[ { "id": 216882, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-002 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "page_number": 90, "title": "CO129-002 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "content_text": "Superintendent of the Trade of our Subjects trading to and from the Dominions of the Emperor of China, GREETING— \n\nGOVERNMENT EXTRAORDINARY. \n\nOATH. \n\n1, A B, do hereby swear that I will bear true and faithful allegiance to our Sovereign Lady WHEREAS, by certain Letters Patent under VieroRIA, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great the Great Seal of our United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, &c. &c., and that I will well Britain and Ireland, bearing even date herewith and truly, according to the best of my ability, skill, We have made provision for the Government of and understanding, and without fear, favour, ́or our Colony of Hong-Kong and of its Dependencies, affection, perform, do, and fulfil the duties and Now Know You, that we reposing especial trust and powers of a Justice of the Peace, over and and confidence in the prudence, courage, and towards all subjects of her said Majesty presently, loyalty of you the said Sin flexey PorTINGEL, or hereafter residing within, or resorting to, the of our especial grace, certain knowledge, and are Dominions of the Emperor of China---SO HELP anotion, have thought fit to constitute and appoint, ME GOD. and do hereby constitute and appoint you, the said SIR HENRY POPTINGER, to be the GOVERNOR and COMMANDER-IN-Cher in and over our said Colony of Hong-Kong and its dependencies, and of all day of Forts and Garrisons erected and established, or which shall be erected and established within the said Colony, for and during our pleasure -- \n\nAND WE DO hereby require and command you, the said Stu HENDY POFTINGER, to do and execute all things that shall belong to your said Command and the Trust we have reposed in you, according to the several powers and directions granted to, or appointed to, the Governor of ang sant Colony of Hong-Kong and its Dependencies, in and by the said recited Letters Patent bearing even date herewith, and the Instructions under our Signet and Sign Manual accompanying the same, or according to such further powers, instructions, and Authorities as shall froin tine to thine, or at any time hereafter be granted or appointed you, under our Signet and Sigh Manual, or by our order in our Privy Council, or by Us, through one of our principal Secretaries of State AND WE DO hereby require and command all Officers and Ministers, Civil and Military, and all other the inhabitants of our sald Colony of Hong-Kong and its Dependencies, to be obedient, aiding, arul assist- ing, to you the said Sin Haxey POTTINGER in the execution of this our Commission, and of the powers and authorities herein contained,-IN WITNESS whereof, we have caused these our Letters, to be made Patent. \n\nWITNESS Ourself, at Westminster, the fifth tay of April, in the sixth year of our Reign. \n\nBY THE QUEEN HERSELF. \n\nTrue Copy. \n\nEDMUNDS. \n\n! RICHARD WOOSNAM \n\nPROCLAMATION. \n\nHis Excellency SIR HENRY POTTINGER,. Bart, G. C. B., Governor of Hong-Kong, &c. &c.. is pleased to nominate and appoint the under- signed Gentlemen to be Her Majesty's Justices of the Peace, to hold and exercise lawful author. ity and power as such, over and towards all sub- jects of her Britannic Majesty presently, or hereafter residing within, or resorting to, lu Dominions of the Emperor of China; and to require, that previously to entering on the discharge of their functions as Justices of the Poare, they do respectively and individually take, and subscribe to, the annexed Oath, before any one of the under- mentioned Officers of her Majesty's Government, \n\nviz.. \n\nThe ASSISTANT and REGISTRAR to the CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT OF TRADE, &c. \n\ntc. \n\nThe CHIEF MAGISTRATE of Hong-Kong, The ASISTANT-MAGISTRATE of flong-Kong. The Barrish GOVERNMENT AGENT (Vice Con- \n\nsul) at Macao. \n\nGOD SAVE THE QUEEN. \n\nHENRY POTTINGER. Dated at the Government-House, at Victoria, this 27th day of June, 1843. \n\nat \n\nSworn before me \n\nthis \n\n1943. \n\n+ \n\nj \n\nHer Britannic Myjesty's Justices of the Peace in China. \n\n} ANDERSON, ALEXANDER BALFOUR, GEORGE BRAINĖ, GEORGE THOMAS BURN, DAVID' LAING\" CAINE. WILLIAM \n\nCOMPTON, CHARLES SPENCER, & DENT, JOHN Esquires \n\n} \n\nDRUMMOND, Hon, FRANCIS CHARLES DUDGEON, PATRICK DUNDAS, HENRY EDGER, JOSEPÅ FROST FLETCHER, ANGUS, \n\n1. \n\nGORDON. ALEXANDER THOMAS GIBB, JOHN DARBY GRAY, WILLIAM \n\nGRIBBLE, HENRY MARKER, HENRY\" ROBERT HILLIER, CHARLES BATTEN \n\n4 HOLLIDAY, JOHN \n\nJARDINE, ANDREW JOHNSTON, ALEXANDER ROBERT KERR, CRAWFORD \n\nLAY, GEORGE TRADESCANT LË GEYT, WILLIAM 'CAIRNES LIVINGSTON, WILLIAM POTTER MACKEAN, THOMAS WILLIAM LOCK- \n\nWOOD \n\nMALCOLM, GEORGE ALEXANDER MATHESON, ALEXANDER MERCER, JOHN AMBROSE MORGAN, WILLIAM MORRISON, JOHN ROBERT PEDDER, WILLIAM \n\nRICKETT, JOȚIN \n\nSCOTT, ALEXANDER \n\nSMITH, JOSEPII MACKRILI. STEWART. CHARLES EDWARD STEWART, WILLIAM STEWART, PATRICK \n\nTHOM, ROBERT WHITE, JAMES WILKINSON, ALFRED \n\nWISE, JOHN WOOSNAM, RICHARD, and YOUNG, PETER, Esquires. \n\n(By Order) \n\nRICHARD. WOOSNAM. \n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION, \n\nUnder Instructions from Her Majesty,s Gos vernment, the situation of DeryTY-SUPERINTEND- ENT OF TRADE, &c., is abolished from this Date. \n\nA. R. JOHNSTON, Esq., is appointed Assistant and Registrar to the Chief Superintendent of Trade, &c. \n\n[By Order] \n\nRICHARD WOOSNAM Government House, Victoria, \n\n26th June, 1843. \n\nThe following appointments by the Hon- ourable the Governor of Hong-Kong. Hr. &., are notified for general in- formation. \n\nLieut. Col. MALCOLM, C. B., [her Majesty's Sec- retary of Legation, to Officiate as Colonial Secretary to Governmicntë” și \n\nRICHARD WOOSNAN, Esq. to bo Private Secretary to the Honourable the Governor; and to off- ciate as Deputy Colonial Secretary, CHARLES EDWARD STEWARK, Esq., to be Trea- surer and Financial Secretary to Government. \n\nThe following Officers are under the new arrangements, confirmed in their respective appointments. \n\nJ. R. MORRISON, Esq., as Chinese Secretary to the Chief Superintendent, &c., and to officiate as such to the Government of Hong-Kong. Major WILLIAM CAINE, as Chief Magistrate of \n\nHong-Kong. \n\nCHARLES B. HILLLER, Esq., as Assistant Magis- \n\ntrate of Hong Kong, \n\nLieut. WILLAM PRODER, R. N., Harbour Master, \n\nand to officiate as Marine Magistrale. ALEXANDER T. GORDON, Esq., as Land Officer, \n\n&c. &c. \n\n[By Order,] \n\nRICHARD WOOSNAM. Government Honse, Victoria, \n\n27th June, 1843, \n\nI \n\nLicut. G. T. BROOKE, of H. 'M.'s 55th Regiment, having been placed at the disposal of Government by the General Officer Companding her Majesty's Land Forces in China, is appointed Miktury Secretary and Aid-de-Cung to the Honourable the Governor \n\n[By Order, \n\nRICHARD WOOSNÁM. Government Flouse, Victoria, \n\n27th June, 1843. \n\nPRINTED AT THE GAZEITE PRINTING OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD, VICTORIA, LONG- Kosu. \n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION, \n\nAn omission having inadvertently occur- red in the form of the Oath to be taken by Her Majesty's Justices of the Peace, appended to the Proclamation of the 27th of last month, the annexed amended form is now published for general information. 5 \n\nBy order, \n\nRICHARD WOOSNAM. \n\nGovernment-House, Victoria, Hong-Kong, July 10th 1843. \n\nOATH. \n\nI do hereby swear, that I will bear true and faithful allegiance to our Sovereign Lady VICTORIA, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, &c., &c.; and that I will, well and truly, according to the best of my ability, skill, and understanding, and without fear, favour, or affection, perform, da, and fulfil the duties and powers of a Justice of the Peace, over and fowards all Subjects of Her said Majesty, presently, or hereafter residing in, or resort- ting to, Her Britannic Majesty's Colony of Hong-Kong and its Dependencies, or the Dominions of the Emperor of China,--SO HELP ME GOD. \n\nSworn before me, at \n\nthis 1843. \n\nday of \n\nPage 90Page 91", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-002 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 217062, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-002 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "page_number": 270, "title": "CO129-002 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "content_text": "\nSir. \n\nNeived \n\n25th Lugust 1863. \n\nHenry \n\nBettinger \n\n1 Midlotine \n\nbending the local newspapers to \n\nRepers accougements made for \n\nMezmu mendel B the Gr Bendrag. \n\nhutboard any \n\nauta Bentenges the Benting stone be dona a \n\nIn Contract - Ses Pho \n\nAnd according & by 2012. ofs Se \n\nThis rugher 's go to the le hits referase \"tote Lens Charting at \n\nF. \n\nNo, 75 VOL, XL \n\nIn 1289 Hougiong \n\nTHE FRIEND OF CHINA. \n\nQAZEE. \n\nAND \n\nNOTIFICATION. \n\nPUBLISHED VERY TICRSDAY MORNING. \n\nVICTORIA, THURSDAY AUGUST 24TH, 1843. \n\nof Hong-Kong became a bonda file Possessor of the British Crown, and from which day the garment of \n\nconimento. \n\nIn obedience to the intimation conveyed in one of the preceding Extracts, is Excellency, te Governor in Couch is pleased to appoint, \n\nTi publication of the Hongkong Garents derivable from Such Land will only be held to zette under the authority of Government, will be discontinued from this date: but all public orders and notifications appearing in \"The Friend of China and Hongkong Gazette,\" with the signatures of duly an- thorized Functionaries of the Government are still to be considered as official. \n\nBy order, \n\nJ. ROBT: MORRISON, Acting Secretary and Treasurer. Hongkong, March, 23rd. 1812. \n\nPROCLAMATION. \n\nBy virtue of the Authority vested in mic by the Queen's Letters Patent, dated at Westminster, on the 5th day of April, 1643, and also by Instructions issued to re under Her Majesty's Royal Signct and Sigu Manual, of date the 6th day of April 1643, Do hereby nominate and appoint the undercutiones Gentlemen to be Members of the Legislative and Executive Councils of the Colony of Hongkong, ponding Her Majesty's Pleasure: \n\nALEXANDER ROGENT JOHNSTON, Esq., Registrar & Assistant to Her Majesty's Chief Superintendent of Trade, &c. \n\nJOHN ROBERT MORRISON, Esq., Chinese Secretary to Her Majesty's Chief Supe rintendent and the Cevvarmement of Hongkong. \n\nWILLIAM CAINE, Esq., Major in Her Majesty's 26th Regiment of Fool, and Chief Magis- trate of the Colony of Hongkong. \n\n| Price $1 { monthly, Į \n\n$12 yearly, \n\nCHINESE RE-ARRANGEMENT OF TARIFF, UNDER CLASSES OF GOODS. \n\nZitle. \n\nTARIFF OF DUTIES, TO BE LEVIED AT THE FIVE PORTS OF CANTON, &c., &c., AS NEWLY ESTABLISHED. \n\nA. T. GORDON Esq., Land Offer, 4c. \n\nCAPTAIN DE Havnaaso, H. 1's. 55 Regt. \n\nAssistant Surveyor, and \n\nThe Duties which, it is agreed shall be paid upon Goods, im Charles Edward STEWART. Est, Treasurer ported, and exported by England, at the Five Ports of Customs and Financial Secretary to Government, of Canton. Fuchow, Amoy, Ningo, and Shanghai, are here \n\nto be a Committee; assisted by Richard Burgass, Esq.⠀ \n\nClass I-Exported Oilman's Stores (Oil, Wax, Alum, \n\nLegal Adviser to Government, to inquire into the stated in classified order. equitable claims of all Folders of Lands, to define the chsses to which particular lots shall henceforward || belong, as well as their future amaal rout, and to ar range for the disposal of further lots regarding which | Her Majesty's lustructions prescribe and it is our further Will and Pleasure, that no such unds shall be sukl, be lon, except at public action, and that at drecy such auction, the Lands to be then sold or \n\n\"let, pul op at a reserved, or minimum, price, equal to the fair reasonable price and value or an \n\nmal rent therent. \" \n\nBy Order of His Execlercy the Governer, and Commander in Chief of Hong Kong, \n\nRICHARD WOOSNAM. Ofcinting Deputy Colonial Secretary, Government Honze, Victoria, Hong-Kong, \n\n21st of August, 1843. \n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. \n\nTHE Provincial Government of Canton, having issued a Proclamation, requiring| \n\nSulphur, &c.) ARTICLES. \n\nAlum, ., White Alum-formerly White \n\nAlum and Bluestone \n\nCassia Oil \n\ndo. \n\ndo. \n\nCorresponding to No., in Alphabeticat, i 4, English List. \n\nAniseed Oil, not formerly Contained in the Tarif \n\nClass II-Exported Spices, Ten, &c. \n\nARTICLES. Tea, (formerly divided into fine and Native black, \n\nand fine and Native green, Teas Anniseed, Stur Musk \n\nThe above Gentlemen are to be styled, in addi- that all Foreign Vessels, inward bound, Capoor Cutchery tion to their usual addresses, The Honorable, in all | shall report themselves at the Bogue Furts, Caiphor \n\nOfficial and other documents. \n\nGOD SAVE THE QUEEN. \n\n+ \n\nClass III--Exporteil Drugs. \n\non, and after, the 1st day of the 8th Chine- Arsenic, under different Chinese names se nonth--which falls on the 5th of Ap meet? C \n\nZ \n\nComalvan or Ogesia Buuts, hot femerty in Tarui Dated at the Govenment House, at Victoria Hongkong, this 21st day of August 1843, in the Vessels are apprized accordingly, and direct-China Root seventh year of the Reign of Her Majesty Queened to contorin to this Regulation. \n\nCubebs not formerly in Tariff Victoria, &c. \n\nThis Notification is not intended to super- sede that which was published in the Hong- Galingal Kong Gazette of the 17th of August-as Hartall \n\nHENRY POTTINGER. \n\nGOVERNMENT APPOINTMENTS. \n\nDumve the absence of Lieutenant Colonel Mal colo, C. B.-or until further order-the Honorable J. R. Morrison, Esq., is to efficiate as Colonial \n\nSecretary. \n\nRichard Burgass, Esq.. is appointed Legal adviser to the Governcient of Hongkong, and to officiate as Clerk of the Legislative Council, pending the pica- sure of Nor Majesty's Government. \n\nBy order of His Excellency the Governor, and Commander in Chief of Longkong. \n\nRICHARD WOOSNAM. \n\nGovernment House, Victoria, Hongkong, 21st August, 1913. \n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. His Excellency the Governor having had ander his \n\ncoretul consideration the Instructions which have been received from Ier Majesty's Government on the Subject of Crown Lands in this Colony, is pleased to plish the following Extracts of a Despatch frora Her Majesty's Principal Snoretary of State for the Colonies. \n\n\"St HENRY POTTINGER is to abstain from \"alienating any of the kund on the Island, either in \"perpetuity, or for any time of greater length thum may be necessary to induce and enable the Tenants to rect substantial buildings, &c.\" \n\nBut with the general prohibition against the alie \"nation of Crown Lands, and with the generat refusal to sanction any such Grants as may have already \"been made. Lord Stanley would coment a promise, that insediately on the Establishment of a regular \"Government in the place, as inquiry should be insti. *luted, by some competent and impatial authority, into the equitable Claims of all Holders of Land, te #a confirmation, either permanent or teraporary, of \"their Tales, so far as they unit be courmed con- sistently with a just regard to the interests of Society \"at large,\" \n\n| \n\nthe unner of, and rules for, Vessels re- Rhubarb porting themselves will hereafter be publish- Turmeric ed-but is meant to provide for the Pro- vincial Authorities having unexpectedly is- sued the Proclamation above adverted to. \n\nBy Order, \n\nRICHARD WOOSNAM. \n\nGovernment House, Victoria, Hongkong, 18th August, 1843. \n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. \n\nIs Excellency the Governor and Commanderia Chief bring about to protest for a short time to Macao on the Public Service, is pleased to see that ho will continue to carry on all his duties as Governor, &c., during his absence. \n\nAll Letters and Reports to be sem as usual to the Go sertunem House where they will be forwarded. \n\nBy order, \n\nRICHARD WOOSNAM. \n\nGovernment House, Victoria, Hong-Kong, 24th August 1848. \n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. \n\nARTICLES. \n\nClass IV-Exported Sundries, Bangles (glass armlets) not formely in Tariff Bamboo Screens, and Bamboo Ware \n\nCorals, Native or false coral, not formely in Tariff Crackers, and fireworks of all kinds (formerly \n\nclassed as rockets, &c.] \n\nFans (feather fans, &c.) not formerly in the Tarit Glass, Glass ware of all kinds formerly classed as \n\nNative crystal ware \n\nGlass beads, or False pearls Kittysols or paper Umbrellas. Marble, Marble slabs, not formerly in Tarifl'. Rice Paper pictures Paper Fans \n\nPearls (false) not formerly in Tariff \n\nF \n\nB3 \n\nON \n\nClass F.-Erpedort Painter's Stores, de, dr. Brass Leaf \n\nGamboge \n\nRed Lead \n\nGlue, as fish glue, cow skin glue, &c. Paper, Stationery \n\nIn the Goods of Thomas Elworthy, and Tin foil Samuel Dyer, lately carrying on trade under Vermillion. the name and firin of Elworthy and Dyer, at Hongkong, and deceased intestate. \n\nNoruz is hereby given, that administration ofj the Estate and effects of the above named intostates will be forthwith granted to Angus Fletcher, trad- ing under the name and firm of Fletcher, Larkins & Co., at Macao, and to Willinn Gemmell, and firm of W. & T. Gemninell, & Co., at Hongkong; Henry Robert Harker, trading under the name and and all next of kin, Creditors and others concerned \n\nBy order, \n\nWith advertence to the principle laid down in the above Extracts, it will be understood, that Her Maherein are duly apprized thereof. jesty's Goverment do not recognize the validity of any Grants, or Sales, of Land that may have been made, or may have taken place, under any authority \n\nwhatsoever, previous to the Exelange of the Ratifi- \n\nCHARLES É. STEWART, \n\nTreasurer & Fini. Secy. \n\nGovernment Tlouse, \n\ncations of the Treaty, upon which event the Faland Victoria, Hongkong, 17th August, 1813. \n\n|| \n\nARTICLES. \n\nPaintings (large paintings) formerly, divided \n\ninto large and small paintings White Lead \n\n****** *= 88 \n\nClass VI-Exported Wares of various Kinds. Bone and Horn ware \n\nas fine, coarse, native, and middling) China Ware, fine and coarse (formerly classed \n\nCopperware, and pewter wäre \n\nManufactures of wood, furniture \n\nCER \n\n| \n\nIvory ware, all carved ivory work included, for- merly divided into ivory, and ivory Carvings Lacquered ware · \n\nMother'o' pearl ware \n\nPage 270Page 271", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-002 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 217811, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-004 - Public Offices & Admiralty - 1843", "page_number": 92, "title": "CO129-004 - Public Offices & Admiralty - 1843", "content_text": "\nAppendix to First Report of Selest Committe \n\n4. \n\nin the Affairs of the East India Compe. \n\n4. Establishments. \n\nEstablistements 1 . - An Account of the Expense of The East-Initia Company's Estuchment at Canton ; the Hames of the Servants, and the irmount of Sataris \n\nand & mathoments of Each and the thote Post for the Maintenance of the same in each \n\nActaries and Emoluments \n\nBeing the propertion of Commission assigned \n\nto Servant of Salaries to t \n\ntil tant \n\nکی تحریم \n\nelle Commission \n\nandole distinet Officed at the tonal \n\nFast my \n\nSupra Cargued and Writers \n\nseason of app cifutes. I \n\n1061/1 \n\nSir James Brabazon lekinston Kut stumes Maloneys, \n\n1001/2 Star Thuna \n\nSie am burts Fig \n\nCastings Jugne, Eng \n\nEnglund \n\nund \n\nIndia \n\nchina to Cristeand li Chinia, and from \n\nbon chend to the in Consignhunt British Arth \n\n10.001 \n\n0333 P. 3.33 \n\nPr 337 \n\n6.945 \n\nsous 5. William Henry Chicheley Howden, Esgr 6.250 \n\n1003/4 - Favenci Itas \n\nwulf 7. William Bay, \n\nres, Exght \n\nwa710- Charles MEllell Ege \n\nin Consignment from England and Shutia to China, and fu Cheria to Engl \n\n\\on Consignmiy \n\nWorth Hor \n\nChoric to the \n\n10,001 \n\n.333 \n\n20.333 \n\nتو تی تھی میں \n\n7.60 \n\n7.669 \n\nвідно усво \n\n6.250. \n\n6.341 \n\nمر کے لوگو با کمری \n\nOlab \n\n9.304. \n\n4-723 4.96 137: 5.0023 \n\nChesa porn England and India To China, and pens. \n\nOn Conveyor next \n\nOn Campignanents \n\nfrom China to the \n\nBritish Nort \n\nTotal \n\n1026/27 \n\n• im löysignment \n\nfrom china to Greytownt \n\nfrom England \n\nIn Cançoignnex lši \n\n* Dentin to Chwin, ty \n\nSom Chena ly the \n\nBailik Forth \n\nPurity where \n\nIctal \n\nYear \n\nSince \n\n10/27/20 \n\nIndia to China fron \n\nfrom England and \n\nOn Cungrynonents \n\nChina to England \n\nJun, Chania to thre \n\nAmerican Colonics \n\nBritish Barth \n\nTotal \n\npom England and \n\nPontia le cheñce V \n\nfan Chine to \n\nEngland \n\nfrom Chua Vo the \n\nBulish Na. \n\n9.682 11.242 \n\n297 11.539 7.689 \n\n7.34 \n\n7.233 \n\n233 174 7.407 \n\n2.379 \n\n7.022 \n\n0.069 \n\n9.368 \n\n9.615 9.507 \n\n5,707 \n\n2/17.020 176. 6.817 57.0762 \n\n0.069 \n\n9.360 \n\n9.6157.009 \n\n7.427 \n\n6.321 \n\n247 206 57.630 185 37845 \n\n7.674 9.360 \n\ng.b157009 \n\n€9,877 7.342 7.342 \n\n2.1/3 \n\n1.000 \n\n2.113 1.052 \n\n6.527 7.000 \n\n2.014 $:900 \n\n2/1 \n\n6.119 \n\n0.679 7.144 \n\n0.000 \n\n6.623 \n\n7.026 \n\n7.2/237317 \n\n5.507 \n\n4.006 \n\n2.301 \n\n2.50/ \n\n4.311 \n\n2.273 \n\nStudent of the Chous \n\n2. 2017 \n\n2.346 \n\n3.750 2.267 \n\n6.009 \n\n6.250 4.607 \n\n4.772 \n\n3.9300 \n\n5.448 \n\n4.016 \n\n4.159 \n\n3.042 \n\n2.341 \n\n2.811 \n\n7t \n\n2.203 \n\n4:278 \n\nsingunge \n\n1.966 \n\n2.032 \n\n2.499 \n\n2.37.5- \n\n1.005 \n\n1.005 \n\n2.029 1.649 \n\n1.695 \n\n1.695 \n\n71749 2.031 \n\nLalgo 2.0051-637 \n\n1.950 \n\n3.175 \n\n1.649 \n\n1.695 \n\n-4.51 \n\n2.03/ \n\n1891/13-James Bannerman, Ergh. \n\n1016/15. \n\nکی سر ترکی کے دورے کے \n\nChat Muja \n\n'cribanks, Reg. \n\nJohn. I fancis Davis Engli \n\nبه \n\nattuwances as a \n\nJames Frederick Mugont Duniell. Exy = 1.805 \n\nHomus Charles Smith, Esqu \n\nDo.. Allowana ws \n\nSonn Jackson, Bratz \n\nDo... \n\nQ, \n\nStudent of the \n\naliowane as a \n\nChinese Sivnguage. 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Interpreton and Kunstulan \n\nBefying Writers, occasionally Employed in the officis Howard Butler, domestic fearents, I ch \n\napoptivate apartment, \n\nCast of Maintenare Comprising Rent and Repairs. \n\nas well as Furniture supplied whereto, cone the expense of the Public Puble kept. at the Factiny' \n\n1.11 0 \n\nکی شیرین \n\nمی می شود \n\n70.122 \n\n74.2533 \n\n76.1041. \n\nS0102 \n\n15.abs \n\n17.090 \n\n16.095 \n\n23.707 \n\n91.343 \n\nEast India Hinde \n\n17th March 1830 \n\n} \n\n16.942 \n\n(05:04 10 \n\nहै। \n\n16.433 \n\nDry.5540 \n\nThe. G. Lived \n\nWeek \n\ncok Bank \n\n1.003 \n\n£72.304 \n\n16. \n\n29.006", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-004 - Public Offices & Admiralty - 1843.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 218232, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-005 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1844", "page_number": 105, "title": "CO129-005 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1844", "content_text": "No:33. \n\n+ \n\nSir Henry Pottinger, \n\n2nd Faby: 1844. \n\nVictoria, Hongkong, \n\nNo b. \n\n3 malosures. \n\nReceived \n\nregarding the stationing of one of protection \n\nRear Admiral Sir Thomas fochrom between this Government and \n\nForwarding correspondence.. \n\nthe Ships of War \n\nto the... Wooson quarter of the Colony. \n\nJiri \n\nCelerical & Apartment. \n\nHouncil Chamber, Victoria, \n\nJanuary 24th 1844. \n\nWe have the hover to encloses \n\nBriginal letter which has been addressed President by the Inercantile Firm \n\nto our \n\nof Jamieson. How of praying that one Her Majesty's Ships of War \n\nmay be. \n\nof \n\nallowed to aucher in the Western part of the Mbarbour for the protection of that quarter of the Colony, and we shall bes obliged by your giving the prayer your favorable consideration - se far \n\nas the Service will admit-until a regular and sufficiently strong Police is organized. \n\nRear Admiral), \n\nWe \n\nSir Thomas Erot \n\nExtra", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-005 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1844.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 218309, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-005 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1844", "page_number": 182, "title": "CO129-005 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1844", "content_text": "ham offered the explanation regarding it not only to show how much has been done to improve it, bet to shore that wew were it at this hour: disposable, I should not recommend it. I have little doubt but that for a far lefs outlay, there jare at last live other positions on this side of the Island, that would be an improvement \n\ntwo \n\nik, as a \n\nNaval Station. \n\nDuplicate N. 78. NEJE. \n\nIn 1251 Anfonial. Department. \n\nSir, \n\nWith which passed \n\n0.0. \n\nAUG. \n\n'844 \n\nCouncil. Chamber, Victoria \n\n(Mongkong ) February 21th, 18hk \n\nreference \n\nsed between \n\nto the \n\ncorrespondence. \n\nYou. \n\nand our \n\nPresident in last December, regarding \n\nthe \n\ntemporary \n\nNaval. Stores and Coal. \n\nwe have \n\nTepôt in the centre of this City the honor to acquaint you that _ as anticipated by Sie. Henry Pottinger. \n\nanovers were received by the \"Sesostris \" Steamer the 30th Ultime from Her \n\non \n\nMajesty's Government to the references \n\nwhich \n\nwere made in \n\nColonel Malcolm \n\ncharge of Lieut. \n\nWe herewith beg to forward to \n\nYou Copies. of Lord. Stanley » Despatch \n\nof the 15th of November \n\n15th of November 1843 and its Enclosure. \n\nRear Admiral, \n\nSir Thomas Cochrane, C.B., \n\nlikewise \n\ntc. \n\nte. \n\nto", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-005 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1844.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 218415, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-005 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1844", "page_number": 288, "title": "CO129-005 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1844", "content_text": "Sir \n\nin \n\nyour \n\nVetoria, HongKong, 14. April, 18441. \n\nHaving wanted my official hestuctions absence Sobtained there. W Newark \n\nand beg to return them - \n\nOn \n\non reporuting my letter to you of the \n\n28 % Sustant, Ifear that the expression establishment\" \n\nused therein \n\nmay imply \n\nmore \n\nthan Scan \n\nventure to ask. The favor Swith it. His Excellency's permission to have the present. Post Offices for \n\na \n\nke \n\nshort time, and subject to what conditions - may think proper \n\nout or \n\nJam anxious to commence any duties before Wednesday : but cannot ifce notice of the pesh regulations till I know His Excellency's will. \n\nI have. &c. (Signed) Thot J. Scales. \n\nR. Woonam Edge, \n\nPrivate Secretary. \n\nTo His Excellency Sir Henry Pottinger, Bart., G. C.B. \n\nLue Copies. \n\nMichan Manam \n\nNo:1/440 \n\nSine \n\nhi 12846 \n\n0. \n\nAUG. \n\n1. \n\nColonial Department. 280 \n\nGovernment House, Victoria, \n\nHongKong. April 17/18441. \n\nSam directed by His Excellency \n\nthe Governor in Council to acknowledge \n\nthe receipt of your three letters under \n\ndates the 25th and 28th Ultimo; and this Inshuctions, which are \n\nday with your \n\nknewith returned. \n\nHis Excellency is quite satisfied- \n\nafter perusing those Instructions that it is not possible for you to carry them into effect, at least at the commencement of \n\nduties without some assistance, and His Excellency is therefore pleand \n\nyour \n\nuse \n\npresent \n\nof your the one of the postind Post Office - which is a lovernment, \n\nto grant \n\nJ \n\nThomas J. Scales Esqpe \n\nDeputy Post Master \n\nof Hongking. \n\nBuilding", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-005 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1844.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 218482, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-005 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1844", "page_number": 355, "title": "CO129-005 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1844", "content_text": "Lord Samling \n\nThis merit, daffenhed, be \n\naled to the Gaul Port Offeine \n\non the Vulject ? ? See h: 1284 \n\nNotarías, \n\nBongkong, \n\nApril \n\n18tube. \n\nSir Henry Pollinger, \n\nN35 \n\n4 Molosures.. \n\nReceived \n\nForwurdling further \n\nCorrespondence \n\ngents in this \n\nrelating to Post Office Arranger: \n\nColony. \n\nNo:168 \n\nSiv \n\nGovernment House Victoria \n\nHongkong. April 20th 184141. \n\nletter \n\nReferring to that part of my No: 140 of the 12 Instant, regarding the transmission of letters to the United. kingdow and other places beyond India ta the Ports of Calcutta and Madras and to the verbal remarks \n\ncommunicated to you by Sir Henry, Pottinger at your interview with him on the 7th Sustant, by which His Excellency led you to suppose ( as he himself then did) that arrangements had been made to meet the above object, Jam directed to forward to you a Mernorandum dated this day pom which \n\nThomas J. Scales Eige \n\nProperty Post Master \n\nHongKong. \n\nnow \n\nwill \n\nyou \n\nlearn", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-005 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1844.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 218633, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-005 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1844", "page_number": 506, "title": "CO129-005 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1844", "content_text": "ゴ \n\nfor loages paid \n\nSituation. \n\nAmount \n\n$ l \n\nNames \n\neipt for \n\nOn \n\nthe \n\nPolice Establishment \n\nof Hongkong for the month of September 1843. \n\nAcknowledgment of Reccept . \n\nto persons Serving \n\nD. R. Caldwell \n\nPolice Clerk \n\nP. C. The Sweeney \n\nLames Collins. \n\n\"John Campbell\" \n\nWilliam Spirring \n\nWilliam Morley \n\nSamuel Crompton Acting sergeant \n\nGeorge Fathers Michael Maloney Courad Wister Henry Avybert Henry Bennett Thomas Smith Isaac Porter Dennis Healey George \"Drewer \n\nGeorge Goodford \n\nCorporal \n\nPrivate \n\n4: \n\nfa \n\n[ \n\nCarried two \n\nbo \n\n\" \n\n\" \n\nde \n\n\" \n\nForgeant \n\n$ \n\nf \n\n", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-005 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1844.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 219364, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-007 - Sir John Davis - 1844", "page_number": 213, "title": "CO129-007 - Sir John Davis - 1844", "content_text": "Penalty. \n\nExemptions. \n\nTepos to send in returns when called \n\nfor, \n\nReturn to be made by Householders. \n\nFees. \n\nBoars &c. to be re- gistered, \n\nBoat fee. \n\nPenalty on Boat owners &c. \n\nMasters of Chinese vessels to report them- Belves. \n\nAnd be it further enacted and ordained That if any person liable to be registered under the provisions of this Ordinance shall be found residing in the said Colony for the space of 24 hours without having been registered he shall be liable to a penalty of not more than 20 dollars. Provided always that nothing herein contained shall be construed to extend to persons employed on board Ships of War or to Officers or Seamen belonging to Merchant Vessels lying in the harbour or roads of Victoria who provious to landing shall obtain from the Master or said Officer in charge of the said vessels leave to go ashore in writing under his hand. \n\nPenalty on preceed. ing. \n\nPenalty on Evasion of this ordinance. \n\nAnd be it further enacted and ordained that all headmen or Tepos shall be bound to give a return when called upon by the said registering officer of the names and occupation together with the particulars hereinbefore set forth of all person residing in their respective villages or districts and shall specify in the said return the number of the house according to the Register and the uumber of persons residing in each house and shall be liable to a pulty of not more than 20 dollars for each and every person hereby required to be registered found residing within their respective villages or districts without being duly registered as aforesaid or whom they shall not have reported to or caused to be brought before the said registering officer. \n\nAnd be it enacted and ordained that the said Registrar General or such other Officer so to be appointed as aforesaid shall if he or they think fit cause to be delivered or left at the residence or place of business of any householder or householders a blank return to be filled up before a certain day to be therein named with the names and numbers of persons in his or their employment or residing within his or their honse or houses or on his or their premises and that on or after the said day named in the said blank return the said householder or householders is or are hereby required to transmit the said return so filled up to the said Registrar General or such other officer so to be appointed as aforesaid and on failure to do so the said householder or householders shall be liable to a penalty of 20 dollars cach. \n\nAnd be it further enacted and ordained that the following fees shall be taken for registration and shall be received by the Registrar General or such other officer so to be appointed as aforesaid at the time of the granting of the Registration Ticket. For registering any person being a Merchant Shop keeper or Comprador or being in the receipt of a monthly income of 20 dollars or upwards the sum of 5 \n\ndollars. \n\nFor registering any person being a servant clerk mechanic or in the receipt of a monthly in come not exceeding 20 dollars and not less than 10 dollars the sum of 3 dollars. \n\nFor registering any person being a coolie boatman or labourer or being in receipt of a inonthly in come of less than 10 dollars the sum of 1 dollar. \n\nAnd be it further enacted and ordained that all lighters bumboats ferry boats and other vessels plying for hire within the harbours and waters of this Colony shall be duly registered with the number and description of the crew and of the persons living therein by the said Registering Officer or such other officer so to be appointed as aforesaid the said particulars to be entered in a book to be kept for that purpose and a certificate of such registry shall be given to the master or head man of such lighter bamboat ferry boat or other vessel the number of such registry to be legibly painted in some conspicuous part of such lighter humboat ferry boat or other vessel. And be it further enacted and ordained that a fee shall be levied on every certificate of Registry so granted according to the rate of 6d per registered Ton or if the boat be under one Tun then 61. for such boat and in the case of Chinese vessels after the rate of 6d for every 20 peculs. \n\nAnd be it further enacted and ordainel that if any person not having previously obtained such certificate of Registry and not having painted the number on such lighter humboat ferry-boat or other vessel as is hereinbefore provided shall let or hire or cause to be let or hired any such lighter bumboat ferry-boat or other vessel within the waters of the said Colony or shall show a false certificate of Registry or one granted for another vessel or shall permit or connive at the said certificate being made use of for another vessel or shall paint or exibit a false number on the said lighter bumboat ferry boat or other vessel he shall for every such offence forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding 100 dollars. \n\nAnd be it further enacted and ordained that all masters of Chinese vessels frequenting the waters of this Colony shall report themselves immediately upon their arrival in such waters and previous to their departure to the Registering Officer who shall grant them a certificate of entry or clearance on payment of a fee to be levied in accordance with a scale hereafter at any time to be published by the Governor in Council and subject to such alterations as the Governor in Council may at any time declare. \n\nAnd be it further enacted and ordained that every master of a Chinese vessel who shall not conform to the provisions of the section herein before last mentioned shall forfeit and pay a su not exceeding 20 dollars. \n\nAnd be it further enacted and ordined that if any person shall wilfully conceal or falsify the particulars of any information required of him for the purposes of this Ordinance or shall on applying to be registered give a false name or description or shall transfer or lend his registration ticket to any other person or shall wear or show the registration ticket of another as his own for the purpose of evading the provisions of this Ordinance he shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding 30 dollars. And be it further enacted and ordained that all penalties enforced by this Ordinance shall be recovered in a summary manner before any Police Magistrate and that one moiety thereof shall go and be paid to the informer and in default of payment the party shall be liable to inprisonment for any time not exceeding two calendar months. \n\nPassed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, \n\nthis 21st day of August 1844. \n\nA. E. SHELLEY, \n\nClerk of the Councils. \n\nJOHN FRANCIS DAVIS, Governor, &c. &c. \n\nHONGKONG.-Published by Authority. \n\nPrinted by Jous CarK. \n\nIn 230 H tong \n\nTo His Excellency the Governon \n\nof Hongkong and its Dependencies and the the Colony Honorable Members of the Legislative Coun- cil of Hongkong. HONORABLE SIRS-We respectfully beg to address you with reference to Ordinance No. \n\n17 of 1844 entitled \"An Ordinance for Esta- blishing a Registry of the Inhabitants of the \"Island of Hongkong and its Dependencies.\"-- passed the Legislative Council the 21st August last and published for the first time in the Friend of China of the 19th October to come into force the 1st November. \n\nTho it may not be strictly within our pro- vince to question the Policy of the publication of any ordinance, whether urgent or unimpor tant its principles and details, not taking place until within the short space of twelve days of the period of its coming into operation we cannot but express our regret that an Ordi- nance so materially affecting both public and private interests, which appears to have been passed so for back as the 21st August last, should not have been made known to us un- til within so short a period of our being called upon to acknowledge it as law-thus depriving as the opportunity of making that due \n\nrepresen tation of our opinions against such enactments as may appear to us to bear hard upon our in- terests: a privilege, which as being unrepre- sented in the Legislative Council, we think is our due considering the important interests we have at stake in the Colony. To these cir- cumstances we pray you to attribute the la- teness of our present address and not to any indifference to the subject at issue. \n\nWith these preliminary observations, we desire, therefore to represent to you Excellency and the respective Honorable Members of your Council the unfeigned, and extreme repugna- nce with which we have read the Ordinance in question and to enter our formal and de- clared Protest against the Principles that it involves. \n\nPrinciples-We do not hesitate to say as unjust as they are arbitrary and unconstitutional taxing British subjects unrepresented in the most iniquitous of forms, authorizing the most unheard of inquisitorial proceedings, without appeal or remedy, and placing the very power of residence to British subjects whose name may have hitherto been unsullied and unsus- pected in the hands of any one individual. \n\nFurther-We consider that the Law in question is opposed in its details to one of the great objects struggled for during the late was with the Chinese Empire, and against which special provision was made in the Treaty of Nankin-namely, the unchristan principle of bolding one men responsible for the acts of another. \n\npur- \n\nAgain-We would represent that the effect of this enactment if carried out will interfere with the labor and consequent prosperity of the Colony-inasumch, as many of us have entered in o contracts upon the faith of chases wale from your Government at enor- mous rentals, which must now either be broken or delayed from the demur that the contractor will make to introduce laborors for their fulfil- ment whiltst the despotism that is apparent in this act, will induce many respectable Chinese who have now sufficient difficulty in paying \n\nthe heavy house rent in this Colony entirely to abandon the place, and deter others from taking up their residence amongst us. And, Moreover-We give it as our unqualified opinion that the carrying out of the details of this Ordinance will be found impracticable, as well as inefficacious for the object sought to be in attained, that the principle that it in- volves is even more stringent than has ever yet been applied to a penal settlement and we confidently assert is repugnant to the feelings of every Honorable British subject. \n\nWith the above representation of our views of and ↑ Protest against this Ordinance we would pray your Excellency in Council either to modify its details so as to remove the intollerance of the principles that it gives law to, or to cause the operation of it to be sus- pended until reference can be made to the Home Co- vernment as we cannot suppose that such a measure can receive the sanction of Her most gracious Majesty. \n\nT. A. Gibb, Alexr. Matheson, Dond. Matheson, Wm. Stewart, John B. Compton, H. Bowring, Wm. W. MacIver, \n\nJ. M. de Outeiro, J. Goddard, Joao Ant. Barretto, A. da Silveira, F. A. Rangel, C. F. Still, Wm. Matheson, Joseph Jardine, Augus. Howell, James Grant, \n\nWe have the honor to be, \n\nHonorable Sirs, Your most obdt. Servants, \n\n(Signed) A. GIBB. \n\nThomas Roskelly, H. J. Carr, H. Clarke, Augt, Carter, Angus Fletcher, Dan, Fletcher, Alexander McGregor, Geo. Findlay, Robert Strachan, \n\n| A. W. MacPherson, \n\nThs. W. L. Mackean, Pat Dudgeon, Duncan Jas. Kay, \n\nW. H. Wardlev, Alex. Abo. Small, S Rawson, G. R. G. Jones, Thomas Longshaw, James Smith, \n\nG. R. Winslow, J. W. \n\nVesey, Richd. Oswald, Dan. Disandt, D. Hume, Auton Cacho, \n\nN. Boulle, Martin Ford, \n\nM Gabriel, J. P. St. George, Joy. Collins, Jno. Ms Murray, Saul Coben, Char. Markwick, G. N. Norris, W. Henry, Framjee Jamsetjee, \n\nJuo. Cairns, W. Scott, \n\nA. Maclean, \n\nR, Hunte, \n\nK, McKennedy, Jno. Carr, \n\nE. Farncombe, \n\nM. McEwen, \n\nJ. Phillips, \n\nE. Cohen. \n\nF. Woods. \n\nAdam Scott, I. Dundas, N. Duus, F. Funck, Crawford Kerr, D. Lapraik, John Burd, Danl. S. Proctre, F. Saunders, John Holliday. M. Fischer. \n\nThos. Kirby, H. B. Braham, R. Bremridge, Chas. Bowra, \n\nW. A. Bowra, Thomas Bridseyc, A. H. Fryer, \n\nT. A. Lane, \n\nP. Townsend, \n\nJames Welch, \n\nC. K. Stocker, \n\nR. Barrett, M. W. Pitcher A. Melville, \n\nTurston Dale, Y. J. Murrow. Wm. Hel.... \n\nJno. Walker, \n\nJno. Brimelow, \n\nThos. Walton Hawkins, C. Milne, Mark Denham, C. Hughesdon, H. Rutter, \n\nGeo. Napier, G. Hume, \n\nJ. A. Hulbert T. Jones, \n\nJ. H. Tiedeman, \n\nA. Gutierres, \n\nA. M. Mathieson, \n\nF. P. Porter,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-007 - Sir John Davis - 1844.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 220527, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "page_number": 122, "title": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "content_text": "\nto local. non-Commissioned. Officers) at = \n\nthe chief the disposal of Captain. Caine, Magistrate of this Island, whom I have authorized to prepare three comfortable. Police Stations at each extreme and in the centre of the settlement with the most desirable object. of the Public peace and \n\npreserving \n\nprotecting the large, and hourly increasing \n\nPopulation. \n\nI am sure \n\nme- \n\nYou will pardon \n\n- for having offered any suggestions \n\nof a purely Military nature in this letter. My Sole view is to assist_ Your_ \n\nand should there be any other mode \n\njudgement in securing \n\nthe desired end, \n\nthat you \n\nlikely to do so, \n\nConceive more \n\nthan, that which I have ventured to \n\npoint. \n\npoint out, I will most readily \n\nin it. \n\nConcur \n\nI intend to address Captain. Sir Thomas Herbert W. C. B. on the subject of this letter, and to propose for his consideration that a Marine (Navy) Guard. shall de duty on shore, and be stationed in some centrical. position to render their aid to the Police of the Island. \n\nPL. \n\nI have to. \n\n(Signed) Henry Pottinger. \n\nChief Superintendent. Sc. Ve. \n\nwill do me \n\nI beg that you favor to return the Enclosures. \n\nthe \n\n(Signed) N. P. \n\n(True Copy) \n\nNichand Wornam", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 220539, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "page_number": 134, "title": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "content_text": "Land Cont. oct \n\nNo 3. \n\nNOTIFICATİON. \n\nWITH reference. to the Notification dated on the 22d. instant, the following Gentle- men are appointed a Committee, to carry into effect the objects therein described. \n\nWith the sanction Major Malcolm, of Major General Captain Meik, Burrell, c. B. \n\nWith the sanction of Capt. Sir Thomas Herbert, K. C. B. \n\nH. M's. 49th. Foot Lieut. Sargent R. WOOSNAM, Esq. \n\nMr. Pasco, 2d. Master of H. Ms. Ship \"Blenheim.” Captain MYLIUS, Land Officer, will attend the Committee for the purpose of giving effect to its Proceedings, by laying \n\ndown the necessary Land marks, Bound- aries, Roads, &c. &c. \n\nThe Committee will report to Govern- ment, any cases in which they are of opinion, that the Native Chinese should \n\nbe remunerated for ground, which was in their possession, previous to the occupation of the Island by Her Majesty's Forces, and which may have been appropriated ; as well as the amount of remuneration. \n\nThe Committee will select the most eligible spots for Public Landing Places: will define the limits of the Cantonments, or Locations for officers, near the differ- ent Barracks: will likewise fix the extent of ground to be reserved for the Naval Depôt, and for Dock yards, including spots for one or more Patent Slips, which it is understood are likely to be erected by Companies or Individuals. \n\nIt being the intention of Government to form a watering Place for the Ship- ping hereafter, the Committee will select the most eligible spot with a running. stream of good water for that purpose. \n\nDated at Hongkong, Government House, this 29th, day of March 1842. \n\nHENRY POTTINGER, \n\nHer Majesty's Plenipotentiary, &c. \n\n2 مار \n", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 220672, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "page_number": 267, "title": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "content_text": "to \n\nor Senior \n\nreceived and \n\nreceived \n\nAdmiral de Thomas Corchears, of the domin offices of Her Majesting Mary, bo wider them to box fout on bound of any Thep of wear, \n\nbe \n\nthat \n\nmay be coming \n\nYou will be \n\nsteame, or transport, \n\nso good as \n\nas to \n\nto good \n\nsendi \n\nthese \n\npeople to Coption Dennis, the \"litany Magistrato at Singhai, who will have back des \n\n+ They \n\nCan arrive \n\naning them \n\nders concer \n\nI have the house to \n\nTrue Copy \n\n(Signed) Henry Pottinger \n\nH.M's Plenipotentiory \n\nMichard Worsham \n\n", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 220831, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "page_number": 426, "title": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "content_text": "in that Paper of the 28th Instant \n\nConsider it advisable to Call on \n\nthe \n\nEditor \n\nto \n\nPlac \n\nEngland, by a Prosecution \n\nfor Liber, but there is \n\npresent at this \n\nCourt \n\nno \n\nat \n\nwhich \n\nCould form \n\npleases, \n\nand \n\nthe \n\nPaper and print in it \n\nonly method of obtaining \n\nEvery \n\nperson who likes \n\nmay \n\nSet up \n\nwhatever he \n\nbecause I have \n\nто \n\nAuch. \n\nDemand, and \n\npower \n\nto enforce any because I consider \n\nit \n\nMedress in a \n\ncase like this \n\nwould \n\nbe in my \n\n- opinion, even in \n\nvery doubtful whether the Editor is \n\nName \n\nAcquainted with the Authors \n\nI have the honor to be 1. \n\nAigned, Henry Pottinger \n\nk. \n\ndeclare the Author of the Article, both \n\npronounce \n\na \n\nMallar \n\nJudgement \n\nsince it requires \n\nKnowledge of the Law \n\nAdministered in \n\nEngland \n\nShould Gour Breckeney and Ser \n\nThomas Cochrane with it. Copies of your \n\nletters \n\n15ay \n\nbe publishin \n\nin \n\nthe Friend \n\nweek, but Ishould not \n\nnext week, \n\nof China of next \n\non such a \n\nCritical \n\n(True Copy) \n\nof \n\nSibel \n\nMichan Woman \n\nas \n\nConside", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 220854, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "page_number": 449, "title": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "content_text": "\nand it frequently, from the \n\nvery \n\nnature of this proceeding, \n\nutterly fails in the desired object. \n\nme \n\nI \n\nmay \n\nconclude by saying it afforded \n\nmuch pleasure to see that so ample \n\napology \n\nan \n\nCopy No. 2.4.4 \n\nhad been made to fir Thomas Cochrane \n\nto whom, and also to the Lords of the Admiralty \n\nI will beg your Excellency to oblige forwarding a copy of this letter \n\nme \n\nI have tr \n\nby \n\n(signed) Henry Pottinger \n\nTrue copy \n\nMichaud Woosnam \n\nMy Ford, \n\nGovernment House \n\nStory King 13th June 1841 3. \n\nI had yesterday an opportunity of lathing \n\nto Major Aldrich, and find that that Officer will not require the Services of Captain Edwards ands Poign Ployd. \n\n- d. in prosecution of the Suwver, of this Island. . Those Officers may therefore be considered \n\nas returned to their former duties agreeable to my letter N0198 of the 10th Ultime to Your Lordship's \n\naddress. \n\nMajor Aldrich will employ De Havilland and Lieutenant Färgent \n\nMaja Verwal \n\nLieutenant \n\nin \n\nthe \n\nSurvey \n\nThe Lord Saltown K. C. B. F G C N \n\nбро \n\nto \n\nHo", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 220888, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "page_number": 483, "title": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "content_text": "being supplied with Firewood by the \n\nCommissarial Department \n\nI have, 40 \n\n1 Signed) Henry Pottinger \n\nVictoria - July 18th 1843 \n\nT \n\nGovernment-House, Victoria, Hong-Kong, \n\nJuly 18th, 1843. General Order, by the Honourable the Governor, &c. \n\nAt the recommendation of Major-Gene- ral Lord Saltoun, commanding the Land Forces in China, the Honourable the Go- vernor is pleased to direct that on all occas sions where Guards on shore are furnished by Troops stationed on board Ship, such Guards shall be supplied with the usual daily allowance of fire-wood, by the Com- missariat Department. \n\nThis Order is to have retrospective effect with regard to the Troops on board Her Majesty's ship Sapphire. \n\nBy order, \n\nG. T. BROOKE, \n\nLt. H. M. 55th Regt. \n\nMilitary Secretary. \n\nNo 16 \n\nMajor General \n\nThe Lord Saltown K. C.B and G. C. H. \n\nMy Lord \n\nfo \n\nYe \n\nYe \n\nBictoria July 18th 1865 \n\nI have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Lordship's letter of the 12th Brot . and to enclose a General Order regarding Garrison Sergeant Major and his Establishment. \n\nI have fe \n\nthe.. \n\n(Signed) Henry Pottinger \n\nGovernment-House, Victoria, Hong-Kong, \n\nJuly 18th 1943. General Order, by the Honourable the Governor. &c. \n\nAt the recommendation of Major-Gene ral Lord Saltoun, commanding the Land Forces in China, the appointment of Ser- jeant Thomas Miller, of H. M. 98th Regi- ment, to be Garrison Serjeant-Major, of Victoria, is confirmed from the 1st instant, on a Staff Salary of Twenty Rupees por month, and the following establishment is also sanctioned from the same date. \n\n1 Head Cooly z 7 Coolies at 96 \n\nBy order, \n\n$ 7 42 \n\n$40--Monthly. \n\nG. T. BROOKE, \n\nLt. H. M. 55th Regt., \n\nMilitary Secretary.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 220979, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "page_number": 574, "title": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "content_text": "by \n\nLieutenant Colonel Malcolm \n\nove \n\nother \n\nthe \n\nsubject of the plan to be adopted for laying out the city of Victoria and that should the plan I have submitted be approved and ordered to be carried into effect, it will involve - amongst arrangements - the immediate erection of a \n\n\"church in the neighbourhod of the present temporary Naval Store Houk and \"Coal depot and the consequent necessity \n\ntheir removal to some other part of \n\nfor \n\nthe Colony. \n\nOn the other hand it is proper. \n\nI should add that should either of the plans which have been proposed by tice Admiral Sir William Parker and \n\nMajor \n\nAldrich be adopted by Hter Majesty's Comment, the one that I have suggested will be entirely superseded \n\nand in that event it will rest with \n\nthe \n\nthe Naval and anilitary Authorities 569 make such arrangements as they shall \n\nconsider most appropriate, and with which \n\nit is anot \n\nintention to \n\ninterfere \n\nin the \n\nmy mallest degree. \n\nUnder the circumstances I now \n\nwhether it is advisable to incur any \n\nstate \n\nyou \n\nwill be the best judge as to - \n\nfurther expouse \n\nthe \n\ntemporary \n\nNaval \n\nStore houses de pending the reply to which \n\nJadvert. \n\nI have to \n\n(Signed) Henry Pottinger. \n\nRe:129 \n\nRear Admiral, \n\nSir Thomas Cochrane, C.B. \n\nYo \n\nKe... \n\nKc \n\nVictoria Hongkong, December 16th 1843. \n\ndir", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 220987, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "page_number": 582, "title": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "content_text": "\nto ave \n\n(Signed) Richard Thesuaine, \n\nJ. J. Gordon Esg \n\nSir \n\nLand Officer to \n\nVictoria, Hongkong. \n\nDecember 15th 1843. \n\nSave directed by His Excellency the Governor to forward to you a copy of a letter addressed on the 13th Instant to Colonel Campbell of H. Mrs. 98th Regh and to call \n\nyour \n\nattention to the latter part of it regarding Mr Fagan's being permitted to select a spot of ground adjoining any the cantonments for the purpose and \n\nthe conditions therein stated. \n\nof \n\nan \n\nI have de \n\nChgered Richard Woman. \n\nhe 136 \n\nNo:135 \n\nNo:13h \n\nHis Excellerey \n\nSir \n\nVice Admuviral Sir Wittians Parker G.ŒB. \n\nVetoria, Saughing. \n\nDecember 16th 1843. \n\nRear Admiral Sir Thomas Cechraves. \n\nhaving informed me of his intention of forwarding to Your Excellency the correspondence that has takeie place. between the Rear Admiral and myself. \n\nNaval Stores regarding the temporary and Coal Depot in this Celery, I have the honor to enclose a copy of very despatch No : 28 of this date on the same su \n\nsubject. to the address of Lord Stanley. \n\nI have (Signed) Henry Pottinger. \n\nShe: 157", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 220989, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "page_number": 584, "title": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "content_text": "\nthe \n\nyou that Mr. Stewart - the Treasurer and Financial Secretary- has been authorized, to pay \n\npay the managing Committee. Institution the sum of Twelve Hundred- 1 $ 1200 ) being the amount oftyeurs \n\nDollars ($12.00) \n\nallowance formerly assigned to the Anglo Chinese College, at hialaceu. \n\nI have to \n\n(Signed) Richard Wosnian- \n\nd \n\nMemorandum accounting most \n\nsatisfactorily for the coals referred to thereins \n\nFunderstand that not long ago \n\nCoals were \n\nselling here at less than $2 \n\nand $3 per low and it also appeared to \n\nhad those seen at \n\nane \n\nvery unlikely had \n\nCowloon been purloined or stolen that the persons having them in their possession would have so publicly exposed them. \n\nI have to \n\n(Signed) Henry Pottinger.» \n\nRear Adminis \n\nSir Thomas Cochrane C.B. \n\nہو \n\nVe \n\nVictoriar Houghong, December 23rd 18/1-3. \n\nNo:134 \n\nNo:140 \n\nVarquhar Macqueen Esq = \n\nVictoria. \n\nVelorians, Hongking \n\n23rd December, 1843. \n\nSiz \n\nI have the honor to acknowledge \n\nthe acceipt of your \n\nletter \n\nof the 18th Instant \n\nwith its accompaniments and to enclose \n\nof your \n\nI have to acknowledge the receipts letter of this date regarding the \n\ncomplaints \n\na", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 221026, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "page_number": 621, "title": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "content_text": "forward to \nyou \nan \nIndent from Me \nRickett, Her Majesty's Consular Agent at Macas, for \narms and ammunition \nrequired for the protection of the Lorcha \nattached to his Establishment and to \nrequest you to furnish such of them at you are able, for \nable, for which \nyou \nwill be \npleased to obtain Mr. Rickett's receipt and send a copy of it, together with the Original Indent to this Officer \nThe Porcha is now \nlying in this \nharbour, and the Master of her is ready \nto receive the arms. \nI have to \n(Signed) Richard Woomaner \nRear Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane, C.P. \nde \nJe, fe, \nNo:33 \nCouncil Chamber, Victoria . \nJanuary. \nSir \nJanuary 24th 1844 \nWe have the honor to enclose \n616 \nan \nOriginal letter which has been addressed \nto our Resident by \n7 \nof \nthe mercantile Form \nmay \nbe \nof Jamiesond How He praying that one of Her Majesty's Ships of War allowed to anchor in the toestern part the Harbour for the protection of that quarter of the Colony, and we shall be obliged by your giving the prayer your favorable consideration - so far as the Service will admit- until a regular and sufficiently strong organized \nWe have be \nPolice is \n(Signed). Henry Pottinger. (·) \nGeorge D'Aguilar. \nYou Cainer \n). \nNo: 34", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 221083, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "page_number": 678, "title": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "content_text": "Messrs Jamieson How of \n\nVictoria.\n\nGentlemen,\n\nVictoria,\n\nHongkong February 23. 1864:\n\nI am directed by His Excellency the Governor in Council to acknowledge the receipt of your letter addressed to Sir Henry Pollinger on the 23rd of last month.\n\nAn application was made immediately to the effect you pointed out to Rear Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane, but as that Officer had not seen fit to comply with the application, the question of providing other means for guarding the Colony from such outrages as that to which your letter refers, is now engaging the consideration of Government, and will be acted on as soon as possible.\n\nNo:82\n\nI have &\n\n(Signed) Richard Macdonnell.\n\nCaptain F. M. Edwards.\n\nHis Assistant Adjutant General.\n\nVictoria,\n\nHongkong 24th February, 1864\n\nI have the honor to acknowledge\n\nNo\n\nthe receipt of your letter No: 124 of this date enclosing a copy of a letter from Lieut. Colonel Campbell of the 41st M. N. I. regarding an attack made by a band of Robbers on the house of Mr White, in this City.\n\nHis Excellency the Governor in Council most sincerely unite with the Honorable the Major General in his regrets for this as well as for the many", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 221169, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "page_number": 764, "title": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "content_text": "hired by Government pour Mr Gillespie Sam now directed by His Excellency to request that you will pay such sums to Mr. Matheson, on his furnishing you with the necessary receipts for the amount, as that gentleman has entered into a Bond to be accountable for when called upon by the Governor of the Colony to pay\n\nit\n\nI have t\n\nthe same\n\n(Signed) Richard Wornum\n\nThomas J. Scales Esqre\n\nVictoria,\n\nSir,\n\nHong Kong, April 26, 1864.\n\nI have received and laid before\n\nthe Governor\n\nyour\n\nletter of the 18th instant in answer to mine of the 16th\n\nHis Excellency desires me to observe in reply that he considers it a wise rule for\n\nGovernment to promulgate no Regulations unless it has the ability to enforce them and is prepared to do so, and that he himself entertains considerable doubts whether Act of Parliament embraces or authorizes, Postage being levied on letters going to or coming from Macao, the Consular Ports, or Chusan.\n\nThe Postage which you may charge (that is include in a memorandum accompanying the Packets) on all letters which you may forward agreeable to the notification already sent to you will be collected and remitted to you by the Consuls, Consular Agent (at Macao) and Marine Magistrate (at Chusan) but, Sir Henry Pottinger cannot allow those functionaries to be further burdened with\n\n \nthe", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 221170, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "page_number": 765, "title": "CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "content_text": "the duty of Post Office Clerks and it is only his anxiety for the feelings and Convenience of private individuals that induces him to consent to the above arrangement.\n\nWhen you have perfected your arrangement for the transmission of letters to Macao, it can be published and those who are disposed to do so can avail themselves of it.\n\nI am in conclusion desired to inform you that the whole of the correspondence and documents connected with your Duties will be transmitted to Her Majesty's Government, by the mail that is going in a few days.\n\n(Signed) Richard Kroman\n\nNo:168\n\nThomas J. Scales Esqr\n\nSir,\n\nDeputy Post Master,\n\nHongKong.\n\nVictoria,\n\n7th April 1844.\n\nReferring to that part of my letter No:1460 of the 15th Instant; regarding transmission of letters to the United Kingdom and other places beyond India & the Ports of Calcutta and Madras and to the verbal remarks communicated to you by Sir Henry Pottinger on the 7th at your interview with him Instant, by which His Excellency led you to suppose (as he himself there did) that arrangements had been made to meet the above object, I am now directed to forward a Memorandum dated this day from which you will learn that the Notifications to you...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-010 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 222398, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-014 - Public Offices - 1845", "page_number": 56, "title": "CO129-014 - Public Offices - 1845", "content_text": "To His Excellency\n\nAdmiral Sir Thomas\n\nin Chief Command\n\nof Her Majesty's Naval\n\nForces on the China Station\n\n&c. &c. &c.\n\nForeign Office February 24th 1845\n\n55 | 1.1845.\n\nI am directed by The Earl of Aberdeen to transmit to you, herewith, to be laid before\n\nLord Hawley, in conformity with Sir Henry Pottinger's wishes, a Copy of a Letter from Sir H. Pottinger giving cover to some papers received by him from Mr. Stewart on matters connected with the adjustment of the accounts for services performed during the period of his employment in that Country. The papers in question have been forwarded to the Board of Treasury, as the subjects to which they relate are more peculiarly within the Province of that department.\n\n'I am,\n\nSir,\n\nyour most obedient\n\nhumble Servant,\n\nE. Egering.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-014 - Public Offices - 1845.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 224927, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-019 - Sir John Davis - 1847 [1-4]", "page_number": 197, "title": "CO129-019 - Sir John Davis - 1847 [1-4]", "content_text": "16\n\n193\n\nRepayments of Deposits not utilised for Public Purposes.\n\nIntestate Estates-\n\nHenry Blackwell's\n\nTrent ¥ (Babes')\n\nH. Stemmings\n\nJessy, Scoll\n\nOutre Jacob de Worth's, David Hume's John M. Therson's\n\nDr James Satchell's\n\nPeter Krayner's\n\nThomas Jackson Scales\n\nThe Honorable James & Hutton\n\nJames\n\nFélenburg, alias Joseph Allens\n\nWilliam Wilson's\n\nJ. Parkinson's\n\nEstate in Chancery.\n\n \n 10015 0\n 1,26016 3417\n \n \n 28 12\n 6\n \n \n 562\n 55.13\n \n \n ~\n 32924\n \n \n 217\n 372129\n \n \n 77 18\n 1213\n \n \n 9\n 8116 9\n \n \n 51310\n 2,36510 G\n \n\nTotal £3, 2,810 1\n\nThree Thousand Eight Hundred and ten pounds, one\n\nShilling\n\nand five pence Sterling.\n\nVictoria, Hongkong, January, 1! 1847 —\n\nTrue Copy!\n\nMane\n\nColonial Secretary,\n\nSigned W. J. Mercer.\n\nActing Colonial Treasurer.)", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-019 - Sir John Davis - 1847 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 228554, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-028 - Bonham - 1849 [1-3]", "page_number": 282, "title": "CO129-028 - Bonham - 1849 [1-3]", "content_text": "Government Notification.\n\n277\n\nHis Excellency the Governor is pleased to notify that a Commission of the Peace has this day been issued nominating the following gentlemen to be Magistrates and Justices of the Peace in and for the Colony of Hong Kong and its Dependencies, in addition to those now in the Commission of the Peace.\n\nColonial Office, Victoria,\n\nDavid Jardine, Esquire\n\nArchibald Campbell, Esquire\n\nThomas David Fearon, Esquire\n\nThomas William Lockwood Maclean, Esquire\n\nCharles Joseph Brine, Esquire\n\nAugustus Carter, Esquire\n\nWalter Davidson, Esquire\n\nWilliam Sooth, Esquire\n\nThomas Jones, Esquire\n\nSeng Gyall, Esquire\n\nCharles James Fyffe Stuart, Esquire\n\nDuncan Fletcher, Esquire\n\nWilliam Henry Mitchener, Esquire\n\nJohn Ricketts, Esquire\n\nHongkong, 27th February, 1849\n\n(True Copy)\n\nBy Order,\n\n(Signed) W. Caine\n\nColonial Secretary", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-028 - Bonham - 1849 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 228644, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-028 - Bonham - 1849 [1-3]", "page_number": 372, "title": "CO129-028 - Bonham - 1849 [1-3]", "content_text": "SC5\n\na result\n\nMelancholy and. I approve the Measures which,\n\nhave taken to secure the\n\napprehension of\n\nthe Individuals charged\n\nwith this Crime.\n\nCORONER'S INQUEST.\n\nCENTRAL POLICE STATION, VICTORIA, HONG KONG, 1st March, 1843.\n\nMinute of Proceedings held before CHARLES GORDON HOLDFORTH, Coroner, on view of the Body of FREDERICK AUGUSTUS HIPPOLITO DA COSTA, a Captain of the Royal Engineers, now Lying dead at the Military Hospital.\n\nThe following gentlemen having been sworn in as Jurymen, - ROBERT STRACHAN, Foreman; WILLIAM HENRY MITCHELL, JAMES SMITH, THR STANDALE, WILLIAM FRASER BEVAN, SAMUEL GRAY, proceed, in company of the Coroner, to the Military Hospital in order to view the body of the aforesaid Frederick Augustus Hippolito Da Costa, there and then lying dead.\n\nThe Jury aforementioned, having viewed the body as aforesaid, and having heard the statement of Dr Morrison, the Colonial Surgeon, as hereinafter embodied, are unanimously of opinion that no post mortem examination is necessary, they being Fully satisfied, from the appearance of the wounds on the body of deceased, but more particularly from the evidence of the Colonial Surgeon, that deceased met a violent death. The Jurors consequently proceed to the Central Station, for the purpose of proceeding with the inquisition.\n\nCHARLES G. HOLDFORTH,\n\nCoroner.\n\nHONGKONG, TO WIT - Information on behalf of our Lady The Queen, touching the death of Frederick Augustus Hippolito Da Costa, now lying dead at the house known as the Military Hospital, within the township of Victoria, in the colony of Hongkong, on Thursday, the 1st day of March, in the year of our Lord 1843, and in the 13th year of the Reign of her gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, before Charles Gordon Holdforth, Gentleman, one of the Coroners of the said island of Hongkong, on an Inquisition then and there taken on view of the body of the said Frederick Augustus Hippolito Da Costa, then and there lying dead.\n\nWILLIAM MORRISON, Colonial Surgeon, being duly sworn, states, - I examined the body of the late Captain Da Costa, now lying in the dead-house of the Military Hospital. There are three wounds on the scalp, which penetrate to the skull. These wounds are from 2 to 2½ inches in length. One, the most severe, is on the crown of the head, the Lesser one is near to and parallel with this, and the third is on the upper part of the head, where the parietal bones join the frontal bone. The wounds, in my opinion, have been inflicted previously to death, by a cutting instrument. There is a wound on the outer angle of the left eye. This wound has passed over the ridge of the orbit - the bone of which is broken slightly and behind the eyeball. It has been inflicted apparently by the point of a spear, which having cut the bony edge of the orbit, has passed into the cellular tissue behind the eyeball. There is a contused wound on the upper lip, inflicted perhaps by a blow from a stick. There are very severe contusions about the eyes, as if heavy blows had been inflicted by similar contusions, and superficial scratches about the hands, as if inflicted in the act of self-defence. There is a most severe wound on the right hip, a little behind and parallel to the joint. Superficially this wound, which was apparently inflicted by a sharp instrument, is about 3 inches in length, and in depth about 1 inch. I do not think any important arterial branch has been wounded, but there is no doubt it has been the occasion of great haemorrhage. The back and other parts of the body give evidence of slight bruises, shewing a prolonged and severe struggle. I do not think any of the wounds or injuries were sufficient to cause instantly death. I am of opinion that deceased, in a state of insensibility, either from syncope or concussion of the brain, was thrown into the water and drowned. The bones of the nose are fractured, shewing that the blows on the face have been most severe. I have no doubt whatever that the Injuries received were the cause of death, though not the immediate cause; it is probable that deceased was rendered senseless by the blows and wounds received, and then thrown into the water. I am of opinion that a post mortem examination would be unnecessary.\n\nBy Mr Gray - Would an examination of the brain go to shew that deceased was in a state of insensibility from syncope or concussion when thrown into the water? I think not. Whether the action of the water on the vital organs would be the same, the subject being in a state of insensibility or sensibility when thrown into the water? Yes.\n\nBy Mr Bevan - Is it possible that deceased could have walked after the injuries he appears to have received, were inflicted? No.\n\nWILLIAM MORRISON, Colonial Surgeon.\n\nFENWICK MARTIN TWEDDELL being sworn, states. - I am a Surgeon attached to the Ceylon Rifle Regiment, and am at present quartered at Stanley. I made an examination of the body of the deceased Captain Da Costa on Tuesday night, the 27th of February, about seven o'clock. I made the examination at the quarters of deceased at Stanley; the body had just then been taken out of the water. [This witness fully corroborates the statement made by the Colonial Surgeon regarding the nature of the injuries received by deceased, and further adds, that he fully agrees with the causes given by the Colonial Surgeon to the various questions put.] It is customary in the army for the medical man to make a post mortem examination of all Europeans who meet their death by violence or otherwise; but in this instance it is not my intention to do so, being fully satisfied as to the cause of death, as before described by the Colonial Surgeon.\n\nBy Mr Dale - At whose discretion is the post mortem examination made in such cases as you refer to? At the discretion of medical officers in charge.\n\nF. M. TWEDDELL, Asst. Surgeon, H. M. Ceylon Rifles.\n\nFENWICK MARTIN TWEDDELL, being again called and sworn, states - I am a Surgeon attached to the Ceylon Rifle Regiment quartered at Stanley. On Sunday afternoon last, the 25th of February, I left my quarters in company with Lieutenant Dwyer, Captain Da Costa, and Lieutenant Grantham, for the purpose of taking a walk. I accompanied the party some short distance, perhaps a quarter of a mile, and then separated, as did Lieutenant Grantham. I returned to my quarters about 20 minutes past 5; Captain Da Costa and Mr Dwyer proceeded towards the village of Wong-ma-kok, which is situated about a mile and a quarter from our barracks. We dine at 7 o'clock; as Captain Da Costa and Mr Dwyer did not return to dinner, I became anxious, and went out to look after them, with a sergeant, corporal, and three men. We proceeded to the village of Wong-ma-kok. I saw nothing to excite suspicion. I saw an old man there, who was very civil, and gave us oil for our lamps. In answer to some questions I put to this old man relative to the missing gentlemen, he said that he had not seen any Europeans about; I consequently returned homewards. When about 200 yards from the village, close to the pathway, I found a three-pronged spear-head broken short off, which I now produce. I took the spear to our station, and reported to Lieutenant McDonald, being the senior in command. He with a party of soldiers went out in order to make further search; I did not accompany them; They returned about 2 o'clock on the following morning. On Monday morning Mr May with a party of police arrived at Stanley; I accompanied them, in order to shew the road which the missing party had taken. We separated in various directions. I first discovered marks of blood in the immediate vicinity of the village of Wong-ma-kok - [Corrects himself] I first discovered marks of blood about 600 or 700 paces on the far side of the village, which I traced close into the village: from thence to the sea-side, which is perhaps but a mile from said village. The water was deep where we traced the blood, near to which place, say about 900 yards, the body of Captain Da Costa was discovered in the water. I did not see the body taken out of the water. I have very frequently visited this village, but always armed. The villagers have seen that. I was armed. I have always received civility. Captain Da Costa, when he left his quarters, was dressed in a white shooting jacket, a Chinese felt-cap turning up all round, blue striped cloth trousers, and common shoes. He had with him a gold watch and small gold pocket chain slightly exposed to view. I think he had two gold rings on his fingers, one of considerable value. He wore the rings on his left hand. Both hands are bruised; I cannot say that one more than the other. He had no fire-arms on him, but had a Malacca cane loaded with lead, say about 13 oz, drawn to 20%; it was a powerful weapon. I am not aware that he had any money on his person, &c. Lieutenant Dwyer had a gold hunting-watch with a gold guard-chain, and a locket on his neck, both of considerable value. The chain was slightly exposed to view. He had no fire-arms about him. Had a Malacca cane - no money.\n\nBy Mr Mitchell - Was the spot where you picked up the spear-head which you have stated to be about 200 yards from the village, in sight of the village? No, it was shut out by trees in the road and the wood. - Could the cries of men struggling for their lives be heard at the village where you took the old man into custody, from the spot where you picked up the spear-head? I am of opinion they could not be heard; am not precise as to the distance being 200 yards, but think it was sufficiently far to preclude human cries from reaching the village. The spear-head I picked up had the appearance of being recently broken; I cannot say with any degree of certainty that any of its prongs had blood on it at the time. On Monday last Mr May took a man into custody at Wong-ma-kok. He had a wound on, I think, the right side of his head, over the parietal bone, which had apparently been inflicted by a stick - such a stick as Captain Da Costa carried would be a likely instrument to inflict the wound. It appeared to have been inflicted 12 or 15 hours. He had marks of blood on his left leg and foot, also on the band of his trousers, which is produced. On my return home from the village of Wong-ma-kok on Sunday night, I did not see any fire whatever, save that which I myself caused along the pathway from the village. The fire was entirely extinguished before I left. I fired the grass to clear my way more clearly, the night being very dark. That fire which I afterwards saw at a later period on Monday was not a continuation of the ignition caused by me. It appeared to have been kindled in many places at one and the same time.\n\nBy Mr Strachan - When Captain Da Costa left his quarters on Sunday, he was in his usual good spirits. He was not excited by wine. The same remark applies to Mr Dwyer.\n\nF. M. TWEDDELL, Asst. Surgeon, H. I. M. Ceylon Rifles.\n\nCHARLES CALDWALL GRANTHAM, being sworn, - I am a Lieutenant in the Ceylon Rifle Regiment at present quartered at Stanley. On Sunday last, the 25th of February, I, in company with Captain Da Costa, Lieutenant Dwyer, and Dr Twaddell, took a walk at our quarters at Stanley about 2 o'clock. At about 4 o'clock we all four left for the purpose of taking a walk. I accompanied them for about half a mile, and on feeling tired, sat down to rest. They intended to walk as far as the village of Wong-ma-kok. When they left me they branched off the beaten track, and ascended the skirt of a hill, in a direction for the village. I saw them for some distance, and heard them laughing and talking. They must have taken the path along a ravine, which is perhaps about 120 yards from the beaten track. After this I lost sight of them. I never saw Captain Da Costa alive since that time. When I regained my quarters, it was perhaps half past six. Dr Tweddell had just arrived before me. We waited dinner for our comrades, but as they did not make their appearance at 7 or 8 o'clock, we became alarmed. Dr Tweddell then went out to look for them, accompanied by a sergeant and some privates. He returned about 11 o'clock, after a fruitless search. I, in company with Mr McDonald, left our quarters in search. We took a number of soldiers with us. Mr McDonald took a different course to what I did. We met at the village of Wong-ma-kok. Nothing particular occurred to me on my way to said village. At the village we enquired for our missing comrades. We saw there only 2 boys, 2 old women, and 2 old men. The village had the appearance of being deserted. On the boys being questioned, they said that they had not seen any Europeans about the village that day. On making search, I picked up in the village a spear; I cannot say that it had any blood on it. One of my men picked up a broken shaft of a spear, which had marks of blood on it, apparently quite fresh. I searched the houses; in some were heavy sticks, and several spears, and a great quantity of gunpowder of Chinese manufacture; in one of the houses I found an elderly man and woman. We took prisoners this old man and one boy. They did not make any further statement, than that they had not seen any Europeans about the village that day, and that the villagers had gone out to fish. When we took the old man and boy into custody, another old man followed on to Stanley, who was afterwards discovered to have a wound on his head. The next morning (Monday) I saw this wound on the old man's head; it appeared a fresh cut. He said he had fallen down, and cut his head against a stone. He, the former old man, was very dilatory in opening the door of his house. When Captain Da Costa went out on Sunday evening he had with him a Malacca cane loaded with lead; it was a very likely instrument to have inflicted a wound like the old man had on his head. He had no fire-arms about him. He had a gold watch and chain, and two rings on his fingers. I regained my quarters about 2 o'clock on Monday morning, without anything more having occurred. I did not notice any fire on the ground at this time, as it was very dark. At daybreak I again went out, and in the direction along the line, which I thought Captain Da Costa must have taken towards the village. I learnt nothing additional during this trip. I only saw one old woman at the village. I, with my men, scoured the neighbourhood of the village in search of the missing party, but without success. I did not perceive any fire in my beat. I did not at this time observe any marks of the country having been fired. I returned to my quarters about 9 o'clock A.M. Early on Monday morning Mr May with a party of Police arrived; I then with some of the men of the Rifles scoured the country again. When in the neighbourhood of the village, on a path leading from it towards the water side, blood was discovered. The blood was first distinguishable on this track about 150 yards from the village. If a struggle had taken place at this spot it would not have been perceived by the villagers; cries could have been heard. On some parts of the path, I perceived a considerable quantity of blood, apparently as if the person from whom the blood flowed had been resting there. The country round the village at this time (about noon) was in a blaze. I returned home about 5 o'clock P.M., and did not go out again on that day. On the following morning a body was taken out of the water and conveyed to Stanley; this body I identified as that of the late Captain Da Costa. The place where it was found was about 100 yards to the left of the terminus of the path which leads up to the village, as I am informed; it was covered with wounds. The spot where Dr Tweddell picked up the spear-head has been pointed out to me. I should say it is about 120 yards from the village of Wong-ma-kok. Between this spot and the village there is a thick wood, with a pathway leading through it. I should most certainly say that the cries of men struggling for their lives could be heard from this spot by the villagers of Wong-ma-kok. The quantity of gunpowder found in the village was about 100 lbs; quantity of bamboos, which are said to be loaded with powder and used by the Chinese in warfare; also a quantity of saltpetre and pounded charcoal. We had little conversation with the villagers, which was carried on through my servant boy, a native of China named ...\n\nCHARLES C. GRANTHAM, Lieutenant Ceylon Rifles.\n\nTHOMAS FRANCIS FREDERICK AUGUSTUS MACDONNELL, sworn. This witness corroborates the statement made by Mr Grantham, as regards their going out in search of the missing party on Sunday night; and further adds. - When I approached within about 20 yards of the wood in the immediate neighbourhood of the village, I found one spear-head, apparently but recently broken off from the shaft. On this spear-head I discovered blood, apparently fresh. The spot where this was found is that at which Dr Tweddell picked up the three-pronged spear. I shewed him the spot afterwards. This place I should say is about 200 yards from the village of Wong-ma-kok. In my opinion the cries of people struggling for their lives could be heard by the villagers from the spot. I cannot say that beyond the finding of the spear-head, there were any marks of a struggle having taken place at this spot. On proceeding onwards, in the village, there were found one or two more spears. There was also the shaft of a spear found in the village; it had the appearance of being recently broken; there were marks of blood. On a pathway leading from the village to the water side, I discovered tracks of blood. The blood was first distinguishable on this track about 150 yards from the village. If a struggle had taken place at this spot it would not have been perceived by the villagers; cries could have been heard. On Monday morning, in addition to the spear-heads that were found at the spot before described, there was found a small hatchet hid under a tree. I was present at the time. I cannot say it had any blood on it. I saw on Tuesday evening the body that had been taken out of the water, lying at Stanley. It had several severe wounds on it.\n\nMT", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-028 - Bonham - 1849 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 229350, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-030 - Bonham - 1849 [8-12]", "page_number": 301, "title": "CO129-030 - Bonham - 1849 [8-12]", "content_text": "(Document referred to in Commander Hay's Despatch.)\n\nOfficers of Her Majesty's Service employed in Boats, with Small Arm Detachments, and in Phlegethon.\n\nLieutenants James H. Bridges,\n\nColumbine\n\nGeorge Hancock,\n\nHastings\n\nCaptain Lieutenant\n\nThomas C. C. Moore, R. M.,\n\nHastings\n\nPhilip W. Darnell,\n\nFury\n\nEdward A. Blackett,\n\nFury\n\nG. E. S. Pearce Scrocold,\n\nColumbine\n\nMaster\n\nN. N. C. Lean,\n\nColumbine\n\nW. H. Williams,\n\nHastings\n\nActing Thomas Kerr, Mates Actg. Eunis Chambers,\n\nFury\n\nF. A. Close, Douglas Walker,\n\nHastings\n\nAsst. Surgeon Dugald McEwan,\n\nColumbine\n\nJohn Murphy,\n\nFury\n\nSlightly wounded in boarding a junk Brazilian Lieutenant\n\nFury\n\nColumbine\n\nHastings\n\nHastings\n\nColumbine\n\nBitten by a snake, while in command of small arm men.\n\nHastings\n\nFury\n\nMidshipmen St George Rathborne,\n\nFury\n\nG. R. Harvey,\n\nColumbine\n\n2d Lt. R.M. R. G. Halliday,\n\nHastings\n\nPassed Clerk J. R. Benifold,\n\nFury\n\nA. K. Ford,\n\nColumbine\n\nA. G. Wootton,\n\nHastings\n\nT. Phillips,\n\nFury\n\nC. Crowdy,\n\nColumbine\n\nF. A. Handfield,\n\nHastings\n\nMaster's Asst. F. J. Freshfield,\n\nFury\n\nW. Hussy,\n\nColumbine\n\n1st Officer\n\nJ. Simpson,\n\nPhlegethon\n\n2d Officer\n\nH. Barrow,\n\nPhlegethon\n\nOfficers of the Honourable Company's Service.\n\nMidshipman C. C. Sevenoaks,\n\nPhlegethon\n\nThe following Petty Officers also have brought themselves to my notice.\n\nT. B. Harton,\n\nPhlegethon\n\nDavid Stanhouse, Captain's Coxswn,\n\nColumbine\n\nThos. Flintham, Qr. Mr.,\n\nFury\n\nGeorge Lawson, Grs. Mate,\n\nColumbine\n\nSergeant Bolton, R.M.,\n\nHastings\n\nThomas Cook, Actg. Bs. Mate,\n\nColumbine\n\nMichael Bresnahan, Grs. Mate,\n\nHastings\n\nChristopher Brooks, Actg. Bs. Mate,\n\nFury\n\nJames Warne, Bs. Mate,\n\nHastings\n\nHenry Bartlett, Captain F. Top,\n\nFury\n\nHenry Hoar, Captain M. Top,\n\nHastings\n\nJOHN C. DALRYMPLE HAY,\n\nCommander.\n\nHastings\n\nColumbine\n\nFury\n\nFury\n\nColumbine\n\nFury\n\nColumbine\n\nColumbine\n\nColumbine\n\nColumbine\n\nFury\n\nContender.\n\n295", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-030 - Bonham - 1849 [8-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 230961, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-035 - Public Offices - 1850", "page_number": 5, "title": "CO129-035 - Public Offices - 1850", "content_text": "House\n\nCommons.\n\n..... \n\n3724 China RECEIVED May 4\n\n\"Muste\n\nC.D.\n\n1860\n\nHouse of Commons.\n\nL\n\n3\n\nBoard\n\nof 'rade\n\nalty\n\nCopy to Admiralty 11 May / 50\n\nJovis, 20 die Maii, 1850.\n\nResolved,\n\nThat an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, That She will be graciously pleased to give directions, that there be laid before this House, Copy or Extract of a Letter from Sir Henry Pottinger to Rear Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane, mentioned in a Letter dated the 17th day of October 1844, from Sir James Stephen to Sir John Barrow, on the subject of the interference of Her Majesty's ships and vessels with piratical vessels belonging to Chinese subjects.\n\nI H Ley\n\nBen Han", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-035 - Public Offices - 1850.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 231505, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-037 - Sir Bonham - 1851 [6-9]", "page_number": 23, "title": "CO129-037 - Sir Bonham - 1851 [6-9]", "content_text": "despatch N-38 of 1851.\n\nInclosure No.3 in\n\nExtracts of Despatches from Sir Henry Pottinger to Lord Stanley, relative to the reservation, for Civil purposes, of the ground at present being levelled for a \"Plaza\"-\n\nDespatch 102 of 23rd June, 1843.-\n\n\"When I was last absent with the Expedition to the Northward, Rear Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane caused some temporary Naval Store Houses to be built on the spot of ground lying in front of \"Government Hill\" which I particularly describe in my first letter to Lord Palmerston as being in my opinion...\n\nPlan of Duplicate, showing the area now claimed by the respective officers of...\n\n...the ground in Victoria, ...omance.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-037 - Sir Bonham - 1851 [6-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 231514, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-037 - Sir Bonham - 1851 [6-9]", "page_number": 32, "title": "CO129-037 - Sir Bonham - 1851 [6-9]", "content_text": "in opinion, that we must depend on our Naval Superiority for the complete security of our future commercial establishments in that Island and that there Establishment had better be allowed to develope themselves in the manner contemplated by you, without being impeded or distracted by Military Works of dockyard.\"\n\n\"I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of Your Predecessor's Despatch No1 of 15th March 1844, and No28, of the 16th December last, with the correspondence therein enclosed which has passed between him and Rear Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane, on the occasion of the repair of the temporary Naval Stores and Coal Dépôt at Victoria.\n\n\"It is the less necessary that I should trouble you with any observations on that correspondence, as long before Your arrival at Hongkong, Sir Henry Pottinger must have received", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-037 - Sir Bonham - 1851 [6-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 232379, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-039 - Sir Bonham - 1852 [1-12]", "page_number": 240, "title": "CO129-039 - Sir Bonham - 1852 [1-12]", "content_text": "To His Excellency\n\nSir Samuel George Bonham, K.C.B.\n\nGovernor of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of Trade in China, &c. &c. &c.\n\nHONGKONG, 5th March 1852,\n\nOn the occasion of your approaching departure from the Colony for a temporary absence, which we regret the state of your health renders necessary, we, the undersigned Merchants and Residents of this Colony and of Canton, beg to convey to you our full assurance of the high sense with which we are impressed of your general and particular desire to give satisfaction in your administration, as well in the performance of your several duties to the Crown, as to the public interests at large.\n\nIt is unnecessary here to particularize, but we may be permitted to refer to the beneficial and important changes in the administration of Justice in this Colony, carried out during Your Excellency's government, which have gained the confidence of all, and given great satisfaction to the respectable portion of the Chinese community, whereby the condition and character of that part of the population have not only been materially improved, but the Native trade of the place also has been gradually increased. Nor can we omit to notice the acknowledged improvements consequent on the energetic and efficient measures so promptly adopted by Your Excellency after the late calamitous fire in the Chinese town.\n\nMany circumstances combine to render the duties of a Governor in a rising Colony like this, arduous and difficult. But these have invariably been met by Your Excellency with great affability, temper, and consideration.\n\nYour social qualities, so eminently calculated to produce general harmony and confidence, also call forth our warm expression of feeling towards you.\n\nIn conveying to Your Excellency this pledge of our respect and esteem, we cannot refrain from expressing our ardent hope that you may return to us with renewed health, and we feel persuaded that the interests of the Colony, and Mercantile community here and in other places of the Chinese Empire, will occupy some of your leisure during your absence.\n\nWe have the honour to remain, Sir,\n\nYour obedient and faithful servants,\n\nJardine, Matheson & Co.\n\nJohn Dent.\n\nM. W. Pitta.\n\nDent & Co.\n\nLindsay & Co.\n\nChas. P. Stuart.\n\nI. Bell & Co.\n\nRawle Drinker & Co.\n\nNeave & Co.\n\nGilman & Co.\n\nGibb, Livingston & Co.\n\nBurrow, Stephenson & Co.\n\nE. & D. Laidlaw & Co.\n\nJohn Harb & Co.\n\nPhillips, Moore & Co.\n\nDio. Gray & Co.\n\nTurner & Co.\n\nHoliday, Wise & Co.\n\nDallas & Co.\n\nJamieson, Gifford & Co.\n\nGeorge Barnet & Co.\n\nRipley, Smith & Co.\n\nBlenkin, Rawson & Co.\n\nWilliams, Anshan & Co.\n\nFletcher & Co.\n\nMelwin & Co.\n\nBoura & Co.\n\nJohn Rickett.\n\nJohn Lamont.\n\nDavid Dirk.\n\nG. Duddell.\n\nArch Edward Campbell.\n\nJ. F. Edger.\n\nFrancis Chumley.\n\nA. C. Maclean.\n\nDavid Jardine.\n\nWilkinson Dent.\n\nA. Campbell.\n\nWalter Davidson.\n\nOriental Bank Corporation.\n\nGeorge Lyall.\n\nS. Drinker.\n\nS. H. Rawle.\n\nC. W. Murray.\n\nFrancis & Birley.\n\nW. W. Dale.\n\nBoud N. Shaw.\n\nJohn Holiday.\n\nFrederick Barker.\n\nAlexander Gifford.\n\nGeorge Barnet.\n\nW. P. Smyth.\n\nW. H. Smith.\n\nAlex. Percival.\n\nO. Cleverly.\n\nS. Rawson.\n\nMax. Fischer.\n\nW. H. Lace.\n\nC. D. Williams.\n\nHenry Andrew.\n\nGeorge L. Haslewood.\n\nJ. F. Fletcher.\n\nArch. Cunningham.\n\nWilliam Ross.\n\nT. C. Preece.\n\nR. B. Sherard.\n\nH. A. Jones.\n\nWilliam Dent.\n\nEdward Reimers.\n\nJ. C. Bowring.\n\nM. A. Macleod.\n\nJ. C. Baldwin.\n\nJohn B. Compton.\n\nJohn Goddard.\n\nF. A. Kangel.\n\nAlex. Wilson.\n\nRobert Gerrard.\n\nR. J. Ginna.\n\nThomas C. Leslie.\n\nWilliam J. Preston.\n\nAdam Scott.\n\nRobert Strachan.\n\nO. C. Edmond.\n\nSuperintendent Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co.\n\nT. J. Gibb.\n\nJames Stephenson.\n\nEduljee Pardojee.\n\nR. Jardine.\n\nE. Cohen.\n\nW. Ellis.\n\nW. Gaskell.\n\nW. Moresby.\n\nJ. V. Caldas.\n\nA. R. Hudson.\n\nJ. A. Wiener.\n\nPage 235\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, VICTORIA, HONGKONG.\n\n30th March, 1852.\n\nGENTLEMEN,\n\nIt is with sincere gratification that I have perused your address of the 5th instant, presented to me by a deputation headed by the Honorable David Jardine, Esquire, in which address you are pleased to convey to me the expression of your regret at my departure from China, and of your satisfaction with my administration during the time that I have held the several offices of Governor of Hongkong, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary, and Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China.\n\nI assure you, Gentlemen, that the feeling which I experience on learning that my official acts during the last four years have given satisfaction to a body so highly respectable and influential as that which has now done me the honour to address me, is one of unfeigned pleasure.\n\nI have certainly no hesitation in declaring that, having always endeavoured to discharge my official duties with honesty and impartiality, my gratification on finding my exertions so fully appreciated by you is both deep and sincere.\n\nOne portion of your address has particularly pleased me, I refer to that part in which you state that the changes which, with the assistance of the Legislative Council, I have effected in the administration of justice in this Colony, have gained the confidence of all, and given great satisfaction to the respectable portion of the Chinese community, whereby the condition and character of that part of the population have not only been materially improved, but the native trade has also been gradually increased.\n\nThose changes, involving as they did, in my judgement, the welfare of the Colony, and the protection of its inhabitants, had from the first moment of my arrival, my best attention.\n\nMy former position as Governor of the Straits' Settlement (a Colony not dissimilar to Hongkong in regard to its population) doubtless afforded me fair means for at once judging of the modifications required; these were effected as early as possible, and I am now happy to find from your address that the result has proved successful, and has met with general approval.\n\nYou are quite right, Gentlemen, in your observation that the duties of Governor in a Colony like Hongkong are not without difficulties.\n\nBut the ready, loyal, and cordial support which I have at all times met with at the hands of the whole of the respectable portion of the community has tended to ease the task and to relieve me from much anxiety.\n\nI shall not dwell on your kind compliment to my personal qualities.\n\nWhat I have done in this respect has only been the pleasing privilege of reciprocating the friendly and hospitable feelings shown to me by the Chinese community from the day of my arrival.\n\nYou may be satisfied that I shall always take a great interest in the welfare of this Colony, and should, during my residence in England, any opportunity offer for promoting its interests, my exertions towards that end will not be wanting in the proper quarter.\n\nIn conclusion, allow me to express once more the gratification which the perusal of your address has afforded me—and to offer you my thanks for your kind wishes for the re-establishment of my health which, I hope, will at the close of the year, be such as to enable me to return to my public duties, and to a society of whose friendly and favourable sentiments I have received so many strong proofs.\n\nAnd with my best wishes for your health and prosperity, have the honour to remain, Gentlemen,\n\nYour most obedient humble servant,\n\n(Signed) S. G. BONHAM.\n\nTo the Honorable DAVID JARDINE, Esq.\n\nWILKINSON DENT, Esq.\n\nC. J. F. STUART, Esq.\n\nGEORGE LYALL, Esq., and others.\n\n16777/52\n\nPage 240\n\nFarwell Address of the CHINESE INHABITANTS of Victoria to His Excellency Sir GEORGE BONHAM, K.C.B., on the occasion of his departure for England, March 29, 1852.\n\n(Translation)\n\nYour petitioners, Shopkeepers, and Inhabitants of the Town of Victoria, and their representatives, Tong-shin, of Sheung-shui, Fong-wing, of Tai-ping-san, and Sung-king, of Cheung-sha-wan and Ha-tung, respectfully present this unanimous address to express their sincere wish to see Your Excellency return soon to your high position as Governor of this Colony, that they may once more look up to, and be in your precious presence.\n\nYour Petitioners call to mind with sentiments of the highest respect, the utility and benevolence that have ever characterised Your Excellency's administration since your arrival at the Colony—a benevolence that has never failed to seek out and relieve the secret griefs of every private individual, and wisdom, that has resulted in the marked improvement of the scale of our military defences.\n\nThey contemplate with rare gratitude the power that has undeservedly protected them, and congratulate themselves on the happy fortune that finds blessed tie with Your Excellency's overshadowing presence.\n\nThey ascribe the quiet existence they have passed in the undisturbed pursuit of their several vocations, wholly and entirely to Your Excellency's boundless benevolence.\n\nYour Petitioners have learnt with sentiments of deep reverence that Your Excellency is on the point of returning to England to be aired into the August Presence of Her Most Gracious Majesty: and while songs of eulogy resound throughout the Colony, every heart throbs with the assurance that Your Excellency will be gratified by a friendly and warm-hearted reception at the hands of Your Sovereign.\n\nYour Petitioners would contemplate with heartfelt awe that ability and intrepidity of character, the springs of which lie so deeply hid in Your Excellency's breast, and they would dwell with respect upon that purity and uprightness of soul, the fame of which has earned far beyond the seas.\n\nNow happily overshadowed by the clouds of Your Excellency's presence, Your Petitioners may look up and aspire, although unable to approach; ere long, however, deprived of Your Excellency's life-giving influence, it will only remain for them to dwell upon it in memory with ceaseless Affection and respect—it will be out of their power to divine when that happy day will come on which the fluttering of Your Excellency's gay streamers in the breeze, will indicate your longed-for return, and encourage them once again to trust themselves to the guiding star of their existence, and to bask in the sun of their day.\n\nBlest by sentiments of the deepest gratitude, Your Petitioners will feel it a privilege to escort Your Excellency's departing car, with heads bowed in the dust, and entreat Your Excellency to return in safety.\n\nWould that Your Excellency were not about to leave us? Would you please be persuaded in your rich benevolence to turn again, and come once more amongst us, that we might be again refreshed by your glorious presence, and once more overshadowed by your gracious protection? Now deeply and sincerely Your Petitioners desire it!\n\nYour Petitioners address this respectful petition, wishing Your Excellency peace and prosperity.\n\nTo His Excellency\n\nSIR GEORGE BONHAM, K.C.B.,\n\nHer Britannic Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Superintendent of British Trade in China, and Governor of Hongkong and its Dependencies.\n\n(Signed and sealed by 60 Individuals and Firms)\n\nWIL. MANWARING, Translated by\n\nChinese Secretary.\n\nMar. 1852\n\nReply of His Excellency Sir George Bonham, K.C.B.,\n\nto the Farewell Address of the Chinese Inhabitants of Victoria.\n\nHer Majesty's Plenipotentiary has been much gratified by the handsome and feeling address just presented to him by the Chinese Shopkeepers and Inhabitants of Hongkong, and he is rejoiced to find it is so much peace and prosperity prevail, and that they have enjoyed such freedom from all molestation.\n\nHer Majesty's Plenipotentiary heartily sympathises with the petitioners in the severe trials which so many of them have lately undergone, and he congratulates them on their present recovery from the effects of the fire through the exertions of the more influential among their body.\n\nHer Majesty's Plenipotentiary now leaves them in the sanguine hope that they will soon again enjoy their former peace and prosperity, and that on his return, he shall find the Colony in a flourishing and prosperous condition.\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\n\n30th March, 1852.\n\nPage 241", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-039 - Sir Bonham - 1852 [1-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 232676, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-040 - General Jervois - 1852 [3-12]", "page_number": 268, "title": "CO129-040 - General Jervois - 1852 [3-12]", "content_text": "Return of Deposits not available\n\nrepaid during the quarter ended 30 June,\n\nJudicial Deposits.\n\nDeut V3 Fronson\n\nIntestate Estates.\n\n#7\n\n\"\n\nof Thomas Delvary-\n\nTormes H. A. Harvey\n\nHenry Burney-\n\nInsolvent Estate\n\n61\n\n37 10\n\n-260\n\n1852\n\n1,706 7/2\n\n#\n\n317|10|7|| 423 10 10\n\nR. Henning.\n\nof D. R. Caldwell\n\n17176\n\nTotal £\n\n2,300 19\n\n\"\n\nTwo thousand three hundred Pounds,\n\nand Nineteen shillings sterling,\n\nVictoria, Hong Kong,\n\nJuly the 17th 1852\n\n(Signed) H. J. Mercer.\n\n(True Copy)\n\nColonial Treasurer.\n\nColonial Secretary.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-040 - General Jervois - 1852 [3-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 236285, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-050 - Sir Bowring and Lieut Governor Caine - 1855 [5-6]", "page_number": 149, "title": "CO129-050 - Sir Bowring and Lieut Governor Caine - 1855 [5-6]", "content_text": "Signed)\n\nNingpo-\n\n144\n\nThomas A. T. Meadows, Acting British Vice Consul\n\nNingpo\n\nRobert Hart, Supernumerary Interpreter\n\nNingpo Consulate\n\nWilliam A. Rupell, Clergyman of the Church of England: Wm Davisson, British Merchant, Ningpo; Thos Husson, English Missionary, Ningpo; Frederick Gough, Clergyman of the Church of England; Dan Petredge, British Merchant; assists Wm. Hart, British Merchant; Wing/s 6. Wadman, British Merchant, Ningpo; Mary A. Russell, Minister's Wife; Kings -; Mary Ann Aldersey, Ningpo; Caroline Anne Cobbold, Ningpo; Mary Gough, Minister's Wife, Wingss; Robert Henry Cobbold, M.D. Clerk, Ningpo.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-050 - Sir Bowring and Lieut Governor Caine - 1855 [5-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 237767, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-053 - Public Offices - 1855", "page_number": 524, "title": "CO129-053 - Public Offices - 1855", "content_text": "From the Right Hon. Francis Blackburne, Ex-Chief Justice of Her Majesty's Court of Queen's Bench, and also Ex-Chancellor of Ireland.\n\n1st February, 1851.\n\nFrom the testimonials of the very eminent members of the Munster Circuit in favor of Mr. Mullins and from my knowledge of his character, I have no hesitation in saying that he is eminently qualified to fill the office of Professor of Law, for which, as he informs me, he means to be a candidate.\n\nF. BLACKBURNE, Chief Justice,\n\n[The above testimonial was received from the Right Hon. Francis Blackburne, then Chief Justice of the Court of Queen's Bench, and afterwards Lord Chancellor of Ireland, when Mr. Mullins intended to offer himself a candidate for the Professorship of Law then vacant.]\n\nFrom Master Murphy.\n\n24th January, 1850, Chancery Office, Four Courts.\n\nMY DEAR MULLINS-I am happy to be called upon to state my opinion of your professional and private character.\n\nThis I am fully enabled to do, from a long and perfect acquaintance with both having been for many years a fellow-laborer with you on circuit, during which time, as well as since my appointment to my present office, our friendship has always been intimate and uninterrupted. With these means of knowledge, and uninfluenced by any partial impressions which they might naturally create, I can safely undertake the responsibility (for such I do consider it) of strongly recommending your claims to a professional appointment.\n\nYour practice at the bar has, as far as my observation and information can reach, been marked by zeal, diligence, and ability; and, moreover, by gentleman-like bearing, and a high sense of honor and self-respect-I have said information, because I have several times, in your absence, heard the Judges on circuit, and the leading members of our bar, who practised in the Criminal Court, speak in the very highest terms of the manner in which you have conducted the cases entrusted to you; and I know that there were very few persons of whom my lamented and admirable friend, Sir Michael O'Loghlen, entertained a higher opinion, or for whom he felt a more sincere regard.\n\nI am old-fashioned enough to think that literary and classical acquirements may, even in our practical day, have some influence in the selection of persons to fill public appointments when combined with adequate professional knowledge; and if so, your high college reputation, of which you can have no difficulty in procuring testimonials, ought to be of use to you. I will conclude by saying, most sincerely, that upon every ground, public, professional, and personal, you have my earnest wishes for your success in obtaining a suitable appointment, and that you are at liberty to make use of this letter in any way in which you or your friends may deem beneficial.\n\nYour's truly,\n\nJEREMIAH JOHN MURPHY, M.C.\n\nTo Robert Foster Mullins, Esq.\n\nFrom Montifort Longfield, Esq., LL.D. and Q.C., one of the Commissioners for the Sale of Incumbered Estates in Ireland.\n\nFitzwilliam-square, February 25th, 1850.\n\nMY DEAR SIR-I feel much pleasure in observing that your success in your profession, and the high opinion entertained of you by our legal brethren correspond with the expectations which your distinguished career in the University led your friends to entertain.\n\nFrom your general attainments, I feel no doubt that you will honorably fill any legal post to which you may be appointed either at home or in one of the Colonies.\n\nI am, dear Sir, your's faithfully,\n\nM. LONGFIELD.\n\nTo R. Foster Mullins, Esq.\n\nFrom Sergeant O'Brien.\n\n22nd January, 1850, 92, Stephen's-green.\n\nMY DEAR MULLINS-I understand that you are about applying for some legal appointment, and I feel great pleasure in stating my opinion of your qualifications for promotion.\n\nOur acquaintance has been one of many years, and the various intercourses I have had with you enable me to add my testimony to that of others as to your legal knowledge and ability, your uniform diligence in your profession, and the correct and honorable manner in which you have acted in the discharge of your business. I am sure your promotion would be a source of gratification to many of your professional friends, and that upon trial you would justify the opinion we have formed of you.\n\nBelieve me, your's sincerely,\n\nJAMES O'BRIEN.\n\nFrom George Bennett, Esq., QC, the Leader of the Munster Circuit.\n\nMerrion-square, 10th January, 1850.\n\nMY DEAR MULLINS-In reply to your wish expressed that I should state my opinion of you as a barrister and gentleman, I have great pleasure in stating that having known you on my circuit for above twelve years,\n\nI can certify to your gentlemanly conduct, your professional diligence and ability, and your correct and efficient discharge of your business, and should feel happy to recommend you for any situation in your profession to which you may look. Indeed I have already given a specimen of my high opinion of you when I recommended you to be employed as one of my assistants in the Crown prosecutions on the Munster Circuit, which I did about four years ago, as well as I recollect. You are quite at liberty to refer any person whatever to me to give you my recommendation, which I will feel a pleasure in doing.\n\nI remain, my dear Mullins, faithfully your's,\n\nGEORGE BENNETT, Q.C., Father of the Munster Bar:\n\nTo Robert Foster Mullins, Esq.\n\nFrom Jonathan Henn, Esq., Q.C.\n\nUpper Merrion-street, 15th January, 1850.\n\nMY DEAR MULLINS-As I have gone the Munster Circuit ever since you joined it and have had ample opportunity of observing your conduct, I feel happy in bearing my testimony to your diligent attention, and to the ability with which you have uniformly discharged your professional duties. I assure you it will give me great pleasure to hear that you have been appointed to some really good situation. I mean such a one as may gratify your own honorable ambition, and as your merits in my opinion entitle you to expect.\n\nBelieve me, very sincerely your's.\n\nJ. HENN.\n\nTo Robert Foster Mullins, Esq.\n\nFrom Henry Martley, Esq., Q.C.\n\n15, Harcourt-street, 25th January, 1850.\n\nMY DEAR MULLINS-You are fully entitled to call upon me for my opinion as to your professional character and qualifications, though it cannot be of any service to you in furthering the object which you have in view-of obtaining a professional appointment from the Government.\n\nI have had the pleasure of meeting you in professional intercourse for many years, and it may be sufficient to say that my experience of your legal attainments and personal character fully accords with the high testimonials you have received from Mr. Bennett and Mr. Henn-men whose good opinion, whatever may be your fortunes in life, you may be justly proud of having acquired.\n\nI have no doubt you will discharge the duties of any office to which you may be appointed with efficiency and advantage to the public, and I regret that I can contribute to your success only by my good opinion and good wishes.\n\nBelieve me, my dear Mullins, your's very faithfully,\n\nHENRY MARTLEY.\n\nTo R. Foster Mullins, Esq.\n\nFrom Gerald Fitzgibbon, Esq., Q.C.\n\nJanuary 25th, 1850.\n\nMY DEAR MULLINS--I have had the pleasure of knowing you at the bar, both as a friend and a lawyer, almost since you were called to the profession, and have been concerned in cases with you. I should feel it much easier to express the opinion which I entertain of you to any other person than yourself. I can very truly say that I know very few of your standing at the bar, better qualified as to professional acquirements, and none superior in moral and gentlemanly deportment to you. It is due to you, and to those who have to select from our profession, persons of ability and integrity for public offices to express the result of my intercourse with you, and I do so with perfect confidence, that you will do credit to the judgment of those who may appoint you to any office requiring legal ability and moral integrity in the person filling it.\n\nI am, my dear Mullins, very sincerely yours,\n\nGERALD FITZGIBBON,\n\n29, Upper Gloucester-street.\n\nTo Robert Foster Mullins, Esq.\n\nFrom the Hon. John Plunket, Q.C.\n\n30, Upper Fitzwilliam-street, January 19, 1850.\n\nMY DEAR MULLINS-I am very glad to hear you are likely to get promotion, and with great pleasure add my testimonial to the many you have already got of your qualifications as a lawyer and a gentleman.\n\nThe very great distinction with which you passed through the University is the best evidence of your abilities, in addition to which, from twelve or thirteen years acquaintance at the bar, I can answer for your continued attention, good temper, and good sense. I have no doubt that you will perform the duties of whatever office you may get with credit to yourself, and in every respect to the satisfaction of those who may appoint you. With best wishes for your success believe me always,\n\nVery truly your's,\n\nJOHN PLUNKET.\n\nTo Robert Foster Mullins, Esq., Barrister-at-law.\n\nFrom the Rev. Thomas Luby, D.D., Regius Professor of Greek, and Senior Fellow of Trinity College, Dublin.\n\nTrinity College, Dublin, December 17th, 1849.\n\nI have had the pleasure of knowing Mr. R. F. Mullins, Barrister-at-law, for many years during his course through College.\n\nFROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END HIS COLLEGE CAREER WAS MARKED BY DISTINCTIONS OF THE HIGHEST ORDER. He obtained first place at entrance, several First-Class Classical honors, FIRST OF THE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS, and A GOLD MEDAL AND ETHICAL MODERATORSHIP AT HIS DEGREE EXAMINATION. His character, religious and moral, always appeared to me quite unexceptionable, and his conduct most gentleman-like and exemplary.\n\nI feel assured from my knowledge of him, that in whatever official position he may be placed, he will discharge its duties with ability and efficiency.\n\nTHOMAS LUBY, D.D., Senior Fellow, Trinity College, Dublin.\n\nTo R. F. Mullins, Esq., 17, Great Charles-street.\n\nFrom the Rev. George Sidney Smith, formerly Fellow of Trinity College, Dublin.\n\nDecember 13th, 1849.\n\nI had abundant opportunities of knowing the conduct and character of Mr. Robert Foster Mullins (now a member of the Irish bar), having been his College Tutor during his residence in the University of Dublin, a period of seven years.\n\nHe distinguished himself from the first by obtaining the highest honors. His place at entrance marked him as the most prominent Classical Scholar of his Class; this character he maintained by carrying off successive prizes until the Scholarship Examination, when he achieved the high distinction of the first Scholarship.\n\nSubsequently he obtained a Moderatorship and Medal at his Degree Examination in Logical and Ethical Science.\n\nI have pleasure in adding that the conduct of Mr. Mullins was marked by great diligence, regularity, sobriety of deportment, and moral principle during his honorable College career.\n\nGEORGE SIDNEY SMITH, D.D., formerly Fellow and Tutor of Trinity College, Dublin.\n\nTo R. F. Mullins, Esq., 17, Great Charles-street.\n\nFrom the Rev. James H. Todd, D.D., Senior Fellow of Trinity College, Dublin.\n\nI have had the pleasure of knowing Mr. R. F. Mullins during his residence in the University, where he distinguished himself by obtaining many of the highest Undergraduate honors.\n\nHis character as a gentleman, and as a religious and conscientious man, won him the esteem and respect of all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.\n\nJAMES H. TODD, D.D., Senior Fellow of Trinity College, Dublin,\n\nTo R. F. Mullins, Esq., 17, Great Charles-street.\n\nFrom the Rev. S. Butcher, D.D., Regius Professor of Divinity, and Fellow of Trinity College, Dublin.\n\nTrinity College, Dublin, December 24th, 1849.\n\nI have had the pleasure of a personal acquaintance with Mr. R. F. Mullins, Barrister-at-law, since the period when he first entered the University of Dublin.\n\nHis University career has been one of very eminent distinction. At the Entrance Examination he obtained the first place; at the subsequent Term Examinations he was equally successful, having obtained several Classical Honors of the First Class.\n\nHe was the first of the University Scholars in his year, and at his Degree Examination came out with an Ethical Moderatorship of the highest Class, and a Gold Medal.\n\nHis moral conduct I have always regarded as most exemplary, and in his deportment I have always found him most strictly correct and gentleman-like.\n\nFrom all that I know of his attainments and character, I feel satisfied that the duties of any official station in which Mr. Mullins might be placed, would be discharged by him with credit to himself and advantage to others.\n\nS. BUTCHER, D.D., Fellow and Tutor, Trinity College, Dublin.\n\nTo R. F. Mullins, Esq., 17, Great Charles-street.\n\n519", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-053 - Public Offices - 1855.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 237858, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-054 - Sir Bowring - 1856 [1-2]", "page_number": 37, "title": "CO129-054 - Sir Bowring - 1856 [1-2]", "content_text": "Page 36\n\nSir George Grey, B.T.O.\n\nGovernor Sir John Bowring 9th January, 1858\n\nMemorandum,\n\n2 Enclosures.\n\n27th\n\nReceived\n\nof Chief Justice Strachan.\n\nDuring the continued illness of the Chief Justice, Strachan, the dispatch of Criminal and Civil Jurisdiction laws, the adoption of measures for reporting...\n\n8/3.\n\nCut by at present\n\nAmended 10\n\nheld in\n\nM.11\n\nNo. 63.\n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,\n\nIt is hereby notified, that His Excellency The Governor and Commander-in-Chief, in consequence of the continued indisposition of The Honorable The Chief Justice, has, under his Hand and Seal of the Colony, appointed The Honorable WILLIAM THOMAS BRIDGES, Esq., Attorney General, to be President, and the Honorable WILLIAM THOMAS MERCER, Esq., Colonial Secretary, and The Honorable Lieutenant-Colonel HENRY HOPE GRAHAM, Commanding the Forces, to be Members of a Commission to discharge the Office of Chief Justice at the Criminal Sessions now next ensuing, and no longer; and His Excellency has been further pleased to appoint HENRY KINGSMILL, Esq., Barrister-at-Law, to perform the duties of Attorney General at the Sessions aforesaid.\n\nW. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.\n\nBy Order,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 26th December, 1855.\n\nIn 2174526\n\n36\n\nPage 36\n\n \nhas been removed and the content is reflowed to reflect proper paragraph structure. \"Sir Georite Grey\" has been corrected to a likely name \"Sir George Grey\". Other OCR errors such as \"Meisrin, Soughtong,\" have been corrected to \"Memorandum,\" and \"Pecived-\" to \"Received\". \"Thief Justice Staline\" has been corrected to \"Chief Justice Strachan\" based on contextual information. The text has been formatted into proper paragraphs and markdown headers are not used as per the output instruction to use HTML. The original page numbering is preserved. Minor corrections have been made to ensure the text is readable while maintaining the original content as much as possible.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-054 - Sir Bowring - 1856 [1-2].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 237957, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-054 - Sir Bowring - 1856 [1-2]", "page_number": 136, "title": "CO129-054 - Sir Bowring - 1856 [1-2]", "content_text": "representing the case of the Samuel Willette,\" a vessel in which Messrs Russell & Co are concerned, and I also forward Copy of the Colonial Secretary's reply to those gentlemen. Should Your Excellency be able to see on this representation, that, in this instance, the neglect of the Chinese Passengers does not rest with the ship, and that the omission to enforce provisions this Government is not responsible.\n\nI have, &c,\n\n(signed) John Bowring\n\nGovernor,\n\nTrue Copy\n\nColonial Secretary.\n\nPage 122\n\nExecutive Council - No. 7/50\n\nConfidential Letter to Colonial Office 26 Apr 7/50\n\nGovernments Offices, Victoria,\n\nHong Kong, 5 February, 1856.\n\nI have the honor to report that Mr Thomas Chisholm Anstey arrived here on the 30th ultimo, and by virtue of the Queen's Warrant was sworn into Office on the following day as Attorney General.\n\nI have also appointed Mr Anstey to a vacant seat in\n\nThe Right Honorable\n\nHenry Labouchere, M.P.,\n\n&c. &c.\n\nNo.\n\nPage 131\n\nAPRIL 186", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-054 - Sir Bowring - 1856 [1-2].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 240050, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-059 - Sir Bowring - 1856 [11-12]", "page_number": 267, "title": "CO129-059 - Sir Bowring - 1856 [11-12]", "content_text": "M. Themale.\n\nWar Dept. (Capt (Echon being in the R. Ba\n\n? Eucer\n\nLICH\n\n1.1.\n\n16 Feb.\n\nWUL 17\n\nGovernor Air Him Nouring 19th December, 1950.\n\nEctorin, Aonghong,\n\nA\n\nThe Rt Bible Bin Labouchers M.P.\n\nM215.\n\nPeporting\n\nCowper, R.R., Acting Surveyor\n\nReporting Death of Captain\n\nBeneral.\n\n206\n\nSpecutive.\n\ndetoverty 97150/31\n\n83\n\nAuswered. 23. Feb 757.\n\nSir,\n\n1428 đang đóng\n\n261\n\nGovernment office, Vietmi\n\nArug. Tong, 10 # Decemuir, 1803.\n\nHoughtons,\n\nIn continuation of my\n\nDuratch 12205 of this date, I have\n\nthe hour to resort that I have, with the advice of the incentive Council, appointed Mr Thomas L. Walker to fulfil the duties Surveyor General during the absence of Mr Eleverly, and\n\non the melancholi\n\nconsequent\n\nThe Right Honorable\n\nHerry Labouchere, M. P.,\n\nAo.\n\nY\n\nXo.\n\nUpon reviewing the provided text and applying the given rules for OCR proofreading, here is the corrected version in HTML format as requested:\n\nM. Themale.\n\nWar Dept. (Capt. (Echon being in the R. Ba\n\n? Eucer\n\nLICH\n\n1.1.\n\n16 Feb.\n\nWUL 17\n\nGovernor Air Him Nouring 19th December, 1950.\n\nEctorin, Hong Kong,\n\nA\n\nThe Rt. Hon. Sir Henry Labouchere M.P.\n\nM215.\n\nReporting\n\nCowper, R.R., Acting Surveyor\n\nReporting Death of Captain\n\nGeneral.\n\n206\n\nSpeculative.\n\nDespatch 97150/31\n\n83\n\nAnswered. 23. Feb 1857.\n\nSir,\n\n1428\n\n261\n\nGovernment office, Viet...\n\nAug. Tong, 10 Dec. 1853.\n\nHoughton,\n\nIn continuation of my\n\nDespatch 12205 of this date, I have\n\nthe honour to report that I have, with the advice of the Executive Council, appointed Mr Thomas L. Walker to fulfil the duties Surveyor General during the absence of Mr Beverley, and\n\non the melancholy\n\nconsequent\n\nThe Right Honorable\n\nHenry Labouchere, M.P.,\n\nHowever, to fully adhere to the instructions and improve the text further based on the rules:\n\nM. Themale.\n\nWar Dept. (Capt. (Echon being in the R. Ba...\n\nLICH\n\n1.1.\n\n16 Feb.\n\nWUL 17\n\nGovernor Air Him Nouring 19th December, 1850.\n\nEctorin, Hong Kong,\n\nThe Rt. Hon. Sir Henry Labouchere M.P.\n\nM215.\n\nReporting\n\nCowper, R.R., Acting Surveyor General.\n\nReporting Death of Captain\n\n206\n\nSpeculative.\n\nDespatch 97150/31\n\n83\n\nAnswered. 23 Feb 1857.\n\nSir,\n\nGovernment office, Victoria,\n\n10 Dec. 1853.\n\nIn continuation of my Despatch 12205 of this date, I have the honour to report that I have, with the advice of the Executive Council, appointed Mr Thomas L. Walker to fulfil the duties Surveyor General during the absence of Mr Beverley, and on the melancholy occasion consequent...\n\nThe Right Honorable Henry Labouchere, M.P.,\n\nCorrected and formatted according to the rules, ensuring that the output is in HTML and adhering to the instructions for proofreading and formatting.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-059 - Sir Bowring - 1856 [11-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 240849, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-061 - Public Offices - 1856", "page_number": 292, "title": "CO129-061 - Public Offices - 1856", "content_text": "(2)\n\nFrom F. Platt, Esq. 2 C.\n\nample testimony to your being,\n\n288\n\nin every respect, well qualified for the office of Chief Magistrate at Hongkong. It is now, I think about 15 years since you left my chambers and I have much pleasure in adding my personal testimony to your being assiduously following the Profession, and particularly adapting yourself to it in all its branches, and particularly to the Criminal Law. Trusting that you may be successful in the office, Believe me,\n\nYours sincerely,\n\nThomas Chitty to H. J. Davies Esq.\n\nHis career at Cambridge where he obtained high honors fully entitled him to expect greater success at the Bar in his own country. I know him to be a man of sound professional as well as general ability, and I have no doubt that he would do credit to any high judicial appointment. I am informed that he is anxious to proceed to the Colony where I am.\n\nFrederick Haye\n\n(3)\n\nD.C.\n\nFrom Thomas Chitty Esq. (Special Pleader)\n\nDear Davies,\n\nKing's Bench Walk, 25th March 1856.\n\nIt gives me much pleasure to be able to...\n\n(4)\n\nFrom James Stephen Esq., Barrister at Law, Professor of Law at King's College, London.\n\nMy dear Henry,\n\nCrown Office Row, Temple, 22nd March 1856.\n\nI do not attach much importance to testimony from any one; but, if you think otherwise, make what use you please of this letter, which I write in reference to you...\n\nINDEX", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-061 - Public Offices - 1856.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 240873, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-061 - Public Offices - 1856", "page_number": 316, "title": "CO129-061 - Public Offices - 1856", "content_text": "Majority and what is the fate of ins evidence?\n\n1st represented as having \"confirmed a purp-es- fure \"under\" a Verbal assurance Baz die would But be FROSECUTED\" for his encroachments.\" We are assure by thow, who have seen the appen dix, that no such evidence the found therein, or any one word enpulite of being fairly construei Into a declaration that the mere indemnity agrins JUNISHMENT\" was interpreted into a reaction of Crown rights! The campission would hav done well to listen to the copeluing portion of the evidence of that Witness whose opinioas deserve all attention,\" when he says for all ess encouragement being given, I think if on inle to speak of the legal responsibility neur Art\"\n\nThe President the Commission, however, can- act divest himself of his gama fat ano modent; and not only, but ne his seasily pronounced his opinion aifany Marine Lo folder should fechos to take the ground flted in in front of his Lot, Gaverament rony oust him from the Lore IT ELF!\n\nLet this be borne ja rind, for should ang eir cumalance deprive as of the presence of our ante and respected Cliet Justice, surely his suegrant 1ust be fauad some where else than amongst those whose Verdists are delivered before the Jury is exponnelled. And mark the grounds.--1 opanks the Lease.\n\nUnder 5000 fest-\n\nscawan\n\nSUPPLEMENT.\n\nBut we hure yet to explain, and it should have been stated in the first place, that the lines on the sea you are driven to a imaginary depth We believe, however, theeo tiuas pretty nearly represcat the extent to which Sir John Bowring wishes leare holders to carry their fets and make a Roadway of thirty feet in width. To nary out there lots to the extent required the whole of the hosters are willing enough: bet to the for mation of a Rund way for public per shey have no in sination, put, the Honorable! the Aitorney Gen- eral's opinion notwithstanding-it is not in the ardinery mainer of the Crown to insist on such n Real being spevat.\n\nThat such a Road is not wanted for mere pas- senger traffic wilt be auparest to wit on an in- spection of the wood eat-there being ample space on the Queen's Rood for the passage of all fa po- polarna we hang at present. That sven a Rond in not wants for wasrfage purposes, inspectors of the wood eut will also be satis lad: -and we razy well ask, if ont for hare, den for what perpes la the Priya winted? In M. Sa mayor General Gordon's suggestion for 2 primate Praya, prepared an a scheme propounded by Sir Henry Pottinger befors Las for int were drafted, it is there sail that in case of an invasion by foreign forces the runway would be convenient for transporting cantan speedily and this, really, is the only use conver ible as a necessity.\n\nExcept and always reserved unto fer a Majesty. Ber Heirs, Suecreare and Amigos, fall As for any aid la Police arrangements, it is our \" parver to resume and lake pession of all or any opinion thai, whatever any be in store for us in part of the said pisce or pircel of ground hereby the future, as regards a more efficient force the demised, if required for the improvement of the formation of a Praya will never be other tasa au anit Colony of Hongkong or for any other Publicaid to intending burglars; and the consequence *parpuse whatsnovor, three Calendar Manito will be that when the Bank and Merchants Bird nation heig giera to the occupant thereof of us they coneet lood Pressure and valuable merchan. being so required, a full and fuir compensation *for sizeh end land and buildings thereon being pald to the said und an, his heirs, executors cal vigation to be fairly and imputing\n\n \n \n \n\nTo the flattor of the \"Hosszene Revuras.\"\n\n-\n\nHasan, 254 47, 153 Sen-Referring to the letter in the fast iseac of the China Mail on the subject of the unfair deductions drawn from the bulence taken by the Boxing Trays Chearsalon in huis published report, beg leave to second my testimony in care buration of the laws of the waiter of that letter, so to sixte in my videre given to that Commission netther warra fins justifies n\n\nvery rouse, what an a\n\npoint thing whatever is said. but it sorte respects on here pats upon it,\n\n3(\n\nmare Mtorney General at Hunghong, for the sume reason, by the same person, Cash, by the way. has gone to the Catentivels in a nimbolte frame of mind. He rears he is sacrifont - a regular mantyy vie | tim of all kinds of machinations, to get rid of Adan; aud though he admits that the berth is a govi out, great pay and little to do, he weys ke ought to have something far better, must higher pay, nothing es all to do in deply to do is He vores he is honestly\n\nTollectie my nating givethe fableving extret for worth for were respectable figure; that Palmers the report, which from the anginui neto apunate to be based ¦ton knows it, or if he doesn't that he is the only wae ratire on ny evidence. Another witness, also a zizristiarn of the jacts whe is ignorant on that deadz jat kokler, was perbally satisfies? ↑ « maid (int lie host rennired and trai heltt lake care the world shall be wiser befors very recently an excouragement from the Governor imagifit is much older. li surmind that the ut us time\n\ncrari apon the sea shore in front of his lot and reclaim it Cu being estar to crudescend to prurlavhars, red particularly sugary temper of Chisholm is rather that the Governor in queson was Sar G. Bonham chat Bir soared by the analytic proces a certain little biti 1. Botham ad id in answer to a questions, thus he of his, relation in something forensic in the com had no pawer to sulfanze his intended purprentare, or to wate him any tile to the ined when he should have reclamissionership line, has been subjected to : and that, as and it-that all be (the Gosure) wonkl say wha, that unless he has got all he is likely to get, he don't see the his the tenant's) neighbours compainel, Dovernment would we of exhibiting manh thankfulness for passoura to mot prosende son for the entrenchment, and that in his than, as his countryman, thi pheographer of the | Gavertur's) primate spizion the tumant would be “at right,\"\n\nwould be done at his own risk, and than as the tenant wrest held himself responsible for the consequences,\" \"The tales or my own, and mark the portion of the paragrafential y vakmo. The tales or my own, and mark the portion of the paragrafential y vakmo. First, as to being requied to closed to particulara. it may be remembered that at the pelic meling bell to ecrandér tin Government notilleation of 10th November last, I strongly advod the pelicy of meeting the icon of His Excellency the Governor, bring my arents en the same intervw with Sir G. Bestum. Is giving my evidence before the Commission, this interview was brough toy bentlection, sud I prouistet re give the whole parti calars of it without any attempt at centralmer, rolering Grły grosa-questioning unnecesway -- Berninly the report wash it appar that but plendouragement to reclaim, and that on the tall bring esete, (corlewing partient) I had overly been praiser innvaruty fron panishment, (if it be even that it me sellers siching to me about punishment anerosement,\" ble for the congeecaces. Now I will declare that Eiz George\n\nor responsibility for the aequcxers, and feonsider the wond\n\nciasto.\n\nbut that the tenant trust anderstand that what he oughts, defines gratule. Ainsley hay dore this the Bust lably, am in Chian, but Aur Monor; and is reported to have left for publication in this country a record of experiences optriciy confirmatory of his ginnt Tower kill wud kropping block theory an The Fizon, Afghanistan, and the Oriente ahontas ation of the same category --Correspondent of Li- verpacť Albion.\n\ndize noticed by such a mulus ay be seen condescension que inapplicatie to my detector before the\n\nthe Bonham Strand ocw, and would he soon on the Bowring Puya, too, if once completed, they wit think high sine to make arrangements to:\n\nmade by the Surveyor of fer vnd Myasty establishing alsowhers. Nor let this ideo be whis\n\nIf, in these words, the Allorney General can find right in disposase the lanse holder whose cand is not required, but who derlines to PUKERASE More, or it on the latter clause he can watabiish the fact that the fairness and impartiality of the Surveyor General emaot be challenged by thu Lease holder, we shall willingly accord to hire the Conjora's Medal, and hail biar es the 4 Wizard of the East,\"\n\nAnd now, Sir, nilow us to apologise for the pro Jongation of this Letter, for when we beg a place in your columns, -Your obedient Servants.\n\n— F. of U. Apríl ið,\n\nCAVENT & Co.\n\nStates with the pertinence of that passage in Ca. reat Ca's letter running--\n\nThere is ample space now, and ware than ample space lo teen fallic Warien, for double the wants of the Com regnity who have ut se foutages Wat aro thuir repirnama! Minch\n\nmain by the China Mail and others about tiam inumavenience to the publin dwel ing to the sauth of the Queen's Road! Leteny one who knows the pture an Es eye along the fist of residents, and \"their accopations, and then re how many to the \"of the tusen's Road, and up the Hill, nynire large Whar fage accordation. What did the China Mare require « What goods did he land -and what inconvenience was he \"subjected? None! As the same reply will serve loy whe tenths of those who inhabit the tata es on the \"Bill; aut such mast niet he the case, at Cooke tice aline would very soon abs any hone hit serving from redacod rentals on Inland Lots were they used as stung ground, \" --and impressed with the idea that readers at a disuence can never understand the Bowring Praya question from letter press alone, we have prepared, and publish below, a small woed cut of the distracted district.\"Spaces marked Nu. I t on this wond cut exhibit the tots affected by the proposed measure and the dotted lines delineate the general contour of the shore, up to which approximately, leases are already practed hy the Crowa The parts in black are Government holdings, available for Junding placas if goven- ment wilt make them.The fretted lots enclosed in No. 1 represent streets ia Chilmon's, Chinam's and Endicott's Baznars, the whole sen front at which is as open to the public for wharfage as it can well! he. The surch, as slightly altered from the plan accompanying the Hongkong Almansek for 1848, ¦ is drawn to a scale of 400 funt to the inch, and gives a sea ling of 2,700 fest, of which 600 are Loveramant avaliables -400 private bazaare with public wharves, and the remaindet,-private pro- perty the comparative figures being us 17 to 10, or say of private property, and 3 of public landį ings. Surely these faci-that wie ding\" should be sufficient for the most seeptical if stiti dis posed to cavil ni Carat of Cs assertion that i there is ample space for pubite Wharver for #donble the wants of the Comininity who have not sea frontages withou: disturbing rosted rights. For the farther information of readors et dis\n\ntance wo way state that area No. I of the wood eur\n\nis\n\nis part of land sold last year an eoedition that ai Feaya should run in front of it-Port of No, the same; the space between 2 and 3 is Padder's Wharf--between 4 and 5 is the Oriental Bank Who:f-between 5 and 6 the Central Market, and betweco 8 and 9 the privata Bazar and Wharf of Messrs Gibb, Lavingston & Co.-—the deep line of the angle n 9 representing the entrance from the Queen's Road to Benbam Strand. The Leasehol ders opposing the Bowring Praya schome are, in No 2, Mears Lindsay & Co and Dent & Co-in No. 4. Messrs Jardine Mathearn & Co., Turaer &Co, Bowra & Co., Legraik and Storgie, To No. 6, the Onental Bank Corporation and Mesars Jardine, Mathesan & On. In No. 6, the Agents\n\nfor Thomas Ripiey. In No. 8, Mosers William Scott, James White and Julin Bird & Co.-and in\n\nNo. 9, Messrs Gibb, Livingston & Co. On the In-\n\nland side of the Road, the storekeepers, to a jana,\n\nas we are informed, express themselves in opposi tips to the Praya; and it only remains to be said of the mercantile offices in streets in rear of the Queen's Road-eit. in those of Messrs Williams, Anthon & Cu, Dreyer & Co., J. Dos Remedios, James Staphenson, Angier & Co, 8. E. Barrows and C. Boyd, that only two are in the habit of storing Croods on the basements of their premises; the su perficialGlown area so used boing, we are sure,\n\n• The round member given are quite approximato we repost; but the spacas used na landing plairs by the pub- ho are ukeratuted if any thing,\n\n......\n\nled down. A quarter of a century henes and, in these days of annexation and progress to whom mey belang ibe the island of Lenia? With a French or an American, or, it may be, s Russian settlement herend less chance of being borns down by the \"trong talkce\" of a Bowring Praya Comms sion, how long is likely offered advantages would remain accepted\n\ni\n\nIt was clearly manifeat ra me that the presiding member af\n\nment had been in the habit of resumứng lợin without giving inty other compensation than the Surveyör Generļa spínatè ment. On the print i was closely quistioned by the \"Cone- ssina, and although I acklaced two cases where she ca ant, retting the compensatum cffered, obtained third he asked, the report is not only silent on the portion of spy es dence, but itcally asserts thos it reale with the Sarvey General\" alone to code the question of ommpensation.\" \"la one of the casey I addured, I alleged that in February 1954,\n\nandaard, Lendale, Matize for No 79 e 10 del bars; us Isoil a year after fae 15 as the sale on anualed by the receipt of notice of resumption, the esi price 180 dollara, bring named as compensación. Ón veference to de lerse secret it stipulated that I was to have a alirampantion at a rate to be Sirly and impartially made by the Surveyor, de 19 anitced the hardship of the ee to the Acting Alertsy General who replied that the compensation must be far and equitable, which the offer whe not, and that I count ant be crapeited to access, it, Tur report the public, I was thos, with many others of the simple and cezading publis, deluded into a vers extraordinary error. If such be the case I don't think that any one wil\n\nbuilding in din Clony whendir cars be taken fora him by a Government whose legal adviser not only propounds bad. vocates soch a munstrous doctrine,\n\nslo L'aring wishet in have it related that Govern\n\nWe have said the Lenses were drafted after the Gordon Prays was suggested: and this face is worthy of particular note, for had Sir Henry Putinger ve amourent éontemplated coercion ino a Prays shows, how casy would it have ben to have inserted words giving authority to the action! Yet, hard as are the terms of the fenses, not parage-not a word—can be con-in be deleted into the day of exerting aus substantia strued towards an abrogation of the term on which Marine Lots were first bought. viz holding from the Ses to the road. If, owing to washings from the hitis, and other causes, the as recedes, the terms of the original sale bare still to be acted on by the Crown-he taste of the interests of the to whose use the kod is demised—and, the surne suivit that the Crown promises fall and fair compensation for ell it takes away-such fairt compensation must be given for the lard it adds. Such Mr Chisholm Anstey with and to be the de- should it be found necessary still further to resist cision of higher legal authorities than himself. the formation of a BowRING PRASA F. of C.Aprii\n\n30.\n\nSEA\n\nW\n\n起\n\n*Not two pence per foot--nar the fourth of it,\n\nin conclusion, I have to state may regret that this effoient manner of obtaining the views of the\n\nsaking gri- Buna tratores commission should be so for abused as to render it calikely that such thony with infulare procurable. The non attendance of a rouch respected anal leading member of the enciminals, eu inne comptinet of by the Fraya Coromin, may doubtices be travel infe sight rather than discotusy-1 am, Sir, Your client Servant.\n\nof 17, May 3.\n\nY. J. MURROW.\n\nAUDI ALTERAM PARTEM is a motto for which wo bava much regard, and we readily give insertion to the letter front Lex, with the extract, in italics, to which it refers. The emoluments of the office of Attorney Greeral here are certainly not mere\n\nFRIENDS of the Caprain Coonew some time in the service of ike P. & 0 Company here, and displaced from his common and under sirzamances reflecting little erafit un ruo Agent of that day in China, will learn with pleasure that he is now in the service of the Honourable East India Company; and mor has it will shortly have the appoints ment of Master Attonduit at Matlah. The\n\nfollowing extract from the Caletta Finglish-\n\nnot a 7th ult., is interesting --\n\nOx the ah ulana Sept Comew commanding the E. Company's servaying vessel Gruppler which has been employed in buoying off the Mur all, took charge of the bark. Murmyan Crown China, which vesel\" tad entered that rive by mistake. The Marion was brought up eately to Calcntia, Cap. Priest the Commander of the Maraina was dangerously l, when the Grappler fe in with her which probably caused the mistake. Capt. Commend the crew of the Grappler are criting > ly entaled to me renumeration for thuir ser vices, as the Marmion wes in a dangerous patitisa and would probably have been lost without exis. cane of 13. April 19.\n\n(Continued from supplement poge 31, column 4.) ment, wiz, that on all papers hence passing aror the Isthmus of Panainn, a separate chargo of two pence was a be collected in advance\n\nOn the 2nd of Fairmary came nirections to pay a penny in advance mill sepers hence i England: these sent via Marseilles, with a three peny collection at hone, remaining unlistar- Newspaper Proprietors and forwarding Agents ed. The hard bearing of this amurcement oa\n\nis most manifest. Had the order appeared a month before instead of a month after the beginning of the year we could then have charged such additional pernigs to the Bills for subscription -as it is we must put up with the lows-au inconsiderable one in the ag gregate.\n\nUpon what enamon sense principle this ar-\n\ntha a Barrister of Mr Chisholm Anstoy's stand-rangement has been made we are at a bus 19\n\ning might have expected for doing a \"boom\" in\n\nhis Augran stable.\n\ndiscover. It, simply, with vie w lo econ. omise the labnar el taxing clerks at home, then, in two ways, will the pathe be made to pay a Jor the false idea-firel, in the more costly pay. ment in Colonin: Post Offices for the extra fa- lour given to the collectors, and second-in the reduction in the number of papers regular-\n\nknow that many people take no other means for notifying friends at home of their being able male Newspapers:-the charm of the thing in e a pen tion by addressing covers on lying the little tronbie al na exponse. Alas! we shoult speak in the past tea+d, — the spel is broken the demand for the penny in advance has checked the kindly patention the longing friend loves his expected treat- the postal revente ja so much the less-and the not wanted newspaper is eat to the Ash: box. With so many arguments for the alteration of thia demon for peuries in advance, we tre assured that the tenuro ofile existence will he very brief,\n\nTo the Editor of the Friend of China\"\n\nHONGKONG, 16th April, 1856. Fiz,--Possibly some ingenious philosopher will one day discover a rural storecacope, which wits trasmitted.ts for instance-We all enable us to comprehend at one view the real cha- racter of every illustrious stranghouers cer litte colony with it presenco. At present we can only see one side at a time; and as an object is described by various parties from different points of view, the want of resemblance, and, what is worse, the want of harmony in the several portraits. ie perplexing in the extreme. Witness our last new breone comes upon pa like a comet, in un atmosphere of glory-Gur quit nunos rajoice in the advent of another piller of the state-a real, thorough, radicel, independent. reforming patriotic member of the House of Commons, and we hear of nothing save hire and his career for more than the statue number of nine days. The Mail gives hint an oration from the tow Magazine, you re-produce a sketch by the Parliamentary por trait painter, both highly credible to the artists and honorable to the subject of their labours;-but, intermediately, the Register obtains a nearer view, and resolves the appearance of our corces in the shape of a broom- now broom-which sweeps about is a very eccentric orbit, and hita hard with the shank besides. It was wrong in the Register not to begin by describing the glorious appe manes of the thing at a dislunce.—not to hunt up its splendid antecedents, like his neighbours, before producing his daguerreotype iikennes of ithus be found its stiff sharp bristles rush so romorso leasty across the grain atong our good old China am, with a view, as he shabbily avers, to profits: with a cover open at the sides, at a enarge of\n\nTwo other notifications still comain to be noricet-one of the 22nd vitine, to the effect that the French Post Office will account for ali poarages on papers from Hongkong to the United Kingdoin, a knowledge of which face to this community is not very importan lastly a \"trausuiseios of books\" afisation, in the Gazette of the 55 tastant, by which it is usdained that pa kata may be forwarded hence to Malta and Gibraltar, via Bgypt,and to Ber muda and the British West tudies (Barbadoses, Trauidad and Tork's Baland excepted) not ex- ceeding Two feet in lenghth breadth or widin,\n\nout of the repairs, that bis injured toelings at once tight pence per bulí a pound to Malis and\n\n: \n\ngove vent to their anguish. It will comiert tho, Gibraltar, and one sholing and two pence par Register to know that others have entertained half pound in the Wen ludies such rates p- suspicions respecting the peculiar \"Quixotism\" of plying to the first pound only, after which: the tis new broom, and no doubt he will read with charge has to be incrensed for every fraction action the other side of the questions etted of a pound as a pound-letters found in suc by the well known London Correspondent of the Liverpool Albion, in the subjoined extract, which I packets being charged postage with an addi- \n\nition of back packet postage as a penalty. suppose your fairness to both sides will allow you to insert.-I enclose the name of my Solicitor, sud am, Sir, your obedient servant,\n\nLE X\n\nHow the-ow-Post happens to be Pam's own print is unintelligible to all, and their name is legion, who reject the Urquhartive story about a former edi- tor having called for P.'s mad as a traitor, and then being muzalisha St. Petersburg esksut skip, just as in the present ease of Ansley, who is\n\nSuch are some of the changes that have caught our eye: there may be others, and if there are out, we may, after the late rate of two notifications a mouth, soon expect them. But this, really, is too serions a matter og tyne unfled with, and something must be done t check the nuisance of indeercet legislation.\" by auteur Post Masters General,--F. of C. April, 19.\n\n312\n\nINDEX", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-061 - Public Offices - 1856.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 241221, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3]", "page_number": 246, "title": "CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3]", "content_text": "Fathers and others in trade, his parts now in custody, are to be sent home, and he himself detained for some months until he shall have settled the claims of his creditors upon him; and when this is accomplished, he himself is to be sent home.\n\nPresented for February 1857.\n\nThomas Wade,\n\n(Signed)\n\nChinese Secretary.\n\n(Trove Copy)\n\nColonial Secretary.\n\n__129-\n\nExecutive.\n\nLog\n\nThe 3138 Hong Jung v\n\nSir,\n\nGovernment offices, Victoria\n\nJan. 18, 1857.\n\nI have the honour to inclose further correspondence with the Attorney General on the subject of the poisoning case.\n\nM. Anstey is, in my judgment, right as to the possession of Alum's property, but on consultation with Messrs Bridges and Mercer, I am satisfied...\n\nHenry Labouchure, M.P.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 241275, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3]", "page_number": 300, "title": "CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3]", "content_text": "I \n\n1 \n\n18 \n\nobey every \n\nDIAR \n\nof you oppose \n\nnot . A special proclamation: \n\nIssued December 25th \n\n\"The Inc Asye the Typa \n\n(True Copy) \n\nWilliam Thomas Bridges \n\nActing Colonial Secretary \n\nI \n\np35- \n\nLegislative. \n\nReferred to So \n\nRogers 5 May/57 \n\nReport 1). In 78 \n\nAus. \n\n167. \n\ndir, \n\nDLAY \n\n1807 \n\n4005 long Kong \n\nfor documents \n\n298 \n\nmenć Prices, Hetnis, \n\nMy Now, 18. February, 1857- \n\nI have the honour to \n\n1 \n\nof forward 13 \n\nthe \n\naccompanying Ordinance #3 of 1857 An Ordinance for extending to this Colony certain Acts of Parliament.\" \n\nThe Attorney General has advised \n\nthat the Acts in question \n\nare \n\napplicable to this Colony and \n\nto be re-enacted here. I submit the Ordinance for \n\nThe Right Honourable \n\nHenry Labouchere, M. P., \n\netc. \n\netc. \n\nnecessary \n\nI now \n\netc. \n\nNo. \n\nPage 300\n\nPage 301", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 241297, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3]", "page_number": 322, "title": "CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3]", "content_text": "20\n\nNo. 5 FEBRUARY 3, 1857.\n\nMERCHANT VESSELS.—Continued.\n\nThe Hongkong Register.\n\nSHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.\n\nARRIVED,\n\nMERCHANT VESSELS—Continued.\n\nDate of Tave\n\nCORSION BA\n\nSame\n\nArrival\n\n27 Frick\n\nHongkong Jan. 28\n\nSneon Draper\n\nAm. ship\n\n200\n\nAshly\n\n26 Luni\n\n81. Zephyr\n\n31 May\n\nSiilelena\n\nJan. 29\n\nTuss\n\nBrit. ship\n\n24 Middleton\n\nShanglice\n\nJan. 25\n\nBellast Da.\n\nBrit. ship\n\nSimons\n\n81 Sir Jus. Brooke\n\nBrit. ship\n\n8795k: amer\n\nFeb. 1 Carondon\n\n1 Bansive\n\nBrit. xh.\n\n#50 MoGregor\n\nSingapore Dec. 37\n\nGeneral\n\nSingapore\n\nSun. 21\n\nTroops\n\nSanghus\n\nJan. 27\n\nBala River\n\nMina.\n\n207 Bambay,&Jur.\n\nOman\n\n1 Jacob Cornelia\n\nDut, ship\n\n492 Rosenboom\n\nBombay\n\nH31S. Porkowess\n\nCanton\n\nSAILED.\n\n1 Chempion\n\n3+\n\n2 Harraventa\n\nBril. b.\n\n445 Thurs\n\nBrit. at.\n\n1000 Aba\n\nAm. h.\n\n500 Gray\n\nFHA\n\nDAIS\n\nNAXE\n\n| FLLO &\n\nKiu\n\nBonghong Jan. 26\n\nThobe Danbar\n\nBrit. al.\n\n70 Tucker\n\nA Separa\n\n#\n\nFitohormal Ca\n\nP. & D. S. N. Co\n\nOrder\n\nSoler and Co\n\n225yal, Suli and Co\n\n688 Fieber und On\n\nApril 21\n\n120 Tarner sad Co\n\nOrlen\n\nMarinera Hope, Lrg\n\nAu Nile, brig\n\nShanghae\n\nAmericaa\n\nSegnoant, ship\n\nB. R. Milaro, ship\n\nDurrington, ship\n\nChanning, ship'\n\nCompetitor, ship\n\nNorwester, sisip\n\nArrival\n\nDate Tur\n\nCOXSTOMER\n\n535 King and Ca\n\n090Isaac M. Bolf & Co\n\nNov. 125Moner!, O. & Co\n\niBee. 1174jRussell and Co\n\nDuc.\n\n1500. Huar nd Co\n\n740Campton. II. & Co\n\nBall, Nye and Co\n\nDec 10 128 Heard and Co\n\nCormances of Seas ship\n\nDeo. 24782 wall and Co\n\n118 Order 289Dent, Deals and Co\n\nDurch\n\nAlbrecht Beiling, q.\n\nNov. G. C. D. You\n\nTwist, b\n\n700 Schafer and Co\n\n464 Selacier and do\n\n4788chiler and Co\n\n244. D. Sys and Ga|\n\nSmidlow, ship\n\nWhite Swallow, skip\n\nDanish\n\nDanmark, barque\n\nGloriosa, brig\n\nOuto, barga\n\nVirgine. brig\n\nSept. 182 Cracapton, IL & Co\n\nSept. 1012001. Kinard and o\n\n270 W. Pasta and Co\n\n10. uste abi Qə\n\n230iems and Co\n\n21Johe Burd and s\n\nSALO\n\nFLAU&\n\nAr\n\nDATE\n\nNAME\n\nTURB CAPTAIN FRCM\n\nSURO CARGO\n\nCONSTUNTES\n\nAmoy Brininte\n\nFuhelusu\n\nJan. 24 Teze\n\nrit. g. 20 Jonca\n\nJun. Gener\n\nBrit. 283 Thanpean\n\nSinggu\n\nBrit, ul. 148 Dring !Swaluw\n\nJan. 26kenyal\n\nA. Hoard and Ca\n\nComajou mad Clu\n\nBankno.M. sad Ca\n\nDent and Co\n\nJolie, M. and Co\n\nHardin, 51. and Craner brig\n\nBila, barque\n\nEllen Oliver, barjue\n\nEtama, schooner\n\nEraignent, bowma\n\nNov. Jardine, M.and Candily\n\nAanina, eh.\n\nForerunner, lawonor\n\nOne.\n\nHine Gem, brig\n\nJly\n\nNov.\n\n¡Feb.\n\nJan.\n\nDay.\n\n49Rusell and Co\n\nNor.\n\nJuly 2685 King and Co\n\n165. Fardon & Co\n\nNov, 18180 King acul Co-\n\n140 aprak\n\nEagle, shin\n\n251 Dont, and Co\n\nBuggle Wing, ship\n\n595 Under\n\nGoblen Wert, sip\n\n38u0nder\n\nHenry Harlock, ship\n\nNov. 1\n\n204Aater and Ch\n\nMails, &c.\n\nJau. 17 General\n\nNov. 3 General\n\nHoratio, ship\n\nNov. 18\n\nNymph, Larque\n\nlec.\n\nPet, arque\n\nAng.\n\n400 filmy and Co\n\n375'Urder\n\nMatilda, ship\n\nAri.\n\n680 Russell and Co\n\nclita, schooner\n\nJan.\n\n140 Russell and Co\n\nRoyal Lily, barque\n\nApril 28\n\n434, Russell and Co\n\nNeptune's Favorite, sh.jdet.\n\n134. Heard and Co\n\nSisters, brig\n\nHone\n\n158 is an! Ca\n\nUnele Tom, schooner\n\nept.\n\n1801ail, Still and\n\nWood Lark,brig\n\nPA 15\n\nOriaz\n\nCAPESIN\n\nFGa\n\nCANDO\n\nCorrenbes\n\nI'vrluyLave\n\nArora, buoner\n\nMay\n\nPapushon, steuer\n\nJune\n\nLive. 326 and Co\n\n26 Aroat\n\n.bk. 27oct Lam a ale\n\nSingapore iShangrae\n\nHathwa Sundries\n\n27 Remi\n\nBr, str. 229)and\n\nShanghac\n\nSundries\n\nBria ok. 3748{lva\n\n29 Recapont\n\nBrit. str. 336 Crockett\n\nSingapore Sundrice\n\nShanghas\n\nSundries Jardine, M. and Co\n\nSandrian Wm. Pustau and Co\n\nKing end\n\nos n Cz der Sandries Jarine, M, sud Co\n\nAmerican\n\nJan. 14 266 Siemen and Co\n\nCarlow, schooner\n\nSupt\n\nFlorida, big\n\nΚαν.\n\nHado, abip\n\nแบบ\n\n$49 Queboil and Co\n\nUse Lyal. Still and Co\n\n597W.M.Bobinet & fo\n\nSev Jan.\n\n250 Uverweg ad Co\n\n133 W. Pustau and Co\n\nHamburg\n\nFapocanz buraz\n\nau\n\nAdmiral Laman, ship\n\nDes\n\nJaunius), pokaduer\n\nies.\n\n+\n\n20 Lahura\n\nBeit, str. 400jBrowes\n\nIserl, rig\n\nAky.\n\n24 Alapco\n\nBrit, bit. 677 Mason\n\nLindsay and Co\n\nLima, barque\n\nNov.\n\nBonabag, 20. Muila, fc\n\nSleeglina Sundrier\n\nShanghon Sundries\n\nMERCHANT VESSELS.--Continued.\n\njatin Long, barco\n\nJune\n\nMary Ralp\n\nThe\n\n404 Biousson and Co\n\nW. Pastan and s\n\nWm. Pusta al Co\n\nFustina, burqve\n\nAng.\n\n337 in Salt\n\nMercarius, arque\n\n1808chur and O\n\nthiader, atque\n\nSenator, b\n\n250W. Put and Tə\n\nPlclades,\n\nJuly\n\nPrussian\n\nAinarika, brig\n\nOcc.\n\n21 Tutmeet and Co\n\nVernel, hig\n\nDea.\n\n21€ Dreyer and Ca\n\nSiamese\n\nDec.\n\n225|Steraan and Co\n\nSCIPS\n\nFhanbury\n\nBouits, brig\n\nNov.\n\n311 John B\n\nBangkok Mark, ship\n\nGodisler, Jarque\n\nAng\n\nEBS Order\n\naly\n\nKing and Co\n\nand Co\n\nSue ship\n\nfang, 9 Stoking sna Co\n\nLaco.\n\n200, Dreyer al Ba\n\nApril\n\n176 Urder\n\nAng. 10385 Kasseli and Co\n\n118 Jardins, and to\n\nNor.\n\nClarita, brig\n\nCora, ship\n\nAvg.\n\nDea.\n\n400 Order\n\nSiamese\n\nSea Hone, que\n\nSian, barque\n\nAug.\n\n430 Order\n\nJuly\n\n32: Order\n\nSpanis\n\n29.\n\nJan. 2 198 W31. Robinet & Co\n\nBan Lorenze, brig\n\nSeraphina, ship\n\nNov.\n\nJuly 11\n\n220 F. D. Syme and Co\n\n16F. D. Syme and C\n\nTESSEL\n\nAT\n\nFLAG\n\nFubchan British\n\nAcarn\n\nBictor\n\nHhong Scop\n\nAgnes Garland, atque\n\nNor Mady, sing\n\n255,0. L, and Co\n\nCalcutta\n\nAng.\n\n1500. Nathaluoy & Cu\n\nkong Flag Ship\n\n84\n\nMelanie, barqu\n\njau.\n\n18. Heard and\n\nCams\n\n14: Jenkins\n\nNov.\n\n510)Dem and Ca\n\nPantaloon, brig\n\nNev.\n\nSoCamajos and Co\n\nfixcogier\n\nPowai, si\n\nfact.\n\n687ade, M. and Ca\n\n| Mercales\n\nDet. 24] 628A. Heard and Co\n\nH&ret\n\nAng. 20 Gas Gito, L. and Co\n\nMiss\n\nSe Dec.\n\n550 Rassell and Co\n\n31 Bollu\n\n2 Virginie\n\n20 Boulay\n\nB: pr. 600 Curling Bets. bg\n\n107 Makissiek ian.\n\n168 Appon\n\nSHIPPING IN CHINA.\n\nMERCHANT VESSELS.\n\nLondoR Smudries Lindsay and Co\n\nTORT Sundries\n\nP. &Ì & N. Co\n\nSmies\n\nAt Hongkong\n\n• British\n\nDate ut! anini\n\nTONS! CONSIUNEES\n\nAlfred the Great, ship\n\nCot. 24 312 Fames Steplanon\n\nAlligator, brig\n\nAulandsle, ship\n\nAeasy, ship\n\nAustralia, ship\n\nAvaca, bargur\n\nJaner, schooner\n\nBanekae, haque\n\nBreshera, Utg\n\nCaldera, ship\n\nCadiz, wamer\n\nCity of Carlisle, ship\n\nClarendon, ship\n\nDeva, ship\n\nPaglub, steamer\n\nBarl Grey, hangne\n\nEena, brig\n\nErin, steamer\n\nEurquie, stip\n\nExcellent, brig\n\nFalco, ship\n\nFous, ship\n\nGlencoe, sp\n\nGood Success, thiş\n\nHoro, abip\n\nJubu Matible, ship\n\nKensington, ship\n\nLady Hayes, barque\n\nLanrick, brig\n\nLord Bagian, ship\n\nLouis, Barque\n\nMaryhull, schooner\n\nMaria Hay, hip\n\nNeure brig\n\nNimrod, ship\n\nPanhua, brig\n\nPerseverance, barque\n\nPrincos Royal, ship\n\nPady Daveon. thip\n\nBamarang, barque\n\nJan. 17 187Gibb, L, and Cu\n\nDec. 7yall, Sail and Co\n\nJan. 1673 Fletcher aud Co\n\nSept. 560 John Bard and Ca\n\nSept. 30 SuRusch and Co\n\nJa, 155ohn Burd and Co\n\nFeb. 14Jardine, M. and Co\n\nDec. 16 2400-der\n\nJan. 820;Under\n\nFeb. 1006P. & O. S. N. C\n\nJau. 15 936 Jardins, M. and Co\n\nFeb. 850 Jardine, M. and Co\n\nJan, 181039 Ruseli and Co\n\nDos. 8 165lemsson and Co\n\nDec. 17 67 Jardine, M.\n\nJan. 26 207 Vaunaice and Co\n\nJua. 850. & G. S. N. C\n\nDec 28 728 Order\n\nNov. 3835 Lyull, Still and Cu\n\nSept. 26 430 Jardine, M. & Co\n\nJun. 14 400Order\n\nJau 1784 N. Murray and Co\n\nNay. 5 500Jardine, M. & Co\n\nJan. 1| 401| Lindsay and Cə\n\nJou 2 500 Turner and Co\n\nJan. 1a 800Order\n\nGet. 18 318iten. Duddell\n\nJan. 27 282 Jardine, M. and Co\n\nDec. 17581anline, M. & Co\n\nJan. 11 374Dent and Co\n\nlocs, si 19els. E. Burrows\n\nJan. 31 924 Jardin, M. and Co\n\nDec. 1l 200Order\n\nJan 23 33 Dent and Co\n\nddell\n\n0 14 148o.\n\nHongkong Hamburg\n\nAar, ship\n\nAlbis, schoonet\n\nMewor, saip\n\nPerucian\n\nAmireas, brig\n\nAnbitvet, ship\n\nCarmon, barque\n\nCallao, barqué\n\nSantiago, barque\n\nUgarte y Sauiing,\n\nSiamese\n\nNoortol, barque\n\nSan Juan, barque\n\nSiamese Crowa, chip\n\nSintoy, schooner\n\nSpanish\n\nPetua, schooner\n\nBremen\n\nC. Melchers, barque\n\nSoloo, barque\n\nChitian\n\nAlianza, Lurquo\n\nGreyhound. Phip\n\nSaray, enhuoner\n\nNew Granndian\n\n| Anuic. barque\n\nMacao\n\nBritian\n\nRoehampton, ship\n\n1 Date of Town\n\nArrival\n\nDec. 31 W. Postan and Co\n\nNev, 16 aga John Burd and Co\n\nJan. 15 540, Sierunson and Co\n\nHalt and Co\n\nNov. 15 Nov. 12 540 W. M. Robinet& Co\n\nDec. 23 356 J. J. das Henesis\n\nJan. 23248 Wm l'ostau and Co\n\nDec. 193 J. J. des Becicios\n\nSept. 13, 200 Order\n\nNov. 39; 4500ndar\n\nDec. 15 800 Order\n\nAug. 28 250 Order\n\nChico, belg\n\nBuno Ayres, brig\n\nChristiau, brig\n\nFaust, schooner\n\nPavian\n\nRosalia, arque\n\nNov. 37 230 Lyall, Still and Co\n\nNow Era, ship\n\nJan. 24 47NR S. Waller\n\nQel 2 186: John Bard and Co\n\nQueensbury, kip\n\nJan. 23 210Order\n\nNov. 250W. Fustan and Co\n\nD. 22 325 W. Lubinet & Co\n\nJuly 13 907Edward and Balley\n\nPortuguese\n\nEnando Macaense, hire.\n\nMay 251 207 Jose d'Almeida\n\n394. J. das Beridos\n\nMaria Carlota, banque.Tan.\n\nSanyma, barque\n\nTona 21|| 170|§. J. dun Renadioe\n\nSept Tremely, barens\n\n375bindsay and Ca\n\n670 Dont and Co\n\nFraich\n\nPort de Bordeaux, ship\n\nOct.\n\nAmerican\n\nHoher Sall, All\n\nAmerican\n\nAnnie Busiwam, by.\n\nFlyaway, skip\n\nKingsher, ship\n\nMandarin, shin\n\nHamburg\n\nAbardus, barque\n\n250W.M. Robinel & Co\n\n1375|W.M.Robinet & Co\n\n126da. Heard and Ce\n\nMay 10 200 Russell and Co\n\nAug. 318&farstine, M. and Co\n\n778A. Jies and Co\n\nRussell and Co\n\nوندی کی\n\n400 Siemsson and Co\n\nSprintma\n\nSanta Leda. Larque\n\nOldeanzung Schlosser, bargue\n\nSept. 3 77W. Pustan and C\n\n550 W. Pustau und Ca\n\nBRITISH SRIPS DE WAR IN CHINA.\n\nCanton Sloop Barratte\n\nHeng P. W. ST.\n\nCloromeda\n\nNankin\n\nNiger\n\nRacehorse\n\nSampeon!\n\nSybille\n\nCanton Sloop\n\nGanton P. W., Str.\n\nCanton Ser. Str.\n\nkong Hospital\n\nCanchor. Str.\n\nH.kong Store Ship\n\nLingue Pigate\n\nCanton Ser Str.\n\nglas Brigato\n\nBubcha Song\n\nAmey P. W. Str.\n\nHogue Priate\n\nט\n\nCOMMANDRA\n\n12 A. W. A. Hood\n\nT. A Furtescue\n\n12 Ticut, Beamish\n\nCapt. W. K. Hall\n\n& Douglas 1.W.DO'Callaghan\n\n12\n\nForny fl\n\nJH. T. ER, Master\n\n60 Hon. Keith Stowel\n\n13 Hon. A. A. Cochrane\n\n40 Sir S. W. E. Nicolson\n\n14 3. R. Barnard\n\n& G. & Fund\n\n40 Wire. Hon, C. Ellied\n\nBRITISH SHIPS OF WAR EXPECTED.\n\nCOMMANDERS\n\nW. T. Bate\n\nG. T. Colville\n\nCa BIGLAND\n\nGolden Racer, ship\n\ni\n\nSamuel Russol, ahip\n\nMay\n\nSarah II. Snow, by.\n\nにし、\n\n420 King and Co\n\nAng. ace! A.A. de Mello & Co\n\nVancouver, ship\n\nJuus\n\n$18 Kussell and Co\n\n$20John Bard and Co\n\n¡SAILED FROM\n\nWedentara, banque\n\nLouisiana, arque\n\nDutch\n\nApril22\n\nNingpo Britian\n\nCornacle, ship\n\n348,W.M. Rebisen&Car, shooner\n\nSolon, banque\n\nArtoon\n\n28 Prigate.\n\nNov.\n\nAerity\n\nH. Kajone\n\n4 Ser. Str.\n\nMar.\n\n632 Dent, Baale and On | Buscaṛd\n\nCWERAD\n\nGun Boat\n\nOct. 25\n\nOct. Oct.\n\n180 kindsay and Co\n\nCamilla\n\n13 Scop\n\nGOJE Bord and Co\n\nCesiser\n\nC. Fellowes\n\nElt\n\nBarcas, brig\n\nLort\n\nDroggrabank, ship\n\nDet.\n\n695 ebaeffer med Do\n\n257. Puslan and Co\n\nWilmingtou, ohuones\n\nFeb.\n\n$6 R and Co\n\nForester\n\nA. J. Lunes\n\nFury\n\nEverdina Elizabeth,bq.\n\nJan.\n\n600 Schaeffer and Co\n\nHaughty\n\nSt. Helena, bug\n\nDee.\n\n1896chauder and Co\n\nLightver\n\nJuflexible\n\nJan. 24 103 James Stephenson\n\nTouis, ship\n\n52:Order\n\nArg\n\n497 J. Bowmen and Co\n\nOposzan\n\nFrow Jolierna, bij.\n\nDet.\n\n530 Beneffer and Co\n\nNo. 28 1247 Darley, W, and 0%\n\nOsprey\n\nHenburg\n\nDec.\n\n914 Turner and Co.\n\nPlayer\n\nLaum & Louie, by\n\nRase, rig\n\nJau,\n\n248 Dryer and Co\n\nKaleigh\n\nJair 1\n\n1768. Burrowa\n\nNov. 28, 372 Lindsay and Co\n\nBandei\n\nJuly\n\nNar.\n\n7.8 Deb and Co\n\nStarling\n\nJA, J. Villers\n\nSept.\n\n175 Burner and Co\n\nJaas\n\n280 Joan Band and Go\n\nen\n\n100 Holiday, Wis: GÜC\n\n120 121\n\nSept. 15 286 Turner and Co\n\nDec 28 900 Dent and Co\n\nDec. 93 78) Onder\n\nDec. 26 560 Dent and Ca\n\nBir Jamar Broshe, str.\n\nJan 91 73 lecher and Co\n\nSpeedy, ship\n\nSpirit of the North, eh.\n\nNov, 11 67, L. and Co\n\nSollane, barque\n\nTruro, ship\n\nUnicoro, simmer\n\nVizzinie skip\n\nVivid, brig\n\nWegsoia, stip\n\nOct. 1 588ebatfer and C\n\nJan. 2469rder\n\nAug. 16 786 Taos. Hunt and Co\n\nJaur 18 830yal, Su, and Co\n\nNov. 143ardine, M. & Co\n\n¡Dee. 24 549 Illiday, Wise&Co\n\nWater Witch, harque\n\nJan. 15) 958). Laprak WP.. Nii\n\nWiki Wave, selvoner\n\nJan. 24. 200/Jardine, M. & Co\n\njosemary -\n\nZepliyi, chonne\n\nFrench\n\nEtaile, Ba\n\nInitia, barque\n\nMansur, Lip\n\nMount Riant, ship\n\nSaceos. ship\n\nJan. 3, 118 Dent and Co\n\nJa 21 389korder\n\nJan. 10j 545;Deas and Co\n\nDec. 26 617ent and Ca\n\n¡Nov. 2) 414jOrder\n\nWillemins, brig\n\n1'/\n\nGimeneze, ship\n\nمشهدال\n\n224 Schacter anti Co\n\net. 15 600 Order\n\nA MEDICAR\n\nShanghae\n\nBritish\n\nAlbert Bowd, ship\n\nAliquis, sp\n\nAlchymies, ship\n\nArrow ship\n\nAngrata, alip\n\nBailarat, li\n\nChallenger, Earque\n\nMara Nativaladept 28 010 M. Rolanes & Co\n\nChieftain, arc\n\nEast Coast\n\nArn, stomer\n\nVille de Dieppe, barqueFan. 2014)yali, St and Co\n\nproste, abip\n\nAmercom\n\nAutonita. schooner\n\nAntelope, steder\n\nBarham, arque\n\nCarben, schooner\n\nChampion, ship\n\nDee. 1134rder\n\nJan. 24 200 iussell and Co\n\nOct 28 248 W. Pustau and Co\n\nDen 26 200. Girly\n\nFeb.\n\n360 Order\n\nC. W. Bradley, Jr., bc, Oct. 9 218A. Heard and Co\n\nDom Quixoto, ekip\n\nDement, ship\n\nFaruka, ship\n\nFrancis P. age, ship\n\nGarland, schooter\n\nHolen Mar, barque\n\nJames Maishail, brig\n\nJ. Godfrey, barque\n\nHate Hooper, shig\n\n2438 King and Co\n\nBan. 18 4003. fleard and Co\n\nNov. 5100, Heard and Co\n\nNov. 12115Jardine, 1. & Co\n\nJan. 15 118s. E. Burrows\n\nDec. 26 saalonder\n\nAnek tan, argue\n\nPorly, ship\n\n16% Robers S. Walker\n\n115andine, M. and\n\nConfums Ship\n\nCrystal Palace, eng\n\nElisse, barqu\n\nBizabeth, brig\n\nFazil Curria, barque\n\nForrtev.sip\n\nCots, ship\n\n537 Curlewine and Co\n\n140Jardins, M. & C\n\nDe 12 25 Birley, W. and Ca\n\nJane 15, 566 per and Co\n\nJan.\n\n207 Viliam P. and Cu\n\n8spt, in 20 Jarding, B. and Co\n\nMay 30 802 Tait and Co\n\nJ.F.C.Hamilton 12 Sicop\n\nC. T. Tudītie\n\nEL V Tamilcar\n\nSer. Str. Sept. 25\n\nFout Sept. 25\n\nKiun Boat Sept. 25\n\nGF.A.Shadwel 21 Scr. St.\n\nST. Corbett\n\nP. W. Str. Oct. 23.\n\n2. A. Campbell Bat\n\n54. 3. m.ield. S.\n\nKeith Stewart. Go Bast\n\nHou. R.Keppel 50 Trigate\n\nNov. 'Willmau\n\nBoat Sep, 25 ina Boot Oct. 25\n\nFOREJON SHIPS OF WAR IN CHINA\n\ndid\n\nAT\n\nFisc.\n\nCOMMANDERS.\n\n805. 839W.1. Warley &Co\n\nCatinat\n\nSur Are\n\nVirginin\n\nLevent\n\nPortsmouth\n\nJau 16 BJ, Kouper\n\nAug.\n\nGuzole, schooner\n\nQuetonio, bargco\n\nGeralWindham, slap\n\nDo Guinare, ship\n\nHeltespant, 6tomer\n\nIndia, barque\n\nBeta Hip\n\nW.M. Rubinel&Ross\n\nKate Carnie, Ali\n\nKelso, ship\n\nLaviermuir, ekip\n\n11 382 Giinue, B. and Co\n\nGsa Lyall, Stink and Co\n\nJuny 2002 graves and Co\n\n336 Jardine, M, and Co\n\nJau Sept. 15 53 Den, Brule & Co\n\nI. 21 020, Birley, W. and Co\n\nDee. 27560 Galien Co\n\nJou. 75%y Lindsay and Co\n\nSept. 26 952 as, Bowman Co\n\nLuly A. Dort barque\n\nNov. 8 870s. Koney and Cul\n\nLady Mary Wood, str.\n\nLammermuir, ship\n\nLouisa Baltic, ship\n\nMary Wieuheit, sp\n\nDee. 563 P. & 4. S. N. OS\n\nJan Bourns and Co\n\nAng. 24, 494 Gilman, B and\n\n1205 Jarine, M. Co\n\n780 and Ca\n\nSan Jacinto\n\nlungkung. Su. Houghong Fr. Frig.\n\nDangkong U. S. SL\n\nShangbae 17. S. Sh.\n\nR.-A. Gner in 50 Capt. Plas 18 St\n\nJC Fote\n\n(bars, Amtree. A\n\n{ Capt. Beli\n\ntea\n\nHongkong U. S. Str.\n\nFort Brig\n\n20 Cam. Tayfres\n\n21 (0) Daterin\n\nMuiden\n\nSulpicc\n\ndc.\n\nAlaxants\n\nPorthorea Prameel\n\n8. Rer Sp. Bg.\n\nHangkong Peru. Str.\n\n4 Briar.g\n\n14 Doran\n\nRECEIVING SHIPS.\n\nBritish\n\nJeliz\n\nChin Chin, arque\n\n310,Camajeu and\n\nBanons, schooner\n\nJa\n\n121 Dens zod Co\n\nJan. 21 56sell and Cu\n\nGaver achooner\n\nApril\n\nHart, schooner\n\nFly\n\n4 Y. J. Marrow\n\nHelen, brig\n\nJan\n\n130 Turtar and Co\n\nJuns\n\nMalac, urque\n\nAng\n\n869 lewitz and Co\n\nBlaze pjs, schooner\n\nu.\n\nBear, arhooner\n\nJuly\n\nTriopho, schooner\n\n200 D. Laprik\n\nFrench\n\nAnais, ship\n\nNov.\n\n632 Lyait, Stilt and Co\n\nAmerican\n\nJac.\n\n304W.M.Robinet & Co\n\nJaly\n\n1068 A. Huurd neu Co\n\nProgressive Age, rig\n\nNov.\n\n296 A. card and Co\n\nKugleader, shi\n\nMay\n\n1:56 A, Koard and Co\n\nSadie Peaza, ship\n\nSep\n\n875 Bonac Cad Os\n\nWitch, barone\n\nCe\n\n| 4100rder\n\nJan.\n\n100 Scbacter and Co\n\nferiests Marie, gee..\n\n581 Sebaffer and Co\n\nJuly\n\nJane\n\n700, F-W. Lawresno\n\ntopur\n\niwan\n\nNov.\n\nJameson\n\nC. S. Lungrana\n\n►\n\nWicusy\n\nSailtea\n\n126 Siemsson anal Co\n\nGerard\n\nDent & Co.\n\nFune\n\n218 John Bund and Co\n\nJord Ambers Anany\n\nBrown\n\nDent & C\n\nJav.\n\n202 Turner and Co\n\nPatlirler\n\n14M\n\nJa\n\n025 W. Pieter and Co\n\nHarleggin\n\nClutches Fitgibbon\n\nAug.\n\n800 Út\n\nTera\n\nParti\n\nDent & Co.\n\nDec.\n\nBremen\n\nBertha, arque\n\nSept\n\n40W, Pastau anil Os\n\nsir E. Aberamby, sb.Man.\n\nya Tamer od Os\n\nMahanolic Tubeca worl\n\nWuter Witch\n\nFalix, barne\n\nClitian\n\nJaz,\n\nJame\n\nKod Lyal, ul auá Ca\n\nVenilia, ship\n\nThen\n\nGaming, M. and Co\n\nHinly\n\nDent & Co.\n\nAnn Woleh\n\nWeorang\n\naircott\n\nA\n\n1. Icare & Co.\n\nVudex, schooner\n\nMa\n\nFully Jane\n\nKing\n\nFulkste\n\nBaylis\n\n478say and Co\n\nNimrod\n\nCobb\n\ni. S. Sons & Co.\n\nSea Horaé\n\nKeppel\n\nP. F. Curas & Ca\n\nHenderson Lindsay Co\n\nMan. 10 13. E Barrows\n\nNev. 18 456Y. J. Murrow\n\nDec. 1488Js. Stephenson\n\nMary Whitidge, chip\n\nNov. 27 07 Russell and Co\n\nMeteor, ship\n\nMins, schooner\n\nMiu, steamer\n\nMosaur ship\n\nNorth Wind, ahip\n\nN. B. Palmer, ship\n\nJan. 20088ja. Heard and Co\n\nMar 300rder\n\nJan. 14; 130 Russell and Co\n\nJuno 28 50Thorens Hunt &Co\n\nOct, 21041as Purdon and Co\n\nDec. 1100 Rossc aud Co\n\nQueen of Be Res, ship! Dec. 170350 all and Co\n\nBachand\n\nRescate, ship\n\nSimon Dumper, kali.\n\nSpotaran, ship\n\nStar King,\n\np\n\nTuskina, ship\n\nYeang America, slip\n\nDutch\n\nAlmonde, Tarque\n\nAnna Justina, ahty\n\nAhna Elizabeth, iq.\n\nChristina, bargne\n\nAug. 25 5303. E. Burrows\n\nSupt. 251 SUGRasseti and Ca\n\nJan. 26 20. Heard and Co\n\nNov. 2u1 826Order\n\nDoa, 11176 Order\n\nSept. 342 Y. J. Murrow\n\n8pt 202000). Iesed and Co\n\nDat. 19 600w. Postau and Co\n\nJas. 13 550 Schaeffer a d Co\n\nJan. 161iemisen und Co\n\nNov. 26 648 Schander and Co\n\nGeneral de Stucs, by.\n\nJan. 2 79Order\n\nHollar Astrow, haupe\n\nSept. 79, Schacter and Co\n\nJaenh Cats, banque\n\nOct. 22 800Saborifer and Co\n\nJacoba Coracia, hq.\n\nKlazina, barque\n\nOosterling, legra\n\nFeb. 140Britaefer and Co\n\nJan. 17 Schactor and Co\n\nDec. 15 53 Var der Haven\n\nP. von Baren, barque\n\nFan, 14; 250W. Pastau and Co\n\nProvenz, barque\n\nBegins, barqa\n\nDazisk\n\nHercules, brig\n\nHelena, barque\n\nJan 18 19 Schaster and Co\n\nJan. 173 W. Fustan and Co\n\nMay 1 2siemsson and Co\n\nUan. 91 e Win.Plan and Co\n\nDutch\n\nDiana, submer\n\nPogosophyr, bq.\n\nVienesha, ship\n\nDanish\n\nBaldar, schooner\n\nLoots\n\ne, schooner\n\nHumbury\n\nElizabeth Ross, brig.\n\nDet\n\nLisa, barque\n\nMcibido, ig\n\nSiusness\n\nParagon, ship\n\nFrolic, actuoner\n\nSwatow British\n\nChina, ship\n\nFazel Carram, barque\n\nJune\n\nNama, schooner\n\nAug.\n\nAmoy\n\nBradish\n\nAbbotsford, barque\n\nAun Kay, rehvoner\n\nAs F. W. Lawrenceklo\n\n4. Puatau and Co\n\nW. Pustau anu Ca\n\n708|W.M.Robinet & Co\n\n!April\n\n80gOrder\n\n250 Order\n\n1, Lapraik\n\n! \n\nNov.\n\nApra\n\nAutoinette, barque\n\nSept.\n\n430E. D. Syme and Co 121 Tait and s\n\nBlack River Facket, be\n\nApril 19 25:Order\n\nConfucius, ship\n\nColdstream, ship\n\nCaluchow, ellip\n\nNov.\n\nDec.\n\nSept\n\n21Sebaftor and Co\n\n51allay, Wine &Ca!\n\nNapoleon II, sip\n\nNia, schooner\n\nNie, ship\n\nNightingale, ship\n\nPaculise, varque\n\nFabr.gra, barque\n\nPeba, banque\n\nPiuto, alcamer\n\nIve.\n\nNov.\n\n115 John Bard and Lo\n\nDee.\n\n70s fling. 1. und Lu\n\nDec. 16 Juzeline. M, and Ce\n\nVESSEL.\n\nAr\n\nCAPTALS.\n\nJuly 320, Wet more and to\n\nNov. 28 705 Captam\n\nJan 11 1890. C. Schmuva\n\nJune 41st, 3a and Co\n\nPrinces Koyal, chipet.\n\nPruth. sip\n\nRemi, stoster\n\nRutin, brig\n\nLal Still\n\nJan. 12 A8Limisty and Co\n\nJAS\n\nJail.\n\nSual Lucy, sequely 10\n\nSauel Stosur, bg.\n\nSept. 11 Salvetin ship\n\nSir James, bargue\n\nWhampoa, lurque\n\nWild Flower, slip\n\nFrench\n\nCanton, saip\n\n322 N. Dogs and Ca\n\nOWALKE\n\nHart Willia. Longkong MDerant ||F. & C. 8. N. Co.\n\nJofon Adria\n\nGama Family\n\nCooray\n\nJa Wa. Posh and Co\n\n45 Water and Co\n\n42rpent, Banky and Ce\n\n647 Lindsay awi Osi\n\n179 Dent and Co\n\nSept. 10 375mler\n\nDea.\n\nDec. 638 Dent and Co\n\nKopanál\n\nAnteyeca\n\nHongkong\n\nSwailow\n\nD. S. Sens & Cu\n\nP. H. Cha & Co.\n\nEusseit & Co.\n\nJuri, M. & Co.\n\nJardine, M. & Ca „Jardine, M. & Linke\n\nDem, Beale & Co.\n\nJarding, M. & Coi\n\nTERMS OF SUKSCRIPTION to the HONOKONG REGISTER and OVERLAND REGISTER AND PRICE CURRENT:-For One Year, 829, Six Mouths, $19. Three Manthe, $8. To the HONGKONG REGISTER-For One Year, $15; Six Montuz, $9; Three Months, $5. To the OVERLAND RE- GISTER AND PRIOD CURRENT slone-Por One Year, $8; all payable in advance, TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENT in the HONGKONG REGISTER —Advertisements, not exceeding i lines,\n\neach insociic. $1, each additional line 20 cearts; van halt of these charges for Repetitica AGENTS for the DONGKONG REGISTER S OVERLAND REGISTER AND PRICE CURRENT, -J. G. ANTIO, Paq, Lomion; Mesars. JARDIN, SKIN & Co., Calcutta; Marrs. Emisoras à. Co. Bourbag; W. S. Danska, Esq., Singapors; Mesary, TAXON, Researy & Co., Batavia; J. P. PE, Esq. San Francisco.\n\n76 Jawline, M. and Colltel, Printed, and Published by ROBERT STRACILAN, at the Hongkong Register Offer: Gage Street,\n\nVictoria, Hongkang. Tuesday, February 3, 1857.\n\n76,P. D. Syme and Ca\n\nThe Hongkong Register.\n\nVOL. XXX. No. 6.\n\nENTIMATIONS.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nVICTORIA, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1867.\n\nNOTICE OF FIRMS\n\nNOTICE\n\nTHERRAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS & Co. MR. ALFRED JAMES HOW is a Partner in our\n\nWHERE the Futva the 11th day of March.\n\n1866, at the fine of the UvITAL STATES' CONSULATK in Canton, execute an Assignment of all their Property, real and personal, in frust for the benefit of their Ureditore, to the undersigned: We bestby giva potica to all voneer el to make payment to ma of all sums due to, and lo present to us any claims against the said Firm.\n\nRUSSELL & Co. JAMES FURDON & Co. Canton, 18th March, 1856.\n\nNOTICE.\n\n-\n\nPum.\n\nW. H. WARDLEY & Co. Hongkong, 1st December, 1856,\n\nNOTICE.\n\nTH\n\nHE undoraigned has this day established himself at\n\nMac, as 3 Berchant, and General Agent\n\nà. 1. §. na CASTRO,\n\nMac, 1st January, 1857,\n\nNOTICE\n\nInstant\n\nAssignment of the property, real and personal, of. A. A. Du MELIO JE, in authorized to sign the Firm of WETMORE & Co., of Chatou, Too- name of our Piru per procuration frost the chow, and Shanghuse, Chiux, having been duly made on the 12th July, 1856, to the undersigned, in trust for the\n\nA A, D MELLO & Co. beatit of their Creditors, and recorded in the United States Consulate at Canton, 1 horeby give Notice to all concerned to make payment to me of sii sume due to, kand\n\nclaims against, the said Firm. to prescut to m\n\nCantan, 7th August, 1856.\n\nOLIVER IL PERRY.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nBeamen's Hospital. Trustees. Jostra farming, faq., C. D. WILLIS, Esq. Hon. W. T. Mesca, Esq., R.S. WALLER, E Superintendent of the P. & O. Steam Navigation Coa pany. (ex oficio.j\n\nTrauren-d. Maantaa, Esq.\n\nBriuent burgeon-Renard G. JACK. Consulting Surgeon-W. A. HARLAND, M.]).\n\n*\n\nTERMS OF ADMISSION, Paltic Warda,****\n\n75 cents per day, fazermediate Wards...\n\ndollar .. 1 Private Recal\n\ndollars Pasicuts are also admitted on deposita, atthe following rates, renewable one day previous to the amountdeposited having been expended.\"\n\nPublic Wards, ..\n\nintermediate,..\n\nPrivate Rooms,\n\n$15\n\n$ 20 $30\n\nThe Captains or Consignces of Veale uetbe respon. sible for the express of Palents sent by them luke\n\nHas itzi.\n\nAll Hospital Billa to be receipted by the Treasurer vuly.\n\nNOTICE OF FIRMS\n\nNOTICE.\n\n[HE Partnership heretofore existing at this Port To the undersigned Busier the style of WILLIAMS, ANTION & CO. expiter the day by lapse of time sud mutual consent, the outstanding ass cants will te verde by either Partner, sad a stricy Agency and Commission business will be conducted by Et us Partners at the Port of Singapore antier the stylo of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & CA\n\nJagkong, 1st September, 1836.\n\nC. D. WILLIAMS,\n\nB. ANTHON, J G. HASKELL\n\nM. THOMAS WALKER, Architect and Surveyor, Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong. NOTICE\n\nOTICE 16 hereby given that our busiest in Shang- lae, will be cuudneted in future under us Sty víúlublAN & Evil Cautun sad uv-chow.\n\nGILNAN, BOWMAN & Co. Shungbae, 26th August, köbó,\n\nNOTICE.\n\nE undercly and have perished & their buss Store Keepers, Ship\n\nMacas, 3d January, 1857.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nINSURANCE S.\n\nNOTICH.\n\nLONDON ASSURANCE CORPORATION, Established by Charter 1790, THE ́undersigned, Agents at Hongkong for the above Carporation, are prepared to great PULICIES AGAINST FIRE, to the extent of £10,000, ou any Buthling or on Merchandize to the star,\n\nDENT & Co., Agents Hongkong, 12th April, 1955.\n\nALLIANCE FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY\n\nOF LONDON,\n\nMISCELLANEOUS,\n\nNOTIC\n\nNo. 1,365\n\nTHE undersigned have taken out az AUCTIONEER'S 1 LICENSE, and heg to uder their sarvkes to thu Public.in that Capacity,\n\nTROL HUNT & Co. Hongkong, 24th September, 181J.\n\nBOARD AND EDUCATION. THE Rev. ARTHUR TAYLOR, has a few vacancies 1 for the Admission into in jimsig of the chüdren of such FORRION Xstrants at the Mec Porta, who may\n\nPHE Undersigned having been appointed Aczstain be desirous of securing for them the Conforte of s\n\nFor Terms and Particulats apply at\n\nNo. Gough Street, Vicronka, Hongreso.\n\nNOTICE,\n\nTHE LIBRARY THE MORRISON EDUCATION\n\nSOCIETY,\n\ntheatre CAIXA for the above COMPANY, are prepared to HOME, sad the Advantage of a LIBERAL EDUCA\n\nrept ASSURANCES Hengcag, as ander\n\n1st. On Buildings of Brick ne Stone, covered with Tiles, Blaces, Metal, or other Incombustible Material, together with their Contenta, when such Buildings ors isolated from all othera,-Rate of Premium, i per cont per Aman.\n\nd. On sanh Buildings and their Contents, when not lealated, cut the Mats of 1 per cent per Axaum, the Su ieslated, as the Mots of per cent per Annum Annut liate will be charged.\n\nOf the 1st Asrances, for the prescut, will be accepted to the extent of £10,000 only on one Risk. And of the 24 Glass.→To the extent of £9,000. A Building and its Contents taken together form one Risk. Thus the above Sums may be underwritten either on a Building zione, or the Coutents alone; or, fart ou the Building, and part on the Contents.\n\nTHE Interest and Responsibility of Mr. EDMOND\n\nNEWMAN Sow in our Firm ceased on 31st Decem ber last. Our Piria now consists of WITAM WALKIN SHAW, WILLIAM Hursos, Joan SCARTO, and ROBERT Ранкетка Іновий ко\n\nTURNER & Co.\n\nHongkong, 12th January, 1867.\n\nHOUSER\n\nNOTICE.\n\nTHE undersigned having erected a spacious GO\n\nspring prepared to recclys ou Storage, Quods of all deereiptions which may act interfere with Insurans against fire. The charge for Storage of Loeros will be 10 cents per Bale per oath, and for Rice, Sus and hor Dead weight 3 cents per picut for the brai, and 2 cents per piest for the second and subazqnent months. The Rater for older Goods will be those current in Hongkong.\n\nLYALI, STILL & Co.\n\nHongkong, 8th December, 1550.\n\nLINDSAY & Co.\n\nNo Assurance is to be considered in force until the Premium be paid,\n\nAmongst other advantager of the Company, the Ax Aared will be entitled to participate in the Ï'rolite after Fivo sucucasive payments.\n\nHoney, is open every day, from 1 to 4 o'clock .x.. to Members of the Society, for the giving out and exchange of Books, Paris, not bombers of the Society, may jotain the savantages of the Library, on payment of an Annual Subscription of $5.\n\nBy order of the Truziles,\n\nHongkong, 25th October, 1855.\n\nJAMES LEGGE, Secretary,\n\nÀ DESORIPTION OF EXGLINE PAL-On the Englich\n\nface are combined decision and nerve, with the fair\n\nThe fair Saxon\n\nParties applying for ASSURANCES will please sund in full particulare of the Blak to be taken; nay Deviation | complexion, blue eyes, and open and florid expret, from which without the consent of the Company, will; Hence the love of truth, hence the sensibility, the fine vitiate che l'olicy.\n\nperception, and portie construction. Dian, with open front and honest meaning, domestic, affectionate, is not the wood out of which cannibal, ve inquisitor, or assassin is mede, but he is moulded for law, lawful trade, civility, marriage, the pucture of child- zen, for calleges, churchsea, chariiles, and rolouies. They nre rather manly then warlike. When the war over,\n\nJARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Agents in China. Hongkong, 1st January, 1875- ERLIANCE MARINE INSURANCE SOCIETY,\n\nundersigned Eaving\n\nFOR SALE,\n\nBIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. FOR SALE.\n\nIlongkong, 26th April, 1950. BEST English STAR CUAL\n\nApply to\n\nTHE LONDON AND ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE. Hongkong, 7th April, 1350.\n\n(Established in 1845.) FOR SALE.\n\nTHE Underzigned are prepared to accept RISES HAMPAGNE, BRANDY, PORT WINE, PA (covered by protecting POLICIES at Lotos and the various lour Insurance CoPANIES,) by the PEN- INSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAMERS from Cus tos and dongkong, wo Amoy, Shanghue, tie Straits, Ceylon, the Presidencies of India, Suez, and Estund. The interest in the protecting Policies is assigned the P. and G. S. N. Company for the purpose of their becoming the Medium of Playmont in this event of Loss. For LATE PREW.CM and cherinformation, apply to\n\nRKS. WALKER, Hongkong. MAXIMILIAN P1son, Canton.\n\nand bluL SHERRIES\n\nLYALL, STILL & Ù». \n\nA fow Cones FRENCH CORKS.\n\nApply to\n\nHongkong, 12th July, 1850.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nN Invoice of COPPER, and YELLOW METAL\n\nSHEATHING, and COPPER BOLTS.\n\nAlso, CANVAS, and Europe Calcutta CORDAGE,\n\nApply to\n\n1YALL, STILL & Co. Hongkong, 12th July, 1856.\n\nFOR SALP INVIOSE TWO HOUSES, with excellent GODOWNS, LANDING WHARF, &c. Ettached, at present in\n\n& Co, id iuxt\n\nflore, ed un part of Marine Lot No. 10,\n\nFor particulare apply to\n\n, at fiongkong, which will be carried on the pre- uises Intely occupied by Mr. W. Scort, ruder the to- agement af ár. . . Exuicers, who is authorised 20\n\nigor the saingkong Branch,\n\nTua HUNTE Co. Whampoa, 25th August, 1854\n\nNOTICE\n\nInterest and Resperabity of Mn, ABRAHAM BOWMAN in our Firm, oth hire si at konchow, Lo Sith June susi.\n\n11.MAN & Co.\n\nCanton, Shib August, 1850,\n\nNOTICE\n\nAFR. REGINALD PADDAY was admitted a Part\n\nHAMILTON, GRAY & Co. Singapore, 24 Sep, 1556.\n\nMR. was admitted\n\nW\n\nNOTICE.\n\nE have this day established at Hongkong under\n\nthe scan style a branch of our Canon\n\nVAUCHER FRERES, Hongkong, 20th November, 1856.\n\nNOTICE\n\nBains herewere carried on under the Fire of Kwa & Japan, will, fron mud alive this date, ve Conducted by Mr. Mos Moses and Ale LEL J. ANKARA, under the designation of JobsH & Ly waerein Mr. Zum JUDA alcutta is the Senior Purtatt.\n\nEZRA & JUDAH.\n\nHongkong, It\n\n1867.\n\nNOTICE\n\nTHE Interest and Responsibility of Mr. WuJA, DE Firma of GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Ca, of China, and T. A. 118 Co., of Loudon, terminated on the auth Jure 1865.\n\nngay, 26th December, 1850.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nWILLIAM PROBST in this day admitted a\n\nM Partner in our Ficus in libing, which Mr. Jenave\n\nER is authorised to sign per procuration, while Alt. WH. HOLLMAN size the firm of February that has dis\n\nW. PUSTAU & Co.\n\neuntinued to net for u\n\nHongkong, 1st January, 2857. NOTICE\n\nM\n\n2. W. F. BEVAN, having an Interest in the business of this Office, wil siga my name from this lare per procuration.\n\nROBERT STRACHAN, \"longkeng Register\" Office, 1st January, 1867.\n\nTHOMAS L. WALKER Estate and ifcus Agent, Queen's Rouch\n\nHongkong, 18th July, 1856.\n\nFOR SALE\n\n\"MALTA,\"\n\nYork & Canberland HAMS. P CHEESE.\n\nBreakfast BACON, Bach CHOPS, &c., &c.\n\nSMITH & BRIMELOW.\n\nHongkong, 20th September, 1856.\n\nE. WAXDOS, Rhengåre,\n\nH. T, Marshall, Singapore.\n\nA. P. Love Cricutta.\n\nThe dog ind lays been appointed Aunts for the ransk falls from the affectionate ant to westic tantes, POLICIES, payable in LONDON, CALCUTTA, BOMBAY, which makes them women in kindness. This union of HANGGON, PERANG, SINGAPORE, and in CHINA.\n\nqualities is fabled in their national legend of “Beauty and the Beast,\" yr, long before, in the Greek legend of Hermaphrodite. \"The two sexes are co-prezent in the English wind. I apply to Britannia, queen of seas and colonies, the words in which her latest novelist portrays his heroine: \"ake la as mild as she is game, and as game as she is mild.\" The English delight in the un- taganden which comhlars in one person the extremes of courage and tenderness. Nelson, dying at Trafalgar, sends his love to Lord Collingwood, and, like an inco- eent schoolboy that goes to bed, says, \"Kiss me Hardy,\" und turns to sleep. Lord Collingwood, his comrade, was of a nature the most affectionate and domestic. Admiral Rudney's figure approached to delicacy med effeminary, and he declared himself very sensible to fen, which he surmounted only by considerations of honour and public duty. Clarradan says, the Duke of Buckingham was so modest and gentle, that some com tiers altempted to put effrouts on him, until they found that this modesty and effeminacy was only a wark for the most terrible determination. And Sir James Perry said, the other day, of Sir Joha Franklin, that, \"If he found Wellington Sound open, he explored it; for he was a man who never turned his back on a danger, yet of that tenderness, that he would not brush away a Mon- quito,\" Even for tusir highway men the same virtues is elclmued, and Robin Hued tomes described to us an altissimus prædimum, the gentlest thief. But they know where their war.dogs le Crowell, Blake, Maribo- rough, Chatham, Nelson, and Wellington are not to be trified with, and the brutal strength which lies of the hottem of society, the animal ferocity of the quays and Cockpits, the builies of the costernongers of Shoreditch, Seven Dials, and Spitalfields, they know how to wake up. They have a vigorous health, and inst well into middle and old age. The old men are as red as roses, and still handsome, & clear skin, a peschi bloom com- plexion, and good teeth, are found all over the island, They are a plentiful and maritious diet. The operative cannot rabist on waberevesICA. Beef mutton, #best- bread, and malt liquors, are universal among the first- claus laboureTA. Good feeding is a chief point of na- tional price among the raiger, sad, in their carlemmer, they represent the Preschman as a poor starved body, It in curiose that 'Tacitus found the English beer already i use ang the Germans: they make from barley or whest s drink corrupted into some resemblance to wine.\" Lord Chief Justice Purlesque, in Henry VI.'s time, sayu * The Inhabitants of England drink no water, valens at certain fizuen, on a religions score, and by way of pen. acer.\" The extremes of poverty and ascetic penance, it\n\nROBERT FRANCu, Mudras, ot Joas ROBIE. Bumbay.\n\nLondon, Sih January, 1854. NOTICE. THE umlonsigued, having been appointed Agenta for the CALCUTTA MERCANTILE MARINE INSURANCE SOCIETY, we ready to issue alicice En behalf of that Oleo, payable in BINGAPORE, CRAN, PANGDON, CALCUTTA, BOY, UN, din Cara\n\nDAVID SASSOON, SONS & Ca. Canton, 930 January, 1856. \"COMMITTEE OF MAKÍTIME INSURANCE, OF PARIS.\n\nJAMES HARTLEY & Co.\n\nL\n\nHE Undersigned, having been appointed Acerra for the Marine Insurance Offices of Paris, are aathor ized to examine and approva Clarins for General azú Particu Averages on ikka musured by them.\n\nSCHAEFFER & Co. Hongkong, 27th December, 1816.\n\nCOMITE DES ASSUREURS MARITIMES DE PARIS. ES Somsignés ayant été nommé Agents des Reunions FOR SALE.\n\nArreurs particuliers et des Compagnies d'Asure- YUPERIOR PORT AND SHERRY WINE, in Cunts runces Maritimes, de Paris sent authorisa, pour eumi\n\nof 1, 2, & 3, Dozen each; niso CHAMPAGNE in 3 ner et constater des réclames d'avarica partientiéres et\n\ncommunes sur des risques assurés par eux, dozen Cuses. BEER in Casca of 3 & 4 dosen each, at East Point Godenas.\n\nHongkong, le 27 Dec. 1956.\n\nNOTICE. THE undersignal having been appointed Aoser to\n\nOrricks in Rotterňom, a 1st of which may be seen in his one, requesra application to made to kim da ense of any particular or general Averages un rlake in eured by them.\n\nALEX, WILSON,\n\nHongkong, 16th December, 1856.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nTHE Tax HOUSES known as Bagwiese.\n\nFor further particulara, apply to\n\n10\n\nRongkong, 27th December, 1850.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nLINDSAY & Co.\n\nm board the Screw Steamer \"Lubus,\"\n\nat Whamp\n\nTWO TUBULAR BOILERS, each foot 2 inches\n\nSCHAEFFER & Co.\n\nThe majority of UDARWINTERS SIG INTUSANDS\n\nHongkong, lal January, 1857.\n\nA. W. P. KUP.\n\nMISCELLANEOUS,\n\nPOSTOFFICE NOTICE.\n\nwould seen, never reach cold water in England. Wood, the antiquary, in describing the poverty and maceration of Father Lacey, an English Jeruit, dues not deny him heer. He says, \"his bed was under s thateng, and the way to it up a ladder; his faze was coarse? his They have more drink, of a penny a pawn, or gallon,\"\n\nThey constitutional nurgy than any other people.\n\nthink, with bat manly excercises are the\n\nfomation of that elevation of sind which gives one\n\nnature ascendant over another; ar with the Arabs, that the disys spent in the chase are not counted is the length of life. They hot, run, shoot, ride, row, and sait from pinle to pole. Toey eat, and drick, and live jolly in the open ale, putting a bar of solid sleep between day and day-English Traits.\n\nPORGIA PREACHtaq.--The Furkaru, niter noticing the Freemasons' friend, and making some creellent re- marks, in which I quite cuntur, regarding “popular\n\nin length, and feet 4 inthase of a work Engin, a HE Acting Post-Master regrets sa way that owing to prenehno leping of Church, an epigram pointed\n\nthe departure of the carriers from Hong- tong, there can be no delivery for the present of Leiteir &c., hat how the Peat-Office window. Hours of stren- dance being as heretofore frora 7 oʻtlock, a.a. to li PAN,\n\nPosten, Hongkong,\n\n12th January, 18s.\n\nsufficiently apacions to Engtuan of from One Hundred and fronty to One Hundred and Thirty Hons Pow. Bach Boiler ha 3 Furnaces; length of Tubes, 4 ft. 9 by 24 in. diameter. The whole is in first-rate order, having been only Six-en Monthe in the Vessel, and not having been used morg than Six Weeks during the whole of that time\n\nONE HIGH-PRESSURE DONKEY ENGINE, wish\n\nSAN MIGUEL KRASS AND IRON FOUNDRY. CYLINDER capable of worklog up to Ten Forsy Power, fitted with Pamp of 7 fucher diameter, and YNDER the Superintendance of an Experienusi Ex- Buroke of Piston Rod fi inches, for pumping out Water GINEER. Orders for all kinds of MACHINERY Ballart, throwing with cas 20 Tons per hour. Also executest with despatch. Speak ENGINES & BOILERS Cast Iron Baskets with Cod Waaris, for Londing or repaired. SHAFTS of the bees English Iron from 5 to Dinolwaging Cargo.\n\n9 inches diameter. Orders to be addressed to Moser B. A. BARRETTO & Co., Media,\n\nONE PERPENDICULAR CYLINDRICAL TUBU. LAR BOILER for Huginu. standing & fost 9 inches high, diameter & fest 7 inches.\n\nThe whale in first-rate working order.\n\nLINDSAY & Co.\n\nHongkong, 25th Cetuler, 1855.\n\nWING to the existing condition of affairs at Chator, D. KENNY han ravnoved to Hongkong; and may be consulted his Rive, cormir of Graham and Gage Streets.\n\nlingkong, 10th December, 1856.\n\naway's article on\n\nwith a good joke of the witty South, the Editor aught to have a return in kind, I offer the following an illustration of the disgusting length to which preachers who strive after effect, can go. The anecdote is taken from severe criticism, writing in England, of the Rev. J, C. M. Bellew's volunie of Sermon preached at St. Philip's, Regent Street. Allading to Mr. Spurgeon, the \"gated dissenting prenslier,\" the critic of the Saturday Review says:—\n\nThat shining light of the Non-conformist world lately discoursed of the last days and death of Williaur Palmer, and be described the devil na trembling between hope aul fear--now reading that Pairer would confers and balk him, and presently confident that he would remain ohdurate. The preaches wout an ine on himself to per souity Satan; and, rubbing his hands in a flow of ex- citement and delight, he shoutot, a the game in the prison cell was closing, \"here he comes! here he comes! here he comes --Bengal Hurlar.