large cargo, leaving at 8 a.m. and departing from Hongkong on her return trip to Macao at 2 p.m. The Spark then takes up the run in the usual way. The Kiang ping made her usual passage and resumes her position at once. A few notes as to the effect of the gale at Macao will be found under our heading of Macao correspondence. There would seem, from what we have heard from nautical authorities just returned from the other side, that there could be no possible mistake there as to the reality of the typhoonic nature of the storm, the wind going almost right round the compass in twelve hours.\n\nAn extraordinary rumour was industriously circulated as to some catastrophe having happened to the Yotsui. The Yotsai is safe in dock.\n\nWe should have mentioned yesterday, when reckoning-up of those to whom credit was due, those who had shown that they were made of the right stuff when the occasion called for help, that the Royal Artillery turned out and held themselves in readiness for any opportunity, and pulled up on the Barrack Square, North Barracks, during the worst part of the gale as it affected that quarter, that was between noon and 1 o'clock p.m., six sampans together with their crews, numbering quite an extensive tribe of people saved from the wrecks. The highest credit is due to those who took part in this work, although they may have to rest content with the approbation of their own consciences, which is often the sole reward of those who dwell under such circumstances. It is a pleasure to us to record, however, the conduct of the valiant and humane R. A.\n\nSeveral vessels, which have either come in or attempted to go out and been compelled to put back, tell of severe weather outside.\n\nThe Kashgar, P.&O. steamer, which left yesterday for Shanghai, anchored in the Lyeemoon Pass, or near the Cape d'Aguilar lighthouse, and proceeded only after the force of the blow had expended itself. The same Company's steamer Sunda, which has also had some heavy weather on her trip down, reports meeting her steaming out. The Diamante, setting out yesterday for Manila, had to put back through stress of weather. She brought in and landed some six or eight persons rescued from a junk found floating bottom up outside. The Gleneagles from Foochow reports had weather towards the latter part of her voyage. The Zhang, from Cayton, anchored in the river on her way down and reports a mass of capsized boats. A heavy gale was experienced; and from the report she brings, we may expect to hear more from Canton concerning the present gale.\n\nThe following reports from other vessels also refer to the storm, which would appear to have been extensively felt:\n\nThe British steamer Greyhound, Captain Scott, from Haiphong and Hoihow, reports: From Haiphong to Hoihow, strong winds veering from S.E. to East, with high sea. From Hoihow to Hongkong, first part of passage light N.E. winds. \"Friday morning, wind hauled North, and then veered to N.W. and West, blowing very heavy, with high cross sea from S.E. and heavy rain; 10.16 a.m. increased to a gale with furious squalls, turned ship's head and ran for anchorage at Chuen. Saturday at 3 a.m., moderated, when weighed anchor and proceeded.\n\nThe British steamer Esmeralda, Captain Talbot, from Manila, reports: On Tuesday 11th Oct., at 5.05 p.m., hove up and proceeded from Manila Bay towards Hongkong, fresh northerly winds and fine clear weather, barometer at midnight 29.95. Wednesday 12th Oct., commenced with light N.W. winds and fine; noon, wind increasing from the N.W., barometer 29.84. 8 p.m., strong N.N.W. winds and heavy rain; sea rising, barometer 29.80; midnight, no alteration, barometer 29.80. Thursday, 13th Oct., commenced with hard gale from the N.W., heavy rain squalls and high sea; 00.40 a.m., engines reduced to half speed; 8 a.m. barometer 29.60; 8 a.m. wind W.N.W., blowing a severe gale with incessant rain squalls and heavy sea; ship labouring heavily and shipping a great quantity of water. 8.50 a.m. wind increasing in violence stopped the engines and hove to with sea anchor and 60 fathoms chain. After 10 a.m., the barometer began to rise slowly, although there was no abatement in the weather; noon, barometer 29.71. At 4 p.m. the weather moderated slightly, barometer steadily rising; 4.25 p.m., started heaving up the sea anchor; 5 p.m., full speed ahead; at 7.30 blowing hard gale from the S.W.\n\n106",
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        "content_text": "## Report on the Census of Singapore, 1881\n\nEnclosure No? in Colonel Crossman's letter to T.9.7. N° 53 dated 24 November 190?\n\n### CENSUS OFFICE, Singapore, 15th August, 1881\n\nSIR--I have the honour to forward the Report of the Census Officers on the Census of Singapore, taken on the night of the 3rd April, 1881, with fifteen enclosures.\n\nI have, &c.,  \n**A. P. TALBOT**, Secretary to the Census Officers.\n\n## Report on the Census of Singapore, 1881\n\n1. By Government Notification No. 163, of the 15th April, 1880, the following Officers were appointed as a Committee for organising the Staff required, the preparation of the Forms, and the compilation of the Returns:-  \n   - The Hon'ble the Auditor-General (Mr. E. A. IRVING).\n   - The Inspector-General of Police (Major S. DUNLOP, R.A.).\n   - The Protector of Chinese (Mr. W. A. PICKERING).\n   - The Registrar-General (Mr. A. W. V. COUSINS).\n   - The Collector of Land Revenue (Mr. F. G. PENNEY).\n   - A. KNIGHT, Esquire, Audit Office.\n   - The Secretary to the Municipal Commissioners (Mr. H. HUTCHESON).\n\n   Mr. PENNEY was appointed Secretary, and on his going to Penang in June, Mr. TALBOT, Acting Collector of Land Revenue, took his place. Mr. J. K. BIRCH relieved Mr. TALBOT in November, as Collector of Land Revenue, but the latter remained on as Secretary to the Committee. During the absence of Mr. TALBOT on duty in Sungei Ujong, from the 15th April to the end of June, Mr. J. K. BIRCH performed the duties of Secretary.\n\n2. By Government Notification, No. 509, of the 1st December, 1880, the Officers who then formed the Committee were appointed Census Officers under the Ordinance.\n\n3. The first meeting of the Census Committee was held on the 22nd May, 1880, and preliminary steps were taken by deciding on the limits of the Town for the purposes of the Census, and commencing the revision of the Forms used at the Census in 1871.",
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        "content_text": "## Definition of \"Malays and other Natives of the Archipelago\"\n\n\"Malays and other Natives of the Archipelago\" include Achinese, Boyanese, Bugis, Dyaks, Javanese, Jawi-Pekans, and Manilamen.\n\n## Definition of \"Tamils and other Natives of India\"\n\n\"Tamils and other Natives of India\" include Burmese, Parsees, Bengalis, and other Natives of India not specified.\n\n30. It will be interesting also to show the proportions of the Malays and Tamils taken alone--this is done below. The increases are:----\n\n| Nationality | Increase | Proportion to Population |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Malays | 2,885, or 15.0 per cent |  |\n| Tamils | 617, or 6.2 per cent |  |\n\nTo account for the very great difference between the figures here given for the \"Malays,\" and those given in paragraph 31 for \"*Malays and other Natives of the Archipelago,\" it must be pointed out that there is a very large increase among the Javanese, viz., an increase of 2,615, or 81.6 per cent.\n\nIt has been already explained (paragraph 31) that the small increase in the Tamils is partly owing to the Indian troops having been withdrawn since the last Census.\n\n## Proportional Numbers\n\nThe proportional numbers in every 10,000 of the Population in 1871, and at this Census, are:----\n\n| Nationality | 1871 | 1881 |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Malays | 1,984 | 1,591 |\n| Tamils | 1,029 | 754 |\n\n## Proportion of Males and Females\n\nThe proportions of Males and Females in every 1,000 of the Adult population in 1871, and at this Census, are:-- \n\n| Nationality | 1871 | 1881 |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Malays | Males: 530, Females: 470 | Males: 568, Females: 432 |\n| Tamils | Males: 525, Females: 475 | Males: 676, Females: 324 |\n\nThus, there are thirty-four more women in every 1,000 Tamils than there were in 1871 is incorrect; the correct interpretation should be derived from the given data.\n\n## Proportion of Adults and Children\n\nThe proportions of Adults and Children in every 1,000 of the population in 1871, and at this Census, are:-- \n\n| Nationality | 1871 | 1881 |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Malays | Adults: 631, Children: 369 | Adults: 662, Children: 338 |\n| Tamils | Adults: 851, Children: 149 | Adults: 868, Children: 132 |\n\n## Density of Population\n\n37. Taking the area of the Settlement (as it was taken in 1871) at 224 square miles, the density of the population (exclusive of the Floating Population) is 393 per square mile, against 115 per square mile in 1871.\n\n## Expenditure\n\n38. The total amount expended for the Singapore Census, up to the date of the completion of the Returns, is $6,696.50, exclusive of the cost of the Forms used, viz.:\n\n| Period | Amount |\n| --- | --- |\n| Expended in 1880 | $98.00 |\n| Do. from 1st January to 31st July, 1881 | $6,306.85 |\n| Do. from 1st to 12th August (not yet paid) | $291.65 |\n| Total | $6,696.50 |\n\nA statement is enclosed showing the various items of this Expenditure.\n\n## Remuneration\n\n39. The remuneration to Supervisors varied between $40 and $60, according to the difficulties they had to encounter, and the length of time they were employed.\n\n40. Enumerators were paid at rates varying between $4 and $10; the latter sum, however, only being given to a few, who had specially hard work and long distances to travel, and who did their work particularly well. The average rate was $3.63 each.\n\n41. A house in South Bridge Road, next to Kreta Ayer Police Station, was rented from the 1st February, at $10 a month for a Census Office.\n\n42. In conclusion, we may say that we have every reason to believe that a really good Census has been taken, and that the numbers given fairly represent the population of the Settlement.\n\nS. DUNLOP,  \nW. A. PICKERING,  \nV. COUSINS,  \nH. HEWETSON,  \nA. KNIGHT,  \nA. P. TALBOT,  \nCensus Officers.\n\nCENSUS OFFICE,  \nSingapore, 15th August, 1881.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-213 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1883 [12]",
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        "content_text": "Enclosure\n\nC O.\n\n455\n\n16\n\nRECP\n\nREGE 9 JAN 84\n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.—No. 400.\n\nHis Excellency the Governor has been pleased to issue a fresh Commission of the Peace for this Colony, and the names of the gentlemen therein are hereby published for general information, viz. :- His Excellency Major-General JOHN NEPTUNE SARGENT, C.B.\n\nThe Honourable WILLIAM HENRY MARSH, C.M.G.\n\nThe Honourable JOHN MACNEILE PRICE.\n\nThe Honourable FREDERICK STEWART.\n\nThe Honourable ALFRED LISTER,\n\nThe Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE.\n\nThe Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK.\n\nThe Honourable FRANCIS BOLKELEY JOHNSON.\n\nEDWARD JAMES ACKROYD, Esquire.\n\nWILLIAM STANLEY ADAMS, Esquire. JAMES ROSS ANTON, Esquire. FRAMJEE HORMUSJEE ARJANEE, Esquire. PHILIP BERNARD CHENERY AYRES, Esquire. HERBERT MAINWARING BAILY, Esquire. WILLIAM NEISH BAIN, Esquire. SAMUEL BARFF, Esquire. EMANUEL RAPHAEL BELILIOS, Esquire. JOHN BELL-IRVING, Esquire. SOTHEBY GODFREY BIRD, Esquire. CHARLES DAVID BOTTOMLEY, Esquire. EDWARD BOWDLER, Esquire. JOHN SHERREN BREWER, Esquire. CH'AN KWAN-I, Esquire.\n\nCATCHICK PAUL CHATER, Esquire.\n\nCHOY CHEE-MEL, Esquire.\n\nJAMES BELLINGTON COUGHTRIE, Esquire.\n\nJOHN SAMUEL COX, Esquire.\n\nATWELL COXON, Esquire.\n\nHENRY LISTON DALRYMPLE, Esquire.\n\nWILLIAM DANBY, Esquire.\n\nWILLIAM HOMFREY FULLER DARBY, Esquire.\n\nWALTER MEREDITH DEANE, Esquire.\n\nHENRY DICKIE, Esquire.\n\nNATHANIEL JOSEPH EDE, Esquire.\n\nCHARLES FORD, Esquire.\n\nHENRY FOSS, Esquire.\n\nJOHN JOSEPH FRANCIS, Esquire.\n\nJOHN GERRARD, Esquire.\n\nWILLIAM HARTIGAN, Esquire.\n\nJOHN GORDON TALBOT HASSELL, Esquire.\n\nHO KAI, Esquire.\n\nWILLIAM KERFOOT HUGHES, Esquire.\n\nTHOMAS JACKSON, Esquire.\n\nBENDYSHE LAYTON, Esquire.\n\nJAMES HALDANE STEWART-LOCKHART, Esquire. LUK SHAU-T'IN, Esquire. ROBERT LYALL, Esquire. EDWIN MACKINTOSH, Esquire. ALEXANDER MACIVER, Esquire. ERNEST MACKEAN, Esquire. ALFRED THOMAS MANGER, Esquire. JOHN MELVILLE MATSON, Esquire. ALEXANDER PALMER MCEWEN, Esquire. JAMES PAINTER MCLUEN, Esquire, R.N. HORMUSJEE MERWANJEE MEHTA, Esquire. HORMUSJEE NOROWJEE MODY, Esquire. GEORGE EDWARD NOBLE, Esquire. FREDERICK THOMAS PEARCE FOSTER, Esquire. DITUNJEEBHOY RUTTONJEE, Esquire. FREDERICK DAVID SASSOON, Esquire. MEYER ELIAS SASSOON, Esquire.\n\nJAMES HENRY SCOTT, Esquire.\n\nARATHOON SETH, Esquire.\n\nHORMOSJEE COOVERJEE SITNA, Esquire. GRANVILLE SHARP, Esquire.\n\nJAMES STOCKWELL, Esquire.\n\nHENRY GEORGE THOMSETT, Esquire, R.N.\n\nJOHN THURBURN, Esquire.\n\nARTHUR KENNEDY TRAVERS, Esquire. HENRY JOHN HOWARD TRIPP, Esquire. JOHN YARDELY VERNON VERNON, Esquire. WEI YUK, Esquire.\n\nTHOMAS HENDERSON WHITEHEAD, Esquire. ALFRED GASCOYNE WISE, Esquire. HENRY ERNEST WODEHOUSE, Esquire. WONG SHE-TAI, Esquire.\n\nWOO LIN YUEN, Esquire.\n\nRICHARD YOUNG, Esquire.\n\nWILLIAM STEWART YOUNG, Esquire.\n\nBy Command,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st December, 1883.\n\nJ. H. STEWART-LOCKHART,\n\nfor the Colonial Secretary.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-218 - Administrator Marsh Governor Sir Bowen & Others - 1884 [11-12]",
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        "content_text": "I am directed by the \nEarl of Derby to offer \nYou the appointment of \nSuperintendent of Victoria Gaol at \nHongkong with \nthe \nSalary \nof $3360 per annum \nbut no \nother allowances.\n\n2. I am to enclose \na Copy for your information `No. 9211`.\n\n## \n(Signed) W. Talbot Harvey. \nGovernor.\n\nDRAFT.\n\na. H. Gordon \nMINUTE.\n\nMr. Lucas 28 \nMr. De Robeeth 2 \nMr. Wingfield.\nMr. Bramston.\nMr. Meade.\nSir R. Herbert.\nMr. Ashley \nLord Derby. 299 \n\n... daily and heard me out. All prisoners requested interviews, and all convicts who were not otherwise engaged were allowed to speak with the Governor. The rest of the time he spent with the Deputy Governor, myself, and any other official whose duties he felt he had not quite mastered.\n\nI have no hesitation in adding that Dudley could bring himself to like Prison work, and that I believe he possesses both the ability and knowledge to ensure success.\n\nI have, &c...\n(Signed) W. Talbot Harvey. \nGovernor.\n\nHongkong `4571` May 18...\n\nIs the Governor to instruct the Superintendent of the Gaol? \nRu... in 1868 `M2 Meade` \n112...\n\nMay 30 \n598 \nMay 84 \n\nseen by H.W.J. Lucas if they wish.\n\n... Mr. Antislaus \nHego... s \n\nNo. he has already had some prison experience \n`074` \nand \nat the rate \nof £... per annum `F`.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-245 - Acting Governor Fleming - 1890 [5-7]",
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        "content_text": "For convenience,\n\na copy of Talbot's letter of 24 Sept. 1881 which has been referred to as raising the question of consolidating the Militia Debts at Causeway Bay.\n\nThis letter was circulated to you on the 16th ult. No. 81, but no further action appears to have been taken.\n\nRAFT.\n\nConfidential.\n\nMINUTE.\n\n12202/3\n\n3 July 1890\n\nMr. Wingfield.\n\nMr. Bramston.\n\nMr. Meade.\n\nSir R. Herbert.\n\nBaron de Worms.\n\nLord Knutsford.\n\nWin. Worms 18 Apr. 90 C 7347\n\nConfidential.\n\nMany thanks for your letter.\n\nDep. No. 156 of the 22nd - suggesting the appointment of a Local Committee to inquire into the disposal of the Military lands & reserves.\n\nI endorse your proposal.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-250 - Acting Governor Barker - 1891 [6-8]",
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        "title": "CO129-250 - Acting Governor Barker - 1891 [6-8]",
        "content_text": "# SUNDAY LABOR IN HONGKONG HARBOUR.\n\n## SUNDAY LABOUR.\n\nTO THE EDITOR OF THE \"DAILY PRESS.\"\n\nSIR,-Last year the Postal Authorities at home ventured to inflict on Bombay what was then denounced as a social calamity, viz., that the P. & O. mail steamers should leave there every Sunday for London. Immediately this report was out, all Bombay and his wife were mighty indignant, and a loud howl was raised on all sides. The agitation took the form of a very large public meeting, attended by thousands of people, including the Bishops, Judges, Magistrates, lawyers, doctors, merchants, and clerks; in short, all sorts and conditions of men made a common cause of it, and rose to a man for a firm and emphatic protest against the proposed change. They telegraphed their proceedings to London, and they quite overpowered the authorities in Downing Street. So signal was the success that the proposed change had to be abandoned wholly and entirely, there and then. But, in the colony of Hongkong, who is it that suffers? Oh! only sailors and seamen, and \"coolies\" to some degree. The taipans do have their Saturdays (one half) and Sundays for picnics and pleasure; then why should they bother their heads in the matter?\n\nA LOOKER-ON,\n\nHongkong, 28th October, 1890.\n\n## THE SUNDAY LABOUR QUESTION.\n\nTO THE EDITOR OF THE \"DAILY PRESS,\"\n\nSIR, Some of the agitators, finding themselves in a corner, make what seems to me the grossly unjust, but fortunately wholly impracticable, proposal to enforce Sunday idleness (Satan will find some mischief for the idle hands to do) on the Chinese crews of junks and necessarily on thousands of shore hands, and say that they have to submit to it in the Treaty Ports. This is altogether a mistake, and as many persons in Hongkong are unaware of the arrangements at the Treaty Ports, I think it ought to be made fully known that the junks there do not come under the foreign Customs, only vessels of foreign type, and that the discharging and loading of cargo goes on every day. To put the Colony at so great a disadvantage compared to the Treaty Ports would be interfering with Chinese customs with a vengeance. Whatever is done, there should be no misrepresentation; let us have no half truths.\n\nYours faithfully,\n\nLAOU SHANGHAI,\n\nHongkong, 22nd October, 1890.\n\n## SUNDAY LABOR IN HONGKONG HARBOUR.\n\nthemselves, by simply declining to do what their employers have neither a legal nor a moral right to demand of them, as a man is bound to obey only just and lawful commands. But is the command to perform such duties as loading or discharging cargo on Sunday a just or lawful command? Would any Magistrate in Hongkong—putting the force of public opinion aside—consider it a lawful command? I think not. So that I would again repeat: \"where there is no right there can be no duty.\" A man is entitled to one day's rest in seven, as he is entitled to twelve hours' rest in the twenty-four: by custom and usage, it has become a necessity of nature to him. According to our ideas, unless under exceptional circumstances, even voluntary labour on Sunday is wrong. Involuntary Sunday labour is morally criminal; the difference is the difference between the labour of a freeman and a slave.\n\nThe Government would seem to be wise in abstaining from legislating on the subject; the time for a hard and fast law has not yet arrived. Let strict observance of Sunday as a day of rest from labour be recognised as the custom and usage of the port of Hongkong, and it will be as easy to enforce it here as elsewhere. A short time since, it became necessary to increase the light dues for a particular purpose, and they were raised one hundred and fifty per cent. The Government can likewise, with as little difficulty, put a tonnage tax on Sunday labour afloat that would press equally on all classes of steamers. A privilege not worth paying for is not worth having. Ashore, the solution of the question mainly lies with the representatives of our two principal British shipping houses in the Colony; let them stop working their steamers on Sunday, and the rest will follow easy. Why not graciously concede as a favour to their employés what must assuredly come to pass before long, with their consent or without it? Not so very long ago, the departure of the mails on Monday was considered a hardship to merchants and their clerks, because it entailed attendance at their offices on Sunday to write their correspondence. The result was, the mail day was altered, and the merchant enjoyed his Sunday undisturbed—the aphorism about \"Sauce for the goose,\" &c.\n\nLet me recall the arguments in favour of Sunday labour seem strained and somewhat frivolous. The difficulties conjured up may turn out imaginary. The Chinese bogey will not do. The question resolves itself down to whether, for the mere purpose of utilizing Sunday, shipowners will be allowed a privilege in Hongkong which is refused them without heavy payment in most ports of the world, and denied them altogether in others.\n\nAs a ship's officer, I would demand as a right the cessation of labour on Sunday so far as I was myself concerned; as a shipowner, in the sense of being a shareholder in our three local shipping companies, and with other shipping interests of equal importance, I would advocate, as a matter of sound policy, the total cessation of Sunday labour on board ship, on the grounds of its being mostly unnecessary and called for simply by excessive competition.\n\nR. TALBOT.\n\nHongkong, 20th October, 1890.\n\n## THE SUNDAY LABOR QUESTION.\n\nTO THE EDITOR OF THE \"DAILY PRESS,\"\n\nSIR,—The question of Sunday labour on board ship in Hongkong Harbour by European officers has become confused and mixed up with that of Chinese labour on shore—with which, in my opinion, it has little to do—until the hardworked ship's officer has arrived at the, to him, flattering conclusion that the whole social and commercial system of Hongkong depends upon whether he works or does not work on Sunday, and not the rule.\n\nNow, so far as the question extends to Chinese, I think it is susceptible of proof that the bulk of the Chinese afloat, cargo boatmen, coolies, &c., are against Sunday labour. Hardly be engaged on Sunday, they are prompt to tell you: \"B'long Sunday, no wauchee work.\" Coolies or cargo boats can hardly be engaged on Sunday. Chinese merchants seem mostly indifferent. It certainly does not seem a question of much importance to them. They certainly cannot be said to be strongly in favour of Sunday work; their conversation does not lead one to conclude they are so. That Chinese of all classes, both here and at Shanghai and the out-ports, enjoy and appreciate Sunday as a day of rest from business and work can hardly be denied. It is a mistake to assume that Sunday work is general on board all steamers. It is the exception. Sailing vessels seldom or ever work on Sunday, and a large proportion of the Sunday labour going on is avoidable. The steamers trading to Manila are persistent Sunday workers, but for no other reason than to utilize Sunday. For the same reason, they would work all night as well as all day, but that there is a limit to their officers' endurance. Competition compels them to take advantage of this vicious custom, which is recognised all over the world as a moral crime, except in Hongkong. They invariably discharge cargo on Sunday, but as they seldom receive much cargo, it must be accepted as some proof that Chinese shippers do not place very much value on the privilege of Sunday labour. What little is shipped could easily be avoided by some little forethought on the part of the steamers' agents. A steamer arrives on Saturday morning, and very often does not discharge a package of cargo that day; shipping clerks are indifferent—they know she can discharge on Sunday—it never enters their heads to consider the ships' officers, that they may probably have as strong an objection to working on Sunday as they themselves invariably have when personally concerned. Shipping offices are closed on Sunday, but if they were kept open, and clerks compelled to attend when steamers were working, the necessity for Sunday work would not be so often evident.\n\nTo the ship's officer, it is undoubtedly a hardship; it destroys his self-respect, creates dissatisfaction and discontent, and is fatal to discipline. The Chinese sailors will not work on Sunday, and look with contempt on their officers, who are morosely and unwillingly carrying on their duties, while protesting strongly, if silently, against such a state of affairs. If there is truth in the axiom that \"where there is no right there can be no duty,\" then the solution of the question seems to lie with the officers...\n\n## TO THE EDITOR OF THE \"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.\"\n\nSIR,—Having just returned from a voyage, I have only now had an opportunity of reading the report of the Conference between the Chamber of Commerce and Capt. Ashton and a delegation of the Marine Officers' Association. I am very pleased indeed to see how well Capt. Ashton maintained his cause in the face of such an evidently biassed, adverse, interested body of capitalists and shipowners represented by Messrs. Mackintosh, Keswick, Ryrie, etc. With all their professed desire for the cessation of Sunday labour, it is palpable to the most casual observer that their great care was evidently to protect the shipowner from a possible loss of one day's earnings.\n\nMr. Mackintosh asked for data regarding the number of officers employed on Sunday. Now, I think that no one is in a better position than himself to provide this information, seeing that the lines known as the \"Blue Funnel\" and \"Butterfield & Swire's\" are the great offenders in this respect; however, in passing, I might remark for Mr. Mackintosh's edification that there are, on an average, from fifty to sixty officers employed on steamers in this port on Sundays. Further, I may add, as regards compradores on board steamers, it in no wise affords the European officers greater liberty; as in steamers carrying compradores, there are usually only two European officers carried, one of whom is expected to sign all receipts and superintend all necessary deck work, while the other is supposed to be below looking after the stowage of cargo.\n\nMr. Mackintosh seems anxious to discover some method by which the Sunday labour of officers might be minimised. This is simple; \"stop Sunday labour.\"\n\nAs regards Mr. Keswick's statement of the strong objections of the Chinese to the law, I should like to know in what way these strong objections have been shown. I have heard of no action on the part of the Chinese in opposition to the proposed legislation on Sunday labour. With respect to his statement of the danger of making 150,000 Chinese idle on Sunday, I think the numbers stated very ridiculous, and I am quite satisfied that not more than 15,000 people would be affected by the cessation of Sunday labour in the harbour. With respect to Sunday labour in treaty ports, I can say that the British are the greatest sinners. And if I condescended to specialize local lines, I have no hesitation in naming the China Navigation Steamship Company and the Indo-China Steamship Company as the greatest offenders in this respect. Ships sailed under the Chinese flag compare most favourably in respect to Sunday observance. I have no doubt the I.M. Customs statistics would prove what is here stated.\n\nMy sympathies are with \"old Ryrie\" in his anxiety with respect to a hot Sunday dinner, but, as I understand the question, the Mercantile Marine Officer's Association are asking for \"cessation of Sunday labour in the Harbour only.\"",
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        "content_text": "been inserted in the Column for Fees in \nthe Blue Book, it is important that no such particulars should be correctly so that there was \nnothing in the Blue \nBook to show that this \nOfficer received any Emoluments beyond his official salary.\n\nFB & L(1211)-15202-3000-5-91\n\n**Governor.** No. Robinson Talbot  \n**Date.** 6 Jan 1892  \n**Last previous Paper.** 2434/3  \n**C. Agents** 6 Jan  \n**.20 Jan** Agents  \n**Hong Kong** No. 344  \n**(Subject.)** RECP  \n**C.O.** 344  \n**(REG 6 JAN 92**  \nLighthouse Keepers Sap Rock  \n\"15 March.\" 14  \n\n**DESPATCH.**  \nReferring to clasp No 308 fap  \n**(Minutes.)** 257  \n6.1.91  \n\n**Next subsequent Paper** Yeuts 1713.",
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        "content_text": "# MATERIALS FOR A HISTORY OF EDUCATION IN HONGKONG.\n\nlevel of the other Government Schools which remained, as purely elementary Chinese Schools, to act as feeders to the Central School as they had formerly supplied scholars for St. Paul's College. Children of residents were to be admitted into the Central School free of charge, outsiders only were to pay fees. All newly appointed teachers of the Central School were to constitute a definite lower class, and promotion to a higher grade of rank and pay was to be exclusively the reward of merit. All communications between the staff and the Board were to pass through the hands of the Headmaster who was to frame rules for the conduct of the teachers. In accordance with this last Regulation, Dr. Stewart, at the request of the Board, drafted Regulations for the better administration of the Government Schools (outside the Central School), which were amended by the Board on 17th November, 1862, and published in Chinese translation. These Regulations fixed the school-hours in the outside Schools at 7½ hours a day, with 4 hours for the study of the Bible on Sundays when desired by the parents of at least six scholars. Loud bawling at Chinese reading was (to the astonishment of the Chinese) forbidden.\n\nIn their report for the year 1862, the Board state that, by the absorption of 4 Schools in the formation of the Central School, the number of Schools under their superintendence was reduced to 16, showing an enrolment of 889 scholars among whom there were 34 girls. The report points out the low moral principle and careless indolence of most of the native School-masters and the difficulty Dr. Stewart had, in the absence of an English Assistant-Master, to give the Schools an effective superintendence. For this reason the Board resolved to discontinue for the present the Schools at Saiwan, Shankiwan, Shekó and Little Hongkong and to hand over the school-houses in those places to the respective village communities to continue the Schools under their own direction (with the aid, later on, of a small monthly grant from the Government) as Aided Schools.\n\n1863. Mr. Fryer having left for Shanghai, St. Paul's College School, with an attendance of 42 boys, was, during the year 1863, under the tuition of Mr. S. A. Reeve, who reported that he had adopted the monitorial system. The cost of the School was $2,400. The Diocesan Native Training School, under Miss Eaton, which, in autumn 1863, was moved into the newly-erected building on Bonham Road, had an attendance of 31 girls (all boarders) and cost $3,000. Miss Magrath's School, in Mosque Gardens, was attended by 22 children (of whom 17 were girls), cost $1,380. Miss Baxter's Schools included, this year, four separate institutions, viz., a Eurasian Boarding School in Mosque Terrace and another Eurasian Boarding School in Staunton Street, (the European staff of these Schools consisting of Mrs. Talbot and Miss de la Cour, and the boarders including 15 boys and 33 girls), a Chinese Boarding School in José's Lane (Chung-wan) under a Chinese matron with 20 girls, and a Chinese Day School in William Street (Wantsai) under a Chinese teacher and attended by 23 children (16 of whom were girls). The latter two Schools cost Miss Baxter $1,050, but the expenses of the Boarding Schools in Staunton Street and Mosque Terrace are not recorded. The London Missionary Society conducted, in the year 1863, three Schools, viz. a Chinese Mixed School, taught by Mrs. Kwan Tai-shi and attended by 6 boys and 4 girls, costing $84, a Boys School in Taipingshan where Mr. Ho Yuk-ts'ün taught 30 Chinese boys at a cost of $240 and another Boys School at Wantsai with 25 boys under Mr. Leung Cho-tong, costing $144. The Berlin Foundling House School, under Miss Heidsiek and a Chinese teacher, now numbered 11 girls under instruction.\n\nComing now to the Roman Catholic Schools of the year 1863, we find Mr. Rowland, assisted by Mr. T. Terry, conducted an English Boys School, attended by 32 boys, at a cost (to the Propagation Society) of $720, and a Portuguese School (reported as under Mr. Rowland's tuition) of 20 boys, at a cost of $192, whilst Mr. V. Pereira taught another Portuguese School, attended by 30 boys, at an expense of $720 and Mr. Chung Bin-lan a Chinese School of 30 boys at a cost of $144. The foregoing 4 Schools were all located in Wellington Street. The same Society continued also its School in Spring Gardens, attended by 48 boys under Mr. Yung Tim, costing $206, and the Aberdeen School in which 20 Chinese boys were under instruction at a cost of $144. The Seminary in Pottinger Street is again reported as under the tuition of Fathers T. Raimondi, G. Favini and G. Origo and numbering 10 students, the expenses being $600. The French Ecclesiastical School at Sookonpoo was under the tuition of Père J. Jaquemin, and attended by 22 students (expenses not recorded). A new School was opened during this year under the name 'Westpoint Chinese Day School,' under the tuition of Mr. Cha Hin. It was attended by 32 Chinese boys and cost $144. This was probably the germ from which later on the Westpoint Reformatory sprang up.\n\nNo School is reported, for the year 1863, as under the direction of the French Sisters, who would seem to have closed their two Chinese Day Schools. But the Italian Sisters continued their three Girls Schools in Caine Road for English, Portuguese and Chinese children, having altogether 120 girls under instruction, at an expense of $3,000. They continued also their Chinese School at Spring Gardens but transformed it into an Orphanage, where they had 30 girls under instruction, at a cost of $720.\n\nThe Board of Education in charge of the Government Schools consisted, at the beginning of the year 1863, of the Hon. (subsequently Sir) John Smale, the Hon. W. H. Rennie, Mr. J. J. Mackenzie, Rev. Dr. Legge, Dr. Kane and Mr. J. C. Power (Secretary)—all staunch secularists. Scripture portions (in Chinese only) continued to be used as school-books both in the Central School and in the outside Schools. At the beginning of the year the Board had a little squabble with the Colonial Secretary. They had sent in a notice of reprimand of the Master of the Aided School at Sheko for publication in the Chinese issue of the Government Gazette, and the Colonial Secretary had exercised his discretion in excluding the notice from publication. Thereupon the Board coolly informed the Colonial Secretary that they had unanimously resolved that, so long as the privilege of inserting notices in the Chinese Gazette is conceded to the Board, the Board alone are responsible for the effect produced by them. No doubt Dr. Stewart, who had quite lately (16th December, 1862) been authorized by the Government to sign all vouchers of educational expenditure as Head of the Education Department, as well as others, foresaw already that the Board of Education would not be of long duration.\n\nThe point which Mr. Mackenzie's Memorandum had left unsettled, viz. the standard test to be fixed for admission to the two branches of the Central School, was settled by a minute which Dr. Legge prepared and which the Board approved on 17th February, 1863. In this Minute primary instruction is defined to mean instruction in the **千字文** and **幼學詩**. Boys were to pass a viva voce examination in those books before they could be admitted into the Central School. As to those boys in the Central School, who had not yet passed into the English division, they were to study the **中庸** and **論語**, and only by passing a viva voce examination in these books could they enter the English division of the School. The boys in the English division were to study the **五經**, **古文文章** and **史記**. The Chinese examinations should be conducted by a Committee consisting of the Chinese teachers of the highest gradation, under the superintendence of the Headmaster.",
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        "content_text": "It would seem naturally to be a subordinate officer of the Police defined by S.2 of Ord. 14 of 1887 and to be entitled to the special Force rules. Those rules are of course meant specially for the benefit of Policemen proper who are exposed specially to climatic influences, owing to their outdoor duties; & I agree with the Governor that the proposed Officer, whose duties will be mainly indoors, may reasonably be put on the Civil Service Rules, just like the Clerks in the Police Department.\n\n& Res? Can we do that (as the Law stands if we style him \"Storekeeper Sergeant Major\"? \n\nIn other respects I would approve Lou's proposals auth. Agents to select some one for the post.\n\nI do not think there is any sufficient reason for treating him as a subordinate officer of the Police Force, and I see no sufficient reason for special legislation.\n\nIt is a question whether the Officer to be selected (as the Governor proposes) be made to contribute to the W.O.F. Fund? See Ord. 30 of 1890 & 18 of 1891 for the definition of \"Public Officer\" in former Ordinance, & note annexed from M. Talbot (to whom I wrote asking \"The Straits Police were allowed/required to contribute to the W.I.O. Fund of that Colony\").\n\nIt seems to me desirable that the Police in both Colonies contribute to the fund as much as other Public Servants. Should we suggest this to the Governor?",
