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be detained at Bombay. unanimously petitioning H. M.'s Government for a reduction of the Duty on Tea. Never was there go fair, so favourable an opportunity as the present. Thanks to IL we have a Chinese Tarifl, which puts to shape the hideous complexities and enorm- ous duties which disfigure the British and most other European Tariffs,
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3.
Ir is a matter of vital interest to the Colony that the intentions of the Government, with respect to the Storage of Opium in this port should be im- mediately made known. By Sir Robert Peel's speech on Lord Ashley's motion, it is obvious that it rests with H. E. whether the importation and storage of Opium shall or shall not be permitted in HongKong.
We would respectfully urge that an authorita. tive announcement on this subject should as early as possible be made, to set at rest the inquietude which at present prevails, and which is greatly detri- mental to the best interests of the Colony.
For ourselves, we have full confidence in the practical sagacity of H. E. averting so ill judged a measure, as to prohibit any article of trade in a free Port. Moreover with respect to the Opium Trade, H. E. cannot but be conscious that the evils complained of, will be aggravated in a ten fold degree should it be prohibited here.
The anticipation of Governmental interference las already led six of the most influential of our mer- chants to determine to remain at Macao. And it
is to be observed that those parties have expended vast sums in the Island and who now hesitate.
vot to say, that they will not expend another dollar until they know on the best Authority whether Victoria, is or is not, to be a FREE PORT.
Some of our friends loudly complain of hav- ing been deluded into the outlay of large sums by the declaration of Government that HongKong was to be a Free Port. Indeed discontent and dissatisfaction universally prevail.
Several parties authorised to erect houses and Godowns on the Ratifications of the Treaty being exchanged, now decline so doing the onward pro- gress of this Settlement is for the time stopped, and building almost suspended.
The effect at Macao has been that Rents du- ring the last month have advanced fully fifteen per cent and unless the integrity of Hong Kong as a Free Port is maintained, it is certain Macao will Jong continue to be the abode of the British mer- chants in China.
We
We are not unaware that the very moderate rates of the new Tariff must subtract cont bly from the advantages which it was i would be derived from a residence in this I We fully admit this, yet we are not so prej ced in favor of local interests as not to
at the adoption of a Tariff so truly advantage to British interests.
If so reduced a scale of duties be, as it is, a hea vy blow and great discouragement to HongKong, yet we a
we are consoled by the countervailing tion that our Country will benefit thereby and with the prosperity of Anglo Chinese comm mayhap Victoria, will hereafter derive im
advantages.
Enough has been said, to justify our mal inquiry, with which we begun. If ans way we do not expect yet as is cont
red it will be, then it behoves our about them as the value of all outlay be diminished at least one half, and Victoria
We will not repeat the arguments we have bo- fore used, but feally, no time should be lost, and a strong remonstrance, or appeal should now be made, and we dare promise it will meet with a ready response fro
from the people of England, and neces sitate the reduction which Sir Robert Peel will | gladly make, if public opinou does but declare in its favour. And if the valno and significance of re- ciprocity be appreciated, who can doubt it?
THE PROCEAMATION in the first Page calls for no particular remark, except that it is to be regret ted that any prohibition should disfigure a Tariff otherwise so wholly commendable.
We are not surprised that parties should avail themselves of the clause with respect to all un- enumerated articles and affirm that Opium would be admissible (as it would appear to have been, but for II. E. Proclamation) in that category, at a five
per cent duty,,
If any prohibitions are to be enforced they ought at once to be made known, for the Tariff hitherto published are but imperfect documents, by such
omissions.
As the traffic in Opium is well known to be de- clared illegal and contraband, it was not mention- ed in the Tariff. So also is the traffic in Gun- powder, Guns and warlike implements, and hence we would beg to ask whether this prohibition is also maintained. We would conclude, by respect fully urging the expediency of at once publishing the prohibited articles of traffic, otherwise our Mer- chants will have just reason to complain, indeed the neglect of this may now cause pecuniary loss to Shippers at home.
COMMERCIAL.
We learn from Canton, that the whole of the insolvent Hong Merchant's debts are now liqui- dated. It is a gat point gained, that the new system should be unembarrassed by any disagree- able remnants of the old system.
The first transaction which has taken place in the new TEAS, was for two Chops of good Congou, at twenty six of taels, which, with the Hong charges and duty, will amount to thirty taels, or about is 8d per lb., in London.
A large Crop of TEA, and of excellent quality, is said to be certain, and much larger arrivals of taken place at Canton, is looked for confidently of China produce, than has ever before
by those who are best informed.