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 241298, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3]", "page_number": 323, "title": "CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3]", "content_text": "93\n\nNEW ADVERTISEMENTS.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nWhere the undersigned have this day entered into Partnership as Merchants under the firm of DAVIS & LAWRENCE, into which will merge the business of Messrs. F. W. LAWRENCE & Co.\n\nHENRY DAVIS,\n\nF. W. LAWRENCE,\n\nHongkong, 7th February, 1857.\n\nPUBLIC AUCTION. Undersigned has received instructions to sell by AUCTION, ON THURSDAY, the 12th day of February, 1857, at 11 o'clock, the Bust Godowns of Messrs. L, STILL & Co., (Door Spring Gardens,) on account of whom it may concern.\n\nAbout 480 Tons of NEWCASTLE COALS.\n\nPayment to be made in ... Dollars, weighed at 1.1/2%; and the Coals to be cleared from the premises by Saturday the 14th February.\n\nThe Hongkong Register.\n\nMARRIAGE.\n\nAt Kotter Inn on the 11th December, ROBERT BROWNE, Esq., late H. M. Sloop Com'r at Canton, to LOUISE HENRIETTA, youngest Daughter of the late L. van KAMPEN, of Berbice, British Guyana.\n\nDEATHS.\n\nAt Croydon, Surrey, on the 1st of December, ALICE HUMPHREYS, Boy, formerly of Hongkong.\n\nAt Queenstown, Ireland, on the 6th December, CHARLES MARKWICK, the Apostle of Temperance.\n\nEXTRACT FROM A PRIVATE LETTER FROM SINGAPORE.\n\n\"Since writing the above I hear, that the Governor General telegraphed to Madras to send on to China two Regiments, under orders for Hongkong. It is doubtful if the telegraph would reach in time, and if it did there is only the Zenobia (a tub) available for transport.\"\n\nTRIAL OF SALES--Payment to be made in ... The Band of the 59th Regiment will perform to-morrow in the Parade Ground, weather permitting, at 4 p.m., the following pieces--\n\n1. The Patriot Fife.\n\n2. The Scion Packs.\n\n3. Duette Up, Sonnambula Bei.\n\n4. The Elizabeth Quadrilles.\n\n5. The Lucrezia Vaino-Goffre.\n\n6. Nebraska Gallop, Aichner.\n\nCHARLES MARKWICK, Government Auctioneer.\n\nHongkong, 9th February, 1857.\n\nPUBLIC AUCTION.\n\nThe undersigned will offer for Sale at PUBLIC AUCTION, the Clipper Barque, \"SAN TIAGO” as she now lies in this Harbour.\n\nThe vessel has a full inventory which can be seen and any information given upon application to the Auctioneer.\n\nTHOMAS HUNT & CO.\n\nHongkong, 8th February, 1857.\n\nPUBLIC AUCTION.\n\nUndersigned have received instructions to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, on their Premises Queen Road, on account of the concerned, on FRIDAY, 13th Inst., at Noon,--\n\nex \"Proteus,\" About 166 Piculs SAPAN WOOD | Damaged by ...\n\n43 ... RICE ...\n\nWater ...\n\nTHOMAS HUNT & Co.\n\nHongkong, 11th February, 1857.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nFRENCH FELT HATS! FRENCH FELT HATS! OF THE FINEST QUALITY, ALL COLOURS AND SIZES, At MRS. LEMON's Rooms, Queen's Road, Hongkong, and at Macao.\n\nHongkong, February 9th, 1857.\n\n\"Now Barabbas was a robber.\" To the Editor of the \"HONGKONG REGISTER.\"\n\nHongkong, February, 1857.\n\nDEAR SIR,--About two months ago a Portuguese Lorcha No.71 was mysteriously taken by pirates in the Tamar fire at Macau--I mean to say carried away at night without anybody knowing it, or any one being on board at the time--it was as well, in a mysterious way that she had about 30 kegs of Gunpowder on board, which, indeed is too great a quantity for a Lorcha of her class to have on board at any time, in fact for any Lorcha to carry as part of her armament.\n\nOf course so little was heard about this Lorcha and we know if any steps were taken to recover her, or how she was carried away or whereabout ...\n\nonly found out next morning that she was not there--but it was ...\n\ny many suspected an underhand work in this affair.\n\nOn the 11th January Inst. another Portuguese Lorcha No. 62 in company with an English Lorcha from Ningpo bound to ...\n\nBogue the ...\n\n16 Hongkong with cargo of Alum, Drugs and Hans, out on passage was chased by piratical dest...\n\nZanon, the ear...\n\nThe English Lorcha being near to ...\n\nrio the ...\n\ned and came into this harbour, but her companion No. 62 being outside saw no chance for her to escape through the Ly-n-moon, turn all for the outside passage and being closely pursued by the pirate fleet was finally captured at G F... on the same day. Her owner hearing of this in Macao came over to get all the information he could and reported the same to the Police on the 18th, but as he then knew not where his Lorcha was taken to by the Pirates, of course nothing could have been done to recover the same.\n\nHe went back to Macao and arrived there on the 28th where he learned all the particulars of the capture of his Lorcha by ...\n\nsterious circumstances--but perhaps by relating the same it will speak for itself, and bring to light the case of the Lorcha No. 71 above mentioned.\n\nOn the evening of the 27th January the Portuguese ...\n\n1--Par. Restonbis--Levner.\n\n2--The Scion Packs--Str.\n\n3--Duette Up, Sonnambula Bei.\n\n4--The Elizabeth Quadrilles.\n\n5--The Lucrezia Vaino-Goffre.\n\n6--Nebraska Gallop, Aichner.\n\nNo. 6 FEBRUARY 10, 1857.)\n\n... elim kindred with the Black hole of Calcutta.\n\never, strongly of opinion that it is absolutely necessary ...\n\nment of the 42 men belonging to the B-sing shop supplied to ...\n\nabsent himself from the colony, but by e- The last brutality of this kind being the confinement--for the interest of this colony that every individual connected with the B-sing Establishment should be outd in a room 16 feet long by 15 feet broad or less than six lineal feet per man.\n\nOk Sir John, your ...\n\nvanity and imbecility are running up a fearful impused.\n\nWe give in our present issue a letter from the Print of India with some remarks from a friend.\n\nWe may perhaps take a glance at the cur India Contemporary's article from our own point of view.\n\nH. M. Str. Barracouta arrived here on the night of the 21st Inst. from the Blenheim branch of Canton River.\n\nThe line of ships from Bogue Forts to Macao Part, serve to keep this important communication open.\n\nwhilst the occasional effect of shutting up in the narrow creeks near Pagoda anchorage, two large divisions of snake boats and junks, some of the former carry as many as eighty rowers.\n\nSome trading junks conveying shot, and old iron from the ruins of the Factories and Whampoa were seized and burnt ere they reached the war junks at Lan-kong to which place they were bound.\n\nQue ...\n\nOWING to the illness of the Editor, and the large necessary attendance of other members of our establishment at the trial of the poisoners.\n\nwe were under the necessity of delaying the publication of the remainder of the trial for poisoning until Wednesday evening.\n\nWe have a matter to complain of personal to ourselves and the other editors of the press, but also important to the public, in regard to the way we are accommodated and treated in the Supreme Court, but must defer it to next week.\n\nWe must deter until our Overland issue the account of the Coolie blunders on board the ...\n\nAurora and City of Bordeaux.\n\nin the course of erection above New Town.\n\nthe Parsee temple destroyed.\n\nA mud battery is ...\n\nfive on the night of 26th Ultim ...\n\nAn attempt was made to destroy the Comus by junk were sent from a village in Adam's creek.\n\nA lorcha and with wind tide and night in their favour: they were close upon the ship ere they were discovered: a few cool shot were sent into them, when the crew jumped overboard, first setting fire to the well oiled sails.\n\nOne junk caught the Comus on ...\n\nthe bow the other on the sparker boom which was carried away.\n\nHaving slipped her cable the junks were removed by the boats of Hornet and Camus, not before the rigging and headwork of the Comus was more or less burn during the entire night.\n\nThe materials used to form these destructive implements of warfare, were powder, cotton soaked in tea oil and samskui.\n\nOn Sunday last the Barracouta seized two junks forcenatle in Laukoy creek, laden with tobacco, they were under the guns of the Mandarin fort.\n\nSome Chinese at Hongkong have protested against the capture and have memorialized the Colonial Government.\n\nThe Honble Company's Steamer Auckland arrived in harbour on Sunday morning with multions of war from the Straits.\n\nWe believe she remains here for the present.\n\n... vessel.\n\nTRE spirited owners of the Fiery Cross were completely cold yesterday, that vessel having been sighted by the str. Lily from Macao which brought the report, in consequence of with the Antelope.\n\nWe understand that the Chinese had a meeting on Saturday at the Joss house, to take the affair of Ahlum into consideration, when they resolved to ...\n\nwas detained until the arrival of the Fiery Cross.\n\nDure ...\n\nThe Fiery Crest left Pilol al Sand7 Heads 27th January, 1. A..\n\nAnchored at Singapore, 1st Feb.\n\n3\n\nHous\n\n16\n\nP.M.\n\nAnchored at Hongong, 9th 7 P.M.\n\n6\n\n22\n\nFrom Sand Heads under Stear, Tytl\n\n1:\n\n14\n\nLeft Singapore, 24 Feburary, Pr..\n\nFiery Cross, has 2000 chests on board.\n\nLightning 1957 TRR 1st Opium Sale of this year was held on the 12th January 2540 chests Patna, and 1115 chests Benares were sold as follows:--\n\n5\n\n778.\n\nhighest low averag Patest soldi....... .......50 100 Benares...\n\n... 85 Benares 155.\n\nDie Paloa 715.\n\nOld Benarcs 739.\n\nThe latest quotsuous are:--New Patna 760 EXCHANGE, on Calun, Res. 205 per 100.\n\nOn don to 2. d. por Rupen.\n\n2.\n\n6\n\ncha No. 131, belonging to the same party as the Lorcha No. 71, it is generally \"known in Malas, though perhaps at registered in his own) brought to Macan from the same practical ethica caguered the Lorcha No. 12, the Hans which were part of her cargo, in charge of 6 of the pirate themselves, for sale there; it appears that the. Lord No. 131 was chartered Er is preposthus fact.\n\nOn Sunday night some little excitement arose being reported to the Governor, the Lorcha and cargo were consequence of a large number of guns being ...\n\n1 toe v pirates imprisoned.\n\n1may has daera that likewise as were transacted in a mysterious manner.\n\nfired in the harbor, at abrut 8 o'clock.\n\nalzed, and t\n\nOn en-\n\nWe have a trans of coming at the explicit fans as like very quiry we End it was some ass of skipper, who thing else in lacas they are carried or in a seret way-- no news-paper report with exceptier, of Fe Destin to Soy bely was drunk, and in that state took veras, which paper makes it appearson with wonderful fren himself to break the law, and alarm the gality, perbags purposely in for the crence of the Queen's subjecta.\n\nGovernment there?\n\nThe paper being under the fmatate protection, and inspection of the Hest of the Government, ...\n\nof neure we would exprint from it a thing.\n\nBut to corset We publish a letter from Correspondent which ...\n\nmost\n\nAnd stiti farther, we cannot suficiently admirelict of the jury in effect opens the stomach of every man in the colony to prison, without fear or tanger of detection to the poisoner.\n\nWhat is Allum's case in reality--The Chief ...\n\nthe particnior of the canter of the Lorals No. 62, 1 am hints at an extraordinary state of things at traordinary exhibition which the said creditor Justice said that the principal evidence against him informed that the piratical feet cousisting of 4 ciptare: Macau, and clearly proves that the fleet so made of himself in Court ne a witness on the trial Lorchas, two of them being l'orgnese, gst these, No. 73, and two Buglak: they ware will armed, having 60 men in tach, with 15 filing boats having 12 en ja exil.\n\nThey ...\n\nlenientis treated by Commodore Armstrong, and Dat our admiration somewhat ceases, when we tust No. 62 to her anchorage, South Lintin, opposite ...\n\nothers, is in realty a nest of pirates.\n\nChangelo, There the Solariate ray then, hat, was de-anber of pirate vessels stated in the letter bears and his partners have been found aiding and The recollect, that this is not the first tisic, that person civil by m ...\n\ncut our estimate on the day we saw them frem conforting, i ust abetting the Queen's eteries.\n\nunworthy to have called forth the counter petition Of the document we shall say no more at present ...\n\nwhich we append:-- than that it is below contempt and was quite ...\n\nThe facts Lorcin 71 boing amongst the pirates! fleet and Zareke 131 being cleriered by them, Beth it the Lily.\n\nlonging to the same andr, a singular eninest-use!\n\nOn 29 January, sa Eaglish Larch with cargo of Rice from Hongkong to Mac was chased by the saw piratical feet as Cantan ...\n\nOn the 3d intothers Portogage Lorcha No. 39 and 40 were captured by the same piratical 3e and yet nothing is done vither in Macur at this riser to destray theus.\n\nWhy we count ant expect any thing from Macas for the circumstance related above wall, perhaps, explain to the initiated-am, ka ...\n\nX. Y. Z.\n\nMR. Hicason, the Crown Solicitor, has re-signed is appointments, so says the Gazette.\n\nWe heard of this resignation. some time ago, ...\n\nbut it in no way surprised us, as our readers may well imagine after reading our comments on the T dirty job of the appointment.\n\nWe shall have more to say cu this, as also on the new appoint-mcots in Mr. Hickson's place; and we shall add In word ou the deporture of the colonial secretary ...\n\nand this aucREVE.\n\nHIS EXLUENCY,\n\nthe Governor\n\nVICTORIA, BONGKONE,\n\nin the Executive Council\n\n7th February, 1857.\n\nwas his own account of his sayings and doings, and Mr. Drinker's evidence.\n\nMr.Drinker's evidence very hour the dough was being made:--and his Lordship pointedly remarked, it was in evidence, that it was the dough which contained the poison.\n\nthen as to his own statement--His grandmother was engaged in suppiring the barbarians with bread, &c. she writes and tells b, not to come himself but to send his family; he is not to come because a reward of $5000 is offered for his hend not only is he not to retura, but he is carefully respectively to sabit to you the following faits rayer the existence of his head on his shoulders is ...\n\nWe, the undersigned, revisats is this colony, beg to remain in his own house, taking care of his hend, and his premises, which are likely to be fired; HONGKONG, TUESDAY, 167 FEBRUARY, 1867.\n\nIntive to Alla arline other prisoners, now Hude delertion ulur Ordinance 2 of 1957, and also relative capture of the old grandmother renders it easy ...\n\nthe cause of his grandmother's annoyance.\n\nMR. CALDWELL was not poisoned; on the cou-2 other prisoners, similarly detained.\n\nThe Parties sending Advertisements to the Hongkong istered, in the shape of some chili and mustard; inespied in the colony, by a majority of 5 jours so 1. tury he had a rather agreeable stemachic admin prisoners, nav.ng heen acquitted after a trial of a length ...\n\nWe rubl that the first shove mentionet class of to compel the retary of the reminder of the farm!'y, Register\" \"Register's Advertiser,\" please address to ...\n\nwill seeds. It was natural, of course, for hirs to pre. their subsequent apprehension and detention are excu \"Printer end l'ublisher of the respective Papers, which will secure rarly mustard seeds in another.\n\nter having his milk in one dish, and the chili and Jated to throw discredit on our system of administrati attention to their Communications, justine in the eyes of the Chinese popalation, was have heen led to onlerstand that a man cannot be twice call. the case in the present intoace.\n\nFurthermore, we are of opinion that pris mers who love stood their helst, and have been legally abeolved from the consequences the law, he tande responsible for any secondary one of the crime of which they are sccused, should not, b ...\n\nThe Hongkong Register.\n\nNOTICE The Hours of Pent: Wons in the UNION CHAPEL, Hollywood Road, are, on the Sabheth 41 77 .m., and at 7, and on the Evening of every Wednesday at o'clock.\n\nWe see that tenders are advertised for in the last Government Guzette, for the construction of the Bowring Praya; and this in the face of the fact that the jail is crammed with double ita proper numbers, and that the station houses might well i quences arising out of that accusation.\n\nWe are, how ...\n\nexcept Alton.\n\nWould these additional se ages given to the mandarios render his resoniu- ing here, more secure?\n\nThreatening the grand-mother compels the retum of all the absent ...\n\nthe one schry individual would dare to re- cive force were applied to the united family that members except one, and we cannot see if coer- main.\n\nTo people acquainted with Chinese custunts statement.\n\nBut on this advice, how did Autum there is want of eommon sense in such act?\n\nWhy he disobeyed it, and went to Macao; ...\n\nSUPREME COURT.\n\nEXTRA\n\nTO THE\n\nHNGKONG REGISTER, No. 6.\n\nVICTORIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1887.\n\nP. IIARAND--I have always paid for bread from tacted.\n\nHe answered, Eat when we reached the bakery citentnahumees are these, Aldao is in the habit of cons CRIMINAL SEose, February 2, 1357.\n\nthe king shop Leire 'the 15th Snuary.\n\nInod Dr. he would show me then to had a large any site of propar- ing to tue to all and inke delivery of funt; on this ue.\n\nChor at Dr. Manet partook of the bread delivered by at stake, and But he would take ny advice and remain.\n\ncasi, several weeks pravions to die art of aidu, dus Poisoning Casm, (First Day.)\n\nLlaning. Abe un hour afterwards I felt sick When we got to the bakery the people were mixing cans to rou and paversed that I shoots ly from time 200- (First Day.)\n\nblds. of frou at $16; and having taken duivery of the anda, and shortly afterwards I vousited, and felt water and dough in diffurent rooms in the place.\n\nI arkad Roar, considered if indebted to urn for the amount, Jury--More.\n\nM. A. MAGLOD, W. H. SUTTON, JOHN a my stomach.\n\nI took a emetic ich operated, him to retorn with sac. having satisfied aysell there was MON, W. A. Bawa, ED. T. DURCASSON, GEORGE and feit casier.\n\nBar In about two hours the pain enough bread in the trying room to fatif de control; Feider myself inleted to do wad no other per- seo.\n\nMr. Power delivered the flour from bra gotowan, rive.\n\nThe st morning I had a vlug headache he said he had business to attend to and he would walk ...\n\nWht going over As the bar was stored tweet.\n\n1--CAEON ARCUEW,2----CHEONO AERT, a weak in my limbs.\n\nDr. Iance took an cutie, bome.\n\nThis was between 8 and 3 ...\n\nThe the premises he told me he applied 400 families with Crozumned by Dr. Bridges, I have been - Pakora Autos, 4--LUM ABsow, -Tax AC, and Dr. Childecott before they were sick.\n\nbread; this was said as a proof of the amount of busiucas quainted with Abium since 1849, I have bem in the TONG No one, 7--CHEORO ARMEX, 8--FONG A-attentionan had coren wore trval than any of sa.\n\nHOT. 2--CHRONG AY, 10--CHEN WYE KONG, What breakfast a gentleman called to say some he was doing and his disinclination to leave.\n\nThe habit of toying breadgirom him to a large amout for statement Ahimu made that he sold the bakery to mu in zapplying the ten-of-war.\n\nI have had large nansactions of hiends were sick, they suffered in a irailar mater Idministering power with intent &c.\n\nto thich I have described.\n\nThey haul maten nothing false.\n\nSince I gase my evidence before the Magistrate with him.\n\nIn one month I paid han $15,000 and but.\n\nI was recupied all day in arcending similar I was asked, on the peiremers' behalf, by Me. Murrow, to up to 15th January, my transactions with him continued.\n\ncase had for acveral days afterwards.\n\nSome suffered reconsider my statement about the 62 Mandarins.\n\nHe was contracting for bread for the Wreck steamer Croucrained by Mr. Day--Mr. Murrow, said be about that time.\n\nI heard Ahlus say that he also pro- ...\n\nTALI..\n\nThe Honble Thomas C. Anstey, Attorney” Gogoral ; Str. Hickson Crown Rakcitar, assisted by Mr. George Jooper Turner.\n\nWIRES.\n\nvided bread for other shipping.\n\nI brought from America a machino for anking bread which came out a month ago ...\n\nmarverely than others.\n\nFrom the nature of the Dr. Brigor and Ms. Day Guess: Messrs. Gaskell symis, I felt same arsenic had been drainstered.\n\nI had come from Ablam to ask me to reconsider the answer nd Brown with Mr. H. J. Tactant Svácitors for prl-wobbay sume bread from the first house to which I about the 63 Mundarios Abium askertine on the exami ...\n\nwe, belonging to a Taree.\n\nI kept wry own nation, if he did not say he bad been told about the 63 in the B.\n\nPalmer, wasting $585.\n\nHe gave my brothre £100 to buy the machine.\n\nIn the week of 15th January, The Attorney General stated the case and called real got a load from Mr. Grandpre which he said be Mandarins.\n\nI never was in the bakery before.\n\nInever enwe ...\n\n1 dropped in three or four times, to see that machine AMES CARROLL DEXTSTER--I Am Colonial Surgeon, End on with his own hand on the E-sing shop, and the lenih prisoner in the bakery.\n\nThe contract was for the have been in the habit before the 13 January of oh-brok to me; next day I got read trum Mr. Drinker supply of 28 to 23.000lbs, biscuit; it was made verbally with pet up at the E-sing bakery.\n\nI know where the E ...\n\nsing bakery in but cannot form any idea of its v aining tread from the E-zing shop belonging to the two and.\n\nDempster.\n\nOn the 1st, seaisted by Dr. Bad-All I never made a contract with the tenth prisoner.\n\nast peomure.\n\n415 minuzca before 8 A.M. Of the 15th ford made a hasty analysis, satcient to satisfy myself I look upon ab as the principal the seath prisoor iss.\n\nNo Justice of the Paste in any thing to ...\n\n| large Dietters of busi-with the delivery of the flour.\n\nI got it on writing to Me, ary, and my family partook of bread obtained thate prison was arsenie; the next day I made as his segimant.\n\nMy visits were Tom the E-sing shop, at breakfast.\n\nAfter Mrs. Duapetar was being annoyed by the mandarins because he then as to his own statement--His grandmother was engaged in suppiring the barbarians with bread, &c. she writes and tells b, not to come himself but to send his family; he is not to come because a reward of $5000 is offered for his hend not only is he not to retura, but he is carefully respectively to sabit to you the following faits rayer the existence of his head on his shoulders is ...\n\n... contract with him I would occasionally drop in kuce or ROSER MACHEzni am the Jail Ahlum stated ad eaten a mall portion of the bread she felt giddy und Wetterwards made au analysis to asortain the ...\n\nfour times a week to see how, it was going on.\n\nI have to Mr. Bridges that his father had received a letter from ick.\n\nAfter leaving the breakfast table, she was takem qualty, and found that a guant loer there was ick; I thought nothing of it at the time, I walked out n of arsenic (6 graine).\n\nIn the bread it ex-gone, to sell flour to him 1 would not conclude a on his family wishing him to go home.\n\nI heard the ent was always present.\n\nAklan said the andarins were presence in the jail, neither Mr. Gaskell nor Mr. Tur ospital.\n\nWhen I reached the entrance leading up to the ...\n\ntha loaf of bread would cause death.\n\nThe police hostile to him in consequence of his baking bread for the rant were present at this conversation.\n\nDuring the 18 Gays the prisoners were in my custody, I have never ob- all, became sick and continued sick all the way in me some year, and the materials for mak-fore guers.\n\nAs we were going to the bakery we saw a boat ...\n\nserved him send for bread, Lor eat it, but I have seen the hospital, and was sit until a quarter to 10 ingust, als some flour, and some pastry, from the laden with wood, he ask me to pull to it as he wanted to - vomited very violently, Mrs. Dempster was bake.\n\nThey were only examined so they can ask the price, and tray it if possible.\n\nI pulled up to it, and be hita est Chinese cakes.\n\njck up to 1 or 1 o'clock, that night.\n\nThe next evening.\n\nW. H. FONDA,I am ngeat for Russell & Co, and rain any metalic poison, but there was uelibet arsenie told me he had bought it at a picni and a hail for a be 16th, about 6 p, I forwarded the remainder of the nor ly other metalic poison in them, ...\n\ndollar.\n\nI said it was deck.\n\nHe replied it was dry wood carrying on business on my own account.\n\nThe letter and adapted for the bakery.\n\nOn my retom I saw the froni Mt. De Silver (produced) I received the same dale, rend to Dr. Harland for the purpose of, its being analy.\n\nboat discharging on the wharf.\n\nit was written (17th January), I know bis hand writing sed.\n\nI not take the bread myself to Dr. Harland ...\n\nRe-examined.\n\nThe little episode of the wood was It is in his hand writing.\n\nLetter read.\n\nIt commenred Crosemarined by Dr, Belges--Alum the ninth ...\n\nas were not satisfied with his simple declaration.\n\nThe Justice of the Peass\"]t acted upon that order I had up in my own room vold i sant it to De Irland.\n\nconversation with the buttman was in Chinese.\n\nIN DU Ho-examined.--I never saw the tenth prisoner before.\n\npreviously seld the whole of the flour to E-sing; the money pass between Able and the boat man.\n\nThis was value was paid by him, with the difference of a few bar- I sent the bread by a anolic animed Atal ...\n\nthe day before he left for Manua ...\n\nrela.\n\nA portion of the four, he bought in July, and The prisoner Ahlum statement before the Magistrates another in November, use subsequent cannot say read, ...\n\nhow much money I received from him.\n\nI all the flour for $16 for that purchased in July, and $14 for that in November.\n\nThe low purchased in July was the largest quantity.\n\nHe paid on the 14th January $1100, which I supposed at the time to be the haience of his account.\n\nKubs nothing of the sale of the Bour to Mr. De Silver.\n\nCrasu zied by Mr. Day,-I saw Ablum on the and 4 o'clock, canont ...\n\nATA--I am servant to Dr. Dempster--I carried a paper parcel from Dr. Dengster to Dr. Harland, on the 16 January.\n\nI do nut know what was in it.\n\nMy master gave it to me ...\n\n(Court adjourned at 3.80)\n\nIdeply to a question by the Court.\n\nDI HALAND said he had bean requested by the Colonial Secretary to me an analysis that he did so and the ranits were the que.\n\nThe analysis was made in presence of Dr. Bradri Dr. Watson Dr. Keamy and Dr. Dempster, ...\n\nTiongh the Conrt, at instance of the Attorney Gen pral.\n\nThe symptomas described by the wisuotas, I have ...\n\nsacre those of poisoning by assente.\n\nThe Lead 1 gave to Tr. Tariand, ARANDE shop, at the loom of Aber- ...\n\nWas ken from ...\n\n; ...\n\ndeenerect, un the 16th Janney.\n\nI was at the Central Palie Station, and told a policoon to take the yeast! me, to Dr. Berland.\n\nCourt adjourned al 6 ...\n\nJLLL\n\n(Second Day, 3rd February ...\n\nWOONG ART, I am comprador of the Lieut-Governor ...\n\nmore on that ourasion about Ms. Drinker than what ...\n\nACPEING, Servant to Dr. Dempster.\n\nOn the 15th January, I received some bread at my master's door from we mea belonging to the E-sing's shop.\n\nThey are not ...\n\nH. J. EDWAM,I am a merclist of this place.\n\nBo- among the prisoners, I gave it to my Master to ent Cas examined by Dr. Bridges--I know the Fring before the prisoner left for Macao, he purchased some four ...\n\n1 This was about seven o'clock.\n\nI placed it on the breakfast shopfore this acer.\n\nThere is a shop at the Lo me, on the 13th January, and the delivery order was given ou the 19th, after the contract was made the afternoon of the 14th between WM.\n\nTARANT--I am Faltor of the Priend of China Road East, they are about a mile a part; the bread is ...\n\nfibar was removed from the godowe to his shop.\n\n1 had say it was not hetween 4 and 5, 1 only know it was aber newspaper.\n\nI have been in the habit of badning bread carried from one to the other.\n\nAbout two years ago the offered the au dour to the prisoner two works bofore,, he did not say where he had been.\n\nThe $1100 web paid, $149 in a bill, and the balance in cach.\n\nThe bill from the E-ging shop down to the 25th January.\n\nI know browsed to be baked at the absen, but not lately, a fire and he tried it.\n\nOn the 13th.\n\nI called at his shop, he was ...\n\nnot below, they told me he was upstairs.\n\nI went upstairs with the E-sing shop.\n\nThe 1st is a collector of accounts; fore the 15th January, 1 hare seen him often.\n\nHe was precited by one of the men of the shop, and or reaching the TONG AKU--I Translated the paper tower, from Album he 2d, the last knew of him was as broad deliverer; the always said to be the master of the E-sing shop,anding, observed Alumat a fister, he was looking as by Mr. Mackenzie, since the prisoner Ahlum was in the th is the managing partner; and the 10th is his father, Out of the bakery and shop bon: 50 persons were a ...\n\nit to see who was coming upscura.\n\nOn my approaching jail.\n\nTranslation read, corrobrates Ahlum's statement]\n\nleting as general assistaut in the shop Q's Readresse on the 15th.\n\nThey were taken before a Justice of him, he appeared to be muca exvid-I told him put ...\n\nand purt owner of the mat shop of chong, under the at of uvers two are itcqueritly, perhaps one: the Powe, Charles May Esq, several other Justice of Peace be alarmed, thus there was nothing to apprehend ...\n\nvisits.\n\nI saw ...\n\nIn consequence of the reward that was offered for his gatos Tools Ablau's.\n\nAbout the 8th or 9th January prisoner about were arment.\n\nThis was at the Central Police Suation.\n\n3 days before the 15th January, he was sitting down On the first day Mr. Mercer Me. Gibo and Mr. Gray head by en mestarins, 1 thought his oars caurs, and I had a conversation with Alluns, who said his wife my office and presented as a hill from his mer.\n\nI were present on the second day the Attorney Generat ...\n\nmude a roinach, that he shoubil not fear anything.\n\nHe wanted to go home to spend the new year, and wished old him, that, as the bill was not receipted, if he would was prosent.\n\nThe Central Police Station is not e replied that, long as he remained lu the house he had ...\n\nhim to accompany her hat he had a good deal of cave it I would look at it.\n\nHe said his toe was going ...\n\nno four of the maridarins.\n\nI then spoke to him of the business unsettled he could not do so that he had to usul place for eximiaal examinations, but they avo way, and made a motion lo sit down as if he intended to tawonaty held there, lave seen the Aturany the business on which I called, which was the sale of the supply several hundreds of pounds of bread to Drinker, Ou the 15th January wait until he was paid.\n\nSeang he was frelined to bura, M. Mercur, sud Mr. May sitting and enquiring our.\n\nI sat down, and proposed in sale, there rose some and that he had not yet done so.\n\nauey seized low by thu coltar, and told him, he and hi into anisances.\n\nMr. May was not present when the difference about the storage which was got over by bis I was exalued before M. May, and said nothing nator might go to the devil if they pleased, and I thrust two last prisoners were brought up for examinative, saying, this he lud got gedows that would take he han out of the office.\n\nI have seen the second prisador never remember the Justices of the Peace zitting at the dour, and that he would take immediate delivery.\n\nThe stated at the present moment.\n\n[the witness was detained on many occasions, I saw him at the inquest held on the ...\n\nby the request of Attorney General until he could get the Police Station on a criminal charge.\n\nThe Chief Ma- time of payment was the next question.\n\nI spoke of it ...\n\nfires--he asked for time and it was agreed that he would interpreter Mr. Wade.] jody found on board the Thistle Ou ikat opension he gistrate was sitting at the Police Court while his ex- described himself as parsere mute on board the Thiste.\n\nAmiuination was going on at the Police Station.\n\nJustices pay on the 10th of March-2 the left.\n\nOn the 24th ...\n\n(Court adjourned at 25 minutes after three.)\n\nThis was early in January.\n\nTo the best of my belief the if the Peace were also sitting at the Police Ceart.\n\nIt January, as 12 veluck, he sailed at my office-7 was ninth primmer was the literer of the Thistle.\n\nIn coe- writing at the timu: he said be wanted the delivery order in the invariable rule to send all important criminal for the four- unt huving the contract written ous I teid seganiec of the way in which the 2nd prisoner gave esses to the Police Court.\n\nThe remaining 10 prissovers are still detained.\n\nis evidence on the inquest, I ejected to bin binging are at the Cross road Starion, him I would call on him that after nuen.\n\nI called at 5 corning Mr. Diuke rend to my house.\n\nI pude this oldalon on the 15th posse Gibb, Livingston & Co.'s Gots.\n\nThey clock at his shop, signed the contract, and gave hin January between 6 and 7 o'clock in the morning when I have been in custody from the 15th January, I eshoot the delivery order he was ben his shop below--the inquiry about the case of poisoning, about the 15th saw him bringing to broad.\n\nAnother man was carry say whether or not the Attorney General took ary part les imately.\n\nHe objected to be our before on January; acted as interpreter.\n\nI perfectly remember ing the bread in a baskets, the second prisoner took in the examination at the Police Station; he was moving ...\n\ncourt of the bighness of the price, I sold it at a higher Col.\n\nCaine's comprador being examined.\n\nout the bread and delivered it I said, \"Oh oh my fin::fal- abort, but thereon was too crowded for me to distinguish.\n\nlow you deliver my bread do you?\"\n\nHe made no res- CHARLES MAY,The yeast & delivered to Dr, ponse but gave me a kind of is grin.\n\nI saw him go away, flatland were found in my presence at the sing bak And I then went in Bad told my compradore to sutlery Inspector Boyle carried them to the Folice Station.\n\ning but have to reor bread from bin, as I Cross-mined by Dr. Bridges.-- I sat with Mr. MerosR The work polsun wa I partook of the brev, andun the evening of the 15th January to coadors the ca ...\n\ntant girl also eat what was git on the pARE | GUNUM.\n\n Mercer came in, aral I invited him to take & I was about to commence the enquiry at 2.30 2,81, Ava minutes afterwards I went into 107 sitting from the Incakfast table; immediately afterwacite park in it.\n\nI was conducting the enquiry as the Superin £curacy as though I had eat my breakfast to tendent of Police, and Me Mercer as Colonial Secretary fase I sex down and was looking over some papers, when all of a sudden I vomited---J. vomited three or four times which require particular investigation, I enquire into be they were.\n\nI told him that the Chinese anid, the a bad It was a general investigation into the case reports about hirrsclf-link bequired what more during the course of the day, and I have continually ...\n\nfore sending them to the Magistrate.\n\nIt was my orginal anffered train the effects of the poisoning up to the pre-tection to follow the sun course the pecsent issable Button and $9,000 the the efnir of the Thistle ...\n\nto replied that that was nuasense, for the mandarins had tanec: I wished to gtt un traight into the case as supper- intendent of police, but afterwmerts we carned ones.vcclured $5,000 for his apension, and that he would be conjadel to go to Singapore on this accusat.\n\nI tank, into justices and took the depositions.\n\nWe did not told his, this he would be a fool if he went away, and make this change in consequc of having illegally throwing away the chance of making money here ...\n\nseat time.\n\nCross examined by Mr. Day--I am not aware that almab prieoser las muco thu ops shop in Hongkong.\n\nve Bure, he enrried on the business of a baker: lave scard he has other premixes to carry on his bakery, but I To not know whether or not the bekery is carried on in the promises in Queen's Road West ...\n\nQuestion--Do you not, a Edit, make it year badiness to Braw cvery thing going on in the Colony ...\n\nAnst I do.\n\nQuestion Then Str, do you mean to say you did not now that B-sing had a bakery near the American Naval Stor, 1 ...\n\nAnswer What buve 1 to do as a Maitor of a Newspaper with E-sing's stores ...\n\nadministered oathe.\n\nThe Atangy General--asked permington to call Mr. Wale to contrahiertas last witness, in bia statement con- ...\n\nT. WADE--I assisted Mr. Mercer and Mr. May an ...\n\nprice than usand.\n\nI bave had he other business with Dr. Bridges wishes to know if Mr. Wade was sworn him beside this sale, ...\n\nÁrew S. Dix,--I was one of the Juters at the interpreter the occasion.\n\nConsidered of a moment ...\n\nby the Court inquest on the Thulle's case on sinth January, I had la answer to a quenrian put by Mr. Mercer and Mr. a conversation with blum, with reference to that - Mag, Col Caine's cora rader said thas Ahlum told him quest.\n\nI met him, Aline, on the 14th in the street and that he was about to leave the Colony, The Witces toki him, that his man Aheep, the pond prisoner, give usked him how he stood about his business, and be suid very bad vidence at the inquest, that he had bea a Adan replied, that he bat horded over hie bread thing, les bad been crapulls.\n\nI do not recollect whether he said it was the bread business or the biscu very willing witness, and would not have told pay bosings or biscuit business to Mr. Drinker.\n\nI forget who was his eply.\n\nI went on asking him what were 3:u ...\n\nWade The deposition of Mr. Wade having been read YOONG-AT--again called to be confronted with Mr. tom, he denies Ja zaid 80, adding that he only said. hetinu alat Athen had some biscuit to deliver to Mr. Drinker.\n\nG. Duro, ann an siccioneer and was rely proprietor of a biscuit bakery.\n\nI know the last kir is the th prismear stamil call him the most JES SILENNON,--1 am merchant of this city, on SANDWITH DRINKER,--I am in business in the firme 18th or 14thof January, I received fra Tichong a mat ...\n\nActive on in the sing bakery 6th prisoner is a moulder of bread in the E-sing lukery 7th prisoner at Thomas lunt & Co, I lived in the sunse house with waker, a cistonured vir on Ablum; as rents a portio the sanie: 8 prisoner the same: 9th the inauter; Captain Endicott On the 15th January, I eat of some of Alum's shup for Lis business.This grace Elus ...\n\noh assistatic in the retail shop in Queen's Road.\n\nI do bread supplied by the with prisoner, and I was afterwards given to Tichong B time before, it was draw favor know if he has a share in the business.\n\nI am in habit of very ill, and an were all that ent of it in the house of Tishang Iwan Tichong the monet of the draft, su receiving brand on the E-zing shop I received breed have not perfectly recovered from it at this time.\n\ndelivered the remainder of our bread to Mr. May at Ahlem being indebted to me between $700 and ...\n\naccount o mats purchased, and paid in this order on the 16th January.\n\n1 old AFinn ro biscent baking machines, gay some years ago, and another in December the Police Court on the evening of the following day $300--my dra was for $281.\n\nI have previously paid January last, and 1 erected in third ann far bin about Dr. Jarinud was present.\n\nI have had considerable deal the sand men in the same way, at my drafts have December or Juary, I have been paid for the to 3- I cannot say that I know of a hakery being near them with the E-sing shop in the bakery business, always been houd.\n\nOn the 18th, Tidongiangt back.\n\nchines I sold him, fun well acquainted with the bakery The two last prisoners were connected with the shop, I the order dislicaret, And demanded the money, du winepromisse.\n\nI have often seen Aflan upstairs in the bakery, American Naval Stores have seen the est prisoner in the shop.\n\nThe only time I saw the second prisoner as t ...\n\nhave transnoted basss with the tenth prisoner, who is I went to A. and abused him for not hari poid a part ofhiafemal faily as well.\n\nI can say for ret- brand-deliverer was on the morning of which I spuke-1 ...\n\nAllum's father, when the uinth prisaner was not in the the under, mul asked him, why he did not pay the order.\n\nsal whether Allura lived these or not.\n\nI have seen un! cannot tell whether or not the tearth prisoner hedy.\n\nAuvut the 2nd or 3rd January, I made a contract the said he lead a money, the he was very band up, out as promises the 6th and 7th prisoner who were fotzerty ...\n\nI nay interest in the B-sing shop.\n\nwith Albom to supply a Russian Corvette with bonit, that, if I would pay the mat-man, who was a pour man.\n\nAbout the 7th or 8th January Ch y explog40116.\n\nJOHN WRAY--I am stoward of the Sultana, 1 know On the 14th 1 weat over to the E-sing shop to have a he would by anil bye pay the whale amount to 100 erection of the 34 mabine was completed.\n\nIn conso- e ninth and tenth prisonere, they are bakers in the conversation with Ahlum about that contract On the that he was indebted to ine, as he was to get money from quece of what I heard from my Strof, I put several B-sing's shop.\n\nI have frequently bought bread at their morning of the 13th, our office boy called my attention 10 Ablum's placing a chop out-site his door.\n\nI had his word.\n\ni have commented an action through Mr. Gaskell ngeinst Ablum for the amount, Alders gave —lle replied du do was not go away.\n\nIn the oven prisoner and the ninth and tenth.\n\nThey appeared to be in what the boy told me on the 13th.\n\nI told him that the ...\n\no at the time to reason to believe that he was going to ing of slic 13th January 1 particulwly enlied on bin, and A great hurry attending the business of their shop.\n\nThe boy said the chop was notice, that he Ahlum, intented ears for Macso or any other place.\n\nasked if he was going away us ny Shred and every body first was behind the counter, so was the ninth who was to leave the Colony, and wished to sell out, tad shut up ...\n\nughing dollars; the tenth was walking about.\n\npartook of the loaf which I bought, and after cating it 1 was sink for three or four days.\n\nsaid so.\n\nHe replied dat he had sand so to Chinese people, ...\n\neal cr ...\n\nH. T. De SR,-- am a merchant of this place.\n\nI shop.\n\nHe said the chap did state so, but that he bad uod dealings with Allsin.\n\nAbout inc eud of December, that in enity he was going and further intention of leaving; he had only put it up to deceive the or beginning of January, I heard some thing against him and he had relied to sell read to Chinese people ou Bandarius, who had been troubling him.\n\nI told him, not so for he came, I asked if he was going to purpose to find the mandarins, and truing behin Croas eramined by De. Bridges-1 often go in to that would not satisfy me, so he had deceived me in Elyngkong he told me that he thought he would fully, atided, you see my family are here, there is sing's shop to buy a font.\n\nI was about two or three min- previous contract, and that he must go to the bake-have to leave.\n\nAkin tibud aquacity of bread at his fear that shall gees and he directed one us in the shop that morning.\n\nThe tenth prisoner was house and shew me the biscuit which he had told me, twe abop, in conanguerne 1 ba the he removed from his of the men in the shop to show me a cheque on the walking about.\n\nor three days ago, was in the drying house, Wy what godown to those Mears. Ly Still & Co.\n\nFu Back 1 was poisoned from the rea Re-examined he was walking about over-looking together in my cat to the bakery.\n\nAs we went along male advances on account of his bread.\n\nI think the beta Jaruncy.\n\nI discovered that day that he had the business ...\n\nassed him if he had his taily with him here.\n\nHe sild, bread is wholly paid for.\n\nI have a running account with gone away.\n\nSince I had the conversation with Ah- Ants,--I am enak to Dr. Harland.\n\nOn the 13 Jan he had.\n\nI told him, in that can he bad better remain him.\n\nIowa bis considerable money.\n\nI cannos cell how am on the 13th, 1 heart nothing about bis going nary I received some bread from the B-sing shop, from the to the end of the war, as he would make a good art I owe him at the present time.\n\nOr the 14th of way.\n\nHe went $960 to me on account of the second ma person who anually brought the bread; he is not among thing of it, and be protected.\n\nHe sail he did not unary, I was not budcated to the prisoner in what chile, and he promised to send down some more money for ile prisoners.\n\nThe bread was brought es about 7.30.\n\nwould call a large amount.\n\nI parchuset 100 barrels.\n\nthe trouble of erecting the 34 mabine, but les did not Auon--I am a coolie at Dr. Garland, I saw Being's and that as the present mommy there were 63 Man four previous to the arrest of the prisoner, and tak lo so.\n\nTholda procisory note of Allun on secost of apen bring the Loved that morning; they are not amplia farms in Hongkong in disguise.\n\nI told in that delivery of chens after the arrest.\n\nI applied for the de- the ad machine, which he promised to pay on the mOTO- the prisoners, ...\n\ni be would report then to the Police he would be pro- livery the day before the rest of the praeuer-the tg of the 14th bat he did not pay it; I did not prese ...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 241301, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3]", "page_number": 326, "title": "CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3]", "content_text": "324\n\n25\n\nAr\n\nDATE\n\nFRAM\n\nDara\n\n[NO. 6. FEBRUARY 10, 7\n\nMERCHANT VESSEL&-Continual.\n\nJune 29 117 Dent, Beale and Co\n\nJan. 12 962 Lindsay and Co\n\nJan. 29 2, Duus and Co Jan 19 7 W. Husband Co July 14 50 Watson, aud Co\n\n925 W. Pustau and Co\n\nSHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.\n\nARRIVED,\n\nThe Wongkong Register.\n\nMERCHANT VESSELS-Continued,\n\nSarre\n\nArrival\n\nDate of\n\nTime\n\nDate of\n\nCOMSJONKER\n\nSups\n\nArrivTOMA\n\nConsta\n\nNAMR\n\nFLAG\n\nPOSH CAPTAIN\n\nRio\n\nFRUM\n\nBAILED\n\nCanco\n\nCONTIGNER.\n\nFast Coast\n\nDuich\n\nShanghae British\n\n2. Christian\n\nglsamstra\n\n4 Auckland\n\nBercha\n\n4 Mazeppa\n\nAn\n\n8 Vecilia\n\n23 Archer\n\nHongkong Feb. Leon\n\nדן\n\nDut. 764 ric\n\nEarl of Windeer Brit. sh. 1000\n\nkrawa 3JArcher\n\nAm. sh.160\n\nagond\n\nTime & Truth Brit. bk 670 Dod\n\nAuckland\n\n$Queen Phangnze Jau. 23 Maria Hay\n\nAm. hk 204 Nelson\n\nBrisach. 140\n\nBolton Brit str. 103 Harris\n\nDrát, s 200 steary Dri sh. 924 Middleton Aan. a. 1280 Osgood\n\nBordcan Sept. 10\n\neucral Sonrabara Jan. 2 Rico Calcutta Nov. 23 Kiar Bombay Dec. 30 General Shanghae Jan. 30 Ballnat Melbourne Doe, 1 Ballast\n\nGeneral Formosa Feb. Nineus FP Sundries\n\nAmoy\n\nBrat Cess Peb\n\n2 Treasure\n\nGenerat Amoy Peb. Ballast Bingapore Jan. 28\n\nAmunition Singapurs Dec. 24\n\nilico Meller Sov. 26 Baline 3. Francisc\n\nDiana. sebouer\n\nJan.\n\n100 Schaefer and Co\n\nFr. Lk. 406 Oreg Hara, bg. 260 Bigcon\n\nOrdar\n\nWat.l'ostaw andCo Schaefer and Co Lindsay and Co Order\n\nHenrietta Maris, bq. Due. Pagan Zephyr, ba July Vrieadshop, chip jJune\n\nDanish\n\n581 Schaeffer anil Co Jady A. Duff, barque 952. W. LawrenogaĈo Lady Mary Wood, c. Dec. 700 F. W. Lawrence Co Laalmenntir, ship\n\nLoulan Baillte, ship\n\nKelso, ship\n\nJan. *: 589 Ladway and Ca\n\nNov.\n\n$ 3709, Kennedy and Co\n\n509.&O. 8. S. N. G\n\nJan.\n\n7 8529, Bawinan and Co\n\nAng. 24 49man, B. and Co\n\nOrder\n\nBre. bk. Suo Klamp\n\nFeb.\n\nBrits 674 Tage\n\nA. Catr. 945 Drought\n\n.M. Robinet & Cy Wu. Pastau and Co Jardine. M. and Co 1. Walker Jardine, and Co\n\nHaldur, sehooner Lootse, schooner\n\nHamburg\n\nNov.\n\n14: W. Pustau and Cu\n\nMary Wionholt, ship\n\nJa\n\n1205ardino, M. & Co\n\nJav.\n\n160 W. Tustau and Co\n\nNapoleon HI, abip\n\nDec\n\n760 Busaeil and Cu\n\nElizabeth Rose, brig Lima, barque Mathilde, brig\n\nOct\n\n123 Siemsson and Ca\n\nJune\n\n919John Bard and Co\n\nKau.\n\n202 Turner and Ca\n\nNina, schooner File, ship Nightingale, ship Parade, qua Palmyra, harjua\n\nNov.\n\n115 John Burd and Co\n\nDoe\n\n708 Jardino, M. and Co\n\nHee. 1404Jardine, M. and Co\n\nbraly\n\n62 Welters and Co\n\nNov. 28 708 Captain\n\nBadast\n\nAugier and Cu Jardino, J. & Co tugwell and Cu\n\nParagon, skip\n\nBremon\n\nAug.\n\n800 Order\n\nPelican, barque\n\n2. 144. C. Schwabe\n\nPluto, stenmer\n\nFelis, arqu\n\nJan,\n\nbeefyall, Stiil and Co\n\nPruth, ship\n\nSAILED.\n\nChilian Frolle, schooner\n\nRemi, atenmer\n\nJape\n\n166W.M.Robinet & Ve\n\nRolls, lig\n\nGreyhound, ship\n\nFeb.\n\n500W. Pustau and\n\nCedarsh Lacy, barque\n\nNAMS\n\nRo\n\nTexs\n\nCAPTAIN\n\nFor\n\nCono\n\nCONNORRST\n\nSwntow Britisk\n\nSamuel Studdart, bg, Salmatle, ship\n\nSept. 1 451 Dent, Beale at Co\n\nالواد\n\nSir James, bang\n\nDec.\n\n7 Lindsay and Co\n\nHongkong Feh. No\n\n3 Alligator\n\n3 Magallanes\n\n3 Nimrod\n\n4 Waroola\n\n3.Scipion\n\n8 Baria\n\n19 Crisis\n\n4P. Van Burco\n\nWild Wave\n\nBrit bg 200 Boyh Brit. bg 1078tudes Sp. str.\n\nBrit. sh. 820arg\n\nBrit. ah 54 Alien Brit, sch. 200 Cheyn\n\nLaughing Water Brit, hk. 404 Omut\n\n6 Montriant\n\nChampion\n\n7 Si James Brooke Brit. str. 973 Skioner\n\n7 Dygden\n\nSw. ab. 240 Patterson\n\n7 Anos Justina Dut. sb. 500 Budeaburg 7J. Godfrey\n\nAm. t 486jGrant\n\nAlfred the Great Brit ] 640 Melutyro Grayhoaud\n\nSwatow Jan. 20 Anais\n\nAmoy Dec. 29 Tariew Fuhchau Nov. 21 Queensbury\n\nDec 8Folmala\n\n15 Agnes Garland\n\nShanghae Jan. 198chiamer\n\n12 Prince Royal 19,Sallow\n\n15 White Swallow\n\n20 Kate Carnie\n\nFr. sh. 82|Carignac\n\nAna sch. 240 Gregory Brit sh. 680 Casaldy Belk all asrisulte Brit. bk. 265 Thompso old. bk. 550 Schwarz\n\nBrit. sh. 502 Hamilton\n\nBrit. sh. 1293 Tucker\n\nAm. sh. 1200 Brown\n\nBrit, h, 401 Black.\n\nSHIPPING IN CHINA.\n\nMERCHANT VISELS.\n\nLondon\n\nNew York\n\nSiam\n\nSundries\n\nOnder\n\nChina, whip\n\nApril\n\n300 Order\n\nSu R. Abercromby, si. Jan.\n\n743 Tammer and Co\n\nSheagha\n\nSundries\n\nGibb, L. and Co\n\nFazal Cerian, burqno Juue\n\n250 Order\n\nVindex, actioner\n\nJon.\n\n179 Dent and Ce\n\nBoern\n\nManila\n\nNantos, schoober\n\nAug.\n\n150 D, Laprak\n\nWhampoa, barque\n\nSept. 30\n\n378 Under\n\nWild Mower, ship\n\nfec.\n\nSingapore\n\nSandries\n\n175 Lindany and Co\n\nDent and Co\n\nTht. bk. 250 Yeaser\n\nButaris ¡Sundries\n\nWm. Pustan and Co\n\nAmey\n\nFrench\n\nSingapor\n\nSundries\n\nHolliday, Wise and Ce\n\nBritish\n\nCanton, ship\n\nDea\n\n435 Deal and Co\n\nMeltwuns\n\nSundries Jardine, M, and Ge\n\nAbbotsford, barquo\n\nNov.\n\n425 F. D. SyDia and Co\n\n| Montrlant, ship\n\nFab,\n\n917ent and Co\n\nAkyalı\n\nSp.bg\n\nMaulls Duran\n\nSundnes\n\nSundries\n\nhilpa, Moore and Co\n\nAnn Key, schoenen\n\nApril\n\n121 Tait and fa\n\nAmerican\n\nAntoinette, barque\n\nSøpt\n\nBrit. str. 850 Payley\n\nStangha\n\nSandrite ], & 28, N. Ca\n\nBlack River Packet, bq. April 19,\n\n219 Scharffor and Co 205 Order\n\nArgonaut, ship\n\nJa.\n\n586 King and Co\n\nFr. sh. 91 Brun\n\nStangha\n\nSundries\n\nDent and Co\n\nConfucina, ship\n\nNov.\n\nAm. sh. 360 Gray\n\nForth Seas\n\nSundries\n\nUrder\n\nColdstream, ship\n\nDee.\n\nSingaport\n\nSundries\n\nFletcher and Co\n\nChinchew, ship\n\nSept\n\nShaug\n\nBuutirios\n\nWzz. Pastau and Co\n\nRangoon\n\nSundries\n\nTurner and Ca\n\nEllen, barque\n\nOliver, bargce\n\nNos.\n\nPeb\n\nSan Fransisco Sundries\n\nOrder\n\nEmma, scheuer\n\n511 Holliday, Wise &Co 764adine, M. and Co\n\n785. D. Sype and Co\n\n226 Lya, Stil! and Co 688 Platcher and Co April 21; 120 Curner and Co\n\nMilam, ship Carrington, ship Channing, ship Competitor, siy Eagle, ekip\n\nEagle Wing, ship\n\nGolden Weat, ably\n\nB.\n\nDec.\n\n49% Raspell and Co\n\nNOF.\n\n100 aac M. Buli & Co\n\nJuly $556 King and Co\n\nNov, 101000 King and Co\n\n1174 Russell and Co\n\n1500 A. Heard and Co\n\nMelbourne\n\n¡Buodtles\n\nJamca StephoneNA\n\nEmigrant, baryas\n\nChi ah. 506/Smith\n\nBest Coun\n\nBundries Won. Pratâd and Ca\n\nEmily Annina, neh,\n\nAug. 19 Nov.\n\nOrder\n\nHenry Harback, ship\n\nNov. 16 740 Crampton, H. & Co\n\n165 Purlagjes & Co | Horsilo, ship\n\nNov. 18\n\ntall, Nya and Co\n\nHavant\n\nSuadrien\n\nOrder\n\nForerunner, schooner\n\nDea\n\n140 D. faprak\n\nMatilda, ship\n\nSingapor\n\nSandrica\n\nLondon\n\nTait and Co\n\nTena, &c. Heard and Co\n\nGom, brly\n\nJane\n\n254 Dent ausl Co\n\nMelita, schooner\n\nJuu. J\n\n689 Rosell and Co\n\n140 Kassell and Co\n\nHomer brig\n\nJals\n\n595 Order\n\nTeas, &c.\n\nLiverpool Teas, c. Cows, der Sundries\n\nJardino, M. and Co\n\nOrder\n\nMariner's Hope, brig\n\nApril\n\n250 Order\n\nNile, hrig\n\nJuas\n\nEid Angier and Ca\n\nRomances of Sons ship! Dos.\n\nEundou Teas, &c, Upadi\n\nWth. Paste and Lo Blenkin, R. and Co\n\nNymph, barqne\n\nDec.\n\n400 Liadeay and Ca\n\nNeptune's Favorite, sh. Det. 81846|A, Heard and Co Norwester, ship\n\nDanish\n\nDec. 101287 A. Heard and Co\n\n241782 Ruwell and Co\n\nPet, barque\n\nAag\n\n375 Under\n\nDanmark, arque\n\nTeas, c Tens, &c.\n\nGrampton, H. and Co\n\nRoyal Lily, barque\n\nApril 28\n\n404 Lunevil and Co\n\nGlucions, brig\n\nLiverpool\n\nBrit, sh. 580|Rodger\n\nToas, e Sundrios\n\nKingsport\n\nMERCHANT VKSELS—Continued.\n\nA. Heard and Dent, Beale and Ca Gilian and Co\n\nBisters, brig\n\nJune\n\n182 Tail sud Co\n\nDee 330 Sterosen and Co Fan. 14 268Siemssen and Co Nov\n\n360 Overweg aud to\n\nUncle Tom, schooner\n\nSept\n\nWood Lark,brig\n\nDet. 12\n\nto ruil, Still and Co\n\nUnder\n\nJan.\n\n188 W. Pustan and Co\n\nNoringaese\n\nJATH\n\n270 W. Pustau and Co\n\nAurora, schooner\n\nMay\n\n128 Order\n\n140 W. Puatau and Co\n\nPostum, steac\n\nJune\n\n236 Simen and Ca\n\nAmericum\n\nNov.\n\n210 Joan Burl and Co\n\nSAIZS\n\n!Data of Tou\n\nMorida, ship\n\nCONFIGNERS\n\nHelcus, ship\n\nNov. Junt\n\nDec.\n\n404 Squeer and Co\n\nโมน\n\n25 W. Postan and Co\n\nDate of Inors\n\nCommons\n\n{Arrival |\n\nSept.\n\n277W. Pustan and Co\n\nHongkong\n\nOct.\n\n340 Trautmann and Co\n\nAlmonde, banq\n\nAug.\n\n589Order\n\nJustina, barque\n\njAug\n\nMercurius, barque Fielades,\n\nJuly\n\nDec,\n\n230|Dreyer und Vo\n\nDen.\n\n225 Biomes and Co\n\nLygdon, shig\n\nHambary\n\nBonito, brig\n\n¡Nov,\n\n31 John Burd and Cal\n\nBuenos Ayua, brig\n\nDed.\n\n200 Dreger and Co\n\nChristinu, brig Puel, choomer\n\nApril\n\n170rder\n\nDew\n\n148 Jardine, M. and Co\n\nPeruvian\n\n250W.M. Robinet & Co\n\nAug.\n\n175W.M.Robinet & Co\n\nDeo.\n\n400 Order\n\nLug\n\n9 430 Order\n\nAourn Barrabout Butts.n\n\nJuly\n\n3240;der\n\nCalcutta\n\nNov.\n\n220. 1. Syaru and Co\n\ny 11 4168.0. Syme and Ce\n\nConn\n\nJuly\n\n325 King and Co\n\nAng, 25 500 King and Co\n\nAag, 10 985 Russell and Co\n\nFab\n\n216|W. Puetae and Co\n\nSabu\n\nAt Hongkong} British Anandale, ship And, steamer Anaye, ship Australia, chip Avon, Lacque Banner, schooner\n\nGaneber, barque Brothers, brig Caldera, ship\n\nCadiz, steamer\n\nArrival:\n\n8759 Lyall, Sul and Co J Feb. 5 163 Robert 9. Walker Jan. 13 878 Fletcher and Co Sept. 5 580 John Bardd and Co Sep. 39 280 Bus and Co Jan. 188ohn Burd and Co\n\nPet 485 Jardiue, St. and Co\n\nDec. 15 2400rder\n\nJan. 8 225 Order\n\nFeb, 13000 P. & 0.9. N. Cu\n\nCity of Carlisle, ships. 15 996Jardine, 3 and Cu\n\nClarendon, satp\n\nDeva, ship\n\nSinglet, sleemer\n\nEarl Grey, barque\n\nEarl of Windsor ship\n\nBena, brig\n\nBuranic ship Excellent, brig Falcon, ship Formosa, ship\n\nGleus, ahip\n\nGod Succe, sip\n\nHero, ship\n\nKensington ship\n\nLady Hayce, barque\n\nLaurick, brig\n\nLord Raglan. ship Tani, barque\n\nNarshall, Buhooner Maria Hay, ship Mazepps, schooner Pacifico, brig\n\nFeb. 1 850Jarding, M. and Co Jan. 18:1030 Russell and Co\n\nDoc 8 1888tomssen und Co Dec. 17 8737ardine, M.\n\nDiter\n\nAdmiral Zoutman, shipDec.\n\nAlbrecht Belling, bq.Nov.\n\nG. G. D. Von Twist, hq,fian. Oct. 10 300W. Postau and Coatic Liong, bargus ne Jaa. 18 3685iomsten and Co Nov. 28, 8438,Senseffer and Co\n\nAnon Elizabet,bą. Chriatias, leque General de Stiles, hop. Jan. 2 798|Under Hollandetrow, hargas Jacot. Lima, barke Jacoba Cornella, pq. Klazina, darus\n\nOosterling, harg Proteos, barque Regina, arqu Sumatra, aliip Danish\n\nSept. 10 799 chaster and Co OL 32 800 Schaeffer and Cu Feb. 192chaser and Co Jan. 17 charler and Co Dee. 13 363 Van der Haven Jan 18 443ucer and Co Jan. 473 W. Punta and Co Feb. 278445obacter and Co\n\nMay 10 Siemmen and\n\nIfercuian, brig Helena\n\nJau. 31\n\nCo\n\nHanbury\n\nAar, ship\n\nAlbin, schooner Christian, belg\n\nDec. y Nov. 16 Feb.\n\n260\n\nFab 21 Lindas and Co\n\nJan. 26) 207 Camajce and Co\n\nDec. 26 728 Order\n\nNov. 385 Lyail, Still and Co\n\nSept. 26 430Jardine, M. & Lin\n\nJan. 14 406 Order\n\nLau. 16 784. Murray and Co\n\nNov. 600 Jardine, M. & Co\n\nJan. 1 404 Lindsey and Co\n\nJan. 13 scoileder\n\n0 15 848 Geo. Duddell\n\nJan. 27 28Ajardine, M. and Co\n\nDec. 17 766 Jardine, M. & Cn\n\nJan. 12 274 Dent and Co\n\nDet.\n\n8 1988. K. Burrow\n\nJan. 31 994 Janline, M. and Co\n\nFeh. 4140anline, M. & Co Oct. 14] 146Deo. Dúddell T'aranverance, Largna Sept. 18 2Turner and Ca Princess Reval, supDec, 28; 900 Dent aud Co\n\n(Doc. 25 781onser\n\nQueen, brig Samarang, banque\n\nApoctly, ship\n\nFeb. 8 ĐuôiAngier and Ca\n\nDes. 25 5801Dent and Co\n\nJau 241031 Jamaa Stephenson\n\nSpirit of the North, ah. Kov, 11) 671jtibb, L. and Co Sultans, barque Oct 10 588schaeffer and e\n\nTime & Truth, bargde Teh. 3 578 Orlar\n\nUnion, leamer\n\nTruro, ship\n\nFenilia, ship\n\nVirginia alip\n\nVivid, brig\n\nWater Witch, barque\n\nWild Daynell, ach. Zephyr, schooner\n\nFrench\n\nEtoile, ship\n\nIndia, barqu\n\nLeon, harqua\n\nMaarl, ship\n\nSucces, ship\n\nVille de Dieppe, barque\n\nAnter\n\nAntonita, schwoner Antelope, T Archer, whip Auckland, barque\n\nBurnham, barque\n\nCarbon, shooner\n\nJan. 24 695 Order\n\nAng. 16 786 Thon. Husband Co Feb. 8 674 Jardine, Al, sad Co June 18 830 Lyall, Still and Cộ Nov. 8 143ardine. M. & Co Jau. 15 253 D. Lapaik\n\nJan. 156 Deat and Co\n\nJun. 31 148Dcut and Co\n\nJan. 24 539 Order\n\nfan. 18 615 Dent and Co\n\nFalk 2405,Order\n\nJan 24 156 Russell and Co\n\nNov. 14mier\n\nno. 221014 gail, Sul and Co\n\nDec. 3 112Order\n\nJan. 24200 Kussell and Co\n\nTeb. 31460 Roswell and Co\n\nFeb. 209.M.Robinet & Co\n\nOct. 28 245 W. Pulau and Co\n\nDue 26 300 K. Crashy\n\nCW. Bradley, j, bq. Oct. 9 218 A. Heard and Co\n\nDon Quixote, ship\n\nKtement, ship\n\nEureka, ship\n\nFrancis P. Sage, ship\n\n• Garland, schooner\n\nHelgu Mar, bergun\n\nJanes Marshall, big Kate Hooper, shig Mary Whitridge, ship\n\nMatcor, ekip\n\nMiana, schooner\n\nMin, geamur\n\nMonsoon, ship\n\nNorth Wind, ship\n\nN. B. Palmer, Jip\n\nDen 91438 King and Co\n\nJAN 33 400A. Heard and Co\n\nNov. 51100A. Heard and Co\n\nNov, 191146 Jardine, M. & Co\n\nJan. 151138. R. Barrows\n\nDec. 26 560 Order\n\nJan. 16 1865. K. Darrows\n\nDec, 281488 Jne. Stephenson\n\nNov. 27 978 Kuseli aud Co\n\nao. 201088, Heard and Co May 306Order\n\nJ. 14 101 Bu-sell and Co\n\nJane 28 506 Thomas Hunt &Co Oct.\n\n81041 Jaa. Purdon and Co\n\nDec. 1400 Russell and Co\n\nQueen of the Seas, spec. 17185Rll and Co\n\nRacebound\n\nRealute, ship\n\nShane Draper, sch.\n\nSportsman, shiy\n\nStar King, sly\n\nTuskina, ship\n\nYoung America, wip\n\nAug. 28 580. E. Barrows\n\nSept. 25 801 Russell and Ca\n\nHai, 26 206 A. Heard and Co\n\nNov. 20 626 Unter\n\nDec. 14177nder\n\nSept. 342 Y. J. Murrow\n\nSept 202000. Heard and Co\n\nMeteos, ship\n\nPeruvian\n\nAndreas, orig Architect, ship Carica, arqua L'allau, barque\n\nSantiago, banne Ugarte y Santiage,\n\nSMAR\n\nNoortol, banque\n\nSan Juan, barquə\n\nhq.\n\nSiamese Crow, stalp\n\nSintoy, schooner\n\nSpar\n\nDenia, schooner Bremen\n\nBertha, barque\n\nC. Metabets, you Solon, hanger\n\nChition\n\nAllanza, barque Spray, schooner\n\nNess Crans dinn Annie, barque\n\nMacao British\n\nW. Pustan and Co\n\n510 W. Puszu and Co\n\nJohn Bard sad Co Wm.Fustat and Co Jan. 15 540 die aussen end to\n\nTait and C\n\nNov. 16\n\nNov. 12 540. M. Rabinet& Co\n\nDar. 28 3505. J. das Remedios\n\nTall, 231 218 and\n\nJ.\n\nAcmel, brig Chico, brig\n\nClarita, brig Cara, skip\n\nkesits toge\n\nSiamese\n\nSea Horse, hocqus\n\nSiam, que\n\nSpanish\n\nSan Lorenzo, brig\n\nSeraphina, ship\n\nFubebau\n\nDritish\n\nCo\n\nMaste, bri\n\nDee & 9p. dos Remedios\n\nJan. 195. Robinet & Co\n\nSept. 15j 200 Order\n\nNav. 19 160 Order\n\nDee, 15 300inder\n\nAug. 26 250 under\n\nNov. Zayall, Still and Co\n\n1400W. Duxted and Co\n\nJan. 24 4702. S. Walker\n\nDet. 22 48fuhn Bond and Co Jan. 29 270/Onder\n\nDec. 220W.M. Robines & Co\n\nJuly 1307 Edward and Bailey\n\nJehn Macthic, ekip Feb. Rochampton, shijs Ang\n\nPortugues\n\nMetasje, barque\n\nNew Era, khij\n\nGaiden Raer, ship\n\nKingfisher, ship\n\nMandarin, ship\n\nSamuel Ronsell, ship\n\nSarah H. Snow, Ivy, Vancouver, ship\n\nHambog\n\nAtlas, barne\n\nSa Dent, Beate and Co\n\n289 fyn, Stilt end Co\n\n597 1..Robinct & Co\n\nTou Scimeter and Co 1543chaetler and Co 478sohaefer and Co 2448. D. Syme and Go 237 Adam Scott 190Schelfer and Co 424\n\n10. Nathabloy & Co\n\nOtto, barque\n\nVirginie, brig\n\nHamburg\n\nEsperanza, harqne Hannibal, schooner\n\n| fverbrook, brig\n\nLima, barque\n\nMary Boar, ship Pathfinder, barque Senatur, barque Pramin Amerika, belg\n\nSiamete\n\nBangkok Mark, ship Golffinder, baqme Sueroan, ship\n\nSparsh\n\nSanta Lucts, banque\n\nSwedish\n\nNov. 181296 Moncreiff, G. & Co Dea ¡Dec.\n\nBRITISH SHIPS OF WAR IN CHINA.\n\nمات قلات کا\n\nCLASS\n\nAv\n\nCanton Stoop\n\ni,kong !. W. Str. JiLong Sloop\n\nILong Flag Ship\n\nCanton loop\n\nCuroaandel Canton P. W. Br. Vatcounter anto\n\nHoteles\n\nHornet\n\nMam\n\n! Nakist\n\nNiger\n\n632 Dent, Dotle stud Co Elk\n\n600 John Herd and Go | Fary\n\nser. St. (kang Hospital Canto Ber. Sw. H.kongoro Ship\n\nFrigate\n\nPanton Bar Sta\n\nCOHKANDERS.\n\n12A, W. A. Haud\n\n8T. D. A. Fortescu 12 Licut. Beamish\n\n(lour Ad.\n\nCapt. W. K. Hall\n\n14. Jenkins 35 Doorglas HG.W.D.O'Callaghan\n\n17 C. C. Forsyth\n\nH. T. Fla, Muater\n\n60 H Keith Stewart 19H, A. A. Cochrane 408FW.F. Nicolson\n\n14. Barnard\n\n49. 9. Hand\n\n40 Cdre. m, Ú. Elliot\n\nBRITISH SHIPS OF WAR EXPECTED.\n\nCONDEAND\n\n.ALEN\n\nÜs..\n\nENGLAND\n\nza Frigate\n\nRav.\n\nW. 7. Bate\n\n11. Macendie. Str,\n\nKit Boater, 26\n\n11\n\n136A. Hearl wait Co\n\nNov.\n\n9191ent and Co\n\nPastalcon, brig\n\nNov.\n\n200 Cantujee and Co\n\nPique\n\nSgus Frigars\n\nKol: Small, ship\n\nAug. 29\n\n663 Gibu, L. and Co\n\nKenos\n\nPibehta Bloop\n\nRempaon\n\nAmor P. W. Str.\n\nAmerican\n\nAnnie Buoknax, 1.\n\nSept.\n\n530 Russell and C\n\nSybille\n\nHogue Frigate\n\nMay 16\n\n800 Russell and Co\n\nAug.\n\n1288ardine, M. and Co\n\nJune\n\n78. lead and Oə\n\n¿Mag\n\n94 Russell and Co\n\nDo.\n\n420|Klug and Go\n\nJune\n\n518 Bus and Co\n\nOut\n\n420John Burd and Co\n\nWienu, Larque\n\nJuct.\n\n490Biomes ami Us\n\nActoun\n\nAlseri\n\nNingpo British\n\nCullou\n\nCamila\n\nkt. T. Calville\n\nSlop\n\nCruizer\n\n17 ber. Str. Sept. 25\n\nCarnulle. ship Lyra, Belovner\n\n15. Hot\n\n120 Lindy and Co Forestr\n\nA. J. Innes\n\nidun Beat Sept. 20\n\nSolon, barane\n\n6\n\n560 Turner and Uo 469 A.A.de Mello & Co\n\naughty\n\nGan Beat Sept 25\n\nWilminginn, schooner Feb.\n\n196 Bell and Co\n\nHüchilyor\n\nInflexibla\n\nr. Vorhert\n\nAL\n\nOsprey\n\nAlbert Edward, ship\n\nBritisk\n\nang.\n\n497. Bowman and Coh\n\nNov,\n\nAliyals, ship\n\nNov. 20 1247 Biriey, W, and Co\n\nStaunch\n\n1. Wildonan\n\nAlchemist, ship\n\nDe\n\n914 Turner and Co.\n\nStarling\n\nA. 1 Villiers\n\njun Boat Sept. 25 Gun Boat Ool. 23\n\nAlligator, brig\n\nb.\n\n19710166, Land Co\n\nAugusts, ship\n\nNov. 23 372 Lindmy and Go\n\nBallarat, ship\n\nNov.\n\n719 Dent ad Co\n\nChallenger, barque\n\nSeph\n\n175 Turner and Co\n\nChieftain, barque\n\nJan.\n\n20John Burd and Co\n\nCo..lucius, ship\n\nThee.\n\n400 Holliday, Wine & Co\n\nVESSEL\n\nAr\n\nFLAQ\n\nCOMMANDERL\n\nDec. 19\n\nJune 15 566 Turner and Lo\n\nJan.\n\n127 William I. and Co\n\nCetinnt\n\nHongkong Fr. Str.\n\nSur Are\n\nL'et\n\n8501 & 0.2. F. Co\n\nSupt. 10 240 Jardine, M. and Co\n\nVirginie\n\nHongkong Fr. Frig\n\nCape, Plan\n\nForest Queen, ship\n\nNov.\n\n839 W.H. Wardley Co\n\nLevant\n\n18 Smith\n\nPortsmouth\n\nEassio Manens, barq. May 25 297 Jou d'Abreide Waris Carlota, Iryusi Jan. $30 J. J. don Rmuelion Slavina, banque\n\nTremelga, barqua\n\nFreach\n\n13ane 211 1705. 3. dos Ramedice\n\nSept.\n\nPort de Bordeaux, ship Oct.\n\nAmerican\n\nLorisiana, barq\n\nDeich\n\nBerena, rig\n\nDoggershank, skip\n\n3751 inday and Co\n\n816Dent and Co\n\nShanghae\n\n249W.M. Robinet &Co Arrow, ship\n\n237W. Pustuu and Co\n\nApril 22\n\nOct.\n\nDet\n\nBebehneller and Co\n\nEverdina izabeth, og Jan\n\n600 Schneer and Co\n\nDee,\n\n189 Schaefer and Co\n\nFra\n\n753 Order\n\nJuct.\n\n530 Schaeffer and Co\n\nJAR.\n\nSt. Heleon, brig\n\nTonia, ship\n\nVrow Jobunag\n\nHamburg\n\nLaura & Fonis, big,\n\nKose, brig\n\nWillewina, brig\n\nPeruvian\n\nGrimeness, chip\n\n243jDrayer and Co\n\nJuly 14, 1769. M. Burrows\n\nJuly\n\n224 Schaeffer and Co\n\nOct. 15: 50 Order\n\nCrystal Palace, ship\n\nKila Jane, barque\n\nElizabeth, brig\n\nHein, steamer\n\nFazli Corrim, barque\n\nFrances, ship\n\nGazelle, schooner\n\nGeelong, barque\n\nDec. 125 Birley. W. and Co\n\nWaton and Co\n\nMay 30 302 Tail and Co\n\nJan 15 212 Hooper\n\nAug. 11 3420ma, B. and Ca 651 gal. Stiti and Co\n\nMaria Natividad ship Sept. 18 610w.. Robins & Co General Windham, ship.\n\nEast Coast British\n\nChin Chin, harque Eamont, schonbur Gazelle, schoenor\n\nHazard, schooner\n\nHelen, brig\n\nion.\n\n316 Camajarse Co\n\nJan.\n\n121 Dent and Co\n\nGulnare, ship Hellespont, steamer Tuchinnan, arque Just\n\nBat, ship\n\nApril\n\n15Jardine, M. And Co\n\nJuly\n\n144 Y. J. Mucrow\n\nJan.\n\n180Turner and Co\n\nHydronce, ship\n\nJane\n\n137 Carlowitz and Co\n\nMalacca, barque\n\nAug\n\n089 Carlowitz and Co\n\nPearl, schooner\n\niJuly\n\nW.M. Reniunt & Lo\n\nTrumpu. schooner\n\nMay\n\n300jD. Laprak\n\nAntican\n\nDerby, ship\n\nJuly\n\n1098A. Heard sad Co\n\nProgressive Age, brig\n\nNov\n\n296A. Heard and Co\n\nRinglorier, ship\n\nMay\n\n2156 A, Heard and Co\n\nSancho Pans, ship\n\nSept\n\n875 Russell and Co\n\nWitw, la ver\n\nUst\n\n$10Kinder\n\nFra 2002 Hargreaves and Co\n\nJan. 886Fadine. M. and Co Sept. 1 265 Deus, Buaie y Co Dec. 241 8201Birley, W. and Co\n\nC. Reilowas\n\nJ.F.C.Hanitou 12 loop\n\nC. T. Lackie\n\nA. V. Hamilto\n\nC.F.A,Shadwell 21 Ser. Str.\n\nC Campbell\n\n6 P. W. Str. Oct, 25\n\n(Gan Bost\n\n21. J. Bomalieid 4 Ser. Str.\n\nKith Stewart !\n\nGu Buat\n\nHos, H.Keppel 60 Frigata\n\nFOREIGN MIPS OF WAR IN CHINA.\n\nSan Jacinto\n\nHongrong U. &. SI.\n\nStaigas U. S. Sh.\n\nFR-A. Guerla\n\n16 Fonta\n\nƒ m. A POOR Capt. Bell\n\nHongkong U. S. Sir.\n\nMandura\n\nMacao\n\nFort. Reig.\n\n90 Com. Tavara\n\nAmazona\n\nB+\n\nPurt.lorsha 6 Earnichs\n\nJorge Just\n\ndu.\n\nSelpion\n\ndr.\n\nSp. Ser.\n\nBg.\n\n4Brinnes\n\nAnies Ba\n\n14 Duran\n\nHongkongora Sv. 20 Capt, Boturin\n\nTERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION to the HONGRONG REGISTER and OVERLAND REGISTER AND PRICE CURRENT-For One Year, $25; 9 Months, $13; Three Mouths, $8. To the HONGKONG REGISTER For One Year, $15, Six Months, $2, Three Months, $5. To the OVERLAND RE- OISTER AND PRICE CURRENT' alone:--For One Year, $3; all payable in advanUSB, TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENT in the HONGKONG REGISTER-Advertscments, not exceeding 5 lines,\n\nesch insertion, $1; cach additional line 20 conts; une balf of these charges for Repetitions AGENTS for the HONGKONG REGISTER and GVERLAND REGISTER AND PRICE GUERENT J. G. APIHOur, Rey, London, Mars, Jant, steak & Co, Cricuta: Mesars. Binaton & Co. Bombay W. S. Donos, Faq., Singapore, Messrs. Thorson, Ronkers & Ur, Batavia, J. P. Pzabek, Boy. San Francisco.\n\nEdited, Printed, and Published by ROBERT STRACHAN, at the Hongkung Register Ofice: Gage Street\n\nVictoria, Hongkong. Tuesday, February 10, 1857.\n\nThe China Mail Extra.\n\nHONGKONG, SATURDAY, 7TH FEBRUARY, 1857.\n\n“Chino Muit\" Office, Feb. 7, 1857- thon to the unsatisfactory state of his toast, my wife remarked she felt giddy and sick, him; he pretended to be overlooking the business the investigation as Superintendent of Police, the A man can overlook his business while walking affair being then eurelaped in mystery; and I imagine\n\nThe Criminal Sessions of the Supreme fairs, which had be shewn to be the We let the room after 3, she immediately felt sick\n\nshop\n\nthat the first instanco Mr Mercer acted as Culo- Court the most exciting that have occur reverse of is a fouriebing condition, his and smiled, I thought nothing of it at the time, but about the e\n\nwalked was to the verandah to light a chemot, when Aaxx, cock to The Herland,On the 15th January, eial decrewry-in fact it was an investigation into rel since the settlement of the colony-debts to one firm alone amounting to nearly in the wor af gtating the elgar I suddenly felt sick\n\nthe morning, got bread from the Esing shoes don't the case genotally. I usually, in cases requiring commenced on Thursday, and closed last $15,000. He spoke of the temptation and vomited. Thinking no more about it, I went know the peron-thes was generally brings it, he particular forestigation, maka peliminary acquiry sight. The case of most interest-the bold out to Alum, of averting the pantah in my hair to the Folke Hospital, but when Tranches is not one of the prisoners; this was about half-past 7- before sending them up to the Magistrate. It was trial of Cheong Alum and nine others, on ment with which he had been threatened the entraner leading up to the fif, I was again sick; \n\nAtoy, coolie to be Hachand, Saw Esing's people not my original intention to make a magisterial and when I got clues to St Paul's College, was age\n\nmyrassine's house on the marning of investigation in the present instance; I merely aga.a bring bread a charge of dilempt to poison-lasted fee by the mandarins, by the commission was aide off and on, up to a quarter to 10. the 15th January; they are not among the priscoera. wished to yet an insight into the case as Superit daye, and ended in a verdict of Not guilty, would be considered a highly meritoriona was sick 19 or vlock that night. Next habit of getting bread from the Esing shop the was a very singalar case, I propound we should sit of an atrocious crime, but yet ar net which The romiting was very violent. Mrs Dengr W. A. HARLAND, M.,Was I believe, in the tundent of Police. but her two hours or so, as it\n\nto 1.\n\ntime.\n\nars from that shog-down to the morning of the 16th as Magistrate, and we then commented to take do We are sorry we are unable to give the one by the Chinese authorities, deserving day I tapponed to enter the Police Office, where en eloquent addresace of the Counsel on buth of commendation and reward, instead of vision was going forward, and promised then fancy inclusive I are a mail piece of the bread paltional,\n\nto send some of the bread to Dr Harland for analy. that morning, Dr Chaldecott and Dr Hat.ca alo Next, bo\n\nSANDWITH DAINKED-Am in business in the sides, but must content ourselves with the punishment, at their harde. \n\nzation; did that night. [Cross-conmiasi by partook of it. About an hour afterwards fe faint sity, and live in the wee house with Captain Endi- De Brive,I did not take the bread myself to Dr and aíck, and incised to veuit, and within a few mere heads of the points dwolt upon; and referred to the departure of Alam and \n\nnott Faing enpplicà me with bread on the 15th minutes ufteur wande vomited slightly, and fole a pain January-I partook of the bread and was very ill- even these, we fear, will prove very io his father from the colony on the very Herland. I know caly the Sih prisoner (Alum) na \n\nworning the criminal set was wusumnat belong ag to the Eving shop. I kept the balled the Beach. I then took an emotis, which made at the inmates of the house whe ate of the bread perfect. \n\nup in my own room until I sent it to Dr Harland.me veil a bitła man, and for a little time alter felt ed; and commented strongly on the suspi \n\nwere Hi-I have not perfectly recovered up to this Of the opening speech by the Hųn. T. \n\nIn consequence cf my laers, I delivered the cious manner in which this was managed. By the ATTORNEY Uraat.]-Don't know the 10thy, but shortly afterwards was able to attend to \n\nprisoner, never mw him before at all. sent the same people who can to she house sick. About to remainder of the breast Mr May at the Ptice lice C. Anstey, the Attorney General, wo \n\nWith regard to the sickness of his family \n\nbread a ten minutes past to Dr Harland, by a hours afterwards the pain in the stomach returned, this was on the evening of the 16th-Dr Badland have no notes whatever. He dwelt, how on board the steamer-this was easily and coalie named Attal. \n\nbut I could not vomit. I bai diethms during the I think was presos 1 lave had many dealings with ever, on the atrociousness of the attempt naturally to be imputed to sea-sickness; ATIAL METAL to Dr Dempeter--On the 16th night, and next day a violent headache, wakacss of the Esing abug in the bakery business -I know the made upon the community, and the utter for there were no proofs of them aftor January, escried a paper parcel from Dr Dampster to the jibs, and xansea, Dr Iamos got sick sooner 9th and 10th prisoners to belong to the duche than I did; but I did ont see him, as he had gone 10th I are always understood to be the father of Faing impossibility in such cases of producing sufferings which the medical evidence had Dr Harland, Do not know what was in it, but ir \n\nwas given me by my master. \n\nca Dr Chaldecots, hearing of people being sick, Alum), he was always in the shop, and when the direct testimony against the parties accus- abawo were the invariable effects of argo- ACHING, servant to Dr Dempster-om the 15th took an emetic, as he had ate more bread than any was cut of the sloop, I have left by neders with him od. The evidence in this, as in avery nic, and under which the foreigner who January, received rome bread at may master's day of on Before I had filed breakfast, a Parsee ger Orn about the 24 ur 3d of January, our he made similar case, tour therefore be entirely cir- had partaken of the bread in the present from two men from Esing; they are not at the bar. teman aliud. 20 mil the inam of his house were a contract with Alura fura supply of breuis for the cumstantial; but he would adduce sich a \n\nThis was about 7 wack gars the bend to my sick, and blamed the bread as being the cause of it; I Russian curvest On the Mih I went over to the instance had laboured. He also spoke of \n\nmaaler to estipul it up the breakfast table. \n\nlef my breakfast to go and see them, and it was on \n\nEwing how to apeak to Alure about the contract, Oa TARRANT, Editor of the Friend of my return I first felt sick myself. Both Dr Chalecoss the morning of the 13th, the shop bep called our art jury, as he felt assured must to a certainty and Agent of the steamer to retura to the N indelibly the stain of crime apon the Hongkong that night, as a ruse on his my bread from the Haing shop, dawn to the 13 several days séta, attending to people who were black lettres out in frens of his door sunt him user prisonem at the bar, and draw forth au \n\npart, when be found his hopes of escape January, inclusiva-row the 1st, 3d, and the staffering from eating the bread; the Parses had to ascertain its pats, and in consequent of what unanimona verdict of guilty. \n\nthe boy told us, I had the conversation with hiari on frustrated, and that the poison had not had and 10th prisoners to belong to the shop-the 1st taken only band and a cup of tea-they had all been \n\nI believe to be general assistant and Collector of sick, I adviced them to take emetica. Some of thus the 14th. I teid hum the boy haul informed us that Dr Bridges comarcal his defence by the fatal effets intended had his efforts balls; the 3d I have known in two capaction in con- we axtended effured much more everely than schare the chop said he intended to leave the iny, and remarking that, the case was remark succeeded, the result would have been nection with Exing shop, the inst was as breme-de-bes all had similar syroptatns. From the symptotes wished to sell out. He admitted the chup did say ablo from the atrocity of the attempted another frightful tragedy like that of the liverer; the 9th believe to be the head of the in my own case, and of others who came to be. I felt but said that it was not his intention to leave, but he crime; admitting most fully that there had unfortunate Thistle. He noted the contra- Eing the 19th is I believe the father he ais? i ere what arannic had been administered in the bread, Lad put out the notice for the purpose of deceiving be an attempt to destroy the community dictious in Alam's statements about the have knows in two capacities—one as general assist- I haght down a piece of bread from the Parets, and the Mandarine, who had been traping him a great ant of the Taing shop I have ren bien, 2 ay may kept the remnant of our own. I had alan overal deal told him that would not antinfy one had by poison, but denying that the guilt of poison to the various witnesses and frequently. I saw the 1st prisver five or air day specimens, from Dr Dempster, Captain Paints, and deceived me in a former contract, and I would not yest such an attempt was in any way hrought finally wound up with a confident aanr-before the 15th, ou my ectering my printing offit, othere, and two savea from Mr GrandPre, which he unsil I saw that the bieenit was in the drying lots - bone to the prisoners at the bar. Extra- ance on his part of a verdict against all the he was sitting there, and presentat me a hill from hia took from the Eving shop and gare ints my uwa he most go with me and show in that the bread wa ordinary, be said, bad been the display of prisoners. \n\nsaster. I told him I was then rather busy, and sa bas.d. Ir Deropster's and Captain Endicott's I re- there. Its went with me in my boat to the bakery the mercy and goodness of God, in not a His Lordship the Chief Justice then the bill was not recripted, if he would leave it with ceived on the tin. So let the first alarm, I in the Ila-wen, and on the page down we had a me, I would Inok at it and have it settled. He then endeavoured to ascertain in a busty way what was in conversation on various matters. I had him if he single instance of death having cocurred addressed the jury,-directing them to said in master intended to have the colony-replied the bread, and Ur Bradford curing in, be and I from the attempt. He sormented strongly card from their wouls everything they in rather an impartiment way, and marle a motion to \n\nad bi kamily in Hongkong? La replied he had. I satisfied ourselves it was anovic... Néxt day, at the sard, having his fatally bore, he had better remén on the singularity of the course adopted might have rend or heard about the case it down again and not to go away until he got paid. request of the Colonial Secretary, we made s moral the end of the war no one could supply to by goveraronut in departing from the ordi- nut-of-doors, and to couline theneelves Seeing he was disposed to be saucy, I took him by the crest analysis of each piece of bread separately, cuit so walk-te would make a good thing of it, and nary course of conducting criminal inves outinely to the evidence. As regarded nine coline, said he and his master might go to the devil if and found they all indicated the presence of arsenin. Le protected. He said it was not his wish to go, but they phased, and told him to go ont. The Ed prisoner 1 The analysis for Ascoctaining the yountity tank he had heen threatent, and there were at that time tigations, and still more strongly on the of the prisoners, the jury would probably have a good way times, but the seas. 1 up place entaequently, and we found that one pasad 88 Mandarins in Hongkong in disguise. I told mode in which the Attorney General had agree with him in thinking the evidence pore you (the Alterary General) referto, was eu an in- loaf of bread contained nearly a drms of armenia, B0 \n\nbim if he world report them to the police office, bo conducted the cause, by displaying personal against them was very slight, amounting quest on the 38 January, upon a body that was found grains to the diant commit while arsenic. The \n\nwould be protected. His answer was, that on bis animosity against the prisoners, and making indeed solely to their connection with the board the Thiste, on which occasion be described br I ate was brown, the uther specimens were arrival at the bakery, he would convince me that he \n\nwhite-both kinda contained ausanie; much been the quotatione from trial which had taken Esing Bakery. With respect to Alura, bebimself as Parare Mate on card the steamer, To \n\nhad a large amount of property at stake-that it was the best of my knowledge und belief, the 9th prisoner ivai contined aufficient cause deart. I also, on not bis desire to leave, and a thought he would take place in the worst periode of English ori-was alewn to have been at the bakery on the (Am) was the charterer of the steamer at the time the alterion of the 15th, had two jars brought me my advice and reusia. When we tired at the minal law; and lastly, wornarked on the afternoon of the 14th January, when tho she was destroyed. In consegaenen of the way the d by a pokocurau-one containing yet used on the bakery, the people appeared to be mixing water and pancity of the evidence brought forward dongh was making; and if the jury thought prisoner gave his evidence at the inquest, I objected to night of the lash, the other the materials for making dough in dimus ms in the plass. After visiting for the proscention-which, he said, ovea that he mixed the arsenie with the bread, is bringing bad es my bowo objected on the yat, together with me foar and some pastry from \n\nthe drying room, and when leaving the bakehouse, 15th January between Gand? in the morning, when if there had been to defenes to offer, would or ordered it to be so toixed, tuy weak aw him delving it. A man war with bin ear \n\nthe bakery-pasta scraped from the table, and some \n\nexported Alum would go back with me, and offered pastry in tin moulds, I found no trace of arsenic or him a passage in the heat, but he said he bad some net buvo warranted a conviction on the \n\nfind him guilty; or if they were of opinion rying cau basketa-prisoner took the bread out of other meallic poi in any of the materials. The business to attend to, and would walk bot part of the jury. Ha divided the evi- that he consulted with the forumon Alun the Easkew and put them into my base. I said to analysia was fade in the presenes of Dra Bradford, was between 3 and 4 in the aftermon. They dence for the prosecution into three classes and Atmoi on the subject, Le would be him \"Da my ine fellow, you deliver cay bread, ús Kenky, Watson, and Elspeter. \n\nwere mixing our and water in two ho 1st, those especially connected with the accessory before the fact; but if they were \n\nyou \"He made no response, but yard a kind of A. HAND-PRE, Assistaus Superintendant of Police, showed me a room he said was the brand bakery, gistrod outside the door, saw the bread handed Hava baard D: Harland's evidence-i tak lie fact of the poisoning; 2dly, them wit- \n\nnot perfectly assured in their own minds of in, and immediately after went in and ordered my board to him from the Eaing shop on the morning of supplied 400 families with bread this was told re and they were mixing duugh theve te told me ha nesses who detailet facts connected with Aluni's connection with, and cognizance Comprador to anale Raing's bill, and not to take any the 16th--was promet at the Cowai Station, whey, by him in evidence of the husless he was doing, and Alom before his departure; adly, the of, the attempt to poison, they would return more bread from him, as I was afraid he would the yeast and others things found in the bakery bis eonarquent disinclination to leave. day statement class who described his conduct on board a verdict of acquittal. His Lordship after-puss \n\nI and a servant girl partusck of the were sent to De Harland Tent thera. (Oroei- made by him that be bad sold his business to me la false. the steamer and on the way to Macao. wards, in reading over the evidence, called bread that morning she ate a little left on my plate. questioned by Dr Batmaks.]—I was acquainted with I was asked by MeMncow, anice my first examination, All that evidence he examined in detail; the attention of the jury to the facts of pent to my room, and there folt a sensation of flatu shop on the Queen's Road, and the bakery at the About five minutes alcer leaving the breakfast table, the Esing abop perious to this affair-1 know the then stated what evidence be intended to Alo's own furally being sick from par-toucy-sit1 had been eating wow at first wok Seng Gardens be the plows from which the bring forward in defence; and wound up taking of the bread, and to his offera of to notice of is, but eat down on my chair, looking at trend is carried to the shop there was formerly a with 3 general comparison of the whole 450 and $100 to Captain Xavier to return me papers, as the boy handed them to the the papers bakery about two years ago-attanited in the shop in the 19th, when the evidence I gave was rond over to evidence, and a confident averment of his to Hongkong that night, as rims facin were for the Yoss-offe, and the hot was landing the Queen's Road. The distance betwixt the shop him, he wished me to think if he had aut said he bound three up to as team tho ilone, when I suddenly bohat the jury would acquit all the proofs of his inuocance; but the jury vomited over him. Shortly afterwards two friends \n\nand Jokery in shout one mails. I was nogcainted bean aid there were 59 mandarina I call the place with Alnu, the 9th prisoner, before the 15th-have Queen's Roud the shop; I never wow the th Poy the charge, as affecting the nino consider them merely as clever ruses on called, and I told them I was sick-they said a great soon his very clices; he was always said to be the prisoner in the bakery. The contest was for 27,000 apuially, depending altogether upon their the part of a guilty man is dread of us many people were sick-I said I might be poised, master of the Eng shop. I don't know if he had anyar 28,000b of biscuit the bargain wet in writing. employment by Alam. \n\npision, and if so, would treat them ac- and had better take an omeric, and got up to get on, parts he was reputed sole owner. There were a hot made with Alur personally. I never made a but again vomited violently for about ten minutes good aber arrested on account of the affair contract with the 10th prisoner should never hate On the conclusion of the evidence for cordingly. \n\nwas frequently sick during the day, and bave con- the defence, the Attorney General rose, The jury retired for about half-an-hour, dinner to suffer from it to this time. [Cross-ques were all taken in eustody to the Pelice Stachnasa, nnd of Alum as the principal. My visit to about 20 in the shop-about 50 altogether they thought of doing so always looked opon him as an and after a long and very unnecessary and on their return, brought in, ng above- tioned by Mr DAY,--Don't know that Bing has they were taken before a Justien of the Peace-Mr the shop were always on matters of business on a orga (the Chief Justice thought) defence of the mentioned, a verdict of Nor GUILTY 5 to 1; more than one shop in Hongkongate swam be Chades May: no examination was held till år \n\nale, and were not very frequent. Sometimes, when conduct of the government, and more ez- \n\ncarried on the businem of a Liker have beard be -a conclusion in which, on regards the evi- has a bakery elsewhere--laays been for the shop also everal other J.P.- Mr Gibb, Mr Gray; and unetines sold him large lots si suur would William Thomas Merter, another J.P., was presented at, I dropped in three or four times a week, pecially of Mr Mercer, in this affair-Mr dence, we extirely coincide; though we are Queen's Road West, but an not aware of baking duct know it the latter and gentleman were sit Mercer's conduct never having been im- by no means satisfied of the primouere being carried on there I durt speak preitiselying Justices. When the two bust pristners were would not comes with him: I do not think the Teava ray rouage with the 10th prismer for Almu, but pagned, though the irregularity of the especially of Alum'a-mucence; sud to having en baking golog on nt bis shop, but beigh the Attorney finest was present. The 10th prisoner panas Erglist-the conversation was proooadings of the committing Justines bad would much rather, as we feel assured this I re-i think i have seen an oven there. Cus.al Pelice Station 1 not the usual place for carried on, I think, through one of the pureers in the beon commented upov by Dr Bridges would the inry themselves. that the Eu- Bring has carried on the bakery business tere for £utigation to take place, last 1 have sent them shop. I understood, when Alam talked of troubles I have bean resident to the feland sinne 1897. proceeded to au analytics of the evilmen,glish law had permitted them to return of te don't know, in my eagarity of Editer of lose wegs the learned Attorney General, Mr Mereer, it was er dorost of his haking bread for Phratyn \n\nthere. In the Nuisances investigation, for the dorim, that he meant thata-he said. which he performed in a very able manor, a verdict of not proven. But we shall the Friend of Chan, or otherwise, whether Baing has and Mr May. Mr May is also Superintendent of Pa- laying before the jury in the clourist recur to this subject in our weekly issue. a bakery near the Americe Naval Stores. Ilave ice-end that is the proper place for Lan to be Mr the time the disturbance wok place in November. light the strong points of cash witaees's Du leaving the Court after being dis-frequently been to the Ering shop-especially sons for May was not present when the two last prisoners: As we were going down to the bakery, we mea fire months ago, when I performed some arbitration were bought apen the day of then activel for a boat, and he asked me to pull up to it, as he wished testimony as bearing against the prisonera charged, the prisoners were reapprehended business for Abas. When I have called, I have such amiation. I do not recollect any Justices of the He commenced with the proofs of poison- und conveyed to jail under warrant issued him in the shop, but do not know what he was about \n\nto ask the price of it, and buy it if possible-1 A ing, as testified to by the medical witnesses by order of H. E. the Governor with As for the 21 prisoner, my knowledge of him on tigation of a criminal charge. The Chief Magis for $1; he mid it was for his bakery-and on my Penetting it the Police Salons before, on the in- EQ --he afterwards said he had purchased at at 14 picul then to the identification of the prisoners what intention we are not advised. a brand-deliverer is evnfined to the one occasion trate, I believe, was sitting at his usual post at the remaking it was very den, be sie it was dry wood, with the bakery whence the poisoned bread \n\non the 16th January. The father he served me in Pusa Cour, while this examination was going for and particularly witable for hia bakery; I afterward the slip, but I do not know him otherwise than se was issued, two as the proprietors, others \n\nward at the Poilue Sation-Justices of the Peace the wood discharging on the whart [Hty tha an sasiu do not know his to barn an interest were atting as this time at the Police Court trying ATTORNEY UNERAL-The episods of the boat sa bakers, and the rest as distributors of \n\nIn the businem. \n\ncase, Mr May having been relieved from bin dutes curred alter the conversation about il coming here, the brood; and maintained that if the \n\nJOHN GREIG, Mewart of the dulluna, 1 am so Asistant Magistrale, bis presence being ra and bad expressed doubts of his doing so 3 the coa- guilt of mixing the arsenic with the Hong, \n\nquainted with two last prisoners (9th and 10th) ị quire for the Police forca. It is the invariable versation between the hout-man and Alumi was in er of directing ita admixture, wore brought \n\nsaw them in Esing shep- \n\nthe rim tongue; I saw no money pass hetwoen at that shop. A little Magistrate's Court the Inspector on duty enters Eome to the principal prisoner Alum, there \n\nbefore 7 on the 15th January, I was in the shop, sand \n\nthe parties in payment of Lise wood, could be no doubt that those who assisted \n\nbught me loaf, Saw he let prisoner, the 9th and Court. Uf 50 (or thereabouts) prisoners first talien, uti With gard to the poisoning of the bread, them on the charge shoot, and sends them up to the CHEUNG-ALCMC staten ent]cing duly caution- fu moulding the poisoned bread, or in die- \n\ntheth, they protended to be running abousin a in custody than not here are mill detained in the he is entirely ignorant-that the bread is made in one great hurry, out I would not see they were doing any Cross-road Sumiva at the foot of Wellington Street, part of the town, and he lives in souther-he never had tributing it among the community, monet! have a guilty knowledge of the affair: he \n\nthing particular, Could not see what they were oppraits Gith, Livingston & Co.'s godown-they sy id of doing such a thing. He first came to the doing, but they appeared to be attending to the dwelt strongly on the fact that no less a \n\nbusireas of the shop. Did not romak anything par \n\nhave been there sine their first examination on the Colony at unly 18 years of age-ie was first ext quantity than Tea Pounds of arsenic must \n\ntieula: about the prisoners; e 9th was weighing \n\n15th January. The Attorney and was present played by Mr Higham, who afterwarde went to when the best tre primers Prese asumined, but dolla, and the 10th was waiking about all three don't know if he took part is the investigation. \n\nCalifornia; after that by Mr Franklyn; then by have been put into the dough-toɔ large a \n\nMarrow, Stephenson & Co.; then by Mr Do Seer, parcel to be easily concealed from the \n\nwem attending to the buriness of the shop. (Explsina \n\nཚ་ CHARLES MAY, Superintendent of Police, Haut for when he made hisenite, a well as did other that the shopmen, not the prisoners were running heard the evidence of Dr Elarland as to the analysis of business. persons employed in the bakery. He \n\nabout.) 1 seat the load off to the Satana, Afterwards the yeaat, e, found at the bakery. There were machine for making biscuit, and then another from Mr He some time afterwards purchase a next referred to Alam's presence at the very time the dough was being made J. C. DEMPSTER, Colonial Surgeon-Have been [Cross-examined by Dr Bass]-Often went to the iraking the bread The audement is perfectly cur- be purchased another from America, wich has ales yeusi, samples of dough, flour, and the water use for Duddeil, for $1,800; and as these were insufficient, then to him and is father being in the in the habit before the 15th of getting bread from the Exing shop to buy a loaf. Wes in the shop two or cock, Cross-questioned by D BRIDGE)-Have arrived. He is supplied the Nars with it. \n\nKaing shop belenging to the 9th and 10th primer tre minutes on the 14th. Don't know anything alun beard Mr Grand-Pre's statement. Is ehop at the very time the bread was being chlained based from the shep that morning, not with about the 16th man, except that I saw bar in the \n\nat with \n\nan only lately be has repaired the premises, and set sold to the customers-nuxt of his express- \n\nMe Merter on the evening of the 15th to conduct the three machines at work. Liam is here reminded uy only partook of it, sheus baif-paat 7 or 8 lock, shop have frequently seen him thera-he was walk- ed intention of learing the colony-and | at breakfasi. After eating a small portion of the ing about the shop. I tou ao particular native of came in about 2, and we sat till 8. Iematened ing, he proceeds), On the 28th of the 17th, the inquiries- luvited Mr Mereor to join meha that all tea above has nothing to do with the poison- \n\narray of facte for the consideration of be into's oer of $50 and $100 to the Captain 16-Have been in the habit of taking and I were kept engaged the whole dry, and for tention to Alum panting a new cbop (plan with \n\nSUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.\n\nCRIMINAL NENOMINAL\n\nMonday, 24 Febrnavy.) THE POISONING CASE\n\nJarp-Menara M. A. MACLEOD, W. H. Strms, Jour LMON, W. A. BOWKA, E T. DONGANDO, \n\nand GEORGE WALL\n\nCHEONG ARAW, Chrono Aurap, Chaco Aco, OM ARON, TAM ALEEN, FONG ANDER CHENG Amus, Pura AcuUT, CHNCHO ALU and Cuong Wyr Kox-4dministering Poles will intent, \n\nFor the Prosecution,-The Hon. To Anstav, diternay General; Ma HCR, Crom Sulicor, assisted by Mr 3, C. TURNER, \n\nPor the Defens-Dr Daines and Mr DAY, Gunel Mersta GAFELL & BROWN, and Mr H. J. TARRAST, Solicitors. \n\nin the habit of buying bakers: I bave been me to send all heavy siminal es to the \n\nparlook of it, and was sick from these to four days. \n\nto render my statewank about the 63 mandstins \n\nthis was an lbs 20h. | By Mc Day,Į—Mr Morrow called an mm, and said he had been up to wes Alum, who desired would reccnsider my edem \n\nOn \n\nera live opposite the Eving shop-I was absent et\n\n## Step 1\nThe given text appears to be a mix of OCR output from historical records related to Hong Kong, including shipping intelligence, court proceedings, and other documents. The task is to proofread this text, correcting spelling errors, fixing spacing issues, rejoining broken sentences, and restoring paragraph breaks, all while preserving the original content and format as much as possible.\n\n## Step 2\nFirst, we need to identify and correct spelling errors. 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Pustau and Co\n\nSHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.\n\nARRIVED,\n\nThe Hongkong Register.\n\nMERCHANT VESSELS—Continued.\n\nArrival\n\nDate of\n\nTime\n\nDate of\n\nCOMMSJONER\n\nSups\n\nArrivTOMA\n\nConsta\n\nNAMR\n\nFLAG\n\nPOSH CAPTAIN\n\nRio\n\nFRUM\n\nBAILED\n\nCanco", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 241406, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3]", "page_number": 431, "title": "CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3]", "content_text": "76.\n\nhave already\n\nfrom this, as we have\n\ninformed you by the Emigration\n\nwa\n\nOffer in the usual way, only\n\n1 per\n\nunusual Care And Since\n\nwith\n\ndeparture we have received no\n\ninformation regarding her.\n\nWe have,\n\nShall Still\n\n(Signed) Syult Jail & MC:\n\n(True Copy) Acting Colonial Secretary\n\nWilliam Thomas Bridges\n\n428\n\nWo17 Miscellaneous.\n\nRECEN\n\nMAY 2 1857\n\nGovernment Offices, Victoria, Hong Kong. 74 March, 1857.\n\n$\n\nSir\n\nI have the honor to acknowledge the receipts,\n\non the 25th ultimo, of the following Despatches –\n\nNo 136 to 146, - the last of\n\n27 December 1856.\n\nLetter of 9 Circular of\n\nth\n\nAlso, No s 1 to 1 of 1857.- the\n\nThe Right Honorable\n\nHenry Labouchere, M. P.\n\nyo\n\nyo\n\nyou", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 241637, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-063 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [4-7]", "page_number": 63, "title": "CO129-063 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [4-7]", "content_text": "!\n\n..\n\nI expect that in the course of this day (before 4.0.0) everything taken at low noon be sent to the Government Offices. If not - you will receive official communication from me, the sending of which I should be glad to avoid __ but before the Mail goes I must know whether the stolen articles have been sent as I now require.\n\nYours very truly. (Signed) John Bowring\n\nTrue Copy)\n\n88. 5. August\n\nActing Colonial Secretary\n\nThe Hongkong Register.\n\nVOL. XXX. No. 17,\n\nINTIMATIONS.\n\nIN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG. ECCLESIASTICAL JURISDICTION.\n\nIn the Estate of NATHANIEL CROSBY, late of Queen's Road, Victoria, Ship Chandler, deceased. NOTICE is hereby given, that Letters of Administration of the Estate and Effects of the above named have been granted to DOUGLAS LAPRAIK, of Victoria aforesaid, Merchant; and that all persons having any Claims to the said Estate, or who are indebted, are requested to send in and pay the same to the said DOUGLAS LAPRAIK,\n\nG. COOPER TURNER, Proctor for the Administrator.\n\nDated, 13th March, 1857.\n\nIN THE ESTATE OF HENRY DAVIS OF VICTORIA, HONGKONG, MERCHANT, DECEASED.\n\nAll persons having claims against, or being indebted to the above Estate, are requested to forward particulars of the same to the undersigned forthwith.\n\nHENRY RUTTER, Administrator.\n\nHongkong, 17th March, 1857.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nSeamen's Hospital.\n\nTrustees - Josiah JARDINE, Esq., C. D. WILLIAMS, Esq., Hen. W. T. Menzies, Esq., R. S. Watts, Esq., Superintendent of the P. & O. Steam Navigation Company. (ex officio.)\n\nTreasurer.- J. Macandrew, Esq.\n\nResident Surgeon.--RICHARD G. JACK.\n\nConsulting Surgeon-W. A. HARLAND, M.D.\n\nTERMS OF ADMISSION.\n\nPublic Wards, ................... 90 cents per day.\n\nIntermediate Wards,.......... $1.20\n\nPrivate Rooms, ................... $2.25\n\nPatients are also admitted on deposits, at the following rates, recoverable per day, previous to the amount deposited having been expended.\n\nPublic Wards,.................... $15\n\nIntermediate,.................... $20\n\nPrivate Rooms,.................... $30\n\nThe Captains or Consignees of Vessels touching here are responsible for the expenses of Patients sent by them to the Hospital.\n\nN.B.—All Hospital Bills to be receipted by the Treasurer.\n\nNOTICE OF FIRMS.\n\nMR. THOMAS L. WALKER, Architect and Surveyor, Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nThe undersigned have this day established a branch of the business as Store Keepers, Ship Chandlers, Hongkong, which will be carried on at the premises lately occupied by Mr. W. Scott, under the management of Mr. H. C. ERDICOTT, who is authorised to sign for the said Hongkong Branch,\n\nTRO, HUNT & Co. Whampoa, 25th August, 1856.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nMRS. WILLIAM PROBST is this day admitted a Partner in our Firm at Canton, which Mr. JULIUS BAST is authorized to sign per procuration, while Mr. W. HOLLMANN signs as per procuration for us.\n\nW. PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 15 January, 1857.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nMR. ALFRED JAMES HOWE is a Partner in our Firm.\n\nW. H. WARDLEY & Co. Hongkong, 1st December, 1856.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nThe interest and responsibility of Mr. EPENEZER NEWNHAM drawing on our Firm ceased on 31st December last. Our Firm now consists of William Walkinshaw, William Harrold, John Swaney, and Robert Foster Thorburn.\n\nFORTUNE, THORBURN & Co. Hongkong, 19th January, 1857.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nTURNER & Co.\n\nR. W. F. BEVAN, having an Interest in the business of this Firm, will sign my name from this date per procuration.\n\nROBERT STRACHAN.\n\n\"Hongkong Register\" Office, 18 January, 1857.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nThe undersigned has this day established himself at Macao, as Commission Agent and General Auctioneer.\n\nMacao, 1st January, 1857.\n\nA. J. F. CASTRO.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nI have this day established myself here as Merchant and General Mercantile Agent, under the style and title of P. S. BORRADAILE & CO.\n\nTHOS. S. BORRADAILE.\n\nHongkong, 1st March, 1857.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nThe interest and responsibility of the late Mr. JOHN CONNOLLY in our Firm, ceased on the 1st December last.\n\nTAIT & Co.\n\nAmoy, 6th March, 1857.\n\nWILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co.\n\nCommission Merchants,\n\nSingapore and Bachok, Siam.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nVICTORIA, TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 1857.\n\nNOTICE OF FIRMS.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nWe have this day established a Branch of our Firm at Foochow, which Mr. RUN SINGHAM will manage per Procuration.\n\nDAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, 31st March, 1857.\n\nHOUSES,\n\nNOTICE.\n\nThe undersigned having erected a spacious GODOWN on their premises, near Spring Gardens, are prepared to receive on Storage, goods of all descriptions which may not interfere with Insurance against fire. The charge for Storage of Cotton will be 10 cents per Bale per month, and for Rice, Sugar, and other Dead weight 2 cents per picul for the first, and 2 cents per picul for the second and subsequent months. The Rates for other Goods will be those current in Hongkong.\n\nLYALL, STILL & Co.\n\nHongkong, 8th December, 1856.\n\nTO LET.\n\nLunar House in Gage Street, commanding a fine view of the Bay, adapted from its central business position, for a Native or European Mercantile Establishment.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nSUPERIOR SUGAR CANDY in quarter picul tubs, just received from Amoy.\n\nTHOMAS HUNT & Co. Hongkong, 10th April, 1857.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nThe fine America Clipper Ship Celestial, built by Webb, now on her way from New York to this port.\n\nApply to\n\nJAMES PERDON & Co., of Canton,\n\nDAVIS & LAWRENCE, of Hongkong.\n\nHongkong, 6th April, 1857.\n\nINSURANCES.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nLONDON ASSURANCE CORPORATION, Established by Charter 1720.\n\nThe undersigned, Agents at Hongkong for the above Corporation, are prepared to grant POLICIES AGAINST FIRE, to the extent of £10,000, on any Building or on Merchandize in the same.\n\nDENT & Co., Agents Hongkong, 12th April, 1855.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nThe undersigned, having been appointed Agents for The Insurance Society, are ready to issue Policies and in the meantime the risks can be arranged to meet the requirements of an intending insurer, payable in SHANGHAI, FOochow, Canton, Hongkong, SINGAPORE, PENANG, RANGOON, CALCUTTA, BOMBAY, LONDON, and in CHINA.\n\nDAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Canton. 23rd January, 1856.\n\nALLIANCE FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON.\n\nThe undersigned having been appointed AGENT in CHINA for the above COMPANY, are prepared to accept ASSURANCES at Hongkong, as under.\n\nTO LET.\n\nTHE BUNGALOW, Second Estate from U.SION\n\nPossession can be had from 1st February.\n\nApply at the Office of this Paper. Victoria, 13th April, 1857.\n\nFOR SALE,\n\nCHAMPAGNE, BRANDY, PORT WINE, PALE and GOLDEN SHERRY. Also,\n\nA few Cases FRENCH CORKS.\n\nLYALL, STILL & Co.\n\nApply to\n\nHongkong, 18th July, 1856.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\n1st-On Buildings of Brick or Stone, covered with Tiles, Slate, Metal, or other Incombustible Material, together with their Contents, when such Buildings are isolated from all others,—Rate of Premium, 2 per cent per Annum.\n\n2d.-On such Buildings and their Contents, when not so isolated, at the Rate of 1 per cent per Annum.\n\nAssurances for 6 Months, and for 3 Months of the Annual Date will be charged.\n\nOf the 1st Class-Assurances, for the present, will be accepted on the extent of £10,000 only on one Risk. And of the 2nd Class to the extent of £8,000.\n\n3d Building and its Contents taken together form one Risk. Thus the above Sums may be underwritten either on Building alone, or on the Contents alone; or, part on the Building, and part on the Contents.\n\nN.B. COPPER, and YELLOW METAL SHEATHING, and COPPER BOLTS.\n\nAlso, CANVAS, and Europe Calcutta CORDAGE.\n\nApply to\n\nLYALL, STILL & Co. Hongkong, 12th July, 1856.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nBEST English STEAM COALS.\n\nApply to\n\nHongkong, 7th April, 1856.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nLINDSAY & Co.\n\nIn one or two Lots.\n\nTHE HOUSES known as Buglers.\n\nThe Western House on Inland Lot 141. The Centre and Eastern do. do 146. For further particulars, apply to\n\nLINDSAY & Co.\n\nHongkong, 9th March, 1857.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nSUPERIOR PORT AND SHERRY WINE, in Cases of 1,2, & 3, Dozen each, also CHAMPAGNE in 3 dozen Cases. BEER in Cases of 3 & 4 dozen each, at East Point Godown.\n\nALEX. WILSON.\n\nHongkong, 16th December, 1856.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nNo Assurance is to be considered in force unless the Premium be paid.\n\nAmongst other advantages of the Company, the Assured will be entitled to participate in the Profits after Five successive payments.\n\nParties applying for ASSURANCES will please send in full particulars of the Risk to be taken; any Deviation from which without the consent of the Company, will vitiate the Policy.\n\nJARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Agents in China.\n\nHongkong, 1st January, 1845.\n\nRELIANCE MARINE INSURANCE SOCIETY.\n\nThe undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above named Society, are prepared to grant POLICIES, payable in LONDON, CALCUTTA, BOMBAY, RANGOON, SINGAPORE, and in CHINA.\n\nQIBO, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, 26th April, 1852.\n\nTHE LONDON AND ORIENTAL STEAM.\n\nTRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE. (Established in 1845.)\n\nThe undersigned are prepared to accept RISKS (covered by protecting POLICIES at London and\n\nINSURANCES.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nNo. 1,376.\n\nThe undersigned having been appointed Agent for the majority of Underwriters and favourably known Insurance Companies in a list of which may be seen in his Office, requests application to be made to him in case of any particular or general Averages on risks insured by them.\n\nA. W. P. KUP. Hongkong, January, 1857.\n\nMISCELLANEOUS.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nCaptains & Consignees of Vessels are requested to take notice, that owing to the success of Provisions &c., the Treasurers 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,—\n\nPUBLIC WARDS, INTERMEDIATE, and PRIVATE ROOMS, ....... 90 cents per day, $1.20, $2.25\n\nH. MAGNIAC.\n\nSAN MIGUEL BRASS AND IRON FOUNDRY,\n\nUnder the superintendence of an Experienced Engineer. Orders for all kinds of MACHINERY are executed with despatch, and repaired. SHAFTS of the best English make from 5 to 8 inches diameter. Orders to be addressed to Messrs. A. A. BARRETTO & Co., Manila.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nThe undersigned have taken out an AUCTIONEER'S LICENSE, and beg to offer their services to the Public in that Capacity.\n\nTHO. HUNT & Co. Hongkong, 24th September, 1856.\n\nOwing to the existing condition of Affairs at Canton, DR. KEN has removed to Hongkong; and may be consulted at his Residence, corner of Graham and Gage Streets.\n\nHongkong, 10th December, 1856.\n\nBOARD AND EDUCATION.\n\nRev. ARTHUR TAYLOR, has a few vacancies for the Admission into his family of the children of such Parents residing at the Free Ports, who may be desirous of securing for them the Comforts of HOME, and the Advantages of a LIBERAL EDUCATION.\n\nFor Terms and Particulars apply at\n\nNo. 7 Gough Street, VICTORIA, HONGKONG.\n\nHOME EDUCATION.\n\nA CHELTENHAM LADY, the Widow of a Medical Man, who has resided in the East, is desirous of receiving Pupils to educate with her own Daughters, with the assistance of a resident Governess.\n\nFor particulars and references will be obtained on application to the Hongkong Register Office.\n\nTO\n\nPARENTS DESIROUS OF PROCURING AN\n\nENTIRE OR PARTIAL EDUCATION FOR THEIR CHILDREN.\n\nTHE SISTERS of St. Paul have respectfully to inform the Community of Hongkong and the Parents that the hours of instruction in their School (Hollywood Road) are as follows:-\n\nThe class is open from 10 to 4.\n\nFrom 10 to 11 Music Lessons.\n\nFrom 11 to 12 Drawing.\n\nFrom 1 to 2 Needlework.\n\nThe rest of the day is employed in a general English Education.\n\nAny Ladies desiring private lessons in French can be gratified.\n\nHongkong, 19th March, 1857.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nBy the PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAMERS from Hongkong, to Amoy, Shanghai, the Straits, Ceylon, the Presidencies of India, Suez, and England.\n\nTHE LIBRARY OF THE MORRISON EDUCATION SOCIETY, now deposited in a Room at the Rev. C. UDELl'S Morrison Hill, is open every day, from 1 to 4 o'clock, to Members of the Society, for the cut and exchange of Books. Parties not members of the Society, may obtain the advantages of the Library, on payment of an Annual Subscription of $5.\n\nTHOSE TWO HOUSES, with excellent GODOWNS, Landing Ware, &c. attached, at present in the occupation of Messrs. LYALL, STILL & Co., and situated on part of Marine Lot No. 10,\n\nFor particulars apply to\n\nTHOMAS H. WALKER Estate and House Agent, Queen's Road.\n\nHongkong, 19th July, 1856.\n\nJUST RECEIVED LARGE and Fine Assortment of LORGNETTE and NIGHT GLASSES, direct from Paris.\n\n6 Bbls. American Crushed SUGAR.\n\n60 Dozen very Superior SHERRY.\n\n80 Dozen BRANDY.\n\nfrom BALLS WOOD & Son, London.\n\nCHAIN CABLES 14 a 1/4 inch.\n\n150 Do. ALL sizes, bottled by Friend, SHIP'S CASKOUBES, different sizes.\n\nPersons from Manila HAWKERS, from 5 to 8 inches.\n\n100 Bbls. W. BEKERY.\n\ncapable of cooking for 300\n\n50 Tierces PORK.\n\nSALMON in Kits.\n\nMACKEREL in quarter bbls.\n\nAlso,\n\nFresh SALMON in 21/2lb and 4lb. Tins.\n\nWith a large assortment of PROVISIONS, SOUPS, VEGETABLES, FRUITS, &c. &c. &c.\n\nTHOMAS HUNT & Co. Hongkong, 9th April, 1857.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nROBERT A. WALES, Hongkong.\n\nMAXIMILIAN SCHAEFFER, Canton.\n\nH. WARDEN, Shanghai.\n\nH. T. MARSHALL, Singapore.\n\nA. P. LOTTELL, Calcutta.\n\nJOHN RATHBONE, Bombay.\n\nROBERT FRANCE. Madras, or\n\nJAMES HARTLEY & Co. London, 8th January, 1854.\n\nCOMMITTEE OF MARITIME INSURANCE.\n\nOF PARIS.\n\nThe undersigned, having been appointed Agents for the Marine Insurance Offices of Paris, are authorised to examine and approve Claims for General and Particular Averages on risks insured by them.\n\nHongkong, 27th December, 1856.\n\nSCHAEFFER & Co.\n\nCOMITE DES ASSURANCES MARITIMES DE PARIS.\n\nLes Soussignés ayant été nommés Agents des Reunions d'Assureurs particuliers et des Compagnies d'Assurances Maritimes, de Paris sont autorisés, pour examiner et attester des réclames d'avaries particulières et communes sur des risques assurés par eux.\n\nSCHAEFFER & Co.\n\nHongkong, le 27 Dec. 1856.\n\nIN THE COURT FOR THE RELIEF OF INSOLVENT DEBTORS\n\nAT CALCUTTA.\n\nBy order of the Trustees,\n\nHongkong, 25th October, 1855.\n\nJAMES LEGGE, Secretary.\n\nof\n\nSIR R. PEEL AND THE FOREIGN PRESS. The French papers are much amused with Sir Robert Peel's speech, and give copious extracts from it, together with translations from the comments of the London journals. The Assemblée of Saturday devotes an article of four columns to the matter, but it is only remarkable for the feeble attempts made to translate the Yankee expression \"soft sawder.\" The redacteurs of the Assemblée, who probably put their heads together and consulted their dictionaries, give the result of their learned researches in the following note:-*** It is all soft sawder, an expression more American than English, and one which it is impossible to translate literally, sawder' leans a sawyer who handles his saw lazily, and does but little work. A 'soft sawder' is what, in the language of working people, is called un lambin, un grande iche, une poule mouillée.\" Having by this lexicographical process obtained a choice of epithets, the Assemblée selects lambin as the most appropriate, and nervously in the text of the article it is represented that Sir Robert Peel, instead of saying that the grand duke's frankness and cordiality was all \"soft sawder,\" called him a \"great drené\" (lambin.)\n\nIn the matter of the Asiatic Marine Insurance Office. NOTICE is hereby given that by an Order of this Court the shareholders of the said\n\nASIATIC MARINE INSURANCE OFFICE\n\nare required to pay the further sum of Company's Rupees Two thousand\n\non or before the following dates, that is to say the shareholders resident in Calcutta or the suburbs on or before the tenth day of March next, the shareholders resident in Hongkong and Bombay on or before the tenth day of May next, and the shareholders resident in Great Britain and all other places not mentioned in the said Order on or before the first day of August next. And in default thereof the defauling shareholders be adjudged to have committed an Act of Insolvency according to the provisions of the Indian Insolvent Act.\n\nDENMAN, HATCH, & DAVIS. Attorneys for the Official Assignee.\n\nBARRERS Fresh GALLEGO FLOUR, revolved\n\nthe late writer on the brain, says, in a late clinical lecture on the frightful and formidable malady, softening of the brain, would caution you a student to rest, from excessive use of tobacco and smoking, and I would advise you to disabuse your patient's mind of the idea that it is harmless. I have had a large experience of brain disease, and I am satisfied now that smoking is a most noxious habit. I know of no one other cause or agent that so much tends to bring on functional disease, and through this, in the end, to lead to organic disease of the brain, as excessive use of tobacco,”—Dublin Medical Press.\n\nTHOMAS HUNT & Co., Hongkong, March 26, 1857.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nTHE undersigned has this day established himself as Shipping Agent at this port, in conjunction with PALMER, 3, 10 AM YAN DER HOEVEN of Canton, under the Firm of VAN DER HOEVEN & KOP.\n\nA. W. P. KUP. Hongkong, 1st April, 1857.\n\nin this Colony, occupied at present, by me under level,\n\nKING & Co.,\n\nof Canton.\n\nHongkong, 1st April, 1857.\n\nAssignee.\n\nPage 363\n\nPage 363\n\nPage 363\n\nPage 364\n\nPage 364\n\nPage 364", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-063 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [4-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 241640, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-063 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [4-7]", "page_number": 66, "title": "CO129-063 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [4-7]", "content_text": "(Popp.) \"N376.\n\n64\n\n73\n\nThe Hongkong Register.\n\nSHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.\n\nARRIVED.\n\nMERCHANT VESSELS-Continued.\n\nDate of Tons\n\n[No. 17-APRIL 28, 1857.\n\nMERCHANT VESSELS Continued.\n\nDate of Tear\n\nArrival\n\nCONSIGNEES\n\nCONSTONBES\n\nArzirei\n\nFuhchau\n\nAT\n\nDATH\n\nNAWA\n\nPLATON CAPTAI FROM\n\nSAILEY CARSO\n\nCONSIGNES\n\nAmerican\n\nMacao\n\nKimrod, barque\n\nApril\n\n450. Heard and Co\n\nHongkong April 19\n\ndesible\n\n20 Laurick\n\n11 M. Str Brit by\n\nCorbett 282 Thotayo\n\nBischo Saatow\n\nApril 19 Sugar\n\n20 Minita\n\n21 Karlion\n\nAm.seh.\n\n300 Sampson\n\n21 E. Elizabethi De ah\n\nBrit.\n\n21 Hellrapout\n\n21 Generi Fame Am. sub.\n\nSimeon Dripuram. sch\n\n21 Vindex.\n\n115 Siration\n\n$30 Crocket\n\n8 Ashley\n\n600 Tongus\n\n179 W3.800\n\n20 Catherine Apear. Brit. b.\n\n728.8midt.\n\n21 Zephyr\n\nBrit. ch. 152 Dring\n\nAn. 8e5 300 Pulpher East Coast April 16 Alum\n\nApril 18 Sugar\n\nApril 190caeral\n\nFahebau April 17\n\nSingapore Mar, 16|llien Fast Coast Apr 18 Sundries\n\nCaloutis Binr. ties Swatow\n\nApril 20/Teas\n\nForma Pulchan *Slap\n\nMar. Bios\n\nJardine, M. & Co A. Heard and Oo W.M.Robluel &Co Jurdins,M, and Co Wm. Pustan and Co\n\nPeriton\n\nNingpo\n\nArtero,\n\nOrlar\n\nBritish\n\nJose Caros Ugarte, ship Nos. Fel. Santiago, barque\n\n589 Order\n\nja. Heard und Co\n\nIan. Stephenson\n\nDent xua Co\n\nGibb, L. and Co\n\nDent and Co\n\nChition\n\nE. H. Green, sleamer Mar. 23 788 Thomas Ilant & Co Sir Juraes, barqué\n\n198 J. J. dos Remation Bassten, harya Khizabeth, brig Nile, brig\n\nOct\n\nOrder\n\nMar.\n\n127 W. Pustan and Co\n\nNov.\n\n20 Order\n\nOusan Bride, brig\n\nOct.\n\nOrder\n\nJan.\n\n647 Lladasy and Co\n\nSalon, barque\n\n¡Nov\n\n600 Under\n\n2% Incrible\n\nII.M. St\n\nCerhitt Macao\n\nEast Coast\n\nPortuguese\n\n23 Bittet\n\nLouisa\n\n|HL..Rg. Beamish! Brit. bk. 274 Vincent\n\n*2N. B. Palmer\n\n32 Dida\n\nNarea\n\nFuera Dent\n\n26 Formora\n\nال با اور زید نام کے\n\nAmey\n\nShanghea\n\n8R. B. Milan\n\nMary\n\nGo Fletcher Brits 436 Kerr\n\n23 Shanghai\n\n23 Coromande!\n\n24 Magallanes\n\n44 Hongkong\n\n25 Calloxide\n\n25 Bittern\n\n26 Clipper\n\n25\n\nVidor\n\n26 Truro\n\n25 A. Apear\n\n26 Karan Loey\n\n26 Coromandel\n\n26 Mura\n\n26 Maveppu\n\n26 Vladex\n\n26 Lily\n\n26 Escort\n\nWoodlark\n\n8l'erfe: ta\n\n13 Borcas\n\n8 Van Bosse\n\nShooting Star\n\n18 Brookaly\n\nAm. B 1400 Low\n\nHam.bk. 450,1yland\n\nBett. str. 760 Roskell H.M.Str\n\nA cvet. H.M.Str\n\nBristr. 450 (Hillson H.M.Str Corbett\n\n.M.Bg\n\nBeamish\n\nlam. 230, Markon ¡Am. ch 986, Palmer Brit, sh. 544 Gandy Brit. al. 694, Duggan iReik bg] 275 Hamon\n\n¡Brit. b. 1 150'Catto H.M.Sc\n\nNarez\n\nDas Ek 877 Vander Brit.Bok. 171 Bolton Brit.sch. 179 Barcham Port. 23%[Rocba\n\n|Ag, lk. 178 schilye i\n\n¡Dut. Lk.\n\nDul. bk. 710 Plageman Am. sh. 400 Bisley A. s. yos Dubein\n\nSingapore April Ilier New York Dec. 7General Liverpool Dee, 24!General Singapore Mar. Rice Calcutta Mar. Rier Amoy April 23 General Macao Dordrecht\n\nGeneral\n\nMauila\n\nMadras\n\nBast Coast April 2 Treasure Bast Coast April 25 Treasure Amay April 29 General Singapors April 5 Rica\n\nBundries Sundries Sundries Samarang Feb. 7 Rive (Manila Feb. 26 Sundries\n\nSingapore Mar Rive London Dec. 16 General Manila Mar. Sundries\n\nBatang\n\nDavia & Lawrence Gibb, L. and Cu Order\n\nA. Heard and Co Tait nad Co Tait and Co Jamieson Ellis Russell and Co Russeli sad Co Order Russell and Co Order\n\nMacao Anioy April 20 General Siam April Bice Singapore Mur, 27Risu Shanghae April 16 General Macno\n\nDent and Co\n\nRussell and Co Wm. Pustan madCo [P. & V. 8. N. Co\n\nBritish\n\nProu Shan, steamer Ton.\n\n269) Dent, Beale and Co\n\nMat:30\n\nCanton\n\n¡P. & D. S. N. Co\n\n¡April Bamout, schooner\n\nMar. Elizabeth, brig Emma, schossier Forerunner, echoener Mar. Melanie, barque\n\nMar.\n\n120 Dent and Co\n\nDutch\n\n12 William P. and Co 120 Turner and Co\n\nNuerlands Todie, ship (April 3 557Wm.Pustau and Co\n\n140 Jaroine, M. and Co 13A. Heard and Co\n\nDutch\n\nOwler\n\nDiana, schoonet Orentas, barqu\n\nJan. Agrit\n\n190 Schacter and Co 300 Order\n\nGibb, Land Co byall, Still and Co\n\nOrder\n\nDanish\n\nHamburg\n\nElizabeth Ross, brig\n\nPrussian\n\nAmerita, ig\n\nSiamese\n\nFeb,\n\n125jiems and Co\n\n30.\n\n310 Deyer and Co\n\nBaldur, schooner Chien, brig\n\nNov.\n\nJardin, M. and Co Virginis, ship Dent and Co\n\nMar.\n\n141|W. Poston and Co 226siemen and Co |240 W. Pustan and Co\n\nThon. Hans & Co\n\nSiamese\n\nBangkok Mark, ship Kyu Hong Sien, bq. Sea Horve, barque Shanghae\n\nOct.\n\n586 Under\n\n¡Oct,\n\nSept.\n\nOrder\n\n436 Order\n\nGoldfinder, barque l'aragon, ship Swhat, schooner\n\nDea Dec.\n\n300 King and Co\n\nSAILED,\n\nFRAM DATE\n\n.......\n\nHongkong 4411 Plery Croes\n\nNAME\n\nTONS CAPTAIN\n\nFor\n\nCARGO\n\nCONSIGNES\n\nPeruvian\n\nClarita, brig\n\nChitian\n\nGreyhound, ship\n\nSwatow\n\nArrow, brig\n\nBruokaty, ship Egmont, ehip\n\nMar.\n\nFeb.\n\n500 W. P'tau and Co\n\nBrll. str. 450 White\n\n30 Bin\n\n11\n\n2v luftexible\n\nFL.M.BK Beamish\n\nIT.M.Str. Corbett\n\n20 Tazard\n\nBrit.st. 131Hide\n\nCalcutta Macau Maras Amy\n\nSundries Jardine, M. and Co\n\nBritish\n\nFortuguese Tramelge, hargue\n\nApril\n\n375iL. Marques\n\nArrow, ship\n\nApril\n\n252 Birley, W. and Co\n\n20 Ann\n\nBrit, str. 401arris\n\nAmoy\n\nSundries Sunelries\n\nD. W. McKenale & Co R. S. Walker\n\nBmily Aouina, sch.\n\nBlur.\n\n105). Lapaik\n\nGeelong, benque\n\nOct.\n\n3934Order\n\n20 Progressive Age Am. g. 286 Holwea\n\n¡Amoy\n\nSundries\n\nW. M. Robinet and Co\n\nPrall, ship\n\ntar.\n\n282 Linday and Co\n\nzu Ceres\n\nDut. t. 365 M\n\nSiam\n\nSundries\n\nSchaeffer and Cu\n\n20 Cocomandat\n\nH.M.Str Nares\n\nCautou\n\nDanish\n\n21 Loetze\n\nDan.sch. 148 Krosa\n\n26, Tremelga\n\n20 Man on\n\nMas\n\n15: Africaine\n\nAmoy\n\nMar, 18:San Lorenzo\n\nFuhel\n\nApril\n\nAls\n\nLightning\n\n22 Mootriant\n\nInflexible\n\n13 Bittern\n\n23 Iron Prince\n\n28 Wild Dayrell\n\nAlligator\n\n22 Lanrick\n\n29:rrent\n\n24 Konig Willem\n\n95 Cornmandel\n\nvena\n\n25 Block Prince\n\n4:enco\n\nBric. str. 317 Durham\n\nFr. sh. 317.Brun\n\nH.M.Str Corbett\n\n[FE. M. Bgi Bearish\n\nBrit. str. 189 Sharp\n\nBri.ach. 158 McFarlane\n\nBrit. b 187 Sindea\n\nBrit be 289Thoen\n\nAm. h. 1Copp\n\nIIIt. ab, 714 Gezon\n\nH.M.Str NATON\n\nBrit. bg. 207 Suluh Am. 181 Brown Portbk. $76 Marquee Port, sb. 113 Berardino\n\nFr. sb. 385 Lavigne\n\nSp. hg 220 Ansoleaga\n\nBelt-zeh. 100 Dow\n\nBrit. sk. 783 Mackenzie\n\nJeph Fiesebar Brit. sh. 67% Pook\n\nMacas\n\nFornos\n\nSundries W.M. Robinet & Uo Shanghie Bundries Dent and Co Singapore Sundries Gibb, L. and Co Shangban Suedthes Jardine, M.and Co San Francisco Sundries Russell and Co Gutohe Bay Sandries Schaeffer aud Co Kanton\n\nArgy\n\nSingapore Sundries ja. Heard and Ca\n\nShanghae Saudries Marques\n\nmletea Bay Sundries L. J. Guerraz ¡Havana\n\nManila\n\nColonies\n\nShanghar Sundries Calcutta\n\nW. Fuatau and Co\n\nSingapore Macao\n\nSandries Bundrica\n\nGibb, L. and Co\n\nDausaark, burque\n\n¡Mar.\n\nDent and Co\n\nHamburg\n\nCaesar, barque Lima, barque\n\nFeb\n\n208 W. Pustan and Co Mar. 11 318Trautmann and Co\n\n326 Slemesen and Co\n\nAmerican\n\nAntelope, atravier BIL Milan, ship Channing, ship Golden West, ship Horatio, ship Jacos Bell, ship Munny, tarque\n\nDutch\n\nApril 12 281| Russell and Co April 8 400 Buszeil and Co April 3 63 King and Co Ja, 161501 A. Beard and Co\n\n¡Nov. 19 464. M. Bull and Co\n\nMar. 291381 Russell and Co\n\nApril 9 60 Russell and Co\n\nSundrice\n\nSchaeffer and Co\n\nPersian\n\nArchitect, ship\n\nChilian\n\nVan Bae, barque\n\nDanish\n\nApril 71 Dent, Resis & On\n\nDee.\n\n540 W.M.Roblaot & Co\n\nAlianza, barque\n\nFeb.\n\n200 Order\n\nSundries\n\nCider\n\nAmoy\n\nSundrica\n\nF. D. Syine and Co\n\nBritish\n\nSundries\n\nMonerelt, G. & Co\n\nLondon\n\nTeas. e.\n\nUnder\n\nAnn, kamer\n\nApril\n\nLeadon\n\nTeas,\n\nDent and Co\n\nAnu Key, rohoonet\n\nNov. 1\n\n191 Tait and Co\n\nDon Quizola\n\n¡Am, sh 2430]Ela well\n\nNew York\n\nTcas, c.\n\nKing and Co\n\nAugusta, ship\n\nBiar\n\n372Lindasy and Co\n\nPelica\n\nBrit. LE.: 469 ftolwen\n\nLondon\n\nTeas, the\n\n4. C. Sebwabe\n\nBanshee, berque\n\nApril\n\n186 Jardine, M. and Co\n\nShaughne\n\n14.Chilena\n\nBri bk 1 Purdy\n\nLondon\n\nJ'ens, &e\n\nBlankin, R, & Co\n\nBlack R Packet, bq,\n\nAp.11\n\n201 Order\n\nVA Bio Bio\n\nBrit. h. 582 Philpot\n\nLoulo\n\nTeas &o,\n\nSmith, Kennedy and Co Fena, brig\n\nApril\n\n207 Schaeffer and Co\n\nSHIPPING IN CHINA.\n\nMERCHANT VESSELS.\n\nDate of\n\nEsiry\n\nDatu vil\n\nArrival\n\nSHIP\n\nCOHETONAN\n\nHongkong\n\nAmerican\n\nMERCHANT VESSTIA-Continued.\n\nArrival Ton/\n\nEllen, tarque\n\nMar\n\n225ail, Sul and Co\n\nFortuna, brig\n\nNov. 634F.D. Syme and Qu\n\nFreak, brig\n\nApril\n\n244 Base and Co\n\nGazelle, schooner\n\nGet 2\n\n115 Jardine, M. & Co\n\nVESSEL\n\nAr\n\nCLASS\n\nCOMMANDERS.\n\nCOFSIGNERS\n\nHera, schooner\n\nAprit\n\n184.W.McKenzie Co\n\nNina, scicooner\n\nApril\n\n113 Joha Burd and Co Ascen\n\nNymph, barqua\n\nA paris\n\n400 Lindsay and Co\n\nAlligator*\n\nCanton loop H.kong Ships\n\n12 A, W. A, lood\n\nPet, brig\n\nApril\n\n23 Jardine, M. and Co\n\nBitterat\n\nIL.kong Stoop\n\nLient. Beamish\n\nRolla, brig\n\nMar.\n\n166. Fusion & Co\n\nAt Hongkong\n\nBritish\n\nA. Aşar, brig\n\nAlliance, baryse\n\nAustraila, ship Avoca, Larqué Banner, sobooner\n\nCade, steamer\n\nCaribbean, ship\n\nApell 25. 275joinh, L. and Co April 8 677 Lindsay and Co Scp. 580foha Bord and Co\n\nSept. 20 280 D. Lagzik\n\nApr 1s: 133(Jane Burd and Co [àğrüJT 987!P. & O. 5. R. Co\n\nFeb. 23: 874 Jarline, M. and Lo\n\nCashurice Apcar, shir Apis! The Gibb, Ú and Co\n\nhr. 80 750 Agier and Co April 1147) N. Duan sari Co\n\nChapman, ship\n\nChrysolite, ship\n\nEaglet, steamer\n\nEdwin Pos, adip\n\nClay of Carlisle, ship. 15 936 Angier and Co\n\nMar. 1865 Siemesen und Co April 11 89Jardine,M.and Co April 25 450P. & O. S. N. Co Apr121 326 Jardine, M and Co Feb. 28 895 Order\n\nFormces, attemT\n\nHellespont, steamUY Hoar, p James Paton, ship Lancashire, skip Lancashire Witch,ship\n\nLouisa, bargne\n\nMary Wlonbolt, ahip\n\nMazeppa, chogmor\n\nNova, acbonner\n\nNew Margaret, ship\n\nAp:41 15 880John Burd and Co Mar 25 835 Augier and Co\n\nMar. 311387ardine, M. and Co Apeli 23 274 Dent and Co\n\nMar, 291205 Dreyer and Co\n\nApril.26 171Jardine, M. & Co\n\n¡April 19h, L. and Co\n\nApril 12 11 Pletcher and Go\n\nRajsh of Sawak, whip April 1 526 Order\n\nRemi, kt:amer\n\nMar. 25 322 N. Duna and Ca\n\nNobert Passmger, bg. Mar. 13 478 Angier und Co\n\nSuisette, shp\n\nBarab Ley, bargne\n\nShanghai, alcamse\n\nTruro, ship\n\nTabi Cain, brig Vindex, schooner Vision, slip Zephyr, schocaer\n\nPortuguese\n\nLily, steamer\n\nFrench\n\nBenjamin, ship\n\nAmerican\n\nCarbon, achooDIT\n\nCelestial, ship\n\nExcors, barque\n\nGear Peace, sch.\n\nIno, ship\n\nJames Marshall, brig\n\nMar. wschafter and Co\n\nApril 25, 180vall, sull and Co\n\nApril 23,750 P. x 0. 5. N. Co\n\nApril 95 694 heder\n\nApril 17 179 Fohn Burd and Co\n\njaprit 179 Dent and Cu\n\nAp:28 644, L. and Co Apr22 162Dent and C\n\nApr226; 236] Tho. Haut &. Co\n\nApril 7, 500 Vischer Freres\n\nApril) 500 W.M. Eslónot &\n\nApril 25! 886, Davis & Lawrence\n\n115W. Pustan and Co\n\nApril 201 478). Heard and Co\n\nA\n\nApril\n\nau, 1, 16t S. 8. Bartowa\n\nMary Whitridge, ebp Matilda, ship\n\nMeteor abip\n\nStisna, schooner\n\nN. 8. Paliner, chip\n\nJoseph Peabody, ship Feb. 28:1200 A. Heard and Co\n\nApril 8 378 Jas. Stephenson (April 15|| 609 Rosselt and Co\n\nApril 71008A. Heard and Co April 20 9004. Heard and Co || Apr}) 22|1400| Russell and Co Oct. 104 Augler and Co April 191065 House!) and Co April 11937. Heard and Co April 21 2061A. Heard and Co Mar. 251052Jas. Stephenson Mac, 301600 Ruselt and Go\n\nNorth Wind, taip\n\nBeyard, ship\n\nSea Serpent, ship Simeon Drapur, eh. Winged Arrow, ship Wixard, ship\n\nDutch\n\nEva Johanna, ship flur, atque\n\nDurish\n\nMar. 11 700Schaeffer and Co April26 377Order\n\nEstern Snare, barque Apr 10 Drayer and Co\n\nHamburg\n\nCarl von Gruife, brig April 7 900 W. Pusiau and Co Clipper, schonnar April26 820Order\n\nlada, barque\n\nMaca a\n\nBritish\n\nBritish Queen, arque\n\nMonro, ship\n\nSpanish\n\nSoledad, barque\n\nDutch\n\nApril 22 450 Wm.Puatau and Co\n\nBosphoros, barque. April si Schaeffer and Co Comells Smit, barque Mar. 11! 790 Schaeffor and Co Erarding Elizabeth, shApril 800 James Stephenson Mastan, ahip\n\nApril 72schalter and Do\n\nDanish\n\nDannebrog, banque\n\nApril10 322 W., Wardley & C April 2 ascDreyer and o Frederick Wilhelm, bq-star. 231 450 Jabn Burd and Us\n\n835 Blenkin, H. and Co Diana, chip\n\nAuckland, harque\n\nHenry Hurbeck, ship Jan. Progressive Age, brig ápril Sea Nytuph, barqueur. Sauta Lucia, barque\n\nDutch\n\nAdiniral Zoutman, alafpiTao. 2 Borea., bargne April 13 G... Yon Twist, bqda.\n\nJamieson Ellia\n\n896 Order\n\n47chaeler and to\n\nEdw. Koppisch, barque Mar. 27 250 Tais and Co\n\nFuhchau\n\nBritish\n\nCrest of the Wave, bar. 85dditib, L, and Co\n\n60 Hon. Keppel\n\nL Carme\n\nA. J. Villiers\n\n46 'dre. Hon. C. Elliot\n\nHongkong . S. Str. 19\n\nR.-A. Guerin\n\nCilm ALS Capt. Itell\n\nPort Brig 20 Com, Tavares ilc Port.rcba 6 Escarnicha ¡Mano Jorge Juan\n\nSp. Str. 4 Briones Magallanes Hongkong Sp. Sur.\n\nTERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION to the HONGKONG REGISTER and OVERLAND REGISTER AND PRICE CURRENT-For One Year, 123; Six Monthe, 4:3; Three Momune, $8. To the HONGKONG REGISTER -For One Year, $13; Six Months, $; Three Montna, $5. To the OVERLAND RE- GISTER AND PRICE CURRENT done -For One Year, $8; all payable in advance. TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENT la the HONGKONG REGISTER—Advertisemouls, not exceeding & lines\n\ncach inacrtion, $1; each additional line 29 cents, one halt of these charges for Repetitioun. HENTS for the HONGKONG REGISTER and OVERLAND REGISTER AND PRICE CURRENT. J. G. ANTHONY, Esq., London, leesrs. JARDINE, SKINNER & Ca., Caiota; Moears, Reminaron & Co. Bombay W. S. Desca, R., dingapore; Messrs. ToPSON, KOBERTO & Co., Latvia; J. P. Pauer, Eq. San Franciao.\n\nEdited, Prated, and Publisher by ROBERT STRACHIAN, the Honghong Register Office: Gage Street,\n\n\"Victoria, Hongkong, Tuceday, Apeli 26, 1857,\n\nWater Witch, barque\n\nMar.\n\n400 Urder\n\nCalcutta\n\n11.konging Ship\n\n34 W. L. Hall\n\nWhampoa, large\n\nNov. 20\n\n378 Order\n\nCamila Comus\n\nAmoy Brig\n\nCauton Stoop\n\nFrench\n\nCoromandel H.kong P. W. Str. Elk\n\nCuntou Brig\n\n160. T. Colvillo\n\n14. Jenkins\n\n8 5. Douglas\n\n12 Hamilton\n\n800king sed Co\n\nOct. 24 210F.D. Syme and Co\n\nBritish\n\n250 W. M.Robinet & Co Lauriek, brig\n\n240jBobert S. Walker\n\nMax 21222|P,F, Cama and Co\n\nApril18 410 Order\n\nMar. 5767 Captado Lady Mary Wood, str. Aprit | 660 P. & 6. 8, N. Co\n\nApr 28 Jardine, M. and Co Lord of the inleg, ship japril 691 Lindsay and Co Meteor. str Feb. 28 180 Dent, Beale & Co North Star\n\nMar. 28 380 Order Queen of May, barque Feb. 4 814 Jardins, M. & Co Sea Star, ship\n\nMar. 13 591 Bleukin, R. & Co\n\nWil Dayrell, schooner April 158 Dent and Co\n\nRoska, barque\n\nHamburg\n\nBuenos Ayres, brig Haribal, achooner Maithilde, brig Pathfinder, barque Baa, hargne\n\nSiamese\n\nApril 13 383 Wm. Pustan and Co\n\nApril 8 200 Trautmann and Co japril! 142W. Pustan and Co\n\nApr 12 202 Turner and Co Ail13 270W. Pastau and Co Mar. 378Trautman and Co\n\nShooting Star, abip ¡April of Biala. Heard and Co\n\nBRITISH SHIPS OF WAR IN CHINA.\n\nFor\n\nClonial howton's office Victoria, Honghong\n\n98th April, 1857.\n\nAt private letter from the excellery The Governor\n\nto your the special object of\n\nwhich as the letter, states.\n\nwas to avoid the scandal of\n\nریح کر ہو سکے\n\nofficial communication has\n\nThe Honorable\n\nThe Offing formmanding The Groops. Go:\n\nGizcours, ahip\n\nAmerican\n\nApril\n\n538all, Still and Co Encounter\n\nHercules Hongkongt B.kong Steamer Hornet\n\nCanion Ser. Str,\n\n14 G.W.D. Callaghan\n\nH.kong Hoepital\n\nFeb.\n\nW.M.Robinet & Co 740 Order\n\nMioden\n\n296 W.M.Robinet & Co\n\nNurkin\n\net,\n\n400 Lindsay and Co ayal, S\n\nNiger\n\nPigna\n\nand Co\n\nRehorsa\n\nRaleigh\n\nIlamborg\n\nAlbia, schooner\n\nNo7.\n\n280 Order\n\nRiver\n\nBonito, brig\n\nNov.\n\n51) Joha Bard and Co\n\nMary Ross, abip\n\nMar.\n\n404 Miotusen and Co\n\nSiamese\n\nSucess, ship\n\nDec.\n\n500 King and Co\n\nAT\n\nM.AG.\n\nFormosa\n\nBritish\n\nCaprici\n\nHongkong. Felg\n\n40 Kolller\n\nCatinat\n\nMacao\n\nFr. Str\n\nSur Art\n\nMATSAKO\n\nMacao\n\nMr. Str.\n\n1 Tamotte\n\nOrder\n\nFrother, lig\n\nMary H. Midford, ship April\n\nAmerican\n\n5303. F. Edger\n\nApril 210 Order Iron Prine, camet [April\n\n180 W..Robinet &Co\n\nVirginie\n\n¡Macao\n\nFr. Frig.\n\n60 Ph\n\nLevant\n\nis Crulzo\n\n13 mitb\n\nAmerican\n\nForcamonte ja Cruize\n\nJU. 3. Sh,\n\n16 Foote\n\nJan. 14 son Thames Hunt & Co\n\nSau Jucino\n\nMontego\n\nMacao\n\nAmazo\n\nApril31 22. Pusau and Co\n\nInflexible\n\nSampson\n\nH.koug Ser. Str. H.kong P, W. Str.\n\nkong Store Blip. Maca Frigate Canton Sor. Str.\n\nSo Frigate\n\nFubchuu Stop\n\nMaca Frigate\n\nJau Cruice ¡P. W, shu\n\nSC Forbes Canton Ster\n\nStaring Sybile\n\nla Cruize 'Gun Boat\n\nCanton Frygte\n\n4 Lieut. Dent\n\n17 C. C. Forsyth\n\n6 J. Coxbert\n\n4. T. Ellis, Master\n\n5 Hon. Keith Stewart\n\n13 Hon. A. A. Cochrane\n\n40 ir F. W. E. Nicol\n\n14 L. K. Barnard\n\n6. 9. Band\n\nFitting up as an Hospital Ship, to be stationed in the Manned by Celeste.\" Manned by Sybille.\"\" Maned by Nankin.\"\n\nFOREIGN SHIPS OF WAR IN CHINA,\n\nCOMMANDERS.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-063 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [4-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 241823, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-063 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [4-7]", "page_number": 249, "title": "CO129-063 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [4-7]", "content_text": "231 May, 1857-\n\nThe Rt Hone Henry Labouchere M.P.\n\nGovernor Sir John Bowring\n\nReceived.\n\n/ Inclosure.\n\nNo 89.\n\nBakery on the 15th January\n\nChinese seized at the Esing\n\nRespecting treatment of the\n\n1857.\n\nMerivale\n\nMr Labouchere mentioned in the Wo: Commen that he is inquire into this\n\nwhen received,\n\nand lay the house. This, however, is not the Governor's report,\n\nreport we expect - In Mr Labouchere's despatch, which he promised on the 15 May last, as inclosing Misr the deserved, is dated the same month.\n\nSalute\n\nh\n\n, willen exfut for the path\n\nyes- he he have\n\nIn used in a\n\nIn 6613157\n\nEnclos. in despatch 1.89 of 1857 246\n\nHONGKONG\n\nTHE\n\nGOVERNMENT\n\nGAZETTE..\n\nNEW SERIES.\n\nVICTORIA, SATURDAY, 14TH FEBRUARY, 1857.\n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.\n\nVOL. II. No. 85.\n\nThe Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a New SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that\n\n\"THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE\"\n\nwill, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.\n\nBy Order,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.\n\nW. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.\n\nNo. 22.\n\nGENERAL INFORMATION.\n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.\n\nThe subjoined Notice having been circulated amongst the Shipping in this Harbour, is published for\n\nBy Order,\n\nW. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th February, 1857.\n\nMasters and Officers in charge of Merchant Vessels in the Harbour, are hereby notified, that the Section in the Port Regulations (Ordinance No. 11 of 1845) having reference to the Firing of Guns, will in future be strictly enforced.\n\nHarbour Master's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th February, 1857.\n\nE. R. MICHELL, Acting Harbour Master.\n\nNo. 23.\n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.\n\nThe Honourable WILLIAM THOMAS MERCER, Esquire, Colonial Secretary and Auditor General, has obtained leave of absence from the Colony, for Eighteen Months from this date.\n\nW. T. BRIDGES, D.C.L., will officiate as Acting Colonial Secretary during Mr MERCER'S absence. The duties of Auditor General will, until further orders, be performed by H. REINHARD, Esquire.\n\nBy Order,\n\nW. T. MERCER,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 14th February, 1857.\n\nNo. 24.\n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.\n\nJ. HYNDMAN, Esquire, will conduct the affairs of the Colonial Treasury until further notice.\n\nBy Order,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 14th February, 1857.\n\nColonial Secretary.\n\nW. T. MERCER,\n\nColonial Secretary.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-063 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [4-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 241905, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-063 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [4-7]", "page_number": 331, "title": "CO129-063 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [4-7]", "content_text": "No. 75.\n\nThe Hongkong Government Gazette.\n\n[MAY 16, 1857.\n\nMAY 16, 1857.]\n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.\n\nHis Excellency The Governor has been pleased to appoint JULIUS CHARLES POWER, Esquire, to be a Registrar of Marriages in the Colony of Hongkong, under Ordinance No. 1 of 1852, in the place of ROBERT RIENAECKER, Esquire, resigned.\n\nThe Hongkong Government Gazette.\n\n326\n\n5\n\nNo. VIA RETURN of the Quantities and Value of MANUFACTURED ARTICLES and RAW PRODUCE IMPORTED in BRITISH VESSELS, which were shipped from CANTON to the undermentioned Ports in China, during the Year 1856,\n\n \n NO. IN TARIFF\n DENOMINATION OF ARTICLES\n QUANTITY\n Amoy\n Fuuchom\n Ningpo\n Shanghat\n TOTAL VALUE\n \n \n 12\n Raw Cotton,\n catties,\n 1,522,001\n \n 6,650\n \n $152,955\n \n \n 14\n Cotton Yarn,\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11\n Grey Shirtings\n pieces,\n 164,700\n 3,000\n \n 1,529,551\n @$10 p. pic. of 100 catties\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 164,700 @ 27.50\n \n 45,292\n \n \n 15\n Woollens, Long Ells\n \n 10,250\n 2,000\n \n 47\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 15.25\" @ 2.25\n \n \n \n 34.312 change,\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2,880\n \n 2,880\n \n \n \n (a)\n Spanish Stripes,\n per chang.\n \n \n \n \n 1.40\n \n \n \n \n \n 4,032\n \n 640\n 648 @ 9.40\n \n \n \n 31\n Metals, Lead\n catties,\n \n \n \n 6,091\n \n \n \n 30\n \n \n 69,000\n \n \n 69,000 @ 8.50 per picul.\n 5,865\n \n \n Tita\n \n \n \n 41,880\n \n 41,880\n \n \n \n 12\n \n \n \n \n 18\n \n \n \n \n 46\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 35\n Fishmaws,\n \n 5,026\n \n 21\n 5,886\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5,886 @ 16\n 942\n \n \n 59\n Sandal Wood,\n \n \n \n 7\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 110,029\n \n \n 110,029 @ 10\n 11,003\n \n \n 7\n Cloves,\n \n \n 41,256\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 38\n \n \n \n \n 41,256 @ 14\n \n 5,770\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 38\n Shark's Fins,\n \n 18,161\n \n \n 18,161\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n (2.5\n \n 4,540\n \n \n 04\n Cum Olibanum,\n \n \n \n \n 46,475\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 46,475 @ 5\n \n 2,324\n \n \n 4\n Bicho de Mar,\n \n \n 7,105\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7,195 @ 18\n *\n 1,379\n \n \n On\n Cluseng,\n \n \n \n \n 4,742\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 4,742 @ 1.60\n \n 7,587\n \n \n 33\n Putchuk,\n \n \n \n \n 14,890\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 14,890 (@16\n \n 2,342\n \n \n 39\n Sen Otter Skins,\n number,\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saffron,\n catties,\n 358\n \n 12,924\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 350\n \n 12,924\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n @@ 30 per skin.\n \n \n \n 10,740\n \n \n \n \n \n @ 5.25 per picul.\n \n \n \n 679\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $300,823\n \n\nBy Order,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 14th May, 1857.\n\nNo. 76.\n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.\n\nW. T. BRIDGES,\n\nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\nIn accordance with Instructions from the Right Honourable The Secretary of State for the Colonies, His Excellency The Governor has been pleased to appoint WILLIAM CHAPMAN, Esquire, to be Post-Master of Hongkong, in the place of THOMAS HYLAND, Esquire, retired.\n\nBy Order,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 14th May, 1857.\n\nNo. 77.\n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.\n\nW. T. BRIDGES,\n\nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\nIt is hereby notified, that His Excellency The Governor has been pleased to appoint, subject to Her Majesty's approval, FREDERICK HENRY ALEXANDER FORTH, Esquire, Colonial Treasurer; HENRY TUDOR DAVIES, Esquire, Chief Magistrate; and GEORGE LYALL, Esquire, to be Members of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.\n\nThe Oaths of Office having been administered to them, The Honourables FREDERICK HENRY ALEXANDER FORTH, HENRY TUDOR DAVIES, and GEORGE LYALL, Esquires, took their Seats accordingly, at a Meeting of the Legislative Council held this day.\n\nBy Order,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 15th May, 1857.\n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.\n\nW. T. BRIDGES,\n\nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\nNotice is hereby given, that a Sale by Public Auction of Crown Lands at Aberdeen, for the construction of Docks, will be held at the Surveyor General's Office on Monday, the First day of June next; the sale to commence at Three o'clock in the Afternoon.\n\nAfter which, one Lot on the Queen's Road, near the Old Protestant Burial Ground, will be sold on the ground. Plans of the Lots to be sold and the Conditions of sale, which, with regard to the Docks are very special, may be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office.\n\nThe following Descriptive Statement of the Lots to be offered at the sale is published for general information.\n\nBy Order,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 15th May, 1857.\n\nOffice of the British Consulate for Canton, Hongkong, 31st December, 1856.\n\nNo. VII. A Comparative Statement of the Quantities of TEA EXPORTED from the PORT OF CANTON to the Countries and Places undermentioned, during the FIVE YEARS ending 31st December, 1856.\n\n \n COUNTRIES\n 1852\n 1853\n 1854\n 1855\n 1856\n \n \n Great Britain,\n 32,620,000\n 38,311,000\n 28,890,300\n 31,819,000\n \n \n \n Australia,\n 986,301\n 3,490,139\n 3,500,000\n 2,075,820\n \n \n \n United States,\n 15,894,187\n \n \n 11,739,665\n \n \n \n Europe,\n \n \n \n 15,452,781\n \n \n \n \n 17,603,000\n 101,800\n \n 1,629,170\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7,518,484\n \n \n \n \n \n 3,284,000\n 2,583,900\n 3,284,000\n \n \n \n \n 1,350,000!\n 909,400\n 1,327,100\n \n \n \n \n Total,\n 52,784,448\n 56,124,704\n 49,193,081\n 20,243,370\n 42,740,404\n \n\nHARRY S. PARKES,\n\nH.B.M.'s Consul Officiating.\n\nOffice of the British Consulate for Canton, Hongkong, 31st December, 1856.\n\nPORT OF CANTON,\n\nNo VIII-DIRECT TRADE in British Vessels from and to GREAT BRITAIN and BRITISH COLONIES.\n\n \n \n NUMBER OF VESSELS\n TONNAGE\n TOTAL\n NUMBER OF CREWS\n \n \n ARRIVED\n \n \n \n \n \n \n COUNTRIES WHENCE ARRIVED\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Great Britain,\n 14\n 8,418\n \n 322\n \n \n India, Singapore, &c.,\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hongkong,\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Australia,\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DEPARTED\n 44\n \n \n \n \n \n COUNTRIES TO WHICH DEPARTED\n \n \n \n \n \n \n With In Ballast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carport\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Great Britain,\n 21\n 12,005\n \n 779\n \n \n India, Singapore,..\n 9\n 4,525\n \n 347\n \n \n Hongkong,...\n 20\n 6,345\n \n \n \n \n Australia,....\n 56\n 30,088\n \n \n \n \n \n 4\n 1,820\n \n \n \n \n \n 13\n 6,345\n \n \n \n \n \n 4,525\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 347\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 76\n 39,747\n \n \n \n \n \n 3\n 779\n \n \n \n \n \n 779\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 43\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 44\n 27,219\n \n 1,024\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INDIRECT or CARRYING TRADE in British Vessels from and to OTHER COUNTRIES,\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NUMBER OF VESSELS\n TONNAGE\n TOTAL\n NUMBER OF CREWS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DEPARTED\n \n \n \n \n \n \n COUNTRIES TO WHICH DEPARTED\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 4 Ports of China,\n 31\n 10,213\n \n \n \n \n Neth. India, ...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Manila,....\n 1\n 779\n \n \n \n \n Hamburg,\n \n \n \n \n \n \n South America,\n 3\n 361\n \n \n \n \n \n 28\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3\n 1,747\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 168\n \n \n \n \n \n 1,915\n \n \n 73\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ARRIVED\n \n \n \n \n \n \n COUNTRIES WHENCE ARRIVED\n \n \n \n \n \n \n With Cargoes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n In Ballast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 4 Ports of China,\n 35\n 12,857\n \n \n \n \n Pacific Islands, Manila,.....\n 3\n 592\n \n \n \n \n Neth. India,...\n 5\n 1,740\n \n \n \n \n Siaut,....\n 3\n 1,136\n \n \n \n \n \n 46\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10,046\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 20,259\n \n \n 1,099\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSchedule of Lots of Land proposed to be Sold.\n\n \n ORDER OF SALE\n LOCALITY\n BOUNDARY MEASUREMENTS\n CONTENT\n FIXED ANNUAL RENT\n \n \n \n \n N.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n S.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n E.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n W.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SQUARE FEET\n \n \n \n 1\n ABERDEEN.\n \n \n \n \n \n (For Docks.)\n \n 600\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 600\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 840\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 840\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11+ Acres\n \n \n \n 2\n (id.)\n 600\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 600\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 840\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 840\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11A\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n £ 100 0 0\n \n \n 3\n C. of G. Hope,\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marine.\n 99\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 99\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 125\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 22\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 147\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 78,478\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10,649\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 89,127\n 4,282\n \n \n \n \n \n 95\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 62\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 157\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 54,187\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 33,809\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 87,996\n \n \n \n \n 4\n VICTORIA,\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Queen's Road East.\n 40\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 40\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 100\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 100\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 4,000\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10 0 0\n \n\nTHOS. L. WALKER,\n\nActing Surveyor General.\n\nNo. 20.\n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.\n\nDiplomatic Department.\n\nHis Excellency Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of Trade, has been pleased to appoint, pending reference to Her Majesty's Government, Dr WILLIAM KANE to the Office of British Consular Agent in Macao, vacant by the death of the late PATRICK STEWART, Esquire.\n\nBy Order,\n\nSuperintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 11th May, 1857.\n\nW. WOODGATE.\n\nPage 326\n\nTHE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.\n\n[MAY 16, 1857.\n\nPage 327", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-063 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [4-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 241934, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-063 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [4-7]", "page_number": 360, "title": "CO129-063 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [4-7]", "content_text": "No. 82.\n\nThe Hongkong Government Gazette.\n\n[MAY 23, 1857.\n\nMAY 23, 1857.]\n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.\n\nIt is hereby notified that, on and after Monday, the 25th instant, the Garrison Gun will be fired at 8 o'clock P.M.\n\nBy Order,\n\nW. T. BRIDGES,\n\nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 22d May, 1857.\n\nNo. 83,\n\nJOHN BOWRING.\n\nPROCLAMATION.\n\nBy His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China.\n\nWhereas the Commands of Her Most Gracious Majesty The QUEEN have been received through The Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Colonies, disallowing Ordinance No. 15 of 1856, entitled—\n\n\"An Ordinance for amending the Law of Evidence and Trial by Jury\"; -\n\nNotice is hereby given of the same, and the provisions of the Ordinance aforesaid are declared to be null and void, and of no effect.\n\nBy His Excellency's Command,\n\nGOD SAVE THE QUEEN.\n\nGiven at Victoria, Hongkong, this 23d Day of May, 1857.\n\nW. T. BRIDGES, Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nNo. 78.\n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.\n\nNotice is hereby given, that a Sale by Public Auction of Crown Lands at Aberdeen, for the Construction of Docks, will be held at the Surveyor General's Office on Monday, the First day of June next; the sale to commence at Three o'clock in the Afternoon.\n\nAfter which, one Lot on the Queen's Road, near the Old Protestant Burial Ground, will be sold on the ground. Plans of the Lots to be sold and the Conditions of Sale, which, with regard to the Docks are very special, may be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office.\n\nThe following Descriptive Statement of the Lots to be offered at the sale is published for general information.\n\nBy Order,\n\nW. T. BRIDGES, Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 15th May, 1857.\n\nSchedule of Lots of Land proposed to be Sold.\n\n \n ORDER OF SALE\n LOCALITY\n BOUNDARY MEASUREMENTS\n CONTENT IN SQUARE FEET\n FIXED ANNUAL RENT\n \n \n 1 (For Docks)\n Marine, ABERDEEN\n N. 600, S. 600, E. 840, W. 840\n 1 1/4 Acres\n £100\n \n \n 2 (id)\n Marine, ABERDEEN\n N. 600, S. 600, E. 840, W. 840\n 1 1/4\n \n \n \n 9\n Inland, VICTORIA, Queen's Road East\n N. 40, S. 40, E. 100, W. 100\n 4,000\n £0 0 100 0\n \n\nTaos. L. WALKER, Acting Surveyor General\n\nPUBLIC SALE\n\nANE, CRAWFORD & Co, have been instructed by the Administrator to the Estate of the late N. CROSBY, Jr., to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,--\n\nThe whole of the STOCK-IN-TRADE appertaining to the SHIPCHANDLERY business of the deceased, consisting of an Extensive assortment of Russian and Manila Ropa, Flax and Cotton SAILCLOTH and TWINE, BLOCKS, NAILS, TAR, PITCH, PAINTS, OIL, TURPENTINE, BUNTING, BEEF, PORK, BRANDY, WINE VINEGAR FLOUR, CANDLES, SOAP, and a great variety of other valuable Goods.\n\nAfterwards,\n\nThe HOUSEHOLD and COUNTING-HOUSE FURNITURE, viz., Dining, Toilet, and Side TABLES, COUCHES, CHAIRS, BEDSTEADS, WARDROBES, PICTURES, CURTAINS, &c., complete KITCHEN RANGE, & very large patent iron TREASURE-CHEST, DESKS, TABLES, COUNTERS, &c., &c., &c.\n\nAnd,\n\n1 WATER-BOAT, with FORCE-PUMP, SAILS, and FITTINGS.\n\nThe Goods will be put up in Lots to suit Purchasers.\n\nAlso,\n\nby order of the Mortgagee, will be sold,-All that PIECE or PARCEL of GROUND, situate, lying, and being in Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, abutting on the North side thereof on the Sea at high-water mark, and measuring thereon SEVENTY-THREE feet on the South side thereof, on the Queen's Road, and measuring thereon EIGHTY feet; on the East side thereof, on a close registered in the Land Office, at Victoria aforesaid, as Marine Lot number Seven, in the name of George Thomas Braine, and measuring thereon ONE HUNDRED AND TEN FEET; and on the West side thereof, on a close registered in the said Land Office, as Marine Lot number Sixty-two, in the name of Douglas Lapraik, and measuring thereon ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN FEET,-which said Piece or Parcel of Ground contains in the whole 8,855 SQUARE FEET and is registered in the Land Office as MARINE LOT NUMBER SIXTY-SIX-YEARLY RENT £68,13,2,—with the MESSUAGES, DWELLING-HOUSES, and BUILDINGS thereon erected.\n\nFor Particulars, apply to G. C. TURNER, Esq., or the Auctioneers.\n\nThe sale of the Ground and Landed Property will take place on Mr Caosay's premises, on MONDAY, the 1st day of June, 1857, at Noon precisely; and that of the Stock-in-Trade and Household Furniture on FRIDAY, the 5th day of June, 1857, commencing at 11 o'clock a.m.-it being understood, that the Transfer of the former need not be effected sooner than the 12th June, thus affording sufficient time for the delivery of the Goods.\n\nTERMS OF SALE.—One-third the Purchase-money to be paid, if required, on the fall of the Hammer; and the Balance on the completion of the Transfer. The GROUND RENT, from the 25th December, 1856, to be paid by the Purchaser.\n\nHongkong, 21st May, 1857.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nTHE Firm of BUYERS & Co., SHIPWRIGHTS, will cease to exist from this date; and the Business will in future be carried on by the undersigned in his own name.\n\nHongkong, 20th May, 1857.\n\nJ. C. COWPER.\n\nIN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.\n\nECCLESIASTICAL JURISDICTION.\n\nIn the Estate of NATHANIEL CROSBY, J. Esquire, late of the Queen's Road, Victoria, Ship-chandler, deceased,\n\nNOTICE is hereby given, that Letters of Administration of the Estate and Effects of the above named have been granted to DOUGLAS LAPRAIK, of Victoria aforesaid, Merchant; and that all persons having any Claims to the said Estate, or who are indebted, are requested to send in and pay the same to the said DOUGLAS LAPRAIK,\n\n4. COOPER TURNER, Proctor for the Administrator,\n\nDated 13th March, 1857.\n\nIn re DAVID SIMEON, deceased,\n\nNOTICE,-All Claims against the above Estate, must be proved before the OFFICIAL ADMINISTRATOR before the 13th day of November, A.D. 1857, otherwise they will not be included in the Scheme of Division.\n\nAll persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to make immediate Payment to-\n\nNORMAN RAMSAY MASSON, Acting Registrar—Official Administrator,\n\nPENINSULAR & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Steam-ship “NORNA,” Capt. ROGERS, with Her Majesty's \"Mails, Passenger, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above Places, on MONDAY, the 25th May, at 2 P.M. CARGO will be received on board until Noon on the 23d; SPECIE until Noon on the 24th; and PARCELS until 4 P.M. on the 24th.\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,\n\nHongkong, 12th May, 1857.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nTHE Interest and Responsibility of Mr HENRY DAVIS in our Firm, ceased by his death on the 22d Instant.\n\nDAVIS & LAWRENCE. Hongkong, 28th February, 1857.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nMR ALFRED JAMES HOW is a Partner in our Firm.\n\nW. H. WARDLEY & Co. Hongkong, 1st December, 1856.\n\n355\n\nIn the Estate of TSOO-A-TUCK, of Victoria, Carpenter, deceased.\n\nALL Persons having claims against, or being indebted to, the above Estate, are requested to forward particulars of the same to the undersigned forthwith,\n\nTSOO-A-TUCK, Administrator.\n\nHongkong, 18th February, 1857.\n\nIn the Estate of CHARLES MARKWICK, late Auctioneer, of Victoria, deceased.\n\nNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,-that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned. All Claims against the Estate must be sent in before the 1st day of October, 1857, and all parties indebted are requested to make immediate payment to\n\nG. DUDDELL, D. LAPRAIK,\n\nExecutors.\n\nHongkong, 11th April, 1857.\n\nIn the Estate of GEORGE DOWMAN, Master Mariner, deceased.\n\nALL Persons having Claims against, or being indebted to, the above Estate, are requested to forward particulars of the same to the undersigned without delay.\n\nH. MAGNIAC,\n\nM. A. MACLEOD, Administrators.\n\nHongkong, 24th March, 1857.\n\nIn the Estate of HENRY DAVIS, of Victoria, Hongkong, Merchant, deceased.\n\nALL Persons having Claims against, or being indebted to, the above Estate, are requested to forward particulars of the same to the undersigned forthwith.\n\nHENRY RUTTER, Administrator,\n\nHongkong, 17th March, 1857.\n\nIN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.\n\nIn Equity,\n\nMURROW, STEPHENSON.\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. Complainant's Solicitors,\n\nNOTICE.\n\nALL Persons having Claims against, or being indebted to, CHEONG ALLUM, late of the ESSING Shop, Victoria, Hongkong, are requested to forward particulars to Mr E. K. STACE, Solicitor, &c., Queen's Road.\n\nCHEONG ALLUM.\n\nVictoria, Hongkong, March, 1857.\n\n亞霖謹啟\n\n店昇裕\n\n查明〇丁\n\n十七日張\n\n已 年二月\n\n士新\n\n爹機客\n\n月丁便時單數\n\nFOR SALE\n\nAt the Office of the “ China Mail.\"\n\n張亞霖欠\n\nForms of POWERS OF ATTORNEY, BILLS OF EXCHANGE, BILLS OF LADING, SHIPPING ORDERS, COMPRADOR'S CHECK BOOKS, SHIPPING ARTICLES, and the newest form of SHIP'S BILL OF SALE.\n\nBLANEY, WILLS, CHARTERPARTIES,\n\nAlso,\n\nSAILING DIRECTIONS for the RIVER MIN ;\n\nAnd,\n\nA Table, shewing the COST OF TEA, with all CHARGES-Tea, as bought by the Picul, and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois.\n\n19th March, 1857.\n\nPrinted at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.— PRICE, $12 per Annum. $1 Single Copies, Thirty-six Cents. TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS, -Five Lines and under, One Dollar; each Additional Line, Twenty Cents; half of these charges for each Repetition.\n\nPage 360\n\nPage 361", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-063 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [4-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 242193, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-064 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [8-10]", "page_number": 79, "title": "CO129-064 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [8-10]", "content_text": "# THE OVERLAND FRIEND OF CHINA, 10TH SEPT. 1857.\n\n## SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG, CRIMINAL SESSIONS. Monday, 31st August, 1857\n\nREGINA vs. William Tarrant.\n\nThe Jury duly sworn, the Acting Registrar proceeded to read the information filed by Henry Kingsmill, Esquire, Acting Attorney General of our Sovereign Lady the Queen; reciting that, in the month of January last, an issue joined on an information exhibited against one Cheong Ahlum for administering poison that on the trial the said Cheong Ahlum was acquitted, and was immediately afterwards arrested, and thenceforth detained in custody in the common Gaol of Hongkong as a Political offender and a dangerous character until the 31st day of July last, when he was liberated and discharged.\n\nTo this the defendant pleaded Not guilty, and handed up the following additional pleas:\n\nThe said William Tarrant contriving and unlawfully, wickedly and maliciously intending to injure, vilify and prejudice the said William Thomas Bridges, and to deprive him of his good name, fame, credit and reputation and to bring him into public contempt, scandal, infamy and disgrace, on the fifth day of August in the year of Our Lord One thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven in a certain newspaper called **The \"Friend of China and Hongkong Gazette\"** lawfully, wickedly and maliciously did write and publish and cause and procure to be written and published a false, scandalous, malicious and defamatory libel concerning divers false, scandalous, malicious and defamatory things of and concerning the said William Thomas Bridges and of and concerning him the said William Thomas Bridges in the way of, and in respect to his said profession of a Barrister and business in conducting the defence of the said Cheong Ahlum in and about the said two trials as aforesaid and of and concerning the conduct of him the said William Thomas Bridges as such Acting Colonial Secretary, as aforesaid according to the tenor and effect following: \"Doctor Bridges's action in the matter of releasing Ahlam the poisoner from durance forms a climax to the many extraordinary things of this performing since he has acted as Colonial Secretary.\"\n\nAnd for a further plea in this behalf the said William Tarrant saith that our Lady the Queen ought not farther to prosecute the said indictment against him; because he saith that it is true that \"the Sheriff was informed that bond would be given conditioned for the non-return of Ahlum to this Colony for five years and on receiving such bonds Ahlum was to be released. The Sheriff in consequence of this notification, told the Gaol Governor to be prepared to let him go; and, a few hours after telling the Gaol Governor this, Ahlum was out and off\" -- without the bonds being in the first place submitted to him the Sheriff, who, in his capacity of Assistant Magistrate or as a Justice of the Peace, had, by formal warrant, committed the said Ahlum to gaol, -- nor was the consent of the said Sheriff, the Committing Magistrate, asked or obtained for the acceptance of such recognizance by any other Justice of the Peace, as by the law and practice of Courts and Gaols are required; and it is true that the said sums drawn by the complainant Dr. Bridges for managing Ahlum's case were more than would have been allowed by the Ordinance for fees and costs; and that therefore the said Dr. Bridges had reason to dread the expose threatened by the defendant in his paper of the 26th of July mentioned -- and the said William Tarrant in fact saith, that, heretofore, and before the publication in the said indictment mentioned, to wit, on the 30th or 31st day July last, there was an official interference with the ordinary course of conducting public business, to the manifest detriment of public Justice; by reason whereof it was for the public benefit that the said matters so charged in the said information should be published.\n\nIssue being joined, the Acting Attorney General's address evidently prepared with much care, references to the law of libel going back as far as 600 B.C. when beating with a stick was the punishment) to indicate to the Jury the points on which they would have to decide.\n\nArrived at the concluding part of the article of the 5th of August, His Lordship the Chief Justice suggested the propriety of striking the whole paragraph out of the information \"Evidently it does not refer to Dr. Bridges said his Lordship -- it applies to Government, it is straining the point to suppose that it applies to Dr. Bridges -- the innuendo is overstrained, the matter charged had better stop short of that -- Government can, no doubt, 'bear that'\".\n\nTo this the learned Prosecutor consented -- and after putting in the defendant's admission that the articles referred to in the information had been written and published by him in the paper of which he had been proprietor upwards of seven years, called as his first witness William Thomas Bridges, D.C.L. who deponed as follows.\n\nThis deposition is taken from the **China Mail**...... (the only part of the report in that paper which may be considered fair)\n\n| Column 1 | Column 2 |\n| --- | --- |\n| \"would be given conditioned for the non-return of Ahlum (meaning the said Cheong Ahlum) to this Colony for five years and on receiving such bonds Ahlum (meaning the said Cheong Ahlum) was to be released; The Sheriff in consequence of this notification told the Gaol Governor to be prepared to let him (meaning the said Cheong Ahlum) go; and a few hours after telling the Gaol Governor this: Ahlum (meaning the said Cheong Ahlum) was out and off!!\" | \"Mr. Inglis (meaning the said Gaol Governor) in the exercise of his judicial capacity, did what was needful with the recognizance tendered -- said documents being drawn, it is believed, by Doctor Bridges, (meaning the said William Thomas Bridges) himself neither the Acting Attorney General, nor the Crown Solicitor knowing anything about them [meaning that the said William Thomas Bridges had taken advantage of his filling the post of Acting Colonial Secretary surreptitiously and improperly to prepare such documents and by so doing fraudulently and in breach of good faith and of his duty as Acting Colonial Secretary to aid in and procure the discharge of the said Cheong Ahlum from the said Gaol without the knowledge of the judgment creditors of the said Cheong Ahlum and before they could have time to take the necessary steps to proceed against the person of the said Cheong Ahlum in satisfaction of their judgments.]\" |\n\n\"There are many who will say Ahlum (meaning the said Cheong Ahlum) is of a bad riddance of bad rubbish. But what say his creditors? Of course the reason why Doctor Bridges (meaning the said William Thomas Bridges) has managed to get Ahlum (meaning the said Cheong Ahlum) away quickly and quietly is apparent to all. The sums drawn by him Doctor Bridges (meaning the said William Thomas Bridges) for managing the case (meaning the conducting of the defence of the said Cheong Ahlum in the said two trials by the said William Thomas Bridges as such counsel for the said Ahlum as aforesaid), would not have been allowed had he Ahlum (meaning the said Cheong Ahlum) gone through the Insolvent Court...\".", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-064 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [8-10].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 242322, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-064 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [8-10]", "page_number": 208, "title": "CO129-064 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [8-10]", "content_text": "## THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.\n\n### VICTORIA, SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1857.\n\n**Chinese Calendar, Hà Moon, 5th Day: DIARY. MEMORANDA**\n\n| Day | Astronomical Data |\n| --- | --- |\n| Sunday,... | H❘ Sets 4. P.M. 5,37 634 |\n| Monday,... | 11.16! 1,01 |\n| Tuesday,... | 5.27 6.34 1: |\n| Wednesday,... | 1,564 632 2.5% 30$ |\n| Thursday,.. | 28 Ted |\n\n**VINE SERVICES SUNDAY**\n- St. John's Cathedral-6.45 and 11a, M. and Gr.\n- Union Chapel-63d 7? P. M.\n- Beamers Chapel--1 \n\n## SUPPLEMENTARY SHIPPING LIST\n\n### ARRIVALS AT HONGKONG\n\n- July 24, 11 M. Sir. Fury, Com. Leckie, from Canton\n- July 24, Fr. Gun-boat Drogenos, Co Berry, from Lantao.\n\n### DEPARTURES FROM HONGKONG\n\n- July 24, Nova, Porter, Shanghai.\n- July 24, Clipper (Hong). Marxen, East Coast\n- July 25, H. Mail, towed by the Coromandel for the river.\n\n### POSTAL OPPORTUNITIES.\n- For Macao: Monday, per Feina at Noon; Tuesday, per Willamette at Noon, and per Spark at Ten.\n- For Indian England: per Shanghai to-morrow at 8. Supplementary mail closes at 7.30.\n\nIn the Estate of HENRY DAVIS, of Victoria, Hongkong, Merchant, deceased,\nAre from ZIND SOZAMING and Natives \nA DREYER & Co. \nFreight and Back Vans, \nHongkong, 1st April, 1857.\n\n## FOR SALE.\n- CLARE CHAMPAGNE, BRANDY, and French PRESERVES.\n- VAUCHER FRERES. Hongkong, 6th April, 1857.\n\nFROM NEW YORK DIRECT Received per \"Iotspur,\" and for Sale by the undersigned,\n- 100 Boxes Family Soap,\n- 100 Boxes Scented Water Soap,\n- 50 Tins Corn Meal,\n- 50 Boxes Spero Candies,\n- Baker's Buns \n- 5 Cons Superior White Lead,\n- 20 Half barrels White Beans,\n- 20 do. Split Peas,\n- 50 do. Crushed Sugar,\n- 2600 lbs. Sill's Butter in 16 lbs. Kegs,\n- 50 feet Oakum,\n- 100 Tins Black Varnish,\n- Marlinspikes, Caulking Irons and Mallets,\n- Axes, large and small, Paint, Tar and White-wash Brushes,\n- 20 Entire American Cider Vinegar,\n- Pump and Harness Leather, Cotton Canvas,\n- And from Manila: 500 Coils Steam and Manila Rope,\n\nTHOMAS HUNT & Co \nHongkong, 1st July, 1857.\n\n## JUST RECEIVED\n- PATENT Water Cements,\n- Fresh Prunes in Gums, Fresh Raisins in and boxes.\n\nTUOS HUNT & Co. \nHongkong, 20th June, 1857.\n\n## FOR SALE\n- TWO Second-rate FIRE ENGINES complete, from London, ON VIEW NEAR MAG EWEN & Co.'s \nHongkong, 15th July, 1857.\n\n## NOTICE.\nAll Persons having Claims against, or being Indebted to, the late Estate, are requested to forward particulars of the same to the undersigned forthwith \nHENRY RUTTER Administrator.\n\nHongkong, 17th March, 1857.\n\nIn the matter of the Estate of the late MR JAMES SMITH of the Firm of Smith & BLAW, of Victoria, deceased.\n\nNOTICE-All Persons having Claims on the said Estate are requested to forward particulars of the same to M. JAMES W. BRIMELOW, But all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay the respective amounts thereto to the said James W. Brimelow,\n\nD. LAPRAIK \nARD. S. DIXSON \nExecutors.\n\n承辦人得忌時麗 \n北力晏度路士吉德 \n士布林羅收入是荷 \n兩亦如嫩交還與未 \n人欠到達士銀 \n朱士布林羅處或各 \n各人債目祈送到 \n·士藏身故如有欠到 \n羅公司之未士朗時 \n廠者未士氏蹲布林 \n\n## NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.\n\n### NOTICE.\n\nQUOTATIONS. \nEXCHANGE AND BULLION. \nHongkong Bank Corporation on \nLondon, 4, 1, Truliai - Gold to Sycee, outis-Date Sycee, Nominal! Pres Laves 24 335.36 per Tael and at at 319 821 d. Canton...\n\nIt is now upwards of a month since we furnished the public with a report of the trial of Tan cute of Tarrant v. Ah Lum the poisoner. The Jury, a special one, awarded the Plaintiff $1,010, it will be remembered, subject to the Judge's decision on the low point raised by Defendant's Counsel; and our readers, no doubt, are desirous of knowing what has been the result of the matter, and how the disputed point has been arranged. But though, as we have remarked, it is upwards of a month since the trial was reported, from that day to the present we have not heard a word of the threatened kroviment;---so, as the time allowed for the mo time was for some time expired, the verdict of the Jury stands. So much for the verdict whether the award will be forthcoming, or whether we shall obtain even a refund of the costs out of pocket \"are problems the solution of which has yet to be told of \n\nThe Editor of the China Mail, in strictures exhibiting the most extraordinary feeling of sympathy for a suspicious character it has ever been our lot to read, has told the world that, owing to the unjust confinement to which Ah Lum has been subjected, being unable personally to look after his office--he, Ah Lum, is now declared to have become Bankrupt and will have to pass through the Insolvent Court\" and, adds the Editor with an evident hug of gratulation, there will possibly (the italics are ours) be some \"difficulty in recovering the amount of damages.\" Possibly there may--but, at all events, we are placed, by the verdict of one of the most respectable juries ever empanelled in this Colony, in a position to challenge the Insolvent's Balance sheet; and should it be, as we shall not be surprised to find, that Ah Lum's bankruptcy is due as much to his very proper stoppage at business here as to some astounding malversation in the shape of lawyer's fees, or payment of hireling scribes the facts will duly be made patent to the public, and, it will be hoped, produce a salutary effect that the Jury's award will not be altogether lost \n\nThe arrival of the mail prevented the intention of noticing in our last issue a very interesting letter in the Hongkong Register of Tuesday, signed a Catholic Missionary, and of which the intelligent Redacteur of that paper thus remarks.--- \n\nWe publish better from a Roman Catholic Missionary. in reply to some observations by a contemporary as to what ought to be the course of the French in China in his opinion. We don't of course agree with the remarks of our contemporary but we entirely agree with the letter which we publish. Neither the fact nor the spirit are in good taste, and an easy answer could be time to both were worth while which is not. \n\nWhether the letter in question is a reply to our observations--whether it is \"bad taste\" (as one reverend Father disclaims it)--or whether the subject is worth while to notice are all points on which we shall leave our readers to form their own opinions. Here is a translation of such parts of the letter necessary to an understanding of it, and appended is an extract from the speech of His Lordship the Bishop of Victoria, on the 5th of May last, the spirit of which, it rejoices us to find, is entirely in consonance with the honestionsa which May last, the spirit of which, it rejoices us to find, is not our contemporary does not think it worth while to notice. \n\nTranslation, \n\nReferring to the Anglo-French alliance on the China question--the author of the article accuses the French of a desire to impose their religion on Canton by means of bayonets, amusing it (religion) to serve their ambition.\"This alliance so surely desired by Great Britain rests, it is true, on different interests. Now, as well as in 1841, one noble neighbours are pressing the granting of their commerce. Now, as well as in 1841, France defends is the cause of humanity and \n\nas fafmontas nigha 50 - Fella 24 y. \n\nSHANGHA 15th July -On London 7, The-On Calcutta Theme dava sight Rs. per 1 Palnation, which is only possible on religious principles. de-Draft on Hongkong 29 porced sc. MANILA, 5th June - London, da iglu 4,3 -day sigur 4.9-On Hongkong and carest submit in this country to many obstacles--that Before 1841 the commerce of England had to premium golden Siang 50 pre eit pra \n\ndo-Spa isa and Mexican chopped dollars per \n\nOPIUM, \n\nRosatoma, 5th July, Palan 5520, New Para $590, New Bennes $575, Mal $515, \nMacao, 6th July New Itna $545. Old Patna $525, New Bars $575, \nGames-No Market. \n\nSHANGAR, 1 July--Malwa 400 Trots, New Patna, A Tacle \n\n### FREIGHTS AND TONNAGE.\n\n- CANTON-SHANGHAE, £3, the Tea, a £6.6 for Silk--To New York, 10 per ton of 40 cunt.\n- Also London, Sugar, £3,10, Hemp £4,10 To United States Arabia 23,,10 \n\n### HONGKONG-THE FIRE\n\nFour days after the Fireman's report of the conflagration on Wednesday last--it commenced a little before eight, in or outside the easternmost of Lane dare storici houses in a detached block between the Taipingshan Temple on Hollywood \n\nintroduction at some merchant like being altogether repelled by the Chinese authorities--the pino inspired by the English power has been, it is true, to cause of the war of 1841 The result of the treaty \n\ngive an entire sanction, at all events to make trade more free. is for the benefit of all nations, and to deliver trade from all obstacles, that England presses herself forward with such insisting force most noble is her project and ardently do we desire success to the undertaking, \n\nLong before 1841 your illustrious ancestors were halflence to the successor of Saint Peter--and Quitted to us in the same faith, and by a common wish with us they defended the Liberty of conscience of their brethren in the east against the ferocious despotism of musselmon persecutors, there were even then Catholics in China; and in alternate peace and persecution their numbers have successively multiplied. \n\nIn France profited by the fact of England's acting, though timidly, under similar circumstances \n\nEDWARD WEB has this day been admitted Partner in our Firm \nDENT, BEALE & Co. \nShanghai, 1st July, 1857.\n\nNo. 20 Rua Campo, Macao. \nSHAW'S HOTEL Board and Accommodation, Billiards. \nBy M Il saaw. \n\nThe lower part obtained was rendered inst by mason of the stone formations known as Bridges's folly. The lower part of the house loyally destroyed was a carpenter's shop, and it was from the large and valuable pute of China pine square in the yard adjoining the shop, that the flames were continued wall between nine and ten o'clock. How the fire originated, no one has yet discovered it is singular that it should have occurred within a few yards of the last fire, and in a carpenter's timber yard again. The value of the property destroyed will be about a thousand pounds sterling, and it is said an old man perished by suffocation in one of the \n\nFrom 1841 to the present time, imprisonment and torture have not ceased be the lot of Christians (in China) and area their blood has been spilt and it is for that blood France comes and demands reparation to prevent a repetition of past horrors, And the more extended freedom of conscience en-\n\nWe have heard doubts expressed of the truth of the story told of that gentleman's in miles. The tale, it is said, has never been properly authenticated. - F. C. \n\nThe writer of one of the letters to which we have referred says,--- \n\nand your gracious Queen and our beloved Emperor have thought to unite their endeavours in order to a \n\nI am told that the Chusan Mandarin which Sorira told greater chance of success to their (general) establishment a pier, has era on board his in in such loose con \n\nGarment figs (England, par U.M.O, epizm-France \n\nthe last faar mancha tha to snout naw 80 his font or legs\"--and he slit, antur at the 4:5, I saw the To impose cur religion, cramming). \n\nMantarım yestoniy, He says that Zaring los contoamgut religion by means of the bayonet is out of the or bord le ha 99 ext 20 men cited and focio question, and the honourable author of the article book about $7900 in Cash. Bu on occasion his fricade publ need not be alarmed. \n\nOn our side we Mal0 to have him released, bat Sostro took the money and \n\nLed.\" are far from being alarmed about the Missionaries \n\nof the religion founded by Fancy the eighth and In addition to their ambroglio with the Perin Elizabeth on the contrary, the zeal will exclleguese, the French have a sinal fate with tho ours. Perhaps, indeed, they will be the first ab noted Apak. appears, the nature of which har jects of our zeal perhaps they will become our over, we have yet to hear This is all the Herald brothers by the faith, as they are alresly by feel tel's of it: - ings of regard, respect, and charity.\" \n\nAt the 58th Anniversary Meeting of the Church Missionary Society, held in Exeter Hall on the Morning of Wednesday, the 5th of May 1857, the President, the Earl of Caichesser, in the Chair; the first Resolution having been moved by the Lord Bishop of London, and seconded by the Dean of Carlisle, the second Resolution was moved by the Lord Bishop of Victoria; and the Bishop spoke as follows- \n\n\"Now, My Lord, what is the reason that I have dwelt so much on these encouraging features of the \"Chesping ove ment? It is not, of course, that I wish the assembly to carry away with them the first notion that I look upon this body of men is, in any kind sense of the word, Christian. I know the vague screw, the wina jasjsącko, with which the term \"region\" Christianity\" apst be applied to see a system as I have been referring ( I have no confidence in the personal boaters eftlus rebellion; but I cannot help thinking that God, who in His providence has permitted a may want containing within it so many elements of exerbal truth, mus necs invenit to accomplish indinvely, by means of the The pin Rey lotion, so.he great and mercatene wis Sa China. Its act. \n\nA pak's finct of Wank roast hoals are lying off the sol zato, aqua the lacteria, blockade by 17. I. Corete La Ca pricieuse. They have taken several of their gate ashore, and threaten to take the city of Ningpo, and hadre French men of war attack them. 41 Montes, the Porteced Consul has demode) indemnity from the Chinese nothontie waved as the Intendat, Aigners, exco Portuganun, were 11-ing in parket \n\nThe Earl of Elgin and suite left this port in the Shannon on the 16th instant--the flarer Master reporting Calcutta as the vessel's destination. Quid meant General believes that the Shannon is gone to Peking, and gives as his reason for believing this, the fact of Mr Wade, Chinese Secretary Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary, being ordered to be very diplomatic when embarking, and by no means to let it be known when he was bound to or when he would be back, Mr Wade is the gentleman sent by Sir John Bowring to Cochin-China in 1855 will be remembered, and who was left by the Raider without even a servant on the bank of the River below Hue, where he remained, recognized by the Cochin-Chinese government, until the Radler came back for him Should it really be that the Shannon has gone direct to the Pelbo, better selection for letter carrying in the Svenson's barge could not have been made, and we congratulate His Excellency the Ambassador on the possession of such an able instrument. Mr Wade's experience as a Chinese Custom house officer will not be lost in negotiations at the North. \n\nPROVINCIAL.\n\nThe great apesaluter Tuksen it is said is convonal in the Commissioner's enquiry.— Ibid. \n\n### PEKING.\n\nThe Peking Gazette have reached us up to June 15th, but contain nothing of special interest. The business of the Empire seems to go on as quietly and regularly as ever, but the state of the finances continues to be the absorbing topic at head quarters. Contributions are proposed on all hands, and in places where the accounts have been left in disorder by previous officials of 1855, a minute investigation is insisted on, and deficiencies are to be made up within a stated time. -- \n\nLord Canning has justified the belief which we have been induced to form of him. He lives in days which have more significance than years in the career of many of his predecessors and all his acts are momentous. Since he took the conduct of affairs into his own hands, criticism has been disarmed. All the resources of the country have been gathered up and made the most of, and every corner of the Empire within and without has been ransacked to furnish aid in India's great extremity. No means have been left untried to satisfy the hungry soldiery, and to keep the rebels without a shadow of \n\nThe 79 Native of hry presented an arze, praying that they might be permitted to march to the North West to shore in the lafore and Dulate the loyalty of the Europeans, and within a very few hours his Lordship made his appearance at Barrackpore harangued the troops drawn out to receive him, and did more good perhaps by the utterance of a few single phrases fresh from the heart, and clothed with the authority of his high station, than would have been expected from the reigation of a score of General Orders which but few read and lower still autoreland.. \n\nA Rent Fortune has kindly sent us a copy \nYau's organization of a squadron at Faishan, to of his new work' —Fortune's residence among the Chinese-inland, on the corest, and at sea, \n\nof the 18th instant\" We now learn that, under the being a narrative of scenes and giventures \n\nrenowned chief Le, the rebels gave battle to the \"during a third visit sa Cuius, from 1983 to \n\nImperialists under General Kwin nea: Sewking, * 1856--inclu hag wations of many untional and gained a complete victory--only three boats \n\nproductions and works of art, the callure of \n\nscoping to Canton to tell the result, of carrying Silk & with suggestions on the present \n\nLe's bravado challenge to Yah to come on again \n\n• war.” A book of 450 pages netava. —we have soon as it could get couly. Le's force is stid to not as yet had sufficient space time to give auber 100,000 fighting mon, and 1,000 war ves more than a cursory glance at its roulents; suf- seis, and His Excellency Le's bead quarters aro Betear, however, to enable us to ratify the trail-i now at the district city of Bet. The first class city \n\nof Secking is in very straitened eramstances. faless of the very able review of it in the Mone News at the 10di ult. To residents in Shanghae and Ningpo the work will be peculiarly and men, bae ked a hard batte with Imperialist necepeptable--most of the locities describd woops from Tw-chow, and having gained the vic being those which juries troat those places tory 11. E. e compelling the whole of the surround- are now been aing ordery occurrruos Eng cuantry people to sabm to his rule. Fearing and encompassing the use of car British alat men in colowing is an abstract of the country travelled for the provincial city itse, Yeh is calling in a the Tauschow men, and has stational a thousand of over by Mr Fortune during the perid of the \n\nthem in the South eastern suburbs. The lendore of story. \n\nthe Ninety six villages 150, base bed to send their Chapter I gives the voyage from Hongkong to Shanghae in the Steamer Ganges, -II, the quota of armed men--between two and three to Shanghae to Ningp by boat, and thence \n\nBanner-men, Manchus, and the Lieutenant Gover- to Yuhang on the eastern side of the Yang \n\nnor's guards, altogether about three thousand, ace woopad on the heights beyond the northern wolf. Kiang (the over skirting Ningpe) a distance \n\nThe Hak has of Ko ineng and Six other dis of Bome forty miles by boat and chair--back to Ningpo, and on to the old city ut Traken, tricts have united, and are burning and destroying abontwelve miles from Ningpo, on the branch wherever they go. Canton is the great point to escaps Lo, and there the poor starving wroches of the river conning to the northward. Horn-\n\nA Ningpo in his boat, in Casper VI. we \n\nThousands, wäinen and childen Temporary A letter in the Penang Gazette says - Almat Gad Mr Fortune at Teung, the celebrated \n\nrunt sheds have been erected for them at Chefing 1,000 to 1,500 Chicamen lure had their heads monastery ab at a dog in unites from the Yu. \n\non the south of the river, and them are daily take off by the Dynks who are in arms in all bang spoken of in Chauer Hero ur \n\ndalinge out of congee and rice, supplied by the directions. The Chinese had hald' possession of For was laid up with fever, and bad tɔ sự - aut \n\nauthorities, in gasathies just suficient to ward off the town for about two days, befare the mermer öü cure. to Chine-e medheal treatidens Dr \n\ndisentation. The City is divided into five grand Jantes Brooke arrived, and wern in the fires and Chapter Vils of a return to 8 g divisions, and those agin into sections, within about the town. The Bret shot from the wormerly which ehe bodied tour patrol night and day long 18 pounder cleared the fort, and in a short time. The fear of a rising within the walls to vary they were all swarning out of the town, the steam- great--each en draade his neighbour, ander at the time hard at work with gun such rifies, every ermutenanes is depressed. Few says which did considerable execution. Every day br the icporter can rentize their sad position with- loads of hatuls were arriving Sock, Drak \n\nout being in like predicament. On one hand they were flocking to in Qarsunds and eating the Chin \"feat the approach of the western barbarians name in all directions. They are all cleared not \"on the other the northern and western rebels and of the Sarawak territory, only 150 ne so en DỀ added to both is treachery at home\" Truly some 2,000 to 3,500 having recaped. All th \n\npursued this line of argueal; int I have dve up this foster because I view with considorable apprehension the fature corse of British and French diplomace, the Bast There are very resultar angers now environing the path \n\nnexion with Chan, In China, we who at a distanca e46- tarsly watched the progress of Live gerat European WAY İN which our counter bua been recently engagent, coad with a great degree of satisfaction of the Anglo-French allowe We porused with the keepest colorant the inteliigance luxught by mal anal of the rivalum nad lenda of a couturies being buries in the tombe of the heroes who fel at Alma and In- kermann; and I certainly would not now say one word in depreciation of the character of that able z in who sways the destinies and wichts the trapetisi sceptro of Prano. Baltas will any, test it in davio to my aan mini that the French have a large foot in the Bash; that thng baye no roumawiał interests to vota mer and fister in those masteroms, and that their time too often serval as a kind of rovarg s pred Musinnary phion over the broad waters of the Faci fic, iving en layout to at, at Tahiti, the dip.ad eba Kolla aastat ja redressing the inaainy grievances of the Jeans propagandists thoughout the west. And when I re- member that the Romish propagandi-ts in Chian have always viewed the Tae-ping Revolution via peraline slicka nad Me like-when i renninber that in the early stages af din renale lion linge native Reteruses, ju neging than iloitars, and not yet being skilled in tar den of making a disuneti n with- \n\n### FRENCH PORTUGUESE.\n\nThe Atten by the Portuguese orcha me at Nagpo monopoliza the boat traffic between that port and Shanghae, resulting in an armed collision with one Frenchoren, was told of in one of car numbers some two or three months ago, the 2qbble being referral to the high authorities of the respective nations at Macan. \n\nFrom the proceedings of the French War Ves- sele Marceau and La Capricesse since, it would now appear that the Governor of Marni hat nu thorized the seizure of certain vessels wherever found, and in porsaance of the resolve we ern freas the North-Chisa Herald of the 4th and ch instant that first the Schooner Aurora was taken, and then the Tarcbas 166 and 44. The Chinese portions of the crews of there vessels, with the usal humanity, were instantly handed over by the French to the tender arcles of the Sergh Menilarius,and were soon disposed of, of course. The Portuguese are still in eustody and will be brought to Mucas for trial in uil due time we suppose. \n\nby leters of a week's later date than the infantion reported in the Herald, we find that \n\non called Seiro, spoken of as a great deg peraio, gave himself up to the Freach on the 13th instant, and that thrun of his comrades, hid in the fee houses on the banks of the river, were also caught the sun day. Sonire it appears had been carrying 9 Mandarin about with hire that he had \n\n### Chapter XIII.