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Law

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Admirette

Lavz

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25th and 1865

Jam

commanded by my

Lords Commission is of the Stenallen

will

Move.

request that you Lord Starley to give the mussay orders that 6. Admn" dei 67 Parten

to confowered. I

Useive

sive land what will be reguand

for Buildings for travel Reform at Hong Kong

Jon Sin

your most humble sewant.

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gralty

Li Solan Barros.

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31. March 1843.

Sam duicted by dard Stanly to acknowledge the wimpt from letter of the 25th must, requesting

that is Dr. Parken

lay

be empowered to receive some Land in Daghang

Anghing

which will be repicered

for haval purposes. In reply Jams to inform

дне

that it will not be

hopible to convey to th Wm Packer a power of

reserving Land- but the it will be mursary be

that

he should apply on the subjich to the foremor of Hong Kong, who will be

long

dinated to give lorry weight to any represen:

make.

Naval purposes.

Shaved

tation be

Shave di

I have to desire that

Sir A. Gottinger.

Enclin

assey of the linesfonden.

you will beserve suck to Sick. Sckingen, and ay

that he will of cours

any applicating thich

pations of land in thatit my

Rong for maybe high and the

Hong

fornited but to you by Vice Admiral Sir W

Site

Pacles as vefany for

on this

this schut

ficers

M Stope.

The answer, Sapprehend thould be

that the Governor will be authorized to

make all such reservations.

land

for public purposes as may affear to him to be necessary or desirable.

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Sir #. Pokkings

N.2.

MIARH

3. Murdoch I

28 March

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Sonoring Street

57917284

6. april

I have the honor to transmet & you. herewith the copy

of a

a communication. from the Board of Admiralty 2 of the answer which I have directed to be returned to

the request of their Lordships that die Weparker

31. March

may be empowered to reserve some

Land in Rony Roy

Which will be required for naval purposes.

You will of course pay every attention to any application which

be made

　may to you by die som Parker on this

saleit

Land

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Sir

264. China (Military)

MAY 2

1845

Just.

iduriralty, 27 til frit 10443.

reference to your Letter of the

13 the Sonstanto, and to underoures, on the

subject of as firms's Bell and Grange baow

inter-ded as we

Drevent for thur Shajesty

Jarr. commanded by my

Lords

Emmisioners of the Admiralty to

acquarto you for

you for the information_ of

Lord Fanley, Frat the @ruvid

never

having met the Endymion, dis not

th. Mr. hope hour

receive

flonial Departement

receive from that shops the Prevents in

questions, but whenever they

arrive in

England my

Lovew will communicati

fact to Lord Sankeys

Jan Sir

Your most obedient

humble Servante,

Lung

JW. Fitte

This might be shame to Phone Stantry before it

is fint by, although it adds but little to the information which his Lerdekip has

at wady received.

alluded to.

to the articles.

2 May relating

19.00 /23. Copy of bent

997. Beaghang

Jam

RECEIVED

OCT 5

4th October 1843.

Commanded.

Led by my

Foods Commissioners of the

Admiralty

to Hind you

herewith

forthe information offord

an Extract of a letter

Stanley

from Captain Belcher of the Tamarang relative to the Selend of Hong Kong together with the Chart referred to therein by that. Officer Jamchir..

Gourmost obedient

humble Hervant

Sephenlagt Wes Serron

Colonial Office

The Retouble

Hongshang. 19.Oct. 18123.

Sir G. Murray Systeartie

Private

qr Sandherewith

Sound herewith for

Fondant hy oor

*Stephen

Radneralfather of 4 05ds

four causideration, some &xhact, from reucark, on the settlements like

formed in Nongthong and the Military Works for its defence which: have beur subruitted to

The lidmiralty Graft.r Belcher of Steel. Samung andly the Admiralty fondanded to me. Befor

Я сожител

minting with

Sir A Pottinger

The

dubject Schould be much obliged ton if you would furnish me with

ему

remarks which he

reading of there papers may suggest toon.

Shave

Loved Manding

I do not hugs how this information is to be turned to account: bub ich it be Argens vary infortant

accurate

I thith the best churce to lathe with then, is

of the Ardance, such patins un ular

to the her.

persand wichs; a then and it, wille

his cache, to tie it. Otten,

Std. hope that

A copy of

this has

iner.

out

wist isy to

letter

retist.

of a

Letter To Yonghong

RECEIVED

Sir Edward Belcher

estain 15.

MCT. B-J Majiny

Captain

this Imurang " addresses.

1843

Beaufort, Hydrographer to the

Admiralty dated at lea April 15

1943.

The selection.

the site for

the Town was not approved

by the General and to Seloming Contence. I was absent

at Macas- In

prrival at

Hong long I found affairs in a

very

took that. The Batteries

Cowloon Anontide built of long granite clabs about 5 feet

by 10 incher

10 miches in the Square were taken by private persons at the some moment that government

Evere

purchasing hewer Granite.

In new Colonies, matter hands. should be lent from England to introduce the most approved. methods, and to secure the

most profitable outlay of Public Money

the

on my vrrival Sie le Mening

Centerfuse

lent me

to see what

was doing, and report, verbally

the propress. I could not gain

advance,

久

by reason

by markly

the marsh

side.

the mud dines

the bill.

Roadmatting

sected for the Town-Ro appeared to be the maria_s predicted the unhealthiness which ensued, - and it will continue. to recur, unless they strain all the slopes, which constantly furnich

subterranean stream - The maire

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　was the Argument I then upheld, Chinese maxim, that the

was,

ground.

more better for Paddy fo

Rudy than build that house.

Pigeon.

The Chinese inhabit the ba

balley not ackly- It bears the name I believe of Belchen balley to this day- all the baluable. positions have been purchased

I proposed and were not see

will

opinion) and e you hably learn that Government

Con

mobably

will

will have to purchase the

16 Leland to build a partetto Tower I know the General fixed upon it for that purpose before I parked from him in August 184)

Copy

The position which I should prefer

to the site for building, would be the

immediately Louth

the

valley Coroloon Peninchile; for the following

reasons.

That the anchorage enabler vessels to take advantage of part of cowloon Bay which is well sheltered from witherly winds, independent of the capacions anchorage imme

Ely in the vin

mediately

vicinity

of the proposed site, and to the westward of Cowloon Peninsula.

Secondly in whatever position it is

determined to place the Town, it is manifestly incumbent to crict

wooks to con

and their pass; as well

as to prevent the crection of an by the Chinese on Cowloon Runne The obvious advantage of Martells Lowers on the points nearest, must glance at the plan be apparent Indefundent also, of external Gres it will be essentially necessary to this the Anglo Chinese population under Control, which such defences indifunding

on a

independent

the

greater forte fecations for the

accommodation.

would materially

the Trooks of aid:

other site could more convenient__ position for control be selected than on the heights at the extreme limits of my proposed Town.

Thirdly In the event of occupying part of the Peninsula sy

Contion

its would be immediately protected. covered by the Batteries an Main Garrison.

12.

trong trong n

　　The superficial extent of good anchorage ( as marked within the dotted lines on the Plan annexed amount & About two Square Miter independent of the range westerly In order to adapt my proposed ine for the building of the Town, I would suggest the cutting off of the Crowns of the small hills, which

to the * ld anchorage then deeme

and

are scattered in the balley, earth tacles, to as to fill of a shares carrying Gale so to be outlined by a tione dea

a level, above the highest

wall, into 2 fms, and thous afford wom

bad.

prore

thean one smile

wharfage, which swing to the sudden increase of depth from

2 t 31⁄2 would cen

certainly

admits of

Vettel's coming sufficiently close to

unlade, almost at

: houses.

When ware-

It is proposed to continue thus lea wall, as in the dotted lines, to the next lastern beach

Ex land

The small seland, Battery. of the Chart) I would prosiose. to the Lown by a solid on Breakwater, and a return head

connecting masoway

to the westward, enabling ships to be securely worthin for temporary

down.

rethairs,

heaving

The disabled Guns, and old bron from the dismantled Forks, would

materially add to the durability

the

work's under water, combination of their oxidle with

Landre

The material for thee workte Lound, ready squared Granite,,

• seady

tre

Ere

ecraters at brand (wher edheatery

the new York on contoon Peninsula.

tre

being destroyed

and Cation await

large

for private usif and the Easter

Quarries are

also itored with

supplies, which, doubtless are intended for the conthuction &

in Canton.

River

Batterier.

the expences of any of

these

amfoly

proposed works would be

　repaid by the charges, which would cheerfully be paide for their accommodation

I have remarked

sturing

the

when sellaines

cause of my lurvey of Hong hong (particularly when for the day observing at obsonating Point) that when cabin has prevailed. At the old, or western anchorage, moderate breeze prevail

that a.

in this straits, probably recutting from an induced current caused

the rarefaction of the air (when the Sun has influences along the extent of

bally towards Zigans Pass.

Shis.

This is an advantage too

manifest

to be overlooked in the oppressive

atmosphere of these Regions.

The love

levelling of the beformentioned

hills would afford material for excellent Gardens, and this importantly

mide in the increase

of cultivated spots,

which the

Island is, at present miserables

deficient

for

miterally.

The lea line thould be reserve

ware hontes plowe, with wide sheets, in the direction of the Meridion

which

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hould scarcely after

see the sun before

sclock. By such mears, I fell satisfied, that andure

Leat

évorld not be experienced. The reduced hills world off not ample space for comfarta de private residence

It would materially tend of the Comfort, cleanliness, and salubrity of the For th

advantage constations to present abundant supply of water

This should be distinct is separated sits proncher and rendered avai

labre.

Whipping

for consumption; the cost foly as this fing

( well into the Lea);

And

cleansing,

well as tooling the Loww.

　　　　The constuction of such water. works for the shippe

Shopping.

at this

moment would immediately,

the outlay.

repay

With regard to the friture appearance

regulanty

　　　　　　be will wo may serious considera

und convenience.

of the Town

worthy of

tion

the

howe

rest, to se cure

the

panas. -grand

lment

under whose mimediate

may outline of the probable cor hemite

say

prospect

for 20 years in pret feet and

tate

care...

that no present sales,

grants, are of such tesecure, as

ventually

to prove troublesome

in the event of.

the

necessity, n

or wish

Extension

the lounding's, throughout

are generally regular, the dangers

within 31 Gards

ds and with

depth of 3 fins, and the nature the bottom beneath the mid- Generally brigh Clay. Beneath the Granite, sch the bench, this frequently crops out. It is of very compac /tecture, free from foreign. Inex. ture, & apparently, well ada sched

for Buckn

puddling.

Tyned; Edw Bolcher

Cafeti

lay

above water, may

be approached

within

21:

Position for :ference in lat nd Long &

(To accompany Sul hurs Plan)

The Chart of Honghongens completed by & le Stulphur, early defines.

one

position to which immediate reference can be had for either meacaring Chronometric distance or any other

details for the testing of Magnetic Inshuments te any further remach's therefore,

upon the extreme

angular projections of the telence

lex. for. They

Are.

unca

mculured

to the Plan.

can be

the leale attachel

bservaton the polition this alluded to is notice

Point.

on the Meridian time.

the Man

the

as Observatory" this newated at the witter landing rocks of the Town balley where it was fire & suspected to found

by Town; but this was negatived late Plese potentiary Captain Eller This pass tion is situated in Latitude

and is

Songitude

Maz Var-

Dep

East of the Battery bint Axess

22.16 27 J. 114.8433 E

20E

0187.20

3620

0.30 13.5

It br- Fisch X h 17 m Rice Ard Shrings 9 feet w

as Battery

　　　　　　　　　　　Leland and the sandy beach which connects 665 Point will probably be the position Ablected for Government works, it is presumed that acces may generally be obtained to this

site.

Catering Places

Vater abounds in

Island

every part of the of Hong kong ; but from the

prevailing custom

of leading the sheams through the various cultivated scraps

land, the washings of regatatbe matter, (not at all improved by the Chinese modes of enriching the soil, render the water unholesome, Jendeavours to point out a remedy, and ethallich a Public run for thipping, during the Commands of the # Lenhouse and lie Hugh Gough but their influence was overuled, cam satisfied that to

may in

attribute.

in some meature ar

this cause we the dichness, in Lune 1041 The water.

us at that perion

procured by

was

to dicidedly objectionable that I sent

timer to a position where.

several

clar conduits.

I knew that its flowed

the hills (where I was further

from informed that in was supplied by a small lake) Even at this position although the water was clear as it possessed such an attringent bitter flavor that it to as dix continired, Lam therefore of opinion that of certain secisions - Lune Luly, and August when

Vegetation

is rant _ that shingor well wate

should be preferred.

The

I was

only remedy

Insorted to, and

opinita with Lercess, was

the newly making the of that

　　forbidding the use of filled water,

and r

elled in the Canton Mever.

filled

The position s'allude to as furnishing. the best water, in Hong Kong's "at" "East Head duarry from whenc the staff of the Battery at Cowloon Green Island.

Village, as well as

pre visible.

It is a

　　　　　　the pLuary, where houses are marked on the plan, and the

stream is conducted by

a draine or

hill

　A queduct, counce the Quarry to the Cottage where it is led by a hrough, at pleasure for domestic purposes.

　　　vessels can be close to the beach in 3 and 35 fint and fill rapielly by hoses

　　There is also a fresh waterfond round the Bluff where boats.

at high water but the greenish here and was considered impure.