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        "content_text": "VI. An illustration of the growth of Chinese consumption of an article which now forms an important and valuable export from British India, the manufacture of which has stimulated the production of cotton, and led to the establishment of industries there in which considerable capital has been invested, is cotton yarn. This trade has developed within the last ten years on a silver basis, the currency common to producer and consumer alike; and if that common currency be disturbed this important trade will, for reasons shown in paragraph X, be lost to India, probably without benefit to Great Britain.\n\nVII. The statistics following are taken from the Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs Returns, the separation of Indian and English imported yarn not being shown prior to 1889.\n\n  \n    Total Imports, 1882 to 1888\n    Piculs\n    Value\n  \n  \n    1882\n    184,939\n    Taels 4,505,000\n  \n  \n    1884\n    261,457\n    5,584,000\n  \n  \n    1885\n    387,820\n    7,971,000\n  \n  \n    1886\n    384,582\n    7,868,000\n  \n  \n    1887\n    592,687\n    12,547,000\n  \n  \n    1888\n    688,468\n    18,427,000\n  \n  \n    From Great Britain\n  \n  \n    1889\n    50,144\n    1,077,000\n  \n  \n    1890\n    88,849\n    1,797,000\n  \n  \n    1891\n    78,058\n    1,507,000\n  \n  \n    From India\n  \n  \n    1889\n    628,413\n    11,884,000\n  \n  \n    1890\n    998,145\n    17,507,000\n  \n  \n    1891\n    1,138,088\n    19,397,000\n  \n\nThose statistics show that the import of Indian yarn alone in 1891 exceeded the total import of all cotton yarn in 1882 by 515 per cent. in quantity and 331 per cent. in value.\n\nThe value of the 67,000 tons weight of yarn imported from India into China in 1891, at the low rate of exchange of 220 rupees per 100 dollars, is 653 lakhs of rupees; and there are indications of further increase year by year.\n\nJapan is also a large consumer of Indian-made yarn.\n\nVIII. Although the consequence of closing the Indian Mints and establishment of a gold standard may be to raise in India the sterling equivalent of a rupee to 1s. 6d., the purchasing power of the rupee within the Indian territory will not be increased; as a symbol of native value its quality will be unchanged.\n\nIX. While the rupee will remain as a coin in India with the same purchasing power as before, beyond India it will have an artificial value ranging from 20 to 50 per cent. to be made good in exchange. The effect will be the same as if an export duty of 20 to 50 per cent. were levied on yarn, to be borne by the producer.\n\nExample. The Indian spinner can now sell 10,000 dollars worth of yarn for 22,000 rupees; and the Chinese consumer is prepared to pay 10,000 dollars, plus charges, because he cannot manufacture for himself on equal terms. If the exchange value of the rupee be artificially raised to 1s. 6d. and the spinner still receives 22,000 rupees as before, the Chinese consumer must provide 12,000 dollars, plus charges, to meet the fall in exchange between China and India. This difference of 20 per cent. enables him to supply his own wants by home manufacture; and if the Indian producer cannot compensate for the difference in exchange in the price of his yarn, he must forego the sale to China.\n\nX. China is already a large producer of cotton, the cultivation of which can be considerably extended should the demand increase. A gold standard in India will most probably operate to close the China market to Indian-made yarn, by stimulating production of the raw material and the establishment of manufactories in China for the supply of domestic requirements.\n\nXI. The creation of a gold standard for the silver rupee currency is equivalent to the establishment by the Imperial Government of a bimetallic ratio within the boundaries of the Indian Empire; while beyond, consequent upon the unwillingness of the Imperial Government to accept international bimetallism, the rupee is merely silver bullion. This seems to be an admission by the Imperial Government, but confined to India only, of the bimetallic principle.\n\nXII. It is to be noted that the Indian producer asks and receives no more for his yarn than 22,000 silver rupees; that is 7,562 ounces of silver; and that can be made the cost to consumer, equally, by international extension of the bimetallic principle involved in creating a gold standard for a nation having its currency in silver.\n\nXIII. From the foregoing paragraphs it has, the Local Committee believe, been made abundantly clear that the trade between India and China will be greatly disturbed in the event of a gold standard being adopted in India, solely on account of the relative effect such a radical change on the currency would have on exchange between the two places. It is equally certain that all other places further east than India would suffer in like manner in any exchange transactions between such places and India: while the effect generally on the value of silver and on the exchange between China and countries with a gold standard, in event of silver being practically demonetized in India, is too apparent to require any further remark in this letter; whilst under existing circumstances the advantages, if any, would probably be entirely to the Chinese as against Europeans or European capital invested in China.\n\nXIV. Generally, the Local Committee believe that any exclusive action in relation to Indian finance, such as that supposed to be in contemplation, must affect most injuriously the trade which has been built up in China, more especially in connection with Great Britain. Already the disturbance which has resulted from want of combined action, and as a consequence of spasmodic speculation, in connection with the precious metals, has seriously discredited China trade. The tendency of late has been to withdraw funds from the Far East, on account of the depreciation in the relative value of the local currency. Business is consequently hampered; and the ever-widening difference between the cost of production of fabrics such as, for instance, those manufactured in Lancashire and Yorkshire, and the price required in silver to meet that cost, threatens to make such trade impossible.\n\nXV. The effect of a marked further depreciation in the value of silver, such as must inevitably follow upon Imperial legislation favourable to India alone, will be seriously detrimental to the export trade to the Far East in cotton and woollen fabrics, among other merchandise; and it deserves earnest consideration. For the reasons here given, therefore, the Local Committee request the China Association to take such action as may seem to them expedient and prudent for the protection of British mercantile interests in the Far East which at present are greatly imperilled.\n\nWe are,\n\nSir,\n\nYour obedient servants,\n\nJOHN MACGREGOR, Chairman.\n\nR. M. CAMPBELL,\n\nCHARLES DOWDALL,\n\nG. J. DUDGEON,\n\nJ. W. HARDING,\n\nE. B. SKOTTOWE,\n\nW. H. TALBOT, Hon. Secretary,\n\nForming the Committee of the CHINA ASSOCIATION IN SHANGHAI\n\nPage 481",
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        "content_text": "# 381\n\n\n## RESOLUTION\n\n**C. O.**\n4805 487\n\nof the Shanghai Committee of The China Association.\n\nThe Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce having forwarded a copy of the Report of the Special Committee to consider the expediency of coining a British dollar to the Shanghai Committee of the China Association with a request for their co-operation and support, the Shanghai Committee invited the Managers of the English Banks having branches in Shanghai but not represented on the Committee, to confer with them upon the course to be adopted; and a meeting was held to-day, when it was **RESOLVED**\n\nThat the conclusions arrived at by the Special Committee are fully justified, and that the coinage of a British dollar will benefit British trade with China generally.\n\n \n\n2\n\nIn according their full support to the report of the Special Committee and particularly to the final paragraph of that report, the Committee of the China Association in Shanghai desire to point out that the coinage of a British silver dollar has been urged by them in a communication addressed to the Government of India, dated September 25th, 1893, and transmitted by the latter to the Secretary of State for India for the information of Her Majesty's Government, as a material factor in the possible solution of the Silver question.\n\nCopies of this resolution signed by the Committee and the Managers of the Banks present, to be forwarded to the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce and to the General Committee in London.\n\nsigned: -\n\nShanghai, January 25th, 1894.\n\nR.M. Campbell  \nC.J. Dudgeon,  \nJ.W. Harding  \nCharles Dowdall  \nV.H. Talbot,  \nCommittee.  \nE.F. Alford,  \nE.J. Spottiswoode,  \nA.S. Bremner,  \nJ.D. Thorburn,  \nWade Gardner  \nI.L. Hunter.",
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        "content_text": "taken by this Government were not, under the special circumstances of the Colony, otherwise than necessary and reasonable, and I am to add that, in carrying out the system of quarantine, the Government was, as His Excellency believes, in full accord with the mercantile community of Singapore and Penang.\n\nHis Excellency desires me to say that this explanation is only made in the belief that the Government of Hong Kong shares the dissatisfaction expressed in the letter of its Chamber of Commerce, but that, if this be not so, he would deprecate the forwarding to this Government by the Government of Hong Kong of what is practically a vote of censure by a local body on the action of a Government other than its own.\n\n**Hour: Actg. Colonial Secretary.**\nI have re...\n`(82) A. 9.` Talbot, \nActg. Colonial Secretary.\n\nEnc[losure] 3.\n\n## Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce to Acting Colonial Secretary\n\nSir,\n\nHong Kong General Chamber of Commerce,\n7th March, 1895.\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your esteemed favour of 23rd January handing copy of a letter, for which the Committee are much obliged, from the Acting Colonial Secretary, Singapore, in explanation of the action of the Singapore Government in endeavouring to prevent the introduction of Bubonic Plague into the Straits Settlements. When addressing you on the 10th December the Committee had the honour...",
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        "content_text": "## applying Ordinance 1 of 1893 to Hong Kong.\n\n285\n\n3.\n\nI am to add that representations have been made to this Government that it would be a convenience if this mutual arrangement could be carried out.\n\nI have ... \n\n**(sd.) A. R. Talbot**  \nActing Colonial Secretary,  \nS. S.",
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        "content_text": "# Inclosure 2 in No. 1.\n\n## China Association to Sir N. O'Conor\n\nChina Association, Shanghae Branch, May 28, 1895.\n\nMESSRS. BUTTERFIELD AND SWIRE have presented to the Shanghae Committee of the China Association a copy of their communication to you, dated the 16th instant, referring to certain possible effects of the cession by China to Japan of the Island of Formosa; and I am instructed by the Committee to recommend to your earnest and most favourable consideration the important questions raised therein.\n\nThe Committee, having carefully studied the terms of the Treaty and Tariff Convention existing between Great Britain and Japan, with the object of ascertaining in what manner British trade with Formosa will be affected by the acquisition of that island by Japan, have formed the following conclusions, which they desire to submit to you :-\n\n1. If Japan agrees to recognize the open ports of Formosa under the Treaty between Great Britain and China, as open ports under the Treaty between Great Britain and Japan, existing conditions in regard to trade will be unchanged, except in the important particulars to be referred to hereafter.\n\n2. Import and export duties chargeable in Formosa will, under Article I of the Tariff Convention of 1866, be levied equally upon Japanese as upon British subjects; but it will be apparently within the power of the Japanese Government to dispense with customs duties on trade between Japan and the new possession of Formosa, while enforcing them on all imports and exports from and to other places. The serious effect of the exercise of this dispensing power upon the trade of all countries, except Japan, with Formosa will be at once apparent.\n\n3. The right of carriage by British vessels of merchandise from ports in Formosa to ports in Japan, now open to foreign trade, is secured under Article X of the Tariff Convention of 1866, affirmed by Article XI of the Revised Treaty of 1894; but this right is temporary only, as will be shown.\n\n4. In event of Japan treating Formosa as an integral portion of the Japanese Empire, there can be little doubt that the conditions governing foreign trade with that island may be changed to the material disadvantage of existing British interests.\n\n5. The Revised Treaty with Japan, 1894, contains in Article III a reservation of very considerable significance, providing that the subjects of each nation \"shall have liberty to come with their ships and cargoes to all places, ports, and rivers in the dominions and possessions of the other, which are or may be opened to foreign commerce, and shall enjoy,\" &c. This condition opens every port in Great Britain and her possessions to Japanese vessels, but without reciprocity; because British vessels will not be at liberty to enter any other than those ports which now are, or may be hereafter, opened in Japan and her possessions to foreign commerce.\n\n6. With the acquisition of Formosa, Japan might advantageously be invited to define the \"coasting trade\" referred to in Article XI of the Revised Treaty of 1894. If the trade between Formosa and Japan is to be included, British vessels, which now perform about 65 per cent. of the carrying trade, will be entirely shut out by the operation of Article XI of the Revised Treaty.\n\nIf these conclusions are justified the Committee desire to convey to you their sense of the gravity, in relation to established British interests, of the possible changes foreshadowed in Messrs. Butterfield and Swire's letter; and their hope that the presentation of these matters to you may have the effect of protecting those interests to the utmost extent.\n\nI have, &c.\n(Signed) W. H. TALBOT,\nHonorary Secretary.\n\nPage 403\n\n## Marginalia\n\nIn Milion 23/8\nLucas 23 Lan hor Secretary\nM. Pairfield 23\nMoshambulain 2578\nto last par\nLee 4688/96\n7767751\nbhamberlaine to\nach the recept of\nyour letter of the 19th inst forwarding\na despatch from Peking respecting\nHM. Minister at\nthe probable effect\non the British Trade in the East\nof the cession of\nFormosa",
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        "content_text": "## Proportion of Military Expenditure to Revenue, &c., paid by this Colony during the last 10 years.\n\n| Year | Aggregate trade, i.e., imports and exports | Aggregate shipping, i.e., inwards and outwards | Total revenue | Total expenditure | Total military expenditure | Percentage of military expenditure on revenue |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1884 | 218,108,704 dollars | tons | 6,210,687 dollars | 3,516,841 dollars | 239,910 dollars | 6.82 |\n| 1885 | 210,870,018 | 7,860,917 | 3,508,074 | 3,598,149 | 299,606 | 6.83 |\n| 1886 | 225,666,492 | 8,179,238 | 3,847,650 | 3,511,096 | 241,069 | 6.43 |\n| 1887 | 263,664,131 | 8,747,501 | 3,195,689 | ... | 240,116 | 6.24 |\n| 1888 | 293,479,085 | 9,192,855 | 3,858,909 | 9,656,950 | 242,966 | 6.20 |\n| 1889 | 289,418,342 | 4,409,927 | 3,559,864 | 4,289,125 | 242,723 | 5.50 |\n| 1890 | 296,375,855 | 9,678,659 | 3,812,612 | 3,757,693 | 292,493 | 6.85 |\n| 1891 | 279,147,671 | 10,618,058 | 8,826,603 | 4,598,978 | 1,087,649 | 28.42 |\n| 1892 | 293,085,890 | 10,200,135 | 3,652,877 | 4,266,406 | 837,967 | 22.93 |\n| 1893 | 323,771,030 | 10,613,806 | 3,706,307 | ... | 732,522 | 20.30 |\n| 1894 | *302,348,974 | 3,818,170 | +7,200,000 | 3,915,481 | 729,118 | $19.09 |\n\n* Nine months only.\n† Singapore only.\n↑ Military Contributions reduced from 100,000l. to 80,000l.\n\n## Singapore\n\n**The Hon. A. P. Talbot, Acting Colonial Secretary, Straits Settlements.**\n\nSir,\n\n4th January, 1895.\n\nThe action of Her Majesty's Government in ignoring the appeal of this Colony for some reduction in the Military Contribution is, in our opinion, calculated to have so disastrous an effect upon the welfare of the Colony, that we feel bound, as the only means in our power of protesting against what appears to us such a grave injustice, to place in the hands of his Excellency the Governor the resignation of our seats as members of the Chinese Advisory Board.\n\nT. JIAK KIM.  \nW. JOON SIANG.  \nS. LIANG SEAH.  \nL. CHENG YAM.  \nT. CHENG FOOK.  \nK. CHENG TEO.  \nG. ENG SENG.  \nG. SIN KHO, SIH GUAN.  \nNG KWAI PO.  \nFUNG YIN.  \nC. AH PAT.\n\n**(No. 11.)**\n\n**My Lord,**\n\n**No. 5b.**\n\n**Sir C. B. H. Mitchell to the Marquis of Ripon, (Received 4th February, 1895.)**\n\nGovernment House, Penang,  \n9th January, 1895.\n\nI enclose copies of resignations sent to me by 18 Justices of the Peace for Singapore and by the Singapore Chinese Advisory Board.\n\n2. These resignations are caused by the publication of the decision of Her Majesty's Government in regard to the Military Contribution.\n\n3. If, as I believe it to be, this action is based upon a common understanding on the part of the European and Chinese residents of position in Singapore, I shall probably experience much difficulty in filling the vacancies thus caused, but on this point I shall address your Lordship after my return, next week, to Singapore.\n\n**The Hon. A. P. Talbot, Acting Colonial Secretary, Straits Settlements.**\n\nSir,\n\nSingapore,  \n4th January, 1895.\n\nWe, the undersigned, Justices of the Peace, beg to submit to his Excellency the Governor, our resignation of that office, as a protest against the arbitrary action of Her Majesty's Government in regard to the Military Contribution, as set forth in Lord Ripon's latest despatch.\n\nIt is a matter for regret that this step should be necessary, but in view of the harsh and, in our opinion, unfair treatment of the Colony, showing a great disregard of its present welfare or future prosperity, it seems to us the only course left to us, as a means of protest.\n\nJ. R. CUTHBERTSON.  \nJ. BLAIR.  \nT. SHELFORD.  \nC. STRINGER.  \nJ. MILLER.  \nA. J. GUNN.  \nT. C. BOGAARDT.  \nJ. ANDERSON.  \nT. JIAK KIM.  \nT. KENG SAIK.  \nR. W. HULLETT.  \nT. S. THOMSON.  \nW. G. TAYLOR.  \nC. SUGDEN.  \nA. GENTLE.  \nJ. MACRITCHIE.  \nJ. FRASER.  \nC. E. CRANE.  \nS. LIANG SHAH.\n\n**(No. 13.)**\n\n**My Lord,**\n\n**No. 50.**\n\n**Sir C. B. H. Mitchell to the Marquis of Ripon. (Received 4th February, 1895.)**\n\nGovernment House, Penang,  \n10th January, 1895.\n\nIn continuation of my despatch, `No. 428`, of the 29th December,* I have the honour to transmit to your Lordship a copy of a letter I have received from Messrs. Shelford, Donaldson, and Seah Liang Seah, tendering their resignations as unofficial members of the Legislative Council.\n\n2. As your Lordship will perceive, they state that they have been prompted to take this step as a final protest against the decision come to by Her Majesty's Government with regard to the amount to be paid by the Colony as Military Contribution during the quinquennial period 1894-98, which was conveyed in your Lordship's despatch, `No. 365`, of the 6th November last.\n\n3. I also enclose a copy of a semi-official letter addressed by Mr. Bogaardt to the Colonial Secretary, in which he regrets his inability, under the circumstances, to accept renomination on the expiration of his term of office. Mr. Bogaardt had previously intimated to me personally his willingness to serve again.\n\n4. Mr. Donaldson had already, before the receipt of your Lordship's despatch, to which I have above alluded, informed me of his intention of resigning his seat, as he was leaving the Colony early in January.\n\n5. Mr. Hüttenbach, a copy of whose letter to the Colonial Secretary I enclose, has expressed a wish to resign his seat for other reasons than those which have brought about the resignation of the gentlemen above named, Mr. Hüttenbach has been much attacked in the local press lately, and I cannot but feel that the treatment he has received is the cause of his wish to retire. I have asked him to meet me on my return to Singapore, and he may then see fit to reconsider his decision.\n\n6. The Penang members, Dr. Brown and Mr. Vermont, have, up to the present moment, shown no sign of following the example of their Singapore colleagues, and I think it probable that they will adopt an independent course.\n\n7. The decision of the Singapore members has, I understand, only been arrived at after long consideration, and with the full knowledge that it meets with the general support of the influential portion of the local European and Chinese community, It will, therefore, I fear, be difficult, if I restrict my choice to Singapore residents, to adequately fill their places, but on this point I will address your Lordship again after my return to Singapore.\n\n* `No. 2038`.  \n\nC. B. H. MITCHELL.  \n\nPage 31  \nPage 519",
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        "content_text": "# Correspondence Regarding Military Contribution and Resignations of Legislative Council Members\n\n## Letter from Messrs. Shelford, Donaldson, and Seah Liang Seah to His Excellency the Governor, Straits Settlements\n\nSingapore, 4th January, 1895.\n\nAt the last meeting of the Legislative Council, held on the 10th ultimo, there was laid on the table by your Excellency's directions, the despatch of the Secretary of State relating to the adjustment of the Military Contribution for the quinquennial period of 1894-98.\n\n2. It is needless to say that the decision of Her Majesty's Government, which we are bound to assume is final, in no degree fulfils the reasonable expectation of the people of the Straits Settlements by lightening the burden of the military charges which are so heavily pressing upon the finances of the Colony, nor are we able to regard the conclusions arrived at as a just fulfilment of the undertaking given by Her Majesty's Ministers to the House of Commons, in August, 1891: \"That if the revenues of the Colony should decrease, if they are less able to bear the contribution than they now are, Her Majesty's Government would be inclined to review the situation.\"\n\nThe despatch expresses regret that it should have been found necessary to grant even the temporary abatement of £20,000 in 1894, and of £10,000 in 1895, which it is in contemplation to recover in the later years of 1897-98.\n\nHer Majesty's Government thereby entirely avoids the contention of the Colony sustained throughout the last five years, that the cost of the garrison should be apportioned, as in the case of the forts and armaments, with due regard to Imperial and Colonial interests, and abides by the agreement of 1866.\n\nThe letter written under directions of Lord Knutsford to the War Office, dated 4th May, 1888, sets out the changed conditions which have obtained since the opening of the Suez Canal, and nothing can be added to so clear and succinct a statement.\n\nThe despatch reiterates the claim of Her Majesty's Government to charge the full cost of the garrison, re-asserts the obligation of the Colony in respect to military lands and buildings, and \"reserves all rights claimed on behalf of the Home Government should a fuller assertion appear reasonable on or after 1899.\"\n\nThe claim of the Colony to consideration in these respects has thus been set aside. The contribution was fixed in 1888 upon a rising revenue of $3,858,909, and on a basis of 3s. per dollar at $660,000, about 17 per cent.\n\n| Year | Estimated Revenue (dollars) | Contribution (£) | Contribution (dollars) | Percentage of Revenue |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1888 | 3,858,909 | 100,000 | 660,000 (at 3s.) | 17% |\n| 1894 | 3,818,170 | 80,000 | 729,000 | 19% |\n| 1895 | 3,973,521 | 90,000 | 830,770 (at 2s.) or 900,000 (at day's exchange) | 22% |\n\nThe revenue in 1888, taken at 3s. in sterling, was £578,000, the contribution £100,000.\n\nThe estimated revenue in 1895, at 2s. is £430,500, or at the exchange of the day, £397,500, the contribution £90,000.\n\nIn 1888 there were reserves amounting to $1,663,762, which had been gradually built up in prosperous years in accordance with Lord Kimberley's instructions of 1882 \"to meet emergencies which may arise in the future owing to bad seasons, depression of trade, or other calamity.\"\n\nAlmost the whole of this fund was absorbed in meeting the increased military charge and claims, as set out in the memorandum of the Audit Department, dated the 6th October, 1892.\n\nThese reserves are now entirely exhausted, and Her Majesty's Government also proposes to appropriate any yearly balances of revenue which may be procurable.\n\nThe heavy fall in silver has greatly increased the cost of gold remittances to meet necessary civil charges, such as stores, pensions, &c., and which at a difference between 3s. and 2s. 2d. will probably not be less than $175,000, to which has now to be added the exchange compensation of $105/115,000.\n\nThe revenue in meeting these charges is unable to provide needed public works, more especially in the northern settlement, for increased facilities to trade, or in the social and educational progress of the native classes, who are entirely dependent upon the initiative of the Government.\n\nIn view of all these circumstances, we are unable to perceive that any \"sensible relief\" has been afforded to the finances of the Colony, nor to acknowledge that Her Majesty's Government has treated the question with fairness and equity.\n\nIt is generally understood that the principal functions of the unofficial members of the Legislative Council are to advise on matters of finance, but on this question our strong expressions of opinion, which we believe were altogether in accord with those of your Excellency, your Excellency's predecessor and the Executive Council have been entirely ignored.\n\nYear after year the Legislative Council is compelled to pass estimates, which we know are insufficient to meet the wants of the Colony, and to vote sums of money for military purposes, which are greatly in excess of what the Colony can afford to pay.\n\nThe determination of Her Majesty's Government, as revealed by the despatch, to pay no heed to our protests, nor to lay down any principle of finality, obliges us to disclaim further responsibility for the finances over which this Council is not permitted control, and which are threatened with further inordinate exactions.\n\nWe beg, respectfully, therefore, as a final protest against such unjust treatment and disregard of our views, to place our resignations in your Excellency's hands, with the request that you will be pleased to forward them to the Secretary of State.\n\nHad it been practicable we should have preferred to express our views, and the course it becomes us to follow at the table of the Legislative Council, upon your Excellency's return to Singapore, but the gravity of the situation will not admit of further delay, and we are therefore constrained to address your Excellency by letter.\n\nDear Mr. Talbot,\n\nT. SHELFORD. A. L. DONALDSON. S. LIANG SEAH.\n\n## Letter from Mr. T. C. Bogaardt to the Colonial Secretary\n\nSingapore, 27th December, 1894.\n\nWith reference to my letter of the 21st instant, I now beg to inform you that I, at the moment with great regret, cannot accept the Governor's kind offer to renominate me a member of the Legislative Council. It is true that at the time when his Excellency intimated me verbally that it was his intention to reoffer me the seat, I was inclined, and, in fact, had as good as made up my mind to accept it, but since we are in possession of the last despatch of the Secretary of State, and know how little chance there is for the Colony to get the advocated relief or reduction in the Military Contribution, I feel I will not be doing justice to the Colony nor to myself to remain longer in the Council, and it is this fact alone which has actuated me to respectfully decline his Excellency's offer.\n\nI shall nevertheless remain grateful to his Excellency for the honour he has shown me.\n\nT. C. BOGAARDT.\n\n## Letter from Mr. Hüttenbach to the Colonial Secretary\n\nSingapore, 2nd January, 1895.\n\nI have the honour to request you kindly to inform his Excellency that I beg to tender my resignation as member of the Legislative Council.\n\nI do so with much regret, and my only object in doing so is to prevent the creation of ill-feeling and class hatred between the various sections of the community.\n\nNobody should, I take it, be a member of the Council unless prepared and able to speak and act at all times up to his conviction, regardless of consequence. Abuse or disadvantages, as far as they affect me personally, I do not mind in the least. But what I could not anticipate when accepting the honour of a seat in Council was that my doings or sayings might be used to spread hatred against classes, the most harmful thing that could happen in a small Colony like this, and which could never be outweighed by any service I might otherwise be able to render.\n\nIt is not only the Military Contribution question which I have in view; the present time is pregnant with many other questions of importance to the Colony, and I must fear that my independent attitude on any of them will lead to the same result.\n\nAfter mature and calm consideration of the case, I have decided to tender my resignation in order to assure the maintenance of good feeling between all sections of the community. I consider it, however, my duty, in the present state of affairs, should his Excellency desire it, to retain my seat until the Government has made a selection as regards my successor.\n\nHon. A. P. Talbot, Acting Colonial Secretary, Straits Settlements, Singapore.\n\nA. HÜTTENBACH.",
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        "content_text": "# (No. 19.)\n\nMy Lord,\n\n## Sir C. B. H. Mitchell to the Marquis of Ripon.\n\n(Received 9th February 1895.)\n\nGovernment House, Singapore,  \n15th January, 1895.\n\nWith reference to the 5th paragraph of my despatch, No. 13, of the 10th instant,* I have the honour to inform your Lordship that soon after my return to Singapore yesterday afternoon I had an interview with Mr. Hüttenbach, when he definitely withdrew his resignation of his seat in the Legislative Council.\n\n2. Just before seeing him I received a letter, of which I forward a copy, addressed by him to the Colonial Secretary, enclosing a memorandum, dealing with the question of the Military Contribution after 1895, drawn up, as I think, in a thoughtful and calm spirit, and which I respectfully commend to your Lordship's favourable consideration.\n\n3. I enclose a copy of the Straits Times of the 12th instant, which contains a report of a public meeting which has been held during my absence, with the object of approving the action which had been previously taken by the Singapore members of Council, Justices of the Peace, and Chinese Advisory Board.\n\n## Mr. Hüttenbach to Colonial Secretary, C. B. H. MITCHELL.\n\nSingapore,  \n14th January, 1895.\n\nDear Sir,\n\nSince I wrote you on the 2nd instant circumstances have changed considerably. It now goes without saying that, if his Excellency thinks I can be of the least use, that my services are in every respect entirely at his disposal, and that, if his Excellency wishes it, I am ready to withdraw my resignation.\n\nI desire, however, before asking you to cancel my letter of 2nd instant, to avail of the opportunity and to lay my reasons for resignation personally before his Excellency.\n\n2. Seeing that the Secretary of State asks for observations to guide him in fixing the Military Contribution after 1895, I have, while still a member of Council, drawn up the memorandum enclosed, in the hope that it may be of some little service.\n\nI shall thank you to lay it before his Excellency the Governor with the request, if his Excellency does not object to such a course, to forward it to his Lordship the Secretary of State.\n\nA. HÜTTENBACH.\n\nThe Hon. A. P. Talbot,  \nActing Colonial Secretary, Singapore.\n\n### MEMORANDUM.-The Military Contribution Question in the Straits, after the despatch of the Secretary of State of 6th November, 1894.\n\n1. The despatch has led to the resignation of practically all honorary appointments in Singapore. There may be differences of opinion as to the necessity, the wisdom, or the usefulness of that step, or fault may be found with the organization, the choice of time of the movement, and the like. But the fact is there, that the best men of the Colony, some of whom Her Majesty's Government has acknowledged to have done much service, see no other way to protest against, or to get redress for, what they consider unjust and unfair treatment by the Home Government.\n\n2. The idea that Her Majesty's Ministers should intentionally wrong, or play with the existence of, a Colony, for whose future they are responsible, I consider altogether too ridiculous to be thought of for one moment. But I believe such an impression exists now very generally throughout the Settlements. It is said this is a case as of some exacting tribute from a conquered province, and that the tenor of the despatch is a repetition of: \"Rome has spoken the matter is finished.\"\n\n3. But a careful reading of the despatch shows that the amount of £330,000 for 1896-98 is only provisionally fixed: that is to say, is not yet fixed at all. That the amount is to be fixed in 1895 only, when a forecast of the future is possible, and that observations from the Colony are invited. That when fixed it is intended to be reasonable and clearly to be made dependent on the Colony being able to afford to pay it without incurring a deficit on the whole period. And a dissection of the views which led Her Majesty's Government to that decision leaves hopes that even this provisional decision, rests on misconception of facts, and that calling attention to these misconceptions in a calm and moderate spirit will lead, and speedily lead, to the so desirable final settlement of the question satisfactory to all concerned.\n\n4. Amongst the paragraphs in the despatch which seem to show that the position of the Colony is not quite realized by Her Majesty's Government are the following:-\n\n(a.) Assuming that the conditions remain normal, and that there is a continuation of that expansion in the dollar value of the trade, &c., Her Majesty's Government entertain the hope that the charge above proposed will prove to be a reasonable one. (Paragraph 9 of despatch.)\n\n(b.) To be borne by the people of this country (England), which are much more heavily taxed than the people of the Straits Settlements, and who are only able to devote to civil purposes about 36 per cent. of their revenue as against 80 per cent. or more so available at the Straits Settlements. (Paragraph 14 of despatch.)\n\n5. The dollar value of our trade does not affect our revenue. The dollar value of our trade increases as silver declines, and sterling as measured by dollars gets dearer. The more silver declines, the heavier a sterling contribution of £100,000 will weigh on finances. Therefore, the more the dollar value of our trade increases, the greater the difficulty for the Colony to pay the sterling contribution as contemplated.\n\nThe quinquennial charge of £500,000 cannot \"prove to be reasonable\" either on the experience of the past nor on the basis of present facts. For the past the Colony was only able to meet it by drawing largely from reserves, and because the average rate of exchange was still comparatively high. At present exchange, and on the basis of 1895 estimates, a contribution of £100,000 would mean, notwithstanding the increased taxation, very large deficit. That would mean, since the reserves are now exhausted, that the Colony would have to get into debt, which would mean, \"assuming that the conditions remain normal\" that the Colony would get hopelessly involved, even without loans required for public works, which cannot be stopped for ever if the Colony is to go on. It will likewise soon become apparent that large outlays of money will ere long have to be incurred, both at Singapore and Penang, for works to keep transit charges lowest possible, so that these ports may remain cheap and useful entrepôts for British manufactures.\n\n6. The people of this Colony are, in proportion to their wealth and income, much more heavily taxed than those of England. A balance of 33 per cent. of revenue for civil purposes represents, in proportion, in the case of England, vastly more than 80 per cent. in the Straits Settlements. The one is a country in the highest state of civilization, where everything exists already, and where the care for further improvements is divided between Government, numerous local boards, and private enterprise, backed by unlimited capital and credit. Here the country is new, still to be opened up, and everything to be done as yet, requiring outlay of money. The Government stands alone, and the mission of the Colony is so peculiar that it can only be fulfilled by attracting people and trade through absence of heavy taxation.\n\nBut even leaving these considerations out of the question, 36 per cent. would leave to England about £32,000,000 for civil purposes, and 80 per cent. to the Straits, about £320,000, that is about 38s. per head in England, and only 11s. per head in the Straits. Yet the people of the Straits, being largely ignorant Asiatics, require, so to speak, more governing, per head, than do the people of England. They have to be obliged, or induced, to do things that the people of England do as a matter of course. This Colony to go ahead, and to properly open up trade, ought to be able to spend more on civil purposes than the United Kingdom; for our \"civil charges\" include a great many things that are not included in \"civil charges\" in England. But were we to spend in the same proportion only, our whole revenue would not be sufficient, and a subsidy would be required.\n\n7. The belief is unfortunately more and more gaining ground that the Home Government does not mean to act fairly by this Colony. That they ask for amounts which it is impossible for the Colony to pay.",
