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(From the China Mail, October 16,)

Diplomatic Department. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION, His Excellency Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of British Trade, O., c., is pleased to direct that the annexed extract of a Despatch from alr. Consol Alcock at Foo- chowfoo, reporting on the altered conduct of the populace, and the improved prospect of Trade, be published for general information.

(By Order) ADAM W. ELMSLIE. Victoria, Hongkong,

13th October, 1845,

Extract of a Despatch from Mr. Consul Alcock to the address of his Excellency Her Mu- jesty's Plenipotentiary, &c. &c., dated Foochonfoo, 13th September, 1845.

I have the honour to inclose for Your Excel- lency's information à copy of a letter I addressed to the Governor-General of this Province, when I forwarded a copy of the letter of their Excel Jencies Keying and Hwang, I thought it desir- able to avail myself of the opportunity furnished sby the Imperial Commissioner's remarks, to point out that acts of insult and outrage, such no had been the object of complaint, could not be con- sidered as slight differences," and that the good faith of our two nations, to which their Excellencies made reference, was no less con- cerned the due fulfilment of the 1st and 2nd articles of the Treaty, than in the observance of the 11th Article of the Supplementary Treaty, which stipulates for the final restoration of Cha- sant it be seen, that I was

It will be seen that I was not less ready to bear testimony to the marked improvement in the behaviour of the people since I delivered to the Governor-General your Excellency's remons trance and I rejoice much to be able to report, both in reference to the conduct of the populace, and the prospects of

for congratulation rade, that there is subject

In reference to the altered disposition, I have purposely taken occasion to test it. I did not fail also to ascertain by sure means, that the whole of the three proclamations had effectively been issued in great numbors, and generally throughout the City and Suburbs in every direc- tion.

A similar gratifying, and not less sudden change has taken place in reference to commier cial transactions. The Bintang, after waiting for repairs more than a month, with a large cargo, could not sell a piece of goods. The Ware in six weeks could not self four hundred, and had actaully dropped down the ter on her way to Amoy, when coming in contact with a junk, she Jost her mainmast, and was compelled to put back. Subsequently, when laying ten miles below the bridge, in the space of a few days, she sold a larger quantity of goods than during the previous six weeks.

The arrival of three vessels, two American and one English, with consignments for Mr. Glen, for whom I have procured, with the assist- ance of the authorities, a large and well situated. Hong, enables him also to come into the beld, with greater advantages than any Captain of a vessel wishing to dispose of his cargo. Iventure to hope, therefore, that the greatest obstacles to the establishment of a British Trade at this Port have heen surmounted, and that good fruit may be safely anticipated at no very distant period.

(Stoned) RUTHERFORD ALCOCK, (Trao Extract,) ADAM W. ELMSLIE,

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HONGKONG,

ANNO NONO, VICTORIÆ REGINÆ, No. 10 of 1845.

THE PREND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETE,

naturalization within the limits of the said Colony and its Dependencies, and that upon the grant- ing of every such Letter Patent there shall be charged and payable to the Colonial Secretary a fee of $10 to be applied to the public purposes of the

said Colony. And it is hereby further desbability of his vacating. clared and provided, that the operation of this Ordinance be suspended until the pleasure of Her Majesty be known with respect thereto. J. F. DAVIS, Governor, c. de Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 1st day of October, 1945-