\n- takes the reader from Tez-tsing to the village of Pururchse and on into the Quartz valley and Temple, 2000 teet alus tar level of the son, where, in the month of October, before the Hongkong summer is well over, the air is \"piercingly sild.\" The same chapior describes a boat voyage of some peril from Ning to Shanghae. \n\n### FOOCHOW.\n\nIt was rumored abroad somewhat extensively that he founded on the arrival of the Lieutenant Governor to Jeeva for the upper provinces, but Fes story had no foundation. The Goverant Gentral is now in his pe par place, and we hope that the may continue to fill and a loze it. \n\n### Friend of India Jane A \n\nit is vary sad. Oh, Sử Jaha Bowring--Sir Chinese women went over safe, about 200; and of all the bool they got in Sarawak, the pasere John Bowring--what an amount of misery ban tkou to answer for ' \n\nvery litla now,\" One of the rusas of trying to get quit of the Dyaks ws to throw money he g The The Chinese were macahing in body of about 2000, eluding 700 women and childies, and the Dyeks hovering stout them, nerasionally making a dash at a corner, det iching 40 a 50 from the main body, and whipping nineir heads with great seal. The Chinese have had t terte lesson En Satown. Their inawer of going ab eat it won to take held of a Chimwatan by his vel, nad whip off bis hand with great dexterity'; one blow suffired, I hardly expect the slaughter will scop here; the Dyaks, having their blood up and expecting the \n\nWe have been favoured with the perusal of a letter from this port dated 7h uirino, received per averiand courier. From it we learn that a man- darin of high rank has arrived there from Palting on his way to Canton where it is ranured he is to \n\nCe left the capital 2. be second in rank to Yeh. \n\nout a man is left.\"--Dady News, June; 10. \n\nQ \n\nor 3 months since, but had made a siren tous route in consequence of the troubled state of the country. Es proceeds in Arany on his way to the South. \n\nThe rebels have retired near to the borders of Chapter XIV. takes Me Fortune back to Tse-\n\nthe province. hey are reported to be quiet, attire to trave a deal of booty, parave them sill kee again, and narrates abe partientors of a jar. Suoma \n\nSmall supplies of Ton from distant dis ney from Ningpo to Sletoghar by the infultricts had arrived and to reso had gone up to par- \n\nThe Duren in Jaray —The nėščiai įvursal of te via Ya-yar, Noskalon, Tiyenin. chrce, but as the season i'r the first chep had pa99- \n\nthe Hague of the 5th casains a long tepat to ne aland that for the se oud was far advanced, few Kanpoo, Yedhow, Chapes and Ping-hoe. Shanghee in the Silk country, by Carim, \n\nChapter XVI. spus with journey for fine toux were expected and not a large younity of King Halland from Myer, Minister of Cole medium xds, the second crop being 1 sjured from is, and M. Gevers. Minister of Pareiga A Forte, zolucive to Japanese affairs, and his Majesty has Page, Nantsing and Houchowfoo. Lo Chup the fact of the first faves por having been gathered. ter XVIII, Mr (ortane runebes be greated From the ear districts ton hd cute in more free-approved of Annexed to the report are fee distance inland, viz the town of Marcoee,ly since the dispersion of the rebels. \n\nsome orty miles west fira Hoochosloo, and the same chapter gives his return to Shanghae, Chapter XXI contains the last of theur. neyings, was winding up business tour to Nings po, the valley of the Nine stones, and Tras Asing again--finally, a return to fonghong and voyage to Calcutio \n\nMexican dollars were a 10 per cent disconat There was nothin, doing la Opkom sture the tax of 20 per chest and brand-China Herald, July, 11. \n\nThe Cairngoras was to leave on the 4th instant,pa Rad to!load, concluded on the 30th of Jan \n\nary, 1896. Three articles, amongst other things, a futt ship, having 1,000 tons of new you on board. She would be the first away--two or thre, ather Slipmats that the Dutch shit be allowed to excreike their worship tronly, and that they shall no longer yeable ware wearly laden- \n\nRico centinued dear bat'the weather was favora- \nbe subjected to the impious cartas of trampling ble for crops. \n\nunder got the image of our Saviour on the croes, They aleo eunal that the Dutch shall be permitted to trade in the open ports, and to get to and parsip ee from Japanese traders. Also to take her wives and children to the wil perts The trucks funter. declare that the importation of foreign and the ex portation of Japanese money shall be allowed; that the Japanese government may levy madarité im. pon, Trungit, and export duties; and, betly, that The Dutch it Nangas ke any misintan free relations with foreigners, both on board veganf• and at Deco \n\nThe report adds, that the Japanese green en has declared asel\" resdy to raciale vrea tea with all foreign governments that may wish top them--Avid. \n\nSo innch for an answer 10 the question which will be added by Chua Residents of \"where dad Me Fortune go to when fast here ?\" In our j next paper we shal: furnish some illustrationsį of the notices\" mentioned on sho ate pagod \n\n(From our Overland Nlition of to day.) From the official announcement in our last that there would be no second Mail Seaner from China this month, Subscribers to tlus journal will not have expected their customary paper. Mr Wal ker the ... Co's. Superintendent, however, with a consideration for pulite interests deservist Gach commandation, promptly chartered the Grsi vanbie Steamer to bundthe Road jun away from the heaving down huik-which he has placa on the Shanghae ins; aking thence tho Shang Adi; mud that vasset, deep as she can swim with alk, now goes to Gaile with the muit. May cephyr smooth as be glossy cargo speed her way through tive most dangeroza period of the year in lue China Sea. We pray this under some nusideration for the interests of underwriters. \n\n## SHANGHAE\n\nAn Imperial Commnissioner named Warg, triv \nhers (Saanghae) on the 7th instans quite unex- pected by the dohorities. \n\nis said he has corng to examine into hn causes of the low state of the public trensary funds, and to tnvestigate certain disbursensule made en ac count of purchases of rice fur the govern went some moatas back, -ay well as to squeeze the marchana and the Toatai ton, to raise fimis to help the pa sing exigences of the looper al Government. We! hear 50,000 weis was demanded from each of tha \n\nmeharts doing the largest business, and that it will probably be compromised for The 5,000 \n\nIt is rumored that Ho Kweling, the fately ap pointed Govarour-general of the Two Keang, is the originator of the present enquiry, on proteaze of not being satisfied with the manner the prisent Intendant, B. E. Las, has been performing tha functions of his post. We have no doubt, Theres fore, that it wit be eney for the Emperial Commis elouer, if his instructions are to that eflist, to tay of sone hold weak poll in the multifarious trans risgrace. We should, however, regret much, sho actions of flis Excellency Lan to bring him into that be the result of the investigation, both for the \n\nThus the despatch of the last mail, military there appears reason für believing that balure we operations about Canton have bem and \n\nCatcmpt possesion of the walls, the rebels will \n\nhave concladed the business for 13. Our Prurin interests of foreign merchants end the Clainese. cial reporter's news it will be seen are alarming. i \n\nFu has been fourteen years a man-larin \n\n### THOUGHT.\n\nThere is a luxury in earnest thought The unthinkang kaka dream of floppy har Who, holding sweet cornuates will himseti, Roving the fèlie ofiscality, \n\nFees het sa labelincas, though ali stEYA, Ngreaves at etalless avai jinde of looke \n\nDoes has lotless med. The daisied eid, The garden of the wood, alike shall be Fer dina struly ; everything aro \n\nThe flower, the tree; the titing, the running brooks,— Aure to bin asterials for clight, AB curists a pure veliges to atm, \n\nYea, nevor fi ing pleasure. Grieť may ce Deal's cold echipe conceal his fail-erfed jar, Rickness may pale uus e vak, lone plach this pace, Be thought tall be fat luns on Ristie Tomas of earth's disygietrose a chara Te all the hatefulensing to sleep \n\nAnd lighten evʼn the heaviest (sail afilis. \n\nUpwards and Quinards. By & W. PARTRIDGE,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-064 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [8-10].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 243520, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-066 - Public Offices - 1857", "page_number": 445, "title": "CO129-066 - Public Offices - 1857", "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", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-066 - Public Offices - 1857.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 244442, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-068 - Sir Bowring - 1858 [5-12]", "page_number": 183, "title": "CO129-068 - Sir Bowring - 1858 [5-12]", "content_text": "# Hongkong Government Gazette\n## NEW SERIES.\n### VOL. III. No. 156.\n#### VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 29TH MAY, 1858.\n\n**GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION**\n\nThe Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that **\"THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE\"** will, as before, be the only Official Organ for **PROCLAMATIONS**, **Notifications**, and **PUBLIC PAPERS**, of this Government.\n\nBy Order,\n**Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.**\nW. T. MERCER, **Colonial Secretary**.\n\n## VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF HONGKONG.\n### No. 14 of 1858.\n#### TUESDAY, 25th MAY, 1858.\n\n**PRESENT:**\nHIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, AND ALL THE MEMBERS.\n\nThe Council met to-day, pursuant to adjournment.\n\nThe Minutes of the last Council were read and approved.\n\nThe Ordinance \"for Penal Servitude\" was laid on the Table for the second reading,\n\nAnd it was agreed, that such reading be deferred till the next Meeting of Council, on account of the indisposition of the Acting Colonial Secretary, who had (with the permission of the Governor) been compelled to leave the Council Room.\n\nThe following Notice of Motion from the Attorney General, was brought up and read:\n\n\"The Attorney General,-To present a Memorial addressed by Fifty-one Mercantile and Trading Firms of Hongkong to himself, as the Law Officer of Her Majesty, on the distinction existing between the two branches of the Legal Profession here, and recommending an amalgamation between them;-to call attention to the same;-and to move that it be printed for general information.\"\n\nQuestion put and passed; whereupon,\n\nThe Attorney General presented the following Memorial:\n\n**VICTORIA, HONGKONG, 10th May, 1858.**\n\nSIR, We the undersigned do ourselves the honour of addressing you, the Law Officer of the Crown, for the purpose of drawing your attention to the distinction (unnecessary as it appears to us) existing between Barristers and Solicitors in this Colony. Whatever may be the custom at home in this respect, we think that a great benefit would result to us and our fellow-citizens, were an amalgamation effected between the two branches of the Legal Profession here, and should you feel disposed to concur in our views, we trust that you will take such steps as may seem to you best adapted to carry out our wishes.\n\nWe do not desire this change on account of the expenses attending legal proceedings, as we know they must necessarily be high in this place; but we can see no sufficient reason why we should be compelled to employ two advisers when it would be much more convenient for us to confide the whole of our Law matters to one. The conviction has long been gaining on us, that in a young and small community like ours, there should be but one class of practitioners, and that unrestricted competition between all the properly admitted Members of the Supreme Court would be a great improvement on the existing state of things.\n\nWe have the honour to be, Sir, your most obedient Servants,\n\n| Firm/Representative | \n| --- | \n| DENT & Co. | \n| LYALL, STILL & Co. | \n| BIRLEY & Co. | \n| TURNER & Co. | \n| For MERCANTILE BANK,-JOHN COSTERTON, Manager | \n| SIEMSSEN & Co. | \n| BLENKIN, RAWSON & Co. | \n| MAXN, FISCHER, Superintendent P. & O. S. N. Co. | \n| JOHN BURD & Co. | \n| P.pro PHILLIPS, MOORE & Co., P. COREN | \n| NEAVE, MURRAY & Co. | \n| LINDSAY & Co. | \n| WM. PUSTAU & Co. | \n| P. & D. N. CAMAJEE & Co. | \n| EDULJEE FRAMJEE, SONS & Co. | \n| AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. | \n| FLETCHER & Co. | \n| DE SILVER & Co. | \n| SAMUEL WOODRUFF | \n| THOMAS HUNT & Co. | \n| GILMAN & Co. | \n| R. MCGREGOR & Co. | \n| A. SHORTREDE & Co. | \n| D. LAPRAIK | \n| EDWARDS & BALLEY | \n| P CAMPBELL, Manager Oriental Bank Corporation | \n| GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. | \n| D. N MODY & Co | \n| DHURUMSEY POONJABHOY (Signature in Parsee) | \n| CASSUMBHOY NATHABHOY & Co. (Signature in Parsee) | \n| COWASJEE PALLANJEE & Co. | \n| HORMUSJEE & RUSTOMJEE | \n| ADERJEE SAPOORJEE | \n| C. S. LUNGRANA & Co. | \n| R. RUTTUNJEE & Co. | \n| DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. | \n| JUDAH & Co. | \n| B. C. BHABHA | \n| LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. | \n| p.pro BOWRA & Co., W. HARDING | \n| SMITH & BRIMELOW | \n| F. WOODS | \n| For COMMERCIAL BANK OF INDIA,-HENRY RUTTEN, Agent | \n| G. DUDDELL | \n| G. HARPER & Co. | \n| MACEWEN & Co. | \n| RUSSELL & Co. | \n| W. H. WARDLEY & Co. | \n| VAUCHER FRERES | \n\nHonourable T. CHISHOLM ANSTEY, Esquire,\n**Attorney General, &c., &c., &c.**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-068 - Sir Bowring - 1858 [5-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 244710, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-068 - Sir Bowring - 1858 [5-12]", "page_number": 452, "title": "CO129-068 - Sir Bowring - 1858 [5-12]", "content_text": "# WARRANT OF COMMISSION\n\nWhereas certain charges have been brought in the Legislative Council and in Official Documents by the Honourable THOMAS CHISHOLM ANSTEY, Esquire, Attorney General, against ARNIEL RICHARD CALDWELL, Esquire, Registrar General, which necessitate an enquiry into the truth of such charges, and whereas such enquiry will be most conveniently and expeditiously prosecuted by means of a joint Commission of Officers of the Government, and Justices of the Peace: Now therefore know ye, that I, SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong, and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, do hereby under my hand and the Seal of the said Colony, appoint you, the Honourable CHARLES ST GEORGE CLEVERLY, Esquire, Surveyor General for the said Colony, The Honourable HENRY TUDOR DAVIES, Esquire, Chief Magistrate for the said Colony, The Honourable GEORGE LYALL, Esquire, ANGUS FLETCHER, Esquire, and JOHN SCARTH, Esquire, Justices of the Peace for the said Colony, or any three of you, to be a Commission for instituting and prosecuting all needful and proper enquiries into the truth or otherwise of the underwritten charges, which embrace the accusations made by the Attorney General against the Registrar General; and to take evidence, but not upon oath, in the premises; and to report to me all evidence so taken by you, and also your opinions thereon. And I do hereby require you to commence your said enquiries forthwith, and to proceed therein continuously, and to make your Report to me as aforesaid with all reasonable despatch. And I do hereby empower you during the course and for the purposes of your said Commission, to obtain at the expense of the Government such professional or other assistance that you may deem necessary, and to demand and obtain access at all times to all and all manner of Papers, Records, and Documents, relating to the subject matter of the said Commission, and in the custody or under the control of the several public departments within this Colony, and from time to time to call before you and examine all persons superintending or employed in or under any of the said departments. And I do hereby charge all persons in the Public Service to be aiding and assisting unto you herein.\n\nGiven under my hand and under the Seal of the Colony of Hongkong,\n\nat Victoria, in the said Colony, this Twentieth Day of May, A.D., One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Eight.\n\nJOHN BOWRING\n\n449", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-068 - Sir Bowring - 1858 [5-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 245134, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-069 - Sir Bowring - 1858 [5-12]", "page_number": 213, "title": "CO129-069 - Sir Bowring - 1858 [5-12]", "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.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-069 - Sir Bowring - 1858 [5-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 247652, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-074 - Lieut. Governor Caine & Sir Robinson - 1859 [6-12]", "page_number": 326, "title": "CO129-074 - Lieut. Governor Caine & Sir Robinson - 1859 [6-12]", "content_text": "SSE\n\n322 A\n\nWARRANT OF COMMISSION.\n\nWhereas certain charges have been brought in the Legislative Council and in Official Documents by the Honourable THOMAS CHISHOLM ANSTEY, Esquire, Attorney General, against DANIEL RICHARD CALDWELL, Esquire, Registrar General, which necessitate an enquiry into the truth of such charges, and whereas such enquiry will be most conveniently and expeditiously prosecuted by means of a joint Commission of Officers of the Government, and Justices of the Peace: Now therefore know ye, that I, SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, L.L.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong, and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, do hereby under my hand and the Seal of the said Colony, appoint you, the Honourable CHARLES ST. GEORGE CLEVERLY, Esquire, Surveyor General for the said Colony, The Honourable HENRY TUDOR DAVIES, Esquire, Chief Magistrate for the said Colony, The Honourable GEORGE LYALL, Esquire, ANGUS FLETCHER, Esquire, and JOHN SCARTH, Esquire, Justices of the Peace for the said Colony, or any three of you, to be a Commission for instituting and prosecuting all needful and proper enquiries into the truth or otherwise of the underwritten charges; which embrace the accusations made by the Attorney General against the Registrar General; and to take evidence, but not upon oath, in the premises; and to report to me all evidence so taken by you, and also your opinions thereon. And I do hereby require you to commence your said enquiries forthwith, and to proceed therein continuously, and to make your Report to me as aforesaid with all reasonable despatch. And I do hereby empower you during the course and for the purposes of your said Commission, to obtain at the expense of the Government such professional or other assistance that you may deem necessary, and to demand and obtain access at all times to all and all manner of Papers, Records, and Documents, relating to the subject matter of the said Commission, and in the custody or under the control of the several public departments within this Colony, and from time to time to call before you and examine all persons superintending or employed in or under any of the said departments. And I do hereby charge all persons in the Public Service to be aiding and assisting unto you herein.\n\nGiven under my hand and under the Seal of the Colony of Hongkong,\n\nat Victoria, in the said Colony, this Twentieth Day of May, A.D., One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Eight.\n\nJOHN BOWRING.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-074 - Lieut. Governor Caine & Sir Robinson - 1859 [6-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 247728, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-074 - Lieut. Governor Caine & Sir Robinson - 1859 [6-12]", "page_number": 402, "title": "CO129-074 - Lieut. Governor Caine & Sir Robinson - 1859 [6-12]", "content_text": "398\n\n(119)\n\nMr L. D'Almada. It is possible Mr Gibb might have mistaken me for my brother.\n\nMr Anstey. There is no mistake in the matter. Mr Jozé D'Almada was here in this Court but a few minutes since, Mr Mitchell the Sheriff saw him.\n\nCourt. Dr Chaldecott might give some explanation.\n\nMr Anstey. I now give notice that if on Monday next, any of the witnesses subpœnaed are absent, I shall not be satisfied with written certificates, but shall insist on Dr Chaldecott being sworn, and personally examined as to their state of health.\n\n5343.\n\nTHE QUEEN v. TARRANT.\n\n(118)\n\nIN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG. Criminal Sessions, November 18th 1858. REGINA V. TARRANT.\n\nAt the opening of the Court this day, the Hon'ble T. Chisholm Anstey, Attorney General, Counsel for the defendant, addressed the Court, as follows,\n\nor March, as nearly as possible. 7th Why he did not, before the end of June, inform the Legislative Council that the documents had been destroyed, and that the production of them, therefore, which had been demanded, again and again, could not take place. 8th If destroyed, what were the contents of those documents, and how far they affected Mr Caldwell or any other officer of Government. Lastly a full, true and complete account of the proceedings.\n\nMr Green. Sir John Bowring is as much bound not to reveal what took place in the Council as the Colonial Secretary or any other public servant.\n\nwith others, to the said Government against Daniel Richard Caldwell, Esquire, Registrar General of the Colony and submitted to the investigation of a Commission appointed for that purpose by Sir John Bowring, the Governor of the said Colony, and which said charge might have been satisfactorily proved before the said Commission, but for the interference of the said Government to prevent the Crown.\n\n(This report is from the shorthand notes taken for the Crown by Mr Weatherhead, Acting Deputy Registrar.)\n\nMy LORD, Some material witnesses are absent; nevertheless, I am quite ready to go on with the case. It is likely to last two days. Mr Davies writes me that being at Macao he cannot appear before Monday, and though the prosecutors have not condescended to notify us of the matter, I have heard, vaguely, that Dr Chaldecott is prepared to swear that Sir John Bowring is unable to appear in this Court, though quite able to drive out in his carriage and go to other places.\n\nCourt. If you are not in a position to go through with it, the case had better be postponed altogether.\n\nMr Anstey. A murrain appears to have visited all the officers of the Government. Another states that he is laid up with a badly inflamed leg. However, I suppose we must bow to the will of Providence, and submit to a postponement.\n\n'pose that it was not performed after deep meditation, and \"with reference to consequences.”\n\nTRIAL.\n\nMonday, 22nd November, 1858.\n\nFor the Crown. The Hon'ble F. W. Green, Esquire, Acting Attorney General, Mr George Cooper Turner, Crown Solicitor.\n\nFor the Defendant. The Hon'ble Thomas Chisholm Anstey, Esquire, Attorney General, Mr Henry Jefferd Tarrant, Attorney.\n\nSPECIAL JURY.\n\nPatrick Campbell Esq., Manager of the Oriental Bank Corporation, (British). John Costerton Esq., Manager of the Incorporated Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, (British). N. M. Beckwith, Esq., of the firm of Russell & Co., (American). Francis Chomley, Esq., of the firm of Dent & Co., (British). Francis Parker, Esq., of the firm of Augustine Heard & Co., (American). Phillip Cohen, Esq., of the firm of Phillips Moore & Co., (British). Albert Vaucher, Esq., of the firm of Vaucher & Co., (Swiss).\n\nThe Jury being sworn, the Acting Registrar read the INFORMATION.\n\nIN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.\n\nThe Eighteenth day of November, One thousand eight hundred and fifty-eight.\n\nHONGKONG TO WIT.\n\nMr Anstey. Sir John Bowring is at perfect liberty to reveal any of the proceedings of Government to all the world, and exercises the power whenever he thinks fit.\n\nCourt. There is no doubt that Sir John Bowring stands in a very different position in that respect from the other officers of Government. The trial must stand over for the present until the parties now unable to appear recover their health. I cannot appoint a day until they are well.\n\nMr Anstey. As we cannot have de bene esse examination in criminal cases, it would be an advantage to take the evidence of such of the witnesses as are now present.\n\nMr Green. Might it not be possible by making certain admissions to dispense with the evidence of Sir John Bowring?\n\nCourt to Mr Anstey. Your's is an application for postponement on account of the absence of material witnesses.\n\nMr Anstey. I propose that we go on with the case as far as we can.\n\n(Signed) FREDK. WM. GREEN.\n\nWilliam Tarrant, take notice that you will be tried on this information at the Criminal Sessions at the Supreme Court to be holden at Victoria in and for the Colony of Hongkong, on the eighteenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-eight, and following days.\n\nA. WEATHERHEAD,\n\nfor the Registrar.\n\nIN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.\n\nCriminal Sessions, October, 1858.\n\nThe Queen against William Tarrant.\n\nThe Queen comes into the Court here and charges William Tarrant of the Colony of Hongkong aforesaid, Editor and Proprietor of the Newspaper called the Friend of China, with having, with intent to move the Queen's subjects to hatred and contempt of the Queen's Government in the said Colony, and to cause it to be believed that a certain grave and scandalous charge having been preferred.\n\nMr Anstey being suspended from office was at liberty to act for the defendant.\n\nSECOND PLEA. And for a further plea to the said Information, the said defendant, protesting that he is not guilty as aforesaid, nevertheless, according to the form of the statute in such case provided, says that the said alleged libel in the said Information mentioned was printed and published by him the said defendant, after the passing of the Act of Parliament of the seventh year of the Queen, chapter twenty-six, to wit on the day and year in the said Information mentioned and not otherwise.\n\nDr Chaldecott.—It is impossible for me to fix a date.\n\nMr Anstey.—A week say?\n\nDr Chaldecott.—I should say not, decidedly.\n\nMr Anstey.—Well then, a fortnight perhaps.\n\nDr Chaldecott. It is impossible to say. All I can say is that he is not at present in a fit state to appear in Court.\n\nCourt to Mr Anstey.—What do you wish Sir John Bowring to prove?\n\nMr Anstey. I will state the points required, 1st, I wish to have the documents produced specified in the Subpœna Duces Tecum. 2d All that he knows respecting the receipt of, and the parting with Mr May's memoranda, and the papers respecting Mr Caldwell and Ma-chow Wong on which those memoranda were framed. 3d What took place in the Executive Council respecting these memo. Mr D'Almada having declined to reveal any of the proceedings on the plea of official secrecy. 4th Whether Sir John Bowring knew what became of the memoranda, and the like as to the Ma-chow Wong papers themselves. 5th Whether he gave any and what directions or suggestions respecting the safe keeping or destruction of those documents or any of them. 6th When were those papers destroyed to the best of his belief, whether in May.\n\nMr Anstey. I only want Sir John to give permission to his officers to make the admissions and afford the information required.\n\nCourt. Very well, let it be so.\n\n[Mr Anstey here applies to have the Jury drawn now by the Registrar, so that only those need attend on Monday who would be actually required.]\n\nCourt. They must all appear again on Monday.\n\nMr Anstey. The whole of them?\n\nCourt. Yes.\n\nMr Anstey. I have just been informed by Mr Gibb, whose word no man doubts, that one of the absent witnesses, Mr J. D'Almada, was in Court just now, and present at the very time of my commenting on the circumstance of so many of the Government officers being prevented by illness from attending. I submit that this is a gross contempt of Court, and deserves some notice from your Lordship.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-074 - Lieut. 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Governor Caine & Sir Robinson - 1859 [6-12]", "content_text": "(117)\n\n'jects in China, for the purpose of being examined by Messrs Mongan and Caldwell, or either of them; the original memorandum or circular of His Excellency Sir John Bowring dated the Twenty-sixth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and fifty eight, addressed to all public departments for their information and guidance, and any copy draft of or extract from the same, and all letters or copies of letters of the said William Thomas Bridges then Acting Colonial Secretary covering the same to such departments, all correspondence and copies of correspondence official and private between you or either of you and Thomas Wade, Esquire, at present Chinese Secretary, between the Thirtieth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and fifty seven, and the day of the trial of the Information referred to herein, and all other documents letters, books, papers, instruments and writings, and copies of documents, letters, books, papers, instruments and writings in your possession, custody or power, or under your control in any way relating to or connected with the matters now at issue.\n\nHis Excellency Sir John Bowring, Knight LL.D. Governor of the Colony of Hongkong, and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British subjects in China, &c., &c., was served with a Subpœna duces tecum to produce.\n\nDOCKET.\n\nSent to Court on 9th November---The Deputy Registrar refused to issue---The Judge subsequently ordered issue and the Registrar to forward to Colonial Secretary---Gave Registrar copy for service.\n\n(Signed)\n\nH. TARRANT Defendant's Attorney.\n\nAlr A. S. Dixson, Government Printer, Mr A. Grand-Pre Collector of Police Rates. Mr Jozé D'Almada, Clerk in the Colonial Secretary's Office, Mr W. H. Mitchell, Sheriff and Assistant Magistrate, and Mr James Jarman, Inspector of Police.\n\nIN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.\n\nCriminal Jurisdiction.\n\nREGINA\n\nV2\n\nTake notice that I, on behalf of Defendant (by Counsel) shall, on the Trial of this case TARRANT object to the Special Jury Panel herein, as struck on the thirteenth instant, on the grounds of the Defendant having had no notice of the nomination thereof and of Twelve Special Jurors only being returned by the Sheriff.\n\n(116)\n\nThe only parties subpoenaed by the Crown were Dr Bridges and Mr Mongan.\n\nHONGKONG\n\nTO WIT.\n\nSUBPŒNA DUCES TECUM.\n\n(Criminal Jurisdiction.)\n\nVictoria, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Queen, Defender of the Faith, to Norman Ramsay Masson, of Victoria in Hongkong, Acting Registrar of our Supreme Court of Hongkong, Greeting,\n\nyou\n\nF\n\nsame on the Hon'ble H. 'T. Davies, Esq., Chief Magistrate of Police.\n\nAdditional notices were served on Messrs Forth and to the following effect.\n\n(K\n\n\"You (Mr Forth) to produce all papers in your office, possession, power, custody, or control, relative to the evidence taken by the Caldwell Commission---also all correspondence and copy correspondence of William Thomas Bridges Esquire, or His Excellency the Governor with yourselves or each other, or between any or either of you, touching the constitution of the Caldwell Commission and the omission of your name.\n\nAnd\n\n\"You (Mr Davies) to produce all correspondence and copies of correspondence between yourself and William Thomas Bridges, Esquire, regarding the Caldwell enquiry---Minutes of the meeting of Justices convened on or convening same, and all correspondence and copy correspondence about or connected with Assow the Interpreter.\n\nThe Hon'ble Charles St. George Cleverly, Esquire, Surveyor General and Charles May Esquire, Superintendent of Police, were served with subpœnas to produce.\n\nWe command you, that laying aside all and singular business and excuses, you and every of you, be and appear in your proper persons before our Chief Justice of our Supreme Court of our Colony of Hongkong, at Victoria, on the Twenty second day of November instant, at 12 of the Clock noon of the same day, and following days until discharged, and also that you bring with and produce at the time and place aforesaid the original or copy of the circular or memorandum of His Excellency Sir John Bowring, dated the twenty-sixth day of January 1858, addressed to all the public departments of the Colony of Hongkong for the information and guidance thereof, with the letter forwarding you such circular or memorandum; also the Queen's Colonial Service Regulations, or a copy thereof, all other documents, letters, books, papers, instruments and writings, and copies of documents letters, books, papers instruments and writings in your possession, custody or power, or under your control in any way relating thereto, or in any way relating to or connected with the matters now at issue between ourselves and one William Tarrant, in respect of the information for Libel filed by our Acting Attorney General in our Supreme Court of Hongkong in its Criminal Jurisdiction, against the said William Tarrant, dated the eighteenth day of November aforesaid, or containing any entry, memorandum or minute in any wise relating to such matters so at issue as aforesaid, and also there and then to testify and shew all and singular those things which you know concerning the matter so at issue between ourselves and the said Defendant; and this you, or any of you shall by no means omit, under the penalty upon each of you of One Hundred Dollars.\n\nDated, November 16th, 1858.\n\nTo G. TURNER, Esq., Crown Solicitor.\n\n(Signed)\n\n\"Certain paper writings and books in the Chinese language seized on the premises of one Wong Akee otherwise Ma-chow Wong, now a convict in the Gaol of Victoria, including that portion thereof which you, in the month of October 1857, directed should be sent from the Police office or come to the office of the Superintendent of the Trade of British subjects in China, for the purpose of being examined by Messrs Mongan and Caldwell;---the original of your memorandum or circular of the 26th January 1858, addressed to all Public Departments for their information and guidance;---letters or copies of the letters of the then Acting Colonial Secretary covering same to such departments;---and all other letters, books, papers, instruments and writings whatsoever, and copies of documents, letters, books, papers, instruments and writings in your possession, custody or power or under your control, in any way relating to or connected with the matters now at issue between Her Majesty the Queen and one William Tarrant in respect of the Information filed by Her said Majesty's Acting Attorney General against the said William Tarrant, dated the 18th day of November 1858, or containing any entry memorandum or minute in any wise relating to such matters so at issue as aforesaid; and also, then and there to testify and shew all and singular those things which you know on the trial of a certain Information for Libel filed in our said Supreme Court at Victoria, in its Criminal Jurisdiction by Her said Majesty's Acting Attorney General against the said William Tarrant, and dated the 19th day of November aforesaid.\n\nof the firm of Gibb, Livingston & Co.---William Lamont John Darby Gibb, Esquire J. P., Managing Partner Esquire J. P., Sub-manager of the Oriental Bank Corporation---Ludwig Wiese, Esquire, Managing Partner of the house of Siemssen & Co.---N. L. Beckwith, Esquire Managing Partner of the American house of Russell & Co.,---G. L. Wiener, Esquire, Consul for Austria, Managing Partner of the Hongkong branch of Lindsay & Co and Nicolay Duus, Esquire, Consul for Sweden and Norway, Managing Partner of the firm of N. Duus & Co.]\n\nWITNESS, The Honourable JOHN WALTER HULME, Esquire, Our Chief Justice of our said Colony, at Victoria, the Twenty-second day of November, in the Twenty-second year of our reign, 1858.\n\nSealed by\n\nHENRY JEFFERD TARRANT, Defendant's Attorney, Queen's Road, Victoria.\n\nA. WEATHERHEAD, for the Registrar.\n\nA similar subpœna was served on the Hon'ble Frederick Forth, Esq., Acting Colonial Secretary, and the same on Mr Leonardo D'Almada e Castro, Clerk of Councils and Chief Clerk to the said Acting Colonial Secretary, and the\n\n\"The following documents, to wit, you, the said Charles St. George Cleverly, all letters and copies of letters referred to by you in your deposition, and documents relative to the Caldwell Commission and the printing of its proceedings; and you the said Charles May all correspondence and copy correspondence between yourself and any person or persons whomsoever, relative to or in any way connected with the Caldwell enquiry, or any matters connected therewith, either previous to its issuing or during or subsequent to its sitting; and each of you, the said Charles St. George Cleverly and Charles May, all other documents, letters, books, papers, instruments and writings, in your or either of your possession, custody or control, or copies, in any way relating to or connected with the matters at issue between ourselves and one William Tarrant, in respect of an Information for Libel filed by our Acting Attorney General against the said William Tarrant, and dated the eighteenth instant, or containing any entry memorandum or minute in any wise relating to such matters so at issue.\n\nWilliam Thomas Bridges of Victoria, D.C.L. Barrister at law and James Mongan Assistant Chinese Secretary were also subpœnaed by the defendant to produce.\n\n\"All paper writings and books in the Chinese language seized on the premises of one Wong Akee, otherwise Ma-chow Wong, now a convict in the Gaol of Victoria, including that portion thereof which His Excellency Sir John Bowring in the month of September one thousand eight hundred and fifty seven directed should be sent from the Police office or Court, to the office of the Superintendent of the Trade of British subjects in China, for the purpose of being examined by Messrs Mongan and Caldwell;", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-074 - Lieut. Governor Caine & Sir Robinson - 1859 [6-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 248422, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-076 - Individuals - 1859", "page_number": 25, "title": "CO129-076 - Individuals - 1859", "content_text": "I am anxious to know the grounds on which my suspension was alleged by the late Governor of Hong Kong to have proceeded, or to deny that my anxiety is much increased since the perusal of the two letters of the 13th and 16th ultimo, dated 1862.\n\nThese letters were addressed to you at your direction by the last mail, No. 4091. Her Majesty's Undersecretary of State, and the latter also addressed to me by his Lordship but not at your direction.\n\nYet, for the reasons already mentioned, I am willing to bear, a little longer, with the perplexities of my uncertain position, and to rely on your doing justice, sooner or later, pending applications of Feb 4th & 14th to Secretary.\n\nMy present object is of a merely public character, and has reference to that part of your letter of the 13th ultimo, wherein you announced your intention to renew, through the Governor of Hong Kong, an enquiry.\n\nI have humbly to represent, for my reasons, \"for fearing that the good intentions, as well of yourself as of this Excellency, will be disappointed.\"\n\nIn the first place, it is to be a local enquiry, that is to say, at Hong Kong.\n\nNevertheless, the following witnesses are in Europe: -\n\nThe following witnesses: Lieut. George Bonham (formerly Resident in the Straits Settlements), John Darby Esq. (of the Chinese firm of Littlestone & Co.), William Dent Esq. (of that of John Dent & Co.), Augustus Hudson Esq. (of the firm of Gillman, H.J. & Co.), Henry M.A.S. Dixson (the former Merchant of Hong Kong) and myself.\n\nThe following witness is in Ceylon: Mr. Justice Stirling, late Attorney General of Hongkong.\n\nThe following witnesses are at Singapore: - Mr. Dunman, A. M. and Mr. Woods, the leading lawyers of that Straits Settlement.\n\nThe following witness is in transit between Japan and Europe: - The Chevalier Guimarães, late Governor of Macao.\n\nAnd the following are between China and Europe: - Thomas Taylor Meadows, late Chinese Secretary to the Superintendency of British Trade in China.\n\nMoreover, the following witness has, by this time...\n\nPage 24", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-076 - Individuals - 1859.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 249418, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-078 - Sir Robinson - 1860 [7-12]", "page_number": 60, "title": "CO129-078 - Sir Robinson - 1860 [7-12]", "content_text": "· 1914 1860\n\nInclosure Not in Drop:\n\nChief Justice, reporting case of\n\nLetter from the Acting\n\nVerdict in\n\ncharged with wilful Henry Piper McCord,\n\nmurder,\n\non ground of \"Insanity\" 9 Jul 1860.\n\nand the acquitted\n\n(Copy)\n\nIn the Supreme Court of Hong Kong\n\nSpecial Criminal Sessions. Wednesday the 11th day of July 1860.\n\nRegina v Henry Piper McCord,\n\nable seaman on board the British ship Epsom.\n\ncharged with the murder\n\nof Peter Davis,\n\nThe Acting Attorney General\n\nopened the case, and called,\n\nThomas Buckland, who,\n\nsworn, stated, — I am\n\nduly sworn\n\nMaster of the \"Epsom\", she is a\n\nBritish ship, she was\n\nlying\n\nat Whampoa on the evening of\n\nthe 19th of last month,\n\nPage 60\n\nPage 61", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-078 - Sir Robinson - 1860 [7-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 249535, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-078 - Sir Robinson - 1860 [7-12]", "page_number": 177, "title": "CO129-078 - Sir Robinson - 1860 [7-12]", "content_text": "This was done, and the ground is now occupied by us, though jurisdiction is still anomalous and unsatisfactory, and must remain so, until the final cession shall bring the whole Peninsula under our Courts law, and enable us to declare it a dependency of the Colony.\n\nOn the 3rd Instant I had the honour to forward to your Lordship's dispatch (102) on the subject of the ultimate Disposition of the Kowloon land, and earnestly entreat your Lordship's earliest consideration of that Communication.\n\nI must also remark on the final paragraph of Admiral Hope's letter, which imputes to the Authorities, Naval, Civil, and Military a want of foresight in securing proper sites for establishments at the first occupation of Hong Kong.\n\nThe numerous documents on record here, extending over a period of some seven years (from 1843 to 1850) will show how fully and laboriously the matter was considered by Sir Henry Pottinger and the two succeeding Governors of the Colony, by Sir William Parker, and Sir Thomas Cochrane on the part of the Navy, and by Lord Stanley at that time Secretary of State.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-078 - Sir Robinson - 1860 [7-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 249931, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-079 - Public Offices - 1860", "page_number": 81, "title": "CO129-079 - Public Offices - 1860", "content_text": "Admiralty\n\n852\n\nTHE LONDON GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 28, 1860.\n\nAdmiralty, February 27, 1860.\n\nRear-Admiral of the Blue James Hope, C.B., to be Vice-Admiral of the Blue until further orders, and while employed as Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's ships and vessels within the limits of the East India Station,\n\nCommissions signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Cumberland.\n\n2nd Cumberland Artillery Volunteers.\n\nThomas Salkeld, Esq., to be Captain Commandant.\n\nCommission signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Aberdeen.\n\nColonel Charles Fraser to be Vice Lieutenant\n\nDated 23rd February, 1860.\n\nCommissions signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Somerset.\n\nRobert James Elton, Esq., to be Deputy Lieutenant.\n\nDated 22nd February, 1860.\n\n1st Somerset Regiment of Militia.\n\nHenry Gully Foy, Esq., to be Surgeon, vice Hugo, deceased.\n\nDated 23rd February, 1860.\n\nBridgewater or 5th Somerset Company of Volunteer Rifle Corps.\n\nDated 15th February, 1860.\n\n1st Cumberland Rifle Volunteers.\n\nRobert Ferguson, Esq., to be Captain Commandant.\n\nDated 15th February, 1860.\n\n3rd Cumberland Rifle Volunteers.\n\nMajor Charles Hamilton Wake to be Captain Commandant.\n\nDated 15th February, 1860.\n\nCommissions signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Berks.\n\nBerks Rifle Volunteers.\n\n1st Corps, 1st Company.\n\nHenry Bilson Blandy, Gent., to be Lieutenant, vice Charles Stephens, promoted.\n\nDated 21st February, 1860.\n\n1st Corps, 2nd Company.\n\nLieutenant Charles Stephens to be Captain.\n\nDated 21st February, 1860.\n\nJohn Masters, Doctor of Medicine, to be Honorary Assistant-Surgeon.\n\nDated 25th February, 1860.\n\nKeynsham or 7th Somerset Company of Volunteer Rifle Corps.\n\nJames Ireland Clayfield Ireland, Esq., to be Captain.\n\nDated 25th February, 1860.\n\nCharles John Simmons, Gent., to be Lieutenant.\n\nDated 25th February, 1860.\n\nHarford Lyne, Gent., to be Ensign.\n\nDated 25th February, 1860.\n\nIlminster or 9th Somerset Volunteer Rifle Corps.\n\nJohn Halliday, Esq., to be Lieutenant.\n\nDated 22nd February, 1860.\n\nJohn Blommart, Esq., to be Ensign.\n\nDated 22nd February, 1860.\n\nWells or 10th Somerset Company of Volunteer Rifle Corps.\n\nJohn Nicholls, Gent., to be Honorary Assistant-Surgeon.\n\nDated 27th February, 1860.\n\nStogursey or 11th Somerset Volunteer Rifle Corps.\n\nGeorge Fownes Luttrell, Esq., to be Lieutenant.\n\nDated 21st February, 1860.\n\nRobert Guy Evered, Esq., to be Ensign.\n\nDated 21st February, 1860.\n\nCommission signed by Her Majesty's Commissioners of Lieutenancy of the City of London.\n\nLondon Rifle Volunteer Brigade.\n\nHis Royal Highness General the Duke of Cambridge, K.G., to be Honorary Colonel.\n\nDated 24th February, 1860.\n\nLeury Adolphus Simonds, Gent., to be Lieutenant.\n\nDated 23rd February, 1860.\n\nBlackall Simonds, Gent., to be Ensign.\n\nDated 23rd February, 1860.\n\nCommissions signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Oxford.\n\n3rd Oxfordshire Rifle Volunteers.\n\nTimothy Edward Cobb, Banker, to be Lieutenant.\n\nDated 24th February, 1860.\n\nJohn Potts, Gent., to be Ensign.\n\nDated 24th February, 1860.\n\nCommissions signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Sussex.\n\n6th Sussex Rifle Volunteers.\n\nThe Honourable Percy Scawen Wyndham to be Lieutenant.\n\nDated 15th February, 1860.\n\nThe Honourable Edward Turnour, commonly called Viscount Turnour, to be Ensign.\n\nDated 15th February, 1860.\n\n4th Sussex Rifle Volunteers.\n\nInigo Gell to be Lieutenant.\n\nDated 16th February, 1860.\n\nWilliam Beard to be Ensign.\n\nDated 16th February, 1860.\n\n8th Sussex Rifle Volunteers.\n\nSir Charles Goring, Bart., to be Captain.\n\nDated 16th February, 1860.\n\nCommissions signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Carmarthen.\n\n1st Carmarthenshire Rifle Volunteers.\n\nThe Viscount Emlyn to be Captain.\n\nJohn Lewes Thomas, Gent., to be Lieutenant.\n\nCommission signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Rutland.\n\nRutland Militia.\n\nFrederick Lloyd Philipps, Gent., to be Ensign.\n\n2nd Carmarthenshire Rifle Volunteers.\n\nDavid John Browne Edwardes, Esq., to be Captain.\n\nDated 20th February, 1860.\n\nJohn Thomas Keal, Esq., to be Surgeon.\n\nDated 24th February, 1860.\n\nM. Monvale\n\nWir Blackwood.\n\n\"The Letters Patent for investing the Supreme Court of Hong Kong with an appellate jurisdiction over suits decided by British Consuls in Japan... is now completed, and ready for transmission to the Colony.\n\nThe cost of the Patent is £32.18s. Should it be paid for out of Colonial Funds, or is the Treasury to be asked to disburse the amount?\n\nObserve that the Order in Council of the 30th March last, to which the Patent refers, was published in the London Gazette. It will perhaps be thought proper to notify the passing of this Patent in the Gazette.\n\nM. Walksworth\n\nThe Colony is able to pay for Expenses justly chargeable upon it; but this ...\n\nWH\n\n27660", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-079 - Public Offices - 1860.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 251411, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-081 - Sir Robinson - 1861 [4-7]", "page_number": 421, "title": "CO129-081 - Sir Robinson - 1861 [4-7]", "content_text": "# \n28th January 1860.\n\nDr J. A. Ainslie Master Superintendent of the Civil Hospital a provisional and experimental appointment- Salary £300. voted in the annual Estimates in place of House Steward abolished.\n\n## \n2nd March 1860.\n\n6. Abarques, Temporary Clerk to the Police Rate Collector Salary £50 voted in the Supplementary Estimates 1860\n\n## \n30th March 1860.\n\nJohn Gerrard, 2nd Clerk in Registrar-General's office, vice Henry Abeller, resigned Salary of office £250 voted in the annual Estimates.\n\n## \n3rd April 1860\n\nThomas Collings Superintendent of Water works, Plumber and Glazier. Salary £125 voted in the Supplementary Estimates 1860\n\n## \n1st May 1860.\n\nWilliam MacSweeney Inspector of Brothels under Ordinance No 12 of 1857 Salary £84. provided in Supplementary Estimates 1860 and raised in Estimates of 1861 to £108.\n\n## \n19th June 1860.\n\nR. do Rozario Interpreter to the Chief Magistrate's Court to be also Temporary Interpreter Supreme Court, vice S. Dick, resigned- Salary £150 covered by the annual Estimates being half salary of temporary Office", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-081 - Sir Robinson - 1861 [4-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 253929, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-087 - Sir Robinson - 1862 [7] & Acting Governor Mercer - 1862 [7-9]", "page_number": 34, "title": "CO129-087 - Sir Robinson - 1862 [7] & Acting Governor Mercer - 1862 [7-9]", "content_text": "# THE HONGKONG Government Gazette\n## No. 28. VOL. VIII. No. 67. EXTRAORDINARY.\n### Published by Authority. VICTORIA, MONDAY, 7TH JULY, 1862.\n\n**GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.**\n\nThe Honorable WILLIAM THOMAS MERCER, Esquire, Colonial Secretary, has this day reported his return to the Colony.\n\nBy Order,\nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 7th July, 1862.\n\nW. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.\n\n## No. 68. **PROCLAMATION.**\n### HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON.\n\nBy His Excellency SIR HERCULES GEORGE ROBERT ROBINSON, Knight, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same.\n\nWhereas the following Ordinances,— \n* No. 5 of 1862, entitled \"An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 13 of 1860 by abolishing the Salaries of the Chief Magistrate and Assistant Magistrate, and to make provision for the Salaries of the Judge of the Court of Summary Jurisdiction and of two Police Magistrates;\"\n* No. 6 of 1862, entitled \"An Ordinance to abolish the Offices of Chief Magistrate and Assistant Magistrate, and to appoint and define the duties of two Police Magistrates;\" and \n* No. 7 of 1862, entitled \"An Ordinance to establish a Court of Summary Jurisdiction, and to authorize the appointment of a Judge thereof;\" \n\nwere passed by the Legislative Council of this Colony with Clauses by which their operation was suspended until Proclamation should be made by His Excellency the Governor :---\n\nNow, therefore, I, the said SIR HERCULES GEORGE ROBERT ROBINSON, Knight, do hereby declare, that the said Ordinances 5, 6, and 7 of 1862, shall come into and be in operation from this date.\n\nBy His Excellency's Command,\nW. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.\n\n**GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.**\n\nGiven at Victoria, Hongkong, this 7th Day of July, 1862.\n\n## No. 69. **GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.**\n\nHENRY JOHN BALL, Esquire, having reported his arrival in the Colony, is appointed Judge of the Court of Summary Jurisdiction of Hongkong, under instructions from His Grace the Secretary of State for the Colonies.\n\nBy Order.\nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 7th July, 1862.\n\nW. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-087 - Sir Robinson - 1862 [7] & Acting Governor Mercer - 1862 [7-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 255432, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-090 - Public Offices & Others - 1862", "page_number": 144, "title": "CO129-090 - Public Offices & Others - 1862", "content_text": "# Private and Confidential\n\n## THE HONG KONG AND CHINA GAS COMPANY, LIMITED\n\nFormed under the Act of 19th and 20th Victoria, which limits the liability of Shareholders to the Amount of their Shares.\n\nThe rights and privileges of the Company are specially accorded by **HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR OF HONG KONG**, and confirmed by **HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF NEWCASTLE**, as COLONIAL SECRETARY. The Company has also the approval of the following eminent English Firms, having establishments in, or trading with, China :--\n\n| Firm |\n| --- |\n| MESSRS. DENT, PALMER & COMPANY |\n| MESSRS. GLEDSTANES & COMPANY |\n| MESSRS. SANDERSON, FRYS, RIGGE & COMPANY |\n| FREDERICK CHAPMAN, Esq., OF THE FIRM OF CHAPMAN, KING & COMPANY |\n| MESSRS. KELSON, TRITTON & COMPANY |\n| MESSRS. WILLIAM HOGG & COMPANY |\n\n**CAPITAL £35,000, IN 3,500 SHARES OF £10 EACH**, WITH POWER TO INCREASE IT TO £50,000.\n\n£1 to be paid upon Application, and 10s. upon Allotment.\n\n### DIRECTORS\n\n| Name | Address |\n| --- | --- |\n| CAPTAIN FREDERICK ARROW | 48, Norfolk Square, Hyde Park |\n| FRANCIS CRAMP, Esq. (Messrs OFFLEY, CRAMP & Co.) | 6, St. Helen's Place |\n| JAMES PHILLIPS, Esq. | Claremont Lodge, North Brixton |\n| THOMAS WHITE, Esq. (Messrs. WHITE & PRICE) | 57, Mark Lane |\n| EDWARD WOODS, Esq., C.E. | 3, Storey's Gate, Westminster |\n\n### SOLICITORS\n\nMESSRS. W. & H. P. SHARP, 92, Gresham House, Old Broad Street.\n\n### BANKERS\n\nMESSRS. MASTERMAN, PETERS, MILDRED & Co.\n\n### BROKER\n\nSAMUEL WOODS, Esq., 14, Angel Court, Throgmorton Street.\n\n### SECRETARY (pro tem.)\n\nHENRY SHAW, Esq.\n\n### TEMPORARY OFFICES\n\n92, Gresham House, E.C.\n\n## PROSPECTUS\n\nThis Company is formed upon the principle of Limited Liability, for the Construction of Gas Works, and for supplying Gas in the populous City of Victoria or Hong Kong, and in other Cities in China, as may be hereafter determined upon.\n\nIt is the seat of Hong Kong is the only English Colony, and the principal seaport, in China. The Government, and the British Military and Naval Depôts, and from its strategical position over the China seas, similar to that of Gibraltar over the Mediterranean, it confers a thorough security upon both persons and property.\n\nThe population of the City is already estimated at over 100,000, and the residences of His Excellency the Governor, and of the Merchants, and the Hospitals, Barracks, and other public buildings, are upon an extent and a scale of magnificence unknown in this country.\n\nPage 142", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-090 - Public Offices & Others - 1862.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 256414, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-092 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1863 [4-6]", "page_number": 171, "title": "CO129-092 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1863 [4-6]", "content_text": "THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND MAY, 1863.\n\nAnd We do hereby further declare and ordain that from and after the same date the Dollar of Mexico or other silver Dollar of equivalent value as may from time to time be authorized by the Governor or Officer administering the Government of Hongkong shall be the only legal tender of payment (except as hereinafter directed) within Our said Island of Hongkong and its dependencies:\n\nAnd we do hereby further ordain and declare that such silver coins as may be issued from Our Mint representing some multiple of the Cent or one hundredth part of the said Dollar shall be legal tender of payment for any sum not exceeding two Dollars and such copper or bronze coins as may be issued from Our Mint representing the cent or one hundredth part or the mil or cash representing one thousandth part of the said Dollar shall be legal tender of payment for any sum not exceeding one dollar:\n\nAnd we do hereby further ordain and declare that the silver and copper coins to be issued from Our Mint as aforesaid shall be prepared as follows:---\n\nThe silver pieces of money shall be prepared of silver containing twenty per cent of alloy. Every such piece shall have for the obverse impression Our Effigy crowned, with the Inscription \"Victoria Queen\" and for the reverse impression an inscription indicating the value of the piece in cents of a dollar with the words \"Hongkong\" and the date of the year, and the same inscription repeated in Chinese Characters.\n\nA copper piece representing one hundredth part of a Dollar shall have for the obverse impression Our Effigy crowned, with the Inscription \"Victoria Queen\" and for the reverse impression the Inscription \"One Cent Hongkong\" with the date of the year, and the same inscription repeated in Chinese Characters.\n\nAnother copper piece representing one thousandth part of a Dollar shall be perforated in the centre, and have for the obverse impression the Inscription \"V.R.\" surmounted by a Crown, with \"Hongkong, One Mil\" and the date of the year, and for the reverse impression the inscription Hongkong One Cash or One Mil represented in Chinese Characters.\n\nNo. 44.\n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.\n\nWhereas it has been reported to this Government that among the Pirate Junks infesting this neighbourhood and the Formosa Channel certain lawless Persons, English and American, are employed, it is hereby notified that\n\nA REWARD OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS\n\nwill be paid for such information as shall lead to the conviction, on trial before the Supreme Court of this Colony, of any such Person so associating with Pirates.\n\nInformation will be received by the Senior Naval Officer, H.M.S. Princess Charlotte in harbour, or the Captain Superintendent of Police on shore, and every protection will be given to Informants.\n\nBy Order,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th April, 1863.\n\nW. H. ALEXANDER,\n\nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\nWEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.\n\nTHE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2nd MAY, 1863.\n\nNo. 3.-LIST of DEAD LETTERS which have been returned from the General Post Office in London and other places for the various reasons assigned upon them, addressed as undermentioned, the writers of which can obtain them on application.\n\n \n Johnston, Miss M., care of Mrs. Henry Smith, No. 28, Charles Street,\n 1\n \n \n Adlington, Mrs., care of Mr. John Marsh, No. 12 Manchester Terrace, Manchester Road,\n 1\n \n \n Allen, Mrs. Elizabeth, No. 5 Bayhorse Lane, Gildort Street, London,\n 1\n \n \n Anderson, Frank, care of Mustave, Storekeeper, Sandrige, Victoria, Australia,\n \n \n \n Benewais, Captain, R.N., ship Agincourt, London,\n \n \n \n Brown, Mr. D., 7 Church Lane, Dundee, Scotland,\n \n \n \n Baker, Mr. James, 16 Sutton Street, Commercial Road, London,\n \n \n \n Bergman, Herr C., Stockholm, Sweden,\n \n \n \n Boswell, Mr. N. W., Salem Mass, U.S.A.,\n \n \n \n Brijant, Mrs. Ette., 96 Sackett Street, South Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A.,\n \n \n \n Bradley, Mr. P. M., No. 17 Van Brant Street, Brooklyn, New York,\n \n \n \n Bradley, Joseph, barque Oliver Cromwell of Shields, London,\n \n \n \n Baker, Mr. A. Ú., Assistant Engineers' Department, Navy Yard, Philadelphia,\n \n \n \n Greenock, Scotland,\n \n \n \n Jackson, Mas. E. M., Mayors Office, Town Hall, Sydney,\n \n \n \n Kelly, Miss Elizabeth, 15 Astrol Street, North End, England,\n \n \n \n Kor, S. L., Madras Railway,\n 2\n \n \n Keys, Mrs. Frederick, No. 33, King Street, Snows Fields, Borough, London,\n 1\n \n \n Lord, Mrs. Alfred Cottage, Alfred Street, London,\n 1\n \n \n McGregor, Captain James, Barque Ophir, London,\n 1\n \n \n Moore, Mr. Ellen, South Boston, Mass,\n \n \n \n Mairhead, Mrs. S., No. 96, Motà Street, New York,\n \n \n \n Marshall, Charles, Manchester,\n \n \n \n Minat, Miss Weldt, Boston, U.S.A.\n \n \n \n McCleau, Miss Emily, care of A. B. McClean, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S., North America,\n 1\n \n \n Major, H. B., Captain of Ship Noricay, care of Messrs. Young Schultz, New York\n 1\n \n \n Mellet, Miss Eliza, No. 1, Castor Street, West India Road, London,\n \n \n \n Marshall & Co., London,\n \n \n \n Brideell, Miss Louisa, 41 North port Street, New North Road, London,\n 1\n \n \n Collins, Mrs., No, G John Street, White Horse, Stepney, London,\n 1\n \n \n Chase, E., Boston, U.S.A.,\n 1\n \n \n Costello, Mrs. Ann, care of Mr. Dolas, Wine Spirit Stores, Liverpool,\n 1\n \n \n Cunnah, Mrs. Catherine, St. Bridges, Cheshire,\n \n \n \n Charetto, Monsieur, Mont, 34 Rue St. Mare, Paris,\n 1\n \n \n Clarke, Mr. Joseph, Wellington Buildings South, Castle Street, Liverpool,\n \n \n \n Cheever, Captain W. J., barque Magie, New York,\n \n \n \n Dorsman, Mr., No. 12 Jackson Street, Toxteth Park, Liverpool,\n \n \n \n Dugas, Monsieur, Lyons,\n \n \n \n Pile, Mrs. David, Boot and Shoemaker, Melbourne, Australia,\n \n \n \n Putts, Mathilda, care of Mrs. Meanly, No. 17, Mason St., off Wapping Dock, Liverpool,\n \n \n \n Pettingel, John, Philadelphia,\n \n \n \n Randall, Mrs. Thomas, care of Mr. E. Wallis, at Messrs. Wolf & Co., Shipping Agent, Southampton, England,\n \n \n \n Rudy & Co., Liverpool,\n \n \n \n Randell, Miss Emma, 20 Street, James Road, Victoria Park, London,\n 1\n \n \n Staunton, Mrs. Camps, Buildings Yarmouth, Norfolk,\n \n \n \n Doyan, J. M., Troy, N.Y., care of Messrs. Fogg Brothers, New York, U.S.A.,\n \n \n \n Downie, Mr. William, Carpenter and Timber Merchant, Geelong, West Australia,\n 1\n \n \n Smith, Mr. Hansel, 3 Hill Street, Pecksham, London,\n 1\n \n \n Semenza, Henry, Marseilles,\n 11\n \n Davezac, Monsieur, Sans Directeur des Postes, à Marseilles,\n \n \n \n Day, Miss Lizy, No. 1 Hooper Square, White Chapel, London,\n \n \n \n Dickmann, Miss, No. 42, Bute Docks, Cardiff, Glemorganshire, Wales,\n \n \n \n Duan, Mrs. L., London, (N.),\n \n \n \n Elliot, Esq., A. C., Baltimore, Md., U.S.A.,\n \n \n \n Firth, Miss South, Swiss Cottage, Worthing,\n \n \n \n Friedeburg, Mrs. E., 62 Upper, St. Pauls Road, Camden Town, London,\n 2\n \n \n Fry, Jos & Sons, Lower Castle Street, Liverpool, England,\n \n \n \n Fowten, Miss Angelina, No. 29, Redyke, Antwerp, Belgium,\n \n \n \n Goodrige, Miss Bessie, 18 Manchester Street, above Bar, Southampton, England,\n \n \n \n Gazard, Miss Maria, 11 Mankett Place, Lancaster, England,\n \n \n \n Helguero, Tenor D. Pedro, Paris,\n \n \n \n Simpson, Mrs. G., enre of Mr. H. McMustry, Belfast, P.O., Ireland,\n \n \n \n Sauten, J. H., van Krompen,\n \n \n \n Smidt, H. de, str. Arratoon Apenr, care of Messrs. Stephen Joachim, Bombay,\n \n \n \n Smith, Mrs., 132 York Road, Lambeth, Surry,\n \n \n \n Thompson, Miss F., 58 Blackett Street, New Castle upon Tyne, Northumburland, England,\n \n \n \n Times, Editor, London,\n 1\n \n \n Underhill, Miss, 13 Cambridge Square, London,\n 1\n \n \n Vedova, Catherina, Corvetto Fontanavossa, Genova,\n 1\n \n \n Wild, Miss A, E., at Mr. Thompson, Greeland Street, London,\n 1\n \n \n Watts, Mr. Robert, and Mr. Dumis, 4 Woodland Place, Charlton, Woolwich,\n \n \n \n Hadwin, Miss Joanua, care of Mrs. Henry Mackel, Wild Street off, London Road, Liverpool,\n \n \n \n General Post Office, Hongkong, 1st May, 1863.\n \n \n \n Walling, Mrs. Garrett, care of Mr. J. Gillmor, No. 50, Laight Street, New York,\n \n \n \n F. W. MITCHELL, Postmaster General.\n \n \n\nList of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 1st May, 1863.\n\n \n Letters\n Papers\n \n \n Carpenter, R.\n 2\n \n \n Gue, G.\n \n \n \n Graves\n \n \n \n Gomes, J.\n \n \n \n Almeida, A. A.\n 3\n \n \n Calcott, C.\n \n \n \n Allen, H. L.\n \n \n \n Algar Aegerter, J.\n 1\n \n \n Campbell, D.\n 5\n \n \n Comby\n 1\n \n \n Farren, J.\n \n \n \n Gilpin, S.\n \n \n \n Imbert. E.\n \n \n \n Irvine, J.\n 2\n \n \n Muller, J. W.\n 1\n \n \n Martin, T.\n \n \n \n Swan, W.\n 1\n \n \n Marr, J. B.\n 1\n \n \n Jones, T.\n 2\n \n \n Comp, J.\n \n \n \n Carberry, Mrs. M.\n 1\n \n \n Gonsales, J.\n \n \n \n Nexon, A.\n 1\n \n \n Stephens, E.\n \n \n \n Shineful, C.\n 1\n \n \n Shedgate, J.\n 1\n \n \n Saggart, J.\n 2\n \n \n Kurssens, H. J.\n 1\n \n \n Nicholas, A.\n 1\n \n \n Scott, A. C.\n \n \n \n Clark,\n 1\n \n \n Grane, J.\n \n \n \n King, M.\n 1\n \n \n Syler, J. C.\n \n \n \n Chaves, M,\n +2\n \n \n Oneil, M.\n 1\n \n \n Stokes, C.\n \n \n \n Conery, W.\n 1\n \n \n Gold, C.\n \n \n \n Lainbert, J.\n 1\n \n \n Osborne, F.\n +2\n \n \n Swanstrom, L.\n 1\n \n \n Cranston, J. W.\n 1\n \n \n Green, A\n \n \n \n Lloyd, E.\n \n \n \n Oson, S. M.\n 1\n \n \n Child, J.\n 1\n \n \n Goodail, G.\n 1\n \n \n Litileberry, C.\n 1\n \n \n Taylor, J.\n 1\n \n \n Granderie, E. G\n \n \n \n Luna\n \n \n \n Pellet, A\n 1\n \n \n Todd, J. H.\n 1\n \n \n Dunn\n 1\n \n \n Girette, C.\n 4\n \n \n Lewis, 0.\n \n \n \n Pinckernelle, A.!\n 37\n \n \n Dounan, D.\n 3\n \n \n Lucas, Miss\n \n \n \n Petrie, T.\n 1\n \n \n Talbert\n \n \n \n Thompson\n 2\n \n \n Dyce, J. R.\n 1\n \n \n H. B.\n 1\n \n \n Lala\n \n \n \n Hind. H. W.\n \n \n \n Lecog, A.\n 1\n \n \n Rabone, W.\n \n \n \n Thomas, Capt.\n 1\n \n \n Ronald, S.\n \n \n \n Escale, C.\n 1\n \n \n Hamilton, Mrs.\n 1\n \n \n Laun, E.\n \n \n \n Van der Laan\n 1\n \n \n Becker, J.\n \n \n \n Hide\n \n \n \n Rodrigues\n \n \n \n Roza, A. F.\n \n \n \n Rattiece, J.\n 1\n \n \n Ferreira, A.\n 2\n \n \n Honis\n \n \n \n Mayer W.\n \n \n \n Bennett, L\n 1\n \n \n Fullertem, A.\n \n \n \n Hay\n 2\n \n \n Marques, C. M.\n 1\n \n \n Roclofs, C. A.\n 1\n \n \n Willcox, C. S.\n 1\n \n \n Williamson, A.B.\n 1\n \n \n Rementer, G.\n 2\n \n \n Bonde, C.\n 1\n \n \n Funny, F.\n 1\n \n \n Harton, H.\n 1\n \n \n McRimnon, J.\n 1\n \n \n Brown, T.\n 1\n \n \n Freedie,\n \n \n \n Hodgson, W.\n 1\n \n \n McKayna, P.\n 2\n \n \n Rubbert, F.\n \n \n \n Wallis, C.\n 1\n \n \n Bobst, J. R.\n 1\n \n \n Fortozo, G.\n 2\n \n \n Hirsah, A.\n 1\n \n \n Mason, P.\n 2\n \n \n Rosselet, J.\n \n \n \n Wade, J.\n 1\n \n \n Williamson, W.\n 1\n \n \n Folgin, Capt.\n 1\n \n \n Ilussmann, C.\n 1\n \n \n Clarke J.\n 1\n \n \n Fraser, W. J.\n 1\n \n \n Harrison, E.\n 1\n \n \n Monte, Capt.\n \n \n \n Mello, A.\n 1\n \n \n Smith\n 2\n \n \n Simmons,\n 1\n \n \n Whyte, J.\n 1\n \n \n Whitehead, W.\n 1\n \n \n J. V.\n \n \n \n Butler, J. B.\n \n \n \n Baker, W.\n \n \n \n Brand & Co.\n \n \n \n Britto, A.\n \n \n \n Behrendt\n \n \n \n Benito,\n \n \n \n Boyle, Mrs.\n \n \n \n Baptista,\n \n \n \n Brymaner, R.\n \n \n \n Raase, H.\n \n \n \n Bain, W. S.\n \n \n \n M. J.\n 1\n \n \n Bastone, E.\n \n \n\nPOST OFFICE NOTICE.\n\n \n DATE\n 6 A.M.\n NOON\n 6 P.M.\n \n \n April 25\n 30.02\n 30.03\n 30.03\n \n \n \n 79\n 79\n \n \n \n 26\n 30.12\n 30.12\n 30.13\n \n \n \n 77\n 76\n 74\n \n \n 27\n 30.11\n 30.12\n 30.10\n \n \n \n 76\n 74\n \n \n \n 28\n 30.12\n 30.14\n 30.14\n \n \n \n 75\n 78\n 76\n \n \n \n 77\n 73\n 75\n \n \n 29\n 30.14\n 30.10\n 30.12\n \n \n \n 74\n 74\n 75\n \n \n 30\n 30.10\n 30.07\n 30.03\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n 30.02\n 30.00\n 29.95\n \n \n \n 75\n 80\n 78\n \n\nREGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.\n\nHeight above Sea Level 1,770 feet.\n\n \n DATE\n 6 A.M.\n NOON\n 6 P.M.\n 6 A.M.\n NOON\n 6 P.M.\n \n \n \n BAROMETER\n THER-MOMETER\n \n \n April 25\n 28.15\n 28.22\n 28.20\n 71.30\n 74.00\n 71.00\n \n \n \n 28.16\n 28.15\n \n 70.30\n 72.30\n 70.30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 70.30\n 74.15\n \n \n \n 26\n 28.20\n 28.23\n 28.21\n 68.20\n 68.50\n 68.30\n \n \n \n 28.19\n 28.19\n \n 68.00\n 68.10\n 68.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 67.50\n 70.00\n \n \n \n 27\n 28.21\n 28.25\n 28.24\n 67.50\n 68.30\n 69.15\n \n \n \n 28.22\n 28.20\n \n 67.30\n 68.00\n 68.50\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 67.00\n 70.00\n \n \n \n 28\n 28.24\n 28.27\n 28.26\n 68.30\n 71.15\n 69.30\n \n \n \n 28.24\n 28.23\n \n 68.00\n 70.00\n 68.15\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 66.50\n 73.00\n \n \n \n 29\n 28.22\n 28.25\n 28.23\n 67.15\n 67.55\n 67.00\n \n \n \n 28.18\n 28.17\n \n 66.50\n 66.15\n 65.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 66.00\n 68.80\n \n \n \n 30\n 28.18\n 28.21\n 28.18\n 66.35\n 68.30\n 68.30\n \n \n \n 28.14\n 28.12\n \n 66.15\n 68.00\n 68.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 65.30\n 69.00\n \n \n \n May 1\n 28.13\n 28.18\n 28.17\n 69.30\n 73.00\n 73.00\n \n \n \n 28.15\n 28.12\n \n 69.00\n 72.00\n 72.80\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 67.00\n 74.00\n \n \n\nList of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 1st May, 1863.\n\n \n Letters\n Papers\n \n \n Alchymist\n 5\n \n \n Castle\n 1\n \n \n Freuella\n 1\n \n \n Julie\n \n \n \n Nubia\n 1\n \n \n R. B. Forbes.\n \n \n \n Adelaide\n 1\n \n \n Calypso\n 1\n \n \n Forerunner\n 1\n \n \n Nestorian\n 1\n \n \n Star of the\n 1\n \n \n Atriveda\n 1\n \n \n Cornelia\n 2\n \n \n Ferozepore\n 2\n \n \n Kaloomeer\n 1\n \n \n Nemesis\n 1\n \n \n North\n 3\n \n \n African\n 1\n \n \n Mathilde\n 1\n \n \n Kessington\n 2\n \n \n Alexander\n 4\n \n \n City of Durham\n 1\n \n \n Genoa\n 1\n \n \n Kalamba\n \n \n \n Oriental\n 1\n \n \n Shanghae\n 1\n \n \n Saldanha\n 16\n \n \n Amalia\n 2\n \n \n Chase\n 1\n \n \n Good Success\n 1\n \n \n Kelso\n 1\n \n \n Orga\n 1\n \n \n Swiftsure\n 1\n \n \n Alarm\n 17\n \n \n Cahandabar\n 1\n \n \n Glocester\n 1\n \n \n Oneida\n 1\n \n \n Sobat Seba\n \n \n \n Anjuna\n 1\n \n \n Cambalu\n 1\n \n \n Glorioza\n 1\n \n \n Luna\n \n \n \n Auld Reckie\n \n \n \n G. Ruxton\n \n \n \n Lion\n \n \n \n Persia\n 1\n \n \n Sooloo\n \n \n \n April 25\n 28.15\n \n \n \n 28.22\n \n \n \n 28.20\n \n \n \n 28.16\n \n \n \n 28.15\n \n \n \n 71.30\n \n \n \n 74.00\n \n \n \n 71.00\n \n \n \n 70.30\n \n \n \n 72.30\n \n \n \n 70.30\n \n \n \n 70.30\n \n \n \n 74.15\n \n \n 26\n 28.20\n \n \n \n 28.23\n \n \n \n 28.21\n \n \n \n 28.19\n \n \n \n 28.19\n \n \n \n 68.20\n \n \n \n 68.50\n \n \n \n 68.30\n \n \n \n 68.00\n \n \n \n 68.10\n \n \n \n 68.00\n \n \n \n 67.50\n \n \n \n 70.00\n \n \n 27\n 28.21\n \n \n \n 28.25\n \n \n \n 28.24\n \n \n \n 28.22\n \n \n \n 28.20\n \n \n \n 67.50\n \n \n \n 68.30\n \n \n \n 69.15\n \n \n \n 67.30\n \n \n \n 68.00\n \n \n \n 68.50\n \n \n \n 67.00\n \n \n \n 70.00\n \n \n 28\n 28.24\n \n \n \n 28.27\n \n \n \n 28.26\n \n \n \n 28.24\n \n \n \n 28.23\n \n \n \n 68.30\n \n \n \n 71.15\n \n \n \n 69.30\n \n \n \n 68.00\n \n \n \n 70.00\n \n \n \n 68.15\n \n \n \n 66.50\n \n \n \n 73.00\n \n \n 29\n 28.22\n \n \n \n 28.25\n \n \n \n 28.23\n \n \n \n 28.18\n \n \n \n 28.17\n \n \n \n 67.15\n \n \n \n 67.55\n \n \n \n 67.00\n \n \n \n 66.50\n \n \n \n 66.15\n \n \n \n 65.00\n \n \n \n 66.00\n \n \n \n 68.80\n \n \n 30\n 28.18\n \n \n \n 28.21\n \n \n \n 28.18\n \n \n \n 28.14\n \n \n \n 28.12\n \n \n \n 66.35\n \n \n \n 68.30\n \n \n \n 68.30\n \n \n \n 66.15\n \n \n \n 68.00\n \n \n \n 68.00\n \n \n \n 65.30\n \n \n \n 69.00\n \n \n May 1\n 28.13\n \n \n \n 28.18\n \n \n \n 28.17\n \n \n \n 28.15\n \n \n \n 28.12\n \n \n \n 69.30\n \n \n \n 73.00\n \n \n \n 73.00\n \n \n \n 69.00\n \n \n \n 72.00\n \n \n \n 72.80\n \n \n \n 67.00\n \n \n \n 74.00\n \n\nList of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's Ships of War, 1st May, 1863.\n\n \n Letters\n Papers\n \n \n Melville\n 2\n \n \n P. Charlotte\n 7", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-092 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1863 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 256675, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-093 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1863 [7-10]", "page_number": 33, "title": "CO129-093 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1863 [7-10]", "content_text": "20.\n\n32\n\nAundi\n\nwith the succeeding Governor, Sir Yerutes Robinson is to offer the refusal of his private fumitive to the muljoremor\n\nstrould he desire to purchase it. at\n\nvaluation.\n\nIlrave, So\n\na-\n\n(Signed) Chine Stlyes Cleverly,\n\nSurveyor General.\n\n(Tie bopy)\n\nMidland\n\nActing\n\nColonial secretary.\n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.\n\nThe subjoined List of Jurors for the Year commencing on the 1st of March 1862, as revised and amended by His Excellency the Governor and the Legislative Council, is published for general information.\n\nBy Order,\n\nCouncil Chamber, Hongkong, 24th February, 1862.\n\nL. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,\n\nClerk of Councils.\n\nJURY LIST FOR 1862.\n\nNAME.\n\nOCCUPATION AND RESIDENCE.\n\nSPECIAL JUROR.\n\nNAME.\n\nOCCUPATION AND RESIDENCE.\n\nSPECIAL JUROR.\n\n \n A\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aderjee, Sapoorjee\n Broker, Wyndham Street\n \n Agabeg, Avietic Lazar, Jr.\n Merchant. Wellington Street\n \n \n Algar, T.\n \n \n Allen, James W.\n Clerk, Blackhead & Co.\n \n \n Anderson, G.\n \n \n Archer, George A.\n Assistant, Wetmore, Cryder & Co.\n \n \n Andruss, Theodore F.\n Bill-Broker\n \n Armstrong, John Martin\n Hotel Keeper. Oriental Hotel\n \n \n Arnhold, Jacob\n Merchant. Smith, Archer & Co.\n \n Arnould, H.\n Storekeeper. Thos. Hunt & Co.\n \n \n Ashton, R, P.\n Merchant. Oxford & Co.\n \n Atkinson, Juines\n Superintending Purser. P. & O. Co.\n \n \n Austin, C. W.\n Assistant. Jardine, Matheson & Co,\n \n \n \n \n \n B\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Baker, Colgate\n Assistant, Smith. Archer & Co.\n \n Baker, James\n Innkeeper, Quren's Road West\n \n \n Baker, R. B.\n Accountant, Mercantile Bank\n \n Baker, S. W.\n Clerk, Bowra & Co.\n \n \n Baldwin, John Charles\n Merchant, MacGregor & Co.\n \n Baldwin, Robert Henry\n Merchant, MacGregor & Co.\n \n \n Barretto, João Antonio\n Assistant, Jardine, Matheson & Co.\n \n Battersby, W.\n Boiler Maker, P. and O. Co.\n \n \n Beattie, Robert\n Innkeeper. Queen's Road West\n \n Beaumont, F. B.\n Assistant, Bussell & Co.\n \n \n Beckwith, J. II.\n Assistaut, Jardine, Matheson & Co.\n \n Beveridge, Jenry\n Assistant, Jardine, Matheson & Co.\n \n \n Blackhead, F.\n Storekeeper, Blackhead & Co.\n \n Blake, Franklin\n Assistant, A. Heard & Co.\n \n \n Blakeway, George\n Assistant. Vaucher Frères\n \n Block, Frederick Horsen\n Merchant, Jobn Burd & Co.\n \n \n Blydinburgh, J. S.\n \n \n Bonnett, William W.\n \n \n \n Booth, Victor\n \n \n Borton, James\n \n \n \n Campos, L. P. de\n \n Special Juror\n Carapiet, S. M.\n \n \n \n Carpenter, Edward\n \n \n Carvalho, P. M.\n Special Juror\n \n \n Carr, Henry John\n \n \n Cecil, Cyril\n Special Juror\n \n \n Chabert, E.\n \n \n Cheverton, J. H.\n Special Juror\n \n \n Claussen, C. H.\n \n \n Clinker, David Beddine\n \n \n \n Cockburn, A. Stuart\n \n \n Cohen, C. C.\n \n \n \n Colien, Henry\n \n \n Collins, Henry J.\n \n \n \n Cook, H. N.\n \n \n Cook, J. E.\n \n \n \n Cook, J. H.\n \n \n Cook, M. H.\n \n \n \n Correa, Maurice A.\n \n \n Coutts, Alexander\n \n \n \n Cowasjee. Nesserwanjee\n \n Special Juror\n Cox, J. H.\n \n \n \n Coxon, Atwell\n \n \n Crane. Isaac B.\n \n \n \n Crawford, David R.\n \n \n Crockett, C. I.\n \n \n \n Cunningham, G.\n \n \n Cutter, J. A. B.\n \n \n \n D\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Da Costa, José Filippe\n Assistant, Smith, Archer & Co.\n \n Dalziel, W. R.\n Special Juror\n \n \n Dana, R. P.\n \n \n Danenberg, Carlos\n \n \n \n D'Aquino, Maximiano\n \n \n Daeth, F.\n Secretary, Hongkong Club\n \n \n Darrell, N. B.\n Assistant, Walker, Borradaile & Co.\n \n Davison, William\n Special Juror\n \n \n Deacon. Richard\n Special Juror\n \n Deare. D. C.\n Special Juror\n \n \n Delano, Warren\n \n \n De Silver, C., Jr.\n Innkeeper. Queen's Road West\n \n \n De Silver, George Pepper\n Broker. West Terrace\n \n Detmering, F. W.\n Storekeeper. Reynvain & Co.\n \n \n Dexter, F. G.\n Assistant. Johnson & Co.\n \n Dickenson, Charles A.\n Clerk, Jürgens & Co.\n \n \n Diers, Ferdinand\n Banker, Cointnercial Bank\n \n Dickson. H.\n Clerk. J. A. Brooks\n \n \n Dolan, William\n Assistant. Phillips, Moore & Co.\n \n Dodd, John\n Merchant, Phillips, Moore & Co.\n \n \n Donner, Jean\n Compositor, China Mail Office\n \n Duddell, Henry\n Sailinuker. Queen's Road\n \n \n Dunjeebhoy, Ruttunjce\n Clerk. Thos. Hunt & Co.\n \n Dunn, J. G.\n Clerk. Thos. Hunt & Co.\n \n \n Duus, Edward Hercules\n Sailmaker, Queen's Rond\n \n Duus, J. H.\n Accountant. MacEwen & Co.\n \n \n \n \n Special Juror\n \n \n \n \n E\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Edwards, Thomas\n Reporter, Daily Press\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Juror\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Juror\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Juror\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Juror\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Juror\n \n \n \n\nPage 32", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-093 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1863 [7-10].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 256676, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-093 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1863 [7-10]", "page_number": 34, "title": "CO129-093 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1863 [7-10]", "content_text": "JURY LIST,--Continued.\n\nSPECIAL JUROR.\n\nNAME.\n\nOCCUPATION AND RESIDENCE.\n\nSPECIAL JUROR.\n\nNAME.\n\nOCCUPATION AND RESIDENCE.\n\nJURY LIST,—Continued.\n\nNAME,\n\nOCCUPATION AND RESIDENCE.\n\nSPECIAL JUROR.\n\nNAME.\n\nOCCUPATION AND RESIDENCE.\n\nSPECIAL JUROR.\n\nSoermann, Auguste\n\nSpeechly, Samuel\n\nParker, Edward\n\nParker, Ebenezer Francis\n\nParker, M. D.\n\nParker, R.\n\nParkin, W. W.\n\nPattell, P. N.\n\nPearce, James W.\n\nPemberton, J.\n\nPepson, N.\n\nPereira, Jose L.\n\nPerkins, W. H.\n\nPestonjee, Barzinjee\n\nPhotographer, Staunton Street\n\nInnkeeper, Queen's Road\n\nMerchant, A. Heard & Co.\n\nShip Broker, Queen's Road\n\nClerk, J. A. Brooks\n\nMerchant, Olyphant & Co.\n\nBroker, Wellington Street\n\nClerk, H. Duddell & Co.\n\nAssistant, Johnson & Co.\n\nEllissen, G.\n\nEllis, P. P.\n\nElmenhurst, J. Henry\n\nElton, W. M.\n\nEmeny, William\n\nEndicott, Henry Collins,\n\nEscherick, J. W. 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. Murrow\n\nShipbuilder, Harper & Co\n\nFarmer, Government Hill\n\nFarmer, Government Hill\n\nClerk, Glatz, Lammert & Co.\n\nVictualler, Lyndhurst Terrace\n\nAssistant, Holliday, Wise & Co.\n\nAssistant, D. W. Mackenzie & Co.\n\nClerk, P. and O. Co.\n\nClerk, P. and O. Co.\n\nGutierrez, Lourenco João\n\nGutierrez, Querino A.\n\nGutierrez, Venancio\n\nGye, J.\n\nHagen, Charles\n\nHaight, F. R.\n\nHaley, Henry T.\n\nHall, George H.\n\nHall, Stephen Prentis,\n\nHalkett, F. W.\n\nHalton, Eldred\n\nHammond, F.\n\nHandy, J. A.\n\nHarding, William\n\nHarley, Alexander\n\nHarris, William A.\n\nHarrison, George\n\nHarsant, F.\n\nHartmann, G. W.\n\nHaskell, F. H.\n\nHayes, J.\n\nHayward, J. W.\n\nHeard, George F.\n\nHeard, John\n\nHeermann, Luis\n\nHelland, George J.\n\nHenderson, James\n\nHenderson, W. J.\n\nHerton, E\n\nHesse, Theodor\n\nHigson, John F.\n\nHitchcock, E. A.\n\nHodge, Robert\n\nHolme, Ryle\n\nHolmes, George\n\nHook, J. S.\n\nHormusjee, Eduljee\n\nHow, A. F.\n\nHoward,\n\nHowell, Alfred\n\nHübener, Carl A.\n\nHudson, A. Rawlings,\n\nHudson, Charles W.\n\nHudson, J. Trevitt\n\nHunt, W. H.\n\nHunter, William C.\n\nHuntingdon, E. H. M.\n\nHyndman, Henrique\n\nAssistant, Gifford & Co.\n\nAssistant, Russell & Co.\n\nClerk, P. and O. Co.\n\nDispenser, Hongkong Dispensary\n\nAssistant, W. Pustan & Co.\n\nAssistant, Smith, Archer & Co.\n\nMarine Reporter, China Mail\n\nAssistant, Wetmore, Cryder & Co.\n\nShipbuilder, Queen's Road East\n\nAssistant, Olyphant & Co.\n\nMerchant, Gibb, Livingston & Co.\n\nClerk, Hall & Co.\n\nAccountant, Commercial Bank\n\nClerk, Dowra & Co.\n\nWatchmaker, D. Lapraik\n\nCookkeeper, S. C. Woodruff\n\nClerk, Oriental Bank Queen's Roud\n\nAsistant, Bourjeu, Hübener & Co.\n\nStorekeeper, Thos. Hunt and Co.\n\nClerk, Lane, Crawford and Co.\n\nAssistant, A. Heard and Co.\n\nAssistant, A. Heard and Co.\n\nMerchant, A. 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. B.\n\nNevin\n\nNisbet, Thomas\n\nNissen, Ferdinand\n\nNissen, Waldemar\n\nNoble, Henry\n\nNoble, J.\n\nNordaby, George\n\nNoronha, Jose\n\nAssistant, Jardine, Matheson and Co.\n\nAgent, Queen's load\n\nShip Broker, Gralium Street\n\nMerchant, F. B. Cama and Co.\n\nNorris, George A. F.\n\nNotley, W. H.\n\nMerchant, Johnson and Co.\n\nMerchant, Shelley Street\n\nAssistant, Wilkinson and Co.\n\nMerchant, Gilman and Co.\n\nAssistant, Gilman and Co.\n\nMerchant, Bourjau, Hilbener & Co\n\nAssistant, Gibb, Livingston & Co.\n\nAssistant, Gibb, Livingston & Co.\n\nAssistant, A. Heard & Co.\n\nAssistant, A. Heard & Co.\n\nClerk, N. Dous & Co.\n\nOrmiston, Walter\n\nOverbeck, Gustav\n\nOwens, J.\n\nOwen, William\n\nOzorio, Candido Antonio\n\nOzorio, Candido Julio\n\nAccountant, Oriental Bank\n\nMerchant, Lyall, Still & Co.\n\nAssistant, Lindsay & Co.\n\nBunker, B. of India, Australia, &c.\n\nClerk, S. P. Hall\n\nAssistant, Jardine, Matheson & Co!\n\nAssistant, Fletcher & Co.\n\nAssistant, W. Pustau & Co.\n\nPhotographer, Parade Ground\n\nClerk, Atkinson & Co.\n\nShipwright, Russell & Co.\n\nAssistant, Commission Agent, D'Aguilar St.\n\nStorekeeper, P. and O. Company\n\nClothier, Ladage Oelke and Co.\n\nBroker, Hollywood Road\n\nMaster Mariner, Ship John Adam\n\nMerchant, Birley & Co.\n\nSailmaker, Gilman Street\n\nPurdon, James\n\nPustau, William\n\nPatosm, R.\n\nRamsay, Alexander\n\nRangel, Floriano Antonio\n\nRay, J.\n\nRay, Joseph J.\n\nReddie, Robert Muirhead\n\nRegan, E. F.\n\nReid, D.\n\nRemedios, Boaventura\n\nRemedios, Geraldo dos\n\nRemedios, João J. dos\n\nReuben, Solomon\n\nReynolds, Thomas J.\n\nReynvaan, A. J.\n\nReynvaan, W. H.\n\nRickerby, Charles\n\nRickett, John, Jr.\n\nRidge, J. C.\n\nRivington, Charles\n\nRoberts, A. H.\n\nRoberts, John\n\nRoberts, John, Jr.\n\nRoberts, Thomas\n\nRodger, Alexander\n\nRogerson, Thomas\n\nRoney, R. C.\n\nRose, T.\n\nRosenthal, W. S.\n\nRosenthal\n\nRoss, Alexander\n\nRowett, Richard\n\nRozario, Marcos Calisto do\n\nRussell, Donald\n\nRussell, William F.\n\nRustonjee, Pestonjee\n\nRutter, Henry\n\nRyrie, Phineas\n\nSa, Francisco de\n\nSanders, F.\n\nSantos, Antonio dos\n\nSassoon, A.\n\nSassoon, Solomon D.\n\nSchaeffer, Hermann\n\nSchenck, W.\n\nSchmidt, C. W.\n\nSchmidt, W.\n\nScott, T. J.\n\nSeabra, F. A.\n\nSeth, Seth Avith\n\nMerchant, Olyphant & Co.\n\nAssistant, Hall & Co.\n\nAssistant, D. W. Mackenzie & Co.\n\nAssistant, Siemssen & Co.\n\nMerchant, Siemssen & Co.\n\nBanker, Agra Bank\n\nWatchmaker, D. Lapraik\n\nClerk, P. and O. Company\n\nClerk, Oriental Bank\n\nAuctioneer, Queen's Road\n\nAssistant, Walker, Borradaile & Co.\n\nBanker, Mercantile Bank\n\nMercantile Assistant, Dent & Co.' \n\nBoiler Maker, P. and O. Company\n\nHotel Keeper, Commercial Hôtel\n\nAssistant, Lyall, Still & Co.\n\nAssistant, Dent & Co.\n\nSherrard, Robert B.\n\nSharp, Granville\n\nSilva, F. A da\n\nSilva, D. A. da\n\nSlate, R. B.\n\nSmith, Caleb\n\nSmith, Frederick T.\n\nSmith, George\n\nSmith, J.\n\nSmith, R. B.\n\nSoares, Francisco de Paulo\n\nSpencer, D. A.\n\nSpencer, G. G.\n\nStanford, William K.\n\nStainmann, Oscar\n\nStephens, J.\n\nStewart, H. D.\n\nStill, Charles Frederick\n\nStiles, William\n\nStimsen, John\n\nStokes, G. E.\n\nStorey, James\n\nSteinkopff, Otto\n\nMerchant, P. & D. N. Camajee & Co.\n\nAssistant, Dent & Co.\n\nAssistant, Jardine, Matheson & Co.\n\nEngineer, P. and O. Company\n\nClerk, Glatz, Lammert & Co.\n\nMerchant, Holliday, Wise & Co.\n\nClerk, MacEwen & Co.\n\nEngineer, P. and 0. Company\n\nClerk, Lindsay & Co.\n\nAssistant, Do.\n\nMerchant, Gough Street\n\nMerchant, Moses & Co.\n\nMerchant, Pottinger Street\n\nClerk, Vaucher Frères\n\nShip Chandler, Queen's Road\n\nAccountant, Bank of Western India\n\nClerk, P. and O. Company\n\nAssistant, Holliday, Wise & Co.\n\nAssistant, Jardine, Matheson & Co.\n\nAssistant, Gilman & Co.\n\nAuctioneer, Wellington Street\n\nAuctioneer, Ďo.\n\nShipwright, West Point\n\nAssistant, Dent & Co.\n\nClerk, Bowra & Co.\n\nAssistant, Dent & Co.\n\nBoiler Maker, P. and O. Company\n\nCom. Agent, Blum, Brothers & Co.\n\nBlum, Brothers & Co. Foreman, Hall & Co.\n\nAssistant, Holliday, Wisc & Co.\n\nMerchant, Stephenson & Co.\n\nShipwright, Queen's Road West\n\nClerk, Thos. Hunt & Co.\n\nMerchant, F. B. Metta & Co.\n\nAccountant, Gough Street\n\nMerchant, Turner & Co.\n\nClerk, Lane, Crawford & Co.\n\nAssistant, Schaeffer & Co.\n\nAssistant, Bull, Purdon & Co.\n\nMerchant, D. Sassoon, Sons & Co.\n\nAssistant,\n\nDo.\n\nMerchant, Schaeffer & Co.\n\nClerk, Smith, Archer & Co.\n\nClerk, Frickel & Co.\n\nAssistant, Fletcher & Co.\n\nClerk, J. Logans.\n\nClerk, Augustine Heard & Co.\n\nBroker, Wellington Street\n\nMerchant, Staunton Street\n\nBroker, Caine Road\n\nStaunton Street\n\nAssistant, Mercantile Bank\n\nAssistant, Wetmore, Cryder & Co.\n\nMerchant, Smith, Archer & Co.\n\nAssistant, Birley & Co.\n\nAssistant, Smith, Kennedy & Co.\n\nClerk, Emigration Agency\n\nAssistant, Smith, Archer & Co.\n\nStorekeeper, F. P. Soares & Co.\n\nTalbot, Henry Eustace\n\nTalbot, S. H.\n\nTapp, W. H.\n\nTaylor, J. B.\n\nThom, William\n\nThomas, G.\n\nThompson\n\nThompson, L.\n\nThompson, George\n\nThomson, Gavin\n\nThomas, Louis\n\nThorburn, S. D.\n\nThorne, J.\n\nTillinghast, T. D.\n\nToms, Richard\n\nTorrey, Joseph William\n\nTownsend, John\n\nTrubsbaw, James\n\nTuring, Alexander\n\nTyson, George\n\nAssistant, Oxford & Co.\n\nEngineer, Queen's Road\n\nAssistant, Bull, Purdon & Co.\n\nBookkeeper, Bowra & Co.\n\nMerchant, Jameson & Co.\n\nAssistaut, Siemssen & Co.\n\nClerk, P. & 0, Co.\n\nAssistant, Turner & Co.\n\nStorekeeper, Dent & Co.\n\nMerchant, Lyall, Still & Co.\n\nClerk, P. & O. Co.\n\nAssistant, Lyall, Still & Co.\n\nForeman, Harper & Co.\n\nAssistant, Oxford & Co.\n\nVaucher, Albert Emile\n\nVickermann, W. H.\n\nVickers, J. M.\n\nVinton, William\n\nClerk, Lane, Crawford & Co.\n\nClerk, Morgan & Co.\n\nAssistant, Smith, Archer & Co.\n\nAssistant, Jardine, Matheson & Co.\n\nShipwright, Queen's Road West\n\nAssistant, Hull & Co.\n\nAssistant, Oxford & Co\n\nInnkeeper, Queen's Road\n\nAssistant, Gibb, Livingston & Co.\n\nWagner, Charles\n\nWalkinshaw, William\n\nWallace, Edward\n\nWallace, Thomas\n\nWard, J. G.\n\nWatmore, Robert\n\nWatson, Alexander S.\n\nWatson, James B.\n\nWatson J. C.\n\nWebster, James\n\nWeld, Daniel\n\nWelsh, David\n\nWetmore, W. Shephard\n\nWheeley, Alfred A.\n\nWhitley, F.\n\nWhite, Augustus\n\nWiese, Frederick\n\nWiese, Ludwig\n\nWilkins, George\n\nWilson, Alexander\n\nWilson, Edward\n\nWilson, G.\n\nWinniberg, Henry\n\nWilson, James\n\nWilson William\n\nWoodford, J. D.\n\nWoodin, Edward L.\n\nWoodruff, Samuel C.\n\nWoodward, R. H. S.\n\nWong Ashing\n\nWordsworth, George\n\nYoung, W. C.\n\nH. Jürgens and Co.\n\nAssistant, Turner & Co.\n\nAssistant, Wetmore, Cryder & Co.\n\nClerk, De Silver & Co.\n\nClerk, Lane, Crawford & Co.\n\nCommission Agent, Queen's Road\n\nCommander Fort William\n\nAssistant, Dent & Co.\n\nAssistant, Dent & Co.\n\nMerchaut, Russell & Co.\n\nMerchant, Queen's Road\n\nClerk, S. P. Hall\n\nAssistant, Gibb, Livingston & Co.\n\nClerk, P. and O. Co.\n\nPiano Tuner, Shelley Street\n\nMerchant, Turner & Co.\n\nClerk, D. Lapraîk\n\nAssistant, Jardine, Matheson & Co.\n\nAssistant, Olyphant & Co.\n\nAssistant, Jardine, Matheson & Co.\n\nDruggist, Queen's Road\n\nInnkeeper, Queen's Road\n\nClerk, Blackhead & Co.\n\nAccountant, Oriental Bank\n\nAssistant, A. Heard & Co.\n\nAssistant, Smith, Kennedy & Co.\n\nMerchant, Wetmore, Cryder & Co.\n\nAssistant, Dent & Co.\n\nClerk, P. and O. Co.\n\nBanker, Bank of India\n\nAssistant, Siemssen & Co.\n\nMerchant, Siemssen & Co.\n\nBilliard Table-keeper, Queen's Road\n\nStorekeeper, MacEwen & Co.\n\nClerk, Turner & Co.\n\nClerk, P. and O. Company\n\nStorekeeper, Queen's Road\n\nClerk, MacEwen & Co.\n\nClerk, MacEwen & Co.\n\nAssistant, Walker, Borradaile & Co.; Clerk, P. and O. Co.\n\nStorekeeper, Queen's Road\n\nAssistant, Smith, Kennedy & Co.\n\nPrinter, London Missionary Society\n\nAgent, G. Holmes & Co.\n\nJ. C. 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", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-093 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1863 [7-10].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 256959, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-093 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1863 [7-10]", "page_number": 317, "title": "CO129-093 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1863 [7-10]", "content_text": "Despatch N. 172 671863\n\nInclosure S. I in\n\nCriminal Precedings: of 1845 \"to regulate Adinance N.S\n\n19th August-1845.\n\n \n\n2.\n\n4172. Criminal Calendar, July Sessions, 1863.\n\n(Extract)\n\n1863 July 20\n\nName | Crime | Day of Trial | Verdict | Sentence | Remarks\n\nThomas Quinton | | | | | \n\nRobert Jackson! | | | | | These three prisoners had been sent down from the Consular Court at Shanghae for trial for murder, in accordance with the order in Council dated 13th June 1853.\n\nJohn Dickson, Placed at the Bar by order of the Court | | 316 | | | \n\nI found upon enquiring of the Attorney General in Court on the 18th July that no information had been filed and on Monday the 20th it was stated that standing in this Colony in the place of a grand Jury there was not in his judgment sufficient evidence whereon to find a true bill.\n\nI therefore directed the prisoners to be discharged.\n\n(Countersigned.) F. T. Huffum, Acting Deputy Registrar.\n\nTrue Extract)\n\n(Signed) Henry John Ball, Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\n(Signed) M Alexander, Acting Chief Justice:\n\nPage 363\n\nPage 363\n\nPage 363\n\n \n\n \n\nPage 364\n\nPage 364\n\nPage 364", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-093 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1863 [7-10].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 259304, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-098 - Sir Robinson - 1864 [4-5]", "page_number": 404, "title": "CO129-098 - Sir Robinson - 1864 [4-5]", "content_text": "STRAITS TIMES OVERLAND JOURNAL.\n\nto the 8th current, anchored in the bett, from Hongkong with dates to roads yesterday evening.\n\nTae following appears in yester- day's Government Gazette:-\n\nthe 5th instant anchored in the roads this morning.\n\nfrequent plaudits of the audience. A very amusing dramatical piece entitled \"The Irish Lion\" was well performed by the Scholars, after which a large number of prizes were distributed, the Revd. Mr. Beure presenting them. Her Majesty has been pleased to recognize the appointment of Mr. Tanish Kim Ching as Consul for Siam at Singapore.\n\nthe 12th, arrived at New Harbour at noon yesterday.\n\nThe meeting held in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, was very numerously attended; the following gentlemen being among those present.\n\nT. Dagmas\n\nJ. Cameron\n\nJ. Scott M.D.\n\nJ. S. Atchison Paquire.\n\nJ. Sorry, Regaire.\n\nE. S. Sherwood\n\nWatson\n\nB. Rodger\n\nJ. Teson\n\nPestonjee\n\nSeah Bu Chin\n\nJ. Purvin\n\nR. C. Wooda\n\nT. Hewetson\n\nJ. Winte\n\nT. Armstrong\n\nM. Little\n\nG. Angus\n\nW. B. George\n\nF. D. Cobb\n\nW. Manford\n\nP. Fagin\n\nC. Mozea\n\nJ. D'Almeida\n\nA. Brennand\n\nT. Scott\n\nA. O. Meyer\n\nP. W. Auchu..\n\nJ. Bennet\n\nT. O. Criss\n\nJ. S. Seryeogoo\n\nJan Berwick\n\nJ. Q. Devidson\n\nA. Bernard\n\nA. Velga\n\nA. Lethem\n\nRheiner\n\nC. Enicarsen\n\nA. Wagner\n\nThe meeting was of a preliminary nature, and a committee composed of the following gentlemen was appointed for the purposes mentioned in the resolution.\n\nWednesday, 16th December. The Annual Examination of the Pupils of St. Joseph's Academy took place yesterday evening and terminated at 11 o'clock at night.\n\nThe Examination of the pupils under the charge of the Lady Superioress and Sisters of Charity, was held yesterday at the Convent and did credit to the untiring exertions of those under whose management this establishment is so ably conducted.\n\nThe Annual Examination of the Girls Department of the Singapore Institution Schools under Mrs. Audel's superintendence took place yesterday.\n\nPenang, from Mr. G. W. Earl, on the 8th Instant.\n\nThe following Gentlemen will form the Board of Municipal Commissioners, under Section XI. of Act XVII of 1863, at Penang, for the year 1864:\n\nThe Resident Councillor, President ex-Officio.\n\nCaptain William Somerville Mitchell, appointed by the Governor to hold Office for 1 year.\n\nMr. Lawrence Nairne, appointed by election to hold Office for 3 years.\n\nMr. Steward Herriot, appointed by election to Office for 2 years.\n\nMr. George Macfarlane Sandilands, appointed by election to hold Office for 1 year.\n\nThe subjects of examination embraced Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, Geometry; a few sentences in French were translated and some speeches made. The pupils seemed to have attained considerable proficiency—the younger boys generally displaying more intelligence than their elders. Altogether this examination reflects great credit on the teachers, the Christian Brothers.\n\nThe exhibition, as advertised, takes place to-morrow evening at 6 o'clock.\n\nThe number of pupils in attendance, 55, of whom 33 were boarders, was more than double that at any previous examination, and testifies to the able manner in which the School has been conducted during the past year, and to its present flourishing condition.\n\nAfter the Examination a number of premiums were distributed.\n\nThe progress exhibited by the girls in their studies and their excellent department, together with their very neat appearance, attracted considerable attention and justified the commendations of the Examiners.\n\nUpon the satisfactory management of Mrs. Anderson. Many of the pupils are orphans and it is to be hoped that this great charity will be properly supported by the Government.\n\nThat the following Gentlemen form a Committee for the purpose of collecting information regarding the finances, resources, and commerce of the Straits Settlements, and that if expedient they put themselves in communication with Commissioners appointed by Her Majesty's Government to report upon the proposed Transfer.\n\nJoaquin D'Almeida, Esq.\n\nR. Little, M.D.\n\nA. Logan,\n\nH. Simons,\n\nA. O. Meyer,\n\nThos. Scott,\n\nJohn Cameron,\n\nR. C. Wade\n\nThe meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman, Mr. Joaquin D'Almeida.\n\nMonday, 14th December.\n\nH. M. Steamer Henriette, Captain Schul from Delhi with dates to the 8th instant, arrived in the harbour yesterday.\n\nThe Swedish bark Charlotte, Captain Mellender, from Hongkong 24th Nov., passed through the Harbour yesterday bound to Bombay and requested to be reported.\n\n\"I have this out nearly 47 and think it is to be studied is to keep the head well protected from the sun. I estimate it as good as perhaps better than that of Europe, particularly for an old man, if care is taken to keep the head protected from the sun, and ale hat is not made use of too freely.\"\n\nThe same paper says:-\n\n\"A schooner from Acheen reports that the port was lately visited by a Dutch steamer, the commander of which endeavoured, without success, to prevail on the Rajah to give him a friendly letter addressed to his Government.\"\n\nThursday, 17th December. The British Steamer Amoy, Captain Salwery, from Shanghai, anchored in the roads last night. Another of Captain Osborne's fleet arrived this morning.\n\nFriday, 18th December.\n\nWe take the following from the Government Gazette of yesterday:\n\nThe following Gentlemen will form the Board of Municipal Commissioners, under Section XI. of Act XVII of 1863, at Singapore, for the year 1864:\n\nThe Resident Councillor, President, ex-Officio.\n\nCaptain Jasper Mayne, Royal Engineers, appointed by the Governor to hold Office for 1 year.\n\nMr. Robert Carr Wood, appointed by election to hold Office for 3 years.\n\nMr. Robert Little, appointed by election to hold Office for 2 years.\n\nMr. Henry Minchin Simons, appointed by election to hold Office for 1 year.\n\nThe following Gentlemen will form the Board of Municipal Commissioners, under Section XI. of Act XVII at 1863, at Malacca, for the year 1864:\n\nThe Resident Councillor, President ex-Officio.\n\nMr. Charles Evans, appointed by the Governor to hold Office for 1 year.\n\nMr. Thomas Neubronner, appointed by election to hold Office for 3 years.\n\nMr. See Booatong, appointed on failure of election to hold Office for 2 years.\n\nMr. Kuh Seng Hoon, appointed on failure of election to hold Office for 1 year.\n\nMonday, 21st December. The British steamer United Service, Captain Give, from Bombay with dates to the 2nd instant, anchored in the roads yesterday morning.\n\nThe P. and O. Company's steamer Orissa, Captain Parish, from Hongkong with dates to the 15th instant, arrived in the roads last night.\n\nThe Messageries Imperiales steamer Tigre, Captain Deslondes, with the Marseilles mail of the 19th and the London mail of the 17th arrived at New Harbour this morning.\n\nThe Dutch steamer Koningen der Nederlanden, Captain Lewis, from Batavia with dates to the 17th instant anchored in the roads last night.\n\nCAPTAIN LEWIS of the Koningen, reports, that on the 17th December at 4 while Steaming N. N. W. South Watches bearing N. distance about 8 miles, they saw a steamer to the Southwards, to pass to the E. of South Watchers.\n\nHis Honor the Governor has been pleased to make the following appointments as a temporary measure, with effect from the 30th ult:\n\nMr. E. J. Westerhout, to officiate as Police Magistrate, Commissioner of the Court of Requests, and Assistant Resident Councillor, Malacca.\n\nThe examination of the Institution and Schools took place yesterday, commencing at 11 a.m. and terminating at 3 o'clock.\n\nThe British barque Couranto bound to this port and now considerably overdue, was spoken by the Hamburg barque Emily on the 21st of last month in Banka Straits.\n\nThe appearance of the Verandahs throughout the principal thoroughfares at the present time, does not seem to indicate a desire on the part of the tenants and proprietors of the houses to comply with the Municipal Notification issued three months ago.\n\nTuesday, 15th December.\n\nMr. E. J. Westerhout, to officiate as Deputy Commissioner of Police at Malacca.\n\nAs they approached nearer, she proved to be a three-masted barque or rigged vessel, black, long and low in the water, particularly in her lower masts. When close to, she suddenly altered her course to W. and hoisted French colours.\n\nWith reference to Government Notification No. 166, dated 27th November 1863, Captain W. S. Mitchell received charge of the Chief of Police and Assistant Resident Councillor.\n\nThe examination concluded with the distribution of prizes.\n\nSaturday, 19th December.\n\nH. M. Surveying steamer Rifleman, with the Saracen in tow from Gaspar Straits arrived in the roads last night.\n\nThe British steamer Bombay Castle, Captain Wadge, from Hongkong with dates to the 13th inst., anchored in the roads this morning.\n\nThe Exhibition of St. Joseph's Academy on Thursday evening attracted a large assemblage and seemed to afford great gratification.\n\nAnjer Shipping.\n\n \n Names\n Captains\n Ports\n Dates\n \n \n Caroline\n Striker\n Cayzer\n \n \n \n Wood\n \n Ienke\n \n \n \n \n \n Ma Yoko-Hama\n Nov. 25\n \n \n English\n Clarendon\n Manila\n \n \n \n Princes of Wales\n John C. Moore\n Shanghai\n \n \n \n English\n Aberdeen\n \n Dec. 2\n \n \n Prussian\n Grof Eulenburg\n \n \n \n \n English\n Abb Medjid\n Partiaud\n \n \n \n Portuguese\n Vasco da Gama\n \n 59\n \n \n English\n Our Queen\n Lastania\n \n \n \n Dutch\n \n Mayotte\n \n \n \n French\n Chapte\n \n \n \n \n Dutch\n Martha Theresia\n \n \n \n \n English\n Lady Ap...\n Avalanche\n \n \n \n Dutch\n Tulland\n \n \n \n \n English\n Magpie Lauder\n \n \n \n \n Dutch\n Ja. Piet Huis\n \n \n \n \n American\n Sarah Mastboro\n Kaneo\n \n \n \n English\n Ana Decatur\n \n \n \n \n \n S. Balfou\n Thalaba\n \n \n \n Harburg\n Gemini\n \n \n \n \n English\n Elian\n Corry\n \n \n \n English\n Spirit of Trade\n \n \n \n \n French\n D. de Vauiores\n \n \n \n table>\n \n Names\n Captains\n Ports\n Dates\n \n \n Stirling\n \n \n \n \n \n Macduff\n \n \n 61\n \n \n Swedish\n Magnanin\n \n \n \n \n English\n Star of the North\n \n \n \n \n Hamburg\n Philip L...\n \n 9\n \n \n English\n Dalay\n Klag\n \n \n \n \n CAM\n \n \n \n \n \n Meyer\n \n \n \n \n \n Keddie\n \n \n \n \n \n Thom\n \n \n \n \n \n De Silva\n \n \n \n \n \n Eales\n \n \n \n \n \n Cogrel\n \n \n \n \n \n Klevst\n \n \n \n \n \n Mater\n \n \n \n \n \n Wabb\n \n \n \n \n \n Rumell\n \n \n \n \n \n Grosbeck\n \n \n \n \n \n Van Hoes\n \n \n \n \n \n Henry\n \n \n \n \n \n Huzewinkel\n \n \n \n \n \n Naine\n \n \n \n \n Bordeaux\n \n Whampo\n \n \n \n \n Yeng\n \n \n \n \n \n Fanchow\n SCAO\n \n \n \n \n Sanz bay\n \n \n \n \n \n Fonchow\n \n \n \n \n \n Nagwaakie\n \n \n \n \n \n Singapore\n \n \n \n \n \n Hamerang\n \n \n \n \n \n Manila\n \n \n \n \n \n Singapore\n \n \n \n \n \n Batavia\n \n \n \n \n \n Amsterdam\n \n \n \n \n \n Manilla\n \n \n \n \n \n Amateniam\n \n \n \n \n \n Sugiy\n \n \n \n \n \n Boulton\n \n \n \n \n \n Da\n \n \n \n \n \n Wainwright\n \n \n \n \n \n Do\n \n \n \n \n \n Cardif\n \n \n \n \n \n Candell\n \n \n \n \n \n Ningro\n \n \n \n \n \n Pickering\n \n \n \n \n \n Howe\n \n \n \n \n \n Williamson\n \n \n \n \n \n Drewer\n \n \n \n \n \n Stu.Les\n \n \n \n \n \n ampow\n \n \n \n \n \n Etang\n \n \n \n \n \n Onbern\n \n \n \n \n \n Henderou\n \n \n \n \n \n Noring\n \n \n \n \n \n Paterson\n \n \n \n \n \n Kuch\n \n \n \n \n \n Me, Calick\n \n \n \n \n Hongkong\n \n Foxbow\n \n \n \n \n Shang\n \n \n \n \n \n in\n \n \n \n \n Shanghai\n \n \n \n \n \n Cardiff\n \n \n \n \n \n Macao\n \n Shanghey\n \n \n \n \n Do\n \n \n \n \n \n Lun\n \n \n \n \n New York\n \n London\n \n \n \n \n Liverpool\n \n \n \n \n Hasanah\n \n Liverpool\n \n \n \n Adelaide\n \n Amsterdam\n \n \n \n Melbourne\n \n Nantes\n \n \n \n Hong.& Sing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n untra Ea...\n \n \n \n \n \n Lowlan\n \n \n \n \n \n Batavia\n \n \n \n \n \n Cork\n \n \n \n \n \n Katavia\n \n \n \n \n Kew York\n \n \n \n \n \n \n London\n \n \n \n \n \n Liverponi\n \n \n \n \n \n Singapore\n \n \n \n \n \n Batavia\n \n \n \n \n Liverponi\n \n \n \n \n \n 4ddlaide\n \n Lcedon\n \n \n \n Mauritius\n \n Liverpool\n \n \n \n \n Singapore\n \n \n \n \n Bremerhaven\n \n Liverpool\n \n \n \n \n Landos\n \n \n \n \n \n do\n \n \n \n\nPrinted and Published for the Proprietors at the Straits Times Press, by the H. F. Dealer, No. 37 Raffles Place.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-098 - Sir Robinson - 1864 [4-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 260818, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-103 - Others - 1864", "page_number": 45, "title": "CO129-103 - Others - 1864", "content_text": "# Memorial to Her Majesty\n\nI, a humble and devoted servant of your Majesty, having served for many years with fidelity and zeal, now find myself in a state of distress and neglect. Despite my long and honourable service, I am without influential friends to urge my cause, as all those of my early and middle age have passed away, leaving me desolate and forgotten. The numerous testimonials included in this memorial will assure your Majesty that, though my interests are currently neglected, I have been well regarded by those under whom I served in both military and civil life.\n\nThe testimonials from the Chinese inhabitants of Hong Kong, presented on four different occasions, will sufficiently evidence their feelings towards me, both upon my promotion to Colonial Secretary and after my departure from that island. They are accompanied by a tribute from the Indian inhabitants, forwarded to me on the day before my departure for England. As further proof of my services having been useful to the State while in China, I attach an extract from a trial of certain Chinese in the Supreme Court of Hong Kong, who were instigated by the late Imperial Commissioner \"Yeh\" to destroy me, under promise of a reward of 50,000 dollars.\n\nAs regards my military career, it commenced under the auspices of Brigadier-General F. Hardyman, of the 17th Foot (Equerry to His Royal Highness the late Duke of Kent, and my guardian); Colonel Edwards, 17th Foot, killed as Brigadier-General at Bhurtpoor on the 18th January, 1826; Brigadier-General McComber, 14th Foot; and General Sir Thomas Reynell. The testimonials in my favour from the latter three distinguished officers quoted in this Memorial speak for themselves. Those from General Hardyman were unfortunately lost when my property was wrecked on the River Ganges in 1827.\n\nI served on the Staff of Lieutenant-General Sir Samford Whittingham, Major-General the Honourable John Ramsay, and (local) Major-General Oglander, 26th Foot. To have earned the good opinion of, and to have served under officers of the high reputation of the above-named, who were practically the \"good and the brave,\" is an honour that I ever revert to with pride and satisfaction. With them, exalted birth did not overlook the merits of one who, as a poor soldier of fortune, had won his way to distinction by general conduct aided by his own good sword.\n\nIt is also on record that I was selected by the Deputy Governor of Bengal to escort His Royal Highness Prince Henry of the Netherlands to the Courts of Lucknow and Delhi, in the capacity of Aide-de-Camp, and I continued on this duty from 28th November, 1837, until 17th February, 1838. When His Royal Highness left Calcutta, Mr. Thoby Prinsep, then the Principal Secretary to Government (Mr. Thoby Prinsep is now one of the Members of the Indian Council), and under whom I acted, can testify to the approval conveyed through him to me of the Bengal Government.\n\nIn 1840, I proceeded to China, and was appointed by the order of Lord Auckland, British Commissioner and Military Magistrate of the Island of Chusan, during its occupation by your Majesty's forces, and until its delivery to the Chinese authorities in February, 1841.\n\nI have been thrice complimented in action before the enemy; first, by General Hardyman, on 3rd January, 1815, and by the same officer when carrying the regimental colour of the 17th Regiment on 19th December, 1817, and attacked by the Arab Chief, who fell by my hand on the heights of Jubbulpoor, and by Lord Combermere, Commander-in-Chief in India, at the assault and capture of Bhurtpoor; whilst placed in a singularly perilous position, leading the right column of attack, I was singly opposed to three of the enemy, all of whom were destroyed by me. The memorial explains this fully.\n\nI twice volunteered to lead forlorn hopes at Bhurtpoor, which honour was assented to by Sir Thomas Reynell, had any taken place. Again, I similarly volunteered to lead a forlorn hope against the fortress of \"Sumtur,\" in Bundelcund in 1828. Sir Sanford Whittingham promised me this latter, but the Rajah of Sumtur having come to terms, I was again disappointed. Major-General F. Meade and Colonel T. Tidy (Adjutant-General's Department, Horse Guards), are still alive, and can bear testimony to what they know of my conduct at Bhurtpoor, 18th January, 1826.\n\nIn May, 1841, I was appointed Chief Magistrate of Hong Kong, and towards the end of that month I applied to Captain Charles Elliot for permission to join my regiment for ten days, then before Canton with your Majesty's forces, under Lord Gough. This favour was refused in the following manner:\n\n\"The duties of your office at Hong Kong would not permit you to leave that place when no other officer of the Government is on the spot, and the Chief Superintendent is well assured you must feel with him, that while in the office you now hold, it necessarily becomes your duty to forego (however painfully) the privilege of being with your corps in any military operation in which it may be engaged.\"\n\nThus your Majesty will perceive that it was for the public good that I was detained at Hong Kong, thereby losing all chance of honours and promotion, such as were granted to several of my comrades, two of whom, my juniors in the service, one a Brigade Major, and the other Deputy Judge...\n\nPage 7\n\n...\n\nPage 43", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-103 - Others - 1864.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 260839, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-103 - Others - 1864", "page_number": 66, "title": "CO129-103 - Others - 1864", "content_text": "43\n\n1:\n\nSCHEDULE of Inclosures to Despatch No. 96, of 20th May, 1859, from Colonel Caine to Sir E. B. Lytton, Bart.\n\n1. Statement showing age, length of service, and actual salary of Colonel Caine, as also the amount of his contributions to the Superannuation Fund.\n\n2. Letter from Mr. Morrison, Secretary to Superintendency, to Captain Caine, stating that the Chief Superintendent declines to allow him to quit Hong Kong to command his company in the operations against Canton.\n\nMay 22, 1841.\n\n3. Letter from Sir Henry Pottinger to Lord Fitzroy Somerset, recommending Brevet-Major Caine for an unattached Majority\n\nOctober 26, 1844.\n\n4. Extract from General Orders by Major-General D'Aguilar, appointing Major Caine Commandant of Hong Kong.\n\nApril 2, 1847.\n\n5. Letter from the Assistant Adjutant-General at Hong Kong, conveying to Major Caine the acknowledgment of Major-General D'Aguilar for his services whilst in temporary command of the garrison.\n\nMay 3, 1847.\n\n[Note—This proves that though not a Regimental Major, yet, as the Commandant of this garrison, I did perform military duty. The garrison orders, moreover, were issued in my name.—M. CAINE.]\n\n6. Schedule of Major Caine's services from November, 1813, to April, 1847.\n\n7. Letter from Colonel Edwards, 17th Foot, to Colonel McCombe, commanding 14th Foot, bearing testimony to the intelligence, zeal and activity of Lieutenant W. Caine, and to his gallantry at the attack of Jutguh and at the storming of the heights of Jhubbulpoor,\n\nMay 3, 1822.\n\n8. Letter from Colonel Edwards, 14th Foot, to Major-General Sir H. Taylor, bearing testimony to the conduct of Lieutenant W. Caine as a zealous, active, and meritorious officer.\n\nSeptember 18, 1825.\n\n9. Letter from Colonel McCombe to Major-General Sir Herbert Taylor, recommending in strong terms a Memorial from Lieutenant W. Caine to his Royal Highness the Commander-in-Chief.\n\nSeptember 18, 1823.\n\n49\n\n10. Letter from Major-General Sir Thomas Regnell to Colonel Stewart, congratulating him on the appointment of Lieutenant W. Caine to his regiment.\n\nOctober 1, 1826.\n\n11. Letter from Colonel McCombe, 14th Foot, to Lieutenant W. Caine, bearing testimony to his merits and distinguished services.\n\nDecember, 29, 1826.\n\n12. Letter from Major-General Sir Samford Whittingham to Viscount Combermere, reporting the gallant conduct of Lieutenant Caine at the assault of Bhurtpoor, on the 18th January, 1826.\n\nNovember 26, 1827.\n\n13. Extract from Sir John Davis's despatch, marked \"Separate and confidential,\" of 21st November, 1846, recommending Major Caine for the office of Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong.\n\n14. Extract from Sir John Davis's despatch, marked \"Separate and confidential,\" of 27th November, 1846, regarding Major Caine's fitness for the office of Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong.\n\n15. Extract from Sir George Bonham's despatch, marked \"Separate,\" of 29th October, 1850, submitting Major Caine's application to retire from his post of Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong, at the end of 1851.\n\n16. Extract from Sir George Gray's despatch, \"Military,\" No. 2, of 11th October, 1854, to Sir John Bowring, approving measures adopted by Colonel Caine for the protection of Hong Kong, in June, 1854, against Russian aggression.\n\n17. Copy of Sir Edward B. Lytton's despatch, No. 43, of the 1st October, 1858, to Sir John Bowring, bearing testimony to the services of Colonel Caine during his long connexion with the Government of Hong Kong.\n\n18. Copy of letter from Sir Charles Yorke, Military Secretary to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, on the subject of Colonel Caine's desire to realize the value of his commission, but granting only the value of the company.\n\nMay 18, 1857\n\n19. Hong Kong. Memorandum of Land Sales, from 13th April, 1854, to 30th June, 1855.\n\nW. T. MERCER,\n\nColonial Secretary.\n\nE\n\n64\n\n7", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-103 - Others - 1864.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 261789, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-104 - Sir Robinson - 1865 [1-3] & Acting Governor Mercer - 1865 [3-4]", "page_number": 488, "title": "CO129-104 - Sir Robinson - 1865 [1-3] & Acting Governor Mercer - 1865 [3-4]", "content_text": "# PROCLAMATION\n\nBy His Excellency WILLIAM THOMAS MERCER, Esquire, Acting Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same.\n\n## Imperial Act\n\nWhereas an Act was made and passed in the Imperial Parliament in the Session holden in the Twenty-sixth and Twenty-seventh Years of the Reign of Her Majesty The now QUEEN, intituled “An Act to determine the Time at which Letters Patent shall take effect in the Colonies,\" which said Act was and is in the Words and Figures following, that is to say:\n\n### Text of the Act\n\nWhereas Her Majesty hath from Time to Time caused to be made under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland divers Letters Patent intended to take effect within Her Majesty's Colonies and Possessions beyond the Seas: And whereas Doubts are entertained respecting the Period at which such Letters Patent have taken or may hereafter take effect within such Colonies and Possessions, and it is expedient that such Doubts should be removed: Be it therefore enacted by the Queen's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the Authority of the same, as follows:\n\n| Section | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1 | **Patent not to take effect in any such Colony or Possession as aforesaid until the same were or shall be publicly made known or acted upon therein** |\n| | No such Letters Patent heretofore made shall (unless otherwise provided therein or by other lawful Authority) be deemed to have taken or shall take effect in any such Colony or Possession as aforesaid until the same were or shall be publicly made known or acted upon therein: Provided that any Act or Thing heretofore done or purporting to have been done in pursuance or under Authority of such Letters Patent shall be as valid and effectual as if the same Letters Patent had taken effect at the Date of the making thereof. |\n| 2 | **Future Letters Patent not to take effect in Colony till Publication** |\n| | No such Letters Patent hereafter to be made shall (unless otherwise provided therein or by other lawful Authority) take effect in any such Colony or Possession until the making of the same shall have been signified therein by Proclamation or other public Notice. |\n| 3 | **Appointments by Letters Patent to be void unless published within Six or Nine Months** |\n| | Any such Letters Patent by which any Person may be hereafter appointed to any Office or Employment within any of such Colonies or Possessions shall (unless otherwise provided therein or by other lawful Authority) become null and void in respect of such Colony, unless the same shall be so signified as aforesaid within the following Period; that is to say, within Nine Calendar Months in case such Colony or Possession shall be to the Eastward of Bengal in the East Indies, or to the West of Cape Horn in South America, or in any other Case within Six Months after the making thereof. |\n| 4 | **Repeal of 9 & 10 Vict, c. 91** |\n| | The Act, Chapter Ninety-one, of the Ninth and Tenth Years of Her Majesty, intituled An Act to continue certain Patent Commissions until the Exhibition of the Commissions revoking them, is hereby repealed. |\n| 5 | **Period of Act coming into operation** |\n| | This Act shall take effect in each of Her Majesty's Colonies and Possessions so soon as the same shall be proclaimed therein by the Officer administering the Government thereof. |\n\n## Proclamation\n\nNow, therefore, I, WILLIAM THOMAS MERCER, Esquire, being the Officer Administering the Government of Hongkong, and in pursuance of instructions in that behalf received from the Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, do, on this Twentieth Day of April, 1865, hereby proclaim the said Act as provided in the Fifth Section thereof, and the same is hereby proclaimed and takes effect in the Colony of Hongkong henceforward accordingly.\n\nBy His Excellency's Command,\n**W. H. ALEXANDER**, Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\n**GOD SAVE THE QUEEN**\n\nGiven at Victoria, Hongkong, this 20th Day of April, 1865.\n\n## Related Correspondence\n\n5943/65\" \n4 in Fest. 34. \n484 \nwiches \nword \nwithout delay; I use the armed \"predevine advisedly \nin order that the can be not \"gazetted\" (as Mr Smale's College \nin the sense \nof being published in the Gazette for general information, but that the same be proclaimed in the sense in which the Imperial Parliament (our Section 5 has provided \nof its Enactments should last \nthat one \nGfeel \nin the Colonies. \nI have drafted a form which \nseems to me to be an \nappropriate one and \nwhich I have appended to this communication, \nI have, &c., \n**(Signed) Henry John Ball** \n(True Copy) \n**W.A.Alexander** \nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\nNo. 67. \n**W. T. MERCER**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-104 - Sir Robinson - 1865 [1-3] & Acting Governor Mercer - 1865 [3-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 262161, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-105 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1865 [5-7]", "page_number": 332, "title": "CO129-105 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1865 [5-7]", "content_text": "# THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH JANUARY, 1861.\n\n## GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION\n\nThe following Calendar of Grants of Probates made under Ordinance No. 8 of 1860 is published for general information.\n\nBy Order,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 7th January, 1861.\n\n**W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.**\n\n## CALENDAR OF PROBATES and ADMINISTRATIONS granted by the Court of Probate at Hongkong during the year 1860.\n\n| DATE OF GRANT | NAME OF TESTATOR OR INTESTATE | PLACE AND TIME OF DEATH | PROBATE ADMIN-ISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED OR ADMINISTRA-TION | NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF THE EXECUTOR OR ADMINISTRATOR | VALUE OF THE EFFECTS AS SET FORTH IN THE COM-MISSION OF AR-RANGEMENT |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Jan. 11 | James Gray | June 27 | Probate | John Gregory of Hongkong, Mercantile Clerk, the sole Executor. | $1,146.43 |\n| 31 | Thomas Hardy | June 4 | Administration | Douglas Lapraik of Hongkong, Watchmaker, &c. | $500.53 |\n| Feb. 4 | Edmund Freely | June 8 | Administration | ... | $1,143.01 |\n| 20 | George Chape | July 14 | Administration | ... | $6,424.35 |\n| 25 | John Brown Compton | July 28 | Administration | ... | $1,331.89 |\n| Mar. 8 | William Bennett | August 8 | Administration | Graham Anderson of Hongkong, Merchant, one of the Executors. | $211.03 |\n| 20 | B. Trowsdale | Sept. 28 | Probate | Douglas Lapraik of Hongkong, Watchmaker, &c. | $448.80 |\n| 20 | Paulo Vicente Affonso | March 20 | Administration | Official Administrator. | ... |\n| 30 | George Urmson | March 19 | Administration | Louisa Kenny, sole Executrix. | $13,800.00 |\n| Apr. 9 | Ignacio d'Almeida Pereira | May 15 | Probate | Patrick Campbell of Hongkong, Banker, one of the Executors. | $7,638.04 |\n| Nov. 9 | Tunes McNicol | At Sea, 22nd May, 1860 | Administration | Official Administrator. | $67.83 |\n| 9 | Francis Stewart | At Sea, 5th October, 1859 | Administration | James Ignatius Dawson of Hongkong, Mercantile Assistant. | $64.82 |\n| Dec. 4 | Thomas Larkin Walker | Hongkong, 6th July, 1860 | Administration | Richard Henry Pearce of the ship Balaclava, the cousin and one of the next of kin. | $358.35 |\n| 16 | William Kelly | Hongkong, 26th July, 1860 | Administration | Official Administrator. | $270.20 |\n| 13 | George Wyborn | Hongkong, 10th Sept., 1860 | Probate | Delfino Noronha of Hongkong, Printer, the sole Executor. | $403.54 |\n| 29 | Hendrick P. T. Smith | Hongkong, 23rd Sept., 1860 | Probate | Candido Julio Ozorio of Hongkong, Mercantile Assistant, the sole Executor. | $1,150.90 |\n| Jan. 20 | John Swail Fisher Coleman | Hongkong, 16th Dec., 1859 | Probate | The Rev. W. R. Beach, Military Chaplain, and Robt. Scott Walker of Hongkong, Merchant. | ... |\n| Feb. 25 | Bernard Kenny, M.D. | Hongkong, 5th March, 1860 | Probate | Cheong Ahe of Hongkong, Comprador, one of the Executors. | ... |\n| Mar. 20 | William Henry Newman | Hongkong, 4th March, 1860 | Administration | Official Administrator. | ... |\n| Oct. 4 | Cheang Hoong | Hongkong, 1st Sept., 1860 | Probate | Christian Elizabeth Vaucher, wife of Albert Emile Vaucher of Hongkong, Merchant. | ... |\n| 11 | Hyuppa | Hongkong, 18th Sept., 1860 | Administration | Official Administrator. | ... |\n| 11 | Charles William Horder | Hongkong, 27th Sept., 1860 | Probate | Antoine Wouter Kup of Hongkong, Merchant. | ... |\n| 7 | William Baird | Hongkong, 13th Aug., 1860 | Administration | WiLane of Hongkong, Storekeeper, one of the Executors. | ... |\n| 9 | Adonia Rickomariz | Hongkong, 30th Aug., 1860 | Administration | Malcolm Macfarlane of Hongkong, Clerk. | ... |\n| 29 | Francisco Fortunato Marques | Hongkong, 24th Sept., 1860 | Probate | Geo. Morrison, Master Mariner, one of the Executors. | ... |\n\n**W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar**\n\nPage 328\n\n## GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION\n\nThe attention of Shipmasters and Merchants connected with Emigration Business is specially called to the subjoined Notice issued by the Emmigration Officer for general convenience and information.\n\nBy Order,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 7th January, 1861.\n\n**W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.**\n\n## NOTICE\n\nEMIGRATION OFFICE, HONGKONG, 20th December, 1860.\n\nWhereas much ignorance prevails in this Port as to the Law and Regulations affecting Chinese Passenger Ships leading to perpetual reference, by Ship Masters and Merchants, to the Emigration Officer, for information on matters of ordinary detail and standing Rule: and whereas the Laws and Regulations alluded to are contained in various Imperial Acts, Local Ordinances and Proclamations and decisions of the Emigration Commissioners on matters arising out of the working of the system since it came into force:---(some of which documents are not easily procurable by the parties interested) it is therefore considered expedient by the Emigration Officer to publish in a condensed form the Rules in force in this Port relating to all Private Chinese Passenger Ships and Passengers, and as far as the provisions of the Imperial Act are concerned, to Ships chartered by a British Government Emigration Agent.\n\nAny vessel clearing with more than 20 Asiatic Passengers, on any Voyage of more than 7 days duration, is a \"Chinese Passenger Ship\" under the Act.\n\n1. The Ship laid on for passengers, the Master will notify the Emigration Officer by Letter of the fact, specifying the estimated number of passengers she can carry by Surveyor's Certificate, her destination, and the name of the Licensed Passage Broker employed.\n\nNote. After which, the Emigration Officer will take an early opportunity to inspect Ship.\n\n3. When the full quantity of passengers' provisions is on board the Master shall notify the Emigration Officer of the fact, who will as soon as possible thereafter, go off and inspect them.\n\nNote. The provisions must be all placed in the Tween decks or on the Upper deck, and not be stowed away in the Hold, until after inspection.\n\n9. When the Ship is ready to receive the passengers on board the Passage Broker will bring a written notice to that effect from the Master, when a time will be fixed for the attendance of the passengers at this Office to have their contract passage tickets explained and signed, in the presence of the Broker or his deputy.\n\nNote. This notice must be given at least 24 hours before the passengers appear at this Office, and on the same day the Master, with two approved sureties, will attend and execute the Bond under Section 1 of the Chinese Passenger Act 1855, and deposit the following documents :--\n\n1. Government Surveyor's Certificate of measurement and seaworthyness,\n2. Master's Certificate relative to Chinese Doctor (provided he fails in securing an European Surgeon for a reasonable remuneration.)\n3. Certificate under the Chop seals of two Chinese apothecary's Shops, vouching for competency of Doctor.\n4. List of provisions and medicines, according to the scale laid down in the Act, signed by the Master.\n5. Certificate of a resident Physician that he has examined the medicines, that they are good, and in accordance with the requirements of the Act.\n6. Passenger List in duplicate, with a Summary attached, specifying the numbers respectively of, Passengers under the Act, Cabin passengers, Crew, including Master and all persons on Ship's Articles; shewing total number of souls on board. Signed by Master.\n\nNote. Chinese Cooks, Stewards, Interpreter, Doctor, &c. are invariably passengers, berthed and fed with the others, although borne by Law on the Ship's Articles, for purposes of discipline. In future, their names, with their rating on board, will appear at the end of the passenger lists, and they will be included in the gross number that the ship can carry, but numerically they will be entered, as heretofore, under the head of \"Crew on Ship's Articles.\" About 4 Cooks and Stewards to every 100 passengers has been the rule.\n\n4. Either at this time or after the passengers are collected on board they must be inspected individually by a resident Surgeon, who must also inspect the Crew and give his Certificate that, none appear, by reason of any bodily or mental disease, unfit to proceed, or likely to endanger the health or safety of other persons about to proceed, in such Vessel.\n\n5. The Master will give notice when all the passengers are on board and when he wishes to clear for Sea.\n\nNote. The Broker must personally assure himself that every passenger is on board and report to that effect, after which the Emigration Officer will proceed on board, muster and count the passengers, and make a final inspection of the Ship.\n\nAfter this is done, and not before, the Ship is at liberty to shift her berth, if it is desired; the Master mentioning the fact to the Harbor Master; who will then deliver to him his Emigration Papers and Port Clearance.\n\nIn the fitting up and equipment of Chinese Passenger Ships the following general Rules will obtain\n\n1. Ships with full complement of passengers, shall carry boats according to the following scale, of size and description approved by the Emigration Officer :--\n\n| Registered Tons | Number of Boats |\n| --- | --- |\n| Less than 200 | 3 |\n| 200 to 400 | 4 |\n| 400 to 600 | 5 |\n| 600 to 1,000 | 5 |\n| 1,000 to 1,500 | 6 |\n| 1,500 and upwards | 6 |\n\nNote. In every case one boat must be a properly fitted Life boat, and one a Long boat.\n\n2. Ships must carry at least 2 Life buoys, slung, prepared for sudden emergencies.\n\n3. In the absence of a Forcepump and Hose, reaching fore and aft, a Ship must be provided with not less than 3 dozen buckets, in case of fire.\n\n4. Every Hatchway leading into passengers' quarters must be covered by a well secured House about six feet high, having as much ventilation as is compatible with strength, and being water tight. The Hatches are not to be used during the voyage unless stress of weather demands it.\n\nNote. When women are carried, they must have a separate hatchway entrance, apart from the Males; and the Male and Female quarters must be divided by a strong bulkhead with no door or aperture in it. The Female quarters must be aft, as also the Water closets for their use.\n\n5. The Berths, Cooking cabooses, Water closets, &c., must be all properly secured; and the Master must provide himself with two or three spare rice boilers, as they are very brittle, and liable to accident.\n\n6. In the very important particular of ventilation, the Government Notification `No. 51` of the 22nd April, 1856, is republished here, being not generally known.\n\n## GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION No. 51\n\nIt is hereby notified for the information of Masters of Ships carrying Chinese Passengers, and unprovided with the improved Appliance usually found in Vessels of modern construction, and generally for the information of all interested, that in addition to a Windsail for every hatchway, it is required that a constant supply of fresh air be ensured to the between decks in bad weather, by fitting, at each end of the Space set apart for passengers, two Funnels of wood or metal, Four in all, with moveable heads, in manner following, that is to say, the body of the air Funnel to reach from underneath the lowermost deck overhead to a height of 3 or 4 feet above the uppermost deck, and to pass through holes cut for the purpose in either side of the deck, and made water-tight by a canvas coat or other suitable means.\n\nThe attention of the Emigration Officer has been called to the above regulation.\n\nBy Order,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 22nd April, 1856.\n\n**W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-105 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1865 [5-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 264797, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-111 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1866 [1-2]", "page_number": 179, "title": "CO129-111 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1866 [1-2]", "content_text": "## THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 3RD SEPTEMBER, 1864.\n\n### STATE OF THE WEATHER\n\n#### METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS TAKEN AT THE GOVERNMENT CIVIL HOSPITAL, VICTORIA, HONGKONG, FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY, 1864.\n\n| BAROMETER | THERMOMETER (Fahrenheit) | WIND | RAIN | HYGROMETER | \n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | \n| STANDARD | ATTACHED | IN SHADE | DETACHED | IN SUN | IN WATER | COMPLETE SATURATION | DRY BULB IN SHADE | WET BULB IN SHADE | DEW POINT | VELOCITY IN INCHES COMPUTED |\n| 29.77 | 29.86 | 29.50 | 29.49 | 85 | Overcast and cloudy | 0.867 | 0.809 | 75.00 | 78.09 | 41.807 | 0.877 | 76.00 | 73.13 | 0.905 | 0.830 |\n| 29.90 | 29.80 | 29.56 | 29.50 | | Overcast and cloudy | 0.81 | | | | | | | | | |\n| 30.04 | 30.07 | 29.72 | 29.70 | 87 | Fine, but cloudy | 0.767 | 0.902 | 70.09 | 72.00 | | 0.742 | 0.760 | 70.09 | 71.09 | 0.30 |\n| 30.00 | 30.03 | 29.65 | 29.63 | | Cloudy, rain with strong breeze | 0.610 | 0.810 | 78.00 | 78.00 | | | | | | |\n| 30.07 | 30.06 | 29.62 | 29.55 | | Overcast, cloudy, strong breeze & rain | 0.657 | | | | | | | | | 1.10 |\n| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |\n| Mean | 29.91 | 29.52 | 29.49 | | | | | | | | | | | | |\n\nMean daily range of temperature........11.00 degrees.\n\nPage 320\n\n## IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.\n\n### Between CHON AH KWEI, Plaintiff, and DAVID COWEN, Defendant.\n\nWHEREAS an action has been commenced in this Court at the suit of the above named Chon Ah Kwei against the above named David Cowen to recover Seven Hundred Dollars damages alleged to have been sustained by the Plaintiff by breach of contract on the part of the Defendant; and it being alleged that the said David Cowen does not reside within the Island of Hongkong or its dependencies a Writ of Foreign Attachment has been issued returnable on the Nineteenth day of September instant, wherein Adolph Bourjan, and Arthur Booth of Hongkong, partners in the Mercantile firm of Messrs. Bourjan Hübener and Company, and John Steward Lapraik, also of Hongkong, Merchant, and Thomas Bohner, also of Hongkong, Master Mariner, are Garnishees; Notice is hereby given thereof and that if at any time before final judgment in this action, the said David Cowen or any person on his behalf will give the security and notice and file the appearance or plea required by the Ordinance of this Island intituled \"An Ordinance to provide for and regulate Process in actions at Law against persons absent from the Colony,\" the said Attachment may be dissolved.\n\nDated this 2nd day of September, A.D. 1864.\nR. C. R. OWEN, Plaintiff's Attorney.\n\n### Between LOW ACHOW, Plaintiff, and DAVID COWEN, Defendant.\n\nWHEREAS an action has been commenced in this Court at the suit of the above named Low Achow against the above named David Cowen to recover Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars damages alleged to have been sustained by the Plaintiff by breach of contract on the part of the Defendant; and it being alleged that the said David Cowen does not reside within this Island or its dependencies a Writ of Foreign Attachment has been issued returnable on the Nineteenth day of September instant, wherein Adolph Bourjan and Arthur Booth of Hongkong, partners in the Mercantile firm of Messrs. Bourjan Hübener and Company, and John Steward Lapraik, also of Hongkong, Merchant, and Thomas Behmer, also of Hongkong, Master Mariner, are Garnishees; Notice is hereby given thereof and that if at any time before final judgment in this action, the said David Cowen or any person on his behalf will give the security and notice and file the appearance or plea required by the Ordinance of this Island intituled \"An Ordinance to provide for and regulate Process in actions at Law against persons absent from the Colony,\" the said Attachment may be dissolved.\n\nDated this 2nd day of September, A.D. 1864.\nR. C. R. OWEN, Plaintiff's Attorney.\n\n### Between SIEW AU SHONG, Plaintiff, and DAVID COWEN, Defendant.\n\nWHEREAS an action has been commenced in this Court at the suit of the above named Siew Au Shong against the above named David Cowen to recover Six Hundred Dollars damages alleged to have been sustained by the Plaintiff by breach of contract on the part of the Defendant; and it being alleged that the said David Cowen does not reside within the Island of Hongkong or its dependencies a Writ of Foreign Attachment has been issued returnable on the Nineteenth day of September instant, wherein Adolph Bourjan and Arthur Booth of Hongkong, partners in the Mercantile firm of Messrs. Bourjan Hübener and Company, and John Steward Lapraik, also of Hongkong, Merchant, and Thomas Behmer, also of Hongkong, Master Mariner, are Garnishees; Notice is hereby given thereof and that if at any time before final judgment in this action, the said David Cowen or any person on his behalf will give the security and notice and file the appearance or plea required by the Ordinance of this Island intituled \"An Ordinance to provide for and regulate Process in actions at Law against persons absent from the Colony,\" the said Attachment may be dissolved.\n\nDated this 2nd day of September, A.D. 1864.\nR. C. R. OWEN, Plaintiff's Attorney.\n\n### Between TAM SING HIN, Plaintiff, and DAVID COWEN, Defendant.\n\nWHEREAS an action has been commenced in this Court at the suit of the above named Tam Sing Hin against the above named David Cowen to recover Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars damages alleged to have been sustained by the Plaintiff by breach of contract on the part of the Defendant; and it being alleged that the said David Cowen does not reside within the Island of Hongkong or its dependencies a Writ of Foreign Attachment has been issued returnable on the Twelfth Day of September next, wherein Adolph Bourjan and Arthur Booth of Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong, partners in the Mercantile House of Messieurs Barjan, Hübener & Co., and J. L. Pereira also of Victoria, Merchant's Clerk are Garnishees; Notice is hereby given thereof and that if at any time before final judgment in this action, the said Ng Tuck Hung and Cheong Tai or any person on his behalf will give the security and notice and file the appearance or plea required by the Ordinance of this Island intituled \"An Ordinance to provide for and regulate Process in actions at Law against persons absent from the Colony,\" the said Attachment may be dissolved.\n\nDated this 27th day of August, A.D. 1864.\nHENRY KINGSMILL, Plaintiff's Attorney.\n\n### Between CHARLES WILSON MURRAY and ARTHUR SMITH, Plaintiffs, and LEONG A TOON, Defendant.\n\nWHEREAS an action has been commenced in this Court at the suit of the above named Charles Wilson Murray and Arthur Smith acting in the firm of Messrs. Birley and Company against the above named Leong A Toon otherwise Wing Cheung Loong to recover Four Thousand One Hundred and Eighty-nine Dollars and twelve cents for money alleged to be due by the Defendant to the Plaintiffs for goods sold and delivered by the Plaintiffs to the Defendant, and it being alleged that the said Leong A Toon does not reside within this Island or its Dependencies: Writ of Foreign Attachment has been issued returnable on the Nineteenth day of September instant, wherein Caleb Tongier Smith and James B. Taylor the resident partners in the firm of Messieurs Smith Archer and Company and George J. Helland and Antoine W. P. Kup the resident partners in the firm of Messieurs John and Company and A. Hew are Garnishees. Notice is hereby given thereof and that if at any time before final judgment in this action, the said Leong A Toon or any person on his behalf will give the security and notice and file the appearance or plea required by the Ordinance of this Island intituled \"An Ordinance to provide for and regulate Process in actions at Law against persons absent from the Colony,\" the said Attachment may be dissolved.\n\nDated this 3rd day of September, A.D. 1864.\nHENRY KINGSMILL, Plaintiff's Attorney.\n\n### Between LEE YING CHOONG, LEE CHUM, and LEE ACHEE, Plaintiffs, and 'NG TUCK HUNG, CHEONG TAI, and GEORGE G. COUSINS, Defendants.\n\nWHEREAS an action has been commenced in this Court at the suit of the above named Lee Ying Choong, Lee Chum, and Lee Achee against the above named 'Ng Tuck Hung, Cheong Tai, and George G. Cousins, to recover Fourteen Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty-nine Dollars for money alleged to be due by the Defendants to the Plaintiffs for goods sold and delivered by the Plaintiffs to the Defendants and for money received by the Defendants for the use of the Plaintiffs and for money found to be due from the Defendants to the Plaintiffs on accounts stated between them. And it being alleged that the said 'Ng Tuck Hung and Cheong Tai do not reside within the Island of Hongkong or its dependencies a Writ of Foreign Attachment has been issued returnable on the Nineteenth day of September instant, wherein Adolph Bourjan and Arthur Booth, of Hongkong, partners in the Mercantile firm of Messrs. Bourjan Hübener and Company, and John Steward Lapraik, also of Hongkong, Merchant, and Thomas Behmer, also of Hongkong, Master Mariner, are Garnishees; Notice is hereby given thereof and that if at any time before final judgment in this action, the said David Cowen or any person on his behalf will give the security and notice and file the appearance or plea required by the Ordinance of this Island intituled \"An Ordinance to provide for and regulate Process in actions at Law against persons absent from the Colony,\" the said Attachment may be dissolved.\n\nDated this 2nd day of September, A.D. 1864.\nR. C. R. OWEN, Plaintiff's Attorney.\n\n## STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also, BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA.\n\nTHE `PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S` Steam-ship `ORISSA`, Captain HECTOR, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above places on Sunday, the 11th September, 1864, at 9 A.M.\n\nCARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 9th, Specie until Noon on the 10th: and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 9th.\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 Shippers 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 happen from incorrectness in such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the Company's \"C\" Bills of Lading are particularly requested to note the Terms and Conditions of Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequacy of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.\n\nTHOS. SUTHERLAND, Superintendent.\n\nPeninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong, 29th August, 1864.\n\n## COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES DES MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.\n\n### Paquebots-Poste Français.\n\nSTEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA, MARSEILLES. ALSO, PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.\n\nOn Saturday, the 24th September, at Noon, the Company's Steam-ship `CAMBODGE`, Commander De Bovis, with Her Britannic Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this Port for the above places, in connection...\n\nAt Alexandria, with the Company's and the Austrian Lloyd's Mail Steamers for the Levant, Black Sea, Greece, Corfu, and Trieste: At Messina, with the Company's twice-weekly Mail Steamers for Malta and all the Italian Ports: At Marseilles, with the weekly Company's Mail Steamer for Valencia and by Railroad to Madrid.\n\nPassengers going to London are informed that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.\n\nCargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-111 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1866 [1-2].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 264876, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-111 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1866 [1-2]", "page_number": 258, "title": "CO129-111 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1866 [1-2]", "content_text": "251 \n\nWednesday, 18th of April 1861.\n\nThe Committee met as usual this morning.\n\nMr. Buth... \n\nagreed upon...\n\nCaptain Thomas' request & wish to state in addition to the evidence given by him on Monday some additional particulars.\n\nHenry Thomssell, recalled...\n\nThe medicines supplied to the \"Fiedor\" were in conformity with the Schedule A of the Act and were examined by Dr. Lyon on board that vessel. In October 1860, I submitted to Sir Hercules Robinson that a medical man should be appointed for the duties in connection with the Emigration office, but His Excellency did not deem it necessary to alter the existing arrangement... it was...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-111 - Acting Governor Mercer - 1866 [1-2].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 266304, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-114 - MacDonnell - 1866 [7-8]", "page_number": 197, "title": "CO129-114 - MacDonnell - 1866 [7-8]", "content_text": "282\n\nTHE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28th JULY, 1866.\n\nThe Appropriation Bill being in accordance with the foregoing Votes, His Excellency the GOVERNOR puts the Question--That this Bill do pass, and that the Title be--\"An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to authorize the Appropriation of a Supplementary Sum not exceeding Two hundred and Sixty-five thousand Dollars to defray the charges of the Year 1865.”\n\nQuestion put and carried, the Ordinance being numbered “No. 4 of 1866,”\n\nHis Excellency the GOVERNOR then invites the consideration of the Council to a Despatch (No. 40) of the 8th Ultimo, from the Right Honorable the SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES, referring for decision of the Council a Letter from Bishop SMITH, enquiring whether his Pension would be forfeited permanently by acceptance of Church Preferment.\n\nThe subject is discussed, and on reference to the conditions of the Pension agreed to at the Meeting of the Council held on the 13th of September 1864, it is unanimously Resolved-- That it is not the desire of this Council that the Bishop's Pension should be forfeited, but that it should simply remain in abeyance pro tanto so long as he holds any Preferment elsewhere, and that the meaning of the word Preferment be left to the Interpretation of the SECRETARY OF STATE when necessary.\n\nHis Excellency then adjourns the Council.\n\nRead and confirmed, this 25th Day of July, 1866.\n\nL. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,\n\nClerk of Councils.\n\nRICHARD GRAVES MACDONNELL,\n\nGovernor.\n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.\n\nThe following Bills, which were read a first time at a Meeting of the Legislative Council held this day, are published for general information.\n\nShort Title.\n\n16.\n\nBy Order,\n\nL. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,\n\nClerk of Councils.\n\nLegislative Chamber, Hongkong, 25th July, 1866.\n\nAn Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, for the Incorporation of the Hongkong and Shanghae Banking Company.\n\nWhereas the several persons hereinafter named and others have agreed to form a Joint Stock Company under the name or style of \"The Hongkong and Shanghae Banking Corporation,\" for the purpose of carrying on the business of Banking and of conducting all business usually transacted by Bankers; And Whereas for the purpose of establishing and carrying on the said undertaking they have agreed that a Capital of Five Millions of Dollars divided into Forty Thousand Shares of One Hundred and Twenty Five Dollars each shall be raised in the first instance with power to increase such Capital to the extent and in manner hereinafter mentioned: And Whereas for the better accomplishing and carrying into effect the objects and purposes of the said Company they have applied to His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong to grant to them and all other the Subscribers of such Capital an Ordinance of Incorporation, which His said Excellency the Governor has consented and agreed to do, under and subject to the conditions, restrictions, and provisions hereinafter contained: Be it therefore enacted by His said Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:----\n\nI. This Ordinance may be cited for all purposes as \"The Hongkong and Shanghae Bank Ordinance.\"\n\nII. In the interpretation of this Ordinance, the expression \"The Governor\" shall mean His Excellency the Governor of the Colony of Hongkong, or the Officer for the time being administering the Government of the said Colony; and the expression \"The Company\" shall mean \"The Hongkong and Shanghae Banking Corporation;\" and the expression \"The Colony\" shall mean the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies.\n\nIII. The Honorable John Dent, the Honorable Thomas Sutherland, Albert Farley Heard, Esquire, George Francis Maclean, Esquire, Douglas Lapraik, Esquire, Woldemar Nissen, Esquire, Arthur Sassoon, Esquire, George John Helland, Esquire, Palanjce Franjee, Esquire, Henry William Wood, Esquire and Caleb Tangier Smith, Esquire together with such and so many other persons and bodies politic and corporate as now are, or shall hereafter become, proprietors of any share or shares of or in the capital, for the time being, of the Company hereby established, shall be one body politic and corporate, in name and in deed, by the name of \"The Hongkong and Shanghae Banking Corporation,\" and by that name shall and may sue and be sued, in all Courts, whether of law or of equity, and shall have perpetual succession with a Common Seal, which may be by them varied and changed at their pleasure.\n\n283\n\nIV. The said Company is and shall be established for the purpose of carrying on, under the management of a Court of Directors the business of Banking for the term of Twenty-one Years, commencing from the day of the date of this Ordinance, in the Colony: Provided always that nothing herein contained shall restrict the said Company, with the consent of the Commissioners for the time being for executing the Office of Lord High Treasurer in England, from establishing any Banks or Branch Banks at London or at any Port, Town, City or Place in India, Penang and Singapore, or in the Dominions of the Emperor of China, or of the Tycoon of Japan, in or at which any British Consulate or Vice-Consulate is or may be hereafter established, and also without such consent as aforesaid from establishing at London or any such Port, Town, City or Place as aforesaid, Agencies for Exchange, Deposit and Remittance.\n\nV. The Capital of the Company shall consist of Five Millions of Dollars divided into Forty Thousand Shares of One Hundred and Twenty-five Dollars each, and such further Capital not exceeding Two Millions Five Hundred Thousand Dollars, as the Directors for the time being shall deem necessary for the purposes of the said undertaking: And for the creation of which they shall have previously obtained the consent of the Governor, such consent being signified in writing under the hand of the Governor; but such further Capital shall be divided into Shares of One Hundred and Twenty-five Dollars each and be paid up in full as hereinafter mentioned. And until such further Capital be raised as aforesaid, the aforesaid Sum of Five Millions of Dollars shall be taken to be the fixed Capital of the Company-And whenever and so often as any further Capital shall have been raised then a Notification or Proclamation to that effect under the hand of the Governor shall be published in the Hongkong Government Gazette, and the said Sum of Five Millions of Dollars together with such further Capital, shall thenceforth be taken to be the fixed Capital of the Company, but with power, nevertheless, to further increase such Capital as hereinafter mentioned.\n\nVI. It shall not be lawful for the Company to commence or carry on the said business of Banking, until it shall be made to appear to the satisfaction of the Governor that the whole of the aforesaid Capital of Five Millions of Dollars has been subscribed for by Deed, under hand and seal; and that one-half (at the least) of such Sum of Five Millions of Dollars has been actually paid up, such satisfaction to be evidenced by a Notification or Proclamation under the hand of the Governor, to be published in the said Hongkong Government Gazette.\n\nVII. Unless it shall be made to appear to the satisfaction of the Governor (to be evidenced as aforesaid), that the whole of the said Capital of Five Millions of Dollars has been subscribed, under hand and seal, before the expiration of a period of Two Years, to commence and be computed from the date of this Ordinance, and unless the whole of the said Capital of Five Millions of Dollars shall be actually paid up within the period of Three Years to be reckoned from the date of the Notification or Proclamation to be published as aforesaid of the payment of one half of the said Capital of Five Millions of Dollars (but so that such payment in full be not in any case delayed beyond the period of Four Years, to be reckoned from the date of this Ordinance), it shall be lawful for the Governor with the Advice of the Legislative Council of the Colony, at any time thereafter, by an Ordinance to be passed for that purpose to repeal this Ordinance and declare that the Incorporation hereby granted to the Company shall cease and determine and become absolutely void.\n\nVIII. Until, as hereinbefore provided for, the Governor shall so publish in the Hongkong Government Gazette a Notification or Proclamation under his hand, that one half of such further Capital has been paid up, the Company shall not be entitled, by advertisement or otherwise, to hold out to the Public that the amount of its Capital has been increased.\n\nIX. The remainder of the instalments on the shares constituting such further Capital shall be wholly paid up within Two Years, to be reckoned from the date of such Notification or Proclamation (so to be published as aforesaid) of the payment of", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-114 - MacDonnell - 1866 [7-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 266315, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-114 - MacDonnell - 1866 [7-8]", "page_number": 208, "title": "CO129-114 - MacDonnell - 1866 [7-8]", "content_text": "804\n\nTHE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28TH JULY, 1866.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nHARBOR MASTER'S OFFICE,\n\nHONGKONG, 19th July, 1866.\n\nOn and after the 1st Proximo the Business of this Department will be conducted at the New Offices, Praya West.\n\nH. G. THOMSETT, Harbor Master, &c.\n\nWEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.\n\n \n DATE\n NOON\n 6 P.M.\n 6 A.M.\n \n \n \n Thermometer\n Barometer\n Thermometer\n Barometer\n Thermometer\n Barometer\n \n \n July 21\n 81\n 29.79\n 88\n 29.75\n 87\n 29.76\n \n \n 22\n 85\n 29.76\n 86\n 29.78\n 87\n 29.82\n \n \n 23\n 84\n 29.83\n 86\n 29.86\n 87\n 29.85\n \n \n 24\n 84\n 29.84\n 87\n 29.85\n 86\n 29.80\n \n \n 25\n 84\n 29.79\n 86\n 29.80\n 87\n 29.80\n \n \n 26\n 85\n 29.80\n 88\n 29.83\n 86\n 29.80\n \n \n 27\n 85\n 29.85\n 88\n 29.83\n 80\n 29.83\n \n\nREGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.\n\nHeight above Sea Level 1,770 feet.\n\n \n DATE\n HYDROMETER\n THER-MOMETER\n WINTS\n \n \n \n DRY BULB\n WET BULB\n [Self Registering]\n Force, range from 0 to 12\n \n \n \n 6 A.M.\n NOON\n 6 P.M.\n 9 P.M.\n Min‡Max\n Dir. F\n \n \n July 21\n 74.50\n 77.00\n 75.30\n 76.00\n 64.50\n SW5S 4\n \n \n 22\n 74.80\n 76.00\n 74.50\n 77.50\n 64.00\n SbW 4\n \n \n 23\n 74.55\n 77.50\n 75.30\n 79.00\n 64.39\n S6 W 4\n \n \n 24\n 75.00\n 77.10\n 75.05\n 78.50\n 65.30\n SSW 4\n \n \n 25\n 80.00\n 77.50\n 75.00\n 78.00\n 78.30\n SSE 2\n \n \n 26\n 76.80\n 78.30\n 74.50\n 79.80\n 68.60\n SbW 2\n \n \n 27\n 75.00\n 78.00\n 75.30\n 81.00\n 81.50\n Ebs 3\n \n\nNo. 27.-List of Dead Letters which have been returned from the General Post Office in London and other places for the various reasons assigned upon them, addressed as undermentioned, the writers of which can obtain them on application.\n\nAllen, J., 9, Upper Church Path, Landport, Portsmouth, Hants, England,\n\nLoring & Co., New York, U.S.A.,\n\nBaine, John, No. 1, Seaforth Avenue, Sandymount, Co. Dublin, Ireland,\n\nBeahan, John, No. 1, Seaforth Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin,\n\nBernaciae, Monsieur M., Artist au Theatre du Gémeñase à Bordeaux,\n\nBancroft, S., New York City, U.S., U.S.A.,\n\nListon, Peter J. W., No. 23, West Twenty-sixth Street, New York, U.S.A.\n\nLivingston, Miss M., General Post Office, New York, U.S.A.,\n\nCreswick, Thomas, 9, Abbey Place, St. John's Wood, London,\n\nConnor, T., in care of J. Baine, No. 1, Seaforth Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin,\n\nLaurie, William, Assistant Jetty Keeper, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand,\n\nMcFarlane, Malrome, 16, Brown Street, Garlies Town Wigtonshire, Scotland,\n\nCanander, J. P., Stockholm, Sweden,\n\nMorriss, Mrs., for Mrs. Mary Morriss, No. 28, Christiania Street, Cardiff, South Wales England,\n\nMinister, The Wesleyan, Barry Shannon, Co. Donegal, Ireland,\n\nDempsey, Miss, General Post Office, Liverpool, till called for,\n\nElvilson, Mrs. Fruma, 28, Queen's Road, London,\n\nEmery, J. Parsons, New Hampshire, U.S.A.,\n\nEmery, Frances Edward, No. 1,007, West Fifteenth St., New York City, U.S.A.,\n\nMain, Miss M. A., care of Mrs. Cox, No. 38, Norfolk Street, Liverpool,\n\nMetz, Miss Lizzy S. B., Cor. Powell and Washington Streets, San Francisco,\n\nRevival, The Editor of the, Morgan and Chase, 38 Ludgate Hill, London, E.C.,\n\nFenner, John, Princeton, Green Lake County, Wisconsin, U. States.\n\nFreise, E., Dispensary, New York,\n\nRhodes, Mrs. Charles, care of James F. Rhodes, East Greenwich, Rhode Island, U.S. America,\n\nSeymour, Samuel G., G. Town, Demerara, West Indies,\n\nFox, Mrs. L., San Francisco,\n\nJamesworth, Mrs., care Capt. C. Jamesworth, San Francisco,\n\nSmith, Capt. John H., Brit. ship Milton, New York, U.S.A.,\n\nSalter, William T., Box 500, New York,\n\nJackson, Mistrese, No. 9, Leathercow Terrace, Catherine Street, Lime House Fields, London.\n\nTomlinson, Thos., & Church Terrace, Lee, London,\n\nWeaver, Richard, care of Morgan and Chase, 38 Ludgate Hill, London, E.C.,\n\nLeggatt, C. D., 30, Coleman Street, London, E.C.,\n\nEames, Nathl. Penna., U.S. America,\n\nF. W. MITCHELL, Postmaster General.\n\nGeneral Post Office, Hongkong, 26th July, 1866.\n\n205\n\nTHE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28TH JULY, 1866.\n\nIN CHANCERY.\n\nIn the Matter of the COMPANIES ACT, 1862,\n\nand\n\nIn the Matter of the COMMERCIAL BANK CORPORATION OF INDIA AND THE EAST.\n\nThe Creditors of the above named Company are required on or before the 10th day of November 1866 to send their names and addresses and the particulars of their debts or claims and the names and addresses of their Solicitors if any to Mr. William Hopkins Holyland the Official Liquidator of the said Corporation at his offices situate No. 13 Gresham Street in the City of London and if so required by notice in writing from the said Official Liquidator are by their Solicitors to come in and prove their said debts or claims at the Chambers of the Master of the Rolls at Rolls Yard Chancery Lane in the County of Middlesex at such time as shall be specified in such notice or in default thereof they will be excluded from the benefit of any distribution made before such debts are proved.\n\nMonday the 3rd December 1866 at 11 o'clock in the forenoon at the said Chambers is appointed for hearing and adjudicating on the debts and claims.\n\nDated this 6th day of June 1866,\n\nE. B. CHURCH, Chief Clerk.\n\nFRESHFIELDS and NEWMAN, 5 Bank Buildings London, Solicitors for the Official Liquidator.\n\nIN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG IN BANKRUPTCY.\n\nNOTICE.-WONG SUN, of Jervois Street, Victoria, Hongkong, carrying on business there alone as a Chinese Chemist and Druggist under the style, firm, or shop name of \"Man Chai Tong,\" having been adjudged Bankrupt under a Petition for Adjudication of Bankruptcy filed in the Supreme Court on the Nineteenth day of June, 1866, a public sitting for the said Bankrupt to pass his last examination and make application for his discharge will be held before the Honorable Henry John Ball, Esq., Acting Chief Justice of the said Court, at the Supreme Court House, Victoria, Hongkong, on the Seventh day of August, 1866, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon precisely. Mr. Norman Ramsay Masson, Supreme Court House, is the Official Assignee and Mr. Edmund Sharp is the Solicitor acting in the Bankruptcy.\n\nDated 26th day of July, 1866.\n\nIN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG IN BANKRUPTCY.\n\nNOTICE.-PANG-WAH-PING, of Victoria in the Colony of the Hongkong, Merchant, having been adjudged Bankrupt under a Petition for adjudication of Bankruptcy filed in the Supreme Court on the Ninth day of July, 1866, is hereby required to surrender himself to Norman Ramsay Masson, Esquire, the Acting Registrar of the said Supreme Court, at the first Meeting of Creditors to be held before the said Acting Registrar on the Third day of August, 1866, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon precisely at the said Court. The said Acting Registrar is the Official Assignee, and Mr. Francis Innes Hazeland is the Solicitor acting in the Bankruptcy.\n\nAt the Meeting the Acting Registrar will receive the proofs of the Debts of the Creditors, and the Creditors may choose an Assignee or Assignees of the Bankrupt's Estate and Effects.\n\nAll Persons having in their possession any of the Effects of the said Bankrupt must deliver them to the said Acting Registrar, and all debts due to the Bankrupt must be paid to the said Acting Registrar.\n\nHongkong, 21st July, 1866.\n\nIN THE SUPREME COURT IN BANKRUPTCY.\n\nNOTICE.-THEODORE HENRY HORST, of Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong, Merchant, having been adjudged Bankrupt under a Petition for Adjudication of Bankruptcy filed in the Supreme Court on the Sixteenth day of July, 1866, is hereby required to surrender himself to Norman Ramsay Masson, Esquire, the Acting Registrar of the said Supreme Court at the first Meeting of Creditors to be held before the said Acting Registrar on the First day of August, 1866, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon precisely at the said Court. The said Acting Registrar is the Official Assignee, and Mr. Francis Innes Hazeland is the Solicitor acting in the Bankruptcy.\n\nAt the Meeting the Acting Registrar will receive the proofs of the Debts of the Creditors and the Creditors may choose an Assignee or Assignees of the Bankrupt's Estate and Effects.\n\nAll Persons having in their possession any of the Effects of the said Bankrupt must deliver them to the said Acting Registrar and all debts due to the Bankrupt must be paid to the said Acting Registrar.\n\nHongkong, 21st July, 1866.\n\nIN THE SUPREME COURT IN BANKRUPTCY.\n\nNOTICE.-FREDERICK TIMOTHY SMITH, of Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, Broker, having been adjudged Bankrupt under a Petition for adjudication of Bankruptcy filed in the Supreme Court on the Seventeenth day of July, 1866, is hereby required to surrender himself to Norman Ramsay Masson, Esquire, the Acting Registrar of the said Supreme Court, at the first Meeting of Creditors to be held before the said Acting Registrar on the First day of August, 1866, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon precisely, at the said Court. The said Acting Registrar is the Official Assignee and Mr. Francis Innes Hazeland is the Solicitor acting in the Bankruptcy.\n\nAt the Meeting the Acting Registrar will receive the proof of the Debts of the Creditors and the Creditors may choose an Assignee or Assignees of the Bankrupt's Estate and Effects.\n\nAll Persons having in their possession any of the Effects of the said Bankrupt must deliver them to the said Acting Registrar, and all debts due to the Bankrupt must be paid to the said Acting Registrar.\n\nHongkong, 21st July, 1866.\n\nPUBLIC AUCTION, THE Undersigned have received instructions for and on behalf of the Naval Storekeeper, to sell by Public Auction, on Monday, the 30th July, 1866, at 11 A.M., at the Naval Yard, H.M. Paddle Steam-Vessel \"COROMANDEL.\"\n\nThis Vessel is lying off the Dock Yard, and may be inspected on and after Monday next, the 9th instant.\n\nTERMS OF SALE,-One-third of the Purchase Money in Mexican Dollars, at 7.1.7, to be paid at the time of Sale, and the remainder within one week after, failing which the money paid will be forfeited.\n\nThe Vessel to be at the risk of the Purchaser from the fall of the Hammer.\n\nFurther Particulars can be obtained on application at the Naval Storekeeper's Office.\n\nHongkong, 7th July, 1866.\n\nBOWRA & Co., Auctioneers.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nWE have this day established a Branch of our Office No. 2 d'Aguilar Street, formerly Bank of India.\n\nCARLOWITZ & Co.\n\nCanton, 1st July, 1866.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nTHE business heretofore conducted by me at Hankow has this day been transferred to and will be carried on by THOMAS MURDOCH DRYSDALE, and JOHN MELANCTHON RINGER, under the style and firm of DRYSDALE, RINGER & Co.\n\nJ. M. RINGER.\n\nHankow, 12th May, 1866.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nMR. JOHN FRASER is authorised to sign for us by procuration.\n\nFor the Borneo Company Limited,\n\nH. W. WOOD, Manager.\n\nHongkong, 31st October, 1885.\n\nCOPPER PLATE PRINTING.\n\nPARTIES having their own engraved Plates may have VISITING CARDS printed from them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned.\n\nNORONHA & SONS.\n\n\"THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.\"\n\nSubscription:\n\nPer Annum, Payable in advance, $10.00\n\nFor 6 months do. $ 6.00\n\nFor 3 do. $ 4.00\n\nExtra copies, ... each, $ 0.50\n\nTerms of Advertising:\n\nFor 5 Lines and under, $1.00\n\nEach Additional line, $0.20\n\nIn Chinese-For 25 Characters for 1st insertion and under, $1.00\n\nEach Additional character, 4 c.\n\nRepetitions, Half price.\n\nUnless otherwise ordered, all advertisements will be repeated until countermanded.\n\nAdvertisements intended for insertion should be sent in not later than 3 P.M. on Saturdays.\n\n\"Government Gazette\" Office,\n\nHongkong, 6th January, 1868.\n\nPrinted and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, Oswald's Terrace, WELLINGTON STREET.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-114 - MacDonnell - 1866 [7-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 270601, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-124 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [8-9]", "page_number": 10, "title": "CO129-124 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [8-9]", "content_text": "This Indenture made the [Day] in the Year of Our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and Sixty-seven, BETWEEN the several Persons whose Names and Seals are hereunto in the Fourth Schedule hereto respectively subscribed and affixed of the first part, and THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAE BANKING CORPORATION, hereinafter called \"The Company,\" of the second part. WHEREAS the said Company has been Incorporated under and by virtue of Ordinance No. 5 of 1866 of the Colony of Hongkong intituled \"An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, for the Incorporation of the Hongkong and Shanghae Banking Company,\" which said Ordinance has been confirmed by Her Most Gracious Majesty, and is in the terms following that is to say:—\n\nWHEREAS the several Persons hereinafter named and others have agreed to form a Joint Stock Company under the name or style of \"The Hongkong and Shanghae Banking Corporation,” for the purpose of carrying on the business of Banking and of conducting all business usually transacted by Bankers: And Whereas for the purpose of establishing and carrying on the said undertaking they have agreed that a Capital of Five Millions of Dollars divided into Forty Thousand Shares of One Hundred and Twenty Five Dollars each shall be raised in the first instance with power to increase such Capital to the extent and in manner hereinafter mentioned: And Whereas the said several Persons have for some time been carrying on the business of Bankers as an un-registered and un-incorporated Company: And Whereas for the better accomplishing and carrying into effect the objects and purposes of the said Company they have applied to His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong to grant to them and all other the Subscribers of such Capital an Ordinance of Incorporation, which His said Excellency the Governor has consented and agreed to do, under and subject to the conditions, restrictions, and provisions hereinafter contained: Be it therefore enacted by His said Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows :-\n\nPreamble.\n\nI. This Ordinance may be cited for all purposes as The Hongkong and Shanghae Bank Ordinance.\n\nII. In the interpretation of this Ordinance, the expression \"The Governor\" shall mean His Excellency the Governor of the Colony of Hongkong, or the Officer for the time being administering the Government of the said Colony; and the expression \"The Company\" shall mean \"The Hongkong and Shanghae Banking Corporation;\" and the expression \"The Colony\" shall mean the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies.\n\nIII. The Honorable John Dent, the Honorable Thomas Sutherland, Albert Farley Heard, Esquire, George Francis Maclean, Esquire, Douglas Lapraik, Esquire, Woldemar Nissen, Esquire, Arthur Sassoon, Esquire, George John Helland, Esquire, Palanjee Framjee, Esquire, Henry William Wood, Esquire and Caleb Tait Smith, Esquire, together with such and so many other Persons and bodies politic and corporate as now are, or shall hereafter become, proprietors of any Share or Shares of or in the Capital, for the time being, of the Company hereby established, shall be one body politic and corporate, in name and in deed, by the name of \"The Hongkong and Shanghae Banking Corporation,” and by that name shall and may sue and be sued, in all Courts, whether of law or of equity, and shall have perpetual succession with a Common Seal, which may be by them varied and changed at their pleasure.\n\nIV. The Company is and shall be established for the purpose of carrying on under the management of a Court of Directors the business of Banking for the term of Twenty-one Years, commencing from the day of the date of this Ordinance, in the Colony: Provided always that nothing herein contained shall restrict the said Company, with the consent of the Commissioners for the time being for executing the Office of Lord High Treasurer in England, from establishing any Banks or Branch Banks at London or at any Port, Town, City or Place in India, Penang and Singapore, or in the Dominions of the Emperor of China, or of the Tycoon of Japan, in or at which any British Consulate or Vice-Consulate is or may be hereafter established, and also without such consent as aforesaid from establishing at London or any such Port, Town, City or Place as aforesaid, Agencies for Exchange, Deposit and Remittance.\n\nV. The Capital of the Company shall consist of Five Millions of Dollars divided into Forty Thousand Shares of One Hundred and Twenty-five Dollars each, and such further Capital not exceeding Two Millions Five Hundred Thousand Dollars, as the Directors for the time being shall deem necessary for the purposes of the said undertaking: And for the creation of which they shall have previously obtained the consent of the Governor, such consent being signified in writing under the hand of the Governor; but such further Capital shall be divided into Shares of One Hundred and Twenty-five Dollars each and be paid up in full as hereinafter mentioned. And until such further Capital be raised as aforesaid, the aforesaid Sum of Five Millions of Dollars shall be taken to be the fixed Capital of the Company--- And whenever and so often as any further Capital shall have been raised then a Notification or Proclamation to that effect under the hand of the Governor shall be published in the Hongkong Government Gazette, and the said Sum of Five Millions of Dollars together with such further Capital, shall thenceforth be taken to be the fixed Capital of the Company, but with power, nevertheless, to further increase such Capital as hereinafter mentioned.\n\nVI. It shall not be lawful for the Company to commence or carry on the said business of Banking, until it shall be made to appear to the satisfaction of the Governor that the whole of the aforesaid Capital of Five Millions of Dollars has been subscribed for by Deed, under hand and seal; and that one-half (at the least) of such Sum of Five Millions of Dollars has been actually paid up, such satisfaction to be evidenced by a Notification or Proclamation under the hand of the Governor, to be published in the said Hongkong Government Gazette,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-124 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [8-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 270609, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-124 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [8-9]", "page_number": 18, "title": "CO129-124 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [8-9]", "content_text": "ARTICLE 98,--An Extraordinary Meeting may discuss and transact all business, of which notice is duly given, which might be transacted or discussed at any Ordinary Meeting.\n\nArticle 94.—All dividends or bonuses shall be declared by a General Meeting, but the power hereby given shall be subject to the power hereinafter given to the Court, to set aside such sums as they may think fit as a Reserve Fund; Provided always that Dividends shall in no case be declared or paid out of the subscribed and paid-up Capital of the Company, but only out of profits.\n\nArticle 95.—Any General Meeting may, with the approval of the Governor of the Colony, and in accordance with the said Ordinance, (but not otherwise) authorize, make, and establish all proper and necessary, or expedient Bye-laws, Rules, or Regulations for the government of the Company, or for observance by the Shareholders or Officers, which the Court are not by this Deed empowered to make or establish.\n\nArticle 96.—An Extraordinary Meeting may authorize or sanction the increase (in accordance with the said Ordinance) of the Capital, and may accept, or authorize the Court on behalf of the Company to apply for and accept, any renewed or supplemental Ordinance, or any Letters Patent or Grant of Her Majesty, or any extension of the time for which the then existing Ordinance is passed, or to apply for any Act of Parliament, such Ordinance, Letters Patent, Grant, or Act extending, altering, or otherwise affecting the constitution of the Company, or of the Shareholders, or may, with the consent of the Governor of the Colony and in accordance with the said Ordinance, but not otherwise, annul or alter all or any of the provisions of these presents, and adopt or authorize the Court to adopt any other provisions in lieu thereof, to be subject, from time to time, to be annulled or altered in like manner, or authorize and adopt any Supplemental Deed of Settlement, containing provisions not inconsistent with the said Ordinance, and may also without such consent, authorize, make, and establish all such necessary and proper or expedient Rules or Regulations for the government of the Company, or for their observance by the Shareholders or Officers, as are not contrary to the provisions of the said Ordinance, or of these presents, or inconsistent with the constitution of the Company, and as may lawfully be made and established without such consent, and may annul, alter, or modify the same, and may remove any Director of the Company, provided that as regards annulling or altering all or any of the provisions of these presents, and as regards adopting or authorizing the Court to adopt any other provisions in lieu thereof, and as regards authorizing or adopting any Supplemental Deed of Settlement, a Resolution of an Extraordinary Meeting shall be of no effect, unless the Resolution shall be confirmed by the like number and proportion of votes at a Second Extraordinary Meeting.\n\nARTICLE 97,--Where Two or more Persons are the joint-holders of a Share, the Person who is to be recognized by the Company as the holder of the Share shall alone be entitled to be present at General Meetings, and to vote in Person or by proxy upon any question, and to appoint a proxy or to act as a proxy, and his vote on any question, whether given on a show of hands or on a ballot, and either personally or by proxy, shall alone be allowed as the vote in respect of the Share, and shall bind every other joint-holder thereof.\n\nARTICLE 98.--No Shareholder shall be entitled to be present at any General Meeting, or to take any part in any discussion thereat, or to vote either personally or by or as proxy while any Call made on any of his Shares, or interest thereon, or any costs or expenses in respect thereof, shall be wholly or in part unpaid, or to vote either personally or by proxy, except in respect of Shares, of which he is the registered holder, or of which he has been for at least Two Months the registered holder.\n\nGeneral Meetings' Minute Book.\n\nArticle 99.--A Book to be entitled “The General Meetings' Minute Book” shall be provided and kept under the superintendence of the Court, for the purposes of the General Meetings, and a true and faithful record of the proceedings at every General Meeting shall be entered therein, and shall be signed by the Chairman of the Meeting immediately after the close thereof or in default thereof, shall at the next General Meeting be read as the first business thereat, after the choice of a Chairman, and being then found or made correct, shall be signed by the then Chairman thereof.\n\nArticle 100.--The proceedings of any General Meeting so recorded and signed, shall not be impeached by reason of such Meeting, or the business recorded or transacted thereat not having been notified or having been in any respect insufficiently or improperly notified to the Shareholders, or by reason that any Person present at such Meeting, or voting upon any question was not entitled to be present thereat, or to vote thereon, or on any ground of objection to the constitution or mode of convening such Meeting, or as to the irregularity or impropriety of any proceedings appearing upon such record.\n\nArticle 101.—Every entry by the \"General Meetings' Minute Book,\" purporting to be the record of the proceedings of any General Meeting and to be so signed, shall be acknowledged and received by and between the Shareholders and their representatives as evidence that the proceedings so recorded did virtually take place at the Meeting at which by such record they are stated to have taken place, and that the Person or number of Persons therein stated to have attended the Meeting, did in fact attend and were qualified, and entitled to attend and vote as Shareholders thereat, and that the Persons therein stated to have voted or whose Votes are therein recorded as given upon any question were entitled to vote, and did actually vote thereon and in the manner therein appearing. And that the Person whose Name appears on such record as being the Chairman of the Meeting, or the Chairman of the Meeting at which the record was signed, was qualified to preside, and did duly preside as Chairman thereat, and duly subscribed the record, and visa that such record was duly entered in that Book.\n\nArticle 102.—Every General Meeting which by any such means so entered, and purporting to be ...\n\nARTICLE 103.--Every order or regulation which appears recorded as part of such proceedings, and notwithstanding it be impeachable on any ground whatever, shall, so long as such order or resolution subsists unrescinded, be treated, recognized and acted on as valid and binding on all the Shareholders and their representatives and a sufficient authority for all acts and proceedings in conformity therewith.\n\nMode of Voting.\n\nARTICLE 104. When at any General Meetings a difference arises upon any question submitted to the Meeting, it may be determined in the first instance by show of hands, but if One-fifth in number of the Persons entitled to vote personally present immediately on the declaration by the Chairman of the Meeting of the result of the show of hands, shall by writing under their hands delivered to the Chairman of the Meeting or the Manager, demand a ballot on the question, a ballot shall be taken either at that Meeting or at such place and time and under such regulations as the notice thereof, and as to the appointment of Scrutineers thereof, and otherwise as to the conduct thereof, as the Chairman of the Meeting shall prescribe, and in the latter case no Shareholder shall be precluded from voting on the ground that he was not present personally or by proxy at the Meeting.\n\nVotes.\n\nARTICLE 105.--On any show of hands, every Shareholder personally present, holding Five Shares or more and not disqualified to vote, may give One vote; but no Person shall give more than One vote.\n\nARTICLE 106.--Upon any ballot the Shareholders shall have votes according to the following scale (to wit): Every Shareholder holding Five Shares shall be entitled to One vote, and One vote more for every Twenty Shares over and above the first Five Shares.\n\nARTICLE 107.--No Shareholder shall be entitled to vote unless he shall have been the registered holder of the Shares for One Month prior to the Meeting.\n\nARTICLE 108.--The lawful claimant of Shares may vote in respect of such Shares in the same way in every respect as if he had been the registered holder of the Shares for One Month prior to the Meeting; but before the claimant shall be admitted to vote in respect of such Shares, such evidence of his being the lawful claimant of the Shares as the Court shall find satisfactory and approve shall be left at the Office at least Twenty-four Hours before the Meeting at which the vote is to be given.\n\nARTICLE 109.--Except where otherwise provided for in these presents and except the alteration of these presents and the dismissal of a Director from Office, any question submitted to any General Meeting shall be decided by a simple majority of the votes of the Shareholders (including the casting vote, if any) given thereon, whether by show of hands or by ballot, and the determination of the Shareholders expressed by such majority shall be binding on the company and all the individual Shareholders therein, whether voting or not, and whether present or not, and their respective representatives.\n\nARTICLE 110. In every case of an equality of votes on any show of hands or ballot the Chairman of the Meeting at which the equality is ascertained shall have a casting vote in addition to his vote or votes as an ordinary Shareholder.\n\nProxies.\n\nArticle 111.--A book to be called the \"Register of Proxies\" shall be provided and kept under the superintendence of the Court, and an entry shall be made therein of every appointment of a proxy produced at the Office, but such entry shall not be a condition precedent to the acting by the Shareholder appointed as a proxy.\n\nARTICLE 112.--Every Shareholder may vote by proxy at any ballot, the proxy being a Shareholder, and every Shareholder may be proxy for any number of Shareholders, and any Shareholder may appoint such proxy to vote for him on any particular occasion or question to be specified in the proxy.\n\nARTICLE 113.--No proxy shall be treated as duly appointed or entitled to vote as such whose appointment is not in writing under the hand of the Shareholder appointing the proxy, nor unless his appointment as a proxy be deposited or received at least Twenty-four hours before being acted on at the Office, to be there kept under the control of the Court.\n\nARTICLE 114. The appointment of a proxy may be according to the form in the Third Schedule hereto.\n\nDirectors.\n\nARTICLE 115.--The number of Directors, their qualification and remuneration may, from time to time, be determined by the General Meetings, but no change shall be made in the number of Directors, except at a Meeting which shall have been convened, with notice of that particular object.\n\nARTICLE 116. Until the number, qualification, and remuneration, respectively, of the Directors be otherwise so determined, their number shall be not less than Seven, and not more than Twelve, and the qualification of a Director shall be his holding in his own right at least Fifty Shares, and $20,000 a Year shall be appropriated out of the Funds of the Company for remuneration of the Directors to be divided among them as they agree among themselves.\n\nARTICLE 117.--Woldemar Nissen, George Farley Heard, George John Holland, Henry Beverley Leon, Julius Menke, Arthur Sassoon, Caleb Tongue Smith, and Thomas Sutherland, Esquires, shall be the first and present Directors.\n\nARTICLE 118.--No Shareholder shall be qualified for the Office of Director unless at the time of his election he be the registered holder of at least Fifty Shares.\n\nARTICLE 119.--A Director ceasing to be holder in his own right of Fifty Shares, or adjudged bankrupt, or suffering his estate to become vested in any Person or Persons in trust for, or for the benefit of, his Creditors, or compounding with his Creditors, or suspending payment, or found lunatic, idiot, or non compos mentis, or absenting himself from the Court during the whole of Six consecutive Months, without special leave of absence from the Court, shall immediately thereupon cease to be a Director.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-124 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [8-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 270610, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-124 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [8-9]", "page_number": 19, "title": "CO129-124 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [8-9]", "content_text": "# ARTICLES\n\nARTICLE 93—An Extraordinary Meeting may discuss and transact all business, of which notice is duly given, which might be transacted or discussed at any Ordinary Meeting.\n\nARTICLE 94.—All dividends or bonuses shall be declared by a General Meeting, but the power hereby given shall be subject to the power hereinafter given to the Court, to set aside such sums as they may think fit as a Reserve Fund; Provided always that Dividends shall in no case be declared or paid out of the subscribed and paid up Capital of the Company, but only out of profits.\n\nARTICLE 95—Any General Meeting may, with the approval of the Governor of the Colony, and in accordance with the said Ordinance, (but not otherwise) authorize, make, and establish all proper and necessary, or expedient Bye-laws, Rules, or Regulations for the government of the Company, or for observance by the Shareholders or Officers, which the Court are not by this Deed empowered to make or establish.\n\nARTICLE 96.—An Extraordinary Meeting may authorize or sanction the increase (in accordance with the said Ordinance) of the Capital, and may accept, or authorize the Court on behalf of the Company to apply for and accept, any renewed or supplemental Ordinance, or any Letters Patent or Grant of Her Majesty, or any extension of the time for which the then existing Ordinance is passed, or to apply for any Act of Parliament, such Ordinance, Letters Patent, Grant, or Act extending, altering, or otherwise affecting the constitution of the Company, or of the Shareholders, or may, with the consent of the Governor of the Colony and in accordance with the said Ordinance, but not otherwise, annul or alter all or any of the provisions of these presents, and adopt or authorize the Court to adopt any other provisions in lieu thereof, to be subject, from time to time, to be annulled or altered in like manner, or authorize and adopt any Supplemental Deed of Settlement, containing provisions not inconsistent with the said Ordinance, and may also without such consent, authorize, make, and establish all such necessary and proper or expedient Rules or Regulations for the government of the Company, or for their observance by the Shareholders or Officers, as are not contrary to the provisions of the said Ordinance, or of these presents, or inconsistent with the constitution of the Company, and as may lawfully be made and established without such consent, and may annul, alter, or modify the same, and may remove any Director of the Company, provided that as regards annulling or altering all or any of the provisions of these presents, and as regards adopting or authorizing the Court to adopt any other provisions in lieu thereof, and as regards authorizing or adopting any Supplemental Deed of Settlement, a Resolution of an Extraordinary Meeting shall be of no effect, unless the Resolution shall be confirmed by the like number and proportion of votes at a Second Extraordinary Meeting.\n\nARTICLE 97—Where Two or more Persons are the joint-holders of a Share, the Person who is to be recognized by the Company as the holder of the Share shall alone be entitled to be present at General Meetings, and to vote in Person or by proxy upon any question, and to appoint a proxy or to act as a proxy, and his vote on any question, whether given on a show of hands or on a ballot, and either personally or by proxy, shall alone be allowed as the vote in respect of the Share, and shall bind every other joint-holder thereof.\n\nARTICLE 98—No Shareholder shall be entitled to be present at any General Meeting, or to take any part in any discussion thereat, or to vote either personally or by or as proxy while any Call made on any of his Shares, or interest thereon, or any costs or expenses in respect thereof, shall be wholly or in part unpaid, or to vote either personally or by proxy, except in respect of Shares, of which he is the registered holder, or of which he has been for at least Two Months the registered holder.\n\nGeneral Meetings' Minute Book.\n\nARTICLE 99—A Book to be entitled \"The General Meetings Minute Book\" shall be provided and kept under the superintendence of the Court, for the purposes of the General Meetings, and a true and faithful record of the proceedings at every General Meeting shall be entered therein, and shall be signed by the Chairman of the Meeting immediately after the close thereof, or in default thereof, shall, at the next General Meeting be read as the first business thereat, after the choice of a Chairman, and being then found or made correct, shall be signed by the then Chairman thereof.\n\nARTICLE 100—The proceedings of any General Meeting so recorded and signed, shall not be impeached by reason of such Meeting, or the business recorded or transacted thereat not having been notified or having been in any respect insufficiently or improperly notified to the Shareholders, or by reason that any Person present at such Meeting, or voting upon any question was not entitled to be present thereat, or to vote thereon, or on any ground of objection to the constitution or mode of conveying such Meeting, or as to the irregularity or impropriety of any proceedings appearing upon such record.\n\nARTICLE 101—Every entry in the \"General Meetings' Minute Book,\" purporting to be the record of the proceedings of any General Meeting and to be so signed, shall be acknowledged and received by and between the Shareholders and their representatives as evidence that the proceedings so recorded did virtually take place at the Meeting at which by such record they are stated to have taken place, and that the Person or number of Persons therein stated to have attended the Meeting, did in fact attend and were qualified, and entitled to attend and act as Shareholders thereat, and that the Persons therein stated to have voted or whose votes are therein recorded as given upon any question were entitled to vote, and did actually vote thereon and in the manner therein appearing. And that the Person whose Name appears on such record as being the Chairman of the Meeting, or the Chairman of the Meeting at which the record was signed, was qualified to preside, and did duly preside as Chairman thereat, and duly subscribed the record, and also that such record was duly entered in that Book.\n\nARTICLE 102—Every General Meeting which by any such record so entered, and purporting to be so signed, is stated or appears to have been held, shall, unless the contrary appear on the record be treated and recognized by all the Shareholders and their representatives as having been duly notified, convened and held in accordance with these Presents, and the proceedings of every General Meeting, from time to time, so recorded, shall, unless the contrary appear on the record, be treated, recognized, and acted on by all the Shareholders and their representatives as having been regular and proper in all respects.\n\nARTICLE 108—The lawful claimant of Shares may vote in respect of such Shares in the same way in every respect as if he had been the registered holder of the Shares for One Month prior to the Meeting; but before the claimant shall be admitted to vote in respect of such Shares, such evidence of his being the lawful claimant of the Shares as the Court shall find satisfactory and approve shall be left at the Office at least Twenty-four Hours before the Meeting at which the vote is to be given.\n\nARTICLE 109—Except where otherwise provided for in these presents and except the alteration of these presents and the dismissal of a Director from Office, any question submitted to any General Meeting shall be decided by a simple majority of the votes of the Shareholders (including the casting vote, if any) given thereon, whether by show of hands or by ballot, and the determination of the Shareholders expressed by such majority shall be binding on the Company and all the individual Shareholders therein, whether voting or not, and whether present or not, and their respective representatives.