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        "content_text": "all through the time of the plague. I think too that he is fit for the place, loyal, capable, with an almost unrivalled knowledge of Chinese.\n\nOn the other hand, I think it is much better as a rule to appoint one from outside the colony and I find that to be Colonial Secretary, I find that men who went into the Ceylon and Straits Services at the same time as he went to Hong Kong are far down in the list.\n\n[The inconvenience which arises from the smallness of the Hong Kong Service and the desirability of fusing it with that of the Straits Settlements has been pointed out elsewhere]\n\nIf other men from outside Hong Kong are considered, I would suggest the names of Mr. P.A. Pemble of Ceylon, and Mr. A.P. Talbot of the Straits Settlements, but in my opinion Lockhart ought not to be passed over.\n\nAs in the dispatch `1659`, the C.P.d. `1-Feb` is to be consulted, the Governor ought before the choice is finally made.\n\nI would rather adopt this new proposal. Mr. O'Brien could cast about in every direction for a different solution of the problem. Mr. Lockhart is genuinely fit for the place intended, and when in direct appointment, we might not be able to offer him perpetual service in Hong Kong.\n\n## Page 377",
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        "content_text": "4 \n\nbut recent occurrences have compelled the Local Committee to recognize the tendency, when treaties with Oriental nations are to be revised or regulations affecting trade are to be enacted, to ignore the opinions, founded upon extensive practical experience, of British subjects directly concerned; a policy to be most deeply deplored because of the irreparable injuries which may be inflicted upon national interests, and the destruction of that implicit confidence which should exist between Her Majesty's Government and Her Majesty's people in whatever part of the world the latter may be. The Local Committee, therefore, with the knowledge that objections made after the fact has been accomplished have been disregarded on the ground that they came too late, have no hesitation in now placing upon record their warning against the damage that will be inflicted upon British shipping in China if the Colonial Government of Hongkong persevere with the proposed ordinance.\n\nCopies of this letter have been forwarded to Her Majesty's Chargé d'Affaires in Peking, to Sir William Robinson, the Governor of Hongkong, and to the General Committee of the China Association in London.\n\nThe Local Committee have decided to appeal directly to you because a Reuter's telegram, dated London, 4th December, announces that you are desirous of receiving information on all matters relating to or affecting British trade.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n \nSir,\n \nYour most obedient servant,\n \nW. H. TALBOT,\n \nHonorary Secretary.\n\nSub-enclosure 2 to Enc. 5,\n\nSir,\n\n10th December, 1895\n\nWe have the honour to address His Excellency the Governor on the subject of Chinese Emigration, in which branch of the Colony's trade our firms are largely interested.\n\nIt is currently reported, and we believe on good authority, that some important changes in the Regulations governing the carrying of passengers to and from the Treaty Ports of China, and emigration from Swatow, Amoy and ... to Straits, etc., are about to be made with the object of enforcing at the above ports the same rules which are in force here. There may be briefly stated...",
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        "content_text": "The China Association.\n\nSir Cecil C. Smith, G.C.M.G. Sir Alfred Dent, K.C.M.G.,\n\n1896.\n\nPresident :\n\nSIR CECIL CLEMENTI SMITH, G.C.M.G.\n\nHon. Treasurer\n\nMr. F. D. Barnes. Mr. E. Cameron.\n\nThe Right Hon. Lord Loch, G.C.B., G.C.M.G.\n\nSir Robert Jardine, Bart.,\n\nSir G. W. Des Voeux, G.C.M.G.\n\nSir Cecil C. Smith, G.C.M.G.\n\nSir T. Sutherland, K.C.M.G., M.P.\n\nSir Alfred Dent, K.C.M.G.\n\nSir Edmund Hornby,\n\nSir R. T. Rennie.\n\nMr. E. J. Ackroyd.\n\nMr. E. W. Hatt.\n\nMr. F. D. Barnes.\n\nMr. Charles Dowdall.\n\nMr. E. F. Alford,\n\nMr. C. Dudgeon.\n\nMr. J. J. Bell-Irving,\n\nMr. S. G. Bird.\n\nMr. C. P. Chater.\n\nMr. Jay Dodds.\n\nMr. J. A. Fraser.\n\nMr. E. F. Kilby, Hon. Treasurer.\n\nChairman of Committee:\n\nMR. W. KESWICK.\n\nVice-Chairman:\n\nSIR ALFRED DENT, K.C.M.G.\n\nExecutive Committee:\n\nMr. B. Cornes.\n\nMr. E. F. Duncanson, Mr. B. Iveson. Mr. W. Keswick.\n\nMr. T. W. Richardson.\n\nCentral Committee:\n\nMr. B. Cameron.\n\nMr. H. Cornes.\n\nMr. E. F. Duncanson,\n\nMr. T. Forrest.\n\nMr. R. S. Gundry.\n\nMr. J. H. Gwyther.\n\nMr. T. Hanbury.\n\nMr. J. F. Holliday.\n\nMr. J. Bell-Irving.\n\nMr. E. Iveson.\n\nMr. W. Keswick.\n\nMr. J. A. Maitland.\n\nShanghai Committee:\n\nMr. R. M. Campbell, Chairman.\n\nMr. E. A. Hewett.\n\nMr. E. A. Probst.\n\nMr. E. B. Skottowe.\n\nHongkong Committee:\n\nMr. T. Jackson, Chairman.\n\nMr. G. S. Dodwell.\n\nMr. E. W. Mitchell.\n\nMr. R. Shewan.\n\nYokohama Committee:\n\nMr. J. F. Lowder, Chairman.\n\nMr. J. P. Mollison.\n\nMr. W. W. Till.\n\nMr. E. Whittall.\n\nBankers:\n\nMr. J. H. Scott. Mr. W. M. Strachan.\n\nMr. W. S. Young.\n\nMr. R. S. Gundry, Hon. Secretary.\n\nMr. D. McLean.\n\nMr. G. E. Noble.\n\nMr. W. Pugh\n\nMr. D. Reid.\n\nMr. T. W. Richardson.\n\nMr. E. A. Sassoon,\n\nMr. J. H. Scott.\n\nMr. W. M. Strachan. Mr. J. S. Swire. Mr. W. A. Turnbull. Mr. W. S. Young.\n\nMr. A. Zimmern.\n\nMr. Alex. Wright.\n\nMr. W. H. Talbot, Hon. Secretary,\n\nMr. F. Henderson, Hon. Secretary.\n\nMr. W. J. Shand, Hon. Secretary.\n\nHongkong and Shanghai Bank, 91, Lombard Street, E.C.\n\nHonorary Solicitors:\n\nMessrs. Harwood and Stevenson.",
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        "content_text": "8\n\nChina; and to express the obligations of this Committee for the prompt and effective action taken in response to their requests.\n\nR. S. Gundry, Esq.,\n\nHon. Sec. China Association, London.\n\n(Signed)\n\nW. H. TALBOT,\n\nHon. Secretary.\n\nAPPENDIX (B).\n\nTHE TRANSIT DUTY QUESTION.\n\nSIR,\n\nGeneral Committee to Shanghai and Hongkong Committees.\n\n31, Lombard Street, 15th May, 1896,\n\nI am directed to submit for the consideration of the Shanghai Committee a Memorandum which has been drawn up for the purpose of facilitating discussion of the questions of Transit and Terminal taxation.\n\nIt is not suggested that the question should be presently raised by the Association; but it is not impossible that it may arise, or be raised, directly or indirectly, by others; and it appears desirable that the Association should be prepared to express definite views, in that event.\n\nThe crucial points appear to be whether a policy directed to the conciliation of the Provincial Authorities would be judicious and likely to be effective; and whether a project of tariff concessions in exchange for larger rights of travel and trade—say the opening of the navigable waterways unreservedly to steam—might be entertained.\n\n(Signed)\n\nThe Hon. Sec. China Association,\n\nR. S. GUNDRY,\n\nHon. Secretary.\n\n143\n\nMEMORANDUM ON THE TRANSIT DUTY QUESTION.\n\nBy Art. X of the Treaty of Nanking the Chinese Government undertook to establish at the five ports—Canton, Amoy, Foochow, Ningpo, and Shanghai—which were then thrown open to foreign trade, \"a fair and regular tariff of export and import customs and other dues,\" and further engaged that\n\nWhen British merchandise shall have once paid, at any of the said ports, the regulated customs and dues agreeable to the tariff to be hereafter fixed, such merchandise may be conveyed by Chinese merchants to any province or city in the interior of the Empire of",
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        "content_text": "28\n\nHis Excellency, no reflection upon your own good judgment, when they say that no engagements in respect to commerce of any description made by Li Hung-chang, or by the Chinese Minister, or by any other mouthpiece of the Chinese Government, should be relied upon unless performance is capable of enforcement.\n\nWith this comment upon the situation, the Committee thank you for having invited their opinion, and for the excellent memorandum prepared by you; and venture to express the hope that China's request for a higher scale of duties will afford Her Majesty's Government the long-desired opportunity to revise, and place upon a substantial basis of common interest, commercial relations between China and Great Britain.\n\nSince writing the above, the following telegram has been received [from you]:-\n\n\"It should be distinctly understood the question is not consolidating but increase; total probably 7 per cent. import beside 24 per cent. transit. With reference to the foregoing, wire your Committee's opinion.\"\n\nHaving consulted the Committee, I at once replied direct, as follows:-\n\n\"Exact percentage immaterial provided not prohibitory. Consolidation essential: one duty cover entire Empire.”\n\nIt is not necessary to make any comment on this message, the matter having been so fully treated in this letter; but I repeat that, in the judgment of the Shanghai Committee, one duty to cover everything should alone be charged.\n\nR. S. Gundry, Esq.,\n\nSIB,\n\nHon. Secretary, London.\n\n(Signed)\n\nW. H. TALBOT,\n\nHon. Secretary.\n\nHongkong Committee to General Committee.\n\nHongkong, 18th August, 1896.\n\nHerein I beg to hand copy of telegram despatched on 8th inst, the original of which it is hoped reached you in due course. Taken in connection with previous correspondence, and read in the light of your complete knowledge of the question in all its bearings, the message will, no doubt, have made sufficiently clear to you the opinions entertained by this Committee with regard to the reported intention of the Chinese Government to endeavour to obtain the sanction of the Treaty Powers to an increase of duties on foreign goods imported into China.\n\nSome slight doubt exists as to the exact increase that is likely to be asked, and whether such increase, if allowed, will be applied pro rata to both import and transit duties; but, as indicated in the above telegram, the pending increase, if reasonable, is of minor importance\n\n29\n\ncompared with the much more vital question as to how it is to be applied so as to ensure to the Provincial Authorities an equitable division.\n\nWhile willing to favour a reasonable increase, if properly apportioned, the Committee cannot too strongly deprecate a higher scale of duties being sanctioned by Her Majesty's Ministers, unless it is distinctly understood that at least a part of the increase will be specially and directly applied to completely freeing goods from all inland taxation, whether in the form of transit dues while passing through the country, or localised squeezing of any kind at the final destination and place of sale, however remote.\n\nIf the increased revenue is merely applied to repleting the Imperial coffers, and not duly apportioned among the Provincial Officials, the position will remain unchanged and, as stated in the telegram, exactions and evasions of the treaty will continue as at present.\n\nAssuming that the Treaty Powers will be found willing to accede, in some measure at least, to the demands of the Chinese, the Committee consider that to sanction even a material increase on the present tariff rates, which are not excessive, would not be too high a price to pay for the unrestricted distribution of goods throughout the Empire, if that privilege could be secured.\n\nHow far China would be willing, and, if willing, capable of carrying out such an arrangement is open to serious doubt; but to insure that at least an honest attempt would be made to fulfil the contract, no doubt some material guarantee would be suggested, and, as in the case of the Opium Convention, provision would be made that if, on trial, the arrangement proved unworkable, it could at any time be abrogated.\n\nException might perhaps be taken to the proposed re-adjustment of duties on the ground that, while China would reap the benefit in the form of a large and immediate increase of revenue derived from higher duties on the entire import of foreign goods, all the importer could hope for from the change would be that the somewhat problematical successful carrying out of an improved Transit Pass system might, in time, largely stimulate the consumption of English manufactures. If, however, the higher duties are sanctioned, it will be an admission on the part of the Treaty Powers that China is justified in her demands; and remonstrance from this side, which the Committee have already indicated does not appear to be necessary unless the proposed changes are made more radical than is at present anticipated, would probably arrive too late to be in any degree effective.\n\nThe breaking up of original packages (which could be carried out under Customs supervision) for the purpose of re-packing in forms more suitable for interior transit, and similar other details, might appropriately be held over for adjustment in China.\n\nR. S. Gundry, Esq.\n\nHon. Secretary, London.\n\n(Signed)\n\nF. HENDERSON,\n\nHon. Secretary.\n\n153",
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        "content_text": "2\n\nSHANGHAI COMMITTEE.\n\nMR. R. M. CAMPBELL, Chairman,\n\nMR. CHARLES DOWDALL\n\nMR. C. J. DUDGEON\n\nMR. A. P. MCEWEN\n\nMR. E. A. PROBST\n\nMR. E. B. SKOTTOWE\n\nMR. ALEX. WRIGHT\n\nMr. W. H. TALBOT, Hon. Sec.\n\nHONGKONG COMMITTEE.\n\nMR. T. JACKSON, Chairman.\n\nMr. C. J. HOLLIDAY\n\nMR. J. J. KESWICK\n\nMR. E. MACKINTOSH\n\nMR. JAS. DODDS\n\nMR. J. A. FRASER\n\nMr. A. G. WOOD\n\nMR. T. H. WHITEHEAD\n\nMR. F. HENDERSON, Hon. Sec.\n\nYOKOHAMA COMMITTEE.\n\nMR. J. F. LOWDER, Chairman.\n\nMr. E. F. KILBY, Hon. Treas.\n\nMR. J. P. MOLLISON\n\nMr. W. W. TILL\n\nMr. E. WHITTALL\n\nMR. W. J. S. SHAND, Hon. Sec.\n\nAdams, F. C.\n\nLIST OF MEMBERS.\n\nAdamson, W. R. Adler, M.\n\nAnderson, Fred. Anton, J. R. Alford, E. F. Allen, Herbert J. Anderson, Robert Antrobus, R. C. Arnhold, Jacob Ashton, R. J. Ash, Arthur\n\nBaggallay, M. Baker, H. Bain, Allan W.\n\nBaird, C. W.\n\nBalfour, L. C.\n\nBarnes, F. D.\n\nBarton, Alfred, M.D.\n\nBatt, E. W.\n\nBayne, W. G.\n\nBeattie, Joseph\n\nBeazley, H.\n\nBellingham, A. W. H.\n\nBelilios, E. R.\n\nBennett, W. R.\n\nBeris, H. M.\n\nBird, S. Godfrey\n\nBlackwell, R.\n\nBois, J. C.\n\nBrown, Jr. M, Brown, Thos. Bruce, Bobt. H. Brutton, G. K. H. Buchanan, Jas. Burgoyne, J. W. H, Burkill, A. R. Burman, A. Byrne, Edwin\n\nCass, F.\n\nCaffin, Edward Caldbeck, E. J.\n\nCameron, E.\n\nCampbell, Alexander\n\nCampbell, Chas.\n\nCampbell, Jas.\n\nCampbell Rod. M.\n\nCantlie, Jas., M.A., M.B.\n\nCarlill, A. J. H.\n\nCarter, J. F.\n\nChalmers, W. B.\n\nChambers, H. J, J.\n\nChater, C. P. Cheyne, A.\n\nClarke, Brodie A.\n\nClark, Geo.\n\nClark, H. J.\n\nClark, J. D.\n\nCoghill, J. G. S., M.D.\n\nCooper, F. D.\n\nClarke, W. J.\n\nColes, F. W.\n\nBowen, Rt. Hon. Sir Geo, F.,\n\nP.C., G.C.M.G.\n\nBoyd, Matthew\n\nCooper, Jno.\n\nCooper, W. M.\n\nBoyd, Thomas M.\n\nBrand, David\n\nBrand, William\n\nBrearley, D. S.\n\nBremner, A. S.\n\nBrodie, W. G. Brooke, J. H. Browett, Harold\n\nCorner, G. R.\n\nCornes, F.\n\nCousins, Edmund\n\nCoxon, Attwell\n\nCraven, J. H.\n\nCraven, T.\n\nCrossman, Sir Wm., Major-General K.C.M.G.\n\n345",
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        "content_text": "Satt bemands, requesting them to facilitate the arrangements as far as possible.\n\n2. It was added in the telegram to the O.S.G. of the Straits Settlements that the Malay States funds might be utilized, if thought fit, for the garrison of Singapore.\n\n3. No reply has been received from Sir J.A. Swettenham, but Major-General Hamilton has telegraphed that on the 14th instant it was announced that 950 of all ranks were ready, half of whom would sail on the 14th in a transport and the next on so in H.M.S. \"Talbot\".\n\n4. A further telegram has been received to-day stating that owing to difficulties of transport he has only been able to send 774 men, who arrived at Takao on the 21st instant.\n\n5. A similar letter has been addressed to (1) the War Office (2) the Foreign Office.",
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        "content_text": "179\n\nfriends; on the other hand, they had prospered side by side, and he trusted that such would always be the case. (Applause.) This joint prosperity spoke volumes for the success of British administration---(hear, hear)--and in that administration Mr. Lockhart had had a large share. His career had been one of eminent usefulness to the Chinese community in Hongkong, and, as Mr. Fung Wah Chun had justly said, from Mr. Lockhart's intimate knowledge of the language, literature, history, and customs of the Chinese, no wonder he had been called a perfect Chinaman. (Laughter.) His services for the Chinese community in the Colony were of the highest order, and he would be missed very much, Weihai-wei's gain would be Hongkong's loss, Mr. Ho Tung concluded by again thanking those present for the great compliment they had paid him.\n\nMr. WEI YUK, who also responded on behalf of the Chinese community, spoke in a similar strain, and was followed by Mr. BREWIN, who proposed the health of Dr. Ho Kai. The latter responded in suitable terms, and the playing of the National Anthem brought an extremely enjoyable evening to a close.\n\nThe Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart leaves for Weihaiwei on Wednesday next, proceeding as far as Shanghai in the Empress of India, and thence in H.M.S. Talbot, which has been placed at his disposal by Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge.\n\nPage 180\n\nPage 181",
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        "content_text": "A hor. Hel May CAG No 54146 (Subject.) 1904 Russo Japanese was 14 Zeb Last previous Paper. DESPATCH. C. O. 5446 Red 15 FEB 04 192 Pussail Sailors on this. Talbot Understands it is intention of grafove Deprecates to intern them in Brik erretortion being Cheer being lauded in thous of incloure Feb 5576 Cylon 57764 Cylon ·To Gov Ceylon ap tel 15 feb. Admy Ѣ што. 22 дев To BaL (79)—13848–80900-11-S Next subsequent Paper. 5508 Ceylon Whucas by Zox Skeuring (Minutes.) I attail zo papers that it is intended is Sailns winter these pasarlo ad Shanghai, ૐ W not aware Gharb ctio Haughing gamisa had been deflated вал- it is certainly try undesirable. to decrease it filter: from the Aleground Urut It scams. guards will not be required 7.0. Cadmorning Cover thin that refs & attacked Say wr intantion letter & presume there is no д taking troops from Hug for this purpose. Juris\n\nHowever, to follow the instructions more closely and improve readability, here is a more processed version:\n\nHor. Hel May CAG No. 54146 (Subject.) 1904 Russo-Japanese War. 14 Zeb. Last previous Paper. DESPATCH. C. O. 5446. Red. 15 FEB 04. 192. Russian Sailors on this. Talbot understands it is intention of Grafove. Deprecates to intern them in Hong Kong, errecting being Cheer being lauded in thousands of incloure. Feb. 5576 Cylon. 57764 Cylon. ·To Gov Ceylon ap tel 15 feb. Admy. ... 22 Feb. To BaL(79)—13848–80900-11-S. Next subsequent Paper. 5508 Ceylon. Whereas by Zox Skeuring (Minutes.) I attach zo papers that it is intended to send Sailors wintering these passengers ad Shanghai, ... W. not aware Gharb action Haughing gamisa had been deflated ... it is certainly very undesirable to decrease it further: from the Alleground Urut. It seems guards will not be required. 7.0. Cadmorning Cover thin that refs & attacked Say wr intantion letter & presume there is no ... taking troops from Hong Kong for this purpose. Juris\n\nBut to strictly follow the output format requested:\n\nA hor. Hel May CAG No 54146 (Subject.) 1904 Russo Japanese was 14 Zeb Last previous Paper. DESPATCH. C.O. 5446 Red 15 FEB 04 192 Pussail Sailors on this. Talbot Understands it is intention of grafove Deprecates to intern them in Brik erretortion being Cheer being lauded in thous of incloure Feb 5576 Cylon 57764 Cylon ·To Gov Ceylon ap tel 15 feb. Admy Ѣ што. 22 дев To BaL(79)—13848–80900-11-S Next subsequent Paper. 5508 Ceylon Whucas by Zox Skeuring (Minutes.) I attail zo papers that it is intended is Sailns winter these pasarlo ad Shanghai, ૐ W not aware Gharb ctio Haughing gamisa had been deflated вал- it is certainly try undesirable. to decrease it filter: from the Aleground Urut It scams. guards will not be required 7.0. Cadmorning Cover thin that refs & attacked Say wr intantion letter & presume there is no д taking troops from Hug for this purpose. Juris",
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        "content_text": "This paper 842 have been circulated in a box. I was at Fo to leave out on Friday. I got them their telegram a suggestion that the Russians should be interned at Hong Kong or Singapore.\n\nProceed as proposed Stome 1572 Paraphrase FA. 9 Hong Kong Reid q 9.0. au told that it is C.O. 5446 E 193 14/2/04. Are Copper scat in LA to Zo. Cather kir folens u's what?\n\nI attended a conference at the FO at 4 p.m. today. Mr. Campbell, Mr. Langley, Mr. Thomas of Admiralty, and myself were present. It was arranged that the Admiral in the China State should be asked what arrangement he had made as to transport, guard, etc. on the voyage to either India or Ceylon.\n\nI said that Ceylon would require a guard of troops and liberty to hand an order to authorise the Ommy India confinement & troops were internment as a place always available there & the Boer camp had just been vacated so that quarters would probably be available.\n\nThe FO will consult India Office as to the interment there. Meanwhile, I undertook to tell the Governor of Ceylon that it is possible that we may have to send 325 Russian sailors to be interned and ask if quarters in Boer Camp are available & who he will require troops as all expenses met by Imperial Govt.\n\nI submit off tele UBY 15724 intention H.M. Govt. to intern in British territory the Russian sailors rescued at Chemulpo by \"Talbot\". H.M.G. strongly deprecate proposal to land here to guard or troops elsewhere taken from Hongkong.\n\nPage information is not present in the given text, if it was there it will be kept as is.\n\n \n\nwas replaced with  to meet the requirement of output only HTML using  for paragraphs (and \n only if absolutely necessary). \n\nHere is the final output:\n\nThis paper 842 have been circulated in a box. I was at Fo to leave out on Friday. I got them their telegram a suggestion that the Russians should be interned at Hong Kong or Singapore.\n\nProceed as proposed Stome 1572 Paraphrase FA. 9 Hong Kong Reid q 9.0. au told that it is C.O. 5446 E 193 14/2/04. Are Copper scat in LA to Zo. Cather kir folens u's what?\n\nI attended a conference at the FO at 4 p.m. today. Mr. Campbell, Mr. Langley, Mr. Thomas of Admiralty, and myself were present. It was arranged that the Admiral in the China State should be asked what arrangement he had made as to transport, guard, etc. on the voyage to either India or Ceylon.\n\nI said that Ceylon would require a guard of troops and liberty to hand an order to authorise the Ommy India confinement & troops were internment as a place always available there & the Boer camp had just been vacated so that quarters would probably be available.\n\nThe FO will consult India Office as to the interment there. Meanwhile, I undertook to tell the Governor of Ceylon that it is possible that we may have to send 325 Russian sailors to be interned and ask if quarters in Boer Camp are available & who he will require troops as all expenses met by Imperial Govt.\n\nI submit off tele UBY 15724 intention H.M. Govt. to intern in British territory the Russian sailors rescued at Chemulpo by \"Talbot\". H.M.G. strongly deprecate proposal to land here to guard or troops elsewhere taken from Hongkong.",
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        "content_text": "Decoypher Mr Jordan Frome\n\n7.30pm 11 Feb\n\nR 1.15pm knit fab\n\n1904\n\nTel no 47. My tele no 44 of Feb 10\n\n195\n\nJ and\n\nRussian Minister has officially informed\n\nMe\n\nthat in accordance with\n\nAn\n\nunderstanding with the Japanese Legation he will embark on\n\nmorning of Feb 12\n\non\n\nthe French cruiser\n\n\"Pascal\"\n\nwhich will take himself, staff of Legation and guard to Chifu.\n\nHe adds that \"Pascal\" will land\n\nat Chifu Russian sailors received on\n\nboard on Feb. 9. and asked whether H.M.S. Talbot\n\ncould accompany\n\nhim to Chifu with her\n\nRussian sailors. He has made similar\n\nrequest for Italian ship to Italian Minister.\n\nJapanese minr. does not admit understanding includes conveyance of Russian sailors regarding whom he awaits instructions from Tokyo.\n\nI solicit your Lordship's instructions to \"Talbot\" and her Russian sailors. Repeated to Tokyo.",
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        "content_text": "CONFIDENTIAL.\n\n196\n\nThe Marquess of Lansdowne to Mr. Jordan,\n\n(No. 9.) (Telegraphic.)\n\nForeign Office, February 12, 1904, 11 P.M. YOUR telegram No. 47 [of 11th February: Russian sailors on board His Majesty's ship \"Talbot.\"]\n\nThe Russian sailors on board His Majesty's ship will have to be interned in British territory until the conclusion of the war. This course is in accordance with \"Act LVII of the Hague Convention\" of 29th July, 1899.\n\nAs to place of internment, instructions will be sent as soon as possible. Inform Captain of His Majesty's ship, and tell him that Admiralty are communicating with Commander-in-chief.\n\n[134-190]",
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        "content_text": "No\n\nHongkong.\n\nFebruary\n\n1904.\n\nSir,\n\n...\n\nC.O.\n\n10040\n\n225\n\n23 MAR 04\n\nGovernment House;\n\nHongkong, 24th February, 1904.\n\nI have the honour to inform you that application has recently been made to me by the Commander-in-Chief on this Station to permit 10 severely wounded Russian seamen rescued by His Majesty's Ship \"Talbot\" at Chemulpo from the Russian Warships \"Koreetz\" and \"Varyag\" destroyed in an action with Japanese Ships of War, to be landed here and treated in the Government Civil Hospital.\n\n2.\n\nI have accorded the permission and it is expected that the men will be landed on the 25th instant. At the same time I asked Admiral Bridge to quote me his authority for stating that these ten seamen were neutralised owing to their being wounded and should be handed over on their recovery to the Russian Consul here for disposal. I attach a copy of his reply.\n\n3.\n\nAs the procedure which the Admiral proposes seems hardly in accordance with International Law I request that you will be good enough to instruct me by telegraph how these seamen should be dealt with. It is expected that they will be confined in Hospital for a month at least.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\n\nALFRED LYTTELTON, K.C., M.P.,\n\n&C...\n\n&C.,\n\n800..\n\nno t",
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        "content_text": "His Excellency\n\nSie,\n\n0.0.227\n\n10940\n\nPeck\n\nRep 26 MAX\n\nCommander-in-Chief,\n\nChina Station,\n\n041\n\n22nd. February, 1904.\n\nIn compliance with the second paragraph\n\nof your Excellency's letter of this date, I have the honour to\n\ninform you that I take full responsibility for the neutralisation of the ten wounded Russians on their recovery, as the\n\nmatter has been settled at Chemulpo between the Japanese Commander and the Captain of the \"Talbot\" empowered by me to act\n\nfor me.\n\nI have been directed by the Admiralty to\n\ndo as I think best with the wounded, and having, as far back as\n\nthe 11th. instant, informed the Japanese Authorities that I\n\nshould consider them as neutralised, without any dissent from\n\nthe said Japanese, I accept their acquiescence, and am - as I\n\nhave said - ready to take the responsibility should any question\n\narise hereafter.\n\nFrancis Henry May, C.M.G.,\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.,\n\n&c...\n\nI have etc.,\n\n(Sgd.) Cyprian A. G. Bridge,\n\nAdmiral.",
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        "content_text": "DRAFT.\n\nMINUTE.\n\n25r. Harding 29/3\n\nMr. \"Johnson\"\n\nMr. Antrobus.\n\nMr. Cox.\n\nMr. Lucas.\n\nMr. Graham.\n\nSir M. Ommanney.\n\nThe Duke of Marlborough,\n\nMr. Lyttelton.\n\n12332\n\nOne Hongkong 10940\n\n228 Mar 1904\n\nI am directed by Mr Lyttelton to transmit to you for the consideration of the Marquess of Lansdowne, LC of the Admiralty\n\ncopy of a despatch from the OAG Hongkong, respecting the disposal of wounded ten Russian seamen landed at Hongkong for medical treatment from HMS \"Talbot\".\n\nIf Lord Lansdowne will inform Their Lordships the Admiralty to",
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        "content_text": "Groes\n\nMorgan520\n\nPort Talbot,\n\nS. Wales.\n\nReplying 26th inst.\n\n24.10.5.\n\nto\n\nyour\n\nletter\n\nF\n\n26th inst. I beg to state\n\nthat I think I possess the\n\nspecial qualifications enumerated Section I.\n\nm. (A.18.).\n\nthe enclosed\n\nat the same time. I would\n\ndirect your attention to the following facts not contained in my application viz :-\n\nand attending a special\n\ncourse\n\nof 7\n\nLectures in Practical\n\nSchool Hygiene, at Cardiff University",
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        "content_text": "In any further communica-\n\ntion on this subject, please quote\n\nM-4514\n\nand address letter to-\n\nSecretary,\n\nAdmiralty, Whiteball,\n\nLondon, S. W.\n\nC. O.\n\n25\n\nAdminally, 2332\n\n7th April, 1904.\n\nBet 8 APR 04\n\nSir,\n\nFoo\n\nWith reference to your letter 109040/04 of the\n\n30th ultimo respecting the disposal of Russian seamen landed\n\nat Hong Kong from H.M.S.\"Talbot\" for medical treatment, I am\n\ncommanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to\n\nacquaint you, for the information of Mr.Secretary Lyttelton,\n\nthat they concur in the proposal to send these sailors when\n\nconvalescent back to Russia through the medium of the\n\nRussian Consul at Hong Kong.\n\nThe Under\n\nSecretary of State,\n\nCOLONIAL OFFICE.\n\nI am,\n\nSir,\n\nYour obedient Servant,\n\nEvan MacKay",
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        "content_text": "Stronghong no jog\n\nOAG\n\nSir,\n\n27 Lay\n\n8 aproze A.J. 8/4\n\nIn Johnsonst\n\nCPLop\n\nwith reference to your letter of the 24th of February, despatch no. 62 of February,\n\nI have the honour to inform you that the Japanese Government consented to allow the Russian sailors rescued at Chemulpo by HMS \"Talbot\", the French & Italian cruisers at that port, to be sent home to Russia provided they did not serve again during the war.\n\nThe Russian Government pledged to this effect; and, as you are aware, the sailors rescued by the \"Talbot\" have already been repatriated. They were taken to Colombo by a vessel chartered by the Admiralty, and thence shipped to Russia by a ship engaged by the Russian Consul at Colombo.\n\nAccordingly, there is no objection to...",
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        "content_text": "wounded Russians\n\nlanded at Hongkong from the \"Talbot\" bring them back to Russia and I therefore be telegraphed to you today that they should be handed over to the Russian consul at Hongkong for that purpose as they are convalescent.\n\nSoon\n\nDRAFT. The 70\n\n(2) The Secy. Gotha comy MINUTE.\n\nMr. Harding, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Antrobus. Mr. Cox. Mr. Lucas, Mr. Graham. Sir M. Ommanney. The Duke of Marlborough, Mr. Lyttelton,\n\n3 Drafts\n\n28 (2332)\n\nHongkong 9 aprox\n\nI am directed by Mr. Lyttelton to ack the receipt of your letter of the 31 ultimo nom 4514 of the 7th inst and to enclose for the information of the Marquess of Lansdowne copies of a telegram despatch which have been sent to the Officer Administering the Govt. of Hongkong respecting the repatriation of the wounded Russians landed in that Colony from HMS Talbot.",
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        "content_text": "## FOREIGN OFFICE, January 20th, 1905.\n\nSir:- \n\nI am directed by the Marquess of Lansdowne to transmit to you herewith a copy of a note which has been received from the Russian Chargé d'Affaires, transmitting two cigarette cases for presentation to the Honourable Milford Atkinson, M.B., D.P.H., Principal Civil Medical Officer, Hong Kong, and to John Bell, Esq., M.R.C.S., Superintendent of Government Civil Hospital and Government Lunatic Asylum, in recognition of the services rendered by them to the Russian sailors wounded at Chemulpo.\n\nIt is presumed that those services were in connection with the ten men landed from His Majesty's Ship \"Talbot\" at Hong Kong for medical treatment, of whom mention is made in your letter `10940/1904` of March 30th, 1904.\n\nI am to request that the cases may be forwarded to their destination.\n\nThe Under Secretary of State, Colonial Office.\n\nPage 300  \nPage 301",
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        "content_text": "# Inclosure 15 in No. 1.\n\n## Memorandum.\n\nTHE telegram from the Indian Government of the 13th March, 1901, says \"meanwhile the Chinese, in spite of assurances of Russian Government, have ousted Hunza from Raskam by settling their own subjects upon both banks of river.\"\n\nThe India Office upon this wrote to the Foreign Office on the 22nd March: **Excellency** the Viceroy reports two fresh events, the establishment by arrangements with China of a Russian post at Tashkurgan, and, secondly, the expulsion by the Chinese of the people of Hunza from Raskam and the settlement in their place of Chinese subjects.\n\nThe Foreign Office wrote to Sir Ernest Satow, the 9th April, that \"the Chinese authorities have no ground for their present action.\"\n\nIt is evident that both the India Office and the Foreign Office understood the expulsion to have taken place recently, and they passed their impression on to the Legation at Peking.\n\nThe Indian Government now explain that, as shown by the papers cited as `1` and `2` in the Peking précis, the Kanjutis were turned out of Raskam in 1897, and that again in May 1899 the Kanjutis had begun to cultivate five tracts in Raskam, when a large number of men arrived with the Chinese Amban and demanded the withdrawal of the few Kanjatis who had been left to water the crops. The actual expulsion of these men, it is added, was reported in the letter from the Mir of Hunza to the Political Agent, Gilgit, dated the 11th May, 1899, which apparently was not sent to Peking.\n\nObviously His Majesty's Minister at Peking, to whom no copy of the letter of the Mir of Hunza, here alluded to, had been sent, could not be expected to suppose that the word \"expulsion\" used in the letter of the India Office and in the Foreign Office despatch of the 9th April, 1901, referred to that event, of which he was ignorant; nor could he be expected to understand that the sentence \"meanwhile the Chinese, in spite of assurances of Russian Government, have ousted Hunza from Raskam by settling their own subjects upon both banks of river\" — the telegram of the 13th March, 1901, from the Indian Government to the Secretary of State for India — referred to the destruction of crops in 1897, which was not a fresh event. The assurances of the Russian Government were given in August 1899, and neither act of expulsion could be said to have taken place in spite of the assurances of the Russian Government, which is the language used in the telegram of the 13th March.\n\nConsequently, the only interpretation that could be put on the wording of the letter from the India Office and the instructions from the Foreign Office, to which reference has been made, was that the Chinese had more recently expelled Kanjuti settlers. The Chinese Foreign Board understood it in this sense and denied it.\n\nPeking, May 18, 1904.\n\nMy Lord,\n\n# Inclosure 16 in No. 1.\n\nSir E. Satow to the Viceroy of India.\n\nPeking, May 24, 1904. IN a despatch from the Government of India to His Majesty's Secretary of State, dated the 24th March last, which formed one of the inclosures in your Excellency's despatch to me of the 25th March on the Raskam land question, I noted that it was stated that the Russo-Chinese border in this direction had been fixed, and that this was urged as a reason for bringing pressure to bear on the Chinese Government to induce them to fulfil their promises to the Mir of Hunza, since they could no longer put forward the unsettled nature of the frontier as a reason for not allowing the Kanjutis to settle in Raskan.\n\nAs I had no information of the final settlement of the frontier referred to, I addressed a telegram on the subject to His Majesty's Consul at Kashgar, and from his reply it would appear that the Government of India are under a misapprehension as to the extent of the frontier settlement arrived at in those regions.\n\nMr. Macartney states that the Kashgar-Ferghana frontier was defined by a Russo-Chinese Commission in 1884 as far as the Uzbel Pass, south-east of the Great Karakul, but that the frontier from thence to the Hindoo Kush has not been settled officially, although, since the Pamirs were occupied by Russia, the frontier-line has practically been the watershed dividing the Upper Oxus from the Tarim.\n\nI have, &c.  \n(Signed)  \nERNEST SATOW.\n\n(Telegraphic.)\n\n# Inclosure 17 in No. 1.\n\nMr. Colvin to Government of India.\n\nJune 30, 1904. PLEASE see Sir Adelbert Talbot's letter dated 4th March, 1899. Political Agent at Gilgit telegraphs: \"Hunza Chief asks leave to send men to Taghdumbash Pamir to collect taxes. Larger profits accrue to Mir if taxes are collected in summer, but perhaps operations should be postponed until we know the result of negotiations with China.\"\n\nPolitical Agent states in subsequent telegrams he understands that Hunza has received taxes from Taghdumbash Pamir during the past eight years. I presume Mir may continue collection of these taxes pending a settlement of the Raskam question.\n\n(Telegraphic.)\n\n# Inclosure 18 in No. 1.\n\nGovernment of India to Mr. Colvin.\n\nSimla, July 7, 1904.\n\nYOUR telegram of 30th June. Mir of Hunza may continue collection of Taghdumbash taxes pending decision of question of Hunza's withdrawal from all relations with China.\n\n# Inclosure 19 in No. 1.\n\nMr. Colvin to Government of India.\n\nSrinagar, June 23, 1904.\n\nIN continuation of my letter dated the 3rd June, 1904, I have the honour to forward a copy of the letters showing (a) the present strength of the levies in Hunza and Nagar, and details of the cost of the proposed increase in their numbers, and (b) that the Mir of Hunza now gratefully accepts the conditions offered by the Durbar for the grant of waste lands to the redundant population of Hunza.\n\n2. I am addressing the Durbar on the latter subject, but will defer action in regard to the proposed increase in the Hunza and Nagar levies until I am acquainted with the views of the Government of India in the matter. I do not think the increase to the bodyguard of the two Mirs is very necessary, but in other respects I cannot suggest any improvements on the Political Agent's proposals.\n\n# Inclosure 20 in No. 1.\n\nCaptain Gurdon to Mr. Colvin,\n\nGilgit, May 28, 1904.\n\nWITH reference to correspondence regarding the proposals for providing for the redundant population of Hunza-Nagar, ending with your telegram dated the 25th May, 1904, I have the honour to inclose a statement showing the present strength of the levies in Hunza and Nagar, and details of the increase in numbers proposed in my **Confidential** letter dated the 19th May.",