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Hary or the colonies, would not hesitate to give The second ground of complaint is the ob. his sanction to colonial acts opposed in spirit to stacles thrown in the way of trade at Foo English law. His Lordship, however, it is rum- | chow-foo. From this port much was expect- oured has made the Colonial office rather aned, and the extension of its commerce is so in- uncomfortable appointment, and there is a protimately connected with the prosperity of Hongkong that it becomes of matter of much The Mai's second discovery is that editorial local importance. Situated in one of the first servility and sycophancy is not confined to the tea growing districts in China, with a large po government press of Hongkong. The ci-devant pulation either within the walls of the provincial penal colony New South Wales has also its city, or resident in that rich district which is papers bound to support party or class right intersected by the numerious tributaries of the or wrong; convinced or not convinced of Min, Foo-chow-foo offers natural advantages the truth of what he writes the editorial pen for foreign commerce only exceeded by those must put down the sentiments of his Masters of Canton and Shanghai. It has been the policy To the columns of a Sydney Journal, which of the Chinese to throw obstacles in the way of represents the emancipated convicts, many of trade, and until very recently the port may whom are wealthy and liberal to those who have been closed for any advantages com- serve them, he finds a tirade against the merce derived from it. A late remonstrance has Legislative Council, which is partly an elec- has some influence upon the Authorities and tive Council, and this serves for an argu-suddenly vessels that for weeks could not sell ment in favor of our own irresponsible Council, a piece of good were enabled to dispose of a and an assertion that even an absolute govern quantity, which shews that if unrestrained the ment is better than the petty tyranny of a Co-populace of Foo chow-foo will bargain with uncil composed of grasping self seekers. The foreigners. In addition to the desire to restrice. Organ takes it for granted that the statement foreign intercourse to as few ports as possible, of the emancipast Journal is true; and that the and at these ports to circumscribe the locomotivo South Wales are mo- propensities of strangers, there are two causes

landed aristocracy of constitutional po- which lead to the desiro of checking a direct

populista and thirst after wer, but such is not the case, That Council | trade with Too-chow-foo. First, were tea has reduced the expenditure, by cutting down | brought forward and sold at the new port the the salaries of officials, and dismissing a paid government would loss the duties on inland magistracy, the duties being equally well per transit; and second the tea merchants in Can- formed by unpaid Justices of the peace; it has

ton will use all their influence to turn com- increased the exports by drawing forth the re-

merce from the new channel. These are not sources of the colony・ and it has again esta-| slight difficulties, but they may be overcome. bished Colonial credit. The members are As refers to Hongkong it is evident that trade Gentlemen, and that is enough to render them, with Foo-chow-for will be direct with this co- odious to a class between which and then there lony. The river Min has not sufficient water is an unpassable gulf. They are landholders for Ships sufficiently large for a foreign voyaga and stock holders which is a true test that at least hear the city-and trade will

pro their interest is identified with that of the co-bably be in coasting vessels who receive their lony. Of the merits of the particular question, cargoes from the stores here and return with upon which they are at issue with Sir George produce for transhipment. Gipps, it is unnecessary to enter. Sir George The third ground of complaint is the unfair Gipps is not a man who will succumb to the interpretation which has been put on those clamour of any party, unless on conviction, and clauses of the supplementary treaty which in modifying the terms of the squatting regula.refer to the suppression of piracy. Sir Henry tions, he admits that the Council were at least Pottinger believing that the Chinese would act partially right.

in perfect good faith, and anxious to suppress the numerous piracies committed by native vessels, agreed to two clauses of the supple. mentary treaty, by which no native vessel was to be admitted to this harbour without a spe- cial clearance from one of the five ports with permission to come to Hongkong; he further agreed that all vessels should be boarded by

If the Organ consults the Sydney papers, he will find another Journalist who asserts, that the French at Tahiti, are all that is honorable, and that their treatment of poor Pomare is perfect ly justifiable. The same Journal also denoun- ces the behaviour of the British to the New Zealanders, who bad insulted their flag and murdered their families, as infamous This British, official, and vessels not having the paper also belongs to a class. It is the Organ pass, should be handed over to the Cowloon of the propagandists of Rome and upholds the authorities, where their fate would be certain. French at Tahiti, because Tahiti under them, This part of the treaty was widely promulgated, New advertisements, will be reecived, until will be a good field for Catholic missions. It and in consequence few native vessels enter denounces the English at New Zealand, be without the chop, as the Custom house Of cause New Zealand under them, is not a favor-ficers of the five ports take care that they do. able place for such missions. We have thus 36 good naturally given the Mail some informa- which may enable him to wear his fetters with greater case, from the knowledge that others are in the same position as himself,

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VICTORIA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 18ng's intended visit to Hongkong, We.can-dozen Junks from Canton to Formosa and

court, for absenting himself without leave, He was dismissed the service,

A court martial was held on the 14th instant on board H. M. S. Vestal to try Mr. W. T. By His Excellency Sir JOHN FRANCIS DAVIS, Baronet, Governor and Commander-in-Ward, 3rd class Engineer of H. M. S. Agin Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its De- pendencies, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the advice of the Legis Jutive Council of Hongkong,

Title:

PENDENCIES.