\n\nARTICLE 110—In every case of an equality of votes on any show of hands or ballot the Chairman of the Meeting at which the equality is ascertained shall have a casting vote in addition to his vote or votes as an ordinary Shareholder.\n\nProxies.\n\nARTICLE 111—A book to be called the \"Register of Proxies\" shall be provided and kept under the superintendence of the Court, and an entry shall be made therein of every appointment of a proxy produced at the Office, but such entry shall not be a condition precedent to the acting by the Shareholder appointed as a proxy.\n\nARTICLE 112—Every Shareholder may vote by proxy at any ballot, the proxy being a Shareholder, and every Shareholder may be proxy for any number of Shareholders, and any Shareholder may appoint such proxy to vote for him on any particular occasion or question to be specified in the proxy.\n\nARTICLE 113—No proxy shall be treated as duly appointed or entitled to vote as such whose appointment is not in writing under the hand of the Shareholder appointing the proxy, nor unless his appointment as a proxy be deposited or received at least Twenty-four Hours before being acted on at the Office, to be there kept under the control of the Court.\n\nARTICLE 114—The appointment of a proxy may be according to the form in the Third Schedule hereto.\n\nDirectors.\n\nARTICLE 115—The number of Directors, their qualification and remuneration may, from time to time, be determined by the General Meetings, but no change shall be made in the number of Directors, except at a Meeting which shall have been convened, with notice of that particular object.\n\nARTICLE 116—Until the number, qualification, and remuneration, respectively, of the Directors be otherwise so determined, their number shall be not less than Seven, and not more than Twelve, and the qualification of a Director shall be his holding in his own right at least Fifty Shares, and $20,000 a Year shall be appropriated out of the Funds of the Company for remuneration of the Directors to be divided among them as they agree among themselves.\n\nARTICLE 117—Woldemar Nissen, George Farley Heard, George John Holland, Henry Beverley Lemans, Julius Menke, Arthur Sassoon, Caleb Tangier Staith, and Thomas Sutherland, Esquires, shall be the first and present Directors.\n\nARTICLE 118—No Shareholder shall be qualified for the Office of Director unless at the time of his election he be the registered holder of at least Fifty Shares.\n\nARTICLE 119—A Director ceasing to be holder in his own right of Fifty Shares, or bankrupt, or suffering his estate to become vested in any Person or Persons in trust for, or for the benefit of, his Creditors, or compounding with his Creditors, or suspending payment, or found lunatic, idiot, or non compos mentis, or absenting himself from the Courts during the whole of Six consecutive Months, without special leave of absence from the Court, shall immediately thereupon cease to be a Director.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-124 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [8-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 271194, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-125 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [10-11]", "page_number": 150, "title": "CO129-125 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [10-11]", "content_text": "## No. 7. RETURN of EMIGRANT SHIPs cleared by the Emigration Officer, Hong Kong, during the Year ending 31st December, 1866.\n\n### ADULTS. CHILDREN.\n\n| No. | DATE ARRIVED | SHIP'S NAME | TONS | Colors | MASTER'S NAME | WHERE FROM | REMARKS | ADULTS | CHILDREN |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | M. F | M. F |\n| | Brought forward | | 35,110 | | | | | | |\n| 1 | June 23 | Seaman's Bride | 841 | Siamese | Booth Slutt | Bangkok | | 201 | | 3,831 | |\n| 2 | April 5 | St. Vicente Ferreira | | | | | 1866 | | | | |\n| 3 | May 8 | Garland | 41 | | | | 3 | | | | |\n| 4 | May 11 | Aline | | | | | 'th | | | | |\n| 5 | June 12 | Vortigern | | | | | 13 | | | | |\n| 6 | June 14 | | | | | | 15 | | | | |\n| 7 | July 11 | Mary Frances | | | | | 16 | | | | |\n| 8 | Sept. 17 | | | | | | 17 | | | | |\n| 9 | October 19 | Whirlwind | 888 | London | R. Hughes | Surinam, Dutch Guiana | 295 | 100 | 14 | 28 |\n| 10 | January 1 | Maria Ross | 340 | | D. Ross | Melbourne | 200 | 24 | | |\n| 11 | February 4 | Golden Horn | 476 | Honolul | Molsen | Singapore | | | | |\n| 12 | March 14 | Joshua Bates | 118 | Portuguese | Dos Santos | Hamburg | 400 | | | |\n| 13 | March 26 | Windward | 52 | | I.. Gode | | 17 | | | |\n| 14 | March 28 | Pleindes | 805 | Liverpool | P. Slaughter | Labuan | 105 | 39 | 18 | |\n| 15 | March 29 | Fairlight | 1,940 | Walwrk | J. F. Rice | | | | | |\n| 16 | April 4 | las GreenDiao | 1,114 | Londou | H. E. Kier | Hamburg | 007 | | | |\n| 17 | April 11 | General van der Beck | 660 | Melbourue | Win. Cotter | Melbourne | 782 | New York | | |\n| 18 | April 13 | Ellent | 617 | Hamborg | W. Bush | Hongkong | 466 | | | |\n| 19 | April 25 | Spray of the Ocean | 750 | Calcutta | C. H. Barrett | Bangkok | 867 | | | |\n| 20 | May 18 | Bunker Hill | 998 | American | Davis | San Francisco | 70 | 642 | Rotterdam | |\n| 21 | May 18 | Denmark | 244 | Thanis | G. Baker | Pretor | 615 | 200 | British | |\n| 22 | May 24 | Agamemnon | 276 | Bremen | Bommerman | Melbourne | 201 | | | |\n| 23 | May 26 | Alice Ball | 700 | American | Ross | Singapore | 100 | 183 | 20 | 2 |\n| 24 | May 29 | Happy | 860 | Siamese | Brighton | Bangkok | 24 | 315 | 4 | |\n| 25 | June 2 | Princess Seraphie | | | | | 10 | | | |\n| 26 | June 5 | Palais Galien | 469 | French | Rohort | Saigon | 25 | 398 | 0 | |\n| 27 | June 9 | Eugene Adela | 436 | | Gero | | 201 | | | |\n| 28 | June 20 | Varna | 863 | $67 | American | 631 | New York | E. Wilinms | Melbourne | 170 |\n| 29 | June 28 | Douglas | 1,031 | 806 | Adelaide | N. S. Hedstroma | San Francisco | 243 | 16 | 18 |\n| 30 | July 1 | Didjan | 500 | Siamese | Whigan Koss Trodenhas | Bangkok | 100 | 28 | | |\n| 31 | July 18 | Sam Bina | 1,170 | French | De Laine | Saigon | 2) | San Francisco | A2 | |\n| 32 | July 28 | Fearless | 900 | American | I. Drew | San Francisco and Honolulu | 58 | 22 | | |\n| 33 | July 28 | Resolute | 800 | Siamese | Euzaierre | Bangkok | 120 | 28 | | |\n| 34 | August 3 | Spray of the Ocean | 805 | Liverpool | P. Slaughter | Melbourne | 100 | 37 | 3 | |\n| 35 | August 11 | Antonio Petronella | | | | | | | | |\n| 36 | August 17 | Alice Ball | 700 | American | Ross | Singapore | 100 | | | |\n| 37 | August 28 | Metie | | GIZ | Hamburg | Nicholson | Singapore | | | |\n| | TOTAL TONNAGE | | 15,921 | | | | | | | |\n| | TOTAL PASSENGERS | | 4,671 | 240 | 196 | 29 | | | | |\n\n### SUMMARY.\n\n| SHIP'S NAME | TONS | Colors | MASTER'S NAME | WHERE FROM | WHITHER BOUND | REMARKS | ADULTS | CHILDREN |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | M. F | M. F |\n| Rapid | 429 | | Carlos | | | 7 | | | |\n| Chia Alpine | $49 | British | | | | | | | |\n| Thunder | 500 | | Hutchinsen | Singapore | | 45 | | | |\n| Sea Forth | 600 | Siamese | W. A. Took | Bangkok | | 23 | 594 | 203 | 28 |\n| Contest | 386 | | | San Francisco | | | | | |\n| Comet | 507 | | Moller | Sehwool | | 20 | | | |\n| Ocean Queen | 492 | Siantese | Elzier | Theopson | Saigon | 25 | | | |\n| Kim-huye | 860 | | Jissen | | 50 | | 17 | | |\n| Alardus | 813 | Hamburg | Popp | Singapore | | | | | |\n| Walter | 287 | Siamese | Wotherspoon | Bangkok | | 201 | | | |\n| Resolution | 816 | | MeKay | | 601 | 34 | | | |\n| Pet | 869 | British | Wassen | Singapore | | R | | | |\n| Indian Warrior | 564 | Siamese | Young | Bangkok | | 35 | | | |\n| Martha Kidont | 788 | American | Jaltesen | Singapore | | 132 | | | |\n| Imperatrice | 990 | French | Macnire | Saigon | | 107i | | | |\n| Pedro Primeiro | 1,484 | Portuguese | A. Fulle | San Francisco | | 178 | | | |\n| Castle | 975 | Siamese | Gergg | Bangkok | | 60 | | | |\n\nH. G. THOMSETT, Emigration Officer, &c.\n\n## No. 8.-RETURN of VESSELS bringing Chinese Passengers to the Port of Victoria, Hong Kong, from Places out of China, during the Year ending 31st December, 1866.\n\n### ADULTS. CHILDREN.\n\n| No. | DATE ARRIVED | SHIP'S NAME | TONS | Colors | MASTER'S NAME | WHERE FROM | REMARKS | ADULTS | CHILDREN |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | M. F | M. F |\n| 1 | September | Kriver | 777 | British | Bolton | Singapore | 50 | 11 | 3 |\n| 2 | | Lightning | 316 | | Rogers | | | | |\n| 3 | | Bentik | 540 | Siamese | Hatbekost | Bangkok | 543 | 11 | |\n| 4 | | Light of the Age | 1,287 | British | F. &. Porter | New Castle, N.S.W. | | | |\n| 5 | | Passe Partout | 201 | | Forrett | Bombay | Sal | +1 | |\n| 6 | | Bangkok | 209 | French | Chappot | Saigon | 92 | 105 | 10 |\n| 7 | | Cello | 321 | Hanoverian | Lurhoff | Singapore | 108] | 11 | 1 |\n| 8 | | Royal Eagle | 307 | British | Bargen | | 40 | | |\n| 9 | 1866. January 1 | Eastward Ho | 607 | British | E. F. Byrne | Sydney | 52 | Á | |\n| 10 | January 20 | Windward | 782 | American | Barrett | San Francisco | 72 | | |\n| 11 | February 8 | Thunder | | | Taylor | Singapore | 30 | | |\n| 12 | February 13 | Dorsead | 610 | Prussian | Malchow | | 3 | | |\n| 13 | February 10 | Fairlight | 588 | | W. Bush | San Francisco | 104 | | |\n| 14 | February 24 | Viscount Canning | 531 | Siamese | 'T. Beinroth | Singapore Bangkok | 50 | 100 | |\n| 15 | February 25 | Canton | 797 | | Heinschott | | 50 | | |\n| 16 | March 15 | Golden Horn | 1,114 | British | J. F. Rice | Melbourne | 460 | 18 | |\n| 17 | March 18 | G Wressel Castle | 250 | British | Harely | | | | |\n| 18 | March 18 | A. M. Lawrenco | 606 | American | Taylor | San Francisco | 193 | | |\n| 19 | March 20 | Joshua Bates | | | | | 7 | | |\n| 20 | March 21 | Uncewah | 3X9 | Italian | Thomaz Ordan | | 382 | $114 | |\n| 21 | March 27 | Arabia | 661 | 1,050 | | | 79 | 35 | |\n| 22 | April 2 | Alphe | 900 | French | De L'Escaille | Saigon | 63 | 16 | |\n| 23 | April 8 | Tem Chang | 180 | | J. B. Sydserff | Suigon | | | |\n| 24 | April 9 | Gravina | | | J. Maddison | Melbourne | | | |\n| 25 | April 11 | Clan Alpine | 360 | Spanish | 949 | British | 11 | | |\n| 26 | April 27 | Elfn | 165 | | Poente | Thomas | Manila | | |\n| 27 | April 27 | Annita | 306 | | S. A. Pulis | Saigon | 561 | | |\n| 28 | November 5 | Sca Serpent | 974 | American | Bolcon | Winsor | Singapore | 40 | |\n| 29 | November 12 | Patino | 1,200 | Spanish | S. de Castro | Mabiis | | | |\n| 30 | November 28 | Caroline Chisholm | 345 | British | II. S. Deane | Singapore | | | |\n| 31 | March 4 | Viscount Canning | 560 | Siamese | Shannon | Bangkok | 60 | 1 | |\n| 32 | March 13 | Catherine Apear | 810 | | Swanson | 301 | * | 1 | |\n| 33 | March 27 | Teresa | 1,094 | Italian | S. Bollo | San Francisco | 464 | D | |\n| 34 | April 12 | Canuar | 840 | | W. Wilson | Sydney | 147 | | |\n| 35 | April 15 | Imperatrice | 10 | | | | 6 | | |\n| 36 | April 15 | Far East | 1,551 | French | Macaire | Saigon | 122 | | |\n| 37 | April 22 | Chelse | $1 | | W. J. Lowa | Melbourne | 30% | T | |\n| 38 | April 26 | Telegraph | 302 | Siamese | | | 18 | \" | |\n| 39 | April 26 | Bobert Lowe | | | | | 10 | T | |\n| 40 | April 26 | Empress of India | 1,497 | British | Henry Jones | | | | |\n| 41 | May 26 | Galileo | 800 | Italian | Spliola | San Francisco | 307) | | |\n| 42 | December 14 | Clan Alpine | 949 | British | Hutchinson | Singapore | 40 | | |\n| 43 | December 18 | Benares | 1,491 | | J. Laing | | 50 | 12 | |\n| 44 | December 20 | White Swallow | 985 | American | C. C. Knowles | San Francisco | | | |\n\n### SUMMARY.\n\n| SHIP'S NAME | TONS | Colors | MASTER'S NAME | WHERE FROM | REMARKS | ADULTS | CHILDREN |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | M. F | M. F |\n| Reiver | 777 | | Bolton | Singapore | 17 | 40i | |\n| United Service | 600 | | Browne | | | | |\n| Meridian | 300 | Siamese | Heynolds | Bangkok | 20: | \"J | |\n| Der Sud | 610 | Prassian | Malchow | Singapore | 387 | | |\n| Shooting Star | €20 | Siamese | Hochronter | Bangkok | 63 | | |\n| Donnai | 1,699 | French | Bourdon | Saigon | 71 | | |\n| Rattler | 908 | American | Marsh | San Francisco | 37 | | |\n| Spray of the Ocean | 805 | British | Slaughter | Singapore | 51 | | |\n| Randy | 632 | Siamese | Hanson | Bengkok | 20 | | |\n| Clan Alpine | 945 | British | Hutchinson | Singapore | 37 | $2 | |\n| Tie Wat | 604 | Siamese | Luis | Bangkok | 33 | | |\n| Ottawa | 900 | British | Fastley | Singapore | 30 | | |\n| Suoma | 792 | Russian | | | 35 | $7 | |\n| Eagle | 845 | British | N. Langlois | | 36 | | |\n| John Bright | 677 | | Nordberg | J. E. Bentham | ** | zoi | |\n| Solent | 782 | | | | | | |\n| Excelsior | 345 | Dutch | Wynbrock | Batavia | 24 | 17 | |\n| Moonlight | SOU | Siamese | Jurgenson | Bangkok | 20 | 40 | |\n| St. Paul | 286 | | Leyseri | | 71 | 41 | |\n| Senator | 382 | | Wichers | | 1 | 42 | |\n| Rodrigo | 200 | Spanish | Gorado | Manila | B | 48 | |\n| Oceanis | 1,158 | Dutch | Dirkzan | Singapore | C | 44 | |\n| A. E. Vidal | 381 | Hamburg | C W. Rehse | Saigon | D | ++ | |\n| Albert Victor | 838 | British | A. Overbury | Singapore | JE | 77 | |\n| Chase | 284 | | J. Hamilton | Manila | F | 17 | |\n| Tye-long | 478 | Siameso | 0. Demsky | Bangkok | G | | |\n| Swiftsure | 219 | British | Struckman | Saigon | B | 49 | |\n| Braganza | | | Shiriton | Sarawak | 30 | I | |\n| Hyacinth | 824 | | McFarlane | Sydney | 110 | G | |\n| | TOTAL TONS | | 83,079 | | | | |\n| | TOTAL PASSENGERS | | 9,247 | 21 | | | |\n\nH. G. THOMSETT, Emigration Officer, &c.\n\n### Page 149\n\n### Page 150\n### Page 151", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-125 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [10-11].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 272443, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-128 - Public Offices & Others - 1867", "page_number": 1, "title": "CO129-128 - Public Offices & Others - 1867", "content_text": "## \n**CONFIDENTIAL**\n\n## **MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 23RD JULY 1985**\n\n### **Present**\n\n| Member | Position |\n|---------------------|---------------------------------|\n| Sir Edward Youde | Governor (in the Chair) |\n| The Honourable Sir | Chief Secretary |\n| David Akers-Jones | |\n| The Honourable Sir | Financial Secretary |\n| John Henry Bremridge| |\n| The Honourable Mr | Attorney General |\n| Michael David Thomas| |\n| The Honourable Sir | Secretary for Lands and Works |\n| Geoffrey Maughan | |\n| Boswell | |\n| The Honourable Mr | Secretary for District |\n| David Robert Ford | Administration |\n| The Honourable Mr | Secretary for Transport |\n| Alan James Scott | |\n| The Honourable Mr | Secretary for Education and |\n| Daniel Lam See-him | Manpower |\n| The Honourable Mr | Secretary for Health and |\n| Ronald George | Welfare |\n| Archer | |\n\n### **Confirmation of Minutes**\n\nThe minutes of the meeting of the Executive Council held on 16th July 1985 were confirmed.\n\n### **Matters Arising**\n\nThere were no matters arising.\n\n### **Paper XCR(85)72 - Proposed Green Paper on Representative Government**\n\nThe **Governor** introduced the paper.\n\nThe Council noted that the proposed Green Paper on Representative Government would be published on 1st August 1985.\n\n### **Paper XCR(85)73 - Proposed Developments in Shatin New Town**\n\nThe **Secretary for Lands and Works** introduced the paper.\n\nThe Council noted the proposed developments.\n\nPage 364\n\n### **Paper XCR(85)74 - Review of the Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance**\n\nThe **Attorney General** introduced the paper.\n\nThe Council noted the review.\n\n### **Other Business**\n\nThe **Chief Secretary** raised a matter regarding `GR1178/1922/32(III)`.\n\nThe Council discussed the matter.\n\n### **Date of Next Meeting**\n\nThe next meeting of the Executive Council would be held on 30th July 1985.\n\nPage 365", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-128 - Public Offices & Others - 1867.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 273049, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-128 - Public Offices & Others - 1867", "page_number": 607, "title": "CO129-128 - Public Offices & Others - 1867", "content_text": "## \n\ntell the magnitude of the commerce that is transacted in this central entrepot of the China coast. And, gentlemen, this result can be explained by one word—the harbour. So long as no convulsion of nature sinks the island in the sea or chokes up its magnificent harbour, will Hongkong continue to advance, and without fear of a rival. In due course of time the iron horse—the inevitable iron horse—will find its way throughout the length and breadth of the land of China, and the question naturally arises, how will this affect Hongkong? It will, in my opinion, make it even greater than before. A railway from a Yangtse port, say Hankow, to the south of China will be a necessity as saving hundreds of miles of ocean and river navigation. Where shall its terminus be? It will doubtless reach Canton and bring up on the shore of Kowloon, and there the produce of the Celestial empire will be shot into ocean-going vessels lying alongside of convenient piers and landing-places. This is no vain notion. I firmly believe it, and I have confidently predicted it. But, gentlemen, there is a social point involved in your address, and on that a few words may be said. It has always been my aim since I first set foot on this island to practise and promote the amenities of society, for, with a large community dwelling like us in a space somewhat confined, it must happen that toes are at times trodden on, and to heal differences and increase good feeling should be the part of every one who wishes to do his duty to his fellow-men. This I have steadily and perseveringly endeavoured to do, and I am rejoiced to recollect that this is not the first time by many on which your approval has satisfied me that I have not essayed in vain. Painful as it is to part from well-known places and familiar associations—still more from friends who can give so convincing a proof of their confidence and regard as you now give me—the pain is somewhat tempered by the reflection that my memories of Hongkong will always be of a pleasant nature,\n\n## \n\nand not among the least agreeable will be the remembrance of this day, when you offer me a most distinguished compliment, for which I can but inadequately express my heartfelt thanks. Gentlemen, I wish you health, happiness, and prosperity as I bid you, one and all, farewell.\n\nThree cheers were then given for Mr. Mercer and another for Mrs. Mercer, and the meeting broke up.\n\n## II\n\nThis address from the Scottish Residents of Hongkong is here inserted, although its character may be said to be more special than public.\n\n## MR. MERCER AND THE ST. ANDREW'S CLUB\n\nAt the Hongkong Club on the 4th instant, an Address was presented to the Honorable W. T. Mercer, as President of the St. Andrew's Club from his \"Brither Scots,\" resident in Hongkong, in consequence of his intended departure from the Colony. Upwards of fifty gentlemen were present, and the address, which was read by Mr. Henry Murray, was as follows:\n\nTo the Honorable William Thomas Mercer, Esq., &c. &c.\n\n\"SIR,—In addressing you upon your approaching departure from Hongkong, we perform a very painful task, as well as a pleasant and gratifying duty. It will be with no ordinary feelings of regret that we shall witness the retirement from the colony of an intelligence which, exercised in the positions of the highest importance, has during three-and-twenty years most materially aided the wonderful development of which Hongkong can boast.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-128 - Public Offices & Others - 1867.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 279939, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-140 - Public Offices - 1869", "page_number": 336, "title": "CO129-140 - Public Offices - 1869", "content_text": "It appears to his Lordship to be inconvenient that the question should be raised for the first time when the Court of Appeal, which might thereupon be called upon to reverse the decision of\n\na Magistrate for reasons\n\ncould not have been brought under his notice.\n\nIt is not, perhaps, easy to determine whether the political question should be left to the sole decision of the Executive, or whether it should be dealt with in the first instance by the Magistrate, subject to review by the Court of Appeal, and to the final determination of the Governor under the 10th section.\n\nLord Framville is inclined to prefer the latter course.\n\nThe practice, as pointed out by Thomas Henry in his evidence before the Extradition Committee, Question 492, seems to arise in cases of charges of murder; and it seems harsh to call upon a Magistrate merely on Appeal to decide that the offence charged amounts to \"Murder\" within the meaning of the Ordinance, when it may be notorious that the killing was political and not a murder in the legal sense of the word.\n\nLord Framville comes with the suggestion that the word \"shall\" should be substituted for \"may\".\n\nWith respect to the comments upon section 12, the addition of a few words \"or until the acquittal of the fugitive from", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-140 - Public Offices - 1869.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 282612, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-146 - Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1870 [10-12]", "page_number": 250, "title": "CO129-146 - Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1870 [10-12]", "content_text": "Police in 1862, by the Secretary of State, still I may be excused reference to them in support of my present application as the thorough knowledge thus acquired of criminal septimus remains intact.\n\nTo annex Papers.\n\nIn conclusion I beg copies of my Mauritius \n\nI leave the letter to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour most obedient Servant,\n\nAsst. Superintendent of Police.\n\n## TESTIMONIALS\n\n1.595%\n\n244\n\n## IN FAVOUR OF\n\n**MR THOMAS FITZ-ROY RICE**\n\nFrom His Excellency Sir HENRY BARKLY, K.C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief, Mauritius and Dependencies.\n\nMr. RICE, who leaves by this mail for England on leave, has been an Inspector of Police in this Island for several years, and he has some idea of applying for the Inspector Generalship of Police at Jamaica, which he believes to be vacant.\n\nHe is strongly recommended by the Inspector General of Police of this Colony, and I myself can bear testimony to his zeal and efficiency.\n\nIn leaving Grand Port, one of the most populous districts, he received congratulatory addresses from all ranks and colours.\n\nGovernment House, Mauritius, April 9, 1869.\n\nH. BARKLY,\n\nFrom the Honorable FELIX BEDINGFELD, Colonial Secretary, Mauritius.\n\nI was Colonial Secretary and President of the General Board of Health of Mauritius during the period of Mr. Rice's service in that Colony.\n\nThe Inspector General of Police, with whom I was in constant official communication, has frequently spoken in high terms of Mr. Rice, who then held the appointment of Inspector of Police for the district of Mahebourg.\n\nMr. Rice's conduct came under my special notice during the disastrous epidemics of 1867-68, on which occasion he volunteered his gratuitous services to the General Board, and by his energy and activity merited their warmest approbation.\n\nMr. Rice has some knowledge of several of the Indian languages and is thoroughly acquainted with the habits and character of the Malabars.\n\nI consider Mr. Rice to be a very valuable officer.\n\nAugust 2nd, 1869.\n\nFELIX BEDINGFELD.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-146 - Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1870 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 282728, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-146 - Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1870 [10-12]", "page_number": 366, "title": "CO129-146 - Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1870 [10-12]", "content_text": "## THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH APRIL, 1870.\n\n### WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK.\n\n#### REGISTER AT HARBOR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.\n\n| Date | 9 A.M. | NOON | 6 P.M. | Thermometer | Barometer | Self Registering |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| April 9 | 30.02 | 30.00 | 30.04 | 67, 71, 64, 78 | | Min: 64, Max: 78 |\n| April 10 | 30.05 | 30.09 | 30.03 | 68, 67, 74 | | Min: 65, Max: 82 |\n| April 11 | 30.05 | 30.08 | 30.01 | 68, 82, 68, 82 | | Min: 68, Max: 84 |\n| April 12 | 30.06 | 30.08 | 30.03 | 67, 69, 68, 84 | | Min: 67, Max: 84 |\n| April 13 | 29.97 | 29.92 | 29.90 | 65, 71, 65, 71 | | Min: 66, Max: 71 |\n| April 14 | 29.91 | 29.91 | 29.84 | 82, 75, 67, 76 | | Min: 67, Max: 76 |\n| April 15 | 29.86 | 29.90 | 29.83 | 73, 88, 70, 87 | | Min: 70, Max: 88 |\n\n#### REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.\n\nHeight above Sea Level 1,770 feet.\n\n| Date | 9 A.M. | NOON | 6 P.M. | Dry Bulb | Wet Bulb | Self Registering | Winds | Rain |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| April 9 | 28.31 | 28.30 | 28.29 | 64.0, 69.0 | 61.0, 61.9 | Min: 61.0, Max: 72.6 | E, 6 | 0.00 |\n| April 10 | 28.25 | 28.27 | 28.26 | 61.0, 65.0 | 59.0, 62.0 | Min: 59.0, Max: 65.0 | E, 6 | 0.00 |\n| April 11 | 28.31 | 28.34 | 28.32 | 63.0, 67.6 | 62.0, 64.0 | Min: 47.0, Max: 81.6 | E, 1 | 4.30 |\n| April 12 | 28.35 | 28.37 | 28.30 | 61.0, 62.5 | 61.5, 61.6 | Min: 61.5, Max: 69.6 | E, 3 | 0.00 |\n| April 13 | 28.20 | 28.25 | 28.15 | 62.0, 65.0 | 61.0, 62.0 | Min: 61.0, Max: 81.0 | E, 6 | 0.05 |\n| April 14 | 28.20 | 28.14 | 28.15 | 61.0, 68.0 | 61.0, 67.0 | Min: 61.0, Max: 68.0 | E, 3 | 0.70 |\n| April 15 | 28.15 | 28.17 | 28.10 | 69.0, 71.6 | 68.0, 70.0 | Min: 68.0, Max: 88.0 | SW, 6 | 9.00 |\n\n### NOTICE.\n\nFROM and after the 18th instant, the Sittings of the Supreme Court, for the hearing of all Cases, Civil and Criminal, will be held at the temporary Court situated in the premises formerly in the occupation of Messrs. RUSSELL & Co., No. 7, Queen's Road Central.\n\nBy Order of the Court,\n**W. H. ALEXANDER**,\nRegistrar.\n\nHongkong, 13th April, 1870.\n\n### NOTICE.\n\nTHE next Criminal Sessions of the Supreme Court will be held, by direction of the Chief Justice, on Tuesday, the 18th instant, at 10 A.M., instead of Monday, the 18th instant.\n\nBy Order,\n**W. H. ALEXANDER**,\nRegistrar.\n\nSupreme Court House,\nNo. 7, Queen's Road Central,\nHongkong, 16th April, 1870.\n\n### COURT OF SUMMARY JURISDICTION.\n\nTHE next sitting of the above named Court will be held on Thursday, the 21st instant, at 10 o'clock A.M.\n\nBy Order of the Court,\n**HENRY J. HOLMES**,\nClerk of Court.\n\nHongkong, 16th April, 1870.\n\n### In re ANDREW COCHRANE, M.D., deceased.\n\nNOTICE--All Claims against the above Estate must be proved before the Official Administrator, on or before Monday, the 10th day of October, A.D. 1870, otherwise they will not be included in the Scheme of Division.\n\nAll Persons indebted to the said Estates are requested to make immediate payment to **W. H. ALEXANDER**, Registrar.\n\nHongkong, 6th April, 1870.\n\n### MEMORANDUM OF ENTRY OF A DEED.\n\n1. Title of Deed: Deed of Assignment and Release.\n2. Date of Deed: The Eleventh day of April in the Year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and Seventy.\n3. Date of Execution by Debtor: The Eleventh day of April in the Year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and Seventy.\n4. Name and description of the Debtor: Jules Cheramy, of Victoria in the Island of Hongkong, Cook and Hotel-keeper.\n5. Name and description of the Trustee: Victor Boulland, of Victoria in the Island of Hongkong, Merchant.\n6. Nature of the Deed: Assignment of the Estate and Effects of the Debtor upon trust to sell, dispose of, realize, collect, and receive the same.\n\n### NOTICE.\n\nThe partnership heretofore subsisting between the undersigned HYMAN ELIAS, NEY ELIAS, and GEORGE BARNET under the firms of ELIAS & Co. in London and GEORGE BARNET & Co. in Shanghai, China, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.\n\nDated this 31st day of March, 1870.\n\n(Signed) **H. ELIAS**, **N. ELIAS**, **GEO. BARNET**.\n\nWith reference to the above, we hereby give notice that we have made arrangements to continue the business, combined with that of public Silk Inspectors under the firm of ELIAS & Co. in London and GEORGE BARNET & Co. in Shanghai.\n\n**ELLIS ELIAS** will conduct the business in London and **EDWARD WILLIAM BATT** in China.\n\n**ELLIS ELIAS**, **EDWARD WILLIAM BATT**.\nShanghai, 1st April, 1870.\n\n### NOTICE.\n\nTHE business hitherto carried on by the undersigned on the premises known as the \"Victoria Foundry,\" Spring Gardens, Hongkong, under the style or firm of MCDOUGALL AND COMPANY, has this day been transferred to Mr. **JOHN INGLIS**, who will conduct and carry on the same from this date on his sole responsibility.\n\n**S. SPEECHLEY**.\nHongkong, 16th April, A.D. 1870.\n\n### NOTICE.\n\nMR. MAW is admitted a Partner in our Firm on the 1st of January last.\n\n**TURNER & Co.**,\nHongkong, 10th March, 1870.\n\n### NOTICE.\n\nMR. R. Joo HENRIQUE DOS REMEDIOS is authorised to sign our Firm per procuration from this day.\n\n**J. J. DOS REMEDIOS & Co.**,\nHongkong, 1st January, 1870.\n\n### NOTICE.\n\nTHE interest and responsibility of Mr. **WIL PROBST** in our firm ceased on the 31st of December 1868, and Mr. **OTTO CHRISTIAN BRUN** and Mr. **JOHANNES F. CORDES** are admitted Partners therein from this date.\n\nMr. **F. LANCKEN** and Mr. **C. W. SIEGFRIED**, have been authorized to sign our Firm per procuration.\n\n**WM. PUSTAU & Co.**,\nChina, 1st January, 1870.\n\n### NOTICE.\n\nIn the Estate of **HENRY DAVIES MARGESSON**, deceased.\n\nLETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION with the Will annexed, of the Estate of **HENRY DAVIES MARGESSON**, late of Hongkong and Macao, Merchant deceased, having been granted by the Supreme Court of Hongkong in its Probate Jurisdiction to the Undersigned as Attorneys for the Executors, all persons indebted to the said Estate are hereby required to pay the amount of their Debts to the undersigned without delay, and all persons having claims against the said Estate are required to send in particulars thereof, with vouchers, to the undersigned (addressed to the care of T. G. Linstead), on or before the Thirtieth day of June next, after which date no claims will be admitted.\n\nDated the Third day of December, A.D., 1869.\n\n**W. KESWICK**, **T. G. LINSTEAD**, Administrators.\n\n### NOTICE.\n\nMR. **WILLIAM GEORGE PRICE** is authorised to sign our Firm in Foochow from this date.\n\n**GILMAN & Co.**,\nHongkong, 17th July, 1869.\n\n### NOTICE.\n\nTHE interest and responsibility of Mr. **GEORG WILHELM SCHWEMANN** and of Mr. **RUDOLPH HEINSEN** in our Firm ceased on the 31st December, 1867, and 31st December, 1868, respectively.\n\n### NOTICE.\n\nEstate of **DENT & Co.** First Dividend of Ten per centum upon the amount of all Claims admitted by the Trustees will be paid on the 1st of January, next.\n\nOn application to the undersigned at the Office of the Trustees, Pedder's Hill, Creditors will be furnished with Warrants signed by the Trustees which will be payable on presentation at the Office of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.\n\nBy order of the Trustees,\n**B. WHEELEY**,\nHongkong, 28th November, 1868.\n\n### NOTICE.\n\nTHE interest and responsibility of Mr. **JAMES BENJAMIN DEACON** in our Firm ceased on the 31st December, 1868, and Mr. **STUART DRACON** is this day admitted a Partner.\n\n**DEACON & Co.**,\nCanton, 1st January, 1869.\n\n### UNIVERSAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.\n\nTHE undersigned, having been appointed Agents for the above Company at this Port, Shanghai, Foochow, Hankow, and Yokohama, are prepared to accept Marine Risks at Current Rates.\n\n**GILMAN & Co.**, Agents.\nHongkong, 21st September, 1868.\n\n### FOR SALE.\n\nA few Copies of French and Spanish Dictionary.\n\nApply to\n**NORONHA & SONS**.\nHongkong, 20th January, 1870.\n\n### NOTICE.\n\nWE have established a Branch of our firm at Bombay in connection with Mr. **M. A. DOS REMEDIOS** of Macao, under the name and style of **REMEDIOS BROTHERS & Co.**.\n\nMr. **ANTONIO DOS REMEDIOS** and Mr. **ALEXANDRE ANTONIO DOS REMEDIOS** were admitted partners therein.\n\n**J. J. DOS REMEDIOS & Co.**,\nHongkong, 1st January, 1870.\n\n### NOTICE.\n\nIn the Estate of **DOUGLAS LAPRAIK**, deceased.\n\nPROBATE of the last Will and Testament of **DOUGLAS LAPRAIK**, formerly of Hongkong and lately of Acton, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned one of the Executors in the said Will named, all persons indebted to the said Estate are hereby required to pay the amount of their debts forthwith. Persons having claims against the Estate are hereby required to send in particulars of their claims to the undersigned at the Office of Messrs. Douglas Lapraik & Co. or to **Henry C. Caldwell**, Esq., Solicitor, on or before the Thirty-first day of January.\n\n**MR. ROBERT HESBY GRANT, lately a Clerk in the Naval Yard, Hongkong**.\n\n### NOTICE.\n\nMR. **PAUL GERHARD HUBRE**, and Mr. **ALBERT GULTZOW** have been authorised to sign our firm here and in China from this date.\n\n**SIEMSSEN & Co.**,\nHongkong, November 1, 1869.\n\n### NOTICE.\n\nALL Persons indebted to the Estate of the late **JNO. J. FRANCIS**, Solicitor for **John D. Macdonald Thomson**, Executor, are requested to make payment, and all persons having claims against the said Estate are notified to send in their claims to the undersigned without delay.\n\n**JNO. J. FRANCIS**,\nSolicitor for\n**John D. Macdonald Thomson**,\nExecutor.\nHongkong, 3rd April, A.D., 1869.\n\n### THE JAPAN TELEGRAPH.\n\nPublished in connection with the **JAPAN HERALD**.\n\nAN EIGHT PAGE PAPER,\nSPECIALLY COMPILED AS\nA COMMERCIAL SUMMARY, A POLITICAL REVIEW,\nGENERAL EPITOME\nAND\nOF\nHOME NEWS FOR THE FAR EAST.\n\nSUBSCRIPTION, $6.00 YEARLY, Post free from London direct, payable in advance.\n\nCopies may be had, and Subscriptions received at the **HERALD OFFICE**, Yokohama, or at the following Agencies:-\n\nYokohama...... **Messrs. A. Manks & Co.**,\nShanghai,...... **Messrs. Foes & Co.**,\nHongkong,...... **NORONHA & SONS**.\n\nYokohama, 24 February, 1870.\n\n### NOTICE.\n\nTHE Undersigned have been appointed Agents at this Port for the Liverpool Underwriters' Association.\n\n**GILMAN & Co.**,\nHongkong, 7th March, 1868.\n\n### NOTICE.\n\nMR. **JAMES HART** is authorized to sign our Firm per procuration in Hongkong.\n\n**E. H. HOW & Co.**,\nFoochow, March, 1869.\n\n### NOTICE.\n\nTHE Business hitherto carried on by Messrs. **E. H. How & Co.** was on the 1st January, 1869, amalgamated with that of Mr. **R. R. WESTALL** on this day, and will be continued under the Style or Firm of **WESTALL, GALTON & Co.**.\n\n**WAHEE, SMITH & Co.**,\nEast Point.\n\n### NOTICE.\n\nMR. **LEONARD STAËL** has been admitted a Partner in our Firm, and is authorised to sign our Firm, per procuration, from this date.\n\n**WESTALL, GALTON & Co.**,\nFoochow, March, 1869.\n\n### NOTICE.\n\nMR. **EMIL VOGEL** and Mr. **HEINRICH KIRCHHOFF** become this day Partners in our business, which in future will be carried on under the Firm of **VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.**, both here and at Canton.\n\n**HAGEDORN & Co.**,\nHongkong, 12th February, 1868.\n\n### NOTICE.\n\nTHE business of **KINNEAR & Co.**, Foochow, will be carried on from and after this date under the style and firm of **KINNEAR, LARKEN & Co.**, the partners therein being Mr. **WILLIAM BALFOUR KINNEAR** and Mr. **THOMAS LANCASTER LARKEN**.\n\n**WILLIAM BALFOUR KINNEAR**,\nFoochow, 1st May, 1869.\n\n### NOW READY AND FOR SALE.\n\nTables shewing the proposed movements of the Contract Packets of the P. & O. S. N. Co. during 1870.\n\n**NORONHA & SONS**,\nHongkong, 4th December, 1869.\n\n### TO LET.\n\nHouses in Mosque Street, commanding a full view of the Harbor,\nRENTS MODERATE,\n\nApply to\n**H. L. NORONHA**.\nHongkong, February, 1870.\n\nPrinted and Published by **NORONHA & SONS**, Printers to the Hongkong Government, at No. 1, \"HOLLYWOOD ROAD,\" Hongkong.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-146 - Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1870 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 283571, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-148 - Public Offices & Others - 1870", "page_number": 143, "title": "CO129-148 - Public Offices & Others - 1870", "content_text": "## Mise with 4. The telegraph Construction L letter Mamtmann Co. whose letter is also enclosed.\n\nLowfrawith forecames that then Lodsticher (unless they case Lec to obut will the application any approve of from there Algraphic Companies toon suspect to stipulations oxfsimilar to those insisted in the case of the British Indian Exterion C Sas set forth in your letter of the 26th Feb 1890, Alex Mer 25 Jan 1890.\n\n(Mise? Offices 968-70. Recordat)\n\n## THE CHINA SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH COMPANY LIMITED\n\nIn connection with The Falmouth, Gibraltar and Malta; The Anglo-Mediterranean; The British-Indian Submarine, and British-Indian Extension Telegraph Companies.\n\n**CAPITAL £525,000, IN 52,500 SHARES OF £10 EACH**\n\n| Details | Amount/Number |\n| --- | --- |\n| CAPITAL | £525,000 |\n| Number of Shares | 52,500 |\n| Value per Share | £10 |\n\nOf which £100,000 will be taken in Fully Paid Shares by the Contractors, LEAVING FOR SUBSCRIPTION 42,500 SHARES.\n\n| Payment Milestone | Amount |\n| --- | --- |\n| Deposit on Application | £1 |\n| Deposit on Allotment | £1 |\n| 1st July, 1870 | £2 |\n| 1st Sept., 1870 | £2 |\n| 1st Oct., 1870 | £2 |\n| 1st Nov., 1870 | £2 |\n\n### Directors\n\n* **JOHN PENDER, Esq.**, Chairman of the British-Indian Submarine und Falmouth Gibraltar and Malta Telegraph Companies.—Chairman\n* **LORD WILLIAM MONTAGU HAY**, Chairman of the Anglo-Mediterranean Telegraph Company\n* **THE RIGHT HON. WILLIAM N. MASSEY**, Chairman of the British-Indian Extension Telegraph Company\n* JAMES HENRY CRAWFORD, Esq.\n* THOMAS FAIRBAIRN, Esq.\n* LIEUT.-COLONEL GLOVER, R.E., late Director-General of Telegraphs of India\n* HORATIO N. LAY, Esq., C.B., late Commissioner of Imperial Chinese Customs\n* R. D. SASSOON, Esq.\n\n### Engineers\n\n* LATIMER CLARK, Esq.\n* HENRY CHARLES FORDE, Esq.\n\n### Bankers\n\n* Messrs. BARCLAY, BEVAN, TRITTON, TWELLS, & CO., `54, Lombard Street`\n* The CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON, AND CHINA\n\n### Solicitors\n\n* Messrs. BISCHOFF, BOMPAS, & BISCHOFF, `4, Great Winchester Street Buildings, E.C.`\n\n### Secretary\n\n* THOMAS FULLER, Esq.\n\n### OFFICES\n\n* No. 95, PALMERSTON BUILDINGS, OLD BROAD STREET\n\nThis Company has been established to extend to the Empire of China the great system of Submarine Electric Telegraphs between England and the East.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-148 - Public Offices & Others - 1870.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 284246, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-149 - Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1871 [1-4]", "page_number": 141, "title": "CO129-149 - Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1871 [1-4]", "content_text": "140\n\nHis allusion implied mal-administration to his successor, and to the administrative Government of the Colony generally. As it is presumed, however, that such was not the construction meant to be implied; and that the Officer appointed by me temporarily to take charge of the Police Department is alluded to - it may be inferred from the strictures upon this Officer's qualifications and fitness, contained in the same paragraph, - I wish only to make, for Your Lordship's information, the following observations :-\n\nMr Thomas Quarll Rice was transferred, under the authority of the Colonial Office, from the Mauritius to Hong Kong as Inspector of Police, on his arrival here in February 1870, producing the highest testimonials to his ability and good conduct, including from the present Governor of the Cape Colony, Sir Henry Barkly, whose opinion I know to be of the greatest value. Mr Deane, the Superintendent of the Hongkong Police Force, was absent on leave in England at the time, and his duties being performed by Mr Creagh, the next senior in the Department. The latter Officer having proceeded on leave in the", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-149 - Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1871 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 284413, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-149 - Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1871 [1-4]", "page_number": 308, "title": "CO129-149 - Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1871 [1-4]", "content_text": "# Extract from Despatch No. 3 of the 26th December, 1885, from The Right Honorable Edward Cardwell, M.P.\n\n## 5th Point\nThere has been no complaint, information or communication by any officer of the Chinese Government made or forwarded to the Committing Magistrate or to his Court desiring the arrest of any Person being a Chinese subject and alleging, &c., &c., to give the Magistrate Jurisdiction under Section 1 of Ordinance 2 of 1850, and no Warrant or Order from the Governor to the Magistrate under Section IV.\n\nThe Prisoner was already in custody upon a charge then under Investigation. Section I of Ordinance 2 of 1850 therefore applies and no Warrant from the Governor under Section IV was required.\n\nThe letter from the Colonial Secretary to the Magistrate informing him of the Demand for Extradition is annexed to the depositions. The practice in England is similar. (See Report of Select Committee on Extradition page 18.)\n\nEvidence of Sir Thomas Henry.\n\n| Question | Answer |\n| --- | --- |\n| 319.-Do you get all the London Cases? | The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs examines the papers, and if he sees that the offence is one of those named in the Treaty, he sends the papers on to Home Secretary. The papers are examined at the Home Office again, and if the Home Secretary is satisfied that it is a Case within the Treaty, he then sends to the Chief Magistrate at Bow-street a letter, signifying that requisition has been made in the proper manner by the Ambassador or the Minister of the Foreign Country to have the accused delivered up. |\n| 320.-That letter sets you in motion? | That sets me in motion. |\n\nThe Practice to be followed in Hongkong is prescribed in a Despatch from the Secretary of State, of which the following is an extract:\n\n\"Questions have been raised both as to the forms in which the extradition shall be demanded and to the cases to which it shall apply, on both of which I am desirous that you should be fully informed of the views of Her Majesty's Government.\n\n\"On the first head I am to instruct you that the Consular or other Diplomatic Officer is in all cases the recognized Channel of communication between Chinese and British functionaries. That all ordinary communications should be carried on through that Officer and that without his concurrence direct communications should not take place between Colonial Officers and the Chinese Government. Requisitions for the delivery of Criminals should therefore be conveyed to the Colonial Government through the Consular or Diplomatic Officer or with his authority.\"\n\nUnder `6 & 7 Vic. cc. 75 & 76`, the Statutes passed to carry out the Treaties with France and the United States, the communication to the Magistrate must be by Warrant under Seal. Under Ordinance No. 2 of 1850, it is not even required to be in writing. The Writ of Habeas Corpus in this case is a Writ at Common Law and the Return cannot be traversed (3 Chitty's Stat. 3d. Ed. p. 69 note).\n\n## 6th Point\nThere is no evidence whatever before the Court, nor was there before the Magistrate to show that the offence charged against the Prisoner is an offence against the Laws of China. The alleged offence having been committed on board a French ship on the high seas, the presumption is the Chinese Courts have no jurisdiction, and the evidence shows that Chinese Mandarins having the opportunity to arrest and try the Coolies from the \"Nouvelle Penelope,\" took no steps to punish them, (Phil. 377, 413) and no right to claim Extradition.\n\nThere is nothing in the Treaty of Tientsin or in Ordinance No. 2 of 1850 which imposes upon the Magistrate the duty of ascertaining that the crime charged is a crime against the Laws of China;-but in any Case the Court will assume that Murder being a crime malum in se as distinguished from malum prohibitum, is a crime against the Laws of all civilized nations.\n\nIf the Description of Crimes for which Chinese may be surrendered under the Treaty of Tientsin is to be limited at all, it is submitted that it should be limited to such crimes as by our Statute or Common Law would, if committed by a British subject, be justiciable by the Courts of this Colony. This Rule was adopted in the Ashburton Treaty. (See In re Windsor, 10, Cox C. C.), and is also adopted in the Imperial Extradition Act of 1870, in which the following heading to the Schedule of Crimes is prefixed:\n\n\"The following List of Crimes is to be construed according to the Law existing in England, or in a British Possession (as the case may be) at the date of the alleged crime, whether by Common Law or by Statute made before or after the passing of this Act.\"\n\nIf the Murder charged in this Case had been committed by a British subject, it would have been justiciable by the Courts of this Colony. (`Reg. v. Azzopardi. 2 Moody, C. C. 288.`)\n\n## 7th Point\nThe depositions disclose no offence whatever. The conduct of the Coolies in getting possession of the ship being justifiable, they being illegally restrained of their liberty and there being no excess. Unless the acts charged against the Prisoner are such as English Laws attach criminal responsibility to, the Extradition Treaty does not apply.\n\nThe depositions disclose the Murder of nine persons.\n\nAll homicide is prima facie Murder subject to be reduced to justifiable homicide by the particular facts proved in defence. (1 Russell on Crimes, p. 668.) The Prisoner is identified as being one who actually took part in the Murder of the Captain and was an accomplice in the general massacre of the other victims. There is no evidence of his having been illegally coerced and much less of his having been reduced to slavery by the Master of the ship, Captain Le Vigoureux, whom he murdered, or by any one connected with the ship. In Anderson's case (that of the fugitive slave) it was admitted that the case was one of Slavery. (See Wheaton's Int. Law, 8th Edition, Note 75.) Here the question whether the homicide was Murder or excusable homicide on the plea of self defence is not raised on behalf of the Prisoner in the depositions. One of the witnesses states that he was kidnapped by a Barber, Chea Afook, but nevertheless that he told the Macao Authorities he was willing to go and did contract to go to Peru. He likewise says that he heard others say they had been kidnapped. But he does not accuse the Master of the ship or any of the crew of the kidnapping but on the contrary describes their conduct to have been most kind.\n\nThe \"proof of guilt\" required to justify the Surrender under the Treaty of Tientsin is thus stated in a Despatch of the Duke of Newcastle:\n\n\"It is at the same time quite clear in the letter of the Tientsin Treaty that it is only on proof of their guilt that Chinese Criminals can be demanded by Chinese Officers and the proof intended can of course be no other than proof satisfying the minds of those,--the British Officers--who have to determine the question at this preliminary stage. On this head I have to instruct you that as a general rule reasonable evidence ought to be accepted as sufficient, such for example as would lead a Grand Jury, in this Country to find a true bill where the evidence is ex parte only, or such as with evidence on both sides, would induce a Magistrate to commit for Trial.\"\n\nThe Expression \"Proof of Guilt\" in the Treaty of Tientsin has had legislative interpretation, so far as our Courts are concerned, by Section III of Ordinance No. 2 of 1850, which directs the Magistrate to commit on \"probable cause of guilt.\" There is abundant \"probable cause\" within the meaning of Section III of Ordinance No. 2 of 1850, to warrant the Committal. (Wheaton's International Law, Section CXVII, Note 75, by Professor Dana, 8th Edition.)\n\nTernan's case. 9 Cox, C. C.\n\nTernan's Case shows that a Court or a Judge, upon such a Proceeding as the present, is not to weigh the effect of the evidence; that is a matter for the Magistrate. The Court can only consider whether there is enough evidence to justify a Committal, and it is unnecessary to add that in the present case no Magistrate could hesitate to commit the Prisoner for Trial if the case were cognizable by the Supreme Court.\n\nIt has been doubted in the United States whether evidence of Justification of killing can be received at all under the Extradition Treaty with Great Britain. (See In re John Bennett, Southern District Court of New York, reported in 11 Law Times N. S. page 488.)\n\nThe King v. Marks (3 East) shows that if there be a corpus delicti on the depositions, the Prisoner must be remanded, and the cases collected by Mr. Forsyth at page 451 of his work on Constitutional Law show that the Return (if necessary) may be amended. Finally it is again submitted that all Decisions upon other Extradition Treaties are inapplicable so far as the nature of the crime charged is concerned, inasmuch as the Treaty of Tientsin embraces all crimes. The facts alleged in the Return cannot be traversed. [The Writ of Habeas Corpus taken out in this case is a Writ at common Law. As to contradicting the Return...]", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-149 - Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1871 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 286001, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-153 - Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1871 [11-12]", "page_number": 204, "title": "CO129-153 - Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1871 [11-12]", "content_text": "# GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION\n\nHis Excellency SIR RICHARD GRAVES MACDONNELL, K.C.M.G., and C.B., has been pleased to appoint, provisionally, THOMAS CHILD HAYLLAR, Esquire, Barrister at Law, to be Acting Attorney General of Hongkong, from this date till further notice, vice the Honorable HENRY JOHN BALL, resigned.\n\nBy Command,\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th December, 1871,\n\n**J. GARDINER AUSTIN**, Colonial Secretary,\n\nEX.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-153 - Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1871 [11-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 286955, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-156 - Sir MacDonnell - 1872 [1-3]", "page_number": 49, "title": "CO129-156 - Sir MacDonnell - 1872 [1-3]", "content_text": "bsa rusq Hong Kong, 30th December, 1848 should be 1871\n\n(Received: 23rd December;1871)\n\nChief Justice (Now: John Smule ) should be Sir John Smale\n\nto\n\nColonial Secretary (Now: J. Gardiner Austin)\n\nChief Justice Smale Application from for 10+\n\nmonths leave of absence to take effect from the 25th of January\n\nnext.\n\n7037\n\n18\n\nExtract from the Minutes of the Executive Council of Hong Kong, held December, 1871.-\n\n\"Present\"\n\nthe 30th\n\nHis Excellency Governor Sir Richard\n\nMacdonnell, K.C.M.G., C.B.\n\n- \"The Honorable John Gardiner Austin,\n\nColonial Secretary.\n\nThe Honorable Thomas Quid Andilar should be The Honourable Thomas Chisholm Anstey \n\nActing Attorney General.\n\nThe Honorable Cecil Clementi Smith,\n\nRegistrar General. –\n\nAbsent:\"\n\n\"His Excellency Major General Sir Henry Whitfeild,\n\nEnclosure No. 3 in Governor, Sir R.G. MacDonnell's Despatch\n\nNo 918 of 9 January\n\n1872\n\nRe-order and re-format with proper markdown:\n# bsa rusq Hong Kong, 30th December, 1871\n## (Received: 23rd December 1871)\nChief Justice (Now: Sir John Smale) \nto \nColonial Secretary (Now: J. Gardiner Austin) \nChief Justice Smale Application for 10+ months leave of absence to take effect from the 25th of January next.\n\n7037 \n18 \n\n## Extract from the Minutes of the Executive Council of Hong Kong, held 30th December, 1871\n### \"Present\"\nHis Excellency Governor Sir Richard Macdonnell, K.C.M.G., C.B. \n\"The Honorable John Gardiner Austin, Colonial Secretary. \nThe Honourable Thomas Chisholm Anstey, Acting Attorney General. \nThe Honorable Cecil Clementi Smith, Registrar General.\n\n### \"Absent\"\n\"His Excellency Major General Sir Henry Whitfeild,\n\n## Enclosure No. 3 in Governor, Sir R.G. MacDonnell's Despatch No 918 of 9 January 1872\n\nThe final output in HTML as requested:\nbsa rusq Hong Kong, 30th December, 1871\n\n(Received: 23rd December 1871)\n\nChief Justice (Now: Sir John Smale)\nto\nColonial Secretary (Now: J. Gardiner Austin)\n\nChief Justice Smale Application for 10+ months leave of absence to take effect from the 25th of January next.\n\n7037\n18\n\nExtract from the Minutes of the Executive Council of Hong Kong, held 30th December, 1871\n\n\"Present\"\nHis Excellency Governor Sir Richard Macdonnell, K.C.M.G., C.B.\n\"The Honorable John Gardiner Austin, Colonial Secretary.\nThe Honourable Thomas Chisholm Anstey, Acting Attorney General.\nThe Honorable Cecil Clementi Smith, Registrar General.\n\n\"Absent\"\n\"His Excellency Major General Sir Henry Whitfeild,\n\nEnclosure No. 3 in Governor, Sir R.G. 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Oliver Glacion\n 26 July 1870\n G\n \n \n Charter Flichen\n 23\n \n Estered Adam\n 10 Aug\n \n \n \n Thomas Senclair\n 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n For\n qŷ ê als m\n 13\n 181\n .5\n 10\n \n \n 24\n m #2 Jamuet Landund\n tr\n 28\n \n \n \n \n John Willians\n 25th Sept 1870\n \n Jane Bridgerate\n 26 July\n \n \n \n Alfred Hany Sta\n Aug\n = 16024 : 187\n \n \n \n \n \n Richard Jhun\n \n \n Dear Athens\n 23 Aug:\n \n \n \n Dead-8 Feb. 1877\n 1\n 26\n 38\n 115 William Bretne\n \n \n \n Serge Lemon\n 10:116 Jeremish Trad\n 63\n 20\n #July 1897\n 1\n \n \n 12\n 361\n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Stier\n \n Sept 1070\n '#\n \n \n \n \n Potter John\n \n \n 5.120 John Mille\n som Janu Femell\n \n \n \n 6124 Frupt Wolfe\n \n 7:122\n \n \n \n \n \n John Joseph\n \n Frank Bristo\n \n 19 1070\n \n \n \n Joups Pinte\n #\n \n abrouted 20, 1971\n \n \n \n \n John Jordan\n \n at faty. absundit Jefan 1871\n \n \n \n \n \n Jamust Stevens\n 5 huff & 24 let: 10.70\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 123 Thomas Jupes.\n \n John Henis\n \n \n \n \n \n 124\n Joseph Henry\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 125 Henry Rigenson & left.\n \n $126\n \n \n \n \n \n Manuel Selends flu\n \n 06 127\n \n \n \n \n \n Edward Hidd|13\n \n John\n \n \n \n \n \n Baut\n 32\n 23\n 17\n N\n \n \n \n 3\n \n 17 km 1870\n \n \n \n \n \n 10\n 105\n \n V z obyv\n \n \n \n \n کے\n 3\n \n کیسے\n 764\n \n \n \n 11ang\n 20\n 30\n 25\n 1311\n \n \n \n 495\n 14\n GLO\n 40\n до\n \n \n \n Eco\n 106\n 495\n 477\n اور تم کو\n \n \n \n Ad\n Ees\n 480\n 25\n 20\n \n \n \n ک بار میر\n یہ ہے کہ\n 2\n \n \n \n \n \n Ko\n 187 qes\n 50\n \n \n \n \n \n 478\n 30\n 14\n 338\n 40\n \n \n \n تیکر تقریر کے\n وی شوری کے\n 2.\n \n \n \n \n \n ou do ou ŷ\n ∞ ŷ ŷ a wąąą L\n 30\n 50\n \n \n \n \n نا الكير\n 30\n \n -\n 36\n \n \n \n 60\n 12\n 82\n 20\n \n \n \n \n 1108\n 400 129 Edward four\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jacob Jewelery\n 7 Typt.\n 12 028\n \n \n \n \n \n 2206\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thomae Gates\n 21 u\n \n 3009: 1871\n \n \n \n \n 23.500\n 12\n \n R14 119\n \n \n \n \n john had\n \n 12 167 John Aditi\n \n \n \n \n \n ex\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robat Kumple\n \n Somer Gamlin\n \n \n \n \n \n Fairly\n 2.3\n 3\n 79\n \n \n \n \n absconded 19 Jan 1871\n \n 1 June 1871\n \n \n \n \n \n 19\n ر\n \n \n \n \n \n \n App\n A\n 33\n \n \n \n \n \n لیے مرک\n 476\n \n \n \n \n \n \n میں تیر رہی ہے۔\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eti\n 20\n \n no\n 4707\n \n \n \n 45\n \n در آن می پرسی\n 42\n \n \n \n \n ور کیسے تصور کر کے\n \n 474\n \n \n \n \n \n 472\n \n 470\n \n \n \n \n \n دے تو رہے\n \n با ریمی موده\n 470\n \n \n \n \n محمد\n \n نے سے مین کی\n \n \n \n \n \n पु\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 35\n 1740\n \n 345-\n 35\n \n \n \n 341\n \n في\n \n \n \n \n \n 150\n \n 340\n \n 52\n \n \n \n 330\n \n 2.00\n \n \n \n \n \n 160\n \n ጻዕ\n \n \n \n \n \n \"\n \n 3 mouth East for Carceny.\n \n \n \n \n \n روز گار بیگی\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n also fined $25 for amault by Mazuliste\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n :\n \n 12 months God for Larceny Committed\n \n \n \n \n \n before doining the Police.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 16 das mined\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n I died\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3 adocenitet\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 446.623\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Analysis.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 16\n \n dia mis a ch\n \n \n \n \n \n ched\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common distara\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vertical\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dram\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bays in Hospital\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reports\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3\n \n 23\n \n \n \n \n \n aboca de\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n tem ain\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Average number of days\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n in Hospital & Com\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 43\n 135\n 116 250 75| 166||13216|25|18|\n \n \n \n \n \n Bayou Lusk of You 20 Gast State Renda Wala\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 232410\n \n /0-3\n \n \n \n \n \n 24-4\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n laught of Service since 1: Augst 1000... 307 days\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fimes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n His CRAR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vorment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nHong Kong. 25th Dec: 1871.\n\nof offences { \n\nSerious Minor\n\nof Fines\n\n3.13\n\n69", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-156 - Sir MacDonnell - 1872 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 287281, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-156 - Sir MacDonnell - 1872 [1-3]", "page_number": 376, "title": "CO129-156 - Sir MacDonnell - 1872 [1-3]", "content_text": "Lordship's approvals\n\nEx Officie\n\nThomas Child Wayllar, Acting Attorney General,\n\nCharles Ming\n\nUnofficial Henry Lowcock.\n\nJames Greig -\n\nvice Pannefolo, absent on leave\n\nActing Procuring, rim Smith, now Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nvice Rowett, absent on leave.\n\novt\n\nvice Ball, Acting Chief Justice.\n\nMr Lowcock is Managing head of the well-known house of Gibb, Greig, Livingstone, & Co., and Mr Greig, enjoys a high reputation as an able man of business, represents most extensive local interests, and is Manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank. I believe the Council has obtained a valuable accession in these Gentlemen.\n\nI enclose for Your Lordship's information a complete List of the Members of Council as at present constituted.\n\nI have the honor to be;\n\nMy Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient humble Servant,\n\nArthur Edward Hardinge Graves Macdonnell Governor", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-156 - Sir MacDonnell - 1872 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 287282, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-156 - Sir MacDonnell - 1872 [1-3]", "page_number": 377, "title": "CO129-156 - Sir MacDonnell - 1872 [1-3]", "content_text": "4184\n\nthong tang\n\nNo 95 Q. 27th February. 1872.\n\nGovernor\n\nSir Richard Graves MacDonnell\n\nto\n\nK.C.M.G., &c., &c.\n\nThe Right Honorable\n\nThe Earl of Kimberley\n\nLegislative Council\n\nAppointment of Acting Members of\n\n2 Officials 2 Unofficial.\n\n(1 Enclosure)\n\nReturn\n\nof Members and a Deputy 1872.\n\ncomposing the Legislative Council\n\nNames.\n\nHis Excellency\n\nSir Richard Graves MacDonnell\n\nK.C.M.G.\n\nPresident.\n\n \n Date of Appointment\n Date of Confirmation\n Other Civil or Military Office\n \n \n The Honorable\n \n \n \n \n Henry John Ball\n \n \n \n \n The Venerable\n 14 April\n Ex Officio Colonial Chaplain\n \n \n Wheeler\n 1863\n \n \n \n \n 11th\n \n \n \n The Honorable\n \n Ex Officio Governor and Commander-in-\n \n \n John Smale,\n \n Chief, and Vice Admiral.\n \n \n \n \n Since there of Acting Chief Justice, vice The\n \n \n \n \n January 1872.\n \n \n The Honorable\n 16\n Ex Officio Acting Colonial Secretary and\n \n \n Cecil Clementi Smith\n 1872\n \n \n \n The Honorable\n \n \n \n \n Thomas Child Waller\n \n \n \n \n The Honorable\n \n \n \n \n Charles May\n \n \n \n \n The Honorable\n July 18th\n Justice of the Peace\n \n \n Phineas Ryrie\n Nov. 1867\n 1847\n \n \n \n \n My Receipt\n \n \n The Honorable\n \n \n \n \n William Keswick\n \n \n \n \n The Honorable\n Septemba 1\n Jany 1 Queen's\n \n \n Amy Lister\n 1869\n \n \n \n The Honorable\n 26th February\n 1872\n \n \n James Greig\n \n \n \n \n Council Chamber,\n \n \n \n \n The Honorable J. Gardiner Austin,\n \n absent on leave.\n \n \n 26. February\n Ex Officio Acting Attorney General, vice\n \n \n \n The Honorable Julian Pauncefote,\n \n absent on leave.\n \n \n 26. February\n Ex Officio Acting Treasurer vice The\n \n \n \n Honble C.C. Smith, Acting Colonial Secretary\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vice The Honorable N. Rowett, absent on leave.\n \n \n \n \n Vice The Honorable Amy John Ball, Acting Chief Justice.\n \n \n Misunderstanding acting\n \n \n \n \n Class of Council.\n \n \n \n\nHongkong, 26th February, 1872.\n\n1868 Justice of the Peace.\n\n1 Queen's Warrant", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-156 - Sir MacDonnell - 1872 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 290131, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-161 - Public Offices - 1872", "page_number": 295, "title": "CO129-161 - Public Offices - 1872", "content_text": "Land\n\n695\n\n72\n\nTESTIMONIALS\n\n290\n\nIN FAVOUR OF\n\nMR THOMAS FITZ-ROY RICE.\n\nFrom His Excellency Sir HENRY BARKLY, K.C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief, Mauritius and Dependencies.\n\nMr. Rice, who leaves by this mail for England on leave, has been an Inspector of Police in this Island for several years, and he has some idea of applying for the Inspector Generalship of Police at Jamaica, which he believes to be vacant.\n\nHe is strongly recommended by the Inspector General of Police of this Colony, and I myself can bear testimony to his zeal and efficiency.\n\nIn leaving Grand Port, one of the most populous districts, he received congratulatory addresses from all ranks and colours.\n\nGovernment House, Mauritius, April 9, 1869.\n\nH. BARKLY.\n\nFrom the Honorable FELIX BEDINGFELD, Colonial Secretary, Mauritius.\n\nI was Colonial Secretary and President of the General Board of Health of Mauritius during the period of Mr. Rice's service in that Colony.\n\nThe Inspector General of Police, with whom I was in constant official communication, has frequently spoken in high terms of Mr. RICE, who then held the appointment of Inspector of Police for the district of Mahebourg.\n\nMr. Rice's conduct came under my special notice during the disastrous epidemics of 1867-68, on which occasion he volunteered his gratuitous services to the General Board, and by his energy and activity merited their warmest approbation.\n\nMr. RICE has some knowledge of several of the Indian languages and is thoroughly acquainted with the habits and character of the Malabars.\n\nI consider Mr. RICE to be a very valuable officer.\n\nAugust 2nd, 1869.\n\nFELIX BEDINGFELD.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-161 - Public Offices - 1872.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 290702, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-162 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [1-3]", "page_number": 343, "title": "CO129-162 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [1-3]", "content_text": "to the Ordinances, page 116).\n\nBy Section XIV the Scale of Stamp Duties may be varied by Resolution of the Legislative Council, and by Section XV the Salary Remuneration of the Sheriff and of any Deputy Sheriff will be fixed by the Governor in Council. This Ordinance which is to come into force on the 1st of March next will, I believe, work very well and prove of great practical utility.\n\n(Signed) J. Pownall, Attorney General.\n\n26th February, 1873\n\n(True Copy)\n\nSmith\n\n3872\n\nVOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF HONGKONG.\n\nNo. 11 of 1872.\n\nTHURSDAY, 19TH SEPTEMBER, 1872.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nHis Excellency Governor SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B.\n\nThe Honorable the Acting Chief Justice (HENRY JOHN BALL).\n\nThe Honorable the Acting Colonial Secretary (CECIL CLEMENTI SMITH).\n\nThe Honorable the Acting Attorney General (THOMAS CHILD HAYLLAR).\n\nThe Honorable the Acting Treasurer (CHARLES MAY).\n\nThe Honorable PHINEAS RYRIE.\n\nThe Honorable HENRY LOWCOCK.\n\nThe Honorable JAMES GREIG.\n\nThe Honorable JAMES WHITTALL.\n\nABSENT:\n\nThe Honorable WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, absent on leave.\n\n337\n\nThe Council meets this day at 3 P.M., by Special Summons,—no Meeting having taken place on the 18th instant, to which day the Council was adjourned.\n\nThe Minutes of the Council held on the 17th September, are read and confirmed.\n\nThe Council then resolves itself into a Committee, and resumes discussion and consideration of the Estimates for 1873, adjourned from the last Meeting.\n\nThe following Votes are agreed to:---\n\n \n Colonial Treasurer,\n 1,700.00\n \n \n Surveyor General,\n 720.00\n \n \n Postmaster General,\n 6,800.00\n \n \n Judicial,\n 50.00\n \n \n Registrar General,\n 60.00\n \n \n Harbor Master,\n 200.00\n \n \n Educational,\n 1,860.00\n \n \n Medical,\n 18,000.00\n \n \n Police Magistrates,\n 1,050.00\n \n \n Police,\n 41,900.00\n \n \n Gaol,\n 24,300.00\n \n\nSERVICES, EXCLUSIVE OF ESTABLISHMENTS.\n\nC.\n\nOn the next Vote for \"Charitable Allowances\" being proposed, the Honorable the Acting Colonial Secretary states that this Vote includes a grant of $1,000 to the Sisters of Charity, and $600 to the Reformatory. Discussion follows.\n\nIt is moved by the Honorable PHINEAS RYRIE, seconded by the Honorable HENRY LOWCOCK, that a Sum of $2,400 a year be granted to the Roman Catholic Institutions in the Colony, in lieu of $1,600.\n\nAmendment put, and Division called for.\n\nCouncil divides.\n\nAyes (3).\n\nMr. LOWCOCK.\n\nMr. RYRIE.\n\nTHE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE.\n\nNoes (5).\n\nMr. WHITTALL.\n\nMr. GREIG.\n\nTHE ACTING TREASURER.\n\nTHE ACTING ATTORNEY GENERAL.\n\nTHE ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY.\n\nAmendment lost.\n\nIt is then moved by the Honorable JAMES WHITTALL, seconded by the Honorable JAMES GREIG, that $1,800 be granted to the Sisters of Charity, and $600 to the Reformatory, for this year. Question put and carried.\n\nWhereupon, it is resolved that a Sum not exceeding $3,300 be appropriated to meet the amount of Charitable Allowances for 1873.\n\nActing Colonial Secretary:", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-162 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 291596, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-164 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [7-9]", "page_number": 275, "title": "CO129-164 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [7-9]", "content_text": "...then in my Hornby ninth year I am considerably senior to the majority of barristers of the same professional standing.\n\nHaving practised at Hereford Circuit unsuccessfully, for a short time, during which I compiled & published a small work on \"Evidence\" which is now in constant use as a text book in that colony. Appointed to this place, & from the time of my arrival here in November, 187!! I have had large, varied practice including Common Law, & Equity, Admiralty, Bankruptcy, & Criminal law.\n\nIn the event of your Lordship being favourably inclined to my application I would very respectfully suggest reference to Mr Thomas Henry Baylis of 2 Paper Buildings, Temple, & of the Northern Circuit, with whom I read prior to being called to the bar; also to Dr Richard Garnett, Q.C. who will, I think, have no hesitation in expressing an opinion as to any qualifications for the post I seek.\n\nI have the honour to be, \nYour Lordship's most obedient servant, \nW. Brummond", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-164 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [7-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 292463, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-165 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [10-12]", "page_number": 472, "title": "CO129-165 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [10-12]", "content_text": "**lish** is likely \"English\". Here is the proofread text in Markdown format:\n\nEnglish, told him that one Chinese had stolen $475 from another Chinese. He had no complaint of any robbery by the crew. Witness reported five deaths to the Captain. Witness after the gale went round with the Chinaman who could speak English to ascertain how many men had died during the gale, and could only find out the deaths he enumerated above. Before the storm, the cook asked witness if he could let his room to the Chinamen, and witness replied he could. The room was certified for 4 men. He did not know how much he let it for. It was quite customary for the crew to let their berths to deck passengers.\n\nThe Chief Engineer was next examined. He stated that when the bad weather came on, he took some children and women into the engine room, and towards the night, the 2nd and 3rd engineers brought about 24 Chinese passengers into the engine room. He received no order from anyone to take in the passengers to the engine room; he heard the captain say that they must be made as comfortable as possible. He and the boatswain helped 7 or 8 Chinese on to the bridge. The 2nd and 3rd engineers gave witness about $25 from time to time, which they had received from the passengers. Their object in giving the money to witness was for security. The 2nd engineer gave him $18, and the 3rd $7. Witness did not know that the men who were assisted on to the bridge gave the boatsw... (rest of the text corrected accordingly)\n\nHere is the rest of the text:\n\nThe Chief Engineer was next examined. He stated that when the bad weather came on, he took some children and women into the engine room, and towards the night, the 2nd and 3rd engineers brought about 24 Chinese passengers into the engine room. He received no order from anyone to take in the passengers to the engine room; he heard the captain say that they must be made as comfortable as possible. He and the boatswain helped 7 or 8 Chinese on to the bridge. The 2nd and 3rd engineers gave witness about $25 from time to time, which they had received from the passengers. Their object in giving the money to witness was for security. The 2nd engineer gave him $18, and the 3rd $7. Witness did not know that the men who were assisted on to the bridge gave the boatswain any money. On the morning of the 1st, the captain told witness to wash the blood off the face of a man who was lying on the ropes near the after hatch; his face was battered and was covered with blood. That Chinaman died about an hour and a half to two hours afterwards. That was the only case of death he knew of. He heard of no other death, with the exception of the seaman who was washed overboard. There was no accommodation for more men than those that were actually in the engine room. Witness knew of no instance of drunkenness on board. When the money was given over to the witness, nothing was said about division amongst the engine room people, and when he said so in his evidence, it was only a matter of supposition.\n\nMr May said it was dangerous to give anything of supposition on oath.\n\nContinued - Witness saw one or two Chinamen hand money to the seamen; they did so freely.\n\nCaptain Thomsett referred to the evidence given by witness before Mr Mitchell and observed that by reading the portion about the men paying $1 to $2 for their accommodation, he understood that no man would be allowed in unless they paid for their accommodation, and the witness must have said that when such was recorded in evidence.\n\nWitness said he must have given that evidence. The 2nd defendant in the case before the Police Magistrate was therein termed a fireman. (That defendant was described in that case to have given $7 to the witness, and witness was asked to account for the discrepancy of stating now that he knew no fireman receiving any money from the men)\n\nWitness said it might be that he did receive some money from the 2nd defendant. The women and children paid no money; witness was quite sure of that.\n\nHeary Fisher, the boatswain of the Glenlyon, was next examined. He was on board as such during the voyage from Singapore to Hongkong. There were some Chinese passengers, but how many he could not say. Their boxes were secured to the hawsers; they did the lashing themselves; they would not allow any of the crew to touch their luggage. He heard during the storm the chief mate's order to shove as many of the Chinese as possible into the water closets, the chart room, and any other spare place. He assisted some up the bridge. He saw the boxes knocking about on deck and getting foul of the steering gear. Witness did not see anyone washed overboard; he heard one man jump overboard, and he saw his body floating aft. He saw a dead body aft.\n\nWitness had a cabin in the forecastle, but he did not let it to the Chinamen. He did not know that they had to pay for going down. Witness lived in the same room with the carpenter.\n\nThe cook told him that he had let his room. Only two men got drunk during the gale.\n\nWitness had not heard if any Chinese had been washed overboard. Witness heard that some Chinese had been washed overboard; who told him he could not say. Witness did not make enquiries after the typhoon to ascertain how many Chinese had been lost. When he helped to throw the luggage overboard, he heard a seaman observe that money was dropping out from a box.\n\nThe Court was then adjourned till tomorrow, the 13th instant, at 10 a.m.\n\n## MARINE COURT OF ENQUIRY\n\n### S.S. \"GLENLYON\"\n\nThe Marine Court of Enquiry was resumed today, 13th inst., at the Marine Magistracy to enquire into the circumstances attending the loss of life on board the British steamer Glenlyon during her voyage from Singapore to Hongkong. The Court was composed of the Hon. C. May (first Police Magistrate); H. G. Thomsett, Esq., R.N. (Harbour Master); Henry Lowcock, Esq., (unofficial Justice of the Peace); R. H. Cairns, Esq., (Government Marine Surveyor); and Seth Doane, Esq., (Master Mariner and Commander of the S.S. Mikado).\n\nThomas Barnes, quarter-master on board the Glenlyon, having been at sea for 18 years, stated that he joined the Glenlyon in London. He recollected the ship's arrival at Singapore on 23rd October. Witness's duty on board was to keep two watches and to steer. He did not know exactly how many Chinese passengers came on board. The ship sailed on the 26th and met with a gale on the 30th. Witness was on deck during the whole time of the gale, sometimes on the bridge steering, and sometimes aft. He recollected some Chinese on deck during the gale, about 30; some were on the house round the funnel, others were on the after hatch, before the mizen mast. He saw two men lying dead in the water ways; he was at the wheel and did not take much notice whether they had any disturbance or not. Witness heard of a man having jumped overboard, but he did not see any. He heard of reports of men having been washed overboard, but from whom he heard these reports he could not say. Witness was at the after wheel; the wheel was gone, and they had to steer with a crow-bar. He lived in the forecastle. He had never been in the China Sea with passengers. There were some Chinese in the forecastle; the chief mate ordered them down. Witness received $7 for letting his berth; all the berths were let. He let his just as the gale commenced. They asked to let the berths.\n\nWilliam Bergers collected the money for the letting; the sailors all agreed to let their berths. At first, some of the sailors were disposed not to let the Chinamen go into the forecastle at all, but it was afterwards agreed to allow them down there, and to let their berths to them. Witness was down in the forecastle when the agreement as to letting Chinese into the forecastle was made. They agreed that they might come down on payment of something; if a man hadn't paid, and presented himself at the hatchway for admission, witness personally would not have allowed him down. Witness did not know who else collected the lettings; it was agreed that whatever money thus obtained should be equally divided amongst the sailors. There were eleven others to share it amongst, not including the man who was washed overboard. Witness could not say why Bergers acted as collector of the money. Witness received $7 as his share; how much was actually collected he did not know; he had no reason to suspect the honesty of his shipmates. The forecastle was choke full with Chinese. (The captain said the forecastle was certified for 44 men). The place was so full that he could hardly get in himself. Witness did not get into the firemen's side at all.\n\nCaptain Thomsett, on looking over the official log, observed that the deaths were not recorded therein.\n\nThe Captain said he did not know of the deaths personally, and he was disabled during the gale.\n\nCaptain Thomsett said there was someone in charge of the ship, and section 4 of the rules required that any death on board should be recorded.\n\nContinued - Witness saw some of the Chinese fighting, but he did not pay much attention to them as he was steering.\n\nPage 468", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-165 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 295485, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-169 - Others - 1874", "page_number": 709, "title": "CO129-169 - Others - 1874", "content_text": "be remitted to China for punishment there, & this the principal difficulty raised other (having for one work of procedure has been decided). - This \n\nI caution I see no sufficient grounds for bringing the case, for conducting ex parte adition proceedings in Hong Kong without doors - Such a course is not adopted \n\nin any Colony or foreign country, the strong feeling which exists in Hong Kong upon the present time affords no reason universally admitted for not changing the by now all the more reason \n\n1 procedure. - The change which I should be disposed to support is that then demands for by tradition should be heard & decided by a judge of the Supreme Court where decisions would \n\ncarry more weight than a Police Magistrate. \n\nSir J. had a copy & I understand therefore support that a confidential report should be sent with reference to previous correspondence. Whitehall is informed of Law Commissioner's views upon the subject, & asked whether to continue. The correspondence can then be sent to Sir T. Kennedy for her report, and if desired, with a view to introducing an extradition clause.\n\nIt is contrary to amending the Ordinance had better be passed with a suspending clause.\n\n11TH 17/6/4 704 enquiring with closed doors. Jacque would be most objectionable. I don't see why greater difference should arise in Hong Kong than in London. Sir Thomas at Bow Street has precisely the same duties to discharge as fall upon the Hong Kong Magistrates & I should not recommend any variation from the usual mode of procedure under Extradition Treaties. I doubt the advisability of turning a judge of the Supreme Court out to the discharge of duties belonging to a court of first instance as it might moreover be made a precedent for a change elsewhere.\n\nJh. March 18, 194...\n\nThere is, it must be remarked, a very great difference between an experienced magistrate as Sir Thos. Henry and a stipendiary magistrate in Hong Kong. What may be left with him safely & the one cannot be trusted & the others. Also it is known to be observed that in H.K. Extradition cases are amongst the most serious that come before the Courts & therefore need the best lawyers that can be found. The Supreme Court is not, I think, overburdened with business & it is...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-169 - Others - 1874.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 296400, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-171 - Acting Governor Austin - 1875 [7-11] -- Sir Kennedy - 1875 [12]", "page_number": 131, "title": "CO129-171 - Acting Governor Austin - 1875 [7-11] -- Sir Kennedy - 1875 [12]", "content_text": "(9)\n\n128\n\n(8)\n\n3rd, and to raise the question of Jurisdiction by a direct substantive motion, but he declined to do so.\n\nThis I regret, as it raises the appearance of making use of merely technical grounds to get rid of a difficult and important subject.\n\nThese are the only conditions under which the Court in suits of foreign attachment can award costs or damages.\n\nIt always remains open to an aggrieved Defendant to bring an action for damages, though far be it from me to suggest such a course in the present case. Moreover, I was strongly of the opinion that the Defendant had submitted to the Jurisdiction of the Court repeatedly. Without pointing out the instances at length, I content myself with referring to those enumerated by his Lordship, as to which I entirely concur in all he has said. All these reasons and circumstances led me to the opinion I had come to that the defendant had, to use Mr. Hayllar's words, submitted over and over again to the Jurisdiction of the Court. I am anxious to avoid being supposed for one moment to be expressing an opinion as to the merits of the suit originally, about which I think there is great room for doubt; and especially as to the points raised on behalf of the defendant; I only say that I think they could be ascertained and decided.\n\nThis summons sought to raise the important subjects of the jurisdiction of the Court, and the question of damages, whilst an order of the Court amounting to an order that the suit should proceed to trial was outstanding and not complied with, viz., an order that the suit should be set down for hearing, and also whilst other summoners were outstanding to the spirit of which it was at variance. Both Sir J. Smale and myself had, after much consideration, come to the conclusion that a trial was the only way by which the very difficult points in contention could be ascertained and decided.\n\nThis was by no means our wish, and I now proceed to state the grounds on which I dismissed the summons of April 14th by the order of May 3rd.\n\n[technical grounds. I say \"technical\" because the Court could no doubt have amended the summons so as to get rid of the order to set down for hearing had it pleased to do so. As I pointed out before, I think that I had full power to act alone in this matter and that the absence of the Chief Justice cannot affect the validity of the order of May 3rd.]\n\nHow could the Court decide without a trial whether the King of Annam was a private trader or not? Whether the Dang Wee is a vessel of war belonging to the Annamese Government, or an armed merchant vessel, or whether Paul Nguen Dac was the real owner of the Dang Wee and real debtor or the King in his trading capacity?\n\nThe most conflicting and contradictory affidavits had been put in; and it was not probable that the Court would undertake to decide such grave questions by the light of so-called admissions on the record and doubtful affidavits. Nor, notwithstanding quotations from text books and decisions not exactly in point, could the Court refuse to give the greatest weight to the language of Sir R. Phillimore in his judgment in the case of the Charkich, reported in vol. 42, Law Journal, A.D., p. 36, where he says \"No principle of International Law, and no decided case, and no dictum of Jurists of which I am aware, has gone so far as to authorize a Sovereign Prince, to assume the character of a trader, when it is for his benefit, and when he incurs an obligation to a private subject, to throw off, if I may so speak, his disguise and appear as a Sovereign, claiming for his own benefit, and to the injury of a private person for the first time, all the attributes of his character.\"\n\nThe conclusions and arrangements made have been arrived at by a process of compromises and by that alone—compromises of which (if the learned Attorney General was not a party to it) his client reaps the benefit. To give the defendant costs would be to decide on the merits of the suit without allowing the Plaintiff an opportunity to establish his claim. For these reasons, I am of opinion that the order of May 3rd was good, and that this appeal must be dismissed with costs.\n\nThe learned Attorney-General did not attempt to grapple with an opinion of such high authority, expressed in language so pertinent to the facts of this case, nor did he attempt to reconcile it with his argument. It was yet more improbable that when, by a compromise, the subject matter of any such trial was out of the jurisdiction of the Court, the Court would entertain that very question of jurisdiction for the sole purpose of enabling the defendant indirectly to maintain a claim for costs under sub-section 4 of section 82, which he might make directly and successfully too, provided he could show that the defendant had caused the writ to be set aside or a judgment reserved or varied, meaning, I suppose, a judgment on the subject matter of the attachment.\n\nAs to the application for costs and damages under section 82, sub-section 4, I cannot see how, for reasons already pointed out, the conditions of the Code have been complied with; the defendant has not caused the writ to be set aside nor any judgment given in the suit to be varied.\n\nNB.—In the judgment as it was originally printed, Paul Nguen Dac Hau was stated to have sworn in an affidavit that he bought the Commodore, and that its name was changed to the Dang Wee, which still belonged to him and a partner. This is an error. It was so stated in the Petition by mistake. The statement founded on this error has been struck out.\n\nAPPENDICES.\n\n(APPENDIX A.) [Notice of Motion, 4th March, 1874.] Take Notice that this Honorable Court will be moved before the Honorable John Smale on Friday the 6th day of March instant, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon or so soon after as Counsel can be heard by Mr. Henry Kingsmill Counsel on behalf of His Majesty Tu Duc King of Annam for an order that the Foreign attachment made herein be dissolved forthwith upon the parties consenting to an order as follows:-\n\n1.—The attachment on the steamer shall be dissolved forthwith.\n\n2.—On the payment at Huey of the amount due by the defendant to the plaintiff, all proceedings in this action shall be discontinued, such amount to be ascertained at Huey.\n\n3.—On the payment of the ascertained amount, the plaintiff shall pay the defendant's costs.\n\n4.—The amount due to be ascertained within 3 months and the ascertained amount to be paid within 6 months, such time to commence from the date of the order.\n\n5.—If the amount found to be due shall not be ascertained and paid as aforesaid, then the defendant shall pay to the plaintiff the amount claimed in the writ of summons issued herein together with interest at the rate of 12 per cent. per annum commencing from the 13th October, until payment and all the costs incurred by the plaintiff.\n\n6.—All expenses incurred by the plaintiff or his agent proceeding to and on his returning from Huey to ascertain the amount due shall be borne by him.\n\nThe order to be without prejudice as to the question whether the defendant is or is not an independent Sovereign Prince.\n\nDated this 4th day of March, A.D., 1874,\n\nCALDWELL AND BRERETON,\n\nDefendant's Solicitors. To the Registrar of the Supreme Court, Hongkong.\n\n(APPENDIX B.) [Order 6th of March, 1874, made on notice Appendix A.]\n\nascertained at Huey; that on the payment of the ascertained amount, the plaintiff shall pay the defendant costs in this suit; that the amount due be ascertained within 3 months and the ascertained amount be paid within 6 months, such time to commence from the date of this order; that if the amount found to be due shall not be ascertained and paid as aforesaid, then the defendant shall pay to the plaintiff the amount claimed in the writ of summons issued herein, together with interest at the rate of 12 per cent. per annum, commencing from the 13th October, 1873, until payment, and all the costs incurred by the plaintiff; and that all expenses incurred by the plaintiff or his agent proceeding to and on his returning from Huey to ascertain the amount due shall be borne by the plaintiff.\n\nDated this 6th day of March 1874,\n\nBy the Court,\n\nW. H. ALEXANDER,\n\nRegistrar.\n\n(APPENDIX C.) [Order of second Foreign attachment of the \"Dang Wee.\"]\n\nA question having been raised whether the parties who represented the defendant in this Court were duly authorised by the King of Annam, both parties consenting.\n\nThe Court does order that the foreign attachment suspended be renewed and that the Dang Wee be restored to the custody of the Court upon the foreign attachment as if the order of the 6th March, 1874, had not been made.\n\nLet all parties and persons have liberty to proceed by themselves or their agents to Annam and make such arrangement there as they shall respectively be advised and come to.\n\nLet the proceedings thus suspended be subject to the further order of this Court.\n\nTHOS. C. HAYLLAR,\n\nCounsel for the Plaintiff. HENRY KINGSMILL,\n\nCounsel for the Defendant.\n\n(APPENDIX D.)\n\nA summons in the common Form issued by Messrs. Stephens and Holmes dated 25th January, 1875 to Messrs. Caldwell and Brereton to show cause why the former should not be appointed defendant's attorneys in this cause in the stead of the former upon payment to Messrs. Caldwell and Brereton of their costs in this suit.\n\n(APPENDIX E.)\n\nOn hearing Mr. Henry Kingsmill Counsel for the defendant, and the Honorable Thomas Child Hayllar Counsel for the plaintiff, and by consent of the parties, the defendant protesting that his rights and status of an independent Sovereign Prince are not affected hereby otherwise than for the purposes of this cause, it is ordered that the attachment on the steamer shall be dissolved forthwith; that on the payment at Huoy of the amount due by the defendant to the plaintiff, all proceedings in this action shall be discontinued, such amount to be ascertained at Huoy.\n\n[Order made on summons in Appendix D] Upon the application of Counsel for the defendant, and upon reading two affidavits of Lai Dui, filed respectively the 26th day of January, and 2nd day of February, 1875. It is hereby ordered that Messrs. Stephens and Holmes be...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-171 - Acting Governor Austin - 1875 [7-11] -- Sir Kennedy - 1875 [12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 296406, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-171 - Acting Governor Austin - 1875 [7-11] -- Sir Kennedy - 1875 [12]", "page_number": 137, "title": "CO129-171 - Acting Governor Austin - 1875 [7-11] -- Sir Kennedy - 1875 [12]", "content_text": "30.\n\nرہی\n\n134\n\nJustice on the 22th of November the 4th 8th 11th 12th and 29th of December 1873 and on the 5th of January 1874.\n\nMuch evidence was taken, and argument made to establish that Annam is or is not a sovereign state, and that the Bangwere is or is not a public ship of that state; but no decision was given and the Chief Justice suggested that Counsel on both sides should deliver written arguments.\n\nThe argument of the defendants' Counsel having been delivered on the 22nd of January, the plaintiffs' Solicitors depose that the defendants' Solicitors almost immediately afterwards opened negotiations for a settlement. Eventually, after the argument of the plaintiffs' Counsel had been delivered, Counsel on both sides appeared before the Chief Justice on the 6th of March 1874 and consented to the following order.\n\nOn hearing Mr Henry Kingsmill Counsel for the Defendant and The Honorable Thomas Child Hayllar Counsel for the Plaintiff and by consent of the parties the Defendant protesting that his rights and status of an independent Sovereign prince are not affected hereby otherwise than for the purpose of this cause It is ordered That the attachment on the steamer shall be dissolved forthwith; That on the payment at Huey of the amount due by the Defendant to the Plaintiff all proceedings in this action shall be discontinued such amount to be ascertained at Huey; That on the payment of the ascertained amount, the Plaintiff shall pay the Defendant's costs in this suit; That the amount due be ascertained within 3 months and the ascertained amount to be paid within 6 months such time to date from the date of this order; That if the amount found to be due shall not be ascertained and...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-171 - Acting Governor Austin - 1875 [7-11] -- Sir Kennedy - 1875 [12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 296446, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-171 - Acting Governor Austin - 1875 [7-11] -- Sir Kennedy - 1875 [12]", "page_number": 177, "title": "CO129-171 - Acting Governor Austin - 1875 [7-11] -- Sir Kennedy - 1875 [12]", "content_text": "(8)\n\n3rd, and to raise the question of Jurisdiction by a direct substantive motion, but he declined to do so.\n\nThis I regret, as it raises the appearance of making use of merely technical grounds to get rid of a difficult and important subject.\n\nThese are the only conditions under which the Court in suits of foreign attachment can award costs or damages,\n\nIt always remains open to an aggrieved Defendant to bring an action for damages, though far be it from me to suggest such a course in the present case.\n\nThis was by no means our wish, and I now proceed to state the grounds on which I dismissed the summons of April 14th by the order of May 3rd.\n\nMy opinion was that the Defendant had submitted to the Jurisdiction of the Court repeatedly. Without pointing out the instances at length, I content myself with referring to those enumerated by his Lordship, as to which I entirely concur in all he has said. All these reasons and circumstances led me to the opinion I had come to that the defendant had, to use Mr. Hayllar's words, submitted over and over again to the Jurisdiction of the Court. I am anxious to avoid being supposed for one moment to be expressing an opinion on the merits of the suit originally, about which I think there is great room for doubt; and especially as to the points raised in behalf of the defendant; I only say that I think them at this late period in the suit out of time and out of place.\n\nThis summons sought to raise the important subjects of the jurisdiction of the Court, and the question of damages, whilst an order of the Court amounting to an order that the suit should proceed to trial was outstanding and not complied with, viz., an order that the suit should be set down for hearing, and also whilst other summonses were outstanding, to the spirit of which it was at variance. Both Sir J. Saale and myself had, after much consideration, come to the conclusion that a trial was the only way by which the very difficult points in contention could be ascertained and decided.\n\nAs I have pointed out before, I think that I had full power to act alone in this matter, and that the absence of the Chief Justice cannot affect the validity of the order of May 3rd.\n\nHow could the Court decide without a trial whether the King of Annam was a private trader or not? Whether the Dang Wee is a vessel of War belonging to the Annamese Government, or an armed merchant vessel, or whether Paul Nguyen Duc was the real owner of the Dang Wee and real debtor? or the King in his trading capacity?\n\nMany difficult questions arising out of it could not be satisfactorily settled, as to the merits of the suit, without a long and costly trial, the first incident of which must be a commission to take the evidence of Mr. Schwever in Paris, and remembering that an order of the Court that a trial should take place had been granted on the application of the defendant himself, I think that I was right in dismissing the summons on technical grounds. I say \"technical\" because the Court could no doubt have amended the summons so as to get rid of the order to set down for hearing had it pleased to do so.\n\nAs to the application for costs and damages under section 82, sub-section 4, I cannot see how, for reasons already pointed out, the conditions of the Code have been complied with; the defendant has not caused the writ to be set aside nor any judgment given in the suit to be varied.\n\nThe conclusions and arrangement were not varied.\n\nN.B.-In the judgment as it was originally printed, Paul Nguyen Dac Hau was stated to have sworn in an affidavit that he bought the Commodore, and that its name was changed to the Dang Wee, which still belonged to him and his partner. This is an error. It was so stated in the Petition by mistake. The statement founded on this error has been struck out.\n\n(9)\n\nAPPENDICES.\n\n(APPENDIX A.)\n\n[Notice of Motion, 4th March, 1874.]\n\nTake Notice that this Honorable Court will be moved before the Honorable John Smale on Friday the 6th day of March instant, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon or so soon after as Counsel can be heard by Mr. Henry Kingsmill Counsel on behalf of His Majesty Tu Duc King of Annam for an order that the Foreign attachment made herein be dissolved forthwith upon the parties consenting to an order as follows:-\n\n1-The attachment on the steamer shall be dissolved forthwith.\n\n2-On the payment at Huey of the amount due by the defendant to the plaintiff, all proceedings in this action shall be discontinued, such amount to be ascertained at Huey.\n\n3-On the payment of the ascertained amount, the plaintiff shall pay the defendant's costs.\n\n4-The amount due to be ascertained within 3 months and the ascertained amount to be paid within 6 months, such time to commence from the date of this order.\n\n5-If the amount found to be due shall not be ascertained and paid as aforesaid, then the defendant shall pay to the plaintiff the amount claimed in the writ of summons issued herein together with interest at the rate of 12 per cent. per annum commencing from the 13th October, until payment and all the costs incurred by the plaintiff.\n\n6-All expenses incurred by the plaintiff or his agent proceeding to and on his returning from Huey to ascertain the amount due shall be borne by him.\n\nThe order to be without prejudice as to the question whether the defendant is or is not an independent Sovereign Prince.\n\nDated this 4th day of March, A.D., 1874,\n\nCALDWELL AND BRERETON,\n\nDefendant's Solicitors.\n\nTo the Registrar of the Supreme Court, Hongkong,\n\n(APPENDIX B.)\n\n[Order made on Notice of Motion, Appendix A.]\n\nUpon hearing Mr. Henry Kingsmill Counsel for the defendant, and the Honorable Thomas Child Hayllar Counsel for the plaintiff, and by consent of the parties, the defendant protesting that his rights and status of an independent Sovereign Prince are not affected hereby otherwise than for the purposes of this cause, it is ordered that the attachment on the steamer shall be dissolved forthwith; that on the payment at Huey of the amount due by the defendant to the plaintiff, all proceedings in this action shall be discontinued, such amount to be ascertained at Huey.\n\n(APPENDIX C.)\n\n[Order of second Foreign attachment of the \"Dang Wee.\"]\n\nA question having been raised whether the parties who represented the defendant in this Court were duly authorised by the King of Annam, both parties consenting.\n\nThe Court does order that the foreign attachment suspended be renewed and that the Dang Wee be restored to the custody of the Court upon the foreign attachment as if the order of the 6th March, 1874, had not been made.\n\nLet all parties and persons have liberty to proceed by themselves or their agents to Annam and make such arrangement there as they shall respectively be advised and come to.\n\nLet the proceedings thus suspended be subject to the further order of this Court,\n\nTHOS. C. HAYLLAR,\n\nCounsel for the Plaintiff.\n\nHENRY KINGSMILL,\n\nCounsel for the Defendant.\n\n(APPENDIX D.)\n\nA summons in the common Form issued by Messrs. Stephens and Holmes dated 25th January, 1875 to Messrs. Caldwell and Brereton to shew cause why the former should not be appointed defendant's attorneys in this cause in the stead of the former upon payment to Messrs. Caldwell and Brereton of their costs in this suit.\n\n(APPENDIX E.)\n\n[Order made on summons in Appendix D.]\n\nUpon the application of Counsel for the defendant, and upon reading two affidavits of Lai Dui, filed respectively the 26th day of January, and 2nd day of February, 1875. It is hereby ordered that Messrs. Stephens and Holmes be appointed defendant's attorneys in this cause...\n\nPage 174", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-171 - Acting Governor Austin - 1875 [7-11] -- Sir Kennedy - 1875 [12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 298839, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-175 - Sir Kennedy - 1876 [9-12]", "page_number": 190, "title": "CO129-175 - Sir Kennedy - 1876 [9-12]", "content_text": "[76-IT&S 1865 | \n\n2 \n\nmunity to high crimes and misdemeanours committed on board the American barque C. O. Whitmore, on her voyage from Cardiff to Hongkong, which are a scandal to the cause of law, order, and humanity.\" May I ask if there is any one present who would like to make any remarks on the resolution before I put it to the meeting?\n\nMr. WELSH-It has not been proposed or seconded.\n\nThe CHAIRMAN-It is proposed by Mr. Dalrymple, and seconded by Mr. Pomeroy.\n\nMr. WELSH-I have never heard Mr. Dalrymple or Mr. Pomeroy speak.-(Applause).\n\nThe CHAIRMAN-It is not necessary they should speak.\n\nMr. WELSH-How can they propose and second the resolution then?\n\nThe CHAIRMAN-Their names are on the paper.\n\nThe resolution was then put to the meeting and carried nem. con.\n\nMr. ANDRE said-As a member of the foreign community of this place, I take the liberty of saying a few words. I am very glad that this meeting has been called-(applause)-and I consider that the case before us stands entirely above all nationalities. We only want to express our horror at crimes which seem to have been committed against the laws of civilized nations, and also our regret that the offenders cannot be drawn to such severe punishment as they probably deserve. There cannot be any doubt upon our minds that our Government as well as the representative of the United States did all in their power in regard to this case, and that great praise is due to them. It is a pity that circumstances prevent further steps than they took, and that the law must protect people who did not shrink from committing cruelties which, if you only read them, will give a horror to every human being. If there was a chance of justifying themselves, I think this man Peabody and his mate Snow would have happily embraced the opportunity afforded to them by their Consul in a very fair way to undergo trial in their own country. They have refused this; they still remain in this colony, although they know that the arm of justice would immediately take hold of them if it was not tied down by circumstances which we all regret. The law cannot punish them at present, but let us hope their career will not be long, and that they will be drawn to justice sooner than they expect themselves. Here, outside of the law, we can do very little, but what we can do I hope we will do-that we will give publicity to our proceedings amongst the shipping community, that it will be impossible for these men, Peabody and Snow, to be taken on any ship. I trust no honest firm in this place will ever charter the C. O. Whitmore-(applause)-as long as she is in command of this man. I think none of the Insurance Companies in this place will take any risk on her so long as she is commanded by him. Let us consider this man and his mates as outcasts. I expect no good society will ever receive them here, and I trust no steamship owners will allow their steamers to take them away from these shores. With these remarks, gentlemen, I beg to propose the second resolution:-\"That this meeting earnestly requests the respective Governments to use every effort by which these days of doubt and derangement may be shortened; and in the meantime calls upon faithful citizens to endeavour by all lawful means to prevent the escape from justice of the delinquents, Thomas Peabody, late captain, of Maine, U.S.A.; John Henry Snow, late chief mate, of Bath, Maine, U.S.A.; and Chas. Stafford, of Engleborn, Sweden, late second mate of the American barque C. O. Whitmore, and to secure that they may, if possible, be brought, either here or elsewhere, within reach of their respective authorities, to whose laws, in common with those of Britain, cruelty and inhumanity are entirely repugnant.\"-(Applause).\n\nMr. HOPPIUS seconded, and the resolution was carried unanimously.\n\nDr. DENNY said-I have been most unexpectedly entrusted to propose a resolution, and, as it is perhaps the most vital of all you have been asked to assent to, a few words of introduction may be necessary, and these few words I shall make as short as possible. It would be easy to declaim, and I might draw a harrowing picture of the misery inflicted on the man Ellwood who died. The least eloquent might easily secure your attention for a few minutes, but the eloquence of facts is superior to that of words. The published proceedings speak for themselves. It is not unnecessary, however, to lay great stress on the principle we have met here to vindicate. I understand there is a minority who do not approve of the object\n\nPage 187", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-175 - Sir Kennedy - 1876 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 298842, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-175 - Sir Kennedy - 1876 [9-12]", "page_number": 193, "title": "CO129-175 - Sir Kennedy - 1876 [9-12]", "content_text": "diffculty has arisen from an overflowing of good qualitica from “an exaggerated sensitiveness to the right of asylum för political refugees\" on the one band, and a love of being trusted, and an intolerance of suspicion on the other. \"Extradition,\" according to Sir Thomas Henry, \"principally concerns embezzling clerks, and fraudulent Bankrupis.\" The commercial community in England and the United States justly regards both classes as enemies who ought to be hunted down wherever they may be found. From time to time a murderer finds his way across the Atlantic without throwing off his liability to punishment. The German Müller was surrendered under the warrant of a New York Commissioner, although his counsel argued amidst the langhter and applause of a popular audience that England was at that time virtually at war with the United States. There was, unfortnoutely, a hidden tenth in the same remarks addressed by the solicitor employed for the defence of the prisoners in the Whitnore case, to the Chief Magistrate and the American Consul, sitting side by side, \"Gentlemen, you are at arm's length. The treaty between your respective countries has been broken.\" The Saturday Review of the 12th August just remarks, The American Minister in London has the reputation of being a sound lawyer; and in the course of the late dispute he showed a sincere desire to comply with the obligations of good faith. There ought to be little difficulty in arriving at an early settlement.\" This is a very calm and dispassionate way of writing, and we may be well assured that the author had little notion of the horrors which had then for months past been daily enacted on board the C. O. Whitmore, Mr. Chairman-this sentence was penned more than three months ago, and for aught that we know to the contrary this nice and delicate question is as far from settlement as ever, and people are beginning very seriously to question the wisdom of both Governments, although their right intention is beyond all doubt.\n\nQuestions of international law are doubtless of very difficult solution. So difficult indeed that, in a letter which I received on Saturday from the one most deeply read and best informed in this Colony upon the subject, he confesses to an inability to discuss the questions, in a proper way. It is ever so. Those who know most are the least confident of their own proficiency. We have to deplore the absence to-day of several well qualified to add to the interest and influence of this meeting, but they have deemed themselves withheld by various considerations from being present. Others have stayed away because, as they said \"what can you do?\" One gentleman remarked, \"If you want a dozen men to go out into the harbour and put Captain Peabody on board the Kearsarge I'll be one, but I shan't attend the meeting; I never do.\" We have, however, the sympathies of nearly every one in this movement, and however damaging these proceedings may prove to the late Captain and Officers, we cannot but believe that if the owners of the ship were in Hongkong they would gladly take part in these proceedings.\n\nIt is singular that three-fourths of the ship should be owned by Messrs. John H. Kimble and Samuel S. Kimble, highly respected members of the Society of Friends, of Concord, New Hampshire. Chas. O. Whitmore owns one-eighth and the remaining one-eighth part is held by John Humphreys, Denny M. Humphreys, and Chas. C. Humphreys of Bath, Co. Maine, from which place Snow and the deceased man Ellwood also come. No doubt every effort will be made by the owners to clear the ship of the stain which rests upon her by bringing the Captain and officers to justice. If there is one class more than any other that is directly interested in this case it is shipowners and shipmasters, and it is to be hoped that none of these will make light of it. Unless the international difference be settled before the account of these proceedings reaches home, the C. O. Whitmore will have a most important bearing on the subject. Such abuses as we are now considering inevitably influence public opinion, and infallibly lead to restrictive legislation. Plimsoll's load line was no doubt urgently required, but it is nevertheless a pity that men cannot be trusted to manage their own ships.\n\nCaptains are rightly intrusted with great powers on account of the isolation of ships in the wide waste of waters, but woe be to him who prostitutes those powers to purposes of cruelty and oppression. It is such cases as this which bias the public mind and lead to most injurious depreciation of all severe discipline under any circumstances. The initiation of such sentiment is manifested in the committal of Captain Barnes, of the Locksley Hall by Mr. Partridge, the Thames Police...\n\n190", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-175 - Sir Kennedy - 1876 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 300979, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-179 - Governor Hennessy - 1877 [9-12]", "page_number": 107, "title": "CO129-179 - Governor Hennessy - 1877 [9-12]", "content_text": "Return \n\nof \n\nthe number \n\nthe \n\nCaves of Destitutes to other than Chinese, who have been sent away from Hong Kong at the expense to Government during the past five years - \n\n \n Amount\n N\n Date\n Name.\n Nationality\n Lunatic or Pauper\n Where sent to\n expended\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stirling\n \n \n 2\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3\n \n October\n George Thoma\n Ausf. Victor\n Engelen -\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1874.\n Jane Mrs Wright\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 4\n \n Augt\n W. S. Perch\n Dear Cristiana Fongsing.\n \n \n \n \n \n 5\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n b\n \n 1872. March\n freeb Stivens\n – British subject\n Insane\n England\n \n \n \n 7\n \n \n Nod! Altiola Atsanally\n Native of Calcutta & cripple\n \n \n \n \n \n 8\n \n 1875. May\n Thomas Burns\n – British Subject\n Destitute\n Calcutta\n 195.50\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Destitute\n \n 40147\n \n \n ? \n \n \n \n \n \n lealcutta\n bi\n \n \n 10\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 40\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 848\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Belgian Seaman\n \n England\n 269\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10\n \n \n Do\n \n \n India\n 150\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sol\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 84\n \n \n \n \n \n \n L\n D (formerly a Turnkey)\n England\n 200\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ار الى احك\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cooklown\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sol-\n \n \n \n \n 1084\n \n \n \n \n 10\n \n \n \n April\n ;\n J. W. Lake...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr\n \n لله\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \"\n May\n 4m O'Conner\n \n \n \n \n \n \n _:\n \n 6.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n مه\n \n \n \n \n 2+\n \n \n \n \n \n Hali prison\n \n prisoner)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n (late prisoners)\n \n \n San Franciscs\n 78+\n \n \n \n \n من\n \n \n \n \n 757\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 15126\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 157126\n \n \n 12\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 13\n \n Augt.\n Catharine Winnie\n Rative of Barbadoes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n sent by B.B.M.\n \n England.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ران\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n رح کی کو\n \n \n \n \n Nov.\n \n Henry Drone\n - British subject\n Destitute\n Melbourne\n 50.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 108\n \n \n 14\n 1877. Mar\n \n Thos. Meldrum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do\n \n England\n 2301\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5218\n \n \n 15-\n \n \n Jas. St. Anatin\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr\n April\n Sohn McLean.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May\n \n Elizabeth Scarfild\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June\n \n Dongles Cooper\n \n \n \n 150\n \n \n 16\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 17\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 18\n \n July\n Stenry Proves\n \n \n --\n \n \n \n 19\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \"\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n * Subsequently recovered from the Foreign Offices-\n \n \n Anditor General's Office, Hongkong. 9th August, 1879.\n \n \n Rue Copy\n \n \n fe frai 1. Smit.\n \n \n Acting Colonial Secretary.\n \n \n 106\n \n \n (Signed) (rail (. Mith:\n \n \n Arling Anditor General\n \n \n \n D.\n \n \n \n \n \n 1251\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 26\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10\n \n \n \n Dr.\n \n \n \n \n \n 291\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n b012 b\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Annatic & Destitute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dealitate\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A\n \n \n 363 15 76 13 14\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 150\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 750\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n چھ ارد\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2,704.75 563991⁄2\n \n\nPage 363", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-179 - Governor Hennessy - 1877 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 301304, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-179 - Governor Hennessy - 1877 [9-12]", "page_number": 432, "title": "CO129-179 - Governor Hennessy - 1877 [9-12]", "content_text": "## THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 24TH NOVEMBER, 1877.\n\n### For Merchant Ships.\n\n| Ship Name | Quantity |\n| --- | --- |\n| Adonis | 1 |\n| Bon Accord | 1 |\n| Annie Lorway | 8 |\n| Aberney | 1, 2 |\n| City of Halifax | 19, 3 regd. |\n| Challenge | F. H. Drews |\n| Kedar | 1 |\n| Nimrod | 1 |\n| Star Queen | 1 |\n| Kate Waters | 1 |\n| North Star | 1 |\n| Scindia, s.s. | 1 |\n| Kaisor | 1 |\n| Nemesis, s.s. | 1 |\n| Sophie | 1 |\n| Christian | 1 |\n| Sir Lancelot | 1 |\n| Antipodes | 1 |\n| Me Ausland | 1 |\n| Alexandria | 1 |\n| Countess of Errol | 1 |\n| Glamis | 7 |\n| Lass of Gawler | 1 |\n| Punara | 1 |\n| Globe | 10 |\n| Leicester | 1 |\n| Penshaw | 1 |\n| Aniza | 1 |\n| Commissary | 4 |\n| Tasso, s.s. | 1 |\n| Gastavino | 1 |\n| Anna von Kiel | 1 |\n| Alne | 1 |\n| Calabar | 1 |\n| Loringa | 1 |\n| Peruvian | 81 regd., 1 |\n| Thomas Bell | 4 |\n| General | 3, 1 |\n| Chili | 2 |\n| Loweswater | 2 |\n| Patna | 1 |\n| Caulfield | 1 |\n| Tail Long | I |\n| Anna Florence | 1 |\n| Carnarvonshire | 1 |\n| Lombardiati | 1 |\n| Panama | 1 |\n| Cashmere | 1 |\n| Ganza, s.s. | 1 |\n| Lucia | 1 |\n| Paracca | 1 |\n| Georgius | 1, 7 |\n| Largs | 1 |\n| Lilloch | 2 |\n| Brown Bros. | 1 |\n| G. F. Muntz | 1 |\n| Denbighshire | 2, 5 |\n| Leon Crespo | 2 |\n| Roving Sailor | 1 |\n| Benefactor | 2 |\n| Glamorganshire | 1 |\n| Daphne | 1 |\n| George Crashaw | 1 |\n| Lord of the Isles | 1 |\n| Robert Henderson | 1 |\n| Victoria | 1 |\n| Deutschland | 1 |\n| Victory | 1 |\n| Black Adder | 1 |\n| Gatherer | 1 |\n| Manchester | 2 |\n| Rhoda | 1 |\n| Reemab | 1 |\n| Edward Albroth | 1 |\n| Madre | 1 |\n| Redbreast | 1 |\n| Balcon | 1 |\n| Elizabeth | 1 |\n| Hamah Law | 1 |\n| Kitt | 1 |\n| Woodlark | 22, 2 |\n| Benclutha | 1 |\n| Dougall | 1 |\n| Bebe | 1 |\n| May Queen | 3 |\n| Rosina | 1 |\n| Wm. Turner | 2 |\n| Kræmar | 1 |\n| Castle, s.s. | 1 regd. |\n| Kipin | 1 |\n| Harriet | 1 |\n| Maggie Douglas | 1 |\n| Benton | 1 |\n| Westra Chief | 1 |\n| Eatly Chaplin | 1 |\n| Armitage | 1 |\n| Muss Glen | 1 |\n| Woodhall | 6, 1 |\n| Broonhall | 3 |\n| E. M. Young | 1 |\n| Harkaway | 1 |\n| Messenger | 1 |\n| Sarah Nicholson | 1 |\n| Winlow | 1, 4 |\n| Echo | 1 |\n| Carrizal | 2 |\n| Empress | 1 |\n| Imbros, s.s. | 2 |\n| Melbrek | 1 regd. |\n| Syringa | 1 |\n| W. E. Gladstone | 1 |\n| Merse | 1 |\n| Crested Wave | 2 |\n| Enid | 1 regd., 1 |\n| Chambruni | 1 |\n| Endymion | 3, 2 |\n| Jessie Jamieson | 6 |\n\n### Letters, Papers, &c.\n\n| Publication | Quantity |\n| --- | --- |\n| La Gazette | 1 |\n| L'Echo | 1 |\n| Pills, (Fosca) | 1 |\n| Mitrailleuse Suédoise | 1 |\n| Missionary Record | 1 |\n| Glasgow Weekly Mail | 1 |\n| Iron Trade Circular | 1 |\n| Rotterdamsche Courant | 1 |\n| Risorgimento | 1 |\n| Ayrshire Weekly | 1 |\n| Bremer Handelsblatt | 1 |\n| Berlingske Politiske og Advertissements Tidende | 1 |\n| Dr. Theodor Schuchardt, Chemische Fabrik | 1 |\n| Engineer | 1 |\n| Glasgow Weekly Herald | 1 |\n| Harburger Anzeigen and Nachrichten | 1 |\n| Highlander | 1 |\n| Herald and Weekly Free Press | 1 |\n| Schmidt's Jahrbücher | 1 |\n| Standard | 1 |\n| Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung | 1 |\n| Nord und Süd | 1 |\n| Deutsche Monatsschrift | 1 |\n| Rifle Exercises and Musketry Instruction | 1 |\n| R. Hinde & Co., Manchester, Samples of Velvet, &c. | 1 |\n| Revue des Deux Mondes | 1 |\n| New Zealand Advertiser | 1 |\n| Ragione | 1 |\n| Schwäbische Kronik | 1 |\n| Statuten der Lebens und Pensions Versicherungs | 1 |\n| The Rast Goftar, &c., (Parsee Paper) | 1 |\n| Thatched House Club List of Members | 1 |\n| Weser Zeitung | 1 |\n| Weekly Scotsman | 1 |\n| Zoebel & Co., p.c. | 1 |\n\n### Detained for Postage\n\nMarques, Elmira de, Sra. Da... Paso del Molino, (22 cents), and Ictims.\nBett, Julius, Gerinud D. Hudra, Callan, Peru, (18 cents),\nTheraz, Antonio, Rua do Peligro, Callao, (30 cents)\n\n**General Post Office, Hongkong, 23rd November, 1877.**\n\n## SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.\n\n**Original Jurisdiction**\n\nUntil further notice, the Court will sit in Original Jurisdiction on Mondays and ...\n\nBy Order,\nC. B. PLUNKET, Registrar.\n\n## SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.\n\n**Summary Jurisdiction**\n\nUntil further notice, the Court will sit in its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tuesday, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.\n\nBy Order,\nC. B. PLUNKET, Registrar.\n\n## NOTICE\n\nIn the Goods of WONG-A-CHIP, late a Messenger in the War Department, deceased.\nTOK-SING, late a passenger per Steam-ship Sunda, deceased.\nAK LANG, late a passenger per Steam-ship Sunda, deceased.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given to the next of kin, and all other persons, to produce any Wills or Codicils of the above named parties, deceased, that may be in their possession, before the Supreme Court, in its Probate Jurisdiction, before Thursday, the 13th day of December, A.D. 1877; or, if None, that the next of Kin do accept, or refuse, Letters of Administration, failing which, Letters of Administration will be granted to the person or persons entitled thereto.\n\n## IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG IN BANKRUPTCY.\n\n**Notice**\n\nIn the Matter of LEE YU CHOW, a Bankrupt.\n\nLEE YU CHOW, of Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, carrying on business under the name of \"See Yik,\" and lately Accountant to the Sun Yee Company Opium ...\n\n## IN THE GOODS OF JAMES SMITH FERRIES, deceased.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given that all Creditors having any claim or demands upon or against the Estate of JAMES SMITH FERRIES, late Master of the steam-ship \"Zealandia,\" who died at sea on board the said vessel, on the 4th day of February, 1877, and whose Will was duly proved, and Letters of Administration with the Will annexed, of whose personal estate were duly granted to John Fairbairn, of No. 27, Queen's Road, in the Colony of Hongkong, by the Supreme Court of Hongkong, in its Probate Jurisdiction, on the 9th day of September, 1877, are hereby required to send in writing as particulars of their claims or demands to the said John Fairbairn at his address aforesaid, or to the undersigned William Henry Brereton, the Solicitor of the said John Fairbairn at the office of the said William Henry Brereton, 29, Queen's Road, Hongkong, on or before the 15th day of January, 1878.\n\nDated this 3rd day of October, 1877.\nW. H. BRERETON, Solicitor of the said John Fairbairn.\n\n## NOTICE\n\nThe interest and responsibility of CHARLES AUGUSTUS WILD, EDMUND HENRY RAMSAY, and LAVERS, in our Firm at Hongkong and Foochow ceased on the 30th April, 1877.\n\nThe Firm now consists of WILLIAM STEWART YOUNG, and EDWARD TORIN.\n\nGILMAN & Co.\nHongkong and Foochow\n22nd September, 1877.\n\n## NOTICE\n\nMR. CHARLES DAVID BOTTOMLEY was admitted a Partner in our Firm on the 1st July, 1877.\n\nDOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.\nHongkong, 22nd September, 1877.\n\nPrinted and Published by NORONHA & SONS, Printers to the Hongkong Government, Oswald's TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET, Hongkong.\n\n## RECEIVED\nJAN 16 1878\nGarment House,\n159, 430\nVictoria, Hong Kong.\n\n## ༧༥\n1.167 29 November sayy\n24 No:77\n\nMy Lord,\n\nI have the honor to lay before your lordship a copy of the Government Gazette containing a report of my recent inquiry in the form of a financial statement.\n\nThe Earl of Carnarvon.\nColonial Office.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-179 - Governor Hennessy - 1877 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 301680, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-180 - Public Offices & Others - 1877", "page_number": 293, "title": "CO129-180 - Public Offices & Others - 1877", "content_text": "## List of Officers in the Convict Service who have volunteered for the posts of Warden and Head Turnkey in the Hong Kong Prison Service.\n\n| Name | Present appointment | Age | Date of Present appointment to the Service | Governor's Remarks |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Machishall, Jesse | Warder | 39 | 1 April 1864 | \"An intelligent & very useful officer. He has been long employed at Wormwood Scrubs as Discipline Clerk & could I think be relied upon in any position of trust\" applies for Warden. |\n| Connor, Thomas | Warder | 36 | 10 Oct 1868 | \"Is a good Discipline Officer at Portsmouth & I consider him suited for this appointment\" applies for Head Turnkeys. |\n| John | Chief Warder | 40 | Nov 1866 | Informs me that he was Corporal & Assistant Schoolmaster of the 1st Royals from Dec 1858 till May 1860 when the regiment was quartered in Hong Kong. Latterly he has discharged his duties to my entire satisfaction. Applies for Warden. |\n| Seamber | Warder | 46 | July 1869 | \"Is a steady and deserving officer.\" \"I have a high opinion of him as a very reliable officer.\" Applies for Head Turnkeys. |\n| Charles Henry | Chief Warden | 43 | April 1876 | \"Although a young officer he is a person in his position.\" \"At Pentonville is intelligent & has apparently received a superior education\" applies for the post. Redwand 844 1849 csenger coupled applies to the deed Jacken, ... |\n\nPage 286 \nPage 302", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-180 - Public Offices & Others - 1877.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 303453, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-184 - Governor Hennessy - 1879 [1-5]", "page_number": 45, "title": "CO129-184 - Governor Hennessy - 1879 [1-5]", "content_text": "# THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22ND JANUARY, 1879.\n\n## VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF HONGKONG.\n\n### No. 5 of 1878.\n\n#### MONDAY, 18TH NOVEMBER, 1878.\n\n**PRESENT:**\n\n* His Excellency Governor J. Pope HENNESSY, C.M.G.\n* The Honourable the Acting Chief Justice (FRANCIS SNOWDEN).\n* The Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary (CHARLES MAY).\n* The Honourable the Acting Colonial Treasurer (JOHN MACNEILE PRICE).\n* The Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE.\n* The Honourable HENRY LOWCOCK.\n* The Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK.\n* The Honourable THOMAS CHILD HAYLLAR, Q.C.\n\n**ABSENT:**\n\n* The Honourable the Attorney General (GEORGE PHILLIPPO), from indisposition.\n\nThe Minutes of the last Meeting of Council are read and confirmed.\n\nThe Honourable JOHN MACNEILE PRICE, with the permission of His Excellency, lays upon the Table and details Estimates, which he had prepared, showing the cost of different schemes of Gaol reconstruction.\n\nThe discussion regarding Gaol reconstruction is continued and is brought to a conclusion.\n\nThe Honourable HENRY LOWCOCK gives notice that at the next meeting he will move that the correspondence between the Government and the Supreme Court, the Magistrates and the Police Department, with reference to every case deported or recommended to the Executive for deportation since April, 1877, be laid on the Table.\n\nHis Excellency said that he would at once agree to have the correspondence alluded to laid on the Table.\n\nHis Excellency adjourns the Council sine die.\n\nRead and confirmed, this 18th day of January, 1879.\n\nH. E. WODEHOUSE, \nClerk of Councils.\n\nJ. POPE HENNESSY, Governor.\n\n### VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF HONGKONG.\n\n#### No. 8 of 1878.\n\n##### SATURDAY, 21ST DECEMBER, 1878.\n\n**PRESENT:**\n\n* His Excellency Governor J. POPE HENNESSY, C.M.G.\n* The Honourable the Acting Chief Justice (FRANCIS SNOWDEN).\n* The Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary (CHARLES MAY).\n* The Honourable the Attorney General (GEORGE PHILLIPPO).\n* The Honourable the Acting Colonial Treasurer (JOHN MACNEILE PRICE).\n* The Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE.\n* The Honourable HENRY LOWCOCK.\n* The Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK.\n* The Honourable THOMAS CHILD HAYLLAR, Q.C.\n\nThe reading of the Minutes of the last Meeting is postponed until the next Meeting.\n\nOn the motion of His Excellency the Governor, the Standing Orders are suspended and His Excellency moves the following address on the death of Her Royal Highness the Princess ALICE:\n\n\"We the Governor and Legislative Council of Hongkong venture from this distant portion of the Empire to offer to your Majesty our sincere condolence in the affliction your Majesty has sustained by the death of Her Royal Highness the Princess ALICE.\"\n\nThe motion is seconded by the Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE, and is carried unanimously.\n\nOn the motion of His Excellency the Governor, the Appropriation Bill, 1879, is read a second time, committed, and, after one or two alterations and additions, is passed, bearing the Title of \"An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to appropriate a sum not exceeding Seven hundred and Seventy-nine thousand Dollars to the public service of the year 1879,\" being `Ordinance No. 5 of 1878`.\n\nThe following Bills are read a first time:\n- Bill to extend `Ordinance No. 1 of 1875` to provide means for enforcing good order and discipline in the Police Force employed in the Royal Naval Yard to the other Establishments of the Royal Navy in this Colony.\n- Bill to amend `Ordinance No. 2 of 1858` entitled \"An Ordinance for Licensing and Regulating the Sale of Prepared Opium.\"\n\nThe following votes are approved:\n| Vote | Amount | Description |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Gratuity | $840 | to Dr. VAN DER HORCK for his services as Acting Superintendent of the Civil Hospital. |\n| Supplementary vote | $1,500 | for Repairs to Buildings. |\n\nThe Honourable HENRY LOWCOCK, in accordance with notice previously given, moves that the correspondence between the Government and the Supreme Court, the Magistrates and the Police Department, with reference to every case deported or recommended to the Executive for deportation since April, 1877, be laid on the Table.\n\nThe Honourable W. KESWICK seconds the motion.\n\nHis Excellency said that he had already agreed to lay the correspondence asked for on the Table at the last Meeting, and that it was now in course of being prepared for the printer. He had, in order to make the correspondence complete, added documents of an earlier date than that fixed by the Honourable Member.\n\nIn reply to His Honour the Acting Chief Justice, His Excellency states that a Commission to inquire into the operation of `Ordinance No. 4 of 1863` would be appointed as soon as circumstances permitted.\n\nHis Excellency adjourns the Council sine die.\n\nRead and confirmed this 18th day of January, 1879.\n\nH. E. WODEHOUSE, \nClerk of Councils.\n\nJ. POPE HENNESSY, Governor.\n\n## GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.\n\n### No. 15.\n\nSir JOHN SMALE having returned to the Colony on the 14th instant, His Honour has resumed the duties of Chief Justice, and the following changes of officers have been made:\n- Mr. SNOWDEN has resumed his duties as Puisne Judge.\n- Mr. RUSSELL has resumed his duties as Police Magistrate.\n- The Honourable J. M. PRICE having resigned the post of Acting Colonial Treasurer, Mr. M. S. TONNOCHY has been provisionally appointed by His Excellency the Governor to fill that office.\n- Consequent on Mr. PRICE resuming his functions as an unofficial member, Mr. HAYLLAR vacates the temporary seat he filled at the Legislative Council.\n\nBy Command, \nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 21st January, 1879.\n\nC. MAY, \nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\n## GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.\n\n### No. 16.\n\nThe following Notice to Mariners, received from the French Consul, is published for general information.\n\nBy Command, \nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 21st January, 1879.\n\nC. MAY, \nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\n**AVIS AUX NAVIGATEURS.**\n\n**BALISAGE DE LA RIVIERE CUA-CAM, (TONQUIN).**\n\nLe Gouvernement français fait savoir qu'il a été placé des bouées pour baliser la rivière Cua-Cam (Tonquin) depuis la pointe Do-Son jusqu'à Haiphong.\n\nCes bouées sont au nombre de neuf: 4 rouges, 1 blanche et 4 noires.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-184 - Governor Hennessy - 1879 [1-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 305074, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-186 - Public Offices & Others - 1879", "page_number": 331, "title": "CO129-186 - Public Offices & Others - 1879", "content_text": "# TESTIMONIALS.\n\n29, YORK STREET, DUBLIN,\n\nI have known Dr. J. Forsayeth for many years, and it gives me great pleasure to have the opportunity to add any testimony to his gentlemanly principles and conduct, and to his high professional attainments.\n\nHe has enjoyed an excellent opportunity of acquiring a sound practical knowledge of his profession, and as he was my own private pupil I have had the best means of knowing how he availed himself of that advantage, and I can truthfully say that he was uniformly zealous and anxious for his professional advancement.\n\nI believe Dr. Forsayeth to be clever and highly informed, and most gentlemanlike in his feelings; and I have no doubt he will acquit himself with credit in whatever professional position he may be situated.\n\n**B. F. MCDOWELL, M.B., LRCSI, LM., L.K., & Q.C.P.,** \nSenior Surgeon to the Lock and Mercer's Hospitals, Lecturer in the Ledwich School of Medicine and Surgery.\n\n22. STEPHEN'S GREEN.\n\nI have known Mr. J. C. Forsayeth whilst a Student in Dublin attending both the Hospitals and Medical Institutions of the city. His qualifications are of the highest character as he is both a Surgeon and Physician of the Dublin Colleges, having been fully and severely tested by examination at each of these justly estimated Colleges. His diplomas testify more than any testimonial the thorough acquaintance which he possesses of the details of his profession both theoretical and practical.\n\n**J. MORGAN, A.M, F.R.C.S.L,** \nSurgeon to Mercer's and the Lock Hospital, Professor of Descriptive and Practical Anatomy, Royal College of Surgeons.\n\nST. HELIER'S, JERSEY.\n\nAs I understand you are seeking for an appointment, it would, I assure you, give me the greatest pleasure to hear of your success.\n\nEfficiently qualified as a medical man to fulfil the part of medical officer in any service, as you are, I feel certain you must succeed.\n\nI have not the slightest fear, judging from the kindness of your disposition and gentlemanly deportment, but that amongst those you are thrown you will both insure confidence and gain respect.\n\nSincerely hoping you may be successful, believe me to be yours truly,\n\n**A. DURHAM, M.D.,** \nDeputy Inspector General of Hospitals H.M. Bombay Service.\n\nTEMPLEMORE.\n\nDr. J. C. C. Forsayeth has had excellent opportunities of obtaining practical knowledge of his profession under the guidance of his Father. Residing in the same town with him I had many opportunities of meeting him professionally, and I consider him admirably qualified to undertake on his own responsibility the duties of Medical Practitioner in all departments of the profession.\n\nWhile acting as Assistant, and occasionally as representative of his Father in the management of the Dispensary, I know that he has given much satisfaction to the poor of Templemore by his attention, skill, and courtesy.\n\n**BRYAN MULLALLY, M.D., L.R.C.S.,** \nMedical Officer of the Moyne Dispensary District.\n\nPETER STREET, DUBLIN.\n\nI feel great pleasure in stating that I have known Dr. J. C. C. Forsayeth, as a Student in Medicine and Surgery for the past three years, during which time he acquired a thorough practical knowledge of his profession in all its departments.\n\nBeing a Member of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons and Physicians, Dr. Forsayeth possesses the highest qualifications for practice, and I feel sure he will discharge with credit the duties of any medical trust.\n\n**F. V. McDOWELL, L.R.C.SI, L.M., L.K. & Q.C.P.,** \nDemonstrator of Anatomy in the Ledwich School of Surgery.\n\nTEMPLEMORE.\n\nI have known Dr. J. C. C. Forsayeth for some time, both as a Student and Practitioner, and bear willing testimony to his high capabilities as a sound and well-educated Physician and Surgeon.\n\nDr. Forsayeth has always been liked and respected, not only for his professional attainments, but also for his high moral character and personal worth.\n\n**H. H. PHILLIPS, M.B., L.R.C.S.,** \nAssistant Surgeon H.M. 4th Regt.\n\nI know Dr. J. Craven C. Forsayeth. His habits are those of a peaceable, well-disposed, temperate, diligent, and sensible man, and from what I have heard of him, I believe him to be attached to his profession, and likely to rise in it.\n\n**THOMAS FORSAYTH, Q.C.,** \nRecorder of Cork.\n\n1, RATHMINES ROAD, DUBLIN.\n\nI have known Dr. J. Forsayeth for several years during his Student career in Dublin, and feel great pleasure in bearing my testimony to his professional and private character. Dr. Forsayeth has had excellent opportunities of obtaining a sound knowledge of his profession, and I have reason to know he has availed himself of them to the fullest extent. I cheerfully wish him all the success he deserves.\n\n**M. A. WARD, M.B., M.Ch., L.R.C.S.I.,** \nPhysician to the Maison de Sante and Adelaide Hospital, Lecturer at the Ledwich School of Medicine, etc.\n\nTEMPLEMORE.\n\nMy son, Surgeon John C. C. Forsayeth has attended the Dispensary, &c., here with me at interrupted periods for five years,\n\n**R. M. FORSAYETH, M.D., L.R.C.S.**\n\nBasswick House, ARDWICK, MANCHESTER.\n\nMr. J. Forsayeth has been in charge of my patients on several occasions during my absence, and I have much pleasure in bearing testimony to the punctuality, zeal, and ability which have at all times characterised him.\n\nI consider him thoroughly competent to undertake the responsibility of any branch of his profession.\n\n**HENRY WORSLEY, M.R.C.S.E.,** \nSurgeon to the Ragged-schools and the Supplementary Hospital for Incurables.\n\nSUTTON, NEAR CHESTER.\n\nI have great pleasure in expressing the very favourable opinion I formed of Mr. J. C. C. Forsayeth during the many years I have known him.\n\nMr. Forsayeth has had very extensive opportunities of making himself familiar with the nature and treatment of disease in almost all its forms, and I have reason to know that Mr. Forsayeth has not neglected to avail himself of the opportunities.\n\nI can with confidence recommend Mr. Forsayeth to fill any professional appointment with credit and ability.\n\n**A. D. MADDEN, L.R.C.S., L.M., LA.**\n\n120, ST. STEPHEN'S GREEN, DUBLIN.\n\nMr. J. C. Forsayeth having completed his studies, I have great pleasure in bearing testimony to the abilities which he possesses, and to the sound knowledge which he has of his profession.\n\nMr. Forsayeth has enjoyed unusual opportunity of studying his business in a practical and useful manner.\n\n**EDWARD HAMILTON, M.D., F.R.C.S.,** \nProfessor and Surgeon to Steevens' Hospital, and School of Medicine and Surgery.\n\nSTEEVENS' HOSPITAL, DUBLIN.\n\nAs a Student of Steevens' Hospital, Mr. J. C. C. Forsayeth attended the practice of St. Patrick's (Swift's) Hospital for the insane, under the late Dr. Croker, for five years.\n\n**E. HAMILTON, M.D., F.R.C.S.,** \nHonorary Secretary.\n\nTEMPLEMORE.\n\nI have known Dr. J. C. C. Forsayeth for many years, and it gives me very great pleasure to testify to his private worth and professional attainments.\n\nHe has a thorough knowledge of his profession in the several departments of Medicine, Surgery, and Midwifery. During his career as a Student and since he has lost no opportunity of gaining information both in this town, under his father, Dr. R. M. Forsayeth, and in Dublin, in some of the best Medical Institutions of that city. I am convinced he will be an honour to the profession, and an acquisition to any service he may enter.\n\nHis qualifications speak for themselves.\n\n**D. O'CONNELL, L.R.C.S., L.M., L.K., and Q.C.P., &c., &c.,** \nSurgeon to Killen, Montore, and Shanakill Dispensaries.\n\n6, DALE STREET, LIVERPOOL.\n\nThis is to certify that Dr. J. Forsayeth sailed under my command in the Royal Mail S.S. \"McGregor Laird,\" belonging to the African Steam Ship Company, as Surgeon, on a voyage from Liverpool to the S.W. and W. Coasts of Africa and back in 1870, and I have much pleasure in bearing testimony to the skilful and efficient discharge of his duties and his general good conduct.\n\n**GEORGE F. SNART,** \nLate Commander R.M.S.S \"McGregor Laird.”\n\nI certify that Dr. J. C. C. Forsayeth was notable for both very good ability in his professional duties and also for very good moral conduct, whilst on board the Royal Mail Steamer \"Yoruba.\"\n\n**ALFRED J. M. CROFT,** \nCommander of Her Majesty's N.M.S.S.\" Yoruba.**\n\nI certify that Dr. J. C. C. Forsayeth was notable for both very good ability in his professional duties as well as for very good conduct whilst on board H.M.R.M.S.S. “Lagos.\"\n\n**DAVID ALEXANDER CROOK,** \nCommander of Her Majesty's R.M. S.S.\" Lagos.\"\n\nI certify that Dr. J. C. C. Forsayeth was notable for both very good ability in his professional duties, as well as for very good conduct, whilst on board H.M. Royal Mail Steamships \"Mandingo\" and \"McGregor Laird.\"\n\n**J. W. DAVIS,** \nCommander of H.M. Royal Mail S.S.\" Mandingo\" and \"McGregor Laird.\"\n\nI have known Dr. J. C. C. Forsayeth since his childhood, and, with the exception of some years during which I was away from this neighbourhood, have been well acquainted with him, and from my experience can testify to his good moral character.\n\n**ED. F. RAMBANT,** \nRector of Kilfithmone, Templemore.\n\nI have known Dr. J. C. C. Forsayeth for more than six years.\n\nHe is the son of very worthy parents who have sought by precept and example to train him up in the right way, and I have every reason to hope that if God spares his life a career of usefulness lies before him.\n\nHe is a young man of great ability, and has had better opportunities than most young men of his age of studying his profession under able teachers in Dublin, and at home under his father; is courteous in manner and sober in habits, and, in my opinion, is well qualified for any post he may apply for.\n\n**MATTHEW KERR,** \nPresbyterian Minister, Templemore.\n\nI have known Dr. J. C. C. Forsayeth for three years, and it affords me great pleasure to attest to his moral worth and general integrity of character.\n\nI have had many opportunities of judging of his Medical skill, as he at times assisted his father, and venture to say that invariably he gave satisfaction.\n\n**CHAS. ARCHDALE, B.A., T.C.D.,** \nCurate of Templemore.\n\nPage 324", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-186 - Public Offices & Others - 1879.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 305316, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-187 - Governor Hennessy - 1880 [1-4]", "page_number": 57, "title": "CO129-187 - Governor Hennessy - 1880 [1-4]", "content_text": "55 \n\nRichard H. Brion, Esquire, M.D. \nThe Honourable Henry Lowcock. (absent) \nThe Honourable J.M. Price. \nM.R.C.S.E. \nPhilip B.C. Ayres, Esquire \nH.H. Nelson, Esquire. \nK.L. Dalrymple, Esquire \nAlexander Mac Iver, Esquire \nNathaniel J. Ede, Esquire. \nN.E. Wodehouse, Esquire \nJ.P. McEwen, Esquire, R.N. \nThomas Jackson, Esquire. \nJ.P. Barnes, Esquire, (absent) \nF.D. Sassoon, Esquire, \nThomas Forrest, Esquire. (absent) \nR.H. Sandeman, Esquire. \nT.C. Kayllar, Esquire, Q.C. \nThe Honourable C.B. Plunket. \nThe Honourable Hugh Bold Gibb. (absent) \nJ.K. Scott, Esquire. (absent) \nE.E. Sassoon, Esquire (absent) \nD.A.J.L. Crombie, Esquire. (absent) \nJ.G.T. Hassell, Esquire. \nJ.J. Francis, Esquire \nNg Choy, Esquire \nW. Stanley Adams, Esquire, M.D. (absent) \nSamuel Barff, Esquire. \nE. Bowdler, Esquire \nJohn Gerrard, Esquire.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-187 - Governor Hennessy - 1880 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 305937, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-188 - Governor Hennessy - 1880 [5-6]", "page_number": 160, "title": "CO129-188 - Governor Hennessy - 1880 [5-6]", "content_text": "## Letter 1\n\n2803 \n157 \n\nThe troops in the Governor's presence, and the aide de Camp, should have been raised by Major General Donovan at a moment when he knew I was...\n\nis doing best to extend the hospitalities of Government House to Her Majesty's Grandson, Prince Henry, and to His Royal Highness Prince Thomas of Savoy.\n\nMy...\n\nI have the honour to be, \nSir, \nYour Most Obedient \nhumble Servant, \nMajor \nGeneral Donovan to Governor Pope Hennessy.\n\n## Letter 2\n\nSir, \nHead Quarters, \nHong Kong, 24th March 1880.\n\nI have the honor to state for Your Excellency's information that I purpose leaving Hong Kong for Singapore by the English Mail this day.\n\nHis Excellency \nI have... \n(signed) E.W. Donovan, \nMajor General. \nCommanding Forces, China and Straits Settlements \nJ. Pope Hennessy, Esq. \nGov. &c. \nGov. &c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-188 - Governor Hennessy - 1880 [5-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 308231, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-192 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [1-4]", "page_number": 221, "title": "CO129-192 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [1-4]", "content_text": "# Know all Men by these Presents\n\nThat we Henry Frederick Gibbons of W3 Pump Court, Temple, London, Barrister at law; John Alfred Gibbons of 1.30 Lupus Street, Pimlico, London, Gentleman and Thomas Urquhart of London Street City E.C., Hay manufacturer, are jointly and severally held, and firmly bound, unto Our Sovereign Lady Victoria by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Queen, Defender of the Faith, in the sum of Two thousand pounds (£2000) of lawful money of the said United Kingdom to be paid unto the said...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-192 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 308232, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-192 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [1-4]", "page_number": 222, "title": "CO129-192 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [1-4]", "content_text": "217\n\nthe Queen, \n\nher heirs \n\nand \n\nsaid Lady Successors, for which payment to be well and truly made. Be the said Henry Frederick Gibbons, John Alfred Gibbons, and Thomas Urquhart Thomson \n\nexecutors \n\nourselves, our \n\nfor our \n\n1 \n\nheirs \n\nand administrators and \n\nevery of them, bind ourselves firmly by these Presents. Sealed with our Seals. Dated the twentieth day of \n\nFebruary \n\nin the \n\nyear of \n\n188... (0217 seems to be an OCR error, and the correct year is likely 1880 or another year in the 19th century, but the original text is kept as is) is not changed, instead, 0217 is kept as is.\n\nAt Hongkong \n\nin the Government of Her Majesty's Colony \n\nof Hongkong \n\nhaving \n\nbeen required \n\nto find security for the due faithful discharge of \n\nhis duties while \n\nhe shall hold his Office \n\nor employment \n\nthe above \n\nbounden John Alfred Gibbons \n\nand Thomas Urquhart Thomson at the request of the said Henry Frederick Gibbons have agreed to become his \n\nsecurities \n\nand for that \n\npurpose \n\nto \n\nexecute these presents. Now the \n\nCondition of the above written Bond is such that \n\nif the \n\nObligation \n\nsaid Henry Frederick Gibbons do and \n\nshall from time to time and at all times hereafter whilst he continues in the Office \n\nor employment in Her \n\nMajesty's\n\nRevised to:\n217\n\nthe Queen,\n\nher heirs\n\nand\n\nsaid Lady Successors, for which payment to be well and truly made. Be the said Henry Frederick Gibbons, John Alfred Gibbons, and Thomas Urquhart Thomson\n\nexecutors\n\nourselves, our\n\nfor our\n\n1\n\nheirs\n\nand administrators and\n\nevery of them, bind ourselves firmly by these Presents. Sealed with our Seals. Dated the twentieth day of\n\nFebruary\n\nin the\n\nyear of\n\n0217\n\nAt Hongkong\n\nin the Government of Her Majesty's Colony\n\nof Hongkong\n\nhaving\n\nbeen required\n\nto find security for the due faithful discharge of\n\nhis duties while\n\nhe shall hold his Office\n\nor employment\n\nthe above\n\nbounden John Alfred Gibbons\n\nand Thomas Urquhart Thomson at the request of the said Henry Frederick Gibbons have agreed to become his\n\nsecurities\n\nand for that\n\npurpose\n\nto execute these presents. Now the\n\nthousand eight hundred and eighty. Whereas Henry Frederick Gibbons hath been appointed Registrar of\n\nthe Supreme Court\n\nof Hongkong and\n\nCondition of the above written Bond is such that\n\nif the\n\nObligation\n\nsaid Henry Frederick Gibbons do and\n\nshall from time to time and at all times hereafter whilst he continues in the Office\n\nor employment in Her\n\nMajesty's\n\nHere is the final output in HTML:\n217\n\nthe Queen,\n\nher heirs\n\nand\n\nsaid Lady Successors, for which payment to be well and truly made. Be the said Henry Frederick Gibbons, John Alfred Gibbons, and Thomas Urquhart Thomson\n\nexecutors\n\nourselves, our\n\nfor our\n\n1\n\nheirs\n\nand administrators and\n\nevery of them, bind ourselves firmly by these Presents. Sealed with our Seals. Dated the twentieth day of\n\nFebruary\n\nin the\n\nyear of\n\n0217\n\nAt Hongkong\n\nin the Government of Her Majesty's Colony\n\nof Hongkong\n\nhaving\n\nbeen required\n\nto find security for the due faithful discharge of\n\nhis duties while\n\nhe shall hold his Office\n\nor employment\n\nthe above\n\nbounden John Alfred Gibbons\n\nand Thomas Urquhart Thomson at the request of the said Henry Frederick Gibbons have agreed to become his\n\nsecurities\n\nand for that\n\npurpose\n\nto execute these presents. Now the\n\nthousand eight hundred and eighty. Whereas Henry Frederick Gibbons hath been appointed Registrar of\n\nthe Supreme Court\n\nof Hongkong and\n\nCondition of the above written Bond is such that\n\nif the\n\nObligation\n\nsaid Henry Frederick Gibbons do and\n\nshall from time to time and at all times hereafter whilst he continues in the Office\n\nor employment in Her\n\nMajesty's", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-192 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 308234, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-192 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [1-4]", "page_number": 224, "title": "CO129-192 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [1-4]", "content_text": "219\n\nauthorized to\n\nreceive the\n\nall\n\nbooks, papers, vouchers, writings, moneys, bank notes, drafts, bills of exchange, promissory notes, and other securities for money, foods, and Chattels, which\n\nshall at the time of each remo\n\nagainst all loss\n\nT\n\ndamage, cost, and\n\nexpenses, which Her Majesty, her\n\nheirs, and\n\nsustain, or\n\nden 800 esort\n\noccasioned by\n\ndefaults of\n\noval;\n\ndeath, be\n\nth be in the hands or\n\n1\n\ncustody\n\nAnd\n\nment, or\n\nshall\n\nor way\n\nwhich\n\nbe\n\nmay\n\nof\n\nthrough the acts\n\nFred Gibbons\n\nthe said Henry\n\nwhilst\n\ninv\n\nhis Office\n\nf\n\nof\n\nthe said Henry Frederick Gibbons.\n\nAnd also that\n\nif\n\nthe said Henry\n\nexecutors\n\nFrederick Gibbons, his heirs,\n\nIT\n\nAdministrators\n\nthe said John\n\nAlfred Gibbons and Thomas Urquhart\n\nThomson\n\ntheir heirs, executors\n\nadministrators shall from\n\nemployment\n\nHenry\n\nFreak\n\naforesaid if the said Gibbons, his heirs, executors, and\n\nadministrators of the said Johor Alfred Gibbons and Thomas Urquhart Thomson, their heirs, executors, and Administrators shall pay and make\n\nto Her said Majesty, her heirs,\n\ntime\n\ngood\n\nto time and at all times indemnify, and save harmless Her Majesty, her heirs, and successors, from and against\n\nSum\n\nかす\n\nsums of money,\n\nall and\n\nevery\n\nsuch\n\nnot\n\nexceeding\n\nww\n\nthe whole the\n\nof", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-192 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 308235, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-192 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [1-4]", "page_number": 225, "title": "CO129-192 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [1-4]", "content_text": "220\n\nof\n\nTwo thousand Pounds (£2000)\n\nshall be stated in\n\nCertificate\n\nC1\n\nCertificates given by the Officer Administering the Government of the said Colony for the time being\n\n07\n\nCertificates\n\nand which certificate purporting to be under the\n\nof\n\nthe hands\n\nof such Officer shall not require\n\nshall be accepted.\n\nproof\n\nand\n\nd as conclusive evidence of\n\nthe\n\nfacts therein\n\nand declaring\n\nthat the Revenues\n\nof\n\nHer Majesty\n\n#\n\nset forth certifying\n\nof the Government of Hongkong have\n\nbeen damnified and dating the\n\nloss\n\namount of any occasioned by the acts\n\nof\n\n01\n\nlosses\n\n07\n\n/\n\ndefaults or arry payment, or dusty, of the said\n\nHenry\n\n+\n\nFrederick Gibbons while in his\n\n0-1\n\nemployment\n\nas aforesaid not.\n\nexceeding the penalty of the above\n\nwritten Bond. Then the above\n\nwritten Bond and obligation\n\nvoid\n\nor else shall be\n\nfull force.\n\nshall be\n\n//\n\nremain in\n\nIn Witness whereof the said Henry Frederick Gibbons, John Alfred Gibbons and Thomas Urquhart\n\nThomson have hereunto set their\n\nhands, and seals,\n\nthe day\n\nand\n\nyear first above written\n\nSigned, Sealed and\n\nDelivered by the above\n\nbounden Henry Frederick Gibbons\n\n((signed) H. Fred Gibbons (L.S.)\n\nin the presence of\n\n(signed) Thos Duna\n\nDowning St. S.W.\n\nsigner", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-192 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 308236, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-192 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [1-4]", "page_number": 226, "title": "CO129-192 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [1-4]", "content_text": "221\n\nSealed Sealed and delivered\n\nby the above bounder Ichn\n\nAlfred Gibbons\n\nい\n\nthe\n\npresence of (Signed) H. Harding hame\n\nDong 51. S.W.\n\n(Signed)\n\nJ. A. Giblos C\n\nSigned Sealed and Delivered\n\nby the above bounder Thomas\n\nCoprof\n\nAgreement\n\nday of February\n\nmade this Twentieth\n\none thousand eight\n\nhundred and eighty between Henry Frederick Gibbons of No 3 Pump Court, Temple, London in\n\nthe County of Middlesex, of the\n\none part and\n\n(Signed) J. Urquhart Thorssan\n\nthe\n\npresence of Sigd The Que\n\nDoroning St. S.W.\n\nthe Crown Agents for\n\nthe Colonies, of Downing Street, London,\n\nand of the County of Middlesex, for\n\nand on behalf of Her Majesty,\n\nthe other part.\n\nWhereas Henry Frederick Gibbons\n\nhath been duly appointed Registrar of\n\nthe Supreme Court\n\nof Hongkong and provided with a free passage\n\nwill be provided with", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-192 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 308634, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-192 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [1-4]", "page_number": 624, "title": "CO129-192 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [1-4]", "content_text": "ORDINANCE No. 11 OF 1865\n\nCriminal Enactments Repeal\n\n...\n\n2. The Ordinances mentioned in the Schedule hereto annexed shall, after the coming into Operation of this Ordinance, be repealed to the Extent specified in the said Schedule.\n\n3. Provided, that every Offence, which shall have been wholly or partly committed before this Ordinance come into Operation, shall be dealt with, inquired of, tried, determined and punished, and every Penalty in respect of any such Offence shall be recovered in the same Manner as if this Ordinance had not been passed; and that every Act duly done, and every Warrant or Other Instrument duly made or granted before this Ordinance comes into Operation shall continue and be of the same Force and Effect as if this Ordinance had not been passed; and that every Right, Liability, Privilege, and Protection in respect of any Matter or Thing committed or done before this Ordinance comes into Operation, shall continue to be of the same Force and Effect as if this Ordinance had not been passed; and that every Action, Prosecution, and other Proceeding which shall have been commenced before this Ordinance comes into Operation, or shall thereafter be commenced, in respect of any such Matter or Thing, may be prosecuted, continued, and defended in the same Manner as if this Ordinance had not been passed.\n\nSCHEDULE\n\n \n Title\n Extent of Repeal\n \n \n An Ordinance to declare certain Acts of the Imperial Parliament to be in Force in this Colony.\n So much as relates to the whole of 7 & 8 Vict. c. 4.\n \n \n An Ordinance to declare certain Acts of the Imperial Parliament to be in Force in the Colony of Hongkong.\n 9 Vict. c. 47, 9 & 10 Vict. c. 25, 10 & 11 Vict. c. 63, and relates to Sections One, Two, Three, Four, Eight, and Nine of 14 & 15 Vict. c. 19.\n \n \n An Ordinance for the Amendment of Procedure in Civil and Criminal Cases.\n So much as relates to Sections One, Two, and Three of 11 & 12 Vict. c. 46.\n \n \n An Ordinance to amend the law relating to Cheques, or Draft on Bankers, and to amend the Law of false Pretences.\n So much as relates to Section One of 16 & 17 Vict. c. 30.\n \n \n An Ordinance to make better Provision for the Punishment of Frauds committed by Trustees, Bankers, and other Persons Intrusted with Property.\n The whole.\n \n \n An Ordinance to amend the Form in which Sentence of Death is passed.\n The whole.\n \n\nPage 613\n\nPage 526\n\nORDINANCE No. 5 OF 1866\n\nHongkong and Shanghae Bank\n\nAn Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, for the Incorporation of the Hongkong and Shanghae Banking Corporation.\n\n[14th August, 1866]\n\nWHEREAS the several Persons hereinafter named and others have agreed to form a Joint Stock Company under the name or style of \"The Hongkong and Shanghae Banking Corporation,\" for the purpose of carrying on the business of Banking and of conducting all business usually transacted by Bankers...\n\nI. This Ordinance may be cited for all purposes as \"The Hongkong and Shanghae Bank Ordinance.\"\n\nII. In the Interpretation of this Ordinance, the Expression \"The Governor\" shall mean His Excellency the Governor of the Colony of Hongkong, or the Officer for the time being administering the Government of the said Colony...\n\nIII. The Honorable John Dent, the Honorable Thomas Grant of Sutherland, Albert Farley Heard, Esquire, George Francis Maclean, Esquire, Douglas Lapraik, Esquire, Woldemar Nissen, Esquire, Arthur Sassoon, Esquire, George John Helland, Esquire, Pallantee Framjee, Esquire, Henry William Wood, Esquire, and Caleb Taitor Smith, Esquire, together with such and so many other Persons and bodies politic and corporate as now are, or shall hereafter become Proprietors of any Share or Shares of or in the Capital, for the time being, of the Company hereby established, shall be one body politic and corporate, in name and in deed, by the name...\n\nPage 23\n\nPage 81", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-192 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 309010, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-193 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [5-7]", "page_number": 350, "title": "CO129-193 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [5-7]", "content_text": "Cift\n\nSlamps\n\n500\n\nC.0.\n\n15499\n\nRECO\n\n346\n\nKnow all Men by These Presents\n\n29/01\n\nThe said Henry Frederich Gibbons of the 3rd Pump Court, Temple, London Barrister of law; John Alfred Gibbons of 1.450 Lupe Street, Pimlico, London, Gentleman\n\nand Thomas Urquhart Thomson of No 91 London Struct. Fly Beanmanufacture\n\nare held, and firmly bound, unto Our Sovereign Lady Victoria by the Grace of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Queen Defender of the Faith, in the Sum of\n\n[...] lawful money of the said United Kingdom (£[...]) to be paid to our said Lady the Queen, her heirs, and Successors, for which payment to be well and timely made We the said Henry Frederich Gibbons, John Alfred Gibbons, and Thomas Urquhart Thomson & for ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, and every of them, bind ourselves firmly by these Presents.\n\nSealed with our Seals Dated the twentieth day of February in the Year of our Lord eighteen hundred and eighty seven.\n\nWhereas Frederick Gibbons hath been...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-193 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [5-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 309012, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-193 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [5-7]", "page_number": 352, "title": "CO129-193 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [5-7]", "content_text": "348\n\nand [Thomas Urquhart Thomson] or their heirs, executors, or administrators shall from time to time, and at all times, indemnify, and save harmless Her Majesty, her heirs and successors, from and against all loss, damage, cost, and expenses, which Her Majesty, her heirs, and successors, shall or may sustain, by or through the acts or defaults of the said [John Alfred Gibbons] and [Thomas Urquhart Thomson] their heirs, executors and administrators.\n\nIf the said [John Alfred Gibbons] and [Thomas Urquhart Thomson] their heirs, executors and administrators shall pay and make good to Her Majesty, her heirs, or successors, all and every sum or sums of money, not exceeding in the whole the sum of [Two thousand Pounds (£2000]) as shall be stated in any Certificate or Certificates given by the Officer for the time being of the Government of Hongkong, certifying and declaring that the Revenues of Her Majesty or of the Government of Hongkong have been defrauded or diminished by the acts, or defaults of the said [Henry Frederick Gibbons] and which Certificate, purporting to be under the hand of such Officer shall be accepted as conclusive evidence of the fact therein set forth, then the above written Bond and obligation shall be void or remain in full force.\n\nIn Witness whereof the said [Henry Frederick Gibbons, John Alfred Gibbons and Thomas Urquhart Thomson] have hereunto set their hands, and seals, the day and year first above written.\n\nSealed and Delivered by the said Henry Frederick Gibbons in the presence of W. Hardingham.\n\nSigned, sealed and Delivered by the said J. Alfred Gibbons in the presence of W. Hardingham.\n\nSigned, sealed and Delivered by the said Thomas Urquhart Thomson in the presence of Thorfinn.\n\n(187) I [M...] Urquhart Thomson.\n\n(2...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-193 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [5-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 317858, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-202 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1882 [7-9]", "page_number": 109, "title": "CO129-202 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1882 [7-9]", "content_text": "# Native Names\n## Description of Patients Admitted to the Lunatic Asylum from the year 1879 up to 26 July 1882.\n\n| Date of Admission | Name | Age | Religion | Result | Remarks |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| | John The Nulty | 45 | R.C. | | |\n| | Frederick H. Volgeding | 40 | Luth. | | |\n| | Lewis Maton | 30 | | | Norway |\n| | Filippe laver Contrão | 41 | R.C. | | Portugal |\n| 30 March | Jim Iulia | 28 | R.C. | Suicidal Melancholia | 20o 00H 1.30pg 21 Aby 1880, 11 June. 73, Police Case, Recovered |\n| 30 May 3pm | | | | Mania | 31 May, 26 July 5/26th Augth |\n| | | | | | 2, Board of Grade Harbour Master, 30, Destitull |\n| 26 Augs! 2/2 | | | | | 10th Deco/a, 838, Miate paying $4931. Croul Shangh |\n| | | | | Observation | 10 Septr jessun 11th Septi, 2 Dislitale |\n| | | | | | Colonial Jussion, 117, Private paying |\n| | A. 9. Keira | | | | 1880, Cart Brain, ber. 34CE. Dementia, Monomania |\n| Aug. 207 | Amit R. Viiton | 19 | Conf.. | Mania | Reverb autral di |\n| 1881 | Francisco B. Matos | 14 | | | |\n| | Hury Yolking | 54 | Col. | Dementia | Check Raison |\n| | C. Yip com hing | 40 | | | China |\n| | Filippe Xaver | 44 | R.E. | | Portugal |\n| | Archibald Portion | 28 | C.GE. | Cut Mront: Punctured | Seol |\n| | Joseph Struny | 20 | R.C. | | Cape Verd |\n| | Po JEL | 22 | C12 | | Chuia |\n| | Thomas Garcia | 18 | R.C. | Acute ha una | Manila |\n| | Abdouli | | | Allemphis Erinade by hanging | the Angie |\n| 1. | Panuel Ashton | 25 | RC. | Demuta | chestialia |\n| 2. | Ang berhadeer | 30 | Stunde | Dr | Eough Judia |\n| | Maria à porter | 36 | R2.C. | | Portugal |\n| 3. | Pereph Hury | 29 | R.C. | Monomania | Capeterd |\n| | | 25 | mah | Mewation | India |\n| | | 22 | Acer | | |\n| 22 Hebry 1pm | | | | | 19 hurr. 20 |\n| 18 | | | | | 5 Janey 5p.n 12th Janaz 20 March 4 pm 5 May |\n| 8 | | | | | Private paying, Reva's a lo |\n| 25 | | | | | 47, Ad. |\n| 27 | | | | | 3.p.m. |\n| 12 April | | | | | april 16 |\n| 9 April | | | | wound | 达, Dr. Mavie |\n| 16 # | | | | | 22 May 10.30am. 17 Struck |\n| 26 | | | | | 10 Board of Grade, 18 April 10, 10. Am 15 Junce |\n| | Jardins Mathiesond? | 32 | Colomat Surgeon | | Private payung. fliment to Vinton, Drahtule |\n| | | | | | 141, Destitute, Harbour Master| 750 72, Colimal Surgeon |\n| 10 July | | | | | 7 March 81. 239. 28 Aug24.00 |\n| | | | | | Polite Caco, Destitute, Police, Police lungistrate, Board f Frado, Harbour Masker, 202 50 |\n| 5 March 12 to | | | | | 17 May, 74, Pe bu, Folies. 22 |\n| 27 March | | | | | 3. Private paying, d.7.Ribeiro |\n| 27 May 7.30am. | | | | | 7 Septr: 162. pt. 18 June, 104. 33 |\n| 10 Lime so am. | Lyra Ahould | 35 | | | Milung, Moorden |\n| 22 | g. Woblerberg | 30 | luth | Menangite, readmitted | linget 12 hom 20 OCH. Sept 12 hom Still in the Arg Ger. 42 |\n| 6.55/!m. | Mahomed Tha | 65 | Mah | Congestion of train | India |\n| 2 Deer | | | | | 15 Deor. China 28 Cons Iniciant Refancholia, is May 1pm 18 May |\n| 26 | Frank Wheeler | 24 | Catholic | Epileptic Mania | Fr. Indian, I am still in Berylum Ang 74 A. Pellez |\n| | | 37 | Cof. | 2. Finadal Melancholia | 22 Ince thepen 1 July, mentia, wt ber, 9, 57 |\n| | | | | | Police Casan. Poki, 143 Board of Frade, 14. EC BL, Harbour Master, Police, Bd. 367. Board of Fide, Poker |\n| | | | | | Private paying, klawson Bell & Co., Harbour Master, Dr. R. Lechler, Colonial Surgeon |\n| | | | | | 4. Private parsing. 2.9. Bean & C, 104, M |", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-202 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1882 [7-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 319474, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-205 - Public Offices - 1882", "page_number": 29, "title": "CO129-205 - Public Offices - 1882", "content_text": "## A.D. 1879.\n\n### Medical Act, 1858, Amendment.\n\n[42 VICT.]\n\n## SECOND SCHEDULE.\n\n## THIRD SCHEDULE.\n\n### Section 34.\n\n#### MEDICAL AUTHORITIES\n\n##### Medical Authorities of England\n\n* The University of Oxford;\n* The University of Cambridge;\n* The University of Durham;\n* The University of London;\n* The Royal College of Physicians of London;\n* The Royal College of Surgeons of England;\n* The Apothecaries Society of London.\n\n##### Medical Authorities of Scotland\n\n* The University of Edinburgh;\n* The University of Aberdeen;\n* The University of Glasgow;\n* The University of Saint Andrew's;\n* The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh;\n* The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh;\n* The Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.\n\n##### Medical Authorities of Ireland\n\n* The University of Dublin;\n* The Queen's University in Ireland;\n* The King and Queen's College of Physicians in Ireland;\n* The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland;\n* The Apothecaries Hall of Ireland.\n\n### Section 10.\n\n#### FORM OF REGISTER\n\n| Date of Registration | Name | Address | Qualifications granted before the day of (Commencement of Joint Board System.) | Qualifications granted after the day of (Under the Joint Board System.) |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| May 1848 | Jackson, Thomas | 20, Grey Street, Manchester | Lic. Soc. Apoth., Lond., 1848. | |\n| 1 Mar. 1870 | James, Henry | Clarence House, Lion Street, Hull | | |\n| 15 Dec. 1880 | Jarvis, Patrick | 86, Green Street, Dublin | Mem. R. Coll. Surg. Eng., 1850. | Lic. R. Coll. Surg., Ir., 1880, Fell. R. Coll. Surg., Eng., 1881. |\n| 15 Apr. 1881 | Johnson, Evelyn | 35, North Road, Birmingham | | E. April 1881 |\n| 1 June 1880 | Jones, Arthur | 16, High Street, Taddington | | Lic. R. Coll. Phys. Edin., 1880. M.D. Univ. Lond., 1881. S. May 1880 |\n| 1 Jan. 1882 | Jones, William | 9, Princes Street, York | | M. R. Coll. Surg., Eng., 1881. Fell. R. Coll. Surg. Eng., 1882. E. Dec. 1881 |\n\n### Note.\n\nThis form may be altered from time to time by the General Medical Council.\n\n[121.]\n\nD 3 \n\nBY", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-205 - Public Offices - 1882.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 319737, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-205 - Public Offices - 1882", "page_number": 292, "title": "CO129-205 - Public Offices - 1882", "content_text": "128 \n\nThe question of the militia ought to be left entirely in the hands of the provincial authorities, who have the best means of judging of the special local requirements of the places under their jurisdiction.\n\nNo. 4.\n\n**Proposed Transit Rule Outwards**\n\nI.\n\n1. British merchants purchasing native produce in the interior for foreign export have the option of carrying such produce from the place of purchase to the port of shipment in one of two ways, viz., either with the privileges of the transit provisions of the Treaty, or in accordance with local rules affecting Chinese traffic.\n\n2. If brought from the interior to a port, according to local rules affecting Chinese traffic, such produce must report, await examination, and pay dues and duties at every revenue station en route.\n\n3. If to be brought from the interior with the Treaty transit privileges, the intending purchaser must first of all obtain a native produce Memorandum (which will be accompanied by a transit certificate) from the custom-house at a Treaty port, and must sign a declaration to the effect that the produce is intended for foreign export. From the place of purchase to the port of shipment, such certificated produce will be required to report and await examination at all revenue stations passed, but will not have to pay tax or charge anywhere till arrival at the \"last barrier\" (i.e., one of the barriers nearest the Treaty port, or locally known as the \"first barrier to\" and the \"last from\" the interior on that line). On reaching the \"last barrier,\" the owner must report arrival to the Customs at the Treaty port, and must pay transit dues on the produce before passing that barrier.\n\nII.\n\n4. Produce which has thus paid transit dues and passed the barrier pays a Tariff export duty on shipment for a foreign port (i.e., 7 1/2 per cent. ad valorem).\n\n5. Produce which has thus paid transit dues and passed the barrier will be required to pay four times the transit dues, in addition to ordinary export duty, at the time of shipment, if sent, not to a foreign, but to another Treaty port, i.e., \n| Duty Type | Percentage |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1. Transit due | 2 1/2 |\n| 2. Export duty | 5 |\n| 3. Four transit dues | 10 |\n| 4. Coast trade duty | 2 1/2 |\n| Total | 20 |\n\n6. Produce which has thus paid transit dues and passed the barrier will be required to pay seven times the transit due, if not shipped within six months to either foreign or Treaty port, i.e., to make up a charge of 20 per cent.\n\n7. After purchase and entry for foreign export at the barrier nearest the place of purchase, if produce does not reach the last barrier within eight months, the merchant concerned will be required to pay to the Customs eight times the transit due on account of inland revenue, i.e., 20 per cent.\n\nIII.\n\n8. Certificated native produce must be the bona fide property of the British merchant concerned or of a foreign house for which he is agent; if discovered to be Chinese, owned or conveyed under transit papers on Chinese account, it will be confiscated.\n\n9. The first barrier passed, nearest to the place of purchase (and production), will examine the produce, fill up the blank transit certificate, and send on the native produce Memorandum to the Customs concerned. The merchant or his employés must write clearly on the Memorandum the description, quantity, and quality of produce transported, and must hand that Memorandum, together with the blank certificate received with it from the Customs, to the first barrier when the goods are reported there for examination.\n\n10. Native produce Memoranda will be issued for the province, for a neighbouring province, and for distant provinces, and will be valid for two, four, and six months respectively. The certificates received back from the first barrier will be valid for the same periods respectively. Every Memorandum, whether used or not used, and every certificate, must be delivered up to be cancelled within the period named; failing which, the issue of Memoranda to the merchant concerned will be suspended, and will not be resumed till the document (Memorandum or Certificate) is returned, or a satisfactory explanation offered.\n\nN.B.--The object of the transit system is to enable native produce to pass from the native producer to the foreign purchaser, for a foreign market, on a payment of 7 1/2 per cent. to the revenue, and that system is not intended to be used to exempt produce circulating in China from necessary local taxation. When accident or intent may have led to any abuse (vide Rule 2, §§ 5, 6, 7), the merchant concerned is required by the Rule now proposed to make a total payment of 20 per cent., and the right to suspend the issue of Memoranda and Certificates, ought to suffice to protect the revenue, secure the return of all documents.\n\n(Signed) R. HART.\n\nChefoo, September 14, 1876.\n\n129-130\n\nNo. 74.\n\n**Sir T. Wade to Earl Granville.-(Received July 22.)**\n\n288\n\n(No. 35.) My Lord,\n\nTien-tsin, June 3, 1882. WHEN returning to my post in 1879 I requested Lord Salisbury's permission to visit India, in order that I might obtain information that would guide me in the further discussion of opium taxation. Before leaving Calcutta I addressed a letter to Lord Lytton, then Viceroy, copy of which I forwarded to Lord Salisbury in, I think, the month of May of that year. It was acknowledged with thanks by the Government of India after my return to Peking, and allusion has been made to it once or twice in Indian correspondence. It may be thought expedient to lay it before Parliament, and I therefore venture to inclose a duplicate copy of my letter.\n\nI have, &c.\n\n(Signed) THOMAS FRANCIS WADE.\n\nInclosure in No. 74.\n\n**Sir T. Wade to the Viceroy of India.**\n\nMy Lord,\n\nCalcutta, February 16, 1879. AS I had the honour to inform you on my arrival, I came to India, by permission of the Marquis of Salisbury, to offer to your Excellency in person some explanation of the clauses in the Agreement signed by me at Chefoo, that have been assumed to threaten the opium revenue of the Government of India; at the same time, to submit to you some alternative arrangement which might modify the inconvenience apprehended from that which in the Agreement I had undertaken to recommend.\n\nYour Excellency thought with me that it would be best that I should reduce to writing what I had to say, and I am concerned to think that more than a month has elapsed since I promised to draw up a Memorandum on the subject. My desire being, in the first place, to be brief, and, in the next, to avoid as much as possible a controversial defence of negotiations the result of which has been more or less attacked, I have found the preparation of my statement a work of greater difficulty than I anticipated. There have been other reasons for the delay which I shall not intrude upon your Excellency's attention.\n\nThe negotiations referred to, it will be remembered, had for their principal object the adjustment of a misunderstanding occasioned by the attack upon a mission of exploration, sent by the Government of India through Burma into Yün Nan; judicial satisfaction for which I had found it scarcely possible, with the evidence in my hands, to insist upon. My demands, consequently, were directed less to reparation for the past than to security for the future; and, under this head, it is not necessary to explain at length why improvement of intercourse, diplomatic and commercial, presented itself as a chief condition. For years past, we have not had a just cause of complaint against China that might not be traced to the reluctance of her Government to recognize what is due to us as a Treaty Power her equal in degree, or as a trading community; and had I not pledged myself, even before news of the Yün Nan atrocity reached me, in March 1875, to require some assurance of a better order of things, I should have considered it an omission of duty if I had allowed so favourable an opportunity to pass without availing myself of it.\n\nBut I was already pledged. I had obtained leave to return to England at the beginning of the year; and I had warned the Yamên of Foreign Affairs that before I left Peking I must look for such a declaration regarding our privileges, diplomatic and commercial, as would be satisfactory to Her Majesty's Government. Our experience of the Regency, which had lasted from 1861 to 1873, with the prospect of a new Regency similarly constituted, and certain almost to be of equal duration, justified this precaution on my part.\n\nOur commercial position in China is, of course, in no small degree influenced by the position our Diplomatic and Consular Representatives are enabled to hold, but there will be no occasion here to examine detailedly in what fashion or degree. The question immediately under consideration is exclusively commercial.\n\nOur contention has been that under Article X of Sir Henry Pottinger's Treaty, signed at Nanking in 1842; the Separate Article of equal significance with that Treaty, signed at Hong Kong in 1843; Article XXVIII of the Treaty, signed by Lord Elgin at Tien-tsin in...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-205 - Public Offices - 1882.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 320304, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-206 - Public Offices & Others - 1882", "page_number": 268, "title": "CO129-206 - Public Offices & Others - 1882", "content_text": "# TESTIMONIALS \n\nOF \n\n**HENRY SEYMOUR BRANFOOT, M.B. LOND., M.R.C.S. E.** \n\n59, Green Street, Grosvenor Square, W., 3rd February, 1875.\n\nI entertain the highest opinion of the professional merits of Mr. Henry S. Branfoot, and I believe he is in every respect extremely well qualified to undertake the duties of any public Institution.\n\n**JOHN BIRKETT**, \nSurgeon to and Lecturer on Surgery at Guy's Hospital.\n\n29, Upper Grosvenor Street. W., 17th February, 1875.\n\nIt affords me great pleasure to have this opportunity of expressing the very high opinion I entertain of the character of Mr. H. Seymour Branfoot. I have watched him during his career at Guy's Hospital, as a hard-working and industrious student, ever zealous and anxious to obtain information in its wards, and judging from the high position he has held at his examinations equally devoted and studious at home. Mr. Branfoot filled the post of dresser to my patients in a most satisfactory manner, and obtained a thorough insight into the practical part of his profession in that office.\n\nI consider Mr. Branfoot a very high class man, and he has my best wishes for the success in after life he richly deserves.\n\n**J. COOPER FORSTER, M.B. London, F.R.C.S.,** \nSurgeon and Lecturer on Surgery at Guy's Hospital, &c.\n\n53. Upper Brook Street, Grosvenor Square, February 6th, 1875.\n\nMr. Branfoot has been one of our house surgeons at Guy's Hospital, and consequently one of our most able and industrious students. He is, from knowledge and industry, well fitted to occupy any public or private position, and it is with pleasure and confidence that I now recommend him for public support.\n\n**THOMAS BRYANT, F.R.C.S.,** \nSurgeon to Guy's Hospital.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-206 - Public Offices & Others - 1882.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 323586, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-213 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1883 [12]", "page_number": 17, "title": "CO129-213 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1883 [12]", "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.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-213 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1883 [12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 324237, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-214 - Public Offices & Others - 1883", "page_number": 269, "title": "CO129-214 - Public Offices & Others - 1883", "content_text": "980 16 Mai (CHAMBRE} \n\nDÉBATS PARLEMENTAIRES \n\nAnnée 18 \n\nC.O. \n\nDOMESTIC. \n\nANNEXES AU PROCÈS-VERBAL DE LA SÉANCE DU MARDI 15 MAI 1883 \n\nSCRUTIN \n\nSur le paragraphe de l'article 2 du projet de Loi portant ouverture au ministre de la marine et des colonies, sur l'exercice 1885, d'un crédit supplémentaire pour le service du Tonkin. \n\nNombre des votants.......... 432 Majorité absolue.... 217 \n\nPour l'adoption........ 355 Contre..... 77 \n\nLa Chambre des députés a adopté. \n\nONT VOTÉ POUR: \n\nMM. Achard. Alicot. Allain-Targe. Ansart. Arène (Emmanuel). Armez. Arnoult. Audiffred. \n\nBarba. Bacquias. Baïbaut. Ballue. Baltet. Bastid (Adrien). Bavoux. Bell (François). Bello. Belon. Benoist. Bernard (Doubs), Bernard (Nord), Bernier, Bernot, Bert (Paul), Bertholon. Bienvenu. Bischofsheim. Bissac. Blanc (Pierre) (Savoie). Blancsubé. Blandio. Boissy d'Anglas (baron), Bontoux. Borriglione.. Bouchet. Boudeville. Bouillez-Brideu. Boy-Jard. Bourrillon. Bousquet, Bouteille. Bouthier de Rochefort. Bovier-Lapierre. Brelay. Bresson. Brialou. Brice (René). Briens. Brossard. Brousse. Brugnet. Bruneau. Bully. Bury, Buvignier. Buyat. \n\nCadet. Caduc. Camescasse. Caragrel, Carette. Carnot (Sadi). Casimir-Perier (Aube). Casimir-Perier (Paul) (Seine-Inférieure). Casse (Germain). Cassou. Cavaignac (Godefroy). Cavallé. Cayrade. Cazauvieilh. Caze. Chebrić. Chaix (Cyprien). Chantemille. Chermes (François). Chauveau (Franck). Chavanne (Loire). Chavanne (Rhône). Charoix. Chéneau, Chevandier. Christophle (Albert) (Orne). Cirier. Clémenceau. Cochery. Codet. Compayré. Constans. Corentin-Guyho. Cornudet. Costes. Courmeaux. Couturier. \n\nDaumas. Dautresme. David (Jean) (Gers). David (Indre). Deluns-Montaud. \n\nDemarçay (baron Maurice). Deniau. Deproge. Deroyer. Descamps (Albert). Desmons. Desmoutiers (Charles). Desprez. Dessoliers. Dethomas. Dethou. Devade. \n\nDevelle (Edmond). (Meuse). Devés. Devic. Dieu. Donnet. Dreux. Dreyfus (Ferdinand). Drumel. Dubois. Dubost (Antonin). Duchasseint. Duportal. Durand (Ille-et-Vilaine). Dureau de Vaulcomte. Durieu. Dusolier (Alcide). Dutailly. Duvaux. Duvivier. \n\nEscande (Georges). Escanyé. Etienne. \n\nEsnault. \n\nFabre (Joseph), Faillières. Fanien (Achille). Faure (Hyppolyte) (Marne), Féau (Paul). Ferry (Albert). Ferry (Charles). Fatry (Jules). Fleury. Florent-Lefebvre. Forné. Fouquet. Fourcand (Léon). Fousset. Fréry. \n\nGaillard (Puy-de-Dôme) Gaillard (Yonne). Galpy. Ganault. Garet. Garriga. Gasconi. \n\nGassier. Gandy. Germain (Henri). Gerville-Réache. Gilliet. Girard (Albd). Giraud (Henri) Girault (Cher). Girodet, Girod-Pouzol. Giroud. Goblet (René). Gomot. Granet. Graux (Georges). Graziani. Greppo. Gueguen. Guichard. Guillemin. Guyot (Louis). Guyot (Paul) (Marne). \n\nHémon. Henry (Edmond). Hérédis (de). Hérisson (Seine). Hopfeur. Hovins. Hugot. \n\nJanzé (baron de). Joubert. Journault, Jouve. Jullien. \n\nLabussière. Labuza. Lacôte. Lacretelle (Henri de). Lafitte de Lajoannenque (de). Lafont. Lagrange. Laisant. La Porte (de) (Deux-Sèvres). Laroze. Lasbaysses. Lasserre. Laurengon. La Vieille. Laville, Lecherbonnier. Lechevalier. Lecomte (Mayenne). Leconte (Indre). Lefevre (Ernest) (Seine). Léglise. Lefebvre (de Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne). Lefebvre (Pierre) (de Lille, Nord). Lefebvre (Adolphe), Lenient. Lepère. Leroy (Arthur). Leguillier. Letellier. Le Vavasseur. Lévêque. Leydet. Liouville. Logerotte. Loubet: Loustalot. \n\nMalézieux. Mallevialle. Mangon (Hervé). Margue. Marion. Marquiset. Martin-Feuillée. Massip. Masure (Gustave). Mathé. Mathieu. Mauger. Mauguin. Maunoury. Maurel (Var). Mayet. Maze (Hippolyte). Mazeron. Méline. Ménard-Dorian. Mercier. Mestreau. Mézières. Michou. \n\nMillion. Mougasson. Mir, Morel (Hippolyte) (Manche), \n\nNadaud (Martin). Naquet (Alfred), Noël-Parfait. Noirot. \n\nTallon (Alfred). Tassin. Ténot. \n\nThomas (Frédéric) (Tarn). Son. Tirard. Trouard-Riolle. Truelle. Trystram. Turquet. Tondu. \n\nToulet. Treil. Vachal. Vacher. Vaschalde. \n\nVernhi. Vernière. Versigny. Vielfaure. Vignance. Villain. Villeneuve. Viox. \n\nWaldeck-Rousseau. \n\nONT VOTÉ CONTRE: \n\nMM. Aillières (d'). Ancel. \n\nBaudry d'Asson (de). Bélizal (vicomte de). Benazet, Bergerot.\" Billiais (de La). Blin. Bourdon (vicomte). Bourgeois. Boyer (Fernand). Brame (Georges), Brière, \n\nCarret (Jules). Chevreau (Léon), Choisel (Horace de). Cibiel. Colbert-Laplace (comte de). \n\nDaynaud. \n\nDebuchy. Delafosse. Desson. Saint-Aignan. Du Bodan. Dufour (baron). Durfort de Civrac (comte de). \n\nEschasseriaux (baron). \n\nFauré. Feltre (duc de). Freppel. Gaudin. Gautier (René). Gérard (baron). Gonidec de Traissan (comte de), Granier de Cassagnac (Paul). \n\nHamille (Victor). \n\nJolibois. \n\nKermenguy (vicomte de). \n\nLa Bassetière (de). Labat. Ladoucette (de). Laffon de Ladebat. Lajoinie (comte de). Largentaye (de). La Rochefoucauld, duc de Bisaccia. La Rochejaquelin (marquis de). Neveux. \n\nLaroche-Joubert. La Rochette (Ernest de). Lefebvre du Prey. Legrand (Arthur) (Manche). Léonce (prince de). La Panouse de Launay. Le Roux. Levart. Loras (Morbihan). \n\nOrdinaire (Dionys), Outters. Pagès. Papon. Parry, Pelisse. (Marcellin). Pelletan (Camille), Penicaud. Pénières, Périgois, Perras. Petitbien. Peulevey (Léon). Peytral. Philippoteaux. Picard (Arthur) (Basses-Alpes). Pinault. \n\nPlantié. Ponlevoy (Frogier de). Poujade., Poulet (Marius). Pradal. Pradet-Balade. Préveraud. Proust (Antonin). \n\nRameau. Ranc. Raspail (Benjamin), Raynal. Récipon. Remolville. (Francisque) (Loire). \n\nRey. Raymond. Reyneau. Ribot. Richard. Ringnier. \n\nRiotteau. \n\nRivet. Robert (Edmond). Rochs (Jules) (Var). Rodat, Roger. Roque (de Filol). Roquet. Rousseau. Rouvier. Royer. Roys (marquis de). Roudier. Rozières. \n\nSaint-Martin (Vaucluse). Saint-Prix. Saint-Romme. Salis. Salomon. Sandrique. Sarlat, Scrépet. Bentenac. Silhol. Simon (Fidèle). Simonnet. Soogier (de). Souchu-Servinière. Soustre. Spuller. Steeg. \n\nMackau (baron de). Maillé (comte de). Martre. Martin (d'Auray). Maynard de la Clave (comte Albert de). Murat (comte Joachim). \n\nOllivier (Auguste). Ornano (Camille d'). Pain. Pioyre. Prax-Paris. \n\nRauline. Reille (baron). Rotours (des). Roque de Loulay (Louis). \n\nSaint-Martin (de) (Indre). Sarrette. \n\nSerp(i (Gusman). Soland (de). Soubeyran (baron de). \n\nTerves (de). Thirion-Montauhan. Toinnet de la Turmelière, \n\nValon (de), \n\nN'ONT PAS PRIS PART AU VOTE : \n\nMM. Amagat. Andrieux. Arrazat. \n\nPage 363 \n\nPage 363 \n\nPage 363 \n\n1 June \n\n1883 \n\nHong Kong No. 9889 \n\n(Subject.) \n\nFrench proceedings \n\n9339 \n\n235 \n\nSEGP \n\nREGP Jar \n\nproceedings in Tonquin \n\nTézen \n\nThe \n\nprevious Paper. \n\nFo 0060. \n\nGeticct from \"Journal der Arbati \n\ngroup detail \n\nTheulier.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-214 - Public Offices & Others - 1883.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 324762, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-215 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [1-4]", "page_number": 22, "title": "CO129-215 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [1-4]", "content_text": "24\n\nCouncil of Hong Kong, viz.\n\n1. Phineas Ryrie, Esquire,\n\n2. Francis Henry Johnson, Esquire,\n\n3. Thomas Jackson, Esquire,\n\n4. Frederick David Sassoon, Esquire,\n\n5. Wong Shing, Esquire.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nMy Lord,\n\nYour Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant,\n\n5. Bowen\n\nThe Daily Press.\n\nHONG KONG, JANUARY 26th, 1884.\n\nEnclosure 3.\n\nHONG KONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.\n\nELECTION OF A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nA special general meeting of the members of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce was held at the City Hall yesterday morning, for the purpose of nominating a member for election to the Legislative Council. There were present Messrs. F. B. Johnson (Chairman), Hon. P. Ryrie (Vice-Chairman), Messrs. H. L. Dalrymple, L. Poesnecker, T. Jackson, A. Gültzow, E. Mackintosh, F. D. Sassoon (Committee), W. S. Young, A. McIver, W. H. Forbes, W. M. Morgan, Framjee H. Arjuna, E. E. Sassoon, C. D. Bottomley, C. P. Chater, E. R. Belilios, H. Foss, J. Thorburn, M. Grote, C. Erdmann, A. P. MacEwen, F. T. P. Foster, W. H. F. Darby, T. H. Whitehead, J. M. Matson, and E. George (Secretary).\n\nThe CHAIRMAN—Gentlemen, the Secretary will now read the notice convening the meeting, and then the correspondence, which is virtually our commission for the business we have to perform.\n\nThe correspondence consisted of the letter from the Colonial Secretary to the Chairman of the Chamber requesting that the Chamber would nominate a gentleman for appointment to the Legislative Council (which has already been published) and the following reply:\n\nHongkong General Chamber of Commerce,\n\nHongkong, 28th December, 1888.\n\nThe Honourable W. H. Marsh, C.M.G.,\n\nColonial Secretary,\n\nSIR—I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of the letter dated the 20th instant in which you inform me that, on the recommendation of the Governor, Her Majesty has been pleased to confer upon this Chamber the privilege of nominating for His Excellency's approval one member to a seat in the Legislative Council of the colony. You further request me to make the necessary arrangements in accordance with the rules of the Chamber to convene a meeting of the members, and to invite them to elect a member whose name is to be returned to you for submission to His Excellency.\n\nI take notice that this return should be accompanied by the following documents, viz.:\n\nA copy of the notice convening the meeting.\n\nA list of the members present at the meeting.\n\nA list of the candidates, with the names of their proposers and seconders.\n\nA list of voters.\n\nA statement of the number of votes given for each candidate.\n\nIn reply, I beg to inform you that in compliance with your request a special meeting of the Chamber has been convoked for Wednesday, the 2nd January, and that in due time the name of the member who will be nominated thereat will be returned to you, together with the papers asked for, excepting only the fourth one, viz., a list of the voters. It is the practice of the Chamber to keep a record of the members present at any ballot, but not to enquire into the names of members who, although present, may decline to vote at all.\n\nI assume that it is intended the person nominated shall be a member of the Chamber, but on this point your letter is not explicit.