Wood

could enter.

water had a

Wood

Coals.

Wood cannot be provvede

bong trong

and at.

one period

the vessels composing the Expedition experienced great difficulty in

obtaining the necessary supplies_ which was eventually remedied by the destruction. the rafts placed

a cross the river - As the spars composing these rafts were,

Consumed..

Coals are

very

for the necete

fir, they

were

4 perdity

expensive, and, but

:eccessary fuel for Steamer could have been procured "The Purser paid 17 dollar per con for those purchased for the use Forge. The price have been at 20 dollars.

of the

Marinestores Chars, cordge; and marine stores

severally

bore

an enormous price. From the great demand after the Typhon,

and

subsequent mcrease

of Marcantile supping, connected with the Transport Service in China it is probable that the market site now be glutton - particularly as the Stores for the best have

Law

cers

been supplica direct from England.

Stocks private private supplier to be

Lupplies.

obtained at

Hong Kong, may

fairly be estimated at similar

charges as at

Macao,-and, Macae- and probably the British market will meet with the customary. Chinese produce from Cowlvon; the ground adapted for cultivation on tong- Kong, being quite inadequate to support of any increase of population.

(Signed) { Belcher (Captain

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1891 Houghing

RECEIVED

DPC 15 1340

Aduuralty

11th Dec. 143.

I am commanded by

My Foods Commissioners of the Admiralty to send

you

herewith

for the information offord Stanley Copies of a Letter dated

the oth

of August

last No 209.

from Vice Admiral to To Packer and of the enclosed correspondence with this Excellency for I Pottinger relative to the proceedings of Captain Chads the Senior Naval Officer at Chuson I am fri

H. Ir Hope Lah

it obedient

Your Warrant

Colonial offen Mrs Sarrow;

1209

Lin/

1881 Hongkong

VED

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Carnivallis at Rong kong

August 1843

Having been obliged to forward

to their Lordships, the Copies of a

voluminous torres hondence between

His Excellency the Majestys

Plenipotentia

arey and myself, or

various sulyects connected with the

the Equadron under

proceedings of the Equadro

my.

rand

and referred to in

litter to 1920f the 26 letting

it is with such reluctance

жиналу

that I deem it nee

Arrangement.

to add

the accompanying relative to the

Fof

Captain Chads

of the Cambrian whom tis

Excel

seems disposed to

condemn for.

which

I felt it my duty to approve of, a prudent precautions; and flatter Secretary of the Admiralty

The

　myself their lordships will not fail to view his conduct

with similar sentiments

I havehe

Lignedy Worker

Vice Admural

Law

ficer

decision - It merely repostets Lf) fürs reises a question jou deffere of opens bety in the Periph the Allie ? as to the propuct of cection preceentions taken. by Cupets (hards altfe attack by Thecrates

8.17

This is a genetic for the 2. 3. t when the Jesuit have of cars her sect

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Cornwallis at.

-Nony Rong

30th July 1843

thave the honor to enclose for

Your Excellency's information. the Copies of letters and reports which Shave just received from Captain

Chads

of AM Ship Cambrian; the Senior Naval Officer at Cuman

the

communications

subject of make to him by Mr

by M. Getzlaff.

off a suspicion of some piration

treacherous

attempt being

contemplated from Shippe

However improbable

this

may

be, Itmest

your

Excellency will accord in

the prudent

This Excellency

Sis Hy Wottinger But

measures

pucaution

precaution adopted by

Captain Chads

Signed.

1 Tignes War Wacker

Vice Admiral

Copy

Apst

the

# Shif Cambrian

ек

1.4uly 1845

Since my last,

the is the lille 1955

of Peracies amonget

reports of

the Chinele have become pequent,

and Me Getzlaff, requested me to

give power to the Withing bouts

and protection

to say they were under in

this Irefuted not having the

the power to enforce attention to them

ence

He has written to me on the subject.

Copy of his note and

any reply

I have the honor to enclose

Within these last few days. Int

Gutzlaff acquaints sure that.

me that sumours are

very

prevalent that the Chinese entence.

to undertale some measures for

our

annoyance, & that he hasbeen pequently warned by respectable

His Excellenes further.

si pon

Inhabitants.

inhabitants to beware of heachery,

　　And he has stated to are that ie has positive information. that there are 140 Armed. Lanks assembled at Shippe, and that Altro the Authorities have left the place, the force is under Contionl

and kept in good order and

commit.

Command no

depradations - Lome

reports say they

are Peraiter

others à National Hone, and the

alarms of

are

the Inhabitant here.

consequently great. I have

takten precautions to prevent

tursarice,

annoyance.

The Wolf is gove

to an anchorage.

between Keet Point and Tinkamoon

off. Aages Island, and will be

relieved in a few days by

Copy of my notew

the Pelican, & Copy of m

Commander Vyner and W

Sprent Penclose, also the disposited

of the Squadron, Quarterly the surns, and other docements, for your Excellencys information

The above reports and the expectations orders from you

of the Sumfries have

respecting

prevented my going to Poots for

water and there is now little

recasion, as we have an overabundance.

Raine.

I have removed

both Steamer

from the Inner Harbour to Belens

they

are

becoming bckly. Shavch

Captain

1246

ome

Law

ficers

Dear Si

Singlar June 15th

Heatingting, Chongyoufati Sewchumshing and the licensturns me;

- Chants, deeply engaged in the Whetheries humbly petition in the name of all their Countryme

recupied

in the same manner,

for fortection aganist the Verates, who have become very

numervees

waters, and

feel very

adjoining

they

will always

Chobliged for this

Shavele

[signed] CGutlf.

Dear Sir

# M thisß Cambrian Chuten

16 June 1843

applications for assistance

A seoppress piracy momst, come

from

the Chinese &fvernment bethouder and even then Scannot act without, thir personal boopreration.

Any spen birlence in the presen of & Me Shifer could be instantly

Edy year.

suppresses avid the

handed over to

Shavede

(Signed) & Chads

utant digual

Gjuns with an

By Henry Shackles ets 35

Captain & Me Aluß Cambrian and senior Officer at Chusan

there being various report that a large face is collecting at Capper

Suppor

toys for the purpose of either carrying

interval of

econds only,

e repeated twice.

quens if by night.

tean ez

ful acts of sund

Por the to afterwards Ms.

be answered with

Guns as before.

You

are

huded link

hary

toward

here by required and

directed to proceed in & M

Hoop under.

to au

your

Covaca.

anchorage between testow

point, and Enticamoore off tagen

Island, and should

my large

number of Sunks be seen approaching

this Escand you

will imme

Communicate by digical with thed

Hattlesnake to warn our lost at benthanson

and send a Boat to me with the

information and make the distant

siqural named in the

margin

You

"You will weigh in the Mo

Hot hee & company with the Sunkhe on the offf lide, avoiding as far

as possible giving and more particular and act,

Cause of offence

lacy

of Coulission, but thould they

become the agressors and manifect Costility its will be your duty to art with the utinocés

punish teachery with.

beachery.

energy. severity.

and

　With respect to the Common Printer. or robbers who infest these part in small parties, Senclove you a copy of bis Excellency the Cohnmander in Chelfs instuctions

on that head for your guidance

If you

have.

information

to Comme

icate, or thould you

meet with bessels with Bails on

board, you have permission.

#dered a

boat for yours,

you will

letters and orders, and

also send one on the last day the month the State and

Condition of your this

all the Quar

terly Returns

for the Adle ira?

will remaine

on this

ders

Service until further nors

Girta my

hand

board

the Cambrien at Churan

this 27 Hof lune 18.4.

Agneel]

Commander l

Vynee

Copy

WM Shif bambrian bluctan

27 June 1845

Sin

"there being reports of a large Force assembling at Chippo, and that

Treachery is intended

stant lygnal for thould be on

It is necessar

in your Gudrol

against surprise either bys tire

Yuns with

or otherwise.

interval. Secondsonly,

Cof

be repeated

You will keep

Your

Boats

rice blums in constant readeriess for lervice.

by night

Five Rets

terwards

be answered

ath 2 Seuss

before.

your Trails.

and Fore

and

aft, tails beats The Wolf is going

to take up a position bebroken hiete Bunit and In Reamook, so as to be

able to comme

municate with

with you

by signal, for which purpose I

will to place the Matlesnake.

you

if not to already

the distant

Wolf or being

signal for the Wolf.

y laye fone of hendes approaches

James Sprint

4 M & S Katetrak

will.

will be as per Margin

Sanct

Syned, #86 hands

Deartir.

441843

Singhae July 404 1903

Stannhoping and

twongmoncolam. Merchants

of Sacchow, humbly request

you.

to Drive

away

the

Cirater to the South of Shipps, who prevent the grain brats from proceeding to Chinhar, Singhal

Ningpo; and whom the Chinese Manderins cannot

intrup, and they will feel themselves under obligations. for this having opened the trade

To Captain Chads

Res

Mave

I signed) Chai Getzly

Cambrian 44 Jolly 1233

1843

Dear Sir,

thave before told you

power to act

that have

то

gainst the Chinese Pinter but on

official application,

and

and personal Co-operation

of the Chinese Authoritie's

Remain Je

(Signed) H. D. Chads

Rer. Cal. Gatz bath

Sir.

Government House, Victoria bonghong. August 151ma

I have the honor to

the

1843

acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency's letter N. 116 of 30th of Cast Month with its

rasions Enclosures, received

from Captain Chads

It is almost superfluous

ako balle

for

to tell

your

Excellency,

that Ido not attach the

smallest imaginable, lagree of

Credence to the

sumour

which Captain Chads alludes

to, as to the Sunks said to be

assembled at Shippo being

National Force" ; and on

referring to very

laden! Sis William Banker

recent

Remi - Official

рев

demi - Official communications

I am utterly

from Mr. Gutzlaff. I am

at a loss to reconcile what he writes to me, with what

he appears to have told Captain

Chads.

the 30th

In a letter

letter begun

t of June, (the day before

Captain Chads writes to

Excellency) and

closed bu

day

Gutzlaff sages.

you

apparently

two

after, M.

"The Pirates

and

had assembled in

large

" numbers at Shippo and has actually taken

#place.

that

taken possession

Ince

circumstance

I communicated both to the General, and Captain Chads_

What their ultimate views

are,

body knows. - They have

again dispensed and we

hear

"nothing farther of their " Proceedings.

Were the above the extent, or

purport. of Mr. Gutzlaff's verbal

communication to

or even

Captains Glads anything supproaching to it, Ishould be disposed to

conbonne, as perfectly amesisitions

and

uncalled for,

which that Officer proceeded to take.

circumstance

and under.

any

I must regret that he thought it

xpedient to make such a public matter of them. cannot help feeling, that the almost daily occurrence

of trathing Vessels passing up and down the Coast. close to Shippo, should have satisfied Captain Chads, that whatever the Sunks

were, they had no intention of annoying

us, and I look on it to be are

of the first duties of an

stationed

to avoid

may

حة

tead

Officer Captain Chads is,

easures that

unnerparily

Disquiet

　disquiet the Publie mind (whether Chinese or Curopean) and

belief. that the

to lead to

likely to be broken.

Peace is

infringed, by the government Chinia

Sshall call on MrGutshoff

to explain his verbal statements

مه

'stated to have been made.

to Captain Chads, as

right that the

Discrepancy

I think it

between these

two letters, should be

enquired into, and explained. should that the be possible

Shave the

1 Signed Henry Pottinges

Copy

2 nd

Cornivallis at Hongkong.

August.

1843

Sir.

Same

to find by your

Excellency's

8311

this we

letter of yesterday, dish

that the sentiments which

expressed of the prudent, and fire cautionar

Captain

measures

Letter

N. 11. transmitting Arpies of his

late

Communications.

unicati

have

not been received by your

Excellency

feeling.

intentions

with a corresponding

As Sam satisfied the

s of this yealous, and distinguished Officer.

are

always

to fulfil his dickies correctly; and for the interests

of his Counting

it becomes mine to shield him from any misapprehension which your beellency

entertain on on

you

the subject to which I therefore

advent I

heellency Sir Henry Pottinger F

deem it

right

right to assure your Excellency, that in his private letters to he observes that although

he attacked

читочит

to the

annoyente

न

importance of contemplated treachery

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the

Jur

pant of the Chinese, yet. Gutzlaff, the Tunctionary Maced

at Chusan

Your

　　　　　　　Excellency, stated that he had proditiof information that there

were

140 Armed Sunks assembled at "Shippo" with doubts

whether they

they

wese

Pirates,

ہیں

National Force, Captain Chadi

did not think it would be

proper to neglect his information

Permit me

to notice to

Your Excellency that a Naval Officer

not

such circumstanse, would his instructions be justified omitting all proper of precaution.

measures

The recent unexpected

attack

of Atti's Hoop Handerer. I

23 tomed Sunks, will have shown

the

Chads

unce

necessity of

ance asing ingilante The only steps taken by Coffin

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the Commander of the Wolf:

were becall the attention of the Master in command of the Rattlesnake, Froup Ship, to the intelligence he had received, and moving the

anchonge

former to Togical distance of

within Sinkeamoo

with a Crew

where the Rattlesnake

Crew of 44 Men, and

mounting only

six fund, was

stationed. and I cannot imagine

that thi

тив

excite alarm,

the Chinese.

that

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calculated to

neasiness to Itrust it will be found

Caftain

Chad's measures have

not had that effect; for Sbeg to

assure

Your Excellency that

coincide fully in the misdom Causally abstaining from any

Isolately mapary for our

(not

oun

own

security, which

cause

the least buspicion of friendly intentions in their minds,

confident on their pants which around

to check the confident

events have happily placed in

auch in

atisfactory

train

I am glad to find your

Bellency

Dr.

