APPENDIXES
Annex C
APPENDIX 1
The Convention of Peking, 1898
Note:
(1) The full title is usually rendered as 'Convention respecting an extension of the Hong Kong territory-June 9, 1898'.
(2) The clause headings do not appear in other printed versions (compare LHK 1964 ed., app. IV, pp. 11-12).
(3) Both Li Hung-chang and Hsu Ying-kuei of the Tsungli Yamen signed on behalf of the Chinese government.
(4) Ratifications were exchanged in London on 6 August 1898. (5) The convention map is reproduced on p. 193, below.
WHEREAS it has for many years past been recognized that an exten- sion of Hong Kong territory is necessary for the proper defence and protection of the Colony.
Territory leased. It has now been agreed between the Govern- ments of Great Britain and China that the limits of British territory shall be enlarged under lease to the extent indicated generally on the annexed map. The exact boundaries shall be hereafter fixed. when proper surveys have been made by officials appointed by the two Governments. The term of this lease shall be ninety-nine years.
Jurisdiction in leased territory. It is at the same time agreed that within the city of Kowloon the Chinese officials now stationed there shall continue to exercise jurisdiction except so far as may be inconsistent with the military requirements for the defence of Hong Kong. Within the remainder of the newly-leased territory Great Britain shall have sole jurisdiction. Chinese officials and people shall be allowed as heretofore to use the road from Kowloon to Hsinan.
Rights of Chinese ships. It is further agreed that the existing landing-place near Kowloon city shall be reserved for the conveni- ence of Chinese men-of-war, merchant and passenger vessels, which may come and go and lie there at their pleasure; and for the
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