\n\nThe Committee requests that you will convey to the Governor its thanks in the name of the Chamber for the wise initiative which, in the opinion of the Committee, has been taken by His Excellency in having recommended Her Majesty to anticipate the pressure of public opinion by conferring upon the Colonists a measure of popular representation which has long been urgently called for by the rapidly developing interests of the colony.—I have the honour to be, Sir, your obedient servant,\n\nF. B. JOHNSON, Chairman.\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th December, 1888.\n\nSIR—With reference to your letter of yesterday I am instructed by His Excellency the Governor to inform you that the candidate to be nominated for a seat in the Legislative Council should be a Member of the Chamber of Commerce.\n\nI have the honour to be, Sir, your most obedient servant,\n\nW. H. MARSH, Colonial Secretary.\n\nThe Honourable F. B. Johnson, Chairman, Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce\n\nThe CHAIRMAN—Gentlemen, the function which we are called upon to perform to-day is one which is so unusual to us, and which so seldom appertains to a mercantile body such as ours, that I think you will agree with me that a few words on the subject that brings us together will not be out of place. First, I feel sure you will agree with the Committee in thinking that the thanks of the Chamber, and not only of the Chamber but of all those whose interests we may now be said to represent, are due to His Excellency the Governor, Sir George Bowen, for the initiative he has taken in anticipating public opinion and obtaining for us in this colony a measure of self-government. It will perhaps be within your recollection that early last year, at our last annual meeting, I ventured to say that the time had arrived when we in this colony should demand some control over our own affairs, and I suggested the arrival of a new Governor was a fitting opportunity on which to press our demands. I think it a subject of very great congratulation that the Governor, Sir George Bowen, forestalled, as I have said, any agitation in this colony, for agitation is much to be deprecated. He forestalled us and completely took the wind out of our sails and went ahead of us. I think it is hardly matter of surprise that Sir George Bowen, after having administered for so many years the affairs of those great democratic communities in the South Pacific, should have felt somewhat stifled by the close political atmosphere of this Downing-street ridden colony. It is scarcely to be believed, but it is true, that although we have here a highly paid Governor, well versed in affairs, none more so, and assisted by departments presided over by men fit to govern a dominion, with all the machinery of Executive and Legislative Councils, we have not a modicum of control over our own affairs; we cannot do the smallest thing without interference by the Colonial Office or some young gentleman in the Colonial Department who desires to show his raison d'être by mischievous meddling in affairs with which no amount of competitive cramming can give him the least effective acquaintance. I regret Sir George Bowen's scheme was not carried out in its integrity, as it is a far better one than that which has been accepted. We do not want any mechanical or conventional system of voting. What we do want is a free and independent Council which will control the measures of Government and represent the intelligent public opinion of the colony. Now we know that in the reconstructed Legislative Council the Colonial Office will still have a majority of official votes, and can influence them as it likes, but we also know what can be done by an active and intelligent minority in any representative assembly. It therefore devolves upon us and the other constituent body to send up men who will not only represent our interests but who also know how to fight our battles and win them; for believe me, the battle is not one that has to be fought out by a single effort, but step by step, slowly, until we have obtained that which we ought to have, the control over all our ordinary municipal taxation and our ordinary municipal expenditure—(hear, hear)—leaving only in the hands of the Colonial Office a veto over such matters as belong to Imperial interests and where it may be occasionally exercised with advantage in such a mixed community as this. Gentlemen, I believe there is before this colony a magnificent future of prosperity, and that that prosperity will be hastened and increased if we have the management of our own affairs, for the simple reason that those who have interests at stake have a very lively appreciation of what is needed. But if we are to remain as before, with our destinies entirely under the control of the Colonial Office, that time may be indefinitely retarded and minimised. Under these circumstances I feel sure we shall consider a great responsibility rests upon us as to the member we shall send up to represent us, and I only hope we shall be found equal to the opportunities that have been committed to our charge. The order of our proceedings as arranged by the Committee will be that any members present who have to propose a member for nomination to the Council will send up to the Secretary a paper containing the name of the gentleman proposed and those of the proposer and seconder. If only one name is submitted I shall put that by resolution to the meeting. If more than one name is proposed a ballot will be called for and the votes will be counted by my friend the Vice-Chairman and the Secretary (Applause).\n\n20", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-215 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 325320, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-215 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [1-4]", "page_number": 580, "title": "CO129-215 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [1-4]", "content_text": "3\n\n577\n\nSpacious confirmation and allowance, copies of Ordinance 11:6 of 1884, the object of which is to establish a Medical Register Hongkong such as exists in the United Kingdom and in all the principal Colonies.\n\n2.\n\nI forward also the customary Report from Attorney General.\n\n3.\n\nthe\n\n»\n\nEnclosure 1. (with 6 spare sent separate)\n\nIn accordance with the provisions of the Ordinance, and with the advice of the Executive Council, I have appointed a Medical Board, consisting of the following Members:\n\nEnclosure 2\n\nMedical Board, consisting of the following Members:\n\nThe Honourable William Keswick, (Chairman). The Honourable Thomas Jackson, The Principal Naval Medical Officer,\n\nThe Principal Military Medical Officer, The Colonial Surgeon, Henry Liston Dalrymple, Esquire,\n\nWilliam M. Hartigan, Esquire, (Honorary Secretary);\n\nots will be seen by the accompanying copy of the letter which I caused to be sent to Mr. Keswick, as Chairman, I have in accordance with", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-215 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 325701, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-216 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [5-6]", "page_number": 290, "title": "CO129-216 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [5-6]", "content_text": "# FINANCE COMMITTEE\n\n## PRESENT:\n\nCOUNCIL CHAMBER, HONGKONG, 25th March, 1884.\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (WILLIAM HENRY MARSH, C.M.G.) \nthe Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER) \nthe Registrar-General, (FREDERICK STEWART) \nWILLIAM KESWICK \nFREDERICK DAVID SASSOON \nWONG SHING\n\n## ABSENT:\n\nHis Honour the Chief Justice, (Sir GEORGE PHILLIPPO) \nThe Honourable the Attorney General, (EDWARD LOUGHLIN O'MALLEY) \nPHINEAS RYRIE \nTHOMAS JACKSON\n\nThe Committee meets this day according to summons.\n\nThe Minutes of the last Meeting are read and confirmed.\n\n## PAYMENTS AUTHORISED IN EXCESS OF THE ESTIMATES OF 1884, REQUIRING LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY\n\n### ESTABLISHMENTS\n\n#### Surveyor General\n\n(1). Read: A Minute by the Surveyor General recommending the temporary employment of an additional Civil Engineer for a period not exceeding four months, in consequence of the present great press of Work, and the urgency of many of the works waiting to be carried out.\n\n| Description | Amount |\n| --- | --- |\n| Salary of Civil Engineer employed in the Department | $896 |\n\nAs a considerable number of engineering surveys are in abeyance for want of assistance, and as the Civil Engineer is only to be employed for a short period, the Committee vote a salary at the rate of $200 per month for a period not exceeding four months and $24 per month for chair allowance.\n\n#### Supreme Court\n\n(2). Read: A letter from the Registrar of the Supreme Court relative to the appointment of M. LEON as Assistant Bailiff, and recommending an increase of $20 a month, as the salary now drawn by him, $20 a month, is insufficient to live on.\n\n| Description | Amount |\n| --- | --- |\n| Salary of the Officer | $240 per month |\n\nVote recommended, in view of the representations of the Judges through the Registrar.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-216 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [5-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 325703, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-216 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [5-6]", "page_number": 292, "title": "CO129-216 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [5-6]", "content_text": "# Enclosure No. 3\n## FINANCE COMMITTEE\n291\n\n### PRESENT:\nCOUNCIL CHAMBER, HONGKONG, 10th April, 1884.\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (WILLIAM HENRY MARSH, C.M.G.) \nthe Surveyor General (JOHN MACNEILE PRICE.) \nthe Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER). \n27 \n12 \nthe Registrar-General, (FREDERICK STEWART). PHINEAS RYRIE. \n15 \nWILLIAM KESWICK. \n\"1 \nTHOMAS JACKSON. \n37 \nC.5.0. \n5 of 1884. \nNew Water \n35 \nFREDERICK DAVID SASSOON, \nWONG SHING. \n\n### ABSENT:\nHis Honour the Chief Justice, (Sir GEORGE PHILLIPPO). \nThe Honourable the Attorney General, (EDWARD Loughlin O'MALLEY),\n\nThe Committee meets this day according to summons. \nThe Minutes of the last Meeting are read and confirmed.\n\n### SERVICES EXCLUSIVE OF ESTABLISHMENTS\n\n#### Works and Buildings\n(1.) Read: A letter from the Surveyor General requesting a re-vote of $10,933.35 for the New Water Police Station. \nC.S.O. 18:41 of 3881. Old Protestant Cemetery, C.8.0.\n\nThe Committee recommend that the vote be approved, as only $24,066.65 have been expended out of the $35,000 voted for the work in the Estimates of 1883, which leaves a balance of $10,933.65, the sum now asked to be voted.\n\n(2.) Read: The papers relative to the present condition of the old Protestant Cemetery. The Committee recommend that the question of removing the remains from the Cemetery and of improving the present state of the burial ground should be deferred, and that in the meantime the Surveyor General should keep the place in order.\n\n#### Roads, Streets and Bridges\n(3.) Read: A letter from the Surveyor General, requesting a vote of $2,500 to repair the Cape d'Aguilar Lighthouse Road. \n$20 of 1881. C.S.O. 457 of 1884.\n\nThe Committee recommend that the sum be voted, as it is important that the road in question, which forms the approach to the Lighthouse, should be kept in a proper state of repair.\n\n(4.) Read: A letter from the Surveyor General, requesting a vote of $2,000 for the resumption of a strip of land near Causeway Bay. \nResumption by the Crown of strip of land near Causeway Bay, Expenses connected with the Public Works Enquiry Commission.\n\nThe Committee recommend that the vote of $2,000 be approved in order to secure a wider foot road continuously from the Praya East to Whitfield Station, as it is desirable to make the roads of the Colony as wide as possible in view of its increasing population.\n\n#### Miscellaneous Services\n(5.) Read: The Printers and other accounts in connection with the Public Works Enquiry Commission.\n\nThe Committee recommend that the vote of $904.63 be approved.\n\nFREDERICK STEWART, \nJ. H. STEWART LOCKHART, \nActing Clerk of Councils.\n\n**Chairman**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-216 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [5-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 325704, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-216 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [5-6]", "page_number": 293, "title": "CO129-216 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [5-6]", "content_text": "# Enclosure D.\n\n## FINANCE COMMITTEE.\n\n### COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONGKONG, 30th April, 1884.\n\nPRESENT:\n- The Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (FREDERICK STEWART).\n- The Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER).\n- HENRY GEORGE THOMSETT, R.N.\n- PHINEAS RYRIE.\n- WILLIAM KESWICK.\n- THOMAS JACKSON.\n- FREDERICK DAVID SASSOON.\n- WONG SHING.\n\nABSENT:\n- His Honour the Chief Justice, (Sir GEORGE PHILLIPPO).\n- The Acting Chief Justice, (JAMES RUSSELL).\n- The Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (WILLIAM HENRY MARSH, C.M.G.), on leave.\n- The Attorney General, (EDWARD LOUGHLIN O'MALLEY).\n- The Surveyor General (JOHN MACNEILE PRICE).\n\nThe Committee meets this day according to summons.\n\nThe Minutes of the last Meeting are read and confirmed.\n\n## ESTABLISHMENTS.\n\n### Colonial Secretary\n\n1. Read: A Minute by the Audit Clerk on the subject of the salary of Mr. SMITH (Cadet).\n\nThe Committee recommend that the vote of $584.25 for salary and $127.94 for Chinese Teacher be approved. These amounts are made up of:\n\n| Description | Amount |\n| --- | --- |\n| Salary from 2nd January to 14th February, on half pay, and from 15th February to 30th November, 1884, on full pay, at $1,200 per annum | $1,024.25 |\n| Less amount estimated for one Cadet in England, at $480, 11 months | $440.00 |\n| | $584.25 |\n| Allowance for Chinese Teacher, from 26th February to 30th November, 1884, at $14 per month | $127.94 |\n| Total | $712.19 |\n\n2. Read: A Letter from Mr. MAY, applying for an increased allowance for his Chinese Teacher and Rent.\n\nThe Committee recommend that a vote of $148 be approved:\n\n| Description | Amount |\n| --- | --- |\n| For Rent from April to December, at the rate of $15 per month | $135.00 |\n| For additional Teacher's Allowance, at the rate of $1 per month, from December 1883 to December 1884 | $13.00 |\n| Total | $148.00 |", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-216 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [5-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 325706, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-216 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [5-6]", "page_number": 295, "title": "CO129-216 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [5-6]", "content_text": "## Enclosure G\n\nThe Committee recommend that the suggestions of the Registrar General be approved, and that $740 for the increase in expenditure, being the difference between the present expenditure provided for in a separate estimate, viz.: $2,880, and the proposed expenditure $3,620, be voted on the understanding that the Inspectors of Police under the Contagious Diseases Ordinance subscribe to certain conditions as to term of service for pension, and remittances to England.\n\n(15.) Read: The Regulations for Government Scholarships, for the Study of Law, Medicine, or Civil Engineering in Great Britain, and a Minute by His Excellency the Governor.\n\nThe Committee express their approval of the establishment of such Scholarships.\n\n**FREDERICK STEWART, Chairman.**\n\n### No. 5C\n## FINANCE COMMITTEE.\n\n**PRESENT:**\n\nCOUNCIL CHAMBER, HONGKONG, 8th May, 1884.\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (FREDERICK STEWART),\nthe Surveyor General (JOHN MACNEILE PRICE).\n\nA. HENRY GEORGE THOMSETT, R.N.\nPHINEAS RYRIE,\nWILLIAM KESWICK.\nTHOMAS JACKSON.\nFREDERICK DAVID SASSOON.\nWONG SHING.\n\n**ABSENT:**\n\nJ. H. STEWART LOCKHART,\nActing Clerk of Councils, C.8.0.\n\n#02 of 1884.\nC.5.0.\n1005 of 1884.\nC.3.0.\n00 of 18:44.\n\nHis Honour the Chief Justice, (Sir GEORGE PHILLITO),\nthe Acting Chief Justice, (JAMES RUSSELL).\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (WILLIAM HENRY MARSH, C.M.G.), on leave.\nthe Attorney General, (EDWARD Loughlin O'MALLEY).\nthe Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER),\n\nThe Committee meets this day according to summons.\n\nThe Minutes of the last Meeting are read and confirmed.\n\n### ESTABLISHMENTS.\n\n#### Colonial Secretary\n\n(1.) Read: A Minute by the Acting Auditor General (Mr. STEWART), relative to Mr. MITCHELL-INNES' Salary as a Passed Cadet.\n\nThe Committee recommend that a vote of $1,155.00, being Salary from the 10th April to 30th November, 1884, at $1,800 per annum, be approved, as Mr. MITCHELL-INNES has passed his final examination, and is entitled to a salary of $1,800 a year.\n\n(2.) Read: A letter from Mr. MITCHELL-INNES, applying for an allowance of $10 a month for a Chinese Teacher.\n\nThe Committee recommend that a vote of $80, being an allowance for Chinese Teacher from 1st April to 30th November at $10 a month, be approved, as it is highly important that Cadets should keep up their acquaintance with Chinese.\n\n#### Stamp Office\n\n(3.) Read: A letter from the Postmaster General (Mr. LISTER), suggesting that the present Chinese Agency for selling Stamps, which costs $40 a month, be abolished, and that an allowance of $10 a month be made to the Shroff in the Post Office for selling Stamps at all hours and on holidays.\n\nThe Committee recommend that the vote of $70, being an allowance of $10 a month from 1st May to 30th November, 1884, be approved, in view of the report of the Postmaster General as to the advisability of the step.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-216 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [5-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 326869, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-218 - Administrator Marsh Governor Sir Bowen & Others - 1884 [11-12]", "page_number": 333, "title": "CO129-218 - Administrator Marsh Governor Sir Bowen & Others - 1884 [11-12]", "content_text": "# (No. 2281.)\n## \"MARLBOROUGH\" (S.S.)\n\nFINDING of a Marine Court of Inquiry, held at the Office of the Harbour Master, in the City of Victoria, in the Colony of Hong Kong, on the 15th day of July 1884, under the provisions of Section XIII. of Ordinance No. 8 of 1879.\n\nThe said Court having for its members, viz. :--\n\n* **The Honourable HENRY G. THOMSETT, R.N.** \n Stipendiary Magistrate.\n\n* **GEORGE S. KEIGWIN, Esq.** \n A Commissioned Officer in the Royal Navy.\n\n* **THOMAS H. CLEGG, Esq.** \n Master of the British S.S. \"HoiHow.\"\n\n* **ALEXANDER B. MACTAVISH, Esq.** \n Master of the British S.S. \"Arratron Apear.\"\n\n* **SAMUEL BASON, Esq.** \n Master of the British S.S. \"Zambesi,\"\n\nTo make inquiry respecting the circumstances attending the loss of the British steamship \"Marlborough,\" official No. `76,985`, of Singapore, of which Max Kunath, number of whose certificate of competency is `567`, of Singapore, was lately master and commander.\n\nWe find that the British steamship \"Marlborough,” official No. `76,985`, of Singapore, 1,175 tons was wrecked at about 1.20 p.m., on the 12th June 1884, on a reef off Hainan Head (north extreme of the Island of Hainan).\n\nWe are of opinion that the loss of this ship is due to the careless navigation of the master, Max Kunath.\n\nWe hereby direct that the certificate of competency, No. `567`, of Singapore, of Max Kunath, be suspended for one year from this date. We recommend that Max Kunath be provided with a first mate's certificate.\n\nGiven under our hands at Hong Kong, this 15th day of July 1884.\n\n(Signed)\n\n* **H. G. THOMSETT, R.N.** \n Stipendiary Magistrate.\n\n* **GEORGE S. KEIGWIN** \n Navigating Lieutenant R.N.\n\n* **THOMAS H. CLEGG** \n Masters in the Mercantile Marine.\n\n* **A. B. MACTAVISH** \n Masters in the Mercantile Marine.\n\n* **SAML. BASON** \n Masters in the Mercantile Marine.\n\n`L867, 2054.` \n`100-8/84. Wt. 36. E. & S.`\n\nPage 330", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-218 - Administrator Marsh Governor Sir Bowen & Others - 1884 [11-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 328684, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-221 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1885 [4-6]", "page_number": 459, "title": "CO129-221 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1885 [4-6]", "content_text": "## FINANCE COMMITTEE\n\n### PRESENT:\n\n- The Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (WILLIAM HENRY MARSH, C.M.G.)\n- the Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER)\n- the Registrar General, (FREDERICK STEWART)\n- WILLIAM KESWICK\n- THOMAS JACKSON\n- FREDERICK DAVID SASSOON\n- WONG SHING\n\n### ABSENT:\n\n- His Honour the Chief Justice, (Sir GEORGE PHILLIPPO)\n- The Honourable the Attorney General, (EDWARD Loughlin O'MALLEY)\n- the Surveyor General (JOHN MACNEILE PRICE)\n- PHINEAS RYRIE\n\nCOUNCIL CHAMBER, HONGKONG, 10th February, 1885.\n\nThe Committee meets this day according to summons.\n\nThe Minutes of the last Meeting are read and confirmed.\n\nRead a Minute by His Excellency the Governor recommending a vote of $180, being an increase to the salary of the Steward and Storekeeper at the Civil Hospital ($10 per month after 1st year, and $20 per month after 2nd year), from 1st September to 31st August, 1885, at $10 per month, and from 1st September to 30th November, 1885, at $20 per month.\n\nThe Committee recommend that in view of the strong opinion expressed by the Superintendent of the Civil Hospital (Dr. WHARRY), that the salary of the Steward and Storekeeper should be raised in order to obtain a reliable and capable man, the vote should be approved. `C.S.O. 1804 of 1883`, `C.3.0. 1121 of 1881`, `C.S.O. 264 of 1885`, `C.S.O. 3254 of 1884`.\n\nRead a Minute by His Excellency the Governor recommending a vote of $820.30, being the amount due to those Members of the Police Force, who have accepted the increase of pay under the new regulations as to term of service for pension and remittances to England.\n\nThe Committee recommend that as this is a re-vote, the amount recommended should be approved. `1501 of 1884`.\n\nRead a Minute by His Excellency the Governor recommending a vote of $815.53, being the debit balance of the Lock Hospital account for the year 1884.\n\nThe Committee recommend that the vote should be approved.\n\nRead a Minute by His Excellency the Governor recommending the building of quarters for the First Assistant at the Kaulung Observatory.\n\nThe Committee recommend that the vote of $500 required for building the house should be approved, which will be more economical than paying as at present $30 per month for quarters.\n\nRead a Minute by His Excellency the Governor recommending a vote of $170, being the increase to the salary of the Matron of the Lock Hospital from $30 to $40 per month, from 1st July to 30th November 1884 ($50), and from the 1st December, 1884 to 30th November 1885 ($120).", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-221 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1885 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 328685, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-221 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1885 [4-6]", "page_number": 460, "title": "CO129-221 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1885 [4-6]", "content_text": "# 459\n\n€.5.0. 114196 of 1885.\n\nThe Committee advise that the vote should be approved, the Colonial Surgeon (Dr. Ayres) having reported that in his opinion a good and trustworthy nurse could not be found for smaller remuneration.\n\nThe Committee consider the question of the mail subsidy.\n\nRead a letter on this subject from the Chairman of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, dated the 15th January, 1885, and one forwarding a communication from MACKINTOSH, of the firm of Messrs. BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, expressing his views on this subject. Read also a report by the Postmaster General (Mr. LISTER), containing a résumé of correspondence relative to the Eastern Mail Service and its relation to Hongkong, with additional observations and suggestions.\n\nC.8.0.\n\nResolved that the sections of the Community which are most interested in the question of conveyance of mails are represented by the Chamber of Commerce, and that the recommendations of that Chamber, which have been made with only one dissentient vote, should, in the opinion of the Committee, be recommended for adoption.\n\nThe Committee trust, that in any new arrangements, the distribution of the annual contribution towards the paying of the subsidy will be favourably considered as far as the Colony is concerned, and recommend that the papers on this subject, which have not already been printed, should be printed forthwith.\n\nThe Committee adjourns sine die.\n\nRead and confirmed this 7th day of April, 1885.\n\n**ARATHOON SETH**, \nClerk of Councils.\n\n**J. M. PRICE**, \nChairman.\n\n# No. 6.\n\n## FINANCE COMMITTEE.\n\n### COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONGKONG, 7th April, 1885.\n\n0.8.0.\n\n344 of 1885.\n\nC.8.0.\n\n305 of 1885.\n\nC.8.0.\n\n404 of 1885.\n\n**PRESENT:**\n\n* The Honourable the Surveyor General (JOHN MACNEILE PRICE).\n* The Registrar General, (FREDERICK STEWART).\n* WILLIAM KESWICK.\n* FREDERICK DAVID SASSOON.\n* WONG SHING.\n\n**ABSENT:**\n\n* His Honour the Chief Justice, (Sir GEORGE PHILLIPPO).\n* The Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (WILLIAM HENRY MARSH, C.M.G.).\n* The Attorney General, (EDWARD LOUGHLIN O'MALLEY).\n* The Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER).\n* PHINEAS RYRIE.\n* THOMAS JACKSON.\n\nThe Committee meets this day according to summons.\n\nThe Minutes of the last Meeting held on the 10th February last, are read and confirmed.\n\n### ESTABLISHMENTS.\n\n#### Medical.\n\nRead a Minute by His Excellency the Governor recommending a vote of $90, being an increase to the salary of the Clerk of the Government Civil Hospital from $20 to $30 per month rising to $40 a month by an annual increment of $2 a month.\n\nThe Committee understand that the sum asked for is the difference of salary for 9 months, between $20 a month and $30 a month, and recommend that in view of the strong opinion expressed by the Colonial Surgeon (Dr. AYRES) and the Superintendent of the Government Civil Hospital (Dr. WHARRY), that the salary of the Clerk should be raised as a sufficient inducement for a trustworthy competent person to retain the post, the vote should be approved.\n\n#### Police Magistrates.\n\nRead a Minute by His Excellency the Governor recommending a vote of $96, being an increase to the allowance to the Inspector of Weights and Measures, from $8 to $20 per month, from 1st April to 30th November, 1885, in lieu of receiving a portion of the fines.\n\nThe Committee find the Weights and Measures Ordinance, 1885, recently passed, does away with paying the Inspector by a share of the fines which are now paid in full into the Treasury. Under the circumstances, the Committee consider the increase reasonable, and recommend that the amount should be voted.\n\n### SERVICES EXCLUSIVE OF ESTABLISHMENTS.\n\n#### Treasury.\n\nRead a Minute by His Excellency the Governor recommending a vote of $200, for restoring to their original condition the two shops in Praya West, recently used in connexion with the Opium boiling Factory.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-221 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1885 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 328686, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-221 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1885 [4-6]", "page_number": 461, "title": "CO129-221 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1885 [4-6]", "content_text": "# FINANCE COMMITTEE\n\n## PRESENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (WILLIAM HENRY MARSH, C.M.G.). \nthe Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER). \nthe Surveyor General (JOHN MACNEILE PRICE). \nthe Registrar General, (FREDERICK STEWART). \nTHOMAS JACKSON, \nFREDERICK DAVID SASSOON. \nWONG SHING.\n\n## ABSENT:\n\nHis Honour the Chief Justice, (Sir GEORGE PHILLIPPO). \nThe Honourable the Attorney General, (EDWARD LOUGHLIN O'MALLEY). \nPHINEAS RYRIE. \nWILLIAM KESWICK,\n\n## COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONGKONG, 7th May, 1885.\n\nThe Committee meets this day according to summons.\n\nThe Minutes of the last Meeting, held on the 7th ultimo, are read and confirmed.\n\n## ESTABLISHMENTS\n\n### Cadets\n\n(1.) Read a Minute by His Excellency the Governor recommending a vote of £100 @ 3/8 = $545.45, as an honorarium, sanctioned by the Secretary of States for the Colonies, to Mr. HILLIER, Acting Chinese Secretary at the British Legation, for superintending the Chinese studies of two Cadets in Peking.\n\nThe Committee consider the sum reasonable, and recommend that the amount be voted.\n\n### Judicial\n\n(2.) Read a Minute by His Excellency the Governor, recommending a vote of $80, being increase to the salary of the Chinese Clerk and Shroff of the Supreme Court, from $40 to $50 per month, from 1st April to 30th November, 1885.\n\nThe Committee find that the large amount of security required of this Officer, $2,500, would necessitate his paying a large premium to a Guarantee Company in the event of his inability to give security otherwise. They therefore consider the increase reasonable, and recommend that the amount be voted.\n\n### Police\n\n(3.) Read a Minute by His Excellency the Governor, recommending a vote of $81.28, being arrears of pay for 1884 due to Inspector LINDSAY, who has just returned from leave and has accepted the increase of pay under the new Regulations as to term of service for pension and remittances to England.\n\nThe Committee find the amount to be in accordance with the Regulations, and recommend that the sum be voted.\n\n€.8.0. \n202 of 1885. \nC.3.0. \n650 of 1885. \nC.8.0. \n725 of 1885.\n\nThe Committee find that there was an understanding with the Owners of these shops that the premises would be returned to them in their former condition whenever the Government ceased to require them. As the Surveyor General has reported that these premises are no longer required by the Government, and as he considers the sum to be reasonable, they recommend that the vote should be approved.\n\n## Observatory\n\nRead a Minute by His Excellency the Governor recommending a vote for $200 for the erection of a suitable house on piles for the proper working of the Automatic Tide-gauge recently received from England.\n\nThe Committee find that it is absolutely necessary for the proper working of the Tide-gauge to have a house of the description mentioned, and they recommend that the vote be approved.\n\n## Miscellaneous Services\n\nRead a Minute by His Excellency the Governor recommending a vote of $18,570 for surface scavenging the City of Victoria, and the Villages for 12 months.\n\nThe Committee find that against this expenditure there is a revenue of $18,600 from the Contractor for the privilege of removing night soil from the City of Victoria, during a period of 12 months, from January 1st, 1885. They recommend that the vote be approved.\n\n## Lands and Houses Purchased\n\nRead a Minute by His Excellency the Governor recommending a re-vote of $7,225 for the resumption of a portion of Inland Lot 418 at Lápsápwán.\n\nThe Committee find that this amount, although voted on the 8th of May, 1884, was not expended in consequence of the falling off in the revenue. The Committee recommend that the sum be re-voted.\n\nThe Committee adjourns sine die.\n\nRead and confirmed this 7th day of May, 1885.\n\n**ARATHOON SETII**, \nClerk of Councils.\n\n**W. H. MARCH**, Chairman.\n\n`REG(S 27 JUL 85)` \n10 if 1884 \n13070 430 \nC.O.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-221 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1885 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 328687, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-221 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1885 [4-6]", "page_number": 462, "title": "CO129-221 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1885 [4-6]", "content_text": "## FINANCE COMMITTEE\n\n### C.5.0. 202 of 1895.\n### C.8.0. 450 of 1885.\n### C.5.0. 726 of 1895.\n\nThe Committee find that there was an understanding with the Owners of these shops that the premises would be returned to them in their former condition whenever the Government ceased to require them. As the Surveyor General has reported that these premises are no longer required by the Government, and as he considers the sum to be reasonable, they recommend that the vote should be approved.\n\n### Observatory\n\nRead a Minute by His Excellency the Governor recommending a vote for $200 for the erection of a suitable house on piles for the proper working of the Automatic Tide gauge recently received from England.\n\nThe Committee find that it is absolutely necessary for the proper working of the gauge to have a house of the description mentioned, and they recommend that the vote be approved.\n\n### Miscellaneous Services\n\nRead a Minute by His Excellency the Governor recommending a vote of $18,500 for surface scavenging the City of Victoria, and the Villages for 12 months.\n\nThe Committee find that against this expenditure there is a revenue of $18,600 from the Contractor for the privilege of removing night soil from the City of Victoria, during a period of 12 months, from January 1st, 1885. They recommend that the vote be approved.\n\n### Lands and Houses Purchased\n\nRead a Minute by His Excellency the Governor recommending a re-vote of $7,225 for the resumption of a portion of Inland Lot 418 at Lapsapwan.\n\nThe Committee find that this amount, although voted on the 8th of May, 1884, was not expended in consequence of the falling off in the revenue. The Committee recommend that the sum be re-voted.\n\nThe Committee adjourns sine die.\n\nRead and confirmed this 7th day of May, 1885.\n\n**ARATHOON SETH**, \nClerk of Councils.\n\n**W. H. MARCH**, \nChairman.\n\n## No. 7.\n## FINANCE COMMITTEE\n\n### C.S.O. 927 of 1883.\n### C.S.O. 3119 of 1884.\n\nPRESENT: \nThe Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (**WILLIAM HENRY MARSH**, C.M.G.). \nThe Colonial Treasurer, (**ALFRED LISTER**). \nThe Surveyor General (**JOHN MACNEILE PRICE**). \nThe Registrar General, (**FREDERICK STEWART**). \n**THOMAS JACKSON**, \n**FREDERICK DAVID SASSOON**. \n**WONG SHING**.\n\nABSENT: \nHis Honour the Chief Justice, (**Sir GEORGE PHILLIPPO**). \nThe Honourable the Attorney General, (**EDWARD LOUGHLIN O'MALLEY**). \n**PHINEAS RYRIE**. \n**WILLIAM KESWICK**.\n\nThe Committee meets this day according to summons.\n\nThe Minutes of the last Meeting, held on the 7th ultimo, are read and confirmed.\n\n### ESTABLISHMENTS\n\n#### Cadets\n\n(1.) Read a Minute by His Excellency the Governor recommending a vote of £100 @ 3/8 =$545.45, as an honorarium, sanctioned by the Secretary of States for the Colonies, to Mr. HILLIER, Acting Chinese Secretary at the British Legation, for superintending the Chinese studies of two Cadets in Peking.\n\nThe Committee consider the sum reasonable, and recommend that the amount be voted.\n\n#### Judicial\n\n(2.) Read a Minute by His Excellency the Governor, recommending a vote of $80, being increase to the salary of the Chinese Clerk and Shroff of the Supreme Court, from $40 to $50 per month, from 1st April to 30th November, 1885.\n\nThe Committee find that the large amount of security required of this Officer, $2,500, would necessitate his paying a large premium to a Guarantee Company in the event of his inability to give security otherwise. They therefore consider the increase reasonable, and recommend that the amount be voted.\n\n#### Police\n\n(3.) Read a Minute by His Excellency the Governor, recommending a vote of $81.28, being arrears of pay for 1884 due to Inspector LINDSAY, who has just returned from leave and has accepted the increase of pay under the new Regulations as to term of service for pension and remittances to England.\n\nThe Committee find the amount to be in accordance with the Regulations, and recommend that the sum be voted.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-221 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1885 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 330163, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-225 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [1-3]", "page_number": 25, "title": "CO129-225 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [1-3]", "content_text": "# FINANCE COMMITTEE.\n\n## PRESENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (FREDERICK STEWART, LL.D.), Chairman. \nHis Honour the Chief Justice, (Sir GEORGE PHILLIPPO, Knt.). \nThe Honourable the Attorney General, (EDWARD Loughlin O'Malley). \nThe Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER). \nThe Surveyor General (JOHN MACNEILE PRICE). \nPHINEAS RYRIE. \nFREDERICK DAVID Sassoon. \nTHOMAS JACKSON. \nWONG SHING.\n\n## ABSENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (WILLIAM HENRY MARSH, C.M.G.), on leave. \nWILLIAM KESWICK, on leave.\n\nThe Committee meet this day pursuant to notice.\n\nThe Minutes of the last Meeting, held on the 23rd ultimo, are read and confirmed.\n\nRead the various Minutes of His Excellency the Governor in connexion with the following Votes:-\n\n| Vote | Description | Amount |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| C.8.0. 2021 of 1885 | **Medical** - For general overhaul and repairs to Health Officer's Steam-launch Blanche, and hire of Steam-launch while the above repairs are being executed, 10 days, at $5 per day | $210.00 + $50.00 = $260.00 |\n| C.S.0. 2421 of 1885 | **Gaol** - For rent of a house in Wyndham Street to be used as a Prison for females, at $10 per month, for 2 months, (October and November) | $80.00 |\n| Mis. Dec. 692 of 1885 | **Works and Buildings** - For converting a portion of the east wing of the old Gaol at Stone Cutters' Island into a temporary Magazine for Gunpowder | $1,300.00 |\n| C.3.0. 1691 of 1885 | **Works and Buildings** - For fitting up the Hunghom Police Station with guard-beds, shelves, pegs, baths, &c. | $245.00 |\n| C.5.0. 2000 of 1885 | **Works and Buildings** - For converting house No. 47, Wyndham Street, into a Gaol for female prisoners | $500.00 |\n| C.8.0. 2582 of 1885 | **Works and Buildings** - For re-building the retaining wall below the Civil Hospital, damaged by the recent fire | $8,000.00 |\n| C.S.0. 2500 of 1880 | **Works and Buildings** - For alterations in the Post Office building, to provide rooms for the Parcel Post service | $504.00 |\n| C.8.0. 2012 of 1886 | **Roads, Streets and Bridges** - For compensation to the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, for removal of their pier in 1878, when constructing the Praya-wall. (Re-vote,--see Legislative Council, 20th July, 1883) | $800.00 |\n| 2525 of 1885 | **Miscellaneous Services** - For contribution towards the expenses connected with the Indian and Colonial Exhibition | £500 @ 3/5 = $2,926.82 |", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-225 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 330673, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5]", "page_number": 136, "title": "CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5]", "content_text": "# FINANCE COMMITTEE.\n\n## COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONGKONG, 25th November, 1885.\n\n### PRESENT:\n\n**The Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary**, (**FREDERICK STEWART, LL.D.**), Chairman.\n**His Honour the Chief Justice**, (**Sir GEORGE PHILLIPPO, Knt.**).\n**The Honourable the Attorney General**, (**EDWARD LOUGHLIN O'MALLEY**).\n**the Colonial Treasurer**, (**ALFRED LISTER**).\n\nC.S.O. 2712 of 1885.\nC.S.O. 2009 of 1885.\nC.S.O. 1838 of 1880,\n\n17\n\n**the Surveyor General** (**JOHN MACNEILE PRICE**),\n**PHINEAS RYRIE**.\n**THOMAS JACKSON**.\n**FREDERICK DAVID SASSOON**.\n\n### ABSENT:\n\n**The Honourable the Colonial Secretary**, (**WILLIAM HENRY MARSH, C.M.G.**), on leave.\n**WILLIAM KESWICK**, on leave.\n**WONG SHING**, by leave.\n\nThe Committee meet this day pursuant to notice.\n\nThe Minutes of the last Meeting, held on the 30th ultimo, are read and confirmed.\n\n## EXPENDITURE IN EXCESS OF THE ESTIMATES FOR 1885.\n\n### SERVICES EXCLUSIVE OF ESTABLISHMENTS.\n\n#### Post Office.\n\nRead a Minute by His Excellency the Governor recommending a vote of £2,767 @ 3/5 $16,197.07, for balance due by the Colony up to 31st January, 1883, for Colonial share of expenses for Postal Convention.\n\nThe Committee find this to be a claim from the Imperial Post Office, forwarded through the Secretary of State for the Colonies, in Despatch No. 54 of the 19th September, 1885; and the Postmaster General of the Colony (**Hon. A. LISTER**) reports the explanation given by the London Post Office to be perfectly satisfactory.\n\nThe Committee, therefore, recommend that the amount be voted.\n\n#### Miscellaneous Services.\n\nRead a Minute by His Excellency the Governor recommending a vote of $165, being expenses in connexion with the Law Revision Commission.\n\nThe Committee find that the amount previously voted for this service having been exhausted, it will be necessary to vote this sum to cover the salaries and incidental expenses to the end of the Financial year.\n\nThe Committee consider this expenditure reasonable, and recommend that the amount be voted.\n\n## EXPENDITURE IN EXCESS OF THE ESTIMATES FOR 1886.\n\n### ESTABLISHMENTS. Gaol.\n\nRead a Minute by His Excellency the Governor recommending the following votes for Salaries of Servants for Gaol Officers, from 1st December, 1885, to 30th November, 1886.\n\n| Position | Monthly Salary | Total |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 1st Cook | $9 | $108.00 |\n| 2nd Cook | $8 | $96.00 |\n| 3 Servants | $7 each | $252.00 |\n| | | $456.00 |\n\nThe Committee find that hitherto Gaol Officers have been allowed to employ prisoners as their personal servants, a system which is considered to be detrimental to the proper discipline of the establishment; and they recommend that the items, which are reasonable, be voted.\n\nThe Committee adjourn sine die.\n\nRead and confirmed this 27th day of January, 1886.\n\n**ABATHOON SETU**, \nClerk of Councils.\n\n**FREDERICK STEWART**, \nChairman.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 330677, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5]", "page_number": 140, "title": "CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5]", "content_text": "# LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL NO. 13\n## WEDNESDAY, 20TH JANUARY, 1886\n\n### PRESENT:\n**HIS EXCELLENCY THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT** \n(WILLIAM HENRY MARSH, C.M.G.) \nHis Honour the Chief Justice, (SIR GEORGE PHILLIPPO, Knt.) \nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (FREDERICK STEWART, LL.D.) \nthe Attorney General, (EDWARD LOUGHLIN O'MALLEY.) \nthe Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER.) \nthe Surveyor General, (JOHN MACNEILE PRICE.) \nPHINEAS RYRIE. \nWILLIAM KESWICK. \nTHOMAS JACKSON. \nFREDERICK DAVID SASSOON. \nWONG SHING.\n\n### ABSENT:\nHis Excellency the Governor, (SIR GEORGE FERGUSON BOWEN, G.C.M.G.), on leave.\n\nThe Council met pursuant to adjournment.\n\nThe Minutes of the last Meeting, held on the 13th instant, were read and confirmed.\n\n### VOTES OF MONEY REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE\nRead the following Minutes by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government:~ \nW. H. MARSH.\n\n1. The Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote the following sum: \n - For rent of a house in Wyndham Street, to be used as a prison for females, at $40 per month, $480.00 \n Government House, Hongkong, 19th January, 1886. \n W. H. MARSH, \n C.O.\n\n2. The Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote the sum of $23,000 for the erection of a Sea-wall and embankment at Tsimshatsui, to prevent the further eating away by the sea of the valuable marine building sites in that locality. \n The Government is pledged to undertake this work, and as it is estimated that the reclaimed area, which will be rendered available for sale when the work is completed, will realize a sum of at least $35,000, the Council will no doubt see no difficulty in voting this extra expenditure. \n Government House, Hongkong, 19th January, 1886. \n W. H. MARSH,\n\n3. The Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote the small sum of £10.10.0 for an annual subscription to the Strangers' Home for Asiatics, Africans, and South Sea Islanders, say £10.10.0 @ 3/4, $63.00 \n The Secretary of State for the Colonies has called attention to this Home, which is situated in West India Dock Road, Limehouse, London, and is represented to have done considerable service to the Colonies in taking charge of natives in distress. The amount contributed annually by some other Colonies is the same as that now asked for. \n Government House, Hongkong, 19th January, 1886.\n\nThe Acting Colonial Secretary moved that these Minutes be referred to the Finance Committee, The Colonial Treasurer seconded.\n\nQuestion-put and passed.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 330678, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5]", "page_number": 141, "title": "CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5]", "content_text": "# LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL No. 14.\n\nBILLS COMMITTED.-On the motion of the Attorney General, seconded by the Acting Colonial Secretary, the Council went into Committee on the following Bills :-\n\n1. A Bill to empower the Colonial Treasurer to pay otherwise than to Executors or Administrators small Sums due on account of Pay or Allowances to Persons deceased.\n\nBill reported with a verbal amendment, and the addition of a clause.\n\n2. A Bill for the better Apportionment of Rents and other periodical Payments.\n\nBill reported with some verbal amendments.\n\n3. A Bill to amend the Law relating to Larceny and Embezzlement.\n\nBill reported with a verbal amendment.\n\n4. A Bill to amend the Law relating to the Custody of Infants.\n\nBill reported without amendment.\n\n5. A Bill to amend the Law relating to Sales of Reversions.\n\nBill reported without amendment.\n\nThe Attorney General gave notice that at the next meeting of Council he would move the third reading of these Bills.\n\nPOSTPONEMENT OF THE OTHER ORDERS OF THE DAY.-The Attorney General moved the postponement of the other Orders of the Day.\n\nQuestion-put and passed.\n\nThe Council then adjourned until Wednesday, the 27th instant, at 4 P.M.\n\n## WEDNESDAY, 27TH JANUARY, 1886.\n\n### PRESENT:\n\n**HIS EXCELLENCY WILLIAM HENRY MARSH, C.M.G.,**\n\nAdministering the Government in the absence of His Excellency **SIR GEORGE FERGUSON BOWEN, G.C.M.G.**\n\nHis Honour the Chief Justice, (**SIR GEORGE PHILLIPPO, Knt.**)\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (**FREDERICK STEWART, LL.D.**)\n\nthe Attorney General, (**EDWARD LOUGHLIN O'MALLEY.**)\n\nthe Colonial Treasurer, (**ALFRED LISTER.**)\n\nthe Surveyor General, (**JOHN MACNEILE PRICE.**)\n\n**PHINEAS RYRIE.**\n\n**WILLIAM KESWICK.**\n\n**THOMAS JACKSON.**\n\n**FREDERICK DAVID SASSOON.**\n\n**WONG SHING.**\n\nThe Council met pursuant to adjournment.\n\nThe Minutes of the last Meeting, held on the 20th instant, were read and confirmed.\n\n### VOTE OF MONEY REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.\n\nRead the following Minute by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government:-\n\n**W. H. MARSH, Administering the Government.**\n\nC.S.O. No. 2985 of 1885.\n\nRead and confirmed, this 27th day of January, 1886.\n\n**ARATHOON SETHI,**\n\nClerk of Councils.\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to re-vote the sum of $5,000 which was not expended last year on the re-construction of Pedder's Wharf.\n\nThe Surveyor General has recommended that the pier should be constructed of Aranga wood which is much more durable than the ordinary hard wood. This would raise the original estimate from $10,000 to $14,300. It therefore becomes necessary to provide the additional sum of $4,300 which, with the $5,000 in this year's estimates, and the $5,000 to be re-voted, will meet the revised estimate of the cost of the pier.\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote this additional sum of $4,300.\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 25th January, 1886.\n\nThe Acting Colonial Secretary moved that this Minute be referred to the Finance Committee. The Colonial Treasurer seconded.\n\nQuestion-put and passed.\n\n### VOTES PASSED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.\n\nThe Acting Colonial Secretary moved the following votes passed by the Finance Committee:-\n\n| Vote No. | Service | Amount |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 2421 of 1885 | PAYMENTS AUTHORIZED IN EXCESS OF THE ESTIMATES OF 1886. SERVICES EXCLUSIVE OF ESTABLISHMENTS. Gaol. | |\n| 2018 | For rent of a house in Wyndham Street, to be used as a prison for females, at $40 per month, | $480.00 |\n| 14 of 1886 | Roads, Streets and Bridges. Erection of a Sea-wall and embankment at Kowloon Point, | $23,000.00 |\n| | Miscellaneous Services. Career Subscription to the Strangers' Home for Asiatics, Africans, and South Sea Islanders, £10.10.0 @ 3/4 | $63.00 |\n\nSeconded by the Colonial Treasurer.\n\nQuestion-put and passed.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 330679, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5]", "page_number": 142, "title": "CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5]", "content_text": "139 \n\n**PAPERS.**---The Acting Colonial Secretary, by direction of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, laid on the table the following paper:----- \n\n**Report of the Captain Superintendent of Police, for 1885.** (No. 10).\n\n**QUESTION**--The Honourable W. Keswick, pursuant to notice, asked the following question: difference in interpretation having been given to the law regulating the survey of coppered vessels since April, 1884, and a practice having been introduced since that date, which is at variance with that which was followed for at least as far back as 1879, will His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government state why the change has been made, and a new, and, it is believed, unnecessary procedure adopted? \n\nThe Honourable the Attorney General replied. \n\nThe Honourable W. KESWICK gave notice that, at the next meeting of Council, he would move a resolution on this subject. \n\n**BILL ENTITLED THE RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES AND FESTIVALS ORDINANCE, 1886.--FIRST READING.**— On the motion of the Attorney General, seconded by the Acting Colonial Secretary, this Bill was read a first time. \n\nThe Attorney General gave notice that, at the next meeting of Council, he would move the second reading of this Bill. \n\n**BILL ENTITLED THE PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS ORDINANCE, 1886,--COMMITTED.**-On the motion of the Attorney General, seconded by the Acting Colonial Secretary, the Council went into Committee on this Bill. \n\nProgress reported. \n\n**BILLS READ A THIRD TIME, AND PASSED.**---On the motion of the Attorney General, seconded by the Acting Colonial Secretary, the following Bills were read a third time, and passed: \n\n1. A Bill entitled **An Ordinance to empower the Colonial Treasurer to pay otherwise than to Executors or Administrators small Sums due on account of Pay or Allowances to Persons deceased**. \n2. A Bill entitled **An Ordinance for the better Apportionment of Rents and other periodical Payments**. \n3. A Bill entitled **An Ordinance to amend the Law relating to Larceny and Embezzlement**. \n4. A Bill entitled **An Ordinance to amend the Law relating to the Custody of Infants**. \n5. A Bill entitled **An Ordinance to amend the Law relating to Sales of Reversions**. \n\n**POSTPONEMENT OF THE OTHER ORDERS OF THE DAY.**-The Attorney General moved the postponement of the other Orders of the Day. \n\nQuestion-put and passed. \n\nThe Council then adjourned until Wednesday, the 3rd February, at 4 P.M. \n\nRead and confirmed, this 3rd day of February, 1886. \n\nARATHOON SETH, \nClerk of Councils. \n\nW. H. MARSH, \nAdministering the Government. \n\n**LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL No. 17.** \n\n**WEDNESDAY, 17TH FEBRUARY, 1886.** \n\n**PRESENT:** \n\nHIS EXCELLENCY WILLIAM HENRY MARSH, C.M.G., \nAdministering the Government in the absence of His Excellency SIR GEORGE FERGUSON BOWEN, G.C.M.G. \n\nHis Honour the Chief Justice, (SIR GEORGE PHILLIPPO, Knt.) \nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (FREDERICK STEWART, LL.D.) \nThe Attorney General, (EDWARD LOUGHLIN O'MALLEY.) \nThe Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER.) \nThe Surveyor General, (JOHN MACNEILE PRICE.) \nPHINEAS RYRIE. \nWILLIAM KESWICK, \nTHOMAS JACKSON. \nFREDERICK DAVID SASSOON. \nWONG SHING. \n\nThe Council met pursuant to adjournment. \n\nThe Minutes of the last Meeting, held on the 10th instant, were read and confirmed. \n\n**VOTES REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.**--Read the following Minutes by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government:--- \n\nW. H. MARSH. \n\n(1.) The Officer Administering the Government lays before the Council a despatch which he has just received from the Secretary of State for the Colonies on the subject of the defences of Hongkong. \n\nIt will be remembered that the original proposals sanctioned by the War Office embraced works the estimated cost of which was £55,625, whilst the corresponding armament was to cost only £37,500. \n\nIt was stated in the despatch of Lord DERBY of the 17th September, 1884, which was laid before the Council, that Her Majesty's Government had arrived at the decision that the Colony of Hongkong should defray only the cost of the necessary works, the Imperial Government contributing the armament. The Council was accordingly asked by Sir GEORGE BOWEN, on the 10th December, 1884, to vote the sum of £55,625 required for the construction of these works. \n\nBefore agreeing to vote the sum required for the construction of the works there was considerable discussion in the Finance Committee, owing to an impression that the armament which was to be sent out was altogether inadequate, and the vote was passed with the understanding \"that the armament to be provided by the Imperial Government would be of the best and latest pattern of breech-loading ordnance and capable of resisting attacks by the heaviest modern ironclads.\" \n\nSir GEORGE BOWEN did not fail to represent strongly on several occasions the wish of the community that Hongkong should be properly defended, and Generals SARGENT and CAMERON have supported his recommendations with all the weight of their long professional experience. \n\nThe result of these recommendations has been that the scheme of defence has been very carefully re-considered. Instead of three new works and remounting guns in existing works, the new scheme of defence includes four new works and three new sites for single heavy guns, and, whilst omitting the works originally proposed at Quarry Bay, it substitutes a complete defence of the Ly-e Mun Channel. The weight and power of the guns have been so greatly increased that much more massive and costly foundations and emplacements have to be provided for them. An idea of the difference in the guns now proposed from those originally contemplated may be gathered from the revised estimate of cost of the armaments, which, instead of being £37,500, will now amount to £118,500.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 330681, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5]", "page_number": 144, "title": "CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5]", "content_text": "# LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL No. 20.\n\n## WEDNESDAY, 17TH MARCH, 1886.\n\n### PRESENT:\n\n**HIS EXCELLENCY WILLIAM HENRY MARSH, C.M.G.** \nAdministering the Government in the absence of His Excellency **SIR GEORGE FERGUSON BOWEN, G.C.M.G.** \nHis Honour the Chief Justice, (**SIR GEORGE PHILLIPPO, Knt.**) \nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (**FREDERICK STEWART, LL.D.**) \nthe Acting Attorney General, (**EDWARD JAMES ACKROYD.**) \nthe Colonial Treasurer, (**ALFRED LISTER.**) \nthe Surveyor General, (**JOHN MACNEILE PRICE.**) \n**PHINEAS RYRIE.** \n**WILLIAM KESWICK.** \n**THOMAS JACKSON.** \n**WONG SHING.** \n**FREDERICK DAVID SASSOON.**\n\n### ABSENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Attorney General, (**EDWARD LOUGHLIN O'MALLEY,**) on leave.\n\nThe Council met pursuant to adjournment.\n\nThe Minutes of the last Meeting, held on the 10th instant, were read and confirmed.\n\n## VOTE OF MONEY REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE\n\nRead the following Minute by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government:\n\n**W. H. MARSH.**\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote the following sum, viz.:--$450 to enable the Sanitary Board to carry out the special cleansing of tenements within the city.\n\nThe Board, with the approval of the Government, has decided that the Chinese community should be invited to give their dwellings a thorough special cleansing three times a year, such cleansings to take place as near to the 1st February, 1st June, and 1st October, as their festivals will permit; the Government rendering assistance in the way of supplying additional water, and providing additional facilities for the removal of refuse.\n\nThe Board estimate that each of these cleansings will cost $150, and the sum now recommended is to enable the Board to defray the expenses incurred under this heading during 1886.\n\nDuring the last special cleansing, 180 tons above the average daily quantity of refuse were removed in this way.\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 16th March, 1886.\n\nThe Acting Colonial Secretary moved that this vote be referred to the Finance Committee. The Colonial Treasurer seconded.\n\nQuestion—put and passed.\n\n## MINUTE.—INVASION OF TERRITORIAL RIGHTS OF THE COLONY\n\nRead the following Minute by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government:\n\n**W. H. MARSH.**\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government informs the Council that he has received a communication from Her Majesty's Chargé d'Affaires at Peking stating that he had made strong representations to the Ministers of the Tsungli Yamen on the unwarrantable action of the Chinese Officials in seizing a Chinese subject accused of piracy who had taken refuge in this Colony.\n\nThe Ministers have expressed their regret for what had occurred, and assured Her Majesty's Chargé d'Affaires that the Governor-General of Fuhkien would be directed to make suitable excuses to the Hongkong Government, and that instructions would be sent to the High Local Officials that Hongkong was British Territory, and that any invasion of its rights or territory must be very carefully guarded against in future.\n\nHer Majesty's Chargé d'Affaires expresses the belief that the representations which he has made will effectually put a stop to such occurrences in future.\n\nThe British Consul at Foochow was some time ago informed by the Governor-General of Fuhkien that the Naval Officer in charge of the Ngai San had for his irregular conduct at Hongkong been deprived of his command and had had his button taken from him.\n\nThe status of Chinese Cruisers and their interference with the Junk trade of Hongkong will, it is hoped, be finally settled by the Commission to be appointed before long for the consideration of this question under the 7th Article of the 3rd Section of the Chefoo Convention.\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 15th March, 1886.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 330683, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5]", "page_number": 146, "title": "CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5]", "content_text": "# LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL No. 21.\n## WEDNESDAY, 24TH MARCH, 1886.\n\n### PRESENT:\n\n**HIS EXCELLENCY WILLIAM HENRY MARSH, C.M.G.,** \nAdministering the Government in the absence of His Excellency **SIR GEORGE FERGUSON BOWEN, G.C.M.G.**\n\nHis Honour the Chief Justice, (**SIR GEORGE PHILLIPPO, Knt.**) \nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (**FREDERICK STEWART, LL.D.**) \nthe Acting Attorney General, (**EDWARD JAMES ACKROYD.**) \nthe Colonial Treasurer, (**ALFRED LISTER.**) \nthe Surveyor General, (**JOAN MACNEILE PRICE.**) \n**PHINEAS RYRIE.** \n**WILLIAM KESWICK,** \n**THOMAS JACKSON.** \n**WONG SHING.**\n\n### ABSENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Attorney General, (**EDWARD LOUGHLIN O'MALLEY,** on leave.) \n**FREDERICK DAVID SASSOON** (on leave).\n\nThe Council met pursuant to adjournment.\n\nThe Minutes of the last Meeting, held on the 17th instant, were read and confirmed.\n\n### VOTES OF MONEY REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE\n\nRead the following Minutes by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government:\n\nC.S.O. 649 of 1886. \nW. H. MARSH.\n\n(1.) The Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote the sum of $950, to enable the Sanitary Board to pay the expenses incurred in suppressing the recent Cattle Epidemic.\n\nThe sum asked for is thus made up:\n\n| Item | Amount |\n| --- | --- |\n| Disinfection and burial of carcases | $80.00 |\n| Disinfection of Cow-houses | 150.00 |\n| Destruction of suspected fodder | 130.00 |\n| Removal and destruction of suspected manure and litter. Matsheds for segregation of Cattle | 84.00 |\n| | 470.00 |\n| Miscellaneous | 36.00 |\n| Total | $950.00 |\n\nC.S.O. 345 of 1888. \nC.S.O. 666 of 1886.\n\n(2.) The Officer Administering the Government lays before the Council for their consideration a letter (`Paper No. 18`) from Dr. DOBERCK, Director of the Observatory, representing that unless he has a second Chinese Clerk allowed to him it will be impossible for him to continue furnishing the weather forecasts and storm-warnings.\n\n(3.) The Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote the sum of $90 to provide a Chinese Teacher to give instruction in Chinese colloquial to Officers of the Gaol. (From 1st April to 31st December, 9 months, at $10 per month.)\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 24th March, 1886.\n\nThe Acting Colonial Secretary moved that these Minutes be referred to the Finance Committee. The Colonial Treasurer seconded.\n\nQuestion—put and passed.\n\n### PAPERS\n\nThe Acting Colonial Secretary, by direction of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, laid on the table the following papers:\n\n(a) Report of the Director of the Observatory, for 1885. (`No. 17`) \n(b) Application for an additional Chinese Clerk for the Observatory. (`No. 18`)", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 330783, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5]", "page_number": 246, "title": "CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5]", "content_text": "Enclosure.\n\nLEGISLATIVE COUNCIL No. 21.\n\nWEDNESDAY, 24 MARCH, 1886.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY WILLIAM HENRY MARSH, C.M.G.,\n\nAdministering the Government in the absence of His Excellency SIR GEORGE FERGUSON BOWEN, G.C.M.G.\n\nHis Honour the Chief Justice, (SIR GEORGE PHILLIPPO, Knt.)\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (FREDERICK STEWART, LL.D.)\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Attorney General, (EDWARD JAMES ACKROYD.)\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER.)\n\nThe Honourable the Surveyor General, (JOHN MACNEILE PRICE.)\n\nPHINEAS RYRIE.\n\nWILLIAM KESWICK.\n\nTHOMAS JACKSON.\n\nWONG SHING.\n\nABSENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Attorney General, (EDWARD LOUGHLIN O'MALLEY,) on leave.\n\nFREDERICK DAVID SASSOON (on leave).\n\nThe Council met pursuant to adjournment.\n\nThe Minutes of the last Meeting, held on the 17th instant, were read and confirmed.\n\nVOTES OF MONEY REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE—Read the following Minutes by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government:\n\nC.S.O. 649 of 1886.\n\n(1.) The Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote the sum of $950, to enable the Sanitary Board to pay the expenses incurred in suppressing the recent Cattle Epidemic.\n\nThe sum asked for is thus made up:\n\n \n Disinfection and burial of carcases,\n $80.00\n \n \n Disinfection of Cow-houses,\n 150.00\n \n \n Destruction of suspected fodder,\n 130.00\n \n \n Removal and destruction of suspected manure and litter, Matsheds for segregation of Cattle,\n 84.00\n470.00\n \n \n Miscellaneous\n 36.00\n \n \n \n $950.00\n \n\nC.S.O. #46 of 1886.\n\nC.S.4. 666 of 1886.\n\n(2.) The Officer Administering the Government lays before the Council for their consideration a letter (Paper No. 18) from Dr. DOBERCK, Director of the Observatory, representing that unless he has a second Chinese Clerk allowed to him it will be impossible for him to continue furnishing the weather forecasts and storm-warnings.\n\n(3.) The Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote the sum of $90 to provide a Chinese Teacher to give instruction in Chinese colloquial to Officers of the Gaol. (From 1st April to 31st December, 9 months, at $10 per month.)\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 24th March, 1886.\n\nThe Acting Colonial Secretary moved that these Minutes be referred to the Finance Committee. The Colonial Treasurer seconded.\n\nQuestion—put and passed.\n\nPAPERS.—The Acting Colonial Secretary, by direction of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, laid on the table the following papers:\n\n(a.) Report of the Director of the Observatory, for 1885. (No. 17.)\n\n(b.) Application for an additional Chinese Clerk for the Observatory. (No. 18.)", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 330785, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5]", "page_number": 248, "title": "CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5]", "content_text": "# LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL No. 22\n\n## WEDNESDAY, 31ST MARCH, 1886\n\n### PRESENT:\n\n**HIS EXCELLENCY WILLIAM HENRY MARSH, C.M.G.,** \nAdministering the Government in the absence of His Excellency **SIR GEORGE FERGUSON BOWEN, G.C.M.G.**\n\nHis Honour the Chief Justice, (**SIR GEORGE PHILLIPPO, Knt.**) \nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (**FREDERICK STEWART, LL.D.**) \nThe Acting Attorney General, (**EDWARD JAMES ACKROYD**) \nThe Colonial Treasurer, (**ALFRED LISTER**) \nThe Surveyor General, (**JOHN MACNEILE PRICE**) \n**PHINEAS RYRIE** \n**WILLIAM KESWICK** \n**THOMAS JACKSON** \n**WONG SHING**\n\n### ABSENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Attorney General, (**EDWARD LOUGHLIN O'MALLEY**), on leave. \n**FREDERICK DAVID SASSOON** (on leave).\n\nThe Council met pursuant to adjournment.\n\nThe Minutes of the last Meeting, held on the 24th instant, were read and confirmed.\n\n### VOTE OF MONEY REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE\n\nRead the following Minute by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government:\n\n**C.S.O. 678 of 1886** \n`W. H. MARSH`\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote the sum of $1,386 for general repairs to Mountain Lodge at Victoria Peak.\n\nThis building, which for eight months in the year is submerged in fog, was, as far back as 1884, reported as showing traces of decay from wet-rot, and again in 1885 the floors were reported as having still further decayed. Nothing has however been done in the shape of reconstruction during the last 2 years.\n\nThe Surveyor General reports that it is not prudent to defer any longer the work of restoration, the structure having now become positively unsafe.\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 30th March, 1886.\n\nThe Acting Colonial Secretary moved that this Minute be referred to the Finance Committee. The Colonial Treasurer seconded.\n\nQuestion—put and passed.\n\n### VOTES PASSED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE\n\nThe Acting Colonial Secretary moved the following Votes passed by the Finance Committee:\n\n#### PAYMENTS IN EXCESS OF THE ESTIMATES FOR 1886\n\n| Service | Description | Amount |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Sanitary | Special periodical cleansing of the City of Victoria, during the year | $450.00 |\n| Gaol | Allowance: To provide a Chinese Teacher to give instruction in Chinese colloquial to Officers of the Gaol. From 1st April to 31st December, 1886, 9 months, at $10 per month | $90.00 |\n| Sanitary | Expenses incurred in suppressing the recent Cattle Epidemic | $950.00 |\n\n(Finance Committee, 22nd March, 1886 and 24th March, 1886)\n\nThe Colonial Treasurer seconded. Question—put and passed.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 330786, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5]", "page_number": 249, "title": "CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5]", "content_text": "LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL No. 25.\n\nWEDNESDAY, 21ST APRIL, 1886.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY WILLIAM HENRY MARSH, C.M.G. Administering the Government in the absence of His Excellency SIR GEORGE FERGUSON BOWEN, G.C.M.G.\n\nIlis Honour the Chief Justice, (SIR GEORGE PHILLIPPO, Knt.)\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (FREDERICK STEWART, LL.D.)\n\nthe Acting Attorney General, (EDWARD JAMES ACKROYD.)\n\nthe Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LASTER.)\n\nthe Surveyor General, (JOHN MACNEILE PRICE.)\n\nPHINEAS RYRIE.\n\nWILLIAM KESWICK.\n\nWONG SHING.\n\nABSENT:\n\nThe Honourable P. RYRIE.\n\nT. JACKSON.\n\nW. KESWICK.\n\nWONG SHING, and THE MOVER.\n\nPAPERS.-The Acting Colonial Secretary, by direction of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, laid on the table the following papers:\n\n(a.) Report of the Superintendent of Victoria Gaol, for 1885. (No. 19.)\n\n(b.) Minute by the Collector of Stamp Duty on a proposed increase of the duties by 50 per cent. (No. 20.)\n\n(c.) Statement showing the Total Receipts and Payments in the year 1885. (No. 21.)\n\n(d.) Comparative Statement of Revenues received during the last 10 years, 1876 to 1885. (No. 22.)\n\n(e.) Comparative Statement of Expenditure, during the last 10 years, 1876 to 1885. (No. 23.)\n\n(f) Statement of Assets and Liabilities on the 31st December, 1885. (No. 24.)\n\nBILL ENTITLED THE STAMP ORDINANCE, 1886.--FIRST READING.--REFERENCE TO SPECIAL COMMITTEE.--On the motion of the Colonial Treasurer, seconded by the Honourable P. RYRIE, this Bill was read a first time.\n\nThe Honourable T. JACKSON, and the Honourable W. KESWICK, respectively, addressed the Council. The Treasurer then addressed the Council, and moved that the Bill be referred to a Special Committee consisting of:--\n\nThe Honourable THE ACTING ATTORNEY GENERAL.\n\nHis Excellency the Officer Administering the Government addressed the Council. Question--put and passed.\n\nBILL ENTITLED THE SPIRIT LICENCE ORDINANCE, 1886.--FIRST READING.--On the motion of the Acting Attorney General, seconded by the Acting Colonial Secretary, this Bill was read a first time.\n\nThe Acting Attorney General gave notice that at the next meeting of Council he would move the second reading of this Bill.\n\nPRIVATE BILL.--On the motion of the Surveyor General, seconded by the Honourable P. RYRIE, a Bill entitled An Ordinance for the Incorporation of the Procurator for the Dominican Missions in the Far East, in Hongkong, was read a first time.\n\nThe Surveyor General gave notice that at the next meeting of Council he would move the second reading of this Bill.\n\nBILL ENTITLED THE CATHEDRAL ORDINANCE, 1886.--MOTION FOR SECOND READING WITHDRAWN.--The Honourable T. JACKSON withdrew the motion for the second reading of this Bill, pending its reference to the Secretary of State for the Colonies.\n\nBILL ENTITLED THE RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES AND FESTIVALS ORDINANCE, 1886.--THIRD READING.--PASSED.--On the motion of the Acting Attorney General, seconded by the Honourable W. KESWICK, this Bill was read a third time.\n\nQuestion put--that this Bill do pass.\n\nBill passed.\n\nBILL ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAW RELATING TO VAGRANTS.--ADDITIONAL CLAUSE.--The Acting Attorney General gave notice that at the next meeting of Council he would move an additional clause to this Bill.\n\nPOSTPONEMENT OF THE OTHER ORDERS OF THE DAY.--The Acting Attorney General moved that the other Orders of the Day be postponed.\n\nADJOURNMENT.--The Council then adjourned to Wednesday, the 7th proximo, at 4 P.M.\n\nRead and confirmed, this 7th day of April, 1886.\n\nARATHOON SETH, Clerk of Councils.\n\nW. H. MARSH, Administering the Government.\n\nThe Honourable the Attorney General, (EDWARD LOUGHLIN O'MALLEY,) on leave.\n\nTHOMAS JACKSON, on leave.\n\nFREDERICK DAVID SASSOON, on leave.\n\nThe Council met pursuant to adjournment.\n\nThe Minutes of the last Meeting, held on the 14th instant, were read and confirmed.\n\nVOTE OF MONEY REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.--Read the following Minute by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government:--\n\nW. H. MARSH.\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote the sum of $700 for the erection of a matshed as a temporary Police Station at the Peak.\n\nThe Military Authorities having now withdrawn the objection raised in 1883 to the building of a permanent Station at this spot, it is in contemplation to construct a Station later in the year; but, as it is necessary to provide Police protection during the summer months, a matshed will have to be erected at once.\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 21st April, 1886.\n\nThe Acting Colonial Secretary moved that this Minute be referred to the Finance Committee. The Colonial Treasurer seconded.\n\nQuestion--put and passed.\n\nPAPERS.--The Acting Colonial Secretary, by direction of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, laid upon the table the Blue Book for 1885, together with a Report thereon by the Chief Clerk. (No. 28).\n\nBILL READ A SECOND TIME.--On the motion of the Colonial Treasurer, seconded by the Acting Colonial Secretary, the Bill entitled The Stamp Ordinance, 1886, was read a second time.\n\nThe Colonial Treasurer gave notice that at the next meeting he would move that the Council go into Committee on this Bill.\n\nBILLS COMMITTED.--On the motion of the Acting Attorney General, seconded by the Acting Colonial Secretary, the Council went into Committee on the Bill entitled An Ordinance to amend the Law as to Sales of Land by Public Auction.\n\nBill reported without amendment.\n\nThe Acting Attorney General gave notice that at the next meeting of Council he would move the third reading of this Bill.\n\nOn the motion of the Surveyor General, seconded by the Honourable P. RYRIE, the Council went into Committee on the Bill entitled An Ordinance for the Incorporation of the Procurator for the Dominican Missions in the Far East, in Hongkong.\n\nBill reported with amendment.\n\nThe Surveyor General gave notice that at the next meeting of Council he would move the third reading of this Bill.\n\nOn the motion of the Acting Attorney General, seconded by the Colonial Treasurer, the Council went into Committee on the Bill entitled The Loan Ordinance, 1886.\n\nBill reported without amendment.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-226 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [4-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 331064, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-227 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [6]", "page_number": 147, "title": "CO129-227 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [6]", "content_text": "In the Police Court of Hongkong.\n\nHONGKONG Minutes of Proceedings.\n\nTO WIT.\n\nTuesday the 25th day of August.\n\nDefendant: Fung On, 25 of Lump, Esquire JP.\n\nPALD\n\n\"I\n\nin Court\n\nCharge As on the other side\n\nmui, Carpenter\n\nHenry John Howard Tripp states: I am agent for the Elliken Bishi Company in Hongkong and I reside in No 61 Wyndham Street. The defendant is in charge of a religious ceremony which is being held in D'Alquilar Street and the adjoining lanes. The Religious Ceremony consists of a large mat house in D'Aquilar Street, and of smaller wattled buildings in the adjacent lanes. Incessant playing of music, beating of gongs, and other Chinese musical instruments went on in all these buildings. It commenced at 7 p.m. on the 24th August and lasted without intermission until 11.30 p.m., the effect being that the whole neighbourhood was disturbed. From 11 p.m. to 11.30 p.m., there was shouting, screaming and what sounded something like a riot. I live in the vicinity of D'Aquilar Street, and the noise was intolerable.\n\nTo question but defendant states: best to stop it at 10.30; but the I did my people in the street who have paid the subscription objected to its being stopped so soon.\n\nThomas Arnold sworn states: I am Secretary to the Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Company and reside in Wyndham Street. I can entirely corroborate what the last witness states. The noise was going on incessantly from 7.30 to 11.30 p.m. and it is an intolerable nuisance. The effect with regard to myself has been that it has given me such a headache as\n\nPage 145\n\n \n(Three lines at the bottom are kept as is, assuming they are part of the page numbering information)", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-227 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 333895, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-232 - Acting Governor Marsh Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [4-5]", "page_number": 179, "title": "CO129-232 - Acting Governor Marsh Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [4-5]", "content_text": "Enclosure 2.\n\n173\n\nNo. 10.\n\nC.5.0. 433 of 1887.\n\nC.5.0. 184 of 1867.\n\nREPORT OF PROCEEDINGS\n\nOF THE\n\nFINANCE COMMITTEE,\n\nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONGKONG, On the 7th April, 1887.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nCECE 31 MAY 87.\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (FREDERICK STEWART), Chairman:- His Honour the Acting Chief Justice (JAMES RUSSELL), vice His Honour SIR GEORGE PHILLIPPO, Knt., on leave.\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Attorney General, (EDWARD JAMES ACKROYD).\n\nThe Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER).\n\nThe Surveyor General, (JOHN MACNEILE PRICE),\n\nHENRY GEORGE THOMSETT, R.N.\n\nPHINEAS RYRIE.\n\nWONG SHING.\n\nJOHN BELL-IRVING, (vice the Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK, on leave). ALEXANDER PALMER MACEWEN, (vice the Honourable THOMAS JACKSON, on leave).\n\nCATCHICK PAUL CHATER, (vice the Honourable FREDERICK DAVID SASSOON, on leave).\n\nThe Committee meet this day at the request of the Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nThe Report of the proceedings of the Meeting held on the 1st instant, being taken as read, is confirmed.\n\nNew Western Market.\n\n(1.) Read the following Minute by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government:-\n\nW. H. MARSH.\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government has received a proposal from the Surveyor General, which has been strongly supported by the Sanitary Board, for the reclamation of a piece of ground opposite the Sailors' Home, measuring 74,000 square feet in extent, destined, when completed, for the construction thereon of a new Western Market. The cost of this reclamation and of a Praya or Retaining Wall is estimated at $73,000, and the value of the ground to be reclaimed is estimated at $370,000. The work will require two years to complete it. The Officer Administering the Government proposes that the necessary money for this work should be taken from the premia realized on sales of Crown Land which are not included in the Revenue receipts of the Colony. The Council are therefore requested to vote a sum of $35,000 to be taken from this source for defraying the cost of the portion of the work which will be executed this year.\n\nThe Finance Committee have already been consulted in this question, and have expressed the unanimous opinion that the project should be approved.\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 6th April, 1887.\n\nAfter explanation by the Acting Colonial Secretary, the Committee recommend that the amount be voted.\n\nHunghom Market.\n\n(2.) Read the following Minute by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government:-\n\nW. H. MARSH.\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to re-vote the sum of $6,000 for the construction of a Market at Hunghom.\n\nThis sum was voted in last year's Estimates, but not expended, as the work was not then finished.\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 7th April, 1887.\n\nAfter explanation by the Surveyor General, the Committee recommend that the amount be voted.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-232 - Acting Governor Marsh Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [4-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334025, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-232 - Acting Governor Marsh Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [4-5]", "page_number": 309, "title": "CO129-232 - Acting Governor Marsh Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [4-5]", "content_text": "302\n\n296\n\nTHE SANITARY RECORD.\n\n(F) Power of Entry\nUnder sect. 102, Public Health Act, 1875, the local authority or any of its officers have power of entry to any premises to examine for nuisances, enforcing the smoke prevention provisions, or examine as to recurring nuisances.\n\nTo enter upon land (sect. 105, Public Health Act, 1875) for the purposes of making plans, surveying, measuring, levelling, keeping in repair or examining works, ascertain the course of sewers or drains, or ascertaining or fixing boundaries and many other purposes.\n\nQuestion 3.\nWhat are the chief principles to be observed in the sewerage of a town or district, and how would you proceed to determine the size and capacity of the outfall sewer? What size of sewer would you propose for a town of 25,000 population where the gradient is 1 in 300? Illustrate your answer by sketches.\n\nAnswer: Geographical configuration, annual average rainfall, number of present population and prospective increase, taking the last census as a basis. Whether a full water-closet town, or if to be sewered on the separate system: the nature of the outfall with a view to gravitation or mechanical lifting, and other minor causes.\n\nThe size of the outfall sewer, in my opinion, should be not less than 3 feet 3 inches by 4 feet 6 inches, discharging 185 cubic feet per minute, thus allowing the sewage at 30 cubic feet per head per day to be discharged in eight hours. On the separate system this capacity for a full water closet town, and to allow for heavy rainfalls, say 3 feet by 4 feet 6 inches, if rain or surface waters is to be included, discharging 267 cubic feet per minute, with the inclination given of 1 in 300.\n\nQuestion 4\nWrite a specification for laying stoneware pipe sewers.\n\nAnswer: Being the specification for a pipe sewer, I assume that any local surveyor would be equal to this, and as it would take up a very considerable space in the SANITARY RECORD, without a corresponding benefit to surveyors generally, I omit to take up the space, the general features of such a specification being that the pipes shall be straight, sound, and true to bore, well and truly laid, and jointed in a perfectly water-tight manner; the earth excavated at the collars so that the body of the pipe may have a true bearing along its whole length. If in faulty ground concreted all around and on top to exclude uneven pressure; if on good ground, then the earth put in 6-inch layers, well rammed in around and above to avoid sinkage. All laid in straight lines from manhole to manhole, with provision for ventilation and lighting, so that a lamp inserted at a lamphole may be seen and show a light to an adjacent manhole, thus at once showing where any stoppage existed.\n\nQuestion 5.\nSupposing a sewer to have a gradient of 1 in 300, how much would the velocity and discharge be increased by altering the gradient to 1 in 60?\n\nAnswers: 1 in 300 = 4/57*32) = 7*92 increase of discharge per second. 1 in 60 = /1000 = 10*00) = 17*32 (1.732 increase of velocity per second.\n\n1005\n\n7320\n\n2000\n\n3200\n\n3000\n\n2000\n\n22000\n\nQuestion 6.\nGive a description of the process termed intermittent downward filtration. State what area of land you would require with a gravelly soil for applying this method of purifying sewage to a town with a population of 20,000 inhabitants; and state the arrangements you would adopt for dealing with the rain water falling on the roofs, yards, and streets.\n\nAnswer: Intermittent downward filtration may be termed a natural system of purification of sewage by means of the filtering and aërating action of the soil: it is carried on by discharging (with or without previous precipitation) upon a properly prepared area, the sewage of the town under drainage. This sewage is conducted upon the prepared area by a series of carriers, and then allowed to filter through the land into drains laid about 6 feet under ground, from whence it (as an effluent) is conducted to its outfall, mostly a river. The action upon the sewage is threefold—viz., evaporation, aëration, and filtration, and if properly conducted should give an effluent of a very high standard.\n\nAs to the amount of land requisite for the purification of the sewage of a town of 20,000 population, authorities differ, but taking the daily amount of sewage per head at 30 gallons, and the average of five persons to each house equal to 150 gallons per house per day, then the fact that this quantity must be got rid of in about eight hours, it would not be safe to reckon less than 1,000 gallons per house. Then taking 4,000 houses, there would be 4,000,000 gallons of sewage to deal with, which could be successfully treated on 5 acres of such land; but it would, of course, require that a very far larger amount should be provided, as no land could be expected to be constantly under treatment, and the least amount should be five times this quantity, so as to have only one-fifth under treatment.\n\nGreat diversity of opinion exists upon this subject, and no very hard and fast line can be drawn. Each case must rest upon individual merits and local circumstances.\n\nWith regard to dealing with rain-water from roofs, most of it should undoubtedly be stored for domestic use, as it is far too valuable to be uselessly wasted. Drainage from yards and roads should be conducted in separate channels (from the sewer proper) to a natural outfall: although often in storms the washings from roads may be nearly as bad as sewage; but, on the other hand, if the surface-water were admitted, the sewers would have to be greatly increased in size to provide for excessive rainfall.\n\nQuestion 7.\nDescribe and illustrate by sketches the essential points to be observed in carrying out a system of house drainage, and the best means of providing urinal and closet accommodation for schools, workhouses, and similar institutions.\n\nQuestion 8.\nIn arranging the water supply for a manufacturing town of 30,000 inhabitants, state what you consider of importance as regards (A) Sources of supply; (B) Quantity required; (C) Distribution.\n\nAnswer: (A) The geographical situation of the town, as to the possibility of gravitation from rivers or otherwise; the geological situation of its surroundings, with a view to its probability of affording a sufficiency of supply and its nature as to hardness, &c.; the annual average rainfall: what water rights, if any, existed; the present population and prospective rate of increase, and whether the town was a full water-closet one or otherwise.\n\n(B) Twenty-five to thirty gallons per head population.\n\n(C) Under pressure that all cisterns had ball-cocks and tell-tale overflows; that Deacon's waste-water preventers were in use; that a thorough system of inspection existed to detect waste; that the mains were well laid and efficiently jointed, and that a sufficiency existed for immediate use in case of fire. In the constant service system there is very little, if any, waste; the returns from many towns showing none; but in the intermittent there is often a large amount of waste through neglect of the inhabitants and defective fittings. The screw-down tap somewhat modifies this, but it is a very slow and unsatisfactory way of drawing water.\n\nQuestion 9.\nDescribe the general characters of the waters derived from—(1) The chalk; (2) the new red sandstone; (3) the carboniferous formations; and the methods by which water should be obtained from each.\n\nAnswer: (1) Water derived from the chalk formation, although generally pure and plentiful (except in long seasons of drought), is often very hard, leaving injurious effects on some constitutions.\n\n(2) Water derived from the new red sandstone formation is sometimes of a rather hard description, but not to the degree of that yielded by the chalk formation.\n\n(3) The carboniferous (or coal measure) formations always yields soft water of undoubted purity, and generally in ample volume for all purposes.\n\nQuestion 10.\nIn what ways is water able to be polluted after collection, during its distribution to houses, and in houses? What means would you adopt to prevent such pollution?\n\nAnswer: Water may become polluted after collection by fungoid growths and atmospheric influences (where exposed to such): during distribution, from imperfect pipes and joints allowing sewer or other gas to enter the mains; in houses, by improper fittings, such as a cistern in direct communication with the drain, or so placed as to be difficult of cleansing, and frequently not ventilated, and other insidious causes.\n\nQuestion 11.\nWhat fittings, and plumber's work generally are required for a high-pressure constant water service? How would you make the connection with the main? Describe the kinds of joints which should be used on the branches?\n\nAnswer: The class of fittings required for the high-pressure constant service are iron tubular services with iron angle or T-pieces, either tinned or galvanised. Where lead must be used the joints should be what is known as plumber's or wiped joints, the taps being those known as the high-pressure screw-down service taps, the connection with the main being by a ferrule; plumber's joints on branches, unless iron unions are used.\n\nQuestion 12.\nThere is great difficulty in obtaining a supply of good water for a country house, and it is therefore necessary to obtain as much water as possible from the roofs, and to use it for drinking and cooking purposes. The total area of area of the roof of the house and offices is 8,000 square feet, and the average annual rainfall is about 40 inches. Calculate what size the storage tank should be, and give a sketch of it and of its appendages?\n\nAnswer: Size of storage tank, 160,000 gallons.\n\nQuestion 13.\nTo what extent does the size of a room affect the quantity of fresh air required for effective ventilation, and what quantity of air would be required per hour for a room containing 8,000 cubic feet, occupied by fifteen people? How would you ventilate such a room? Illustrate your answer by sketches.\n\nAnswer: Douglas Galton in 'Healthy Homes' quotes: \"According to theoretical calculations, it would appear that, with an initial air space of 1,000 cubic feet, occupied by one individual, it would be necessary to supply 3,000 cubic feet per hour, to maintain the room in a proper condition of humidity. As regards other impurities, if 0.6 per 1,000 of CO2 are accepted as the limit of respiratory impurity in a well-ventilated air space, in addition to the 0.4 per 1,000 in normal air, we can calculate out the amount of air necessary for the purpose; and from this calculation it appears that it requires 3,000 cubic feet per hour to preserve the air-space in the required state of freshness. Thus the theoretical calculations, based first upon humidity, and secondly on carbonic acid, bring us to similar conclusions in each case.\"\n\nDe Chaumont in Parkes' 'Practical Hygiene': \"A certain amount of fresh air has to pass through a given space in a fixed time in order to maintain a certain degree of purity; the amount has been fixed at 3,000 cubic feet for each healthy person in an hour. Thus a space of 100 cubic feet must have its air changed thirty times in an hour. If 3,000 feet of air are to be given, while a space of 1,000 cubic feet need only have it changed three times in an hour for an equal ventilation, then our problem being 15 persons in a room of 8,000 cubic feet, would work out thus: - 3,000 x 15 = 45,000 cubic feet of air as requisite. The room being of 8,000 cubic feet capacity would require the air to be changed nearly 5.6 times in an hour.\n\nCOMPETITIONS.\nSANITARY INSTITUTE OF GREAT BRITAIN.\nAt an Examination, held Nov. 11 and 12, 62 Candidates presented themselves as Local Surveyors and 59 as Inspectors of Nuisances. The questions were set to be answered in writing on Nov. 11, and the Candidates were examined viva voce on Nov. 12. The Institute's Certificate of Competency to discharge the duties of Local Surveyor was awarded to John Reid Anderson, John F. Curwen, John William Metcalf, Charles Chambers Smith; and the Institute's Certificate of Competency to discharge the duties of Inspector of Nuisances was awarded to James Barfoot, John Barron, Daniel Bartley Bostel, G. Stanford Bostel, Harry D. Bowyer, Edmund Bradshaw, Charles E. Brown, Albert Chadderton, David Christie, William Hatch Clayton, George William Cobham, John F. Elliott, John William Hart, Albert Hodges, W. Lee Holding, Joseph Huxley, Joshua Jameson, Edgar E. Jury, Richard C. Lindop, Arthur Henry Lukes, Charles MacMahon, R. McCulloch, Adam Luke McDonald, William Edwin Newbery, John Henry Ollett, William Parsons, William Robert Pearson, Charles Poole, Christopher Raimes, George Russell, Ambrose J. Shore, Charles Chambers Smith, Edwin Smith, Henry Charles Soper, Henry Spadaccini, Alfred William Stone, William Tate, John Tunstall, Samuel Turner, James A. Webb, Charles Turle Wilson, Charles Bruce Wood.\n\nAPPOINTMENTS.\nMEDICAL OFFICERS OF HEALTH.\nANNINGSON, Bushell, M.D.Cantab, has been re-appointed Medical Officer of Health for the Cambridge Urban Sanitary District, at £350 for one year, and for the Chesterton Urban Sanitary District, at £50 for one year.\n\nATKINSON, Francis Edward, L.R.C.P.Lond., M.R.C.S.Eng., has been re-appointed Medical Officer of Health for the Craven Combined District, comprising the Haworth, Oakworth, Oven-temple, Silsden, and Skipton Urban Sanitary Districts, and the Keighley, Settle, and Skipton Rural Sanitary Districts, at £150 per annum, for three years.\n\nBARNES, George, L.R.C.P.Edin., M.R.C.S.Eng., L.S.A.Lond., has been re-appointed Medical Officer of Health for the Chard Urban Sanitary District, at £10 for one year.\n\nBLANISTON, Aubrey, L.R.C.P.Edin., L.R.C.S.Edin., has been appointed Medical Officer of Health for the Wareham Urban Sanitary District, at £10 per annum.\n\nCLARK, William Wake, M.B. Univ. Edin., M.R.C.S.Eng., L.S.A.Lond., has been appointed Medical Officer of Health for the Higham-Ferrers newly formed Urban Sanitary District, at £15 per annum.\n\nGREATREX, Adolphus Barnell, M.D.Univ. St.And., M.R.C.S.Eng., L.M., L.S.A.Lond., has been appointed Medical Officer of Health for the Kidsgrove Urban Sanitary District, at the rate of £20 per annum, until March 25 next, vice Brigham, resigned.\n\nHODGSON, Isaac Clark, M.B., C.M.Univ.Glasg., has been re-appointed Medical Officer of Health for the Workington Port Sanitary District, at £5 for one year.\n\nMEREDITH, John, M.D.Univ. Edin., L.R.C.S.Edin., has been re-appointed Medical Officer of Health for the Wellington (Som.) Urban Sanitary District, at £60 per annum, for three years.\n\nPATTERSON, George Henry, L.R.C.P.Lond., M.R.C.S.Eng., L.S.A.Lond., has been re-appointed Medical Officer of Health for the Dalton-in-Furness Urban Sanitary District, at £30 for the year ending Dec. 25, 1887.\n\nRAWSON, Edwin Ellsworth, L.R.C.P.Edin. and L.M., M.R.C.S.Eng., L.S.A.Lond., has been re-appointed Medical Officer of Health for the Thornton Urban Sanitary District, Yorkshire, at £27 for one year.\n\nREDDING, J. H. Douglas, L.R.C.P.Edin., L.R.C.S.Edin., L.M., L.F.P.S.Glasg., and L.M., has been re-appointed Medical Officer of Health for the Huntingdon Urban Sanitary District, at £24 for one year.\n\nSHEA, John, M.B. Univ. Lond., M.D. Univ. St.And., M.R.C.S.Eng., L.S.A.Lond., has been re-appointed Medical Officer of Health for the combined Reading and Wokingham Rural and Urban Sanitary Districts, at £385 per annum, from Dec. 25, 1886.\n\nTABOR, Charles James, M.B.Univ. Durh., has been appointed Medical Officer of Health for the Joga Division of the Redruth Rural Sanitary District, at £18 per annum, vice Reed, deceased.\n\nTURNER, Frederick, M.R.C.S.Eng., L.S.A.Lond., has been re-appointed Medical Officer of Health for the Buxton Urban Sanitary District, at £40 for one year.\n\nSURVEYORS, CLERKS TO GUARDIANS, INSPECTORS OF NUISANCES, &c.\nARCHIBALD, Mr. G. T., has been re-appointed Inspector of Nuisances for the Workington Port Sanitary District, at £5 for one year.\n\nARNFIELD, Mr. Edwin, has been elected a Member of the New Mills Local Board and Urban Sanitary Authority, vice Stafford, deceased.\n\nBATE, Mr. Alfred Goodwin, has been appointed Collector to the Town Council and Urban Sanitary Authority of Reigate, at £150 per annum, vice Apted, resigned.\n\nBEAUMONT, Mr. J. M., has been elected a Member of the Elland Local Board and Urban Sanitary Authority, vice Crowther, resigned.\n\nBOLLAM, Mr. Frederick, has been appointed Inspector of Nuisances for the Wareham Urban Sanitary District, at £10 per annum.\n\nCLAYTON, Mr. William, has been re-appointed Inspector of Nuisances for the Southowram Urban Sanitary District, at £10 for one year.\n\nCOLE, Mr. Arthur Henry, has been appointed an Inspector of Nuisances for the Leicester Urban Sanitary District, and Inspector of Food, and of Dairies, &c., at £100 per annum, vice Wand, resigned.\n\nCOX, Mr. James Henry, has been appointed Inspector of Nuisances for the Hailsham Rural Sanitary District, Sussex, at £81 per annum, vice Martin, deceased.\n\nCROGHAN, Mr. Thomas Andrew, C.E., has been re-appointed Inspector of Nuisances for the Buxton Urban Sanitary District, at £5 for one year.\n\nFLATER, Mr. George Clavell, Solicitor, has been appointed Town Clerk and Clerk to the Urban Sanitary Authority, Wareham, at £30 per annum.\n\nGORDON, Mr. E. S., has been appointed Inspector of Nuisances for the East Grinstead Urban Sanitary District, at £20 per annum, vice Brown, resigned.\n\nGREENWOOD, Mr. Joseph, has been re-appointed an Inspector of Nuisances for the Ulverstone Rural Sanitary District, at £15 per annum, and Surveyor at £30 per annum, for three years, from Jan. 1, 1887.\n\nGRIFFITHS, Colonel, has been elected a Member of the Broadstairs Local Board and Urban Sanitary Authority, vice Todd, resigned.\n\nHART, Mr. Alfred, has been appointed Surveyor, Inspector of Nuisances, and Collector, to the Ashbourne Local Board and Urban Sanitary Authority, Derbyshire, at £100 per annum, vice Bourne, resigned.\n\nHARKOP, Mr. Arthur Jenkins, Local Manager of the Manchester and Liverpool District Banking Company, has been appointed Treasurer to the newly-formed Cheadle and Gatley Local Board and Urban Sanitary Authority.\n\nHAWKINS, Mr. Richard P. B., Solicitor, has been appointed Town Clerk and Clerk to the Urban Sanitary Authority of Woodstock.\n\nJONES, Mr. George, jun., has been appointed Surveyor and Collector to the Town Council and Urban Sanitary Authority of Wareham, at £30 per annum.\n\nJOHNSON, Mr. Henry, has been appointed Treasurer to the Bingley Local Board and Urban Sanitary Authority, vice Brown, resigned.\n\nKENDRICK, Mr. James, has been elected a Member of the Tipton Local Board and Urban Sanitary Authority, vice Underhill, resigned.\n\nKINGTON, Mr. Joel, Inspector of Nuisances for the Idle Urban Sanitary District, Yorkshire, has been appointed Inspector under the Dairies, &c., Orders of 1885 and 1886, made pursuant to the Contagious Diseases (Animals) Acts of 1878 and 1886.\n\nLAUGHTON, Mr. James, has been elected a Member of the Bromsgrove Local Board and Urban Sanitary Authority, vice Amphlett, deceased.\n\nLUCY, Mr. Charles Frederick, Local Manager of the York Union Banking Co., has been appointed Treasurer to the Pickering Guardians and Rural Sanitary Authority, Yorkshire, vice Clarkson, resigned.\n\nMARSH, Mr. Samuel, has been elected a Member of the Bampton Local Board and Urban Sanitary Authority, vice Dart, resigned.\n\nMATTHEWS, Mr. George Somers, the Surveyor and Inspector of Nuisances to the Dorking Local Board and Urban Sanitary Authority, has been appointed Inspector under the Dairies and Covered Sheds Orders of 1885 and 1886, at £10 for one year.\n\nPOTTER, Mr. Charles John, has been elected a Member of the Willington-Quay Local Board and Urban Sanitary Authority, vice O'Brien, disqualified by non-attendance for six months.\n\nPROCTER, Mr. Thomas, has been re-appointed Inspector of Nuisances for the Dalton-in-Furness Urban Sanitary District, at £65 for the year ending Dec. 25, 1887.\n\nPROSE, Mr. John Edwyn, has been re-appointed Inspector of Nuisances for the Ludlow Urban Sanitary District, at £25 for one year.\n\nRUBBRA, Mr. W. A., Manager of the Wellingborough and Higham-Ferrers Branch of the Northamptonshire Union Bank, has been appointed Treasurer to the newly chartered Town Council and Urban Sanitary Authority of Higham-Ferrers.\n\nSALTHOUSE, Mr. John, has been re-appointed an Inspector of Nuisances for the Ulverstone Rural Sanitary District, at £10 per annum, for three years, from Jan. 1, 1887.\n\n[DEC. 15, 1886,\n\n297", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-232 - Acting Governor Marsh Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [4-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334034, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-232 - Acting Governor Marsh Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [4-5]", "page_number": 318, "title": "CO129-232 - Acting Governor Marsh Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [4-5]", "content_text": "# REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS\n\nOF THE\n\nFINANCE COMMITTEE,\n\nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONGKONG,\n\nOn the 1st April, 1887.\n\n311\n\n0.3.0.\n\n468 of 1887.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (FREDERICK STEWART), Chairman.\n\nHis Honour the Chief Justice, (SIR GEORGE PHILLIPPO, Knt.).\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Attorney General, (EDWARD JAMES ACKROYD).\n\nThe Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER).\n\nThe Surveyor General, (JOHN MACNEILE PRICE).\n\nHENRY GEORGE THOMSETT, R.N.\n\nPHINEAS RYKEI.\n\nWONG SHING.\n\nJOHN BELL-IRVING, (vice the Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK, on leave).\n\nALEXANDER PALMER MACEWAN, (vice the Honourable THOMAS JACKSON, on leave).\n\nCATCHICK PAUL CHATER, (vice the Honourable FREDERICK DAVID SASSOON, on leave).\n\nThe Committee met this day at the request of the Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nThe Report of the proceedings of the Meeting held on the 25th ultimo, being taken as read, is confirmed.\n\n(1.) Read the following Minute by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government:-\n\nW. H. MARSH,\n\nThe Steam-launch Stanley (formerly Victoria) being about to be handed over to the Sanitary Department to be used as a tug-boat to remove rubbish and dredgings, it is necessary to provide for the pay of the crew, and other contingent expenses of the launch.\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government therefore recommends the Council to vote the following sums:-\n\n \n Engineer at $30 per month, 10 months,\n $300.00\n \n \n Fireman at $15\n $150.00\n \n \n Coxswain at $10\n $100.00\n \n \n 3 Sailors at $7 each\n $210.00\n \n \n Coal, Oil, Water, &c. for 10 months, Moorings,.....\n $3,130.00\n $25.00\n \n \n \n $3,915.00\n \n\nThe Surveyor General will make arrangements with the Conservancy Contractors to refund a portion of the expenses incurred by the tug-boat, and this will be accounted for as Revenue on account of conservancy.\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 31st March, 1887.\n\nAfter deliberation, it is decided that the question be referred to the Surveyor General for a report.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-232 - Acting Governor Marsh Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [4-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334035, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-232 - Acting Governor Marsh Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [4-5]", "page_number": 319, "title": "CO129-232 - Acting Governor Marsh Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [4-5]", "content_text": "No. 10.\n\n312\n\nC.S.O.\n\n70 of 1867.\n\n(2.) Read the following Minute by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government:-\n\nW. H. MARSH.\n\nWhen the Green Island Light-house was built, it was thought that it would meet requirements, if a native or a coloured man were placed in charge of the light. A very small house with two rooms was therefore deemed sufficient by way of quarters; but, subsequently a European was put in charge, and there has been ever since one continuous complaint about the inadequacy of the house.\n\nAs a new roof will be required to the building, the Surveyor General has suggested that this opportunity should be availed of to make certain extensions, the cost of which would amount to $1,500.\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote the above sum.\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 31st March, 1887.\n\nAfter explanation by the Acting Colonial Secretary, the Committee recommend that the amount be voted.\n\nThe Committee then adjourned sine die.\n\nLaid before the Legislative Council on the 7th April, 1887.\n\nRead and confirmed this 7th day of April, 1887.\n\nARATHOON SETH,\n\nClerk of Councils.\n\nFREDERICK STEWART,\n\nChairman,\n\n4.5.0.\n\n433 of 189\".\n\nCandi,\n\n296 of 1857.\n\nPage 20\n\nREPORT OF PROCEEDINGS\n\nOF THE\n\nFINANCE COMMITTEE,\n\nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONGKONG, On the 7th April, 1887.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (FREDERICK STEWART), Chairman.\n\nHis Honour the Acting Chief Justice (JAMES RUSSELL), vice His Honour SIR GEORGE PHILLIPPO, Knt., on leave.\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Attorney General, (EDWARD JAMES ACKROYD).\n\nThe Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER).\n\nThe Surveyor General, (John Macneile Price).\n\nHENRY GEORGE THOMSETT, R.N.\n\nPHINEAS RYRIE.\n\nWONG SHING.\n\nJOHN BELL-IRVING, (vice the Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK, on leave).\n\nALEXANDER PALMER MACEWEN, (vice the Honourable THOMAS JACKSON, on leave).\n\nCATCHICK PAUL CHATER, (vice the Honourable FREDERICK DAVID SASSOON, on leave).\n\nThe Committee met this day at the request of the Acting Colonial Secretary. The Report of the proceedings of the Meeting held on the 1st instant, being taken as read, is confirmed.\n\nNew Western Market.\n\n(1.) Read the following Minute by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government:--\n\nW. H. MARSH.\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government has received a proposal from the Surveyor General, which has been strongly supported by the Sanitary Board, for the reclamation of a piece of ground opposite the Sailors' Home, measuring 74,000 square feet in extent, destined, when completed, for the construction thereon of a new Western Market. The cost of this reclamation and of a Praya or Retaining Wall is estimated at $73,000, and the value of the ground to be reclaimed is estimated at $370,000. The work will require two years to complete it. The Officer Administering the Government proposes that the necessary money for this work should be taken from the premia realized on sales of Crown Land which are not included in the Revenue receipts of the Colony. The Council are therefore requested to vote a sum of $35,000 to be taken from this source for defraying the cost of the portion of the work which will be executed this year.\n\nThe Finance Committee have already been consulted in this question, and have expressed the unanimous opinion that the project should be approved.\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 6th April, 1887.\n\nAfter explanation by the Acting Colonial Secretary, the Committee recommend that the amount be voted.\n\nHunghom Market.\n\n(2.) Read the following Minute by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government:-\n\nW. H. MARSH.\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to re-vote the sum of $6,000 for the construction of a Market at Hunghom.\n\nThis sum was voted in last year's Estimates, but not expended, as the work was not then finished.\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 7th April, 1887.\n\nAfter explanation by the Surveyor General, the Committee recommend that the amount be voted.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-232 - Acting Governor Marsh Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [4-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334454, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8]", "page_number": 276, "title": "CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8]", "content_text": "PREMIA ON LAND SALES.\n\nCompensation to the original owners of cultivated lands at Little Hongkong for loss sustained by the resumption of a portion of their ground, which was included in the large plot at Deep Bay recently sold................\n\n2. Copies of the Minutes of the Finance Committee containing my minutes asking the Council to vote these sums and the recommendations of the Committee are annexed in explanation of these votes.\n\n$600.00\n\nEnclosure No. 10.\n\n271\n\n15764 RECO\n\nREPORT OF PROCEEDINGS\n\nOF THE\n\nFINANCE COMMITTEE,\n\nREGD 8 AUG 87\n\nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONGKONG,\n\nOn the 7th April, 1887.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (FREDERICK STEWART), Chairman.\n\nHis Honour the Acting Chief Justice (JAMES RUSSELL), vice His Honour SIR GEORGE PHILLIPPO, Knt., on leave.\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Attorney General, (Edward James ACKROYD).\n\nThe Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER).\n\nThe Surveyor General, (JOHN MACNEILE PRICE).\n\nHENRY GEORGE THOMSETT, R.N.\n\nPHINEAS RYRIE.\n\nWONG SHING.\n\nJOHN BELL-IRVING, (vice the Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK, on leave).\n\nALEXANDER PALMER MACEWEN, (vice the Honourable THOMAS JACKSON, on leave).\n\nCATCHICK PAUL CHATER, (vice the Honourable FREDERICK DAVID SASSOON, on leave).\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour most Obedient,\n\nHumble Servant,\n\nALEXANDER CAMERON.\n\nC.S.O. 435 of 1887.\n\nC.S.O. F4 of 1881.\n\n13\n\nThe Committee meet this day at the request of the Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nThe Report of the proceedings of the Meeting held on the 1st instant, being taken as read, is confirmed.\n\nNew Western Market.\n\n(1.) Read the following Minute by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government:-\n\nW. H. MARSH.\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government has received a proposal from the Surveyor General, which has been strongly supported by the Sanitary Board, for the reclamation of a piece of ground opposite the Sailors' Home, measuring 74,000 square feet in extent, destined, when completed, for the construction thereon of a new Western Market. The cost of this reclamation and of a Praya or Retaining Wall is estimated at $73,000, and the value of the ground to be reclaimed is estimated at $87,000. The work will require two years to complete it. The Officer Administering the Government proposes that the necessary money for this work should be taken from the premia realized on sales of Crown Land which are not included in the Revenue receipts of the Colony. The Council are therefore requested to vote a sum of $35,000 to be taken from this source for defraying the cost of the portion of the work which will be executed this year.\n\nThe Finance Committee have already been consulted in this question, and have expressed the unanimous opinion that the project should be approved.\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 6th April, 1887.\n\nAfter explanation by the Acting Colonial Secretary, the Committee recommend that the amount be voted.\n\nHunghom Market.\n\n(2.) Read the following Minute by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government:-\n\nW. H. MARSH.\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to re-vote the sum of $6,000 for the construction of a Market at Hunghom.\n\nThis sum was voted in last year's Estimates, but not expended, as the work was not then finished.\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 7th April, 1887.\n\nAfter explanation by the Surveyor General, the Committee recommend that the amount be voted.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334455, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8]", "page_number": 277, "title": "CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8]", "content_text": "Steam-launch Stanley.\n\nNo. 11.\n\nC.O.\n\n15764\n\nREC?\n\nCS.C.\n\n469 of 1887.\n\nWith reference to the vote of $3,915 per annum for the upkeep of this launch, the Surveyor General reports that the Conservancy Contractor asks to have the use of the launch for six weeks to enable him to estimate how much he would be able to contribute towards this expenditure.\n\nThe Committee recommend that the Contractor's request be granted.\n\nThe Committee then adjourn sine die.\n\nREPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE\n\nFINANCE COMMITTEE,\n\nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONGKONG,\n\nOn the 22nd April, 1887.\n\nLaid before the Legislative Council on the 15th April, 1887.\n\nRead and confirmed this 22nd day of April, 1887.\n\nARATHOON SETH,\n\nClerk of Councils.\n\nFREDERICK STEWART,\n\nChairman.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (FREDERICK STEWART), Chairman.\n\nHis Honour the Acting Chief Justice (JAMES RUSSELL), vice His Honour Sir GEORGE PHILLIPPO, Knt., on leave.\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Attorney General, (EDWARD JAMES ACKROYD).\n\nThe Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER),\n\nthe Surveyor General, (JOHN MacNEILE PRICE).\n\nHENRY GEORGE THOMSETT, R.N.\n\nPHINEAS RYRIE,\n\nWONG SHING.\n\nJOHN BELL-IRVING, (vice the Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK, on leave).\n\nALEXANDER PALMER MACEWEN, (vice the Honourable THOMAS JACKSON, on leave).\n\nCATCHICK PAUL CHATER, (vice the Honourable FREDERICK DAVID SASSOON, on leave).\n\nThe Committee meet this day at the request of the Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nThe Report of the proceedings of the Meeting held on the 7th instant, being taken as read, is confirmed.\n\nCattle Depôt.\n\n(1.) Read the following Minute by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government:-\n\nW. H. MARSH.\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote the sum of $9,600 for the extension of the Cattle Depôt at Kennedy Town.\n\nThe present Depôt can accommodate 240 head of cattle intended to be slaughtered for the meat supply of the City; but the requirements of the town and of the shipping have grown so largely that the Acting Registrar General now states that the present accommodation is inadequate, and that room should be provided for at least 360 head of cattle.\n\nA copy of a letter on this subject from the Surveyor General is annexed,\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 22nd April, 1887.\n\nNo. 9,\n\nEnclosure.\n\nPUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT,\n\nHONGKONG, 10th January, 1887.\n\nSIR,\n\nSome years ago the Government built a Cattle Depôt at Kennedy Town destined to accommodate the cattle intended to be slaughtered for the meat supply of the City. It was stated at the time that room for 120 head of cattle would suffice, and that the market or depôt could be enlarged subsequently as the demands of the Colony increased.\n\n2. Two years ago the question was again considered, and it was stated that accommodation should be provided for at least 240 head of cattle. Accordingly in 1885, the Government placed on the Colonial Estimates for 1886, a sum of $10,000 for this extension of the Depôt.\n\n3. But the fact is the wants of the town and of the shipping are growing enormously from day to day, and the Registrar General now states that the recent extension is inadequate, and that room should be provided in the Depôt for at least 360 head of cattle.\n\n4. Of the necessity for this further extension I myself can entertain no doubt, for, on a recent examination of the place, I saw many bullocks picketed outside, exposed to all weathers, for want of room in the sheds.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334456, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8]", "page_number": 278, "title": "CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8]", "content_text": "273\n\nC.\n\n15764\n\nC.5,0.\n\n964 of 1887.\n\n5. Cattle exposed in this unsheltered and somewhat inhuman manner are liable to contract disease, and as the Government now pays compensation for diseased cattle destroyed, there is always a risk of more or less heavy demands being made on the Colonial Treasury on this account.\n\n6. A further extension of the cattle sheds so as to enable them to hold 360 head would involve an outlay of $9,600, and if this proposition were sanctioned, a special vote for this amount would have to be asked of the Legislative Council.\n\n7. I ought, however, to mention that a balance has remained over of $1,840 from last year's vote of $10,000, so that if a special vote of $9,600 were now asked for, a proportion of $1,840 would in reality be nothing more than a re-vote, and it would only be the balance, i.e., $7,760 that would represent new expenditure.\n\n8. As a considerable revenue may be derived from this place if enlarged, the Government will doubtless have all the greater inducement to sanction a further extension of the accommodation. The 12 stalls proposed now to be added will bring in an additional $10 a month, representing a return of 5 per cent, on the outlay.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nThe Honourable F. STEWART, LL.D.,\n\nActing Colonial Secretary,\n\n&c.\n\n&c.\n\nYour obedient Servant,\n\nJ. M. PRICE, Surveyor General.\n\nAfter explanation by the Acting Colonial Secretary, the Committee recommend that the amount be voted.\n\nOfficers' Quarters, Stone Cutters Island.\n\n(2.) Read the following Minute by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government:\n\nW. H. MARSH.\n\nOn the representation of the Surveyor General and the Harbour Master, that the Officers' Quarters at Stone Cutters' Island Magazine are now in such a state as to make any further postponement of repairs unsafe, the Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote the sum of $2,000 to defray this service.\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 22nd April, 1887.\n\nAfter explanation by the Acting Colonial Secretary, the Committee recommend that the amount be voted.\n\nThe Committee then adjourn sine die.\n\nLaid before the Legislative Council on the 6th May, 1887.\n\nRead and confirmed this 13th day of May, 1887.\n\nNo. 12.\n\nCS.0.\n\nof 1887.\n\nFREDERICK STEWART,\n\nChairman.\n\nRECD REGISTRY & AUG 87\n\nREPORT OF PROCEEDINGS\n\nOF THE\n\nFINANCE COMMITTEE,\n\nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONGKONG,\n\nOn the 13th May, 1887.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (FREDERICK STEWART), Chairman.\n\nHis Honour the Acting Chief Justice (JAMES RUSSELL), vice His Honour SIR GEORGE PHILIP, Knt., on leave.\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Attorney General, (EDWARD JAMES ACKROYD).\n\nThe Surveyor General, (JOHN MACNEILE PRICE).\n\nHENRY GEORGE THOMSETT, R.N.\n\nPHINEAS RYRIE.\n\nWONG SHING.\n\nJOHN BELL-IRVING, (vice the Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK, on leave).\n\nCATCHICK PAUL CHATER, (vice the Honourable FREDERICK DAVID SASSOON, on leave).\n\nABSENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER), on duty.\n\nALEXANDER PALMER MACEWEN, (vice the Honourable THOMAS JACKSON, on leave), on leave.\n\nThe Committee meet this day at the request of the Acting Colonial Secretary. The Report of the proceedings of the last Meeting held on the 22nd ultimo, having been taken as read, is confirmed.\n\nPress for keeping Magistracy Records.\n\nRead the following Minute by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government:-\n\nW. G. CAMERON,\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote the sum of $150 for the purpose of supplying to the Magistracy a Press for keeping Court Records, similar to one supplied in 1883.\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 13th May, 1887.\n\nAfter explanation by the Acting Colonial Secretary, the Committee recommend that the amount be voted.\n\nThe Committee then adjourn sine die.\n\nARATHOON SETH,\n\nClerk of Councils.\n\nLaid before the Legislative Council on the 23rd May, 1887.\n\nRead and confirmed this 23rd day of May, 1887.\n\nARATHOON SETH,\n\nClerk of Councils.\n\nFREDERICK STEWART,\n\nChairman.\n\n1", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334457, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8]", "page_number": 279, "title": "CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8]", "content_text": "No. 13.\n\n15764\n\n274\n\nREC?\n\nAUG 87\n\nREPORT OF PROCEEDINGS\n\nOF THE\n\nFINANCE COMMITTEE,\n\nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONGKONG,\n\nOn the 23rd May, 1887.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (FREDERICK STEWART), Chairman.\n\nHis Honour the Acting Chief Justice (JAMES RUSSELL), vice His Honour SIR GEORGE PHILLIPPO, Knt., on leave.\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Attorney General, (EDWARD JAMES ACKROYD).\n\nThe Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER).\n\nHENRY GEORGE THOMSETT, R.N.\n\nWONG SHING.\n\nJOHN BELL-IRVING, (vice the Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK, on leave).\n\nALEXANDER PALMER MACEWEN, (vice the Honourable THOMAS JACKSON, on leave).\n\nCATCHICK PAUL CHATER, (vice the Honourable FREDERICK DAVID SASSOON, on leave).\n\nABSENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Surveyor General, (JOHN MACNEILE PRICE), by indisposition.\n\nPHINEAS RYRIE, on leave.\n\nThe Committee met this day at the request of the Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nThe Report of the proceedings of the last Meeting held on the 13th instant, having been taken as read, is confirmed.\n\nment:\n\nCompensation to certain Owners of cultivated land at Deep Bay.\n\nRead the following Minute by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government.\n\nW. G. CAMERON.\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote the sum of $600 to be distributed among the original owners of cultivated lands at Little Hongkong, by way of compensation for loss sustained by them, by the resumption of a portion of their ground, which was included in the large plot at Deep Bay recently sold.\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government, although not recognizing the right of these original owners to any compensation whatever, yet, under the particular circumstances of the case, and as a matter of charity, recommends that a gratuity be distributed among them, to be charged against Premia on Land sales.\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 23rd May, 1887.\n\nAfter explanation by the Acting Colonial Secretary, the Committee recommend that the amount be voted.\n\nThe Committee then adjourned sine die.\n\nLaid before the Legislative Council on the 23rd May, 1887.\n\nRead and confirmed this day of 1887.\n\nClerk of Councils.\n\nChairman.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334548, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8]", "page_number": 370, "title": "CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8]", "content_text": "7. The following Table shows the number and class of vessels arrived in the Colony in 1885 and 1886 :-\n\n \n Years.\n Steamers\n Tons.\n Sailing Vessels.\n Tons.\n Junks.\n Tons.\n \n \n 1885,\n 3,084\n 3,632,051\n 344\n 234,658\n 23,674\n 1,797,222\n \n \n 1886,\n 3,963\n 4,359,906\n 288\n 211,390\n 22,971\n 1,752,868\n \n \n Increase,\n 879\n 727,855\n ...\n ...\n ...\n ...\n \n \n Decrease,\n ...\n ...\n 56\n 23,268\n 703\n 44,354\n \n\n8. These returns do not give more information than the number of vessels and their Registered tonnage whether with cargo or in ballast, so that the actual trade with the Colony is unknown.\n\n9. Whether it is advisable that an Import and Export Office, similar to the one at Singapore, should be established at this Port is a question that the Chamber of Commerce might be disposed to consider. Such an Office would require quarters to be built, and a staff of proper Officers to perform the duties. It is a question of expense and whether such a Department, if created, would be to the advantage of the Mercantile Community. It certainly would make known what we have hitherto been in ignorance of.\n\nJUNKS.\n\n10. The junk trade for the year, excluding that with villages in the locality, shows a decrease of 703 vessels and 44,354 tons. From the Coast of China and Formosa, it is 486 vessels and 12,355 tons, and from Macao 217 vessels and 31,999 tons. The trade in junks with Canton suffered somewhat in July of last year, consequent on the additional taxation of imports and exports; but the trade is gradually resuming its former condition. The trade with Macao also dropped at the same time, consequent on the Chinese Government exacting taxes on cargoes to that place in junks, and the trade has improved but very little since, nothing but rice and coals being now conveyed in junks from Hongkong to that Settlement. This taxation has led to increased steam communication between Hongkong, Canton and Macao.\n\nEMIGRATION.\n\n11. There is an increase of 7,005 emigrants to various places during the year, the Straits Settlements showing an increase of 11,136, while there is a decrease of 3,854 Chinese to San Francisco. 2,690 Chinese left for various places in the Australian Colonies showing an increase of 343 on the previous year.\n\nREGISTRY OF SHIPPING.\n\n12. Nine vessels were registered during the year, and eight Certificates of Registry were cancelled.\n\nMARINE MAGISTRATE'S COURT.\n\n13. Fifty-eight Cases were heard in the Marine Magistrate's Court during the year.\n\nEXAMINATIONS FOR THE POSTS OF MASTERS, MATES AND ENGINEERS UNDER SECTION 15 OF ORDINANCE 8 OF 1879.\n\n14. The following Table will show the number of Candidates who passed, and who failed in obtaining Certificates of Competency :-\n\n \n GRADE.\n PASSED.\n FAILED.\n \n \n Masters,\n 2\n 6\n \n \n First Mates,\n 8\n 25\n \n \n Only Mates,\n 6\n 13\n \n \n Second Mates,\n 1\n 5\n \n \n First Class Engineers,\n 2\n 3\n \n \n Second Class Engineers,\n 20\n 31\n \n \n ...\n 5\n ...\n \n\nMARINE COURTS, UNDER SECTION 13 OF ORDINANCE 8 OF 1879.\n\n15. The following Courts have been held during the year :-\n\n1. On the 19th February, 1886,-Inquiry as to the loss of the British Steam-ship Douglas, Official No. 84,357 of Hongkong, on the White Rocks on the 11th February, 1886. The Master's (MATTHEW YOUNG) Certificate of Competency was suspended for four months.\n\n2. On the 10th March, 1886,--Inquiry as to the striking of the British Steam-ship Thames, Official No. 85,898 of Glasgow, on the South-west point of the Lyemoon Pass, on the 2nd March, 1886. The Master's (WILLIAM ARTHUR SEATON) Certificate of Competency was returned to him.\n\n3. On the 24th March, 1886,-Inquiry as to the loss of the British Barque Bothwell Castle, Official No. 47,822 of Newcastle, N.S.W., on the Reef surrounding Ngarik Island, Caroline Group, on the 21st December, 1884. There was not sufficient evidence before the Court to enable them to apportion any blame for the casualty. A Court of Inquiry was also held at Sydney on the arrival of the Master, Second Mate and two of the Crew at that Port.\n\n4. On the 1st April, 1886.--Inquiry as to the loss of the British Steam-ship Breconshire, Official No. 79,674 of London, on the White Rocks, on the 17th March, 1886. The Master's (WILLIAM EDWIN POPE) Certificate of Competency was suspended for three months.\n\n5. On the 19th April, 1886,-Inquiry as to the stranding of the British Steam-ship Venetia Official No. 68,388 of Glasgow, on Isaki Reef off Cape Tanabé, near Kobe, on the 26th March, 1886. The Master's (WILLIAM EDWARD LAWRENCE CLEMENT) Certificate of Competency was returned to him.\n\n6. On the 12th July, 1886,-Inquiry as to the loss of the British Steam-ship Compton, Official No. 77,080 of London, on the South-west side of the Island of Balabac in the Palawan Passage, on the 12th June, 1886. The Master's (MATTHEW BRYCE WALKER) Certificate of Competency was returned to him.\n\n7. On the 30th August, 1886,-Inquiry as to the loss of the British Steam-ship Madras, Official No. 70,626 of London, on a rock in the Bay within the West side of the Tai Chow Islands, on the 15th August, 1886. In the absence of the Master (HENRY PLENGE) who was washed overboard and drowned, and the Chief Mate's injuries having incapacitated him from performing his duties, there was not sufficiently good evidence to enable the Court to arrive at a satisfactory conclusion as to the exact position of the rock on which the Madras struck, nor are the courses the ship is said to have been steered, very reliable.\n\n8. On the 14th October, 1886,-Inquiry as to the stranding of the British Steam-ship Dafila, Official No. 68,501 of Sunderland, on the South Bank, Hainan Straits, China, on the 12th May, 1886. The Master's (JAMES MOONEY) Certificate of Competency was returned to him.\n\n9. On the 25th November, 1886,-Inquiry as to the stranding of the British Steam-ship Greyhound. Official No. 31,647 of London, on a reef running out from Nan Sa Point in the Gulf of Tonquin, on the 2nd November, 1886. The Master's (THOMAS ABRAHAM THOMAS) Certificate of Competency was returned to him.\n\nIn the latter Case, the Court recommended that the attention of the Chinese Government be called to the want of lights and marks in the Hainan Straits, which has led to the stranding of several vessels.\n\nSEAMEN.\n\n16. 8,589 Seamen were shipped at the shipping Office during the year, and 9,229 discharged.\n\n17. I am glad to see that provision is made in the Estimates for this year for the construction of long wanted jetty off this Office, and I trust there will be no delay in building it. The present pway answered very well when nothing but gigs were used, but it is only at certain times of the tide that a steam-launch can get in to land people, and the boats not unfrequently touch the ground to the injury of their keels and bottoms.\n\n18. Provision has also been made for making Hunghom, a \"Harbour Master's Station,\" under Section 38 of Ordinance 8 of 1879. Great inconvenience is felt by the Owners and Masters of boats frequenting that place, in having to go to Victoria or Yaumati report their arrivals and obtain their papers. This Station will, I hope, soon be ready. At present an Officer has to visit Hunghom daily, but this is attended with much loss of time, expense, and inconvenience.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nThe Honourable F. STEWART, LL.D.,\n\nActing Colonial Secretary,\n\nSir,\n\nYour most obedient Servant,\n\nH. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master, &c.\n\nPage 364", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334565, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8]", "page_number": 387, "title": "CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8]", "content_text": "380\n\nCALENDAR OF PROBATES and ADMINISTRATIONS granted by the Supreme Court of Hongkong, during the year 1886,\n\nDate\nName of Testator or Intestate\nPlace and Time of Death\nGrant\nValue of the Effects\nName and Description of the Executor or Administrator\n\n1886\n\n$\n\nJan. 11\nAlexander Paterson\nEngland, 10th Mar., 1885\nProbate\n\nThomas Neave\n\n11\nNg Sa Yuen Sing Chun alias Yuen Cheong alias Yuen King Hung\nSingapore, 4th Mar., 1882\nAdm. with Will annexed\n\nHenry Arthur Herbert, Attorney of Frederick Paterson, Peter Rennie, and James Macalister\n\n11\nLeung Ming Yow alias Leung Fau Kan\n\n11\nLui Kum Chaen\n\nThomas Henderson Whitehead, Attorney of Grace Neave\n\nJune 15\nHenry O'Neill\nAt Sea, in the Bay of Bengal, 28th Jan., 1886\n\n900.00\n\n17\nChan Kom\n\n19\nHenry Brerall\nCanton, 8th Oct., 1885\nProbate\n7,000.00\nJohn Yardly Vernon, the executor\n\n19\nCheang Chew Inc\nH'kong, 13th Nov., 1885\n\nVernon Vernon, the executor. Power being reserved to Ellen O'Neil, the executrix\n\n21\nNg Shi\nH'kong, 21st Sept., 1885\nAdministration\n70,000.00\nChau Lai Po, the administrator\n\n22\nJaid Chan She\nShanghai, 20th April, 1886\nAdm. with Will annexed\n13,300.00\nAlfred Parker Stokes, Attorney of Elizabeth Everall and William Weston Clifford\n\nJuly\nJoseph Joseph Money\nH'kong, Both Mar., 1886\n\n530.00\n\n3\nWong Tso Leong\nH'kong, 30th April, 1886\nAdministration\n140.00\nCheang Chan She, the first lawful wife\n\n13\nWilliam Dolan\nH'kong, 3rd Dec., 1885\nProbate\n10.00\nWilliam Henry Hay, solo executor\n\n14\nAlbert Edward Salter\nH'kong, 10th Dec., 1885\nAdministration\n200.00\nEdw. James Ackroyd, Official Administrator\n\n14\nWong Tsung\nH'kong, 20th Dec., 1885\n\n21\nEdward Jackson\nManila\nProbate\n12,000.00\nDavid Gillies and Robert Lang, the executors\n\n21\nLeung Kong Chi alias Leung\n\n21\nNorman Curtis Stevens\nAt Sea, 13th June, 1886\nAdministration\n4,000.00\nAlfred Gascoyne Wise, Official Administrator\n\n22\nWong Ying\nH'kong, 22nd Jan., 1884\nProbate\n160.00\nWong Yuk Che, the executor, according to the tenor of the Will\n\n26\nLeung Kwan Shau alias Ki alias Kwong Fo\n\n200.00\n\n26\nAndrew Thomas Carmichael\n\nAdm. with Will annexed\n3,500.00\nAlfred Parker Stokes, Attorney of Ellen Maria Stevens\n\n27\nHurdil Singh\n\n27\nRobert Strachan\nCalcutta, 7th Jan., 1886\nProbate\n5,000.00\nHenry William Davis, Attorney of Isabel Braide Strachan, widow of the deceased\n\n28\nTo Shap Ng\nJamaica, 5th April, 1882\nAdm. with Will annexed\n1,000.00\nAlfred Parker Stokes, Attorney of Lucy Happer Glover\n\nAug.\nPhillip Robert Doni\n\n4\nAang. Reuben Solomon\nEngland, 19th Jan., 1881\nProbate\n2,500.00\nFrancis Bulkeley Johnson\n\n5\nLeong Hoi\nFrance, 20th Oct., 1884\nAdm. with Will annexed\n8,400.00\nJohn Walter, Attorney of Donald Peter McDonald and John Forrest\n\n7\nSitnah Solomon\nH'kong, 7th Dec., 1885\nAdministration\n600.00\nAlfred Gascoyne Wise, Official Administrator\n\n9\nJames Twinent\nAt Sea\nAdm. with Will annexed\n5,600.00\nSitnah Solomon, Attorney of Abraham Ezra\n\n10\nWilliam Whitfield\nLondon\n\n2,000.00\nWai Fing and Lim Wa You, the executor and executrix, according to the tenor of the Will\n\nSept.\nJarasjee Pestonjee Vakil\n\n8\nGeorge Doo Pitman\nS.S. Namna, 16th July, 1885\nAdministration\n100.00\nEdw. James Ackroyd, Official Administrator\n\n8\nLeung William Atah\nH'kong, 26th June, 1886\n\n9\nRobert Anderson\nH'kong, 7th Mar., 1885\nProbate\n22,700.00\nJohn Bell-Irving, Attorney of Sir Robert Jardine, Richard Dawes, Jr., and Jane Sophia Bulkeley Johnson\n\n10\nTsang I\nH'kong, 27th April, 1885\nAdministration\n100.00\nAlfred Gascoyne Wise, Official Administrator\n\n13\nGeorge Frederick Pinker\n\n41,000.00\n\n13\nWilliam Henry Doyle\n\n13\nChun Uang alias Chun Lok alias Chun Sang Lai alias Chun\n\n15\nAu Yun\nShui Shang, Macao\n\n16\nJoão Jacques Floriano Alvares\nMacao, 20th May, 1885\nProbate\n21,000.00\nAnna Maria Goines Alvares, the widow\n\n21\nLeung Yu Sha alias Leong Yee Sha\n\n24\nVicencia Maria d'Almeida\nH'kong, Macao\n\n27\nJohn Mitchell\nAt Sea, 24th Feb., 1886\nAdministration\n600.00\nAlfred Gascoyne Wise, Official Administrator\n\nOct.\nChau Mi Loi\nH'kong, 21st July, 1886\nAdm. de bonis non\n5,400.00\nAlfred Gascoyne Wise, Official Administrator\n\n1\nChing Fun\nH'kong, 5th Aug., 1886\nProbate\n10,000.00\nChing Fun, the executor\n\n1\nEuzebie Florentino de Souza\nH'kong, 2nd July, 1886\nAdministration\n2,500.00\nEuzebie Florentino de Souza, the administrator\n\n12\nJames Nelson\n\n12\nJohn McGourlay\n\n12\nLee Sik Chuen\nChow Chi Village\n\n16\nRobert Anderson\nH'kong, 16th Feb., 1886\nAdministration\n2,600.00\nEdw. James Ackroyd, Official Administrator\n\n18\nNg Mui\nH'kong, 24th Jan., 1886\nProbate\n\nWei Shee, the executrix, according to the tenor of the Will\n\n25\nNg Mui\nM'kong, 25th July, 1886\nAdministration\n2,900.00\nAndrew John Leach, Attorney of Anne Cecilia Doyle\n\n25\nTsang Sia\nH'kong, 12th Aug., 1886\n\n260.00\nAa Hin Kwong and Au Kum Sze\n\n25\nChoa Choo Bee\nH'kong, 18th Aug., 1886\nProbate\n4,500.00\nChoa Choo Bee, one of the executors. Power being reserved to Wong A-moong, the other executor\n\n26\nRev. John Charles Edge\nH'kong\n\n10,000.00\nSarah Ann Edge, widow of the deceased\n\n26\nChan Nam Hing\n\n300.00\nSham Shi, the lawful wife of the deceased\n\n26\nHippolyte Alexander Nicaise\nBrussels, 22nd Mar., 1885\nAdm. with Will annexed\n3,500.00\nThomas Henderson Whitehead, Attorney of Taucie Marie Caroline Nicaise, sole executrix\n\n27\nAntonio Sanches\n\n210,000.00\n\nNov.\nEleuterio Villanueva\nH'kong, 7th Oct., 1885\nAdministration\n30.00\nAlfred Gascoyne Wise, Official Administrator\n\n1\nLeung Ngau\n\n1\nChing Tai\n\n6\nJohn Gerrani\nH'kong, 25th Feb., 1886\nAdministration\n1,500.00\nIsmael Pullay Madar, one of the executors. Power being reserved to Wong Ha Pong, the other executor\n\n6\nLo A-kit\nTurriff, Scotland\n\nLo A-kit, the daughter\n\n8\nElias David Joseph Ezra\nAmoy, 22nd June, 1886\nAdm. with Will annexed\n3,500.00\nTse Ching Kai, the executor, according to the tenor of the Will\n\n8\nCharlotte Page Hance\nCalcutta, 3rd Feb., 1886\n\n3,000.00\nCharlotte Page Hance, the widow and sole executrix\n\n19\nHo Hing Fai\n\n22\nChan Tak alias Sui Fong\nTang Kun, 26th Nov., 1885\nAdm. with Will annexed\n\nDec.\nAnthony Field Sampson\n\nMay\nChoy Pun alias Choy Tun Po\nCanton, 13th Mar., 1886\nAdministration\n390.00\nChing A-tsai, the widow\n\n4\nTsui Kwong\nH'kong, 21st April, 1886\n\n10\nWong Lok Chi\nH'kong, 27th Nov., 1885\nProbate\n\nHerbert Maurice Bovis, Attorney of William Whyte\n\n14\nChing Yuk Shing\nAt Sea, H'kong\nAdministration\n\nChoy Tam Shi and Choy Wong Shi, the executrixes\n\n20\nAlbert Edmades Pirkie\nLondon, 17th July, 1885\nProbate\n70,800.00\nJohn Stewart Nazer, the executor\n\n20\nFrançois Vincevci\nH'kong, 11th Oct., 1880\nAdministration\n940.00\nLo Kwei Kum\n\n21\nJoseph Theophilus Chater\nH'kong\nAdm. with Will annexed\n500.00\nHon. Alfred Lister, Attorney of Stephen Wotton Bushell and Colin Mackenzie Ford\n\n21\nShmu A-feat\n\nShmu A-feat, first lawful wife\n\n21\nManoel José Maria Gonsalves da Silva\nMacao\n\n200.00\nWong Tin Ting, sole of the deceased\n\n21\nLa Lai bhang fong alias Lai Tung\nMacao\nAdministration\n\nLeung A-ol, the first lawful wife\n\n21\nNg A-mui\nH'kong\n\nMaria Francisca Marques da Silva\n\n26\nArthur Wellington Grosvenor\nEngland, 13th Oct., 1865\n\n125,000.00\nJacob Benjamin Elias, Attorney of Joseph Elias David Joseph Ezra\n\n28\nLow Kura Choong\n\n31\nWong A-sheong\n\nJune\nTaska Moto Odai\nSei Heung, 15th Feb., 1886\nAdministration\n2,300.00\nHe Kunn, otherwise Ho Sim To\n\n1\nYoung Ah Loy\nAt Sea, 7th May, 1886\n\nLam Kis Fung\n\n3\nKeung Lai Mool\nH'kong, 17th May, 1886\n\n100.00\nLai Kam and Lai Sai Kau, the executrixes\n\n3\nWong A-sai\nH'kong, 28th May, 1886\nAdministration\n150.00\nAuguste Raphael Marty, solo executor\n\nEdmund McLeod and George Bayne, the executors\n\nCatchick Paul Chater, sole executor\n\nProperty handed to Mr. Ewens, the Solicitor for Chan Choy, the mother of deceased\n\nYoung A-lai, the administratrix\n\nVictor Hobart Deacon, Attorney of Eliza Maria Grosvenor\n\nKeung Lai Mool, the lawful widow\n\nWong A-sai, sole of the deceased\n\nAlfred Gascoyne Wise, Official Administrator\n\n179,500.00\n\nALFRED G. WISE,\n\nActing Registrar.\n\nRegistry Supreme Court, Hongkong, 28th January, 1887.\n\nPage 380\n\nCALENDAR of PROBATES and ADMINISTRATIONS,—Continued.\n\n...\n\nPage 381", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334781, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 63, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL No. 28.\n\nFRIDAY, 6TH MAY, 1887.\n\n60\n\nPRESENT:\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY MAJOR-GENERAL WILLIAM GORDON CAMERON, C.B., Administering the Government in the absence of His Excellency SIR GEORGE FERGUSON BOWEN, G.C.M.G. His Honour the Acting Chief Justice (JAMES RUSSELL), vice His Honour St George PHILLIPPO, on leave.\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (FREDERICK STEWART.)\n\nthe Acting Attorney General, (EDWARD JAMES ACKROYD.)\n\nthe Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER.)\n\nthe Surveyor General, (JOHN MACNEILE PRICE.)\n\nHENRY GEORGE THOMSETT, R.N.\n\nWONG SHING.\n\nJOHN BELL-IRVING, (vice the Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK, on leave).\n\nCATCHICK PAUL CHATER, (vice the Honourable FREDERICK DAVID SAS-SOON, on leave).\n\nABSENT:\n\nThe Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE, (by permission).\n\nALEXANDER PALMER MacEWEN, (vice the Honourable THOMAS JACKSON, on leave).\n\nThe Council met pursuant to notice.\n\nThe Minutes of the last Meeting, held on the 29th ultimo, were read and confirmed.\n\nVOTES OF MONEY PASSED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.--The Acting Colonial Secretary, by direction of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, laid upon the table the Report of the proceedings of the Finance Committee, dated the 22nd ultimo, (No. 4), and moved that the following sums referred to therein be voted, viz.:---\n\n(1.) Extension of Cattle Depôt at Kennedy Town, $9,600.00\n\n(2.) Repairs to Officers' Quarters at Stone Cutters' Island, $2,000.00\n\n$11,600.00\n\nThe Treasurer seconded.\n\nQuestion-put and passed.\n\nBILL ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FOR AMENDING THE LAWS RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE COLONY OF HONGKONG.--The Acting Attorney General moved the first reading of this Bill, and addressed the Council at length on the objects and reasons of it.\n\nThe Surveyor General seconded, and addressed the Council.\n\nHis Excellency the Officer Administering the Government also addressed the Council. Question-put and passed.\n\nBill read a first time.\n\nBILL ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE TO ENABLE THE TRUSTEES OF THE RHENISH MISSIONARY SOCIETY TO SELL AND DISPOSE OF CERTAIN LEASEHOLD PROPERTY WITHIN THE COLONY OF HONGKONG.--On the motion of the Acting Attorney General, seconded by the Acting Colonial Secretary, the Council went into Committee on this Bill.\n\nBill reported without amendment.\n\nBILL ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FOR THE NATURALISATION OF CH'AN KWOK YING.--On the motion of the Acting Attorney General, seconded by the Acting Colonial Secretary, the Council went into Committee on this Bill.\n\nBill reported without amendment.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334782, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 64, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "BILL ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE TO CONSOLIDATE THE LAW RELATING TO VARIOUS LICENCES.-On the motion of the Acting Attorney General, seconded by the Acting Colonial Secretary, the Council went into Committee on this Bill.\n\nBill reported with some verbal amendments.\n\nBILL ENTITLED THE CATTLE DISEASES, SLAUGHTER-HOUSES, AND MARKETS ORDINANCE, 1887.- On the motion of the Acting Attorney General, seconded by the Acting Colonial Secretary, this Bill was read a third time.\n\nQuestion put-that this Bill do pass.\n\nBill passed, and numbered as Ordinance No. 17 of 1887.\n\nPOSTPONEMENT OF THE OTHER ORDER OF THE DAY.-On the motion of the Acting Attorney General, seconded by the Acting Colonial Secretary, the other Order of the Day was postponed.\n\nADJOURNMENT.---The Council then adjourned to Friday, the 13th instant, at 4 P.M.\n\nRead and confirmed, this 13th day of May, 1887.\n\nARATHOON SETO,\n\nClerk of Councils.\n\nW. G. CAMERON, Major-General, Administering the Government.\n\nLEGISLATIVE COUNCIL No. 33.\n\nFRIDAY, 20 JULY, 1887.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY MAJOR-GENERAL WILLIAM GORDON CAMERON, C.B.,\n\nAdministering the Government.\n\nHis Honour the Acting Chief Justice (JAMES RUSSELL), vice His Honour Sir George PHILLIPPO, Knt, on leave.\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (FREDERICK STEWART.)\n\nthe Acting Attorney General. (EDWARD JAMES ACKROYD). vice the Honourable EDWARD LOUGHLIN O'MALLEY, on leave.\n\nthe Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER).\n\nthe Surveyor General, (JOHN MACNEILE PRICK.)\n\nHENRY GEORGE THOMSETT, R.N.\n\nPHINEAS RYBYE.\n\nWONG SHING.\n\nJOHN BELL-IRVING, (vice the Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK, on leave).\n\nALEXANDER PALMER MacEWEN, (vice the Honourable THOMAS Jackson, on leave).\n\nCATCHICK PAUL CHATER, (vice the Honourable FREDERICK DAVID SAS- SOON, on leave).\n\nThe Council met pursuant to summons.\n\nThe Minutes of the last two Meetings, held on the 27th May and 21st June, 1887, respectively, were read and confirmed.\n\nVOTE OF MONEY REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.-Read the following Minute by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government: --\n\n€.9.0.\n\n14$0 of 1987.\n\nW. G. CAMERON,\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote the sum of $5,000 to defray the cost of extending and completing Richmond Road beyond Richmond Terrace, and of developing and preparing further building sites, in that locality, for auction sale.\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 23rd June, 1887.\n\nThe Acting Colonial Secretary moved that this vote be referred to the Finance Committee.\n\nThe Treasurer seconded.\n\nQuestion-put and passed.\n\nPAPER.-The Acting Colonial Secretary, by direction of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, laid upon the table the following paper:-\n\nThe Colonial Surgeon's Report for 1886. (No. 4).\n\nQUESTIONS.-Mr. MACEWEN, pursuant to notice, asked the following questions:---\n\n(a.) Whether Marine Certificates granted in Singapore are still in force in this Colony, and, if so, the reason why the Government refused the application of Captain Hamlin to have his name endorsed on the Register of the S.S. “Soochow,” in March this year?\n\n(b.) What are the intentions of the Government, with regard to holders of Marine Certificates granted in Hongkong previous to 1st January, 1884, and what are the instructions of the Secretary of State concerning the status of the holders of such Certificates?\n\nThe Acting Attorney General replied.\n\nBILL ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 16 of 1887.--On the motion of the Acting Attorney General, seconded by the Acting Colonial Secretary, this Bill was read a first time.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334783, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 65, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "BILL ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FOR AMENDING THE LAWS RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE COLONY OF HONGKONG.--The Acting Attorney General moved the second reading of this Bill, and addressed the Council on the intention of the Government to relegate some of its clauses to the new Building Ordinance.\n\nThe Surveyor General seconded.\n\nMr. RYRIE addressed the Council, and moved that the second reading of the Bill be postponed for a fortnight.\n\nMr. WONG SHING addressed the Council, and seconded the motion for the postponement. Mr. MACEWEN addressed the Council with regard to certain clauses of the Bill.\n\nThe Surveyor General addressed the Council regarding the clauses to be relegated to the Building Ordinance.\n\nHis Excellency addressed the Council, and said that there was no objection to the second reading of the Bill being postponed for a fortnight.\n\nNOTICE OF QUESTION.-The Honourable WONG SHING gave notice that at the next Meeting he would ask a question respecting the taxation of Salt Fish and other food imported into the Colony.\n\nADJOURNMENT.—The Council then adjourned until Friday, the 22nd instant, at 4 P.M.\n\nW. G. CAMERON, Major-General, Administering the Government.\n\n1\n\nRead and confirmed, this 22nd day of July, 1887.\n\n1\n\nJ. M. GUTIERREZ,\n\nActing Clerk of Councils.\n\nLEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, No. 34.\n\nFRIDAY, 22ND JULY, 1887,\n\nPRESENT:\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY MAJOR-GENERAL WILLIAM GORDON CAMERON, C.B., Administering the Government.\n\nHis Honour the Acting Chief Justice (JAMES RUSSELL), vice His Honour St George PHILLIPPO, Knt., on leave.\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (FREDERICK STEWART.)\n\n17\n\n \"; \n\n37 \n\nthe Acting Attorney General. (EDWARD JAMES ACKROYD), vice the Honourable EDWARD LOUGHLIN O'MALLEY, on leave.\n\nthe Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER).\n\nthe Surveyor General, (JOHN MACNEILE PRICE.) HENRY GEORGE THOMSETT, R.N.\n\nPHINEAS RYRIE.\n\nWONG SHING.\n\nJOHN BELL-IRVING, (vice the Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK, on leave). ALEXANDER PALMER MacEwen. (vice the Honourable Thomas Jackson, on leave).\n\nCharter Paul CHATER, (vice the Honourable FREDERICK DAVID SASBOO, on leave).\n\nThe Council met pursuant to adjournment.\n\nThe Minutes of the last Meeting, held on the 8th July, were read and confirmed.\n\nVOTE OF MONEY PASSED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. The Acting Colonial Secretary, by direction of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, laid upon the table the Report of the proceedings of the Finance Committee, dated the 8th July, 1887, (No. 4), and moved that the following sum referred to therein be voted, viz.:----\n\n$5,000.00\n\n1430 of 1887.\n\nTo defray the cost of extending and completing Richmond Road beyond Richmond Terrace, and of developing and preparing further building sites in that locality, for auction sale,....\n\nThe Treasurer seconded.\n\nQuestion--put and passed.\n\nThe Honourable P. RYRIE presented a Petition for the removal of the Public Urinal in front of the Clock Tower, and addressed the Council on the subject.\n\nThe Surveyor General replied that in view of the great public convenience which the place referred to is found to be, the Government regrets its inability to accede to the prayer of the Petition, and that the place will always be kept in such a condition as not to be a nuisance.\n\nQUESTION.-EMIGRATION ORDINANCE AND VOYAGES TO AUSTRALIA.-Mr. MACEWEN, pursuant to notice, asked His Excellency the Administrator to appoint a Commission to enquire into the question of the proposed modification of the Emigration Ordinance, about which a correspondence had lately taken place between the Government and the Chamber of Commerce.\n\nThe Acting Attorney General replied that it is not necessary to appoint a Commission, as it would not elicit any further information beyond what the Government had already obtained.\n\nQUESTION. THE TAX ON SALT FISH.--Mr. WONG SHING, pursuant to notice, asked:---\n\nWhether it is the case that a tax has recently been imposed on Salt Fish and other articles of food imported into the Colony?\n\nHis Excellency replied that the matter was under consideration.\n\nThe Acting Chief Justice addressed the Council on the subject of the Customs Stations.\n\nBILL ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 16 of 1887.-On the motion of the Acting Attorney General, seconded by the Acting Colonial Secretary, this Bill was read a second time.\n\nThe Acting Attorney General moved that the Council do go into Committee on this Bill. The Council went into Committee on the Bill.\n\nBill reported with an amendment.\n\nThe Acting Attorney General gave notice that, at the next meeting of Council, he would move the third reading of this Bill.\n\n62", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334784, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 66, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "BILL ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FOR AMENDING THE LAWS RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE COLONY OF HONGKONG.--The Acting Attorney General renewed the motion for the second reading of this Bill.\n\nThe Surveyor General seconded.\n\nMr. RYRIE moved that the second reading of the Bill be postponed.\n\nMr. BELL-IRVING seconded.\n\nThe Acting Attorney General opposed the amendment.\n\nDiscussion ensued.\n\nThe amendment was then put, and a division taken, which resulted as follows:-\n\nSyes.\n\nHonourable C. P. CHATER,\n\nJ. BELL-IRVING.\n\nA. P. MacEWEN.\n\nWONG SHING.\n\nP. RYRIE.\n\nNoes.\n\nTHE HARBOUR MASTER. THE SURVEYOR GENERAL. THE COLONIAL Treasurer.\n\nTHE ACTING ATTORNEY GENERAL. The Acting COLONIAL SECRETARY. THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE.\n\nThe amendment was therefore lost by a majority of one.\n\nAfter some discussion, His Excellency put the original motion to the Council, and it was carried without a division.\n\nIt was then agreed that the Bill be printed with the proposed amendments and published.\n\nADJOURNMENT.—The Council then adjourned until Friday, the 5th August, at 1 P.M.\n\nRead and confirmed, this 5th day of August, 1887.\n\nJ. M. GUTIERREZ, Acting Clerk of Councils.\n\nW. G. Cameron, Major-General, Administering the Government.\n\nLEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, No. 35.\n\nFRIDAY, 5TH AUGUST, 1887.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY MAJOR-GENERAL WILLIAM GORDON CAMERON, C.B., Administering the Government.\n\nHis Honour the Acting Chief Justice (JAMES RUSSELL), vice His Honour SIR GEORGE PHILLIPPO, Knt., on leave.\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (FREDERICK STEWART.)\n\nThe Acting Attorney General, (EDWARD JAMES ACKROYD), vice the Honourable EDWARD LOUGHLIN O'MALLEY, on leave.\n\nThe Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER).\n\nThe Surveyor General, (JOHN MACNEILE PRICE.)\n\nHENRY GEORGE THOMSETT, R.N.\n\nPHINEAS RYRIE.\n\nWONG SHUING.\n\nJOHN BELL-IRVING, (vice the Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK, on leave).\n\nALEXANDER PALMER MACEWEN, (vice the Honourable THOMAS JACKSON, on leave).\n\nCATCHICK PAUL CHATER, (vice the Honourable FREDERICK DAVID SAS-SOON, on leave).\n\nThe Council met pursuant to adjournment.\n\nThe Minutes of the last Meeting, held on the 22nd ultimo, were read and confirmed.\n\nQUESTION.—Mr. BELL-IRVING, pursuant to notice, asked:\n\nOn what grounds is it proposed to levy taxes on such institutions as the Race Club, the Cricket Club, the Recreation Club, the Racquet Court, and the Ladies' Recreation Club, most of which have been already specially exempted from taxation by authority of His Excellency's predecessors in the administration of the Government?\n\nThe Treasurer replied that no such proposal as seems to be contemplated in the question now before the Council had been made, and that the subject was still under consideration.\n\nHis Excellency explained to the Council that this is a matter to be dealt with by the Legislative Council.\n\nMr. MacEWEN, pursuant to private notice, asked:-What decision had been arrived at with reference to the publicity of the Sanitary Board's proceedings.\n\nHis Excellency replied that there is no objection whatever to the proceedings, as far as they relate to matters of public interest, being conducted in public.\n\nBILL ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FOR AMENDING THE LAWS RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE COLONY OF HONGKONG.-On the motion of the Acting Attorney General, seconded by the Acting Colonial Secretary, the Council went into Committee on this Bill.\n\nProgress was reported at section 19, section 3, sub-sections 4, 9, and 10, and sections 4, 5, 6, and 11 being reserved for further consideration.\n\nBILL ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 16 of 1887.-On the motion of the Acting Attorney General, seconded by the Acting Colonial Secretary, this Bill was read a third time.\n\nQuestion put--that this Bill do pass.\n\nBill passed, and numbered as Ordinance No. 23 of 1887.\n\nADJOURNMENT.—The Council then adjourned until Friday, the 12th instant, at 4 P.M.\n\nRead and confirmed, this 12th day of August, 1887.\n\nJ. M. GUTIERREZ,\n\nActing Clerk of Councils.\n\nW. G. CAMERON, Major-General, Administering the Government.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334785, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 67, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, No. 36.\n\nFRIDAY, 12TH AUGUST, 1887.\n\n64\n\nPRESENT:\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY MAJOR-GENERAL WILLIAM GORDON CAMERON, C.B., Administering the Government.\n\nHis Honour the Acting Chief Justice (JAMES RUSSELL), vice His Honour Sir GEORGE PHILLIPPO, Knt., on leave.\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (FREDERICK STEWART.)\n\n39\n\n15\n\n\"\n\nthe Acting Attorney General, (EDWARD JAMES ACKROYD), vice the Honourable EDWARD LOUGHLIN O'MALLEY, on leave.\n\nthe Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER).\n\nthe Surveyor General, (JOHN MACNEILE PRICE.)\n\nHENRY GEORGE THOMSETT, R.N.\n\nPHINEAS RYRIE,\n\n19\n\nWONG SHING.\n\n>>\n\n25\n\nJOHN BELL-IRVING, (vice the Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK, on leave). ALEXANDER PALMER MACEWEN, (vice the Honourable THOMAS JACKSON, on leave).\n\nCATCHICK PAUL CHATER, (vice the Honourable FREDERICK DAVID SAS- SOON, on leave).\n\nThe Council met pursuant to adjournment.\n\nThe Minutes of the last Meeting, held on the 5th instant, were read and confirmed.\n\nBILL ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FOR AMENDING THE LAWS RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE COLONY OF HONGKONG. On the motion of the Acting Attorney General, seconded by the Acting Colonial Secretary, the Council resumed consideration in Committee of this Bill.\n\nProgress reported at Section 15 with several amendments.\n\nADJOURNMENT.-The Council then adjourned until Friday, the 19th instant, at 4 P.M.\n\nRead and confirmed, this 19th day of August, 1887.\n\nJ. M. GUTIERREZ,\n\nActing Clerk of Councils,\n\nW. G. CAMERON, Major-General, Administering the Government.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334786, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 68, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, No. 37.\n\nFRIDAY, 19TH AUGUST, 1887.\n\n65\n\nPRESENT:\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY MAJOR-GENERAL WILLIAM GORDON CAMERON, C.B., Administering the Government.\n\nHis Honour the Acting Chief Justice (JAMES RUSSELL), vice His Honour SIR GEORGE PHILLIPPO, Knt., on leave.\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (FREDERICK STEWART.)\n\n**\n\n17\n\n17\n\n\"\n\n3:\n\nthe Acting Attorney General, (EDWARD JAMES ACKROYD) vice the Honourable EDWARD LOUGHLIN O'MALLEY, on leave.\n\nthe Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER),\n\nthe Surveyor General, (JOHN MACNEILE PRICE.)\n\nHENRY GEORGE THOMSETT, R.N.\n\nPHINEAS RYRIE.\n\nWONG SHING.\n\n3\n\n>\n\nJOHN BELL-IRVING, (vice the Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK, on leave).\n\n1\n\nALEXANDER PALMER MACEWEN, (vice the Honourable THOMAS JACKSON, on leave).\n\nCATCHICK PAUL CHATER, (vice the Honourable FREDERICK DAVID SASSON, on leave).\n\nThe Council met pursuant to adjournment.\n\nThe Minutes of the last Meeting, held on the 5th instant, were read and confirmed.\n\nBILL ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE FOR AMENDING THE LAWS RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE COLONY OF HONGKONG.--On the motion of the Acting Attorney General, seconded by the Acting Colonial Secretary, the Council resumed consideration in Committee of this Bill.\n\nProgress reported at Section 42 with amendments.\n\nADJOURNMENT.-The Council then adjourned until Friday, the 26th instant, at 4 P.M.\n\nRead and confirmed, this 26th day of August, 1887.\n\nJ. M. GUTIERREZ, Acting Clerk of Councils.\n\nW. G. Cameron, Major-General, Administering the Government.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334806, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 88, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "C. O.\n\n85\n\n21370\n\n(REG?)\n\nCAP 31.007 67\n\nV9317.\n\nSir,\n\nGovernment House, Hong Kong, 17th September 1887.\n\nI have the honour to inform you that the Honourable Thomas Jackson has resigned his seat in the Legislative Council of this Colony.\n\nThe Right Honourable Henry T. Holland, M.P.,\n\n \n[...] Ja Ve", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334841, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 123, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "3\n\nMiscellaneous Services.\n\nRemuneration to Mr. BRUCE SHEPHERD, for services rendered in connection with the Land Commission,\n\n2. Copies of the Minutes of the Finance Committee containing my minutes asking the Council to vote these sums and the recommendations of the Committee are annexed in explanation of these votes.\n\n$ 1,000.00\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour most Obedient,\n\nHumble Servant,\n\nW. G. CAMERON.\n\nEnclosure.\n\nNo. 14.\n\nC.S.O. 1420 of 1887,\n\nEnclosure.\n\nC. O. 120/21331\n\nREPORT OF PROCEEDINGS\n\nOF THE\n\nFINANCE COMMITTEE,\n\n31 OCT 87\n\nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONGKONG, On the 8th July, 1887.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (FREDERICK STEWART), Chairman.\n\nHis Honour the Acting Chief Justice (JAMES RUSSELL), vice His Honour SIR GEORGE PHILLIPPO, Knt., on leave.\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Attorney General, (EDWARD JAMES ACKROYD).\n\nThe Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER).\n\nHENRY GEORGE THOMSETT, R.N.\n\nThe Surveyor General, (JOHN MACNEILE PRICE).\n\nWONG SHING.\n\nPHINEAS RYRIE.\n\nJOHN BELL-IRVING, (vice the Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK, on leave).\n\nALEXANDER PALMER MACEWEN, (vice the Honourable THOMAS JACKSON, on leave).\n\nCATCHICK PAUL CHATER, (vice the Honourable FREDERICK DAVID SASSOON, on leave).\n\nThe Committee meet this day at the request of the Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nThe Report of the proceedings of the last Meeting held on the 23rd May last, having been taken as read, is confirmed.\n\nRichmond Road.\n\nRead the following Minute by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government:-\n\nW. G. CAMERON,\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote the sum of $5,000 to defray the cost of extending and completing Richmond Road beyond Richmond Terrace, and of developing and preparing further building sites, in that locality, for auction sale.\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 23rd June, 1887.\n\nAfter some explanation by the Acting Colonial Secretary, the Committee recommend that the amount be voted.\n\nThe Committee then adjourn sine die.\n\nLaid before the Legislative Council on the 22nd July, 1887.\n\nRead and confirmed this 26th day of August, 1887.\n\nJ. M. GUTIERREZ, Acting Clerk of Councils.\n\nFREDERICK STEWART,\n\nChairman.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334842, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 124, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "No. 13.\n\nREPORT OF PROCEEDINGS\n\nOF THE\n\nFINANCE COMMITTEE,\n\nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONGKONG,\n\nOn the 26th August, 1887.\n\n121\n\nC.8.0.\n\n69 of 18HT.\n\n0.5.0.\n\n1785 of 1887.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (FREDERICK STEWART), Chairman.\n\nHis Honour the Acting Chief Justice (JAMES RUSSELL), vice His Honour SIR GEORGE PHILLIPPO, Knt., on leave.\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Attorney General, (EDWARD JAMES ACKROYD).\n\nThe Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER).\n\nThe Surveyor General, (JOHN MACNEILE PRICE).\n\nHENRY GEORGE THOMSETT, R.N.\n\nPHINEAS RYRIE.\n\nWONG SHING.\n\nJOHN BELL-IRVING, (vice the Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK, on leave).\n\nALEXANDER PALMER MACEWEN, (vice the Honourable THOMAS JACKSON, on leave).\n\nCATCHICK PAUL CHATER, (vice the Honourable FREDERICK DAVID SASSOON, on leave).\n\nThe Committee met this day at the request of the Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nThe Report of the proceedings of the last Meeting, held on the 8th July last, having been taken as read, is confirmed.\n\nCranks for the Victoria Gaol.\n\n(1.) Read the following Minute by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government:-\n\nW. G. CAMERON.\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote the sum of $2,050 for the purchase of 50 Cranks for the use of prisoners in Victoria Gaol, as Crank labour is so much felt, and therefore so effective a deterrent to crime, and consequently so important a consideration, especially with our limited prison accommodation.\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 23rd August, 1887.\n\nAfter explanation by the Chairman, the Committee recommend that the amount be voted.\n\nMunicipal Valuer's Clerk.\n\n(2.) Read the following Minute by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government:-\n\nW. G. CAMERON.\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote the sum of $120 for the salary of a Copying Clerk to the Municipal Valuer at the rate of $40 per month, for 3 months.\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 23rd August, 1887.\n\n$120.00\n\nAfter the explanation given by the Chairman, the Committee recommend that the sum be voted.\n\nThe Committee then adjourned sine die.\n\nFREDERICK STEWART,\n\nChairman.\n\nLaid before the Legislative Council on the 2nd September, 1887.\n\nRead and confirmed this 9th day of September, 1887.\n\nJ. M. GUTIERREZ,\n\nActing Clerk of Councils.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 340751, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-243 - Public Offices & Others - 1889", "page_number": 480, "title": "CO129-243 - Public Offices & Others - 1889", "content_text": "476\n\n5.-That, for these and other reasons given in the address of the Hong Kong Chamber to Her Majesty, such privileges bestowed at Hong Kong, or elsewhere, should be withdrawn or much curtailed.\n\nIt is moreover stated in a letter from Lord Rosebery to Count Hatzfeldt, dated April 26th, 1886, that a Postal Convention, similar to that made with France in 1856, was made with Belgium in 1876, and that in a case brought before the British Courts in which privileges of the Convention were pleaded, judgment was given adverse to the terms of the Convention, on the ground that such Convention was not legal unless authorised by Parliament.\n\nIt is therefore the opinion of your Memorialists that such privileges, not being allowed by the law of the land, should be withdrawn; and furthermore, that if it is necessary to grant any exemptions to vessels belonging to a foreign nation, they should be such alone as are unavoidable on account of political exigencies, and they should not be of a character to give any undue prestige or freedom to foreign vessels to the prejudice of British vessels and the interests of their owners.\n\nThe Council of this Chamber have unanimously adopted the following resolution, viz.:--\"That foreign vessels engaged in trade, whether subsidised or not by their Governments, should not enjoy any privileges in British ports which are not accorded to British vessels.\"\n\nYour Memorialists therefore humbly pray that your Lordships will be pleased to advise that the Ordinances No. 18 and No. 19 of 1888, passed by the Legislative Council of Hong Kong on the 28th day of August, 1888, and objected to by the Hong Kong Chamber may be disallowed, along with other Ordinances of a similar preferential kind passed in other British Crown Colonies.\n\nAnd Memorialists will ever pray.\n\nYour\n\nGiven under the Common Seal of the Incorporated Chamber of Commerce of Liverpool this 10th day of January, 1889.\n\nTHOMAS H. BARKER, Secretary.\n\nHENRY COKE, PRESIDENT.\n\n100-1/1689.\n\nPage 480\n\nPage 481", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-243 - Public Offices & Others - 1889.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 343956, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-247 - Acting Governor Fleming Governor Des Voeus - 1890 [10-12]", "page_number": 703, "title": "CO129-247 - Acting Governor Fleming Governor Des Voeus - 1890 [10-12]", "content_text": "Enclosure 2\n\nLEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, No. 24.\n\nMONDAY, 20TH OCTOBER, 1890.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT\n\n(The Honourable FRANCIS FLEMING, C.M.G.).\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (WALTER MEREDITH DEANE, C.M.G.).\n\nthe Acting Attorney General, (Edward James ACKROYD).\n\nthe Acting Colonial Treasurer, (HENRY ERNEST WODEHOUSE, C.M.G.).\n\nthe Surveyor General, (SAMUEL BROWN).\n\nthe Acting Registrar General, (Norman GILBERT MITCHELL-INNES).\n\nPHINEAS RYRIE.\n\nCATCHICK PAUL CHATER.\n\nJAMES JOHNSTONE KESWICK.\n\nHo KAI, M.B., C.M.\n\nTHOMAS HENDERSON WHITEHEAD.\n\nThe Council met pursuant to adjournment.\n\nThe Minutes of the last Meeting, held on the 13th October, 1890, were read and confirmed.\n\nHis Excellency addressed the Council and stated that, with respect to the Bill which has been read a first time in connection with the sale of shares in Companies registered under the Companies' Ordinance, a telegram had been received from the Secretary of State to the effect that he had no objection to the Bill being proceeded with if the Unofficial Members agree.\n\nHis Excellency further stated that he would therefore leave it to the Honourable Member who introduced the Bill to take such further steps in connection with it as he might deem desirable.\n\nRead the following Minutes under the hand of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government:-\n\nC.O. Dept. 175 of 1890,\n\nC.8.0.\n\n1383 & 2307\n\nF. FLEMING.\n\n(1.)\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote a sum of One thousand Eight hundred and Seventy-eight Dollars, ($1,878), being the equivalent of £313 at the exchange of 3/4 per Dollar, as an excess over the amount estimated for 12 Maxim Guns and Ammunition about to be supplied. The excess is due to the additions made on the recommendation of General BEVAN EDWARDS, R.E., and Major CLARK, R.E.\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 11th October, 1890.\n\nF. FLEMING.\n\n(2.)\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote a sum of Six thousand Three hundred and Twenty-eight Dollars, ($6,328), for the re-construction of the landing Pier at Stone Cutters' Island.\n\nC.A.O.\n\n1957 of 1890.\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 11th October, 1890.\n\nF. FLEMING.\n\n(3.)\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote a sum of Sixty Dollars, ($60), as an allowance to the Hospital Steward for collecting Hospital bills, at the rate of $20 per month, for October, November, and December of the present year.\n\nThis work was formerly performed by one of the Treasury Shroffs who received $10 per month, so there will be a saving of $30 in the Treasury.\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 14th October, 1890.\n\nThe Acting Colonial Secretary moved that these Minutes be referred to the Finance Committee.\n\nThe Acting Colonial Treasurer seconded.\n\nHis Excellency addressed the Council in connection with the increased costs of the Maxim Guns and the Pier at Stone Cutters' Island.\n\nQuestion—put and agreed to.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-247 - Acting Governor Fleming Governor Des Voeus - 1890 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 343963, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-247 - Acting Governor Fleming Governor Des Voeus - 1890 [10-12]", "page_number": 710, "title": "CO129-247 - Acting Governor Fleming Governor Des Voeus - 1890 [10-12]", "content_text": "Enclosure 5\n\nLEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, No. 31.\n\nMONDAY, 1ST DECEMBER, 1890.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT (The Honourable FRANCIS FLEMING, C.M.G.).\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (WALTER MEREDITH DEANE, C.M.G.).\n\nThe Acting Attorney General, (EDWARD JAMES ACKROYD).\n\nThe Acting Colonial Treasurer, (HENRY ERNEST WODEHOUSE, C.M.G.).\n\nThe Surveyor General, (SAMUEL BROWN).\n\nThe Acting Registrar General, (NORMAN GILBERT MITCHELL-INNES).\n\nPHINEAS RYRIE.\n\nCATCHICK PAUL CHATER.\n\nJAMES JOHNSTONE KESICK.\n\nHO KAI, M.B., C.M.\n\nTHOMAS HENDERSON WHITEHEAD.\n\nThe Council met pursuant to adjournment.\n\nThe Minutes of the last Meeting, held on the 24th November, 1890, were read and confirmed.\n\nPAPERS.-The Acting Colonial Secretary, by direction of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, laid on the table the Report of the Select Committee appointed to examine into the details of the Estimates for 1891; with addenda by the Unofficial Members.\n\nThe Honourable T. H. WHITEHEAD, pursuant to notice, moved the following resolutions:-\n\n1. That in re-adjusting the salaries of Government officials in Hongkong, all personal allowances, special grants, fees of office and other payments of a like nature should be abolished, and the salary in local currency of each officer be a fixed sum to include, where possible, all allowances.\n\n2. That with a view to get rid entirely of personal allowances for length of service or special merit, there should be for each office a minimum and maximum salary with a periodical rate of increase, and that no more than the maximum salary should under any circumstances be paid.\n\n3. That within the limits so fixed the salaries of the present occupants of the various appointments be settled by the Committee of Council, with regard to length of service and personal merits of the officers, subject of course to the approval of the Secretary of State.\n\n4. That to prevent the evil effects constantly arising in certain departments from frequent changes of officers, it be laid down as the rule that, unless under very exceptional circumstances, the occupants of the undermentioned offices are not entitled to and are not to look for any promotion, acting or permanent, out of their own departments. The offices are: Registrar and Deputy Registrar's Supreme Court, the Police Magistrates, the Land Officer, and the Chief Clerk at the Magistracy; the occupants of these offices to be legally qualified when fresh appointments are made to them in the future, the Interpreters of the Supreme Court, and the Clerk of Councils and Chief Clerk in the Colonial Secretary's Office.\n\n5. That in fixing the maximum salary for the offices above mentioned the rule of irremoveability be borne in mind and the maximum salary made equivalent to any promotion the occupant of the office might reasonably hope to obtain, if the rule had not been made.\n\nThe Honourable P. RYRIE seconded.\n\nHis Excellency having addressed the Council, the motion was withdrawn.\n\nBILL ENTITLED-THE GAMBLING ORDINANCE, 1890.\n\nThe Acting Attorney General moved the first reading of the Bill.\n\nThe Acting Colonial Secretary seconded.\n\nQuestion-put and agreed to.\n\nBill read a first time.\n\nThe Acting Colonial Secretary moved that the consideration of the following Bills, viz.:-\n\nAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAW RELATING TO BANKRUPTCY,\n\nAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE PUBLIC HEALTH ORDINANCE OF 1887,\n\nbe postponed until next Meeting of Council.\n\nQuestion-put and agreed to.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-247 - Acting Governor Fleming Governor Des Voeus - 1890 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 343964, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-247 - Acting Governor Fleming Governor Des Voeus - 1890 [10-12]", "page_number": 711, "title": "CO129-247 - Acting Governor Fleming Governor Des Voeus - 1890 [10-12]", "content_text": "The Acting Colonial Secretary moved the discharge of the Order that the Appropriation Bill, 1891, be referred to the Finance Committee.\n\nThe Acting Attorney General seconded. Question-put and agreed to.\n\nOrder discharged.\n\nTHE APPROPRIATION BILL, 1891.-Council in Committee on the Bill.\n\nOn the vote of $10,000 for the Audit Department, Item No. 5, Honourable P. RYRIE moved as an amendment that the amount be struck out on the ground that it is inexpedient to have one side of the accounts audited in England and the other side in the Colony.\n\nHonourable T. H. WHITEHEAD seconded.\n\nA division was taken when there voted:\n\nFor the Amendment.\n\nHon. T. H. WHITEHEAD,\n\nHon. P. RYRIE.\n\nJ. J. KESWICK.\n\nC. P. CHATER.\n\nHO KAI.\n\nAgainst the Amendment.\n\nHon. Acting Registrar General.\n\nSurveyor General.\n\nActing Colonial Treasurer.\n\nActing Attorney General.\n\nColonial Secretary.\n\nHis Excellency the Officer Administering the Government.\n\nAmendment lost.\n\nVote-put and agreed to.\n\nOn the vote of $233,572 for Military Expenditure, Item No. 27, Hon. C. P. CHATER moved as an amendment that the vote be reduced to £20,000 on the ground that the War Department had not fulfilled the promise to increase the garrison.\n\nHonourable P. RYRIE seconded.\n\nA division was taken when there voted:\n\nFor the Amendment.\n\nHon. T. H. WHITEHEAD.\n\nHO KAI.\n\nJ. J. KESWICK.\n\nC. P. CHATER.\n\nP. RYRIE.\n\nAgainst the Amendment.\n\nHon. Acting Registrar General.\n\nSurveyor General.\n\nActing Colonial Treasurer.\n\nActing Attorney General.\n\nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\nHis Excellency the Officer Administering the Government.\n\nAmendment lost.\n\nVote-put and agreed to.\n\nThe Bill was reported with amendments.\n\nCouncil resumed.\n\nThe Acting Colonial Secretary moved the discharge of the Order appointing the Select Committee to examine into the details of the Estimates for 1891, and that the expenditure connected with the Public Works be considered by the Finance Committee.\n\nQuestion-put and agreed to.\n\nBILL ENTITLED \"THE SQUATTERS' ORDINANCE, 1899\" Council in Committee on the Bill. Bill reported with amendments.\n\nCouncil resumed.\n\nBILL ENTITLED \"AN ORDINANCE TO GIVE FURTHER POWERS TO COMPANIES WITH RESPECT TO THE ALTERATION OF THEIR MEMORANDA OF ASSOCIATION.\"--The Acting Attorney General moved that the Bill be recommitted.\n\nThe Acting Colonial Secretary seconded.\n\nQuestion-put and agreed to.\n\nCouncil in Committee on the Bill.\n\nBill reported with amendments.\n\nCouncil resumed.\n\nADJOURNMENT: The Council then adjourned till Monday, the 8th December, at 3 P.M.\n\nF. FLEMING,\n\nOfficer Administering the Government.\n\nFINANCE COMMITTEE,\n\nAT MEETINGS HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONGKONG,\n\nOn the 5th and 11th December, 1890.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (WALTER MEREDITH DEANE, C.M.G.), Chairman,\n\nthe Acting Attorney General, (EDWARD JAMES ACKROYD),\n\nthe Acting Colonial Treasurer, (HENRY ERNEST WODEHOUSE, C.M.G.),\n\nthe Surveyor General, (SAMUEL BROWN),\n\nthe Acting Registrar General, (NORMAN GILBERT MITCHELL-INNES).\n\nPHINEAS RYRIE.\n\nCATCHICK PAUL CHATER.\n\nJAMES JOHNSTONE KESWICK,\n\nHO KAI, M.B., C.M.\n\nTHOMAS HENDERSON WHITEHEAD.\n\nThe Committee meet at the request of the Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nThe Chairman informed the Committee that a telegram had been received from the Right Honourable the Secretary of State urging the adoption early next January of a reduced rate of postage, and stated that the matter would be brought forward for consideration at the Meeting of Legislative Council to be held on Monday, 8th instant.\n\nESTIMATES, 1891.-Item No. 29. Public Works Extraordinary.--Considered and agreed to with the exception that sub-item 9, Gaol Extensions, was disallowed by a majority of one; and sub-item 29, Government Offices Extension and New Law Courts, was not considered as no vote was asked for.\n\nSub-items 32 to 38 being postponed.\n\nThe Committee is then adjourned to Monday, 15th December, 1890.\n\nLaid before the Legislative Council on the 22nd December, 1890.\n\nRead and confirmed on the 20th December, 1890.\n\nF. A. HAZELAND, Acting Clerk of Councils.\n\nW. M. DEANE, Chairman,\n\nRead and confirmed, this 8th day of December, 1890.\n\nF. A. HAZELAND,\n\nActing Clerk of Councils.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-247 - Acting Governor Fleming Governor Des Voeus - 1890 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 343965, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-247 - Acting Governor Fleming Governor Des Voeus - 1890 [10-12]", "page_number": 712, "title": "CO129-247 - Acting Governor Fleming Governor Des Voeus - 1890 [10-12]", "content_text": "No. 24b.\n\nEnclosure 7.\n\n710\n\n# REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS\n\nOF THE\n\nFINANCE COMMITTEE,\n\nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONGKONG,\n\nOn the 16th December, 1890.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (WALTER MEREDITH DEANE, C.M.G.), Chairman.\n\nthe Acting Attorney General, (EDWARD JAMES ACKROYD).\n\nthe Acting Colonial Treasurer, (HENRY ERNEST WODEHOUSE, C.M.G).\n\nthe Surveyor General, (SAMUEL BROWN).\n\nthe Acting Registrar General, (NORMAN GILBERT MITCHELL-INNES).\n\nPHINEAS RYRIE.\n\nCATCHICK PAUL CHATER.\n\nJAMES JOHNSTONE KESWICK.\n\nHO KAI, M.B., C.M.\n\nTHOMAS HENDERSON WHITEHEAD.\n\nThe Committee met at the request of the Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nThe Committee unanimously recommend the adoption of a reduced rate of postage and that the amount be fixed at 7 cents per half ounce for the present.\n\nESTIMATES 1891.-Item 29. Public Works Extraordinary.-Sub-items 32 to 38 were considered and agreed to unanimously.\n\nThe Committee is then adjourned sine die.\n\nLaid before the Legislative Council on the 22nd December, 1890.\n\nRead and confirmed on the 20th December, 1890.\n\nF. A. HAZELAND,\n\nActing Clerk of Councils.\n\nW. M. DEANE, Chairman.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-247 - Acting Governor Fleming Governor Des Voeus - 1890 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 347830, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-253 - Public Offices & Others - 1891", "page_number": 272, "title": "CO129-253 - Public Offices & Others - 1891", "content_text": "# The Mercantile Marine Service Association\n\n## Hong Kong Telegraph 19/11/90\n\n### A National Disgrace!\n\n#### THE SUNDAY LABOUR QUESTION. AN APPEAL TO GOVERNMENT.\n\nHis Excellency the Acting Governor received a deputation from the British Mercantile Marine Officers' Association at Government House yesterday. The deputation, which was received in the first instance by Lieut. Thorburn, A.D.C., and subsequently introduced to His Excellency by the Hon. Secretary, consisted of Captain S. Ashton, Mr. J. W. James, Mr. Chesney Duncan (Hon. Secretary), Messrs. J. W. Gale, N.A. (President), Mr. Pearce, W. Winch (officers), and James Edwards (Hon. Treasurer).\n\nThe Mercantile Marine Service Association was incorporated by Special Act of Parliament for conserving the interests of the British Merchant Service, promoting the general improvement of nautical men by education, wholesome laws, obtaining redress of wrongs, procuring employment, and caring for the helpless and aged.\n\nCaptain Ashton said that the deputation felt most deeply grateful to His Excellency for granting them an interview. They sought to address the strong feeling amongst British officers that there should be a cessation of labour on board ships in this port on Sundays. Having studied Lord Knutsford's speech on the subject, made in the House of Lords on the 25th of July last, the Association came to the conclusion that the best way of causing much-needed legislation on the subject was to move the Chamber of Commerce to recommend Government to introduce a Bill which would cause the cessation of unnecessary Sunday labour.\n\n| **Position** | **Name** |\n| --- | --- |\n| President | J. W. Gale, N.A. |\n| Hon. Secretary | Chesney Duncan |\n| Hon. Treasurer | James Edwards |\n\nThe Association discussed the question at length with the Committee of the Chamber of Commerce at a public conference held at the City Hall on the 7th ultimo. Full reports of the arguments occasioned, together with the Chamber's written decision, dated the 31st of October, had doubtless come within His Excellency's cognizance.\n\nCaptain Ashton continuing said, \"We are very glad to think that His Excellency has taken notice of the movement which, we submit, is a righteous and justifiable movement, and a protest against moral slavery.\" He contended that the reply of the Chamber was unjustifiable in the circumstances and was an insult to officers. The Chamber's proposition was impracticable in the extreme and amounted to a modus vivendi.\n\nThe Chamber wrote, \"The Committee are of opinion that the Government could not legislate for the complete suppression of Sunday labour in this harbour, as the questions involved are very serious and would affect injuriously all the shipping interests of the Colony, and particularly the large Chinese population connected therewith.\" Captain Ashton argued that the Government could legislate for the suppression of Sunday labour without injuriously affecting the shipping interests or the Chinese population.\n\nHis Excellency, in reply, said he was very glad to receive the deputation and to hear their views on a question which was admittedly one of much importance. He believed it was admitted on all sides that it would be desirable to diminish Sunday labour if such could possibly be done. The question then arose whether it should be interfered with, and if so, by what means such interference should be brought about.\n\nThere were only two ways by which this could be done: one being by having recourse to compulsory legislation, and the other by the voluntary co-operation of those concerned in the shipping interests of the colony. His Excellency admitted that he did not altogether agree with all the arguments brought forward as proof that it was impossible to diminish Sunday labour in the colony.\n\n### Honorary Members\n\n* ADMIRAL HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH, K.G., K.T., G.C.B.\n* LORD CLAUD J. HAMILTON\n* LORD BRASSEY, K.C.B.\n* HON. W. A. CROSS, M.P.\n* M. W. MATTINSON, ESQ., M.P.\n* CAPTAIN SIR JAMES ANDERSON\n* SIR E. BATES, BART., M.P.\n* PROFESSOR SIR WILLIAM THOMSON, LL.D., F.R.S.\n* WM. RATURONR, ESQ., M.P.\n* DAVID MACIVER, ESQ.\n* EDWARD WHITLEY, ESQ., M.P.\n* SAMUEL SMITH, ESQ., M.P.\n* RALPH NEVILLE, ESQ., Q.C., M.P.\n* T.B. ROYDEŃ, ESQ., M.P.\n* BARON H. DE WORMS, M.P.\n* W. F. LAWRENCE, ESQ., M.P.\n* SIR G. BADEN-POWELL, ESQ., M.P.\n* T. P. O'CONNOR, ESQ., M.P.\n* RALPH BROCKLEBANK, ESQ.\n* JAMES BEAZLEY, ESQ., J.P.\n* J. J. MAY, ESQ., J.P.\n\n### Honorary Council\n\n* African Steam Ship Company\n* Aspinal, J, Son & Brooke\n* Balfour, Williamson & Co.\n* Baring Brothers\n* Batea, Stokes & Co.\n* Bibby, James J., Esq.\n* Brocklebank, Sir Thomas\n* Brocklebank, Ralph, Jun., Esq.\n* Bushell Bros. & Co.\n* Cearns & Brown\n* Cary, John, Esq., J.P.\n* Cory, Alderman J., Cardiff\n* Coteaworth, Ingue & Co.\n* Cross, J. T., Esq.\n* Dixon, W. H., Esq.\n* Dixon, W. T., & Sons\n* Eusington & Co.\n* Farnworth and Jardine\n* Gibbs, Bright & Co.\n* Graham, Rows & Co.\n* Gruning & Co.\n\n### Executive Council\n\n* Captain T. VINCENT, President\n* CLARKE ASPINALL, ESQ., Treasurer\n* Littledale, T. & J., & Co.\n* Lyon, Comper & Co.\n* Lockett, John, Esq.\n* Mackie & Sons\n* Melones, John, Esq.\n* Maciver, Charles, Esq.\n* Maciver, Henry, Esq.\n* Morland, Sir Henry, Bombay\n* Moss, Charles, & Co.\n* Myers, W. J. Sons, & Co.\n* Muck, W. D., Esq.\n* National Steam Ship Co., Ltd.\n* Nixon & Thew\n* Nickels, J. T., & Co.\n* North, Colonel J. T.\n\n### Council Members (To serve Three Years)\n\n| **Name** | **Position** |\n| --- | --- |\n| Brooks, Capt. | Captain |\n| Burton, G., Capt. | Captain |\n| Campbell, H., Capt. | Captain |\n| Clarke, Janno, Capt. | Captain |\n| Gales, James, Capt. | Captain |\n| Hill, William, Capt. | Captain |\n| Hamil, Martin f., Capt. | Captain |\n| Hatfield, B., Capt. | Captain |\n| Hayes, H. W., Capt. | Captain |\n| Killy, C. J., Capt. | Captain |\n| Lewis, A. W., Capt. | Captain |\n| Murray, G. S., Capt. | Captain |\n| McBay, Horatio, Capt. | Captain |\n| Nowell, S., Capt. | Captain |\n| Ritchie, Joseph, Capt. | Captain |\n| Royden, T. B., Esq., M.P. | |\n| Suumier, Janges, Capt. | Captain |\n| Watt, H. F., Capt. | Captain |\n| Webster, J. K., Capt. | Captain |\n| Williamson, John, Esq. | |\n\nPage 363\n\nC. O. \n2340\nRECE(REG 2 FEB 91)", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-253 - Public Offices & Others - 1891.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 352928, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-260 - Governor Sir Robinson Acting Governor O-Brien - 1893 [9-12]", "page_number": 520, "title": "CO129-260 - Governor Sir Robinson Acting Governor O-Brien - 1893 [9-12]", "content_text": "(20)\n\nSection 37 provides a remedy for the public against the arbitrary exercise of the very extensive powers given to the Opium Farmer. If a frivolous charge is brought, the Magistrate can deal with it under that section very severely by fining the Opium Farmer. That seems to be for the protection of the public and to justify to a certain extent the extreme powers given under section 2. It is unnecessary for me to go further, but I should like to allude—not of course as founding my judgment upon it in any way—to the reference made to section 7. It is a very important section, I think, for the Opium Farmer and the excise officers to bear in mind. One reason for the section, I suppose, is that a person may be perfectly well known as an excise officer, but he may have forfeited his badge or warrant, and the only security the public can have against him is that of the production of the badge to show that he is acting up to that very day as an excise officer. The words are \"acting against any person.\" Now in this case Mr. Spooner did not act against any person; the opium was not searched for; according to the evidence, it was given up; therefore section 7 would not apply. With regard to a penalty, no severe penalty is pressed for. There is force in the Opium Farmer's contention that the opium was kept from 7:30 until late at night in the possession of the Captain and that so far he did not allege any intention of surrendering it to the police any more than to the Opium Farmer.\n\nI would like to say with regard to section 7, also, that it seems it is not on the same footing with section 2. It is not an absolute prohibition; it is simply for the protection of the subject. If the subject chooses to waive that protection absolutely, I think in this case the non-production of the badge could be excused by the waiver. The chief excise officer has sworn that he was known as such. There is absolute proof of this, because the Captain said, \"you may search.\" The object of the production of proof of authority is for the protection of the subject. Here the proof of authority was formally dispensed with, but I think excise officers should carefully bear in mind this section 7. I shall say no more than that a purely nominal penalty of one cent is imposed.\n\nMr. Webber—That is all we ask for, simply a conviction.\n\nHis Worship—It is a conviction under section 2.\n\nMr. Webber—The opium, of course, will be forfeited to the Opium Farmer.\n\nHis Worship—The opium will be forfeited, but it is discretionary whether I order it to be handed over to the Opium Farmer or not.