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        "content_text": "**(Confidential.)**\n\n## Inclosure 31 in No. 1.\n\n## Mr. Colvin to Government of India.\n\nSrinagar, October 12, 1904.\n\nI HAVE the honour to reply to Mr. Clarke's Confidential letter, dated the 18th August, 1904, regarding the frontier between Hunza and the Chinese dominions and the disputed rights of the Kanjutis in Raskam.\n\n2. As regards the rights which have recently been exercised by the Kanjutis in the western extremity of the Taghdumbash Pamir, I may say that the only right exercised by the Mir of Hunza in that tract of late years is that of levying tribute from the Sarikolis and Kirghiz, who resort to that locality for grazing purposes. This right has been acknowledged by the Chinese, and the Mir's Representative was on the Pamir only last month for the purpose of collecting the tribute due for the current year.\n\n3. As to the measures which it would be practicable to adopt for effectively asserting the rights of the Mir of Hunza in this tract, in the event of China acting inconsistently with such rights, I am of opinion that, as against China, this could be done by establishing levy posts at convenient points near the proposed border, probably at Mintaka Aghazi and Kuktarak. This would suffice for securing the observance by China of the proposed frontier.\n\n4. It is, I think, my duty to add that I am not in favour of any such measure. On further consideration of the whole proposal, it seems more consistent to withdraw from all positions where the claims of our frontier States can possibly involve the Government of India in complications with Russia. The whole tenour of the despatch of the Government of India dated the 24th March, 1904, indicates that this is the policy which they desire to follow. The western portion of the Taghdambash Pamir is such a position, just as much as Raskam. We could hold it by levy posts against China, but, if and when Russia has taken the whole of Chinese Turkestan, our position strategically on the line between Peak Pavolo Schreikovsky and the Karchanai Pass would be quite untenable. If China had not agreed to this frontier, Russia would certainly disregard it, and either a complication would arise, such as it is our desire to guard against, or we should have to ignominiously withdraw, on the mere suggestion of hostilities, from positions which, during peace time, we had only been able to maintain at great expense and inconvenience, for there is no doubt that the cost of supplying and maintaining these posts would be great, as there is no surplus grain in Hunza, and supplies would have to be carried from Gilgit.\n\n5. Captain McMahon in 1898 pointed out the inconveniences which might result from surrendering territory beyond the natural strategic frontier of the Hindoo Kush and Mustagh ranges; but it has been decided (as, I think, very rightly) that the balance of considerations is in favour of such surrender, the territory not being very valuable and being likely to supply an inconvenient handle to the enemy. The argument applies to the western portion of the Taghdumbash Pamir not less than to Raskam, only I think that, to make the complete separation of Hunza from China and the loss of its rights in these territories more palatable to the former, the Government of India should not hesitate to award liberal compensation to the Mir, not less certainly than 6,000 rupees a-year. It is of the first importance that in the event of trouble with Russia on this border, or if she should make a feint towards Hunza, the people of that country should be ready and willing to co-operate with us in the warding off of an attack; and to secure their loyalty and gratitude, the grant of 6,000 rupees per annum towards the Mir's revenues and the provision of suitable employment for the people are absolutely insignificant items in the scale.\n\n6. I therefore recommend that the proposed frontier should be modified in the following manner: From Peak Pavolo Schveikovsky the line would follow the northern watershed of the Taghdumbash Pamir, passing through the Taghra Maum, Mehman-yoli, and Kara-jilga Passes, thence, still following the watershed, round the western extremity of the Taghdumbash Pamir to the Wakhajrui Pass; thence to the Kilik Pass, which becomes a tri-junction, and thence round the southern watershed of the Taghdumbash to the Mintaka, and so to the Karchanai Pass, where it would rejoin the frontier that has been already proposed. The places mentioned above are all clearly marked in sheets No. 2-N.E. and No. 2-S.E. of the Trans-frontier Survey Maps.\n\n7. As regards Darwaza, I see no advantage in the proposed deflection from the natural border, in order to include this place within our frontier. On this point Major Gurdon writes as follows:-\n\n\"I see from Sir W. Cuningham's Confidential demi-official letter, dated the 1st August, 1898, to Sir A. Talbot that Younghusband advocated the retention of the Hunza (or Kanjuti) post at Darwaza, just on the other side of the Shimshal Pass. I fail to see any advantage in retaining Darwaza. I fancy the Hunza people held it in the old days as a connecting link between the Shimshal Valley and Raskam and Oprang, and with a view to securing the retreat of their raiding parties. I think the frontier should adhere to the crest of the Mustagh Range. The actual pass, which is called Shimshal, may be easy, but the valley which leads to it (I mean on the Hunza side), e.g., the Shimshal Valley, is the most difficult in the whole of the Hindoo Kush region. So far as I know, Younghusband did not explore the Shimshal Valley on the Hunza side, but Cockerill did, and you will find his report in your office. The Shimshal Valley is so difficult that every one hesitates to go there, and the present Mir of Hunza is visiting it this summer for the first time in his life. There is certainly no cause for anxiety in this direction,”\n\nI concur in Major Gurdon's views.\n\n8. If the boundary sketched above is substituted for that which has already been proposed, it will follow throughout its length a line which forms a natural strategic frontier, which is perfectly clear and which would not require demarcation in situ, while it seems not improbable that the modifications proposed would make the acceptance of the frontier quite palatable to the Chinese. It would undoubtedly be better to have this boundary defined with their consent, or at least with their deliberate acquiescence; but if the necessity of such definition compels us to impose a frontier on China, then it is equally clear that the frontier selected should be that which is most easily and naturally defensible--in other words, the main ranges of the Hindoo Kush and Mustagh.\n\n9. I have not received any reply from Mr. Macartney to my letter to him on this subject; but as the Government of India have pressed for an early reply, I submit these views, and will, if it seems necessary, forward Mr. Macartney's opinion on arrival. Major Gurdon's opinion and mine are entirely in accord on all the points raised.\n\n## (Telegraphic.)\n\n## Inclosure 32 in No. 1.\n\n## Government of India to Mr. Colvin.\n\nSimla, November 7, 1904.\n\nPlease expedite reply to my telegram of the 8th October, asking you to forward Amban's letter to Mir of Hunza. YOUR letter of the 12th October, 1904. Hunza frontier. Does the Mir maintain any post now at Darwaza?\n\nAddressed Resident, Kashmir; repeated to Political Agent, Gilgit.\n\n## Inclosure 33 in No. 1.\n\n## Mr. Colvin to Government of India.\n\nSrinagar, November 12, 1904.\n\nIN continuation of my letter, dated the 12th October, 1904, I have the honour to forward, for the information of the Government of India, a copy of a letter, dated the 2nd October, 1904, from His Britannic Majesty's Consul at Kashgar regarding the frontier between Kashmir and the New Dominion.\n\n2. Mr. Macartney's views are very interesting. It will be seen that he is of opinion that the Chinese would at once resort to force if the Mir of Hunza were to establish an outpost in the Western Taghdumbash. Without sharing that opinion, I think, as I have already written, that it is not desirable to attempt to hold this country on behalf of the Mir.\n\n3. The suggestion that we should make the cession of all territorial rights in this tract by the Mir the peg on which to hang a condition that China should not cede it to a third Power, or allow any other Power to station troops there without the consent of the British Government, is a useful one, and would be no doubt effective so long as Kashgaria remains under Chinese sovereignty, but no longer.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-342 - Governor Lugard & Public Offices - 1907 [11-12]",
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        "title": "CO129-342 - Governor Lugard & Public Offices - 1907 [11-12]",
        "content_text": "P.M.G.\n\nthe\n\nreceiva\n\nthe\n\nthe\n\nFront raised\n\npasa\n\n4 J\n\nA\n\nLugard's\n\nRIA.\n\novernor. No.\n\nward 290\n\n1907\n\n23 Nov\n\nHONG KONG\n\nSTRAITS PATRONAGE\n\nNo 44836\n\n(Subject.)\n\nDESPATCH.\n\n144336\n\n&\n\nRec'd 26 DEC 07\n\nApplication from W. Lyons\n\nfor post of Inspector of Prisons' Practice, or\n\nother promotion.\n\nForwards in duplicate\n\n(Minutes.)\n\nHarris\n\n(78)-3 1907---500-11-8\n\nSubsequent Paper\n\nThe Insp. of Prisons in\n\nthe Straits will probably be vacant.\n\nbut it is considered\n\nCapt Lyons is therefore eligible.\n\nthat\n\nZadels\n\nReply that the 815th info\n\nCadet rank &\n\nit is\n\nthere is no form the sins is aware.\n\nthat have of the other affair\n\nno\n\nprospects\n\nof a vacancy when and he will be borne in mind, in case\n\nCeylan prisons\n\nCadet Calbot in\n\nretiring\n\nare of\n\n56 bagh Police parts &\n\nthen filled quite recently.\n\nthe thus shews no signs of\n\n& is only about 50.),\n\nZs.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-364 - Public Offices & Others - 1909",
        "page_number": 343,
        "title": "CO129-364 - Public Offices & Others - 1909",
        "content_text": "## \n\n341 \nArmy & Navy Club, S.W. \nSeptember 7th, 1900 \n\n**Rec? 7 SEP 0** \n\nDear Sir, \n\nI have the honour to request that as I am at present on duty instead of on leave, I may be permitted to apply direct, through the usual channel, for the appointment of Commissioner of Police, Federated Malay States, rendered vacant by the regretted death of Captain H.L. Talbot. \n\nIn doing so, I would point out that in 1894, when the Resident of Selangor, Mr. Treacher, was submitting the draft estimates for 1895, he recommended me for the new appointment of Superintendent of Police, Selangor, and in so doing added \"with a view to his succeeding Mr. Syers when he retires\". \n\nThis recommendation was made because I had given satisfaction in the discharge of my duties when I acted as Captain Superintendent of Police, Selangor, for over a year. \n\nThis suggestion was approved, but never took effect, as in the federation of the Malay States, the Police Forces were amalgamated; Mr. Douglas was brought in, and Mr. Wagner promoted, while I was appointed Assistant Commissioner Kinta, Perak. \n\nSubsequently, on several occasions, I acted as Chief Police Officer, both in Perak and Selangor. \n\nW.D. Witham",
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        "document_key": "CO129-415 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [12]",
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        "content_text": "S.L.\n\n[Beriani July, 1907.]\n\nNo. 149/1908.\n\n-0.0\n\nHONG KONG POLICE FORCE.\n\nAppts.\n\nL\n\nAgreement made this day of May 1908.\n\nC.O. 17508\n\nREC'd 13 MAY 14\n\n473\n\nBetween the Crown Agents for the Colonies, Whitehall Gardens, London, for and on behalf of the Government of Hong Kong, of the one part, and Guest Gough Hamling (hereinafter called the person engaged) of Talbot House in the County of Glamorgan of the other part.\n\nWhereby it is agreed between the said parties as follows:-\n\n1. The said Guest Gough Hamling (hereinafter called the person engaged) for the consideration mentioned in the conditions of service hereunto annexed agrees, so soon as required by the Crown Agents for the Colonies, to proceed to Hong Kong as Constable in the Police Force of the Government of that Colony, and to act in all respects according to the directions and instructions given to him by the Government of Hong Kong through its properly qualified officers, and he undertakes that he will faithfully and honestly fulfil the duties required of him by or on behalf of the Government of Hong Kong for the term of his engagement or for any future period of service if he should engage himself after the termination of the first period.\n\n2. A Second Class passage to Hong Kong shall be provided for the person engaged at the cost of the Government of Hong Kong.\n\n3. The Crown Agents for the Colonies shall pay for and on behalf of the Government of Hong Kong to the person engaged, after this Agreement has been duly signed, the sum of £15 by way of bounty, and the person engaged agrees to refund and repay to them the sum of £15, paid to him by way of bounty, if he should fail to proceed to Hong Kong when directed to do so.\n\nThe Crown Agents for the Colonies shall be in no wise personally liable for any matters arising out of this agreement.\n\nAs witness our hand the day and year above written.\n\nSigned by Horace Warren (on behalf of the Crown Agents for the Colonies) in the presence of H.E. Hyden of the office of the Crown Agents for the Colonies.\n\nSigned by the said Guest Gough Hamling in the presence of Witness: Signature James R. Halbst Address Railwaymarz Occupation Railway Clerk.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-433 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [5-6]",
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        "title": "CO129-433 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [5-6]",
        "content_text": "## List of Names\n\n* Alfred Hicks\n* Frank G. Horridge\n* Porey Faithfull\n* J. A. Tarrant\n* Ines Bath\n* O. Rapp\n* Lewis Guy\n* W. J. Muskett\n* J. R. Capell\n* Frank G. Todd\n* I. I. Tluo\n* D. Wilson\n* A. T. Gibba\n* A. P. Hobbs\n* I. Rapp\n* K. James\n* H. B. Bridger\n* H. H. Sandeman\n* A. Vivonsh\n* B. L. Froat\n* J. McFarlane\n* H. Smythe\n* Theo Kong\n* J. A. Hullin\n* Kim, Rudgo\n* Jne McCubbin\n* J. Martin\n* V. C. Labrum\n* J. C. Saunders\n* H. T. Richardson\n* S. Mondowa\n* A. Course\n* Jas Ürmiston\n* C. F. Brown\n* T. Kaston\n* J. T. Stapleton\n* J. R. Suitar\n* D. A. Maclood\n* Albart W. Smith\n* H. Rolph\n* J. Spittles\n* Philip J. Goldring\n* H. Stephens\n* J. Elliott\n* John Lennox\n* A. D. Macdonald\n* A. R. Henderson\n* E. Rakor\n* J. Dighio\n* J. C. Finch\n* John Lambort\n* A. C. Diso\n* A. McKirdy\n* P. Pingo\n* F. A. Mackintosh\n* J. Oloyn\n* Robert A. Donaldson\n* P. Ball\n* R. L. Jones\n* J. V. Kaw\n* Astrid R. Beale\n* V. C. Jack\n* J. F. McDougall\n* Talbot J. Hill\n* Jom Prentice\n* Adna S. Gray\n* John Henderson",
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        "document_key": "CO129-440 - Others & Individuals - 1916",
        "page_number": 284,
        "title": "CO129-440 - Others & Individuals - 1916",
        "content_text": "E\n\nQuestion addressed to hand in the\n\n4.76.\n\nthis subject – visit 5\n\nAct.\n\n13.12.16\n\nGG\n\nalone\n\n58795 X 15.\n\nMore C. Talbot Dave\n\nof the for Devonport\n\nJan\n\n10\n\nDec 1944\n\n283 500501\n\nIREC.\n\nREGE 12 OFC 16\n\nI hear from my daughter\n\ntwo has been staying at\n\nHong Kong lately,\n\nat\n\nthe Peak Hotel there\n\nis\n\nrun by a German - My daughter's name is Beate Stewart\n\nThe driver in the Phillipson’s car was auch der gente.",
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        "page_number": 285,
        "title": "CO129-440 - Others & Individuals - 1916",
        "content_text": "E\n\nat hearing about this Permanent proprietor (\n\nmana qu\n\nOf course I cannot.\n\nVouch to the accuracy of information given her but thought it right to pass it on to the authorities at H to deal with, or not,\n\nas they think fit.\n\nYours faithfully,\n\nConstance Davenport.\n\nJ. D. R. 15 DEC 18\n\nDRAFT.\n\nWe C Talbot Devonport\n\nMr.\n\nMINUTE.\n\n15/12/16\n\n12 Mr. Robinson\n\nMr.\n\nMr. Grindle,\n\nMr. Lambert.\n\nMr. Read.\n\nSir G. Fiddes.\n\nMr. Steel-Maitland.\n\nR\n\nMr. Benar bare.\n\nD. Hongkong\n\n59650\n\nEN BAY.\n\n284\n\nhadam\n\nI\n\nse\n\nam th\n\n18 Dec 1846\n\nto ack\n\nthe\n\nreceipt of\n\nyour\n\nletter\n\nof the 10th Dec. regarding\n\nThe\n\nlicense\n\nof an\n\nPeak Hotel at\n\nthongkap.\n\n(Signed) G. GRINDLE",
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        "document_key": "CO129-442 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [4-6]",
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        "title": "CO129-442 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [4-6]",
        "content_text": "441\n\n•gnity torayed IIV\n\nbevjepet bar escas10 bebratto avad atnregreƐ bar orsoitto est\n\n.1 .1 .8 .X .nth add to erotousten1 § most noidovitenI (nioeqƐ\n\n.Bebeing do anoode19 tierid damndent of eldr mead stod ban\n\n.anoideredû DISAT IIIV\n\nnoo(woll weli ni sektoðirtel well and ni hier erow amitəraq) biel¶\n\nVIEI VINUTÓST.neII and yabruƐ ban yırunst, .brES est yabruƐ no .bewqerq ylswoiverq anebi Lioeqt bne Levened ddiw sombroods ai 80 08 ylenoiverq yatwos est zevo og of belinteb gaied steɔi710 aft oule ever enoideteqo bleil brwong and to agbelwond e nåsg of Ievos no boodwodrgien bm yelle¥ ooqrudooƐ ent ni blød need\n\n-\n\nBroideegani I\".\n\nTe: £110 Intemeð erit yorelleoră aid yd bet oeqeri sow aquod aốt yonelleord sik .dfef yfotitöS and no brword olofl est no gaiknarmo) i ni anoidade noitasilidom svottav riedt da agroð edit bedosqeni omin of meebreɗà mort base koruð #lordną odd bne noitoaß sitoto IT add „Viel dotali .ri‡AS and no ye[matƐ\n\n•upidae? me) aminool X\n\nIfiderofT.JueiJ .br$ „7eoitto i to steienos noitonƐ muð sakra al gớt bellish evad yodd snug enidoak S ddiw nem bm .20 .0 .H EI bas ve Iwod .V Jusegrel gated rotorstand and way add gekwb ylasew coind enirosli beitilaup won ete [IA „Jief won sed odw .I .1 .8 .X .dk blei¶ bar ey‹¤ blek¶ [lo at dreq noded and noidoet ent .BIGONING ma entroa ond to I tra¶ berit evad bar aqroð add ddim senioreri Stori Jand beqod ei JI „VIRI ai II tre¶ bas VIVI bas DIVI ni estwo) antrit tot wey JOBTINO ant gnitub eldaliova od Iliw no¿tinumma .seottorig\n\nnoidgeë ani¡Lason 18 17\n\n|ennni $ .tyred sonad I tregreů ( to adaisnoo noiteeƐ goillergið eft our Bonitor19 .eveel no S of noitiiba ni redoviti e bam #letoqrob [cueil to beteiero sad gakninið eft .deow a somit & pifennu blød gninistT gnillamalƐ and moqu besed (resaud gaibufoni) gail(ang 12\n\nThe members of this Section are very keen and during the year have put in a lot of hard work. In November, the Section had 3 days in Camp in the New Territories when some useful field work was put in. Lance Corpl. Lloyd, 4th K.R.R.C., acted as Instructor until his departure from the Colony in March last. Sergt. Mitchelmore (in charge) has qualified as an Assistant Instructor. Lance Sergt. Crawford holds a Naval Signalling Certificate and Corpl. W. Hill (now on leave) a 1st Class Army Certificate. 2 members have recently qualified as 1st Class Signallers and 2 as Second Class. The remainder will shortly be examined by the Command Signalling Officer.\n\nIn addition to the above qualifications, seven members hold 1st Class Semaphore Flag Certificates and three Second Class. Signallers attended at all field firing practices and also all Field Operations and exercises.\n\nXII Mounted Section\n\nDuring the year, a Mounted Section was formed. This Section now consists of 1 Officer (2nd Lieut. Moxon), 1 Sergeant, 1 Corporal, and 21 Privates, 9 of the latter being members of the H.K.V.C. Parade Parades have usually been held twice weekly under the instruction of Staff Sergeant Talbot and latterly Master Gummer Pinder. Rides have taken place both on the Island and mainland with a view to the men getting a knowledge of the country. The Section was detailed for patrol work on the mainland on the 15th December on mobilization of the regular forces. The Section was quartered at Fanling in the New Territories from the 17th to the 25th March 1917 at the residence of Mr. P. W. Goldring, kindly lent by him for the occasion. Food &c. being provided by an anonymous donor. Most of the members were unable to attend for the whole period, but a considerable amount of useful work was done during the week-ends in patrolling and gaining a knowledge of the country. A separate report regarding this has already been forwarded to the General Officer Commanding.\n\nhight members\n\nIII Motor Cyclists\n\nMembers who possess motor cycles have been trained in",
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        "content_text": "## PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE, \n26 Park Street \nJaunton \n\nJazz 17 May 1918 \n\nI have the honour to bring to your notice my arrival in England in case there are any matters in connection with the Talbot Water Supply",
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        "content_text": "My dear Talbot,\n\nDowning Street,\n533\n30th May, 1919.\n\nI have your letter of the 25th May about Mr. Fitzgibbon who is Chief Clerk in the Colonial Secretary's Office, Hong Kong.\n\nA Commission was appointed to enquire into the pay of the members of the Public Service of Hong Kong and its report is now under the consideration of the Secretary of State. The salary of Mr. Fitzgibbon's post will be considered as a part of the general revision of emoluments contemplated by this report.\n\nYours sincerely,\n**RIGHT HON.**\nE. MURD TALBOT, M.P.",
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        "content_text": "# Refely that an \nwiccare has \nbeen \nfaulen \nthat of \nthat it will late effect from I fou \nucę i that in less \nlu at the Cati \n\nIt appears the initial text is garbled. Let's reconstruct it.\n\n\nI have learned from the diff & fellow operatiorers from tory kong f whom I have lately come in \nact that the Hong Kong Government. bem pleased to front \nmaldition \n\nFrom Jam \n141319 \nof \ntensions an \nthe enhanced cart \nf \nthem to taster the \nBaquents? \n\nNB \naccount of \nHeftype clown \n\"not so \nform of a \nlearned that a bercular ( \nRetition, I believe, has \nwent sown to the Hong Kong \nBout \nchao me. \nnouch Arculer has \nshall therefore them it a just or if you will kindly referre me \nvenent \nof the above staty \nis correct \nré mcrease, \nKen such addition is to he \nted, and \nmay be \nexpected \nto rate per cont:\n\nLet's correct and reformat the text.\n\nI have learned from the diff & fellow operatiorers from Hong Kong with whom I have lately come in contact that the Hong Kong Government being pleased to grant a maldition...\n\nFrom January 14, 13:19, there are tensions and the enhanced cart... them to taste the Baquents?\n\nNB On account of Heftype clown \"not so\" in the form of a... learned that a particular (petition, I believe, has) went down to the Hong Kong... about me. \n\nSuch circular has... shall therefore deem it just or if you will kindly refer me to the event of the above staty is correct re increase, when such addition is to be made, and may be expected to rate per cent:\n\n## Corrected Version\n\nI have learned from the diff & fellow operatiorers from Hong Kong with whom I have lately come in contact that the Hong Kong Government being pleased to grant \na condition from January 14, 13:19, there are tensions and the enhanced rate... them to taste the benefits?\n\nOn account of... \"not so\" in the form of a petition, I believe, has went down to the Hong Kong Government about me. Such circular has... shall therefore deem it just or if you will kindly refer me to the event of the above statement is correct re increase, when such addition is to be made, and may be expected to rate per cent:\n\nRefely that an officer has been found faulty in that it will late effect from... I found that in less than at the... it will be of 1500 that will shortly be... \n\nLan... fost rewar... detarted in st she will wolle ly.12. $20. Box Irita. Talbot Road. Bournemouth.\n\n## Corrected Version\n\nReferring to that an officer has been found faulty in that it will have late effect from... I found that in less than... at the... it will be of 1500 that will shortly be... \n\nLand... fostered reward... detained in... she will... ly.12. $20. Box Irita. Talbot Road. Bournemouth.\n\nfor the Colonial Secretary of State C.O for the Colonies.\n\n34186 \n**RESTRICTED**\nJUL O \n334 \n\n## Corrected and Reformatted Version\n\nReferring to that an officer has been found faulty in that it will have late effect from I found that in less than at the... it will be of 1500 that will shortly be landed and fostered reward detained in... she will... \n\n$20. Box Irita. Talbot Road. Bournemouth.\nfor the **Colonial Secretary of State** C.O for the Colonies.\n\n34186 \n**RESTRICTED**\nJUL O \n334 \n\nI have learned from the diff & fellow operatiorers from Hong Kong with whom I have lately come in contact that the Hong Kong Government being pleased to grant a condition from January 14, 13:19, there are tensions and the enhanced rate... them to taste the benefits?\n\nOn account of... \"not so\" in the form of a petition, I believe, has went down to the Hong Kong Government about me. Such circular has... shall therefore deem it just or if you will kindly refer me to the event of the above statement is correct re increase, when such addition is to be made, and may be expected to rate per cent:",
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        "document_key": "CO129-467 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1921 [1-5]",
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        "content_text": "## 12\n\nBetween Autau and Castle Peak, 1,450 Melaleuca were planted on the side of the road which had been recently widened.\n\nSixty-three (63) broad-leaved trees were planted along the completed portion of the Frontier Road.\n\nThe Lok Ma Chow Road, which was completed in 1918, was planted up with 172 Candle-nut trees.\n\nOwing to the widening of the Sheungshui Road 22 trees had to be transplanted.\n\nPlanting was continued along the Chengshawan-Castle Peak coastal road, and 1,993 trees of various kinds were put in.\n\nOne hundred and thirty-two (132) Camphor and 10 Celtis trees were planted between the 4th mile on the Taipo Road and the level-crossing at Shatin, and on the banks of the road 260 flowering shrubs.\n\nBetween the level-crossing at Shatin and Taipo 256 Melaleuca and 74 Erythrina were planted, and 20 Camphor and 8 Albizzia transplanted.\n\nCreepers encircling trees in the Repulse Bay plantations were cut.\n\nCaterpillars were discovered on pine trees in the Kowloon plantations in May, and 920 catties (1,227 lbs.) were collected and destroyed. About 3,400,000 square feet of undergrowth were cleared in connection with anti-malarial measures.\n\nFor survey and other purposes about 5,800,000 square feet of undergrowth were cleared.\n\nVegetables were grown in the economic garden, Fanling, for demonstration purposes.\n\nThe first rice crop was very good and the second good. Lichees were poor, peanuts fair, sugarcane and pineapples good.\n\nIn connection with the export of Narcissus bulbs to America 5,012 cases containing 627,630 bulbs were inspected and certified as apparently free from insect pests and fungus diseases.\n\nSeveral hundred specimens of Kwongtung plants were presented to the Department by the Canton Christian College, 100 Chinese plants by the Nanking University, 150 Hainan plants by Mr. C. Talbot Bowring, and 332 Australian plants by the Director of the Botanic Gardens, Sydney.\n\nA few additions were made to the local Flora.\n\n**(e) LAND GRANTS AND GENERAL VALUE OF LAND**\n\nThe net amount of premium received from sales of Crown land and pier rights for the year 1919 was $250,260, an increase of $6,730 on the preceding year and $365,323 more than the average for the past five years.\n\nThe principal items were $233,870 in respect of Inland Lot No. 2273, $32,350 in respect of an extension of Marine Lot No. 277, $20,200 in respect of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1382, and $19,360 in respect of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1383.\n\nIn the New Territories the net amount received for premium on sales of land was $12,277 being a decrease of $41,775 on the preceding year.\n\nThe number of deeds registered in the Land Office was 3,021, and exceeded that of any previous year, being 99 more than during the preceding year, which was a record year, the total consideration being $60,152,735 as against $47,726,785 in 1918.\n\n## 13\n\nThe Government resumed several large areas during the year including Rural Building Lot No. 111, Kowloon Inland Lot No. 96, the Remaining Portion of Inland Lot No. 82, Kowloon Farm Lot No. 11, and the Agricultural Lots in Ma Tau Chung and Ma Tau Wei Villages.\n\nThe total area of land granted during the year was 163 acres of which 127 acres were situated in the New Territories. The total area of land resumed was 89 acres.\n\nIn the Northern District of the New Territories nearly all the sites on the Taipo Fishpond Reclamation have been taken up and several excellent buildings erected. A few European houses have been erected in the neighbourhood of Sheung Shui and Kam Tsin.\n\nIn the Southern District the demand for land has been normal but there are signs of the increasing popularity of Cheung Chau as a summer resort and consequent activity in building.\n\n## II.--LEGISLATION\n\nTwenty-three (23) Ordinances were passed during 1919 of which six were amendments of previous Ordinances.\n\nThe most important of these Ordinances were:-\n\n* The Non-Ferrous Metal Industry (No. 1), the object of which is to prevent former enemies from making attacks on essential businesses and on the possession of essential raw materials when the war comes to an end and when they shall cease to be of the status of enemies.\n* The Union Insurance Society of Canton Limited (Capital Conversion) (No. 4).\n* The British Traders Insurance Company Limited (Capital Conversion) (No. 5).\n* The Bank of Canton Limited (Capital Conversion) (No. 6).\n\nThese are private enactments which were passed for converting their silver capital into gold.\n\n* The Cheung Chau (Residence) (No. 14)--a measure for reserving the southern portion of the island known as Dumb-bell Island for residence of missionaries and other persons subject to the consent of the Governor in Council being obtained.\n* The Sugar Convention (No. 19), the object being to relieve both the Imperial Government and the Colonial Administration from their obligations under the Brussels Sugar Convention.\n* The Rice (No. 20), the object of which is for the acquisition and disposal of Rice by the Hongkong Government, and for validating acts previously done.\n* The Places of Public Entertainment Regulation (No. 22).--This is a consolidating and amending Ordinance. The principal amendments effected are to render public cinematograph displays subject to permits being granted.\n\n## IV. EDUCATION\n\nNo important changes have taken place in the Education Department during the year under review. The Staff has been depleted.",
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        "content_text": "## (e.) LAND GRANTS AND GENERAL Value of Land\n\nThe net amount of premium received from sales of Crown land and pier rights for the year 1919 was $250,280, an increase of $6,730 on the preceding year and $65,323 more than the average for the past five years.\n\nThe principal items were $33,870 in respect of Inland Lot No. 2273, $32,350 in respect of an extension of Marine Lot No. 277, $20,200 in respect of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1382, and $19,360 in respect of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1383.\n\nIn the New Territories, the net amount received for premium on sales of land was $12,277, being a decrease of $41,775 on the preceding year.\n\nThe number of deeds registered in the Land Office was 3,021 and exceeded that of any previous year, being 99 more than during the preceding year, which was a record year, the total consideration being $60,152,785 as against $47,720,785 in 1918.\n\nThe Government resumed several large areas during the year, including Rural Building Lot No. 111, Kowloon Inland Lot No. 96, the Remaining Portion of Inland Lot No. 82, Kowloon Farm Lot No. 11, and the Agricultural Lots in Ma Tau Chung and Ma Tau Wei Villages.\n\nThe total area of land granted during the year was 163 acres, of which 127 acres were situated in the New Territories. The total area of land resumed was 89 acres.\n\nIn the Northern District of the New Territories, nearly all the sites on the Taipo Fishpond Reclamation have been taken up, and several excellent buildings erected. A few European houses have been erected in the neighbourhood of Sheung Shui and Kam Tsin.\n\nIn the Southern District, the demand for land has been normal, but there are signs of the increasing popularity of Cheung Chau as a summer resort and consequent activity in building.\n\n## III. LEGISLATION\n\nTwenty-three (23) Ordinances were passed during 1919, of which six were amendments of previous Ordinances.\n\nThe most important matters with which these Ordinances dealt were:\n\n| Ordinance | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| The Union Insurance Society of Canton Limited (Capital Conversion) (No. 4) | Converting silver capital into gold |\n| The British Traders Insurance Company Limited (Capital Conversion) (No. 5) | Converting silver capital into gold |\n| The Bank of Canton Limited (Capital Conversion) (No. 6) | Converting silver capital into gold |\n| The Cheung Chau (Residence) (No. 14) | Reserving the southern portion of the island for residence of missionaries and other persons |\n| The Sugar Convention (No. 19) | Relieving the Imperial Government and the Colonial Administration from their obligations under the Brussels' Sugar Convention |\n| The Rice (No. 20) | Acquisition and disposal of Rice by the Hongkong Government, and validating acts previously done |\n| The Places of Public Entertainment Regulation (No. 22) | Consolidating and amending Ordinance, rendering public cinematograph displays subject to permits being granted |\n\nMatters in connection with the War were:\n\n| Ordinance | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| The Non-Ferrous Metal Industry (No. 1) | Preventing former enemies from making attacks on essential industries |\n\n\nBetween the level-crossing at Shatin and Taipo, 256 Melaleuca and 74 Erythrina were planted, and 20 Camphor and 8 Albizzia transplanted.\n\nCreepers encircling trees in the Repulse Bay plantations were cut.\n\nCaterpillars were discovered on pine trees in the Kowloon plantations in May, and 92 catties (1,227 lbs.) were collected and destroyed.\n\nAbout 3,400,000 square feet of undergrowth were cleared in connection with anti-malarial measures.\n\nFor survey and other purposes, about 5,800,000 square feet of undergrowth were cleared.\n\nVegetables were grown in the economic garden, Fanling, for demonstration purposes.\n\nThe first rice crop was very good, and the second good. Lichees were poor, peanuts fair, sugarcane and pineapples good.\n\nIn connection with the export of Narcissus bulbs to America, 5,012 cases containing 627,630 bulbs were inspected and certified as apparently free from insect pests and fungus diseases.\n\nSeveral hundred specimens of Kwongtung plants were presented to the Department by the Canton Christian College, 100 Chinese plants by the Nanking University, 150 Hainan plants by Mr. C. Talbot Bowring, and 332 Australian plants by the Director of the Botanic Gardens, Sydney.\n\nA few additions were made to the local Flora.\n\nPage 18\nPage 19",