жано

to call on

　　Gutzlaff for his explanation and I shall send erpies of this correspondence to Captain Chads for the

guidance of that officer and recommen

future to obtain if

Lim in

possible, the intelligence he selline from the Civil thagistrate, or other authringd

Finetionary

of posibility f writing,

prevent fr

mis

conception

(signed) In Sander

The Admiral

N. 44 his, hr.

your

Cornwall's at Hong Kong

by 1843

29th July

With reference to

letter No. 56 of the tot Snot

I approve your proceedings

res

therein reported, and the

precautionary

measures

you adopted against trenchen,

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surpice, by Perated

therwise

Captain H. D. Chads B

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Law

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Council

Law

ceri

Council

T the Court at Windsor, the 4th day

of January 1843,

PRESENT,

The QUEEN's Most Excellent Majesty in Council.

THEREAS by an Act of Parliament, made

WID

and passed in the session of Parliament holden in the third and fourth years of the reign of His late Majesty King William the Fourth, intituled "An Act to regulate the trade to China and "India," it was, amongst other things, enacted, that it should and might be lawful for His said Majesty, by any such Order or Orders as to His said Majesty in Council should appear expedient and salutary, to create a court of justice, with criminal and Admiralty jurisdiction, for the trial of offences committed by His said Majesty's subjects within the dominions of the Emperor of China and the ports and havens thereof, and on the high seas within one hundred miles of the coast of China; and to appoint one of the super- intendent, in the said Act mentioned, to be the officer to hold such court, and other officers for executing the process thereof:

And whereas, in pursuance of the said Act, and in execution of the powers thereby in His said late Majesty in Council in that behalf vested, it was by an Order, dated the ninth day of De cember one thousand eight hundred and thirty- three, ordered by His said late Majesty, by and with the advice of His Privy Council, that there should be a court of justice, with criminal and Admiralty jurisdiction, for the purposes aforesaid; which court should be holden at Canten, in the said dominions, or on board any British ship or vessel in the port or harbour of Canton; and that

the said court should be holden by the chief superintendent, for the time being, appointed, cr to be appointed, by His said late Majesty under and in pursuance of the said Act of Parliament:

And whereas it is expedient, that the said court of justice should henceforth be holden in the island of Hong Kong; now, therefore, in further pursuance of the said Act, and of the powers thereby in Her Majesty in Council in that behalf vested, and of all other powers to Her Majesty belonging or in any wise appertaining, it is hereby ordered by Her Majesty, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, that the said court shall henceforth be holden in the island of Hong Kong; and that the same shall have and exercise jurisdiction for the trial of offences committed by Her Majesty's subjects within the said island and within the dominions of the Emperor of China, and the ports and havens thereof, and on the high seas within one hundred miles of the coast of China and it is hereby further ordered, that the said court shall be holden by the chief super- intendent, for the time being, appointed, or to bo appointed, by Her Majesty under and in pur-| suance of the said Act:

And Her Majesty, by and with the advice of Her said Council, doth hereby confirm, in all other respects, the said Order of His said late Majesty in Council, dated the ninth December one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three:

And the Right Honourable the Earl of Aberdeen, one of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, is to give the necessary directions herein accordingly.

C. C. Greville.

Circular Hall Colonies 7 March / 45.

At the Court at Buckingham Palace

the 24th of February 1843

Present

The Queen's Most Excellent Majesty

Whereas by

inbouncil.

daruamens

an act passed in the Session holder in the third fourth years of the Recons of this late

William the fourth intituleds. An Act to

Majesty King regulate the trade to Chinas and India" it was amongst other things enacted that it should and might be lawful for this Majesty by any such Order or Orders, Communigion orcommissions as to this

as to this Majesty inbouncl should apper & expedient and salutary to giver the Superintendents in the said Act mentioned or any of them. Powers and Authorities over and anx respect of the Trade and commerce of His Majesty, Subjects within

part of the Dominions of the Emperor China, and to make and issue directions and regulation. buching the said Trade and Commence and for the Government of His Majesty's Subjects within

any

the

zme

Lan ficers

the said Dominions and to impose Penalkes, Forfeitures.

Imprisonments for the breach to.

said

Regulations to enforc" in such

Order or Orders should be specified.

any

such Directions

manner

as in the

Now therefore For Majesty inbouncil is pleased by and with the advice of Her Privy Council to prohibit and doth hereby prohibit Her Subject from resorting for the purposes of Trade and Commerce to any other Ports in the Dominions of the Emperor of China than those of Canton. Amoy, Foo- chaw foo. Kingps thaughat be in the occipation of Her Majesty's Porces,

or than

may

any

and Her Majesty is pleased to Order that of Her Subjects committing a Breach or violation ofthis Direction

thall upon conviction thereof in any of Her Majesty's

Courts of Record

Fie

Admiralty be for

　　　　　　　　　　be for every such Offence hable to a penalty not exceeding One hundred pounds or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months at the discretion of the bourt before which the Conviction sshall take place; And Her Majesty is hereby further pleased to Arder that all proceedings which, may. had under this Order shall be as far as circumstances will permit in conformity with the Law of England.

And the Right Honorable the Carl of Aberdeen and

the

the Right Honorable LordStanley, two of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State : the Lords Commissioners. : and the Commissioners for

of Her Majesty's Treasury

I give

executing the Office of Lord High Admiral are to the necessary directions herein as to them may respectively appertain.

Jm & Bathurst

108 China

Reed. 1. Mar. Writ

Вве

Conniel reative & Trade with

China L

Judia

AT THE COURT AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE, THE 24TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 1843.

PRESENT,

The QUEEN's Most Excellent Majesty in Council.

Her subjects from resorting, for the purposes of trade and commerce, to any other ports in the dominions of the Emperor of China than those

of Canton, Amoy, Foo-chow-foo, Ningpo, and

WHEREAS by an Act, passed in the session

of Parliament holden in the third and fourth Shanghae, or than may be in the occupation of years of the reign of His late Majesty King Her Majesty's forces; and Her Majesty is pleased William the Fourth, intituled "An Act to regu- to order, that any of Her subjects, committing a "late the trade to China and India," it was, breach or violation of this direction, shall, upon amongst other things, enacted, that it should and conviction thereof in any of Her Majesty's Courts might be lawful for His Majesty, by any such of Record or Vice-Admiralty, be, for every such Order or Orders, Commission or Commissions, as offence, liable to a penalty, not exceeding one to His Majesty in Council should appear expedient hundred pounds, or to imprisonment, for a term and salutary, to give to the Superintendents in the not exceeding three months, at the discretion of said Act mentioned, or any of them, powers and the Court before which the conviction shall take authorities over and in respect of the trade and place; and Her Majesty is hereby further pleased commerce of His Majesty's subjects within any to order, that all proceedings, which may be had part of the dominions of the Emperor of China, under this Order, shall be, as far as circum- and to make and issue directions and regulations stances will permit, in conformity with the Law of touching the said trade and commerce, and for the. England: government of His Majesty's subjects within the

And the Right Honourable the Earl of said dominions, and to impose penalties, forfeitures, Aberdeen, and the Right Honourable Lord or imprisonments for the breach of any such di- Stanley, two of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries rections or regulations, to be enforced in such of State; the Lords Commissioners of Her manner as in the said Order or Orders should be Majesty's Treasury; and the Commissioners for specified :

executing the office of Lord High Admiral; arc Now, therefore, Her Majesty in Council is to give the necessary directions herein as t pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy them may respectively appertain. Council, to prohibit, and doth hereby prohibit,

Wm. L. Bathurs

Mis lipe

Perhaps it shodbe

Is Mud Al. the Levens d. This in the

on what

Circular.

Sir,

Downing Street,

7th March, 1843.

I have the honor to transmit to

you

the Capy

of an Order passed by Her Majesty in Council on the 24th

Ult., regulating the Trade of Her Majesty's subjects with

China and India, and I have to request,

that

will cause

you

the utmost publicity to be given to the Peegulations contained

in this Order in Council, in the Colony under

your Government.

I have the honor to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient

Humble Servant,

The Lord President

24. Feb. Mawah 1843.

Lood

I have the hous to transmit, here- with, a Deaft of a Commission for

the exection of Hong Kong into a British Colony. together with Drafts of a Commission

and Instinctions

proposed to be givery to Sir Henry Pollinger,

whom The Queen

has been pleased to

appoint to be Governor and Commander in

thereof;

Chief

and James

have to requint that

your Lordship will be pleased

to submit the same

for the consideration of Her Majesty

in Connal

Shawa

Coun

Rebord President

1843

FEBY

Smith 18 avstephen 28 19

Lord Stanley 20

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23.

3. Febmary

1843.

My Lord

It being puponed

to erect the Soland of Hong Kong inte

Colony

it will be.

recessary to provide Public Seal for the

Government.

[+] Ithink that we may use

as well, see the devries proposed before duy

go tothee Comet-

Cassign

fte

thereof;

I have to request that your Lordship would direct a device

for a Seal to be

before

taid

Her Majesty

in Council for

Her Payal apportationg

I have t

cers

Cour

997 China

RECEIVED

OCT 6

1843

It the Comertat Windsor the 2 of October 1843

The Queens Most Rallent Majesty. in Council.

Whereas in pirinance;

e afa

certain

Actoffartament made and passed in the 3" and 4 years of the Reign of His late Girases by Hing William the tourth intituled "An Act to regulate" " the base to China and india". Bistand late Moves by was picased on the of the day + December 1833, tipus by and with the advice of this trascety's Prive Conncil, a certain crver for the Government and trave of this Cravesty subsects at Canton in the Cominions of the

Emperor

(

1601

Emperor of China; anda certain other arser for the apponisment of a Gurt of. Wie with Criminal and Romiralty Jurisdiction for the brici Atifences committed by this Praicity supreet within the dominions of the Emperoros China and tire Parts and Anvers hereof;

　　　　　　　and on the High Lear Within one hundre. Writes of the Coast of China, to be ho 12.

تے

　　China, to be hold at Canton, or on board any Briksh Ship or Vefs:& in the Port or harbour of Canton : und Whereas in pursuance of the provisions of the above revited Act. Der Majest was pleased on the the 4th day of Januar 1843, to issue by and with the novice ofter Pring Conniel, a certain order Wreating that the Court of Justice as aforesaid should be held in the Standry "Hong Kong for the purposes aforesaid, and was further pleased on the 24 day of February 1843, bissue with

the

the advice aforesaid a certain other order prohibiting Her Majesty's subject- from desorbing for the purposes of Frade to any other Parks in the dominions of the Enchers of China than were specified in the said Order: And whereas by andet neade and passed in the session of Parliament holden in the 6th,

in the 6th and 7th years of ther Majes by's reign, inhibited Andet for "The better Government ofther Majesty's "subjects resorting to China", it is Amongst other things enacted that it Shall be lawful for Her Majesty by aon Commission or Commissions under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom by any instructions unter Her Majesty's Signch and sign Manual accompanying and referred to in any such Commition er Commision to authorize the superintendent of the Trade of Her Prajesty's subjects

any

　in China ( so long as such Superintendent shall be also the Governor of the Sland of Hong Kong; bornair with the advice of the algiole are connen of the said Liandes Benz pongallsner Laws aind Promances as sceny from time to time be required for the

for the rease Irder and good oppernment of ther Majesty's subject being within the dominions of the Emperor of China or being within Ship or Vessel at a distance of not more than one hundred Miles from the Coast of China, and that it shall also be lawful for Her Majesty by any Order or Orders made with the advice of Her Majesty's Fring Commail to ordain, for the Government of Her Majesty's subjects being within the dominion of the Emperor of China, or being within any ship or Vessel at a distance of not more than one hundred Miles from the Coast of China, any Lower

Oromance

such Lawer

Orsinance which to Her Majesty in Consul may seem nec trasfully

and effectially as any. Ordmance could be made by Her Majet in Council for the Government ofther Majesty's subjects being within the said Bland of Hong Kong: And Where aster Majesty waspleased by a Commission and Pusbuiction issued by Her Majesty on the 26th day of August 1843, in pursuance of the powers bested inther Majet as aforesaid to authorize Sir Henry Bettinger Beronet, Chief Superintendent of the Trade of the Majesty's subjects in China, and Governor of Her Majster Band of Hong Kong to each with the advice aforesaid all such Laws and Ordinances as may from time to time be required for the peace arser and good-

and good Government of Her Mouth's subjects henny within the dominions of the Emperor of China or being within any

Ship or Vessel at distance of not more than one hundred

Briles

Couv

　Miles from the Cast of China, and to refers the execution offerch Laws and Ordinances by such Venathar and Perfectures astokim by and with the advice aforesaid shall seem fit. Now therefore in pursuance and esercise of the powers in Her Majesty vected by the sacd recited acts of Perkament. Her Maging by and with the advice ofther Bring Commit doth Order, anditis hereby procred that f any Lawor Promance Made in Mursuance of the said last recited Act of Verhäment of the 6th and 7th years ofther Majesty's Reign shall be in any wrist refignant to crat Variance with the said recited Orsers in Connilor any of Wom. then such Law or Ordinance to

long

as the same shall be in force shall obeyed and observed any thing in the saidrecited Orders in Council contanced

to the contrary in any wise notworthin

　　And the Right Honorable the Carlog Aberdeen, and the Right Honorable Ford Stanley Two ofther Majesty's Princikal

Secretaries

Commisioner.