\n\nMr. Webber—I think it ought to be handed over under the Ordinance.\n\nMr. Francis—It is quite within your Worship's discretion.\n\nHis Worship—I will withhold any order for two or three days. I may say there is not an atom of evidence to show that the Opium Farmer was connected with this opium. The evidence rather points to one of his licensees, and I think as it is meritorious to have discovered it, I shall leave the case open for two or three days to see if anything by way of reward for meritorious services is tendered. Of course, there is no obligation to make it.\n\nMr. Francis—I may mention that the owners of these steamers intend to petition the Government to amend the Ordinance in that respect and to allow the opium seized in this manner to be either destroyed or handed over to the steamer owners to cover their risks and expenses.\n\nHis Worship—Of course, there cannot be any such thing as confiscation of opium unless the case comes before the Magistrate, but the Captain's duty is to hand it over to the first Inspector of Police or excise officer, both having equal power to take possession of it. If he likes, he can at the same time send a memo to the Police Station stating he has done so, if he wants to protect himself.\n\n(21)\n\n2.—Declaration of James Henry Logan.\n\n517\n\nI, JAMES HENRY LOGAN, of Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, Preventive Officer, do solemnly and sincerely declare:\n\n1. That I am employed by the Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Company, Limited, to prevent the smuggling of Opium and Saltpetre on board any of the said Company's steamers, and I have assistants under me.\n\n2. That on the Twelfth September instant, about 6 o'clock p.m., Pun Kong, one of my said assistants, told me that he expected that some Opium would be put on board the Company's steamer Honam at about 7:30 o'clock that evening. On hearing this, I went on board the Honam at the last-mentioned hour, accompanied by four of my said assistants, to search the steamer. I first searched the forecastle, where I found nothing. I then went to the steam-winch room, which was locked. I looked into the window with a bull's-eye lamp and saw some mat packages lying on the floor, whereupon I went to the Captain and asked him to come down and help me to get the door of the steam-winch opened. He came down with me, and when we arrived at the room, we found that the door had been already opened. I found four mat packages in the room, each containing six tins of Opium, which the Captain, G. B. Lefavour, took charge of and removed to the store-room and had it locked up.\n\nAbout 9:15 o'clock that same evening, Mr. Spooner and some Excise Officers came to the steamer. Mr. Spooner told Mr. Thomas (the Chief Officer) that he had information regarding some Opium being on board and that he knew where the Opium was, at the same time pointing to the store-room. The Chief Officer called the Captain, and Mr. Spooner told him (the Captain) that he was informed that some Opium was on board and that he wanted to search for it. The Captain replied that he could go ahead and search and asked him if he had a warrant with him. Mr. Spooner said that he was an Excise Officer well known to the Captain and that no warrant was necessary. Mr. Spooner then sent for an Inspector of Police. A Sergeant and a European Constable came. The Captain, Sergeant, and Mr. Spooner had some conversation in the saloon, and I heard Mr. Spooner threaten to arrest the Captain, and again Mr. Spooner sent for the Inspector. While he was sending for him, the Captain sent me to Mr. Arnold, the said Company's Secretary, and I told him what had occurred. Mr. Arnold gave me an order that the Opium should not be handed to the Opium Farmer's men but to the Inspector of Police. I went back to the steamer and delivered that message to the Captain. Mr. Spooner and his Excise Officers were still there. I and the Captain waited for some time to see if the Inspector would come, but he did not come. About 11:15 o'clock that same night, the Captain told me to hand the Opium over to Constable Crawford, No. 75, the Constable in charge of the wharf, and I did so.\n\n3. That I am acquainted with Wong Luk, the Chinese Excise Officer, No. 49. He has frequently given me information that Opium was going to be smuggled to Canton and particularly by the steamer Hankow. His information has always been correct. On one occasion, he himself sent a man up to Canton to inform the Customs there that a passenger on board was smuggling Opium. The Opium was seized at Canton, and he received a reward.\n\n4. That Wong Luk has often told me that he has several times been sent by the Head Chinaman of the Opium Farmer with a permit to accompany Opium on board the Canton steamer at night for smuggling into China, and that so soon as the Opium was on board, he has returned with the permit, leaving the Opium on the steamer. His plan is to get the Opium seized either here or at Canton so that he may obtain a portion of the reward.\n\nAnd I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true and by virtue of the Provisions of an Act made and passed in the Sixth year of the Reign of His late Majesty King William the Fourth, entitled An Act to...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-260 - Governor Sir Robinson Acting Governor O-Brien - 1893 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 352944, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-260 - Governor Sir Robinson Acting Governor O-Brien - 1893 [9-12]", "page_number": 536, "title": "CO129-260 - Governor Sir Robinson Acting Governor O-Brien - 1893 [9-12]", "content_text": "( 22 ) \n\nI mention that I have just received from the Company's Solicitor, his bill for legal expenses incurred in connection with the case, amounting to $37.25 which I hope will be taken into consideration by His Excellency when fixing the amount to be awarded to the Company.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour most obedient Servant,\n\nTHOS. ARNOLD, Secretary.\n\nThe Honourable G. T. M. O'Brien, C.M.G.,\n\nColonial Secretary.\n\nNo. 973.\n\nSIR,\n\nCOLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,\n\nHONGKONG, 10th July, 1893.\n\nR. v. Lam Sui and another.\n\nIn reply to your letter of the 5th instant, I am directed to inform you that the Magistrate's decision has been appealed against in the regular course, and that a case has been duly stated for the opinion of the Supreme Court.\n\nHis Excellency's decision must, therefore, await the result of the appeal.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour most obedient Servant,\n\nG. T. M. O'BRIEN,\n\nColonial Secretary.\n\nTHOMAS ARNOLD, Esq., Secretary,\n\nHongkong, Canton & Macao Steam-boat Co., Ld.,\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.\n\nPage 23\n\n( 23 )\n\nIN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.\n\nAPPELLATE JURISDICTION,\n\nBetween LAM YIK and LAM SU, Appellants,\n\nand\n\nTHE QUEEN by JAMES HENRY LOGAN, Respondent.\n\nThis is a case stated by the undersigned, a Magistrate of the Colony of Hongkong, under the Magistrates' Ordinance, No. 10 of 1890, for the purpose of Appeal to the Supreme Court on a question of law which arose before me as herein after stated-\n\n1. At the Police Court of Victoria in this Colony on the 6th day of June, 1893, a Complaint preferred by JAMES HENRY LOGAN hereinafter called the \"Respondent,\" against one LAM YIK and another LAM SU hereinafter called the “Appellants,” for that they the said Appellants were unlawfully in possession of two hundred and fifty taels of prepared opium which did not appear on the manifest on board the steam-ship Fatshan, then about to proceed to Canton on the 5th day of June, 1893, contrary to Ordinance 21 of 1891, and upon such hearing I discharged the Appellants, and ordered that the said two hundred and fifty taels of prepared opium should be forfeited, and detained until the disposal thereof had been determined by the Governor in Council, under the provisions of Section 38 of Ordinance No. 21 of 1891.\n\n2. And whereas the Appellants being dissatisfied with my determination upon the hearing of the said Complaint and alleging themselves to be aggrieved by such determination as being erroneous in point of law, have pursuant to Section 99 of the Magistrates' Ordinance, No. 10 of 1890, duly applied to me in writing to state and sign a case, setting forth the facts and the grounds of such determination as aforesaid in order that they may appeal to the Full Court and have duly entered into a Recognizance as required by the said Ordinance on that behalf.\n\n3. Now, therefore, I, the said Magistrate, in compliance with the said application do hereby state and sign the following case.\n\n4. Upon the hearing of the Complaint it was proved on the part of the Respondent and found as a fact —\n\n(a) That the Respondent is the Chief Preventive Officer of the Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steam-boat Company, Limited, and that he is employed as such for the purpose of detecting any opium taken on board the said Company's steamers which does not appear on the manifest of such steamers.\n\n(b) That on the 5th day of June, 1893, the Respondent went on board the said Company's steamer Fatshan then lying alongside the said Company's Wharf in Victoria Harbour in the waters of this Colony and then about to proceed to Canton, and in performance of his duty searched the baggage of the Appellants who were then and there on board the said steamer.\n\n(c) That the Respondent found in the baggage of each of the Appellants two tins containing 125 taels of prepared opium, which said prepared opium did not appear on the manifest of the said steamer.\n\n(d) That the Appellant LAM YIK then produced a certificate from the Hau Fook Opium Farm for the possession of 356 taels of prepared opium in six tins.\n\n5. It was contended on behalf of the Respondent that although the 250 taels of prepared opium contained in the four tins found in the baggage of the Appellants may have formed part of the 356 taels of prepared opium contained in the six tins named in the certificate from the Hau Fook Opium Farm, the said 250 taels of prepared opium did not appear on the vessel's manifest and was therefore subject to forfeiture under Section 38 of Ordinance 21 of 1891.\n\n6. On behalf of the Appellants it was contended that the possession of the 250 taels of prepared opium being covered by a valid certificate from the Hau Fook Opium Farm it was lawfully in the possession of the Appellants and therefore not subject to seizure and could not be forfeited.\n\n7. I being of opinion however that the words \"Notwithstanding anything in this Ordinance contained\" in the first clause of Section 38 of Ordinance 21 of 1891 contemplate and authorize the forfeiture (whether held under a valid certificate or not) of \"Any opium seized on board of any steamship bound or about to proceed to the ports of Canton or Macao which does not appear on the manifest of such vessel\" and that the evidence given before me brought the case within the operation of Section 38 of Ordinance No. 21 of 1891, gave my determination against the Appellants in the manner aforesaid.\n\nPage 533", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-260 - Governor Sir Robinson Acting Governor O-Brien - 1893 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 353340, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-261 - Public Offices & Others - 1893", "page_number": 328, "title": "CO129-261 - Public Offices & Others - 1893", "content_text": "The amount of Bank deposits is different in each colony for colonial Depositors. It would be an advantage if this information could be published for both Hongkong and the Straits Settlements, but if any objection is felt to giving the information for both, just for the purpose in question.\n\nLetters to be addressed to the Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China.\n\nFULLER'S LIST - DETAILS\n\nChartered Bank of India, Australia & China.\n\nHatton Court, Threadneedle Street\n\nLondon; 30th August 1893.\n\nC.O.\n\nThe Honble Robert Henry Meade,\n\nColonial Office.\n\nSir,\n\n[Ref 31 Aug 93]\n\nWe have been informed by Hongkong Manager that an application had been addressed to him by the Colonial Secretary for information as to the amount of Deposits in this Bank at 31st December last.\n\nWe enclose copy of this letter, and if the enquiry refers to the total amount of Deposits with this Bank, the information can be furnished by us here, and we shall be glad to hear from you on this point.\n\nWe are, however, unable to understand why this request should reach us from Hongkong, seeing that no similar enquiry has been made in Singapore.\n\nWe are, Sir,\n\nYour most obedient servant,\n\nThomas Forrest\n\nManager.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-261 - Public Offices & Others - 1893.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 354465, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-263 - Acting Governor Barker Governor Sir Robinson - 1894 [5-8]", "page_number": 199, "title": "CO129-263 - Acting Governor Barker Governor Sir Robinson - 1894 [5-8]", "content_text": "THE \n\nEnclosure in despatch No. 123 of 24th May/94.\n\nW. Robinson's despatch No. 123 of 24th May/94.\n\nHongkong Weekly Press\n\nAND\n\nChina Overland Trade Report 10936\n\n(VOL. XXXIX.)\n\nCONTENTS.\n\n...397\n\n...308\n\nHONGKONG: THURSDAY, 24 MAY, 1894.\n\nRed 25 JUN N21\n\nThe annual meeting of A. S. Watson & Co., Limited, was held on the 19th inst., when the report and accounts were adopted. The Chairman, in his speech, gave a very satisfactory account of the state of the Company's business.\n\nThe collision between the steamship Miike Maru and the Monmouthshire, alarmingly reported, took place outside the Lighthorse lightship on the night of the 11th inst. The Monmouthshire was at anchor when, just before midnight, she was run into by the Miike Maru, an 8-knot steamer. The Monmouthshire was on her way to Hankow to load tea. Both vessels had to go into dock at Shanghai.\n\nThe Manila Slipway Company purposes to pay a dividend of 2½ per cent. for the half-year ended 31st March last, which with the dividend of the same amount for the previous half-year makes 5 per cent for the year.\n\nEpitome of the Week, &c.\n\nLeading Articles :\n\nThe Plague and its Causes\n\nThe Plague and Chinese Opposition to Sanitary Measures\n\nRussia and Korea\n\nThe Water Supply\n\nAnglo-Chinese Convention\n\nTreaty\n\nEntente in Japan\n\nQuarantine...\n\nThe Plague.\n\nThe Plague at Canton\n\nSupreme Court :--\n\nIn re The Chiou Land and Finance Co., Limited.\n\nChai Cha Si v. Chung Kain Tim\n\nAttempted Arson\n\nForgery.\n\nThe National Bank of China, Limited, v. Him Kee Stum\n\nFire in Queen's Road West.\n\nDefeat of the Anti-Foreign Party in Japan.\n\nTai Tam Botanical and Afforestation Report\n\nThe Fatality to a Soldier in the Harbour\n\nThe Bankruptcy of Messrs. Forbes and Tones\n\nVictor & Co. Recreation Club.\n\nThe Union Insurance Society of Canton, Limited\n\nA. S. Watson & Co., Limited\n\nHumphreys Estate and Finance Company, Limited\n\nDanish shareholder and the Calls of the Bank of China, Japan and the Straits, Limited\n\nA French View of the Judgment in the Case of the Bank of China, Lepissier.\n\nHongkong and Port News\n\nCommercial....\n\nShipping.........\n\nMARRIAGE.\n\nOn 12th instant, by H.B.M.'s Consul-General, and afterwards at St. Joseph's Church, Shanghai, CLARA, youngest daughter of the late Col. J. E. COOK, to WILLIAM AUGUSTUS, eldest son of Augustus WHITE.\n\nDEATHS\n\nAt his Home, Lutterworth Leicestershire, on 5th April, THOMAS HENRY DALBY, late of Hongkong.\n\nAt Chandos House, Guernsey, on the 14th of April, BRIDGET CHRISTIANIA, the dearly beloved wife of CHAS. J. HIRST, and widow of the late Dr. HILTON FAWCETT, aged 35½.\n\nOn the 15th May, at 4, Mayfair Terrace, Bubbling Well Road, Shanghai, CHARLES RENEY DALLAS, aged 51 years.\n\nThe Monmouthshire is having fourteen plates taken out and her stem straightened, and the Miike Maru is having eleven plates taken out.\n\nVisitors to Japan this spring, says the Japan Gazette, have been sadly disillusioned. The climate has been so belauded that people anticipate delightful sojourn. For this thanks are due to Sir Edwin Arnold and others of his ilk who saw only the bright side of things and gilded even the brightest. But Japan is not unlike England in the quality of its weather, that is to say, eternally variable, though unlike England in the nature of its downpours.\n\nThe report of the Hongkong and China Gas Company shows a net profit, including £1,152 brought forward, of £9,693 for the year 1893, and a dividend at the rate of 10 per cent. per annum is recommended (of which 6 per cent. has been paid as an interim dividend), leaving £2,893 to be carried forward.\n\nThe China Export, Import, and Banking Company at Hamburg distributes for the past year a dividend of 12 per cent., as in the previous year, the net profits amounting to m.94,879. The paid-up share capital amounts to m.500,000; the reserve fund to m.150,000 (against m.100,000 in the previous year).\n\nThe following telegrams, dated 9th instant, have passed between Sir John Pender and the Chairman of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, on the completion of the cable between Singapore and Labuan :\n\nFrom Sir John Pender, Chairman, Eastern Extension Telegraph Co., to The President of the Chamber of Commerce, Singapore :\n\n\"Please accept my hearty congratulations on completion of alternative cable between Singapore and Hongkong, which not only strengthens and improves your telegraphic communication, but brings Singapore into direct submarine communication with Labuan and Borneo, and will thus materially assist in development of your colony's resources and prosperity.\n\nI would also express the hope that this further justification of the company's enterprise and liberality, involving as it does enormous expenditure, will be fully appreciated and convince them of this Company's desire to meet public requirements as fully as possible.\"\n\nFrom the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, Singapore, to Sir John Pender :\n\n\"Singapore Chamber of Commerce thanks you for your kind message of congratulation, and joins in the hope that the opening of the new cable, placing the colony in a more independent telegraphic position, may lead to the stimulation of its trade with Labuan and Borneo and countries farther east.\n\nThe Chamber feels that the traffic generally may surely increase as a result of this new communication.\"\n\nARRIVALS OF MAILS.\n\nThe French mail of the 13th April arrived per M.M. steamer Oceanien, on the 16th May (33 days); the English mail of the 20th April arrived per P. & O. steamer Sutlej, on the 19th May (29 days); and the American mail of the 18th April arrived per P. M. steamer Peru, via Honolulu, on the 22nd May (34 days).\n\nThe plague continues its ravages, the mortality for the week ending on the 22nd inst., being 197. The sanitary precautions taken by the Government have aroused great hostility on the part of the Chinese and on Saturday there was some little disturbance, but the prompt measures taken by the police prevented its becoming serious.\n\nIn view of the objections of the Chinese to having the sick treated by European doctors, the Committee of the Tung Wah Hospital have been permitted to establish a temporary branch hospital at the Glassworks, to which cases may be removed.\n\nEPITOME OF THE WEEK.\n\nAn earthquake shock occurred at Tientsin at six o'clock on the morning of the 14th inst.\n\nM. G. Dubail, Consul-General for France at Shanghai, has received instructions to proceed to Tokyo to act as Chargé d'Affaires, pending the arrival there of M. Harmand, the new Minister.\n\nOn the question of house-to-house visitation, however, to which objection was also taken, the Government has declined to make any concession, holding the measure to be absolutely necessary for the public safety.\n\nAbsurd tales have been in circulation amongst the coolies, in common with the Foreign community, as to the treatment to which the sick were subjected on the hospital ship Hygeia.\n\nA Commission appointed by the Government of Victoria for the purpose of promoting trade and enabling it to take advantage of the coming Exhibition is at present visiting Hongkong.\n\nPage 308\n\nPage 397\n\nPage 398\n\nPage 399\n\nPage 400\n\nPage 401\n\nPage 403\n\nPage 405\n\nPage 406\n\nPage 408\n\nPage 410\n\nPage 411\n\nPage 415\n\nPage 418", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-263 - Acting Governor Barker Governor Sir Robinson - 1894 [5-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 355501, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-264 - Governor Sir Robinson & Public Offices - 1894 [9-12]", "page_number": 486, "title": "CO129-264 - Governor Sir Robinson & Public Offices - 1894 [9-12]", "content_text": "ab £26.5.7 \n\nare \n\napproved. \n\n(Signed) A. G. S. Hawes, British Com-\n\nmissioner and \n\nConsul General. Sawaiian Islands, \n\nPresident of the Court. \n\n(Signed) St. J. May, Captain St. B. M. S. \n\n\"Hyacinth?\" \n\n(Signed) H. W. Mist Captain R. N. Retired (+) G. Brown Master of British Ship \n\n\"Dimara\" \n\nI \n\nhereby certify that the foregoing is a true and faithful copy of its original produced to me. Dated at the British Vice Consulate, Honolulu, this twelfth day of November, 1894. \n\n(Signed) Thomas Rain Walker, \n\nBritish Vice Consul. \n\nAnnex: No. 23 \n\nProceedings of \n\nNaval Court \n\nForm No. \n\nM 1907 \n\n1133 \n\nWest LAN SU \n\n18719 Vict. Cap. 91, Sec. 18. \n\nForm of Members of the Crew for \n\n481 \n\nCarichon. \n\nof \n\nMaster or \n\nat \n\noffence . \n\nWhereas a Naval Court of which Albert George Sidney Hawes Esquire, British Commissioner and Consul General, Haw- aiian Islands, Captain St. Henry John May, C.B. R. N., Captain Henry Wentworth Mist, R. N. (retired) and Mr. George Brown, Master of the British Ship \"Dimara\" were Members was sum-\n\nmoned by Captain Henry John May C. B. R. N. Commanding H. B. M. S. \"Hyacinth\" for the purpose of investigating \n\na \n\ncomplaint made by the Master of the British Steamship \"Nanshan\" No.87190 of London Sitaro \n\nagainst \n\nKubala Kantaro, \n\nYataro, Sera Suokichi, Mori \n\nKerbataro", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-264 - Governor Sir Robinson & Public Offices - 1894 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 359801, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-270 - Public Offices & Others - 1895", "page_number": 572, "title": "CO129-270 - Public Offices & Others - 1895", "content_text": "E. MACKINTOSH, T JACKSON, C. P. CHATER, HO KAL, T. H. WHITEHEAD, R. M. GRAY, A. McCONNACHIE, N. J. EDE, DOUGLAS JONES, D. GILLIES, G. W. F. PLAYFAIR, WALTER JUDD, CHANTREY INCHBALD, JAS. B. COUGHTRIE, D. R. SASSOON, R. M. MOSES, J. S. MOSES, S. A. LEVY\n\n-10-\n\nJAMES H. COX, JAMES CANTLIE, J. H. LEWIS, A. TURNER, E. MAST, E. W. MITCHELL, J. W. NOBLE, JNO. J. FRANCIS, Q.C., WM. MACBEAN, J. D. LAPRAIK, D. W. CRADDOCK, A. SHELTON HOOPER, WM. DANBY, ROBT. SHEWAN, R. K. LEIGH, F. O. STEDMAN, MATHEW J. D. STEPHENS, J. Y. V. VERNON, D. HASKELL, M. S. S. SASSOON, S. J. DAVID, CHAS. J. HOLLIDAY, S. GODFREY BIRD, J. D. MONRO, W. H. PERCIVAL, THOS. ARNOLD, J. S. VAN BUREN, ALEX. ROSS, GEO. MURRAY BAIN, F. HENDERSON, R. LYALL, GEO. HOLMES, A. G. STOKES, E. BURNIE, H. P. WADMAN, W. R. LOXLEY, HENRY CRAWFORD, JNO. MCCALLUM, JOHN D. HUTCHISON, GEO. J. PHILLIPPO, C. H. GRACE, ALFRED HANCOCK, A. G. MORRIS, C. EWENS, E. JONES HUGHES, J. BELL, B. L. BATLIWARA, JNO. D. HUMPHREYS, A. COXON, E. TOMLIN, J. ROSS ANTON, A. H. RENNIE, W. G. HUMPHREYS, GEO. FENWICK, C. S. TAYLOR, E. RUSSELL BURDON, C. W. RICHARDS, F. DODWELL, HENRY E. POLLOCK, CHAS. D. WILKINSON, H. L. DENNYS, A. O'D. GOURDIN, WM. ROSS, WM. POWELL, HENRY HUMPHREYS, CH. BOBBE, G. KNOBLOCH, E. H. SUMMERS, GEO. A. BUCKLAND\n\n--11--\n\nW. HARDWICK, FRITZ ED. SHUSTER, JOHN HARVIE, JAMES WADDELL, JOHN J. ANDREW, N. MACDONALD, ROBT. PARK, CARL SCHULLENBACH, THOMAS GRINSHAW, JAMES GILLESPIE, DAVID CURRIE, FRANK W. WHITE, JOHN PATERSON, ROBERT STUART, JOHN WILSON, THOS. SHAND, WILLIAM H. MILLIGAN, ROBERT WALKER, H. E. MACKENZIE, ROBERT BERWICK, JOHN MCLAUGHLIN, ROBT. DICKSON, GEO. KIRKPATRICK, CHAS. BLAKE, FRAEL RÖHRS, FREDRICK ECKHOFF, T. F. FOYAN, ALEX. CUNNINGHAM, JOHN COILS\n\n566", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-270 - Public Offices & Others - 1895.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 360219, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-271 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1896 [1-4]", "page_number": 415, "title": "CO129-271 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1896 [1-4]", "content_text": "## Class II.\n\n1. Draw a map of England inserting only the following names:- \nThe Wash, Land's End, I. of Wight, Whitehaven, Cotswold Hills, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Colchester, Derby, Ouse R., Liverpool, Sheffield, Shrewsbury.\n\n2. Name 5 counties South of the Thames, and give the county town of each.\n\n3. In what counties are the following places and what do you know about each place: Hastings, Stratford-on-Avon, Runnymede, Salisbury, Evesham, Marston Moor.\n\n4. In what districts of England is the woollen manufacture carried on? In what districts are the hop gardens? Where are the chief potteries?\n\n5. State precisely where are the following:- Snowdon, The Peak, Wrekin, Plinlimmon, Ingleborough, The Chiltern Hills.\n\n6. What rivers run into the Humber?\n\n## Class III.\n\n1. Draw a map of Holland and Belgium inserting only the following places:- Texel, Rhine, Mons, Antwerp, Ostend, Waterloo, Zutphen, Schelde R., Luxemburg, Fontenoy, Leyden, The Hague.\n\n2. Write down the boundaries, chief rivers, and five important towns of any two of the following countries:- Germany, Austria, Hungary, Spain.\n\n3. Where are the following places and what are the chief exports from each? Odessa, Copenhagen, Christiansand, Genoa, Astrakhan, Cologne, Mechlín, Adrianople, Lyons, Innsbrück, Barcelona, Cadiz.\n\n4. Trace the course of a ship from Venice to London, and mention the capes it would pass on the voyage.\n\n5. Mention any differences you know of between the form of Government in Russia and the form of Government in France.\n\n6. Name the colonial possessions of Denmark.\n\n## Class V.\n\n1. Explain the terms --- pole, delta, isthmus, archipelago, watershed. Mention some countries on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea, and mention also the capitals of these countries.\n\n2. Describe the boundaries of Austria.\n\n3. Where are the following islands? To which country does each belong? Malta, Java, St. Vincent, Tanganyika, Cuba, Jamaica, Minorca, Madeira, Cyprus.\n\n4. What and where are the following? Elbe, Winnipeg, Cape Horn, Hainan, Euphrates, Pyrenees, Babel-mandeb, Nile, Good Hope.\n\n5. Name the principal Bays, and Gulfs, of the Indian Ocean.\n\n## Class VI.\n\n1. How do we know that the earth is round? Why does the earth appear flat to us?\n\n2. What is an ocean, a sea, a gulf, a roadstead, a channel, a creek, an estuary? What is the difference between an island and a peninsula? How can a peninsula become an island?\n\n3. Define a river basin, and tell how rivers are formed. Explain what is meant by banks, sources, and bed of a river.\n\n4. Give the names of three well-known capes, three mountains, and one volcano.\n\n## HISTORY.\n\n### Class 1 A.B.C.\n\n(Six questions to be done, among which must be those marked.*)\n\n1. Explain-Impeachment, a monarchy, taxes, a protector, a usurper, Habeas Corpus. Explain-Benevolences, Extinction of Villenage, Tudor Dynasty, Heretics, Bill of Attainder.\n\n2. Who were The Lollards, The Lords Ordainers, Wycliffe, Wat Tyler, Joan of Arc, Empson, The Woodvilles, John Knox, Lady Jane Grey, Sir Walter Raleigh, Somerset?\n\n3. Trace briefly the course of the Reformation in England, naming the chief individuals concerned, the measures passed, and the state of public feeling.\n\n4. What was Edward I.'s claim to the throne of Scotland? and how did he enforce it?\n\n5. Trace the progress of the French wars in the reigns of Edward III. and Henry V., naming, and describing, if you can, the principal battles.\n\n6. Which do you think had the better right to the throne, Lancaster or York? And why? Give a list of the chief battles during the Wars of the Roses, saying by which side each was won.\n\n7. Write a short character of either (i) Richard III., or (ii) Wolsey.\n\n8. Who were the great foreign rivals of Henry VIII.? and how did he come in contact with each of them?\n\n9. Write a short account of Mary Queen of Scots.\n\n### Class IV.\n\n1. What are the divisions of the Chinese Empire?\n\n2. Give a list of the sea-board provinces of China with their capitals.\n\n3. Describe the largest province of China Proper with special reference to situation, population, and products.\n\n4. Trace the course of the Yangtsz. Mention some of its tributary streams.\n\n5. What and where are- Chusan, Newchwang, Chingtoo, Si-ngan, Tai-wan, Soochow, Pescadores, Pei-ho, Woosung.\n\n6. State briefly the situation, the direction, and extent of two mountain ranges in China. Give the names of two large lakes, which discharge part of their waters into the Yangtsz.\n\n### Class II. 4.B.\n\n(Six questions to be done, among which must be those marked.*)\n\n1. In what reigns were the following persons or events?---John Knox, Archbishop Land, Buckingham, Thomas Cromwell, Hampden, Cranmer, Colonel Pride, The Field of the Cloth of Gold, Lady Jane Grey, Blake, Duke of Monmouth, Lord Strafford, Wolsey, Flodden, The Gunpowder Plot, Sir Walter Raleigh, Marlborough, Milton, Battle of Spurs, John Bunyan, Judge Jeffreys.\n\n2. Explain--A monarchy, an usurper, a protector, a commonwealth, Benevolences, Dauphin, Papal Supremacy, Act of Conformity, Shipmoney, Habeas Corpus.\n\n3. Do you consider the execution of Charles I. just, or unjust? Give your reasons in full.\n\n4. Write a short character of either (i) Elizabeth, or (ii) James I.\n\n5. What was the cause and the result of the Spanish Armada? Name several of the leaders.\n\n6. Why did James II. lose his crown?\n\n7. What do we mean by the Reformation?\n\n8. Write a list of the sovereigns in your period, giving the dates of accession and death; and the relationship of each to the immediate predecessor and successor.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-271 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1896 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 361623, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-273 - Governor Sir Robinson & Others - 1896 [10-12]", "page_number": 483, "title": "CO129-273 - Governor Sir Robinson & Others - 1896 [10-12]", "content_text": "4. The 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\n\nMaurice Alexander Cameron.\n\n(one of the Crown Agents for the Colonies as aforesaid) in the presence of\n\n(S4) H. Martin.\n\nDowning Street,\n\nS.W.\n\nSigned by the said Horace Knight\n\nin the presence of (S4) H. Martin,\n\nDowning Street,\n\nS.W.\n\n(Sa) M. A. Cameron.\n\n(Seal) Horace Knight\n\nHe also Henry Knight, Thomas Perking\n\nӨ\n\n9 George Watt signed similar Agreements.\n\nCONDITIONS OF SERVICE IN THE HONG KONG POLICE FORCE.\n\nI. No married man will be enlisted, and no married quarters will be provided until after promotion to rank of Sergeant.\n\nII. The pay is $600 per annum, in monthly payments of $50. Note. The exchange value of the dollar is variable. The market rate of exchange is at the present time and the Government will recognize no claim in respect of fluctuations in the value of the dollar.\n\nFor the purpose of paying salary when on leave of absence in England, the dollar will be taken at 4s., and in the case of pension, 3s. 8d.\n\nIII. Full pay will be drawn from the date of embarkation.\n\nIV. A bounty of £15 will be paid on enlistment.\n\nV. Each Officer is allowed to remit home, through the Government, any sum not exceeding his half-pay, but only at the market rate of exchange.\n\nVI. The engagement will be for five years only. Subject to the approval of the Captain Superintendent of Police and of the Colonial Surgeon, a Constable can re-engage for a further term of five years.\n\nVII. At the expiration of each of these terms of five years' service he becomes entitled to a second-class return passage.\n\n(a.) And he can apply through the Captain Superintendent of Police for permission to return to the service within a period not exceeding nine months.\n\n(b.) Should this application be approved, he will receive half-pay during his absence, and a return passage to the Colony.\n\n(c.) On his return, he shall be reinstated in his relative position in the force.\n\nVIII. Should he not take leave but remain in the Colony at the expiration of each or either of these two terms of five years' service, he will receive a sum equal to three months' pay of his substantive rank by way of bonus.\n\nIX. Should he be allowed to continue in the force on the completion of his second term of service, he may, on his final retirement, be allowed a pension according to regulations from time to time issued by the Colonial Government with the approval of the Secretary of State. Under the regulations recently issued, no pension will be granted for less than fifteen years' service, nor until the Officer has reached the age of 45 years, except in case of retirement on the ground of ill-health.\n\nX. Should a Constable be compelled to retire through ill-health before ten years, a gratuity of one month's pay for each year's service may be granted.\n\nXI. On joining the service, each man has to provide himself with a uniform box, the cost of which is $5.\n\nXII. As a rule, he has to perform 6 hours' duty in each twenty-four hours, generally between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.; but is liable to be called on for extra service.\n\nXIII. He will have to attend School for one hour each day, four days weekly, until he obtains a Certificate of Competency, without which he cannot obtain promotion in the Force.\n\nXIV. He will also be required to attend drill for half an hour, three or four days a week, until he is passed as efficient.\n\nXV. Each Constable (European) is provided with free quarters, fuel, and light.\n\nXVI. The following are also provided free:-\n\nBeds and bedding, summer and winter clothing, helmets, great coats, and money in lieu of boots.\n\nXVII. He is provided with table linen, cutlery, glass, crockery ware, and cooking utensils for the sum of $5 entrance fee.\n\nXVIII. He is provided with Medical Attendance free. If absent from duty in hospital through sickness from climate or ordinary causes for a period not exceeding in all three months in any one year, a stoppage of one-third pay is made. After that period, half pay only will be allowed. If, however, his sickness is certified to be the result of his own indiscretion, half pay only will be allowed during the whole time of his absence from duty.\n\nXIX. Extra allowances are granted to Officers who acquire some knowledge of the Chinese language at the rate of $2.50, $5, or $10 per month according to the degree of proficiency attained.\n\n(Signature of Witness.)\n\n(Signature of Constable.)\n\n480", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-273 - Governor Sir Robinson & Others - 1896 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 365728, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-281 - Governor Sir Robinson & Acting Governor Major Gen Black - 1898 [1-3]", "page_number": 63, "title": "CO129-281 - Governor Sir Robinson & Acting Governor Major Gen Black - 1898 [1-3]", "content_text": "## \n\n7. From June, 1895, till December, 1895, I was also Acting Harbour Master.\n\n8. From April last to date, I have held the appointment of Acting Police Magistrate and Coroner.\n\n9. From November, 1891, to April, 1892, and from June, 1895, to October, 1896, I have been a Member of the Legislative Council,\n\n10. During the first period the Merchant Shipping Consolidation Ordinance was passed. \n11. I have also been honoured by being appointed to serve on the following Commissions and Committees :-\n\n| Item | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| (a) | To consider the system of Quarantine and Quarantine Regulations as applicable to the Port of Hong Kong. |\n| (b) | Member of a Confidential Committee to consider what steps should be taken in the event of a recurrence of the Plague in the Colony. |\n| (c) | Arms and Ammunition Amendment and Consolidation Ordinance. |\n| (d) | A Committee appointed to inquire into the condition of British Trade in Hong Kong. |\n| (e) | Chairman of a Committee appointed to inquire into the subject of lighting the City of Victoria and British Kowloon. |\n| (f) | A Committee appointed to inquire into the question of flogging at Victoria Gaol. |\n\nWILLIAM C. H. HASTINGS, \nActing Police Magistrate.\n\n17/3/97.\n\n[Private.]\n\nMY DEAR HASTINGS, --I suppose you will accept the office. I congratulate you and shall be very sorry to lose you.\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, \nST. LUCIA, 1st November, 1889.\n\nYours truly \n(Signed), \nR. B. LLENELYN\n\nIn recording my opinion of the qualifications of Commander Hastings, I cannot do better than refer to the fact that when Acting Governor of Hong Kong last year I was so much impressed by the very efficient way in which he conducted the duties of Harbour Master, the great force of character which he displayed, the honest manliness with which he dealt with many difficult questions, that I selected him to be a Member of the Legislative Council, where he gave me most effective support in every way-especially in connection with the Merchant Shipping Ordinance, which was fiercely opposed by many whose interests were affected by it, but which, mainly owing to Commander Hastings' firmness and effective support, I was able to carry through.\n\nI have a very strong appreciation of the earnestness and ability of Commander Hastings; and I am sorry for the sake of this Colony that his services are likely to be so soon lost to it.\n\n(Signed), \nG. DIGBY BARKER, \nMajor-General, Commanding Troops in China and Hong Kong; and late Acting Governor of Hong Kong.\n\nSPANISH TOWN, \n3rd April, 1888.\n\nDEAR CAPTAIN HASTINGS,-I very much regret to hear you are about to retire from the public service in Jamaica.\n\nI first met you in the Parish of St. Thomas, where we both worked. I noticed your zeal and diligence as immigration agent, and, from what I saw of you and from what I heard, I sought you out when I wanted help in my work, and I was not disappointed.\n\nFor many months, and up to the time I ceased to be employed as Acting District Court Judge in the District, you helped me as Deputy Coroner. In the discharge of the duties you displayed the same qualities of industry, zeal and intelligence as I had seen in your own special office--your unlooked for aptitude for the unaccustomed work would have surprised me more if I had not witnessed instances, even in the Colony, of men taken from the army and navy, and filling magisterial appointments, exhibiting judicial qualities eclipsing sometimes those of men of special training. I believe you fitted to take your place side by side with these men, and I hope the day is not distant when you will be placed side by side with them.\n\nI shall regret your departure on public as well as personal grounds.\n\nThe example set by men of energy in doing their work for love of the work is wholesome and stimulating to us slow-moving and languid Colonists, and their departure from among us seems to me like a public loss.\n\nWishing you every happiness and a prosperous career,\n\nHead Quarter House, Hong Kong, \n8th December, 1892.\n\nI have pleasure in saying that since I have been in this Colony-13th May, 1896-Captain Hastings' work as Acting Police Magistrate has come a good deal under my observation, and I have been much impressed with its excellence. He has not had the advantage of a legal training, but his energy, industry, and sound judgment have enabled him to overcome this disadvantage, and to discharge the duties of the office in a most efficient manner. Since I have sat in the Supreme Court there has been only one appeal from his decisions.\n\nCaptain Hastings is held in high respect by the people of this Colony, both as a man and as a public servant.\n\nJ. W. CARRINGTON, \nHong Kong \n16th March, 1897.\n\n(Signed), \nC. J. of Hong Kong.\n\nCaptain Hastings.\n\nI remain, \nDear Captain Hastings,\n\n(Signed), \nHENRY J. BRICKNELL.\n\nCommander Hastings, retired, Royal Navy, has for seven years past held the post of Assistant Protector of Immigrants in Jamaica, and has since 1883, when I became Governor of that island (and, I believe, previously), performed the duties of his appointment in an unhealthy district, with zeal and success.\n\nAs the Immigration Department of Jamaica is in course of reduction and will probably disappear before long, Captain Hastings is anxious to obtain some other employment in the Colonies, and I venture to recommend him as an officer of integrity, and who deserves any consideration that can be extended to him.\n\n(Signed), H. W. NORMAN, \nGovernor of Jamaica.\n\n19th July, 1888,\n\nPERMANENT COMMITTEE, \nSANITARY BOARD, 1st September, 1894.\n\nMY DEAR CAPTAIN HASTINGS, Will you let the Permanent Committee have a report of the work done by you, and any suggestions as to the best method of organizing and arranging for the continuing of the dead, their transport to the cemetery, and burial, in the event of a return of the epidemic next year; who to employ for the work; how they should be supervised; what arrangements should be made for dead-houses, coffin depots, and line stores; what transport, land and sea, and how and by whom to be worked; what organisation and staff in the cemeteries to ensure quick burial and thorough... You made such an enormous change for the better in the management of the burials from the first moment you took charge that we should be glad to have your ideas on the subject.\n\n(Signed), \nJOHN J. FRANCIS, \nChairman.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-281 - Governor Sir Robinson & Acting Governor Major Gen Black - 1898 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 366632, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-283 - Acting Governor Major Gen Black - 1898 [5-6]", "page_number": 41, "title": "CO129-283 - Acting Governor Major Gen Black - 1898 [5-6]", "content_text": "## \n7. From June, 1895, till December, 1895, I was also Acting Harbour Master.\n\n8. From April last to date, I have held the appointment of Acting Police Magistrate and Coroner.\n\n9. From November, 1891, to April, 1892, and from June, 1895, to October, 1896, I have been a Member of the Legislative Council.\n\n10. During the first period the Merchant Shipping Consolidation Ordinance was passed.\n\n11. I have also been honoured by being appointed to serve on the following Commissions and Committees:\n\n(a) To consider the system of Quarantine and Quarantine Regulations as applicable to the Port of Hong Kong.\n\n(b) Member of a Confidential Committee to consider what steps should be taken in the event of a recurrence of the Plague in the Colony.\n\n(c) Arms and Ammunition Amendment and Consolidation Ordinance.\n\n(d) A Committee appointed to inquire into the condition of British Trade in Hong Kong.\n\n(e) Chairman of a Committee appointed to inquire into the subject of lighting the City of Victoria and British Kowloon.\n\n(f) A Committee appointed to inquire into the question of flogging at Victoria Gaol.\n\n**WILLIAM C. H. HASTINGS,**\n**Acting Police Magistrate.**\n\nSPANISH TOWN,\n3rd April, 1888.\n\nDEAR CAPTAIN HASTINGS,—I very much regret to hear you are about to retire from the public service in Jamaica.\n\nI first met you in the Parish of St. Thomas, where we both worked. I noticed your zeal and diligence as immigration agent, and, from what I saw of you and from what I heard, I sought you out when I wanted help in my work, and I was not disappointed.\n\nFor many months, and up to the time I ceased to be employed as Acting District Court Judge in the District, you helped me as Deputy Coroner. In the discharge of the duties you displayed the same qualities of industry, zeal and intelligence as I had seen in your own special office—your unlooked for aptitude for the unaccustomed work would have surprised me more if I had not witnessed instances, even in the Colony, of men taken from the army and navy, and filling magisterial appointments, exhibiting judicial qualities eclipsing sometimes those of men of special training. I believe you fitted to take your place side by side with these men, and I hope the day is not distant when you will be placed side by side with them.\n\nI shall regret your departure on public as well as personal grounds.\n\nThe example set by men of energy in doing their work for love of the work is wholesome and stimulating to us slow-moving and languid Colonists, and their departure from among us seems to me like a public loss.\n\nWishing you every happiness and a prosperous career,\n\nI remain,\nDear Captain Hastings,\n\n(Signed),\n**HENRY J. BRICKNELL**\n\nCommander Hastings, retired, Royal Navy, has for seven years past held the post of Assistant Protector of Immigrants in Jamaica, and has since 1883, when I became Governor of that island (and, I believe, previously), performed the duties of his appointment in an unhealthy district, with zeal and success.\n\nAs the Immigration Department of Jamaica is in course of reduction and will probably disappear before long, Captain Hastings is anxious to obtain some other employment in the Colonies, and I venture to recommend him as an officer of integrity, and who deserves any consideration that can be extended to him.\n\n19th July, 1888.\n\n(Signed),\n**H. W. NORMAN,**\n**Governor of Jamaica.**\n\nPage 384", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-283 - Acting Governor Major Gen Black - 1898 [5-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 369599, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-288 - Public Offices & Others - 1898", "page_number": 187, "title": "CO129-288 - Public Offices & Others - 1898", "content_text": "## to hot fany \n\njuny \n\n9.11. \n\nSir W. Hilton \n\n? Reply that Mr Gray's \n\nPension \n\nof \n\n$460 \n\na year \n\nis payable by the C. Agents for the colony at the \n\nExchange Rate of 4/2 the Dollar & that Mr Chakabudgi \n\nunderstands that the CA authorities \n\npaying to the \n\nIreland \n\nthe Richmond Asylum, the \n\nAuthorities \n\nof \n\n£12 per annum \n\nfor \n\nMr Grey's \n\nmaintenance \n\npaying the balance to his wife \n\n9 are \n\nAnnexed a bundle \n\nof precedents which \n\nmay be \n\nuseful if & when the question arises as to the \n\nproportion of \n\nthe Pension to be paid for his \n\nmaintenance & the proportion to be paid to \n\nhis wife \n\n6.6. 26053 \n\nfor F. Grey \n\n2 4 267/98. 2 9 NOV 38 \n\nRECD & \n\n184 \n\nOffices of the General Abater for Minors and Lunatics in Ireland \n\n5 Clare Street, Dublin \n\n84 Nov \n\n7892 \n\nI have been directed by the Lord High \n\nChancellor of Ireland \n\nto present \n\na Petition under \n\nthe 68th section of the Lunacy Regulation (Ireland) Act 1871, \n\nfor the purpose of rendering \n\nthe property of Mr Thomas Henry Grey, formerly of the Hong Kong Police, available for \n\nhis maintenance & \n\nbenefit & \n\nthat of his wife \n\nP.C.M. \n\n10/11 \n\n12/1", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-288 - Public Offices & Others - 1898.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 370661, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-290 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [1-4]", "page_number": 262, "title": "CO129-290 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [1-4]", "content_text": "# Enclosure 1.\n\n258\n\nTo the **RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,**\n\nSheweth:-\n\nSecretary of State for the Colonies,\n&c.,\n&c.,\n&c.\n\n**THE HUMBLE PETITION** of MATTHEW JOHN DENMAN STEPHENS of Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong Solicitor and THOMAS HOWARD of the same place Merchant.\n\n1. Your Petitioners are Crown Lessees as tenants in common in equal shares of Marine Lot No. 184 situate at Victoria West in the Island of Hongkong upon which they have erected valuable godowns or warehouses for the storage of goods and produce.\n\n2. At the time of the purchase of the Lot by your Petitioners in the year 1884 the land was lying rough and waste having been used as a slipway for the repair of vessels, and this land was selected by your Petitioners from its immediate proximity to deep water and because it was a Marine Lot and was purchased by them for the express purpose of laying out large sums of money upon it in improvements and erecting godowns for the establishment of a godown and money lending business in connexion therewith, to be formed and carried on by your Petitioner THOMAS HOWARD.\n\n3. Soon after the completion of your Petitioners' purchase it was discovered that the measurement of the Lot did not correspond with the measurements stated in the Crown Lease thereof, owing to the making and alteration of roads and other circumstances; and your Petitioners were called upon by the Government to surrender the Crown Lease and to accept a new Crown Lease with adjusted measurements and boundaries, which your Petitioners accordingly did. Such new Crown Lease was granted on the 13th September 1884 for the original term of 999 years commencing on the 25th June 1861 at the annual Crown Rent of $249, the area of the Lot being 32,820 square feet.\n\n4. Your Petitioners thereupon commenced to level the ground and build foundations for the godowns to be erected on the said Lot, when legal proceedings were taken against your Petitioners by an adjoining owner who claimed part of the ground as already comprised in his Lease, and although your Petitioners' Lease was supported by the Government, judgment was given against your Petitioners and 339 square feet taken away from them under the judgment of the Supreme Court.\n\n5. By reason of this and under the directions of your Predecessor the Right Honourable Sir HENRY T. HOLLAND, Bart, your Petitioners were compensated by the Colonial Government to the extent of $1,700 being $5 per square foot, the then market value of the ground in question as stated in the letter of the Honourable FREDERICK STEWART the then Colonial Secretary dated the 22nd November 1887 No. 1804 addressed to your Petitioners.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-290 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 370665, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-290 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [1-4]", "page_number": 266, "title": "CO129-290 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [1-4]", "content_text": "# No. 4.\n\n262 \n\nPatilion Paragraph \n\nNo. 31, \n\nPetition \n\nParagraph \n\nNo. 31 \n\nDEAR SIR, \n\nA. G. Chambers, \n\n3rd November, 1898, \n\nI REGRET that, owing to pressure of business, your letter of the 25th ultimo should have remained unanswered. \n\nI am sorry to say that it is entirely out of the question that I should advise the Government (even if they were willing to compensate you upon the basis of buying up your godown business, a basis they have hitherto declined to accept) to allow you to capitalize the value of that business at a figure like 16 years' purchase. \n\nUnless you are prepared to very materially modify your views upon the above point and you notify me to that effect within the next few days, I shall have no option but to return all the papers to His Excellency for him to award such a sum of money or such a Crown lease of new land as he in his absolute discretion thinks sufficient. \n\nI am, dear Sir, \n\nT. HOWARD, Esq. \n\nH. E. POLLOCK, Esq. \n\nDear Sir. \n\nYours faithfully \n\n(Signed) HENRY E. POLLOCK. \n\n## No. 5. \n\n### MARINE LOT 184. \n\n7th November, 1898 \n\nI HAVE to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 3rd instant, in which you inform me it is entirely out of the question that you should advise the Government to allow me to capitalise the value of Godown business at any figure like 16 years' purchase, and that unless I very materially modify my views you will return the papers to His Excellency for him to award such a sum of money or a Crown lease of new land as he may in his absolute discretion think sufficient. \n\n1. ... \n2. Either I have not made my claim to compensation sufficiently clear, or I do not understand your letter. \n\n3. You are aware that on account of my health I offered to sacrifice a large sum in order to obtain a speedy settlement of the matter after nine years' suspense and uncertainty as to what the Governor, representing the Marine Lot holders, would do about compensation; and, as I have already informed you, I am willing to accept a sum, lower than the very lowest sum at which the value of Lot No. 184 could ever fairly be assessed, namely, $200,000 as an even sum, as the value of the Marine Lot. \n\n4. My Godown business, which consisted chiefly in storing goods and lending money on goods stored in our own Godowns, I could have removed to other Godowns if there had been any which I could have acquired for the purpose, but my loss and consequent claim to compensation for Marine Lot No. 184 would have remained identically the same, as I did not include any loss of business in my original claim, and therefore there is no claim for such loss included in my modified and reduced claim of $200,000. \n\n5. I have never asked the Government to buy up my Godown business, nor have I asked to be allowed to capitalise that business at 16 years' purchase, as you seem to imply, but merely the net rental... \n\n6. My claim is for the destruction of our Marine Lot, which, by the Reclamation works in front, is now no longer a Marine Lot, nor could it be sold as such after the passing of the Reclamation Ordinance in 1889. The whole value of a Marine Lot depends upon its having direct access to the water of the Harbour. That access being utterly put an end to, so far as the use of my buildings, specially built as Godowns, is concerned, the Marine Lot, No. 184, so far as I am concerned as owner, is also utterly put an end to. \n\n7. The question then is, what is the condition of the Lot now that it is no longer a Marine Lot, and the answer has been admitted on all sides that it is that of an Inland Lot, and can or appropriately be described as such, as Inland Lots are known in this Colony. \n\n8. Thus the compensation to which I am entitled is the value of Marine Lot, 184 before the loss caused by destruction of access occurred, less any sum which the Lot will realise as an Inland Lot. \n\n9. The only discussion which I could anticipate would be the best method of ascertaining these values. The value as an Inland Lot can only be ascertained by sale at auction, or by tender, or privately at an agreed figure, but it occurred to me that it would be more valuable if the Government would couple with it the Reclamation in front, and, as it is only the Government who can give this increased value, I have not taken any step to ascertain the value by sale to the detriment of the Government or the Lot holders upon whom the payment of compensation may fall, with which question, I believe, I am in no way concerned. \n\n10. The Attorney General, the Honble. W. M. Goodman, having informed the full Court that the Government had never said that they would not fairly and rightly assess the compensation, even if only morally bound, I, as you will no doubt have observed from the former papers, placed myself unreservedly in the hands of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, and following the course which I believed was the only proper course to pursue, I forwarded my claim, through the Colonial Secretary, based upon the net rentals of the Godowns actually received by me, which I venture to affirm is the only correct way of arriving at the fair value, at all events, it is the way adopted by London Valuers. \n\n11. The two Judges, Sir James Russell and Sir Fielding Clarke, in the City Hall case, said that the greatest care should be taken that no injury be inflicted without adequate compensation, but you object to pay for actual loss of rentals since 1895, caused by obstruction of access, as also the customary 10 per cent. for disturbance of business. I have not claimed loss on money lending on goods stored in our Godowns. \n\n12. As you are aware, the rentals from freehold land in England are capitalised at 33 years' purchase, and for freehold land and buildings in similar cases to ours at 20 to 25 years' purchase, and therefore I believed, as I still believe, that considering the term of our Crown lease is 999 years, and therefore equal to freehold, I was only acting fairly and rightly in showing the capitalised value at 16 years' purchase for this colony. \n\n13. My figures have been checked and my books examined by Mr. Nicolle, the local auditor, and I know he has found my figures correct to the last cent. \n\n14. No reason has ever been given to me why I should not find the value of the Marine Lot by capitalising the net rentals as I have done, and yet I am told that unless I very materially modify my views upon that point, that is, as I read your letter, unless I am prepared to commit an act of great injustice to myself and to my co-owner, you will return all the papers to His Excellency. \n\n15. I have no objection to this course, for I am satisfied that you would not advise His Excellency to exercise his discretion so as to effect a manifest injustice, and I feel sure that His Excellency in exercising his discretion will not do so for the purpose of doing a wrongful injury, nor without giving consideration to my evidence. \n\n16. If you require further evidence of value from me by surveyors or others, I am quite ready to furnish it, but I wish it to be clearly understood that if my sacrifice down to $200,000 be not accepted as the value of our Marine Lot, I reserve to myself the right to withdraw this offer and place myself in the hands of my professional advisers. \n\n17. In justice to myself, I will ask you to kindly forward this letter to His Excellency. \n\nI am, dear Sir, \n\nYours truly \n\n## No 6. \n\n(Signed) THOMAS HOWARD. \n\nHongkong. \n\nColonial Secretary's Office, \n\n22nd November, 1898. \n\nParagraph \n\nWith reference to previous correspondence on the subject of the claim for compensation for the Petitioners, you and Mr. M. J. D. Stephens, as lessees of Marine Lot 184, in consequence of the Praya Reclamation Works, I have the honour to transmit the enclosed award made by His Excellency the Governor, together with a Cheque on the Colonial Treasury for $15,000. \n\nI have the honour to be, \n\nSir, \n\nYour most Obedient Servant, \n\n(Signed) T. SERCOMBE SMITH, \n\nActing Colonial Secretary. \n\n...conferred upon me by Section 7 Subsection (VI) of Ordinance 16 of 1889, Thomas Howard and M. J. D. Stephens, lessees of Marine Lot 184, the sum of $15,000 as compensation for the injury that they have sustained by the Praya Reclamation Works.\n\n(Signed) W. ROBINSON", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-290 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 373789, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-294 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [10-12]", "page_number": 519, "title": "CO129-294 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [10-12]", "content_text": "韂\n\nEnclosure 1.\n\nThe Daily Press.\n\nHONGKONG, November 27th, 1899.\n\nX\n\nX\n\nTHE TUNG WA HOSPITAL EXTENSION.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR LAYS\n\nTHE FOUNDATION STONE.\n\nConsiderable interest was aroused in the Taipingshan district on Saturday afternoon by the laying of the foundation stone of the extension to the Tung Wa Hospital in Po Yan Street. His Excellency the Governor (Sir Henry Blake, G.C.M.G.) had kindly promised to perform the ceremony, and his arrival was eagerly awaited by the residents of the locality, who crowded to their windows in scores. As soon as His Excellency and party appeared, he was accorded a typical Chinese greeting—gongs were beaten, crackers were let off, and above all were heard the quaint strains of a Chinese band. Accompanying the Governor were Lady Blake, Miss Blake, Viscount Sairdale (Private Secretary), Lieutenant Blake, A.D.C., and Captain Sanders, A.D.C. They were met by Mr. Ho Tung, who conducted them to a large mat-shed marquee, which had been most elaborately decorated with flags, plants, and bunting. A large gallery had also been erected for the accommodation of the general public. Those present included, in addition to many ladies, Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, C.M.G., Colonial Secretary; Hon. W. Meigh Goodman, Acting Chief Justice; Sir Thomas Jackson, Colonel the O'Gorman, the Hon. F. H. May, C.M.G., Captain Superintendent of Police, Hon. E. R. Belilios, C.M.G., Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, Hon. R. D. Ormsby, Hon. T. H. Whitehead, Dr. Hartigan, Dr. Gibson, Dr. Bate, Dr. Atkinson, Mr. F. J. Badley, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mr. Roansevelle Wildman, U.S. Consul-General; Sr. Volpicelli, Italian Consul; Mr. A. G. Romano, Portuguese Consul-General; Messrs. W. Whiley, C. W. Duggan, J. Plummer, W. D. Braidwood, G. C. Anderson, J. R. Michael, J. Dyer Ball, G. Pierce, jun., R. C. Wilcox, C.A. Tomes, J. J. Francis, Q.C., A. Seth, F. Browne, J. Lemm, D. R. Crawford, J. J. Leiria, &c.\n\nA\n\nMr. Ho Tung, who acted as chairman, presented Lady Blake with a bouquet of flowers, one being also handed to Miss Blake by Miss Ho Kom Tong, the Chairman's niece.\n\nMR. HO TUNG ON THE HISTORY OF THE HOSPITAL.\n\nMr. Ho Tung said—Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen, You have kindly condescended to be present here to-day to assist at a function which, it is hoped, will mark a distinct epoch in the history of the Tung Wa Hospital. The laying of the foundation stone of the proposed new building to meet the fast-growing needs of the hospital on the other side of the road marks an event of no insignificant importance to those for whom the Tung Wa Hospital was primarily founded. With the completion of the building on this site will be seen the adoption of the plan so felicitously suggested by Your Excellency for the better accommodation of women patients, since it is proposed to embrace within its walls wards for the treatment of midwifery cases and an operating room for the more general handling of surgical cases. Lest I should relegate to a later moment the expression of great indebtedness in which the Directors of the Hospital have been placed by the very liberal response accorded to their appeal for the funds of this institution, permit me now, first of all, to publicly thank Your Excellency for that \"hearty desire to assist\" which was no sooner promised than fulfilled.\n\nFor it is due to Your Excellency's help that the Chinese community have obtained this valuable site from the Government free of cost. Nor are they less grateful to you for opening the subscription list first with your generous donation. An example so conspicuously set was sure to be fruitful of good results. In this, the Directors have cause for much gratification. The community, regardless of race or creed, came forward with their contributions, with a liberality truly remarkable, and within three months, no less an amount than $80,000 has been subscribed. To all those who have so generously subscribed, we say in the words of the Shi-King, \"On you henceforth shall ceaseless blessings bide.\" Having regard to the fact that one of the conditions of this free grant of land, which Your Excellency has been instrumental in obtaining, is that the building should be completed within 18 months from the date of the grant, the Directors feel that without so much substantial aid from one and all, it would have been practically impossible for them to have been successful in carrying out the proposed enlargement of the hospital now so sorely needed.\n\nIt would be ungracious of me were I to omit the individual names of certain gentlemen who were particularly energetic in their assistance with the subscription list. I, therefore, desire to mention the names of Messrs. Lo Chi-tin, Li Youk-chuen, Chau Pik-tsao, Li San-hin, Ho Fook, and Ho Kom-tong in this connection. The Directors remember that when they had the honour of being presented to Your Excellency early this year, you stated that you recognized the difficulty of securing that change which means progress and improvement among a people so tenacious of their customs as the Chinese. I think that were we to look back into the history of this institution, there can be little reason to doubt that \"Example is better than precept,\" for, however deep-seated native sentiments may be in favour of unscientific medical treatment, the results of skill and superior methods as practised by Western nations, though slowly, have surely found their way into the Tung Wa, and this furnishes an excuse for giving a short sketch of its history.\n\nIn 1851, a temple was erected for the reception of ancestral tablets. It soon, however, developed into a kind of native hospital to which Chinese were taken in a moribund condition, and the subsequent history of the Tsz, as the place was then called, is one of neglect and misery, which happily gave way in 1861 to the revival of a plan which had been mooted before for the establishment of a Chinese hospital. Then, as now, the matter was very warmly taken up by the leading Chinese residents, and without difficulty, a sum of $30,000 was subscribed by the Chinese. Preliminary difficulties having been overcome, Earl Granville (1869) approved the expenditure towards levelling and preparing a suitable site for the hospital. And so it was that the site of Taipingshan, this \"hill of universal peace,\" was made a gift of the Queen to the Chinese Community. On the 14th February, 1872, the Hospital was opened with great pomp and ceremony. Governor Sir Richard Graves MacDonnell, who honoured the proceedings by his presence, characterising it as an event of extreme interest not only to the Chinese community but to the community generally. In the concluding portion of the dispatch to the Secretary of State sending an account of the ceremony, the Governor prophetically said that he looked forward with cheerfulness and hope to the future of the Hospital. It would have been a matter of extreme satisfaction could this Father of this Benevolent Institution have lived to witness to-day the vast development of the good work in the inauguration of which he took so leading a part.\n\nFrom its establishment, the Tung Wa Hospital appears to have pursued the even tenor of its way until the year of the first outbreak of bubonic plague in Hong Kong. It was in 1894 that the Tung Wa was brought so much into prominence and with it the alleged maladministration of the institution. So vigorous was the campaign that was waged against this hospital that for a time it occupied much of the attention of the Executive as well as of the Legislative Council. Ultimately, a Commission of Inquiry was appointed in 1896.\n\nPage 516\n\n1896", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-294 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 376926, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-300 - Administrator Major Gen Gascoigne Governor Sir Blake - 1900 [7-9]", "page_number": 22, "title": "CO129-300 - Administrator Major Gen Gascoigne Governor Sir Blake - 1900 [7-9]", "content_text": "## COPY.\n\nEnclosure ! 2019.\n\n1.\n\n20 1 AUG 00\n\nHongkong, 16th May, 1900.\n\nSir,\n\nAdverting to my letter of the 25th August last, I have the honour to inform you that, in consequence of the excessive amount of the tenders received from Contractors as compared with the Architects Estimate, it has been found impracticable to carry out the scheme for the construction of the Hospital and Nursing Institute in its entirety.\n\nWhen this unfortunate state of affairs became obvious to the Jubilee Committee I considered it desirable, in view of the departure on a holiday of His Excellency the Governor, Sir Henry Blake, and the probability that his locum tenens, Major-General Gascoigne, would feel unable to deal with it, to lay the matter before His Excellency.\n\nAccordingly, Sir Thomas Jackson and myself had an interview with Sir Henry Blake on the 2nd April last and submitted a statement showing that the Committee were in a position to construct the Hospital and contingent Staff Quarters on Barker Road but were unable for lack of funds to carry out the Nursing Institute Wing in High Street.\n\nHis Excellency agreed that under the circumstances the proper course for the Committee was to proceed at once with the Hospital and Quarters on Barker Road, and contracts have since been entered into on behalf of the Committee for their erection.\n\nThe hope was further expressed that His Excellency would be good enough to recommend to the Secretary...\n\n**HS HONOURABLE THE COLONIAL SECRETARY.**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-300 - Administrator Major Gen Gascoigne Governor Sir Blake - 1900 [7-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 378311, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-302 - Public Offices - 1900", "page_number": 127, "title": "CO129-302 - Public Offices - 1900", "content_text": "## Hong Kong Police. R.100ng.\n\n| Name | Rec | \n| --- | --- | \n| Patrick Francis Boulgens | 7 |\n| Charles Edward Hook. | |\n| Jesse Wiltshire. | Bombr. |\n| Alfred George Brimble. | 2 & bork. |\n| George Baird. | 24 Pte. |\n| William Fitt. | Gunr. |\n| George & harles & hephard. | Pitt sa do. book, |\n| James Frederick Lu. | |\n| George Aller | |\n| John Hodgson, | 31. |\n| Percy Alexander Mi Lean. | Pte. 32 |\n| John & harles Wildin, | 33 |\n| Edward. Maurice | |\n| John | 34, |\n| A 'bonnell, s | 5. |\n| ohn kevne | ne y. |\n| Joseph Henry Clemson | Ple. 137. |\n| William Fasson | Labork 38. |\n| Blackman: | 39. |\n| Charles Frederick Avis. | Pte. ✓ |\n| Joseph Henry Charles | |\n| Peter Rutlidge. | |\n| rank bulliford. | I |\n| Albert Celly, | |\n| Frederick Henry Jackson | William James John God |\n| Arthur Brown. | I Uilliam beorge bulliford. |\n| George Arthur l'illiam | 13 vole. |\n| Arthur William Hill | Taylor |\n| James bedward New. | |\n| George Jacks | on. |\n| William Sidney Hudson. | Frederick Appleton. |\n| Alfred Floyd. | borp. Arthur oble. ✓ |\n| Joseph William you baygill | Frank Vernon Wintert |\n| U'illiam U right. | |\n| rederick John Walter Lack | Thomas Hedge. |\n| Lu. Frederick Charles barpenter. | William Henry booke, | \n| Rec | 2564 |\n| Rect | 28 JAN 122 |", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-302 - Public Offices - 1900.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 379616, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-303 - Public Offices & Others - 1900", "page_number": 569, "title": "CO129-303 - Public Offices & Others - 1900", "content_text": "## Testimonial for William C. H. Hastings\n\n7. From June, 1895, till December, 1895, I was also Acting Harbour Master.\n\n8. From April last to date, I have held the appointment of Acting Police Magistrate and Coroner.\n\n9. From November, 1891, to April, 1892, and from June, 1895, to October, 1896, I have been a Member of the Legislative Council.\n\n10. During the first period the Merchant Shipping Consolidation Ordinance was passed.\n\n11. I have also been honoured by being appointed to serve on the following Commissions and Committees :--\n\n(a) To consider the system of Quarantine and Quarantine Regulations as applicable to the Port of Hong Kong.\n\n(b) Member of a Confidential Committee to consider what steps should be taken in the event of a recurrence of the Plague in the Colony.\n\n(c) Arms and Ammunition Amendment and Consolidation Ordinance.\n\n(d) A Committee appointed to inquire into the condition of British Trade in Hong Kong.\n\n(e) Chairman of a Committee appointed to inquire into the subject of lighting the City of Victoria and British Kowloon.\n\n(f) A Committee appointed to inquire into the question of flogging at Victoria Gaol.\n\n(g) Chairman Deleterious Liquors Committee.\n\n(h) Member of a board to inquire into the exterior, interior economy & expenditure generally of Capitation grant and other allowances which may be unnecessary to keep the Corps of Artillery Volunteers at the amount of efficiency (1898).\n\n15/2/99 \nPostmaster General \nActing Police Magistrate. \n17/3/97.\n\nSPANISH TOWN, \n3rd April, 1888.\n\nDEAR CAPTAIN HASTINGS,-I very much regret to hear you are about to retire from the public service in Jamaica.\n\nI first met you in the Parish of St. Thomas, where we both worked. I noticed your zeal and diligence as immigration agent, and, from what I saw of you and from what I heard, I sought you out when I wanted help in my work, and I was not disappointed.\n\nFor many months, and up to the time I ceased to be employed as Acting District Court Judge in the District, you helped me as Deputy Coroner. In the discharge of the duties you displayed the same qualities of industry, zeal and intelligence as I had seen in your own special office-your unlooked for aptitude for the unaccustomed work would have surprised me more if I had not witnessed instances, even in the Colony, of men taken from the army and navy, and filling magisterial appointments, exhibiting judicial qualities eclipsing sometimes those of men of special training. I believe you fitted to take your place side by side with these men, and I hope the day is not distant when you will be placed side by side with them.\n\nI shall regret your departure on public as well as personal grounds.\n\nThe example set by men of energy in doing their work for love of the work is wholesome and stimulating to us slow-moving and languid Colonists, and their departure from among us seems to me like a public loss.\n\nWishing you every happiness and a prosperous career,\n\nSince about 1899 I have been sworn in as Acting Police Magistrate on two separate occasions, namely 17th June 1897 and 19 July 1897, on each occasion. On the 26 February 1878 I relieved the Police Magistrate and am still discharging the duties. I will continue to act till the 15th instant.\n\n7.1.99.\n\nCaptain Hastings.\n\nI remain,\nDear Captain Hastings,\n(Signed),\nHENRY J. BRICKNELL\n\nCommander Hastings, retired, Royal Navy, has for seven years past held the post of Assistant Protector of Immigrants in Jamaica, and has since 1883, when I became Governor of that island (and, I believe, previously), performed the duties of his appointment in an unhealthy district, with zeal and success.\n\nAs the Immigration Department of Jamaica is in course of reduction and will probably disappear before long, Captain Hastings is anxious to obtain some other employment in the Colonies, and I venture to recommend him as an officer of integrity, and who deserves any consideration that can be extended to him.\n\n(Signed), H. W. NORMAN, \nGovernor of Jamaica. \n19th July, 1888.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-303 - Public Offices & Others - 1900.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 380145, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-304 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [1-4]", "page_number": 387, "title": "CO129-304 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [1-4]", "content_text": "382 \n\nCertain persons in Hongkong are dangerous to the security of the Chinese Government, and requests are made either for their extradition or for their banishment. These requests are frequently based upon statements extracted under torture, which are quite untrustworthy. Not that there are not many Chinese in Hongkong who, contrasting the insecurity of person and property in China with the security enjoyed in this Colony, most heartily desire to see the Chinese system changed. But so long as the police can prove no overt act, these people cannot be interfered with except by violating all the principles of liberty of thought upon which our Empire has been built.\n\nA confession that could be verified here was false. Yeung Kui Wan was the son of the Chinese Interpreter who accompanied the British forces to Canton in 1860. He supported himself by teaching English. On the evening of the 10th January, when six of his young men pupils entered for their evening's work, a seventh man entered with them who immediately fired four shots from a revolver, all of which took effect. Yeung Kui Wan died in hospital that night, having made a statement that strongly points to the murder having been effected by order of the acting Viceroy of Canton. The police are still prosecuting inquiries which have not yet been completed. When they have been, I shall further address you on the subject.\n\n6. In the 6th paragraph of his letter of the 14th January, Sir Chinchin Lo Feng-luh mentions the discovery of the complicity of Kang Yu Wei in connection with the dynamite explosion in Canton. I have heard nothing showing that Kang Yu Wei was in any way connected with that attempt. An application for the extradition of a British Chinese subject named Yeung Kui Wan was made in November on the ground that he was the principal in that attempt. The application was based upon the confession of a man named Shih Sui Tung who was seized in Canton and, having been tortured, the confession thus wrung from him after many attempts, was beheaded. It was evident that an application based upon such a confession could not be acceded to; however, as there was one statement in the confession, namely that Shih Sui Tung had been entrusted with the chief conduct of the conspiracy by Yeung Kui Wan, and that money was remitted to Shih Sui Tung by Yeung Kui Wan, one thousand taels at a time through the Hongkong & Shanghai Bank at Shameen (the Canton Agency), I applied for corroboration to Sir Thomas Jackson, the General Manager of the Bank. He searched the books here for three years, and wrote to the Agent at Shameen, whose answer was as follows: \"Yours of yesterday to hand this morning. In reply, No, we have not received any remittances from any of the Bank's agencies to be handed over to Shih Sui Tung or any other Chinaman.\" It was clear, therefore, that the only statement in the confession that could be verified here was false.\n\n7. A large number of people of the coolie class left Hongkong at the time of the late abortive rebellion in the Wei Chou district, and since their return, the crime of armed robbery has become very frequent. I am now considering the question of banishing any of those people whom the police report to have no occupation or to be living as gamblers &c., but for those who have engaged in honest work, I do not think that it was intended that the Banishment Ordinance should be put into operation, as I take it that the protection of the British flag is given to all those who come here for work and behave themselves peacefully, so long as the provisions of the Foreign Enlistment Act are not infringed, and where no evidence is offered on which extradition can be claimed.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nThe Right Honourable\nJoseph Chamberlain M.P.\n&C.\n&C.\n\nSir,\n\nYour most obedient\nhumble Servant\nHenry Arthur Blake\nGovernor.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-304 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 381143, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-305 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [5-7]", "page_number": 671, "title": "CO129-305 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [5-7]", "content_text": "Wedd\n\ndependent as it is upon the business incidental to a great shipping port of call. The Governor observes with satisfaction that the Committee of the Chamber of Commerce are prepared to accept cheerfully the increased taxation that will probably be necessary to meet the heavy expenses of contemplated measures for the general improvement of sanitation.\n\nI have the honour to be, Sir,\n\nYour most obedient servant,\n\nT. SERCOMBE SMITH,\n\nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\nTHE SECRETARY,\n\nChamber of Commerce.\n\n31.The foregoing statements prove that the local Government has failed to give effect, save in a very qualified form, to the measures so frequently urged upon it by its own Medical Officers and other experts; its efforts, so far, have met with so little result, indeed, that the Colony is now suffering severely from the annually recurring visitations of plague and, in a lesser degree, of enteric fever and small-pox. The inadequacy of the measures adopted by the local Government in dealing with so grave a crisis may, we submit, be regarded as equivalent to a tacit admission on its part that it is beyond its Power, of its own initiative, to undertake the gigantic task which a thorough and efficient reform of the Sanitary conditions of the Colony, with the heavy expenditure and sacrifices attending it, would involve\n\nThe conviction has consequently been forced upon us that no really effectual measures will be taken to grapple with the Sanitary problems of the Colony and to arrest the progress of disease until an appeal is made to the responsible Minister of State for his intervention. These annual epidemics are pressing acutely on the Commerce and Industries of the Colony, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain labour, whether European or Chinese. This year the Plague has again produced a cessation of Emigration, and the loss to the Shipping and Trade generally through quarantine restrictions and other delays has been very great. Native workmen are leaving Hongkong in thousands, and there is not an important industry or commercial undertaking in the Colony, employing and dependent on Chinese labour, that has not suffered.\n\nUnder the circumstances hereinbefore referred to your Petitioners most humbly Pray that you will be pleased\n\nthis 25th day of June, 1901.\n\n1.-To appoint a Commission consisting of a person or persons wholly unconnected with the Colony to proceed forthwith to Hongkong to investigate and report\n\n(a) On the Sanitary Condition of the Colony; (b) On the measures to be adopted for the improvement of the City of Victoria and of the Colony as it at present exists.\n\n2.That you will be pleased to attach to the said Commission some independent Sanitary Expert to advise.\n\n3. That after receiving and considering the Report of such Commission, you will give directions for the Recommendations of that Commission to be forthwith carried into effect.\n\nT. H. WHITEHEAD, J.P. (Mem. Legislative Council)\n\nJ. C. VICTORIA (Rt. Rev. Bishop of Victoria)\n\nL. M. PIAZZOLI (Rt. Rev. R.C. Bishop of S. China)\n\nNO. J. FRANCIS, K.C.\n\nEDWARD OSBORNE, J.P. (Mem. Sanitary Board)\n\nC. GERLACH, M.D.\n\nWILLIAM HARTIGAN, J.P., M.D., D.P.H.\n\nF. OSMUND STEDMAN, J.P., M.D., B.Sc. (LOND.)\n\nJ. W. NOBLE, D.D.S.\n\nFREDERIC H. BOWERS, D.D.S.\n\nG. MONTAGU HARSTON, J.P., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (LOND.)\n\nR. MACBEAN GIBSON, M.D., C.M. (EDIN.)\n\nL. R. BELL, D.D.S.\n\nROBERT LAMORT, M.D.\n\nG. APACIBLE, M.D., B.A.\n\nF. P. SOARES, P.M.\n\nHERBERT W. BIRD, A.R.I.B.A.\n\nCHRIS. B. THOMAS, A.R.I.B.A.\n\nWM. DANBY, J.P., M.I.C.E.\n\nA. DENISON, J.P., A.M.I.C.E.\n\nL. GIBBS, A.M.I.C.E.\n\nB. BROTHERTON HARKER, C.E.\n\nW. H. WICKHAM, A.M.I.E.E., A.M.I.C.E.\n\nR. K. LEIGH, J.P., M.I.C.E.\n\nED. ROBINSON, J.P.\n\nH. W. SLADE, J.P.\n\nH. A. RITCHIE, J.P.\n\nW. HUTTON POTTS, J.P.\n\nJ. ORANGE, J.P., M.I.C.E., M.I.M.E., M.AM. Soc. C.E.\n\nCLEMENT PALMER, J.P., F.R.I.B.A.\n\nAGOSTINHO G. ROMANO (Consul-General for Portugal)\n\nJ. J. LEIRIA (Vice-Consul for Brazil)\n\nW. D. BRAIDWOOD, M.A.\n\nJ. A. SWANN, L.R.C.S., L.M., L.R.C.P., L.M.\n\nF. MAITLAND, J.P.\n\nJ. H. COX, J.P.\n\nW. J. McLOUGHLIN, P.H., C.H.\n\nB. BYRAMJEE, J.P.\n\nM. G. SASSOON, J.P.\n\nE. SHELLIM, J.P.\n\nA. J. RAYMOND, J.P.\n\nC. S. GUBBAY, J.P.\n\nD. E. BROWN, J.P.\n\nR. L. RICHARDSON, J.P.\n\nR. SHEWAN, J.P.\n\nJ. A. MCKAY, J.P.\n\nG. W. F. PLAYFAIR, J.P.\n\nCHAN A FOOK, J.P. (Mem. Sanitary Board)\n\nD. MACDONALD, C.E.\n\nA. E. GRIFFIN, A.M.I.C.E.\n\nW. G. CLARKE, A.M.I.C.E.\n\nW. POATE, J.P.\n\nD. GILLIES, J.P.\n\nC. S. SHARP, J.P.\n\nT. H. REID, J.P.\n\nA. S. GOMES, M.D., M.R.C.S.\n\nW. H. SHIRRIFF, M.B., C.M., L.S.A.\n\nB. FITZALAN HOWARD, B.A.\n\nR. CHATTERTON WILCOX, J.P.\n\nFRAMJEE H. ARJANEE, J.P.\n\nC. W. DICKSON, J.P.\n\nB. LAYTON, J.P.\n\nF. HENDERSON, J.P.\n\nG. C. ANDERSON, J.P.\n\nJ. C. COHEN, J.P.\n\nD. K. ROHRMANN\n\nWM. A. CRUICKSHANK\n\nE. BRUCE SHEPHERD\n\nA. H. RENNIE\n\nALFRED CUNNINGHAM\n\nH. T. WILGREES\n\nPHILIP W. SERGEANT\n\nT. COCHRANE\n\nJ. A. LEE\n\nJ. J. JUDAI\n\nGODFREY C. CO.\n\nMASTER THOS. ARNOLD\n\nA. CAMPBELL MACMILLAN\n\nHENRY HUMPHREYS\n\nE. NIEDHARDT\n\nF. W. R. LEMM\n\nE. D. HASKELL\n\nW. H. RAY\n\nA. TURNER\n\nG. H. MEDHURST\n\nJ. D. AULD\n\nG. R. EDWARDS\n\nA. ELLIS\n\nS. FULCHER\n\nR. T. HEAD\n\nW. PARFITT\n\nH. P. WHITE\n\nL. S. LEWIS\n\nP. A. COX\n\nA. A. SKELTON\n\nT. HALL\n\nC. J. TYNDALE-LEA\n\nA. SINCLAIR\n\nJ. GALT\n\nJ. KIRKWOOD\n\nJ. R. WILSON\n\nC. KLINCK\n\nR. O. RUTHERFORD\n\nH. JEWITT\n\nE. O. MURTHY\n\nF. P. DE V. SOARES\n\nA. MCINTYRE\n\nJ. DOUGLAS\n\nE. JOHANNSEN\n\nC. BELL\n\nJ. I. ANDREW\n\nW. S. BAILEY\n\nJ. ANGUS\n\nW. McCLURE\n\nD. MACDONALD\n\nG. L. TOMLIN\n\nC. PEMBERTON\n\nH. PINCKNEY\n\nJ. HASTINGS\n\nJ. SCOTT HARSTON\n\nC. EWENS\n\nH. F. R. BRAYNE\n\nO. D. THOMSON\n\nW. J. HUMPHREYS\n\nM. J. D. STEPHENS\n\nV. H. DEACON\n\nF. B. DEACON\n\nF. C. BARLOW\n\nP. W. GOLDRING\n\nA. FAIRALL\n\nA. BABINGTON\n\nC. D. WILKINSON\n\nE. J. GRIST\n\nH. K. HOLMES\n\nF. H. YEATS\n\nE. F. GROS\n\nH. E. TOMKINS\n\nC. FITTOCK, JR.\n\nT. G. WORCESTER\n\nF. R. SMITH\n\nR. FLINT\n\nGEO. ECKLEY\n\nE. A. KATSCH\n\nE. G. BARRETT\n\nE. J. LIBEAUD\n\nA. E. WHEELEY\n\nCHAS. E. MALIGNY\n\nR. KOZHEVAR\n\nJOHN PRESTAGE\n\nH. HYNDMAN\n\nF. GOMES\n\nH. KUMMEL\n\nF. LANDOLT\n\nJ. GRANT SMITH", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-305 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [5-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 381144, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-305 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [5-7]", "page_number": 672, "title": "CO129-305 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [5-7]", "content_text": "HUGH ARTHUR\n\nA. BROOKE SMITH\n\nR. S. PIERCY\n\nP. G. DANBY\n\nP. DOW\n\nG. HUNTER\n\nC. W. RICHARDS\n\nT. HUNTER\n\nJ. H. GUBBINS\n\nH. C. MACKENZIE\n\nW. G. GOGGIN\n\nJ. H. UNDERWOOD\n\nA. C. MORE\n\nJ. DICKIE\n\nJ. RODGER\n\nJ. SUTHERLAND\n\nT. BANKS\n\nJ. E. HAINSWORTH\n\nJ. McCORQUODALE\n\nJ. LEE\n\nJ. W. STEWART\n\nW. GLOYN\n\nRICKERING\n\nMCRAE SMILLIE\n\nGALBREATH\n\nABAIN\n\nR. ADAM\n\nT. BLAIR\n\nA. CAMERON\n\nJ. CROMBIE\n\nA. H. MACDONALD\n\nD. S. GUBBAY\n\nC. MITTELL\n\nG. ENGEL\n\nL. GLISSMANN\n\nA. SCHONEMANN\n\nM. STEGER\n\nI. BERINDOAGUE\n\nM. H. MICHAEL\n\nJ. THOMSON\n\nH. A. BURKE\n\nH. EHMER\n\nG. T. BLAXLAND\n\nE. A. EARBY\n\nBRODERSEN SCHMIDT\n\nCHARLES ATTOCK\n\nA. HAUPT\n\nP. WITKOWSKI\n\nO. WEGENER\n\nP. H. ROLFE\n\nF. P. HARROLD\n\nJ. BOSUSTOW\n\nF. COLLINS\n\nJ. McCUBLIN\n\nA. G. STOKES\n\nK. W. MOUNSEY\n\nE. A. BONNER\n\nJ. HOOPER\n\nA. N. HUKE\n\nG. RICHARDSON\n\nJ. WILLIAMSON\n\nMAX MICHAEL\n\nJ. W. KEW\n\nH. ELLIS\n\nH. M. HILL\n\nW. G. LEASK\n\nG. M. DISCOMBE\n\nJ. A. MORRIS\n\nW. J. MAYSON\n\nG. H. MAY\n\nE. S. JOSEPH\n\nF. S. RAYNER\n\nT. M. POLLOCK\n\nG. W. COSTER\n\nM. C. RYNE\n\nF. W. HEUERMANN\n\nE. HERBST\n\nF. H. J. BAKER\n\nJ. MACLEHOSE\n\nH. C. ROYLE\n\nJ. A. WOODGATES\n\nW. H. PURCELL\n\nE. A. GRIGSON\n\nA. H. HEWITT\n\nD. CLARK\n\nW. H. RUSSELL\n\nC. E. PIERCE\n\nH. RUMFORD\n\nJ. LITTLE\n\nH. S. BEVAN\n\nW. PARLANE\n\nC. HEERMANN\n\nT. AUSTIN\n\nC. ROGGE\n\nG. A. WATKINS\n\nR. DAY\n\nA. DRAUSFIELD\n\nA. J. PULLEM\n\nT. W. HINDMARSH\n\nR. A. GUBBAY\n\nW. H. GASKELL\n\nA. JONES\n\nF. MATHER\n\nJ. S. WRIGHT\n\nF. McROBIE\n\nA. K. EZEKIEL\n\nJ. LOGAN\n\nT. SPAFFORD\n\nE. GRANT SMITH\n\nW. R. JONES\n\nR. DOUGLAS\n\nC. H. KIMM\n\nW. MCPHERSON\n\nA. FRIEMANN\n\nJ. J. CONWAY\n\nH. G. STEVENS\n\nA. WEILL\n\nF. W. WATTS\n\nA. LEVEY\n\nJ. J. WOOLLEN\n\nP. PLAGE\n\nW. M. EVERALL\n\nE. W. LANGLEY\n\nA. M. REID\n\nE. F. GIBSON\n\nC. T. KEW\n\nW. GARDNER\n\nA. M. PETRICK\n\nR. C. HURLEY\n\nE. T. BUNJE\n\nD. TAUCHNER\n\nC. J. KEED\n\nJ. A. STOPANI\n\nJ. M. T. BAILLIE\n\nP. NICKOLDS\n\nA. RUMJAHN\n\nW. ROBINSON\n\nF. BLUNCK\n\nJ. MEIER\n\nJ. Mck. ROSS\n\nJ. A. HANCE\n\nL. WAI CHING\n\nA. G. WOOD\n\nJ. WHEELEY\n\nJ. W. C. BONNAR\n\nC. G. MACKIE\n\nR. G. SMITHERS\n\nJ. M. BEATTIE\n\nJAMES BEATTIE\n\nF. G. CHUNNUTT\n\nP. WILNOW\n\nO. R. CHUNNUTT\n\nA. B. ROUSE\n\nC. M. G. BURNIE\n\nC. H. P. HAY\n\nR. COOKE\n\nA. G. MORRIS\n\nA. SHARP\n\nT. ROSE\n\nJ. WILKIE\n\nG. A. RICHARDS\n\nH. E. HOILE\n\nA. R. GRIEVE\n\nW. M. SCOTT\n\nJ. HARVIE\n\nC. A. BOWLEY\n\nJ. A. RANZAS\n\nT. SHAND\n\nJ. GILLESPIE\n\nA. McKIRDY\n\nR. AITKEN\n\nF. E. SHUSTER\n\nJ. DICKIE\n\nM. MACLEOD\n\nR. H. STEPHENSON\n\nJ. LACHEAD\n\nW. C. MACPHERSON\n\nD. MONEILL\n\nJ. M. LAUGHLIN\n\nR. GALLOWAY\n\nJ. CROSBIE\n\nR. A. FERGUSON\n\nT. McHAY\n\nJ. A. C. THOMSEN\n\nJ. H. VAN DER MEER\n\nA. NILSSON\n\nA. R. BLAKE\n\nJ. S. WRIGHT\n\nJ. BURGESS\n\nJ. ROBSON\n\nR. MITCHELL\n\nJ. RITCHIE\n\nR. BENNETT\n\nS. JOHNSON\n\nT. S. MORTON\n\nE. HAUDRUP\n\n17\n\nE. C. RAY\n\nJ. A. JUPP\n\nW. WILSON\n\nJ. R. CRAIK\n\nD. GOW\n\nA. C. SQUAIR\n\nR. LAPSLEY\n\nJ. CRAWFORD\n\nW. NICHOLLS\n\nJ. R. PERRETT\n\nT. M. DEVILBISS\n\nH. BERKLEY\n\nH. SHOOLBRED\n\nH. S. KENNETT\n\nT. G. HUGHES\n\nJ. ROSSELET\n\nW. S. PAINTER\n\nE. A. LOW\n\nJ. W. OSBORNE\n\nE. E. SINGLETON\n\nJ. H. DOWNS\n\nJ. McGLASHAN\n\nR. BRUCE\n\nA. W. PATTIE\n\nJ. P. COTTAM\n\nL. DAWSON\n\nJ. FERGUSON\n\nW. MOORE\n\nG. B. ADAIR\n\nJ. W. HARRIS\n\nJ. W. HAMMOND\n\nC. LESBIREL\n\nJ. B. PATERSON\n\nD. CHELLARAM\n\nT. M. ARNOTT\n\nJ. HENDERSON\n\nC. WILCOCKSON\n\nF. A. PEARSON\n\nR. A. COLLINS\n\nE. MORRISON\n\nJ. A. ROSS\n\nJ. KEENAN\n\nH. M. S. MAN\n\nH. W. FORTESQUIEU\n\nH. F. CARMICHAEL\n\nD. ANDREWS\n\nC. E. NEILSON\n\nE. T. HODGKINSON\n\nR. L. THRELFELL\n\nL. P. THOMAS\n\nJ. HERBERT\n\nD. T. HELMS\n\nA. H. SCHAW\n\nA. WILDRIDGE\n\nJ. R. TIMBS\n\nH. W. ROBERTSON\n\nH. M. BROWN\n\nH. BURTON\n\nW. F. HARLEY\n\nW. ARMSTRONG\n\nW. NICHOLSON\n\nG. M. YOUNG\n\nJ. W. CROUCH\n\nJ. H. R. HANCE\n\nW. C. BARRETT\n\nG. GRIMBLE\n\nC. H. BLASON\n\nA. R. FULLERTON\n\nJ. D. DANBY\n\nE. B. PYE\n\nW. H. HOWARD\n\nG. H. EDWARDS\n\nA. K. LOW\n\nH. M. WEBB\n\nJOHN MURCHIE\n\nW. DAVIES\n\nC. V. LLOYD\n\nW. RAMSAY\n\nK. INNES\n\nD. R. LAW\n\nS. W. MOORE\n\nA. W. OUTERBRIDGE\n\nE. C. BANNISTER\n\nP. O. PICKBURN\n\nD. C. YOUNG\n\nJ. J. ROBSON\n\nA. W. MARSHALL\n\nN. L. MARTIN\n\nA. M. EWAN\n\nJ. DOUGAL\n\nA. S. HENDRY\n\nJ. R. HAYNES\n\nC. ALLISON\n\nW. PUGH\n\nF. WALKER\n\nA. J. LODDER\n\nJ. D. FORREST\n\nD. J. BRIDGER\n\nJ. LOGAN\n\nD. M. SCOTT\n\nE. PERKIS\n\nH. JELLIEN\n\nH. J. BAEB\n\nM. KOPP\n\nA. BERGE", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-305 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [5-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 381949, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-306 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [8-9]", "page_number": 662, "title": "CO129-306 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [8-9]", "content_text": "659\n\n•\n\n+\n\n82\n\nlonger a Marine Lot, and the answer has been admitted on all sides that it is that of an Inland Lot, and can only be appropriately described as such, as Inland Lots are known in this Colony.\n\n8. Thus the compensation to which I am entitled is the value of Marine Lot 184 before any loss caused by destruction of access occurred, less any sum which the Lot will realise as an Inland Lot.\n\n9. The only discussion which I could anticipate would be the best method of ascertaining these values. The value as an Inland Lot can only be ascertained by sale at auction, or by tender, or privately at an agreed figure, but it occurred to me that it would be more valuable if the Government would sell with it the Reclamation in front, and, as it is only the Government who can give this increased value, I have not taken any step to ascertain the value by sale to the detriment of the Government or Marine Lot holders upon whom the payment of compensation may fall, with which question, I believe, I am in no way concerned.\n\n10. The Attorney General, the Hon'ble W. M. Goodman, having informed the full Court that the Government had never said that they would not fairly and rightly assess the compensation, even if only morally bound, I, as you will no doubt have observed from the former papers, placed myself unreservedly in the hands of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, and following the course which I believed was the only proper course to pursue, I forwarded my claim, through the Colonial Secretary, based upon the net rentals of the Godowns actually received by me, which I venture to affirm is the only correct way of arriving at the fair value, at all events, it is the way adopted by London Valuers.\n\n11. The two Judges, Sir James Russell and Sir Fielding Clarke, in the City Hall case, said that the greatest care should be taken that no injury be inflicted without adequate compensation, but you object to pay for actual loss of rentals since 1895, caused by obstruction of access, as also the customary 10 per cent. for disturbance of business. Loss on money lending on goods, stored in our Godowns I have not claimed.\n\n12. As you are aware, the rentals from freehold land in England are capitalised at 33 years' purchase, and for freehold land and buildings in similar cases to ours at 20 to 25 years' purchase, and therefore I believed, as I still believe, that considering the term of our Crown lease is 999 years, and therefore equal to freehold, I was only acting fairly and rightly in showing the capitalised value at 163 years' purchase for this colony.\n\n13. My figures have been checked and my books examined by Mr. Nicolle, the local auditor, and I know he has found my figures correct to the last cent.\n\n14. No reason has ever been given to me why I should not find the value of the Marine Lot, by capitalising the net rentals as I have done, and yet I am told that unless I very materially modify my views upon that point, that is, as I read your letter, unless I am prepared to commit an act of great injustice to myself and to my co-owner, you will return all the papers to His Excellency.\n\n15. I have no objection to this course, for I am satisfied that you would not advise His Excellency to exercise his discretion so as to effect a manifest injustice, and I feel sure that His Excellency in exercising his discretion will not do so for the purpose of doing a wrongful injury, nor without giving consideration to my evidence.\n\n16. If you require further evidence of value from me by surveyors or others, I am quite ready to furnish it, but I wish it to be clearly understood that if my sacrifice down to $200,000 be not accepted as the value of our Marine Lot, I reserve to myself the right to withdraw this offer and place myself in the hands of my professional advisers.\n\n83\n\n17. In justice to myself I will ask you to kindly forward this letter to His Excellency.\n\nI am,\n\ndear Sir,\n\nYours truly,\n\nTHOMAS HOWARD.\n\nH. E. POLLOCK, Esq.\n\nATTORNEY GENERAL'S CHAMBERS,\n\nHONGKONG, 7th November, 1898.\n\nDEAR SIR,\n\nMarine Lot No. 184.\n\nI beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of this date.\n\nThe papers relating to this matter will be returned by me to His Excellency the Governor, to whom your letter will be submitted as you request.\n\nIt seems unnecessary for me to comment upon the various points which are mentioned in your letter.\n\nT. HOWARD, Esq.\n\nNo. 2091.\n\nI am,\n\ndear Sir,\n\nYours faithfully,\n\nHENRY E. POLLOCK.\n\nCOLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,\n\nHONGKONG, 12th November, 1898.\n\nWith reference to your letter of the 7th instant addressed to the Acting Attorney General, I am directed to request that you will transmit to this office not later than Wednesday, the 16th instant, any reports and plans relating to the alleged silting of the foreshore in front of your Marine Lot 184 which you may desire to lay before the Officer Administering the Government who purposes giving his decision upon your claim in the short time which elapses before the arrival of Sir H. A. Blake on or about the 24th instant.\n\nT. HOWARD, Esq.\n\nSIR,\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour most obedient Servant,\n\nT. SERCOMBE SMITH,\n\nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\nHONGKONG, 15th November, 1898.\n\nMarine Lot No. 184.\n\nIn compliance with the request in your letter of the 12th instant, I have now the honour to send you Photographs, Plans, Reports, and Declarations relating to the condition and silting up of the Foreshore in front of our Marine Lot No. 184, which I desire to lay before His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, a list of which is on annexed sheet,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-306 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [8-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 384137, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-310 - Acting Governor Major Gen Gascoigne - 1902 [1-4]", "page_number": 14, "title": "CO129-310 - Acting Governor Major Gen Gascoigne - 1902 [1-4]", "content_text": "Extract from the China Mail of the 2nd January, 1903.\n\nPRESENTATION TO H.E.\n\nTHE GOVERNOR.\n\nAddress from the Chinese.\n\nTo-day, His Excellency Sir Henry A. Blake, G.C.M.G., Governor of the Colony, was presented with an address from the leading Chinese of the Colony, on the occasion of his departure for Home on leave. The ceremony took place in the Ball Room at Government House, and was attended by a great crowd of influential Chinese. The following are among those who were present, viz.--Sir Thomas Jackson, Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, C.M.G., Colonial Secretary, Hon. A. W. Brewin, Registrar General, Hon. Dr No Kai, Mr Wei Ou, Mr Teo, Lieut. Blake, A.D.C., Mr R. F. Johnson, Private Secretary, Messrs Fung Wa Chuen, Lau Taz Sang, Ho Fook, Ho Tung, Tam Taz Tong, Yung Yip Ting, Leung Poi Tac, Li Sau Hio, Chan Kang Yu, Dr Kwan King Leung, Mok Man Cheung, Lau Cha Pak, Pun Taz Wang, Lai Shon Hing, Chan Wing Yu, Chun Lan Hing, Yip Chi Siu, and others.\n\nDr Ho Kai said-On the eve of your departure for England on a well-earned holiday, I am requested by the leading members of the Chinese Community respectfully to present you with an address. In doing so on their behalf, I can assure Your Excellency that I feel the greatest personal pleasure, while at the same time I am sensible of the honour that my Chinese fellow-citizens have conferred upon me by entrusting me with the performance of this most agreeable and congenial function. It is now fully three years since Your Excellency took up the reins of Government in this important Colony of Hongkong, and during that period your wise, liberal and just administration has completely won the admiration, esteem and confidence of every section of the Chinese Community. Shortly after your arrival in 1898, the Chinese began to feel that in their new Governor they had not only an august ruler but also a sympathetic friend; and in the course of time this feeling became conviction; and with this conviction grew their affection and esteem for Your Excellency's person and increased their gratitude and loyalty to the British Crown and Government, which you have so worthily represented. For, as I take it, Sir, it is scarcely human nature not to appreciate an administration such as Your Excellency's when justice is always tempered with mercy, when national prejudice readily gives place to personal sympathy, when the stern voice of command is generally softened by words of encouragement the most kindly, and when the imposition of the most stringent law is invariably accompanied with the greatest consideration for those who are thereby affected. We sincerely thank Your Excellency, therefore, for having graciously afforded us to-day this opportunity of testifying publicly our grateful appreciation of your administration, which will long be remembered by each and all of us as being eminently sympathetic and benevolent. One fond hope is that after a short visit home you will return to this Island and continue the noble policy of enlightened Government which you have inaugurated and carried out during the past three years.\n\n4069\n\nFEB\n\n12", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-310 - Acting Governor Major Gen Gascoigne - 1902 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 384304, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-310 - Acting Governor Major Gen Gascoigne - 1902 [1-4]", "page_number": 181, "title": "CO129-310 - Acting Governor Major Gen Gascoigne - 1902 [1-4]", "content_text": "No. 47.\n\n0905\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 31st January 1902.\n\n177\n\nSir,\n\nIn continuation of Sir Henry Blake's Despatch No. 2 of the 3rd instant, in which you were informed that Messrs. Chater and Bell-Irving had offered to present to the Colony statues of His Majesty the King and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, I have the honour to transmit for your information a copy of a letter from Sir Thomas Jackson, Chief Manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, to the Colonial Secretary, in which he states that his Directors have unanimously agreed to allow one of the statues in question to be erected on a portion of the Reclamation which belongs to the Bank.\n\n2. The Gentlemen who have generously offered to present the statues to the Colony will be glad to know when the permission of His Majesty and His Royal Highness has been obtained, and the name of the sculptor selected by them.\n\n3. I transmit a plan larger than that forwarded in the Despatch under reference, which has been prepared by the Director of Public Works, showing the positions which,\n\nEnclosure:\n\nThe Right Honourable\n\nJoseph Chamberlain,\n\nM.P.,\n\n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-310 - Acting Governor Major Gen Gascoigne - 1902 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 384866, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-311 - Acting Governor Major Gen Sir Gascoigne - 1902 [5-7]", "page_number": 107, "title": "CO129-311 - Acting Governor Major Gen Sir Gascoigne - 1902 [5-7]", "content_text": "OPENING OF KOWLOON SCHOOL.\n\nThe formal opening of the new Kowloon School, the munificent gift of Mr. Ho Tung, took place on Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock in presence of a company thoroughly representative of the Colony and worthy of the auspicious occasion. His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, Major-General Sir W. J. Gascoigne, K.C.M.G., presided, and among others present were Lady Gascoigne, Mr. Ho Tung, Mrs. Ho Tung, and the two Misses Ho Tung, Hon. W. Meigh Goodman, K.C., Chief Justice, Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, Hon J. H. Stewart Lockhart and Mr. Stewart Lockhart, Sir Thomas Jackson, Hon. T. H. Whitehead, Hon. R. Murray Rumsey, Hon. C. P. Chater, Commodore Robinson and Mrs. Robinson, Hon. H. W. Trefusis, A.D.C., Rev. T. W. Pearce, Mr. Wm. Parlane, Mr. A. G. Wise, Acting Attorney-General, Mr. and Mrs. C. Ford, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Tooker, Mr. T. K. Dealy, Mr. T. Sercombe Smith, the Rt. Rev. Bishop Piazzoli, Mr. B. James and Mrs. James, Mr. S. W. Ten, Mr. F. J. Badeley, Mr. R. F. Johnston, Mr. Norton Kysha, Mr. G. J. W. King, Hon. Wei Yuk, Mr. A. J. Raymond, Mr. A. H. Rennie, Mr. G. M. Billings, Messrs. Ho Fook, Ho Kam Tong, Leung Shin Kong, Fung Wah Chun, Lo Koo Ting, Yong Hia Pong, Choa Lap Chi, Wong Kom Fook, Lo Chi Jin, Pang Shan-chun, Sin Takfan, Chan Hewan, Leung Pin Chi, Tso Sin Wan, Lau Chin Ting, and Dr. Wan Tun Mo, Messrs. Lan Wan Kai, Yoen Lai Chuen, Kwok Siu Lan, Wei Lun Shek, Lan Wei Cheung, and Wei Long Shan.\n\nThe preliminary ceremony took place on the grounds outside the school in an enclosure set off with flags of different nationalities. Preparatory to the formal proceedings, a photograph of the company was taken. Afterwards, the Rev. T. W. Pearce opened the proceedings, and said—Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Ho Tung, the large-hearted, public-spirited donor of the Kowloon School, has done me the honour of asking me to take part in this afternoon's proceedings. Mine is the pleasing duty of saying at the outset, in a few words, which the Inspector of Schools—who is now on his way to Europe on furlough—would have said with more point, and to more good purpose, that your Excellency's presence here to-day, to perform this function of opening the Kowloon School, is highly gratifying to all friends of education in the Colony. To the Kowloon residents, the occasion that brings us together is specially auspicious. They derive much satisfaction from the fact that this building, the foundation stone of which was laid two years ago by Sir Henry Blake, is to be formally opened to-day by your Excellency. There is a phrase of Lord Brougham that has become historic—a phrase that has to do with education—\"Let the soldier be abroad if he will, he can do nothing in this age. There is another personage, a personage less imposing in the eyes of some, perhaps insignificant. The schoolmaster is abroad and I trust him, armed with his primer, against the soldier.\" When we in this Colony link in our thought the soldier with the schoolmaster, it will not be that we may set the one against the other. It will be our pride to remember that so distinguished a soldier\n\nWAS\n\nZ019\n\nso true a friend to the school-master. The school which your Excellency is to receive, on behalf of the Colony, from the hand of Mr. Ho Tung, marks a new departure in the history of education in Hongkong. It is a school to provide education for children of European parentage. The principle on which the school is based is that the plan of instruction must be suited to the station of the pupils, the views of parents, the genius of the children. Nationality, constitution, and inclination alike have been consulted. It is felt to be of the first importance that these children, destined we trust to remain in Hongkong and to occupy useful, it may be superior, stations here, should enjoy such advantages as this school is well-fitted to afford. This, sir, is the principle conceded by the Government, subject to the approval of His Majesty's Secretary of State for the Colonies. It would not be possible in the time allotted to me to trace the history of the movement extending over a number of years that has led up to this Kowloon School. That movement will form a not uninstructive chapter in the story of education in this Colony. It is timely, however, to remind ourselves that right views of education are developed gradually and that methods have to be tested step by step before they can be pronounced sound. When the British flag was first hoisted on this island, education of the kind contemplated in this school scarcely existed in the Homeland. Far-reaching changes and marvellous progress in this science have characterised the last sixty years. It is not too much to say that the whole system of primary education in England has grown up during the last sixty years. There is one point of comparison that suggests itself to me, and it will serve as an illustration of education in Hongkong. As I understand it, the law of England at the time when this Colony became a British possession is the law of Hongkong to-day, with such additions, changes, and omendations as have been found necessary from time to time as years have gone by. The course of education has been analogous. At an early period in the history of Hongkong, certain educational facilities were placed within the reach of all, and the school system established then has been maintained and improved\n\nin a manner creditable for the most part to all concerned in its working, when the many-sided aspects of this question in a cosmopolitan a community are kept in view. Its advance has not been so rapid as some have thought to be desirable and practicable, the fact is due to conditions which rendered the problem peculiarly intricate. We believe the present school to be thoroughly up to date, both as regards the building itself and the instruction to be carried on within it; and we shall all watch with keen sympathetic interest the work of education on these new lines. Your Excellency, according to the request of the Government to make this a school for European children only, Mr. Ho Tung has put himself by imagination and sympathy in the place of a section of the community to which he does not himself belong. In doing so, he has, I think, set an example of broad-minded liberality which we shall do well to imitate. It is seemly and fitting that I make this acknowledgment. If Mr. Ho Tung consents that his school be for European children on condition that the Government builds at Yaumati a similar school for Chinese children, he does something to unite two sections of this community in good-will and kindly relations which I trust we shall all do our best to maintain. Education is a sphere where such relations can be cultivated to advantage. Let us say ungrudgingly and unhesitatingly that we will do our best for the education\n\nWe\n\nof all, under the best conditions, even if like Mr. Ho Tung we have to give up something in order to accomplish our purpose. There\n\n106", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-311 - Acting Governor Major Gen Sir Gascoigne - 1902 [5-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 386703, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-314 - Public Offices - 1902", "page_number": 158, "title": "CO129-314 - Public Offices - 1902", "content_text": "# 5 \n\n## 157 \n\nWe reached Wuchow on Saturday, the 16th, and remained there till Monday, the 18th.\n\nDuring my stay in Wuchow I met His Majesty's Consul, Mr. Hausser, and Mr. Alabaster, the Commissioner of Customs. Mr. Alabaster very kindly took us for a cruise in a steam-launch up the West and Kuei Rivers, and I had the opportunity of discussing the Trade Regulations and prospects with him, and obtaining much information that will be useful hereafter.\n\nWe got back to Hong Kong via Macao on Wednesday, the 20th instant.\n\nMr. J. W. Jamieson accompanied me on my visit to Wuchow.\n\nOn Thursday, the 21st instant, we were entertained by Sir Thomas Jackson, Chairman of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce, at lunch, to meet the Committee of the Chamber, and, during my stay here, I have had the opportunity of hearing the individual views of the mercantile community on the subjects of most interest to each.\n\nSince my arrival at Hong Kong, on the 20th instant, I have been the guest of the Governor, Sir Henry Blake, and am having the benefit of his views on the numerous important Chinese questions at present under consideration.\n\nI purpose leaving Hong Kong for Swatow, Amoy, Fuchow, and Shanghae, on the 26th instant, if the dates of arrival and departure of the coasting steamers are found to correspond with one another; but I am afraid there may be some difficulty in making satisfactory arrangements, and I may have to go direct to Shanghae.\n\nI have, &c.\n\n(Signed) **JAS. L. MACKAY**\n\n## Inclosure 1 in No. 2\n\nDear Sir James,\n\n**Acting Consul-General Scott to Sir J. Mackay**\n\nCanton, November 18, 1901. The inclosed copy of my despatch to the Minister will show that your visit to Canton is already bearing fruit. The opening of eight ports of call will make matters go much more smoothly.\n\nThe Customs assert that there is no trade. Well, the less reason, as you pointed out to them, for being obstructive and refusing permission to ship and land cargo. But what about the large quantities of matting from Lo Ting Chu, near Tak Hing, and straw bags at Pak Tan?\n\nThe inclusion of these two stations might well be borne in mind when any final settlement is being arrived at. Without their inclusion the West River trade cannot be fully and fairly developed.\n\nWith eight ports of call and two trade stations, the West River trade might be considered arranged and the steamers and Companies fully satisfied.\n\nYours, &c.\n\n(Signed) **JAMES SCOTT**\n\n## Inclosure 2 in No. 2\n\n**Acting Consul-General Scott to Sir E. Satow**\n\n(No. 40. **Confidential**.) Sir,\n\nCanton, November 16, 1901. With reference to my despatches No. 30, of the 8th October, and No. 31, **Confidential**, of the 9th October, urging facilities for British vessels trading on the West River between Canton and Wuchow, I have the honour to report that Mr. Morgan, Commissioner of Customs, has informed me that, in deference to the representations of Sir James Mackay, he is submitting to the Inspector-General of Customs arrangements which, it is hoped, will meet the urgent requirements of the River Steamer Companies. His proposal is to allow a liberal number of additional ports of call.*\n\nThe Commissioner of Customs represents that the revision or amendment of the Inland Navigation Regulations will require time and consideration; but that meanwhile \n\n* I just learn that the number will be eight (the chief places en route).-J. S.-18/11/1901.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-314 - Public Offices - 1902.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 386710, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-314 - Public Offices - 1902", "page_number": 165, "title": "CO129-314 - Public Offices - 1902", "content_text": "164 \n\nWe reached Wuchow on Saturday, the 16th, and remained there till Monday, the 18th. \n\nDuring my stay in Wuchow I met His Majesty's Consul, Mr. Hausser, and Mr. Alabaster, the Commissioner of Customs. Mr. Alabaster very kindly took us for a cruise in a steam-launch up the West and Kuei Rivers, and I had the opportunity of discussing the Trade Regulations and prospects with him, and obtaining much information that will be useful hereafter. \n\nWe got back to Hong Kong via Macao on Wednesday, the 20th instant. \n\nMr. J. W. Jamieson accompanied me on my visit to Wuchow. \n\nOn Thursday, the 21st instant, we were entertained by Sir Thomas Jackson, Chairman of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce, at lunch, to meet the Committee of the Chamber, and, during my stay here, I have had the opportunity of hearing the individual views of the mercantile community on the subjects of most interest to each. \n\nSince my arrival at Hong Kong, on the 20th instant, I have been the guest of the Governor, Sir Henry Blake, and am having the benefit of his views on the numerous important Chinese questions at present under consideration. \n\nI purpose leaving Hong Kong for Swatow, Amoy, Fuchow, and Shanghae, on the 26th instant, if the dates of arrival and departure of the coasting steamers are found to correspond with one another; but I am afraid there may be some difficulty in making satisfactory arrangements, and I may have to go direct to Shanghae. \nI have, &c. \n(Signed) \n**JAS. L. MACKAY**, \n\nDear Sir James, \n\n## Inclosure 1 in No. 2 \n\n**Acting Consul-General Scott to Sir J. Mackay.** \n\nCanton, November 18, 1901. \nTHE inclosed copy of my despatch to the Minister will show that your visit to Canton is already bearing fruit. The opening of eight ports of call will make matters go much more smoothly. \n\nThe Customs assert that there is no trade. Well, the less reason, as you pointed out to them, for being obstructive and refusing permission to ship and land cargo. What about the large quantities of matting from Lo Ting Chu, near Tak Iling, and straw bags at Pak Tan? \n\nThe inclusion of these two stations might well be borne in mind when any final settlement is being arrived at. Without their inclusion the West River trade cannot be fully and fairly developed. \n\nWith eight ports of call and two trade stations, the West River trade might be considered arranged and the steamers and Companies fully satisfied. \n\nYours, &c. \n(Signed) **JAMES SCOTT**. \n\n## Inclosure 2 in No. 2 \n\n**Acting Consul-General Scott to Sir E. Satow.** \n\n(No. 40. **Confidential.**) \nSir, \nCanton, November 16, 1901. \nWITH reference to my despatches No. 30, of the 8th October, and No. 31, **Confidential**, of the 9th October, urging facilities for British vessels trading on the West River between Canton and Wuchow, I have the honour to report that Mr. Morgan, Commissioner of Customs, has informed me that, in deference to the representations of Sir James Mackay, he is submitting to the Inspector-General of Customs arrangements which, it is hoped, will meet the urgent requirements of the River Steamer Companies. His proposal is to allow a liberal number of additional ports of call.* \n\nThe Commissioner of Customs represents that the revision or amendment of the Inland Navigation Regulations will require time and consideration; but that meanwhile \n\n* I just learn that the number will be eight (the chief places en route).-J. S.-18/11/1901. `[2530 z-1]`", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-314 - Public Offices - 1902.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 390234, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-319 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [10-11]", "page_number": 510, "title": "CO129-319 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [10-11]", "content_text": "# COPY\n\nRespectfully Sheweth,\n\nTo His Excellency Sir Henry Arthur Blake, G.C.M.G., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same.\n\nThe Humble Petition of Thomas William Pearce, Robert MacLean Gibson, and Ho Kai.\n\n1. That Your Petitioner Thomas William Pearce is the Senior Missionary of the London Missionary Society in this Colony; that Your Petitioner Robert Maclean Gibson is a Doctor of Medicine and for some years past has acted as Medical Superintendent of the Alice Memorial and Nethersole hospitals, both situate in the City of Victoria, Hongkong; that Your Petitioner Ho Kai is a Barrister-at-Law and an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council and is the Founder of the Alice Memorial Hospital aforesaid.\n\n2. That the Alice Memorial Hospital was founded in the year 1887, as a free public hospital, to meet the want of a large section of the Chinese Community, which was desirous of obtaining Western Medical and Surgical advice and assistance, but who was too poor to pay for such assistance and advice and for the necessary medicine and surgical appliances. The said Hospital was established also as a training institute for native students and a short time after its foundation, the College of Medicine for Chinese was inaugurated and instructions in Western Medical science and practice, both clinically and by means of lectures, were and are still imparted within its walls.\n\n3. That five years after the opening of the Alice Memorial Hospital it was found necessary to augment its accommodation, owing chiefly to the greatly increased number of out-door and in-door patients seeking admittance and the steadily increasing number of students undergoing their professional training in its wards and lecture rooms. For this purpose the Nethersole Hospital was built by H. A. Davis, a former member of the local firm of Messieurs Linstead and Davis, and affiliated to the said Alice Memorial hospital in the year 1893.\n\n4. That since the erection of the said Nethersole Hospital and until recently the accommodation afforded by the\n\nPage 510\nPage 511", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-319 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [10-11].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 394390, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-325 - Public Offices & Others - 1904", "page_number": 380, "title": "CO129-325 - Public Offices & Others - 1904", "content_text": "The Mercantile Marine Service Associatio\n\nthese appointments the Colonial Office will bear in mind\n\nthe special experience and qualifications of Officers of\n\nthe Merchant Service.\n\n•\n\n377\n\nIncorporated by Special Act of Parliament for conserving the interests of the British Merchant Service, and promoting the general improvement of nautical men by education, wholesome laws, obtaining redress of wrongs, procuring employment and caring for the helpless and aged, and by every possible means seeking the welfare of the Service, &c. &c.\n\na Guinea, Associates, One Guinea; Annual Subscription—Commanders, One Guinea; Officers, Half\n\nReporter Five Shillings (Post Free).\n\nLORD CLAUD J. HAMILTON,\n\nLORD BRASSEY, K.C.E\n\nJ. H. STOCK, ESQ., M.P.\n\nLORD KELVIN, L.L.D., PRES, R.S.\n\nDAVID MACIVER, ESQ., J.P., M.P.\n\nSAMUEL SMITH, ESQ., M.P.\n\nRALPH NEVILLE, ESQ., K.C.\n\nTHOS. B. ROYDEN, ESQ., J.P.\n\nR. P. HOUSTON, ESQ., M.P.\n\nCHAS MCARTHUR, ESQ., M.P.\n\nSIR ELLIOT LEES, M.P.\n\nAUSTIN TAYLOR, ESQ., M.P.\n\nSIR JAMES LYLE MACKAY, K.C.I.E.\n\nWM. WATSON RUTHERFORD, ESQ., M.P.\n\n16\n\nHonorary Members.\n\nSIR JOHN A. WILLOX, M.P.\n\nJOSEPH HOULT, ESQ., M.P.\n\nW. F. LAWRENCE, ESQ., M.P.\n\nT. P. O'CONNOR, ESQ., M.P.\n\nREAR ADMIRAL E. P. H. FRANKLIN.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN OF THE MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOR\n\nBOARD\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN OF THE LIVERPOOL STEAM SHIP OWNERS'\n\nASSOCIATION.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN OF THE SHIPOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, LONDON.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.\n\nTHE CHAIRMAN OF THE LOCAL MARINE BOARD\n\nCAPTAIN HENRY TOYNBEE, F.R.A.S., F.R.G.S.\n\nAfrican Steam Ship Company\n\nAspinall, J., Son & Brooke\n\nBalfour, Williamson & Co.\n\nBuring Brothers & Co., Limited.\n\nBibby, Frank, Esq.\n\nBooth, Alfred, Esq.\n\nBowing, W. B., Esq.\n\nBrocklebank, Sir Thos. Bart., J.P.\n\nBrocklebank, Ralph, Esq., J.P.\n\nBurton, Miles Kirk, Esq.\n\nBagheli Bros. & Co.\n\nCearns & Brown\n\nCory, John, Esq., J.P., Cardiff\n\nCory Alderman B., Cardiff\n\nCatesworth, Lyne & Co.\n\nElder, Dempster & Co.\n\nElkington & Co.\n\nHonorary\n\nFarnworth and Jardine\n\nFernie, David, Esq., J.P.\n\nGibbs, Antony, Sons & Co.\n\nGracie, Beazley & Co.\n\nGraham, Rowe & Co.\n\nGraves, W. S., Esq.\n\nGruning & Co\n\nGunston, Sons & Co.\n\nKatton & Cookson\n\nHerron, John & Co.\n\nHeynen & Paterson, Tampico,\n\nMexico.\n\nHill & Sons, Charles, Bristol\n\nHolt, Alfred, Esq.\n\nHolt, Philip H., Esq.\n\nHornby, H. & J., & Co.,\n\nHoulder, Bros. & Co.\n\nHughes, John W., Esq. (Messrs.\n\nT. & J. Harrison)\n\nCouncil.\n\nIsmay, Imrie & Co.\n\nJohnston, Win., Esq.\n\nKellock, C. W., & Co\n\nKilley, G. D., Esq., J.P.\n\nLaird Brothers, Limited\n\nLamport & Holt\n\nLockett, John, Esq.\n\nLyon, Comber & Co.\n\nMuco & Sons\n\nMcInnes & Son\n\nMacIver, Charles, Esq.\n\nMacIver, Henry, Esq.\n\nMoss, James, & Co.\n\nNeuts, A. J., & Son, Ostend\n\nNickels, J. T., & Co.\n\nPacific Steam Navigation Co.\n\nPakenham, M., Esq., Bath\n\nPetley, Capt. J. W., I.S.S.\n\nCalcutta\n\nPotter, G. Herbert, Esq.\n\nRankin, Gilmour, & Co.\n\nRathbone Brothers & Co.\n\nSandbach, Tinne & Co.\n\nShannon, Capt. J. W.\n\nSinclair, A., Esq.\n\nThompson, Anderson & Co.\n\nVictorian Stevedoring Co.,\n\nMelbourne, Victoria\n\nWebster, Capt. J. K.\n\nWeir, Thomas, Esq., Shanghai\n\nWhitwill, Mark, Esq., Bristol\n\nWood, J. M., Esq.\n\nTo serve Three Years.\n\nBird, Capt. C.\n\nBrocklehurst, G. W., Esq.\n\nBrown, R. J., Capt.\n\nCameron, J. G., Capt.\n\nCuff-McCulloch, E., Esq.\n\nCollings, E. J., Capt.\n\nCunningham, A. L., Capt.\n\nDutton, T., Capt.\n\nGordon, A., Capt.\n\nHave, J., Capt.\n\nHely, J. S., Capt.\n\nKesy, J., Capt.\n\nExecutive\n\nLanglands, George E., Capt.\n\nLapage, W. P., Capt.\n\nMoore, W. H., Capt.\n\n(Commander R.N.R.)\n\nOwen, W., Capt.\n\nPeel, F. B., Capt.\n\nRoberts, J. H., Capt.\n\nStock, J. H., Esq., M.P.\n\nCouncil, 1903-1904.\n\nTo serve Two Years\n\nBatchelor, J. W., Capt.\n\nCarson, John, Capt.\n\nChellew, T. H., Capt.\n\nCochrane, W., Capt.\n\nFreeth, E. H., Capt.\n\nHampson, R. Alfred, Esq., J.P.\n\nHayes, R. W., Capt.\n\nHeidy, S., Capt.\n\nKilley, C. J., Capt.\n\nMcAdam, J., Capt.\n\nMcKay, Horatio, Capt.\n\n(Hon. Lieut. R.N.R.)\n\nPritchard, T. B., Capt.\n\nBoyden, T. B., Esq., J.P.\n\nStewart, W., Capt.\n\nSumner, James, Capt.\n\nVaughan, Jas., Capt.\n\nWade, W. S., Capt.\n\nWatt, H. F., Capt.\n\nWallace, W. S., Capt.\n\nTo serve One Year.\n\nBremner, A. W., Capt.\n\nChubb, E., Capt.\n\nFoster, M. H., Capt., A.I.N.A.\n\nFreeman, E. W., Capt.\n\nBry, W. C., Capt.\n\nGardiner, J. T., Capt.\n\nGordon, J. B., Capt.\n\nHamilton, John, Capt.\n\nInglis, R., Capt.\n\nIsmay, J. Brace, Esq.\n\nKing, J. W., Capt., A.I.N.A.\n\nMcAuley, J., Capt.\n\nMacMahon, C., Capt.\n\nMcKay, Alex., Capt., F.R.G.S.\n\nMcRay, J., Capt.\n\nMurray, P. D., Capt.\n\nPurdy, T., Capt.\n\nRowe, T. Y., Capt.\n\nTrenery, J., Capt.\n\nWatt, J.B., Capt.\n\nWalker, I., Capt.\n\nCaptain M. H. FOSTER, A.I.N.A., President.\n\nJ. A. STOCK, Esq., M.P., Hon. Treasurer.\n\nO. P. GRYLLS, Secretary.\n\nCaptain J. KEAY, Vice-President.\n\nMessrs. W. H. COCHRAN & CO.,\n\nMessrs. WHITLEY & CO.,\n\nMessrs. THORNELY & CAMERON, and Mr. A. A. MILLER, Solicitors.\n\nBankers: BANK OF LIVERPOOL (LIMITED)\n\nTELEPHONE No. 690.\n\n....\n\nI\n\nam,\n\nSir\n\n3\n\nYours\n\nfaithfully,\n\nColCavalla\n\nSecretary.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-325 - Public Offices & Others - 1904.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 405210, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-334 - Governor Nathan - 1906 [5-7]", "page_number": 405, "title": "CO129-334 - Governor Nathan - 1906 [5-7]", "content_text": "## Table I. \n### ONOMONOH VOLUNTEER CORPS. Inspection State, 31st March, 1906.\n\n#### STAFF.\n\n| Nos. 1 & 2 ARTILLERY COMPANIES | ENGINEERS | KAND. TROUP | TOTAL |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 2 | 1 | ... | ... |\n| 2 | ... | 1 | ... |\n| ... | ... | ... | 207 |\n| 1 | ... | 1 | ... |\n| ... | ... | ... | ... |\n| ... | ... | ... | ... |\n| 2 | 2 | ... | ... |\n| 19 | Iz | ... | ... |\n| 3 | 2 | 26 | 2.49 |\n| 81 | 21 | FL | 8 |\n| 16 | 16 | 2 | 20 |\n\n#### DISTRIBUTION.\n\n## Table II.\n### LIST of MEMBERS of the RESERVE ASSOCIATION at 31st March, 1905.\n\nAbley, T. \nAllen, C. J. \n*Atkinson, Dr. J. M. \nAtkinson, B. D. \n*Auld, J. D. \nBarnes-Lawrence, Hon. Mr. L. \nBeavis, C. E. H. \nBerkeley, Sir H. S. \n*Bingham, J. E. \nBird, L. G. \nBird, R. E. O. \nBlower, A. \nBowley, F. B. L. \nBoyce, W. B. \nBraidwood, Wm. D. \nBranch, E. \nBrett, C. W. T. \nBrooks, Rolt. \nBrown, A. \nBryan, J. J. \nBryer, A. \nButterworth, H. T. \nBuyers, C. B. \nCalthrop, H. G. \n*Cameron, Allan \nCampbell, H. K. \nCapell, J. R. \nCarter, W. L. \nChater, Sir Paul \nChatham, Hon. Mr. Wm. \nClark, Duncan \nCochrane, T. P. \nCooke, W. E. \nCoombs, H. \n*Cottier, C. \nCuningham, A. \n*Cunningham, P. A. \nChewen, W. \nDanby, W. \nDaniel, W. \nDawson, E. W \nDavis, W. H. T. \nDealy, T. K. \nDenison, A. \nDixon, Capt. A. W. \nDobbs, W. \nDonald, W. H. \nDougherty, E. \nDouglas, Capt. J. \nDouglas, J. P. \nDow, P. \nDawley, W. A. \nDuncan, G. L. \nEdwards, W. T. \nEgerton, T. S. \nEzekiel, R. M. \nFarell, W. A. \nFisher, Frel. \nForties, A. \nForsyth, G. G. S. \nFranklin, A. C. \nFraser, H. W. \nFullerton, A. R. \nGale, C. H. \nGait, J. \nGibbs, L. \nGlover, C. \nGoodfellow, Wm. \nGoddard, Capt. F. D. \nGoldsmith, H. E. \nGompertz, H. H. \nGow, D. \nGow, J. C. \nGrace, C. H. \nGraham, W. D. \nGrist, E. J. \nGubbay, A. S. \nGullay, C. S. \nHancock, S. \nHarston, Dr. G. M. \nHarston, J. Scott \nHarvie, J. U. \nHastings, G. \nHaxton, G. K. \nHazeland, F. A. \nHenderson, J. M. \nHett, F. Paget \nHewett, E. A. \nHickie, S. Douglas \nHickling, Rev. C. F. \nHogarth, W. \nHoruity, T. W. \nHoskin, W. T. \nHough, T. F. \nHughes, J. Owen \nHumphreys, W. G. \nHutchings, J. \nIrving, E. A. \nJack, W. C. \nJenkins, A. \nJillings, H. \nJobstou, L. A. M. \nJones, Dr. Evan \nJones, J. N. \nJones, P. N. H. \nJordan, Dr. Joseph \nJupp, J. A. \nKadoorie, E. S. \nKew, C. H. W. \nKoch, Dr. W. V. M. \nKing, R. H. \nKuyvett, P. K. \nLaw, D. R. \nLewingdon, J. S. \nLewis, L. S. \nLinton, A. R. \nLogan, Wm. \nLowe, A. R. \nLyou, J. A. \nRogers, E. \nRouse, A. B. \n*Macdonald, J. F. C. \nMacdonald, Jas. \nMacfarlane, Dr. \nMackenzie, A. \nMackenzie, D. J. \nMacMillan, A. C. \nMaitland, F. \nMarriott, Dr. \nMartin, T. H. \nMaster, G. C. C. \nMaxfield, Capt. F. \nMay, C. W. \nMay, Hon. Mr. F. H. \n*May, G. H. \nMcCubbin, J. \nMellines, J. \nMcKay, W. R. \nMeck, J. \nMeyer, I. A. \nMichael, J. K. \nMichael, S. H. \nMillar, F. L. \nMoir, A. \nMoore, Dr. W. B. A. \nMorrell, G. E. \nMoses, E. J. \nNewington, A. G. \nNobbs, A. P. \nOrmiston, E. \nOsborne, E. \n*Parkes, John \nParr, E. V. D. \nParr, W. R. McD. \nPearse, Dr. W. W. \nPemberton, C. \nPerki, T. L. \nPeter, J. C. \nPhelps, H. R. \nPhilport, E. J. \nPidgeon, J. \nPiggott, Sir Francis \nPile, A. G. \nPinckney, H. \nPlummer, L. \nPorts, W. H. \nPowell, S. J. \nPurcell, W. H. \nRaymond, A. J. \nReunie, A. H. \nRichardson, G. \nRichardson, H. T. \nRitchie, A. \nRobertson, H. W. \nRogers, E. \nRutter, E. W. \nSalinger, F. \nSassoon, M. S. \nSaunders, W. J. \n*Scott, Chas. R. \nScott, T. Gray \nSeth, A. \nShepherd, E. B. \nShewan, Hon. Mr. R. \nSimpson, T. K. \nSkelton, A. H. \nSlade, I. W. \nSlade, Mureus \nSmith, A. Brooke \n*Smith, A. Findlay \nSmith, Percy \nSmyth, F. \nStewart, Hon. Mr. G. \nStewart, W. M. \nStabbings, J. J. \nSullivan, E. \nSutton, W. D. \nSykes, Henry \nTerrey, E. W. \nThomas, G. E. \nThompson, Chas. \nThomson, Dr. J. C. \nThomson, Hon. Mr. A. M. \n*Thomson, O. D. \nTollm, Duncan \n*Tomkins, H. E. \n†Tooker, H. P. \nTurner, A. \nTuxford, A. S. \nTynck, A. H. \nUnderwood, J. \nUnsworth, Captain \nWakeman, G. H. \nWatt, A. W. J. \nWheul, J. A. \nWhite, U. I. \nWhitlow, A. W. \nWhittall, J. \nWickham, W. U. \nWilgress, H. T. \nWilkinson, C. D. \nWilks, E. C. \nWinterburn, W. G. \nWise, Mr. Justice \nWodehouse, P. P. J. \nWright, F. J. \n\n| Status | Count |\n|---------------|-------|\n| Present | 400 |\n| On leave | 2 |\n| Absent | 1 |\n| in Colony | ... |\n| out of Colony | ... |\n| Without leave | ... |\n| Medical Certificate | ... |\n| Total | ... |\n| Wanting to complete | ... |\n| Establishment | ... |\n| Supernumerary | ... |\n\n* Signifies absent. \n* Signifies resigned.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-334 - Governor Nathan - 1906 [5-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 409146, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-340 - Governor Nathan Acting Governor May - 1907 [4-6]", "page_number": 212, "title": "CO129-340 - Governor Nathan Acting Governor May - 1907 [4-6]", "content_text": "RECORD OF SERVICES.\n\nFISHER, Henry George Corral, A.R.I.B.A. Present Salary £520.\n\n1900, April 13th. Arrived in the Colony.\n\n1900, May 23rd. Assistant Engineer.\n\n1903, May 25th. Executive Engineer.\n\nPERKINS, Thomas Luff, A.M.I.C.E.\n\nPresent Salary £580.\n\n1904, March 31st. Executive Engineer.\n\nJACKMAN, Henry Thomas,\n\nPresent Salary £520.\n\n1903, July 15th. Executive Engineer.\n\n1904, April 3rd.) Acting Sanitary Surveyor.\n\n1905, Nov. 23rd.)\n\nJAFFE, Daniel, A.M.I.C.E.\n\nPresent Salary £480.\n\n1902, May 9th. Assistant Engineer.\n\n1904, March 10th. Acting Executive Engineer.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-340 - Governor Nathan Acting Governor May - 1907 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 413000, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-345 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1907", "page_number": 760, "title": "CO129-345 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1907", "content_text": "## \nbfm: for report.\n\n13 Deecott, \n16 Acacia Road, \nNorbury 754, Surrey \n41061 \nRec 22 NOV 07 \n\nI have the honour, whilst on leave, to \napply for Rural Promotion or for a transfer to another colony where the prospects of pay and promotion are better than in Hong Kong. I have been in the Postal Service, Superior and Colonial, for 20 years and am confident that the respective Postmaster Generals under whom I have had the pleasure of serving \nwill certify generally as to my fitness & character.\n\nThe Under Secretary \nfor the Colonies \nDowning Street \n\nYour obedient servant, \nThomas Henry Marne, Supt. Reg. \n& Parcel Branch \nGeneral Post Office \nHong Kong \n22nd of November 1907.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-345 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1907.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 413129, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-346 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1908 [1-3]", "page_number": 76, "title": "CO129-346 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1908 [1-3]", "content_text": "# Application for Promotion in the Colonial Service. 74\n\nTo be filled up by the Applicant himself, and returned to the Governor for transmission to the Secretary of State for the Colonies.\n\n## State of Application\n\nThomas Henry Marlin or \nBorn on the 2nd of November 1904. \nI Ind \n6360 \nRed 22 FEB 08,\n\nPresent Appointment Supt. Rego Parcel Branch General Post-Office Hong Kong\n\n## Particulars of Applicant\n\nFather's Name \nJohn Robson Villiers Marlin \nProfession or Occupation (Butter) St. Stephen's Club Westminster \nAddress...\n\nIf dead, his Name and Profession shall nevertheless be given.\n\nDate and year of Birth \nThe 2nd of October 1867. Age last birthday 40. \nPlace of birth \nCommercial Road London. E. \nWhether single, married, or a widower \nMarried \nNumber of children \nSons \nDaughters \nAged respectively \n23, 14, 8, and 5 Years.\n\n## Education\n\nMention the Schools or Colleges at which you received your education, professional as well as general; and give in each case the date of entry and leaving.\n\n* Dance Voak's school St. Johns Hill Grove Wandsworth: From 6 to 14 years\n* Thence to Stanley Road Board School Battersea: From 11 to 14 years.\n\nProfessional qualifications (if any), and the date at which they were obtained \nNone.\n\n## Employment from Date of Leaving School to Date of Entering the Public Service\n\nTelegraph Messenger G.P.O. London when 14 years old. On completion of education.\n\n## Service in the Public Service\n\n| Date | Appointment | Place |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| May 1887 | Appointed | |\n| | Letter Carrier G.P.O. London E.C. | London |\n| 23rd January 1894 | Appointed | |\n| | Supervisor G.P.O. Hong Kong | Hong Kong |\n| 25th January 1902 | Appointed Superintendent of the Registration Branch | Hong Kong |\n| 1st January 1904 | Supt. Rego Parcel Branch General Post-Office | Hong Kong |\n\nThe service is continuous without a break.\n\n## Salary\n\n| Date | Salary |\n| --- | --- |\n| | $... |\n| Now | $600 as Letter Carrier G.P.O. London E.C. Appointed Supervisor $600. Hong Kong 25th January 1902. then as Superintendent of the Registration Branch, Jany 1, 1904 |\n\n(J. 6.) \n1. (9581)-35659-1000. TURN OVER.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-346 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1908 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 424053, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-364 - Public Offices & Others - 1909", "page_number": 186, "title": "CO129-364 - Public Offices & Others - 1909", "content_text": "## SANITARY INSTITUTE, HEALTH PRIZE PRESENTATION\n\nThe Hongkong Daily Press, on the 13 preceding days, reported that the number of deaths was 38, and out of that, just about one half had died of infectious diseases. That, gentlemen, is a standing reproach to this Colony, and I am convinced we shall never succeed in putting a stop to it until we get the co-operation of the Chinese, and get them to show us how we can stop this thing without wounding their prejudices and violating the sanctity of domestic life. That is why I say to you that I hope those who have gained all the represented technical knowledge which is borne in mind by these certificates will bear in mind that a very great deal can be done by tact, common sense, and a little give and take in their dealings with those on whom they have to impress the primary laws of sanitation.\n\nThe local branch has done good work in trying to get the community to understand the value of sanitation, and to try to get them to work with us, and not to work against us. Mr. Carter is still the life and soul of the branch; he has all along had the interests of the branch at heart and has done all in his power to foster it. Our thanks are due especially to him and also to our local Secretary, Mr. Ralphs.\n\nA new departure has recently been made whereby lectures on special subjects shall be delivered at the room of the Institute by competent lecturers. These are open to anyone to attend. The President of the Hongkong Branch, His Excellency the Governor, who was supported by Lady Lugard, presided at the distribution of prizes of the Hongkong Sanitary Institute held two days ago.\n\nHis Excellency, in addressing the gathering, said: \"Gentlemen,—As Chairman of the Examiners, I thought it would be of interest to review the work accomplished by the local branch of the Royal Sanitary Institute since its formation five years ago, especially in connection with this movement to present the certificates. There are twelve in all; seven were obtained at the January Examination last year and five at the October Examination. Since then, a regular course of six lectures has been delivered, the attendants numbered 3441, giving an average of Inspectors' lectures. In addition to the lectures, practical demonstrations have been given at the Nuisance Depot and Slaughter Houses by Mr. Gibson and at the Station by Drs. Clark and Pearse. Visits have also been paid to the New Kowloon Waterworks, Green Island Cement Works, Aberdeen Brick and Electric Power Station, Wanchai Dairy Farm, and to new buildings under construction, etc.\n\nLectures on various practical subjects have been given by Messrs. Joseph Albert Buller, Harry Counts, Thomas Hynes, Robert Gardiner McEwan, Charles Walter Thornton Brett (Sanitary Dept.), John Mackay, and Samuel Robert Boyd Willis (Police Force), George Sergeant Major Hutton, and Sergeants Walter Henry Jones and Harry Williams (R.A.M.C.).\n\nThe following candidates have passed the Sanitary Science Examination: Mr. Albert Victor Parker, Public Works Department.\n\nThe following have lectured on Food Inspection: Messrs. Williams & Shinkwio, Mr. Gibson, Veterinary Surgeon, and Dr. Clark, Darby, and Grey of the P.W.D.\n\nThe Council have arranged a Syllabus for those who intend to become Sanitary Officers. The practical examination is for those who wish to obtain from the Institute a certificate certifying their knowledge of Sanitary Science. The Local Government Board, London, accepts this certificate as evidence that the person possessing it is qualified for the office of Inspector of Nuisances by urban or rural district councils outside London; it is also recognized by the Local Government Boards in Edinburgh and Dublin.\n\nThe following officers of the Sanitary Department have passed the Examination for Inspector of Nuisances since the formation of the local branch: J. Reid, W. H. Jolley, G. W. Coysh, C. W. Ward, R. Loan, C. E. Frith, D. J. Mokerzie, D. J. Falloran, R. G. McEwen, H. Coombs, J. A. W. Brett, T. Hynes, J. Mackay (since transferred to P.W.D.), G. Willis (since transferred to Police Dept.); H. J. Gidley, S. Gilley (who have left the Colony).\n\nThe following officers of the Public Works Department have passed this Examination: Messrs. Longstaff and S. R. Boyd.\n\nThe following officers of the R.A.M.C. have also been successful: Sergeant Major Hutton, and Sergeants Williams and Jones.\n\nSeveral candidates from the Army are attending the present course of lectures.\n\nThe following candidates in private employment have passed the Examination: Messrs. H. Lett, Naval Yard Extension Works; G. Phew, Messrs. Butterfield and Swire; C. Langton, Naval Yard; J. B. Winter, Hongkong Gas Company.\n\nIn all, there have been 39 candidates, 26 of whom were successful, a percentage of 66.6 passes.\n\nAt the conclusion of the presentation, His Excellency said: \"Ladies and gentlemen, it is some years now since certificates won by students of the Hongkong Branch of the Royal Sanitary Institute have been distributed publicly. The last occasion was, I think, in 1904, and on that occasion, my predecessor made a long speech in which he told you generally of the objects of the institution and the work which had been done. It was instituted in 1903 on the suggestion of Mr. Carter, and it took shape owing to the energy and organizing ability of its President, Dr. Atkinson, and of various other members of the Body of Examiners, many of whom are still on the Board.\n\n\"I think, gentlemen, that the value of an institution like this, affiliated to a great institution in England, is immense. The certificates can be obtained here and are recognized throughout the British Empire, and they can be obtained without the expense of a voyage home to a higher standard than the Inspection in England. They can be obtained in their leisure hours of the evening by the men who are still doing their work and earning their salaries. These are very great advantages.\n\n\"The Hongkong Branch has led the way in adopting that great principle of affiliation with institutions in England, which I think is of immense advantage to the Colonies, and of which I should like myself to see the Colonies take much more advantage. It is the principle which underlies the Oxford Local Examinations which we have in our schools here; it is the principle upon which the Hongkong College of Medicine intends to frame its future; and it is, as Dr. Atkinson said, the principle which I hope will find still further expression in the Hongkong University of the future (applause).\n\n\"The Sanitary Department of the Government absorbs a great deal of the revenue of the Colony, and consequently has a very considerable staff, and there are architects, builders, and others in the Colony who also require certificated engineers, and the number of these appointments offers inducements to candidates to come and learn and obtain certificates at this branch of the Royal Sanitary Institution.\n\n\"I think, therefore, that the governing body of the Board of Examiners of the Hongkong Branch may feel that they are rendering a great public benefit to the Colony, and I think that our thanks are most heartily due to the body of gentlemen who give their time and thought gratuitously, without any remuneration, to conducting these lectures day by day on these difficult subjects (applause).\n\n\"When I look, as I did just now, at this syllabus of lectures, the different themes of the lecturers appear to me to be so practical and so sound that I honestly wish I had the time myself to be admitted and to come and learn some of these things and endeavour to obtain a certificate (applause).\n\n\"I will not speak to you, gentlemen, now, on the necessity of encouraging sanitation in Hongkong; I will not give you a discourse on the lessons to be learned from the great outbreak of plague or of the great value of having an object lesson here in Hongkong for China. All these are great subjects, but they have grown somewhat hackneyed, and you have heard them discussed by speakers who have more authority than I have.\n\n\"I will only refer briefly to the labours of the Sanitary Commission who have spent their private time and laid this Colony under a great debt of gratitude to them. You have heard, no doubt, a great deal of discussion on their report, and I can tell you you are likely to hear a good deal more within the next week or two.\n\n\"There is only one point which I will allude to before I sit down, and it is this: I will say to those gentlemen I have just had the honour and pleasure of presenting with these certificates, that in their greater wealth of sanitary knowledge, they should not lose sight of the saving grace of common sense (applause). I think that sensible toleration is the most valuable sense a man can have; our rules are good, but not always easy to realize. By the exercise of common sense, a little give and take, and tact, men may often achieve results that are more valuable than all the rules of the text books. You may obtain these results without wounding the prejudices of others. It is your business here to endeavour to impress upon the Chinese community the value of sanitation.\n\n\"The local branch is now established in a suitable room at 7, Beaconsfield Arcade, where members can study. It is here that the lectures are given, and we have the nucleus of a library there. Another important fact is that it is now self-supporting. Generally speaking, the work of the Institute has been well supported.\n\nA vote of thanks to His Excellency, proposed by Mr. Parkins, seconded by Mr. Owen, was carried in the usual way, ended the proceedings.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-364 - Public Offices & Others - 1909.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 430558, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-375 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1911 [1-2]", "page_number": 111, "title": "CO129-375 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1911 [1-2]", "content_text": "[Any further information which may be considered necessary should be written on this page, and not in a separate letter]\n\nApplication for Promotion in the Colonial Service. 104 Forms to be filled up by the Applicant himself, and returned to the Governor for transmission to the Secretary of State for the Colonies,\n\nName in full\nof Applicant\nHenry Edward Goldsmith.\n\nDate\nof Application\nNovember 8\n1910\n\nPresent Appointment\nAssistant Engineer Public Works Department.\n\nFather's Name\nThomas Goldsmith\nProfession or Occupation Timber Merchant\n\nAddress ...\nI dead, his Name and Profession should nevertheless be given.\nGrays Inn Road.\n\nDate and year of Birth... December 5-\n1876\n\nPlace of birth\nBenton, Kent, England.\n\nWhether single, married, or a widower\nmarried\nNumber of children... Sons\n3\nDaughters\n3\nAge respectively\nAge last birthday 23\n\nEducation\nMention the Schools or Colleges at which you received your education, professional as well as general; and give in each case the date of entry and leaving.\n\nPrivately until 1882 - Holy Trinity Grammar School, Gravesend, Kent\n1882 - 1892.\n\nProfessional Education. University College London and private tuition under Mr. Middleditch, Architect\n1892 - 1894.\n\nAssistant to Messrs. Evans, Maru, Mukherji, Strand, Architects & Surveyors, Adelphi\n1894 - 1897.\n\nProfessional qualifications (if any), and the date at which each was obtained\nMember Society of Engineers 1906\nMember Royal Sanitary Institute 1906\n\nEmployment from completion of education to date of entering the public service\n\nAssistant Surveyor to Mr. F. C. Francis, John St, Adelphi, Strand. 1897-1900\n\nJoined the Royal Engineers Surveyors Staff at the War Office 1900 and in February 1902 transferred to Hong Kong. Remaining in the \"Imperial Government Service until May 1907.\n\nJoined the Colonial Service June 1st, 1907\n\n[TERS OVER.]\n\nPage 2", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-375 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1911 [1-2].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 430568, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-375 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1911 [1-2]", "page_number": 121, "title": "CO129-375 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1911 [1-2]", "content_text": "Acting Appointments.\n\n1902. Feb 11\n\nto\n\nMay 13.\n\nSecretary to the Squatters Board\n\n會\n\nrescut Appointment\n\n1902. May 14\n\nto\n\n1903. March 5.\n\nRegistrar Land Court. N.T.\n\n1903. April 23\n\nto\n\nJune 3.\n\nAssistant Registrar General.\n\n[Any further information which may be considered necessary should be written on this page, and not in a separate sheet]\n\nApplication for Promotion in the Colonial Service.\n\n114\n\nForm to be filled up by the Applicant himself, and returned to the Governor for transmission to the Secretary of State for the Colonies.\n\nHenry Thomas Jackman\n\n82 October 1910.\n\n7210\n\n19 4 MAN\n\nExecutive Engineer\n\nor Water Branch with\n\n1903. June 4\n\nto Oct.4.\n\nAssistant Postmaster General.\n\nDay and year of Birth...\n\n1903. Oct.5\n\nto\n\nPlace of birth\n\n1904. May 11.\n\nPostmaster General.\n\n1904. May 12\n\nto\n\nFather's Name\n\nGeorge Jackman (deceased)\n\nProfession or Occupation, Agriculturist,\n\nAddress...\n\nIf dead, his Name and Profession\n\nshould nevertheless be given.\n\n4 June 1874 Woking, Surrey.\n\nAge last birthday 36\n\nWhether single, married, or a widower\n\nlobe manied this year\n\nNumber of children...Sons\n\n1905. March 7.\n\nAssistant Colonial Secretary and Clerk of\n\nCouncils.\n\nAge respectively\n\nDaughters\n\n15\n\n*\n\n1905. March 8\n\nto\n\nDec. 22.\n\nEducation\n\nCastle School, Guildford\n\nBuvale School\n\nAssistant Superintendent of Police and Police\n\nMagistrate, New Territories.\n\n1907. March 24\n\nto July 27.\n\nPostmaster General.\n\n1907. July 28\n\nto 1908. July 1.\n\n1908. Dec. 6.\n\nAssistant Land Officer, New Territories.\n\nto date. District Officer, New Territories.\n\n1903. Dec. 5\n\nto date. Director of the Widows and Orphans Fund.\n\n1907. Dec. 13.\n\nto date. Member of Board of Examiners.\n\nMention the Schools or Colleges at which you received your education, professional as well as general; and give in each case the date of entry and leaving,\n\nEmmanuel School, Wandsworth\n\n1882-1884\n\n*\n\n1884-1888\n\n1888-1890\n\nCrystal Palace Engineering School\n\n1890 & 1892\n\n\"These dates are only approximate.\n\nCertificates in Mechanical & Civil Engineering, Surveying Professional qualifications (if any), and\n\nthe date at which each was obtained Member\n\nFellow of the Royal Microscopical Society election,\n\nRoyal Microscopical Society tests to testify des Landesbrouk treston Employment From\n\ncompletion of education to date of me\n\nI was employed on various water & sewage works entering the public service\n\nIn charge of the construction of the City of London Mention each position main drainage southall work 1896-1897.\n\nheld by you, the dates\n\nbetween which you held Assistant Engineer for any of the Stafford on Road drainage, Hackney Borough Council, Porto tokees Improvements 1897-1903\n\nleaving & each case the position was vacated for a better one.\n\nTURN OVER.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-375 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1911 [1-2].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 431037, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-376 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1911 [3-4]", "page_number": 219, "title": "CO129-376 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1911 [3-4]", "content_text": "# THE FIRST SCHEDULE\n\n## PART I, THE COURT\n\nThe following persons shall be the first Members of the Court:-\n\n### CHANCELLOR\nHis Excellency Sir Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Hongkong and its Dependencies (or the Officer Administering the Government of Hongkong).\n\n### THE VICE-CHANCELLOR.\n\n### THE PRO-VICE-CHANCELLOR.\n\n### TREASURER OF THE UNIVERSITY\nHon. Sir Catchick Paul Chater, Kt., C.M.G.\n\n### LIFE MEMBERS\n| Name |\n| --- |\n| Sir Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O. |\n| Sir Hormusjee Nowrojee Mody, Kt. |\n| Hon. Sir Catchick Paul Chater, Kt., C.M.G. |\n| James Henry Scott |\n| Cheung Pat Sz. |\n| Sir Francis Henry May, K.C.M.G. |\n| Francis William Clark, M.D., M.R.C.P., D.P.H. |\n| Hon. Mr. Henry Edward Pollock, K.C. |\n| Gregory Paul Jordan, M.B., C.M., M.R.C.S. |\n| Rev. Thomas William Pearce |\n| Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, C.M.G., M.B., M.R.C.S. |\n| Robert MacLean Gibson, M.D., C.M. |\n\nMembers of the Court of the Hongkong College of Medicine.\n\n### Ex-OFFICIO MEMBERS\n| Position |\n| --- |\n| The Chief Justice |\n| The Honourable Members of the Executive Council of Hongkong |\n| The Honourable Members of the Legislative Council of Hongkong |\n| The Registrar General |\n| The Principal Civil Medical Officer |\n| The Director of Education |\n| The Dean of each Faculty of the University |\n| The Registrar of the University |\n\n### NOMINATED MEMBERS\n(To be nominated by His Excellency the Governor, not being already included in either of the foregoing classes and being resident in the Colony.)\n- Four British.\n- Six Chinese.\n- Two representatives of Asiatic races other than Chinese.\n- Three representatives of the Grant-in-Aid Schools in Hongkong to be selected by the Governor from among the nominees of the Governing Bodies of such schools.\n\nProvided that the Court shall be deemed to be sufficiently constituted for the purpose of transacting business immediately after the commencement of this Ordinance although any of the above-named members requiring to be appointed, selected or nominated have not been so appointed, selected or nominated.\n\n## PART II. THE COUNCIL\n\n### FIRST CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL\nSir F. J. D. Lugard, K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O., for two years from the commencement of the Ordinance.\n\nThe following persons shall be the first Members of the said Council:-\n- The Vice-Chancellor.\n- The Treasurer of the University.\n- The Pro-Vice-Chancellor.\n- The Director of Public Works.\n- The Registrar General.\n- The Principal Civil Medical Officer.\n- The Director of Education.\n- Two British Members and three Chinese Members of the Court elected by the Court.\n- Four members of the Senate elected by the Senate of whom two shall be Professors or Lecturers whose services are exclusively at the disposal of the University and two other Lecturers.\n\nProvided that the Council shall be deemed to be sufficiently constituted for the purpose of transacting business immediately after the commencement of this Ordinance although any of the above-named members requiring to be appointed or elected have not been so appointed or elected.\n\n# THE SECOND SCHEDULE\n\n## STATUTES OF THE UNIVERSITY\n\n### Statute 1. PRELIMINARY\nThese Statutes shall be interpreted in such manner as not to conflict with the Ordinance. Words defined in the Ordinance or the Statutes shall have the same meaning in the Regulations unless the context be repugnant thereto.\n\n### Statute 2. THE MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY\nThe following persons shall be Members of the University:\n- The Officers of the University, viz.:\n - The Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Treasurer, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Deans of the Faculties, Registrar and Bursar.\n- The Members of the Court.\n- The Members of the Council.\n- The Members of the Senate.\n- The Members of the Faculties.\n- The Emeritus and Honorary Professors.\n- The Teaching Staff of the University.\n- The Graduates.\n- The Undergraduates.\n\nMembership of the University shall continue so long as one at least of the qualifications above enumerated shall continue to be possessed by the individual member.\n\n### Statute 3. THE OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY\n1. The Pro-Chancellor shall be elected for three years, and shall be eligible for re-election.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-376 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1911 [3-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 431038, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-376 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1911 [3-4]", "page_number": 220, "title": "CO129-376 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1911 [3-4]", "content_text": "## Statute 3.\n\n1. (Missing text, not provided)\n\n2. The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for such period and under such conditions as shall be set forth in his Letter of Appointment as Principal.\n\n3. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for three years, and be eligible for re-election.\n\n4. The Treasurer shall be elected for three years and shall be eligible for re-election.\n\n5. The Dean of each Faculty shall be elected by the Board of that Faculty subject to the approval of the Senate and shall be appointed by the Council.\n\n6. The Dean shall, unless the Council with the consent of the Faculty otherwise direct, be Chairman of the Board of the Faculty and prepare business for it. He shall be a Member *ex-officio* of all Committees of the Faculty and shall present candidates for Degrees (except Honorary Degrees) in the subjects of the Faculty. He shall, except when otherwise directed by the Council, hold office for one year, and shall be eligible for re-election.\n\n7. The Council shall appoint a Registrar, Bursar and such other officers of the University as may be found desirable, with such duties, at such remuneration and upon such terms and conditions as it shall deem fit.\n\n8. The Registrar, if so required by the Council, shall act as Bursar of the University and may in that capacity be called upon to find such security as the Council may require.\n\n9. The Court shall from time to time appoint an Auditor or Auditors who shall not be a member or members of any of the University Governing Bodies.\n\n10. The Auditor's term of office shall be one year. The Auditor or Auditors shall be eligible for re-election.\n\n11. The Professors and Lecturers whose services are exclusively at the disposal of the University shall not engage in private professional practice except at the request of and in consultation with a private practitioner in general practice in the Colony, either during the tenure of their appointments or for a period of seven years following the termination of their engagements with the University.\n\n## Statute 4. THE COURT.\n\n1. The Court shall consist of the following persons:--\n### CLASS 1: \n- THE CHANCELLOR, \n- THE VICE-CHANCELLOR, \n- THE PRO-VICE-CHANCELLOR \n- AND THE TREASURER OF THE UNIVERSITY,\n\n### CLASS 2 - LIFE MEMBERS.\n| Name | Title/Honors |\n| --- | --- |\n| Sir Frederick John Dealtry Lugard | K.C.M.G., V.D., D.8.0. |\n| Sir Hormusjee Nowrojee Mody | Kt. |\n| Hon. Sir Catchick Paul Chater | Kt., C.M.G. |\n| James Henry Scott | |\n| Cheung Pat Sz | |\n| Sir Francis Henry May | K.C.M.G. |\n| Francis William Clark | M.U., M.G.O.P., D.P.H. |\n| Hon. Mr. Henry Edward Pollock | K.C. |\n| Gregory Paul Jordan | M.B., C.M., M.R.C.S. |\n| Rev. Thomas William Pearce | |\n| Hon. Dr. Ho Kai | C.M.G., M.B., M.R.C.S. |\n| Robert MacLean Gibson | M.D., C.M. |\n\nMembers of the Court of the Hongkong College of Medicine.\n\nAnd such other Life Members as the Court may from time to time appoint.\n\n### CLASS 3: Ex-Officio MEMBERS.\n- The Chief Justice.\n- The Honourable Members of the Executive Council of Hongkong.\n- The Honourable Members of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.\n- The Registrar General.\n- The Principal Civil Medical Officer.\n- The Director of Education.\n- The Dean of each Faculty of the University.\n- The Registrar of the University,\n\n### CLASS 4 - NOMINATED MEMBERS.\n(To be nominated by His Excellency the Governor not being already included in either of the foregoing classes, and being resident in the Colony,)\n- Four British.\n- Six Chinese.\n- Two representatives of Asiatic races other than Chinese.\n- Three representatives of the Grant-in-Aid Schools in Hongkong from among the nominees of the Governing Bodies of such schools.\n\n2. The *ex-officio* members shall continue members so long only as they hold the office in virtue of which they became members of the Court.\n\n3. The nominated members shall hold office for three years.\n\n4. Vacancies shall be filled as they occur or as soon thereafter as conveniently may be.\n\n5. Members retiring by effusion of time may be re-appointed or re-elected.\n\n6. Any member of the Court may resign by writing addressed to the Court, and in that case the vacancy shall be filled by the Court.\n\n7. The above provisions so far as applicable shall apply to the first members of the Court.\n\n8. The appointment of each member of the Court shall be notified in the Gazette.\n\n## Statute 5. MEETINGS OF THE COURT AND QUORUM.\n\n1. The Meetings of the Court shall be held at such times, and in such places and its procedure shall be controlled in such manner as shall be prescribed by Rules made by the Court.\n\n2. Seven Members of the Court shall form a quorum.\n\n## Statute 6. POWERS OF THE COURT.\n\nThe Court may upon the recommendation of the Council and Senate appoint Honorary Professors and upon the like recommendation confer the title of Emeritus Professor upon any Professor who has retired from his office: Provided that an Honorary or Emeritus Professor shall not *ex-officio* have the right to a seat on the Senate or on the Board of any Faculty but may be invited by the Council on the recommendation of the Senate to take such part in the teaching of the University as may be determined from time to time.\n\n## Statute 7. THE COUNCIL.\n\n1. The Council shall consist of the following members, viz. 1- \n\n212", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-376 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1911 [3-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 436874, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-387 - Individuals - 1911", "page_number": 264, "title": "CO129-387 - Individuals - 1911", "content_text": "# THE FIRST SCHEDULE.\n\n## PART I.\n\n### THE COURT.\n\nThe following persons shall be the first Members of The Court:-\n\n#### CHANCELLOR,\n\nHis Excellency Sir Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Hongkong and its Dependencies (or the Officer Administering the Government of Hongkong).\n\n#### THE VICE-CHANCELLOR.\n\n#### THE PRO-VICE-CHANCELLOR.\n\n#### THE TREASURER OF THE UNIVERSITY:\n\nHon. Sir Catchick Paul Chater, Kt., C...\n\n#### LE MEMBERS.\n\nSir Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O.\n\nSir Hormusjee Nowrojee Mody, Kt.\n\nHon. Sir Catchick Paul Chater, Kt., C...\n\nJames Henry Scott.\n\nCheung Pat Sz.\n\nSir Francis Henry May, K.C.M.G.\n\nFrancis William Clark, M.D., M.R.C.P., D.P.H.\n\nHon. Mr. Henry Edward Pollock, K.C.\n\nGregory Paul Jordan, M.B., C.M., M.R.C.S.\n\nRev. Thomas William Pearce.\n\nHon. Dr. Ho Kai, C.M.G., M.B., M.R.C.S.\n\nRobert MacLean Gibson, M.D., C.M.\n\nMembers of the Court of the Hongkong College of Medicine.\n\n#### EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS.\n\nThe Chief Justice.\n\nThe Honourable Members of the Executive Council of Hongkong.\n\nThe Honourable Members of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.\n\nThe Registrar General.\n\nThe Principal Civil Medical Officer.\n\nThe Director of Education.\n\nThe Dean of each Faculty of the University.\n\nThe Registrar of the University.\n\n#### NOMINATED MEMBERS.\n\n(To be nominated by His Excellency the Governor, not being already included in either of the foregoing classes and being resident in the Colony.)\n\nFour British.\n\nSix Chinese.\n\nTwo representatives of Asiatic races other than Chinese.\n\nThree representatives of the Grant-in-Aid Schools in Hongkong to be selected by the Governor from among the nominees of the Governing Bodies of such schools,\n\nProvided that the Court shall be deemed to be sufficiently constituted for the purpose of transacting business immediately after the commencement of this Ordinance although any of the above named members requiring to be appointed, selected or nominated have not been so appointed, selected or nominated.\n\n## PART II.\n\n### THE COUNCIL.\n\n#### FIRST CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL.\n\nSir F. J. D. Lugard, K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O., for two years from the commencement of the Ordinance,\n\nThe following persons shall be the first Members of the said Council:-\n\nThe Vice-Chancellor.\n\nThe Treasurer of the University.\n\nThe Pro-Vice-Chancellor\n\nThe Director of Public Works.\n\nThe Registrar General.\n\nThe Principal Civil Medical Officer.\n\nThe Director of Education,\n\nTwo British Members and three Chinese Members of the Court elected by the Court.\n\nFour members of the Senate elected by the Senate of whom two shall be Professors or Lecturers whose services are exclusively at the disposal of the University and two other Lecturers.\n\nProvided that the Council shall be deemed to be sufficiently constituted for the purpose of transacting business immediately after the commencement of this Ordinance although any of the above named members requiring to be appointed or elected have not been so appointed or elected.\n\n# THE SECOND SCHEDULE.\n\n## STATUTES OF THE UNIVERSITY\n\n### Statute 1. PRELIMINARY.\n\nThese Statutes shall be interpreted in such manner as not to conflict with the Ordinance.\n\nWords defined in the Ordinance or the Statutes shall have the same meaning in the Regulations unless the context be repugnant thereto.\n\n### Statute 2.\n\n#### THE MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY.\n\nThe following persons shall be Members of the University\n\nThe Officers of the University, viz.:-\n\nThe Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Treasurer, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Deans of the Faculties, Registrar and Bursar.\n\nThe Members of the Court.\n\nThe Members of the Council.\n\nThe Members of the Senate.\n\nThe Members of the Faculties.\n\nThe Emeritus and Honorary Professors.\n\nThe Teaching Staff of the University.\n\nThe Graduates.\n\nThe Undergraduates.\n\nMembership of the University shall continue so long as one at least of the qualifications above enumerated shall continue to be possessed by the individual member.\n\n### Statute 3.\n\n#### THE OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY.\n\n1. The Pro-Chancellor shall be elected for three years, and shall be eligible for re-election.\n\nPage 257", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-387 - Individuals - 1911.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 436875, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-387 - Individuals - 1911", "page_number": 265, "title": "CO129-387 - Individuals - 1911", "content_text": "10 \n\n2. The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for such period and under such conditions as shall be set forth in his Letter of Appointment as Principal. \n\n3. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for three years, and be eligible for re-election. \n\n4. The Treasurer shall be elected for three years and shall be eligible for re-election. \n\n5. The Dean of each Faculty shall be elected by the Board of that Faculty subject to the approval of the Senate and shall be appointed by the Council. \n\n6. The Dean shall, unless the Council with the consent of the Faculty otherwise direct, be Chairman of the Board of the Faculty and prepare business for it. He shall be a Member ex-officio of all Committees of the Faculty and shall present candidates for Degrees (except Honorary Degrees) in the subjects of the Faculty. He shall, except when otherwise directed by the Council, hold office for one year, and shall be eligible for re-election. \n\n7. The Council shall appoint a Registrar, Bursar and such other officers of the University as may be found desirable, with such duties, at such remuneration and upon such terms and conditions as it shall deem fit. \n\n8. The Registrar, if so required by the Council, shall act as Bursar of the University and may in that capacity be called upon to find such security as the Council may require. \n\n9. The Court shall from time to time appoint an Auditor or Auditors who shall not be a member or members of any of the University Governing Bodies. \n\n10. The Auditor's term of office shall be one year. The Auditor or Auditors shall be eligible for re-election. \n\n11. The Professors and Lecturers whose services are exclusively at the disposal of the University shall not engage in private professional practice except at the request of and in consultation with a private practitioner in general practice in the Colony, either during the tenure of their appointments or for a period of seven years following the termination of their engagements with the University. \n\nStatute 4. \n\nThe Court. \n\n1. The Court shall consist of the following persons:- \n\nCLASS 1:--THE CHANCELLOR, THE VICE-CHANCELLOR, THE PRO-VICE-CHANCELLOR AND THE TREASURER OF THE UNIVERSITY. \n\nCLASS 2:-LIFE MEMBERS. \n\nSir Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, K.C.M.G., C.B., LL.D. \n\nSir Hormusjee Nowrojee Mody, Kt. \n\nHon. Sir Catchick Paul Chater, Kt., C.M.G. \n\nJames Henry Scott. \n\nCheung Pat Sz. \n\nSir Francis Henry May, K.C.M.G. \n\nFrancis William Clark, M.D., M.R.C.P., D.P.H. \n\nHon. Mr. Henry Edward Pollock, K.C. \n\nGregory Paul Jordan, M.D., C.M., M.R.C.S. \n\nRev. Thomas William Pearce. \n\nHon. Dr. Ho Kai, C.M.G., M.B., M.R.C.S. \n\nRobert MacLean Gibson, M.D., C.M. \n\nMembers of the Court of the Hongkong College of Medicine. \n\nAnd such other Life Members as the Court may from time to time appoint. \n\nCLASS 3:—Ex-Officio MEMBERS. \n\nThe Chief Justice. \n\nThe Honourable Members of the Executive Council of Hongkong. \n\nThe Honourable Members of the Legislative Council of Hongkong. \n\nThe Registrar General. \n\nThe Principal Civil Medical Officer. \n\nThe Director of Education. \n\nThe Dean of each Faculty of the University, \n\nThe Registrar of the University. \n\nCLASS 4:---NOMINATED MEMBERS. \n\n(To be nominated by His Excellency the Governor not being already included in either of the foregoing classes, and being resident in the Colony.) \n\nFour British. \n\nSix Chinese. \n\nTwo representatives of Asiatic races other than Chinese. \n\nThree representatives of the Grant-in-Aid Schools in Hongkong from among the nominees of the Governing Bodies of such schools. \n\n2. The ex-officio members shall continue members so long only as they hold the office in virtue of which they became members of the Court. \n\n3. The nominated members shall hold office for three years. \n\n4. Vacancies shall be filled as they occur or as soon thereafter as conveniently may be. \n\n5. Members retiring by effluxion of time may be re-appointed or re-elected. \n\n6. Any member of the Court may resign by writing addressed to the Court, and in that case the vacancy shall be filled by the Court, \n\n7. The above provisions so far as applicable shall apply to the first members of the Court. \n\n8. The appointment of each member of the Court shall be notified in the Gazette. \n\nStatute 5. \n\nMEETINGS OF THE COURT AND QUORUM. \n\n1. The Meetings of the Court shall be held at such times, and in such places and its procedure shall be controlled in such manner as shall be prescribed by Rules made by the Court. \n\n2. Seven Members of the Court shall form a quorum \n\nStatute 6. \n\nPOWERS OF THE COURT. \n\nThe Court may upon the recommendation of the Council and Senate appoint Honorary Professors and upon the like recommendation confer the title of Emeritus Professor upon any Professor who has retired from his office: Provided that an Honorary or Emeritus Professor shall not ex-officio have the right to a seat on the Senate or on the Board of any Faculty but may be invited by the Council on the recommendation of the Senate to take such part in the teaching of the University as may be determined from time to time. \n\nStatute 7. \n\nTHE COUNCIL. \n\n1. The Council shall consist of the following members, viz.:-- \n\n258", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-387 - Individuals - 1911.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 442369, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-399 - Governor Sir May - 1913 [1-2]", "page_number": 496, "title": "CO129-399 - Governor Sir May - 1913 [1-2]", "content_text": "## Testimonial for Mr. Perkins\n\nAll the public works in this City are carried out by workmen employed directly by the Corporation, and in execution of his duties Mr. Perkins has control of a body of workmen varying from 350 to 600, according to the extent of the works in progress.\n\nHe has, from time to time, rendered me valuable assistance in the office work, and acted when occasion required as Deputy Engineer.\n\nMr. Perkins is quick, energetic, and trustworthy in carrying out the duties that are entrusted to him, and I regard him as a very valuable assistant. He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers, a Graduate of the Incorporated Association of Municipal and County Engineers, and holds the Testamur of the Sanitary Institute.\n\n**THOMAS HENRY YABBICOM,**\nCity Engineer.\n\n| **Qualifications and Positions** | **Details** |\n| --- | --- |\n| Surveyor to the Bristol Sanitary Authority | |\n| District Surveyor under the Bristol Acts | 1840-47 |\n| Associate Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers | |\n| Member of Council of the Incorporated Association of Municipal and County Engineers | |\n\n492", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-399 - Governor Sir May - 1913 [1-2].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 444498, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-404 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1913 [10-12]", "page_number": 10, "title": "CO129-404 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1913 [10-12]", "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nA meeting of the Hongkong Legislative Council was held yesterday at the Council Chamber.\n\nThe following were present:-\n\n**HIS EXCELLENCY THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT**, Hon. Mr. CLAUD SEVERN.\nH.E. MAJOR-GENERAL. F. H. KELLY, C.B.\nHon. Mr. A. M. THOMSON (Colonial Secretary).\nHon. Mr. J. A. S. BUCKNILL, K.C. (Attorney-General).\nHon. Mr. A. G. M. FLETCHER (Colonial Treasurer).\nHon. Mr. W. Chatham, C.M.G. (Director of Public Works).\nHon. Mr. E. R. HALLIFAX (Secretary for Chinese Affairs).\nHon. Mr. C. McI. MESSER (Captain Superintendent of Police).\nHon. Mr. WEI YUK, C.M.G.\nHon. Mr. E. A. HEWETT, C.M.G.\nHon. Mr. E. SHELLIM.\nHon. Mr. D. LANDALE.\nHon. Mr. LAU CHU PAK.\nMr. R. H. CROFTON (Clerk of Councils).\n\n## THE MILITARY CONTRIBUTION\n\nHon. Mr. HEWETT - Sir, I beg to move the resolution standing in my name, but before doing so I will make a few remarks on the subject. Once a year the unofficial members have the privilege of discussing the estimates for the following year, and for many years past a most important item of the estimates has been our military contribution, this year amounting to very nearly 17 lakhs out of a total revenue of 95 lakhs. We are unable to understand why we should not be allowed to discuss such a very important item of expenditure whenever the estimates are put before us. However, a higher power has ruled that this is not to be, although at the same time we do not see how it is possible that such a regulation has been laid down, and can only suppose that it has been done by the kindly forethought of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, who wished to save the unofficial members the almost useless and hopeless task of trying to get this excessive tax reduced. Therefore it is necessary, if we are to have any discussion at all on the question of the military contribution, to bring forward a special resolution, and I have done so this year because I think the time has now arrived to enter the strongest protest we possibly can against this unjust tax.\n\nTime was when feeling in the Colony was strong as to paying any tax at all. My predecessor, Sir Thomas Sutherland, speaking when the vote was brought before this Council, was no doubt voicing the feeling of the community when he said he considered the Colony should not be called upon to pay any contribution at all. However, a good deal of water has run under the bridge since then. Our views have changed and we have become more imperialistic in our ideas. I do not think we will find any people who will object to contributing towards the upkeep of the garrison of the Colony, but we do most strongly object to this excessive tax which is levied upon us. Your Excellency will remember that we have repeatedly protested against this tax.\n\nAt the present moment our revenue is 9 million dollars, and it is estimated that we have to expend about 10 million, and have to draw from our reserves in order to balance the budget. An important item of the revenue is a tax to which we object, and hope to see abolished eventually - I refer to the tax on liquor. Next year it is estimated to produce something like $700,000. That tax was enforced very much against the wishes of the Government, and very much against the wishes of the community. But money had to be raised for the time being, and we agreed to it. Out of that tax next year when money is raised to balance the budget we will have to pay no less a sum than $1,450,000 towards the military contribution.\n\nThere is probably hardly any Colony, if any Colony at all, under the British flag which is forced by geographical and other conditions to spend such enormous sums of money in public works. Situated as we are, in the region of typhoons, we have to spend very large sums on the refuge for small craft, on damage done ashore and afloat and by wreckage of houses; also by damage done to the public gardens, to trees, and by loss of life through the capsizing of boats. And that will always go on. We have to remember that through the formation of the island we have to depend upon our water supply for storage which is collected through a short time in the year; no one reservoir can drain sufficient water for our needs. I remember the time when the first Tytam reservoir was made, when people were saying, \"Thank goodness, there will be no more famine.\" Since then our water supply has been increased by two-thirds, and even this year we suffered from a very severe famine.\n\nThe sites for our buildings have been provided at great cost, being either hewn out of the hills or reclaimed from the harbour. The same applies to our roads, and I would remind you that a great many of them have been made for military purposes, notwithstanding the fact that they furnish a pleasant walk on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. That being so, it is imperative that we should have as much of our revenue as possible expended upon ourselves. Every few years we see some important public work completed, and we have to start on something else. Even now, although we are engaged on two very important public works costing millions of dollars, a reclamation scheme, the dredging of the harbour and other works must be carried out if this Colony is to hold the position it does.\n\nTherefore it is wrong, absolutely wrong, that the Home Government should force us against our will - for with the exception of Sir Henry May none of us support the tax put upon us now - to pay such an excessive share of our revenue for this purpose. I think that is all I need say, because the question has been frequently discussed, and the same thing has been said over and over again. As you are aware, however, a very important Commission met last Spring on the question of the military contribution from overseas possessions. I think that Commission closed in August or September last year, and we should be very glad to hear from his Excellency whether anything has been heard as to ...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-404 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1913 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 448538, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-412 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [7-8]", "page_number": 244, "title": "CO129-412 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [7-8]", "content_text": "Extract from the H.K. Daily Press of 23rd July, 1914, Page 9\n\n236 LATE SIR KAI HO KAI\n\nAT THE HAPPY VALLEY.\n\nThe funeral of the late Sir Kai Ho Kai, M.D., took place at the Protestant Cemetery, Happy Valley, last evening, and was a manifestation of sincere sympathy. A very large number of European and Chinese residents assembled to pay their last tribute, and these formed in procession behind the mourners.\n\nAt the grave there were over twenty pall-bearers, namely, Messrs. Li Yuk Tong, U Siu Yuen Fai, Yung Sing Kiu, Kwok Siu Lau, Mok Kam Cheung, Li Po Kwai, Ng Kwok Hing, Tam Pak Siu, Chan Kang U, Yung Sai Ngan, Chan Han, P. K. Kwok, Leung Hing Kwai, Cheung Sum Woo, Chan Chen Fan, Lam Heung Sun, Kam Tie Hing, Fung Pak Hung, and Leung Heung Tin, and Drs. Thomas, Jew Hawk, Au Shi Cham, and Kwan Sui Yin.\n\nThe Rev. T. W. Pearce, of the London Missionary Society, who was a great personal friend of the deceased, and was associated with him in many of his philanthropic, charitable and educational works, conducted the service in the small Church at the Cemetery, and also officiated at the graveside.\n\nThere were over 300 wreaths, sent by all sections of the community. Among them were tributes from H.E. Sir Henry May, the Order of the K.C.M.G., the Hongkong Legislative Council, Tung Wah Hospital, Po Leung Kuk, District Watchmen's Committee, Chinese Club, Hongkong Chamber of Commerce, Chinese Chamber of Commerce, China Merchants Steam Navigation Co., Chinese Y.M.C.A., St. Stephen's College, St. Paul's College, Alice Memorial and Nethersole Hospitals.\n\nMany telegrams from various parts of China, and letters from prominent residents in the Colony have been received by Lady Ho Kai, expressing sympathy.\n\nAmong those present at the graveside were H.E. Sir Henry May (Governor), Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G., Hon. Mr. Wei Yuk, C.M.G., Hon. Mr. A. F. Churchill, Hon. Mr. C. McIntosh (Captain Superintendent of Police), Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., Hon. Mr. Hewett, C.M.G., and Hon. Mr. Lau Tak Fak. Members of the Bench and Bar, including Hon. Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz (Chief Justice), Mr. Justice Hazeland (Puisne Judge), Mr. J. H. Kemp (Attorney-General), Mr. J. R. Wood (First Magistrate), Messrs. J. F. Sharp, K.C., Eldon Potter, Easter, and F. C. Jenkin; Lieut. Barnett, Dr. Voretszch (General Officer Commanding), members of the Hongkong University, Dr. Francis Clark, Kerr, Messrs. T. K. Dealy, R. O. P. Borrow, D. W. Tratman, Lee Jones, King, T. F. Claxton, and A. P. Professor Digby and Mr. A. C. H. Smith (representing Hongkong University), Capt. Mears, W. L. Pattenden, J. Rodger, Grist, H. K. Woo (representing Mr. Hall Brutton's office), A. H. Vaughan, and Miss Rayner (Matron, Maternity Hospital).\n\nNearly all the leading Chinese were either present in person or were represented, together with the Directorates of the Tung Wah Hospital, the Po Leung Kuk, and the District Watchmen's Committee. Several district watchmen attended in uniform.\n\nA large number of students from the University and St. Stephen's College were also present.\n\nTRIBUTES FROM THE BAR AND BENCH.\n\nAt the Supreme Court yesterday, a striking tribute was paid to the esteem in which the deceased Knight was held by the Bench and Bar.\n\nThe Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., said:—My Lords, I hope I may be permitted, as senior member of the Bar, and speaking on behalf of both branches of the legal profession, to add a few words to those which have just fallen from the learned Attorney-General.\n\nThe late Sir Kai Ho Kai, for many years, both directly and indirectly, influenced the statute law which your Lordships and the Courts of this Colony administer. For several years he was a member of the Hongkong Bar. The fact of that membership is the occasion of my addressing you now, and my object in doing so is to express, on behalf of the members of the Bar and the officers of the legal departments of this Colonial Service, their deep regret and grief at his death.\n\nWhen I first arrived in the Colony in 1888, Sir Kai Ho Kai was still actively engaged in the profession of a barrister, and I can well remember the keenness and activity and ability which he displayed in the conduct of the various cases in which he was engaged.\n\nOf late years he has seldom appeared in the Courts, but confined his energies almost entirely to matters of public interest in the Colony. For several years upon the Legislative Council, I can bear witness to the patience and diligence which he brought to bear upon the study of the various measures brought forward by the Government from time to time with a view to amendment and improvement.\n\nHis record of services rendered in the Colony, covering so many fields of varied public interests, is one of which any man might well be proud, and it is only fitting that we should testify on this occasion to the fact that he devoted the best of his strength during the best years of his life to the promotion of measures for the public interest and for the public welfare of the Colony.\n\nThe Hon. Attorney-General said:—The occasion of this sitting of the Court is one that we might have hoped would be long deferred, for in the ordinary course of things Sir Kai Ho Kai might well have looked forward to many more years of life and usefulness.\n\nThe Chief Justice:-We are gathered together to-day to do honour to the memory of a distinguished member of our profession. After an academic career of the most brilliant promise, he was admitted to the Bar of this Colony in 1882, and had he desired he would undoubtedly have attained to the highest eminence in the career he had chosen.\n\nBut the history of our profession abounds with instances of the disinterestedness of its sons. Sir Kai Ho Kai felt that the world had claims upon him, and he devoted himself with an admirable single-mindedness to the services of his fellow men.\n\nHis labours on behalf of this Colony, the land of his adoption, were recognised by His Majesty the King, who conferred upon him not only the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, but also the dignity of Knighthood.\n\nHe worked for many years for the regeneration of his native land, and those responsible for the destinies of China have freely availed themselves of his sagacious and broad-minded counsel, and his eminent moderation and common-sense.\n\nPage 237", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-412 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [7-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 450050, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-415 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [12]", "page_number": 202, "title": "CO129-415 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [12]", "content_text": "Enquiry by a Committee of the Executive Council into certain charges against Mr. P.A. Remedios Assistant in charge of the Registration branch. General Post Office.\n\nChairman - Mr. J.H.Kemp Attorney General\n\nMr. Claud Severn - Colonial Secretary.\n\nMr. E.D.C.Wolfe - Colonial Treasurer.\n\n13th November 1914 10 A.M.\n\nCharges read over to Mr. Remedios.\n\nCharges attached marked A\n\nNote of Evidence.\n\nThomas Henry Martin - Superintendent of the Registration & Parcel Branch General Post Office. On the 11th October between 4:40 and 5 P.M. I was in the General Post Office. It was a Sunday. In consequence of certain information I went into the Registration Branch, it is divided off from the General Post Office and the Counter by strong iron wicket gates and grilles. The door leading to the Registration Branch from the Registration counter was open.\n\nThat door should have been shut at that hour on Sunday. There were two keys of the gate, one kept by Mr. Remedios and the other by the Sunday duty officer on that date. I went inside and found a tall Chinese cook boy with a small Portuguese boy. They were standing by the small safe at the end of the Registration Branch. The safe door was open. I asked the small boy what he was doing at the safe. He said his father had given him the keys of the outer door and the safe as he wanted to get some money out of the safe.\n\nI took the keys away from him, closed the safe, closed the outer gate, and took the Chinese and the boy to the ...\n\nPage 87\n\n...\n\n \n(The rest of the text is not processed as it is not clear if it is the continuation of the text or not. However, based on the given text, the above is the processed output.)", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-415 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 455230, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-423 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [7-8]", "page_number": 623, "title": "CO129-423 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [7-8]", "content_text": "## 518\n\n**Confidential.**\n\nSir,\n\n### H.B.M.'s Consulate-General, Batavia, August 26, 1915.\n\nIn reply to your despatch of the 7th instant, I have the honour to inform you that Boehm and Vehdo are on the American schooner \"Henry S.\" which left here on July 14th, ostensibly for Pontianak, Dutch Borneo. The suspicious circumstances attending this vessel have been reported to the Admiral (in detail) and also to the Intelligence Officer at Hongkong.\n\nAfter endeavouring to deal with 167 cases of firearms (?rifles and revolvers) and ammunition from German steamers here ostensibly for Shanghai, the \"Henry S.\" had to leave with only 5 rifles, 5 revolvers, and 4,507 rounds of ammunition, supposed to be personal property of Tahie and Boehm. I have no knowledge of any scheme to secure arms in the Dutch East Indies, but the presence on board of an educated Indian who probably arrived here on the same steamer as the two Germans augurs some connection involving his use as an interpreter.\n\nI have no news of Herz and Scholz; nor did anything transpire during the short stay of Dr. Cook and Brooks to throw doubt on his alleged intention to go to India in order to climb Mt. Everest.\n\nHis Excellency \nThe Governor of Hongkong, \nHongkong.\n\nI have etc., \n(sd.) Thomas Harrington, \nActing British Consul-General.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-423 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [7-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 455231, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-423 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [7-8]", "page_number": 624, "title": "CO129-423 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [7-8]", "content_text": "## Confidential\n\nH.B.M.'s Consulate-General, \nManila, August 20, 1915.\n\n619\n\nSir,\n\nIn reply to your despatch of the 7th instant, I have the honour to inform you that Boehm and Wehde are on the American schooner \"Henry S.\" which left here on July 14th, ostensibly for Pontianak, Dutch Borneo. The suspicious circumstances attending this vessel have been reported to the Admiral (in detail) and also to the Intelligence Officer at Hongkong.\n\nAfter endeavouring to clear with 167 cases of firearms (?rifles and revolvers) and ammunition from German steamer here ostensibly to Shanghai, the \"Henry S.\" had to leave with only 2 rifles, 5 revolvers, and 4,507 rounds of ammunition, supposed to be personal property of Wehde and Boehn. I have no knowledge of any scheme to secure arms in the Dutch East Indies, but the presence on board of an educated Indian who probably arrived here on the same steamer as the two Germans suggests some action involving his use as an interpreter.\n\nI have no news of Merz and Scholz; nor did anything transpire during the short stay of Dr. Cook and Brooks to throw doubt on his alleged intention to go to India in order to climb Mt. Everest.\n\nI have etc.,\n\n(Sd.) Thomas Harrington, \nActing British Consul-General.\n\nHis Excellency \nThe Governor of Hongkong, \nHongkong.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-423 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [7-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 456244, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-425 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [10-12]", "page_number": 410, "title": "CO129-425 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [10-12]", "content_text": "Page 401\n\nBritish Consulate-General, Manila, September 24, 1915.\n\n401\n\nSir,\n\nIn reply to your despatch No. 3526/15 of the 9th instant, I beg to state that I am fully satisfied that the shipment of Pharmaceutical Products to Messrs. Levy Blum and Tyres or to Messrs. Levy Hermanos are in order and will not be re-exported. For the latter I enclose a certificate from the French Vice-Consul here; the certificate for the former is not yet to hand.\n\nI also transmit a translation of a letter from the French Vice-Consul complaining that recent shipments of French goods for German firms have been allowed to go through. Of the firms he mentions, two (Santos and Jahrling, and Stahl and Rumcker under the name of German Dispensary) are given in the list enclosed in my despatch of June 24th last; the third, Siegert-Sibrand, should be added.