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        "content_text": "it would be strange if the no. of caterpillars \n\n-18 - \n\nOwing to the widening of the Sheungshui Road, 22 trees had to be transplanted. \n\nPlanting was continued along the Cheungshawan-Castle Peak coastal road, and 1,993 trees of various kinds were put in. \n\nOne hundred and thirty-one (131) Camphor and 10 Celtis trees were planted between the 4th mile on the Taipo Road and the level-crossing at Shatin, and on the banks of the road, 260 flowering shrubs. \n\nBetween the level-crossing at Shatin and Taipo, 256 Melaleuca and 74 Erythrina were planted, and 20 Camphor and 8 Albizzia transplanted. \n\nCreepers encircling trees in the Repulse Bay plantations were cut. \n\nCaterpillars were discovered on pine trees in the Kowloon plantations in May, and 9,204 catties (1,227 lbs.) were collected and destroyed. \n\nAbout 3,400,000 square feet of undergrowth were cleared in connection with anti-malarial measures. \n\nFor survey and other purposes, about 5,800,000 square feet of undergrowth were cleared. \n\nVegetables were grown in the economic garden, Fanling, for demonstration purposes. \n\nThe first rice crop was very good and the second good. Lichees were poor, peanuts fair, sugarcane and pineapples good. \n\nIn connection with the export of Narcissus bulbs to America, 5,012 cases containing 627,030 bulbs were inspected and certified as apparently free from insect pests and fungus diseases. \n\nSeveral hundred specimens of Kwongtung plants were presented to the Department by the Canton Christian College, 100 Chinese plants by the Nanking University, 292 Hainan plants by Mr. C. Talbot Bowring, and 332 Australian plants by the Director of the Botanic Gardens, Sydney. \n\nA few additions were made to the local Flora. \n\n## (d)-LAND GRANTS AND GENERAL VALUE of Land \n\nThe net amount of premium received from sales of Crown Land and Pier Rights for the year 1920 was $322,615.02, an increase of $72,255 on the preceding year and $89,070 more than the average for the past five years. \n\nThe principal items were $37,500 for Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1409, $33,507 for extensions to Kowloon Marine Lots Nos. 26 and 28, $34,700 for Inland Lot No. 2302, and $21,000 for Inland Lot No. 2278. \n\n- 19- \n\nIn the New Territories, the net amount received for premium on sales of land was $230,449.05, the principal item being $150,860 for New Kowloon Marine Lots Nos. 6 and 7. New Kowloon Marine Lot No. 8 was sold for $51,418, so that the figure for land sales in this part of the Colony was abnormal, being over $218,000 in excess of the preceding year. \n\n| Category | Value/Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| Deeds registered in the Land Office | 3,105 |\n| Aggregate consideration set out in deeds registered | $67,493,394 |\n| Comparison with 1919 | $60,152,735.07 |\n\nThe Government resumed a large number of small areas for street improvements in the course of the year, and Farm Lots Nos. 8, 22, 40, and 50 were surrendered, new areas being sold in lieu thereof for building purposes. \n\nDevelopment at Shamshuipo continues; sixty-one new lots were placed on the Rent Rolls in the course of the year. \n\nThe total area of land sold or granted during the year was 277a. 6p., of which 207a. 3r. 20p. were dealt with by the District Officers. The total area of land resumed was 75a. 2r. 30p. \n\nIn the New Territories, the demand for land was steady. \n\n## III. LEGISLATION \n\nSeventeen (17) Ordinances were passed during 1920, of which seven were amendments of previous Ordinances. \n\nThe most important matters with which these Ordinances dealt were: \n\n- **The Treaty of Peace Order, 1919** (No. 3)\n- **The Treaty of Peace (Amendment) Order, 1920** (No. 15)\n- **The Treaty of Peace (Austria) Order, 1920** (No. 16)\n- **The Treaty of Peace (Bulgaria) Order, 1920** (No. 17)\n\nThese Ordinances were for the purpose of modifying certain provisions of the various Orders in Council and adapting the provisions of the said Orders to the circumstances of the Colony. \n\n- **The Foreign Corporations (Execution of Instruments under Seal)** (No. 1) - a measure for validating all instruments which have been executed, or will be executed, by the agent of a foreign corporation whose authority is not required to be under seal according to the laws of the State under which such corporation is incorporated. \n- **The Volunteer** (No. 2) - the object being to provide for the establishment of a new Volunteer Force to take the place of the existing Volunteer Corps and Volunteer Reserve.",
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        "content_text": "## Enclosure 2\n**MEMORANDUM ON THE PRESENT POSITION OF ST. PETER'S CHURCH, WEST POINT**\n\n### AUGUST 28th, 1922\n\nPage 136\n\nOn Monday March 13th, 1871, the Bishop of Victoria met the Committee of the Sailors' Home and informed them: –\n\n(a) That he had collected in England a certain sum towards the salary of a Chaplain to the merchant seamen in Hongkong and had appointed Rev. E. Talbot to the post.\n\n(b) That he had received from the Largesson family in memory of their brother the sum of £300 wherewith to open a fund for the erection of a Seamen's Church in Hongkong.\n\n(c) That he would be able to add £200 further to the fund if immediate arrangements were made for building the Church.\n\nAs a result of this statement, the Committee of the Sailors' Home decided to form a SEAMEN'S CHURCH COMMITTEE to promote the erection of a Seamen's Church. The Committee included, besides members of the Sailors' Home Committee, the Bishop of Victoria as Chairman together with Archdeacon Gray and the Rev. Thomas Talbot (Secretary).\n\nThe first meeting of this Church Committee was held on Friday March 24th, 1871. The following resolutions, among others, were passed:-\n\n| Resolution | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| (1) | That the Trustees of the Sailors' Home be requested to address a letter to His Excellency the Lieut-Governor, informing him that they have agreed to apportion a certain plot of ground made over to them for the purposes of the Sailors' Home, to be devoted for the site... |",
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        "content_text": "# THE CANTON GAZETTE, \nWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 1925.\n\n## The National Commercial & Savings Bank Ltd.\n\n### CANTON BRANCH \nN. 1 cond Road, West Bund, Canton. \nTelephone No. 1860 \nHead Office: No. 169, D.s Voeux Road, Hongkong. Branches: Canton, Shanghai, Hankow & Tientsin.\n\n**Authorized Capital:** \n$5,000,000.00 \n(Registered with the Hongkong Government)\n\nMortgages, Foreign Exchanges, and General Banking business transacted. \nInterest allowed on Current and Savings Accounts and Fixed Deposits, as follows:\n\n| Type of Account | Interest Rate per annum |\n| --- | --- |\n| Fixed Deposits for 12 months | 6% |\n| Fixed Deposits for 9 months | 5 3/4% |\n| Fixed Deposits for 6 months | 5 1/2% |\n| Fixed Deposits for 3 months | 4 1/2% |\n| Current Account in Hongkong Currency | 3% |\n| Canton Subcoins | ... |\n| Savings Account | 5% per annum |\n\nRate of Interest on Special Deposits will be quoted on application.\n\n## CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS\n\n### Wanted, To Let, for Sale, to Hire, Exchange and Mart. \nBusiness and Official Notices.\n\n**Rates for Small Want Ads.** $2.00 for 3 insertions; $3.00 for 6 insertions. \n**Business and Official Notices** $4.00 an inch for 3 insertions; $6.00 for 6 insertions.\n\n### Wanted \nWANTED: 5 trained Chinese reporters for Chinese newspaper work. 2 trained translators (Chinese to English). Apply to All-China Labour Union (opposite the University) Canton from 1-3 P.M.\n\n### Customs Notification \nNo. 579.\n\n**POST OFFICE, CANTON** \nMail Notice \n**OUTWARD MAILS** \nMails for the under-mentioned Ports will be closed as follows:\n\n| Destination | Date |\n| --- | --- |\n| Hongkong, Shanghai, North and South China Ports | Daily |\n| Yuenfang | ... |\n| Japan | ... |\n\nThe Ling Nan Agricultural Mfg. Co. Ltd. \nA large shipment of dairy cattle has arrived and we are ready to supply the city community with Pure Milk. Send in your orders now. Price $1.50 per bottle. \nMain Office 24, 2nd West Bund.\n\n### NOTICE \nNOTICE is hereby given that, acting under instructions from the Officiating Inspector General of Customs, I am today handing over charge of this Office to Mr. F. HAYLEY BELL, Commissioner of Customs, Officiating.\n\nR. M. TALBOT \nActing Deputy Commissioner of Customs in charge, temporarily \nCUSTOM HOUSE, \nCanton, 8th July 1925.\n\n### Customs Notification \nNo. 580.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given that, acting under instructions from the Officiating Inspector General of Customs, I have today assumed charge of this Office.\n\nF. HAYLEY BELL \nCommissioner of Customs, Officiating. \nCUSTOM HOUSE. \nCanton, 8th July 1925.\n\n## Advertisements\n\n### Wooi Sing Shoe Factory. \n廣州會陞鞋廠 \nTHE LATEST STYLES OF FOOTWEAR FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN \nPRICES REASONABLE \nWAI SUN NAAM ROAD \nCANTON, CHINA \nTELEPHONE 891.\n\n### Dr. Howard S. Wong DENTIST \nOffice \n71 Tai Ping Road, South 2nd Floor \nCanton, China \n-天許生醫科牙 \n橿櫞伯酹路德一 \n\n### Dr. T. Huie, Dentist \nYat Tak Road, Canton, \nWOMAN, AND CHILD USE \nat Petter's Building. Office Hours: \n10 am to 1 p.m. \n2 p.m. to 5 p.m.\n\n### 黃滄海華洋律師 \nC. L. WONG, LL.M. \nAttorney and Counsellor at Law \nHandles all kinds of legal and litigation, \nChinese and foreign. \nOffice: 5th Floor, Messrs. Best & Co. Building \nWashington Cafe Building \nThe Bund.\n\n### The Tooth Brush \nThis is the age of prophylaxis. Experiments by dentists all over the country have proved beyond a doubt that the clean tooth stands a poor chance of decaying.\n\nA tooth brush too large for the mouth is a problem. The adult size of 90 per cent of the tooth brushes on the market is too big. \nThe fact that a person should have his teeth cleaned from four to six months by a dentist has been impressed upon the minds of the public.\n\nThe laity also know that the teeth should be brushed at least twice daily and many use a brush systematically yet even then accomplish very little towards keeping their teeth clean.\n\nThe remedy? Use of a smaller brush! \nWhen a patient inquires as to the best tooth paste to use, I never recommend any one in particular but I always advise him as to the size of the brush to use because proper manipulation means more than the toothpaste.\n\nCONTINUED.\n\n### Dr. Wm W. C. Lee \nMISSIONS BUILDING, THE BUND \n2nd Floor-elevator \nAttorney and Counsellor at Law \nHandles all kinds of legal and litigation, \nChinese and foreign.\n\n### SAVE YOUR EYES. \nGet your GLASSES from \nChinese Optical Co. \n司公鏡眼益精國中 \nRefracting and Manufacturing \nThe Modern Opticians in China \nSpecial Reduction \n... to... \nDRS. RX. WORKS \nNorth Wing Hon Road, Canton \nTelephone 868 \nHead Office: -Shanghai, \nBRANCH OFFICES: - HONGKONG, PEKING, TIENTSIN, HANKOW, TSINAN, HANGCHOW, HARBIN, NANKING, CHANGSHA, WUCHONG, MACAO, FENGTIEN & DAIREN\n\n### Dairy Farm \nCanton. \nTelephone 1044. \nDairy farm: Honglok, Honam. \nManager: P. K. FU. \nAdvisor and Inspector, Dr. W. W. Cadbury, \nCollege Physician, \nCanton Christian College.\n\n### Notice \nThe S.S. \"Bainam\" and \"Nanning\" will leave Canton for Wuchow every Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 a.m. \nFor further particulars, please apply to, \nSAI HING NAVIGATION Co. LTD. \nSha Keo.\n\n### AH FONG STUDIO. 芳阿 \nGIVE US A TRIAL. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. \nWe beg to announce to the public that we have lately added to our studio many modern inventions whereby photos taken compare favourably with Shanghai photos by well-known photographers abroad.\n\nWe have engaged experts to look after our developing, printing, and enlarging departments.\n\nWe have always on hand views of Canton as well as postcards, etc. \nEastman & Agfa films a speciality. \nProofs will be shown at our studio.\n\nJust taken NEW PANORAMA OF CANTON CITY; \nfor sale at $4.00. \nTELEPHONE No. 531 W. \nAddress: No. 1 SAI HAU STREET \nCANTON.\n\n### THE CHINESE FAMOUS \nHUI FUNG CAKES. \nThe Shing Chu Bakery \nShou Chu Bridge, Honam, Canton \n電話 2204 \nTelephone 2204\n\n### 劉體志 牙科博士 \n口嘉南樓三樓 \n現設長堤西濠 \n牙科醫館 \n\n### INWARD MAILS \nU.S.A., Japan, Shanghai & London via Canada \nLondon 2nd May & Europe via Siberia (London 8th May) \nManila \nJapan \n...\n\n### UROTROPIN \nWhat Is UROTROPIN? \nUROTROPIN was introduced by the well-known German Prof. D. Nicolaier and has been recognized as one of the best remedies for the urinary organs.\n\nThe tablets as well as the 40% sterilized solution for injection are known to have high effectiveness on many kinds of infectious diseases.\n\nIn cases of urinary retention resulted in post-operation, and the incessant vomiting by impregnated people, UROTROPIN offers remarkable results.\n\nManufactured by Chemische Fabrik auf Action (vorm. E. Schering) Berlin.\n\nFor samples and descriptive literatures, please apply to \nPO KEE Co. \n105c Tai Ping Road, Canton.\n\n### The Canton Engineering Construction Co. \n司公築建程工州廣 \nENGINEERS, ARCHITECTORS, AND CONTRACTORS, \nGeneral Office: 9, Cheng Hoi Road, \nTelephone: Central 950.\n\nBuilding Construction, Roads and Pavements, Bridges, Reinforced Concrete, Excavation and Filling, Bunding, and all kinds of construction works.\n\nWe carry all lines of electric supplies, building materials, and general fabrikoid goods.\n\nSatisfactory Work, Prompt Service, Reasonable Cost. \nC. T. Yeh, \nGeneral Manager and Civil Engineer.",
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        "content_text": "# THE CANTON GAZETTE, \nMONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1925.\n\n## \n**行銀央中** \n**THE CENTRAL BANK OF CHINA** \nEstablished by Government Mandate of \n7th August, 1924 \nOfficial \n**GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED** \nGovernment \nDepositary \nTelephone: Central 199, 444, 777. \nTelegraph Address: \"CENTRAL\" \nTSE VUNG SOONG \nChief Manager \n\n## \n**行銀 亞東** \n**The Bank of East Asia, Ltd.** \n(CANTON BRANCH) \nSAPSAM HONG STREET, CANTON. \n\n## CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS\nThe National Commercial & Savings \nWanted, To Let, for Sale, to Hire, \nExchange and Mart. \nBusiness and Official Notices. \nRates for Small Want Ads. 25 words $2.00 for 3 insertions; $3.00 \nfor 6 insertions. \nBusiness and Official Notices $4.00 an inch for 3 insertions; \n$6.00 for 6 insertions. \n**Bank Ltd.** \nCANTON BRANCH \nNo. 1 Second Road, West Bund, Canton. \nTelephone No. 1860 \nHead Office: No. 169, Des Voeux Road, Hong Kong. Branches: Canton, Shanghai, Hankow & Tientsin. \n\n### Wanted \n**CHINESE CLERK**, \nwith knowledge of FRENCH. \nApply to Box 381 \nc/o CANTON GAZETTE \n\n## Customs Notification \nNo. 579. \nA large shipment of dairy cattle has arrived and we are ready to supply the city community \nwith Pure Milk. \nSend in your orders now. Price $1.50 per 1/2 pt. bottle. Address:- \nDOW (Registered with the Hongkong Government.) \nMortgages. 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        "content_text": "1925\n\nHONG KONG\n\nFo.\n\nDATE\n\n14 October\n\n46480\n\nTREE\n\nR 15 OCT 25\n\n90\n\n(TROULATION :—\n\nMfr.\n\n2. Becken\n\nMr.\n\nAsst. U.S. of S.\n\nPerm! U.S. of S.\n\nPara U.S. of S.\n\nSecretary of State.\n\nPrevious Paper\n\n146609\n\nSituation in China\n\nTroops sent by Secretary for State for Foreign Affairs advising despatch of special agent to China for purpose of ascertaining views of leaders of Kuomintang party regarding general settlement. Li Robers has been informed that present moment is suitable for the purpose.\n\nSubmitted by\n\nMINUTES\n\n10 Considered\n\nSee particularly, bottom of p.3 pp 4-6 & memo\n\nInitialed by\n\nTalbot Stock\n\n17-10-25\n\nSubsequent Paper\n\n46481\n\n[(83382) W.I. 11010/20 Gp. 140 12000 8-25 W & S Ltd.]",
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        "content_text": "6 \n\n\"There is, however, no intention of doing so at the moment, and consequently international questions regarding the Treaty (Washington) do not arise. \n\n\"The establishment of a base for seaplanes at Hong Kong presents fewer difficulties than forming a landplane base. Since, however, the only justification for forming a base at all would be to resist Air aggression from the Mainland, whatever aircraft were provided must possess the capacity to oppose with success not merely the few inefficient aircraft at Canton, but high-class modern machines flown by skilled foreign pilots. \n\nIt is not the policy of the Air Staff to utilise seaplanes for action of this nature, since, though they have undoubtedly a certain capacity for offence and defence, they are inferior in this respect to landplanes of a corresponding class \n\nThe establishment of a Volunteer Air Unit, which might perhaps combine defence, commercial and police functions, is a question which falls under a different category to that of forming a Service Air Base. It is intended shortly to review the strength and provision of local Defence Forces for all British Colonies, with a view to making recommendations to Colonial Governments. Until this enquiry is completed, the Air Staff are not in a position to state positive views as to the formation of a local Air Unit at Hong Kong. \n\nC \n\nThe development of a commercial Air Base cannot be classified with any measures undertaken for the defence of Hong Kong. Whatever the potential value of Commercial Aircraft may be for War purposes, the development of a Commercial Service should proceed on purely Commercial lines. \n\n\"In short, the Air Ministry will not, under present conditions, attempt to establish an Air Base at Hong Kong. If, however, Commercial conditions were to call for a Commercial Air Service at Hong Kong, the Air Ministry would encourage such developments. The desirability of establishing an Air Base at Hong Kong, if and when such a course becomes practicable, should, however, be borne in mind, and any projected building construction which might have a restrictive influence on flying facilities on or in the vicinity of suitable sites for Aerodromes and Seaplane Bases should be carefully watched.\" \n\n52 \n\nThe consideration of Police and of civil aviation demand foresight in the provision of space for a shore aerodrome, and, in my view, the time is not far distant when the development of military aviation in China will demand a modification of \"these proposals for an Air Base.\" It is necessary, in any event, having regard to the dearth of suitable aerodrome sites in this Colony to be prepared for the possibilities to which the \"Notes\" refer. \n\nLI \n\n7. The adequate defence of this Colony demands the continuous presence of aircraft; and proper provision, even for seaplanes, includes space ashore. The Hermes has latterly utilised, as has been stated in paragraph 5 above, a small portion at the west end of the Kai Tak reclamation; and this and the reclaimed ground in front of the sheds must, in the absence of any other suitable site in the Colony, continue to be reserved against such developments in aviation in the near future as may require shore accommodation. On the advice of Captain Talbot, R.N., and Wing Commander Cull, R.A.F., a more suitable area within the Kai Tak boundaries has been selected for future developments; this area is bordered red on the plan which accompanies this despatch. Much of it is, however, as yet unreclaimed, the existing water-line being indicated in blue; but the quay wall shown is practically complete across the whole front of the proposed reclamation forming the Kai Tak concession. \n\n8. Recent experience with aircraft in the Colony has shown that they prove of great value in assisting the work of the Police, and I propose that a small squadron should be permanently stationed here for that purpose. The report of Captain C. P. Talbot, R.N., which forms enclosure 3 in this despatch, sets out the functions of the squadron, and suggests in full detail the type and number of machines, and the requirements for the Base and the Personnel. It provides also an estimate of the expenditure, capital and recurring. Any expenditure for the acquisition of land necessary for an aerodrome will be additional to the estimated capital expenditure of £16,500, \n\n9. There still remains for consideration the question of the possible developments of Civil Aviation in general. Tentative efforts have already been made on certain routes from Hong Kong, and it cannot be doubted that geographical considerations alone will make the Colony an essential stage in any scheme that may be developed either for communication with the interior of China or for connecting China with Singapore, and so with lines to Europe and to Australia. \n\n7 \n\n10. I recognise the fact that conditions in the Colony, and perhaps in China, will make seaplanes generally preferable to landplanes, yet I consider it essential to reserve sufficient ground for landplanes also. The policy outlined in the Air Ministry notes, to which reference is made in paragraph 6 above, shows that these may become necessary. Lighter-than-air craft, the development of which is foreshadowed, will, I understand, require nearly as much ground space for mooring, &c., as it is proposed in this scheme to reserve for landplanes. Moreover, there is no other ground in the Colony or in the New Territory which offers even moderately good facilities for conversion into an aerodrome; and, if the Kai Tak ground is lost, no other could replace it. \n\n11. Pending further experience of local flying conditions, and indications as to the best policy to pursue, consider it advisable to acquire more than the bare minimum of ground necessary to deal with the comparatively modest requirements of the present day. It is for these reasons that I put forward a suggestion for the acquisition of the whole of the Kai Tak reclamation area (coloured buff on the plan). Much of the work of reclamation has yet to be done, but it is, in my view, necessary to regain complete control of the whole area, retaining the power to carry out further reclamation as circumstances may demand, \n\n12. The time for negotiating with the Kai Tak Company is not inopportune. The Company is in some financial difficulties, and would probably welcome a release from its liabilities and responsibility. The Canton boycott and its effect upon Hong Kong have made matters no easier for the Company, while the fall in land values, resulting in some degree from the fact that building progress seems now to have satisfied the demand, makes it very improbable that the Company can hope for much success in the reasonably near future by the continuation of the original programme of reclamation and development. \n\n13. On the other hand, I confess to a complete faith in the future of the Colony, and in the expanding development of the Kowloon Peninsula. In due time land on the reclamation will be in demand, and such areas as experience may by then have proved unnecessary for the purposes of the aerodrome will be readily disposed of The presence of the aerodrome itself, and the consequent developments required in the vicinity, will also tend to an appreciation of land values throughout the district. \n\n14. The sum required for putting this suggestion into effect is a large one, and beyond the immediately available resources of the Colony. But I submit that the scheme for acquiring the Kai Tak property fully justifies the provision of the necessary funds by means of a loan; and the legalisation by Ordinance of the issue of Treasury Bills in accordance with the terms of your Circular despatch of the 28th June, 1922, as the first step necessary, will be undertaken without delay. \n\nThe \n\n15. The arguments in the despatch of Sir R. E. Stubbs, to which you refer, apply to the development of the Air Force equally with other branches of the Colony's defence; and I hold out no hope whatever of voluntary assistance from private firms in support of further expenditure for the Garrison or the Air Force. suggestion that British concessions in China should contribute to expenditure incurred in Hong Kong, on the ground that the Garrison is utilised wherever protection is called for, is put forward very tentatively; and I agree with Sir R. E. Stubbs in his view that it is at present no more than a line of thought It is, however, a matter which it may be worth while to pursue further. would naturally be investigated by the Foreign Office through His Britannic Majesty's Minister at Peking, and this Government can hardly at this stage venture to reduce the general suggestion to any more definite form. \n\n16. The plan* (enclosure No. 2) supplies the detail required to complete this despatch; and it will be seen that the expenditure I suggest involves an estimated total of 1,738,000 dollars. Of this sum, 738,000 dollars is the estimated cost of completing the entire reclamation (a work which would be undertaken by the Government at its own choice of time) and 1 million dollars it is estimated would be sufficient to buy out the Kai Tak Company. \n\n17. I have, therefore, the honour to request authority to negotiate with the Kai Tak Company for the purchase of their rights over the 170 acres which appear on the plan coloured buff at the estimated cost of 1 million dollars; and to finance this operation by the issue in due course of Treasury Bonds. \n\n18. This despatch was considered in draft at a meeting of the Hong Kong General Defence Committee held on the 17th February, and the Committee unanimously concurs in the despatch. \n\nI have, &c. \n\n(Signed) \n\nC. CLEMENTI, Governor, &c. \n\n* Not reproduced. \n\n382 \n\nPage 390\n\nPage 391",
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        "content_text": "Enclosure No. 3.\n\nPART I---Aircraft for Police Purposes.\n\nIt is considered that aircraft would be useful for the following functions:-\n\n(a) To observe the Frontier and deal, by machine gun or bomb, with any attacks on our pickets.\n\n(b) To pursue and attack any marauding parties.\n\n(c) To pursue and attack any pirates.\n\n(d) In the event of civil disturbances, to observe and report any large collection of natives, and, if necessary, to disperse them with bombs of mild tear gas.\n\n(e) Transporting a Police Officer or other official to outlying islands, e.g., Lantao, at high speed.\n\n(f) Keeping a good look out for any particular ship.\n\n(g) Exercise moral effect.\n\n2. Type of machines required.\n\nIn view of the nature of the country, seaplanes are advisable.\n\nIt is thought that the most suitable machine would be two-seaters, 200 to 250 h.p., fitted to carry light bombs, 2 machine guns (one fixed and one Lewis gun), and preferably W/T; the latter would render a shore set desirable also. (These machines would be of smaller dimensions and performance than the Fairey 111D seaplanes carried by H.M.S. \"Hermes.\") \n\n3. Numbers required.\n\nFour machines are suggested.\n\nThis number would allow for one, and probably two, being always ready for service.\n\n4. Base.\n\nThe Kai Tak reclamation would be very suitable. Requirements would be--\n\nHangar for four machines.\n\nWorkshop.\n\n2-ton crane on seawall.\n\nWooden floats moored to seawall, under crane.\n\n(The combination of crane and floats would render a slipway unnecessary.)\n\n5. Personnel suggested.\n\n3 Pilots.\n\n2 Wireless Operators and Machine Gunners.\n\n14 Mechanics.\n\n10 Unskilled Chinese.\n\nIt might be possible to supply the Pilots and W/T Operators from the local Police Force, with little, or no, addition to present numbers.\n\n8. Approximate Cost.\n\nCapital Expenditure.\n\n£\n\nErection of hangar, machinery, &c.\n\n4 Seaplanes, with W/T, guns, &c.\n\n4,000\n\n12,500\n\n16,500\n\nor $141,429 at 2s. 4d.*\n\n*Calculated to the nearest dollar.\n\nAnnual Charges.\n\n3 Pilots at £950\n\n2 W/T Operators at £500\n\n2,850\n\n1,000\n\n12 Mechanics at £260\n\n3,120\n\n2 Supervisors at £415\n\n830\n\n10 Chinese (unskilled) at $15 a month\n\n200\n\nPetrol at 8s. per gallon for 8 hours' flying per week\n\n940\n\nLubricating Oil\n\n60\n\nAmmunition, &c.\n\n50\n\nConsumption of Spare Parts\n\n1,000\n\nMaintenance of Base\n\n100\n\nDepreciation of Machines (life about 4 years)\n\n3,000\n\n12,850\n\nor $110,143 at 2s. 4d*\n\n*Calculated to the nearest dollar.\n\nNotes in explanation of above.\n\n(1) Civilian pilots in England receive about £850 a year, and they could probably be obtained for less.\n\nIt might be possible to train some officers of the local Police Force, who could then receive their substantive pay, plus flying pay.\n\n(2) English civilian mechanics receive about £5 a week; it should be possible to train Chinese, who would probably require less.\n\n(3) Size of hangar: 60' long x 32' wide x 13' to 14' inside. Sliding doors are required.\n\n(4) Workshop: 50' x 20', to be built as annexe to hangar, comprising\n\nFitting shop: 20' x 20'; 4\" lathe and small sensitive drill.\n\nCarpenters' shop: 20' x 20'; Circular saw and grindstone.\n\nCoppersmiths' shop: 10' x 20'; Brazing fire.\n\n7. The above estimate is approximate only, but probably within 30 per cent. of the actual figure.\n\nNo doubt the Air Ministry, if asked, would be pleased to recommend a type of machine, and to furnish all particulars as to cost of purchase, maintenance and upkeep.\n\nC. P. TALBOT, Captain.\n\n(Signed)\n\nSir,\n\nAPPENDIX III.\n\nSecretary of State for the Colonies to Governor, Hong Kong.\n\nJune 23, 1926.\n\nI HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Secret despatch* of the 17th February, regarding the defence of Hong Kong against oversea attack, and of your Secret despatch of the 18th February, relating to the aerial defence of the Colony and the provision of a site for an aerodrome.\n\n2. The whole question of the defence of Hong Kong is being examined in the first instance by a Sub-Committee of the Chiefs of Staffs of the three Services, and your despatches have been referred to the Committee for its consideration.\n\n3. I understand that, so far as the proposals for an Air Force are concerned, the view expressed in the joint memorandum which you enclosed in your despatch of the 17th February as to the effect of the Washington Treaty is open to question, and that a proposal will shortly be made to the Committee of Imperial Defence that the interested Governments should be invited to a conference with a view to reaching agreed conclusions as to the interpretation of Article 19 of the Treaty. Pending the results of such a conference, it would not appear that the proposals for the creation of an Air Force or for the purchase of land for an aerodrome can usefully be pursued.\n\nI have, &c. (Signed) L. S. AMERY.\n\nPage 383",
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        "content_text": "390\n\nD\n\nt\n\n8\n\nThere is, however, no intention of doing so at the moment, and consequently international questions regarding the Treaty (Washington) do not arise.\n\n\"The establishment of a base for seaplanes at Hong Kong presents fewer difficulties than forming a landplane base. Since, however, the only justification for forming a base at all would be to resist Air aggression from the Mainland, whatever aircraft were provided must possess the capacity to oppose with success not merely the few inefficient aircraft at Canton, but high-class modern machines flown by skilled foreign pilots.\n\n\"It is not the policy of the Air Staff to utilise seaplanes for action of this nature, since, though they have undoubtedly a certain capacity for offence and defence, they are inferior in this respect to landplanes of a corresponding class. The establishment of a Volunteer Air Unit, which might perhaps combine defence, commercial and police functions, is a question which falls under a different category to that of forming a Service Air Base. It is intended shortly to review the strength and provision of local Defence Forces for all British Colonies, with a view to making recommendations to Colonial Governments. Until this enquiry is completed, the Air Staff are not in a position to state positive views as to the formation of a local Air Unit at Hong Kong.\n\nThe development of a commercial Air Base cannot be classified with any measures undertaken for the defence of Hong Kong. Whatever the potential value of Commercial Aircraft may be for War purposes, the development of a Commercial Service should proceed on purely Commercial lines.\n\nIn short, the Air Ministry will not, under present conditions, attempt to establish an Air Base at Hong Kong. If, however, Commercial conditions were to call for a Commercial Air Service at Hong Kong, the Air Ministry would encourage such developments. The desirability of establishing an Air Base at Hong Kong, if and when such a course becomes practicable, should, however, be borne in mind, and any projected building construction which might have a restrictive influence on flying facilities on or in the vicinity of suitable sites for Aerodromes and Seaplane Bases should be carefully watched.\n\nThe consideration of Police and of civil aviation demand foresight in the provision of space for a shore aerodrome, and, in my view, the time is not far distant when the development of military aviation in China will demand a modification of \"these proposals for an Air Base\" It is necessary, in any event, having regard to the dearth of suitable aerodrome sites in this Colony to be prepared for the possibilities to which the \"Notes\" refer.\n\n11\n\n7. The adequate defence of this Colony demands the continuous presence of aircraft; and proper provision, even for seaplanes, includes space ashore.\n\nHermes has latterly utilised, as has been stated in paragraph 5 above, a small portion at the west end of the Kai Tak reclamation; and this and the reclaimed ground in front of the sheds must, in the absence of any other suitable site in the Colony, continue to be reserved against such developments in aviation in the near future as may require shore accommodation. On the advice of Captain Talbot, R.N., and Wing-Commander Cull, R.A.F., a more suitable area within the Kai Tak boundaries has been selected for future developments; this area is bordered red on the plan which accompanies this despatch. Much of it is, however, as yet unreclaimed, the existing water-line being indicated in blue; but the quay wall shown is practically complete across the whole front of the proposed reclamation forming the Kai Tak concession.\n\n8. Recent experience with aircraft in the Colony has shown that they prove of great value in assisting the work of the Police, and I propose that a small squadron be permanently stationed here for that purpose. The report of Captain C. P. Talbot, R.N., which forms enclosure 3 in this despatch, sets out the functions of the squadron, and suggests in full detail the type and number of machines, and the requirements for the Base and the Personnel. It provides also an estimate of the expenditure, capital and recurring. Any expenditure for the acquisition of land necessary for an aerodrome will be additional to the estimated capital expenditure of £16,500.\n\n9. There still remains for consideration the question of the possible developments of Civil Aviation in general. Tentative efforts have already been made on certain routes from Hong Kong, and it cannot be doubted that geographical considerations alone will make the Colony an essential stage in any scheme that may be developed either for communication with the interior of China or for connecting China with Singapore, and so with lines to Europe and to Australia.\n\n7\n\n10. I recognise the fact that conditions in the Colony, and perhaps in China, will make seaplanes generally preferable to landplanes, yet I consider it essential to reserve sufficient ground for landplanes also. The policy outlined in the Air Ministry notes, to which reference is made in paragraph 6 above, shows that these may become necessary. Lighter-than-air craft, the development of which is foreshadowed, will, I understand, require nearly as much ground space for mooring, &c., as it is proposed in this scheme to reserve for landplanes. Moreover, there is no other ground in the Colony or in the New Territory which offers even moderately good facilities for conversion into an aerodrome; and, if the Kai Tak ground is lost, no other could replace it.\n\n11. Pending further experience of local flying conditions, and indications as to the best policy to pursue, I consider it advisable to acquire more than the bare minimum of ground necessary to deal with the comparatively modest requirements of the present day. It is for these reasons that I put forward a suggestion for the acquisition of the whole of the Kai Tak reclamation area (coloured buff on the plan). Much of the work of reclamation has yet to be done, but it is, in my view, necessary to regain complete control of the whole area, retaining the power to carry out further reclamation as circumstances may demand.\n\n12. The time for negotiating with the Kai Tak Company is not inopportune. The Company is in some financial difficulties, and would probably welcome a release from its liabilities and responsibility. The Canton boycott and its effect upon Hong Kong have made matters no easier for the Company, while the fall in land values, resulting in some degree from the fact that building progress seems now to have satisfied the demand, makes it very improbable that the Company can hope for much success in the reasonably near future by the continuation of the original programme of reclamation and development.\n\n13. On the other hand, I confess to a complete faith in the future of the Colony, and in the expanding development of the Kowloon Peninsula. In due time land on the reclamation will be in demand, and such areas as experience may by then have proved unnecessary for the purposes of the aerodrome will be readily disposed of. The presence of the aerodrome itself, and the consequent developments required in the vicinity, will also tend to an appreciation of land values throughout the district.\n\n14.\n\nThe sum required for putting this suggestion into effect is a large one, and beyond the immediately available resources of the Colony. But I submit that the scheme for acquiring the Kai Tak property fully justifies the provision of the necessary funds by means of a loan; and the legalisation by Ordinance of the issue of Treasury Bills in accordance with the terms of your Circular despatch of the 28th June, 1922, as the first step necessary, will be undertaken without delay.\n\n13. The arguments in the despatch of Sir R. E. Stubbs, to which you refer, apply to the development of the Air Force equally with other branches of the Colony's defence; and I hold out no hope whatever of voluntary assistance from private firms in support of further expenditure for the Garrison or the Air Force. The suggestion that British concessions in China should contribute to expenditure incurred in Hong Kong, on the ground that the Garrison is utilised wherever protection is called for, is put forward very tentatively; and I agree with Sir R. E. Stubbs in his view that it is at present no more than a line of thought which it may be worth while to pursue further. It is, however, a matter which would naturally be investigated by the Foreign Office through His Britannic Majesty's Minister at Peking, and this Government can hardly at this stage venture to reduce the general suggestion to any more definite form.\n\n16. The plan* (enclosure No. 2) supplies the detail required to complete this despatch; and it will be seen that the expenditure I suggest involves an estimated total of 1,738,000 dollars. Of this sum, 738,000 dollars is the estimated cost of completing the entire reclamation (a work which would be undertaken by the Government at its own choice of time) and 1 million dollars it is estimated would be sufficient to buy out the Kai Tak Company.\n\n17. I have, therefore, the honour to request authority to negotiate with the Kai Tak Company for the purchase of their rights over the 170 acres which appear on the plan coloured buff at the estimated cost of 1 million dollars; and to finance this operation by the issue in due course of Treasury Bonds.\n\n18. This despatch was considered in draft at a meeting of the Hong Kong General Defence Committee held on the 17th February, and the Committee unanimously concurs in the despatch.\n\nI have, &c.\n\n(Signed)\n\nC. CLEMENTI, Governor, &c.\n\n* Not reproduced.",