Sveritaries of State. the Lords Commissions offer Majesty's Treasury, and the for renting the office of Lord Migh Admiral are to sine the necessary directing herein as to them may respectively appertain

Bunur

obeli

Lord Stanley

The final words of this Order in Concil

were

added, I suffore, by a

боже оне

to in the Council offre on the supportion that your hoochife had ordem logines on the subjul. That supportion in, I think, inaccurate. Day miserfern.

thing to be done in this.

there is

nothing

case in this.

is that

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;

Brand of Fake

Counc

Board of Trade

adiate

RYCER

Letter to 13 Feb: 1043.

Lin

C.0.

1840

Dan

Office of Committee of

Tring Council for Leade Whitehall 7 Zetz: 1843.

Created by the Soust the of Privy Council

Conditur

5 yow

for fade to request that,

Lord Stanley

mite call Lord sta

attention to the question of the

Mode in

which it m

may

advisable that the Trade of Houghong thould be carried on whenever that Stland may become finally, by the ratification the Treaty with China, British Possession.

Lords

It appears to my, that it would be highly,

advantageons that the utmoth

facility of access for the purposes. of Trade and Commerce,

should

be given to that settlements, that.

Gas Stephen req

may

Coun

mey

　　　　be compatible with its political relations, as regards the Chinese Territory,

own

to my

internal police.

and its

With this view, it appears Lords that the Frade

Regulations established at Lineafore should be adopted.

　　Hongkong Modifications

with such

as might possibly

be suggelled by the difference the leality of the Two Settlements. But as at Brecent advised

noh see

Lords do

any ground for

Ucommending any

Modification.

In order to

such

order to enable Lord

Stanley to for his judgment

upon this subjech, my

direct

гие

to include

Lords

Memorandrind

the

noon

Memorandum, thewing nature of the Regulations existing at Lincapore: buh

it must be observed that

probably these Pesulations

could not be established at

Houghong, except by witue of

Ach of Parliament

Jam

Lin

Your Obeth Lees

Woher Gunze Sandhafen.

Coun

shopf ich

4 make I shout propore to answer that, toottaully apprehendd that it will Regulations, or to Parliament, on this valgeet, until it chate have been premature

to elättish.

any application.

Bistrett

Pence with China have been formally exchanged. When ascertained, by H. Mis for? that the Ratifications of the

Hory-

that event shall be known to have.

shall have become one

place, and

of the Colonial Defendencias

of the British (rown, Lord Stanley is of opinion that the inhints of the Sititiment will be

best consulticl

peedom

is also.

во

the most unrestricted

Trade. But his Lordship

pinion that on

introduced into the Feland.

for consumption, et vill be necessary that

duties of Customs.

77675

the local Jor? must either be raised

home opinion,

scarcely practicable) or by

Parliamentary Grant, which would, in de, direct Taxation (which ur. otherwise, the expence

expence of

an unnecesary and meproper burden

accepay Bladey

τη τη

other of discussion blures two Departments - Ie question

under the cusidualie

Cabish. Manline.

the 7.0. might be send to the Kich Penda suffione a copy of the suggestions in this valgich, which when unde to musth houghton wade matter of discussion

For ble

For compliated

enhues for many and

Tel. 9. I think their passen

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in 14.

Houston 64

Memorandum upon constituting Wong Hong a Free Port, with reference immediality to the privileges at present enjoysed by Sincapere ...

In order that Her Majesty's Government may be in Gull possession of the circumstances which first led to the establishment of Sincapors British Possession, and

As a

subsequently to its being constituted. a Free Port

its present footing, it may be

142

proper to state that, that Island, which is situated close to the southern extremity of ta Peninsula of Malacca, was formed as

a Settlement by Sir Stamford haffles in 1818, and its Sovereignty &

was confirmed

Convention

to Great Britain in 1825 by a with the King of Holland and the Malay Princes of Jehore .

By the Act of 5 Go 4 Cap 108 passed In 1824, it was enacted that Sincapore and other Possessions which had been cedeel to this thajesty, should be transferred to and placed under the Government of the

last

ALL

Fast India Company; And by the Act &

tof 6 Gro 4 Cape 85 Sincapore and Malacca were annexed to the Government of Penang

влади

Prince of Wales Island, but subordinate to the Presidency of Fort William. Bengal. Sincapore is a free port in the most

unlimited sense..

Under the Act of the 37. Geo 3 : lap 117 entitled " An Act for regulating the Trade to be carried on with the British Possessions "in Indice by the Sheps of Nations in "Amity with His Majesty," as well as the Regulations which have been framed and promulgated in sudiae, under the Authority

that Act by the East India Company, Foreign Ships belonging to any state or Country

in Amity with this Majesty allowed freely to enter Sincapore as all the other British Sea Ports and.

consce

are

as well.

Harbours in the East Indies, whether they directly from their own lountry, or

any

other place, and trades there in Imports and Exports, thus in point of fact supersecting

Home

superseding the provisions of the havigation. Act of 3 & 4 Willer 4 lap 54, which restricts

foreign ship from importing any Goods into a British Possession not under the government of the last India Company,

unless they be the produce of the Counting to which the ship belongs and from which the Goods are unpirited...

Sincapere is still more a free port an unrestricted sense,

duties are

chargeable. There

inasmuch

се во

сче

Imports and

Exports, white Goods imported in foreign- Ships into the Presidencies of Bengal

subject to very Bombay, and Madras are high and differential duties.

Independently of the general trade which is carried. on with all foreign Countries at Sincapore, a very considerable trade is carried on in Native bessels, and Juncks with Chirice, Cochin China, Camboya Java, Bernew, lélekes, Sumatra and various other Islands and states, it would therefore. appear to be necessary that it should in the

first

Board

ounc

first instance be Searly and distinctly

defined, what is the footing upon which it is proposed to place Houg Stone, as well as the privileges to be conferred upon that "ettlement, for it is to be particularly observed. that the merely constitutive it a free port-

within the meaning of the Act 384 10m 41 lap 59 would confer but limited privileges upon it, compared with those enjoyed bis Sincapere, inasmuch as constitating Wong Hong a free port under the provisions of the Act above referred to, would only have the effect of permitting such foreign countries to whom permission might be granted by An Irder in Council to be issued under the 5th Sec : of 384 low 4 Caps 59 to trade with Houg Hong, to import Goods tee produce of the country, to which the ship belongs, thas lawfully the Chinese Junk, which may now import sugar from the dutch Island of Java into Sincapore, would be precluded brom doing so into Hong Kong, ufen the gound that the Sugar

was not the

produce

produce of the country to which the Skip belonged, and from the enquiries which

to be

we have made, it would appear doubtful how far the free port system which has been framed under the Act of 344 10m 4 Cafe 59 more imrcediately for Countries westward of the Cape of Good Hope, would be applicable to the trade of

a place, situated like Hong Kong in the Chinese seas, where the Native States and Powers ( so different from what we are recustomed to in the western Hemisphere) have been long accustomed to a comparatione,

unrestricted untercourse in trade with 13 ritish India, and it is the opinion of those well informed upon the subject that restrictions and probubitions at Hong Hong, beyoud those which imperativn necessity might require, would naturally force the trade down to Sincapore, whereas situated as Hong Kong is, near the entrance of the lever which leads to Canton, and in

and the other. the neighbourhood of Amer

Korts

oun

some.

ports about to be opened in Churce to Great Britain, as well as

　　　　　　　　　　　being in the direct trading track for bessels bound to and from Chisia, as well as Java, the Malay Peninsula, and British sudia it would if placed upon a footing. :: what analogous to Sincapore, greatly tend to raise Hong Kong to be a place of the greatest importance, and it should not be lost sight of that in 1820 the population of Sincapore consisted of

Malays, whereas under the regulations which have been established for its trade and commerce, as well as general Government, the population

not more than 150.

in 1833 exceeded 22.000.-

I. G. S. Lefevre by Sie

1845

Forwarded by FEBY

M&Stephen MHope Lord Stanley //

better

сошие

later

Landiccted by

au Extract

docd Stanley to traumunit toyou herewith,

letter addieped this

возни, ofa

dordchips directions to the Undersenetary of State for Foreign affair

the explaining

course

24/4 supposes has which its his opinion, it would be expedient privately witter W. Wadopt; in the first deferre astatin mstance, in regard to withdrawal of Note the Frade with Hougthang Strughery which I dan tonguest that you

understand to trave

bett

been arrang both willag

you & Rison -

this extract before

The Lords of the Committe

Curt S. of C. Commil for Trade for their Lordchips inform

·ation, and apprige

that as their Lordships

soon as the

Treaty with the Emperon

oun

Cana shall have

kem finally concluder

keen

stally

and AM. Mimotus have

decided on

　　　　　　the form of God? to be catablished in Hongkong, it wich in Lord Stanley's opinion,

at.

become necesse the debailed

once to settle

regulations

under which

the Frade to that Slaard

Eventually conducted

to be

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Coun

1082 More & Mony office of Commenter o

Sin

RECEIVED Rivy Council for Frase

C.O.

OCT21

1843

Whitehall 20 bet : 1213

Your letter to the Treasury of the 18th just :, on the subject of Hong Kong being gazetted as a British Possession

with a view to certain Commercial

operations, - having been communicater to the Lords of the Committee of Rive Council for Lade; - J'aur directed to state to you, for the cinformation of Lord Stanley, that my hards would recommend that under the

to Section of the Customs powers of the 19

Act of the present year, Her Majesty should open the Grade of Hong Kong to Foreigners upon the most free & liberal footing. by permitting Goods of all descriptions to be carried thither in the vessels of any

hey hords trust that such a

Fration

Proposcia.

will not be deemed by hold Stanley dangerous to the continence of Friendly Relations with China,

James Stephen Es9:

٩٠

tour

　Asstening as they do, that the excentive of the Island will be

Clothed with ample powers of Control over all persons of whatsoever Country who

may

Hunk.

proper

purposes.

to resort thither for the

of Commerce..

Should Lord Stanley, and the

Lords Commissioners of

Majestys heasury.

Her

Concir bu.

thes

1082 trong không

M. Hether

246743

Is this letter fromthe Board of trade to await the expected from the Treasury ? When I presume both

answer

Answers are

to be subsulte

to the Foreign Office together with the remarks contained minute kenthal

your

afford thauly

24 bel

Iss to avait the

- from the Recasmey but was is to be done after the arwal of that

Auwer

anival 20 ? be bemaline now to decide.

view, my lords will cause the

necessary order in Council to be

prepared.

Jamfir

Your obedient Serveuch

Johan byther Refere

ome

Law

ficers

oun

this sera

with the bowed of Frede. But this decision will interfere with the impositie of duties, for the pencheres of Revenue;

and Imelude that all with duties, though thing while he moderatio

no means

will be sulquel to the a differential

спламени

while later without the

And danlay "fremme that your hordshing will await the answer from the whome on the Ocherted, propinly in charge froncho matters. action was referred. The Fansung consult the B. ih urade

120 not samfied

merity

to make a Report to the Great

were now rife for doce

of Importations

and that

wrili.

not to be taken without

sought not to be

I affrahend that this is a

the distinct concurrence

measure

Lord Aberdeen?

which

It appears tom that the pinnichele on Shich er sunt. best to time

proceed with Hong Kong should be to make the change

Anything

un all good intoduced fo

unld andrarmer to mahnil

Wanchoring a Re expertaten; and that in

Entrepot. And

a pral commercial

to that Legislation shall

right. Whether thing

vous of English

Indian Brand

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Lav

cert

Counc

I. Board

Homy Kory

1286 Singapore

& China

RECEIVED

DEC. 4

Inchic Board 1845 Dec. 2. 1843.

ги

Mr. Baring presents his Compliment the Hope, and,

in compliance with the request which Mr. Hope made to him in person, transmit a Statement of the Establishment, Native

as bell as

European, maintaini

at Singapore in the year 1842,

апл

Statement of the

Amount of Revenue collectere

at.

Singapore in the year 1889140,

Specifying

}

Four

Specifying

the

pom which

it was drain.

The records at the East

Melia House to not enable Int

Daring to furnish a Statement of the Lounage other than Chinese Entering the Canton

river,

Statement of the

Rates and Amount of Datièr

levied at Macao.

}

Recorder Suncapped

тиль (сийн

Reinvers (out of Prine

Waler Flann

ingapore

& malacia

Created by Letters Patent

Rovember 27 1328-

Jaion

Reusie 18000 Dollar

Salary & Refition &

5 bei

Lotties by

our

}

Hom

Law fficers

our

Papers relating

to Saicafore

& Canton Entallishments-

Collectid 24. De 1842.

کی

Media Board

Anti Der. 24. W42.

Dear hi

The present Governor

of the Exctern Settlements - hincapore &c. receiver a

salary of 36.000 upees

a year. But Lord

Cour

Auckland intended

to reduce the salary, on

Aca

maney, to 30.000..