Much embarrassment in the Opium Trade, has been occasioned by the sudden removal of all the vessels engaged in this traffic from Canton River.
PARLIAMENTARY SUMMARY,
red his motion for a vote of thanks to Lord Ashbur- HOUSE OF LORDS7th April Lord Brougham car-
ton for having succeeded in negociating the Wash- ington Treaty, + 25th April the Duke of Wellington moved ddress of Congratulation to her Majesty on the birth of a daughter and on the 27th one of Condolence on the death of her uncle.
HOUSE OF COMKoys 10th April a Conversation took place regarding Slavery in the East. 24th A Grant of £50,000 was voted to defray the expen- ses of Bream
nication to India by the Red asked if any steps had
means of Communica. Tadjes which the Chancellor
replied the present
and that it was prac
25th the dolence and Quse On 1st May Lord hat if the motion for a Ashburton was successful, H. POTTINGER also
The Dake of Sussex has left the bulk of his property to the Duchess of Inverness, at whose death it is to revert to his two children by a
former marriage.
Four Companies of the 98th Foot, consisting of nearly 700 men are nearly ready to embark for HongKong to relieve the 55th.
The Bishop of London has sent a pastoral letter to all the clergy of his diocese directing a collec- tion to be made for providing religious instruction. according to the Principles of the Church of England, in China.
A friend of the Church Missionary Society has just inade a munificent donation to that institution of £ 6000 to enable it to commence a mission to China,
Prince Augustus of Saxe-Coburg, Gotha, was married at St. Cloud of the 20th April to the Princess Clementine of France.
INQUEST 15TH JULY, 1813. Before Mr. E. Farncomb, Coroner.
was an Inquest on the Body of a Chinese who had been found with his throat cut in the Wond-nei-choon Valley
The Jury being sworn proceeded to the view. After which the following Evidence was taken. George Fathers. A-policeman sworn. About halfpast 12 Oclock, this morning, in con- sequence of information having been received by Mr. Hillier, the Assistant Magistrate that a Chinese had been found with his throat cut near the Wong- nei-choon Valley I was sent there to look after the found the Body Body and bring it to the Town.
the road-I lying in a paddy field near
examined theplace for some distance round where the Body was lying but found no Knife or weapon of any sort. The ground was not trodden about where the deceased was lying, neither was there anything extraordinary in the appearance of the road near the paddy field. A soldier of the 98th Regt. pointed out to me the spot where the Body was lying.
The Inquest was adjourned to the 17th, that further Evidence might be procured. Inquest resumed 17th July.
Mark Upson private of the 98th Regt. Sworn.
About 7 O'clock on Saturday morning I was playing with some of my companions at the Detach- ment on the hill overlooking the Village in the Wong-nei-choon Valley. I heard a sound like that of a man groaning, and on looking towards the. place whence it proceeded, I observed a Chinese lying on his back in a paddy field below, and he seemed to be in the last struggles. I went down with one of my companions and on reaching the that had place where the man was lying I found that his cut and the blood was flowing copiously
wound-He was then dead. from the There had been several Chinese Chin-Chinning Joss some five or six yards from the spot and they made a great noise. Several Chinese passed by the deceased as he was lying there but never at- tempted to render him assistance. We examined the road and the ground all round for some distance
could find none. to see if we could find a Knife or other weapon but
Verdict. Wilful Murder against some
person or persons unknown.
SHIP NEWS.
The Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Com panys Steamer Bentinck" of 1,800tons and 520 horse power is advertised in London for the Cape of Good Hope, Mauritius, Ceylon, Madras and Calcutta, to sail on 24th August.
LOADING FOR CHINA.-At London; to mil 8th May from Portsmouth. Anna Maria and Juliet 10th May from Deptford Lady Macnaughton M. S. Elghmstone
and Florist.
At Liverpool; John Dalton, Viscount Dalton John Bull and Emperor.
At Glasgow Orissa.
The Spiteful. Steamer for China arrived at Madeira on 3rd April and proceeded on her voyage on the fr
The Bombay for Bombay and China passed Falmouth
on
The Maid of Athens for Hong Kong put into Lis
on the 10th April in a leaky dition and it was
uld have to discharge her cargo.
NDON 9th Apr
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Bombay of the 1st April 16th appeared in the London Papers of 4th May.
Elen for Madras and China
May
iny for Bom:
11th April Cleopatra Jadras and China 27th Castle
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