Preamble.

AN ORDINANCE FOR THE NATURALIZATION OF ALIENS

WITHIN THE COLONY OF HONGKONG AND ITS DE

1st October 1845.] WHEREAS certain Aliens, Merchants and others, have hitherto become residents within the said Colony of Hongkong, and whereas it is probable that other Aliens may hereafter settle therein for the purposes of trade and to the

to the advantage of the Colony, and it appears fitting and desirable in aid and encourage such persons; and whereas Biso, some of the said persons have applied to the said Governor that they should be naturalized.

Power to the Go cernor of Hong kong to grant Lel. ters of Naturalion, tion in certain cas. es, the privileges conferred thereby being limited to the said Colony,

Be it therefore enacted and ordained by his Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to encourage the settling of Aliens, and for the aid and assistance of those already settled, That it shall and may be lawful to and for the Governor of the said Colony and his succes sors from time to time, and in all cases where he or they may deem it expedient, to grant Let, ters of Naturalization under the Seat of the Co any person or persons being already set- lony, to tled, or who shall come to reside and settle therein, and that they respectively, having first daly taken and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance before & Magistrate of the said Colony, shall, under and by virtue of the said Letters, be to all intents and purposes fully and completely natura. lized Provided always, that Letters of Natura- lization shall not be granted by the Governor under the provisions of this Orduance to any person who shall not, at the time of the same being granted, be registered in the Books of the Land Office, as Lessee under the Crown, oflands or houses within the Colony of Hongsong, yield ing a yearly rent of not less than 10; or who all on have been in the Public Service within the same Colony for a period of not less than two pears before. And it is hereby declared, that the said Letters respectively so to be granted, shall only be deemed to confer the privileges of

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Our weekly contemporary, the Mail, has made two most important discoveries, which entitle him to the highest marks of approbation which are at the bestowal of his patron, the belted Knight of the Yellow House."

flatter ourselves that it is a mere visit of ceremony to Sir John Davis, or that is from a desire to witness the improvement of Hong- kong since he last saw it as the guest of his friend Sir Henry Pottinger. The most proba ble conjecture is that Keying comes to nego- tiate, there being many important matters yet to settle between Great Britain and China.

not get one, We believe that in no one instance has a pass been granted to trading vessels wishing to visit Honghong-they pass through our harbour on their passage to and from Canton or Macao, keeping well on the other shore, but they dare not anchor. The colonial

gevern- ment, aware of the bad faith of the Chinese on this point, have lately permitted vessels to come without the pass, and some weeks ago about a other places made this an intermediate port to receive cargoes purchased in Canton. circumstance gave cause to some incorrect sta- to see transferred to a paper of such a standing tements as to our local trade which we regret as the Friend of India. The truth is sufficiently well known here-the vessels had not port clearances for Hongkong, nor as we before stated, do we believe that a single instances is on record of a Chinese trading vessel's having arrived with such a document.

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It is evident that on the part of the Chinese the treaties formed with Sir Henry Pottinger have not been kept, nor do we believe there is any intention to abide by them except on com- These are the grievances to be redressed, and pulsion. The British government (and in fact against them the Chinese can solely charge us with all foreign powers trading to China) have a breach of faith in not keeping a man of war at He has discovered first, that ne ther Gover- three specific grievances to complain of, cach each of the ports as agreed to; but by this we are nor, nor Council can pass acts repugnant to the of which will justify strong measures, and we the sufferers In every other particulus our Con laws of England? We are afraid that the have reason to believe that acting under posi suls have invariably shown a desire to protect Cni- worthy Editor of the Mail must have been tive instructions from home, Sir John Davis has nese interests even at times to the injury of their In demanding redress, we presume dreaming a good deal since he arrived among addressed himself to the government of China countrymen us to revolutionise the colonial press. Not in terms which demands immediate attention, that Sir John Davis has been instructed to declare pass acts repugnant to the laws of England and hence most probably the visit of Keying, that failing a compliance, Chusan will be declared They have passed them-passed many of them, who comes to treat with the "barbarians" insion. Considering the value put on the Island, we ap forfeit, and permanently retained as a British posses and been obliged to swallow them too, parch- their own colony.