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        "content_text": "Enclosure No. 8.\n\nPART I—Aircraft for Police Purposes.\n\nIt is considered that aircraft would be useful for the following functions:\n\n(a) To observe the Frontier and deal, by machine gun or bomb, with any attack on our pickets.\n\n(b) To pursue and attack any marauding parties.\n\n(c) To pursue and attack any pirates.\n\n(d) In the event of civil disturbances, to observe and report any large collection of natives, and, if necessary, to disperse them with bombs of mild tear gas.\n\n(e) Transporting a Police Officer or other official to outlying islands, e.g., Lantao, at high speed.\n\n(f) Keeping a good look out for any particular ship.\n\n(g) Exercise moral effect.\n\n2. Type of machines required.\n\nIn view of the nature of the country, seaplanes are advisable.\n\nIt is thought that the most suitable machine would be two-seaters, 200 to 250 h.p., fitted to carry light bombs, 2 machine guns (one fixed and one Lewis gun), and preferably W/T; the latter would render a shore set desirable also. (These machines would be of smaller dimensions and performance than the Fairey III.D seaplanes carried by H.M.S. \"Hermes.\")\n\n3. Numbers required.\n\nFour machines are suggested.\n\nThis number would allow for one, and probably two, being always ready for service.\n\n4. Base.\n\nThe Kai Tak reclamation would be very suitable. Requirements would be:\n\nHangar for four machines.\n\nWorkshop.\n\n2-ton crane on seawall.\n\nWooden floats moored to seawall, under crane.\n\n(The combination of crane and floats would render a slipway unnecessary.)\n\n5. Personnel suggested.\n\nAnnual Charges.\n\n3 Pilots at £950£2,850\n10 Chinese (unskilled) at $15 a month$1,800 or £210\n2 W/T Operators at £500£1,000\n12 Mechanics at £260£3,120\n2 Supervisors at £415£830\nPetrol at 3s. per gallon for 8 hours' flying per week£940\nLubricating Oil£60\nAmmunition, &c.£50\nConsumption of Spare Parts£1,000\nMaintenance of Base£100\nDepreciation of Machines (life about 4 years)£3,000\nTotal£12,850 or $110,143 at 2s. 4d.\n\nCalculated to the nearest dollar.\n\nNotes in explanation of above:\n\n(1) Civilian pilots in England receive about £850 a year, and they could probably be obtained for less. It might be possible to train some officers of the local Police Force, who could then receive their substantive pay, plus flying pay.\n\n(2) English civilian mechanics receive about £5 a week; it should be possible to train Chinese, who would probably require less.\n\n(3) Size of hangar: 60′ long x 32′ wide x 13′ to 14′ inside. Sliding doors are required.\n\n(4) Workshop: 50′ x 20′, to be built as annexe to hangar, comprising:\n\nFitting shop: 20′ x 20′; 4″ lathe and small sensitive drill.\n\nCarpenters' shop: 20′ x 20′; Circular saw and grindstone.\n\nCoppersmiths' shop: 10′ x 20′; Brazing fire.\n\n7. The above estimate is approximate only, but probably within 30 per cent. of the actual figure.\n\nNo doubt the Air Ministry, if asked, would be pleased to recommend a type of machine, and to furnish all particulars as to cost of purchase, maintenance, and keep.\n\n(Signed) C. P. TALBOT, Captain.\n\nSir,\n\nAPPENDIX III.\n\n3 Pilots.\n\n2 Wireless Operators and Machine Gunners.\n\n14 Mechanics.\n\n10 Unskilled Chinese.\n\nSecretary of State for the Colonies to Governor, Hong Kong.\n\nJune 23, 1926.\n\nI HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Secret despatch of the 17th February, regarding the defence of Hong Kong against oversea attack, and of your Secret despatch of the 18th February, relating to the aerial defence of the Colony and the provision of a site for an aerodrome.\n\n2. The whole question of the defence of Hong Kong is being examined in the first instance by a Sub-Committee of the Chiefs of Staff of the three Services, and your despatches have been referred to the Committee for its consideration.\n\n3. I understand that, so far as the proposals for an Air Force are concerned, the view expressed in the joint memorandum which you enclosed in your despatch of the 17th February as to the effect of the Washington Treaty is open to question, and that a proposal will shortly be made to the Committee of Imperial Defence that the interested Governments should be invited to a conference with a view to reaching agreed conclusions as to the interpretation of Article 19 of the Treaty. Pending the results of such a conference, it would not appear that the proposals for the creation of an Air Force or for the purchase of land for an aerodrome can usefully be pursued.\n\nIt might be possible to supply the Pilots and W/T Operators from the Royal Air Force, with little, or no, addition to present numbers.\n\n6. Approximate Cost.\n\nCapital Expenditure.\n\nErection of hangar, machinery, &c.£4,000\n4 Seaplanes, with W/T, guns, &c.£12,500\nTotal£16,500 or $141,429 at 2s. 4d.\n\nCalculated to the nearest dollar.\n\nI have, &c. (Signed) L. S. AMERY.\n\nPage 391",
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        "content_text": "APPENDIX II.\n\nGovernor, Hong Kong, to Secretary of State for the Colonies.\n\nHong Kong, February 18, 1926.\n\nSir,\n\nI HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your secret despatch* of the 10th December, 1925, covering a copy of a letter with enclosures in original from the Air Ministry. The enclosures deal with a suggestion for the provision of an aerodrome site in the Colony, and the despatch calls upon me to furnish a report upon the practicability of the proposals of the Air Ministry and the cost involved. You enquire further whether the arguments adduced in Sir R. E. Stubbs' secret despatch of the 13th October, 1925, on the subject of expenditure for the increase of the Garrison of Hong Kong apply equally to the question of Air Defence.\n\n2. I welcome the opportunity of expressing my views, as since my arrival in the Colony in November 1925, the question of providing aircraft for Hong Kong has been continuously pressed on my attention, and has been under the most careful consideration from every aspect. The requirements of the Defence of the Colony, the possibilities of Police aviation, and the probable development of civil commercial aviation have all been passed under review and fully discussed; and the matter of aerodrome accommodation has inevitably arisen in considering any aspect of the question.\n\n3. The first experience of the Colony in aviation for Defence purposes has been provided during the last six months by the presence of H.M.S. \"Hermes\" with a flight of seaplanes; and the experience has been important as foreshadowing the value of Police aviation in a Colony where natural obstacles to rapid communication are unusually serious. For purposes of defence, the Air Patrol of the Frontier maintained by the seaplanes of H.M.S. \"Hermes\" has been of great value as a deterrent to the operations of strike pickets which I have described in my despatch No. 72 of the 18th February, and has demonstrated the necessity of providing an Air Force Arm for any complete Scheme of defence that may be devised.\n\n4. In this connection, I request your attention to the article extracted from the \"Hong Kong Daily Press\" of the 9th February, 1926, which forms the first enclosure to this despatch. The development of aviation in Canton in an organised manner has been under consideration for a long time past, and the rapid march of events in the Province (especially in military matters) augurs the early establishment of such an arm. Aeroplanes have already been used in the recent fighting in Kuang-tung, and, though they are probably, as yet, of little material value, their development may be expected. In any case, the fact that they could, even now, fly over the Colony of Hong Kong with complete impunity must be a source of anxiety.\n\n5. H.M.S. \"Hermes\" utilised seaplanes only, but the Naval Authorities found it necessary to provide some accommodation ashore for her land machines, and this was found on the West portion of the Kai Tak reclamation, near Kowloon City, on which temporary sheds (so marked on the plan which forms enclosure 2* in this despatch) were erected. The Admiralty ordered on the 17th November that these sheds should be abandoned by the Naval Authorities, and I directed that they should be taken over and maintained at the expense of the Colonial Government. The area on which the sheds stand and the open ground in front of them constitute an important part of the complete scheme, which I put forward in paragraphs 12, 14, 15, and 16 below.\n\n6. In formulating the scheme, I have not overlooked the policy outlined in \"Notes on Proposals for Air Base at Hong Kong,\" of which a copy was received from the General Officer Commanding the Troops, China Command, under date the 4th December, 1925. It runs as follows:-\n\n\"It is not considered that any air menace to Hong Kong exists at the present time from China, since the Chinese only possess a few aircraft which could be kept in check by our machines flown off Carriers as soon as such vessels are stationed on the China Station. Should, however, developments of Chinese Air Forces occur, or the present situation in China be materially altered, the Government might deem it necessary, in order to safeguard our interests in China, to establish an Air Base in Hong Kong, in spite of the difficulties and great expense involved.\n\n\"There is, however, no intention of doing so at the moment, and consequently international questions regarding the Treaty (Washington) do not arise.\n\n\"The establishment of a base for seaplanes at Hong Kong presents fewer difficulties than forming a landplane base. Since, however, the only justification for forming a base at all would be to resist Air aggression from the Mainland, whatever aircraft were provided must possess the capacity to oppose with success not merely the few inefficient aircraft at Canton, but high-class modern machines flown by skilled foreign pilots.\n\n\"It is not the policy of the Air Staff to utilise seaplanes for action of this nature, since, though they have undoubtedly a certain capacity for offence and defence, they are inferior in this respect to landplanes of a corresponding class.\n\n\"The establishment of a Volunteer Air Unit, which might perhaps combine defence, commercial, and police functions, is a question which falls under a different category to that of forming a Service Air Base. It is intended shortly to review the strength and provision of local Defence Forces for all British Colonies, with a view to making recommendations to Colonial Governments. Until this enquiry is completed, the Air Staff are not in a position to state positive views as to the formation of a local Air Unit at Hong Kong.\n\n\"The development of a commercial Air Base cannot be classified with any measures undertaken for the defence of Hong Kong. Whatever the potential value of Commercial Aircraft may be for War purposes, the development of a Commercial Service should proceed on purely Commercial lines.\n\n\"In short, the Air Ministry will not, under present conditions, attempt to establish an Air Base at Hong Kong. If, however, Commercial conditions were to call for a Commercial Air Service at Hong Kong, the Air Ministry would encourage such developments. The desirability of establishing an Air Base at Hong Kong, if and when such a course becomes practicable, should, however, be borne in mind, and any projected building construction which might have a restrictive influence on flying facilities on or in the vicinity of suitable sites for Aerodromes and Seaplane Bases should be carefully watched.\"\n\n7. The consideration of Police and of civil aviation demand foresight in the provision of space for a shore aerodrome, and, in my view, the time is not far distant when the development of military aviation in China will demand a modification of \"these proposals for an Air Base.\" It is necessary, in any event, having regard to the dearth of suitable aerodrome sites in this Colony, to be prepared for the possibilities to which the \"Notes\" refer.\n\n8. Recent experience with aircraft in the Colony has shown that they prove of great value in assisting the work of the Police, and I propose that a small squadron should be permanently stationed here for that purpose. The report of Captain C. P. Talbot, R.N., which forms enclosure 3 in this despatch, sets out the functions of the squadron, and suggests in full detail the type and number of machines, and the requirements for the Base and the Personnel. It provides also an estimate of the expenditure, capital and recurring. Any expenditure for the acquisition of land necessary for an aerodrome will be additional to the estimated capital expenditure of £16,500.\n\n9. There still remains for consideration the question of the possible developments of Civil Aviation in general. Tentative efforts have already been made on certain routes from Hong Kong, and it cannot be doubted that geographical considerations alone will make the Colony an essential stage in any scheme that may be developed either for communication with the interior of China or for connecting China with Singapore, and so with lines to Europe and to Australia.\n\nPage 396",
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        "content_text": "Annual Charges. \n\n3 Pilots at £950 \n\n2 W.T. Operators at £500 \n\n1,000 \n\n12 Mechanics at £260 \n\n3,120 \n\n2 Supervisors at £415 \n\n830 \n\n10 Chinese (unskilled) at $15 a month \n\n200 \n\nPetrol at 3s. per gallon for 8 hours' flying per week \n\n1940 \n\nLubricating Oil \n\n60 \n\nAmmunition, &c. \n\n50 \n\nConsumption of Spare Parts \n\n1,000 \n\n2,550 \n\nSid. Willion has been. Ber \n\nFor G. Grindle \n\nPlease sen \n\nAerodrome for Hongkong \n\n398 \n\n00C \n\nPaper No 184 \n\nalid. \n\nMaintenance of Base \n\n100 \n\nDepreciation of Machines (life about 4 years) \n\n3,000 \n\nwhich is \n\nK \n\nup for \n\ndisunion at \n\n12,850 \n\nor $110,143 at 2s. 4d.* \n\ntomorrow's making. \n\n* Calculated to the nearest dollar. \n\nNotes in explanation of above. \n\n(1.) Civilian pilots in England receive about £850 a year, and they could probably be obtained for less. \n\nIt might be possible to train some officers of the local Police Force, who could then receive their substantive pay plus flying pay. \n\n(2.) English civilian mechanics receive about £5 a week; it should be possible to train Chinese, who would probably require less. \n\n(3.) Size of hangar: 60' long x 32′ wide x 13' to 14′ inside. Sliding doors are required. \n\n(4.) Workshop: 50' x 20', to be built as annexe to hangar, comprising-\n\nFitting shop: 20' x 20'; 4\" lathe and small sensitive drill. Carpenters shop: 20' x 20'; Circular saw and grindstone. Coppersmiths' shop: 10' x 20'; Brazing fire. \n\n7. The above estimate is approximate only, but probably within 30 per cent, of the actual figure. \n\nNo doubt the Air Ministry, if asked, would be pleased to recommend a type of machine, and to furnish all particulars as to cost of purchase, maintenance and upkeep. \n\nC. P. TALBOT, Captain. \n\n(Signed) \n\nAPPENDIX III. \n\nAppendix II \n\nAt one Paper \n\narising out of the \n\nThe complications arising Washington Treaty \n\nJ 77 \n\nbe Jew \n\nhuissti \n\nOM \n\nArc \n\nJummarised \n\n7237/26 \n\nfor. that paper \n\nSaria Duffs and \n\n6.3 \n\nit with \n\nIat the air \n\nand \n\nHat \n\nLL \n\nFold the \n\nThe Sor. \n\nforce \n\nnot usefully \n\nHi Fo \n\nLad \n\nInd Hair \n\nand aeroplane proposals could \n\nIn pursued until \n\nConference with \n\nSecretary of State for the Colonies to Governor, Hong Kong. \n\nJune 23, 1926. \n\nSir, \n\nI HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Secret despatch* of the 17th February, regarding the defence of Hong Kong against oversea attack, and of your Secret despatch of the 18th February, relating to the aerial defence of the Colony and the provision of a site for an aerodrome. \n\n2. The whole question of the defence of Hong Kong is being examined in the first instance by a Sub-Committee of the Chiefs of Staffs of the three Services, and your despatches have been referred to the Committee for its consideration. \n\n3. I understand that, so far as the proposals for an Air Force are concerned, the view expressed in the joint memorandum which you enclosed in your despatch of the 17th February as to the effect of the Washington Treaty is open to question, and that a proposal will shortly be made to the Committee of Imperial Defence that the interested Governments should be invited to a conference with a view to reaching agreed conclusions as to the interpretation of Article 19 of the Treaty. Pending the results of such a conference, it would not appear that the proposals for the creation of an Air Force or for the purchase of land for an aerodrome can usefully be pursued.\n\nI have, &c. (Signed) L. S. AMERY. \n\nNot reproduced. \n\n† Appendix II \n\ninterested Sorti. Kielämine \n\nArt. \n\n19 J the Traly \n\nbeen taken to \n\nthe precise interpretation of \n\nsteps have yet \n\nWhat \n\nany \n\nJust \n\na conference \n\nI do ast kaans. \n\nThe Chiefs of Staff Sub-Ctu. Lowever aque afraid that it might initasted Gurls. \n\nyears before the \n\nreached agreement \n\nthe interpretation of \n\nIn this becaatuin \n\nof acquiring \n\nSuitable\" \n\nthe Treaty \n\nand \n\nKal \n\nwe might lose the opportunity \n\n\"practically \n\nwhat is \n\njik for \n\naco dropu \n\noury They \n\nConside",
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        "content_text": "411\n\nThe co-operation of Police and of civil aviation demand foresight in the provision of space for a shore aerodrome and in my view the time is not far distant when the development of military aviation in China will demand a modification of \"these proposals for an Air Base\". It is necessary in any event, having regard to the dearth of suitable aerodrome sites in this Colony to be prepared for the possibilities to which the \"Notes\" refer.\n\n7. The adequate defence of this Colony demands the continuous presence of aircraft: and proper provision even for seaplanes includes space ashore. The Hermes has latterly utilised, as has been stated in paragraph 5 above, a small portion at the west end of the Kai Tak reclamation: and this and the reclaimed ground in front of the sheds must in the absence of any other suitable site in the Colony continue to be reserved against such developments in aviation in the near future as may require shore accommodation. On the advice of Captain Talbot, R.N., and Wing Commander Cull, R.A.F., a more suitable area within the Kai Tak boundaries has been selected for future developments: this area is bordered red on the plan which accompanies this despatch. Much of it is, however, as yet unreclaimed, the existing water-line being indicated in blue: but the quay wall shown is practically complete across the whole front of the proposed reclamation forming the Kai Tak concession.\n\n8. Recent experience with aircraft in the Colony has shown that they prove of great value in assisting the work of the Police, and I propose that a small squadron should be permanently stationed here for that purpose. The report of Captain C.P. Talbot, R.N., which forms enclosure 3 in this despatch sets out the functions of the squadron and suggests in full detail the type and number.\n\n4.",
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        "content_text": "# Approximate Cost.\n\nCapital Expenditure,\n\n  Erection of hangar, machinery etc.\n\n£ 4,000\n\n4 Seaplanes, with W.2. guns etc.\n\n12,500\n\n16,500\n\nor $141,429 @ 2/4d x\n\nAnnual Charges.\n\n3 Pilots @ £950\n\n2,850\n\n2 W.T. Operators @ £500\n\n1,000\n\n12 Mechanics @ £260\n\n3,120\n\n2 Supervisors @ £415\n\n830\n\n10 Chinese (unskilled) @ $15 a month\n\n200\n\nPetrol @ 3/- per gallon for 8 hours flying per week\n\n940\n\nLubricating Oil\n\n60\n\nAmmunition etc.\n\n50\n\nConsumption of Spare Parts\n\n1,000\n\nMaintenance of Plane\n\n100\n\nDepreciation of Machines (life about 4 years)\n\n3,000\n\n12,850\n\nor $110,143 @ 2/4d.x\n\nx Calculated to the nearest Dollar.\n\nNotes in explanation of above,\n\n417\n\n(1) Civilian pilots in England receive about £850 a year, and they could probably be obtained for less. It might be possible to train some officers of the local Police Force, who could then receive their substantive pay plus flying pay.\n\n(2) English civilian mechanics receive about £5 a week; it should be possible to train Chinese, who would probably require less.\n\n(3) Size of hangar: 60' long x 32' wide x 13' to 14' inside, Sliding doors are required.\n\n(4) Workshop 50' x 20' to be built as annexe to hangar, comprising:-\n\n  \n    20' x 20'\n    4\" lathe and small sensitive drill.\n  \n  \n    Fitting shop\n    \n  \n  \n    Carpenters shop\n    20' x 20'\n  \n  \n    Coppersmiths shop\n    10' x 20'\n  \n  \n    Circular saw and grindstone.\n    Brazing fire.\n  \n\nThe above estimate is approximate only, but probably within 30% of the actual figure.\n\nNo doubt, the Air Ministry, if asked, would be pleased to recommend a type of machine, and to furnish all particulars as to cost of purchase, maintenance and upkeep.\n\n(sd)\n\nC.P. Talbot, Captain.\n\n-10",
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        "content_text": "believe that they might under actually existing conditions deny to the enemy the use of Hongkong harbour until the arrival of reinforcements, such reinforcements, when they arrived, would probably find the existing naval, military and commercial facilities of this Colony so crippled, if not actually ruined, as to make Hongkong of little further strategic value for a considerable period.\n\n5.\n\nIt is impossible for the Government of Hongkong to contemplate with equanimity the position revealed in this appreciation of the situation by the Naval and Military Authorities, and in the event of H.M.'s Government concurring in the opinions expressed in the joint memorandum enclosed in this despatch, I would urge very strongly that steps should be taken as soon as possible:-\n\n(a) to strengthen the local naval forces in such a manner as would prevent an enemy from attempting a serious landing nearer than the Western shores of Bias Bay;\n\n(b) to strengthen the military garrison of Hongkong in such a manner as would prevent a hostile force from capturing the New Territories of Hongkong before the arrival of reinforcements; and\n\n(c) to provide the air force recommended for the protection of the Colony in Captain C.P. Talbot's memorandum attached to this despatch.\n\n6.\n\nI have shown this despatch in draft to Admiral Sir Edwyn Alexander-Sinclair and to General C.C. Luard, who inform me that they are forwarding to the Admiralty and the War Office respectively, with appropriate",
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        "content_text": "## APPENDIX B\n\n### PART II\n\n#### AIR FORCES REQUIRED TO ENABLE HONGKONG TO HOLD OUT AGAINST ATTACK\n\n##### Against an Overseas Power\n\nThe Air Forces considered desirable in the event of attack by an Overseas Power are shown in my submission No. `065` of 25th September, 1925, addressed to the Commodore, Hongkong.\n\nParagraphs (12) and (13) of that paper appear to require modification, in that the Home Government appear to consider that the establishment of any aerodrome for war machines in the Colony is in contravention of the Washington Agreement.\n\n##### 2. – Against Chinese Attack\n\nThe Air Forces necessary for warding off an attack by an Overseas Power are more than sufficient for holding out against an attack by the Chinese.\n\nThe latter attack may take place by land, sea or air: by land or sea the military and naval forces are considered adequate.\n\nAgainst attack by air, the Colony is at present defenceless.\n\nSuch attack would, at present and probably for the next few years, be likely to take the form of the bombing of Victoria and/or Kowloon by a few not very efficient aeroplanes.\n\nTo reply to this attack we should like to have, firstly, Fighters, to attack the enemy aeroplanes; secondly, Bombers, to bomb the enemy aerodromes.\n\nBut, unless the efficiency of the Chinese aircraft improves very considerably, the aircraft proposed as a Police Force in Part 1 of this report would, it is considered, be adequate to deal with any aeroplanes the Chinese are likely to send against the Colony.\n\n(sd) C.P. Talbot, Captain,  \n1st December, 1925.\n\nThe Part 1 to which reference is made dealt with aircraft for police work only and is not attached.",
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        "content_text": "## \n'M \nbecomes \n### 3. \nAt the end of the Kai Tak reclamation, and this and the reclaimed ground in front of the sheds must, in the absence of any other suitable site in the Colony, continue to be reserved against such developments in aviation in the near future as may require shore accommodation. On the advice of Captain Talbot, R.N., and Wing Commander Cull, R.A.F., a more suitable area within the Kai Tak boundaries has been selected for future development: this area is bordered red on the plan which accompanies this despatch. Much of it is, however, as yet unreclaimed, the existing water-line being indicated in blue: but the quay wall shown is practically complete across the whole front of the proposed reclamation forming the Kai Tak concession.\n\n### 8.\nRecent experience with aircraft in the Colony has shown that they will prove of great value in assisting the work of the Police, and I propose that a small squadron should be permanently stationed here for that purpose. The report of Captain C.P. Talbot, R.N., which forms **enclosure 3** in this despatch, sets out the functions of the squadron and suggests in full detail the type and number of machines, and the requirements for the Base and the Personnel. It provides also an estimate of the expenditure, capital and recurring. Any expenditure for the acquisition of land necessary for an aerodrome will be additional to the estimated capital expenditure of £16,500.\n\n### 9.\nThere still remains for consideration the question of the possible developments of Civil Aviation in general. Tentative efforts have already been made on certain routes from Hongkong, and it cannot \n\nPage",
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        "content_text": "# Approximate Cost\n\nThe state of not being inaugurated LIV... JIsïort£ tadt berebianov ei ti \n-:anoitonut (mi...ollet ærið aninün yu \n\nLɛəb bas TeiJnor's Out OVIDEUO of (8) .steroic 200 DO CÁC rồi drop 10 BẢNG „zɔitwy yaibuɛrên, que focjje vi analng of (a) „Botezi. Vas jostjo ens ovati of je \n\n## Capital Expenditure\n\n| Item | Cost (£) |\n| --- | --- |\n| Erection of hangar, machinery etc. | 4,000 |\n| 4 Seaplanes, with guns etc. | 12,500 |\n| Total | 16,500 |\n| or $141,429 @ 2/4d.x |  |\n\n## Annual Charges\n\n| Item | Cost (£) |\n| --- | --- |\n| 3 Pilots @ £950 | 2,850 |\n| 2 W/Operators @ £500 | 1,000 |\n| 12 Mechanics @ £260 | 3,120 |\n| 2 Supervisors @ £415 | 830 |\n| 10 Chinese (unskilled) @ $15 a month | 200 |\n| Petrol 3/- per gallon for 8 hours flying per week | 940 |\n| Lubricating Oil | 60 |\n| Ammunition etc. | 50 |\n| Consumption of Spare Parts | 1,000 |\n| Maintenance of Base | 100 |\n| Depreciation of Machines (life about 4 years) | 3,000 |\n| Total | 12,850 |\n| or $110,143 @ 2/4d.x |  |\n\nCalculated to the nearest Dollar.\n\n## Notes in explanation of above\n\n(1) Civilian pilots in England receive about £850 a year, and they could probably be obtained for less. It might be possible to train some officers of the local Police Force, who could then receive their substantive pay plus flying pay.\n\n(2) English civilian mechanics receive about £5 a week; it should be possible to train Chinese, who would probably require less.\n\n(3) Size of hangar: 60' long x 32' wide x 14' high inside. Sliding doors are required.\n\n(4) Workshop 50' x 20' to be built as annexe to hangar, comprising:\n- 20' x 20' lathe and small Fitting shop sensitive drill, Carpenters shop, grindstone.\n- 20'x 20'-Circular saw and Coppersmiths shop \n- 10' x 20' - Brazing fire.\n\n7. The above estimate is approximate only, but probably within 30% of the actual figure. No doubt, the Air Ministry, if asked, would be pleased to recommend a type of machine, and to furnish all particulars as to cost of purchase, maintenance and upkeep.\n\n(sd) **C.P.Talbot, Captain**",
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        "content_text": "# Approximate Estimate\n\nOne set of technical Airlines equipment.\n\n Erection of hangar, machinery etc. 4 planes, with spares etc.\n\n| Item | Monthly Cost |\n| --- | --- |\n| 2 Pilots (1960) | 2,650 |\n| 24 Mechanics £260 | 2,650 |\n| 4 Operators §1500 | 1,000 |\n| 2 Supervisors £410 | 830 |\n| 10 Chinese (unskilled) at a month | 200 |\n| Petrol 5/- per gallon for 8 hours flying per week | 940 |\n| Lubricating oil |  |\n| Ammunition etc. | 980 |\n| Consumption of spare parts | 1,000 |\n| Maintenance of site | 100 |\n| Depreciation of Machines (life about 4 years) | 3,000 |\n\nTotal: $12,860 or $110,143.0 2/44.x\n\nCalculated to the nearest Dollar.\n\nLater in an explanation of a sum.\n\n(1) Civilian pilots in land receive about $2000 a year, and they could probably be obtained for less.\nIt might be possible to train some officers of the local Police Force, who could then receive their substantive pay plus flying pay.\n\n(2) English civilian mechanics receive about $25 a week. It should be possible to train Chinese, who would probably require less.\n\n(3) Size of hangar: 60' long x 32' wide x 14' high inside. Sliding doors are required.\n\n(4) Workshop 50' x 20' to be built as annexe to hangar comprising:\n- Fitting shop 15'\n- Sensitive drill\n- Carpenters shop\n- Grindstone\n- 20' x 20' with 4\" lathe and small tools\n- Circular saw and loppers\n- Fitting shop 10' x 20'\n- Drawing fire\n\nThe estimate is approximate only, but probably within 30% of the actual figure.\n\n7. - The above estimate is probably within 30% of the actual figure.\nNo doubt, the Ministry, if asked, would be pleased to recommend which type of machine to purchase, and all particulars regarding maintenance and upkeep to cost of purchase.\n\n(sd.) Talbot, Captain.\n\nPage 461",
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        "content_text": "## \nis the relief worthwhile.\n\nat GOC's disposition\n\nWe need have no anxiety as regards to some copy to be made for writer's file (on which we have already warned Comme) put by Talbot-Rice.\n\n4/7 \n40 \nI \nJ.G.4.2.27 \nabove \n(Summary 2 May - 30 June) \n31 C11 81313 \n\nAlready seen and circulated and attached for record.\n\n## \n30 June \nAlready \n\n32 Extract from Cabinet conclusions 39(27) 6 July \n33 For secret \ntransport arranged for withdrawal \nUse of transport for Indian Mixed Brigade \n(comments ? but by Talbot-Rice \n1/7 on report of Trade and Blockade Advisory Committee) \n28 May \n28 July \n\n34 Extract from Cabinet conclusions 45(27) 28 \n35 Tel to Gov. Ceylon (special surtaxes) 2 Aug",
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        "content_text": "7\n\nSince the above minutes were written, the printing of a further supply of despatchs dealing with the Boycott Situation has been authorised.\n\nMr Ellis has spoken to me about the desirability of confining printing to the narrowest possible limits, and I think our purpose will be served if we print only despatchs dealing with the above subject, leaving out other subjects for the time being.\n\nThe responsibility is primarily Kain's. But in addition to despatchs in the boycott situation, it will be practically certain to print a selection of 165 telegrams exchanged between Governor and the Printing Department, HK.\n\nThe attached letter from F.O. shows the despatchs they have printed. Their principle, which is to print anything that throws new light on events, is, I think, praiseworthy. It is desirable that they should appear in the final print in their correct chronological order vis-à-vis despatchs.\n\nHow can this be done with the least inconvenience?\n\nTalbot Sackville 16/12\n\nMur Clutterbuck,\n\nA considerable portion of the correspondence, i.e., Nos. 1-19, is now in book form (182 pages), and the items cover the period 1.12.28-1.6.26, during which no doubt some of the telegrams referred to were received. It will be both expensive...",
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        "content_text": "## RATIONALISATION FOR JAPAN'S STEEL INDUSTRY\n\n26. Owing to a widespread feeling that the haphazard development during the War and in the boom years that followed has caused production to be unbalanced, and the manifest weakness of Japan's steel industry in competition with other nations, a plan for a nation-wide merger to include the Government Steel Works at Yawata and private companies was started by a Government Committee report in 1925, and is still under active discussion. The project is to form a private company, the shares of which will be paid for in kind, the assets of each amalgamated company being valued by a special valuation committee. It is proposed to concentrate bulk manufacturing of sections and rails at the Yawata Steel Works, and to manufacture other lines in the works which are at present privately owned. Great difficulties arise in obtaining a correct valuation owing to the lack of specialisation prevalent throughout the Japanese steel industry, and to its diversification in numerous side lines. The private steel works complain that the Yawata Steel Works are extravagantly laid out and have excessive overhead charges.\n\n## THE GOVERNMENT STEEL WORKS\n\n27. The Yawata factory is large and well equipped, with ample railway and motor transport facilities. Internally it has a very full equipment of railways, conveyors, and transporters. The offices are handsome and spacious. There is a big private printing works. A modern laboratory of great size is nearing completion and will take the place of a smaller one at present in the works. Construction work is entirely of local material - reinforcement, cement, and bricks being made in various departments.\n\nThe power supply consists of four 1,000 h.p., one 1,800 h.p., and one 3,000 h.p. gas engines, working quite well on blast furnace gas. In addition, a 20,000 k.w. turbo-alternator of Japanese manufacture is installed.\n\nThe plant was erected in three stages - 30 years ago, 12 years ago, and four years ago. The old plant included eight 250-ton blast furnaces and 12 steel mixers and furnaces of 60 tons capacity, with plate, bar, and section mills suitable to the output, mostly German. The first extension was American and included two additional blast furnaces, a mixer of 230 tons capacity, and six furnaces of 60 tons capacity. The variety of plates and sections was increased, the latter going up to 24-in. joists. The most recent extension included four large 500-ton blast furnaces, a 300-ton Talbot mixer, and two 300-ton furnaces, also six 70-ton furnaces, additional bar and section mills of modern type, and a capacious sheet mill for black sheets and tinned plate. The equipment also includes a good wire-making plant.\n\nThe operatives appeared to be efficient, clean, and cheerful. The factory, at the time of our inspection, was running very light, say, 50 per cent., and considerable stocks were in hand. A number of mills were under repair or standing; their physical condition was poor.\n\nThe welfare arrangements included a good club, with mess-room, libraries, canteens, baths, etc., every convenience being very cheap. The club was well patronised. Elementary and technical schools, housing schemes, and recreation grounds were also in evidence. The technical school originally designed for training apprentices is now being diverted to training foremen for other factories.\n\nThe large private works are more conservatively equipped, and where they have specialised are making good progress. In particular, in black sheet, the Fukiai Works are turning out a good product economically, and among the factories and mills visited were exceptionally busy.\n\n## FUTURE OUTLOOK\n\n28. As the fundamental idea of the iron and steel merger scheme is to bring up the productive capacity in each direction in which it is now necessary to import, and as over-production is already noticed in many lines, it would seem that steel importers will find it very difficult to secure any but low-price orders, and then only in the lines in which Japan is producing short.\n\nIt will be in these same lines that a market may open for import in case of any considerable revival of trade.\n\nBut to take advantage of any such openings, it will be essential to have an expert watching for the right moment at which to bring sales pressure to bear.\n\nWhere Great Britain still secures trade, as in tinplates, special steels, and ships' sections, close touch with the actual buyer and close regard for his exact requirements are very necessary, as only thus will there be a reasonable chance of participating in any expansion. The market for iron and steel manufactures in Japan is, however, and will always be, a difficult one for importers. Poor prices will prevail, and quantities of imports will be governed by Japanese production.\n\n## MACHINERY\n\n29. The market for machinery in Japan is subject to many of the same factors as that for iron and steel but has also difficulties as well as hopeful points of its own.\n\nThe desire to support home industry and the well-known imitativeness of the Japanese bring about intense domestic competition in almost every line of engineering. Large firms and small firms seem prepared to make anything or everything, regardless of their ability to make it well or economically. Attempts...",