I have two honor th

Dear li

Jouis very faithfully Per. N. Waterfield

1. As to the

1. Sincapore is a

system upon free port..

Which Sacapre

revenue and

he 1834/5, the

was the Revenue.

/3.333

is established, following

with reference to of the Settlement

Revenue from Lund

executive officeis. Quin Farm - 1.83.956

Toddy & Whay - 2.424

Пирел

Spist

Jawn

Pork

56.223

14.774

15.246

Excise Farms.

-2.22.623

Pawnbrokers.

2.784

Macket Leaves.

12.968

Jees

1.646

Judicial Fines & Fees - 22.102

Noh detailed

2.487

2.77.943.

Suicapore forms.

with Prince of Wales

trans, and Malaces,

a dependency, called the

Sour

Pastern Settlements, to the Government of Bengal, and is managed by Civil servants Bach from that Government. There is a Governon over

the three Settlements, and

also a Residents Councillor

to each-

　　There is likewise a mcorder to the three

Minted Settlements.

The Civil Expenses.

pew hai to linjapine

Judicial

Cleck

Aps: Cleck

500

250

Thief Inturpister. 150

Sheriff's Establishment

Deputy Sheriff Zaoler Bailiff

Coroner

850

200

310

ισο

Police &. Couch of Requests

Head Clack

2 Constatter

Revenue Dep

Assistant

200

160

360

200

2 Clachs

100

300

Land Offrie

Assistant:

400

150

550

100

233

Clack

Post Office. Cleck

Harbour Master

Wee:

monthly

Ricsident Councillor. 2.500

Assistant

sifice Establishment.

3 clicks.

Clerical Chaplain (lech

Medical

533 3.333

800.

3542

50 850

3 Als Jurgin

It's: Apothecary

450

ото 450

See Appendix IV

to the Koch Report

the House of Commons

2. Establishment maintained by the lack Andia

Company in China

Cach Redia Affair, While under their

1530.

superintendance.

Copy

"A statement of the Establishment, Native as well as European, maintained

at Singapore 1842.

.G. Bontwom.

J. Church. Mayer J. Con

Governor..

Resident.

Assistant.

Monthly Potat

3,000

2,000

182016-

Deduct Military pay chargeable tette huilitay Depart # _122_101.

Beat 2. White

Read R. Panting.

Mr. Montgomerie

F. baley

Chaplain Assistant Mr.

Senior Surgeon.

Assistant Je

Governn's Establishment.

Resident Councillor's Establishment-

E. B. Leicester.

J. F. Burrows. Hossing

2. Peons at 10 each.

Clerk Treasury. 150

Record Office 100

Shroff. Iufteay

637.12

800.

500"

800

400

7.8137 12.

350

Canton Factory .

Sincapore

1. Convict:

Medical Establishment.

II. Wordford

Assistant Apothecary

Ajah.

Dresser

Allowance

for Medical Store.

100

H. Loyd.

Apprentice.

2. Convicts at 5 each.

Clerical Establishment.

J. Campbell

Tomas

Parish Clerk

Peon

50.

312

195

J.J. Woodford

2. Convictiat & each

Chinese Foor House

Assistant Apothecary $3 10 10.

Mittry.

Dresser

15 5

Solara Shack Seedien.

Peon.

Jee.

|11|37

71-7

Average charge for feeding of Paupers.

398 11 3

470 23.

Carried forward. $11397 29.

8.137 12

Convict Estal

Convict Establishment.

Head overseer

Inder - do.

Brought forms (1139) |2|3||

Kuthily Ital 8.137 12

12-

I. S. Clarke.

J. H. Richards.

C. Rebeiro.

A. De Castro.

din

don

J.J. Creplay.

R. Gandom.

1. Native Writer..

1. Iivonshee.

1. Marker of Rhoads

1. Blacksmith &. 1 Carpenter.

Firbulah.

35. Peons

dlo

dor.

Clark.

Native Doctor

Post Office.

W. Cuppage

Clerk.

Lod

Allowance for Schoo

534

Indicial department. & 18000 Golleric Malle

The Recorder in W. Norris and the Registrar d. A. Kere, log r

horne on the Prince of Wales Island Establishment.

Court House Establishment.

H.C. Caldwell.

W. Brodyk. W. Auchant.

Jeang Chuan. Shaik Saparatty. Hardgre.

3. Peons at 10 each.

and Smearer

Senior Clerk.

522

Assistant.

209

Chief Interpreter.

150

Chinese_do_Writer.

+50

Chiliah-do- & Shaiff.

Bugis - do. & Writer

1.021.8

Sheriffs " Establishment.

W. R. Georg..

Seputy Sherriff 200

F. Johnson.

B. Palmer.

Postic. Jumal

2. Peons at 10 each.

Additional Estate in charge of Lunatics

Gaoder.

Bailiff.

do..

Turnkey

1380

JJ. Woodford

Puckeera.

2. Convictials.

Gaoler.

Carried forma

Brought forward. 1451

Monthly Total

10.685, 6

Coroner's Establishment.

Coroner.

104

Syed Eman.

Peon.

Amount allowed by Government.

Court House Rent!

Court of Requests Establishment.

JF. Burrows in charge of the Government House & Furnitine appropriated for the thecorder.

Revenue Department-

Land Office.

J.D. Remam. Land Surveyor.

2 2 114 15 2

200"

224

250

2017

400

J. H. Bell.

Clerk.

150

Amadin.

Chinese Writer

570

Import & Export Office.

C.P. Holloway.

Deputy Registron.

200

C. Pereau

Clerk

D. Nicolson.

Native Writer

2. Leycester.

30.

2547 10 9 2. Reous at 10 each.

330

900

430

11.4518-

10.685 6 9

Marine.

W. Fest

· Assistant Master Attendant.

300

1. Clerk to Dr.

175.

3. Pevus at is each.

405

F. Stewart. Superintendent of Gun throats. Tide Gauge Colablishment.

120

180

"Two Boats for the Master Atten Lants Establishment.

2. Terongs at 1/8 each

8. Lascars at 11/-

115

700

One Steamer and two gune Boats borne on the united triablishments of Penang, Malacca and Singapore, and

the

Tropes on required for Garrisoning those Settlements are

supplied from the Madras Establishment.

Colo

361718

1430205

Perde 1,71,630 s

the

a statement of the sind unt G. Revenue & Singapore., perifying the Sources from which it is drawn

1839/40, the latest becounts in Detail received

Amount collectes from the pain Farsecew for lefing 10912 5

et 9093.98.

from May 1839 to Charch 1840 at, D. from the print to for 2pril 1839

སྤྱི

-tained at singapore. 1842.

Native as well as European main= "A Statement of the Establishment.

10.2

100.029 10.4 1.10.941 156

4984 10.

May 18395 March 1840 at 5-433.11.4 50770 12 8 64755 610 the Serce do for April 1839.

114.6 1 10

May 1839 to March 1840 at 1308.7.12.-14.374 10.5 15.519 the Toddy & Jurja do for April 1839

May 1859 Thanh 1840 at 298. 10.2. the Pawn Brokers for April 1859.

Mar

1859

& March 1840 al-801.11.11 -

China Town for April 1839.

255.156

3.284 15 Vol

519/2

3.540

7.202

583/27 6619 3

8751011

May 1839 6 March 1840 at 841.15.11

9.261 151 10.137|10||

(Campong Glam for April 1839

145152

Fr & fruit rents in part of 1859

May 1839 to March 1840 at 179.9.11 - 1975 13.1 2.121 12 3

8. of Transfer des collected in the Land offi

امی عربی

from April & December 1839

262

་་་

B. received on Account of

laves sold at Mass Basahe, &e

12.244|11|//|

2233465

on building leaves

Judicial.

For Amcount & Hees and Fines collected in the Court of Inchicature from 1" lepril 1839 to 31. March 1840

D. _ _ in the Court of request from D. B. De

8. in the Blice Office Iffice from 1. 446 = 1839 to 31 Jan 1840 H. by the Sheriff at the sessions of Oyer & Terminus " held on the 29th April 1839 4 27th Feb. 184.0

Postage

رو

o Ascount of Postage other tire from 1. 6. 17-18384 31. 0.65 1889

Marine

For Account received for Local Passer granted to tessels during the fea £. fee for a certificate of British Registry granted lotte de horman

"Pri Singapore"

گھر

8.286

7.754

5414

3.235 138

3.310

22787

440

20.

کی 380 جی

460

Rupees

1260.091

26009.

می

our

Coun

Sunday

List of Persons employed in the Superutenancy

Chief Superintendent (vacant)_

Repely Sofirintendent - Mr. A. Dr. Schuston

dreasmer - M. Lour. Eluustie

85 Chaia.

3000 0.

1500 0.

800.0

Chinese.

Seculay

& Interfutio _M. §. R. Morison 1000.

800. 0.

faid

y liter

on le

decay.

800. Dollar 1440.

α.

ས་

1200.6.

7206.

Sount Interficter_ M. Charles Gutzlaff.

N. B. The above au

Selypso Sout Saturfecter -M. Die Thom.

shilles. Ass in Suturficters Office. MS. Season

Auk

بر

Br. J. B. Rodriguez,

Mr. Walter Mecburch_

W. Lion: d'Almada /200. 0.0.

Santangy Office Mision:

N.B.

é Castro

Adam Cluustie

D. J. L'Almada e Castro

The abori au fart out ofthe Contingent Fund.

Subvenption to College at Balacca.

Fixed Allowances

67.

The amount of the charges.

goo.o. 360.6.

China -

1200. 6.

37. Dollar

a mull

} 444.

Servants at Cacao.

on the contingent kinds

according to the accounts of te 31. mart wall exclusive. ofthe Cutter "Louisa" sunce lost & of Offui dent is at the rate of £2479. the agear.

"Statement.

Revenue of Singapore

1839-40

5.0

Coun

List of persons employed

Cheia on a Special Pipeon.

Mr. Lay

Sin St. Pollinger - Plenipotentiary. Major Maleolin-Suntay Chinese Suturficter

1. B. Als rxfences of the operal Referen

are ford

Belli

Conyngham.

6000.

550

lov.

(C.)

AN ESTIMATE of the Sum that may be required in the Year ending 31 March 1843,

to defray the Charge of the Establishment of SUPERINTENDENTS in CHINA, appointed under the Authority of the Act for regulating the Trade with China.

For the Chief Superintendent]

£. S. d.

Deputy ditto

3,000

1,500

وو

Secretary and Treasurer

800

دو

Chinese Secretary and Interpreter

1,000

Joint Interpreter

800

Cheflantwor

£.

Jusz

7,100

For Assistant Interpreters, Clerks, House-rent, and other incidental and

contingent Expenses

5,250

Compensation to Dr. Colledge (late Surgeon) on the abolition of his

Office

400

£.

Deduct one-third thereof payable by the East India Company

12,750

4,250

£. 8,500

Law Officer

oun

Law

fficers

Ural:

Cou

in. Accement of the Expense of the Cast India. Companys Establishment at Canton

From 1823 to 1829

China Establishments

De 1841.

ろ

- Appendix to First Report of Select Committee

4. - Establishments

in the Affairs of the East India Compa.

4. Extablishments.

1 . - An Accesent of the Expense of The East Inutia Cesspany's & stat himent at Canton ; the Names of the Sowants, and the irmount of Saturis

and & motluments of Each and the whole cost for the Maintenance of the same in each year

Félaries and Emoluments : Being the propertion of Commission assigned to Dewant the Bank of Supra &'aquest

and of glaries to persons filling Professional and other distinch Officed at the Grad my Supra Cargoes and Writers

season of appointmen

1799 2000 Six James Brabazon Urmston Hut.

　　　　　　　　　　　　Sumes Maloney 10011/ James Thomas

1093/4 - Facencis Hastings Toone, Exige

1023

123144

England

und India

to China, and from. china to Eriglund On Consignzunt

from china to the British Arthis-

American Arlunies

10,001

On Consignment from

England und Indian

to Chine, and from

China to the British.

on Consignment fun

China to England.

• North American

9.131

253

Olab

9.304

1025/ 26

On Consignment

pom England and India to China, pom china. and bangland.

from chince to the

Arrecican Colomies British Naruth

tal

2.379

1826/27

im Cinsignments

from England and

from china to England'

In Consignmor tô

from China to the British Storth America's Colonies

Partly.

Total

since

1027/20

from England and

In Consignments

India to China, pon

China to Englund

1othe

On Consignments from China British North

american Colones

Total

from England and

India to china, &

pom China to

On Consignmented a from China to the

England..

Bulish N...

174 7.407

10.00

9.333

1001/2

Tin William

barte Erge

9.333 8.333

.333 10.333

7.609

211 7-020

2.379

6.945

1504/5-

web/7. William Baynes, Esq.

William Sony Chicheley Howden, Esq. 6.250

5:417

1007/0- Charles Millett, Erqfe.

4.723

8.333 7.609 6.945 6.250 6.341 5.417 5.70% 4.723 4.946 137: 5.083.

2/1

7.020

7.822

довод 2/1 7.020

176 150

7.822

247

9.386 296 9.602 11.242

247 8.069 9.368

297 11.539 7.689

2573

7.342

247

9.615 9.507

304

5.069

9.368

247

9.615 7.009

6.517 5.565

7.427

247

7.674 9.365

247

Char

101/13 - James Bannerman, Erot

2.301

2.501 4.311

120 4.431

161 140

1014/15.