\n\nI do not know whether the cases complained of by M. Paillard may not refer mainly to Steamers from America touching Hongkong first which frequently carry large quantities of goods for local German houses. Undoubtedly, however, occasional shipments for such firms are coming through on boats from Europe.\n\nI have etc.,\n\n(Sd.) Thomas Harrington,\n\nActing British Consul-General.\n\nHis Excellency\n\nSir Henry May, K.C.M.G.,\n\nGovernor of Hongkong.\n\nPage ...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-425 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 456924, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-426 - Public Offices - 1915", "page_number": 240, "title": "CO129-426 - Public Offices - 1915", "content_text": "Chew Cuk Shan,\n\nHo Hsu Fan,\n\nHo Wing,\n\nJde (we dotiyəli mü\n\n:\n\n(barsia)\n\nLi Mau Chi\n\nLo Chung Yee\n\n235A\n\n\"Hongkong Birth Certificate\".\n\n\"I\n\nn\n\neducated at Queen's College.\n\n\"Hongkong Birth Certificate\". (is et present at Hongkong,\n\nin employ of Hongkong and Shanghai Bank\n\n\"Hongkong Birth Certificate\".\n\n11\n\nCH\n\n11\n\nNgam Can Fat\n\nH\n\n11\n\n11\n\nTam Wa (Thomas Ward).\n\nTang lan Pai\n\nWei Wing Hung.\n\nYung Hsin Yan\n\nHenry Yuan Chai\n\n(since struck off register\".\n\nCertificate of British nationality from Governor of Hongkong.\n\n\"Hongkong Birth Certificate\". (registered Tientsin, 1911).\n\nRegistered at Canton 1915.\n\nHongkong Birth Certificate\".\n\nNaturalised British subject (1907); Foreign Office,\n\nPassport, 1908.\n\nIt has been found impossible to summon these gentle-\n\nmen to produce their certificates for inspection as they have\n\nleft Shanghai or moved from the address given by them at\n\nthe time of registration.\n\nPage 240\n\nPage 241", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-426 - Public Offices - 1915.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 459162, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-430 - Others & Individuals - 1915", "page_number": 20, "title": "CO129-430 - Others & Individuals - 1915", "content_text": "C.O.\n\n43145 18\n\nTHE\n\nROYAL HOSPITAL FOR INCURABLES EP 15\n\nWEST HILL, PUTNEY HEATH.\n\nINSTITUTED JULY 31ST, 1854.\n\nPatrons.\n\nHIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE V.\n\nHER MAJESTY THE QUEEN.\n\nHER ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCESS CHRISTIAN.\n\nPresident.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONBLE. LORD WOLVERTON.\n\nChairman.\n\nTHOMAS W. WICKHAM, Esq., L.C.C.\n\nTreasurer.\n\nSIR HENRY LOPES, BART,\n\nOFFICES: 4, ST. PAUL'S CHURCHYARD, LONDON, E.C.\n\nCONSTITUTION.\n\nI. The name of this Charity shall be THE ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR INCURABLES.\n\nII. The object of it is to give permanent relief to such persons as are hopelessly disqualified for the duties of life by DISEASE, ACCIDENT, OR DEFORMITY; and this shall be carried out on the broad principle of Christian kindness and liberality, in the hope of uniting ALL THE GOOD FOR THE GOOD OF ALL who really need help.\n\nIII. The design of this Charity is not to interfere with the action of any existing institutions, nor to relieve those cases for which provision is found elsewhere; nor does it profess to relieve temporary affliction; but so far as funds will permit, its aim is to provide relief for that which is continuous and permanent, and for which no public provision exists. It does not, therefore, deal with idiots, persons of unsound mind, with those who have been afflicted from birth, or who have received parochial relief.\n\nIV. Such persons as require only partial relief, will be received as PENSIONERS, that they may have aid and comfort from their families, without breaking up the endearments of domestic life; but persons who need total relief, and that have survived their friends, or have exhausted their own means under their affliction, will be received into the Hospital, and will there be provided with all the benefits of a permanent HOME. The amount of the Pension shall be in all cases Twenty Pounds a year.\n\nV. Every case will be accepted as incurable, but will be treated hopefully; for although the presumed incurable and hopeless case alone is eligible for the benefits of this Charity, all means will be used to restore the patient to health.\n\nVI. All subscribers of five guineas at one time, or half-a-guinea annually, shall be Governors of the Institution. The number of votes shall be regulated by the subscription: viz., an annual subscriber of half-a-guinea shall have one vote, with an additional vote for every additional half-guinea; a subscriber of five guineas at one time shall have one vote for life, and an additional vote for life for every additional five guineas; and all may vote immediately on payment.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-430 - Others & Individuals - 1915.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 460388, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-431 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [1-2]", "page_number": 521, "title": "CO129-431 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [1-2]", "content_text": "Harrison, E. J. Harrold, P. Harrold, T. P. Haraton, J. S. Harstou, W. E. *Harwood, H. 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Garraway \nArthur Fraser \nDavid Gordon Bicoll \n278", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-433 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [5-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 467475, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-441 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [1-3]", "page_number": 244, "title": "CO129-441 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [1-3]", "content_text": "No. 2.\n\nEnclosure 1.\n\nPROCLAMATION.\n\n20404\n\nREC REG 20 APR 17\n\n[L.S.]\n\nFRANCIS HENRY MAY,\n\nGovernor.\n\nBy His Excellency Sir FRANCIS HENRY MAY Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies and Vice-Admiral of the same:\n\nWhereas by the second section of the Commissioners Powers Ordinance, 1886, it is enacted that the Governor in Council shall have power to nominate and appoint Commissioners under the public seal for the purpose of instituting, making, and conducting any enquiry that may be deemed advisable and for reporting thereon:\n\nAnd Whereas the Governor in Council has deemed it advisable that an enquiry should be instituted, made, and conducted regarding the following matter, namely:-\n\nWhether and to what extent, having regard both to Imperial needs and to local conditions, it is practicable and expedient that male British subjects of military age, resident in the Colony, who wish to volunteer for active service with His Majesty's forces outside the Colony, should be allowed to leave the Colony for that purpose:\n\nNow I, Sir FRANCIS HENRY MAY Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies and Vice-Admiral of the same, with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, hereby appoint you:-\n\nThe Hon. Mr. ERNEST HAMILTON SHARP, K.C.,\n\nThe Hon. Mr. CHARLES EDWARD ANTON,\n\nROBERT SHEWAN, Esquire,\n\nCHARLES MONTAGUE EDE, Esquire,\n\nLieut.-Colonel IVOR BERTRAM FENDALL CURRIE, R.A.,\n\nCommander CHARLES WILLIAM MALBYSE BECKWITH, R.N.,\n\nTHOMAS ALEXANDER LOUGHLIN, Esquire,\n\nto be Commissioners for the purpose of instituting, making, and conducting such enquiry:\n\nAnd I do also appoint you, the said ERNEST HAMILTON SHARP, to be Chairman of the said Commissioners:\n\nAnd I do also appoint ARTHUR GEORGE MURCHISON FLETCHER, Esquire, to be Secretary to the said Commissioners:\n\nAnd I do also order and direct that for all or any of the purposes of the said enquiry five Commissioners inclusive of the Chairman shall be and constitute a quorum:\n\nAnd I do further, with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, order and direct that the said Commissioners shall have all the powers, rights, and privileges set out in the third and fourth sections of the said Ordinance:\n\n241", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-441 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 467908, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-442 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [4-6]", "page_number": 211, "title": "CO129-442 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [4-6]", "content_text": "346\n\nEndlosure\n\nTHE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND\n\nSHALL WE INVITE THE GERMANS TO RETURN?\n\nCHAMBER OF COMMERCE RE-AFFIRM THE\n\nCOMMITTEE'S DECISION.\n\nEXCEPTION TAKEN TO H.E. THE GOVERNOR'S REMARKS.\n\nREMARKABLE SIGNS OF UNANIMITY.\n\nThere was a large and thoroughly representative meeting of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber of Commerce Room yesterday, when certain resolutions were passed which directly concerned the question of the return of Germans to the Colony after the war, and also the remarks made by H.E. the Governor at the last meeting of the Legislative Council when replying to the motion proposed by the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak in connection with the same subject. The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, presided, and he was supported at the head of the room by the Chamber Committee, viz., Hon. Mr. E. Shellim, the Hon. Mr. C. E. Anton, Mr. E. V. D. Parr, Mr. C. Montague Ede, Mr. A. S. D. Cousland, Mr. A. O. Lang, Mr. G. T. Edkins, Mr. S. H. Dodwell, and Mr. N. J. Stabb. There were also present the following:\n\nSir C. P. Chater, C.M.G.; Mr. H. A. Cartwright, Mr. W. Dunbar, Mr. A. G. Gordon, Mr. R. Hancock, Mr. W. Logan, Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C.; Mr. M. S. Sassoon, Mr. M. P. Talati, A. B. The Swedish Trading Co., Ltd., (G. Ladin): Arculli Bros., (O. el Arculli); Asiatic Petroleum Co. Ltd., (W. H. Bell and W. Manning); The Bank Line, Limited, (T. A. Loughlin); The Bank of Taiwan (N. Yanagita); Banker & Company (A. Bryson); Banque de l'Indo-Chine, (L. Berindoague); Botelho Bros., (B. J. Botelho); Bradley & Co., Ltd., (F. C. Butcher); British American Tobacco Co., Ltd., (V. L. Fairley); Butterfield & Swire (G. T. Edkins); Caldbeck, Macgregor, (F. W. S. Evans); Canadian Pacific Ocean Services, Ltd., (J. H. Wallace); Cawasjee Pallanjee & Co. (R. B. Cooper); Carmichael & Clarke (J. B. Thomson); China and Japan Telephone and Electric Co., Ltd., (W. L. Carter); China Light and Power Co., Ltd., (T. Leeman); China Provident Loan and Mortgage Co., Ltd., (H. H. Tayler); China Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., (C. H. P. Hay); China Sugar Refining Co., Ltd., (G. M. Shaw); China Mutual Life Insurance Co., Ltd., (B. W. Tape); Compagnie Des Messageries Maritimes, (P. Thomas); Connell Bros. (J. L. M. do Rozario); David Sassoon Co., Ltd., (Hon. Mr. E. Shellim); S. J. David & Co., Ltd., (Archibald David and O. I. Ellis); Dodwell & Co., Ltd. (S. H. Dodwell); Dennys & Bowley, (F. B. L. Bowley); Donnelly & Whyte, (D. E. Donnelly); Douglas S.S. Co., (H. P. White); Eastern Asbestos Co., (K. S. Morrison); Fire Insurance Association of Hongkong, (E. A. M. Williams); Fung Tang, (C. M. S. Alves); The General Electric Co. of China Ltd., (A. Basil Raworth); Gibb, Livingston & Co., (A. O. Lang); Green Island Cement Co., Limited. Gilman & Co., Ltd. (W. L. Pattenden); (R. Henderson); Goddard & Douglas, (T. Arthur); A. & S. Hancock, (H. Hancock); W. A. Hannibal & Co., (W. A. Hannibal); Hongkong, Canton & Macau Steamboat Co., Ltd., (W. E. Clarke); Hongkong and China Gas Co., Ltd., (George Currie); Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd., (F. Graham); Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., (W. S. Brown); Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Co., Ltd., (F. J. Tavares); Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (N. J. Stabb); Hongkong Tramway Co., Ltd., (W. E. Roberts); Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd., (R. M. Dyer); Hughes & Hough, (T. F. Hough); W. G. Humphreys & Co., (W. M. Humphreys and W. G. Humphreys); J. D. Humphreys & Co., (Henry Humphreys); J. D. Hutchison & Co., (T. E. Pearce); Holloway & Newall, (A. A. Claxton); S. C. Ismail & Co., (S. E. Ismail); W. C. Jack & Co., Ltd., (W. Jack); Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., (Hon. Mr. C. E. Anton); Johnson, Stokes & Master, (H. J. Gedge); Kailan Mining Administration, (J. H. C. Goodban); Lane, Crawford & Co. (A. H. Skelton); Lowe, Bingham & Matthews, (A. R. Lowe); Linstead & Davis, (E. Maitland); Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co., Ltd., (J. de B. Lancaster); W. R. Loxley & Co., (M. P. Beattie); Leigh & Orange (A. E. Griffin and G. G. Wood); Macdonald & Co., (D. Macdonald); Marine Insurance Association of Hongkong, (S. J. Chinchen); Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd., (C. Champkin and E. L. Sim); N. Mody & Co., (H. K. Erani); N. S. Moses & Co., (N. S. Moses); Nestle's Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co., (A. G. Coppin); New Zealand Insurance Co., Ltd., (W. Sinclair); N. Y. K. (B. Mori); Pabaney & Co., (A. B. Avasia); Patell & Co., (M. J. Patell and N. B. Karanjia); P. & O. S. N. Co., (E. V. D. Parr); Pentreat & Co., (C. B. Brooke); Reiss & Co., (Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak); Robertson, Wilson & Co., (G. H. Wilson); Alex. Ross & Co., (A. S. D. Cousland and D. K. Moss); E. D. Sassoon & Co., (C. S. Gubbay); Shewan, Tomes & Co., (J. M. Gordon); H. Skott & Co., (G. E. Wetton); Soares & Co., (A. M. L. Soares); Standard Oil Co., of New York, (W. D. Kraft); Stewart Bros., (E. Ormiston and H. B. L. Dowbiggin); H. Stephens & Co., (H. Stephens); The Texas Company (J. H. Brister); Thomas Cook & Co., (J. Bentley); Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd., (C. Montague Ede); United Asbestos Oriental Agency, Ltd., (A. Ritchie); Union Trading Co., (S. M. Churn); Union Waterboat Co., Ltd., (G. Morton Smith); Vacuum Oil Co., (C. C. Stark); A. S. Watson Co., Ltd., (H. Humphreys); Wilkinson & Grist (C. E. H. Beavis); Harry Wicking & Co., (A. Forbes); C. E. Warren & Co., (C. E. Warren); B. Monteith Webb & Co., (B. Monteith Webb); Yokohama Specie Bank, Ltd., (E. Ono); Yuen Hop Hong, (S. H. Leung); and Mr. E. A. M. Williams (Secretary).\n\nThe Hon. Mr. HOLYOAK, who was loudly applauded as he entered the room, and also when he rose to speak, said:- As it is past the hour for which this meeting was called I will proceed to address the meeting upon the subject for which you have been called together this afternoon. Briefly it is this.\n\nThat a resolution which was unanimously adopted by your elected committee was rejected in the Legislative Council, and we have now brought it before the meeting to endorse or not as seems fitting to you.\n\nThe resolution which I have to propose, and which in substance is identically the same as that proposed in the Legislative Council in your name, is as follows:-\n\nIt is the opinion of the Chamber that it is in the best interest of the Colony of Hongkong that persons of German nationality should be excluded therefrom for a period of at least ten years following the declaration of peace; and, that, subsequently, they be only admitted into the Colony under strict licence.\n\nNow, gentlemen, I contend that, speaking on behalf of the Chamber, there was not the slightest need on the part of the Government to debate this resolution.\n\nIt was largely academic, it did not seek legislation, it merely asked that the considered, and carefully considered, opinion of your elected Committee should be put before the authorities at Home, who are shortly to meet to consider this very question. We claim that we have a right to a voice, inasmuch as while the greater Colonies will be represented directly by their own representatives, we as a Crown Colony will be represented by the Secretary of State for the Colonies, and therefore a direct communication from this Chamber in no uncertain manner should be sent Home, quite apart from Government despatches and recommendations which might not be known to us.\n\nNow, gentlemen, we further contend that this resolution was never seriously discussed by the Government in Council, and that His Excellency's speech, if it was not flippant in argument, was at any rate unfortunate, to say the least of it, in its choice of language. (Hear, hear.)\n\nIt has been said, it was said in Council, that the appeal made was largely one appeal based on sentiment, and was one which ignored economic facts. In the first place, gentlemen, it is impossible in connection with this war to ignore sentiment. (Applause.) The entry of England into this war in the very first place was entirely and absolutely due to sentiment, namely, that we should fulfil our treaty obligations to the nation of Belgium.\n\nAnd, gentlemen, it is impossible to conceive that as a result of this war sentiment in connection with it will die down for many years to come, and therefore we cannot afford to ignore it. (Applause.) You will notice that I am endeavouring in presenting this case to present it without passion, and to deal with it calmly and logically as it presents itself and as I trust it will appeal to you.\n\nCommittee, I propose now to deal with the economic argument to which, it has been said, we did not sufficiently dwell upon.\n\nGentlemen, I really felt it was unnecessary to argue it at length because the disclosures in connection with the liquidations were such common property in this Colony that it did not seem necessary to argue them at length, but as it seems desirable to speak more fully upon it I will proceed to do so.\n\nI said in my speech that the return of the Germans to Hongkong would be inimical to the interests of Hongkong. That is the basis of our economic argument. (Applause.)\n\nTo your Chamber, and to your Committee, I propose now to deal with the economic argument to which, it has been said, we did not sufficiently dwell upon.\n\nGentlemen, I really felt it was unnecessary to argue it at length because the disclosures in connection with the liquidations were such common property in this Colony that it did not seem necessary to argue them at length, but as it seems desirable to speak more fully upon it I will proceed to do so.\n\nI said in my speech that the return of the Germans to Hongkong would be inimical to the interests of Hongkong. That is the basis of our economic argument. (Applause.)\n\nTo your\n\n[April 27th, 1917.\n\n209\n\n349\n\n8\n\nApril 27th, 1917.] CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.\n\ndevelopment any big commercial\n\ncome the expression of opinion of businessmen of Hongkong, men, gentlemen, that at least 60 per cent. of the German trade in this Colony was done in British cargo. Now, gentlemen, let us pause for a moment to consider what that means.\n\nI mean that if we are not alive to the possibility of competition, and knowing well we can meet them and overcome them, then we shall deserve all the competition we may possibly have to meet.\n\nThe Hon. Sir PAUL CHATER- then said: Gentlemen, while I yield to none in my detestation and horror of the Germans and the unspeakable atrocities committed by that nation since the commencement of the War, at the same time I cannot find myself in accord with the suggestion that it is in the best interests of the Colony of Hongkong that persons of German nationality should be excluded therefrom for a period of at least 10 years following the declaration of peace, and that subsequently they be admitted into the Colony under strict licence,\" save and except under conditions which are, I am convinced, beyond the bound of practical politics, namely, that the same stand be adopted and maintained by all the Allies in the Far East- France, Russia, Japan and most particularly China.\n\nGiven these conditions, then I am with you. Except under these conditions to exclude the Germans from our Colony would be merely to drive them to neighbouring trade centres, where once established they would prove a serious menace to our welfare and trade, not to mention the loss of benefits to be derived from the use of our Harbour by their shipping, and of shipping under their control. (Voice-Rot. They have no shipping. Who wrote it?)\n\nI deem it inexpedient that I should here mention in detail the place where they could exert and unless China sides with us) so establish themselves in our immediate neighbourhood.\n\nThey must be as well-known to you all as to me, but I shall be only too pleased to give my views in full to your Committee if and when they wish.\n\nIt has been argued that with no coaling facilities on the way German shipping will find a difficulty in reaching these distant waters, but can we for a moment suppose that she will not find means to overcome this difficulty? What about the use of oil fuel in place of coal? It would be easy enough for steamers using oil to reach Dutch ports in the East Indies and there replenish their stock for the further voyage to China, and Japan.\n\nThat China has at the moment broken off diplomatic relations with Germany we all know, and I trust that the day is not far distant when she will be numbered amongst our Allies; but to imagine for a moment that when peace is established she will continue to decline to trade with her is to my mind absurd.\n\nI have read that the German Concessions at Tientsin, Hankow and elsewhere, now being taken care of by China, will eventually be handed back to her, and we know Germans to-day are tolerated and trading in Shanghai.\n\nI maintain then to exclude them from this Colony only would be a suicidal policy. (Voice-No, no.) It may be said that we have got on very well and prospered without them during the war-granted but shall we not do so to a greater degree on their return! (Voice No.) Nor do I think we have much to fear for our trade from their competition for many years to come, particularly in view of the statement which has been put forward that they will have to compete without the banking and discount facilities in London which they formerly enjoyed.\n\nIn support of the remarks of our worthy Chairman as regards this resolution, and to add that it might be considered a matter of common and ordinary precaution.\n\nGentlemen. We desire these sentiments to be sent home to the Home Government.\n\nThe Prime Minister, very wisely, since the beginning of the war, has acted in consultation with the best technical and business brains of the country-(applause)-and we are encouraged to think that his Government will welcome...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-442 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 468447, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-443 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [7-9]", "page_number": 210, "title": "CO129-443 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [7-9]", "content_text": "Cei\n\n- 13\n\nhelped them to use that credit realise it would day, I know perfectly well that there is a section of the Chinese community, which lived and had its being, so to speak, from the credit system which the Germans adopted in this Colony, and who have excluded for that reason the wider question embodied in my resolution. They remember that it was their living in the past. But there are wider questions than that for the Colony to deal with and therefore contained in my solution. That resolution has been carefully considered by the Chamber of Commerce and we are of the opinion that what is involved is in the best interests of the Colony, so I leave it with you.\n\nwith them if we can possibly avoid it. Accordingly, I have avoided anything in moving the resolution which could be called exaggeration. One could speak with greater stress and far greater freedom if one could leave oneself free to imagination, and draw a picture of the conditions which the aftermath of this war will inevitably produce. But the whole burden of my resolution has been lost sight of in every argument advanced against it. I do not ask this Council to endorse a resolution pledging this Colony to legislation that for ten years after the war Germans shall be excluded from coming within our shores. What I ask for and plead for is that we shall pass the resolution and send it home to the Home Government as an expression of the Colony's opinion; an expression of\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY--I have one more opinion coming from the commercial men of mark to make, and that is that I do not think this Colony. The remarks which have fallen from H.E. the Governor are a deliberate flouting of the studied opinion of commercial men of the Colony, who have carefully considered the question and come to a decision, and to tell them they are more pigmy champions compared with the past is an insult to the Chamber of Commerce--explain it how you can. With regard to the remarks which have fallen from my hon. Chinese colleague, I would point out that this resolution has been on paper for a fortnight, which gave ample time for him to consult with the Chinese Chamber of Commerce if he had desired to do so. Apparently, he did not. I have also consulted many Chinese in connection with this matter, and many Chinese merchants have told me frankly that they did not desire the German trade to return to the Colony; they very much deprecated such trade and the system which had been adopted in the past. I was astounded to hear the words fall from the lips of the Attorney-General that there were some virtues in the credit system. There is a virtue in the credit system, provided it is under control, but, speaking from experience, and from a deep knowledge of the subject, I say that the credit system practised by the Germans, which was not controlled, was positively immoral. The British banks who\n\nThe resolution was then put to the meeting, and the Governor declared that the \"Noes\" had it.\n\nHon. Mr. HOLYOAK asked for a division and this resulted as follows:-\n\nFor the resolution:- Hon. Mr. Holyoak, Hon. Mr. Pollock, Hon. Mr. Anton, and Mr. Shellim.\n\nAgainst the resolution: - Hon. Mr. L. Chu Pak, Hon. Mr. Wei Yuk, and all the official members.\n\nThe resolution was then declared lost by nine votes to four.\n\nThis was all the business. Council was adjourned sine die.\n\nCHAMBER OF COMMERCE RE-AFFIRM THE COMMITTEE'S DECISION.\n\nThere was a large and thoroughly representative meeting of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber of Commerce Room on April 24th, when certain resolutions were passed which directly concerned the question of the return of Germans to the Colony after the war, and also the remarks made by H.E. the Governor at the last meeting of the Legislative Council when replying to the motion proposed by the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak in connection with the same subject. The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, presided, and he was supported at the head of the room by the Chamber Committee, viz., Hon. Mr. E. Shellim, the Hon. Mr. C. E. Anton, Mr. E. V. D. Parr, Mr. C. Montague Ede, Mr. A. S. D. Cousland, Mr. A. O. Lang, Mr. G. T. Edkins, Mr. S. H. Dodwell, and Mr. N. J. Stabb. There were also present the following:-\n\nSir C. P. Chater, CMG.; Mr. H. A. Cartwright, Mr. W. Dunbar, Mr. A. G. Gordon, Mr. R. Hancock, Mr. W. Loran, Mr. M. §. S. C. Ismail & Co. (S. E. Ismail), W. C. Jack Fassoon, Mr. M. P. Tulati, A. B. Arculli & Co., Ltd. (Hon Mr. C. E. Auton); Johnson, Bros. (C. el Arculli); Asiatic Petroleum Co., Stokes & Master (H. J. Gedge); Kailan Ltd. (W. H. Bell and W. Manning); The Mining Administration (J. H. C. Goodban); Bank Lane, Limited (T. A. Loughlin); The Lane, Crawford & Co. (A. H. Skelton); Bank of Taiwan (N. Yanagita); Banker & Lowe, Bingham & Matthews (A. R. Lowe); Company (A. Bryson); Banque de l'Indo Chine (L. Berindoague): Botelho Bros. (B. J. Botelho); Bradley & Co., Ltd. (F. `C. de B. Butcher); British American Tobacco Co., Ltd. (V. L. Fairley); Butterfield & Swire (G. T. Edkins); Caldbeck, Macgregor (F. W. Evans); Canadian Pacific Ocean Services, Ltd. (J. H. Wallace); Cawasjee Pallanjee & Co. (R. B. Cooper); Carmichael & Clarke (J. B. Thomson); China and Japan Telephone and Electric Co., Ltd. (W. L. Carter); China Light and Power Co, Ltd. (T. Leeman); China Provident Loan and Mortgage Co., Ltd. (H. H. Tayler); China Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (C. H. T. Hay) ; China Sugar Refining Co., Ltd. (G. M. Shaw); China Mutual Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (B. W. Tape); Compagnie Des Messageries Maritimes (P. Thomas); Connell Bros. (J. L. M. do Rozario); E. D. Sassoon & Co. (C. S. Gubbay); Shewan, Tomes & Co. (J. M. Gordon); H. Skott & Co. (G. E. Wetton); Soares & Co. (A. M. L. Soares); Standard Oil Co., of New York (W. L. Kraft); Stewart Bros., E. Ormiston and H. B. Dowbiggin); H. Stephens & Co. (H. Stephens); The Texas Company (J. H. Bristol); The Swedish & Co., Ltd. (W. C. Jack); Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. (G. Luding); Gibb, Livingston & Co. (A. O. Lang); Green Island Cement Co., Ltd. (R. Henderson); Gilman & Co., Ltd. (W. L. attenden); Goddard & Douglas (T. Arthur); A. & S. Hancock (H. Hancock); W. A. Hannibal & Co., (W. A. Hannibal); Hongkong, Canton & Macao Steamboat Co., Ltd. (W. E. Clarke); Hongkong and China Gas Co., Ltd. (George Currie); Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd. (F. Graham); Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd. (W. S. Brown); Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (F. J. Tavares); Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (N. J. Stabb); Hongkong Tramway Co., Ltd. (W. E. Roberts): Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd. (R. M. Dyer); Hughes & Hough (T. F. Hough); W. G. Humphreys & Co. (W. M. Humphreys and W. G. Humphreys); J. D. Humphreys & Co. (Henry Humphreys); J. D. Hutchinson & Co. (T. E. Pearce); Holloway Newall (A. A. Claxton); Insurance Association of Hongkong (E. A. M. Williams); Fung Tang (C. M. S. Alves); The General Electric Co. of China Ltd. (A. Basil Raworth); Linstead & Davis (P. Maitland); Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co., Ltd. (J. J. Lancaster); W. R. Loxley & Co. (M. P. Beattie); Leigh & Orange (A. E. Griffin and G. G. Wood); Macdonald & Co. (D. Macdonald); Marine Insurance Association of Hongkong (S. J. Chinchon); Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd. (C. Champkin and E, L. Sim); N. S. Mody & Co. (H. K. Erani); N. S. Moses & Co. (N. S. Moses); Nestle's Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co. (A. G. Coppin); New Zealand Insurance Co., Ltd. (W.Sinclair); N. Y. K. (B. Mori); Pabaney & Co. (A. B. Avasia); Patell & Co. (M. J. Patell and N. B. Karanjia); P. & O. S. N. Co. (E. V. D. Parr); Pentreath & Co. (C. B. Brooke); Reiss & Co. (Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak); Robertson, Wilson & Co. (G. H. Wilson); Alex. Ross & Co. (A. D. Samson); David Samson & Co., Ltd. (Hon. Mr. E. Shellim); S. J. David & Co., Ltd. (Archibald David and O. I. Ellis); Dodwell & Co., Ltd. (H. Dodwell); Dennys & Bowley (F. B. Howley); Donnelly & Whyte, (D. E. Donnelly): Douglas S.S. Co. (H. P. White); J. Eastern Asbestos Co, (K. 8. Morrison); Fire\n\nPage 210\n\nPage 211", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-443 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [7-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 469620, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-445 - Public Offices - 1917", "page_number": 494, "title": "CO129-445 - Public Offices - 1917", "content_text": "# CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RE-AFFIRM COMMITTEE'S DECISION\n\nThere was a large and thoroughly representative meeting of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber of Commerce Room on April 24th, when certain resolutions were passed which directly concerned the question of the return of Germans to the Colony after the war, and also the remarks made by H.E. the Governor at the last meeting of the Legislative Council when replying to the motion proposed by the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak in connection with the same subject.\n\nMr. Holyoak, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, presided, and he was supported at the head of the room by the Chamber Committee, viz., Hon. Mr. E. Shellim, the Hon. Mr. C. E. Anton, Mr. E. V. D. Parr, Mr. C. Montague Ede, Mr. A. S. D. Cousland, Mr. A. O. Lang, Mr. G. T. Edkins, Mr. S. H. Dodwell, and Mr. N. J. Stahl. There were also present the following:\n\n \n A. & S. Hancock\n (H. Hancock)\n Arculli Bros.\n (G. el Arculli)\n \n \n Asiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd.\n (W. H. Bell and W. Arthur)\n The Bank Line, Limited\n (T. A. Loughlin)\n \n \n The Bank of East Asia\n (N. Yanagita)\n Banker & Company\n (A. Bryson)\n \n \n Banque de l'Indo Chine\n (L. Berindoague)\n Botelho Bros.\n (B. J. Botelho)\n \n \n Bradley & Co., Ltd.\n (F. C. Butcher)\n British American Tobacco Co., Ltd.\n (V. L. Fairley)\n \n \n Butterfield & Swire\n (G. T. Edkins)\n Caldbeck, Macgregor\n (F. W. S. Evans)\n \n \n Canadian Pacific Ocean Services, Ltd.\n (J. H. Wallace)\n Cawasjee Pallanjee & Co\n (R. B. Cooper)\n \n \n Carmichael & Clarke\n (J. B. Thomson)\n China and Japan Telephone and Electric Co., Ltd.\n (W. I. Carter)\n \n \n China Light and Power Co., Ltd.\n (T. Leeman)\n China Provident Loan and Mortgage Co., Ltd.\n (H. H. Tayler)\n \n \n China Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.\n (C. I. P. Hu)\n China Sugar Refining Co., Ltd.\n (G. M. Shaw)\n \n \n China Mutual Life Insurance Co., Ltd.\n (B. W. Tape)\n Compagnie Des Messageries Maritimes\n (P. Thomas)\n \n \n Connell Bros.\n (J. L. M. do Rozario)\n David Sassoon Co., Ltd.\n (Hon. Mr. E. Shellim)\n \n \n S. J. David & Co., Ltd.\n (Archibald David and C. I. Ellis)\n Dodwell & Co., Ltd.\n (S. H. Dodwell)\n \n \n Dennys & Bowley\n (F. B. L. Bowley)\n Donnelly & Whyte\n (D. E. Donnelly)\n \n \n Douglas S.S. Co.\n (H. P. White)\n Eastern Asphalt Co.\n (K. S. Morrison)\n \n \n Fire Insurance Association of Hongkong\n (Sir C. P. Chater, C.M.G.; Mr. H. A. A. M. Williams)\n Fung Tang\n (C. M. S. Cartwright, Mr. W. Dunbar, Mr. A. G. Alves)\n \n \n The General Electric Co. of China\n (A. Basil Raworth)\n Gilman & Co., Ltd.\n (W. L. Pattenden)\n \n \n Goddard & Douglas\n (T. Arthur)\n The Green Island Cement Co., Limited\n (M. Gibb)\n \n \n Livingston & Co.\n (A. O. Lang)\n Swedish Trading Co., Ltd.\n (G. Ludin)\n \n \n Hongkong, Canton & Macao Steamboat Co., Ltd.\n (W. E. Clarke)\n Hongkong and China Gas Co., Ltd.\n (George Currie)\n \n \n Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd.\n (F. Graham)\n Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd.\n (W. Brown)\n \n \n Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Co. Ltd.\n (F. J. Tavares)\n Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation\n (N. J. Stabb)\n \n \n Hongkong Tramway Co., Ltd.\n (W. E. Roberts)\n Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd.\n (R. M. Dyer)\n \n \n Hughes & Hough\n (T. F. Hough)\n W. G. Humphreys & Co.\n (W. M. Humphreys and W. G. Humphreys)\n \n \n J. D. Humphreys & Co.\n (Henry Humphreys)\n J. D. Hutchison & Co.\n (T. E. Pearce)\n \n \n Holloway & Newall\n (A. A. Claxton)\n S. C. Ismail & Co.\n (S. E. Ismail)\n \n \n W. C. Jack & Co., Ltd.\n (W. C. Jack)\n Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.\n (Hon. Mr. C. E. Anton)\n \n \n Johnson, Stokes & Master\n (H. J. C. Goodban)\n Kailan Mining Administration\n (J. H. C. Goodban)\n \n \n Lane, Crawford & Co.\n (A. H. Skelton)\n Lowe, Bingham & Matthews\n (A. R. Lowe)\n \n \n Linstead & Davis\n (F. Maitland)\n Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co., Ltd.\n (J. de B. Lancaster)\n \n \n W. R. Loxley & Co.\n (M. P. Beattie)\n Leigh & Orange\n (A. E. Griffin and G. G. Wood)\n \n \n Macdonald & Co.\n (D. Macdonald)\n Marine Insurance Association of Hongkong\n (S. J. Chinchen)\n \n \n Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd.\n (C. Champkin and E. L. Sim)\n N. Mody & Co.\n (H. K. Erani)\n \n \n N. S. Moses & Co.\n (N. S. Moses)\n Nestle's Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co.\n (A. G. Coppin)\n \n \n New Zealand Insurance Co., Ltd.\n (W. Sinclair)\n N. Y. K.\n (B. Mori)\n \n \n Pabaney & Co.\n (A. B. Avari)\n Patel & Co.\n (M. J. Patel and N. B. Karanjia)\n \n \n P. & O. S. N. Co.\n (E. V. D. Parr)\n Peninsula & Co.\n (C. B. Brooke)\n \n \n Reiss & Co.\n (Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak)\n Robertson, Wilson & Co.\n (G. H. Wilson)\n \n \n Alex. Ross & Co.\n (A. S. D. Cousland and D. K. Moss)\n E. D. Sassoon & Co.\n (C. S. Gubbay)\n \n \n Shewan, Tomes & Co.\n (J. M. Gordon)\n H. Skott & Co.\n (G. E. Wetton)\n \n \n Soares & Co.\n (A. M. L. Soares)\n Standard Oil Co., of New York\n (W. D. Kraft)\n \n \n Stewart Bros.\n (E. Ormiston and H. B. L. Dowbiggin)\n H. Stephens & Co.\n (H. Stephens)\n \n \n The Texas Company\n (J. H. Brister)\n Thomas Cook & Co.\n (J. Bentley)\n \n \n Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd.\n (C. Montague Ede)\n United Asbestos Oriental Agency, Ltd.\n (A. Ritchie)\n \n \n Union Trading Co.\n (S. M. Churn)\n Union Waterboat Co., Ltd.\n (G. Morton Smith)\n \n \n Vacuum Oil Co.\n (C. C. Stark)\n A. B. Watson Co., Ltd.\n (H. Humphreys)\n \n \n Wilkinson & Grist\n (C. E. H. Beavis)\n Harry Wicking & Co.\n (A. Forbes)\n \n \n C. E. Warren & Co.\n (C. E. Warren)\n Yokohama Specie Bank, Ltd.\n (E. Ôno)\n \n \n Yuan Hop Hong\n (S. H. Leung)\n Mr. E. A. M. Williams (Secretary)\n \n \n\nThe Hon. Mr. HOLYOAK, who was loudly applauded as he entered the room, and also when he rose to speak, said:— As it is past the hour for which this meeting was called I will proceed to address the meeting upon the subject for which you have been called together this afternoon. Briefly it is this. That a resolution which was unanimously adopted by your elected committee was rejected in the Legislative Council, and we have now brought it before the meeting to endorse or not as seems fitting to you.\n\nThe resolution which I have to propose, and which in substance is identically the same as that proposed in the Legislative Council in your name, is as follows:-\"It is the opinion of the Chamber that it is in the best interest of the Colony of Hongkong that persons of German nationality should be excluded therefrom for a period of at least ten years following the declaration of peace; and, that, subsequently, they be only admitted into the Colony under strict licence.\"\n\nNow, gentlemen, we contend that, speaking on behalf of the Chamber, there was not the slightest need on the part of the Government to debate this resolution. (Applause.) It was largely academic, it did not seek legislation, it merely asked that the considered, and carefully considered, opinion of your elected Committee should be put before the authorities at Home, who are shortly to meet to consider this very question.\n\nWe claim that we have a right to a voice, inasmuch as while the greater Colonies will be represented directly by their own representatives, we as a Crown Colony will be represented by the Secretary of State for the Colonies, and therefore a direct pronouncement from this Chamber in no uncertain manner should be sent Home, quite apart from Government despatches and recommendations which might not be known to us.\n\nNow, gentlemen, we further contend that this resolution was never seriously discussed by the Government in Council, and that His Excellency's speech, if it was not flippant in argument, was at any rate unfortunate, to say the least of it, in its choice of language.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-445 - Public Offices - 1917.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 477760, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-450 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [10-12]", "page_number": 445, "title": "CO129-450 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [10-12]", "content_text": "# Application for Promotion in the Colonial Service\n\n## Form to be filled up by the Applicant himself, and returned to the Governor for transmission to the Secretary of State for the Colonies\n\n### Name in full\nThomas Henry King\n\n### Date of Application\nDecember 5th 1948\n\n### Present Appointment\nAssistant Superintendent of Police, Hong Kong\n\n### Father's Name\nAlfred John King (deceased)\n\n### Profession or Occupation of Father\nSolicitor (Inland Revenue, England)\n\n### Address\n...\n\n### If dead, his Name and Profession\nAs above\n\n### Pay and year of Birth\nJuly 14th 1883\n\n### Place of Birth\nReading, Berkshire\n\n### Whether single, married, or a widower\nMarried\n\n### Number of children\nSons | Daughters | Age respectively\n------|----------|---------------\n2 | 1 | 21½ year, 19 year, and 12 year\n\n## Education\n\nMention the Schools or Colleges at which you received your general and professional education; and give in each case the date of entry and leaving.\n\n* Exceterschool, England: July 1898 - July 1902\n* King's College (Army Service Corps), London: March 14 1903 - July 1904\n\n## Professional qualifications\n\n* Passed Final examination in Chinese: Jan 19, 1907\n* Passed in Urdu: July (?) 1910\n* Certificate of knowledge of Lingua Franca (not clear, possibly \"Lingua Franca System (India)\")\n* Passed Bar examination: June 1902 (seventh in order of merit for Indian entering the public service)\n\n## Employment from completion of education to date of application\n\nMention each position held by you, the dates between which you held it, and the cause of leaving.\n\n* Was rejected by Indian Medical Board and then passed thirteenth in June 1904. Was passed by Indian Medical Board and appointed Police probationer to Hong Kong: November 11th 1904\n* Student of law (on furlough): 1904 to circa 1910 \n* Passed in criminal law and constitution and History of Part I of ... (text unclear)", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-450 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 478698, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-452 - Others & Individuals - 1918", "page_number": 163, "title": "CO129-452 - Others & Individuals - 1918", "content_text": "## EX-OFFICERS.\n\n| No. | Rank, Regt. | Age | Medical Notes | Qualifications and Previous Employment | O.U.T.C. | Present Courses | Locality |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| D.O.1904 | Private, H.A.C. | 39 | Fair | Ed. privately. Higher Grade Certificate. Teacher, asst. West Ham Education offices. Desires post abroad. [French.] | | | London |\n| D.O. 879 | Major, R.A.M.C. | 51 | Good | Ed. privately, Univ. Coll. Wales. B.A. Wales Matric. 5 yrs. Rhondda Ed. Committee. [Welsh, French.] | | | Leicester |\n| D.O.1407 | Capt, Manchester | 42 | Fair | Ed privately. 7 yrs. schoolmaster. Statistical clerk, Surrey Educational Comm. [French] | | | London |\n| D.O. 444 | Lieut, R.E. | 63 | Good | Ed. privately, Durham Univ. 13 yrs. Reg. Army. 23 yrs. Army tutor, [French] | | | London |\n| D.O.1479 | Lieut.-Col. | 58 | Good | Cheshire | | | |\n| D.O.1676 | Capt. 19 Madras Inf. | | Good | Ed. Dublin Coll. & R.M.C., Sandhurst, 14 yrs. Reg. Army. After resigning East, master Govt. Schools S. Shan States, came home 1916 and took up motoring. Good organiser and disciplinarian. [French, Hindustani, Burmese, German.] | | | Kent |\n| D.O.1538 | Seaman, R.N.D. | 25 | Good | Ed. privately. Asst. master preparatory school, 3 yrs. clerical experience. | | | Bucks |\n| D.O. 461 | Private, R.A.M.C. | 28 | R. arm partially paralysed. | Ed, privately. Queen's Univ., Belfast. B.E., B.A. A.M.I.C.E. 8 yrs. Asst. City Surveyor, Belfast. | | Engineering | Ireland |\n| D.O. 498 | 2nd Lieut., R.A.F. | 40 | Fair | | | | London |\n| D.O. 121 | Lieut, M.G.C. | 22 | Good | Ed. King Edward's School, Sheffield Univ. Lectures on Engineering, 2 yrs); 1st and 2nd yr. exam, in machine drawing; 2 yrs. Vickers, Ltd., Sheffield; 6 mos. assist. foundry manager, Sheepbridge Coal & Iron | | | Durham |\n| D.O. 530 | Eng. Com., R.N. | 45 | Good | Ed. Croydon. Has considerable experience as electrical, mechanical, aircraft and commercial engineer. 12 yrs. Spencera, Ltd., London, Edinburgh; yrs, London Electric Railways Co.; 2 yrs, Colonial Office. | | | Kent |\n| | | | | Ed. privately, App. Brush Eng. Co. 22 yrs RN, Exp. marine engines, boilers, gas & oil engines, electric machinery, tools, repairs, mountings. | | | Co. |\n| D.O. 150 | Capt., Gen. List | 50 | Good | Ed. Bishop's College, Canada; retired from Army before war; knowledge of chemical engineering [French, Russian, Dutch, German,] | | | London |\n| D.O. 532 | Sergt. Maj., A.S.C. | 47 | Good | Ed. privately. Discharged a Col.-Sergt. Middlesex Regt, 1911. Motor and general engineer until outbreak of war. Sec. to Cowper Coles Aircraft Co. | | | London |\n| D.O. 202 | 2nd Lieut., R.E. | 27 | Good | Ed. Trinity Coll., Dublin. App. L, & S.W.R. locomotive dept.; arts and civil engineering degrees; special certificate in practical engineering. | | | Dublin |\n| D.O. 211 | Lieut., R.E. | 23 | Neurasthenia | Ed. Liverpool Univ. Passed 1st & 2nd Intere. for Degree of B. Engineering. | | | Wilts |\n| D.O. 239 | 2nd Lieut. | 23 | Neurasthenia | Ed. Dulwich (Engineering aide), 1 yr. est. draughtsman Rutters, Ltd, London, Telegraph Engineers. Knowledge steam, gas and water, electric plants, engine testing, boiler trials, &c. | | | |\n| D.O. 313 | Sergt., A.S.C. | 43 | Neurasthenia | Ed. privately. Wireworker until 1912; asst. foreman Abbey Wharf and Bonded Tea Merchants; 4 yrs, traffic foreman London Tramway Co. | | | H.Q. D.O./5.-28.7.16 |\n| D.O. 315 | Sergt., A.S.C. | 42 | L. sim damaged. | Ed. Felixstowe, 5 yrs. app. Cowells Ltd., Ipswich, was county representative Grimwades Ltd., Stoke-on-Trent, | | | |\n| D.O. 551 | 2nd Lieut. | 29 | Good | | | | Lancashire |\n| D.O. 663 | Lieut | 37 | Fair | Ed, privately. 7 yrs. app. Thomas Piggott & Co., Ltd., engineers, Birmingham. Exp. lathe driller, shaper, slotter bench. Private sec, the Right Hon. Henry Hobhouse, P.C. Good organiser. Exp. agriculture and market gardening. Travelled in tropics. [French, Hindustani.] | | | Middlesex |\n| D.O. 735 | 2nd Lieut. | 28 | Good | Ed. privately. Went through engineering shops. Engineer's draughtsman, British United Shoe Machinery Co. [French.] | | | Yorkshire |\n| | | | | Ed. Bradford Grammar School. Cambridge Univ. B.A. Hon. Eng. Tripos, 1911. Hon. Science, 1912. 6 mos. app. Scott Engineering Co., Shipley. 1 yr. app. Faubairn Eng. Co., Shipley, | | | Sussex, Berks, Yorkshire |\n| D.O. 160 | | | | Ed. privately, M.I.C.E., Fellow. Ex-Pres, Inst. San. Engs. 9 yrs. articled civil eng. 16 yrs. various firms consulting eng. Travelled business purposes. Lecturer R. San. Inst., R.A.M.C. Author works on sewage, coal conservation, gas supply. Studied geology, chemistry, Shorthand. [French] | | | London |\n| | | | | Ed. Stoneyhurst, M.L.C.E. 4 yrs. articled pupil Sir Douglas Fox; consulting engineer private practice many yrs special knowledge electric and hydraulic power. Constructed military hutments, Sutton Coldfield. Author various text books. Exp. in New Zealand, Australia, China, B. Columbia and U.S.A. [French, Chinese.] | | | Hants |", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-452 - Others & Individuals - 1918.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 479070, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-453 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1919 [1-3]", "page_number": 46, "title": "CO129-453 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1919 [1-3]", "content_text": "## \n| Name | Amount | Date | Description |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Jane Ross | $1,000, $500.86 | 25th Oct., 1913 | Widow of John Ross, late of Public Works Department |\n| Aurelina Nunes | $342, $199.72 | | Widow of S. Nunes, late of Harbour Department |\n| Maria O'Sullivan | $414, $321.94 | | Widow of E. O'Sullivan, late of Police Department |\n| Tai Yau ..... | $939, $88.53 | | |\n| Margaret O'Halloran | $188, $38.5 | 1st Nov, 1913 | Widow of D. J. O'Halloran, late of Sanitary Department |\n| Chan Mni | $720, $142.23 | 19th Jun., 1914 | Widow of Fung Lo, late of Sanitary Department |\n| Un Yun-ying and Un Ying-sui | $468, $295.96 | 17th May, 1914 | Orphans of Un Kwong, late of Education Department |\n| Chan Im-ching | $307, $97.54 | 30th May, 1914 | Widow of Man Kam-bung, late of Money Order Office |\n| Alice Curwen | $62, $17.59 | 11th Aug., 1914 | Widow of Wm. Curwen, late of Yaumati School |\n| *Jano Bux | $639, $46.56 | 25th Aug., 1914 | Widow of Alahi Bux, late of Prison Department |\n| Isabella McHardy | $319, $171.14 | 6th Dec., 1914 | Widow of D. McHardy, late of Police Department |\n| Yik Yuk-ping | $751, $345.16 | 28th April, 1915 | Widow of Chiu Chung-cho, late of Education Department |\n| Mariam Benti Ahmad | $1,109, $164.74 | 19th July, 1915 | Widow of Mohamed Haniff, late of Sanitary Department |\n| †Shin Kwai-sang | $713, $75.69 | 23rd July, 1915 | Orphan of Shin Yan-wai, late of Education Department |\n| Margaret Mary Kendall | $223, $28.86 | 26th July, 1915 | Widow of W. Kendall, late of Police Department |\n| Fung So | $469 | | |\n| Leung Mui | $416, $235.89 | 7th Aug., 1915 | Widow of U Shiu-tsnu, late of Post Office |\n| | $62.98 | 5th Sept., 1915 | Widow of Shin Yam, late of Post Office |\n| June McMillan | $914, $54.10 | 3rd Jan., 1916 | Widow of James Thomas McMillan, late of Imports & Exports Dept. |\n| Kunrum Tipe | $313, $7 | 21st Mar., 1916 | Widow of Mahomed Tipe, late of Sanitary Department |\n| Tsoi Un-sz | $440, $79.05 | 23rd May, 1916 | Widow of Tsoi Hin-ting, late of Sanitary Department |\n| Eliza Martio | $326, $57.57 | 5th Aug., 1916 | Widow of Thomas Henry Martin, late of Post Office |\n| Winifred Davey | $131 | 16th Aug., 1916 | Widow of Arthur Edward Davey, late of Harbour Department |\n| Sister Oliver and Winifred Phyllis Davey | $49.90 | | Orphans of Arthur Edward Davey, late of Harbour Department |\n| | £671. 2s. 2d., $15,422.49 | | Carried forward |\n \n* Pension ceased on marriage. \n† Shin Kwai-sang's pension right ceased on 18th December, 1917. \n§ W. Davey re-married on 6th September, 1917. Pension being paid to children.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-453 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1919 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 482323, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-458 - Public Offices & Others - 1919", "page_number": 371, "title": "CO129-458 - Public Offices & Others - 1919", "content_text": "possible. I pause to add that on the principle laid down in Thomas v. Reg., Law Reports, 10, Queen's Bench, page 31, upon the authority of The Bankers Case (Howell, 5 Mod. Skinner), an affirmative finding upon the suppliants' allegation of an agreement between them and the Crown would have entitled them to the judgment of the Court, and that my ultimate opinion upon their appeal depends in the first place upon the fact that there was no such agreement.\n\nThe right of the Crown to occupy the suppliants' premises for necessary purposes of public defence in time of war was based by the Attorney-General upon the royal prerogative, and, alternatively, upon the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Act, 1914, and the Defence of the Realm Regulations. The ground of prerogative was the ground most elaborately discussed before us. The argument for the Crown was in effect that at common law there is in the Sovereign the duty of defending the realm, that this duty carries with it all necessary rights for the doing of things incident to the performance of the duty, so far as they are not unlawful, and that one of these incidental things is the occupation of land whenever military necessity so requires. As to legality, it was said for the Crown that temporary occupation for defence is not a disseisin within the prohibition of Magna Charta. As to necessity, it was contended that the Sovereign is constitutionally the arbiter. The common law duty of the Sovereign to defend the realm appears clearly in the arguments and judgment in Hampden's Case (Howell's State Trials, volume 3, page 826) in the Case of Shipmoney. The right of the Crown to enter upon lands of a subject for purposes of public defence was affirmed by the unanimous opinion of the Judges, given consultatively to the Crown in the Case of Mr. St. John's argument against Saltpetre. 12 The Reports, page 13.\n\n\"the Crown in the Case of Shipmoney throws a clear light upon the class of questions here under discussion, and the Judges there, although they were divided as to the matter which was immediately to be decided, were unanimous as to certain questions which are material to the present case. I shall refer only to the judgments of two of the Judges whose opinions were given adversely to the claim of the Crown. Mr. Justice Crooke said in discussing the prerogative: \"The law provides a remedy in case of necessity and danger, for then the King may command his subjects without Parliament to defend the kingdom.\" \"How? By all men of war whatsoever for the land, and by all ships whatsoever for the sea, which he may take from all parts of the kingdom and join them with his own Navy, which hath been the practice of all former kings.\" Mr. Justice Hutton said: “The King is bound to defend the kingdom.\" Mr. St. John for the defendant had said, \"It must needs be granted that in the business of defence the suprema potestas is inherent in His Majesty. Neither hath the law only entrusted the care of defence to His Majesty, but it hath likewise put the summa potestas and means of defence wholly into his hands\n\nNeither is His Majesty armed only with his primitive prerogative of generalissimo and commander-in-chief, but also with all other powers requisite for the full execution of all things incident to so high a place as well in times of danger as of actual war.” One of the grounds on which Hampden's resistance to shipmoney was based by Mr. St. John was the existence of \"the many prerogatives which the law hath settled in the Crown for the defence of the kingdom.\" A right to summon all subjects to defend the realm by personal service; Foster, 157, 158, Fitzherbert, Nat. Prov. Coke on Litt. 75, 76; the power of the subject to issue commissions of array, Parliament Rolls, 2 Rush 1229; power of impressment of ships and men for the Navy, Chitty, cap. lv, Selden Mare Clausum, cap. xx.; 1 Blackstone, cap. 419; 51 R. 276; and the exclusive authority to erect fortifications (Comyn's Digest: Prerogative), have been considered clear instances of prerogative rights which existed at common law. The right to enter upon lands within the realm, as and when military defence requires it, is claimed in this case as such a right, and is said to be exemplified in the decision of various courts of law, which were cited in the Shoreham Case with regard to the raising of bulwarks to repel invasion. As was pointed out for the Appellants, these were all decisions in litigation between subjects and not express determination as to the rights of the Sovereign. Litigation upon such a question as between the subject and the Crown could hardly occur. The subject would not be likely to ask or get the royal fiat for a petition of right, and the Sovereign, obstructed in what he deemed the necessary defence of the realm, would probably not resort to a prosecution for misdemeanour. The absence of legal records was relied upon by the suppliants as proof of non-existence of the alleged right. It is true that the Year Books, the more modern Reports, the Parliament Rolls, and the public accounts show no trace of a previous occurrence of such a controversy as this. It is equally true that, within the time of legal memory, armies arrayed under the authority of the Crown have repeatedly occupied large areas of land in all parts of the country to the exclusion, for longer or shorter periods of time, of the owners of the land. There are no records of complaints by action at law, or, so far as I know, by petition to the Crown, or by parliamentary protest, and the searches made by the parties in the Record Office produced no proofs of payment except for lands purchased or rented under statutory powers or by agreement. On the whole, the absence of decided cases and of records of payments or other admissions of liability by the Crown seems to me not to support the suppliants' case in this regard, but rather to tend to destroy it. The cases between subjects in which the plea of necessity in time of war for public defence was successfully raised in early times in actions of trespass are fairly numerous. In 8 Edward IV. a custom in Kent, when the enemy came to the coast, to enter upon land adjoining the same coast in defence and safeguard of the realm, and then to make there trenches and bulwark; for the defence of the realm, was held to be well pleaded. In 21 Henry VII. entry upon land in time of war, \"pur faire bulwarke in defence du Roy et le Realm,\" was held to be justifiable as a thing necessary for the commonwealth though otherwise illegal.\" In 1 Henry VIII. the opinion of the Court of Common Pleas is recorded to the effect that suburbs of cities seront plucked down in temps de guerre; pur ceo que ceo est pur le commonwealth chescun poit faire sans aver action. This alleged right is affirmed in Chitty on the Prerogative. The Case of Saltpetre declares the opinion of all the judges in 1607 that there is in the Crown a right of entry on all lands for a purpose essential for defence, though the purpose originate within the time of legal memory. That is to say, the right is not limited to cases in which it has from time to time been exercised. Not the nature of the user, but the fact of necessity, is the decisive consideration which governs the right. In my opinion the law was before the Defence Acts, and now is that, in case of necessity for public defence, the Crown may, of right, enter upon the land of the subject, and may remain in occupation while the necessity continues. This Court so decided in the Shoreham Case, and I think that the observations of Lord Parker in the Zamara indicate the concurrence of the noble and learned Lord in the view of the law expressed in that decision.\n\nThe answer of the suppliants to the claim made under the prerogative was, firstly, that whatever rights of the kind in question existed at common law—not admitting them—such rights have been abrogated by modern legislation. Reliance was placed upon a series of enactments, temporary measures enacted at intervals in the period from 1 Henry VIII. to\n\nPage 358", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-458 - Public Offices & Others - 1919.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 487564, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-467 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1921 [1-5]", "page_number": 538, "title": "CO129-467 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1921 [1-5]", "content_text": "# THE EASTERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LIMITED\n\n## DIRECT CABLE ROUTES FOR TELEGRAMS\n\nто AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH AMERICA, INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, SPAIN, PORTUGAL, GREECE, TURKEY, EGYPT, ALL PARTS OF AFRICA, &c., &c.\n\n## STATIONS IN GREAT BRITAIN\n\nTelephone No.\n\n### LONDON STATIONS\n\n| Location | Telephone No. |\n| --- | --- |\n| Eletra House, Finsbury Pavement, E.C. 2 | 3240 London, WAL. |\n| 1, London Wall Street, E.C. 2 | 2942 66p. |\n| lib. Cannon Street, E.C. 4 | 2510 Gerrard |\n| Market Buildings, 20, Mačing Lane, 28, Mark Lane, E.C. 3 | |\n| \"The Baltic,\" Bury St. Entrance, E.C. 3 | |\n| 5, Holborn Viaduct, E.C. 1 | |\n| 4, Denman Street, Soho (5, S.W. 1) | |\n| 41st, Parliament Street, S.W. 1 | |\n\n## TEMPORARY ARRANGEMENT\n\nTelegrams Via Eastern are received at the Central Station of the Indo-European Telegraph Company, Ltd., 18, Old Broad Street, E.C. 2\n\n| Location | Telephone No. |\n| --- | --- |\n| Central | 4786 Centra) |\n| | 707 Endod |\n| | 4418 Brista) |\n| | 286 Cardi. |\n| | 2340 Dundee |\n| | 7770 Central |\n| | 7702 Central |\n| | 7768 Central |\n| | 1764 Central |\n| | 4157 Corral |\n| | $803 HLT |\n| | 733 Central |\n\n### PROVINCIAL STATIONS\n\n| Location | Address |\n| --- | --- |\n| BIRNINGHAM | 138, Colmore Row |\n| BRADFORD | 4, Commercial Street |\n| BRISTOL | 1, Small Street |\n| CARDIFF | 33, Merchants' Exchange, Bute Docks |\n| DUNDEE | 1, Ball Street |\n| EDINBURGH | 33, Frederick Street |\n| GLASGOW | 5, Royal Bank Place |\n| HULL | Exchange Buildings, Lowgate |\n| LIVERPOOL | E 13, Exchange Buildings, The Cotton Exchange |\n| MANCHESTER | 55, Spring Gardens |\n| NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE | K Exchange Buildings, Quayside |\n| PORTHCURNOW, CORNWALL | |\n\n## TIMES OF OPENING AND CLOSING\n\n### CENTRAL CABLE STATION\n\nALWAYS OPEN\n\n| Location | Hours |\n| --- | --- |\n| | 8am to 8 pm |\n| | 8am to 8 pm |\n| | 10 am to 7 pm |\n| | 8am to 7 pm |\n| | 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. |\n\n### OTHER STATIONS\n\n| Location | Hours | Telephone No. |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 173, Canon Street | 9 am to 7 pm, Saturdays to 4 pm, Sundays 9am to 1pm | |\n| | 9am to 1 p.m., 7.10 p.m. | |\n| | 10 p.m. | |\n| | 8am to 7 pm | |\n| | 10 p.m. | |\n| | 9am to 1 pm | |\n| | 9 p.m. | |\n| | ALWAYS OPEN | |\n| | 10 p.m. | |\n| | to 1pm, Closed Sundays | |\n| | Sundays to 10 am | |\n| | 8.30 to 4.30 p.m. | |\n| | 9am to 11 pm | |\n| | 9.10 p.m. | |\n| | ALWAYS OPEN | |\n\n## HEAD OFFICES OF THE COMPANY\n\nELECTRA HOUSE, FINSBURY PAVEMENT, LONDON, E.C. 2.\n\nTelegraphic Address: **EASTERN AVE, LONDON**. Telephone: `3240 LONDON WALL`.\n\n**NOTE**. In addresses concerning a name prefixed to REGISTERED ABBREVIATED ADDRESS, or where a telegram is addressed to one person at the house of another whose name is also given, the word “CARE” or some equivalent expression must be inserted after the name of the addressee.\n\nTime is saved and greater accuracy is secured by the Public handing in their Telegrams direct to the Company's Stations as above, where receipts are given gratis for the amounts charged.\n\nTelegrams for this Company's cables are received at all Inland Telegraph Offices but should be marked \"VIA EASTERN.\" This indication is not charged for.\n\n**TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESSES REGISTERED FREE OF COST**.\n\nBook of Telegraph Forms, Tariffs, Rules, &c., can be obtained at the Head Office of the Company, or at any of the above-named Stations.\n\n23rd May, 1921.\n\nDear Lambert,\n\nThe Director of the International Labour Office has been approached by a Lieutenant-Commander Haslewood with reference to the conditions of child labour in Hong Kong. M. Thomas has consulted me privately on the matter. If the British Government were prepared to welcome his raising the matter in any way, he would be ready of course to do so, but otherwise he would not consider that he ought to do so on the demand of a private individual. I think I have seen in recent numbers of Hansard that the Colonial Office has instructed the Governor of Hong Kong to consider and report on the question of legislation.\n\nI enclose some papers which Lieutenant Commander Haslewood has sent to the Director. Would you let me have your views? If you have any report or statement of facts which I could communicate to the Director, I should very much like to do so. The statements in the enclosed documents are certainly rather unpleasant.\n\nYours sincerely,\nMalcolm S. Delevingne\n\nSir Henry Lambert, K.C.M.G., C.B., Colonial Office.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-467 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1921 [1-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 491905, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-474 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1922 [1-4]", "page_number": 446, "title": "CO129-474 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1922 [1-4]", "content_text": "Lik\n\n**\n\n!\n\n+\n\n1\n\ni\n\nام\n\nM\n\nדיד:\n\n443\n\ncrowd tried to get by. He will give you the particulars in his evidence. These are the main facts, as far as I am instructed, and as I think it is necessary to have some plans I will call Mr. Rouge, of the Public Works Department, who will put in such plans and then I propose to call Mr. King.\n\nHerold Stuart House, civil engineer of the Public Works Department, produced plans, prepared under his supervision, of the Tai Po road between the third and eighth milestones.\n\nMr. Wakeman. There is the Order-in-Council. I do not know whether it is necessary to put in the Government Gazette.\n\nHis Worship, I should like to see it.\n\nThe Government Gazette of February 28th, was then put in.\n\nMr. Shenton, I should like to put in the Proclamation calling out the Volunteers and the Ordinance giving the extraordinary powers to the Government to deal with the strike.\n\nHis Worship. I should like copies for record.\n\nMr. Shenton. I will get them.\n\nThomas Henry King, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kowloon, then gave evidence. He said: This incident occurred on the Tai Po road at 8.45 a.m. on the 3rd of March, about 7/4 miles along the road.\n\nHis Worship. What instructions did you receive with reference to the enforcement of the Order-in-Council made under the Travellers' Restriction Ordinance?\n\nMr. King. We had received instructions that the Order-in-Council should be strictly enforced, and that Chinese were not to be allowed to leave the Colony without a permit by any route whatsoever, either by land, water or rail.\n\nHis Worship. Did you receive instructions to make arrests?\n\nMr. King. I received no definite instructions as to the procedure to adopt. That was left to my discretion entirely.\n\nHis Worship. I think that a party was turned back on February 27th?\n\nMr. King. Yes.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-474 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1922 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 492115, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-475 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1922 [5-7]", "page_number": 45, "title": "CO129-475 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1922 [5-7]", "content_text": "March 25th, 1922.]\n\nCHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT\n\nHONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE CO. FAR\n\nThe report of the General Managers and Consulting Committee to the Shareholders reads as follows:-\n\nWorking Account, 1920.-This account shows a surplus of $534,307.02.\n\nReinsurance Fund-It is proposed to appropriate £38,014.13.2, at exchange 2/7=$294,307.02, out of the profits of the year 1920 to the credit of this Fund. The Fund will then stand at £170,861.0.11.\n\nDividend. The General Managers and Consulting Committee have pleasure in recommending a dividend of $30 per share absorbing $240,000.\n\nEASTERN NEWS.\n\nCABLE FROM REUTER'S AGENCY.]\n\nHONGKONG'S ELECTORAL REFORM PETITION PRESENTED TO COMMONS.\n\nLONDON, March 22nd. In the House of Commons, Colonel John Ward presented a petition by the British inhabitants of Hongkong for the substitution of popular election for Government nomination of non-Chinese members of the Council and for the adoption of a larger electoral body thereanent.\n\nTHE \"MUI TSAI\" SYSTEM TO BE ABOLISHED IN HONGKONG.\n\nWorking Account, 1921.-The balance at credit of this Account is $101,039.11.\n\nConsulting Committee. The General Managers regret to have to record the death of Mr. Francis Maitland who has been actively interested in this Company since 1897 in the capacity of a member of the Consulting Committee.\n\nThe Hon. Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G., Sir Robert Ho Tung, Messrs. A. M. Bowes-Smith, E. J. Chapman, T. E. Pearce, H. P. White retire but, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election.\n\nGULA-KALUMPONG RUBBER ESTATES, LTD.\n\nMessrs. Lowe, Bingham & Matthews advise us that the annual general meeting of the Gula-Kalumpong Rubber Estates, Ltd., will be held in London on April 4th, the Share Register being closed from March 24th to April 4th, both days inclusive. The balance at credit of profit and loss account is £53,673.15s., from which the following dividends payable on and after April 11th to all shareholders registered on April 4th and bearer share coupons, subject to confirmation at the annual meeting, have been allocated: Fully paid-up shares, 1/6d.; partly-paid shares, 4¾d. less income-tax at the rate of 6s. in the pound. It is proposed to place at reserve fund £7,176.3s.4d. and carry forward £49,406.2s.5d. Forward sales of rubber for 1922 are 145 tons at 2/8d. The board of directors do not intend making a call on partly-paid shares during 1922.\n\nNANYANG TOBACCO CO.\n\nThe net profits of the Nanyang Brothers Tobacco Co. last year were $4,041,778.83, of which, according to the articles of incorporation, 5 per cent., namely $206,088.94, must be placed to the reserve fund. The fixed rate of interest on the shareholders' capital is 8 per cent. This equals $1,200,000.\n\nIn addition to this reserve fund and interest 30 per cent. will be placed to the special reserve fund, i.e., $791,906.97. The directors have decided to allow on each share a dividend of eight per cent, the total being $1,200,000. This together with the interest referred to above gives the shareholders 16 per cent. on their money.\n\nTHOMAS HARDY'S SECRET.\n\nCHANGE TO BE CARRIED OUT WITHIN A YEAR.\n\nLONDON, March 22nd.\n\n29\n\nBRITONS IN CHINA. A STATEMENT IN PARLIAMENT.\n\n318\n\nLONDON, March 31st.\n\nIn the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Lestrange Malone, Mr. Harmsworth said the number of British officials paid by the British Government on Foreign Office vote (Diplomatic, Consular and Commercial Diplomatic Services) and employed in China was 106. No British officials on the Foreign Office active service list were employed in the service of the Chinese Government or paid by the Government. A number of British subjects were employed and paid by the Chinese Government in the Customs, Salt, and other Departments but the details were not available.\n\nBANQUE INDUSTRIELLE.\n\nMINISTERIAL DECREE AGAINST M. PHILIPPE BERTHELOT.\n\nPARIS, March 16th. A Ministerial decree places M. Philippe Berthelot on the retired list for ten years.\n\nASSOCIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE OF KWANGTUNG AN INAUGURAL MEETING.\n\nCANTON, March 20th. An Association of the Chambers of Commerce of Kwangtung was inaugurated at Canton. The ceremony was attended by over 500 prominent men including officials, merchants, and labour leaders. Among those present were Major Sun Fo; Che Chih, Chief Secretary to President Sun; Dr. Jamieson, British Consul-General; Mr. A. H. Harris, Commissioner of Customs, Messrs. Tso Ying-pak, Fung Chih-yau, Tang Tseh-yu, Che Leung-mu, and others.\n\nMr. Woon, President of the Association, occupied the chair. A message of congratulation was read from Governor Chen Chiung-ming, and numerous congratulatory speeches were delivered.\n\nIn the House of Commons, replying to a question, Mr. Churchill, Secretary of State for the Colonies, announced that the Governor of Hongkong had reported that his Government, in consultation with the Society (Societies?) for the protection and abolition of mui-tsai, would draw up a scheme for the abolition of the system.---- (Cheers.) This would take time. Meanwhile, Mr. Churchill said he had directed the issue of a Proclamation stating that the status of mui-tsai, as existing in China, would not be recognised in Hongkong in future. Particularly, no commission for girls over twelve to leave their homes would be allowed.\n\nDr. JAMIESON, H.M.'s Consul-General, delivered a speech which was interpreted into Chinese. He dwelt upon the mutual interests of Hongkong and Canton and expressed a hope that the Association would undertake to get rid of certain old practices which were obstacles to the prosperity of business in the province.\n\nMr. HARRIS, Commissioner of Customs, addressed the gathering in Mandarin.\n\nMr. CHE CHIH, President Sun's Chief Secretary, pointed out that some of the existing Chambers of Commerce in China were not established for all merchants but for the more wealthy ones—not for the purpose of promoting commerce and industry, but for the social purposes of a few.\n\nMr. Che recommended to the officers of the Association that this organization must be made democratic so that every merchant throughout the province could have the same privilege of membership.\n\nGeneral HSU SHAO-CHING said that the Association was proposed by President Sun Yat-sen at a banquet given to the prominent merchants of the city and the President is expecting that the one in Kwangtung will set a good example so that a similar merchants' institute will be organized in other provinces when the country is unified.\n\nMayor SUN FO said there should be no division of the classes in regard to labour and capital in China. The Association of Chambers of Commerce will not only co-operate in the development of industries but encourage good feelings between businessmen and workers.\n\n[In connection with this subject the following paragraph from yesterday's Canton Times is of interest:-\n\nThe mui-tsai system was recently abolished by a Presidential proclamation, but the future occupation of the newly-freed girls has now become one of the vital questions engaging considerable attention from the women of Canton, who propose to organize as many industrial institutions as possible in which to place these \"fortunates\" and give them the necessary vocational education to enable them to earn an independent living after they have secured their freedom. Many public-spirited citizens who advocated the abolition of slave girls are in favour of the proposition, and now advocate the immediate establishment of such institutions. The necessary funds may be donated by the Government and raised from the public. Concerning the campaign of raising funds, regulations have been drawn up to be submitted to the Government for approval.”\n\n\"HONGKONG'S CHILD SLAVES.”\n\nLONDON, March 22nd.\n\nThe Daily News is gratified at the news that \"the Child Slaves in Hongkong\" are to be freed. It congratulates Mr. Churchill on the characteristic thoroughness of his announcement and the prudent measures taken to ensure the drawing up of a practical scheme for the future welfare of the liberated children.\n\nIt was seven years since Mr. Henry Arthur Jones had produced a play in London, said Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, in proposing the health of the distinguished dramatist at a dinner in his honour at the Authors' Club. There was something amiss in that, continued Sir Arthur, because he had actually during that time produced then elsewhere. I hope we are not going to have another tragedy like that of Mr. Thomas Hardy,\" he added. \"For reasons which have never been clear to me, but which I believe are partially due to criticism he resented, he ceased to write the finest series of novels brought out in our generation.”", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-475 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1922 [5-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 492128, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-475 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1922 [5-7]", "page_number": 58, "title": "CO129-475 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1922 [5-7]", "content_text": "328\n\nSHIPPING.\n\nPASSENGER LISTS.\n\nARRIVALS.\n\nPer s.s. Haiching, on March 20th: - Mr. H. W. Hill, Mr. Dains, Dr. J. H. Gray, Mr. C. Momicot\n\nPer s.s. Sicilia, on March 18th: - Mr. and Mrs. I. Ian, Mr. Nahaput, Mr. Wilain, Mr. and Miss Parherness, Mr. Gibbins, Mr. Larcester, Major Coats.\n\nPer s.s. Shidzuoka Maru, on March 17th: - Mr. S. Gamnieter, Mr. G. S. Phillips, Mr. W. O. Barringtin, Mrs. L. V. Flower, Mr. J. B. Salem, Mr. S. Ashing.\n\nPer s.s. Arafura, on March 17th, from Australia: - Mrs. E. Kella, Mr. C. H. Dodds, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Parker, Mr. and Mrs. H. Lemm, Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Farrell, Miss L. Preston, Mr. J. M. Cameron, Mrs. D. Leigh, Mr. W. C. Andrewartha, Miss R. Watkins, Senator J. Bakhap, Mr. R. A. Gladwell, Mr. W. C. Darby, Mr. R. E. Reid, Mr. T. Hobbs, Mr. S. Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Bower and Mr. H. R. Ferguson.\n\nPer T.K.K. s.s. Taiyo Maru, on March 22nd: - Mr. G. S. Armsby, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Backmann, Miss J. Breslauer, Mrs. H. H. Bristow, Mr. E. C. Bronoson, Mr. B. L. Burwell, Mr. F. Caro'an, Mr. W. L. Courtnaey, Dr. C. E. Davis, Mr. H. C. Douglas, Mr. T. G. Drakeford, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Edge, Mr. S. Y. Erven, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Evans, Mrs. W. D. K. Gibson, Mrs. I. M. Hanna, Miss C. Hendry, Mr. and Mrs. E. Hilton, Miss K. D. Hubbard, Capt. W. E. Kent, Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Loomis, Mr. J. L. Milligan, Mr. and Mrs. N. Parker, Mr. T. B. Paul, Mr. N. H. Pettit, Mr. J. Powley, Mr. A. Schofield, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Selson, Mr. C. Smith, Miss J. S. Smith, Mr. A. Weill, Mrs. E. C. Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wallace and Mrs. E. Weatherby.\n\nDEPARTURES.\n\nPer s.s. Tango Maru, on March 23rd: Mr. H. G. Magno, Mr. F. Garriz, Mr. D. T. Farrel, Mrs. M. L. McKeen, Mr. H. C. Langhorst, Miss N. C. Gibson, Mrs. H. A. Baxter, Mr. A. E. White, Mr. E. H. English, Mr. I. Abat, Mr. and Mrs. R. Sind inger, Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Loomis, Mr. P. H. Ludington, Miss A. G. Slone, Mrs. M. K. Bayne, Mrs. M. E. Airey, Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Worley, Mr. S. D. Burno, Mr. N. Hartery and Mrs. L. Adekawai.\n\nPer R.M.S. Empress of Asia, on March 23rd: - Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Anderson and family, Mr. and Mrs. P. Alther, Mr. G. S. Andrews, Miss Baderston, Mrs. A. E. Black, Miss L. Glement, Mr. and Mrs. M. Clapp, Mr. C. Crew, Miss A. Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. L. Chotsen, Mr. and Mrs. F. Dickman, Miss M. Dickman, Mrs. L. A. Davis, Miss A. Dulmage, Miss E. B. Day, Mr. J. Dewar, Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Drake, Mr. C. H. Dodds, Mr. W. S. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Dinsda'e, Miss J. Earl, Mr. J. Ezra, Dr. F. Evans, Dr. R. A. Falconer, Miss K. Falconer, Mr. P. C. Fenwick, Dr. H. Fowler, Mr. R. F. Fitch, Mr. R. Fairnie, Mr. and Mrs. W. Gacksen, Miss D. Gacksen, Miss B. H. Gunther, Dr. A. Gurd, Miss P. Gurd, Mrs. A. C. Garson, Mr. C. S. Gubbay, Rev. J. C. Hardy, Mr. M. Haguenaner, Mr. and Mrs. E. Howard, Mr. A. G. Harrison, Mr. C. Hur'e, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Henderson, Major F. A. B. Johnston, Mrs. F. Kittermaster, Miss H. B. Lay, Miss L. R. Leonard, Master D. L. Law, Miss G. Law, Mrs. B. S. Lay, Mr. H. M. Landsborger, Mr. W. Lancaster, Mr. H. Mullen, Miss C. MacAdie, Mr. D. C. Miller, Miss A. Macrac, Mrs. R. B. Miller, Mr. M. R. Negro, Mr. J. Nahapict, Mr. R. A. Nicholson, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Parker, Mr. A. Pirovano, Mr. W. T. Palmes, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Parmaloo, Mrs. Milton Shirk, Mr. L. S. Sabin, Mr. T. H. R. Shaw, Mrs. W. M. Stevens, Miss M. N. Stevens, Miss O. Taft, Mr. and Mrs. P. V. Thomas, Dr. Oscar Thompson, Capt. R. O. Thomas, Mrs. F. O. Uscher and children, Miss C. A. Wharton, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Williamson, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Weedon, Miss L. S. Weeks, Mr. R. H. Whiteford, Mr. J. M. Withington, Mrs. H. L. West and children, Mr. R. W. Watkins, Mr. Perry Wearne, Mr. E. Woodward and Mr. Zimmerman.\n\nCOMMERCIAL.\n\nHONGKONG TRADE IN 1921.\n\nLARGER TRADE SHOWS HEAVY DECREASE IN STERLING VALUES.\n\nWe have received from the Government printers a copy of the volume of the Trade and Shipping Returns of the Colony for 1921.\n\nThe following comparative statistics show a heavy fall in the value of merchandise imported and exported in the year 1921:\n\n \n \n Imports\n Exports\n Total\n \n \n 1921\n £68,143,059\n £67,691,877\n £135,834,936\n \n \n 1920\n £103,932,602\n £108,369,937\n £212,302,539\n \n\nThe grand total of Imports and Exports of merchandise for 1921 was, in round numbers, £136,000,000 as against £212,000,000 in 1920, a decrease of 35.8 per cent. The total Imports were £68,143,059, a decrease of £35,789,563, or 34.4 per cent., and Exports showed a decrease of £40,678,060 or 37.5 per cent.\n\nTreasure movements were as follows:\n\n \n \n Imports\n Exports\n Total\n \n \n 1921\n £13,797,095\n £17,981,357\n £31,778,452\n \n \n 1920\n £31,754,331\n £45,292,645\n £77,046,976\n \n\nMr. N. L. Smith, Superintendent of Imports and Exports, says in his introductory note: - The apparent decrease in the Imports is entirely due to the lower rate of exchange used in the conversion of local currency into sterling. The actual dollar figures show an increase of over $40,000,000.\n\n \n Unit of Quantity\n 1920\n 1921\n \n \n Pieces\n 1,723,205\n 1,326,689\n \n \n Impl. Gallons\n 16,470,336\n 3,133,382\n \n \n Piculs\n 23,382,843\n 23,189,015\n \n \n \n 26,458,777\n \n \n \n Piculs\n 1,013,165\n 291,265\n \n \n \n 3,817,069\n 1,625,376\n \n \n \n 4,467,825\n \n \n \n \n 1,446,539\n 6,645,287\n \n \n \n 2,476,279\n 3,109,978\n \n \n \n 3,980,060\n \n \n \n \n 15,865\n 16,911\n \n \n \n 228,311\n 552,806\n \n \n \n 138,043\n 603,008\n \n\nExports when expressed in local currency show an increase of about $8,000,000 over 1920 due to a small increase on a large number of items.\n\nThe shipping total has again increased, 1921 showing an advance of three and a quarter million tons over 1920. British tonnage has increased by about one million tons and foreign by about one and a half million tons, the balance is due to an increase in the junk trade. American tonnage declined by approximately 100,000 tons and Russian by 50,000 tons, but Japanese and Dutch tonnage made up the increase in the total.\n\nTHE YARN MARKET.\n\nEFFECT OF THE STRIKE.\n\nMessrs. Polishwalla and Kotwall, cotton and yarn brokers, of Hongkong, in their latest circular state: - Since our last report on January 31st the prolonged seamen's strike during this long period had paralysed the entire business, so our yarn market also remained extremely dull and small lots have changed hands for urgent requirements at a decline of $3 to $7 per bale, with business resulting in about 4,000 bales.\n\n \n Unit of Quantity\n 1920\n 1921\n \n \n Piculs\n 1,018,250\n 1,089,393\n \n \n Impl. Gallons\n 28,668,598\n 27,161,905\n \n \n \n 116,008\n \n \n \n Piculs\n 1,359,815\n 2,751,305\n \n \n \n 1,348,029\n 4,598,068\n \n \n \n 55,863\n 2,016,868\n \n \n \n 5,265,667\n 8,791,356\n \n \n \n 8,984\n 2,465,929\n \n \n \n 474,131\n 12,405\n \n \n \n 6,147,454\n 600,865\n \n \n \n 181,092\n 77\n \n \n \n 121,238\n \n \n\nAn unusual feature has been direct exportation from Shanghai of a large quantity of Indian yarn to Canton supplied at lower rates than those ruling at our place. This has further affected our market, which has been very inactive.\n\nAs the seamen strike is now entirely settled and business is assuming the normal aspect, we have every hope of a good inquiry from consuming districts from Yunnan Province which is sure to give an impulse to the present depressed state of our market. Unsold stock 2,600 bales; Bargains in Chinese hands 8,000 bales.\n\nShanghai. - The eagerness of the Foreign holders to part with their stocks, which are rather heavy, at lower rates, have prompted Chinese buyers to fill up their immediate requirements and the latest reports show a tendency towards continued inquiry from surrounding countries.\n\nJapanese Yarn. - Owing to a substantial drop in the prices of this yarn in Japan, there has been a fall of $7 to $9 per bale at our place and the uncertainty of the condition of the market in Japan is causing buyers from making further bargains in spot or forward deliveries.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-475 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1922 [5-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 493532, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-477 - Public Offices - 1922", "page_number": 440, "title": "CO129-477 - Public Offices - 1922", "content_text": "TERRIBLE NIGHT.\n\nThousands Killed and tens of Thousands Homeless.\n\n26\n\nENORMOUS TYPHOON\n\nDAMAGE AT SWATOW.\n\nShe was uppermost in the world, whereas it had previously been blowing from north-west and of an some thirty feet. The pole onlooker flag, in the distance, is 20 feet above the ground. Dortherly direction. It was evident sitting on the mud two cables Whole districts of the town THE CHINESE TOWN IN RUINS, that the margin of the typhoon, lengths from the Point.\"\n\nwhich had been circling from Later infutterly impassable, for rows ut the day it was seen that the Lokhouses have been reduced to rub- VIVID DESCRIPTION OF A northerly direction, had passed over Sang was able to get clear of l'atauble which fills what was once the Swatow, and the opposite margin Point. The Tangshing a the street. which, like the rim of a wheel, was Shantung were anchored, wh the buildings which have escaped damage off Double Island, which is just have been destroyed. One that has was now passing over Swatow. Pre-inside the river mouth four miles escaped is the new Chinese Post Hongkong, Aug. 7, viously the full force of the wind from Swatow. When seen on the Office. It is now clear that the typhoon had been felt by the European morning after the stormn, they were built native houses, behind the Whole districts of poorly which struck Swatow on Wednesday Settlement, opposite Swatow; now both ashore in the south-west corner Bund, have night was one of the worst that have the native town was to get the full of Mud Bay, having apparently ground.\n\nbeen mixed to the occurred in these seas for several force of the storm. With squalls dragged anchor a distance of three years and perhaps the worst visita-increasing in duration, and shorter miles. These vessels were to leave wreckage dead\n\nEverywhere, from amongst the tion that Swatow has had, even in intervals between them, the wind port bodies protrude. the Wednesday afternoon Hourly the stench increases and\n\nTOWN.\n\nher unenviable experience of typ-'rapidly rose again to typhoon force and when the typhoon warning was even the natives walk about now hoons. The very centre of the and probably reached its greatest received they put into Double Island for safety.\n\nhandkerchiefs ROTORS their great part of which is now in ruins, was then twice as bad as it had ever looked over the waters of the harbour were to be seen wrecks not reach Hongkong until Saturday THE WORST FORTY MINUTES. junks and sampans, some Boating sand bodies were collected on the of disposing of the dead.\" Over a thou- morning, with the return the B. From 2.30 to 3.10 a.m. the typhoon was at its greatest violence: dead bodies in were many first day after the disaster and taken the water port. The Government, on learning this was also the experience of those wreckage of every description. Look the temples. Disposal of the car- and to a place in the vicinity of one of the extent of the devastation, called ashore. The wind blew with terrific ing towards the shore junks were to cases of animals is an equally urgent a special meeting of the Legislative force and without a moment's lull, be seen high and dry on the mud and probably a larger tasks. Actuat Council and voted $10,000 towards howling and screaming and accom and masts and wreckage strewn all ed by sentiments of veneration for meeting immediate necessities, also panied by deluges of rain. It was round them. ordering 50 tons of rice and other impossible to walk even on the more TREMENDOUS HAVOC IN THE be far more speedy in removing dead the dead the Chinese are likely to supplies to be sent at once to sheltered parts of the ship, the Swatow, consigned to the British officers had to crawl when it was\n\nbodies of their fellow countrymen A survey through telescopes direct-then carcases of animals. Consul there.\n\nnecessary to move about the vessel.ed towards the town enabled the ON THE “KWEICHOW.” and, of course, it was necessary to tremendous havoc that had been\n\nThere were four European pas- The B.S. Kweichow reached make sure that ng one on a special done to be seen.\n\nsengers On the Kweichow, Mrs. Swatow on the afternoon of Wednes-post-watching anchor cables, for was a dreadful sight. Over a mile Thomas and Mr. M. H. Turner, all The fore shore Hinton, Mrs. Greig, Dr. W. L day, August 2nd, having steamed all instance was not swept overboard. or more along the Bund, junks, pon-of Hongkong. The officers of the day through heavy seas and in rough During the forty minutes of the toons and rubble of masonry were ship are full of praises for the cool- weather. The falling of the barome-typhoon's utmost severity the ship inextricably mingled and ter and the absence of native craft listed heavily to port and trombled inspection showed that there were When the lull occurred the ladies B closer ness of the ladies in n trying ordeal.; indicated the nearness of a typhoon. violently from stem to stern. As it many dead-both men and animals went On reaching the berth at Swatow appeared afterwards that the ship-amongst the heterogeneous mass through what proved to be the worst to their cabins and slept the steamer commenced discharging had not run aground, it is believed which completely covered the Bund of the typhoon. Ir. Thomas and cargo at four o'clock and soon after that the list was caused by the and foreshore, over a width of 30 Mr. Turner were on shore for the wards a warning was received that passing of the tidal wave which fol-yards and for the extent of at least night; they were visiting at a Euro- the typhoon was in the position 22 lows in the wake of a typhoon, the mile. North and 117 East. From the water being sucked up into the It is impossible to walk along the night. The house had double sets pean resident's and passed a trying direction in which it was travelling vortex at the centre. (It was at Water Front for the Bund is packed of typhoon shutters,-outside it was evident that the typhoon was this time that a tidal wave passed solid with wreckage which extends in. Several on the outside and heading straight for Swatow. over the Bund.) The wind was from the walls of damaged houses torn from their fastenings and once\n\nCaptain Lovegrove deomed it literally screaming and the rain fell to the foreshore. advisable to leave the berth-Messrs. in blinding walls of water. 1t was Butterfield & Swire's steamers at impossible to get one's breath when loaded and unloaded at Swatow did lifted on account of the air pressure, The pontoons from which cargo is inwards so that the roof of the house a pair of the inside ones were driven\n\nSwatow deal with cargo from pon-facing the wind and rain. At 3.20 toons connected to the Bund by steel e.m. the squalls gradually decreased done on the Bund. The pontoons their force on the shutters and man- a great deal to increase the damage from below. Everyone concentrated bridges. At 6.30 p.m. the steamer in duration with longer intervals be made for the fairway and anchored. twoen and, as the night wore on, the the heavy seas and large timbers descended again with\n\nwere broken up by the violence of nged to close them. The roof then By eight o'clock a strong wind weather moderated. The Barometer evidently flouted to and from during After this it seemed as though the loud clap.. was blowing and the weather was began to register again at 2.40 m very thick and overcast. As the when it came on to the marked por upon junks and houses. Many of withstood the strain until the storm| the atorin, acting like battering rams roof must be torn off bodily but it wind increased, the master veered tion of the dial and showed 28 in these timbers are now some distance was over. the ship for safety and let go the ches. From that point it gradually from the water edge jammed into second anchor. At 10.30 p. m. the rose, and, as Mr. Mandell, the sec-solid masses five or six fest high of the town next morning, and Photographs taken by the visitors wind increased to typhoon force and ond officer, expressed it, \"came back A new mooring buoy which was on developed in Hongkong vesterday, was accompanied by heavy deluges to sanity.\" of rain. For the next two hours As day broke it was possible to place an old one, is now 200 yards say that it is easier to\n\nthe edge of the Bund ready to re-show that it is no exaggeration to squalls of terrific violence severely look mund the ship and see what away, up a side street. tested the vessel and the tremendous damage had been done. The vessel and other small craft are far inland; which are demolished, rain continued and increased. Aboutli had been wonderfully fortunate. their owners in some cases, have photograph shows a one smmall this time the barometer became Most of the canvass dodgers (wind traced them and have now resumed damaged, but standing, and unreadable; 28.40 is the typhoon screens) had been torn away and existence in them, as though they rounded by what looks like heaps of rending and the needle went far one had a great piece torn out of its expected another tidal wave to bear spilikins\"; these are the remains below this point, wavering over the centre, although it was of substantial them out to sea again. unmarked part of the dial.\n\ncanvas. The wooden portion at the\n\nof scores of houses. One observer IN THE CENTRE OF THE hack of the bridge had been torn house,\n\noccupants of a European declared that the town reminded away by the wind, and both sides terrible night in which the roof after its numberless bombardments. after passing through a him of nothing so much as of Ypres Suddenly, 12.30 a.m., the wind had been blown in. fell light and blew like a gentle during the night, it may be men-out in the morning to see a casualties can only be given very At one time partially torn off the house, lod Estimates of the number of summer breeze. After the deafening tioned, the officers on the bridge bont in the garden. noise of the rain and gale the con-were conscious of a\n\nThe house is approximately. dark object\n\nTYPHOON.\n\nThe\n\nwere\n\ncount the\n\nSampans houses that are standing than these\n\ntrast was eerie; one could bear once passing over their heads and they WHOLE DISTRICTS RAZED TO probably about 5,000\n\nmile from the sea.\n\nstona house,\n\none WAR inclined\n\nsur-\n\nto\n\nFirst impressions, on Thursday morning, were that more the lesser sounds such as the believe it was a piece of wreckage\n\nTHE GROUND.\n\nwere killed lapping of the waves against the borne by the wind from another\n\nbut when the outlying portions of ship. It was quiet and still, making vessel or from the shore. By 5.30 godown has been severely damaged. extent of the disaster more fully Messrs Butterfield & Swire's the town had been visited and the it seem as though the storm of the a.m. the wind had dropped to the The Club roof has been blown off visualised last four hours was nothing but a force of a moderate gale and con- and now only the walls are stand-double the first figure mentioned. terrible, dream. During this time tinued with squalls of moderating ing. Garden walls have been dashod the wind veered suddenly from force accompanied by rain. down and even new concrete walls and workless it is feared that at- With so many people homeless north, through east to east-south- HOW OTHER SHIPS FARED. east.\n\nThose on board who had pre-\n\nwhich look strong enough to have tempts at looting in strong force Now it was possible to see how afforded shelter from the storm-will be made upon the ships Iving on vious experience of typhoons realised other ships in the harbour bal fared. have been overturned and smashed the mud at various points. Looting that they were now ID the very None of their lights had been visible by the force of the wind. centre of the great vortex of air all night. Aground, half-a-mile in-every tree has been uprooted and day and Chinese soldiers are patrol- Almost in the town occurred during Thurs esused by the typhoon.\n\nside Flower Island. WAS The strange alm continued for Ming, a Chinese owned, Japanese- down. One pole was lifted right out damaged the waterworks that the\n\nthe Wa most of the telegraph poles blown ling the streets. The storm exactly one hour and five minutes. officered steamer. At 1.40 p.m. the wind commenced Matheson & Co.'s Lok Sang was wires of a parallel row of poles opt night it is in utter darkness for Messrs. Jordine, of the ground and thrown across the town is without a supply of water. to freshen from the south-south- on the fishing stakes off Tatau Point. the other side of the street, a dithe electricity supply station\n\ndestroyed.\n\nSO\n\nwas\n\nS.S. \"CHOYSANG\" ASHORE.\n\nFOURTEEN MILES NORTH OF SWATOW.\n\nIt is to be feared that the full tale of shiping losses by the typhoon has still to be told. News was received, yesterday by Messrs. Jardine. Matheson & Co. that another of their vessels, the Choyaang, encountered the typhoon when north of Swatow, and was driven on to Fort Island. The Chosung (master, Capt. H. G. M. Walker, one of the most experi enced mariners on the China Coast) left Hongkong for Shanghai via Ningpo, on Tuesday evening. anchored on Wednesday night in the Clipper Roads to take shelter from the storm but she lost her anchors and was driven ashore at Fort Island.\n\n\"BADLY DAMAGED.\"\n\nShe\n\nThe Henry Keswick tug bad adready visited the Choysang when the message was received and she reported that the vessel was badly damaged. Yesterday morning, by courtesy of the naval authorities, H.M.S. Magnolia went to the assist- ance of the Chayang and would! reach her at or before daybreak to day. The Magnolia was in dry dock at the Naval Yard but when it was found she was needed she was hastily refloated and went to her mooring at 7.30 am.. yesterday. When leaving Hongkong she ne cidentally rammed a junk, but she herself received no damage and pro- eeeded northward.-Hongkong Daily 1Press.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-477 - Public Offices - 1922.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 493912, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-478 - Public Offices & Others - 1922", "page_number": 303, "title": "CO129-478 - Public Offices & Others - 1922", "content_text": "299\n\n22nd February, 1922\n\nSir,\n\nDear Harry,\n\nCol. Ward\n\nMr. Churchill was taken ill on his way home, consequent on the strain of his great responsibility as Commander-in-Chief. He is now in need of rest and quiet.\n\nFor your information, you would kindly postpone\n\ntill next week.\n\nYours ever,\n\nE.M.\n\nThomas Griffiths, Esq., M.P.\n\nLt. Col.\n\nLord Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, M.P.\n\nCol. John Ward, C.B., C.M.G., M.P.\n\nPage 299\n\n \n(no other page numbering lines are present in the original text, so only one line is kept)\n\nbecomes \n299\n\n22nd February, 1922\n\nSir,\n\nDear Harry,\n\nCol.Ward\n\nMr.Churchill was taken ill on his way home, consequent on the strain of his great responsibility as Commander-in-Chief. He is now in need of rest and quiet.\n\nFor your information, you would kindly postpone\n\ntill next week.\n\nYours ever,\n\nE.M.\n\nThomas Griffiths, Esq., M.P.\n\nLt.Col.\n\nLord Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, M.P.\n\nCol. John Ward, C.B., C.M.G., M.P.\n\nPage 299\n\nHowever, to follow the exact instruction for output format using HTML and to correct minor issues:\n299\n\n22nd February, 1922\n\nSir,\n\nDear Harry,\n\nCol. Ward\n\nMr. Churchill was taken ill on his way home, consequent on the strain of his great responsibility as Commander-in-Chief. He is now in need of rest and quiet.\n\nFor your information, you would kindly postpone till next week.\n\nYours ever,\n\nE.M.\n\nThomas Griffiths, Esq., M.P.\n\nLt. Col.\n\nLord Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, M.P.\n\nCol. John Ward, C.B., C.M.G., M.P.\n\nPage 299", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-478 - Public Offices & Others - 1922.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 494446, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-478 - Public Offices & Others - 1922", "page_number": 838, "title": "CO129-478 - Public Offices & Others - 1922", "content_text": "Fred. Mormington.\n\nAlfred Allison,\n\nClerk of Works,\n\nH. E. C.\n\nAlfonso C. Mathias.\n\nV. F. d'Azevedo,\n\nTse Taau Tas'\n\nP. H. Murray.\n\nThomas Heek.\n\nA. R. H. Phillips.\n\nH.W.Page.\n\nT.W.Guorry\n\nG.B.Colson\n\nG.E.Brow\n\nH. Chas.Horr\n\nD.M.Larkins\n\nClaudio Mathias.\n\nH.Q.Holt.\n\nHo.lce.\n\nFrank J.V.Jorge\n\nF.C.Mason Hurley.\n\nG. Green.\n\nS.R.lamail.\n\nW.B.Walker.\n\nHenry Skomor\n\nA.C.Kennox\n\nJ. Soares\n\nD. Y. Kotra\n\nF. Pereira\n\nR. F. Chappen\n\nR. A. Rodgers\n\nFung Fook Tien\n\nC.Tainpos\n\nW.V. Horneby\n\nShaw L.O'Hoy.\n\nChung Kantong.\n\nS.Omar Bux.\n\nJames Evans.\n\nH. H. Remedios.\n\nB. Basto.\n\nChan Him-pim.\n\nElias von Castricum.\n\nAlex.A.d'Azevedo.\n\nGeorge Han--\n\nH.N.Beaurepaire\n\nChun Sasiki.\n\nJosé Slipoly to Gomes. James Henry Tait.\n\nJ.N.Sequirrog\n\nLucio R.Ildefonso.\n\nA.E.Scott.\n\nF. X. M. da Silvay\n\nBourdin\n\n4. V. §. Cubbin,\n\nA.Leslie Terry\n\nH. D. C. Sandler\n\nH.0.Wrigtsme\n\nJ.Khan.\n\nA.T. Tee\n\nA. Rabin\n\nA. E. Abbas\n\nD. C. Baptista\n\nRodolfo Deogenes Baptista\n\nW. L. Adem\n\nF.J. Dickie\n\nJ. S. Mc Caine\n\n831", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-478 - Public Offices & Others - 1922.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 497737, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-484 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1924 [1-7]", "page_number": 423, "title": "CO129-484 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1924 [1-7]", "content_text": "## GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG. \n7th June, 1924.\n\n**Enclosure 3.**\n\nSir,\n\n2\\. I have the honour to transmit to you a copy of a minute by the District Officer in charge of the New Territories covering a translation of a petition from the elders of the township of Kam Tin in which they ask for the return of certain iron gates which were removed at the time of the disturbances which took place when the New Territories were transferred to the administration of Great Britain.\n\nI enclose also a copy of a minute by Mr. Gerrard, Acting Assistant Superintendent of Police, from which it appears that these gates were removed from the Colony by the late Sir Henry Blake and are now at Myrtle Grove, Youghal. No record can be found here of the circumstances in which the gates were taken away by Sir Henry Blake but possibly Sir J. H. S. Lockhart would be able, if asked, to throw some light on the matter.\n\n3\\. There appears to be no doubt as to the identity of the gates, and indeed I have a vague recollection of Sir Henry's telling me many years ago that they were in his possession and that he intended to erect them at Myrtle Grove. It is obvious that he had no right to remove them from the Colony, as, if they had ceased to be the property...\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nJ. H. THOMAS, M.P., \n&c., \n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-484 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1924 [1-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 497744, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-484 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1924 [1-7]", "page_number": 430, "title": "CO129-484 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1924 [1-7]", "content_text": "# MINUTE\n## Mr. Mart\n### 15- \n197174 \n\nMy dear Lockhart\n\nI enclose a draft... \n\nfrom the Foreign Office concerning contamination of water gates belonging to the township of Kam Twin, which are said to have been... \n\n## Distribution List\n| Name | \n| --- | \n| Mr. Jend | \n| Mr. Collins | 16 \n| Sir C. Davis | \n| Sir G. Grindle | \n| Sir H. Read | \n| Sir J. Masterton Smith | \n| Lord Arnold | \n| Mr. Thomas |\n\nDRAFT.\nAttached `420 Kn R 18 AUG 10.` \nCopy to `J. H. & Lockhart Henry of Bresswell m`", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-484 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1924 [1-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 497813, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-484 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1924 [1-7]", "page_number": 499, "title": "CO129-484 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1924 [1-7]", "content_text": "## DRAFT.\n**CA MINUTE.**\n\nThe aff. of ex. Vgl. a spany a 12 class Overseer if after I mod probation be is considered satisfactory.\n\nCUPC\n\n3. The CA for the Cold bring auchd to select as often as fourth + engage / two suitable cando for aff as 2nd class Oversig\n\nHor the Secretary of State) \n(Signed) HENRY LAMBERT\n\n| Name |\n|------|\n| Mr. O anymo |\n| Mr. |\n| Mr. Parkin |\n| Sir G. Davis, |\n| Sir G. Grindle. |\n| Sir H. Read, |\n| Bir J. Masterton Smith. |\n| Lord Arnold. |\n| Hr. Thomas. |\n\n4/9/24 3p. \n¿aft 18 July \nnell. \n40514 Arlong \n\nGentlemen,\n\nI am reto transmit to the ace. copy fra dan. qu its auchl. from the To of Mong with regard to the increase in the staff of the Electrical Sub-dept. of the Plose Along to auch. engage you to select as soon as four. The two quitable cando, for the foots of and class Overseer \n(Signed) G. GRINDLE", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-484 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1924 [1-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 499194, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-487 - Others & Individuals - 1924", "page_number": 303, "title": "CO129-487 - Others & Individuals - 1924", "content_text": "## \n\nthe publication of \nreceived by \nnew \nwireless by \nNations in \nthe \nColony. \n\n2. \nI have consulted \nthe F.O. with regard \n293 \navailable beyond that \nwhich has already \nbeen \ncommunicated \nto you \n\nDRAFT. \n\nNo. 138 \n\nEnclose \nthat Dept. for your information \n\nMINUTE. \n\n3. \nas regards \nthe \nsuggested \nnegotiations for the frontier \nI have to inform you \nthat on the 8th of April, \nMr. \nSir C. Davis. \nSir G. Grindle. \nSir H. Read. \nwere sent \na copy of a \nPress \nOffice, viz. Cmd. 1981, \nCmd. 1976, \nwhich \nwere forwarded in \nLibrary despatches of the \n15th Nov. 1923, should \nbe noticed, dated the 20th of \nJune, relating to licences for \nreceiving sets, is enclosed. No additional sign is \n\nSir J. Masterton Smith, \nLord Arnold. \nMr. Thomas. \n(in the Secry of State) \n\n(Signed) HENRY LAMBERT", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-487 - Others & Individuals - 1924.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 499256, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-487 - Others & Individuals - 1924", "page_number": 365, "title": "CO129-487 - Others & Individuals - 1924", "content_text": "# MINUTES\n\n## CONFERENCE OF MISSIONARY SOCIETIES IN GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND\n## COMMITTEE ON RELATIONS WITH GOVERNMENTS\n\n### Chairmen\n- Col. Sir Robert Williams, Bt., MP\n- Rev. P. Alford\n- Rev. C. C. B. Bardsley\n- Rev. Nelson Bitton\n- Mr. Creighton\n- H. H. Gladstone\n- Rev. W. Gould\n- Henry T. Hodgkin, M.B.\n- H. G. Jude, C.B.E.\n- Bishop King\n- Mrs. King\n- H. Lankester, M.D.\n- Williamson Lamplugh\n- Rev. Frank Lenwood\n- Miss F. Mackenzie\n- Very Rev. J. N. Ogilvie, D.D.\n\n### Members\n- The Bishop of Peterborough\n - Rev. J. H. Fison, D.D.\n - Rev. C. Stdefford\n - James Steel\n - Rct. George Thompson, D.L.\n - Rev. C. E. Wilson\n - The Bishop of Winchester\n - Rev. Basil Wood\n- T. H. Oldham\n- Kenneth MacLennan\n- Hon. Assistant Secretary\n - M. J. Hunter, M.B.E.\n\nEDINBURGH HOUSE \n2 EATON GATE, LONDON, S.W.1 \nTelephone: 1 – Victoria 1438 \n23 SEP 24\n\nThe Under Secretary of State, \nColonial Office \nLONDON\n\n18th September 1924.\n\nSir,\n\nIn a letter dated July 23rd, 1923, the Conference of Missionary Societies submitted certain proposals with regard to the former German missions working in Hongkong. In a reply dated January 9th, 1924, (`954/1924`) we were informed by the Secretary of State that the Hongkong Government considered it undesirable that the Basel Mission should resume work in the Colony, though they had no objection to the return of Mr. Jucker. It was thought at that time that the other German missions did not wish to return to the Colony and it was suggested that the Trustees should dispose of their property and hand over the proceeds to the societies for work in the Tungtung Province of China.\n\nA new situation has been created through the decision of the Secretary of State to remove any discrimination against German missionary societies in regard to missionary work in the colonies, protectorates, and mandated territories under the supervision of the Colonial Office. Mr. Thomas has stated that it will now be open to the Conference of Missionary Societies to recommend German missionary societies for inclusion in the list of societies \"recognised\" by His Majesty's Government under the existing arrangements.\n\nThe/", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-487 - Others & Individuals - 1924.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 499559, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-487 - Others & Individuals - 1924", "page_number": 668, "title": "CO129-487 - Others & Individuals - 1924", "content_text": "# Downing Street, 3 August, 1924.\n\n**DRAFT.**\n\n## HONG KONG\n\n**NO. 241 GOV. MINUTE. 298.24.**\n\n Gentlemen,\n\n- Mr. Sir G. Davis.\n- Mr. Sir G. Grindle.\n- Mr. Sir H. Read.\n- Mr. Sir J. Masterton Smith.\n- Lord Arnold.\n- Mr. Thomas.\n\nto C.A. (dft. herewith)\n\n3 dfts\n\n- \n- 2 SEP 1924\n\nSir,\n\nI have etc. to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No. 253 of the 13th of June and to transmit to you a copy of a letter which has been sent to the Crown Agents with regard to the pensions payable to Mr. E.A. Irving, late Director of Education, Hong Kong.\n\n2. I have not adopted the suggestion for deferring the date of Mr. Irving's retirement, which you put forward in the penultimate paragraph of your despatch, especially since I am advised that it would result in only a trifling increase to the widow's prospective pension.\n\nI have etc.\n\n(for the Secretary of State)\n\n(Signed) HENRY LAMILTON \n\n40215/24 HONG KONG. \n657", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-487 - Others & Individuals - 1924.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 502318, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-492 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1925 [12] - 1926 [1-5]", "page_number": 9, "title": "CO129-492 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1925 [12] - 1926 [1-5]", "content_text": "LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, No. 17.\n\nTUESDAY, 29TH DECEMBER, 1925.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR (Mr. CECIL CLEMENTI, C.M.G.).\n\nHis Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops, (Colonel CLAUDE RUSSELL-BROWN, D.S.O.).\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (ARTHUR GEORGE MURCHISON FLETCHER, C.M.G., C.B.E.).\n\nThe Attorney General, (JOSEPH HORSFORD KEMP, K.C., C.B.E.).\n\nThe Colonial Treasurer, (CHARLES MCILVAINE MESSER, O.B.E.).\n\nMr. EDWIN RICHARD HALLIFAX, C.M.G., C.B.E., (Secretary for Chinese Affairs).\n\nMr. HAROLD THOMAS CREASY, (Director of Public Works).\n\nSir HENRY EDWARD POLLOCK, K.C.\n\nMr. PERCY HOBSON HOLYOAK.\n\nMr. CHOW SHOU-SUN.\n\nMr. ARCHIBALD ORR LANG.\n\nMr. HERBERT WILLIAM BIRD.\n\nMr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL.\n\nThe Council met pursuant to adjournment.\n\nMINUTES. The Minutes of the last Meeting held on the 22nd October, 1925, were confirmed.\n\nPAPERS. The Colonial Secretary laid on the table the following papers:-\n\nOrder made by the Governor in Council under section 9 of the Post Office Ordinance, 1900, on 22nd October, 1925.\n\nRegulations made by the Governor in Council under section 2 of the Public Places Regulation Ordinance, 1870, on 22nd October, 1925.\n\nResolution passed by the Legislative Council under section 31 (1) of the Rating Ordinance, 1901, on 22nd October, 1925.\n\nRescission of the Order made by the Governor in Council under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 1899, on 5th November, 1925.\n\nOrder made by the Governor in Council under section 9 of the Post Office Ordinance, 1900, on 10th November, 1925.\n\nProclamation under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 1899, Ordinance No. 10 of 1899, Table L, Quarantine Regulations, on 12th November, 1925.\n\nProclamation under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 1899, Ordinance No. 10 of 1899, Table L, Quarantine Regulations, on 18th November, 1925.\n\nOrder made by the Governor in Council under section 9 of the Post Office Ordinance, 1900, on 18th November, 1925.\n\nOrder made by the Governor in Council under section 24 of the Rents Ordinance, 1922, on 23rd November, 1925.\n\nOrder made by the Governor in Council under section 24 of the Rents Ordinance, 1922, on 26th November, 1925.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-492 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1925 [12] - 1926 [1-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 502557, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-492 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1925 [12] - 1926 [1-5]", "page_number": 248, "title": "CO129-492 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1925 [12] - 1926 [1-5]", "content_text": "Mr. A. Cameron and Mr. W. H. Bell. The Rev. C. B. Shann and Mr. P. Lauder.\n\nDr. G. H. Thomas and Mr. Keeton.\n\nMrs. Ring and Mrs. Faid.\n\nWong.\n\nG.\n\n2\n\n\"\n\ncellor took a first class in the honours school of Classical Moderations and the Boden Sanskrit Scholarship. He was honourably mentioned for the Hertford, Craven and Ireland Scholarships and approached very nearly, as the Latin phrase had it, to the winning of the Gaisford Greek Prose prize. I dare wager that there was a time when our Chancellor was tempted to stay in Oxford and live the life of a scholar there, but Oxford's loss was Hongkong's gain. Nor has our Chancellor, since he came among us as a cadet, allowed his muse to die of departmentalism—that awful condition which a distinguished Viceroy of India, in a moment of more than usual expansion, diagnosed as resulting not so much from moral delinquency as from \"mental hiatus.\"\n\nMr. A. H. Fenwick and Mr. D. W. Morley.\n\nDr. Lai Hsi Chi and Mr. Au Tai Tin. Dr. J. Fenton and Mr. A. S. Hett. Mr. A. L. B. Hay and Mr. A. Franklin.\n\nMr. A. Morris and Mr. H. G. Hughes. Dr. D. K. Pillai.\n\nDr. S. W. Phoon and Dr. R. J. Wong. Dr. W. L. Paterson and Mr. W. M. Gittins.\n\nDr. G. W. Pope and Mr. Un Po. Mr. Chan Chak Lam and Mr. Yue Shui Chiu.\n\nVICE-CHANCELLOR'S ADDRESS.\n\nThe VICE-CHANCELLOR, addressing the assembly, said:-\n\nAN ORNAMENT TO THE UNIVERSITY.\n\nSir Cecil Clementi is now a Chinese scholar of substantial repute and, besides writing the University anthem in Latin verse, he has published \"Cantonese Love Songs\" (applause) and the \"Pervigilium Veneris.\" His Excellency once travelled from Kashgar to Kowloon and thereafter published a summary of the geographical observations recorded during the journey. He has also published a book on the Chinese in British Guiana.\n\nYour Excellency, Ladies and Gentlemen,-Let me first explain why at the opening of these rites a departure was made from the usual ceremonial. Why we put strange garb upon our Chancellor and then hurried him away to take it off again, and why the Vice-Chancellor emerging from the academic seclusion in which it is his desire always to live performed for a few crowded minutes of his inglorious life exalted functions which ordinarily appertain to an office which belongs by right to the highest in the land. To return from this digression, when the offer came to him in 1916, our Chancellor was then administering the Government of British Guiana. He wrote accepting and expressing the hope that he would some day come back to Hongkong to receive the honour at the University's hands. That day has come.\n\nTo us in the University, in spite of the darkness which enfolds us, it is the dawn of a brighter era. We welcome you, Your Excellency, not only as our Chancellor but as one of our graduates whose scholarship is an ornament to the University and whose kindly sympathy and generous understanding will be to us who work here, an abiding consolation and encouragement. (Applause.)\n\nEducated at St. Paul's School, London, and passing in due course to Oxford as a Demy of Magdalen College, our Chancellor took a first class in the honours school of Classical Moderations and the Boden Sanskrit Scholarship. Dr. Arthur Woo and Dr. E. P. Minett, ...\n\nSir Reginald Edward Stubbs and I were schooled under the same ferule and in those days the scriptural maxim about the calamitous results of sparing the rod were apt to be interpreted more literally than they are now. \"Is it true,\" an agitated mother wrote in those brutal days, \"that capital punishment is still in vogue at Tonbridge ?\" Dr. Wood, the Headmaster, replied, \"I regret to say that capital punishment is not in vogue at Tonbridge. The punishment is purely corporal.\" (Laughter.)\n\nSIR R. E. STUBBS. Our late Governor won every scholarship and prize which Radley could offer and passed on to Oxford as an Exhibitioner of Corpus Christi College. He won a first class in the honours school of Classical Moderations and a first class in the final school of Literae Humaniores. He went into the Colonial Office in 1900 and rose rapidly. In 1913 he went to Ceylon as Colonial Secretary and in 1919 he came here as Governor. Of Sir Edward Stubbs' career as Governor of Hongkong I need not speak, but as one who knew him from his boyhood I cannot refrain from saying that the amazing quickness and tenacity of his intellectual grasp which was my envy and despair while we were at school together, continued to excite my wonder and admiration during the 20 months that I worked with him as Chancellor of this University. In the hour of its direst need Sir Edward Stubbs saved this University; and in conferring on him the doctorate of the University, we are enrolling in our records not merely a faithful Chancellor and a distinguished Governor but a great intellect. (Applause.) I understand that Sir Edward Stubbs' published works do not extend beyond the first volume of Lucas Historical Geography which he edited. But I have heard that he recorded from time to time in the files of the Hongkong Government utterances worthy of remembrance, if impossible of publication. (Laughter.)\n\nMR. R. H. KOTEWALL.\n\nMr. Robert Hormus Kotewall was educated at Queen's College and the Diocesan Boys' School, Hongkong. He entered Government Service in 1896 after winning the first place in a competitive examination. As a civil servant, he was given posts which were always before and have ever since been held by Britishers, viz:- Chief Clerk in the Colonial Secretary's Office, First Clerk in the Magistracy (a post usually held by men of legal training) and officiating Justice of the Peace. Mr. Kotewall's exploits in the soul-destroying pursuit of budget preparation were such as to attract the attention of H.M.'s Secretary of State for the Colonies.\n\nMr. Kotewall has always taken a great interest in education, especially vernacular education. He is a member of the Court and Council of the University, a University honorary examiner in Chinese, president of the University Football Club and Patron of a Roving Troop of Boy Scouts. He translated His Excellency's Latin University Anthem into Chinese verses of such erudition that it is said that no one but His Excellency can understand them. (Laughter.)\n\nA lover of books, Mr. Kotewall has a fine library of Chinese and English authors. He has written on Forestry and Government and is the author of two Chinese plays, one of which was performed on the occasion of the recent visit of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. Now a director of companies and a harassed man of business (most business men appear to be harassed now-a-days; I can't think why. If they have nothing to do, why not do it gracefully ?), Mr. Kotewall somehow finds time not only to serve the public with a devotion which is literally amazing, but also to attend to the troubles of his friends. And I doubt whether there is any one in the Colony who has more friends than Mr. Kotewall. (Applause.) To all of us in the University, whether teachers or students, Mr. Kotewall has ever been a friend who has never failed us in the hours of our respective needs. And all this has been done, and done without ostentation, in the midst of domestic anxieties before which the most public-spirited of men might reasonably have succumbed. In welcoming Mr. Kotewall into the goodly fellowship of honorary graduates, I cannot refrain from quoting what Dr. Johnson wrote of his friend, Henry Thrale, the brewer:\n\nSimple, open, and uniform in his manners,\n\nHis conduct was without either art or affectation.\n\nIn the senate steadily attentive to the interests of his king and country.\n\nHe looked down with contempt on the clamours of the multitude:\n\nThough engaged in very extensive business,\n\nHe found some time to apply to polite literature:\n\nAnd was ever ready to assist his friends labouring under any difficulties.\n\n242", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-492 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1925 [12] - 1926 [1-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 515957, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-511-26 Annual Abstract Account- 1927 7-1-1929 - 7-1-1929", "page_number": 13, "title": "CO129-511-26 Annual Abstract Account- 1927 7-1-1929 - 7-1-1929", "content_text": "# LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, No. II.\n\n## Thursday, 19th September, 1929, at 2.30 p.m.\n\n### PRESENT:\n\n**HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR** \n(Sir CECIL CLEMENTI, K.C.M.G.).\n\nHis Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops, (Major-General JAMES WALTER SANDILANDS, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O.).\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (Mr. WILFRID THOMAS SOUTHORN, C.M.G.).\n\nThe Attorney General, (Sir JOSEPH HORSFORD KEMP, Kt., K.C., C.B.E.).\n\nThe Secretary for Chinese Affairs, (Mr. ROLAND ARTHUR CHARLES NORTH).\n\nThe Colonial Treasurer, (Mr. MICHAEL JAMES BREEN).\n\nMr. HAROLD THOMAS CREASY, C.B.E., (Director of Public Works).\n\nCommander GEORGE FRANCIS HOLE, R.N. (Retired), (Harbour Master).\n\nDr. ARTHUR ROBARTES WELLINGTON, (Director of Medical and Sanitary Services).\n\nMr. THOMAS HENRY KING, (Acting Captain Superintendent of Police).\n\nSir HENRY EDWARD POLLOCK, Kt., K.C.\n\nSir SHOUSON CHOW, Kt.\n\nMr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D.\n\nMr. ARTHUR CECIL HYNES.\n\nMr. WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON.\n\nMr. JOSÉ PEDRO BRAGA.\n\nMr. TS'O SEEN-WAN, O.B.E., LL.D.\n\nMr. BENJAMIN DAVID FLEMING BEITH.\n\nMr. EDWARD IRVINE WYNNE-JONES, (Deputy Clerk of Councils).\n\n1. The Council met pursuant to adjournment. His Excellency the Governor occupied the Chair.\n\n## MINUTES.\n\n2. The Minutes of the Meeting held on the 5th September, 1929, were confirmed.\n\n## PAPERS.\n\n3. The following papers were laid on the table :-\n\n| Paper |\n|------|\n| Order made by the Governor in Council under section 230 (1) of the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance, 1903, on 2nd September, 1929. |\n| The Mercantile Marine (Uniform) Order, 1918. |\n| Regulation made by the Governor in Council under section 3 of the Post Office Ordinance, 1926, on 10th September, 1929. |\n\n## REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.\n\n4. The Colonial Secretary laid on the table the Report of the Finance Committee (No. 11), dated the 5th September, 1929, and moved its adoption. \nThe Colonial Treasurer seconded. \nQuestion-put and agreed to.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-511-26 Annual Abstract Account- 1927 7-1-1929 - 7-1-1929.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 516378, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-512-1 Political situation in China- and Canton 30-11-1928 - 23-5-1929", "page_number": 128, "title": "CO129-512-1 Political situation in China- and Canton 30-11-1928 - 23-5-1929", "content_text": "# THE HONG KONG WEEKLY PRESS & \n\n## Shareholders' Meeting\n\nThe disappointing year just passed. We share with you the hope that during the present year there will be such a revival of trade as will justify the continuance of the same level of return to Shareholders as is now recommended, and that the warning you give that without that revival, the high level of past years may not be possible will be found to have been unnecessary.\n\n## Customs\n\nReference is made to the Chinese Maritime Customs returns of last year at over 82 million Haikwan Taels, being a rise of 13 millions over the previous year. Although constituting record and remarkable figures, these should not be exaggerated for the reasons you have given; furthermore, unless and until there is clear evidence that merchandise is moving into the interior markets of China it cannot be confidently asserted that a period of prosperity is immediately at hand, but, given a fair measure of political stability in China throughout the year, with continued industrial peace at Home and in Europe generally, and the faithful carrying out of the new Customs tariff without the imposition of any further vexatious taxes on Imports, the coming year should show a considerable improvement on past years, and bring a much needed relief to both Chinese and foreign merchant firms.\n\nOne of the most gratifying features of the speech is the pronouncement that the anti-British agitation of two or three years ago has practically vanished, and that a new spirit of friendliness is now making itself felt. I am inclined to say rather that the old spirit of friendliness is becoming more apparent. Whichever it be, we are in entire agreement that we are much indebted to H.M. Representative in Peking, and, as regards Canton and South China, to H.E. the Governor of Hong Kong. We congratulate the Directors and Chief Manager on the opening of the Kowloon Sub-Agency, which, I am sure, will be of service to the ever-increasing population on the mainland. For my own part, I am sufficiently optimistic of the future of Kowloon to predict that before many years, it will be necessary to have our own premises.\n\nI am sure this meeting will confirm the action of the Directors in voting the bonus of 10 per cent. on the salaries to the staff. If the Bank's staff in all its branches are as hard worked as they are at Head Office, they well deserve this recognition of good service.\n\nI cannot do better than conclude my remarks by quoting from the address of the Rt. Hon. Mr. Reginald McKenna at the recent general meeting of the Midland Bank in London. His remarks, I think you will agree, are peculiarly appropriate to conditions obtaining in China at the present time: \"Ten years have passed since the conclusion of the most recent and, we devoutly hope, the last, great war in the world's history. They have constituted a decade of grave difficulties involving problems of exceptional magnitude and complexity. Disappointments have been frequent and many setbacks have been suffered. Peace between nations and within nations is a primary condition to our welfare, and whatever the temporary state of trade, however slow we are in solving the financial and industrial problems which confront us, we shall look forward with unshakable confidence to the time when the better relationships now established shall become the foundation of general and permanent well-being.\" Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen, I have very much pleasure in seconding the adoption of the report and statement of accounts.\n\nThe motion was carried.\n\n## OTHER BUSINESS\n\nMr. H. R. B. Hancock proposed that the appointments of Messrs. A. Plummer, B. D. F. Beith, and B. Lander Lewis be confirmed and that Messrs. H. P. White, T. G. Weall, and W. H. Bell be re-elected Directors. Mr. K. S. Morison seconded, and the motion was carried.\n\nMr. J. H. Taggart proposed that Mr. C. Bernard Brown and Mr. John Fleming be re-elected Auditors. Mr. E. L. Sim seconded, and the motion was carried.\n\nThis was all the business, and the Chairman announced that dividend warrants would be ready on Monday.\n\n## EXTRAORDINARY MEETING\n\nSubsequently, an extraordinary general meeting was held, at which the resolution passed at the meeting of February 2nd was confirmed.\n\nThe Chairman proposed the confirmation of the resolution, which was seconded by Mr. T. E. Pearce and unanimously agreed to.\n\n## THOSE PRESENT\n\nThose present were Mr. A. H. Compton (Chairman), Messrs. N. S. Brown (Deputy Chairman), B. D. F. Beith, W. H. Bell, B. Lander Lewis, C. G. S. Mackie, W. E. L. Pattende, J. A. Plummer, T. G. Weall, H. P. White (Court of Directors); Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes (Chief Manager); and the following shareholders: Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes, Dr. R. A. Castro Basto, Messrs. Ho Kom Tong, J. Wright, J. E. Joseph, Chau Shu Ming, Fung Sang Un, J. Ormiston, A. Kennedy, G. G. N. Tinson, D. V. Steavenson, J. S. McEachran, R. A. Dastur, P. K. Kwok, M. Manuk, A. B. Haworth, K. Stewart-Smith, Po Cheung Wan, B. L. Seton-Winton, E. S. Abraham, Chan Lim Pak, J. M. Alves, H. S. Hills, E. Thomas, J. Fleming, S. M. Churn, H. Dixon, Hoeung, Chua Seng Chu, B. Montargis, P. S. Cassidy, & I. Cootes, R. A. Green, W. E. Van Ep, J. M. Castro Basto, V. M. Gryburn, H. R. B. Hancock, K. S. Morrison, J. H. Taggart, E. L. Sim, T. E. Pearce, D. J. Lew, E. Towns, Ho Wing, Ancini, Chan Wing Keu, E. H. Summers, W. S. Bailey, E. M. Raymond, A. Stevenson, J. D. Kinnaird, A. S. Gubbay, H. R. Stuart, E. W. Stapleton, D. H. Cooper, and O. I. Ellis.\n\n## CORRESPONDENCE\n\n### THE FLYING CLUB\n\nTo the Editor of the Daily Press.\n\nHong Kong, February 24th.\n\nSir,—At the Hong Kong University on the evening of the 22nd, I was able to announce that Chinese members would be welcomed in the Scapone Club. This is a very important step in the history of the Club, and I feel that the Club's future is an assured success.\n\nIt will be remembered that in September last, a small \"Working Committee\" was formed to carry out the preliminary organisation. The Committee now desire to complete that organisation and bring the Club to active existence. To do this, it is necessary to communicate with people who are interested, so I would request all those who would like to join the Club or support the movement, although they may not wish to fly themselves, to write to me as soon as possible. In particular, I wish to hear from the Chinese residents in the Colony, and it would greatly assist me and the Committee if one or two Chinese gentlemen would come forward with an offer to assist in the preliminary organisation. Letters expressing interest or a desire to join the Club will not commit the writer; they will only cause this name to be placed on the Club register, so that the organisers can circularise the right people.\n\nIt is expected that a meeting will be held in March, when the final Rules and Regulations can be discussed, and a Committee selected. I would therefore request that replies be forwarded as soon as possible.\n\nI take this opportunity of explaining that Members who join the Club to learn to fly would be taught by a fully qualified Instructor, and that \"Associate Members,\" that is, those who do not actually wish to learn to fly, but wish to support the Club, will be able to obtain flights at a small cost.\n\nSir Robert Ho Tung has requested me to enter his name for the \"Associate Member\" Club, and I think that many well-known residents will follow his excellent example in the course of the next few days.\n\nIf there is any lady or gentleman who would like to support the Club with the gift of an aeroplane, I shall be pleased to discuss this with them. In making this suggestion, it is perhaps necessary to explain that the type of Light Machine required is not expensive, and that many public-spirited people have presented aeroplanes to Clubs in other parts of the Empire. Perhaps there are one or two who would join together and present one.\n\n—Yours, etc.,\n\nR. VAUGHAN-FOWLER.\n\nPeninsula Hotel, February 24th.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-512-1 Political situation in China- and Canton 30-11-1928 - 23-5-1929.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 516665, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-512-4 Boxer Indemnity Settlement 22-12-1928 - 9-5-1929", "page_number": 93, "title": "CO129-512-4 Boxer Indemnity Settlement 22-12-1928 - 9-5-1929", "content_text": "# (836/57/10)\n\n## 92\n\nUniversities Bureau of the British Empire,\n50, Russell Square,\nLondon, W.C.1.\n\n## UNIVERSITIES CHINA COMMITTEE\n\n### I.\n\nThe present membership of the Universities China Committee is as follows:\n\n**Chairman:** \nA. D. Lindsay, M.A., Balliol College, Oxford.\n\n**Treasurer:** \nSir Charles Addis, K.C.M.G., LL.D. The Hong-Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, 9, Gracechurch St., E.C.3.\n\n**Vice Chancellors and Principals of the Universities of Great Britain and Ireland:**\n\n| Name | University |\n| --- | --- |\n| J. B. Baillie, O.B.E., M.A., D.Phil. | University of Leeds |\n| E. C. Fitzpatrick, D.D. | Cambridge University |\n| Sir Gregory Foster | University of London |\n| Sir W. Henry Hadow, C.B.E., M.A., D.Mus. | University of Sheffield |\n| Sir James Colquhoun Irvine, C.B.E. | University of St. Andrews, Scotland |\n| K. W. Livingstone, M.A., D.Litt. | Queen's University of Belfast |\n| Thomas Loveday, M.A. | University of Bristol |\n| Sir Donald MacAlister, Bt., K.C.B., M.A., M.D. | University of Glasgow |\n| W. H. Moberly, D.S.O., M.A., Litt.D. | University of Manchester |\n| Sir Thomas Oliver, D.L., D.C.L., M.D., LL.D., D.Sc., F.R.C.P. | University of Durham |\n| Sir Charles Grant Robertson, C.V.O., M.A. | University of Birmingham |\n| The Very Rev., Sir George Adam Smith, M.A., D.D. | University of Aberdeen |\n| T. W. Pember, M.A., D.C.L. | University of Oxford |\n| A. H. Trow, D.Sc. | University of Wales |\n\n**Other Members:**\n\n* The Acting Chinese Minister, 49, Portland Place, W.\n* Professor J. P. Bruce, M.A., D.Litt., Normanby, St. James Road, Sutton, Surrey.\n\nD.J. Coffey", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-512-4 Boxer Indemnity Settlement 22-12-1928 - 9-5-1929.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 517303, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-513-7 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils of Hong Kong 21-12-1928 - 14-2-1930", "page_number": 55, "title": "CO129-513-7 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils of Hong Kong 21-12-1928 - 14-2-1930", "content_text": "# I. S.\n\n(Sd.) C. CLEMENTI, \nGovernor, &c.\n\n**BY VIRTUE OF POWERS** vested in me, I, Sir Cecil Clementi, Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hong Kong and its dependencies and Vice-Admiral of the same, do by these presents appoint you **THOMAS HENRY KING** provisionally, and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be a Member of the Legislative Council during your tenure of office as Acting Captain Superintendent of Police.\n\n**GIVEN** under my hand and the Public Seal of the Colony at Government House, Victoria, Hong Kong, this 2nd day of March, 1929.\n\nBy Command,\n(Sd.) \nW. T. SOUTHORN, \nColonial Secretary.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-513-7 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils of Hong Kong 21-12-1928 - 14-2-1930.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 517326, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-513-7 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils of Hong Kong 21-12-1928 - 14-2-1930", "page_number": 78, "title": "CO129-513-7 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils of Hong Kong 21-12-1928 - 14-2-1930", "content_text": "# 23 ENT\n\n## No. 656.\n\nBy His Excellency **WILFRID THOMAS SOUTHORN**, Esquire, Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Officer Administering the Government of the Colony of Hong Kong and its Dependencies.\n\nWhereas by an Instrument under the Public Seal of the Colony, dated the 30th day of September, 1928, Sir **HENRY EDWARD POLLOCK**, Knight Bachelor and one of His Majesty's Counsel for the Colony of Hong Kong, was declared by me, by reason of the serious bodily injury sustained as the result of an accidental fall, to be incapable of exercising his functions as a member of the Executive Council and as a member of the Legislative Council in and for the Colony. And Whereas, by reason of the recovery of the said Sir **HENRY EDWARD POLLOCK**, Kt., K.C., it has appeared to me that he is now capable of again discharging his functions as an Unofficial Member of the Executive Council and as an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council in the appointment held by him prior to the recent temporary absence from the Colony of Sir **JOSEPH HORSFORD KEMP**, Kt., K.C., C.B.E., the Honourable the Attorney General. Now I, **WILFRID THOMAS SOUTHORN**, Esquire, Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Officer Administering the Government of the Colony of Hong Kong and its Dependencies, do hereby by virtue of the power in that behalf vested in me under the Letters Patent passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom and the Instructions passed under the Royal Sign Manual and Signet dated the 14th day of February, 1917, and the additional Instructions passed under the Royal Sign Manual and Signet on the 10th day of January, 1922, do hereby declare, under the Public Seal of the Colony, the said Sir **HENRY EDWARD POLLOCK**, Kt., K.C., to be capable of again discharging his functions as a member of the Executive Council and as a member of the Legislative Council in and for the Colony.\n\nGiven under my hand and the Public Seal of the Colony at Victoria, Hong Kong, this 14th day of December, 1928.\n\n**W. T. SOUTHORN**, \nOfficer Administering the Government.\n\n(Extract from the Hong Kong Government Gazette No. 53 of the 14th December, 1928.)", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-513-7 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils of Hong Kong 21-12-1928 - 14-2-1930.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 519600, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-517-5 The visit of the Duke of Gloucester to Hong Kong 2-5-1929 - 23-5-1929", "page_number": 13, "title": "CO129-517-5 The visit of the Duke of Gloucester to Hong Kong 2-5-1929 - 23-5-1929", "content_text": "# OUTSIDE THE CITY HALL.\n\n## CROWD AND ROYAL GUARD.\n\n(2)\n\n### Expectant Crowds.\n\nIn perfect unanimity, the blue-jackets and soldiers were called to attention. Then the crowd swayed expectantly as the noise of an approaching motor-cycle was heard. The arrival of a Chinese detective with a European colleague in the sidecar caused warning commands to be given. Long before the anticipated time of the arrival of His Royal Highness at the City Hall, little knots of spectators began to gather. At 10.15, a detachment of bluejackets arrived, led by a tall bearded Commander. The fickle sunshine glinted upon their polished bayonets and the brass fittings of their accoutrement. They lined the approaches to the City Hall and the crowd watched their movements with intent interest.\n\nA bevy of ladies took up a position of vantage on seats to the front of the parade ground opposite the City Hall, and employees of the various banking institutions in the vicinity forsook their desks and ledgers to watch the proceedings from verandahs. The rhythmic beat of drums, the skirl of pipes, and the measured tread of marching feet announced the arrival of the Royal guard provided by the K.O.S.B.\n\nThe swing of red kilts caught the eye as the detachment swung into the square formed by the blue-jackets, and the click of heels, slap of hands on rifle butts, and the crash of arms upon the ground followed the hoarsely-shouted commands as the guard came to attention at the halt, turned right and formed two-deep, ordered arms and stood easy.\n\nA brief respite, and then came a slight shuffling in the centre of the lines as the guard were called to attention and dressed by the right. \"Present Ar-r-r-ms!\" \"Swish! Click! Slap!\" As one man, the guard became galvanised into action, sloped arms, and stood steady, awaiting the next command.\n\n### Four Big Cars.\n\nAlmost silently, it seemed, four big cars swung into the square. Guards were called to attention as a tall, blue-sashed figure clad in white uniform, bedecked with medals, stepped out of the leading car, accompanied by His Excellency the Governor, their Aides-de-Camp, and Chiefs of Staffs.\n\nCame another command, rifles clashed as the Guard presented arms, the colours were lowered in Royal salute, and then the band crashed forth the strains of the National Anthem. The Duke had arrived. Followed an inspection of the Guard, and then the party entered the City Hall for the presentations of addresses of welcome.\n\nThe electric candelabra caused the gold braid of the naval and military officers on the platform to glitter and added brilliance to the scene. Obviously pleased with his reception, His Royal Highness took his seat after the band of the Punjabis had played the National Anthem. Came a brief hush as His Excellency the Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi, rose and bowed to the Duke. The Governor then briefly introduced His Royal Highness and called upon Sir Henry Pollock to present the address of welcome from the British community.\n\nAs the moments passed, the crowd around the City Hall increased and the fortunate ones who possessed tickets of admission into the Theatre began to arrive in little groups, the brilliant dresses of the ladies setting off the trim morning coats, silk hats, and striped trousers of their consorts to the best advantage.\n\nLow-lying clouds swirled around the top of the Peak and many anxious glances were directed skyward. But rain held off and, occasionally, the rays of the sun penetrated the grey panoply overhead. The crash of guns broke the expectant stillness and reverberated among the hills, and the distant strains of the National Anthem, followed by echoed cheers, indicated to the crowd that His Royal Highness had landed at Statue Pier.\n\nAt similar functions at Home, one could exchange good-humoured badinage with the proverbial \"London Bobby,\" but, on this occasion, we who waited had to be content, for obvious reasons, to admire the pipe-clayed topees of the blue-jackets and the burnished instruments of the band.\n\nThe address was an exceedingly skilful piece of illuminated work on parchment. The casket containing it was contained in a silver and blackwood casket made by Messrs. Lock Hing from a design by Lieut. Col. L. G. Bird, D.S.O., O.B.E. The casket bore on its lid the Arms of the Colony, in silver, whilst the front was embellished with a representation of a Chinese junk in full sail, also in silver.\n\n## AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE.\n\n### GIFTS FROM CHINESE AND JAPANESE COMMUNITIES.\n\nOn arrival at Government House, Prince Henry inspected detachments representing the St. John Ambulance Brigade under command of Mr. E. Ralphs, the Girl Guides under Commissioner Mrs. W. T. Southorn, and of Boy Scouts under Commissioner the Rev. T. G. Waldegrave, who were drawn up on the lawn. The Prince stopped and spoke to Mr. Ralphs and enquired the strength of the Brigade and what work they were doing, and also addressed a few words to Mrs. Southorn and the Rev. T. G. Waldegrave.\n\nThe Royal Visitor was then entertained to tiffin at Government House, following which two presentations were made to him on behalf of the Chinese and Japanese communities. Sir Shou Son Chow on behalf of his compatriots presented a Chinese porcelain dinner service with a blackwood tray inlaid with silver and suitably inscribed. The Consul-General for Japan, Mr. Y. Murakami, presented, on behalf of the Japanese community, two albums of photographs of beauty spots of his country which the Prince will visit during his stay.\n\n## POLO AT CAUSEWAY BAY.\n\nThursday afternoon's polo games at Causeway Bay attracted a considerable number of residents to the scene. Of ten chukkas, His Royal Highness played in four. Rain threatened at intervals but did not fall in real earnest until the end of the ninth chukka. The ground made going hard for the ponies but, nevertheless, there were many thrills for the onlookers and riders.\n\nThe commanders of the naval and military detachments exchanged salutes and then both parties stood quietly at ease, awaiting the arrival of His Royal Highness.\n\nThe first chukka in which H.R.H. appeared resulted in a win for his side. Comyn took a shot passed to him by H.R.H. and scored neatly. The Duke's side scored the first goal in the next chukka but the Whites speedily equalised and scored a second time toward the end of the chukka.\n\nThe Duke rode a stocky grey and appeared to find it difficult to get fully away at times. He made some fine shots on occasion. His mount for the next chukka was a speedier animal and enabled H.R.H. to give a fine display of his riding powers. On one occasion, he took the ball and rode down the field with it at a fast pace and almost scored for the Reds.\n\nThe address from the Chinese Community was mounted on a massive blackwood screen of four panels, standing some six feet in height. This screen, which was specially made in Canton, was beautifully carved and on the opposite side of the panels bearing the Chinese text of the address there were typical embroidered silk designs representing birds, animals and rural scenes. Accompanying the Chinese version of the address was an English translation, enclosed in a blackwood case inlaid with silver. The address was read by the Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow.\n\nDuring the brief interval which elapsed between this chukka and the next, H.R.H. chatted for a few moments with the umpire, Mr. W. D. Fiddes Wilson.\n\nIn the seventh and last chukka in which H.R.H. played, the Reds won by two goals to nil. The first goal was scored by Thomas, the Duke sending the ball between the posts for the second goal.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-517-5 The visit of the Duke of Gloucester to Hong Kong 2-5-1929 - 23-5-1929.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 519601, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-517-5 The visit of the Duke of Gloucester to Hong Kong 2-5-1929 - 23-5-1929", "page_number": 14, "title": "CO129-517-5 The visit of the Duke of Gloucester to Hong Kong 2-5-1929 - 23-5-1929", "content_text": "## The teams were as follows:- \nNo. 2 Chukka :- \nRed.-H.R.H., Lord Airlie, Comyn, \nand Thomas. White.-Dangerfield, Bremner, \nCampbell, and Stanton. \n\nNo. 4 Chukka :- \nRed.-H.R.H., Lord Airlie, \nThomas, and Sugden. White.-Dangerfield, Abbott, Has-\nkard, and Bakewell. \n\nNo. 6 Chukka :— \nRed.-H.R.H., Lord Airlie, Clarke \nand Thomas. \nWhite.-Bakewell, Selton, Camp-\nbell, and Herbage. \n\nNo. 7 Chukka :— \nRed.-H.R.H., Lord Airlie, Carr, \nand Thomas. White.-Comyn, Perfect, Abbott, \nand Wolfe-Murray. \n\nIn the evening a dinner party was given at Government House in honour of His Royal Highness by H. E. the Governor.\n\nThe Prince is staying at Government House as the guest of His Excellency.\n\nThe following guests were entertained by His Excellency at dinner at Government House on Thursday evening:- H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester, Mrs. Southorn, Hon. Mr. Creasy, Mrs. Tratman, Captain Whyte, Mr. Dyer, Very Rev. Dean Swann, Mr. Thomas, Mrs. Dyer, Hon. Comdr. Hole, Mrs. Skinner, Hon. Mr. Southorn, Mrs. Creasy, Hon. Dr. Wellington, Captain Has-\nkard.\n\n## Japanese Fireworks\nAll points of vantage in the city, on the Praya Reclamation in Wan-\nchai and in the open spaces in Kowloon were thronged with people at night, when the Japanese community entertained His Royal Highness, the Duke of Gloucester with a fireworks display.\n\nThe fireworks started at 10 p.m. and the display was kept up for an hour. Altogether about fifty rockets were fired and the colour combinations produced pretty effects. Red, blue, green and white lights were the predominant shades.\n\nThe rockets were discharged from the Volunteer Parade Ground at intervals of about three minutes and a strong westerly wind carried most of the lights past the city to the Western district, where the Chinese scrambled for the remains of the rockets as they came to earth. Each light is suspended on a paper parachute which is weighted down with a good number of cash and it is this last which is naturally the main cause of the scramble for the parachutes.\n\n## GUESTS AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE\nThe following were guests at Government House:- \n| Name |\n| --- |\n| Sir Robert Ho Tung |\n| Lady Ho Tung |\n| The Earl of Airlie |\n| Mrs. J. R. Wood |\n| His Honour Mr. Justice Wood |\n| Lady Marcia Miles |\n| Hon. Mr. Hynes |\n| Mrs. Ferguson |\n| Colonel Skinner |\n| Colonel Bird |\n| Major Miles |\n| Captain Kerr |\n| Mr. Scott |\n| Captain Sillitoe |\n| Captain Perfect |\n| Mr. Ferguson |\n| Mr. Tratman |\n| Mrs. Swann |\n| Hon. Dr. Tso |\n| Mrs. Tso |\n| Commodore Hill |\n| Mrs. Wellington |\n| Mr. Arbuthnot |\n\n## AT FANLING\n### INFORMAL FOURSOMES PLAYED\nThe Duke of Gloucester enjoyed a quiet foursome at Fanling on April 26, partnered by the Hon. Mr. Major-General Sandilands and Mr. E. Elles partnered Mr. H. L. Smith against Rear-Admiral Meade and Capt. the Hon. W. S. Leveson-Gower, while the Earl of Airlie and Mr. R. H. B. Hancock played against Mr. Lloyd Thomas and Mr. A. Cameron. The foursomes were quite friendly and informal, and no scores were taken.\n\nIncluding His Royal Highness and H.E. the Governor, the majority of the party wore khaki shorts, drill jackets, and khaki topees.\n\nOn arrival at Fanling, the Royal party were welcomed by Mr. L. S. Greenhill, Captain of the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club, and members of the Committee.\n\nLieut. Col. E. D. Matthews, secretary of the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club, who had gone out overnight to make arrangements, was in charge at Fanling, where the distinguished visitors were entertained to tiffin.\n\n## Interest In Kowloon\nWhen H.R.H. passed at 9:30 a.m. on Friday morning along Nathan Road on his way out to the Fanling Golf Course very few people were about. However, Sir Cecil Clementi had given notice that he would be passing about that time and thousands lined Nathan Road waiting patiently for his arrival.\n\n## \"TO MEET PRINCE HENRY\"\n### GARDEN PARTY AT H.K. CRICKET CLUB GROUND\n### PAVILION BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED\n\"His Excellency the Governor requests the pleasure of your company at a Reception on the Ground of the H.K. Cricket Club on April 26, at 4:30 p.m., to meet His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester, K.G., G.C.V.O.\"\n\nTwo thousand members of the colony of Hong Kong were thrilled to receive a large card headed with the Royal crest in gold which invited them to meet Prince Henry. And the joy spread further, for frock and hat shops were invaded in order that the ladies of Hong Kong might do honour to the Prince.\n\nMeanwhile the Committee of the Cricket Club had also been busy, and their lovely ground was transformed by banks of flowers, the pavilion hung with bunting, and flag-decked marquees erected in a large semi-circle round the outskirts facing towards the pavilion. In the marquees tea and refreshments were served to the guests, while in front of the pavilion, behind a row of magnificent pot plants, was the \"high table\" and a series of striped umbrellas, at which His Excellency the Governor sat with the Guest of Honour and the Government House party.\n\nThe Prince was received inside the pavilion by Mr. R. Hancock (President) and members of the Committee of the Club, and appeared on the steps with Sir Cecil Clementi at about 4:50 p.m. His appearance was heralded by the band of the K.O.S.B., who were grouped in the middle of the ground, playing \"God Save the King.\"\n\nHis Royal Highness was introduced by H.E. the Governor to the Government House party and then went forward to shake hands with a number of Indian officers who were lined up to meet him, before sitting down to tea.\n\nDuring the tea interval the Pipe Band and the Regimental Band of the K.O.S.B. played alternately. The Pipers marching up and down as they played, with their kilts and ribbons swinging, added considerably to the gay and picturesque effect.\n\nThe following were Sir Cecil Clementi's guests at tiffin on Thursday at Government House :- \n| Name |\n| --- |\n| H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester |\n| Mrs. Waistell |\n| The Rt. Rev. the Bishop of Victoria |\n| General Sir Hugh Elles |\n| Captain Whyte |\n| Mr. N. S. Brown |\n| Capt. Wolfe-Murray |\n| Mr. Hornell |\n| Hon. Sir Shou Son Chow |\n| The Earl of Airlie |\n| Mrs. Shenton |\n| His Honour Sir H. Gollan |\n| Hon. Mr. Shenton |\n| Mr. Braga |\n| Mr. Alabaster |\n| Captain Kerr |\n| Captain Sillitoe |\n| Mr. Scott |\n| Colonel Comyn |\n| Mr. Thomas |\n| Hon. Sir Henry Pollock |\n| Hon. Mr. Mesny |\n| Mr. Murakami |\n| Mrs. Strachey |\n| General Sandilands |\n| Lady Pollock |\n| E. Admiral Waistell |\n| Lady Chow |\n| Hon. Sir Joseph Kemp |\n| Mrs. Kotewall |\n| Admiral Meade |\n| Hon. Mr. North |\n| Mr. Li Yau Tsuen |\n| Captain Strachey |\n| Captain Perfect |\n\nAs the crowds of women and children broke through the barrier and rushed onto the pier waving and cheering to the Duke who smilingly replied by raising his hat and waving in return, the scene, with the gay frocks of the ladies, the green grey buildings and big trees, may have reminded H.R.H. of the beautiful grounds of Buckingham Palace.\n\nOur representative was told that His Royal Highness was immensely pleased with his trip around the New Territories, and deeply interested in all that he saw.\n\n46 \n14", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-517-5 The visit of the Duke of Gloucester to Hong Kong 2-5-1929 - 23-5-1929.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 519602, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-517-5 The visit of the Duke of Gloucester to Hong Kong 2-5-1929 - 23-5-1929", "page_number": 15, "title": "CO129-517-5 The visit of the Duke of Gloucester to Hong Kong 2-5-1929 - 23-5-1929", "content_text": "## FRIDAY'S BANQUET. \n### A NOTABLE GATHERING.\n\nH.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester was the guest of honour on April 26 at a banquet given at the Peninsula Hotel. The function was arranged by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and the local branch of the China Association, and not far short of two hundred of the leading residents of the Colony were present. It was mainly a gathering representative of all the principal foreign commercial and industrial interests established in Hong Kong—a gathering of men who, each in his own way, has contributed a share toward the development of the Colony. The company included men who have spent the better part of their lives in Hong Kong, and others who, while not such old residents, yet represented concerns which have been established in business in the Colony for well over half a century. In addition to the members of the mercantile community who were acting as hosts for the occasion, there were present among the guests representatives of the Administration, the Navy and Army. A most noteworthy gathering, and an occasion to be long remembered.\n\nThe Duke of Gloucester reached the hotel at 8.15 p.m., accompanied by H.E. the Governor and members of the Duke's suite. The party was met at the entrance to the hotel by Mr. Neilage S. Brown, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and President of the China Association, and by the Hon. Mr. B. D. F. Beith (Vice-Chairman of both organisations). The Royal visitor was escorted to the sixth floor of the hotel, and as he entered the ante-room where the company had assembled awaiting him, the Band of the 2nd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers struck up the National Anthem.\n\n### Presentations.\n\nIn the interval before dinner was served the Committees of the Chamber of Commerce and China Association were presented to the Duke. These gentlemen were the Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes, the Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, Mr. W. H. Bell, Mr. Paul Lauder, Mr. M. T. Johnson, Mr. T. E. Pearce, Mr. F. A. Perry and Mr. J. P. Warren (the foregoing being members of the Committees of both bodies); also Mr. C. G. Alabaster, O.B.E., K.C., and Mr. A. H. Ferguson, who are members of the Committee of the China Association only.\n\nAfter tea, His Royal Highness moved among the guests, and stopped to speak to certain of them, who were present, accompanied by their respective staffs, M. F. Key, Secretary of the two organisations, also presented to His Royal Highness.\n\nAt a near view, it is seen that Prince Henry is, though slight of figure, little shorter than Sir Cecil Clementi. He has typically English blue eyes and fair hair, and was wearing yesterday a brown lounge suit with a brown Homburg hat, and a rose in his buttonhole.\n\nAt 8.30 p.m. the Duke of Gloucester entered the Rose Room with His Excellency the Governor, accompanied by Mr. Neilage Brown and followed by the principal guests. The beautiful room presented a most artistic appearance, the tables being daintily decorated with roses and violets of tints in harmony with the general colour scheme of the room. The seating plan had been ingeniously devised by the hotel engineer (Mr. Brearley) to make the best use of the space available, and consisted of a horse-shoe table down three sides of the room and within it an H-shaped table. The high table occupied the middle of the horse-shoe. A word of praise is due to Mr. Key, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, for the very excellent arrangements made whereby guests were able to find their places at the tables easily and quickly.\n\nThe menu was as follows:-\n| Dish |\n| --- |\n| Iced Caviar |\n| Mock Turtle Soup au Marsala |\n| Garoupa Cardinal Chaudfroid Paysanne |\n| Roast Rack of Lamb Britannia |\n| Pont Neuf Potatoes |\n| French Beans Saute |\n| Bombe Grand Duc |\n| Moka |\n| Fruit |\n\nThere were no speeches during the evening, and only one toast, that of His Majesty the King, proposed by the Chairman. During dinner, the K.O.S.B. band, under Mr. W. H. Fitz-Earle, bandmaster, played a number of selections, all of which were greatly appreciated.\n\nThe proceedings terminated shortly after 9.30 p.m. when His Royal Highness left the Hotel, being accompanied to his car by H.E. the Governor and attended by the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the gathering.\n\n### GUESTS AT THE BANQUET.\n\nThe following is a list of the guests present at the banquet:-\n\nH.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester, K.G., P.C., G.C.V.O., and the following members of his suite: Major-General Sir Hugh Elles, K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O., Rear-Admiral the Hon. Herbert Meade, R.N., D.S.O., the Earl of Airlie, Mr. H. Lloyd Thomas and Capt. Howard Kerr.\n\nH.E. the Governor of Hong Kong (Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.), the Commander-in-Chief (H.E. Vice-Admiral A. K. Waistell, C.B.), the General Officer Commanding (H.E. Major-General J. W. Sandilands, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O.), the Chief Justice of Hong Kong (His Honour Sir Henry Gollan, Kt., C.B.E.), the Consul-General for Japan in Hong Kong (Mr. Y. Murakami), Commodore R. A. S. Hill, R.N.\n\n| Title | Name |\n| --- | --- |\n| Director of Public Works | the Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy, C.B.E. |\n| Senior Unofficial Member of Council | the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, Kt., K.C. |\n| Senior Chinese Unofficial Member of Council | the Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, Kt. |\n| Acting Captain Superintendent of Police | the Hon. Mr. T. H. King |\n| Harbour Master | the Hon. Commdr. G. F. Hole, R.N. |\n| Director of Medical and Sanitary Services | the Hon. Dr. A. R. Wellington |\n| | the Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga |\n| | the Hon. Mr. S. W. T'so, O.B.E., LL.D. |\n| Clerk of Councils | Mr. D. W. Tratman |\n\nCapt. A. J. L. Whyte, R.E., Capt. P. Perfect, K.O.S.B., Capt. F. G. Sillitoe, R.M. and Mr. W. Scott (A.D.C.'s to H.E. the Governor), Lieut. D. P. Evans, R.N. (A.D.C. to the Commander-in-Chief), Capt. D. R. M. Cameron (A.D.C. to the General Officer Commanding), and Pay Lieut.-Commdr. D. W. Pasmore, R.N. (Secretary to the Commodore).\n\nMr. M. Kato (representing the Press of Japan in Hong Kong for the Royal visit), Mr. G. W. C. A. Burnett (China Mail), Mr. Hicks (Hong Kong Telegraph), Mr. D. J. Evans (Hong Kong Daily Press), and Mr. B. Petheram (South China Morning Post).\n\n### The following is a list of those seated at the high table:-\n\n#### On the Chairman's right:\n- H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester, K.G., P.C., G.C.V.O.\n- the Hon. Mr. B. D. F. Beith\n- H.E. Vice-Admiral A. K. Waistell, C.B.\n- the Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton\n- Major-General Sir Hugh Elles\n- Mr. W. H. Bell\n- His Honour Sir Henry Gollan, Kt., C.B.E.\n- Mr. A. H. Ferguson\n- Mr. Y. Murakami\n- Mr. J. P. Warren\n- the Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn, C.M.G.\n- Capt. Kerr\n- the Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, Kt.\n- the Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North\n- Mr. A. H. Compton\n- the Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy\n- Mr. J. Abe\n- Sir Robert Ho Tung\n- Mr. W. L. Pattenden\n- the Hon. Mr. S. W. T'so, O.B.E., LL.D.\n\n#### On the Chairman's left:\n- H.E. the Governor of Hong Kong\n- the Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes\n- H.E. Major-General J. W. Sandilands, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O.\n- Mr. C. G. Alabaster, O.B.E., K.C.\n- Rear-Admiral the Hon. Herbert Meade, R.N., D.S.O.\n- Mr. Paul Lauder\n- the Earl of Airlie\n- Mr. F. A. Perry\n- Commodore R. A. S. Hill, R.N.\n- Mr. T. E. Pearce\n- the Hon. Sir Joseph Kemp, C.B.E., K.C.\n- Capt. A. J. L. Whyte, R.E.\n- Mr. M. T. Johnson\n- the Hon. Mr. C. Mel. Messer, C.B.E.\n- Mr. Allan Cameron\n- the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, Kt., K.C.\n- Mr. T. E. Mitchell\n- the Hon. Mr. T. H. King\n- Mr. R. M. Dyer\n- the Hon. Dr. A. R. Wellington\n\n### The following is a list of members of the Chamber of Commerce and the China Association, Hong Kong Branch, who were the hosts at the banquet:-\nMessrs. C. G. Alabaster, O.B.E., K.C.; A. W. Hayward and J. K. Ross (Alex. Ross & Co., Ltd.), D. D. Forbes and D. Latimer (Anderson, Meyer & Co., Ltd.), O. Arculli (Arculli Bros.), W. H. Bell (Butterfield & Swire), H. Davenport Browne (Asiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd.), J. H. Backhouse (James H. Backhouse, Ltd.), T. E. Mitchell (Far East Manager of the General Accident, Fire and Life Assurance Corporation), W. S. Bailey and C. G. ...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-517-5 The visit of the Duke of Gloucester to Hong Kong 2-5-1929 - 23-5-1929.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 520574, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-519-2 Estimates for 1930 19-9-1929 - 19-9-1929", "page_number": 102, "title": "CO129-519-2 Estimates for 1930 19-9-1929 - 19-9-1929", "content_text": "# Enclosure No. 1.\n\n## REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE\n\n### AT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONG KONG, on the 23rd September, 1929.\n\n## PRESENT:\n\n* The Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (WILFRID THOMAS SOUTHORN, C.M.G.).\n* the Colonial Treasurer, (MICHAEL JAMES BREEN).\n* Mr. HAROLD THOMAS CREASY, C.B.E., (Director of Public Works).\n* Sir HENRY EDWARD POLLOCK, Kt., K.C.\n* Sir SHOUSON CHOW, Kt.\n* Mr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D.\n* Mr. ARTHUR CECIL HYNES.\n* Mr. WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON.\n* Mr. José PEDRO BRAGA.\n* Mr. Ts'o SEEN-WAN, O.B.E., LL.D.\n* Mr. BENJAMIN DAVID FLEMING BEITH.\n* Mr. EDWARD IRVINE WYNNE-JONES, (Deputy Clerk of Councils).\n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons. The Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 73, 78, and 79 of 1929, in Message No. 13 of 18th September, recommend that Items Nos. 78 and 79 be authorised. The Committee by a majority of 7 to 4 declined to recommend Item No. 73. The total sum recommended was $10,092.00.\n\nW. T. SOUTHORN, Chairman.\n\nAdopted by the Legislative Council on the 24th of October, 1929.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-519-2 Estimates for 1930 19-9-1929 - 19-9-1929.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 524711, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-524-2 Hong Kong University- financial position- Chinese studies- future of the Chinese school and the Annual... 27-1-1930 - 12-8-1930", "page_number": 218, "title": "CO129-524-2 Hong Kong University- financial position- Chinese studies- future of the Chinese school and the Annual... 27-1-1930 - 12-8-1930", "content_text": "nclosure o. 10.\n\n244\n\nis from de o on sily rear dnevi lt Jrnury, 1929\n\nreed\n\n}\n\nTHE UNIVERSITY'S BIG DAY.\n\nTWENTIETH CONGREGATION AND CONFERMENT OF DEGREES.\n\nAN ANIMATED AND INTERESTING CEREMONY.\n\nVICE-CHANCELLOR'S FRANK REVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL POSITION.\n\nSIR CECIL CLEMENTI ON HONG KONG'S ROLE IN CHINA'S DEVELOPMENT.\n\nTime was when Hong Kong University was regarded with a certain amount of hostility. To-day, it occupies an increasingly important position in the eyes of the world mainly by virtue of the fact that time has tested and proved the efficacy of its teaching.\n\nYesterday afternoon's Twentieth Congregation and conferment of degrees presented an unusually animated scene. The lawn adjoining the tennis courts of the University was thronged by a representative gathering of leading members of the European and Chinese communities who fraternised to the accompaniment of music played by the band of the King's Own Scottish Borderers and the rattle of teacups.\n\nThe Chancellor (His Excellency the Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.) and the Vice-Chancellor of the University (Mr. W. W. Hornell, C.I.E.), gave prominence to many points of interest in addresses which were, as usual, of very great interest to all educationalists. Of special importance was the Governor's plea for the Chinese and English peoples to make greater efforts to study and understand each other's physical, mental, and spiritual aspirations in order that perfect accord and unanimity in the ideals and aims of both nations could result.\n\nAN IMPOSING PROCESSION.\n\nTo the impressive strains of Mancinelli's march, \"Cleopatra,\" a procession of some length filed into the Great Hall at 5 p.m. The congregation remained standing until His Excellency the Governor, in the black and gold robes of the Chancellor, declared the Congregation opened for the conferring of degrees.\n\nTHE PROCESSION.\n\nThe procession presented an imposing spectacle and was formed as follows:-\n\nHis Excellency the Chancellor, The Mace Bearer,\n\nThe Vice-Chancellor and The Hon. Treasurer.\n\nThe Dean, Faculty of Medicine, and The Dean, Faculty of Engineering.\n\nThe Dean, Faculty of Arts, and The Registrar.\n\nH.E. Major-General C. C. Luard and H.H. Sir Henry Gollan.\n\nRt. Rev. Bishop H. Valtorta and Rt. Rev. Bishop C. R. Duppuy\n\nHon. Mr. W. T. Southorn and Hon. Sir Joseph Kemp.\n\nDr. R. M. Gibson and Mr. Mok Kon Sang.\n\nMr. M. P. Talati and Mr. A. H. Crook.\n\nMr. Ho Kom Tong and Mr. Fung Ping Shan.\n\nMr. J. H. Seth and Mr. D. J. Kwok Siu Lau and Mr. Tang Chi Ngong.\n\nDr. W. B. A. Moore and Mr. A. E. Wood.\n\nMr. W. H. Bell and Dr. Tso Seen Wan.\n\nMr. A. Cameron and Mr. N. S. Brown.\n\nMr. K. E. Greig and Mr. R. M. Dyer.\n\nMr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin and Mr. W. L. Pattenden.\n\nProf. C. A. Middleton Smith and Prof. W. J. Hinton.\n\nProf. K. H. Digby and Prof. W. Brown.\n\nProf. M. H. Roffey and Prof. C. Y. Wang.\n\nHon. Mr. C. McI. Messer and Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax.\n\nProf. R. K. M. Simpson and Prof. Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy and Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe.\n\nHon. Sir Shou Son Chow and Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall.\n\nHon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton and Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes.\n\nSir Robert Ho Tung and Sir Henry Pollock.\n\nProf. L. Forster and Prof. W. Faid.\n\nProf. L. T. Ride and Mr. Ho Kwong.\n\nMr. Wong Kwong Tin and Mr. Li Yau Tsun.\n\nMr. Li Yik Mui and Mr. Wong Kam Fuk.\n\nMr. Lo Chung Kue and Mr. F. A. Perry Lewis.\n\nMr. Chau Lue Ting and Mr. Sum Pak Ming.\n\nMr. Wong Tak Kwong and Rev. H. R. Wells.\n\nMr. H. G. Hughes and Mr. R. Robertson.\n\nDr. Lai Chi Hsi and Dr. Au Tai Tin.\n\nDr. G. A. C. Herklots and Mr. D. W. Morley.\n\nMr. A. H. Fenwick and Mr. B. G. Birch.\n\nMr. F. H. J. Trayes and Mr. A. C. Braine Hartnell.\n\nMr. R. A. Hill and Mr. D. F. Davies.\n\nMrs. Ring and Miss Griffin.\n\nRev. C. B. Shann and Mr. S. V. Boxer.\n\nMr. A. Morris and Dr. E. P. Minett.\n\nMr. G. W. Reeve and Dr. E. W. Kirk.\n\nDr. A. Cannon and Dr. S. Y. Wong,\n\nMr. T. A. Martin and Dr. R. J. Wong.\n\nDr. S. W. Phoon and Dr. G. H. Thomas.\n\nDr. D. K. Pillai and Dr. M. B. Osman.\n\nMr. Un Po and Mr. Chan Chan Lam.\n\nDr. T. Y. Li and Mr. Lam Tung.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-524-2 Hong Kong University- financial position- Chinese studies- future of the Chinese school and the Annual... 27-1-1930 - 12-8-1930.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 524986, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-525-11 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 19-3-1930 - 19-9-1930", "page_number": 36, "title": "CO129-525-11 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 19-3-1930 - 19-9-1930", "content_text": "C\n\nEnclosure No. 2.\n\n36\n\nCopy.\n\n(Sd.) W. T. SOUTHORN,\n\nOfficer Administering the Government.\n\nBY VIRTUE OF POWERS vested in me, I, WILFRID THOMAS SOUTHORN, Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Officer Administering the Government of the Colony of Hong Kong and its Dependencies, do by these presents appoint you CHARLES GORDON STEWART MACKIE provisionally, and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be temporarily an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council in the place of the Honourable Sir Henry Edward Pollock, K.C., who is temporarily absent from the Colony.\n\nGIVEN under my hand and the Public Seal of the Colony, at Government House, Victoria, Hong Kong, this 10th day of April, 1930.\n\nBy Command,\n\n(Sd.) E. R. HALLIFAX,\n\nColonial Secretary.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-525-11 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 19-3-1930 - 19-9-1930.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 527204, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-529-5 China- extraterritoriality 23-11-1931 - 31-12-1931", "page_number": 117, "title": "CO129-529-5 China- extraterritoriality 23-11-1931 - 31-12-1931", "content_text": "# STRAITS SETTLEMENTS\n\n**CONFIDENTIAL**\n\nSir,\n\nGOVERNOR \nR. \nSTRAITS \nSETTLEMENTS \n82712 \nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, \nSINGAPORE \n159 360 \n\nRECEIVED \n28 SEP 1931 \n2 SEPTEMBER, 1931 \nCOLO \n8 \n(343 \n82791 \n\nI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Lord Passfield's Confidential Despatch of the 23rd July, 1931, forwarding for my information the draft Treaty with China concerning extraterritoriality.\n\n2. It is not necessary for me to comment at length on the draft Treaty, as in my Secret Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Despatch of the 17th July, 1931, (which crossed Lord Passfield's Despatch, now under reply) I set forth the policy of the Malayan Governments in regard to the question of the status of British born subjects and British protected persons of Chinese race; but I must draw attention to the fact that neither the draft Treaty nor the Annexes thereto help in any way towards a solution of the dual nationality difficulty which is the chief difficulty of the Malayan Governments. Consequently, the draft Treaty does not meet the essential requirements of the policy of these Governments. For ease of reference, I will repeat here the brief statement of this policy given in paragraph 2 of my Despatch quoted supra. It is as follows:\n\nThe Right Honourable James Henry Thomas, P.C., M.P., etc., etc., etc., \nCOLONIAL OFFICE.\n\n| Reference | Page |\n|-----------|------|\n| 607.0(365) | Copy |\n| Aund (368) | mad | \n| A. | |\n| B. | etc., etc., etc., | \n\nNote that \"1931\" was corrected from \"1951\" and \"etc., etc., etc.,\" was formatted as is. Also, the date was corrected to \"2 SEPTEMBER, 1931\" from \"2 SEPTEMBER, 193\". The text \"GOVER NOP\" was changed to \"GOVERNOR\". The page numbers and references were kept as is and formatted into a table where applicable. The file reference formatting rule was not directly applicable here.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-529-5 China- extraterritoriality 23-11-1931 - 31-12-1931.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 527480, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-530-1 Executive and Legislative Council 30-12-1930 - 15-1-1932", "page_number": 63, "title": "CO129-530-1 Executive and Legislative Council 30-12-1930 - 15-1-1932", "content_text": "# Enclosure No. 1.\n\n## Executive Council\n\n### OFFICIAL MEMBERS\n\n| Name | Date of Appointment |\n| --- | --- |\n| **H.E. Major-General James Walter Sandilands, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O.** | 7th March, 1929 |\n| **Hon. Mr. Wilfrid Thomas Southorn, C.M.G.** | Ex Officio |\n| **Hon. Mr. Edwin Richard Hallifax, C.M.G., C.B.E.** (acting) | 1st May, 1926, 25th June, 1930 |\n| **Hon. Mr. Chaloner Grenville Alabaster, K.C., O.B.E.** (acting) | 9th April, 1930 |\n| **Hon. Mr. Edwin Richard Hallifax, C.M.G., C.B.E.** | 5th Dec., 1912 |\n| **Hon. Mr. Alan Eustace Wood** (acting) | 1st Feb., 1930 |\n| **Hon. Mr. Charles McIlvaine Messer, O.B.E.** | 11th Dec., 1918 |\n| **Hon. Mr. Harold Thomas Creasy, C.B.E.** | 30th Aug., 1923 |\n\n### UNOFFICIAL MEMBERS\n\n| Name | Date of Expiration of Appointment |\n| --- | --- |\n| **Hon. Sir Henry Edward Pollock, Kt., K.C.** | 9th Mar., 1926 |\n| **Hon. Mr. John Owen Hughes** (acting) | 9th April, 1930 |\n| **Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, Kt.** | 8th Mar., 1931 |\n| **Hon. Mr. William Edward Leonard Shenton** | 3rd April, 1928, 8th July, 1931, 2nd April, 1933 |", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-530-1 Executive and Legislative Council 30-12-1930 - 15-1-1932.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 527481, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-530-1 Executive and Legislative Council 30-12-1930 - 15-1-1932", "page_number": 64, "title": "CO129-530-1 Executive and Legislative Council 30-12-1930 - 15-1-1932", "content_text": "# Enclosure No. 2\n\n## Legislative Council\n\n| Name | Date of Appointment | Date of Re-appoint | Expiration of Date of Appointment |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| **OFFICIAL MEMBERS** | | | |\n| H. E. Sir William Peel, K.C.M.G., K.B.E., President | 5th March, 1930. (Date of Commission) | | |\n| H.E. Major-General James Walter Sandilands, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O. | 9th May, 1930. (Assumed Office) | | |\n| Hon. Mr. Wilfrid Thomas Southorn, C.M.G. | 7th March, 1929 | | |\n| Hon. Mr. Edwin Richard Hallifax, C.M.G., C.B.E. (acting) | 1st May, 1926 | | |\n| Hon. Mr. Chaloner Grenville Alabaster, K.C., O.B.E., (acting) | 25th June, 1930 | | |\n| Hon. Mr. Edwin Richard Hallifax, C.M.G., C.B.E. | 9th April, 1930 | | |\n| Hon. Mr. Alan Eustace Wood (acting) | 5th Dec., 1912 | | |\n| Hon. Mr. Charles McIlvaine Messer, O.B.E. | | | On ceasing to be D.P.W. |\n| Hon. Mr. Harold Thomas Creasy, C.B.E. | 17th Jan., 1906 | 17th Jan., 1928 | 16th Jan., 1932 |\n| Hon. Mr. Edward Dudley Corscaden Wolfe, C.M.G. | 30th Aug., 1923 | | |\n| Hon. Commander George Francis Hole, R.N., (Rtd.) | 23rd Feb., 1924 | | |\n| Hon. Dr. Arthur Robartes Wellington, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., D.T.M. & H., D.P.H. | 17th Jan., 1929 | 4th Feb., 1929 | |\n| **UNOFFICIAL MEMBERS** | | | |\n| Hon. Sir Henry Edward Pollock, Kt., K.C., LL.D. § | 11th Dec., 1918 | | |\n| Hon. Mr. Charles Gordon Stewart Mackie (acting) | | | |\n| Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, Kt. † | 1st Feb., 1930 | | |\n| Hon. Mr. William Edward Leonard Shenton. §† | 30th Aug., 1923 | | |\n| Hon. Mr. Robert Hormus Kotewall, C.M.G., LL.D. § | 2nd Dec., 1921 | 3rd April, 1928 | 4th Oct., 1927 |\n| Hon. Mr. John Owen Hughes. † | 4th Oct., 1923 | 2nd Dec., 1927 | 1st Dec., 1931 |\n| Hon. Mr. José Pedro Braga. † | 2nd April, 1932 | | |\n| Hon. Mr. Ts'o Seen-wan, O.B.E., LL.D. † | 3rd Oct., 1927 | | 18th May, 1927 |\n| Hon. Mr. Benjamin David Fleming Beith. † | 17th May, 1931 | | 17th Jan., 1929 |\n| Hon. Mr. John Johnstone Paterson (acting) | 15th March, 1930 | | 16th Jan., 1933 |\n| | 17th April, 1930 | | 14th March, 1934 |\n\nThe Colonial Secretary, the Colonial Treasurer, the Director of Public Works, and all the Unofficial Members of the Council are Members of the Finance Committee. The Director of Public Works, the Colonial Treasurer, and all the Unofficial Members of the Council are Members of the Public Works Committee.\n\n§ Member of the Standing Law Committee. \n* Nominated by the Justices of the Peace. \n† Appointed by the Governor. \n Nominated by the Chamber of Commerce.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-530-1 Executive and Legislative Council 30-12-1930 - 15-1-1932.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 527590, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "page_number": 14, "title": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "content_text": "## REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE\n### Enclosure No.2\n\n## PROCEEDINGS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE\n### AT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONG KONG, on the 25th February, 1932\n\n## PRESENT\n| Name | |\n| --- | --- |\n| The Honourable the Colonial Secretary | (Mr. WILFRID THOMAS SOUTHORN, C.M.G.) |\n| the Colonial Treasurer | (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR) |\n| Mr. HAROLD THOMAS CREASY | C.B.E., (Director of Public Works) |\n| Mr. WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON | |\n| Mr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL | C.M.G., LL.D. |\n| Mr. JOSÉ PEDRO BRAGA | |\n| Mr. Ts'o SEEN-WAN | O.B.E., LL.D. |\n| Mr. CHARLES GORDON STEWART MACKIE | |\n| Mr. JOHN JOHNSTONE PATERSON | |\n| Mr. CHAU TSUN-NIN | |\n| Mr. ROLAND ARTHUR CHARLES NORTH | (Deputy Clerk of Councils) |\n\n## ABSENT\n| Name | |\n| --- | --- |\n| The Honourable Sir HENRY EDWARD POLLOCK | Kt., K.C. |\n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons. The Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 176 and 177 of 1931 and Nos. 8 to 12 of 1932 in Message No. 2 of 22nd February, recommend that they be authorised.\n\n**W. T. SOUTHORN**, \nChairman\n\nAdopted by the Legislative Council on the 17th March, 1932.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 527593, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "page_number": 17, "title": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "content_text": "## REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS \n### OF THE \n## FINANCE COMMITTEE, \n### AT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONG KONG, \non the 7th April, 1932. \n\n### PRESENT: \n**The Honourable the Colonial Secretary**, (Mr. WILFRID THOMAS SOUTHORN, C.M.G.). \n**the Colonial Treasurer**, (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR). \nMr. HAROLD THOMAS CREASY, C.B.E., (Director of Public Works). \nSir HENRY EDWARD POLLOCK, Kt., K.C. \nMr. WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON. \nMr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D. \nMr. JOSÉ PEDRO BRAGA. \nMr. Ts'o SEEN-WAN, O.B.E., LL.D. \nMr. JOHN JOHNSTONE PATERSON. \nMr. CHAU TSUN-NIN. \nMr. WILLIAM HENRY BELL. \nMr. ROLAND ARTHUR CHARLES NORTH, (Deputy Clerk of Councils). \n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons. \n\nThe Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 178 to 190 of 1931 and Nos. 20 to 22 of 1932 in Message No. 4 of 4th April, recommend that they be authorised. \n\n**W. T. SOUTHORN, Chairman**, \nAdopted by the Legislative Council on the 19th May, 1932.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 527597, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "page_number": 21, "title": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "content_text": "# REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS \n## OF THE \n### FINANCE COMMITTEE, \nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONG KONG, \non the 28th April, 1932. \n\n## PRESENT: \n| Name | Title |\n| --- | --- |\n| The Honourable the Colonial Secretary | (Mr. WILFRID THOMAS SOUTHORN, C.M.G.) |\n| the Colonial Treasurer | (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR) |\n| Mr. HAROLD THOMAS CREASY | C.B.E., (Director of Public Works) |\n| Mr. WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON | |\n| Mr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL | C.M.G., LL.D. |\n| Mr. JOSÉ PEDRO BRAGA | |\n| Mr. Ts'o SEEN-WAN | O.B.E., LL.D. |\n| Mr. JOHN JOHNSTONE PATERSON | |\n| Mr. CHAU TSUN-NIN | |\n| Mr. WILLIAM HENRY BELL | |\n| Mr. ROLAND ARTHUR CHARLES NORTH | (Deputy Clerk of Councils) |\n\n## ABSENT: \n| Name | Title |\n| --- | --- |\n| The Honourable Sir HENRY EDWARD POLLOCK | Kt., K.C. |\n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons. \n\nThe Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 191 to 194 of 1931 and Nos. 23 to 27 of 1932 in Message No. 5 of 25th April, recommend that they be authorised.\n\n**W. T. SOUTHORN,**\nChairman.\n\nAdopted by the Legislative Council on the 19th May, 1932.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 527614, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "page_number": 38, "title": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "content_text": "## Enclosure No. 2\n\n**REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE**\n\nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONG KONG, on the 1st October, 1931.\n\n**PRESENT:**\n\n* The Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (Mr. WILFRID THOMAS SOUTHORN, C.M.G.).\n* the Colonial Treasurer, (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR).\n* Mr. HAROLD THOMAS CREASY, C.B.E., (Director of Public Works).\n* Sir SHOUSON CHOW, Kt.\n* Mr. WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON.\n* Mr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D.\n* Mr. JOSÉ PEDRO BRAGA.\n* Mr. Ts'o SEEN-WAN, O.B.E., LL.D.\n* Mr. CHARLES GORDON STEWART MACKIE.\n* Mr. JOHN JOHNSTONE PATERSON.\n* Mr. WILLIAM HENRY BELL.\n* Mr. ROLAND ARTHUR CHARLES NORTH, (Deputy Clerk of Councils).\n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons. The Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 70 to 79 of 1931, in Message No. 10 of 28th September, recommend that they be authorised.\n\n**W. T. SOUTHORN, Chairman**\n\nAdopted by the Legislative Council on the 15th October, 1931.\n\n45", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 527617, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "page_number": 41, "title": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "content_text": "## REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS \n### OF THE \n## FINANCE COMMITTEE, \n### AT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONG KONG, \non the 15th October, 1931. \n\n### PRESENT: \n**The Honourable the Colonial Secretary**, (Mr. WILFRID THOMAS SOUTHORN, C.M.G.). \n**the Colonial Treasurer**, (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR). \nMr. HAROLD THOMAS CREASY, C.B.E., (Director of Public Works). \nSir SHOUSON CHOW, Kt. \nMr. WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON. \nMr. CHARLES GORDON STEWART MACKIE. \nMr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D. \nMr. JOSÉ PEDRO BRAGA. \nMr. Ts'o SEEN-WAN, O.B.E., LL.D. \nMr. JOHN JOHNSTONE PATERSON. \nMr. WILLIAM HENRY BELL. \nMr. ROLAND ARTHUR CHARLES NORTH, (Deputy Clerk of Councils). \n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons. \n\nThe Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 80 to 91 of 1931, in Message No. 11 of 12th October, recommend that they be authorised. \n\n**W. T. SOUTHORN**, \nChairman. \n\nAdopted by the Legislative Council on the 22nd October, 1931.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 527621, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "page_number": 45, "title": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "content_text": "## REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE\n\nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONG KONG, on the 22nd October, 1931.\n\n### PRESENT\n\n| Name | Title |\n| --- | --- |\n| The Honourable the Colonial Secretary | (Mr. WILFRID THOMAS SOUTHORN, C.M.G.) |\n| the Colonial Treasurer | (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR) |\n| Mr. HAROLD THOMAS CREASY | C.B.E., (Director of Public Works) |\n| Sir SHOUSON CHOW | Kt. |\n| Mr. CHARLES GORDON STEWART MACKIE | |\n| Mr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL | C.M.G., LL.D. |\n| Mr. JOSÉ PEDRO BRAGA | |\n| Mr. Ts'o SEEN-WAN | O.B.E., LL.D. |\n| Mr. JOHN JOHNSTONE PATERSON | |\n| Mr. WILLIAM HENRY BELL | |\n| Mr. ROLAND ARTHUR CHARLES NORTH | (Deputy Clerk of Councils) |\n\n### ABSENT\n\n| Name | |\n| --- | --- |\n| Mr. WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON | |\n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons.\n\nThe Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 92 to 101 of 1931, in Message No. 12 of 19th October, recommend that they be authorised.\n\n**W. T. SOUTHORN, Chairman**\n\nAdopted by the Legislative Council on the 10th December, 1931.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 527624, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "page_number": 48, "title": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "content_text": "# REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, \nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONG KONG, \non the 10th December, 1931.\n\n## PRESENT:\nThe Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (Mr. WILFRID THOMAS SOUTHORN, C.M.G.). \nThe Colonial Treasurer, (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR). \nMr. HAROLD THOMAS CREASY, C.B.E., (Director of Public Works). \nSir HENRY EDWARD POLLOCK, Kt., K.C. \nMr. WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON. \nMr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D. \nMr. Ts'o SEEN-WAN, O.B.E., LL.D. \nMr. CHARLES GORDON STEWART MACKIE. \nMr. JOHN JOHNSTONE PATERSON. \nMr. CHAU TSUN-NIN. \nMr. ROLAND ARTHUR CHARLES NORTH, (Deputy Clerk of Councils). \n\n## ABSENT:\nMr. José PEDRO BRAGA.\n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons. \nThe Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 102 to 130 of 1931, in Message No. 13 of 7th December, recommend that they be authorised.\n\n**W. T. SOUTHORN, \nChairman.**\n\nAdopted by the Legislative Council on the 17th December, 1931.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 527630, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "page_number": 54, "title": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "content_text": "## REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE\n### AT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONG KONG, ON THE 17TH DECEMBER, 1931\n\n## PRESENT\n| Name | Title |\n| --- | --- |\n| The Honourable the Colonial Secretary | (Mr. WILFRID THOMAS SOUTHORN, C.M.G.) |\n| the Colonial Treasurer | (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR) |\n| Mr. HAROLD THOMAS CREASY | C.B.E., (Director of Public Works) |\n| Sir HENRY EDWARD POLLOCK | Kt., K.C. |\n| Mr. WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON | |\n| Mr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL | C.M.G., LL.D. |\n| Mr. JOSÉ PEDRO BRAGA | |\n| Mr. Ts'o SEEN-WAN | O.B.E., LL.D. |\n| Mr. CHARLES GORDON STEWART MACKIE | |\n| Mr. JOHN JOHNSTONE PATERSON | |\n| Mr. CHAU TSUN-NIN | |\n| Mr. ROLAND ARTHUR CHARLES NORTH | (Deputy Clerk of Councils) |\n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons.\n\nThe Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 131 to 139 of 1931, in Message No. 14 of 15th December, recommend that they be authorised.\n\n**W. T. SOUTHORN, Chairman.** \nJanuary 1931.\n\nAdopted by the Legislative Council on the 28th day of January 1931. \n**Deputy Clerk of Councils.** \n72", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 527633, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "page_number": 57, "title": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "content_text": "# REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE\n## At a Meeting Held in the Council Chamber, Hong Kong, on the 30th December, 1931\n\n### PRESENT\n- **The Honourable the Colonial Secretary** (Mr. WILFRID THOMAS SOUTHORN, C.M.G.)\n- **The Colonial Treasurer** (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR)\n- Mr. HAROLD THOMAS CREASY, C.B.E., (Director of Public Works)\n- Sir HENRY EDWARD POLLOCK, Kt., K.C.\n- Mr. WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON\n- Mr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D.\n- Mr. JOSÉ PEDRO BRAGA\n- Mr. TS'O SEEN-WAN, O.B.E., LL.D.\n- Mr. CHARLES GORDON STEWART MACKIE\n- Mr. JOHN JOHNSTONE PATERSON\n- Mr. CHAU TSUN-NIN\n- Mr. ROLAND ARTHUR CHARLES NORTH, (Deputy Clerk of Councils)\n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons.\n\nThe Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 140 to 168 of 1931, in Message No. 15 of 29th December, recommend that they be authorised.\n\n**W. T. SOUTHORN, Chairman**\n\nAdopted by the Legislative Council on the 28th January, 1932.\n\nPage 77", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 527639, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "page_number": 63, "title": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "content_text": "# REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, \nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONG KONG, \non the 28th January, 1932.\n\n## PRESENT:\n**The Honourable the Colonial Secretary**, (Mr. WILFRID THOMAS SOUTHORN, C.M.G.). \n**the Colonial Treasurer**, (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR). \nMr. HAROLD THOMAS CREASY, C.B.E., (Director of Public Works). \nSir HENRY EDWARD POLLOCK, Kt., K.C. \nMr. WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON. \nMr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D. \nMr. José PEDRO BRAGA, \nMr. Ts'o SEEN-WAN, O.B.E., LL.D. \nMr. CHARLES GORDON STEWART MACKIE. \nMr. JOHN JOHNSTONE PATERSON. \nMr. CHAU TSUN-NIN. \nMr. ROLAND ARTHUR CHARLES NORTH, (Deputy Clerk of Councils).\n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons. \n\nThe Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 169 to 175 of 1931 and Nos. 1 to 7 of 1932, in Message No. 1 of 25th January, recommend that they be authorised.\n\nW. T. SOUTHORN, Chairman.\n\nAdopted by the Legislative Council on the 11th February, 1932.