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        "content_text": "# Slavery.\n\n## LORDS\n\nThe President later wrote a letter explaining his views to an American gentleman, a friend of mine, who occupies a post of responsibility in that country. I have seen this letter and it is a very remarkable document, but your Lordships, I think, will agree with me that, pending the report of the special envoys of the League, it would be unwise, if not improper, for me to express any opinion as to the course which should be adopted, or to forecast the reply of the Liberian Government. I can only hope that the Government of the United States, whose citizens have set an example to the world by their generosity in endowing schemes for the welfare of the backward races, will make perfectly clear the precise extent to which it will exercise its influence and accept responsibility for the unfortunate inhabitants of that country, or the extent to which it will co-operate in the action which the League of Nations may propose to adopt.\n\nHowever valuable a debate on this subject may be for the purpose of awakening and sustaining public interest, it would be still more useful if it inaugurated some practical suggestion. The noble Earl, Lord Buxton, has revived the proposal of His Majesty's Government that a permanent bureau should be set up to deal with these questions, and I hope that your Lordships will support that proposal. In my view, the bureau should be an expert body which will realise where the real objectives lie and will not be carried away by unpractical enthusiasms. It should be capable of giving sound advice both to the League where financial or diplomatic assistance is required, and to applicants who need sympathetic and practical suggestions. It is, in my view, essential that it should not only be an organ of the League but that it should have its location at Geneva and not in any other country. It should be international and small in numbers and endowed with a wide discretion as to the measure of publicity which it will accord to the information placed at its disposal.\n\nThe Foreign Office placed at my disposal, as a member of the International Slavery Committee appointed by the League in 1926 and of the Forced Labour Committee, a number of documents marked `secret`. They contained information which was not accessible to the public, but I was able to make use of them in a way which, I understand, was completely satisfactory to the Foreign Office and at the same time was invaluable to the Committee. I very greatly appreciate the confidence in my discretion which this action of the Foreign Office indicated. At the same time, I could not but feel how unfortunate it was that such material—collected, no doubt, with great effort and trouble—would in ordinary circumstances have necessarily remained in the pigeon holes of the Foreign Office for lack of a suitable body to whom it could be confidentially communicated. If a small permanent committee or a section of the League secretariat, to which two or three unpaid experts might be attached, were set up, it would not be unreasonable to hope that the Governments concerned, as in the case I have mentioned, would forward to their members confidential documents which might be of great value, trusting to their discretion to use them rightly. I have the honour to support the Resolution of the noble Earl.\n\n## LORD PARMOOR\n\nMy Lords, on behalf of the Government, I beg to thank the noble Earl, Lord Buxton, for the Resolution he proposed, which certainly we would wholly assent to, for the moderate tone which he adopted in proposing it, and for the very practical suggestions he made regarding a permanent body or bureau constituted, as Lord Lugard has said, at Geneva in order not only that there may be resolutions on matters of this kind but that practical and beneficent work may be assured in the future. For the moment, I wish to say only one further word upon that point. Fortunately, we have amongst us this afternoon the noble Viscount, Lord Cecil. Everyone is aware that on matters of this kind, the noble Viscount has taken a very prominent position in representing this country at the Assembly at Geneva, and I shall ask him, because his knowledge is much more direct and complete than mine, to deal if he will, with that part of the question in order that it may not be discussed twice over, which, I think, is unnecessary. I shall attempt to answer the questions asked by the most rev. Primate and by the noble Earl, and will leave to the end the particular point raised by Lord Lugard.\n\n## [22 JULY 1931]\n\nFirst of all, I think the whole world and our own country in particular are very deeply indebted to the Anti-Slavery Society for the work they have done in connection with the repression and suppression of slavery in all countries during the last 100 years. It is just about 100 years ago that they were first instituted for dealing with these questions, and during that time and up to the present, they have done a noble and great work. Upon this point, I should like to emphasise a little a matter which was also indicated by the noble Earl. We must aim very directly at the slave owner. I think it is very important in dealing with the question of slavery that the slave owner should be dealt with effectively. If there were no slave owners, it goes without saying that we should not be troubled with slave-raiding and other slavery questions. More than that, the slave owner is the person mainly responsible, and to give remedies merely to the slave or the suggested slave is very often more than ineffective, because he really cannot find an opportunity of bringing his grievance to public notice and, if he does, he knows that he very often suffers immensely in his own position and in the punishment he receives.\n\nWith reference to the definition of slavery, I want to make clear at the outset what we are dealing with. I think the definition in the Convention of 1926 is perfectly satisfactory. It bases it on property. As the most rev. Primate pointed out, it is utterly un-Christian from every point of view that one individual should seek to make property of another for his own profit and advantage. I should also like to remind your Lordships what always has appeared to me to be a very admirable definition of slavery—I mean the original definition in the great judgment of Lord Mansfield given in 1772. I think people sometimes forget that Lord Mansfield's decision was an upsetting of former legal opinions in this country, particularly of Lord Hardwicke and Lord Chancellor Talbot. I think Lord Mansfield states the matter more clearly than it has ever been stated since, and I think his words are wholly true. These were his words: \"Slavery is so odious that nothing can be suffered to support it but positive law.\" Your Lordships may recollect that at that time Somerset was sent for transportation for slavery in Jamaica. At that time in Jamaica, by positive law, slavery was recognised and was legal.\n\nThen we come to the great Act of 1833. I do not think we have hardly sufficiently recognised that the whole credit of obtaining that Act was due to the Fowell Buxton of that day. It was just about the time when Wilberforce, unfortunately, was either dead or dying. What did the Act of 1833 do as regards slavery? It enacted that: \"from and after the said first day of August, 1834, slavery shall be and is hereby utterly and for ever abolished and declared unlawful throughout the British Colonies, Plantations and Possessions abroad.\" That was the first great Act that dealt in a wide way with the question of slavery, and, as I think has already been pointed out, £20,000,000 was provided in order to give compensation for those slaves who were freed. Slaves up to that date had been regarded as property.\n\nLet me go to the questions which were asked by the three speakers who preceded me. The noble Earl, Lord Buxton, has said that, although in some cases, no doubt, slavery may be carried on without cruelty, yet the institution of slavery is the cause of some of the most brutal cruelty in the world now as in the old days. The first question he asked me was about China. We must differentiate when we speak of that country. 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        "content_text": "For particular MEN\n\nTo preserve your suit\n\n• whether it be for business wear in the office or evening wear at a place where your best appearance is necessary, on both occasions you can not do better than; Select a Hand Cut well Tailored Burberry Weatherproof Light in Weight & Smartly lined. Designed To Improve your appearance IN and OUT of the rain.\n\nLane, Crawford, Ltd. Men's Wear Stylists.\n\nThe tired taxpayer scanning day's pages may cast a cynical eye upon the lengthy report of the Legislative Council debate and perhaps dismiss it as \"same old thing year after year.\" It seems, however, that the plan was accepted by the Hong-Kong representative.\n\nLord ... by wicket in a friendly cricket match yesterday.\n\nThe Royal Engli Royal Army Service Corps\n\nPage 7. The 1st. H. K. S. Battery, R. A. defeated the H. M. S. Wishart in the Mamak Tournament yesterday. Page 6.\n\nOBITUARY,\n\nA Former Resident of Shanghai.\n\nMRS. E. L. MARSH,\n\nto a 'Protectorate.'\n\nLOCAL WEDDING.\n\nreally much more significant than upon local it seems. Hereafter all the self-governing British possessions will be known officially as 'Dominions.' There was no reference to ... that the old transmitter be employed so as to give both Europeans and Chinese full-time programmes. The suggestion is an excellent one.\n\nThe Government promises to make every effort to bring the unsatisfactory recurring water shortages to an end. In connection with the Shing Mun work, Hon. Mr. W. H. Bell made the interesting suggestion that the big British contractors should be invited to tender, if only to afford a guide as to fair price and time.\n\nDominions are Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Cape Colony, Natal, Transvaal, and Newfoundland; the Colonies are India, various parts of Africa, Soudan, the West Indies, Guiana, and many minor possessions that have no representative institutions or parliamentary government.\n\nIn Elgin's opinion this classification will facilitate the work of administration and of keeping cord; there seems no reason to doubt the correctness of this forecast.\n\nObviously their utterances are considered and responsible; the whole ground of local life and administration is covered, and, though they be criticised for concerning sundry omissions and distortions, the members again earn the community's thanks.\n\nThe official adjective \"colourless,\" applied with a modest diffidence to the Budget, has been seized upon by all commentators.\n\nHon. Mr. J. P. Braga lived up to his reputation as Kowloon's champion, and Peninsula will be grateful to him. His submissions regarding the Kowloon Post Office were to the point.\n\nMr. L. Maggs Married to Miss Ruth Clark\n\nA pretty wedding was solemnised at St. John's Cathedral on Wednesday afternoon, when Miss Leda Borodina became the bride of Mr. L. Maggs. The Very Rev. Dean Swann officiated.\n\nThe bride, who was given away ...\n\nLondon Report of Resignation.\n\nLondon, Oct. 5.\n\nFederated\n\nSir Lancelot Elphinstone, Chief Justice of the Malay States, has resigned according to the Daily Telegraph.—Reuter.\n\nNews was received in Shanghai last week announcing the death at Godalming, Surrey, on Wednesday, September 28, after a long illness, of Mrs. May Osborne Harley, the wife of Dr. E. L. Marsh. Deceased, who was 57 years of age, was until her departure from Shanghai several years ago owing to illness, a well-known figure in local society circles and she took a keen interest in the activities of British women in Shanghai.\n\nFLEET ORDERS.\n\nTwo Recent Admiralty Appointments.\n\nThe following extracts from recent Admiralty Fleet Orders have been notified by the Naval Intelligence Office in Hongkong:\n\nRear-Admiral C. P. Talbot, D.S.O., has been appointed Director of Naval Equipment, to date December 14, 1932, in succession to Rear-Admiral P. L. H. Noble, C.B., C.V.O.\n\nVice-Admiral L. G. Preston, C.B., has been appointed Commandant, Imperial Defence College, to date January 19, 1932, in succession to Air Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popham, K.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., A.F.C.\n\nCORRESPONDENCE.\n\nAnswer to Correspondent.\n\nA Convert.—Not a matter of public interest. We have forwarded your letter to the priest.\n\nPage 7\n\nPage 6",
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        "content_text": "Mr. Rogers 14. 5\n\nMr. Gent 14. at once.\n\n53548/38\n\nAnd.122\n\nPARAPHRASE TELEGRAM from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Governor of Hong Kong.\n\nSent 5 p.m., 14th May, 1938.\n\n(94)\n\n(32 and 37)\n\nNo.90. Secret.\n\nYour secret despatch of 11th April. Arms. I should be grateful if similar returns could be sent, if possible, for period 1st July to 10th August 1937, also if future returns could include summary of value of consignments (see confidential despatch of 26th July from the Officer Administering the Government).\n\nsee 111\n\nCopy to Mr. Talbot F.O. with comps. slip.\n\n44",
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        "content_text": "Mr. Talbot of the F.O. rang me up today about the summary of exports of arms. He asked if it was possible for Hong Kong to give the value of all consignments, and, after speaking to Mr. Gent, I told him that I thought this would be impossible or at least extremely difficult. There are no customs' returns in Hong Kong and the only possible means the railway department would have of noting the value of consignments would be if there were an obligation to show this on the permits issued by the Chinese Government.\n\nIn any ...\n\nPage 13\n\n \nhas been reordered and corrected to remove OCR errors, with the main content formatted into paragraphs. The page numbering information \"Page 13\" is preserved as per the instructions.",
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        "content_text": "In any case it would probably be difficult to check this with the actual exports of arms, as the consignments are often held up in Hong Kong for some time.\n\nMr. Talbot said that if the figures for the value of all consignments would not be given, they would prefer the last column of the summary to be omitted.\n\n(Accordingly, I attach draft despatch for Consul, requesting an additional copy of the return, as I understand that Commander Adams, of the Admiralty, would like a copy of this Naval Intelligence Dept.)\n\nP. Rogers\n\n26/7\n\n177. To you 178 To F.O.\n\nSecret\n\n179. Jus\n\n180. Cal. Sec.\n\n(in envelope)\n\n158 pizzy cafe.1\n\nplay\n\n? Capris in death d\n\nto\n\nh\n\nGrafen brought\n\nof to date. ho\n\nw/c. 177\n\n(Form of\n\nsecret\n\nreturn\n\ncano\n\n)\n\n3.pn\n\n2\n\n19 June\n\nLast return for 19...\n\nL.F.\n\nJuly :)\n\n8\n\n28.7.38.\n\n11.7.38.\n\n13.7.38.\n\n179. ? copy 70. of ref (152)\n\n180.\n\nU.S.A\n\nGreat Britain\n\n...are the leading sources of supply, with Germany and Czechoslovakia supplying large quantities as well...\n\nI thank...\n\nP. R...\n\n...furnished, with...\n\nDefits\n\nas\n\n...roughly million\n\nBely\n\nlum\n\nof\n\nammun...\n\nI ... copy of return to\n\n171-5.ff.\n\nIn hand to see...\n\nP. Rogers\n\n3/8",
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        "title": "CO129-567-5 Traffic of arms to China and Japanese air-raids on Kowloon-Canton railway 11-4-1938 - 19-1-1939",
        "content_text": "N.B.\n\nMr Dixon at The Burma Office is also closely concerned.\n\n0114\n\nMr. Talbot (F.O.) rang up today. I understand that now that the Canton route for the importation of munitions into China is closed (at any rate as far as the Chinese Govt. are concerned), the route from Burma to Yunnan is likely to be considerably developed.\n\nThe question of the development of the road and possibly of the railway on this route has been raised on other papers and need not be considered here. I understand, however, that the F.O. wish to obtain, if possible, the figures for the importation of munitions to China through Burma, and I promised to let the Burma Office have a specimen copy of the returns supplied by Hong Kong as some kind of guidance.\n\nSince then I have spoken to Mr. Morley (I.O.), who is the officer concerned, and told him of the system of \"Huchaos\" required by the Hong Kong Govt. He does not think that this will be required in Burma.\n\nA copy of the flimsy of letter to Mr. Morley is herewith. The letter (only) should be sent to Mr. S. 2. Talbot (F.O.) Watts my thanks.\n\n7. Roger\n\n26.10.38.\n\nTo F.O. (Talbot)\n\n263 to I.O. (Morley)\n\n26.10.38.\n\n2644. So I.O. (Talbot, w/c.263)\n\n27.10.38",
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        "title": "CO129-567-5 Traffic of arms to China and Japanese air-raids on Kowloon-Canton railway 11-4-1938 - 19-1-1939",
        "content_text": "35\n\n308.\n\nYou\n\ntel: 373\n\n13.12.38.\n\n(Reps early reply to 201.)\n\nThe letters to the F.O., W.O., Aday. 1/4.\n\nB/T & Burma Office\n\nwere\n\nonly sent off either yesterday or today; & there is certain to be\n\na delay of a few days before\n\nwe hear from the F.O.,\n\nwhich is the important letter from our pt. Quid.\n\n? In the meantime we should inform the\n\ntel. that the matter has been referred\n\nto the F.O., & that a\n\nreply will be sent by tel.\n\nas soon as the F.O. reply is received. And\n\nwait until Friday, & if nothing has then been received from the F.O. we could perhaps speak\n\nto them on the phone.\n\nA. N. Galsworthy\n\n13/12\n\nI have asked F.O.\n\nto bustle it along\n\nWait 3 days\n\nI have spoken\n\nto Mr. Talbot. We have received nothing so far from the F.O.\n\nWe had better\n\nwait another 3 days & then reply to\n\nTelair on the day. See letter.\n\nA. N. Galsworthy\n\nPage 36 appears three times at top, three times at bottom, but since it is not in the original text, it will not be added.\n\nHowever, upon closer inspection, it is noticed the original text is not ended, and the last few lines seem to be cut off. The page numbering is not explicitly mentioned in the given text. Therefore, no page numbering information will be added.",
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        "content_text": "Joy To Go... Lee No 257.\n\nI spoke to Mr. Talbot this morning: he said that the F.O. concurred in both the points mentioned in our letter at No. 302. As the matter is of some urgency, we could perhaps reply immediately without waiting for the F.O. reply.\n\nReply as in draft tel. to F.O.\n\nA. N. Galsworthy 20/12\n\n310. to F.O.\n\nF. 12809/34/10\n\nI agree 21.12\n\nTu. 263 is \n\n312. to F.O. 313.\n\n314.\n\n315.\n\nW.O. A.M.\n\nB. I.\n\nM.M.D.\n\n316.\n\n317.\n\nB.O.\n\n318\n\nIt is considered that export of munitions by lorry or coasting vessel should be permitted Hongkong 20.12.38.\n\n221738\n\nCopy of No. 3/1 by secret cypher to F.D.\n\nLéviar w/c. 311\n\nA. N. Galsworthy 23/12\n\nL. F.\n\nW.D.\n\nAdmy. A/M. B.I.T.\n\nMerch. Marine Dept.\n\n\"Berna\" offre. 31.12.38",
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        "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案",
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        "document_key": "CO129-570-10 Sino-Japanese War- Japanese seizure of the S.S. ASIAN- claims 15-2-1938 - 12-12-1938",
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        "title": "CO129-570-10 Sino-Japanese War- Japanese seizure of the S.S. ASIAN- claims 15-2-1938 - 12-12-1938",
        "content_text": "see minute\n\nRecired for reminder - phase\n\nof f/s (on 21).\n\nScotland 15/9\n\n24 To. FO\n\nBESTROYED UNDER STATUTE\n\n3pn\n\ncons\n\n20.9.38\n\nThe Talbot (7.0) may up about (24)\n\nThere has\n\nnot are\n\nwuch\n\ntime for the\n\nadditinal\n\n(22) whe\n\ncons cdered\n\nby\n\nunft conveyed\n\nthe Japanens Go!\n\nwart another thing 6 week,\n\nP. Rogers\n\n23/4 ay a\n\n25. F.O. F. 10300/21/10\n\n5.10.38.\n\nRef 23, Yolayo 687 of 9/9/38 re b-laims arising out of detention of S. S. Arion.\n\npatele mhant",
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        "document_key": "CO129-570-13 Sino-Japanese War- Japanese attack on a fishing junk 23-5-1938 - 10-12-1938",
        "page_number": 14,
        "title": "CO129-570-13 Sino-Japanese War- Japanese attack on a fishing junk 23-5-1938 - 10-12-1938",
        "content_text": "17th May\n\nWas a singularly bad one I think we might mite S-O to the FO saying that the Fir doubt direct to Tokyo. We hope that the claim will be pressed and the Japanese excuses refuted energetically as possible in the intant.\n\n#Qlowell Im 7.1. alie. 14 34 To. N. Ronald. 3.0. conf. 15.11-38. La Talbot H.K. hac rang I know whether it reached the Tokyo ttt. Enclosed in (38).\n\nPerhaps we had better 1.b. P. Roger 15/x1",
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        "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案",
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        "document_key": "CO129-570-3 Sino-Japanese War- proposed refugee camp in demilitarised area of South China 1-6-1938 - 11-1-1939",
        "page_number": 28,
        "title": "CO129-570-3 Sino-Japanese War- proposed refugee camp in demilitarised area of South China 1-6-1938 - 11-1-1939",
        "content_text": "28\n\n4.0 do not think it necessary to obtain the Chinese East's permission, but want a reply like the rest,\n\nThe repeated to Shanghai.\n\n? a in d. G.\n\nA P.Roger 21/41 Mbant. 21.81 57. as proposed.\n\n55. Aft parser Am 22.x. alone, to Gov. Kong Kong - tel/234-conf. Important-\n\nIce of 59 22.11.38\n\n60 To Jarrett. 61.To Loly 12. To. Talbot\n\n63. To Eady X w/c 59/Aza 24.11.38.\n\n64. To Major 65. To Boyle",
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        "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案",
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        "document_key": "CO129-570-3 Sino-Japanese War- proposed refugee camp in demilitarised area of South China 1-6-1938 - 11-1-1939",
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        "title": "CO129-570-3 Sino-Japanese War- proposed refugee camp in demilitarised area of South China 1-6-1938 - 11-1-1939",
        "content_text": "29\n\n66. you.\n\nTel 333\n\n23/11/38.\n\nRef 59. Kwangtung Govt. have strict instructions against fighting\n\nmen entering camps. Bishop's Hall assures that such instructions will be observed,\n\nF FO.\n\nF 12413/2272/10\n\n24/11/38\n\nDESTROYED UNDER STATUTE Tel. 756 to Tokyo of 22/11/38 re possibility of\n\nsetting up refugee camps outside border of Hong Kong.\n\n16th\n\nef\n\n? \n\n66. Copy to Def'rs as in, o\n\n60-65. eff.\n\n17\n\n67. was agreed with the 70 ? Put by\n\nP. Rages\n\n25/11\n\n(action this day)\n\nM. Cowell\n\n2 su\n\nMent\n\n66\n\n25. XI\n\n(571)\n\nAnd then achin shi bo lahen\n\n2/24\n\nthat paper & on 5-7.\n\n26\n\n68\n\nTo Jarrett\n\n64 To Loy 70 To Talbot\n\n71 To Eady\n\n72. To Major 73 To Boyle\n\nw/e 66 R2 secret 28-11-38\n\n(RA",
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        "id": 560459,
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        "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine",
        "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案",
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        "document_key": "CO129-570-3 Sino-Japanese War- proposed refugee camp in demilitarised area of South China 1-6-1938 - 11-1-1939",
        "page_number": 32,
        "title": "CO129-570-3 Sino-Japanese War- proposed refugee camp in demilitarised area of South China 1-6-1938 - 11-1-1939",
        "content_text": "747\n\nTo\n\nTo. Jarrett\n\nZi To Lily\n\nTo Talbot\n\n32\n\nLTE Eady\n\nWhe 76 477. 10 seped. 10.12 58\n\nTo Major SH TO Boyle.\n\nEO.\n\nDESTROYED UNDER STATUTE\n\nRef. 75. - Trs aftet.\n\nF.12759/2272/10\n\n6/12/38\n\n1421 of 1/12/38 from Tokyo re\n\nChinese refugee camps near\n\ndang khong\n\nThe position at present is that in reply to H.M.'s Ambassador's letter to the Vice-Minister for For. Affairs (F. no. 75), the latter has replied that the question\n\nof refugee camps outside Brit. territory\n\nreferred to the Japanese authorities\n\nhas been on the spot, to whose judgement settlement\n\nis entrusted. Matters of detail are to be\n\ndiscussed at Canton.\n\nPutly. (It has been repeated to H.K.,\n\nA. N. Galsworthy\n\n19/12",
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        "id": 560481,
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        "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine",
        "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案",
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        "document_key": "CO129-570-3 Sino-Japanese War- proposed refugee camp in demilitarised area of South China 1-6-1938 - 11-1-1939",
        "page_number": 54,
        "title": "CO129-570-3 Sino-Japanese War- proposed refugee camp in demilitarised area of South China 1-6-1938 - 11-1-1939",
        "content_text": "(*2643-150) Wt. 16318-94 15,000 (*3070-150) Wt. 26563-2 20,000\n\nC. O.\n\nXs\n\n7/38 T.S. 695 10/38 T.S. 695\n\nMr. Rogers. 21/11/38.\n\nMr.\n\nMr. Gene-21 Cowell 21\n\nMr. A. J. Dawe.\n\nSir H. Moore.\n\nSir G. Tomlinson.\n\n22.\n\nalone.\n\nSir J. Shuckburgh.\n\nPermi. U.S. of S.\n\nParly. U.S. of S.\n\nD 23\n\n(58)\n\nSecretary of State.\n\ncrdertpant\n\n4.15pm\n\n53838/1/B/38. Hong Kong. 22. \".38\n\n59 -748 54\n\nTel. Section of inform he Talbot (7. E. Det\", 4.0) 7\n\nKom a\n\nthe no of the teley. son of possible.] Important. Confidential\n\nNo. 234\n\nYour telegram 329.\n\nI fully appreciate need for setting\n\nconson.\n\nDRAFT. CODE TELEGRAM.\n\nGOVERNOR HONG KONG. FURTHER ACTION.\n\n1) Copy & Defin 'Cust\n\nWw. confer alih.\n\n2) so not mo ($7).\n\nwilk newbern up refugee camps outside Hong Kong\n\n4.M. Ambassador in Tokyo\n\nand the quesÓwPhiziandan urgent be my asked to be affrouch Ajadulasien mitbetbe Foreign Office.\n\nInpaneres Gast accordingly.\n\nAn assurance that Chinese fighting men will be excluded from the camps is no doubt necessary if Japanese consent is to be obtained but as camps are in Chinese territory I am not at present clear how such an assurance could be made effective, Do you consider that it will be practicable and desirable in any case to arrange that camp stores and offices should be kept on British side of frontier, or in case of Namtau",
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        "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案",
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        "document_key": "CO129-571-14 Sino-Japanese War- protection of interests in the Sincerity Company 19-12-1938 - 13-1-1939",
        "page_number": 2,
        "title": "CO129-571-14 Sino-Japanese War- protection of interests in the Sincerity Company 19-12-1938 - 13-1-1939",
        "content_text": "## SINO-JAP. CONFLICT\n\n1. Gov.\n\nTel. 386  \n2  \n17/12/38  \nChief Manager of Shanghai enquires what steps are intended to take to properly protect the property and his bank's interests in Lincerity Company.\n\n2  \n ato  \n eftel  \n-$5970/9/10  \nRef. to tel 261 of 8/9/37 from Manking  \n7/1/39  \nIt is unlikely that the F.O.'s attitude will have changed over this matter since 1937, but we should send a copy of (1) to F.D., saying that the S.S. proposes, subject to F.O.'s approval, to state that the policy of H.M.G. has not been modified in this matter.\n\nA. N. Talbot  \n11/1  \nBetter ask F.O. whether there has been any modification.\n\n12, 13/1/39  \n24  \nF.O.  \n1089/8/10  \nRef. to tel 1 from Consul, 4/10/39  \nTo F.O. (copy to Nos. - con)  \n`DESTROYED UNDER STATUTE`  \n17/1/34",
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        "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案",
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        "document_key": "CO129-571-14 Sino-Japanese War- protection of interests in the Sincerity Company 19-12-1938 - 13-1-1939",
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        "title": "CO129-571-14 Sino-Japanese War- protection of interests in the Sincerity Company 19-12-1938 - 13-1-1939",
        "content_text": "## ? No. 3 may please be put by Odcotland 2071 ok Wait for reply to (4) helen) A. N. Galsworthy 21/1\n\nAtona.\n\nMr. Talbot (F.O.) spoke to me about this today. He wanted to know if we had had a copy of the Sow's dispatch No. 98 of Dec. 20th, 1938 to the Consul-General, Shaughai, referred to in para. 1. We do not appear to have received a copy of this despatch, & the F.O. would like us to ask by tel. for a copy to be forwarded by Air Mail.\n\n? Tel. to HK. as in draft herewith.\n\nA. N. Galsworthy 2/2\n\n| Tel. No. | To | Com. |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 35 | Sow, Hong Kong | ... |\n\n**DESTROYED UNDER STATUTE**  \nSov. Cons 124/39",
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        "document_key": "CO129-571-15 Sino-Japanese War- manufacture and import of aircraft to China 18-1-1938 - 5-1-1939",
        "page_number": 49,
        "title": "CO129-571-15 Sino-Japanese War- manufacture and import of aircraft to China 18-1-1938 - 5-1-1939",
        "content_text": "49 \nthe A/M1 B/T \nSummary \n* FO. Chiefly \nthe slope \nthe \npurport of this conversation \nwith M. G. Dodwill. \n(8/K1 \nLos Maga \nG. 4. \n18/11 \n181 \nAllowells \nJom. \n22.11. atomer \n127 To. Coryton \n128. To Willis \n129 To. Talbot \n\nree \nNove \n(131) \nJO \n29.11-38. \n\n1) post minutes 20/8 on (109) - as any regard on this part \nfirst action now \nin vir y de AM. brom in (126) pl2. \n2) No \nNo A \n1sts at \nroge. \nnizer +1/11",
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        "page_number": 85,
        "title": "CO129-571-15 Sino-Japanese War- manufacture and import of aircraft to China 18-1-1938 - 5-1-1939",
        "content_text": "## DOWNING STREET\n29 November, 1938.\n\n1. \n**Parly. U.S. of S.**  \n28  \n**Secretary of State.**\n\nDear  \n\n**DRAFT**\n\nGroup Captain Coryton,  \nM.V.O., D.F.C.  \n(Air Ministry).  \nJ.R. Willis, Esq., M.C.  \n\n(1) Coryton,  \n2) Willis,  \n3) Talbot,  \n\nWith reference to previous correspondence about the possibility of establishing aircraft factories in Hong Kong,  \n\n2. \n**(Board of Trade)**  \n3. \nM.J.R. Talbot, Esq.  \n**(Foreign Office)**  \n\n12  \n\nI am writing to let you know that I had a visit from Mr. G. Dodwell on the 18th November. He is, I believe, a brother and a member of the same firm as Mr. S.H. Dodwell who is one of the original promoters of the scheme for setting up a factory in Hong Kong. His main concern was to see that no other applicant got ...",
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        "page_number": 86,
        "title": "CO129-571-15 Sino-Japanese War- manufacture and import of aircraft to China 18-1-1938 - 5-1-1939",
        "content_text": "36\n\nin before their firm in this \nmatter at Hong Kong. I told \nhim that there could be no objection \nto the local principals communicating \nwith the Governor of Hong Kong with \na view to obtaining an assurance that \ntheir application would have prior \nconsideration when the time came for \nthe present objections to be withdrawn. \nI understand that Hong Kong in their view \nis preferred to Burma as a site for the \nfactory because skilled labour is available \nthere at sufficiently cheap rates to \nenable competitive production of aircraft. \nDodwell doubts whether such labour is available \nat Rangoon, and in any case to the \nAmerican promoters of the scheme Burma \nis a terra incognita.\n\nI am writing similarly to \n(1) Willis and Talbot.(B/T) \n(2) Talbot and Coryton.(A.M) \n(3) Coryton and Willis.(A.M)\n\nYours sincerely, \n(signed) O. S. Gent.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-571-5 Sino-Japanese War- attacks on British aircraft; notification to Japan of Imperial airways schedules 25-2-1938 - 15-10-1938",
        "page_number": 12,
        "title": "CO129-571-5 Sino-Japanese War- attacks on British aircraft; notification to Japan of Imperial airways schedules 25-2-1938 - 15-10-1938",
        "content_text": "## \nsince dictating the above \n\nん \n\nheard from Mr. Henderson on \n\nLaken. \n\nto Mr. Jannell \n\nbe \n\nmay \n\nmore \n\nthe need \n\nI have \n\nthink he has \n\nthat the Admiralty \n\naccommodating \n\n27. To Admy.(Jarretts) - w/c. 22 \n| To        |        | \n|------------|--------|\n| 28         | To F.O.(Benderson) | \n| 29         | to A.M.(Burkert)   | \n| 30         | to WO              | \n|            | w/r.27 w/o.        | \n|            | ano.(Whiteley)     | \n|            | wys. 27            | \n| 31         |                    | \n|            | to Tokyo,          | \n|            | 577.               | \n|            | P.R                | \n|            | L.F.               | \n|            | L.F.               | \n| 32         | F.B.               | \n| 33         | Gov.               | \n|            | 5.9268/2182/10     | \n|            | 6066               | \n\n(Lets. c) deepp from Lakys, 570 of 3/8 & 600k \n| Date       | Ref        | \n|------------|------------|\n| 9.9.38     | See.(2)    | \n| of 12/8;   | 258.38     | \n|            | Ref 18.- Imp. Always: channel of communication |\n\nThere appears to have been some confusion here. The Hong Kong despatch states that the Imperial Airways Manager in Hong Kong notifies delays in the schedule by cable direct to the Japanese Naval Attaché at Shanghai. The Japanese authorities, Imperial Airways Manager, and the Colonial Government all appear to consider this satisfactory, and yet we were informed by the F.O. that there had been considerable difficulty in finding a suitable channel of communication. \n\nI have spoken to Mr. Talbot (F.O.) in the absence of Mr. Henderson, and he does not know where this information came from. In the circumstances I suggest that we need do no more than send copies of `33` by s.o. letter to the F.O. and Service Departments, \nreference",
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        "document_key": "CO129-573-2 Export of torpedo boats to China 14-5-1938 - 5-10-1938",
        "page_number": 14,
        "title": "CO129-573-2 Export of torpedo boats to China 14-5-1938 - 5-10-1938",
        "content_text": "## \n1. ? \n\nTo F.O. Decret \n\n11. ? as a cafe at. I \n\nP. Rages \n\n20/6. \n\n144 Yo for til we 113 Seat \n\nсала \n\n2016/28 \n\nL \n\nk/w \n\n14 \n\nTo Admy secret. \n16 \n(~/C 14) B/126. 21 JUN 1950 \n\n17. \nTo B. Of T. Decret. \n18. Jarrett (Admy) -1/0 \nRef 9 \n20.6-38 \nno objn to project, but if he should suspect any change of plan by Agents of Chinese Govt; he should send an immediate report to prevent it. \n\n19. Jarrett (Admy) \n110 \n21.6.38 \nTwo of the boats on their way to H. K. bound S.S. Glenath which left on 28/5/38. In all, Chinese appear to have ordered 18 light boats. \n\nI discussed these letters with Mr. Jarrett and Mr. Talbot of the Foreign Office. I told Mr. Jarrett that our telegram at (14) had been sent before his letter was received, and he said that as the boats in question had probably been sent on to Canton already, he saw no necessity for a further telegram on the lines of the last part of paragraph 2 of his letter. \n\nIt appears desirable, however, that some general ruling should be sent to the Governor, as a further six motor torpedo boats are being sent to Hong...",
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        "document_key": "CO129-573-2 Export of torpedo boats to China 14-5-1938 - 5-10-1938",
        "page_number": 19,
        "title": "CO129-573-2 Export of torpedo boats to China 14-5-1938 - 5-10-1938",
        "content_text": "## \n19 \n\n31 To Talbot \nId To Jarrett \n5.0 \n168.38 \n33 To Turner. \n34. Adling. M/NID. 1527/38 \n2.8.38. \ncopy of conges conges with H.M.S. My amen yama \nwe had not heard \nI boal, before \n53885/58 a copy, \nbe registered \"Cutulate the manufacture on that file H K on \nilta mere o the dufl. had the is about file \nThe gunboat ? Put by P. Roger 18/8 \nMr. Gant. 18 \n35. Admy. N.HS, 2001/38 done. 27.9.38. \nIss exball from Naval Notes of 14/8,38 reed from Naval Attacke Tokyo, \nThe probably refer & de hout mentrand ~(34) \n? Rey say duft a 53885/38 \n7. RayeD 38/9 316 \n\n## Reconstructed Text\n\n31 To Talbot  \nId To Jarrett  \n5.0  \n168.38  \n33 To Turner.  \n34. Adling. M/NID. 1527/38  \n2.8.38.  \ncopy of conges conges with H.M.S. My amen yama  \nwe had not heard I boal, before  \n53885/58 a copy, be registered \"Cutulate the manufacture on that file H K on  \nilta mere o the dufl. had the is about file  \nThe gunboat ? Put by P. Roger 18/8  \nMr. Gant. 18  \n\n35. Admy. N.HS, 2001/38 done. 27.9.38.  \nIss exball from Naval Notes of 14/8,38 reed from Naval Attacke Tokyo,  \nThe probably refer & de hout mentrand ~(34)  \n? Rey say duft a 53885/38  \n7. RayeD 38/9 316 \n\n## Reconstructed in Markdown with proper formatting\n\n31 To Talbot  \nId To Jarrett  \n5.0  \n168.38  \n33 To Turner.  \n34. Adling. `M/NID. 1527/38`  \n2.8.38.  \ncopy of conges conges with H.M.S. My amen yama  \nwe had not heard I boal, before  \n`53885/58` a copy, be registered \"Calculate the manufacture on that file H K on  \nilta mere o the dufl. had the is about file  \nThe gunboat ? Put by P. Roger 18/8  \nMr. Gant. 18  \n\n35. Admy. `N.HS, 2001/38` done. 27.9.38.  \nIss exball from Naval Notes of 14/8,38 reed from Naval Attacke Tokyo,  \nThe probably refer & de hout mentrand ~(34)  \n? Rey say duft a `53885/38`  \n7. RayeD 38/9 316",
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        "document_key": "CO129-573-2 Export of torpedo boats to China 14-5-1938 - 5-10-1938",
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        "title": "CO129-573-2 Export of torpedo boats to China 14-5-1938 - 5-10-1938",