1015716.

1020/21 Hugh Humiller Lindsay Eighth

Majoribants, Roy!

Jahn I lancis Davis Exigu

Dr.... Allowance as a Student of the Chengge Jama Frederick Nugent. Daniell Esg = 1.805

Thomas Charles Smith, Esqu

Do.. Allowance as a student of the

Sonn Jackson, Ergh

allowance as a

Dr for attending examinations of

If in the pulture of learning the

Gange Best Rubenior Engli

1810/19 Jet Burland Auddlestone, Esqu

Edward Wigrum, Esq.

Robert lowance t

Do allowance as

1024/5 John Hawer astell Escap

Henry Multhew Clarke, Esign,

allowance

do-

John Bonsley Thornhill, Esq

Henry Thomas Slavershow, Erase

18287 Frederick John Morris, Exp

Persons filling

Divd

Professional and either distinct efficie

in the Factory.

Herd Henry Hauling- Chaplain

Soidge Henry Wacholl.

Mr. Alex. Pearson, Surgeon, inclucting Table Pillowana

account of his residences at Macon, during the May of Fuctory 1,540

do.

do-

Dissector of Feas

John Russell Reeves Assistant de-

1.2440

1.995

1.503

2.223

2-223

100

2.203

2.346

2.267 744

6.321 206 5.630 185 5.815 7.026 4.006

5.047

6.009

161 3.790

5.308 3.930

140 2.811 74

9.615 7.009

25-3

253

88,877

7.342 7.342

2.113

1.805

2.113 1.052

6.527 7.000

206

0.0111 5.900

2/1 6.119 7.144.

6.623

186

7.212 5:317

190

5.507

6.250 4.607

165

4.772

5.692

3.448

4.016

143

4.159

2.341

2.005 2.127 76

2.203

1.805.

1.005

2.029 1.649

56 46

2.085

1.695

1.966 1.695

66 54 1.749

2.032

2.499 2.031

2-56.51.90

68 2.0051.537 15

100 1.950

3.175 1.592 2.030

5.679 209

5:042

4:278

5.500

174 7.310 167 6.790

142

57934

127 5:169

110

4.350

100

31 2.001

3.262

11.005

100

Chinese Linguage

300

1.649

1.695

1.451

54 1.37157

2.031

2.005 1.537

55-

1.592

1.759

1.808

Student of the

།

"Minise Sunqual

100

600

500

300

600

3700

300

5401

600

500

300

5700

300

goo 900

900

1.452

900 1.3254

36 1.490 20 11.353

400

300

500

300

400

4400

500

300

100

us Student of the Chinese

100

200

300

100

700

derdo

100

200

༄།།།།

33-

200

во

200

', ་

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500

700

600

0700

100

200

300

400

200

300

400

100

200 300

во

300

400

200

300

400

-99

815

1000

263

800

489

1.540

1.340

1.240

John Firing stone

Thomas Colledge

Samuel B All

John Zeeves

Rev'd Dr. Marrison -

W. John Francis Javis.

Interpretive and Kanstaton

Acting do

1.000

Copying Writers, occasionally Employed,

Howard Buller, domestic servants, & cr

in the officist

589

306

זיוויו דו

167

2.500

718-

1100

1.964

500

3010

671

500

300

3379

1.110

672

490

467

70.522

74.253

£76.1111

Cast of Maintenance ;

comprising Rent and Repairs

　　　　　　liivate apartments, as well as Furniture supplied "Wherell, and the Expense of the Dublic Table kept.

15.265

17.090

16.095

16.942

at the Factory,

83.707

91.343

92.199

15440

670

561

1.540

300

East India House

17th March 1830

815-

532

366

£80.102

1.240

2.000

230

1.000

175

444

£171.121

16.433

The.G

1.240

2.000

500 1.000

613

1.003.

72.304

72.

16.702

29.006

външеър миллио

мирнод то

power then fees)

8 Austin Fran - 28′ Nov. 1843-

ก

Dear Hape

I sand

Forieg

you

the best infor.

ome

Law

you rega

uid information -

Officer

you

Ar rate of

mation I can obtain on the points

whit

I can only give

Intres levied at

The an

Macas. I have.

of ascertaining the amount. With regard to the shipping, I

Hong Kong, Macas of Whampoa lumped together -

have given

you,

I Love

only heen able to get the Tonnage of the Bistrik Ships

If you

want

any

thing more, let me know-

for tuty

rdnanc

Tren

igration nese Labourer

to the.

Indies

S.Mt. Hope het

Cou

Duties on Gerds

Havaa

The custom house charges at Macar waist for

duty of cent

paid custom

imports levied at a frid

ar ad-

- valorem

fraid rate of relations

carrying

I sie for mut in imports Lund at a artain emolumentos or fur paid to different offices. Son by hire, to the recton house coales, fol cooping draghing the good, londed there. Ausferting the for Ecoboy, Bin, the following us the sanct accurate information we have bun inoblike to Allain.

Coby bil is charged at the rate decimals for focul grth weight, when the goods ar

corley.

2 candareens 405

weighed only entry; but of the weights on delivery, the charge is & candorens:

first stored, then weighed & again street, & afterwards time on delivery, the charge is 4 candarun's

to where i aft

I of the

goods are

prend

no is

The following

Macas

The

of the duties in the princis ar articles amberce, retracted from the latest "Maine Sareff foul is that of 100 cathis - 1335 arrakes & pounds. That's are charged. into dollars at the rate of 720 tools for $1000. Duties at Macas.)

Papel Not

Bichs de Mar

Birds nexts pot sort.

Groad doth.

Camlets,

Middling

better than ordinary

Coarse

Camphor, Malay, 12 20t Cardamonis, Cochin china. Cloves Molucca

(Bourbon

Cochineal,

Jaluation

Duby

per focul 1.2.0.0 10

40.0.0.0 2.4.0.

22.4.0.0 1.3.4.

cored

2.4.0.0 1.4.41. 1.6.0.0

0.9.6

8.0.0

0.4.8

4.8.0

0.2.8.

2.5.0

0.1.

cathy

18.4.0.01.1.0.4.

peout 160.0.0.0.9.6.0.

22.4.0.0 1.3.4.4.

17.6.0.0 1.0.5. 6.

1.0.0.0

catty

2.1.5

ls, pet sort

foul 6.4.0.0.0 3.8.4.0

feral fragments.

Bour

Cotton

Cotton Yarn

Dragons Blood

Defhants bath ( 1 @ 12 to a porul )

Gambier

Ginseng, American

Indigo, pet sort

Shad, in bars, refelter

Mace

in sheets

Mother & poort shells Myrrls, 1t sort

Pepper Tatchuck

Zericksilver

hattans

Suitfetre, Rongal

coast of You

Sandal wood, "Malaber, 1ct sort

Sandwich islands

Jin, Europe

Tobaces bef

Tortoise shell 1to sort

Opium, imported in Cortuguese ships

Sold toilver in coin, bullion

fecul 4.0.0.0

2.4.

〃

8.0.0.0

12.8.0.0

& fas, to which goods landed at Macar coming into the Chinese purchaser's hands at

But the subject

and vice versã

is so

much involved in

4. from the internal duss 4.8.0 are liath, before comin 7.6.8 Canton, $6.0.0.0 3.3.6.0 uncertainty, that it scarcely possith to arrin at any accurate.

0 . 7 . D information respecting it. We belive that the following may 28.8.0.0 1.7.2.8 Considered an approximation to the real amount 15.6.0.0 2.7.3.0 each pocul of Cotton landed at Macke,

1.2.0.0

Portuguese duty, fres be

on conveyance to Canton Canton charges, differeux of weight &c.

of charges

incurred on

t me

0.2.6

0.6.3

0.8.0-1.6.9

4. 8. The duties & Charges on conveyance from Maces to Canton are.

12.0.0.0 7.2. for Offer, for focul, about

4.0.0.0

Imace

2.4.0.0

4.8.0.0!

2.8.

160.0.0.0 9.6.0.0.

8.0.0.0

6.4.0.0

2.4.

از کی مجھ

36.0.0.0 2.1.6..

Duties Icharges

Cattans Betel nut

472.

1.2.0.0

4.0.0.0 2.4.

0.7.

List.

of Ships anchored

1.6.0.0

11.5.2.0

0.9. 6.9.

Hay King,

Marav

8.0.0.01

4.8.

5.6.0.0

12.8.0.0

3.3.6

7.6.

0.0.0 27.6.0.0

460.0.0.0 for chest

1841

Whampoa

British - 49 slips 21524 Ins

Cemenian

Dutch

Peruvian

Bitsh. qu

Funch

Tonnaga

unknown

1014.

15/4

1842

452004 Jus

Ther

cent

American

144

Breman

Tommage.

other

French

imported in Brion or plate

imported in Spanish vessels from Marillo,

corals, Odiamonds and

Pearls, seed pearls, fine

precious stones, in conformity to the tariff of 18044

On exports

no duty

levied,

nor

venicance thereof. But all goods, in

subject to a duty

& Macao, are sur

levied

does

the custom;

custom Linge

their passage betwear

the Chinese, which

Whamp

dass not differ much from what is paid in goods shipped at Mains

It is a print of some interest to asart in the expenses arising

17.

rai

Cou

ལ ༢"

Duties on Jonk there

Chinese Dulies

ut Macao

}

Chinese English

Busty

Valuation

Duty

Valuation theight thought Chinese Money Chinese money English trong English trong Taels Mace, Cand., Cash Tacls. More Conti-bach Card ker.b

Duties on Goods at tracas.

The Custom House Charges at Macao consist of an ad valorem duty of oix per cent on Imports levied at a field rate of valuation. "

Enlumless or offices-and

　　　　　　　　　　or kes paid to different officers _ and Cooley hire paid to cestures the Custom house Coolies for carrying

　　　　the Goods landed there. Respecting the Res following is the most accurate information we

Corleyhine is charged in

offence) per

and

weighing

Cooleyhine, the

Betel Nest

Bicho de Mar Birds heats 1. sort. Broad Cloth fine

middling

Dr_ better than ordinary

De Course

Candlets.

Vecels 1335

Catty 135 Couro Min

1.2

2* А

In 100

224

2.4.

6. 8.

4.8.

2.8

Catty

1st. 18.4.

༔

Cardamones, Cochin China Vecul 133 / 160.

22x

771:9

have been enabled Camphor, Malay ! "sort

at the rate of 2 (andareens 105 Decimals, fabr Cloves Molucea ( a bude more the Thrippence ) four pecul (1335) groverweight, when the good, are weighed only 1 - Boudon

　　　　　　entry, but of reweighed on delivery thie charge is Handareens (2 penceforthing); and of the goods are first stored, thin weighed. again stored, and afterward,

the charge is 4 fandareens. (3 pence)

Artutes

ما

delivery

and

Cochineal

Catty 15 Past 1955 Coral fragments 10 sort becul 1333 5 64.

Cotton

Dragons Blood

eveighed a second time on

The followiny

List of the Dutets (see the opposite page) on the principal Cotton Yarn of Macar commerce, extracted

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　anaties or pounds. Pecul is that of 100 fatties = log for the latest Macao Sariff. The changed into

Wollay at the rate of 720 Jael's per 1000 Dollars.

Joels are

Elephants teeth (1 w124 a pecul) Cambies

3.4.4 1.4.4

4.8.

15.

. 10:

50-1.

3.4.4.

5.6

15.10.

· 11.10%

-f

2.4.

1.5.

2.10.

57/4

..15.

8.431.

.474.

.104

714

371⁄2

انه

1.6

1.9

4 5.15.-

2.1.5

3.8.4.9 20..

4.8.

7.6.8 3.3.6. 17.10.

7.2.

2.8.

6.10%

.8.474 6.774

1.4

1.45-72

3.- 4.9%

5/4

.10.9%

2.74.3.6.194.2017. 172

4.4 2.8.8. в 4.8.

12.8.

56.6.

1.2.

Indigo 10% sort

Sinsing, American

.7.6

28.8.

45.6.

Lead in bars spelter

2.4

-De

sheets.

4.8

15.

1.10.

103

1.9/2

Mace

160.

Morter & pead shells

9.6.

50.

.2.10.

Myrrh, 1. Sort

12.

6.44.

36.

Landal Wood, Malabarts wort

6. 11.5.2.

Dr_Sandanch Jolands

ahn Coope

5. 6.

12.8.

460.

27.6.

7.6.8

9. 4.8. 3.3.6 6.8

15/4

2 per cent

17/2 for Cent

conformity bos

2per Cent

On Experts

2.1.6.

2.4.

7.2.. 2.4. 3.8.4

3.15.

.4.6

15.

1.6.

2.4

11.5.

•

1.5.

toing the following Chinese Money into Enghot Money_the Dotionis been assumed to be worth four chillings koin pence

The

　　　　　　I mentioned in the follorony hist are Jaels, Mace, fandareent or &ch Their relative value as explained by Colone Malcome, is

10 Cash make 1 Candarle n 10 Candarle 10 mace

ао

If ther

- 11 --

1 Mace

1 Jael

re as stated above 720 Jacks be equal to 1000 Hollay, and the

Dolier worth 4 chilling Lainfunce

1000

4000 500

72 J21

Jack will be equal to 6/3

mace.

a fandareen...