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 527654, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "page_number": 78, "title": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "content_text": "## REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS \n### OF THE \n## FINANCE COMMITTEE, \n### AT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONG KONG, \non the 15th October, 1931. \n\n### PRESENT: \n**The Honourable the Colonial Secretary**, (Mr. WILFRID THOMAS SOUTHORN, C.M.G.). \n**the Colonial Treasurer**, (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR). \nMr. HAROLD THOMAS CREASY, C.B.E., (Director of Public Works). \nSir SHOUSON CHOW, Kt. \nMr. WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON. \nMr. CHARLES GORDON STEWART MACKIE. \nMr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D. \nMr. JOSÉ PEDRO BRAGA. \nMr. Ts'o SEEN-WAN, O.B.E., LL.D. \nMr. JOHN JOHNSTONE PATERSON. \nMr. WILLIAM HENRY BELL. \nMr. ROLAND ARTHUR CHARLES NORTH, (Deputy Clerk of Councils). \n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons. \n\nThe Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 80 to 91 of 1931, in Message No. 11 of 12th October, recommend that they be authorised. \n\n**W. T. SOUTHORN, Chairman**. \n\nAdopted by the Legislative Council on the 22nd October, 1931. \n\nPage 104", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 527676, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "page_number": 100, "title": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "content_text": "## REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS \n## OF THE \n### FINANCE COMMITTEE, \nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONG KONG, \non the 1st October, 1931. \n\n**PRESENT:** \n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (Mr. WILFRID THOMAS SOUTHORN, C.M.G.). \nthe Colonial Treasurer, (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR). \nMr. HAROLD THOMAS CREASY, C.B.E., (Director of Public Works). \nSir SHOUSON CHOW, Kt. \nMr. WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON. \nMr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D. \nMr. JOSÉ PEDRO BRAGA. \nMr. Ts'o SEEN-WAN, O.B.E., LL.D. \nMr. CHARLES GORDON STEWART MACKIE. \nMr. JOHN JOHNSTONE PATERSON, \nMr. WILLIAM HENRY BELL. \nMr. ROLAND ARTHUR CHARLES NORTH, (Deputy Clerk of Councils). \n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons. \n\nThe Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 70 to 79 of 1931, in Message No. 10 of 28th September, recommend that they be authorised. \n\n**W. T. SOUTHORN, Chairman.** \n\nAdopted by the Legislative Council on the 15th October, 1931. \n\nPage 134", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 527680, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "page_number": 104, "title": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "content_text": "## REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS \n## OF THE \n### FINANCE COMMITTEE, \nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONG KONG, \non the 3rd September, 1931. \n\n## PRESENT: \n| Name | Title/Designation |\n| --- | --- |\n| The Honourable the Colonial Secretary | (Mr. WILFRID THOMAS SOUTHORN, C.M.G.) |\n| the Colonial Treasurer | (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR) |\n| Mr. HAROLD THOMAS CREASY | C.B.E., (Director of Public Works) |\n| Sir SHOUSON CHOW | Kt. |\n| Mr. WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON | |\n| Mr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL | C.M.G., LL.D. |\n| Mr. JOSÉ PEDRO BRAGA | |\n| Mr. Ts'o SEEN-WAN | O.B.E., LL.D. |\n| Mr. CHARLES GORDON STEWART MACKIE | |\n| Mr. JOHN JOHNSTONE PATERSON | |\n| Mr. ROLAND ARTHUR CHARLES NORTH | (Deputy Clerk of Councils) |\n\n## ABSENT: \n| Name |\n| --- |\n| Mr. WILLIAM HENRY BELL |\n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons. \n\nThe Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 41 to 69 of 1931, in Message No. 9 of 31st August, recommend that they be authorised. \n\n**W. T. SOUTHORN, Chairman.** \n\nAdopted by the Legislative Council on the 1st October, 1931. \n\nPage 140", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 527693, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "page_number": 117, "title": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "content_text": "## REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS \n## OF THE \n### FINANCE COMMITTEE, \nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONG KONG, \non the 16th July, 1931. \n\n**PRESENT:** \n\n* The Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (Mr. WILFRID THOMAS SOUTHORN, C.M.G.). \n* The Colonial Treasurer, (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR). \n* Mr. HAROLD THOMAS CREASY, C.B.E., (Director of Public Works). \n* Mr. WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON. \n* Mr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D. \n* Mr. José PEDRO BRAGA. \n* Mr. Ts'o SEEN-WAN, O.B.E., LL.D. \n* Mr. CHARLES GORDON STEWART MACKIE. \n* Mr. JOHN JOHNSTONE PATERSON. \n* Mr. WILLIAM HENRY BELL. \n* Mr. ROLAND ARTHUR CHARLES NORTH, (Deputy Clerk of Councils). \n\n**ABSENT:** \n\n* Sir SHOUSON CHOW, Kt. \n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons. \n\nThe Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 35 to 40 of 1931, in Message No. 8 of 11th July, recommend that they be authorised. \n\nW. T. SOUTHORN, Chairman, \n\nAdopted by the Legislative Council on the 3rd September, 1931. \n158", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 527696, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "page_number": 120, "title": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "content_text": "## REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, \nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONG KONG, \non the 16th July, 1931.\n\n## PRESENT:\n**The Honourable the Colonial Secretary**, (Mr. WILFRID THOMAS SOUTHORN, C.M.G.). \nThe Colonial Treasurer, (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR). \nMr. HAROLD THOMAS CREASY, C.B.E., (Director of Public Works). \nMr. WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON. \nMr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D. \nMr. José PEDRO BRAGA. \nMr. TS'O SEEN-WAN, O.B.E., LL.D. \nMr. CHARLES GORDON STEWART MACKIE. \nMr. JOHN JOHNSTONE PATERSON. \nMr. WILLIAM HENRY BELL. \nMr. ROLAND ARTHUR CHARLES NORTH, (Deputy Clerk of Councils).\n\n## ABSENT:\nSir SHOUSON CHOW, Kt.\n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons. The Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 35 to 40 of 1931, in Message No. 8 of 11th July, recommend that they be authorised.\n\n**W. T. SOUTHORN, Chairman.**\n\nAdopted by the Legislative Council on the 3rd September, 1931.\n\nPage 120\nPage 121", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 527710, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "page_number": 134, "title": "CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932", "content_text": "# REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE\n## At a Meeting Held in the Council Chamber, Hong Kong, on the 2nd July, 1931\n\n### PRESENT\n| Name | Title |\n| --- | --- |\n| **The Honourable the Colonial Secretary** | (Mr. WILFRID THOMAS SOUTHORN, C.M.G.) |\n| **The Colonial Treasurer** | (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR) |\n| **Mr. HAROLD THOMAS CREASY, C.B.E.** | (Director of Public Works) |\n| Mr. WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON | |\n| Mr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D. | |\n| Mr. TS'O SEEN-WAN, O.B.E., LL.D. | |\n| Mr. CHARLES GORDON STEWART MACKIE | |\n| Mr. JOHN JOHNSTONE PATERSON | |\n| Mr. WILLIAM HENRY BELL | |\n| Mr. ROLAND ARTHUR CHARLES NORTH | (Deputy Clerk of Councils) |\n\n### ABSENT\n| Name | Title |\n| --- | --- |\n| Sir SHOUSON CHOW, Kt. | |\n| Mr. JOSÉ PEDRO BRAGA | |\n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons.\n\nThe Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 20 to 34 of 1931, in `Message No. 7` of 27th June, recommend that they be authorised.\n\n**W. T. SOUTHORN, Chairman**\n\nAdopted by the Legislative Council on the 16th July, 1931. \n## Page 183", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-530-3 Supplementary Expenditure- reports of the Finance Committee and quarterly returns 13-2-1930 - 7-6-1932.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 537986, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-545-1 Estimates 1934 4-10-1933 - 17-4-1934", "page_number": 15, "title": "CO129-545-1 Estimates 1934 4-10-1933 - 17-4-1934", "content_text": "# HONG KONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n## 22nd March, 1934\n\n## PRESENT:-\n\n* **HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR** (**SIR WILLIAM PEEL, K.C.M.G., K.B.E.**)\n* **HIS EXCELLENCY THE GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING THE TROOPS** (**MAJOR-GENERAL O. C. BORRETT, C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O.**)\n* **THE COLONIAL SECRETARY** (**HON. SIR THOMAS SOUTHORN, K.B.E., C.M.G.**)\n* **THE ATTORNEY GENERAL** (**HON. MR. C. G. ALABASTER, K.C., C.B.E.**)\n* **THE SECRETARY FOR CHINESE AFFAIRS** (**HON. MR. A. E. WOOD**)\n* **THE COLONIAL TREASURER** (**HON. MR. E. TAYLOR**)\n* **HON. MR. E. D. C. WOLFE, C.M.G.** (**Inspector General of Police**)\n* **HON. COMMANDER G. F. HOLE, R.N., (Retired)** (**Harbour Master**)\n* **HON. DR. A. R. WELLINGTON, C.M.G.** (**Director of Medical and Sanitary Services**)\n* **HON. MR. R. M. HENDERSON** (**Director of Public Works**)\n* **HON. SIR HENRY POLLOCK, KT., K.C.**\n* **HON. SIR WILLIAM SHENTON, KT.**\n* **HON. MR. R. H. KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D.**\n* **HON. MR. J. P. BRAGA**\n* **HON. MR. S. W. TS'O, O.B.E., LL.D.**\n* **HON. MR. J. J. PATERSON**\n* **HON. MR. C. G. S. MACKIE**\n* **HON. MR. T. N. CHAU**\n* **MR. R. A. C. NORTH** (**Deputy Clerk of Councils**)", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-545-1 Estimates 1934 4-10-1933 - 17-4-1934.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 544350, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-547-11 Water supply- shing Mun Valley waterworks scheme 19-2-1934 - 7-9-1934", "page_number": 27, "title": "CO129-547-11 Water supply- shing Mun Valley waterworks scheme 19-2-1934 - 7-9-1934", "content_text": "# HONG KONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n## 22nd March, 1934\n\n## PRESENT:-\n\n* **HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR** (**SIR WILLIAM PEEL, K.C.M.G., K.B.E.**)\n* **HIS EXCELLENCY THE GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING THE TROOPS** (**MAJOR-GENERAL O. C. BORRETT, C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O.**)\n* **THE COLONIAL SECRETARY** (**HON. SIR THOMAS SOUTHORN, K.B.E., C.M.G.**)\n* **THE ATTORNEY GENERAL** (**HON. MR. C. G. ALABASTER, K.C., C.B.E.**)\n* **THE SECRETARY FOR CHINESE AFFAIRS** (**HON. MR. A. E. WOOD**)\n* **THE COLONIAL TREASURER** (**HON. MR. E. TAYLOR**)\n* **HON. MR. E. D. C. WOLFE, C.M.G.** (Inspector General of Police)\n* **HON. COMMANDER G. F. HOLE, R.N., (Retired)** (Harbour Master)\n* **HON. DR. A. R. WELLINGTON, C.M.G.** (Director of Medical and Sanitary Services)\n* **HON. MR. R. M. HENDERSON** (Director of Public Works)\n* **HON. SIR HENRY POLLOCK, KT., K.C.**\n* **HON. SIR WILLIAM SHENTON, KT.**\n* **HON. MR. R. H. KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D.**\n* **HON. MR. J. P. BRAGA**\n* **HON. MR. S. W. TS'O, O.B.E., LL.D.**\n* **HON. MR. J. J. PATERSON**\n* **HON. MR. C. G. S. MACKIE**\n* **HON. MR. T. N. CHAU**\n* **MR. R. A. C. NORTH** (Deputy Clerk of Councils)", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-547-11 Water supply- shing Mun Valley waterworks scheme 19-2-1934 - 7-9-1934.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 544396, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "page_number": 11, "title": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "content_text": "## \n18 Bw 564 Has applet. S. 11.34. previsionally unaffecial member of bey. C. m. S. It. Dadwell W w. ye. Bell \n\n19 Sw 565 La detta leave. 5.11.34. afferral The J. H. Kiy member of hay. co., M. ta 2.1. E.D.C. Wolfe relined. \n\n20 Bw 567 8.11.34 en official member us un 1Salewall dilte св Ex. Cer Mm R.H. двет Sw Shaus en Chaw, Ill. emperantly absent.\n\n? confirms in Huis name the provisional appointment of W. Staully Hudson Dodwell to be temporarily unofficial member of the Legislative Council during W Bell's absence from the Colony.\n\n? confirm in Hw's name the provisional appointment of M: Thomas Henry King to be temporarily Official Member of the Legislative Council.\n\n? confirms in He's name the provisional appointment of Robert Hormus Rotewall Esquire to be temporarily a member of the Executive Council in the place of For Phonson Chow Kt who is temporarily absent from the Colony.\n\n12 Its Bases 11/12. 14.12 Jineguon 14/11.34.\n\n## Reconstructed Text\n\n### Telegram Confirmations\n\n? confirms in Huis name the provisional appointment of W. Staully Hudson Dodwell to be temporarily unofficial member of the Legislative Council during W Bell's absence from the Colony.\n\n? confirm in Hw's name the provisional appointment of M: Thomas Henry King to be temporarily Official Member of the Legislative Council.\n\n? confirms in He's name the provisional appointment of Robert Hormus Rotewall Esquire to be temporarily a member of the Executive Council in the place of For Phonson Chow Kt who is temporarily absent from the Colony.\n\n### Dates and References\n\n| Date | Reference |\n| --- | --- |\n| 11.34 | S. 11.34 |\n| 5.11.34 | La detta leave |\n| 8.11.34 | |\n| 11/12 | Its Bases |\n| 14.12 | Jineguon |\n| 14/11.34 | |\n\nRewritten in proper Markdown:\n\n? confirms in Huis name the provisional appointment of W. Staully Hudson Dodwell to be temporarily unofficial member of the Legislative Council during W Bell's absence from the Colony.\n\n? confirm in Hw's name the provisional appointment of M: Thomas Henry King to be temporarily Official Member of the Legislative Council.\n\n? confirms in He's name the provisional appointment of Robert Hormus Rotewall Esquire to be temporarily a member of the Executive Council in the place of For Phonson Chow Kt who is temporarily absent from the Colony.\n\n### Dates \n| Date | \n| --- | \n| S. 11.34 | \n| 5.11.34 | \n| 8.11.34 | \n| 11/12 | \n| 14.12 | \n| 14/11.34 | \n\nRevised to:\n\n### Dates and References\n| Date | Reference |\n|------------|--------------|\n| S. 11.34 | |\n| 5.11.34 | La detta leave|\n| 8.11.34 | |\n| 11/12 | Its Bases |\n| 14.12 | Jineguon |\n| 14/11.34 | |\n\n\n## Simplified Version\n\n? confirms in Huis name the provisional appointment of W. Staully Hudson Dodwell to be temporarily unofficial member of the **Legislative Council** during W Bell's absence from the Colony.\n\n? confirm in Hw's name the provisional appointment of M: Thomas Henry King to be temporarily **Official Member** of the **Legislative Council**.\n\n? confirms in He's name the provisional appointment of Robert Hormus Rotewall Esquire to be temporarily a member of the **Executive Council** in the place of For Phonson Chow Kt who is temporarily absent from the Colony.\n\n| Date | Reference |\n|------------|--------------|\n| 11.34 | |\n| 5.11.34 | La detta leave|\n| 8.11.34 | |\n| 11/12 | Its Bases |\n| 14.12 | Jineguon |\n| 14/11.34 | |", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 544399, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "page_number": 14, "title": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "content_text": "## NO.474 \n**GOVERNOR** \n\nDowning Street, \nDecember 19, 1934.\n\nSir,\n\nI have etc. to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No.565 of the 5th of November, and to inform you that His Majesty has been pleased to confirm the provisional appointment of Mr. Thomas Henry King to be temporarily an official member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong.\n\nI have, etc.\n(Sgd.) **P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER**\n\nC. O. \nMr. Maynard. 4/12/34. \nMr. Megson 19.12 \nMr. Biam \nMr. Parkinson. \nSir G. Tomlinson. \nSir C. Bottomley. \nSir J. Shuckburgh \nPermt. U.S. of S. \nParly. U.S. of S. \nSecretary of State. \n1975 \n22 \n`35751/34 Hong Kong.` \n3 dfts \n14. \n(19) \n**FURTHER ACTION**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 544404, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "page_number": 19, "title": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "content_text": "# No. 565.\n\nSir,\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, \nHỒNG KÔNG. \n5th November, 1934.\n\nI have the honour to report that I have appointed, provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, Mr. Thomas Henry King to be temporarily an Official Member of the Legislative Council in the place of Mr. E.D.C. Wolfe, C.M.G., who resigned from the Council on his departure from the Colony on leave prior to retirement.\n\n2. A copy of the instrument appointing Mr. King is enclosed.\n\n3. In accordance with Colonial Regulation 175 I enclose also a list of the present Members of the Legislative Council.\n\nI have the honour to be, \nSir, \nYour most obedient, humble servant, \nGovernor, &c.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nSIR P. CULIFFE-LISTER, G.B.E., M.C., M.P., \n&C., \n&C., \n&C.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 544405, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "page_number": 20, "title": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "content_text": "# Enclosure No.1\n\n**(sgd.) W. PEEL**\n**Governor, &c.**\n\n20\n\n**BY VIRTUE OF POWERS** vested in me, I, SIR WILLIAM PEEL, Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hong Kong and its Dependencies and Vice-Admiral of the same, do by these presents appoint you THOMAS HENRY KING provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure to be temporarily an Official Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong.\n\n**GIVEN** under my hand and the Public Seal of the Colony, at Government House, Victoria, Hong Kong, this 23rd day of October, 1934.\n\n**By Command,**\n**(sgd.) D.W. TRATMAN**\n**Colonial Secretary.**\n\nPage 20\nPage 21", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 544421, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "page_number": 36, "title": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "content_text": "## \n36\nC. O.\nMr. Maynard. 27.6.34.\nMr. My 1)/6 Bicher\nMr.\nMr. Parkinson.\nMr. Tomlinson.\nSir C. Bottomley.\nSir J. Shuckburgh.\nPermt. U.S. of S.\nParly. U.S. of S.\nSecretary of State.\n2875\nX\n3351/34 Hong Kong.\n\nSir,\n\nDowning Street,\nJune, 1954.\n\nI have etc. to acknowledge\nDRAFT.\n**HONG KONG.**\n**NO. 244**\nthe receipt of your despatch\n(9)\nNo.302 of the 16th of May, and to\ninform you that His Majesty has\n**GOVERNOR.**\n**FURTHER ACTION.**\nbeen pleased to confirm the pro-\nvisional appointment of Mr.\nThomas Henry King to be temporarily official Member of the Legislative\nCouncil of Hong Kong during the\nabsence on leave of Mr. E.D.C.\nWolfe, C.M.G.\n\n2 drafts.\nOgd P. C\n\nI have etc.,\nhav\n**FPE-LISTER.**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 544426, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "page_number": 41, "title": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "content_text": "## \n(sd) W. PEEL.\n\n**Governor, &c.**\n\n41\n\nBY VIRTUE OF POWERS vested in me, I, SIR WILLIAM PEEL, Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hong Kong and its Dependencies and Vice-Admiral of the same, do by these presents appoint you THOMAS HENRY KING provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure to be temporarily an Official Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong.\n\nGIVEN under my hand and the Public Seal of the Colony, at Government House, Victoria, Hong Kong, this 1st day of May, 1934.\n\nBy Command,\n\nsd. W.T. SOUTHORN\n**Colonial Secretary**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 544428, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "page_number": 43, "title": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "content_text": "## C. O.\nAr. Maynard 8/6/34. Mr. McGson 96.\n\nMr. Bichle.\nMr. Parkinson.\nMr. Tomlinson.\nSir C. Bottomley.\nSir J. Shuckburgh.\nPermt. U.S. of S.\nParly. U.S. of S.\nSecretary of State.\n\n33751/34 Hong Kong.\n\n## DOWNING STREET,\n14 June, 1934.\n\n**DRAFT.**\n\n### HONG KONG. NO. 232 GOVERNOR.\n\nSir,\n\nI have etc. to acknowledge the receipt of Sir Thomas Southorn's despatch No.266 of the 19th of April, and to inform you that His Majesty has been pleased to confirm the provisional appointment of Mr. William Henry Bell to be temporarily an unofficial member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong.\n\n### FURTHER ACTION.\n\n2.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 544433, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "page_number": 48, "title": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "content_text": "# No. 266.\n\nEncl. No.1\nEncl. No.2\n\n置\n\nSir,\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, \nHONG KONG. \n19th April, 1934.\n\nWith reference to my despatch No.198 of the 24th March, 1934, I have the honour to report that I have granted to the Honourable Mr. J.J. Paterson, member of the Legislative Council, one year's leave of absence from the Colony as from the 12th April last, and that I have appointed Mr. William Henry Bell, General Manager in Hong Kong of the Asiatic Petroleum Company, Limited, provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be temporarily an unofficial member of the Council during his absence. Mr. Bell's appointment to temporary membership of the Legislative Council on previous occasions was reported in Sir William Peel's despatches No. 248 of the 20th May, 1931, and No. 197 of the 15th April, 1932.\n\n2. A copy of the instrument appointing Mr. Bell is enclosed.\n\n3. In accordance with Colonial Regulation 175 I enclose also a list of the present members of the Legislative Council.\n\nI have the honour to be, \nSir, \nYour most obedient, humble servant, \nM.d. Sir Thomas.\n\nOfficer Administering the Government.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nSIR P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER, G.B.E., M.C., M.P. \n&c., \n&c., \n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 544434, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "page_number": 49, "title": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "content_text": "# Encl. No.1.\n## W.1. SOUTHERN\n### Officer Administering the Government\n\nBY VIRTUE OF POWERS vested in me, I, **SIR WILFRID THOMAS SOUTHORN**, Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Officer Administering the Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hong Kong and its Dependencies and Vice-Admiral of the same, do by these presents appoint you **WILLIAM HENRY BELL ESQUIRE** provisionally, and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be temporarily an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council in the place of the Honourable Mr. J.J. Paterson, who is temporarily absent from the Colony.\n\nGIVEN under my hand and the Public Seal of the Colony, at Government House, Victoria, Hong Kong, this 12th day of April, 1934.\n\nBy Command,\n**D. W. TRA** \n**J** \nColonial Secretary.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 544446, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "page_number": 61, "title": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "content_text": "## Executive Council\n\n### Ex Officio\n\n| Name | Date of Appointment | Date of Expiration of Appointment |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| **OFFICIAL MEMBERS** | | |\n| H.E. Major-General Oswald Cuthbert Borrett, C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O. | 1st January, 1933 | |\n| Hon. Sir Wilfrid Thomas Southorn, K.B.E., C.M.G. | 1st May, 1926 | |\n| Hon. Mr. Chaloner Grenville Alabaster, K.C., O.B.E. | 19th Feb., 1931 | |\n| Hon. Mr. Alan Eustace Wood | 30th Nov., 1933 | |\n| Hon. Mr. Edwin Taylor | 28th June, 1931 | |\n| Hon. Mr. Michael James Breen (acting) | | |\n| Hon. Mr. Richard McNeil Henderson | | |\n| **UNOFFICIAL MEMBERS** | | |\n| Hon. Sir Henry Edward Pollock, Kt., K.C., LL.D. | 2nd July, 1932 | |\n| Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, Kt. | 9th Mar., 1931 | 8th Mar., 1936 |\n| | 9th July, 1931 | 8th July, 1936 |\n| Hon. Sir William Edward Leonard Shenton, Kt. | 3rd April, 1933 | 2nd April, 1938 |\n| Hon. Mr. Charles Gordon Stuart Mackie (acting) | 8th April, 1933 | |", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 544447, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "page_number": 62, "title": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "content_text": "## Executive Council\n| Name | Date of Appointment | Date of Expiration of Appointment |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| **OFFICIAL MEMBERS** | | |\n| H.E. Major-General Oswald Cuthbert Borrett, C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O. | Ex Officio | 1st January, 1933 |\n| Hon. Sir Wilfrid Thomas Southorn, K.B.E., C.M.G. | Do. | 1st May, 1926 |\n| Hon. Mr. Chaloner Grenville Alabaster, K.C., O.B.E. | Do. | 19th Feb., 1931 |\n| Hon. Mr. Alan Eustace Wood | Do. | 30th Nov., 1933 |\n| Hon. Mr. Edwin Taylor | Do. | 28th June, 1931 |\n| Hon. Mr. Michael James Breen (acting) | Do. | 2nd June, 1933 |\n| Hon. Mr. Richard McNeil Henderson | Appointed | 2nd July, 1932 |\n| **UNOFFICIAL MEMBERS** | | |\n| Hon. Sir Henry Edward Pollock, Kt., K.C., LL.D. | Do. | 9th Mar., 1931 | 8th Mar., 1936 |\n| Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, Kt. | Do. | 9th July, 1931 | 8th July, 1936 |\n| Hon. Sir William Edward Leonard Shenton, Kt. | Do. | 3rd April, 1933 | 2nd April, 1938 |\n| Hon. Mr. Charles Gordon Stuart Mackie (acting) | Do. | 8th April, 1933 | |", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 544448, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "page_number": 63, "title": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "content_text": "# Legislative Council\n\n## Name\n## Date of Original Appointment\n## Date of Re-appointment\n## Date of Expiration of Appointment\n\n### Ex Officio\n| Name | Date of Original Appointment | Date of Re-appointment | Date of Expiration of Appointment |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| **H. E. Sir William Peel, K.C.M.G., K.B.E.** | | | President |\n\n### OFFICIAL MEMBERS\n| Name | Date of Original Appointment | Date of Re-appointment | Date of Expiration of Appointment |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| **H.E. Major-General Oswald Cuthbert Borrett, C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O.** | 5th March, 1930. (Date of Commission.) | | |\n| **Hon. Sir Wilfrid Thomas Southorn, K.B.E., C.M.G.** | 9th May, 1930. (Assumed Office.) | 1st Jan., 1933. | |\n| **Hon. Mr. Chaloner Grenville Alabaster. K.C., O.B.E.** | 1st May, 1926. | Do. | |\n| **Hon. Mr. Alan Eustace Wood** | 19th Feb., 1931. | Do. | |\n| **Hon. Mr. Edwin Taylor** | 30th Nov., 1933. | 28th June, 1931. | |\n| **Hon. Mr. Michael James Breen (acting)** | | | |\n| **Hon. Mr. Richard McNeil Henderson** | | | |\n| **Hon. Mr. Edward Dudley Corscaden Wolfe, C.M.G.** | 23rd Feb., 1924. | 17th Jan., 1929. | |\n| **Hon. Commander George Francis Hole, R.N., (Rtd.)** | 17th Jan., 1929. | 17th Jan., 1933. | 16th Jan., 1936. |\n| **Hon. Dr. Arthur Robartes Wellington, C.M.G., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., D.T.M. & H., D.P.H.** | 4th Feb., 1929. | On ceasing to be D.P.W., I.G.P., H.M.&D.M.S.S. respectively. | |\n\n### UNOFFICIAL MEMBERS\n| Name | Date of Original Appointment | Date of Re-appointment | Date of Expiration of Appointment |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| **Hon. Sir Henry Edward Pollock, Kt., K.C., LL.D.** § * | 1906. | 1932. | |\n| **Hon. Sir. William Edward Leonard Shenton, Kt.** † | 3rd April, 1928. | 3rd April, 1932. | 2nd April, 1936. |\n| **Hon. Mr. Paul Lauder (acting)** § | 8th April, 1933. | | |\n| **Hon. Mr. Robert Hormus Kotewall, C.M.G., LL.D.** † | 4th Oct., 1923. | 17th Jan., 1929. | 4th Oct., 1935. |\n| **Hon. Mr. José Pedro Braga** † | 17th Jan., 1931. | 17th Jan., 1933. | 16th Jan., 1937. |\n| **Hon. Mr. Ts'o Seen-wan, O.B.E., LL.D.** † $ | Do. | Do. | Do. |\n| **Hon. Mr. Benjamin David Fleming Beith** ↑ | 15th March, 1930. | | |\n| **Hon. Mr. John Johnstone Paterson (acting)** | 17th April, 1930. | 7th May, 1931. | 2nd Dec., 1935. |\n| **Hon. Mr. Charles Gordon Stewart Mackie** ‡ | 14th March, 1934. | 6th May, 1935. | 1st Dec., 1935. |\n| **Hon. Mr. Chau Tsun-nin** † | 1931. | | |\n\nThe Colonial Secretary, the Colonial Treasurer, the Director of Public Works, and all the Unofficial Members of the Council are Members of the Finance Committee. The Director of Public Works, the Colonial Treasurer, and all the Unofficial Members of the Council are Members of the Public Works Committee.\n\n*Member of the Standing Law Committee.* \n*Nominated by the Justices of the Peace.* \n† Appointed by the Governor. \n‡ Nominated by the Chamber of Commerce.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 544449, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "page_number": 64, "title": "CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934", "content_text": "# Legislative Council\n\n## Name\n\n**H. E. Sir William Peel, K.C.M.G., K.B.E., President**\n\n## OFFICIAL MEMBERS\n\n* **H.E. Major-General Oswald Cuthbert Borrett, C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O.**\n* **Hon. Sir Wilfrid Thomas Southorn, K.B.E., C.M.G.**\n* **Hon. Mr. Chaloner Grenville Alabaster, K.C., O.B.E.**\n* **Hon. Mr. Alan Eustace Wood**\n* **Hon. Mr. Edwin Taylor**\n* **Hon. Mr. Michael James Breen (acting)**\n* **Hon. Mr. Richard McNeil Henderson**\n* **Hon. Mr. Edward Dudley Corscaden Wolfe, C.M.G.**\n* **Hon. Commander George Francis Hole, R.N., (Rtd.)**\n* **Hon. Dr. Arthur Robartes Wellington, C.M.G., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., D.T.M. & H., D.P.H.**\n\n| Name | Date of Appointment | Date of Re-appointment | Date of Expiration of Appointment |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| H.E. Major-General Oswald Cuthbert Borrett | 1st May, 1926 | ... | Ex Officio |\n| Hon. Sir Wilfrid Thomas Southorn | 1st Jan., 1933 | ... | Ex Officio |\n| Hon. Mr. Chaloner Grenville Alabaster | 19th Feb., 1931 | ... | Ex Officio |\n| Hon. Mr. Alan Eustace Wood | 30th Nov., 1933 | ... | Ex Officio |\n| Hon. Mr. Edwin Taylor | 28th June, 1931 | ... | Ex Officio |\n| Hon. Mr. Michael James Breen (acting) | 2nd June, 1933 | ... | On ceasing to be ... |\n| Hon. Mr. Richard McNeil Henderson | 17th Jan., 1929 | 17th Jan., 1933 | 16th Jan., 1936 |\n| Hon. Mr. Edward Dudley Corscaden Wolfe | 4th Feb., 1929 | 3rd April, 1932 | 2nd April, 1936 |\n| Hon. Commander George Francis Hole | 23rd Feb., 1924 | 8th April, 1933 | 4th Oct., 1931 (Date of Commission) 9th May, 1930 (Assumed Office) |\n| Hon. Dr. Arthur Robartes Wellington | 17th Jan., 1928 | 3rd April, 1932 | 16th Jan., 1937 |\n\n## UNOFFICIAL MEMBERS\n\n* **Hon. Sir Henry Edward Pollock, Kt., K.C., LL.D.** § *\n* **Hon. Sir William Edward Leonard Shenton, Kt.** †\n* **Hon. Mr. Paul Lauder (acting)** §\n* **Hon. Mr. Robert Hormus Kotewall, C.M.G., LL.D.**\n* **Hon. Mr. José Pedro Braga** †\n* **Hon. Mr. Ts'o Seen-wan, O.B.E., LL.D.** † $\n* **Hon. Mr. Benjamin David Fleming Beith** †\n* **Hon. Mr. John Johnstone Paterson (acting)**\n* **Hon. Mr. Charles Stewart Mackie** ‡\n* **Hon. Mr. Chau Tsun-nin** †\n\n| Name | Date of Appointment | Date of Re-appointment | Date of Expiration of Appointment |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Hon. Sir Henry Edward Pollock | 1906 | 3rd April, 1930 | 17th April, 1934 |\n| Hon. Sir William Edward Leonard Shenton | 1929 | 7th May, 1931 | 2nd Dec., 1931 |\n| Hon. Mr. Paul Lauder (acting) | 1932 | ... | ... |\n| Hon. Mr. Robert Hormus Kotewall | 4th Oct., 1923 | 3rd Oct., 1935 | ... |\n| Hon. Mr. José Pedro Braga | 17th Jan., 1928 | 8th April, 1933 | 4th Oct, 1931 |\n| Hon. Mr. Ts'o Seen-wan | 1929 | 1933 | ... |\n| Hon. Mr. Benjamin David Fleming Beith | 15th March, 1930 | 6th May, 1935 | 1st Dec., 1935 |\n| Hon. Mr. John Johnstone Paterson (acting) | 1933 | ... | ... |\n| Hon. Mr. Charles Stewart Mackie | 14th March, 1934 | ... | ... |\n| Hon. Mr. Chau Tsun-nin | 1930 | ... | ... |\n\nThe Colonial Secretary, the Colonial Treasurer, the Director of Public Works, and all the Unofficial Members of the Council are Members of the Finance Committee. The Director of Public Works, the Colonial Treasurer, and all the Unofficial Members of the Council are Members of the Public Works Committee.\n\n§ Member of the Standing Law Committee.\n* Nominated by the Justices of the Peace,\n† Appointed by the Governor.\n‡ Nominated by the Chamber of Commerce,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-547-2 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 25-1-1934 - 28-12-1934.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 546464, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-550-7 Rex v. Ng Loi Yuen- appeal to Privy Council 1-1-1934 - 31-12-1934", "page_number": 96, "title": "CO129-550-7 Rex v. Ng Loi Yuen- appeal to Privy Council 1-1-1934 - 31-12-1934", "content_text": "Thursday 6th September, 1934.\n\nRex v. Ng Loi Yuen\n\n99\n\nMurder\n\nfrom yesterday.\n\nAt 9.30 a.m. the accused in custody with interpreter, counsel, and solicitors, for Crown and for accused, all members of jury and myself, met at lower Station of Peak Tramway Station and inspected all relevant points between No.1 Bridge and the entrance to the tunnel.\n\nAt 11 a.m.\n\nAccused present in custody. Appearances as before.\n\nJurors all present and answer to names.\n\nDoris Mary Pine s.8.xc.by Fraser.\n\nWife of Thomas Henry Joseph Pine living with him at No.4 B. Military quarters Kennedy Road.\n\nMother of Mary Pine who was 8 last May.\n\nMichael was her twin brother.\n\nOn 22nd June I went out about 2.57 p.m.\n\nI was going down to the N.A.A.F.I. in Murray Barracks.\n\nI started alone but when I was halfway there three little boys overtook me,\n\nMichael, Norman Stone and Tony Flood.\n\nMichael was in the house when I left.\n\nMary was just outside the door playing with Fay Bromley, and Frances Flood.\n\nMy husband was having lunch at home.\n\nI spoke to the boys.\n\nThey turned off towards the playground and I went on across No.3 Bridge and down the steps.\n\nI got there at 3 p.m. by the canteen clock.\n\nI was there only a few minutes then I went into town.\n\nI got back to Peak Tram Station at 3.45 by their clock.\n\nMy husband and Andrews were there.\n\nMy husband spoke to me and I ran straight home.\n\nMary was being put to bed by amah.\n\nI stripped her and examined her.\n\nShe had some very bad bruises and several abrasions,\n\nShe had a very big bump on the back of the head.\n\nAnother on bottom of spine.\n\nOne on left thigh and another on lower stomach.\n\nKnees and elbows were cut.\n\nInsteps were cut.\n\nCut on thigh.\n\nBoth arms were cut above elbow on outside.\n\nOne hand very bruised on back.\n\nShe had two very peculiar marks on her neck in front. Skin wasn't broken, some sort of circular impression. They were on right-hand side at base of neck.\n\nI sent for doctor.\n\nShe was under his care for about ten days.\n\nTony Flood will be 6 on 16th of this month. Norman Stone will be 7 on 27th of this month. Fay Bromley will be 7 next January.\n\nxxd. Lin.\n\nI took trouble to find out birthdays of children\n\nI took note - mental of various injuries found on Mary. Marks on neck were just above collar bone and to front. Doctor said bruises on spine and thigh were very serious.\n\nrexd.Fraser.\n\nBirthday parties help to remember birthdays.\n\nTwo this month.\n\nThomas Henry Joseph Pine s.s. xd. Fraser.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-550-7 Rex v. Ng Loi Yuen- appeal to Privy Council 1-1-1934 - 31-12-1934.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 546512, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-550-7 Rex v. Ng Loi Yuen- appeal to Privy Council 1-1-1934 - 31-12-1934", "page_number": 144, "title": "CO129-550-7 Rex v. Ng Loi Yuen- appeal to Privy Council 1-1-1934 - 31-12-1934", "content_text": "147\n\nG. R.\n\nIN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG.\n\nOrdinary Criminal Session.\n\n18. 20th August 1934.\n\nIndictment for Murder.\n\nRex v. Ng Loi Yuen alias Ng Yik Lam alias Ng Yik San.\n\nWitnesses\n\n1. Douglas James Valentine\n\n2. Martin Ingram De Ville\n\n3. Hugh Nicholas Moran\n\n4. Kathleen Charlotte French Fair-\n\n5. Fung Siu Kin\n\n6. Victor Cecil Branson\n\n7. Mary Pine\n\n8. Wong Shu Kat\n\n9. Cheng Kam\n\n10. Hau Luk\n\n11. Lo Chung\n\n12. Arthur Albert Andrews\n\n13. Pun Tak\n\n14. Young Sou\n\n15. Sidney Bowles\n\n16. Eric Sellars\n\n17. Philip Simmons\n\n18. Lilim Maud Vincent\n\n19. Olive May Thomson\n\n20. Leslie Fredrick Gaywood\n\n21. Thomas McCarthy\n\n22. Albert Edward Burges\n\n23. Charles Glover\n\n24. William O'Kelly\n\n25. William George Giles\n\n26. Ho Wing Hong\n\n27. Lo Fong\n\n28. Wong Kan\n\n29. Thomas Ross Hunter\n\n30. Thomas Henry Joseph Pine\n\n31. John O'Donovan\n\n32. Timothy Murphy\n\n33. Sim Pen Kiat.\n\nActing Sub-Inspector Donovan in charge of Crown Solicitor's Office, Hong Kong.\n\ncase.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-550-7 Rex v. Ng Loi Yuen- appeal to Privy Council 1-1-1934 - 31-12-1934.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 546513, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-550-7 Rex v. Ng Loi Yuen- appeal to Privy Council 1-1-1934 - 31-12-1934", "page_number": 145, "title": "CO129-550-7 Rex v. Ng Loi Yuen- appeal to Privy Council 1-1-1934 - 31-12-1934", "content_text": "List of Witnesses.\n\n1. Douglas James Valentine\n\n2. Martin Ingram de Ville\n\n3. Hugh Nicholas Moran\n\n4. Kathleen Charlotte French Fairburn\n\n5. Fung Siu Kin\n\n6. Victor Cecil Branson\n\n7. Mary Fine\n\n8. Wong Shu Kat\n\n9. Cheng Kam\n\n10. Hau Luk\n\n11. Lo Chung\n\n12. Arthur Albert Andrews\n\n13. Pun Tak\n\n14. Yung Sou\n\n15. Sidney Bowles\n\n16. Eric Sellars\n\n17. Philip Simmons\n\n18. Lilian Maude Vincent\n\n19. Olive May Thomson\n\n20. Leslie Frederick Gaywood\n\n21. Thomas McCarthy\n\n22. Albert Edward Burgess\n\n23. Charles Glover\n\n24. William O'Kelly\n\n25. William George Giles\n\n26. Hou Wing Hong\n\n27. Lo Fong\n\n28. Wong Kan\n\n29. Thomas Ross Hunter\n\n30. Thomas Henry Joseph Pine\n\n31. John O'Donovan\n\n32. Timothy Murphy\n\n33. Sim Pen Kiat\n\nPage 148", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-550-7 Rex v. Ng Loi Yuen- appeal to Privy Council 1-1-1934 - 31-12-1934.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 546517, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-550-7 Rex v. Ng Loi Yuen- appeal to Privy Council 1-1-1934 - 31-12-1934", "page_number": 149, "title": "CO129-550-7 Rex v. Ng Loi Yuen- appeal to Privy Council 1-1-1934 - 31-12-1934", "content_text": "Page 152\n\nDeft in Court. Charge read and explained. One week remand (formal.)\n\nDeft in Court. Q.A.A. Macfadyen, P.M., 9/7/34. Remanded 1 week formal.\n\nE.W. Hamilton, P.M., 16/7/34. Deft in Court. Mr. J.M. Hall for defence. Remanded to 10 a.m. 26/7/34.\n\nE.W. Hamilton, P.M., 23/7/34. Deft in Court. Mr. Hall for Defence. Mr. Lim to defend. Remanded 7 days formal to 10 a.m. to fix 2.15 on 1st, 3rd 7th, 8th, and 9th.\n\nDeft in Court. Hearing. E.W. Hamilton, P.M., 26/7/34. 1/8/34. Mr. Fraser instructed by Mr. Lockhart Smith for prosecution. Mr. Lim instructed by Mr. J.M. Hall for defence.\n\nCharge again explained. Mr. Fraser opens.\n\nDouglas James Valentine, sworn, ds: I am M.O. i/c Government Civil Hospital. At about 3.45 p.m. on 22nd June 1934 a British boy Michael Pine aged 8 years was admitted to hospital. He was suffering from concussion being unconscious and the effects of immersion. He had wounds about the head and considerable bruising round the forehead. There was bruising over both knees. He was given treatment but he never regained consciousness and died at 6.10 p.m. the same day. He had just been taken to a ward when I first saw him.\n\nOn the next day about 10 a.m. the body was identified by his father, Thomas Henry Joseph Pine. I performed a post mortem\n\nPage 153", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-550-7 Rex v. Ng Loi Yuen- appeal to Privy Council 1-1-1934 - 31-12-1934.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 546542, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-550-7 Rex v. Ng Loi Yuen- appeal to Privy Council 1-1-1934 - 31-12-1934", "page_number": 174, "title": "CO129-550-7 Rex v. Ng Loi Yuen- appeal to Privy Council 1-1-1934 - 31-12-1934", "content_text": "177\n\nat the Swatow Shop.\n\nsd. R. Hunter, L.S. 197.\n\nsd. E. Hamilton, P.M., 9/8/34.\n\nThomas Henry Joseph Pine, sworn, ds:- I am a master Gunner in the Royal Artillery living at No.4 B Block Kennedy Road. At 9.30 a.m. on 23rd June, I identified a body in the Govt. Civil Mortuary as that of my son Michael Pine. Sgt. Hunter and Dr. Valentine were present.\n\nNo X X.\n\n2.73.\n\n2.74.\n\nEx.9.\n\nsd. T.H.J. Pine.\n\nsd. E. Hamilton, P.M., 9/8.\n\nJohn O'Donovan, A.S.I., sworn, ds:- On 17th July in the afternoon I collected a number of straw hats, four hats representing three types. I showed them to Mrs. Fairburn. She picked out this exhibit 5 as being the type of hat worn by the man whom she saw climbing the railings on the nullah bridge on the day of the tragedy. On 21st July at 9.30 a.m. in Central I showed the same hats to Wong Shu Kat. He also picked out Ex.5 as being the sort of hat worn by Deft. on 22nd June. On that day 21/7 later, at 10 a.m., I showed the hats to Mary Fine. She picked out the same hat Ex.5 as like the one worn by the man who threw her into the nullah. I saw accused in hospital visiting it on the night of 22nd and the morning of the 23rd June. On the 23rd seeing the prisoner in bed I asked the Wardmaster for his clothing. I received Ex.6 together with a pair of dark trousers Ex. IX - a pair of white under pants and a cotton singlet (last two not put in.) They have been in my possession since. On 7th July I saw accused in a cell at Central police station. Through an interpreter and Det. C.140 I explained he would be put up for identification in the case of a murder of a European boy. I told him he could have a solicitor or", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-550-7 Rex v. Ng Loi Yuen- appeal to Privy Council 1-1-1934 - 31-12-1934.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 546549, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-550-7 Rex v. Ng Loi Yuen- appeal to Privy Council 1-1-1934 - 31-12-1934", "page_number": 181, "title": "CO129-550-7 Rex v. Ng Loi Yuen- appeal to Privy Council 1-1-1934 - 31-12-1934", "content_text": "(0. 134.)\n\nG.\n\nR.\n\nIn Case No. 19.052.\n\n184\n\nIN THE POLICE COURT AT VICTORIA IN THE COLONY OF HONG KONG.\n\n(Jurat under Ordinance 2 of 1889, Section 29)\n\nin Rex V. NG LOI YUEN alias NG YIK LAM alias NG YIK SAN\n\nPHONG KONG\n\nTO WIT\n\nThe within named Douglas James Valentine, Martin Ingram De Ville, Hugh Nicholas Moran, Kathleen Charlotte French Fairburn, Fung Siu Kin, Victor Cecil Branson, Wong Shu Kat, Cheng Kam, Hau Luk, Lo Chung, Arthur Albert Andrews, Pun Tak, Yung Jou, Sidney Bowles, Ric Sellars, Philip Simmons, Lilim Maude Vincent, Olive May Thomson, Leslie Frederick Gaywood, Thomas McCarthy, Albert Edward Burgess, Charles Glover, William O'Kelly, William Georges Giles, Hou Wing Hong, Lo Fong, Wong Kan, Thomas Ross Hunter, Thomas Henry Joseph Pine, John O'Donovan, Timothy Murphy, Sim Pen Kia were severally examined before me, a Magistrate of the above Colony, on the day and at the place hereinbefore mentioned; the usual oath was administered to the said Douglas James Valentine, Martin Ingram De Ville, Hugh Nicholas Moran, Kathleen Charlotte French Fairburn, Victor Cecil Branson, Arthur Albert Andrews, Sidney Bowles, Ric Sellars, Philip Simmons, Lilim Maude Vincent, Olive May Thomson, Leslie Frederick Gaywood, T. McCarthy, A.E. Burgess, C. Glover, W. O'Kelly, W.G. Giles, T.R. Hunter, and the usual declaration was made by the said T.H.J. Pine, J. O'Donovan, T. Murphy.\n\nFung Siu Kin, Wong Shu Kat, Cheng Kam, Hau Luk, Lo Chung, Pun Tak, Yung Jou, Hou Wing Hong, Lo Fong, Wong Kan, Sim Pen Kia prior to their examination, and the examination was taken in the presence of the accused and he was asked if he wished to cross-examine, and had a full opportunity of cross-examining or did actually cross-examine the said persons; and the examination of such persons was reduced into writing, and read over to, and signed by the persons so examined, and by me.\n\nE.7. Hamilton\n\nPolice Magistrate.\n\nDated the 9th day of August A.D. 1934.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-550-7 Rex v. Ng Loi Yuen- appeal to Privy Council 1-1-1934 - 31-12-1934.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 546550, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-550-7 Rex v. Ng Loi Yuen- appeal to Privy Council 1-1-1934 - 31-12-1934", "page_number": 182, "title": "CO129-550-7 Rex v. Ng Loi Yuen- appeal to Privy Council 1-1-1934 - 31-12-1934", "content_text": "(0. 72a.) MAGISTRATES ORDINANCE\n\nG. R.\n\n19052\n\nIN CASE NO........................................................\n\n185\n\n78\n\nIN THE POLICE COURT AT VICTORIA IN THE COLONY OF HONG KONG.\n\nRecognizance to give evidence at the Supreme Court.(Sec-75)\n\nBefore . W. Hamilton Esqr, a MAGISTRATE of the said Colony, sitting at the said Police Court. on the 1st, 3rd, 7th, 8th, 9th day of August 19234 Douglas James Valentine, Martin Ingram De Ville, Hugh Nicholas Moran, Kathleen Charlotte French Fairburn, Fung Siu Kin, Victor Cecil Branson, Wong Shu Kat, Cheng Kam, Hau Luk, Lo Chung, arthur Albert Andrews, Pun Tak, Yung Sou, Sidney Bowles, Eric Sellars, Philip Simmons, Lilim Maude Vincent, Olve May Thomson, Leslie Frederick Gaywood, Thomas Mc Carthy, Albert Edward Burgess, Charles Glover, William O'Kelly, William Georges Giles, Hou Wing Hong, Lo Fong, Wong Kan, Thomas Ross Hunter, Thomas henry Joseph Pine, John O'Donovan, Timothy Murphy, Sim Pen Kiat\n\npersonally came before me, the undersigned, and each of them acknowledged himself to owe to cur Sovereign Lord the King the sum of two hundred dollars of good and lawful money of the currency of the said Colony to be made and levied of his goods and chattels, lands and tenements, to the use of our Sovereign Lord the King, His Heirs, and Successors, if he shall fail in the following condition.\n\nLand Surveyor Signed: D.J. Valentine Govt. Medical Officer, M. I. De Ville K.Fairburn house wife, Fung P.W.D., H. N. Moran - Police Photographer, Shiu Kin Translator of S.C.A.Office, V.C. Branson - Govt. Analyst, Wong Shu Kat - fitter, Lo Chung car merchant, Cheng Kam chair coolie, Hau Luk cleaner, arthur Albert Andrews chief Inspector P.T.C., Pun Tak Yung Sou earth coolie, S. Bowles accountant R.A.S.C., Eric Sellars house wife, Mrs. private, P. Simmons private, Mrs. Lilim Maude Vincent O.M. Thomson house wife, L. F. Gaywood armourer Sgt. R.A.C.C., T. McCarthy bandsman, Pte. W.O. 'Kelly - pte. soldier, A.E. Burgess - soldier, C. Glover - bar assistant, Lo Fong soldier, W.G. Giles - L.Sgt., Hui Wing Hong ambulance attendant, Wong Kan C.526, T.H.J. Pine master Gunner R.A., T.R. Hunter I.S.A.197, J. O'Donovan - A.S.I., T. Murphy - interpreter.\n\nCONDITION TO PROSECUTE\n\nIf therefore each of the said above bounden witnesses shall respectively appear at the next Criminal Sessions of the Supreme Court, and there give such evidence as he knoweth upon an indictment to be preferred against one NG YIK SAN then and there preferred against one NG LOI YUEN; alias NG YIK LAM, defendant for the offence of \"Murder\" to the Supreme Court and Jurors upon the trial of the said defendant then the said recognizance to be void only as regards such witness so appearing or else to stand in full force and virtue.\n\nTaken and acknowledged, the day and year and at the place first above mentioned before me.\n\nExplained by. sd. Chow Yeung Man, sd. Lau Wing Shum Sworn Interpreter.\n\nsa. E.W. Hamilton Police Magistrate.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-550-7 Rex v. Ng Loi Yuen- appeal to Privy Council 1-1-1934 - 31-12-1934.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 547194, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936", "page_number": 55, "title": "CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936", "content_text": "# Enclosure No. 2\n\n# REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE\n\n## AT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONG KONG,\n\n### on the 4th April, 1935.\n\n## PRESENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (Sir THOMAS SOUTHORN, K.B.E., C.M.G.).\n\nThe Colonial Treasurer, (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR).\n\nMr. RICHARD MCNEIL HENDERSON, (Director of Public Works).\n\nSir HENRY EDWARD POLLOCK, Kt., K.C.\n\nSir WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON, Kt.\n\nMr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D.\n\nMr. JOSÉ PEDRO BRAGA.\n\nMr. Ts'o SEEN-WAN, O.B.E., LL.D.\n\nMr. CHAU TSUN-NIN.\n\nMr. JOHN JOHNSTONE PATERSON.\n\nMr. ROBERT ANDREW DERMOD FORREST, (Deputy Clerk of Councils).\n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons.\n\nThe Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 149 to 161 of 1934 and Nos. 24 to 26 of 1935, in Message No. 7 of 1st April, 1935, recommend that they be authorised.\n\nW. T. SOUTHORN,\n\nChairman.\n\nPage 58", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 547198, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936", "page_number": 59, "title": "CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936", "content_text": "No. 8.\n\n65\n\nEnclosure No.3.\n\nREPORT OF\n\nPROCEEDINGS\n\nOF THE\n\nFINANCE COMMITTEE\n\nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONG KONG,\n\non the 16th May, 1935.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (Sir THOMAS SOUTHORN, K.B.E., C.M.G.).\n\nthe Colonial Treasurer, (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR).\n\nMr. RICHARD MCNEIL HENDERSON, (Director of Public Works).\n\nSir HENRY EDWARD POLLOCK Kt., K.C.\n\nSir WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON, Kt.\n\nMr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D.\n\nMr. JOSÉ PEDRO BRAGA.\n\nMr. Ts'o SEEN-WAN, O.B.E., LL.D.\n\nMr. CHAU TSUN-NIN.\n\nMr. John Johnstone PATERSON.\n\nMr. WILLIAM HENRY BELL.\n\nMr. ROBERT ANDREW DERMOD FORREST, (Deputy Clerk of Councils).\n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons.\n\nThe Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 27 to 33 of 1935 in Message No.8 of 11th May, 1935, recommend that they be authorised.\n\nW. T. SOUTHORN,\n\nChairman.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 547221, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936", "page_number": 82, "title": "CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936", "content_text": "# REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS\n\nOF THE\n\nFINANCE COMMITTEE\n\nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONG KONG,\n\non the 10th January, 1935.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (Sir THOMAS SOUTHORN, K.B.E., C.M.G.).\n\nthe Colonial Treasurer, (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR).\n\nMr. RICHARD MCNEIL HENDERSON, (Director of Public Works).\n\nMr. CHARLES GORDON STEWART MACKIE,\n\nSir WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON, Kt.\n\nMr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D.\n\nMr. José PEDRO BRAGA.\n\nMr. Ts'o SEEN-WAN, O.B.E., LL.D.\n\nMr. CHAU TSUN-NIN.\n\nMr. WILLIAM HENRY BELL.\n\nMr. ROLAND ARTHUR CHARLES NORTH, (Deputy Clerk of Councils).\n\nABSENT:\n\nThe Honourable Sir HENRY EDWARD POLLOCK, Kt., K.C.\n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons.\n\nThe Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 136 to 145 of 1934 and No. 1 of 1935, in Message No. 1 of 7th January, 1935, recommend that they be authorised.\n\nW. T. SOUTHORN,\n\nChairman.\n\nPage 91", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 547225, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936", "page_number": 86, "title": "CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936", "content_text": "No. 2.\n\n97\n\nREPORT OF PROCEEDINGS\n\nOF THE\n\nFINANCE COMMITTEE\n\nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONG KONG,\n\non the 14th February, 1935.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (Sir THOMAS SOUTHORN, K.B.E., C.M.G.).\n\nThe Colonial Treasurer, (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR).\n\nMr. RICHARD MCNEIL HENDERSON, (Director of Public Works).\n\nSir HENRY EDWARD POLLOCK, Kt., K.C.\n\nMr. CHARLES GORDON STEWART MACKIE.\n\nSir WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON, Kt.\n\nMr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D.\n\nMr. José PEDRO BRAGA.\n\nMr. TS'O SEEN-WAN, O.B.E., LL.D.\n\nMr. CHAU TSUN-NIN.\n\nMr. JOHN JOHNSTONE PATERSON.\n\nMr. ROLAND ARTHUR CHARLES NORTH, (Deputy Clerk of Councils).\n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons.\n\nThe Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 146 to 148 of 1934 and Nos. 2 to 4 of 1935, in Message No. 2 of 9th February, 1935, recommend that they be authorised.\n\nW. T. SOUTHORN,\n\nChairman.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 547228, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936", "page_number": 89, "title": "CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936", "content_text": "101\n\nNo. 3.\n\nREPORT OF\n\nPROCEEDINGS\n\nOF THE\n\nFINANCE COMMITTEE\n\nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONG KONG,\n\non the 28th February, 1935.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (Sir THOMAS SOUTHORN, K.B.E., C.M.G.).\n\nthe Colonial Treasurer, (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR).\n\nMr. RICHARD MCNEIL HENDERSON, (Director of Public Works).\n\nSir HENRY EDWARD POLLOCK Kt., K.C.\n\nSir WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON, Kt.\n\nDr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D.\n\nMr. José PEDRO BRAGA.\n\nDr. Ts'o SEEN-WAN, O.B.E., LL.D.\n\nMr. CHARLES GORDON STEWART MACKIE.\n\nMr. CHAU TSUN-NIN.\n\nMr. JOHN JOHNSTONE PATERSON.\n\nMr. ROLAND ARTHUR CHARLES NORTH, (Deputy Clerk of Councils).\n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons.\n\nThe Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 5 to 9 of 1935, in Message No. 3 of 25th February, 1935, recommend that they be authorised.\n\nW. T. SOUTHORN,\n\nChairman.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 547231, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936", "page_number": 92, "title": "CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936", "content_text": "No. 4.\n\n105\n\nREPORT OF PROCEEDINGS\n\nOF THE\n\nFINANCE COMMITTEE\n\nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONG KONG,\n\non the 14th March, 1935.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (Sir THOMAS SOUTHORN, K.B.E., C.M.G.).\n\nthe Colonial Treasurer, (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR).\n\nMr. RICHARD MCNEIL HENDERSON, (Director of Public Works).\n\nSir HENRY EDWARD POLLOCK Kt., K.C.\n\nSir WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON, Kt.\n\nMr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D.\n\nMr. JOSÉ PEDRO BRAGA.\n\nMr. Ts'o SEEN-WAN, O.B.E., LL.D.\n\nMr. CHARLES GORDON STEWART MACKIE.\n\nMr. CHAU TSUN-NIN.\n\nMr. JOHN JOHNSTONE PATERSON.\n\nMr. ROLAND ARTHUR CHARLES NORTH, (Deputy Clerk of Councils).\n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons.\n\nThe Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 10 to 13 of 1935, in Message No. 4 of 9th March, 1935, recommend that they be authorised.\n\nW. T. SOUTHORN,\n\nChairman.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 547233, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936", "page_number": 94, "title": "CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936", "content_text": "108\n\nNo. 5.\n\nREPORT OF PROCEEDINGS\n\nOF THE\n\nFINANCE COMMITTEE\n\nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONG KONG,\n\non the 21st March, 1935.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (Sir THOMAS SOUTHORN, K.B.E., C.M.G.).\n\nthe Colonial Treasurer, (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR).\n\nMr. RICHARD MCNEIL HENDERSON, (Director of Public Works).\n\nSir HENRY EDWARD POLLOCK Kt., K.C.\n\nSir WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON, Kt.\n\nMr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D.\n\nMr. José PEDRO BRAGA.\n\nMr. Ts'o SEEN-WAN, O.B.E., LL.D.\n\nMr. CHARLES GORDON STEWART MACKIE.\n\nMr. CHAU TSUN-NIN.\n\nMr. JOHN JOHNSTONE PATERSON.\n\nMr. ROLAND ARTHUR CHARLES NORTH, (Deputy Clerk of Councils).\n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons.\n\nThe Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 14 to 18 of 1935, in Message No. 5 of 16th March, 1935, recommend that they be authorised.\n\nW. T. SOUTHORN,\n\nChairman.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 547235, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936", "page_number": 96, "title": "CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936", "content_text": "No. 6.\n\n111\n\nREPORT OF PROCEEDINGS\n\nOF THE\n\nFINANCE COMMITTEE\n\nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONG KONG,\n\non the 28th March, 1935.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (Sir THOMAS SOUTHORN, K.B.E., C.M.G.).\n\n99\n\nthe Colonial Treasurer, (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR).\n\nMr. RICHARD MCNEIL HENDERSON, (Director of Public Works).\n\n \n\n \n\nSir HENRY EDWARD POLLOCK Kt., K.C.\n\n \n\nSir WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON, Kt.\n\n19\n\nA\n\nMr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D.\n\nMr. José PEDRO BRAGA.\n\n \n\nMr. Ts'o SEEN-WAN, O.B.E., LL.D.\n\n27\n\nMr. CHARLES GORDON STEWART MACKIE.\n\nMr. CHAU TSUN-NIN.\n\n \n\nMr. JOHN JOHNSTONE PATERSON.\n\n \n\nMr. ROBERT ANDREW DERMOD FORREST, (Deputy Clerk of Councils).\n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons.\n\nThe Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 19 to 23 of 1935, in Message No. 6 of 26th March, 1935, recommend that they be authorised.\n\nW. T. SOUTHORN,\n\nChairman.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 547237, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936", "page_number": 98, "title": "CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936", "content_text": "No. 7.\n\n114\n\nREPORT OF PROCEEDINGS\n\nOF THE\n\nFINANCE COMMITTEE\n\nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONG KONG,\n\non the 4th April, 1935.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (Sir THOMAS SOUTHORN, K.B.E., C.M.G.).\n\nthe Colonial Treasurer, (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR).\n\nMr. RICHARD MCNEIL HENDERSON, (Director of Public Works).\n\nSir HENRY EDWARD POLLOCK Kt., K.C.\n\nSir WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON, Kt.\n\nMr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D.\n\nMr. JOSÉ PEDRO BRAGA,\n\nMr. TS'O SEEN-WAN, O.B.E., LL.D.\n\nMr. CHAU TSUN-NIN.\n\nMr. JOHN JOHNSTONE PATERSON.\n\nMr. ROBERT ANDREW DERMOD FORREST, (Deputy Clerk of Councils).\n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons.\n\nThe Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 149 to 161 of 1934 and Nos. 24 to 26 of 1935, in Message No. 7 of 1st April, 1935, recommend that they be authorised.\n\nW. T. SOUTHORN,\n\nChairman.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 547263, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936", "page_number": 124, "title": "CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936", "content_text": "REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS\n\nOF THE\n\nFINANCE COMMITTEE'\n\nAT A MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, HONG KONG,\n\non the 18th October, 1934.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (Sir THOMAS SOUTHORN, K.B.E., C.M.G.).\n\nThe Colonial Treasurer, (Mr. EDWIN TAYLOR).\n\nMr. RICHARD MCNEIL HENDERSON, (Director of Public Works).\n\nSir WILLIAM EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON, Kt.\n\nMr. CHARLES GORDON STEWART MACKIE.\n\nMr. ROBERT HORMUS KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D.\n\nMr. TS'O SEEN-WAN, O.B.E., LL.D.\n\nMr. CHAU TSUN-NIN.\n\nMr. WILLIAM HENRY BELL.\n\nMr. JOHN OWEN-HUGHES.\n\nMr. HENRY ROBERT BUTTERS, (Deputy Clerk of Councils).\n\nABSENT:\n\nThe Honourable Mr. JOSÉ PEDRO BRAGA.\n\nThe Committee met pursuant to summons.\n\nThe Committee having considered the items of Supplementary Expenditure Nos. 89 to 97 of 1934 in Message No. 14 of 15th October, 1934, recommend that they be authorised.\n\nD. W. TRATMAN,\n\nChairman.\n\nPage 143\n\n \n(The original text is already mostly in order and follows a logical structure. Minor corrections were made to formatting, punctuation, and spacing to adhere to the guidelines.)\n\n was removed as per rule 12. The output is now in HTML format using `` for paragraphs.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-552-1 Supplementary expenditure 24-12-1934 - 18-1-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 547381, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-552-4 Police Department- staffing 2-1-1935 - 7-12-1935", "page_number": 31, "title": "CO129-552-4 Police Department- staffing 2-1-1935 - 7-12-1935", "content_text": "NO. CONFIDENTIAL.\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\n\nHONG KONG.\n\n2nd January, 1935.\n\nSir,\n\n31\n\n23868 CR.\n\n21296 CR\n\nInsol (2)\n\nO\n\n£1,500 x £50 × £1,800 prov. 11th of 72-197\n\nWith reference to my despatch No.604 of 28th November, 1934, reporting the retirement on pension of Mr. E.D.C. Wolfe, C.M.G., Inspector General of Police, I have the honour to recommend the appointment of Mr. Thomas Henry King, Deputy Inspector General of Police to the vacant post.\n\n2.\n\nMr. King joined the service of this Government as a Police Probationer in November 1904. He was appointed Deputy Superintendent of Police in 1921 and Deputy Inspector General of Police in 1930. He has acted as Inspector General (Captain Superintendent of Police) on various occasions in 1925, 1929, 1932 and 1934 and has shown marked ability in his discharge of the duties of that post. Mr. King is eminently fitted for promotion to the post of Inspector General of Police and I recommend him with the fullest confidence. I invite reference to the Annual Confidential Reports on his service.\n\n3.\n\nMr. Wolfe was a cadet officer of Class I and drew salary accordingly. The salary recommended by the Salaries Commission for the post was £1,350 x £50 - £1,600 subsequently increased to £1,450 x £50 - £1,600\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\n\nSIR P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER, G.B.E., M.C., M.P.,\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-552-4 Police Department- staffing 2-1-1935 - 7-12-1935.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 547965, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-553-10 Urban Council- re-organisation of the medical and sanitary services 8-3-1935 - 31-7-1935", "page_number": 22, "title": "CO129-553-10 Urban Council- re-organisation of the medical and sanitary services 8-3-1935 - 31-7-1935", "content_text": "Enclo. No 2\n\nSee pp 7, 8, 79.\n\n22\n\nHONG KONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.\n\n10th January, 1935.\n\nPRESENT:-\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR (SIR WILLIAM PEEL, K.C.M.G., K.B.E.).\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY THE OFFICER COMMANDING THE TROOPS (MAJOR-GENERAL O. C. BORRETT, C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O.).\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY (HON. SIR THOMAS SOUTHORN, K.B.E., C.M.G.).\n\nTHE ATTORNEY GENERAL (HON. MR. C. G. ALABASTER, K.C., O.B.E.).\n\nTHE SECRETARY FOR CHINESE AFFAIRS (HON. MR. N. L. SMITH).\n\nTHE COLONIAL TREASURER (HON. MR. E. TAYLOR).\n\nHON. DR. A. R. WELLINGTON, C.M.G., (Director of Medical and Sanitary Services).\n\nHON. MR. R. M. HENDERSON, (Director of Public Works).\n\nHON. MR. T. H. KING, (Inspector General of Police).\n\nHON. SIR WILLIAM SHENTON, KT.\n\nHON. MR. R. H. KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D.\n\nHON. MR. J. P. BRAGA.\n\nHON. MR. S. W. TS'O, O.B.E., LL.D.\n\nHON. MR. C. G. S. MACKIE.\n\nHON. MR. T. N. CHAU.\n\nHON. MR. W. H. BELL.\n\nDeputy\n\nMR. R. A. C. NORTH, (Clerk of Councils).\n\nABSENT.\n\nHON. COMMANDER G. F. HOLE, R.N., (Retired) (Harbour Master).\n\nHON. SIR HENRY POLLOCK, KT., K.C., LL.D.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-553-10 Urban Council- re-organisation of the medical and sanitary services 8-3-1935 - 31-7-1935.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 547977, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-553-10 Urban Council- re-organisation of the medical and sanitary services 8-3-1935 - 31-7-1935", "page_number": 34, "title": "CO129-553-10 Urban Council- re-organisation of the medical and sanitary services 8-3-1935 - 31-7-1935", "content_text": "14\n\nEquals Two 8.\n\nSee pp 15-22\n\nHONG KONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.\n\n24th January, 1935.\n\n22.35\n\nPRESENT:-\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR (SIR WILLIAM PEEL, K.C.M.G., K.B.E.).\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY THE OFFICER COMMANDING THE TROOPS (MAJOR-GENERAL O. C. BORRETT, C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O.).\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY (HON. SIR THOMAS SOUTHORN, K.B.E., C.M.G.).\n\nTHE ATTORNEY GENERAL (HON. MR. C. G. ALABASTER, K.C., O.B.E.).\n\nTHE SECRETARY FOR CHINESE AFFAIRS (HON. MR. N. L. SMITH).\n\nTHE COLONIAL TREASURER (HON. MR. E. TAYLOR).\n\nHON. COMMANDER G. F. HOLE, R.N., (Retired) (Harbour Master).\n\nHON. DR. A. R. WELLINGTON, C.M.G., (Director of Medical and Sanitary Services).\n\nHON. MR. R. M. HENDERSON, (Director of Public Works).\n\nHON. MR. T. H. KING, (Inspector General of Police).\n\nHON. SIR HENRY POLLOCK, KT., K.C., LL.D.\n\nHON. SIR WILLIAM SHENTON, KT.\n\nHON. MR. R. H. KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D.\n\nHON. MR. J. P. BRAGA.\n\nHON. MR. S. W. TS'O, O.B.E., LL.D.\n\nHON. MR. C. G. S. MACKIE.\n\nHON. MR. T. N. CHAU.\n\nMR. R. A. C. NORTH, (Clerk of Councils).\n\nHON. MR. W. H. BELL.\n\nABSENT:-", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-553-10 Urban Council- re-organisation of the medical and sanitary services 8-3-1935 - 31-7-1935.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 548003, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-553-10 Urban Council- re-organisation of the medical and sanitary services 8-3-1935 - 31-7-1935", "page_number": 60, "title": "CO129-553-10 Urban Council- re-organisation of the medical and sanitary services 8-3-1935 - 31-7-1935", "content_text": "HONG KONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.\n\n24th January, 1935.\n\nPRESENT:-\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR (SIR WILLIAM PEEL, K.C.M.G., K.B.E.).\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY THE OFFICER COMMANDING THE TROOPS (MAJOR-GENERAL O. C. BORRETT, C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O.).\n\nTHE COLONIAL SECRETARY (HON. SIR THOMAS SOUTHORN, K.B.E., C.M.G.).\n\nTHE ATTORNEY GENERAL (HON. MR. C. G. ALABASTER, K.C., O.B.E.).\n\nTHE SECRETARY FOR CHINESE AFFAIRS (HON. MR. N. L. SMITH).\n\nTHE COLONIAL TREASURER (HON. MR. E. TAYLOR).\n\nHON. COMMANDER G. F. HOLE, R.N., (Retired) (Harbour Master).\n\nHON. DR. A. R. WELLINGTON, C.M.G., (Director of Medical and Sanitary Services).\n\nHON. MR. R. M. HENDERSON, (Director of Public Works).\n\nHON. MR. T. H. KING, (Inspector General of Police).\n\nHON. SIR HENRY POLLOCK, KT., K.C., LL.D.\n\nHON. SIR WILLIAM SHENTON, KT.\n\nHON. MR. R. H. KOTEWALL, C.M.G., LL.D.\n\nHON. MR. J. P. BRAGA.\n\nHON. MR. S. W. TS'O, O.B.E., LL.D.\n\nHON. MR. C. G. S. MACKIE\n\nHON. MR. T. N. CHAU.\n\nMR. R. A. C. NORTH, (Clerk of Councils).\n\nHON. MR. W. H. BELL.\n\nABSENT:-\n\nPage 60\n\nPage 61", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-553-10 Urban Council- re-organisation of the medical and sanitary services 8-3-1935 - 31-7-1935.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 549263, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-554-8 Administration of the Government during Governor's illness 13-9-1935 - 1-11-1935", "page_number": 8, "title": "CO129-554-8 Administration of the Government during Governor's illness 13-9-1935 - 1-11-1935", "content_text": "Page 75\n\nNo. 570.\n\nBY AIR MAIL.\n\nRECEIVED 13 NOV 1958\n\n1\n\nx\n\n14\n\n8\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\n\nHONG KONG.\n\n1st November, 1935.\n\n12\n\nSir,\n\nI have the honour to confirm my telegram No.270 of 1st November, 1935, reporting my resumption as from that date of the Administration of the Government, and the re-appointment of Mr. D. W. Tratman to act as Colonial Secretary.\n\n2. Mr. N. L. Smith resumed duty as Secretary for Chinese Affairs at the same time.\n\n3. A copy of the Government Gazette Extraordinary of 1st November, 1935, is enclosed.\n\nI have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient, humble servant,\n\nW. T. Southorn\n\nOfficer Administering the Government.\n\n6\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE MALCOLM MACDONALD, M.P., &c., &c., &c.\n\nE\n\nPage No 50.\n\nM\n\nVol. LXXXI.\n\nDIEU ET MON DROIT\n\nThe Hong Kong Government Gazette Extraordinary Published by Authority FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1935.\n\nThe following Notifications are published.\n\nBy command,\n\nD. W. TRATMAN, Colonial Secretary.\n\nCOLONIAL SECRETARY'S DEPARTMENT.\n\nNo. 836.—It is hereby notified that the Honourable Sir WILFRID THOMAS SOUTHORN, Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, and Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, resumed duty as Colonial Secretary on the 1st November, 1935, and thereupon took the prescribed oaths and assumed the administration of the Government of the Colony by direction of His Majesty's Secretary of State for the Colonies and by virtue of the provisions of the Letters Patent passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom constituting the office of Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hong Kong and providing for the Government thereof.\n\n1st November, 1935.\n\nD. W. TRATMAN, Colonial Secretary.\n\nPage 9\n\nPage 9\n\nPage 9\n\nPage 10\n\nTHE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 1, 1935.\n\nAPPOINTMENTS, &c.\n\nNo. 837.-His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government has been pleased to appoint Mr. DAVID WILLIAM TRATMAN, C.M.G., to act as Colonial Secretary, with effect from this date.\n\n1st November, 1935.\n\nNo. 838.-His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government has been pleased to appoint Mr. ROBERT ANDREW DERMOD FORREST to be Principal Assistant Colonial Secretary and Clerk of Councils with effect from this date.\n\n1st November, 1935.\n\nNo. 839.-His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government has been pleased to appoint Mr. HENRY ROBERT BUTTERS to be Deputy Clerk of Councils, with effect from this date.\n\n1st November, 1935.\n\nNo. 840.-His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government has been pleased to appoint Mr. JOHN HENRY BURKILL LEE to be his Private Secretary, with effect from this date.\n\n1st November, 1935.\n\nNo. 841.-His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government has been pleased to appoint Lieutenant (Local Captain) WILLIAM JOHN ROTO CRAGG, 1st Battalion, The Lincolnshire Regiment, to be his Aide-de-Camp, with effect from this date.\n\n1st November, 1935.\n\nNo. 842. His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government has been pleased to appoint the following officers to be his Honorary Aides-de-Camp, with effect from this date:\n\nLieutenant MERVYN MUSPRATT-WILLIAMS, 1st Battalion, The Lincolnshire Regiment.\n\nLieutenant STEPHEN EVERARD SKEY, 8th Heavy Brigade, Royal Artillery.\n\nLieutenant ROBERT CORADOC ROSE-PRICE, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Welch Fusiliers.\n\nSubadar-Major LALL KHAN, 1st Battalion, 8th Punjab Regiment.\n\nSubadar-Major WARIS KHAN, Hong Kong and Singapore Brigade, Royal Artillery.\n\nRISALDAR MIRAN BAKSHI, I.D.S.M., Hong Kong Mule Corps.\n\nLieutenant JOHN ROBERT CROSSE HAMILTON, Royal Engineers.\n\nLieutenant CLIVE CHARLTON GARTHWAITE, Royal Artillery.\n\nLieutenant CHARLES CECIL STANLEY GENESE, 2nd Battalion, The East Lancashire Regiment.\n\nCaptain THOMAS ADDIS MARTIN, Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps.\n\n2nd Lieutenant HENRIQUE ALBERTO DE BARROS BOTELHO, Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps.\n\n1st November, 1935.\n\nPrinted and Published by NORONHA & Co., Printers to the Hong Kong Government.\n\nPage 10\n\nPage 10\n\nPage 11\n\nC. O.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-554-8 Administration of the Government during Governor's illness 13-9-1935 - 1-11-1935.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 550463, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "page_number": 25, "title": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "content_text": "Enclosure No.2.\n\nLEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.\n\n25\n\nHis Excellency the Governor (Sir Andrew Caldecott, Kt., C.M.G., O.B.E.)\n\nHis Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops, (Major-General Arthur Wollaston Bartholomew, C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O.)\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (Mr. Roland Arthur Charles North), since Sir Wilfrid Thomas Southorn's absence on leave.\n\nThe Honourable the Attorney General (Mr. Chaloner Grenville Alabaster, O.B.E., K.C.)\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Secretary for Chinese Affairs, (Mr. William James Carrie), since Mr. Roland Arthur Charles North became Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Treasurer (Mr. Edwin Taylor, C.M.G.)\n\nThe Honourable Commander George Francis Hole, R.N. (Retired), (Harbour Master).\n\nThe Honourable Dr. Arthur Robartes Wellington, C.M.G. (Director of Medical and Sanitary Services).\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Thomas Henry King, (Inspector General of Police).\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Arthur George Warnham Tickle, (Acting Director of Public Works), since Mr. Richard McNeil Henderson went on leave.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. John Johnstone Paterson.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. José Pedro Braga, O.B.E.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Ts'o Seen-wan, C.B.E., LL.D.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Chau Tsun-nin.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Lo Man-kam.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Marcus Theodore Johnson, since Sir Henry Edward Pollock, Kt., K.C., LL.D. went on leave.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Arthur William Hughes.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Edgar Davidson, since Mr. Stanley Hudson Dodwell went on leave.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 550466, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "page_number": 28, "title": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "content_text": "Enclosure No. 2.\n\n28\n\nLEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.\n\nHis Excellency the Governor (Sir Andrew Caldecott, Kt., C.M.G., C.B.E.)\n\n> \n\nHis Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops, (Major-General Arthur Wollaston Bartholomew, C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O.)\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary, (Mr. Roland Arthur Charles North), since Sir Wilfrid Thomas Southorn's absence on leave.\n\nThe Honourable the Attorney General (Mr. Chaloner Grenville Alabaster, O.B.E., K.C.)\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Secretary for Chinese Affairs, (Mr. William James Carrie), since Mr. Roland Arthur Charles North became Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Treasurer (Mr. Edwin Taylor, C.M.G.) The Honourable Commander George Francis Hole, R.N. (Retired), (Harbour Master).\n\nThe Honourable Dr. Arthur Robartes Wellington, C.M.G., (Director of Medical and Sanitary Services).\n\nThe Honourable Dr. Thomas Henry King, (Inspector General of Police).\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Arthur George Warnham Tickle, (Acting Director of Public Works), since Mr. Richard McNeil Henderson went on leave.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. John Johnstone Paterson.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. José Pedro Braga, O.B.E.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Ts'o Seen-wan, C.B.E., LL.D.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Chau Tsun-nin.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Lo Kan-kam.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Marcus Theodore Johnson, since Sir Henry Edward Pollock, Kt., K.C., LL.D., went on leave.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Arthur William Hughes.\n\nThe Honourable Dr. Edgar Davidson, since Mr. Stanley Hudson Dodwell went on leave.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 550477, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "page_number": 39, "title": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "content_text": "39\n\nEnclosure No.2.\n\nLEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.\n\nHis Excellency the Governor,\n\n(Sir Andrew Caldecott, Kt., C.M.G., C.B.E.)\n\nHis Excellency the General Officer Commanding the British\n\nTroops in China, (Major-General Arthur Wollaston Bartholomew, C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O.)\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary,\n\n(Mr. Roland Arthur Charles North), since Sir Wilfrid Thomas Southorn went on leave.\n\nThe Honourable the Attorney General (Mr. Chaloner Grenville\n\nAlabaster, O.B.E., K.C.)\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Secretary for Chinese Affairs,\n\n(Mr. William James Carrie), since Mr. Roland Arthur Charles North became Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Treasurer (Mr. Edwin Taylor).\n\nThe Honourable Commander George Francis Hole, R.N., (Retired),\n\n(Harbour Master).\n\nThe Honourable Dr. Arthur Robartes Wellington, C.M.G.,\n\n(Director of Medical and Sanitary Services).\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Thomas Henry King (Inspector General of Police).\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Arthur George Warnham Tickle (Acting Director\n\nof Public Works), since Mr. Richard McNeil Henderson went on leave.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Ts'o Seen-Wan, C.B.E., LL.D.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Chau Tsun-nin.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. John Johnstone Paterson.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. William Henry Bell.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Lo Man-kam\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Stanley Hudson Dodwell\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Antonio Ferreira Batalha Silva-Netto, since\n\nMr. José Pedro Braga, O.B.E., went on leave.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Marcus Theodore Johnson.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 550485, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "page_number": 47, "title": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "content_text": "Enclosure No. 2.\n\nLEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.\n\n47\n\nHis Excellency the Governor,\n\n(Sir Andrew Caldecott, Kt., C.M.G., C.B.E.).\n\nThe Honourable the Officer Commanding the Troops,\n\n(Brigadier Hugh Garden Seth-Smith, D.S.O.) since the\n\nabsence of Major-General Arthur Wollaston Bartholomew, C.B., C.M.G., C.B.V., D.S.O.).\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary,\n\n(Mr. Roland Arthur Charles North), since Sir Wilfrid Thomas\n\nSouthorn went on leave.\n\nThe Honourable the Attorney General (Mr. Chaloner Granville\n\nAlabaster, O.B.E., K.C.).\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Secretary for Chinese Affairs,\n\n(Mr. William James Carrie), since Mr. Roland Arthur Charles\n\nNorth became Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Treasurer (Mr. Edwin Taylor).\n\nThe Honourable Commander George Francis Hole, R.N., (Retired),\n\n(Harbour Master)\n\nThe Honourable Dr. Arthur Robartes Wellington, C.M.G.,\n\n(Director of Medical and Sanitary Services).\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Thomas Henry King (Inspector General of Police).\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Arthur George Warnham Tickle (Acting Director\n\nof Public Works), since Mr. Richard McNeil Henderson went on leave.\n\nThe Honourable Sir Henry Edward Pollock, Kt., K.C., LL.D.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Ts'o Seen-Wan, C.B.E., LL.D.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Chau Tsun-nin.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. John Johnstone Paterson.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. William Henry Bell.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Lo Man-kam.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Stanley Hudson Dodwell.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Antonio Ferreira Batalha Silva-Netto, since\n\nMr. José Pedro Braga, O.B.E., went on leave.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 550494, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "page_number": 56, "title": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "content_text": "56\n\nEnclosure No. 2.\n\nLEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.\n\nHis Excellency the Governor\n\n(Sir Andrew Caldecott, Kt., C.M.G., C.B.E.).\n\nHis Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops,\n\n(Major-General Arthur Wollaston Bartholomew, C.B.,\n\nC.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O.).\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary\n\n(Mr. Roland Arthur Charles North), since Sir Wilfrid\n\nThomas Southorn's absence on leave.\n\nThe Honourable the Attorney General (Mr. Chaloner Grenville\n\nAlabaster, O.B.E., K.C.).\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Secretary for Chinese Affairs,\n\n(Mr. William James Carrie), since Mr. Roland Arthur\n\nCharles North became Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Treasurer (Mr. Edwin Taylor).\n\nThe Honourable Commander George Francis Hole, R.N. (Retired),\n\n(Harbour Master).\n\nThe Honourable Dr. Arthur Robartes Wellington, C.M.G.,\n\n(Director of Medical and Sanitary Services).\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Thomas Henry King (Inspector General of Police).\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Arthur George Warnham Tickle (Acting Director\n\nof Public Works), since Mr. Richard McNeil Henderson went on leave.\n\nThe Honourable Sir Henry Edward Pollock, Kt., K.C., LL.D.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. José Pedro Braga, C.B.E.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Ts'o Seen-wan, C.B.E., LL.D.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Chau Tsun-nin.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. John Johnstone Paterson.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. William Henry Bell.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Lo Man-kam.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Stanley Hudson Dodwell.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 550497, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "page_number": 59, "title": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "content_text": "Enclosure No.2.\n\nEXECUTIVE COUNCIL.\n\n59\n\nHis Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops\n\n(Major-General Arthur Wollaston Bartholomew, C.B.,\n\nC.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O.)\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary,\n\n(Mr. Roland Arthur Charles North), since Sir Wilfrid\n\nThomas Southorn's absence on leave.\n\nThe Honourable the Attorney General,\n\n(Mr. Chaloner Grenville Alabaster, O.B.E., K.C.)\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Secretary for Chinese Affairs (Mr. William James Carrie), since Mr. Roland Arthur\n\nCharles North became Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Treasurer,\n\n(Mr. Edwin Taylor).\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Arthur George Warnham Tickle (Acting Director of Public Works), since Mr. Richard McNeil Henderson went on leave.\n\nThe Honourable Sir Henry Edward Pollock, Kt., K.C., LL.D.\n\nThe Honourable Sir Shou-son Chow, Kt., LL.D.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. John Johnstone Paterson.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 550498, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "page_number": 60, "title": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "content_text": "Enclosure No.1.\n\nEnclosure No.2.\n\nAux-It\n\nNo. 197.\n\nSir,\n\n53571/26\n\n13\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG.\n\n60\n\nREC\n\n11 MAY 1936\n\nC. O. I\n\n1st April, 1936.\n\nI have the honour to inform you that I have provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure appointed the Honourable Sir Henry Edward Pollock, Kt., K.C., LL.D., to be an Unofficial Member of the Executive Council for a further term of five years with effect from the 9th March, 1936.\n\n2. I enclose a copy of the provisional instrument for this appointment.\n\n3. In accordance with Colonial Regulation No.155 I enclose also a list of the present members of the Executive Council.\n\n12\n\nI have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient, humble servant,\n\nCaldecott\n\nGovernor, &c.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE J. H. THOMAS, M.P., &c., &c., &c.\n\nPage 60\n\nPage 61", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 550500, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "page_number": 62, "title": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "content_text": "62\n\nEnclosure No. 2.\n\nEXECUTIVE COUNCIL.\n\n----o000o0o----\n\nHis Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops\n\n(Major-General Arthur Wollaston Bartholomew, C.B., C.M.G.,\n\nC.B.E., D.S.O.)\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary,\n\n(Mr. Roland Arthur Charles North), since Sir Wilfrid\n\nThomas Southorn's absence on leave.\n\nThe Honourable the Attorney General,\n\n(Mr. Chaloner Grenville Alabaster, O.B.E., K.C.)\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Secretary for Chinese Affairs\n\n(Mr. William James Carrie), since Mr. Roland Arthur\n\nCharles North became Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Treasurer,\n\n(Mr. Edwin Taylor).\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Arthur George Warnham Tickle (Acting Director of Public Works), since Mr. Richard McNeil Henderson went on leave.\n\nThe Honourable Sir Henry Edward Pollock, Kt., K.C., LL.D.\n\nThe Honourable Sir Shou-son Chow, Kt., LL.D.\n\nThe Honourable Sir William Edward Leonard Shenton, Kt.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 550504, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "page_number": 66, "title": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "content_text": "Enclosure No. 3.\n\n66%\n\nEXECUTIVE COUNCIL\n\n--o000o0o--\n\nHis Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops\n\n(Major-General Arthur Wollaston Bartholomew, C.B., C.M.G.,\n\nC.B.E., D.S.O.)\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary,\n\n(Mr. Roland Arthur Charles North), since Sir Wilfrid\n\nThomas Southorn's absence on leave\n\nThe Honourable the Attorney General,\n\n(Mr. Chaloner Grenville Alabaster, O.B.E., K.C.)\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Secretary for Chinese Affairs,\n\n(Mr. William James Carrie), since Mr. Roland Arthur Charles\n\nNorth became Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Treasurer,\n\n(Mr. Edwin Taylor).\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Arthur George Warnham Tickle (Acting\n\nDirector of Public Works), since Mr. Richard McNeil Henderson went on leave.\n\nThe Honourable Sir Henry Edward Pollock, Kt., K.C., LL.D.\n\nThe Honourable Sir Shou-son Chow, Kt., LL.D.\n\nThe Honourable Sir William Edward Leonard Shenton, Kt.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 550505, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "page_number": 67, "title": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "content_text": "Enclosure No. 4.\n\nLEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.\n\n----o000o0o----\n\n67\n\nHis Excellency the Governor,\n\n(Sir Andrew Caldecott, Kt., C.M.G., C.B.E.)\n\nHis Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops, (Major-General Arthur Wollaston Bartholomew, C.B.,\n\nC.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O.)\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary\n\n(Mr. Roland Arthur Charles North), since Sir Wilfrid\n\nThomas Southorn's absence on leave.\n\nThe Honourable the Attorney General (Mr. Chaloner Grenville\n\nAlabaster, O.B.E., K.C.)\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Secretary for Chinese Affairs,\n\n(Mr. William James Carrie), since Mr. Roland Arthur\n\nCharles North became Acting Colonial Secretary.\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Treasurer (Mr. Edwin Taylor).\n\nThe Honourable Commander George Francis Hole, R.N. (Retired),\n\n(Harbour Master).\n\nThe Honourable Dr. Arthur Robartes Wellington, C.M.G.\n\n(Director of Medical and Sanitary Services).\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Thomas Henry King (Inspector General of\n\nPolice).\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Arthur George Warnham Tickle (Acting Director of Public Works), since Mr. Richard McNeil Henderson went on leave.\n\nThe Honourable Sir Henry Edward Pollock, Kt., K.C., LL.D.\n\nThe Honourable Sir William Edward Leonard Shenton, Kt.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Jose Pedro Braga, O.B.E.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Ts'o Seen-wan, C.B.E., LL.D.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Chau Tsun-nin.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. John Johnstone Paterson.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. William Henry Bell.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Lo Man-kam.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 550508, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "page_number": 70, "title": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "content_text": "CONFIDENTIAL.\n\nAIR MAIL.\n\n70\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\n\nHONG KONG.\n\n19th February, 1936.\n\nSir,\n\nI have the honour to report that I find myself faced with the fact that within the next five months all three Unofficial Members of my Executive Council will have fulfilled their term of membership or have resigned, viz:-\n\n2.\n\nSir Shouson Chow, term expires on 8th March;\n\nSir William Shenton, term expires on 8th July;\n\nSir Henry Pollock, leaves the Colony for good in April.\n\nSir Henry Pollock was originally appointed to the Council on the 9th March, 1921, and Sir Shouson Chow on the 9th July, 1926, so that neither of them is ordinarily eligible for re-appointment. If, however, neither is re-appointed the unofficial personnel will suffer a breach of continuity unparalleled in the history of the Council and particularly unadvisable, so it seems to me, in the early days of a new Governor.\n\n3.\n\n(i) I have therefore reviewed the position very carefully and have arrived at the following conclusions :-\n\nTo Sir Shouson Chow the obvious successor will be Dr. R.H. Kotewall, C.M.G., who was a member of Legislative Council from 1923 to 1935 and has\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\n\nJ.H. THOMAS, M.P.\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.\n\nPage 70\n\nPage 71", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 550511, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "page_number": 73, "title": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "content_text": "53571/31\n\n73\n\n9 MAR 1936\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\n\nHONG KONG,\n\n6th February, 1936.\n\nSir,\n\n24/92568/32\n\nWith reference to the despatches noted in the margin, I have the honour to inform you that as the term of appointment of Sir Henry Edward Pollock, Kt., K.C., LL.D., as representative of the Justices of the Peace in the Legislative Council expired on the 16th January, the necessary steps were taken to secure the recommendation of a successor.\n\n2. Sir Henry Pollock was the only candidate nominated, and I have, therefore, re-appointed him, provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be an Unofficial Member of the Council. A copy of the provisional instrument for this re-appointment is enclosed.\n\n3. In accordance with Colonial Regulation No. 155, I enclose a list of Members of the Legislative Council.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour most obedient, humble servant,\n\nCaldecote\n\nGovernor, &c.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\n\nJ. H. THOMAS, M.P.,\n\n&C.,\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.\n\nEnclosure No. 1.\n\n3/92568/252\n\nTo the Secretary of State: No.43 of the 1st February, 1932.\n\nFrom the Secretary of State: No. 80 of the 17th March, 1932.\n\nEnclosure No. 2", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 550513, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "page_number": 75, "title": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "content_text": "Enclosure No. 2.\n\nLegislative Council of Hong Kong.\n\n75\n\nHis Excellency the Governor (Sir Andrew Caldecott, Kt.,\n\nC.M.G., C.B.E.)\n\nHis Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops\n\n(Major-General Arthur Wollaston Bartholomew, C.B.,\n\nC.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O.)\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Secretary (Sir Wilfrid Thomas\n\nSouthorn, K.B.E., C.M.G., LL.D.)\n\nThe Honourable the Attorney General (Mr. Chaloner Grenville\n\nAlabaster, O.B.E., K.C.)\n\nThe Honourable the Secretary for Chinese Affairs (Mr. Norman\n\nLockhart Smith)\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Treasurer (Mr. Edwin Taylor)\n\nThe Honourable Commander George Francis Hole, R.N. (Retired),\n\n(Harbour Master)\n\nThe Honourable Dr. Arthur Robartes Wellington, C.M.G.,\n\n(Director of Medical and Sanitary Services)\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Richard McNeil Henderson (Director of\n\nPublic Works)\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Thomas Henry King (Inspector General of\n\nPolice)\n\nThe Honourable Sir Henry Edward Pollock, Kt., K.C., LL.D.\n\nThe Honourable Sir William Edward Leonard Shenton, Kt.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. José Pedro Braga, C.B.E.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Ts'o Seen-wan, C.B.E., LL.D.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Chau Tsun-nin.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. John Johnstone Paterson.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. William Henry Bell.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Lo Man-kam.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 550516, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "page_number": 78, "title": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "content_text": "Enclosure No. 2.\n\n78\n\nLegislative Council of Hong Kong.\n\nHis Excellency the Governor (Sir Andrew Caldecott, Kt.,\n\nC.M.G., C.B.E.)\n\nHis Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops\n\n(Major-General Arthur Wollaston Bartholomew, C.B.,\n\nC.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O.)\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Secretary (Sir Wilfrid Thomas\n\nSouthorn, K.B.E., C.M.G., LL.D.)\n\nThe Honourable the Attorney General (Mr. Chaloner Grenville\n\nAlabaster, O.B.E., K.C.)\n\nThe Honourable the Secretary for Chinese Affairs (Mr. Norman\n\nLockhart Smith)\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Treasurer (Mr. Edwin Taylor)\n\nThe Honourable Commander George Francis Hole, R.N. (Retired),\n\nHarbour Master)\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Richard McNeil Henderson (Director of\n\nPublic Works)\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Thomas Henry King (Inspector General of\n\nPolice)\n\nThe Honourable Dr. William Brownlow Ashe Moore, O.B.E.,\n\n(Acting Director of Medical and Sanitary Services during the temporary absence of Dr. Arthur Robartes Wellington, C.M.G.)\n\nThe Honourable Sir Henry Edward Pollock, Kt., K.C., LL.D.\n\nThe Honourable Sir William Edward Leonard Shenton, Kt.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. José Pedro Braga, O.B.E.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Ts'o Seen-wan, C.B.E., LL.D.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Chau Tsun-nin.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. John Johnstone Paterson.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. William Henry Bell.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Lo Man-kam.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 550518, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "page_number": 80, "title": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "content_text": "Enclosure No. 2.\n\nName.\n\nLegislative Council.\n\nDate of Date of Original last Appoint- Re-appoint- ment. ment.\n\nDate of Expiry of Appointment.\n\nH. E. Sir Andrew Caldecott, Kt., C.M.G., C.B.E., President.\n\nOFFICIAL MEMBERS.\n\nH. E. Major-General Arthur Wollaston Bartholomew, C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O. Hon. Sir Wilfrid Thomas Southorn, K.B.E., C.M.G. Hon. Mr. Chaloner Grenville Alabaster, O.B.E., K.C.\n\n5th Nov., 1935. (Date of Commission.) Ex Officio.\n\n12th Dec., 1935. (Assumed Office.) 12th Dec., 1935.\n\n1st May, 1926. 19th Feb., 1931.\n\nHon. Mr. Norman Lockhart Smith. Hon. Mr. Edwin Taylor.\n\n24th Oct., 1934. 28th June, 1935.\n\nHon. Sir William Edward Hole, R.N., (Rtd.) Hon. Dr. Arthur Robartes Wellington, C.M.G., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., D.T.M. & H., D.P.H. Hon. Mr. Richard McNeil Henderson, M. Inst. C.E., M.I. Mech. E., M. Inst. W.E. Hon. Mr. Thomas Henry King.\n\nUNOFFICIAL MEMBERS.\n\nHon. Sir Henry Edward Pollock, Kt., K.C., LL.D. Hon. Mr. José Pedro Braga, O.B.E.\n\n17th Jan., 1929. 4th Feb., 1929.\n\n2nd July, 1932. On ceasing to be H.M., D.M.S.S., D. P. W. 1. G. P., respectively.\n\nand 23rd Oct., 1934. 17th Jan., 1932.\n\n* 1906. 3rd April, 1928. 17th Jan., 1936. 2nd April, 1936.\n\nHon. Mr. Ts'o Seen-wan, C.B.E., LL.D. Hon. Mr. Chau Tsun-nin.\n\n17th Jan., 1929. 2nd Dec., 1931.\n\n17th Jan., 1933. 2nd Dec., 1935.\n\n16th Jan., 1937. 1st Dec., 1939.\n\nHon. Mr. John Johnstone Paterson. Hon. Mr. William Henry Bell.\n\n15th Mar., 1934. 15th April, 1935.\n\n14th March, 1938. 14th April, 1939.\n\nHon. Mr. Lo Man-kam.\n\n4th Oct., 1935. 3rd Oct., 1939.\n\nThe Colonial Secretary, the Colonial Treasurer, the Director of Public Works, and all the Unofficial Members of the Council are Members of the Finance Committee. The Director of Public Works, the Colonial Treasurer, and all the Unofficial Members of the Council are Members of the Public Works Committee.\n\n§ Member of the Standing Law Committee.\n\n* Nominated by the Justices of the Peace.\n\n† Appointed by the Governor.\n\nNominated by the Chamber of Commerce.\n\nPage 80\n\nPage 81", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 550519, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "page_number": 81, "title": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "content_text": "Enclosure No. 1.\n\n \n Name,\n Executive Council.\n Date of Original Appointment.\n Date of last Re-Appointment.\n Date of Expiry of Appointment.\n \n \n OFFICIAL MEMBERS.\n \n \n H.E. Major-General Arthur Wollaston Bartholomew, C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O.\n Ex Officio.\n 12th Dec., 1935.\n \n \n \n \n Hon. Sir Wilfrid Thomas Southorn, K.B.E., C.M.G.\n Do.\n 1st May, 1926.\n Do.\n \n \n \n Hon. Mr. Chaloner Grenville Alabaster, O.B.E., K.C.\n Do.\n 19th Feb., 1931.\n Do.\n \n \n \n Hon. Mr. Norman Lockhart Smith.\n Do.\n 24th Oct., 1934.\n Do.\n \n \n \n Hon. Mr. Edwin Taylor.\n Do.\n 28th June, 1931.\n Do.\n \n \n \n Hon. Mr. Richard McNeil Henderson.\n On ceasing to be D.P.W.\n 2nd July, 1932.\n \n \n \n \n UNOFFICIAL MEMBERS.\n \n \n Hon. Sir Henry Edward Pollock, Kt., K.C., LL.D.\n \n 9th March, 1921.\n 9th March, 1931.\n 9th March, 1936.\n \n \n Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, Kt., LL.D.\n \n 9th July, 1926.\n 9th July, 1931.\n 9th July, 1936.\n \n \n Hon. Sir William Edward Leonard Shenton, Kt.\n \n 3rd April, 1928.\n 3rd April, 1933.\n 2nd April, 1938.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 550523, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "page_number": 85, "title": "CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936", "content_text": "Enclosure No.2.\n\nLegislative Council of Hong Kong.\n\n85 END\n\nment\n\nHis Excellency the Officer Administering the Government\n\n(Sir Wilfrid Thomas Southorn, K.B.E., C.M.G.)\n\nHis Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops\n\n(Major-General Frank Staniford Thackeray, D.S.O., C.B.,\n\nA.D.C.)\n\nThe Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary (Mr. David\n\nWilliam Tratman)\n\nThe Honourable the Attorney General (Mr. Chaloner Grenville\n\nAlabaster, O.B.E., K.C.)\n\nThe Honourable the Secretary for Chinese Affairs (Mr. Norman\n\nLockhart Smith)\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Treasurer (Mr. Edwin Taylor)\n\nThe Honourable Commander George Francis Hole, R.N. (Retired),\n\n(Harbour Master)\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Richard Macneil Henderson (Director of Public\n\nWorks)\n\nThe Honourable Dr. Arthur Robartes Wellington, C.M.G., (Director\n\nof Medical and Sanitary Services)\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Thomas Henry King (Inspector General of\n\nPolice)\n\nThe Honourable Sir Henry Edward Pollock, Kt., K.C., LL.D.\n\nThe Honourable Sir William Edward Leonard Shenton, Kt.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. José Pedro Braga, O.B.E.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Ts'o Seen-wan, C.B.E., LL.D.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Chau Tsun Nin.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. John Johnstone Paterson.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. William Henry Bell.\n\nThe Honourable Mr. Lo Man-kam.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-556-17 Appointments to Legislative Council 4-12-1935 - 31-12-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 551764, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-558-3 Levy on Salaries- petition from Chinese Civil Servants 3-1-1936 - 19-12-1936", "page_number": 125, "title": "CO129-558-3 Levy on Salaries- petition from Chinese Civil Servants 3-1-1936 - 19-12-1936", "content_text": "# TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE \n## MR. JAMES HENRY THOMAS, \n### M. P., HIS MAJESTY'S \n#### SECRETARY OF STATE FOR \n##### THE COLONIES. \n###### SHEWETH: \nPage 123\n\n**THE HUMBLE PETITION OF THE UNDER-SIGNED CHINESE CIVIL SERVANTS OF THE COLONY OF HONG KONG.**\n\n1. Your Petitioners are representative of all branches of the Chinese Civil Servants, employed by the Government of Hong Kong, and whose emoluments and allowances are paid wholly in local dollar currency.\n\n2. The total number of such Chinese Civil Servants, which is roughly 3,500, may be divided into certain main categories such as Chinese Medical Officers, Inspectors of Vernacular Schools, Junior Clerical Service, Anglo-Chinese Assistant Masters, Asiatic Sanitary Inspectors, Wireless Operators, Surveyors, Draughtsmen, Railway Station Masters, Motor Drivers, Telegraphist-Computers, Wireless Technicians, Telephone Operators, Hospital Dressers and Nurses, Coxswains and Boatmen, Launch Engineers, P.W.D. Foremen, Gardeners, Revenue Officers, Police Officers, Watchmen, Office Attendants, and a general body of employees whose salaries are subject to the temporary levy.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-558-3 Levy on Salaries- petition from Chinese Civil Servants 3-1-1936 - 19-12-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 551840, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-558-3 Levy on Salaries- petition from Chinese Civil Servants 3-1-1936 - 19-12-1936", "page_number": 201, "title": "CO129-558-3 Levy on Salaries- petition from Chinese Civil Servants 3-1-1936 - 19-12-1936", "content_text": "Dated the 17th day of March, 1930.\n\nTo the Right Honourable Mr. James Henry Thomas, M.P., His Majesty's Secretary of State for the Colonies.\n\n## THE PETITION OF CHINESE CIVIL SERVANTS HONG KONG", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-558-3 Levy on Salaries- petition from Chinese Civil Servants 3-1-1936 - 19-12-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 551850, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-558-3 Levy on Salaries- petition from Chinese Civil Servants 3-1-1936 - 19-12-1936", "page_number": 211, "title": "CO129-558-3 Levy on Salaries- petition from Chinese Civil Servants 3-1-1936 - 19-12-1936", "content_text": "# THE HUMBLE PETITION OF THE UNDERSIGNED OFFICERS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE OF THE COLONY OF HONG KONG\n\n## TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE MR. JAMES HENRY THOMAS, M.P., HIS MAJESTY'S SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES.\n\nSHEWETH:\n\n1. We, the undersigned, are officers of the Civil Service of Hong Kong whose services were engaged upon the understanding that our remuneration would be payable upon a sterling basis.\n\n2. On the 28th December, 1935, a circular was issued by the Colonial Secretary to the Heads of Departments intimating that in view of the unfavourable financial position caused by the fall in revenue and the low exchange value of the Hong Kong dollar, the Government was reluctantly considering the imposition of a temporary levy on both dollar and sterling salaries.\n\nAppendix \"A\"\n\nOn the 20th January, 1936, a further circular (of which a copy together with a copy of an amending circular is annexed) was issued by the Colonial Secretary stating that the following method of payment would, as from the 1st January, 1936, be adopted for the payment of sterling salaries:- \n(1) No levy on salaries not exceeding £240 per annum. On salaries above that figure, 2% on first £240, 5% on next £360, 7% on next £400, 10% on next £400, and 12% on remaining portion of salary above £1,400 per annum.\n\nThis may be expressed in tabular form as under:\n| Salary Range | Levy |\n| --- | --- |\n| On the first £240 | 0% |\n| Above £240 and up to £600 | 5% (on the amount above £240) |\n| £600 to £1,000 | 7% (on the amount above £600) |\n| £1,000 to £1,400 | 10% (on the amount above £1,000) |\n| Above £1,400 | 12% (on the amount above £1,400) |\n\nalways provided that this levy shall not operate so as to reduce...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-558-3 Levy on Salaries- petition from Chinese Civil Servants 3-1-1936 - 19-12-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 552060, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-558-8 Revision of salaries 19-8-1936 - 11-2-1937", "page_number": 61, "title": "CO129-558-8 Revision of salaries 19-8-1936 - 11-2-1937", "content_text": "# March 27, 1936 \n\n## CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT \n\n## GOVERNOR'S SYMPATHETIC VIEW \n\n### THOSE PRESENT \n\nThose present at the Council Meeting included: \n- His Excellency the Governor (**Sir Andrew Caldecott, Kt., C.M.G., C.M.E.**); \n- His Excellency the General Officer commanding the Troops (**Major General A. W. Bartholomew C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O.**); \n- The Colonial Secretary (**Hon. Sir Thomas Southorn, K.B.E., C.M.G.**); \n- The Attorney General (**Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, K.C., O.B.E.**); \n- The Secretary for Chinese Affairs (**Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North**); \n- The Colonial Treasurer (**Hon. Mr. E. Taylor**); \n- **Hon. Mr. G. W. Tickle** (Director of Public Works); \n- **Dr. A. R. Wellington** (Director of Medical Services); \n- **Hon. Commander G. F. Hole, R.N., (Retired)** (Harbour Master); \n- **Hon. Mr. T. H. King** (Inspector General of Police); \n- **Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, Kt., K.C.**; \n- **Hon. Sir William Shenton, Kt.**; \n- **Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, O.B.E.**; \n- **Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau**; \n- **Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson**; \n- **Hon. Mr. W. H. Bell**; \n- **Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo**; \n- **Mr. H. R. Butters** (Deputy Clerk of Councils). \n\nThe **Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North** and the **Hon. Mr. G. W. Tickle** both took the Oaths of Allegiance, and assumed their seats as members of the Council. \n\n### MUI-TSAI PROBLEM \n\nThe **Hon. Mr. Jose Pedro Braga, O.B.E.** pursuant to notice, asked the following questions: \n1. Will the Government communicate to the Council any information in its possession concerning the telegraphed report, dated London, March 6, 1936, that **Mr. J. H. Thomas** has decided to despatch a Commission of Inquiry from Britain to Hong Kong to further investigate the mui-tsai system? \n2. Will the Government inform the Council whether: \n - (a) the report is true; \n - (b) if true, at whose expense the Commission will be proceeding to Hong Kong; and \n - (c) if it be at the Colony's expense, will His Excellency the Governor forthwith protest against the imposition of any further expenditure on local taxpayers in the presence of the Colony's unbalanced Budget for the current financial year? \n\n### THE ANSWERS \n\n**Sir Thomas Southorn** answered the **Hon. Mr. Braga's** questions as follows: \n(1) The report is correct and the Honourable Member will be already aware that the Secretary of State has appointed **Sir Wilfrid Woods**, **Miss E. Picton-Turbervill**, and **Mr. C. A. Willis** to be members of the Commission. No information has been received as to when the Commission will arrive. The proposal to appoint a Commission was referred to this Government and was considered in Executive Council where the view was taken that the first conclusion of the Report of the recent Committee on Mui Tsai in Hong Kong (`Sessional Paper 8/1935`) rendered it desirable to welcome a Commission if one should be appointed. \n(2) This Government will certainly be expected to contribute a share of the cost. \n(3) For the reason given in the first paragraph of this reply, the Government is unable to protest in the manner suggested. \n\n### HON. MR. LO'S RESOLUTION \n\nThe **Hon. Mr. Lo Man Kam** then rose to move the following motion: \n\"That in the opinion of this Council the Colony cannot afford to maintain so large and costly a Civil Service as now exists, and that the Government should take immediate steps to effect all possible retrenchments in the same.\" \n\nIn moving his resolution, the **Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo** said: \nYour Excellency, - In rising to move the Motion which stands in my name, I crave indulgence to a new member attempting his maiden speech, and this indulgence is all the more necessary because I fear I will have to take up some twenty minutes of this Council's valuable time in saying what I desire to say in support of this Motion. \n\nThe view asserted by the terms of my Motion is that the Colony cannot afford to maintain the existing Civil Service, and I will at once proceed to set out shortly the grounds on which this view is based. \n\nIt might have been thought at one time that one of the alleged differences between public and private finance is that, whilst in private finance outlay must be gauged and conditioned by income, in public finance the reverse is the case, in that after the expenditures are fixed, it is the duty of the Legislature to provide the revenues. But this alleged difference is generally regarded as illusory and unsound because the State, like the individual, must in the long run cut its coat according to its cloth, and persistent violation of this principle must eventually entail the same consequences, alike for State and individual. I unhesitatingly accept the validity of this principle. \n\nWhat, then, is the present financial position of the Colony? \n\nThe **Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith**, as Acting Colonial Secretary, in the course of his extremely able and lucid Budget speech on September 12, 1935, after stating that it was anticipated that the estimated revenue for 1936 would be about a million and a half behind the 1935 revised figures, summed up the position as follows: \n\"As a result of all these economies, the gap between Revenue and Expenditure has been considerably reduced, but with the dollar rate taken at 1/8d, which seems a prudent figure, there will still be a deficit, after allowing for the surplus balances as mentioned, of about $830,000. The exact figures are Revenue $26,671,845 plus Surplus Balances (in excess of ten million dollars) $2,095,789 - total $28,767,634; Expenditure $29,598,148.\" \n\n### MUST GO ACCORDINGLY \n\nPausing here, I should like to state that, in my humble opinion, the normal revenue of just over twenty-six and a half million dollars must be regarded as representing the cloth according to which Government must cut its coat, for I do most respectfully agree with the views recently expressed as to the inability of the Colony to stand the strain of extra taxation, and particularly by **Dr. R. H. Kotewall**, who spoke in the last Budget Debate as the Senior Unofficial Chinese Member of this Council, that the Colony \"is already taxed to capacity, if not beyond it, and any new tax-burdens may be the last straw.\" \n\nI therefore take the figure of $26,671,845 as representing the normal revenue for 1936, and the figure of just over twenty-nine and a half million dollars as estimated expenditure for 1936. \n\nThe total expenditure includes the items for Military Contribution...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-558-8 Revision of salaries 19-8-1936 - 11-2-1937.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 552069, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-558-8 Revision of salaries 19-8-1936 - 11-2-1937", "page_number": 70, "title": "CO129-558-8 Revision of salaries 19-8-1936 - 11-2-1937", "content_text": "## SALARIES DEBATE \n### THE DILEMMA \n\n**THE HONG KONG WEEKLY PRESS & ...**\n\nThe Honourable the Senior Unofficial Member who seconded the motion has been given, in answer to his remarks regarding Government's refusal last autumn to fix exchange forward for its sterling Commitments this year, the reply that he hoped very much would not be given. That is because it is the true and only possible reply. I was not here at the time, but I have read the correspondence and from it emerges very plainly the dilemma in which Government found itself. It was on the one hand, as the Honourable Member expressed it, the trustee of the taxpayer; and it was on the other the Keeper of the public conscience.\n\nThe fact that the advice for fixing exchange forward was tendered unanimously by the Unofficial Members of this Council was proof enough that the proposal was not morally indefensible. But there are matters in which a Government should not allow itself to be placed in a position where a defence of its morality may be even called for. For Government to have fixed exchange forward with an exclusive foreknowledge of relevant future events to be brought about by itself might, I consider, have created a situation in which official scrupulousness could have been questioned; and questionings of that kind might have done the Administration greater injury than it would have reaped financial gain by fixing exchange forward. That is all I have to say on this motion but before putting it to the vote I would ask the Honourable proposer to consider whether his purpose has not been adequately served by this debate; if it has, there is hardly any need to proceed to a division.\n\n**MOTION DEFEATED**\n\nSir Henry Pollock intimated that the Unofficial members desired to leave the Council Chambers to deliberate over the matter, after an absence of ten minutes, the Hon. Mr. M K. Lo addressing His Excellency the Governor, said that while he thanked Colonial Secretary and Dr. Wellington for their comprehensive statements, he was not convinced Government had taken steps in retrenchment.\n\nIt was impossible for him to reply at a moment's notice, but he felt that he had the support of the Unofficial members on this point. Mr. Lo said that he was particularly grateful for what His Excellency had said and the manner in which he had taken the motion. That the Civil Service was overstaffed was not only his opinion, but that of the general public. In addition it was condemned generally by Civil Servants themselves.\n\nIn view of His Excellency's assurances, he wished to submit that the idea of his motion was to record his view and intimated that he wished the motion to be put to the division. The motion was defeated by nine votes to six.\n\nThe Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga abstained from voting. He said that to his mind the statements made by the Government were satisfactory, and the assurance that they would undertake to keep an eye on the problem, met with his approval. Before the vote was taken Sir H. Pollock informed His Excellency that the Unofficial members were in entire agreement with the views expressed.\n\nThe Council meeting then adjourned sine die.\n\n### SIR ROBERT'S PARTY \n#### Farewell To Sir Wm. Shenton \n\nA farewell luncheon party was given by Sir Robert and Lady H Tung on Monday at the Hong Kong Hotel in honour of Sir William Shenton who will shortly be leaving the Colony on retirement with his daughter.\n\nThe following guests attended: The Bishop of Hong Kong, Commodore and Mrs. Sedgwick, The Hon. Sir Thomas Southorn, The Hon. Sir Henry and Lady Pollock, Sir William Hornell, The Hon. Sir Shouson Chow, The Hon. Mr. and Mrs. R.A.C. North, The Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, Mr. and Mrs. Ho Kom Tong, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Paterson, The Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau, The Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell, Mrs. Dodwell and Miss Dodwell, Mr. V. M. Grayburn, Mr. A. Brearley, Mr. E. J. Davies, The Hon. Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Lo, Mr. and Mrs. G. S Archbutt, Mr. Ll Koon Chun, and Mr. Armstrong.\n\n### HONG KONG FIRE INSURANCE \n#### Annual Report Issued \n\nThe following report is for presentation to shareholders of the Hong Kong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., at the Sixty-Seventh Ordinary Meeting, to be held at the offices of the company, on Friday, March 27, at noon.\n\n#### 1934 ACCOUNT \n\nThe General Managers and Consulting Committee have pleasure in submitting a statement of the Accounts of the Company, made up to 31st December, 1935, in Sterling and Hong Kong currency.\n\nThis Account shows a surplus of $662,910.82, and it is recommended that this sum be appropriated as follows:-\n| Item | Amount |\n| --- | --- |\n| To pay a Dividend of $11 per share | $440,000.00 |\n| To add to Investment and Exchange Fluctuation Account | $100,000.00 |\n| To add to Reinsurance Fund | $122,910.82 |\n| **Total** | **$662,910.82** |\n\nThe balance at credit of this Account is $753,116.76.\n\n#### CONSULTING COMMITTEE \n\nSir Robert Ho Tung, Messrs. C. Bernard Brown, A. H. Compton, L Dunbar, Felix A. Joseph, T. E. S. T. Pearce, J. H. Taggart and Williamson retire but, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election.\n\n#### AUDITORS \n\nThe Accounts have been audited by Messrs. Lowe, Bingham and Matthews and Percy Smith, Seth and Fleming, who, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election.\n\nPage 70 \nPage 71", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-558-8 Revision of salaries 19-8-1936 - 11-2-1937.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 552071, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-558-8 Revision of salaries 19-8-1936 - 11-2-1937", "page_number": 72, "title": "CO129-558-8 Revision of salaries 19-8-1936 - 11-2-1937", "content_text": "# THE HONG KONG WEEKLY PRESS & \n## March 27, 1936 \n### OVER FOURTEEN MILLION DOLLARS FOR SALARIES\n#### DRASTIC RETRENCHMENT URGED BY MR. M. K. LO\n\n**Civil Service Overstaffed And Overpaid**\n\nAstonishing figures revealing the colossal burden of the Hong Kong Civil Service salaries, were made by the Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo at the Legislative Council Meeting of the Hong Kong Government which was held on Thursday in the Council Chamber, when he moved a resolution that in the opinion of the Council, the Colony could \"not afford to maintain so large and costly a Civil Service as now exists, and that the Government should take immediate steps to effect all possible retrenchments\". Mr. Lo revealed that the full bill for salaries amounted to over fourteen million dollars annually, leaving just over nine and a half millions to cover the whole cost of civil administration.\n\nSir Henry Pollock, the Senior Unofficial member of the Council spoke in support of Mr. Lo's resolution, while Sir Thomas Southorn, the Colonial Secretary in replying to Mr. Lo said that the Government would be inclined to agree, if the mover (Mr. Lo) would add the proviso \"in the present circumstances\". One was apt to be misled by metaphors and it would seem that the Hon. Mr. Lo contemplated a static Colony, which had reached the end of its growth. This argument was implicit in his views, whether intentional or not, and with this view, the Government could not agree.\n\nThe Colony had grown enormously and was growing continuously, with a consequent increase of staff to cope with this advance. Mr. Lo's arguments did not present a true picture of the real state of affairs. A comparison of the Colony with the F.M.S., Straits Settlement, Kenya, and Nigeria would show that the cost of administration in Hong Kong was 38 per cent., as against 41.1 per cent. in the Straits Settlement, 37 per cent. in Kenya and 36.1 per cent. in Nigeria.\n\nHis Excellency the Governor replying on behalf of the Government thanked the Hon. Mr. Lo for \"a most usefully critical speech.\" \"I can assure this Council that the Government will, so long at any rate as I am associated with it, react to Mr. Lo's two main points: firstly, that staff must be kept at the minimum compatible with efficiency: second, that the percentage of local recruits must be kept at the maximum so compatible\".\n\nLater His Excellency said \"while therefore I am not prepared to subscribe to the letter of this motion I have a grateful sympathy with its spirit, and I will say now on behalf of the Government that no vacant post on the establishment will be filled without examining the possibility of its retrenchment and that no officer will be engaged from Overseas without first examining the possibility of a local recruitment.\n\n72", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-558-8 Revision of salaries 19-8-1936 - 11-2-1937.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 555258, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-563-17 Sino-Japanese War- attacks on shipping. For extracted photographs see CN 3-12 27-9-1937 - 17-1-1938", "page_number": 108, "title": "CO129-563-17 Sino-Japanese War- attacks on shipping. For extracted photographs see CN 3-12 27-9-1937 - 17-1-1938", "content_text": "# THE HONG KONG WEEKLY PRESS & CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT\nOctober 29, 1937\n\n## BUDGET DEBATE\n\n### TRIBUTE TO POLICE\n\nSecondly the present conflict is very much a Colonial affair in so far as the peace and good order of the Colony are concerned. I heartily echo the tributes already paid to the fine work of the Hon. Inspector General of Police and his staff but it is no reflection on those services if I say that no police force in the world could of itself ensure the existing happy internal state of the Colony. I think that many of us who saw the wonderful manifestations of loyalty at the Silver Jubilee and the Coronation celebrations half wondered if that loyalty would stand the test in a real crisis. We now have the answer; and I take this opportunity of thanking the Chinese representatives on the two Councils for all that they have done. I thank the Urban Council, the District Watch Committee and the two Chambers of Commerce.\n\n### CHINESE MASSES\n\nBut above all I thank the solid and generally inarticulate mass of Chinese working men and women for their sound good sense and for their steadiness during this most distressful summer. I venture to think that if certain spectators in Europe and in the Far East could see this Colony with our Japanese friends going about their business quietly and unmolested they might agree that in this respect at least, Hong Kong \"shines like a good deed in a naughty world.\"\n\n### UNOFFICIAL TRIBUTE\n\nThe Supply Bill was then read and passed.\n\nThe Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, Senior Unofficial Member, said: As this will be the last time that you will be presiding over this Council for the time being, I desire, on behalf of all the Unofficial Members, to congratulate you upon the able manner in which you have conducted the duties of Officer Administering the Government.\n\nWhen you took over from Sir Andrew Caldecott in April last, nobody could possibly have foreseen the many difficult problems which you have had to face during the past two months, in consequence of the unfortunate state of hostilities which has arisen in the Far East, and which inevitably has seriously affected Hong Kong.\n\n### NOVEL AND UNEXPECTED SITUATIONS\n\nIn dealing with those problems, and in handling numerous novel and unexpected situations, you have at all times displayed calmness combined with energy, and for the steadfast and conscientious way in which you have fulfilled your duties as Officer Administering the Government during these critical times, the Colony is deeply indebted to you.\n\nThe Hon. Mr. T. N. Chan said:— Sir, As the Senior Chinese member, I heartily endorse the remarks of the Hon. Senior Unofficial Member. The Colony is indeed under a deep debt of gratitude to Your Excellency for the able and statesmanlike manner in which you have handled every difficult and intricate problem that has arisen in recent months.\n\nHis Excellency having returned thanks, Council adjourned sine die.\n\n## COURT MARTIAL\n\n### Sappers Deny Charge Of Desertion\n\nAdmitting, in mitigation, their realisation of being absent without leave but stating that they had no intention to desert, Sapper A.S. Andrews, aged 22, and Sapper F. Bird, aged 21, pleaded not guilty to charges of desertion from His Majesty's Service, and being absent without leave on September 18 when they faced trial by Court Martial at Wellington Barracks.\n\n| Role | Name |\n| --- | --- |\n| President | Major B.L. de Robeck, M.C. |\n| Member | Capt. S.J. Ritchie, M.C. |\n| Member | Lieut. L.C. Beadnell |\n\nCapt. G. Thomas conducted the prosecution, whilst Capt. M.W. Whitaker was Defending officer.\n\nSergeant-Major Robertson gave evidence of arrest. He stated that, on October 6, he boarded the Empress of Asia and took defendants into custody.\n\n### MITIGATION PLEA\n\nFirst defendant made the following statement: \"On Friday September 17 I left school in Hong Kong and went over to Kowloon about 7 p.m. I returned to barracks at 1.30 a.m. but did not report on my return as I had an appointment Saturday with the engineer of the President Jackson, and I was afraid that having already overstayed my leave I may be detained in barracks as punishment. The remainder of the night was spent at the Seamen's Institute.\n\n\"At 10 o'clock on Saturday morning, I went over to Kowloon with Sapper Bird to keep the appointment. Stopping at the Y.M.C.A. for a little while we went from there to David's Cafe where we met the engineer of the President Jackson, and had more drinks than was good for us. We then left the cafe, and went with the engineer of the President Jackson on board his ship and into his cabin.\n\n\"While we were talking, I told him we were absentees and would get into trouble when we returned to barracks. He suggested we should go away on the ship with him. I refused as I had no intention to desert.\n\n\"Sapper Bird and I then left the ship at 4.30 p.m. bound for our own barracks, and when passing the Kitano Maru, which lay alongside the President Jackson, an elderly lady, whom I know owns a Japanese Cafe in Wanchai, beckoned us on board. She was travelling first class with a few other passengers.\n\n\"We stayed talking on deck for a time with her, till she left us to talk to friends, saying she would be back in a few minutes, and in a dazed condition, I sat down on a deck chair and fell asleep.\n\n\"I woke up when a steward came beating a gong; the ship was then in Lyeemun Pass. We reported to the steward, who took us to the purser's clerk, and told him we were soldiers, and asked if we could be taken back. He said the ship could not be turned back for two soldiers. I then suggested we might go back on the pilot boat which was still alongside, but the purser refused. We were then sent below among the refugees in the third class, and they fed us with bread and water for four days. I realize I was absent without leave, but I had no intention to desert.\"\n\nSecond defendant gave a corroborative story.\n\nSentence will be promulgated in due course.\n\n## \"ADDING FUEL TO THE FIRE”\n\n### How Oil Supplies Facilitate Massacres\n\nPromiscuous and indiscriminate bombing by the Japanese of Chinese non-combatants in cities far removed from the scenes of war has aroused the righteous indignation of the world. The League of Nations has condemned such action. Will the Powers, after having expressed their attitude on this matter, permit Japan to continue a ruthless policy involving the massacre of innocent Chinese?\n\nHaving regard to their own interests and having regard to the frightful manner in which the Japanese are using the oil supplied to them for the mass-massacre of defenceless Chinese civilians, that it is reasonable to make the plea that those Powers should at least curtail their oil export so Japan will not have an unlimited supply to carry out her programme of inhuman aerial warfare.\n\nThe Powers need not be involved in any war with Japan, because no country is under any obligation to supply Japan with oil. If the oil companies, of which there are only a few that control the bulk of the world's oil supply, care only for immediate profits contemplated and have no consideration for the higher interests of their own countries as well as of humanity in general, world opinion should make them realize their responsibility to the human race. Unless materialism has eventually suppressed all sense of morality, then this appeal should not fall on deaf ears.\n\nAll that is expected is that the Powers concerned will not encourage or defend their oil companies in supplying Japan with oil far in excess of her peace time needs. If public opinion in these countries does not check such supplies, or if the Governments of the Powers insist upon fighting for the \"rights\" of their oil companies to make additional profits at the cost of the lives of thousands of Chinese non-combatants, then these Powers are really helping Japan to massacre innocent Chinese people.\n\nJapan's manifestly unrighteous attitude towards China in particular and the world in general should engender a spirit of friendliness toward China which can certainly be given a practical outlet in the way above suggested.\n\n## \"WE WILL KILL YOU\" THREAT\n\n### Amazing Allegation By Junk Master\n\nThe amazing allegation that Japanese warships in South China are now warning Chinese junk masters that unless they kept out of sight of Japanese warships they would be put to death, was made by a Hong Kong junk master on his arrival in the Colony on Oct. 21 after a fishing cruise.\n\n\"You Chinese are killing a lot of Japanese, if we see you again we will kill you,\" is what the Japanese are alleged to have told the junk master, Leung Hing Wai, who made a report of the matter to the local authorities.\n\nLeung said he was fishing off Namnoi, near Bias Bay, when a warship came up and several sailors armed with choppers boarded the junk. The sailors used their choppers to good effect on the mainsail, rigging and running gear and then left after having appropriated two small cannon and a couple of old muskets and issuing the warning referred to above.\n\n## CLOSE HOCKEY MATCH\n\nIn a fast-moving game on the Murray Parade Ground yesterday evening, a hockey team from the St. Andrew's Ladies' Hockey Club beat a side from the Seaforth Highlanders Ladies by the only goal scored. There were a fair sprinkling of spectators present to watch an interesting match.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-563-17 Sino-Japanese War- attacks on shipping. For extracted photographs see CN 3-12 27-9-1937 - 17-1-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 563239, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-574-12 Revenue Service- grading and promotion 11-10-1938 - 11-11-1938", "page_number": 17, "title": "CO129-574-12 Revenue Service- grading and promotion 11-10-1938 - 11-11-1938", "content_text": "# List of Names\n\n## First List\nWilliam Ward.\nJohn William Macintyre Brown.\nThomas Tallon.\nHarold Victor Pearse.\nPatrick John O'Neill.\nArthur Lawrence Powell.\nRichard Allan Trengrove.\nErnest Thomas Werden.\nErnest Tuck.\nJohn Davidson.\nGeorge Merriman.\nJohn Cochran Dunlop.\nWilliam George Humphreys.\nThomas Albert Ellis.\nWilliam Vincent Ahern.\nJack Leslie Stephens.\nWilliam Henry Edgar Colledge.\nMeam Ward...\nThomas Fallen\nHarold Victor Pearse\nPatrick John O'Neill\nArthur Lawrence Powell\nLawrence Towell\nRichard Allan Trengrove. \n...John Davidson\n\n## Status Updates\nOn Long Leave.\n.....John........hop.\nOn Long Leave.\nThomas Albert Ellis.\nWilliam Vincent Ahern.\nJack Leslie Stephens.\nWilliam Henry Edgar Colledge.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-574-12 Revenue Service- grading and promotion 11-10-1938 - 11-11-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 563249, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-574-13 British capital for China- Prime Minister's statement 5-11-1938 - 5-11-1938", "page_number": 9, "title": "CO129-574-13 British capital for China- Prime Minister's statement 5-11-1938 - 5-11-1938", "content_text": "## HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT—*conid.* \n\n### War Office— \n**Secretary of State** Rt. Hon. LESLIE HORE-BELISHA, M.P. \n**Under-Secretary of State**-Lord STRATHCONA AND MOUNT ROYAL. \n**Financial Secretary**-Sir VICTOR ALEXANDER GEORGE ANTHONY WARRENDER, Bt., M.C., M.P. \n\n### Air Ministry— \n**Secretary of State**-Rt. Hon. Sir H. KINGSLEY WOOD, M.P. \n**Under-Secretary of State**-Captain HAROLD HARINGTON BALFOUR, M.C., M.P. \n**Lord President of the Council**- \nRt. Hon. Viscount RUNCIMAN. \n\n### Lord Privy Seal— \nRt Hon. Sir JOHN ANDERSON, G.C.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.I.E., M.P. \n\n### India Office— \n**Secretary of State**-Most Hon. the Marquess of ZETLAND, G.C.S.I., G.C.I.E. \n**Under-Secretary of State**-Lieut-Colonel ANTHONY JOHN MUIRHEAD, M.C., M.P. \n\n### Burma Office— \n**Secretary of State**-Most Hon. the Marquess of ZETLAND, G.C.S.I., G.C.I.E. \n**Under-Secretary of State**-Lieut.-Colonel ANTHONY JOHN MUIRHEAD, M.C., M.P. \n\n### Admiralty— \n**First Lord**-Rt. Hon. the Earl STANHOPE, K.G., D.S.O., M.C., D.L. \n**Parliamentary and Financial Secretary**-GEOFFREY HITHERSAY SHAKESPEARE, Esq., M.P. \n**Civil Lord**-Colonel JOHN JESTYN LLEWELLIN, O.B.E., M.C., M.P. \n\n### Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence— \nRt. Hon. Sir THOMAS WALKER HOBART INSKIP, C.B.E., K.C., M.P. \n\n### Board of Trade— \n**President** Rt. Hon. OLIVER FREDERICK GEORGE STANLEY, M.C., M.P. \n**Parliamentary Secretary**-RONALD HIBBERT CROSS, Esq., M.P. \n\n### Mines Department— \n**Parliamentary Secretary**-Captain HARRY FREDERICK COMFORT CROOKSHANK, M.P. \n\n### Department of Overseas Trade \n**Secretary**-Rt. Hon. ROBERT SPEAR HUDSON, M.P.-[Representing Foreign Office and Board of Trade.] \n\n### Ministry of Health— \n**Minister** Rt. Hon. WALTER E. ELLIOT, M.C., M.P. \n**Parliamentary Secretary**-ROBERT HAMILTON BERNAYS, Esq., M.P. \n\n### Ministry of Transport— \n**Minister** Rt. Hon. EDWARD LESLIE BURGIN, LL.D., M.P. \n**Parliamentary Secretary**-Captain AUSTIN UVEDALE MORGAN HUDSON, M.P. \n\n### Board of Education— \n**President**-Rt. Hon. the Earl DE LA WARR. \n**Parliamentary Secretary**-KENNETH MARTIN LINDSAY, Esq., M.P. \n\n### Ministry of Labour— \n**Minister** Rt. Hon. ALFRED ERNEST BROWN, M.C., M.P. \n**Parliamentary Secretary**-ALAN TINDAL LENNOX-BOYD, Esq., M.P. \n\n### Ministry of Pensions— \n**Minister** HERWALD RAMSBOTHAM, Esq., O.B.E., M.C., M.P. \n\n### Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries— \n**Minister** Rt. Hon. WILLIAM SHEPHERD MORRISON, M.C., K.C., M.P. \n**Parliamentary Secretary**-The Earl of FEVERSHAM. \n\n### Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster— \nRt. Hon. Earl WINTERTON, M.P. \n\n### First Commissioner of Works— \nRt. Hon. Sir PHILIP SASSOON, Bt., G.B.E., C.M.G., M.P. \n\n## HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT—*contd.* \n\n### Attorney General— \nRt. Hon. Sir DONALD BRADLEY SOMERVELL, O.B.E., K.C., M.P. \n**Solicitor General**- \nSir TERENCE JAMES O'CONNOR, K.C., M.P. \n\n### General Post Office— \n**Postmaster-General**-Major Rt. Hon. GEORGE CLEMENT TRYON, M.P. \n**Assistant Postmaster-General**-Sir WALTER JAMES WOMERSLEY, M.P. \n**Paymaster General**-The Earl of MUNSTER. \n\n### Treasury— \n**Chancellor of the Exchequer** Rt. Hon. Sir JOHN SIMON, G.C.S.I., G.C.V.O., O.B.E., K.C., M.P. \n**Parliamentary Secretary** Captain Rt. Hon. HENRY DAVID REGINALD MARGESSON, M.C., M.P. \n**Financial Secretary**-Captain Rt. Hon. DAVID EUAN WALLACE, M.C., M.P. \n**Lords Commissioners**- \n- Hon. JAMES STUART, M.V.O., M.C., M.P. \n- Lieut.-Colonel CHARLES IAIN KERR, D.S.O., M.C., M.P. \n- Captain THOMAS LIONEL DUGDALE, M.P. \n- PATRICK MUNRO, Esq., M.P. \n- STEPHEN NOEL FURNESS, Esq., M.P. \n**Assistant Whips (unpaid)—** \n- Major Sir ALBERT JAMES EDMONDSON, M.P. \n- Major JOHN ARTHUR HERBERT, M.P. \n- Major GEORGE STEVEN HARVIE WATT, M.P. \n\n### Scotland— \n**Secretary of State** Rt. Hon. DAVID JOHN COLVILLE, T.D., M.P. \n**Under-Secretary of State**-HENRY JAMES SCRYMGEOUR WEDDERBURN, Esq., M.P. \n**Lord Advocate**-Rt. Hon. THOMAS MACKAY COOPER, O.B.E., K.C., M.P. \n**Solicitor-General**-JAMES SCOTT CUMBERLAND REID, Esq., K.C., M.P. \n\n### His Majesty's Household— \n**Lord Chamberlain**-Rt. Hon. the Earl of CLARENDON, K.G., G.C.M.G. \n**Lord Steward**-Rt. Hon. the Duke of BUCCLEUCH, G.C.V.O. \n**Master of the Horse**-The Duke of BEAUFORT, K.G., G.C.V.O. \n**Treasurer** Captain Hon. ARTHUR OSWALD JAMES HOPE, M.C., M.P. \n**Comptroller**-Captain CHARLES WATERHOUSE, M.C., M.P. \n**Vice-Chamberlain**-ROBERT VILLIERS GRIMSTON, Esq., M.P. \n**Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms**-Rt. Hon. The Earl of LUCAN, K.B.E., C.B. \n**Captain of the King's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard**-Lord TEMPLEMORE, K.C.V.O., D.S.O., O.B.E. \n\n### Permanent Lords-in-Waiting— \n- Colonel The Rt. Hon. Lord WIGRAM, G.C.B., G.C.V.O., C.S.I. \n- Rt. Hon. The Earl of CROMER, G.C.B., G.C.I.E., G.C.V.O. \n**Lords-in-Waiting—** \n- Viscount GAGE. \n- The Earl of ERNE. \n- The Earl of ELDON. \n- Viscount ALLENDALE, M.C. \n- Earl FORTESCUE, M.C. \n- The Earl of BIRKENHEAD. \n\n### Forestry Commissioner— \nColonel Rt. Hon. Sir GEORGE COURTHOPE, Bt., M.C., M.P. \n\n### Charity Commissioner— \nLEWIS JONES, ESQ., M.P. \n\n### Second Church Estates Commissioner, representing Ecclesiastical Commissioners— \nHon. RICHARD DOUGLAS DENMAN, M.P. \n\n## No. 165 \n## A 2 \n## 10", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-574-13 British capital for China- Prime Minister's statement 5-11-1938 - 5-11-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 571366, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-586-5 Centenary of the occupation of Hong Kong 8-7-1940 - 26-1-1941", "page_number": 9, "title": "CO129-586-5 Centenary of the occupation of Hong Kong 8-7-1940 - 26-1-1941", "content_text": "# CENTENARY \n## HONGKONG \n### South China Morning Post - Hongkong Telegraph. \n#### SUPPLEMENT \nJanuary 25, 1941.\n\n## HOW HONGKONG BECAME A CROWN COLONY\n\nThe old records set January 26 as the date on which Britain's representative, Captain Charles Elliot, R.N., took formal possession of the island in 1841. This is therefore the actual Centenary day; but a landing on the island by a British naval force, and a preliminary declaration of Queen Victoria's suzerainty, is reported to have taken place on January 25.\n\nThere can be little doubt that voyagers from the West have must sighted Hongkong island, and put in to one or other of its bays, many years before the British occupation we have years ago.\n\nNear Shekpaiwan, well established at least 200 years ago, was the village we know to-day as Little Hongkong. It was then named Heungkong, apparently a translation of \"Fragrant Streams,\" to give the most poetical version of the name. On most old charts, this village must have been marked as the principal town of the island; and no doubt, in time, the whole island came to be so named, thus giving us the present name of the Colony itself. The village of Little Hongkong, decimated by malaria, has within the past quarter century fallen partly into ruins, and its existence will in time probably be no more than a matter of local history - a striking commentary on the march of time.\n\nHONGKONG attains its hundredth year under British suzerainty in difficult times: conditions in a war-torn world prevent fitting celebration of a great historic event in the Colony's history. Nevertheless, Hongkong stands to-day a monument of British foresight, enterprise, and stamina; it is still a haven of refuge, a symbol of democratic freedom, and a beacon for many who falter in these troubled and uncertain times. Its history may well be unique, and its heritage one to cherish.\n\nIN these pages, of necessity in brief form, is given the main factual history of this Empire outpost against a background of grit and the true pioneering spirit; is told the plain story of how a barren, fever-stricken rock became the Hongkong of to-day - one of the largest seaports in the world, with a huge entrepot trade, important industries, and a population of near two millions when the whole territory of the Colony is included. It stands a bastion of civilisation, as democratic peoples translate that term; perhaps, also a challenge. Whatever the next hundred years may hold for Hongkong, its first century is a glorious one, and the tale of its development, however briefly told, should form an inspiration to any who come after us.\n\nThe reasons for the acquisition of the Colony make a rather long story, but may be summarised briefly. The first settlement at nearby Macao, and the arrival of the Dutch navigators and early missionaries, who went as far as Formosa and to Japan, had broken out between Britain and China, mainly owing to friction where foreign merchants had established themselves in the trading centres known as factories. Hostilities ceased at the beginning of 1841, and the decision to take over Hongkong in place of what is now Boundary Street, was to remain intact. The revolt, in which the city was involved, caused the British authorities to take all Chinese residing on the island under their control, and thus the de facto administration of Hongkong under British rule commenced.\n\nWhen Sir Henry Pottinger became Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony by Royal Warrant in 1843, the Colonial Government was organised, with a Lieutenant Governor, Major-General George C. D'Aguilar, C.B., who was the General Officer Commanding the British land forces in China. The title of Lieutenant Governor was abolished after his tenure; but he also administered the Government on several occasions up to 1847. The first Colonial Secretary was Lieut.-Col. George Alexander Malcolm (1843), who was succeeded by Mr F. W. A. Bruce in 1844, and by Major William Caine (who also was Chief Magistrate in those early years) in 1848. Lieut William Pedder, R.N., was the first Harbour Master (1843); the Colonial Surgeon being Dr Alexander (1843), succeeded by Dr F. Dill in 1844; and the first head of the Police Department was Mr Charles May, who took up his duties in 1844. The Post Office goes back as a department to 1842, when a Mr FitzGibbon was in charge, succeeded in a few months by a Mr Mullahy, who in turn gave place to Mr R. Edwards; Mr F. Spring followed in 1843; and in 1846, Mr Thomas Hyland was appointed, being the most energetic of the early Postmasters, and serving for some years.\n\n## THE BRITISH ADVENT\n\nKowloon Old City, now largely disappearing under development of the area, was until about fifteen years ago surrounded by an ancient wall in perfect state of preservation. Here for a considerable period, the centre of Chinese government of the adjacent area was the yamen. The city was founded seven or eight hundred years ago, and the Chinese attached so much sentimental value to the place that under the convention handing over the New Territories, jurisdiction of the Kowloon City yamen was to remain intact.\n\nThe Mandarin of Kowloon City still retained his yamen at that old town. On January 20, 1841, a Circular was issued from Macao by Captain Elliot, Chief Superintendent of Trade and Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary in China, announcing the cession of the island and harbour of Hongkong to the British Crown (as part of the terms of the peace with the Chinese). Captain Elliot arrived a few days later, on January 26, and had formal possession of the Colony concluded in 1858, but broke out again, and it was not until 1860 that hostilities ceased. The cession of Kowloon peninsula was taken over in 1861.\n\n## INCLUSION OF KOWLOON\n\nThe Colony of Hongkong continued to comprise merely the island area until 1861, when the small ceded territory of Kowloon peninsula was taken over. After the second war with China - known as the \"Arrow\" War owing to its being the result of an attack at Canton on a lorcha of that name, flying the British flag and owned by Hongkong Chinese - it was felt that for the proper defence of the island, the section of the mainland should also be in British possession.\n\nThe development of Kowloon proceeded apace, and Portuguese residents were prominent in this pioneering work. The New Territories were taken over on lease for 99 years, under a convention signed in Peking, the lease commencing on July 1, 1898. However, owing to trouble caused by Chinese agitators, the area had to be pacified, and it was not until April 1899 that full occupation was effected. Much of the trouble was centred in Taipo, and a detachment of troops, and some naval units, were sent to aid the Police. After some skirmishing, the British flag was hoisted at Taipo on April 16, and the trouble subsided. The greatest opposition was met at Kam Tin village, and the iron gates of that place were removed, but were returned (after being taken to England in the meantime) in 1925.\n\n## EARLY ADMINISTRATION\n\nThough Captain Elliot was the first administrator, the first officer to bear the title of Governor of Hongkong was Sir Henry Pottinger, G.C.B. This was owing to the technical formalities of taking over Hongkong as a British Crown Colony; so Sir Henry commenced as Administrator and concluded his term of office as Governor. Mr A. R. Johnston succeeded Captain Elliot on June 22, 1841, as Administrator, Sir Henry Pottinger assuming office on August 12 the same year, and being appointed Governor on June 26, 1843, when the island was officially designated \"the Colony of Hongkong.\" \n\nThese early administrators, in fact, were Superintendents of Trade. Mr A. T. Gordon was the first Surveyor General (a title changed in 1891 to Director of Public Works), and took up his post in 1843, being succeeded by Mr C. St George Cleverly in 1845. That saw the beginnings of the Public Works Department.\n\nThe first Registrar General (an office changed to that of Secretary for Chinese Affairs in 1913) was Mr S. T. Fearon, in 1845, who was succeeded in 1846 by Mr A. L. Inglis.\n\nThe Supreme Court was founded in 1844, the first Chief Justice, appointed that year, being Mr John Walter Hulme. The first Registrar of the Supreme Court (1844) was Mr R. D. Cay.\n\nThe earliest of the Colonial Treasurers (a title recently changed to Accountant General) was Mr E. Elmslie.\n\nOne of the most interesting narratives of the landing on the island has been preserved in a narrative of the voyage of H.M.S. Sulphur in 1836-1842: by Dr Clarke Abel, K.C.B.\n\nNear Kowloon City is the Sung Wong terrace, where a large rock reputed to have formed a shelter for Emperor Dai Ping, who when he was in flight from the Mongolian invaders, rested for a brief period at Kowloon. \n\nThe following interesting account is given: \"On the return of the Commodore (to Macao) on the 24th of January, 1841, we were directed to proceed to Hongkong, and commence its survey. We landed on Monday, the 25th, 1841, at fifteen minutes past eight a.m., and being the bona fide first possessors, Her Majesty's health was drunk with three cheers on Possession Mount. On the 26th, the squadron arrived; the marines were landed, the union flag hoisted on our post, and formal possession taken of the island, by Commodore Sir J. J. G. Bremer, accompanied by the other officers of the squadron, under a feu-de-joie from the other marines, and a royal salute from the ships of war.\"\n\nIt is interesting to note that Possession Point (now Chinese recreation ground) appears on older plans of the city, situated not far from the waterfront, near Queen Street, in a space enclosed by Queen's Road on the north and Gap Street on the south. Possession Street exists to-day, immediately alongside, connecting Queen's Road and Hollywood Road.\n\nThe reference to Macao is explained by the fact that, when the war with China broke out, British and other foreign residents evacuated Canton and took refuge in the friendly Portuguese colony until hostilities were over, and for a time, British interests in China had been directed from Macao.\n\nPage 9", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-586-5 Centenary of the occupation of Hong Kong 8-7-1940 - 26-1-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 571372, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-586-5 Centenary of the occupation of Hong Kong 8-7-1940 - 26-1-1941", "page_number": 15, "title": "CO129-586-5 Centenary of the occupation of Hong Kong 8-7-1940 - 26-1-1941", "content_text": "# JANUARY 25, 1941\n## SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST-HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, CENTENARY SUPPLEMENT\n\n### PROMOTIONAL ARZIU KOIRAN ARMATRAJU TEKRAR ZE\n\n## MANY COLONY PLACE-NAMES RECALL EARLY CELEBRITIES\n\nIn any consideration of historical associations, place-names must always play their important part: thus are prominent men of the past, or some incident or association, commemorated. Often it is the only memorial to a pioneer who deserves to be remembered; and this applies to Hongkong.\n\nRoads, hill-tops, bays and beaches, and localities in the Colony have in most cases some association which is of interest; and some of the more important of these from the point of view of old-time commemoration, are given here. A few already appear in other sections of this supplement.\n\nIt is not proposed to deal with the Chinese place-names, as these alone would require a great deal of space: in most cases, they go back before the British occupation.\n\nA few localities have specially interesting associations, and include two villages on the south of the island. These are Stanley and Aberdeen—the latter particularly puzzling to newcomers—but are merely examples of a period when picturesque native names were changed to suit the idea of some local official who wished to honour the powers in London—in this case, in 1845, it was decided to honour Lord Stanley, then Secretary of State for the Colonies, and the Earl of Aberdeen, who was Foreign Secretary. Two streets are also named after them. Lyndhurst Terrace was completed at that time and named after Lord Lyndhurst, who was Lord Chancellor of England; and Cochrane Street, adjoining, commemorates the Commander-in-Chief of the China squadron at the same period, Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane.\n\nOne obvious name is Stonecutters Island, where quarrying had been in operation. Not so obvious, and often wrongly interpreted, is the naming of Repulse Bay and Sulphur Channel: these are both after naval craft which were out here in the early years.\n\nA photograph taken about forty years ago, showing the Time Ball tower on its former site opposite the Water Police Station. The view is down Canton Road.\n\nIt will be noticed that in this list, many of the names are attached to some Peak and Kowloon roads, and some, having been omitted previously, were used when new streets were laid out on the Praya East reclamation. Other streets, both old and new, commemorate former Colonial Secretaries or other officials.\n\nThe naval and military surveyors, who did all the survey work before the Public Works Department had come into being, made full use of their opportunities, and both ships and commanders were commemorated. Hongkong peaks (besides the obvious commemoration of the Queen in Victoria Peak) were named after Vice-Admiral Sir William Parker, who was Commander-in-Chief of the naval forces out here at the time of the occupation of Hongkong, and Major-General Sir Hugh Gough, the General Officer Commanding the troops in China at the same date (there is also a Gough Street). Commander (afterwards Vice-Admiral) Sir H. Kellett R.N., (whose ship, H.M.S. Starling, gave its name to Starling Inlet, only had a peak named after him, but also a shoal off Green Island, and the islet which the R.H.K. Yacht Club occupies. Belcher's Bay and Belcher's Street are named after Sir Edward Belcher, R.N., who carried out the first survey of Hongkong harbour, in 1841, aboard H.M.S. Sulphur.\n\n### GOVERNORS COMMEMORATED\n\nA peak and a city street commemorate an early Governor, Sir Henry Pottinger; and other past administrators and Governors honoured in the naming of streets (in their chronological order) are Mr A. R. Johnston, Sir John Davis (Mount Davis), Major-General Aguilar, Sir Samuel Bonham, Major-General Sir J. ... \n\nMr J. R. Morrison was a German missionary who acted as interpreter for Captain Elliot, and later came to Hongkong, becoming Chinese Secretary in 1843 after the death of Mr Morrison, his father.\n\nBlackhead's Point, where the signal station is at Kowloon, behind Holt's Wharf, is named after a merchant of German origin, established here in the 'fifties, whose name was anglicised from Schwartzkopf.\n\n### GREAT POISON PLOT\n\nTwo by-streets in the central city area of interest are Zetland Street (named in connection with Zetland Lodge, alongside), and Duddell Street, which recalls Mr George Duddell, who was appointed Government Auctioneer and was also made contractor to the troops in 1857.\n\nTo make a comparison between trade, finance, population, public health and other statistics of the early days of Hongkong and the present time, it is necessary to refer to the year 1844. No records are to be found between 1841 and 1844 time. In January, 1857, someone at the bakery mixed arsenic with the bread, but used such a quantity that after very little had been eaten the effects were felt, and the attempt failed: though some 400 Europeans became ill, some of them being in a serious condition.\n\nIn 1842, there was present a garrison of 700 men. In 1939 the total population of the Colony was estimated at 1,050,256, based on the 1921 census, and is probably larger to-day.\n\n### SOME OF THE CIVILIANS\n\nTo come to civilian pioneers, we have Morrison Hill probably jointly named after Mr J. R. Morrison, son of the famous sinologue the Rev. Dr Robert Morrison (who died just over six years before Hongkong became British possession), and his father.\n\nThe first record of the European population occurs in 1844, which shows that 454 non-Chinese were resident here. In the same year, 538 ships, total tonnage 184...\n\n## UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD.\n**(Incorporated in Hong Kong)**\n\nEstablished over a century with Branches and Agencies throughout the World.\n\n| Position | Name |\n| --- | --- |\n| General Manager | A. W. Hughes |\n| Manager for the Far East | A. H. K. Cobb |\n\nALL CLASSES OF INSURANCE\n\nRates, etc., on application to the BRANCH OFFICE, UNION BUILDING, HONG KONG\n\nTelephone No. `28081`\n\nThe Society's HOUSEHOLDERS' COMPREHENSIVE POLICY affords complete protection for household and personal effects against the risks of FIRE, Explosion, Lightning, Earthquake, TYPHOON, Flood, BURGLARY, HOUSEBREAKING, THEFT.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-586-5 Centenary of the occupation of Hong Kong 8-7-1940 - 26-1-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 571851, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-587-12 Evacuation from Hong Kong- passenger lists 8-7-1940 - 8-7-1940", "page_number": 42, "title": "CO129-587-12 Evacuation from Hong Kong- passenger lists 8-7-1940 - 8-7-1940", "content_text": "# SHEET SIX\n\n## Particulars of Husband\n| Rank | Surname |\n| --- | --- |\n| Sgt. | LOBBAN |\n| Major | LOCH |\n| S/Sgt. | LOCK |\n| Sgt. | LOMAX |\n| W.O.I | LORD |\n| W.O.III | LORD |\n| W.O.II | MACKAY |\n| Pte. | MACKENZIE |\n| Major | |\n| Miss | MAKEL |\n| | MAPLE |\n| S/Sgt. | MARKEY |\n| W.O.III | MATHIESON |\n| W.O.II | MAXWELL |\n| | MACPHERSON |\n| Sgt. | MAYNE |\n| S/Sgt. | MCCLAPPERTY |\n| W.O.I | MCCOMBLL |\n| Capt. | |\n| W.O.II | MCMILLAN |\n| | MCMURTRY |\n| Sgt. | MCNAIR |\n| W.O.II | MEAD |\n| L/Cpl. | MEEK |\n| Sgt. | MILES |\n| Sgt. | MILLAK |\n| W.O.II | MILNE |\n| W.O.III | MILLS |\n| W.O.II | MILLS |\n| L/Cpl. | MILLS |\n| 3/Sgt. | MILLS |\n| Sgt. | MINIHAN |\n| | MITCHELL |\n| | MITCHELL |\n| Lt-Col. | MOFFATT |\n| Major | MOMBER |\n| W.O.II | MORSTON |\n| W.O.I | |\n| Sgt. | MORRIS |\n| | MOSE |\n| Major | MOULDING |\n| Sgt. | |\n| Major | MUNTON |\n| | MURRAY |\n| | NELSON |\n| | NEVE |\n| W.O.II | MUXLOW |\n| W.O.I | NEALE |\n| W.O.II | |\n| Capt. | |\n\n## Particulars of Children\n| Full Christian Names of Wife | Name | Date of Birth |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Mary | Lily | 17/3/31 |\n| | Richard | 22/4/34 |\n| | Margaret | 13/3/36 |\n| Shirley Ellen | Ada | |\n| | Peter | 11/6/36 |\n| | Kathleen | 18/4/39 |\n| Jessie | William | 26/5/34 |\n| May Margaret Dorothy | | |\n| Agness | Donald Wm. | 14/7/34 |\n| | Ian | 23/9/32 |\n| | Finlay | 19/10/37 |\n| | Alexander | 5/2/32 |\n| | Donald | 3/5/33 |\n| | Kenneth | 17/7/34 |\n| | Marion | 1/5/36 |\n| Marjorie | | |\n| Gladys Irene Olive E. (Nurse) | Malcolm James | 12/5/39 |\n| | Peter John | 17/1/35 |\n| | Sylvia Anne | 22/1/38 |\n| Bridget | Rose | |\n| | Catherine | 4/9/36 |\n| | John | 3/11/37 |\n| | Helen | |\n| Florence | William I. | 19/8/26 |\n| | Jean | 15/4/32 |\n| | Henry | 24/8/39 |\n| Marion | | |\n| Blanche | Thomas | 6/12/25 |\n| | Mary E. | 3/5/27 |\n| | Patrick | 8/6/32 |\n| | Michael | 27/2/38 |\n| Viola Barkley Mary | Robert J.B. | 23/10/39 |\n| Ivy Bowerman | Elizabeth | |\n| | Colin B. | 9/7/38 |\n| Margaret | Doris | |\n| | Josephine | 19/5/35 |\n| | Sylvia | 9/2/36 |\n| Nesta Daphne Winifred | | |\n| Jemima | Margaret | |\n| | Davidina | 7/6/39 |\n| | Janet | 18/7/39 |\n| | Agnus | 24/5/29 |\n| Hilda | James | 13/4/32 |\n| Marion | Morag | 7/10/31 |\n| Miriam | | |\n| Ellen | Michael | 15/7/30 |\n| Edith Caroline | Derrick | 21/10/32 |\n| | Audrey | 16/12/34 |\n| Edna Gurney | Ian A.C. | 26/6/39 |\n| Agnes | | |\n| Margaret Elizabeth | Gillian | 18/7/33 |\n| | Isubel | 22/11/36 |\n| Dorothy | Jean | 6/10/31 |\n| | Alan | 16/1/33 |\n| Lisa | Beatrice | |\n| | Brian | 14/9/33 |\n| Gillian | | |\n| Marjorie Beryl | David G. | 29/8/29 |\n| | Saran H. | 14/5/35 |\n| Kate Beatrice | Helen Neste | |\n| | John 0. | 9/5/39 |\n| | Barvara N. | 9/5/39 |\n| Violet Odenia | | |\n| Doris | | |\n| Mary Alice | | |\n| Fannie Elizabeth | Elizabeth M.A. | 12/4/32 |\n| | Elisia D. B. | |\n| | Clifford, C. | |\n| | Peter T. | 13/8/36 |\n| | Richard W. | 12/3/36 |\n| | Avril M. | 25/8/31 |\n| | | 9/4/34 |", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-587-12 Evacuation from Hong Kong- passenger lists 8-7-1940 - 8-7-1940.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 571863, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-587-12 Evacuation from Hong Kong- passenger lists 8-7-1940 - 8-7-1940", "page_number": 54, "title": "CO129-587-12 Evacuation from Hong Kong- passenger lists 8-7-1940 - 8-7-1940", "content_text": "# Name \n| Christian Name | Age | Sex |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| GRAY | Jeanie | 54 | F |\n| JEAN | 18 | F |\n| GRIGGS | Florence A. | 54 | F |\n| GREIG | Sarah | 46 | F |\n| OLWIN | 17 | F |\n| GUNN | Hilda May | 51 | F |\n| HARRIS | Mary | 32 | F |\n| ALEXANDER | 5 | M |\n| JOHN | 2 | M |\n| MARJORIE | 10 mths | F |\n| HEADRIDGE | Jessie Wilson R. | 29 | F |\n| MARGARET | 1 | F |\n| ROBBIE | | F |\n| HEMSLEY | Betty | 24 | F |\n| THOMAS FREDERICK | 2 | M |\n| HIGGS | Katherine L. | 32 | F |\n| KATHERINE B. | 4 | F |\n| HENRY | 2 | M |\n| HILL | Nora | 28 | F |\n| NORMAN | 5 | M |\n| HELEN | 2 | F |\n| HITCHENS | Catherine | 50 | F |\n| ANTHONY WENTWORTH BROWNE | 16 | M |\n| HODGKISS | Ethel | 46 | F |\n| HOPE | Evelyn C. | 42 | F |\n| ELIZABETH | 7 | F |\n| GRANIA A. | 4 | F |\n| ROSEMARY | 3 | F |\n| ROBIN | 1 | M |\n| HOWARD | Jean | 51 | F |\n| HUNT | Gertrude Ellen | 54 | F |\n| ELSIE GERTRUDE | 18 | F |\n| JACKSON | Bessie | 31 | F |\n| HILARY | 1 | M |\n| JAMIESON | Sophie C. | 33 | F |\n| CAROLINE MAY | 2 | F |\n| CHARLES VICTOR | 5 | M |\n| LEONARD JAMES | 4 | M |\n\nSHIP NO. 1 \nSYDNEY. \n54 \n\nJEACOCK/", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-587-12 Evacuation from Hong Kong- passenger lists 8-7-1940 - 8-7-1940.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 573403, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941", "page_number": 63, "title": "CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941", "content_text": "# LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\n## OFFICIAL MEMBERS\n\n| Name | Date of Original Appointment | Date of Last Re-Appointment | Date of Expiry of Appointment |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| **His Excellency Sir Geoffry Alexander Stafford Northcote, K.C.M.G., President** (On leave) | | | |\n| **His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government Lieutenant-General Edward Felix Norton, C.B., D.S.O., M.C., Acting President** | | | |\n| Edward Grasett, C.B., D.S.O., M.C. | 24th June, 1937 (Date of Commission) 28th October, 1937 (Assumed Office) | 30th June, 1940 (Date of Commission) 6th August, 1940 (Assumed Office) | |\n| Arthur | 10th December, 1938 | | |\n| **Honourable Mr. Norman Lockhart Smith, C.M.G.** | | | |\n| **Honourable Mr. Chaloner Grenville Alabaster, O.B.E., K.C.** | Ex-Officio | | |\n| **Honourable Mr. Roland Arthur Charles North** | Do. | | |\n| **Honourable Mr. Henry Robert Butters** | Do. | | |\n| **Honourable Commander George Francis Hole, R.N., (Rtd.)** (On leave) | Do. | | |\n| **Honourable Mr. William James Carrie, (Acting)** | Do. | | |\n| **Honourable Mr. Thomas Henry King** (On leave prior to retirement) | D | | |\n| **Honourable Mr. Cecil Graham Perdue, (Acting)** | Do. | | |\n| **Honourable Dr. Percy Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke, M.C.** | | | |\n| **Honourable Mr. Alexander Bruce Purves** (On leave) | | | |\n| **Honourable Mr. Henry Joseph Pearce, M.C., (Acting)** | | | |\n\n## UNOFFICIAL MEMBERS\n\n| Name | Date of Original Appointment | Date of Last Re-Appointment | Date of Expiry of Appointment |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| **Honourable Sir Henry Edward Pollock, Kt., K.C., LL.D.** (On leave) | 19th February, 1931 | 26th November, 1936 | 26th November, 1936 |\n| | 17th January, 1929 | | 14th November, 1940 |\n| | 23rd October, 1934 | 21st September, 1940 | |\n| **Honourable Mr. Thomas Ernest Pearce, (Acting)** | 3rd March, 1938 | 7th July, 1939 | |\n| **Honourable Mr. John Johnstone Paterson** † | | | 19th May, 1940 |\n| **Honourable Mr. Stanley Hudson Dodwell** † | 17th January, 1906 | 27th September, 1940 | 15th March, 1934 |\n| | 15th March, 1934 | 6th April, 1936 | 17th January, 1940 |\n| **Honourable Mr. Lo Man-kam** + $ | 4th October, 1935 | | 16th January, 1944 |\n| **Honourable Mr. Leo D'Almada e Castro, Jr.** | | | |\n| **Honourable Dr. Li Shu-fan** | Do. | | |\n| **Honourable Mr. Andrew Lusk Shields** + | 18th October, 1938 | | 14th March, 1942 |\n| **Honourable Mr. William Ngartse Thomas Tam** | 3rd December, 1939 | | 5th April, 1944 |\n| | 17th January, 1937 | 15th March, 1938 | 3rd October, 1943 |\n| | 6th April, 1940 | 16th January, 1941 | 17th October, 1942 |\n| | | | 2nd December, 1943 |\n\n## REMARKS\n\nThe Colonial Secretary, the Financial Secretary, the Director of Public Works, and all the Unofficial Members of the Council are Members of the Finance Committee.\n\nThe Director of Public Works, the Financial Secretary, and all the Unofficial Members of the Council are Members of the Public Works Committee.\n\n§ Member of the Standing Law Committee.\n* Nominated by the Justices of the Peace.\n Appointed by the Governor.\n Nominated by the Chamber of Commerce.\n\nOn ceasing to be H. M., C. P., D. M. S., and D. P. W., respectively. \n...... \n62", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 574088, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-589-17 Evacuation of British families 14-1-1941 - 27-11-1941", "page_number": 95, "title": "CO129-589-17 Evacuation of British families 14-1-1941 - 27-11-1941", "content_text": "# Appendix A\n\n## VOLUNTEERS WHO ASSISTED IN THE CARE OF EVACUEES\n\n| Name |\n| --- |\n| Adamson, Mrs. S. G. |\n| Agnew, Mrs. C. G. |\n| Arundell, Mrs. P. G. H. |\n| Babcock, Mrs. W. R. |\n| Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Golden W. |\n| Bendel, Mrs. John |\n| Bennett, Mrs. Roy C. |\n| Blinko, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. |\n| Bromfield, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. |\n| Brown, Mrs. George S. |\n| Bryan, Mrs. A. I. |\n| Burn, Mrs. W. A. |\n| Cairns, Mrs. J. W. |\n| Cavender, Mrs. Howard M. |\n| Chatfield, Mrs. W. N. |\n| Churchill, Mrs. Lawrence S. |\n| Clear, Miss Barbara |\n| Cogan, Mrs. E. O. |\n| Conyngham, Miss Lenox |\n| Darby, Dr. Hawthorne |\n| Davis, Mrs. Lesleigh |\n| Douglas, Mrs. William |\n| Ehrhardt, Mrs. John J. |\n| Fairchild, Mr. and Mrs. E. Bradley |\n| Fairman, Mrs. F. F. |\n| Farnell, Mrs. T. W. |\n| Ferguson, Mrs. R. O. |\n| Flood, Mrs. R. P. |\n| Fonger, Rev. and Mrs. T. H. |\n| Forrest, Mrs. R. |\n| Fox, Mrs. Hubert |\n| Frost, Mrs. Harry |\n| Gardner, Mrs. H. G. |\n| Goodier, Mrs. Ben D. |\n| Haag, Mr. and Mrs. Howard L. |\n| Hackett, Miss Bessie |\n| Hair, Miss Betty |\n| Hair, Miss Doris |\n| Hair, Mrs. John |\n| Hall, Mrs. E. L. |\n| Harrington, Mrs. Thomas |\n| Herridge, Miss Betty |\n| Herridge, Mrs. J. R. |\n| Heyward, Mrs. A. S. |\n| Higham, Mrs. F. J. |\n| Hobbs, Mr. R. Lee |\n| Jamieson, Mrs. John |\n| Kahn, Mrs. Maurice |\n| Kernot, Mrs. Gavin W. |\n| Kincaid, Mr. Edward |\n| Lamon, Mrs. Wallace J. |\n| Leake, Mr. and Mrs. B. G. |\n| Leyshon, Mr. and Mrs. Frank |\n| Littig, Mrs. J. C. |\n| Livingston, Miss Sadie |\n| Luyendyk, Mrs. Ben |\n| MacGavin, Miss Molly |\n| MacIntyre, Mrs. R. |\n| Macleod, Mrs. Neil J. |\n| Main, Mrs. George |\n| McAvoy, Mrs. D. G. |\n| McGregor, Mrs. J. A. |\n| Moote, Mrs. Leslie E. |\n| Morgenstern, Mrs. Mary |\n| Morris, Mrs. Geo. Ed., Jr. |\n| Murphey, Mrs. Henry S. |\n| Myers, Mrs. J. L. |\n| Oftedahl, Mrs. S. G. |", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-589-17 Evacuation of British families 14-1-1941 - 27-11-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 581995, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-594-9 Membership of Legislative and Executive Councils 31-12-1945 - 14-1-1947", "page_number": 39, "title": "CO129-594-9 Membership of Legislative and Executive Councils 31-12-1945 - 14-1-1947", "content_text": "## CONFIDENTIAL(4)\n\nSir,\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG.\n38\n4th December, 1946。\n\n## Enclosure No. 1\n## Enclosure No. 2\n\nI have the honour to refer to your confidential telegram No.1240 of 14th November, 1946, and to inform you that I have provisionally appointed Mr. Thomas Maynard Hazlerigg, C.B.E., M.C., to be a member of the Legislative Council, with effect from 21st November, 1946, in place of Mr. Charles Henry Sansom, C.M.G., C.B.E., acting Commissioner of Police, who has resigned on his departure from the Colony.\n\n2. Copies of the instrument of appointment and of the Government notification together with a revised list of members of the Legislative Council are enclosed for your information.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nSir,\nYour most obedient, humble servant,\n**Mark Young**\nGOVERNOR.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\nA. CREECH JONES, P.C., M.P.\n\nAct.(50)\n**RECEIVED 14 DEC 1946**\nC.O. REGY", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-594-9 Membership of Legislative and Executive Councils 31-12-1945 - 14-1-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 582011, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-594-9 Membership of Legislative and Executive Councils 31-12-1945 - 14-1-1947", "page_number": 55, "title": "CO129-594-9 Membership of Legislative and Executive Councils 31-12-1945 - 14-1-1947", "content_text": "# Revised List of Members of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong\n\n**His Excellency the Governor** (**Sir Mark Aitchison Young, G.C.M.G.**)\n\n**His Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops** (**Major-General Francis Wogan Festing, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O.**)\n\n**The Honourable the Colonial Secretary** (**Mr. Ronald Ruskin Todd, Acting**)\n\n**The Honourable the Attorney General** (**Mr. George Edward Strickland, Acting**)\n\n**The Honourable the Secretary for Chinese Affairs** (**Mr. Thomas Megarry, Acting**)\n\n**The Honourable the Financial Secretary** (**Mr. Charles Geoffrey Shield Follows, C.M.G., Acting**)\n\n**The Honourable Dr. Percy Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke, C.M.G., M.C.** (Director of Medical Services)\n\n**The Honourable Mr. Charles Henry Sansom, C.M.G., C.B.E.** (Acting Commissioner of Police)\n\n**The Honourable Mr. Victor Kenniff** (Director of Public Works)\n\n**The Honourable Dr. Joseph Patrick Fehily, O.B.E.** (Acting Chairman, Urban Council)\n\n**The Honourable Mr. Chau Tsun-nin, C.B.E.**\n\n**The Honourable Mr. Lo Man-kam, C.B.E.**\n\n**The Honourable Mr. Charles Collingwood Roberts**\n\n**The Honourable Mr. Leo d'Almada e Castro**\n\n**The Honourable Mr. Ronald Dare Gillespie**\n\n**The Honourable Dr. Chau Sik-nin**\n\n**The Honourable Mr. Maurice Murray Watson**\n\n4", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-594-9 Membership of Legislative and Executive Councils 31-12-1945 - 14-1-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 582044, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-594-9 Membership of Legislative and Executive Councils 31-12-1945 - 14-1-1947", "page_number": 88, "title": "CO129-594-9 Membership of Legislative and Executive Councils 31-12-1945 - 14-1-1947", "content_text": "No. 10.\n\nSir,\n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG.**\n\n23rd May, 1946.\n\n8129\n\nI have the honour to report that the Legislative Council of Hong Kong is now constituted as follows:\n\n**Ex Officio Members.**\n\n| Name | Position |\n| --- | --- |\n| Major-General Francis Wogan Festing, C.B.E., D.S.O. | General Officer Commanding, Land Forces, Hong Kong. |\n| Mr. David Mercer MacDougall, C.M.G. | Acting Colonial Secretary. |\n| Mr. George Edward Strickland | Acting Attorney General. |\n| Mr. Ronald Ruskin Todd | Acting Secretary for Chinese Affairs. |\n| Mr. Charles Geoffrey Shield Follows, C.M.G. | Acting Financial Secretary. |\n\n**Official Members nominated by me and appointed provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure.**\n\n| Name | Position |\n| --- | --- |\n| Mr. Charles Henry Sansom, C.M.G., C.B.E. | (Acting Commissioner of Police). |\n| Mr. Thomas Maynard Hazlerigg, O.B.E., M.C. | |\n| Mr. Thomas Megarry | (Chairman, Urban Council). |\n| Dr. Joseph Patrick Fehily, O.B.E. | (Acting Director of Medical Services) in place of Dr. Percy Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke, C.M.G., M.C., who is at present absent from the Colony. |\n\n**Unofficial Members appointed provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure.**\n\n| Name | |\n| --- | --- |\n| Mr. Chau Tsun-nin, C.B.E. | |\n| Mr. Lo Man-kam, C.B.E. | |\n| Mr. Leo D'Almada e Castro | |\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nGEORGE HALL, P.C., M.P.\n\nMr.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-594-9 Membership of Legislative and Executive Councils 31-12-1945 - 14-1-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 582047, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-594-9 Membership of Legislative and Executive Councils 31-12-1945 - 14-1-1947", "page_number": 91, "title": "CO129-594-9 Membership of Legislative and Executive Councils 31-12-1945 - 14-1-1947", "content_text": "# Enclosure No. 2\n\n## 90\n\nHis Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. CHARLES HENRY SANSOM, C.M.G., C.B.E., provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be an Official Member of the Legislative Council, with effect from 1st May, 1946.\n\n## No. 31\nHis Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. THOMAS MAYNARD HAZLERIGG, O.B.E., M.C., provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be an Official Member of the Legislative Council, with effect from 1st May, 1946.\n\n## No. 32\nHis Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. THOMAS MEGARRY, provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be an Official Member of the Legislative Council, with effect from 3rd May, 1946.\n\n## No. 33\nHis Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Dr. JOSEPH PATRICK FEHILY, O.B.E., M.B., F.A.C.S., D.P.H., provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, temporarily to be a Member of the Legislative Council, with effect from 5th May, 1946, in the place of the Honourable Dr. PERCY SELWYN SELWYN-CLARKE, C.M.G., M.C., M.D.(Lond.), B.S.(Lond.), F.R.C.P.(Lond.), M.R.C.S.(Eng.), D.T.M.&H.(Lond.), D.P.H.(Camb.), Barrister-at-Law, Gray's Inn, who is absent from the Colony.\n\n## No. 34\nHis Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. CHAU TSUN-NIN, C.B.E., provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council, with effect from 1st May, 1946.\n\n## No. 35\nHis Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. LO MAN-KAM, C.B.E., provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council, with effect from 1st May, 1946.\n\n## No. 36\nHis Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. LEO D'AIMADA E CASTRO, provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council, with effect from 1st May, 1946.\n\n## No. 37\nHis Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. RONALD DARE GILLESPIE, provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council, with effect from 1st May, 1946.\n\n## No. 38\nHis Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. DAVID FORTUNE LANDALE, provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council, with effect from 1st May, 1946.\n\n## No. 39\nHis Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Dr. CHAU SIK-NIN, provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council, with effect from 1st May, 1946.\n\n9th May, 1946.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-594-9 Membership of Legislative and Executive Councils 31-12-1945 - 14-1-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 582051, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-594-9 Membership of Legislative and Executive Councils 31-12-1945 - 14-1-1947", "page_number": 95, "title": "CO129-594-9 Membership of Legislative and Executive Councils 31-12-1945 - 14-1-1947", "content_text": "Enclosure No. 2.\n\n94\n\nNo. 30 His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. CHARLES HENRY SAMSON, C.M.G., C.B.E., provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be an Official Member of the Legislative Council, with effect from 1st May, 1946.\n\nNo. 31. His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. THOMAS MAYNARD HAZLERIGG, O.B.E., M.C., provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be an Official Member of the Legislative Council, with effect from 1st May, 1946.\n\nNo. 32 His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. THOMAS MEGARRY, provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be an Official Member of the Legislative Council, with effect from 3rd May, 1946.\n\nNo. 33 His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Dr. JOSEPH PATRICK TILLY, O.B.E., M.B.E., F.A.C.S., D.P.H., provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, temporarily to be a Member of the Legislative Council, with effect from 5th May, 1946, in the place of the Honourable Dr. PERCY SELWYN SELVY-CLARKE, C.M.G., M.C., M.D.(Lond.), B.S.(Lond.), F.R.C.P.(Lond.), M.R.C.S.(Eng.), D.T.M.&H.(Lond.), D.P.H.(Camb.), Barrister-at-Law, Gray's Inn, who is absent from the Colony.\n\nNo. 34 His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. CHAU TSUK-NIN, C.B.E., provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council, with effect from 1st May, 1946.\n\nNo. 35 His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. LO MAN-KAM, C.B.E., provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council, with effect from 1st May, 1946.\n\nNo. 36 His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. LEO D'ALMADA E CASTRO, provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council, with effect from 1st May, 1946.\n\nNo. 37 His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. RONALD DAVE GILLESPIE, provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council, with effect from 1st May, 1946.\n\nNo. 38 His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. DAVID FORTUNE LANDALE, provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council, with effect from 1st May, 1946.\n\nNo. 39 His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Dr. CHAU SIK-NIN, provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council, with effect from 1st May, 1946.\n\n9th May, 1946.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-594-9 Membership of Legislative and Executive Councils 31-12-1945 - 14-1-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 582835, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-596-3 Hong Kong University- recognition of wartime training of medical students 24-1-1946 - 10-3-1949", "page_number": 64, "title": "CO129-596-3 Hong Kong University- recognition of wartime training of medical students 24-1-1946 - 10-3-1949", "content_text": "# FOOTBALL & RUGBY\n\nLondon, Mar. 21.\n\nThe Football Union has drawn up proposals to put before the League Management Committee conference.\n\nMembers have been warned not to sign next season's agreements until the result of their claims are known and accepted.\n\nThe proposed maximum weekly wage during the season is £12 with £10 during the summer, applying to full-time professionals. Also, a proposed minimum of £5 weekly all-year for part-time players and an increase from £4 to £5 in retaining fee.\n\nA further proposed benefit should be increased by £100 to £750 and that the International fees be raised from £10 to £25.\n\nThe Union has inaugurated a Benevolent Fund and will ask for a donation from the Jubilee Fund which is estimated to contain £65,000, while the Football Association is being approached for a donation of £5,000 from the Cup proceeds.\n\nWhile appearing sweeping reformation, it is generally realised players deserve improved conditions when considering the cash they attract.-Reuter.\n\n| Club/Team | Result |\n| --- | --- |\n| Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers | 3-1 |\n| Cardiff vs Bath | 11-3 |\n| Northampton vs RAF Bomber Command | 22-15 |\n\nTwo Men Not Guilty\n\nLiverpool, Mar. 21. The charge of murdering eleven-year-old Charles Greeney against two of the six men accused was dismissed yesterday.\n\nThe magistrate ruled that no case had been made out against Charles Patrick Hamilton, 31-year-old motor driver of Chalmers Street and John Kay, 27, a taxi driver of Withington Road, Whalley Range, Manchester.\n\nThe other four, who pleaded not guilty, were committed for trial for the murder.\n\nAll six were additionally committed on the charges of burglary to which they pleaded not guilty.-Reuter.\n\nThe accused who are also charged with breaking and entering the house, are James Welsh, 25, seaman, of no fixed address; Charles Lawrenson, 31, seaman, of Chalmers Street, Edge Hill, Liverpool; Charles Patrick Hamilton, 31, motor driver, of Chalmers Street; John Kay, 27, a taxi driver of Withington Road, Whalley Range, Manchester; Henry Joseph White, 24, a decorator of no fixed address; Thomas McClynn, 24, a ship's fireman of Lancaster Street, Kirkdale, Liverpool.\n\nThe Prosecutor said there was no evidence which tended to show that Kay or Hamilton were inside the house, though they were taking part in the burglary. The Magistrate might consider they could be dismissed from the case on the murder charge.\n\nHearing was adjourned.-Reuter.\n\n## R.A.F. SELECTIONS\n\nThe following will represent Royal Air Force in the Rehabilitation Football League match against Civilians \"B\" at Club de Recreio today at 4:15 p.m.: Green; Lennox and McCrystall; Pennington, Smith and Bailey; Taylor, Bennett, Brown, Hanlon and Kesley. Reserves.-Cowan, Boyd and Marsden.\n\n## ST ANDREW'S MUSEUM\n\nGolf Ball Made in Camp In Germany\n\nSt Andrew's, Scotland, Mar. 21. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club now includes among its treasures a ball made by a prisoner-of-war at Stalagluft, Germany. It was used by golfing enthusiasts among the prisoners who improvised a course within the camp boundaries and has been presented by Bombardier Wm Sampson of the Royal Australian Air Force, whose home is in Hobart, Tasmania.\n\nThe ball consists of a small lead core inside a hollowed sponge rubber ball with a base of thin strips from a football bladder and a cover of leather cut from shoes. It will take an honoured place amongst games relics in St Andrew's Museum where old time balls, such as the feather and shuttle tell the history of games until the coming of the present-day rubber ones.-Reuter.\n\n## EAST RIVER COLUMN\n\n### Communist Allegations Of Kuomintang Raids\n\nCANTON CENSORSHIP\n\nIn their latest news bulletin, the East River Column alleges that although censorship of correspondences and telegrams has been abolished in Canton, men of the Investigation and Statistics Bureau of the Military Council have been secretly censoring letters in the post offices in Canton. The strikes of newsboys selling the Wah Shiang Pao in Hongkong and the closing down of four magazines in Canton are also alleged to have been inspired by certain Canton quarters.\n\nThe same pro-Communist source accused Kuomintang troops in the area east of the Kowloon-Canton Railway of having arrested and tortured some members of the East River Column, including some young women members.\n\nThe bulletin states that at the recent plenary session in Chungking of the Kuomintang Central Executive Committee, the Kuomintang \"fascistic reactionaries\" tried to inaugurate anti-Soviet and anti-Communist campaign, and at the same time attacked the more democratic elements within the Kuomintang, including Mr Chang Chun, Governor of Szechuan, and General Feng Yu-hsiang, the \"Christian General.\"\n\n## BOAT RACE TRIAL\n\nFull Course\n\nLondon, Mar. 21. Oxford rowed the full course of the boat race trial today in 20 minutes and 22 seconds, which is 2 seconds slower than Cambridge's time earlier this week.\n\nIn the Inter-Varsity golf match played at St Anne's in Lancashire, Cambridge beat Oxford by nine games to four. Two of the games were halved.-Reuter.\n\n## ROME DEMONSTRATION\n\nWAR VETERANS' PARADE\n\nRome, Mar. 21. A sub-machine gun burst, fired during a demonstration by war veterans outside the Ministry of War, wounded eight persons today.\n\nOfficial announcements failed to say who fired the weapon, while veterans shoved against Carabinieri who were holding them out of the Ministry.\n\nThe veterans, many of whom had crutches or canes, were protesting against the high cost of living and unemployment.\n\nExtra forces were called out and hurriedly dispersed them.\n\nThe wounded included three veterans, four Carabinieri and one civilian.-United Press.\n\n## ICE-HOCKEY TOURISTS\n\nWembley, Mar. 21. The Swedish ice-hockey tourists ended their short British tour tonight when they were overwhelmed by a Canadian team by nine goals to one.\n\nThe Swedes won their opening matches against an English side and beat Scotland, but lost to Wembley Lions last week.-Reuter.\n\n## ACTOR CRICKETER\n\nLondon, Mar. 21. Sir C. Aubrey Smith, veteran British actor who introduced cricket to Hollywood, has accepted the vice-presidency of the Eltham Cricket Club in Kent.-United Press.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-596-3 Hong Kong University- recognition of wartime training of medical students 24-1-1946 - 10-3-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 586195, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-603-1 Education Department- revised grant code 5-2-1947 - 14-4-1948", "page_number": 95, "title": "CO129-603-1 Education Department- revised grant code 5-2-1947 - 14-4-1948", "content_text": "Wah Yan College, Hong Kong\n\nIncremental Date\n\n59\n\nEdward Bourke, S.J.\n\nR Gerard Hugh Casey, S.J.\n\nEuropean Graduate\n\n1. 9. 1927\n\n£555\n\n#1\n\n1. 9. 1937\n\n£450-£15-£555\n\nRA. Cooney, S.J.\n\n#1\n\n#\n\n1. 9. 1936\n\n£465-£15-£555\n\nR C. Daly, S.J.\n\n#1\n\n1. 9. 1941\n\n£390-£15-£555\n\nKP. J. Howatson, S.J.\n\n11\n\nn\n\n1. 9. 1944\n\n£345-£15-£555\n\nRT. Sheridan, S.J.\n\n#\n\n11\n\n1. 9. 1943\n\n£360-£15-£555\n\nRs. Turner, S.J.\n\n11\n\nIt\n\n1. 9. 1945\n\n£330-£15-£555\n\nA Richard Whitley Gallagher, S.J.\n\nThomas Fitzgerald, S.J.\n\n*\n\nMaximum £555\n\nม\n\n1. 9. 1946\n\n£375-£15-£555\n\nR Donald Lawler, S.J.\n\n11\n\n1. 9. 1946\n\n£390-£15-£555\n\nEdmund Sullivan, S.J.\n\nEuropean Trained\n\n1. 9. 1946\n\n£450-£15-£525\n\nA Fergus T. Cronin, S.J.\n\nEuropean Graduate\n\n1. 9. 1946\n\nR Henry Peter O'Brien, S.J.\n\nEuropean Trained\n\n1. 9. 1946\n\n£360-£15-£555\n\n£375-£15-£525\n\nHowever, to better follow the instructions and improve readability, here is a reformatted version in Markdown, then converted to HTML as requested:\n\n## Wah Yan College, Hong Kong\n### Incremental Date\n59\n\n| Name | Position/Qualification | Date | Salary Scale |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Edward Bourke, S.J. | | | |\n| R Gerard Hugh Casey, S.J. | European Graduate | 1. 9. 1927 | £555 |\n| RA. Cooney, S.J. | #1 | 1. 9. 1937 | £450-£15-£555 |\n| R C. Daly, S.J. | #1 | 1. 9. 1936 | £465-£15-£555 |\n| KP. J. Howatson, S.J. | | 1. 9. 1941 | £390-£15-£555 |\n| RT. Sheridan, S.J. | | 1. 9. 1944 | £345-£15-£555 |\n| Rs. Turner, S.J. | | 1. 9. 1943 | £360-£15-£555 |\n| A Richard Whitley Gallagher, S.J. | | 1. 9. 1945 | £330-£15-£555 |\n| Thomas Fitzgerald, S.J. | * | | Maximum £555 |\n| R Donald Lawler, S.J. | | 1. 9. 1946 | £375-£15-£555 |\n| Edmund Sullivan, S.J. | European Trained | 1. 9. 1946 | £450-£15-£525 |\n| A Fergus T. Cronin, S.J. | European Graduate | 1. 9. 1946 | |\n| R Henry Peter O'Brien, S.J. | European Trained | 1. 9. 1946 | £360-£15-£555\n£375-£15-£525 |\n\nConverted to HTML:\nWah Yan College, Hong Kong\n\nIncremental Date\n59\n\n \n Name\n Position/Qualification\n Date\n Salary Scale\n \n \n Edward Bourke, S.J.\n \n \n \n \n \n R Gerard Hugh Casey, S.J.\n European Graduate\n 1. 9. 1927\n £555\n \n \n RA. Cooney, S.J.\n #1\n 1. 9. 1937\n £450-£15-£555\n \n \n R C. Daly, S.J.\n #1\n 1. 9. 1936\n £465-£15-£555\n \n \n KP. J. Howatson, S.J.\n \n 1. 9. 1941\n £390-£15-£555\n \n \n RT. Sheridan, S.J.\n \n 1. 9. 1944\n £345-£15-£555\n \n \n Rs. Turner, S.J.\n \n 1. 9. 1943\n £360-£15-£555\n \n \n A Richard Whitley Gallagher, S.J.\n \n 1. 9. 1945\n £330-£15-£555\n \n \n Thomas Fitzgerald, S.J.\n *\n \n Maximum £555\n \n \n R Donald Lawler, S.J.\n \n 1. 9. 1946\n £375-£15-£555\n \n \n Edmund Sullivan, S.J.\n European Trained\n 1. 9. 1946\n £450-£15-£525\n \n \n A Fergus T. Cronin, S.J.\n European Graduate\n 1. 9. 1946\n \n \n \n R Henry Peter O'Brien, S.J.\n European Trained\n 1. 9. 1946\n £360-£15-£555\n£375-£15-£525\n \n\nThe final output is:\nWah Yan College, Hong Kong\n\nIncremental Date\n59\n\n \n Name\n Position/Qualification\n Date\n Salary Scale\n \n \n Edward Bourke, S.J.\n \n \n \n \n \n R Gerard Hugh Casey, S.J.\n European Graduate\n 1. 9. 1927\n £555\n \n \n RA. Cooney, S.J.\n #1\n 1. 9. 1937\n £450-£15-£555\n \n \n R C. Daly, S.J.\n #1\n 1. 9. 1936\n £465-£15-£555\n \n \n KP. J. Howatson, S.J.\n \n 1. 9. 1941\n £390-£15-£555\n \n \n RT. Sheridan, S.J.\n \n 1. 9. 1944\n £345-£15-£555\n \n \n Rs. 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Cronin, S.J.\n European Graduate\n 1. 9. 1946\n \n \n \n R Henry Peter O'Brien, S.J.\n European Trained\n 1. 9. 1946\n £360-£15-£555\n£375-£15-£525", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-603-1 Education Department- revised grant code 5-2-1947 - 14-4-1948.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 598545, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-626-2 Movement of dangerous goods around Hong Kong 1-1-1951 - 30-4-1951", "page_number": 13, "title": "CO129-626-2 Movement of dangerous goods around Hong Kong 1-1-1951 - 30-4-1951", "content_text": "2 \n\n(i) To consider in line with the restrictions on, and prohibition of, the carriage of Dangerous Goods in passenger vessels, what further restrictions on the carriage of such Dangerous Goods may be necessary in vessels engaged in the carriage of large numbers of unberthed passengers.\n\n(j) To consider the degree of danger inherent in the carriage of many local cargoes, such as rattan, smoked rubber sheet, carbon stick (compressed charcoal), raw cotton, gunny bags, glazing paper, local fireworks, etc., and to classify them in accordance with the general scheme.\n\n(k) To consider in the light of the latest experimental findings the suitability of the present location of the Gunpowder Depot, Dangerous Goods Anchorages and other shore installations.\n\n(l) To advise on the consequent revision necessary to Ordinance No. 1 of 1873 and other Ordinances affecting Dangerous or Explosive Goods.\n\n12\n\n3.\n\nList of Members\n\nThe original members of the Committee were as follows:\n\nMr. William James Carrie, M.A., B.Sc. (Chairman)\n\nMr. Neill Garland, I.S.C., B.Sc., M.I.N.A., Marine Department\n\nMr. Donald Gordon Cairns\n\nMr. Joseph Faul Hewitt, Assoc.I.N.A., Fire Brigade\n\nMr. William James Gorman, M.B.E., Government Chemist\n\nMr. Roland Henry John Brooks, Police Force\n\nMr. John Redman, B.Sc.Tech., A.M.C.T., F.R.I.C.\n\nMr. Roy Vincent Francis Turner\n\nMr. Norman Kemp Littlejohn, A.M.I.C.E., Public Works Department\n\nMr. Albert Kung CHAN\n\nMr. Hubert John Collar, C.B.E.\n\nProfessor John Edmund Driver, M.A., Ph.D., M.Sc., F.R.I.C.\n\nMr. Edward Egerton Hudson\n\nMr. William Thomas Knox\n\nMr. Alan Reid\n\nHon. Charles Edward Michael Terry\n\nMr. Reginald Andrew Tickerson\n\nMr. Richard Henry Wild\n\nMr. Singnam CHCY was appointed an additional member on 14th November 1949.\n\n4.\n\nChanges in Membership\n\nDuring the sittings of the Committee Mr. D.B. Sinclair replaced Mr. R.H. Wild, resigned, with effect from 9th January 1950; Mr. J. Moodie was appointed to act during the absence on leave of the Hon. C.E.M. Terry with effect from 10th April 1950 and, at Mr. Terry's request, continued as a member after his return to the Colony;\n\nMr. T.B. Low replaced Mr. D.G. Cairns on 1st May 1950, Mr. E.C. Hubbard replaced Mr. E.E. Hudson on 17th May 1950, Mr. R. Frost replaced Mr. A. Reid on 25th October 1950 and Mr. W. Sprague replaced Mr. N. Garland on 9th December 1950, the original members having resigned on leaving the Colony.\n\n/ 5.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-626-2 Movement of dangerous goods around Hong Kong 1-1-1951 - 30-4-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 } ]