prehend that such a threat will not be unavailing, ment, tape, seals and all; and that after having The first ground of complaint is restrictions We would insist upon foreigners having access to paid our unworthy selves five cents a line for put upon foreigners at Canton, which are quite the City of Canton, and so to the country in the publishing them, and three dollars a folio for a great as they were before the war, The vicinity, holding the government responsible for the printing them as RECORDS. If the Organ had Chinese, under the plea that they cannot reactions of their servants, and Chusan the forfeiture said that, colonial ordinances required the strain their people from insulting foreigners, if they insulted or mat-treated any foreigners. sanction of the home government, before they keep them confined in small badly aired same with reference to Foochow foo, also the re- became law, then he would have spoken truly factories, injurious to health, and entailing moral of all restriction upon commerce, and a per- and this saction is all the protection we have from upon them a great degree of personal discom- fect freedom to be given the merchants to trade with a government whose repudiated acts will re fort. This is a mere continuance of the policy trangers. As regards Hongkong the restructive main a lasting monument of their disposition to of the government, which from the first inter clauses of the Supplementary treaty require to be govern after the eastera fashion. We would course with western nations, has endeavoured cancelled, and an ediet issued in good faith, declar really advise our contemporary to obtain from to degrade the strangers in the eyes of their ing that native to its from all parts of China have his friends who have them in charge a perusal own people. It is a breach of the treaty permission to visit the Colony. of all the ordinances which have emanated which merits every attention. We do not place In these demands their is nothing unreasonable, and fortunately we can force a compliance with fromthe Hongkong government, beginning with the slightest belief in the assertion that the

theat It may be necessary to retain Chosen that for the suppression of slavery and esaing verament of China cannot protect strangers for a velve months, or until it is made with that for the naturalization of Chinamen. from the aggressions of its subject. A govern evident that China is keeping the treity in We are not prepared to say that they are all ment enough to hold together a dumis perice Gith We are by no means blind to objectionable, but we would even put it to non so catenave as China, with a population the importance of theyan, and in value to a great Organ to say whether in two years, and among of three hundred millions, canust with truth naval and commercial country: Em we trust such an equal number of acts of any other guvern- assert their inability to protect inoffensive crisiferations will over induce Ghent Britan to ment, so many are to be found repugnant to foreigners resident at five of their ports, retain it in violation of the treaty. It is true that the best feelings of Englishmen. They are The extract from Mr. Alcock's despatch the Chinese have violated that treaty, but this is not unique in the display of despotison on a small shows that when the Chimese authorities have an excuse for a permanent possessivt, though it në scale, and the manner in which they have been a will, they have their people under complete fonds good ground for holding it as a temporary disavowed by Her Majesty and her advisers, control and foreigners need dread no public pleige. We do not think that Chine would ceda must prove to the Executive, that legislation is a outrage being committed upon. The renon the land for a prenotary coraleration, but she may task for which they are totally nofit. Colonial strance to the Authorities of Facebo to posibly be induced to open a to foreign trudo, and the mone the more especially that it draws foreigners from governments have passed acts so repugnant to drew forth three piclamatige which were inge. This ning also be a matter for arrangement the laws of England, that it has required a estanaisele circulated in the city and baru Letween the two Envoys. special act of inderarty from the Brush pur and foreigners caused to be insalted-similar hawent to shield the members from a legal pro- documents would have a similar ellect in Cau- secution. We fear, too, that the present Secreta2..

Reying, it is sad, will arrive early next mouth, and that handsome new house at the foot of Penger Surees is to be fed up for his temporary residence.