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EMIGRATION.

13. Seventy-six thousand three hundred and four (76,304) Emigrants left Hongkong for various places during the year, of these, 52,496 were carried by British Ships and 23.808 by Foreign Ships; 149,195 were reported as having been brought to Hongkong from places to which they had emigrated, and of these, 121,735 were brought in British Ships and 27,460 by Foreign Ships.

Under a Convention between the United Kingdom and China dated 13th May, 1904, indentured Chinese Emigrants are being transported to South Africa. A Depôt has been formed at Lai-chi-kok and a Deputy Emigration Officer appointed for its supervision.

Returns Nos. XVII and XIX will give the details of this branch of the Department.

REGISTRY OF SHIPPING.

14. During the year, 44 ships were registered under the provisions of the Imperial Act, and 4 Certificates were cancelled.

MARINE MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

15. Fifty-six (56) cases were heard in the Marine Magistrate's Court: refu- sal of duty on board ship and breach of Harbour Regulations were the principal

offences.

In connection with the above, the Assistant Harbour Master has been placed in charge of the Water Police as a tentative measure, which is having good results.

EXAMINATION OF MASTERS, MATES AND ENGINEERS.

(Under Section 4 of Ordinance No. 10 of 1899.)

16. The following Table will shew the number of Candidates examined for Certificates of Competency, distinguishing those who were successful and those who failed:-

Grade.

Passed.

Failed.

Master,

Master, River Steamer,

First Mate,

Only Mate,..

Second Mate,.....

23

1

17

Ι

8

CO HIC N 10

1

5

2

3

Mate, River Steamer,

***

Total,........

5.1

14

First Class Engineer,

32

4

Second Class Engineer,

41

7

Total,.

73

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EXAMINATION OF PILOTS.

(Ordinance No. 3 of 1904.)

17. Examinations for the duties of Pilots have been instituted under Ordin- ance No. 3 of 1904. The number of Licences issued will be governed by the need of the Port, the pilotage of which is not compulsory.

MARINE COURTS.

(Under Section 19 of Ordinance No. 10 of 1899.)

18. No Marine Court has been held during the year.