1.74

according to the Chinese measure of value 1000 Cash would be equivalent to one Jael. But Lut it is stated in W. It Penningtories Minute (ace 1274 Hong Kong) that this Coin the Cashy is require from 1200 to 1500 to be given in exchange for

one Jail. Fir Mortinger

in his Proglamnation of the 29 March 1842 direct, that 1200Cash shall be equivalent to one Dollar. aforming the Dollar tobe I whith 4/6 and the Jael 6/3, it could require according to Ser Henry's Proclamation, 1666 Cach to punctage one

so much deteriorated in value as to

Tori.

Pepper Putchuck Qucksilver Rattand

Saltpetre, Bengal

Dr Coast of Goa

Tobacco leaf

Tortoise shell 1er Sort

Opium imported in Portuguese Shops

Foreignthips

بم

Gold Scherin Con, Bullow or Pater _We_ We in Spanish Novels from

Manillo

7.61

10. 3.12.

2. li. 1.15..

13.

5/4 1.6. 714

4.37

2.14

41972

41-- 143.15.-8. 12.60

3.8.7/

per Chest - #10/4 at 4/6 per Dollar = € 2.6.1% Chest

Pears, seed Pearls, fore Corals, Deamonds Father fuccions Stones Tariff of 1804.

Cognizance thereof. But all goods are subject to a

onlaports no Duty is levied, nor does the Custom House take in their passage between Canton & Macao, duty levied by the Chinese, which does not differ much from what is hard on bords shipped at Whampoa . It is a point of some intliest to ascertain the Expences arising from the internal dues and Jels

which

goods

　　　　the chinese furchaser's hands abfantow, and vice versa. But subject is so much involved in mecitanty, that it is suncely we povable to arrive at any accurate information respecting it! We believe that the following

approximation ter the real amount of thergest incrat be considered an

incurred on each Pecul (1335th) of Cotton landed

at Macao.

بعد

Portuguese Onty fels Me

Dutits scharges on conveyance to fantow Canton Charges-difference of weight be

Jaels Mace Cand?

2.6

6.3

8.0

Total £1.6

The Cuties scharges on conveyance from Macao. for Pepper_fur pecul (1835th) about

Rattan

Betel Nut Wr¬

9 Lo Canton 9 mace 4/2"

are

10/63/4 51772

2/93/4

Loveyn Office

412

23034

Whampoa.

21526 Lond.

Lest of Ships anchored at Hong Kong Macao and

Soperate Blume

British

Amencan

1841

Dutch

49 Ships 9:

French

Peruvian

(Butich

95 Shep

1842

American

14-1

2_A

Franch

Tonnage unknown

45,200 Sons

} Tonnage unknowns.

Home

ration eLabourers othe

Jewel.

Home

Law

Officer

Cout

Office

1430

RECEIVED

DEC.27 1843

Hougtong

Whelihall

December 26. 1843

Sam duicted by Secretary

to you

Sir Lames Graham to transant & yan the accompanying note from Major Jeneral Wyndham with. the applications therein referred to from Beur & Grimshaw, late a Soldier in the 10. Hussars, who is desions of obtaining

acc

appocitment to the Police Force- at Hong Kong ;

and Lane to

request, that you will submit the same & hork Staulez.

Lave

eli

Jour obedient servant-

da Saphens Herdappe

Officer

Cou

C.O.

In 1430 Hongkong 99

Mr. Gamal Wyssian presents his Compliments to Mr Phillips and begs to forward

application

from a late Soldier in the 10"

Nuper, who, from Lis

character and activity would

prove an

acquisition to

any each body as is allerdad

# as going to China

Dublin

21st Dec. 1043

In 1630 Hongkong

DEC.27 1843

Main Kaze

Porighner Station

Dear 6/43

Craving your pardon for

cost respifully to ask

for me

ce and

your assistance. Situation under Geremment one

could fill with credit to myself.

Locking

over

and

100

this labuty, Ivey influence in Proming

that I ftather myself

• satisfaction to my expen

Newspaper

the ther

day

Jobservil a

were

Paragraph

Stating that 12 Inspectors and 12 Privates wae about to le Vent to China with a view of establishing a Police Farve at Stony Hony. My ruling desire being to go abroad I cannot resist the temptation of applying but a

a scoming difficulty at once strings to whom I must aftoly, till calling the roll of thoumort likely to some me in such application. I Konglo that ther

up of

you

intimate connection with our old respected and Gallant Colonel (now General Mynetham (I might have a chance of entering

a service which was

entering again.

always my delight. You will no douth Si wonder why I wish to leave my present situation which is a,

Lan

ficeri

Coun

　very comportable one so far as individual comfort goes, but it Not so much compact that I want as an in the world and

other

Scene

101

Mynetham's reply to my petition which of succesful will mate

you will do your with the General, I subsute, unqself.

Endeavours for me.

humble Servant

opportunity of pushing my the the happiest of mon. Trusting that, & gratifying an ineshble inclination for and an active life. I assume you sue I would, tather go to

Police Office than have the best situation that the Mans = + Leeds Hailway Cr could offer to me. Do not imagine

des a

& in that it is the romance

China

of the moment that prompts, me now It is not, the desire I have to some her Majesty.

for sunety

　　　　　　- that I cannot overcome, it was inculcated when is a feeling had the honom to some under you and Gear Toyndham

Jen! Leen able to eradicate it. I therefor

And

have

year

not

bey most respectfully that you will please to wer your influe

with Fen! Bryndham, who cauf

on is willing) soon proame for, the

　　　- situation desind. Of couse Sir James Graham will be the Person to apply to: will you be kind enough to solicit the General in my behalf before the appointments are made. I flaken myself that my present employer will give me ohmad (qually creditable to myself and satisfacting to you. Si. May I deign to hope that you will extend you so far

as to honom me with a few lines, indicative of Gent-

Mindnes

Your very

{God save the Queen 4

Henry Preinthan

Inspector Bushonen Station.

Forkorni.

Law

fficer

Enters Houghong L.M. Phillipps ray

1844

Forwarded by JANY

Mundon 2. Sieben

Aju

Lir

102

5 Jamnery (44

Javedicted

Lord Stante, wacke Kereeipt of your lette of the 20Welines endle letter from Marut Myndhame in favor of At Grimshawd lato in the 10th Hugars whois

anxious Wobtains an appointment in the Police at Hong Kong: rereply Lame to ment

on Cortate to fir J.

you

Grahame that there is nointention at present

ofsending

a Police Fou

tot ong Kong fromettin

Country.

103

Officers

Curtdows phy

104

ffice

Cour

cers

Ser

RECEIVED

APR. 6 1843

232 Hongkong

Temph 4 April 1843

105

Me big to acknowledge the receipt of

your letter of the 17" alte wherein you

state that by

при

グ

direction of Land Sterly

to us

the

therewith transmitted

Draft of a proposed Commission for

Erection

the heckin of Stongkong

into a British

Draft

Colony, together with the trust of acommission for the appointement of

the Governor thee of end you requestat

that eve

into our

Ludship

In Hephen Eye.

would take

these Commission,

consideration treport

ous

to Hir.

Opinions upon them.

Boi

In obedience to stis Ludship's

Commends signified

as above the

han taken this matter into our

Consideration thaving read the

said Drafts we beg to report

that

thwish

they

are proper

to be used

при

upon they occasion

Approvalquer

// Juis is the bon

Bonphong. Commites arque are cwan it is in cosase of prefatalens

J. April 7

саптирано

for one fir

Your mytheres

Ted Sollork

Hanghong Withd

106

A. Altomey General 17th March 1843.

A Similar Fetter to M. Solicitor

For General Sie

maghally Smith

1845

bailey 16

By direction Lord Stanley.

herewith transmit

to you the Draft of a proposed Com- mission for the

Hey Hang Ramy Colony,

Erection

into

British

together with the Draft of a Commission for the

the appointment of the Governor thereof : and I am to request

that

& you

would, in

compunction with M. Solicitor General, take these Commissions

into

　　　your considerations and export to his Lordship

yout

joint "okinion

asion

them.

107

108

tion.

Tour

Private

1207. Honghayden

My dear Stephen

I melore

letter that

he is

RECE

DEC.

Confile

1843 3

109

1843

M.M. Mechand

knar

you you may 2 Candidate - p

omething in general & f Hong Kong in particular

- personally I know nothing him beyond

hener of

having

the

been introduard & him

Ja: Stephen E

ん

110

Cour

but he is

very farnable

I suppore I night.

recommended.

beland he had thaw

}

The St Jen

то

Rend-1

Dublin

the Extent

+ Lef. Jackson

now?

Puisné Judge -

out.

pul prward.

of the Bar

department

り

the crews

that your

may

which

Anno

the field

be made.

choice

may

I have told

all

I know.

you

begond

this I do not

I have made a clean treacl_

of leave the affair with. clear conscience.

presume-

Att fen

Jouwver vay

Sincent

Tea Polinh

Cour

Dear Sir

1287 Hongkong de 111

2 Upper Ferunt Pays-

Dublin 20th foot con 3.

RECEIVED

DEC. 4 1843

You will perteps Recollect

it in Febr

last

you

Kindly

interested

views at

handed.

you

ourself

Colonial Office,

in forwarding my

to Lord Stanley

& that.

letters I had to you.

from the Salt Gent for Suland Judge Jackson & other gentlemen of Emerence". at our bar. I went to London intending. tho apply for the office of Attorney Gen.

wal of Hong Kong Hope lunson Iinment be? Aba? Hamilton Shan

Tour

& some other.

liement

he Solt wrote to

you

members of Parties bing promised to support my application or most gratifying

When Mt Martin introduced me to

you you

112 my request, & from

answer, mentioning

reprected communications with Lod

I felt rebectant to

told me you thought it probable that a tauley & M. Hope person would be selected who had Expe que him or you the houth of further cones_

rience in the administration

the East &

you

most

to sub

of justice kindly advised

judicial office in preferen

interview

At a cubsequent.

a vacancy, about to

осси

you mentiones

dence

Especially as of

late he has had

much to occcipy his time & try his patience, But having heard that Mr Steiling of our us has been apt minted Attorney General Fring Hong, I take the liberty of re- quating - that if the judicial appoint_ our there has not been made, you will king my

with reference

Love Staubry faromath imai duration

more direct or You thank Sought to make a

on the Bench

at the Cape of Good Hope, & from what you then said I returned to Ireland next

day - leaving the suotter butirely in your About the End of March our

hands.

home

to it under

Lour

寶

personal application to his Lordénik,

will be good enough to say so & to favour

me with your opinion of my prospects

generally. I have.

peculer with to qu

to stong ting, but as the climate is good. I

pitched

it as

pom its distance, it might

be less coveted then some others. I am ready

to say

where that my sexcousty Expond, but

health would not be

quatifully remember

count to go to denun

Ordnance

will pandon this liberty,

your advice,

I trust you

then in consequence of

the

qust kind

in dous

received me & Excited your

with which you.

self in forwarding my belirs

Sir Firecht Polluck

I remain very faithfull your obliged & humith. William ni mechan

113

Cour

mance

WWWS

901

432 trong Rong

RECEIVED

JUNE 5 1843

114

the def to forti 9. 6 dane

Afice of Adnance

2. June 1849. M.

The Marie General of the

Adriance

in pursuan

709

of.

ረ...

arrangement sauctioned by the Lords Commissioners of ther Majesty's Treamry,

having appointed W. George Pett to be Ordnance Storekeeper and W. Arthen Brate to be Desertig Ordnance Storekeepers at Hong Kong:

Shave the bonome by the Braid's comtuands to apprise you of the same for the information of the Secretary of States for the Colonial, Department.

request you

Are d

wile moves his

Lordship to causes a

Communi

cation of the above appointments to be made to the authorities at Hong Kong that. Taft' lett and

duly recognized

Bouti

may

on their arrival.

Stephen hf.

Colonial Office

I have the honor libe

Sie

four most obedient.

mumble Sear

115

Cor

W. Köhn

Si Ht. Ittinges of comme shoud be so miturctial.

By Days Mail.

In aguation

стр

Letter

116

من

Ordnance

Thor /43

In fencil appropriations of Sandtion Horshory in

reference to letter 26 Odr

Lands to be retured for Militing Proposes

(in

Military

Treaswer

117

tion

aboure

Cour

3812.141

Tharch 184.

2. Sephen End

188 Hong Roy

MAR. 13 1845

Clicumben

palcons 1843.

118

Jum

lead by

the

Levels:

Commissionens of Her Majesty's Trening

to transmit to

You

the incloud Copy of Minute of this Bound ducted 145 Jut rupuiting the Cenangement's which it will be messens to meche for the Regulation of the Civil Expenditure in Chine, whichs I came to request. You will bery before Stanley,

his Levelshish to favor

and move

Lerd

this Bourd with any observections he may have to offer upon the subject...

Jenn

your obectient Sewants

22 Frenchan

119

Yours

ters

ance

Cour

18 March

The Drea

to which there can,

W. Hope

here suggest enquiries and specific

I conceive, be no

objection. Perhaps they should

be apprised of the detections already given to bi b. Pittenger about

Lands, duties, gea But such information must come from the we think they clearly ought to be referral to that correqistence as anticipatien almost all day Jay- Foreign Office

har 22.