        "content_text": "## C. O.\n\nMr. Rogers\n\n8/8\n\nGent & Cowell & \nSir H. Moore. \nSir G. Tomlinson. \nSir C. Bottomley. \nSir J. Shuckburgh. \nPermt. U.S. of S. \nParly. U.S. of S. \nSecretary of State.\n\n53909/38 Hong Kong\n3173\n28\n141\n\nFor Mr Rogers' signature\n\nDowning Street, \n16 August, 1938\n\nDRAFT.\n\nDear Talbot,\n\nThis is a note to confirm what was said to you on the telephone the other day that as the Departments concerned are unable to reach agreement about the action to be taken in the case of the motor torpedo boats now being exported to China from this country via Hong Kong, we propose to take no further action in the matter unless subsequent events alter the position.\n\n1. M. J. R. Talbot, Esq., (F.O.)\n2. C.G. Jarrett, Esq. (Admiralty)\n3. W.J. Turner, Esq., O.B.E. (B.T.)\n\nI understand that the other Depts concerned are featured to agree if the acquiesce in leaving things as they are.\n\n(*2132—150) Wt. 42270—82 15,000 4/38 T.S. 695",
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        "content_text": "I am writing similarly to \n`ADRY` \n(to 1) Jarrett and Turner.`B/T` \n7:02 \nTurner. `B/T` \n(to 2) Talbot and Turner. \n7:01 \n(to 3) Talbot and Jarrett.\n`ADCHY`\n`AQQUS`\nsincerely \n(Sgd). P. Rogers.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-574-15 Veterinary surgeons in Hong Kong- request for legislation 7-11-1938 - 3-2-1939",
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        "title": "CO129-574-15 Veterinary surgeons in Hong Kong- request for legislation 7-11-1938 - 3-2-1939",
        "content_text": "possessing the shipwreck qualifications - it would not be right to deprive them of their livelihood.\n\nWe might be provided this is not a hardship.\n\nI have spoken to the provisions of the ...\n\n... attention ...\n\n... his own case. 4(4) on time point,\n\nI pass comment on ...\n\n10.\n\n1. (31.\n\nas per above lines.\n\nI submit draft comment.\n\nMr. Cowell\n\n1. N. Talbot duly\n\n15/1\n\nI discussed this with Garson. I supported ...\n\nare ...\n\nought to keep to Cow. whom he is to recognise\n\n(both asta (h) and (c))\n\nand he agrees; he showed ...\n\nI gather he led to recognise all the ...\n\n... Dominions ...\n\n(this will leave it to him to decide about India)\n\n... terms ...\n\nmay be foreign affiliating which ...\n\nhe can consider on its merits. Then there is no\n\nblame on qualifications. This being so, and\n\nhaving regard to the fact that (a) on the face\n\n... provides for discrimination ...\n\nbe between say ...\n\nDominions. If objectionable, I would simply\n\nsupport are confined ourselves to (a) and (c).\n\nPerhaps Sir F. Should ...\n\nbe the affair ...",
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        "document_key": "CO129-579-12 Sino-Japanese War- bombing of railway line within leased territories (Shamchun Incident) 21-2-1939 - 17-3-1939",
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        "title": "CO129-579-12 Sino-Japanese War- bombing of railway line within leased territories (Shamchun Incident) 21-2-1939 - 17-3-1939",
        "content_text": "No. 3\n\nThe note from the Ministers for Foreign Affairs to Sir R. Graigie had already been summarised & sent to the F.O. in the form of a tel., a copy of which is attached at (65) on the -/38 papers.\n\nNo. 4\n\nMr. Talbot rang me up about this. The F.O. think that Sir R. Graigie will already have lodged a protest on the strength of this tel. The F.O. intend waiting for a further tel. from the Gov. giving further information as to any casualties in the repryse camp, then instructing Sir R. Graigie to lodge a further protest.\n\n? Wait for a further tel.\n\nA.N. Galsworthy 21/2\n\nVery unlikely. They are scarce enough even at Victoria.\n\nMr. Talbot rang me again to ask whether we knew if there were any anti-aircraft guns in the neighbourhood of the attack, & if so why they did not open fire. After speaking with Mr. Cowell I told Mr. Talbot that we would be extremely surprised to learn that there were anti-aircraft guns near Sham Chun, but that the W.O. should know.\n\nA. N. Galsworthy 21/2\n\n \nth. hee to see on actum.\n\n \n\n is removed as per the instruction to output only HTML using  for paragraphs (and \n only if absolutely necessary). The text has been formatted into proper paragraphs, spelling errors corrected (e.g., \"Minists\" to \"Ministers\", \"Affaris\" to \"Affairs\", \"rel.\" to \"tel.\", \"shingth\" to \"strength\", \"repryse\" likely remains as is due to context uncertainty, \"fov.\" to \"Gov.\", \"feller\" to \"further\", \"wistructing\" to \"instructing\", \"Graig\" to \"Graigie\", \"axe\" removed as it seems out of context, \"anti-arcraft\" to \"anti-aircraft\", \"Ealswortly\" to \"Galsworthy\"), and spacing issues fixed. The original text's structure and content are preserved as much as possible, with minimal alteration. The file reference format is already correct or not present in a form that requires correction. Page numbering is not present in the provided snippet. The text is not translated, and no comments are left in the output.",
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        "title": "CO129-579-12 Sino-Japanese War- bombing of railway line within leased territories (Shamchun Incident) 21-2-1939 - 17-3-1939",
        "content_text": "My preceding minute was written before No. (5) had been received. I have read it over to Mr. Talbot, who asked for a copy to be sent over to him. This has been done.\n\nThe F.O. are asking the W.O. for the report on the attack, a copy of which will presumably also be sent to the C.O.\n\n? Wait for this report.\n\nA. N. S[lowor]thy\n\n21/2\n\n#G[owell]\n\nJona\n\n21.2.\n\nImes.\n\nPage 6\n\n6. H.K. to W.O. 21/2\n\n7. F.O. F. 1701/150/10\n\n8. F.O.\n\n9. F.O.\n\n(tes of Lokys tel 165 of 21/2; preliminary protest.)\n\n(the c/ Canton tel 13 of 21/2\";\n\nPage 7\n\n( les c/ Canton tel 14 of 22/2 = Lakys tel 170\n\n(Misc)\n\nF. 7703/150/10\n\n8.1737/100/10 Japanese proposals.\n\n10. Gps (al.76 Reply to 8.\n\n11. Times, 22.2.39.\n\n22.2.39.\n\n22 2.39.\n\nof 22/2;\n\n22.2-\n\n29.\n\nThe incident began with nine Japanese bombing planes attacking Sham Chun from the south, i.e. crossing British territory. Six bombs were dropped on the Customs station. Two machines then attacked the British railway station 200 yards inside the frontier, dropping four bombs inside British territory.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-579-2 Sino-Japanese War- attack on British ship S.S. Sagres 9-4-1939 - 13-7-1939",
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        "title": "CO129-579-2 Sino-Japanese War- attack on British ship S.S. Sagres 9-4-1939 - 13-7-1939",
        "content_text": "For Immediate Tel No.122\n\n9/4/39\n\nEnquires if protest to Japanese Consul General is desired,\n\nthey (ap 1)\n\nAdm'z\n\n11-4-39\n\nEnclo Copy of tel 550 from Commodore Hong Kong Secret dated 9/4/39 to admin\n\nNo. (1) arrived yesterday afternoon. We had no copy of (1) & now there has been a certain delay whilst (4) was obtained from the Admy report.\n\nI spoke to Mr. Higham (Adung Adm'z) & Mr. Talbot (F.A) yesterday, both of whom asked for copies (1) & (4) at once; this I had done yesterday afternoon.\n\nI imagine that the incident will be the object of a protest - probably through Sir R. Craig, I should think.\n\nBut I will write to the F.O.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-579-5 Sino-Japanese War- Japanese aircraft- Hong Kong air space and other activities 31-1-1939 - 5-8-1939",
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        "title": "CO129-579-5 Sino-Japanese War- Japanese aircraft- Hong Kong air space and other activities 31-1-1939 - 5-8-1939",
        "content_text": "25/2\n\nConcur in the proposed reply to Mr. Blunt,\n\nand ask that it may be repeated to Hong Kong, and\n\ncopy of above to Air Ministry, lf. (A copy of\n\n3 has already been sent to the latter).\n\nA.N. Galsworthy\n\nMr. Lee to see.\n\n(away)\n\n8.2.39\n\nMr.\n\nBigg\n\nThe letter is anterior to the\n\ngroup Corres unlond in No.5 and\n\nthey will now expect a reply\n\nIdouvory\n\nCopter 872\n\nWe can commun in reply.\n\n&\n\nMain pro forma\n\nMr Talbot (F.O.) rang up\n\nrang up about this, &\n\nSaid the F.O. letter at (XCR(85)72) was to be regarded\n\nas cancelled.\n\n&\n\nour\n\nI han spoken to Mr. Cowell,\n\nproposed reply can now be cancelled,\n\nI understand that a further letter from the\n\nF.O. is now in its way.\n\nPartly.\n\nA. N. Galsworthy\n\n9/2\n\nAlorer.",
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        "title": "CO129-579-5 Sino-Japanese War- Japanese aircraft- Hong Kong air space and other activities 31-1-1939 - 5-8-1939",
        "content_text": "W. Cowell\n\n(To be attached to file after action)\n\nMr. Talbot (F.O.) rang up to know whether we had received a report on the alleged firing on an Imperial Airways plane by the Japanese near the island of Weichow in the Gulf of Tonkin; this attack was reported in the press to have taken place on 31st Jan.\n\nWe have not apparently received any report on the incident.\n\nThe F.O. ask whether we would telegraph to Hong Kong asking for a report.\n\n? As in draft herewith.\n\nA. N. Salsbury 7/2\n\n(I understand they are considering lodging a protest, & that for this the F.O. require full official particulars).\n\nGoo tel 37 7.2.30 5.39.",
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        "content_text": "17. Fo\n\n18.\n\nFo.\n\nLeo cl\n\nF. 1851 | 140/10\n\ne/cares with Lady Manton\n\nattack\n\nOugu\n\nDelia.\n\nF. BILL/150/10\n\n1814\n\nb.G:\n\nre\n\n2. 3.\n\n39\n\n2.3.39.\n\n(tes of bantan deep to gap b. G. re flights\n\nof this lawer aireraft\n\nhear\n\nweichow.)\n\nPubly,\n\nA..N. Salowortly 14/3\n\n15\n\n19.8.0\n\n20. F.O.\n\nF.936/150/10\n\n17. 3.\n\n3. 39.\n\n( Rigo reply to\n\nF. 2316/160/10\n\n17.3.29.\n\n( is of Canton deep of 26/1; flight natifications.)\n\nNo. 19\n\nIt is rather surprising that the\n\nF.O. shd. now\n\nrequest a reply\n\n10\n\n(1) after Mr. Talbot had Ald are it\n\nwas to be\n\nregarded as cancelled (see my\n\nnumite of 2/2 above)\n\n? Howson,\n\nNo. 20\n\nWZ\n\ncan now\n\nreply do черву\n\n(1) consuming in the proposed\n\nreply to Mr. Blunt.\n\n? Putly. A.N. Saloworthy\n\n21/3",
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        "content_text": "19020 can both be public. I have spoken to Mr. Talbot. He reminded me that their file can be ignored as he will...\n\nF.O. is marked \"secret\". F. 2578/1578/10 (despatch 65 of 7/3; Imperial Airways schedules.)\n\nFO (FDIN8/150/10) For 21.3.39.\n\nPage 10\n\nPage 11",
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        "content_text": "Pel 245.\n\nThe Sou.'s tel. at 40 no. 45, subsequent to states that the C. in C. intends taking the matter up with the Japanese Naval authorities at Shanghai.\n\n? Putly.\n\nAN, Salsworthy 22/5 22 ahm 16\n\n47. Fo.\n\n48. Gas.\n\n46. F.O. (asks for abcomments on F.4528/4161/39.)\n\nF. 4911/21161/10 (Les of Canton deep 69 of 12/5, covering ofcomes with Japanese ...al 39. 1.6.39. 2.6.39 31. 5. (tel to Canton ... Chinese ... da 61 of 2/6; Japanese planes.\") of H.K. aerodrome\n\n49. You.\n\nbel-163\n\n50. You\n\n51. You. (tel from Canton 129 of 1/6; bel-167 (tel to Canton 64 of 5/6; right of pursuit.) al-168 (tel from Canton 131 of 3/6; Lu ... 5°0 :-)\n\nme 48.) 2. 6.39. 5.6.39. 5.6.39\n\n46 Pl. see the white stap above 46.\n\nWhen the FO sent us (see 39), they a copy of Tokyo tel. 420 did not ask us for obsons. I have spoken to lh. Talbot about this matter, & he",
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        "title": "CO129-579-5 Sino-Japanese War- Japanese aircraft- Hong Kong air space and other activities 31-1-1939 - 5-8-1939",
        "content_text": "17\n\ntells me\n\nthat the FO registry affirm that they\n\nsubsequently\n\nsent us\n\nasking for observations.\n\na\n\ncopy of Tokyo tel. 420\n\nWe have not received this\n\nletter, & Mr. Talbot therefore asks us to regard\n\n39 as\n\nasking for observations.\n\nTokyo\n\ntel. 420 contains the following points: -\n\n(1) whether Sir R. Howe will be required\n\n+ the second violation\n\nto protest against\n\nthe territory by Japanese planes mentioned in 30\n\nMay\n\n(2) whether he\n\nmention the\n\npossibility\n\nof anti-aircraft fire\n\naircraft fire in future\n\ncases\n\n& (3)\n\na\n\nJapanese denial that the planes\n\nresponsible for the violation were\n\nin fact Japanese.\n\n(1), the incidents took place on\n\nAs regards\n\nMay\n\n8 & 9th\n\na\n\nprotest at this date could\n\nhardly have much effect. Moreover local protests\n\nhave been made\n\n(a) by\n\nMr. Blund in Canton\n\n(b)\n\n(c) by\n\nthe C. in C. with\n\n(see para. beneath 47)\n\nthe Japanese Naval authorities in Shanghai (see 40).\n\nThe possibility of anti-aircraft fire was mentioned\n\nby\n\nMr. Blunt (see para. 2 of Canton desp. 92 to FO., beneath 47); & 40 states that no\n\ndoubt the Cin C. would make this point.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-579-7 Sino-Japanese War- shipping on Pearl River 4-1-1939 - 9-6-1939",
        "page_number": 5,
        "title": "CO129-579-7 Sino-Japanese War- shipping on Pearl River 4-1-1939 - 9-6-1939",
        "content_text": "Mr. Sarrett (Admy.) rang me up this morning, & told me that the Admy. concur, Mr. Talbot had told me he would like to know our decision as soon as possible, & Othupon told him on the phone what action we proposed taking.\n\nA. N. Galsworthy 7/\n\nL.F. cono } 9 39. 7. Lo F.O w/c. 4 8. Lo F.O a to B.T. 10 11. • Lo Admy F.O. wife.5 wfc. 79 end- Lif.. 9.1.39. F. 199/19/0 7.1.39. (two) Lakyo ul. 13 of 6/1\n\nI hardly think the concessions, set out in this tel. modify the proposed action. All that the G Fr. has suggested doing is to allow Japanese Charter vessels to run 1 per week each way with no semblance of bargaining & to demand later on the full implementation of Admiral Shigawa's promise regarding river navigation. It does not seem to me that either of the questions of principle referred to in 10.11 wld. be prejudiced thereby. We wld. in fact be reserving our claim for free navigation under the Treaty, whilst the Japanese vessels wld. not properly be termed transports.\n\nSir R. Craigie's interpretation of the Jap. desire to have an answer by Jan. 15th is interesting, & I hope his forecast will prove correct.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-579-7 Sino-Japanese War- shipping on Pearl River 4-1-1939 - 9-6-1939",
        "page_number": 7,
        "title": "CO129-579-7 Sino-Japanese War- shipping on Pearl River 4-1-1939 - 9-6-1939",
        "content_text": "7\n\nESTRO\n\nYou\n\ntel:20\n\n(Regs very early reply.\n\n4.)\n\n12.1.39.\n\nI have spoken to Mr. Talbot (F.D.). There has been a certain amount of unavoidable delay on their part in considering the Gov's proposals, I am told. However, they hope to be able to reply within a few days' time.\n\nIn (4), since their legal Adviser is away, I understand that politically they are in favour of the proposals. Mr. Talbot promised to let me know by phone as soon as a decision had been reached.\n\nDraft interim reply is attached herewith.\n\nJN. Galsworthy\n\n12/1\n\n8\n\nDE\n\nP.S. I doubt very much whether we shall be able to get the reply to HK by Sat. 14th, the date by which the S. of S. are apparently very anxious to receive it.\n\nTS. Sel. to Gov., Hong Kong,\n\nIMMEDIATE\n\nNo.11.\n\n12/1/39",
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        "document_key": "CO129-579-9 Sino-Japanese War- release of interned Chinese soldiers 27-1-1939 - 7-12-1939",
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        "title": "CO129-579-9 Sino-Japanese War- release of interned Chinese soldiers 27-1-1939 - 7-12-1939",
        "content_text": "7.0.\n\nDESTROYED DER ATUTE\n\nF. 3666/3361/10\n\nRef. 10. – Loss of tel. 186 of 14.4.39 to Tokyo\n\n18.4.39 re proposed release of certain Chinese soldiers interned at\n\nđóng xong\n\nThis answers repeated to it k\n\nPut on.\n\n(10). It has been\n\n一覧\n\n13. Gov.\n\n.\n\nRef. 9.\n\nto agree\n\nThe Gov.\n\nRef.6.\n\nNis Andrews 19/4 al-ance\n\n19.4.39\n\nTel. 130\n\nStates Jap. Authorities are unwitting\n\n6 release.\n\ncorl.\n\n31.3.39\n\nLoss of record of the Death Enquiry into the circumstances attending the death of an internee at the attempted escape.\n\nI spoke to the Talbot, Fo, about this\n\n(13)\n\nWe were rather puzzled, in view of (12) which should have reached the Gov. several days before (13) was sent, why the latter should have made this inquiry.\n\nHe said there was no objection to\n\n(15)\n\nThe encl. to (6).\n\n(14)\n\nThis relates to the death of one\n\nThe escapers of 2/1/9, merely dots the\n\n? Put by.\n\nThe JTK. proposal, Fl submit reply accordingly.\n\na draft of\n\nNPS Andrews 20/4\n\nSu\n\nTo goo kel No 81 -(13ard)-\n\n20.4.39 J\n\nPage 9\n\nTOFO (w/e 15915) B\n\n9\n\n15\n\n26.4.39\n\nDESTROYED T\n\n17/70 (F3566/3361/10)\n\ncopy of let\n\nlet & li\n\n16.5.39\n\nTobys arguing acts present portions.\n\n? Purly.\n\nA. N. Galsworthy 20/5\n\nNisAndrews 20/5 at once\n\nShungking\n\nTRANSPERLED\n\n10 53838/48/39.\n\nblack\n\n18. To fir 19. Mark Her (g) - Tel. 94.\n\n19 From Mle.\n\n21\n\n\"\n\nA\n\n\"\n\n4. Jamieson (Tientsin)\n\n\"\n\n\"\n\nLir L. braigie (Tokyo)\n\nSir A. Clark Kerr (Chunghing) -\n\nTel.179\n\nTel. 180\n\nTel. 451\n\nTel. 45 Lour.\n\n1\n\nPage 23 30 (F.5198/2561/10)\n\n2. 1\n\nZobys day 230\n\nkhmer oldal at HK.\n\n? Putly.\n\n5.6.39.\n\nMy telons of riters\n\nSS.C. Mant; A.N. Galowort by 2/6 mb.\n\n6/6\n\nPage 9\n\nPage 10\n\nZo\n\n16.\n\n£ 7873/3361/10\n\n28.7.39\n\nDESTROYED UNDERCO - Irs of desp. 463 of 20.6.39 from Tokyo.\n\nre release of Chinese soldiers interned in Hong Kong.\n\nPutty.\n\nNYSAndrews 1.8.39 atonce\n\nDESTROYED UNDER\n\n70. 7.8682/3361/10 (tom Tokyo 877 159)\n\n(24) + (25) are both reminders\n\n18.8.39\n\nthough (25) is not a direct approach to the Japanese. The You. first raised this question in April,\n\nfor the\n\nJapanese authorinis have done nothing at all.\n\n? Purcy\n\nA.N. Galsworthy 21/8\n\nYes: I see HK. have had copies, & there is not much chance of The Japs doing anything in their present mood.\n\nNisAndrews 21/8 atonce\n\nPage 10\n\nPage 11",
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        "document_key": "CO129-580-4 Proposed aircraft factories in Hong Kong 21-12-1938 - 2-1-1940",
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        "title": "CO129-580-4 Proposed aircraft factories in Hong Kong 21-12-1938 - 2-1-1940",
        "content_text": "3\n\nstressing\n\nthis post with the for. & HK., I do not think there could be any strong objection to its inclusion in the despatch.\n\nThe F.O. emendation seems also unobjectionable.\n\n? Amend the draft drop. accordingly, adding first the #7/M. emendation, then the F.O. amendment, at the end of para. 3.\n\nNo. (5)\n\nMr. Talbot (F.O.) spoke to me about this. We had both independently arrived at the same conclusion, viz. that there seems to be a discrepancy between No. (5) & No. (90).\n\nIn No. (5) Mr. Pawley has stated that as far as he is concerned the scheme for HK is not dead, & that he would be very glad to go on with it if the F.O. objections were withdrawn. He then outlines his two alternative schemes.\n\nBut in No. (90), on the -/38 file, the F.O. was informed that there is no objection to the setting up of the factory in HK, but that permission could not be granted for export of completed aircraft to either China or Japan. It is clear therefore that the F.O. would have no objections to either of the schemes outlined in (5).\n\n7\n\nAs Mr. Pawley apparently intends",
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        "title": "CO129-580-4 Proposed aircraft factories in Hong Kong 21-12-1938 - 2-1-1940",
        "content_text": "Your Calwetter \n\n(a) Do we know what 'lq' comption. Ames Or is it a \n\n(b) Have we any senoon To suppose that H.M. don't requine Patheuns? \n\n#lowell \n\nMW. Cowell \n\nbr. \n\n(a) '19' is not intelligible. Any variants the Telegraph section can suggest on the grounds of a possible corruption of I fign in this poups, are quite meaningless. \n\n(b) We have no information on this point, as far as cau su. Prhaps the for's soure information is purely local. \n\nI have read over (10) to MW. Talbot (F.O.) \n\n? Tel. to HH. as in draft herewith. \n\n(Futh action is shil repied as flapped below). \n\nA. N. Galsworthy \n\n( I father that Hankow in para. I should read Namhlam) \n\nTo You Ter 30 Lond 2.2.34",
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        "content_text": "7\n\n12 you. \n\nTel. 50 cont.\n\n-3/2/39\n\nref.11. State's Chinese gove: ? should be substituted for 'gi\n\nFrom the actual tel., the word\n\nin para. 2\n\nmay\n\nbe either\n\n\"Pawley\" or\n\n'Patheung, but clearly it must be\n\nPatheung.\n\nIt was thus due to a\n\nmisapprehension that the for. started in (10)\n\nthat the R.A.F no longer required\n\nthe Patheung Aerodrome.\n\nNow send copies of (10) & (12)\n\n(inserting \"Patheung\" for 'Parsley' in para. 2\n\n(\"Supal 812) to F.O.\n\nConfidential\n\nf.\n\n*\n\n8. 12) to F.O. If making the of. \"Important!\"\n\nA. N. Galsworthy\n\n3/2\n\n( I have read this tel. on to th. Talbot).\n\nSend copy of (10) amended\n\nby inserting Chinese 'fort' for 'gi'\n\nwith last sentence\n\nCorrected telegram\n\n4\n\ndescribe\n\nB\n\n13. To F.D. (110 10 corrected). §. - 6. 2. 39.\n\n(157C\n\n6.2.39.\n\n14. To Morley (Buffie) (Me 7,19/11-12) $22 - 8/2/39",
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        "content_text": "## Paragraphs 21-23\n\nI am only able to speak naturally of the work of the Camp Committee so far as results affected us in the Camp. I was unfortunately not able to discuss the more confidential work of the Committee with Fraser before we left, mainly because Fraser wished to know nothing officially or unofficially of our intentions. He was terribly decent in lots of ways though and did come up, by accident of course, and wish us the best of luck.\n\n### Paragraph 21 - News\n\nThese are Thompson's notes:\n\n\"We were at first able to get some indication of world news through Selwyn Clark's visits, but when these were stopped, we had more or less nothing but the 'Daily Liar' - The Hongkong News printed by Tekashito etc., naturally a depressing source of information. You have probably seen copies.\"\n\n### Paragraph 22 - Hospital\n\nAgain quoting direct from Thompson's notes:\n\n\"Under Dr. Uttley's supervision when we left. I do not know much of conditions - there is no lack of medical skill but a great lack of surgical and medical equipment. Beds are full, mainly elderly people (and war wounded). Queen Mary Hospital was ordered to be cleared of patients at very short notice. Medical officers and nursing staff brought what they could in the transport provided. A Dental Clinic (SHIELDS) and a private medical clinic (TALBOT, GOURDIN & HACKETT) have been opened in the Camp. Both are working under full pressure. I cannot say much on this angle but I have reason to believe that steps to operate the hospital under international management were under discussion. There have been a number of dysentery cases in the Camp - The general stamina is so reduced owing to the low diet that one cannot but fear widespread results in the event of an epidemic in the Camp. Uttley has been doing all he can to talk calories and vitamins to the Japanese through Cheng.\"\n\n### Paragraph 23 - Camp Life\n\nAgain quoting direct from Thompson's notes:\n\n\"After the first few days, people have generally settled down to make the best of conditions. Herklots was able to get a supply of seeds and all the available ground has been put under cultivation, including the prison gardens outside the gaol; occupation it provides an outlet for energy but the amount that can be produced will have little effect on the food standard. Some work has been done to remove traces of war damage. Communal camp work under the temporary Camp Committee proved a failure due to lack of organization. When we left, this aspect was still under organization by the Permanent Camp Committee. In the meantime, individual blocks have done the best they can to fix up Communal Kitchens - The bungalows are perhaps the best organized in this respect. Encouraged by the Americans, soft ball is played daily by many of the younger members; strenuous exercise is not easy on short rations. There is a movement to form a soft ball league. Concerts have been arranged and form quite a regular means of entertainment; we have had to thank the Maryknoll Fathers for setting a lead in this respect.",
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        "content_text": "## \n\n136 \n\nSir Air Blackburn, who was a patient in the Queen Mary Hospital at the outbreak of war, was transferred to the War Memorial Hospital and was there operated on at a later date for acute mastoid disease. He was then transferred to the Internment Camp at Stanley during the latter part of January.\n\nMr. Martin (Consul General of Chungking), was also sent to Stanley with his wife. His health is also in a somewhat precarious state.\n\n**THE HONGKONG MEDICAL DEPARTMENT** under the leadership of Dr. P.S. Selwyn-Clarke, displayed a considerable amount of activity. On the morning following the capitulation, Dr. Selwyn-Clarke was down in the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Building interviewing the responsible Japanese Military officials in an attempt to obtain a resumption of the water supply and the provision of minimal sanitary facilities. By dint of persistent personal effort, Dr. Selwyn-Clarke was able to do a great deal to expedite the resumption of the water supply and the distribution of essential supplies of food, fuel, drugs, and other essentials to casualty and relief hospitals, internment camps, and other places. Dr. Selwyn-Clarke was allowed to maintain an office, which was later transferred from the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Building to the top floor of the National City Bank Building, and formed a sub-division of the office of the new Japanese Medical Headquarters, which were set up under the direction of Col. Eguchi and Dr. Saito. In the new organisation, Dr. Tsai Ai Lee, a former member of the University Medical School and of the Censorship Staff, has been appointed to a high position (as head of the Public Health Division) and is giving whole-hearted cooperation. A new Chinese Medical Association has been formed under the chairmanship of Dr. Wong Tung Ming, a Japanese-trained practitioner who was under trial for the murder of his concubine at the outbreak of war. It was stated that only 300 practitioners of medicine would be registered, preference being first given to Japanese-trained doctors, and that the remaining vacancies would be filled after the inspection of diplomas by a small committee of medical men appointed by the Association.\n\n**THE HOSPITALS** continued functioning without serious interruption at first, but were later subjected to radical changes. Queen Mary Hospital. This continued to operate as the chief casualty hospital for the island until the last week in January. Previous to this, it had been subject to repeated inspections by the Japanese Army and Navy Medical Authorities, but the work of the hospital had not been seriously impeded. Towards the end of January, however, an order came for the complete and immediate evacuation of the hospital. Evacuation began at 9 a.m. and was completed by about 5 p.m. on the same afternoon. Naval and Military patients were sent to the Bowen Road Military Hospital, Chinese civilian patients were sent to one or other of the Relief Hospitals, and European civilians were sent to an emergency hospital established in the Stanley Internment Camp. European doctors (including Prof. Digby, Dr. Farr, and Dr. Pringle), the Matron (Miss Davies), Sisters, and the Lay Superintendent (Rev. Frank Short) were all sent to Stanley. Chinese doctors and nurses were all transferred to other hospitals. The clerical staff, technical assistants, dressers, and menial staff were all dispersed, and by the evening, the Japanese took possession of the building with all its annexes. During the evacuation, a large quantity of valuable drugs, instruments, and equipment was lost.\n\nWar Memorial Hospital. This also continued to function until nearly the end of January under Drs. Kirk, Talbot, and Tomlinson, with Rev. Sandbach as Lay Superintendent, when an order was given for the Hospital to be completely closed, all civilian staff and patients being transferred to Stanley.\n\nAsbilda Hospital. An order was received on the afternoon of 27th Jan. for Dr. Montgomery (the Medical Superintendent) with his wife, staff, and patients to be at Blake Pier at 9:30 the next morning, with all the luggage they could carry for transport to Stanley. The Hospital, which had received 70 direct hits from shell-fire during the war, and which was occupied by a large number of mothers with young children as well as numerous old and infirm patients, was left in a completely unoccupied condition, ready prey to looters. A great deal of deliberate and wanton cruelty was caused by the Japanese, who showed complete disregard for the hospital equipment.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-592-7 Reports on current situation- Stanley Dental Clinic 26-1-1946 - 26-1-1946",
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        "title": "CO129-592-7 Reports on current situation- Stanley Dental Clinic 26-1-1946 - 26-1-1946",
        "content_text": "re-basing becoming necessary through the shrinkage of gas due to under-nourishment. This increase involved additional work on the part of the laboratory staff, who worked extra hours in the evenings to ensure as little delay and inconvenience as possible to those concerned.\n\nThe materials supplied by the I.R.C. during the first half of 1943 made this work possible, but the stocks are now almost exhausted.\n\nGENERAL COMMENTS ON DENTAL WORK CARRIED OUT DURING 1944 AND THE DENTAL HEALTH OF THE CAMP.\n\nIn view of the prevailing insufficient and unbalanced diet, the dental health of internees has suffered, but due to the treatment carried out during the previous two years, fewer extractions and fillings have been found necessary; also many internees, who in normal circumstances would only go to a dentist in cases of urgent necessity, have regularly attended the Clinic. On the other hand, conditions over which they have no control have accounted for an increase in treatment for gums and mouths. Gum treatments (for receding and spongy gums) increased by more than 200%. Abscesses showed an increase of nearly 100%, also due to the general debility mentioned above.\n\nA disturbing feature of this year's review is the incidence of Fuso-Spirochetosis (Vincent's infection). This is caused largely by a deficiency in the diet of Vitamins \"A\" and \"C\" and the Nicotinic Acid component of the \"B\" Complex. It is obvious from our knowledge of the people affected that this infection would not have occurred under normal conditions. Fortunately, all the cases (14) have responded to local treatment, one case only requiring two courses of treatment.\n\nELECTRICITY. During the last three months of the year, the Camp was deprived of electric current; this made things more difficult both in the surgery and the laboratory.\n\nSPECIAL CASES.\n\nDuring the year, two dental cyst cases were operated upon. Also, I assisted Dr. Talbot to operate on an apex of a molar root to avoid removing a gold bridge which could not be reinstated in the Camp.\n\nMECHANICAL WORK. This shows a decrease of 50% on the previous year, due entirely to a lack of materials. The stock of materials was very much depleted before the discontinuation of the electric supply, and the lack of current makes mechanical work a very laborious process. It is obvious",
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        "document_key": "CO129-592-7 Reports on current situation- Stanley Dental Clinic 26-1-1946 - 26-1-1946",
        "page_number": 17,
        "title": "CO129-592-7 Reports on current situation- Stanley Dental Clinic 26-1-1946 - 26-1-1946",
        "content_text": "that a makeshift fireplace, burning wood, is a poor substitute for electrical appliances, when the sterilization of instruments, the making of new or repairing dentures has to be done. This is more particularly troublesome as the operator's hands constantly require washing, which is difficult with the very restricted water supply and lack of soap.\n\nGENERAL COMMENTS ON DENTAL WORK CARRIED OUT DURING JAN/AUG. 18th 1945 AND THE DENTAL HEALTH OF THE CAMP.\n\nDue to lack of essential material, only work of temporary nature could be done. I wish it to be noted that during the whole period of internment, no dental supplies of any description were supplied by the Japanese Authorities. The only supplies received were either through Dr. J. S. Selwyn-Clarke during the early days or Mr. Eandel (Red Cross Delegate) and these latter ceased over a year ago.\n\nMany internees' teeth have broken due to stones, etc., in the rice, and it no doubt will be found that much restorative work is necessary, (much of it urgent) to bring internees' mouths back to normal. The majority of internees who wear dentures, are in sad need of replacement (many of the dentures are broken and therefore cannot be used) due to shrunken tissues.\n\nA cursory examination will show that internees are suffering from a deficiency of Vitamin C. Teeth have loosened considerably in people over the age of 45.\n\nChildren's teeth, generally, are good, but in some cases there is obvious vitamin deficiency.\n\nI would strongly recommend that all internees should be advised to consult a dentist as soon as possible after release, as those with dentures will probably need a new set or rebasing to meet tissue shrinkage, and those with their own teeth will undoubtedly need general prophylaxis treatment for receding and spongy gum.\n\nI must place on record the invaluable services of Mesdames P. Hobbs, E.J. Grant, D.M. Shaw, D.N. Shields and the Misses I.R. Hasler, C. E. Underwood, Grace Darby, and Messrs. T.M. Pile, C. Coull, H. W. Hammond, R. A. Wickerson, and last but not least the Medical Practitioners, Drs. H. Talbot, C.H. Canaval, J. Loan, J.T. Smalley, and government doctors who administered general anesthetics to extraction cases both in Tweed Bay Hospital and the Clinic.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-612-1 Police Department- petition from European memebers of Inspectorate 21-1-1947 - 17-2-1948",
        "page_number": 174,
        "title": "CO129-612-1 Police Department- petition from European memebers of Inspectorate 21-1-1947 - 17-2-1948",
        "content_text": "171 \n\nThe Auxiliary or Police Reserve all returned for duty on instructions of the Colonial Office long before their due period of leave had expired, to assist in the rehabilitation of the Colony. That in itself is surely a pointer towards our claim that due recognition \n\nshould be given to all pre-war members of the Force and that their interests should not be prejudiced by recruitment of newcomers. \n\nWe would deem it a favour if due consideration be given to the letter, and we would appreciate it if you could grant us an interview in which we could supply details and clarify any other matters that may be obscure. \n\nWe would also be grateful if any communication on the subject matter of this letter be addressed to all the undersigned. \n\nA.F. ROSE, Swanton Novers, \nNORFOLK. \n\nA.S. Rosa. \nMelton Constable, \n\nT. J. HEMSLEY, 85 Great Thrift, Petts Wood, \nKENT. \n\nW. SULLIVAN, \nBox Cottage, \nSteeple Ashton Common, Nr. Trowbridge, \nWILTS. \n\nS. INNES, \n21 Talbot Road, Roundhay, \nLeeds 8, YORKSHIRE \n\nA. LESLIE, Fairfield, \nNewtonmore, Inverness-shire, \nSCOTLAND. \n\nJ.H. DOWMAN, \nLove Way, \nSpeke, Liverpool 19, \n\nT.P. RUSSELL, \n191 Edge Lane, \nLiverpool. \n\nD. MANN, Altan, Drinarben, Fort William, \nSCOTLAND. \nS.P. Ross, \n75, Pitkerro Road, Dundee.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-621-13 War damage compensation- individual claims 3-1-1949 - 28-10-1949",
        "page_number": 86,
        "title": "CO129-621-13 War damage compensation- individual claims 3-1-1949 - 28-10-1949",
        "content_text": "## F. Buckle,\n\n82 3 Shipley Terrace, Cotherstone.\n\n**Statement re War Damage claim.**\n\nF. Buckle,  \nc/o Education Dept., Hong Kong.\n\n**Letter (attached) from Secretariat, Hong Kong.** Subject: war damage claims.\n\nThese claims, on instructions from Commanding Officer, submitted after Release, recorded by B.O.T. London.\n\nThe writer, a Volunteer officer, R.N.V.R. (H.K.) was mobilised 6 a.m. 8.12.41.  \nWife mobilised also as Nursing Sister.  \nP.O.W. until 31.8.45.\n\nEvery worldly possession was lost, the accumulations of many years.  \nReturning to Colony, compelled to live in one room in local Hotel, and also, due to the cost of living and inadequate salary, forced to use capital merely to exist.\n\nAs the writer is to retire in 1950, an essential is Savings, impossible under present conditions.\n\nIn passing, it should be stated all prices in War claims were in terms of pre-war.\n\nH.K. Govt. agrees in first instance to compensation but then repudiates all claims on grounds:\n|  |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| (a) | o funds. |\n| (b) | Non-participation in War Damage Insurance. |\n\nIn respect of  \n(a) Compensation from H.K. Govt. or Imperial Govt is NOT expected (other than as an advance against reparations). Compensation is expected from Jap. Govt.  \nDalton (as Chancellor of Exchequer 194...) stated in the House \"first claims on Reparations to aid those who lost everything.\"\n\nWhat has happened to several million dollars collected by Custodian of Enemy property H.K., acquired by sales of enemy and OUR property?\n\n(Test case brought by Talbot against Japan National, claiming his own property, was lost in Courts. Appears looting condoned by British Court of Justice).\n\nInteresting also as to why War Office paid to regular army, compensation, but Territorial and volunteers get nothing.\n\nRe (b) European Chamber of Commerce pressed for War Damage Insurance but Chinese Chamber was against it. Government did not press being afraid of Chinese hostility.\n\nCommercial Interests have undoubtedly made handsome post-war profits and as stated, do not require rehabilitation loans etc.\n\nBut, the writer and many others most certainly does.\n\nEnclosed to `1070`",
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