3812

in 188 hoa don

MAR. 18

Cosy of Treasury Minuch of the March

120

Reva letter from M. Geschen enclosing

lopies of Correspondence received pom Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary

of Trade in China.

and

Superintendent

herds observe that Instructions.

youed during the continuance of the China war directing that every expense not immediately connected with the Establishment of the Chief Superintendent should be charper. to the account of the Expecttion; _ that every Territory occupied by Her Majesty's

Torres wus to be held only cas ce

Position;

that all works.

Military.

were.

to be

discontinued. 4 cept such as voire indis= opensable for Military purposes, and that it would rest with the General. Commanding the Forus to determine what works were to be carried on and what number or description of Officers might

le required to administer the Government

of occpuxé plares.

From

BEA

Cour

　　　　　　From the corres ponclence received with St. Stephen's letter it appears that while Sir H. Pottinger has carried the abour Instruc = tion into full effect as regards the Stations temporarily occupied by Her May, Forces, and had directed that In Expenditure which have been incursed at Hong Kong up to the date of Signing the Treaty should be trans- - ferred to the Military charges of the Expedition, he has considered it necessary under the altered circumstances of the case to retain the Island of Hong Kong under his direct Au= =thority and to take on himself the sch responsibility of paying, pom the docy the

Inaty

ployed.

ино

signed, the Establishment

on the Island.

as well cas

em=

she

additions which he expected to have to make

to it in

& furtherance

the measures chech

In presaw would be required to carry out

the provisions of the Inaty.

My Lords are not aware of any objection to Sir H. Pottinger's provedlings in this aspect being approved by Her Majesty's

121

Government, and they will proud to stat the course which in then Opinion it will now be proper to adopt for the regulation ofther Civil Expenditure in China.

The Offices of thief Superintendent of Trade in thina and of Governor of Stony Hing-

are, it is understood, to be united in the same person .

The Salary which will be drawn by this officer as thich superintendent of Grade, anor the expense of the Consular Establishment will hear to be provided by parliament on an Estimate to be prepare. d under the directions of For Majesty's Scoutary of State for torsigic Affairs. .... That portion of the Salvey of Hor Najisty's Representative in China which will be drawn cos Governer, and the expense of the Establishment for the Civil administration of Hong Kong will be providede in like manner.

Estimate to be prepared by Her Majesty's

on an

Secretary of State,

Information

for the Colenies.

the that sufficient.

It is possith.

meuy

not be detained de

during -the

the present session of Parlicement to admit of detailed Estimates being prepared under of the abour heads, but this Lordships

citter are neverthelys of opinion that, as a matter of primiple, Parliament should be moved to grant a sum on Account sufficent, nearly as can be calculatia, to cover all the

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　may be & pested to be E penditure which incurred pom the date when the Treaty was signed until the end of the year 1843/4.

As soon as the necessary information shat have been obtained prom Sis 4. Pottinger then derouships with be proposed to consider in communication with the

Secretaries of Hale the details of the Establishment for the Superintendent of the Frach and for the Civil Administration of the Islance of Hory Rong, and to furnish sustructiven,

for the guidance

of the officers who will be intrusted with

the duty of receiving, disbursing and accounting for the Public Monies.

The Question of deciding & dictaring

in what manner and under what Ryulations. the Trade with Horny Hosy shall be camia

on.

122

in futive, will be a subpist for Come - sicheration after the ratification of the Treaty, and it appears to Myhords that in

any arrangement which

may

be made

upon this subzist it would be desirable

thack.

cures should be adopted for the

miusura.

purpon of raining a Revenue from los ce Sources sufficient to clepay the necessary.

tharps of the livil Government of the Island, and they would suggest that Sir H. Pottinger should be instructed to report pully on the subjit and that his lettention should be. directed in the consideration of it to the

which are adoptice for the purpose of raising a Revenue at the neighbouring Free Port of Singapore.

Then Lordships also request that detailer information may be called for respecting the nature of the landed tenures in the Island of Hory Rory

the extent of

the rights possessive by the Government in

the land

the extent to which land

میرے

has been already disposed of by die H.

Pottinger

or Captr Ellect _ the term

wheits

Cout

which such Alienations have ben mach and the Soner which has actually been realized

the extent to which Land pors then, belonging to the Government stite ressains unclienated, and the mode in which Lir

H. Pottinger wordd propose that the Land

remaning should be occupied or dispond

aue regarsi being had to the adoption of ale practicable precautions for preventing the chenation of any

Sites that are likely here after

to be suitable or required for Military objects or for any other public purpose. -

Another point for Consideration

will be whether it will be practicable.

ہے

advisable to realize any dues prom British Visuels resorting to the Chinese Ports at which

· Consuls will be established in order to raise a friend to defray the cost of the consular Establishment-

　　　　　Finally, then Lerotohips suggest that brains should be issued to Lir . H . Pottinger not to authorize the erection of permanent Buildings for any livil propos connected either with the Goonument of

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123

Hory Kong or the consular Establishment without the previous sanction of Her Majisty's Government, and that in applying for such sanction he should be directed. to make a specific report on the subgior of cash building which may be required to be erected once to furnish detailed Estimates of the Expense .

Cou

3812/43

C. C. Levelgandag Sie

1243

Formended! a

M. Burdock 28

123

Manley 24

124

Jam directed by dord Stanley Wacknowledg the receipt off your letter of the 17 Mistarel, Enclosing the Copy of a

Minate of the Lords Comme & of the

Treasury relative to the arrangements which

should be made,

and the

maturections which should headdreped to Sir Hollinge on the sulfect of the Civil Establishment at

Hong Kong, and the

manner in which it maybe necessary

hereafter

to provide for its expendition Inreply Jam traging you, for the information of the Lords Comms - gather Treasury Stanley has been already

in correspondence with the Earl of Aberdeen

Cou

nce

uli advected

most of the subjectio Win the Learny Minute, and has expreped to him his opinion as to the

nistuctions which should

to fir It.

beaddreged Pottingen. Jame therefore, wsuggest that before

ему.

　　　　Additional commu. nication be addressed Wo that Officer on there bests, the Lords of the

Subjects,

should obtain

Secantal Carlop Aberdeen

frout

The particular of the Ristuctions which have been sent to him.

already

125

Range

Cou

8097 / 302Hong Kong

see letter to Treasury 15 april

Ansiod 2.

Jir

RECEIVED

APR 25

1843

126

ary

Chambers. 24th April 1843

Having laid before

the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Readury your letter of the 15

Tnot respecting

the

amment

the

of Passage Allowance.

be granted to the Reind Stanton, appointed Chaplain

Com

unded

their Lordships to requiem for the information of

ford Stanley, that & But

Lords apprehend the

of Passage Allowance assigned_ fsh

Clergymen proceeding

the Australiani Settlements

Any the

regulations

Cordolipes deportment, wi

of his

amply sufficient

bezt £ 150, will be

I Stephen Eqppe

Bou

ance

sufficient for the Chaplain proceeding to Hong Kong.

Jami

Sir

Your obedient servant

lev melyn

127

I wish to see the Letter to which this in

25. Stanton;

ication should be made to him to

26 April

d. Hoppe

suppore that this should be.

rather that a

this

effect.

༡

April 27

Offic

Cou

C. S. Trevelyandry for Sin

1843

Forvarded by APR

MP Stephen

Mpanley 12

щина

128

Same directed by doco Stanley Dinfoun

заи

that the Redd Stanton has been appointed Chaplain to the Colony

and that

of Hougtong

he wich in a whort time.

2) we shall required proved to that Seland.

am atquid aus

addition to our lates

It becomes, therefore,

allorance for necesary

of passage Bushong Gede

Крыжа

bdecide on

the amount the allows

him Gom Godt, according

Wo the naval

rapage money.

razy for Jenn

according torquectyon

tomove the Lord Comm

of the Rreamery & take ther subject into

thei

Consideration and

to the length

advecting

of the pensange Betrugtting

Cou

and the description of

Vepels trading to that

bes

place, to informe Lordship what amount

of papause

allowance it

would in then spiccion

be proper togrant.

Redd. Stauton Cang Arshad by

Mile End Road

Mundoch 200

Love Arnie 29

Measury lätter 24 April

Sie H. Attigen should be mahmatant informed of this Gentlemens appoitment, and that the amount

This salary is lefte for considerate.

ufrem tithe jemnal select expenditure which magh dhiided. for the Colony.

129

Ents

Lin

2 may / 4820

Lame directed Lord Stanley Brinfoun

Sou

that the Lords Commer

have

of the Frea his Lordship that

appeized his.

allowance

they will be prepared to grant you of £160.

10 onar

count of

your passage Betong. Hong.

Shaver

Couls

1101023,

410 Hongkong

RECEIVER

MAY 27 1843

130

Chambers

26 May 1843.

achel by the tires

Commissioner of Her Majesty's

Tausing to becomit to You the inclosed Copies of ce Report from the Vestmenter Geneveel dcctidl. 67 Mutant

und a

Letter from. M. lecldlington dcbid. the 20th Intent, relative to the establishment of a Pest Office act thing

and I am to request that 1 Youn will lay the same

King

befor seret Stanis his Levelstripe to favor this Bound with his opinion therein.

und ove

Jan.

2th June 1843 Letter

7. Oct. 143.8216. Ir Scale

G. W. Hope Eng

your chestiunt. Pencent.

Lebrunchy

Cout

if:

C. S. Nevelgaudry fir

Forwarded! MAY.

M. Stephen 32

Bord Stanley 3/

131

20th June 1043.

Jave

directed f dard Stanley Back the weigh of your belen of the 26 Julent, meloring a communication addys Wo the Rondo Comer of the

hearney & the P. M.: Jet

ulative to the establishment ofa Post Office at

In reply to Hongkong. Tornquiry

contained

in tabletin Jane tostate for the information of he Lords of the drearing, that in Lord Stanley's, opinion there can be

no doubt as

to the befeding Port

oflatablishing Office in Hong Kong Early as posible.

Mause

Coif

132

Officer at Hong Kong. which,

Mr. Joha

t aware that time.

am place for more than one opinion

the

J. Key 29

Cour

410 Hengkeng

MAY 27

133

To the Right Honnable the ow

Commissioners of the Majisty's In asury

My Lords,

The Island of Stonz Mong

having become a British possession

I submit that it would be expedient

to establish as early as possible Post Office at that place under my

With respect to the

jurisdiction, -

Salary to be allowed to the Pritmaster I am not yet prepared to recommend what should be the amount, although, looking at the probable extent of the duty and responsibility that will be attached to the Office it appears to me that an allowance of £300 per annum will not be mon than fair & moderati remuneration . _ On this ponit, however, I shall report further to

Jom

Coif

134

your Lorcistrips should you sumition. my present proposition.

In order to & tints the arcommo= :dation ja regulur Communication by post with this Country to then Pork of thing at which British consuls are established, I would porther suggest that these Consuls

там

　　instructed to act as agents to this Department in making up & receiving Maits & upon similur principles. far as they may prove applicable, to those already adopted at the Foreign

Ports in Comerica &f the west Indies.

Ibey to ached that the question of the hansmission of Letters to & prom Tony Hony, China & through India, and the amount of postage propond to be piped for such Letters is already undr consonation and will form the salpest

of an early twport to your for otships.

Shavin

( synn Louther

General Post Office, ("May 1843}

Cout

Cony

Sir,

410 Hongkong

RECEIVED

C.O.

MAY 27

Foreign Of 1945

1843

May 20 184

135

Sam directed by the Earl

of Aberdeen to request that you will state to the deroso Commisssences of Her Majratis Trenowry, with reformnu

Letter of the 19" Inst:, that on the Istance of Hong Kong is under the immediate controal of the Secretary of State for the Colonial Department, zis Sirdship apprehends that the question

your

of establishing a Post Office in that Jeland in commection with the British Post Office, should be submitted to Tora Stanley ; but Lord Aberdeen of time cannot withhold the

кате

expression of his Opinion that it worda be desirable to make Arrangementos

6.2. Trevelyan Evoj

without

Cou

without delay for the transmission.

of Corres pon dance between China &f Englende by the sapest of most & peditions loute. with regard to the employment of Her Majesty's Consuls in Chiria in making up and receivory Mails in connection with the Post Office, Lord Aberdeen will bear in mind the twith

expressed in your

your Letter, and will com= - munciale further with the Board of Tre Je cessory, when the lesseelar anangimoak

in China shall have been definitively

settled.

136

Seguide]

Jinute

BU Addington

Cour

2/6

11642

137

441 Hongkong.

Treasury Chambers.

Junieks

RECEIVED

JUNE 2

1845

cul 1843.

reply to your lettin

of the 31th Ultims, damn commanded the Lords Commissioners of ther Majesty's Treasury to states to

you

for the information of food Hanley.

that the

in vient in

which My

directed to be made on

Lords had

object

the

remarks which they

the subject

merely to

was

the execution of Public Works in the Island of Hong Ko place Hong

the same footing this respect as the other Coloniesf

the Crown.

In all dependencies of

the Crown a pones Governor

Jar Stephen best.

and

in reserved

the

Commander of the Forces to

ruthioinge

Cou

authorize

emergen

Works in

@ales

of peculi.

I of such proping rempity

"as will not admit of delay or previous

the orders of the Authorities

" reference for

England", Prescribed by

land", and

were

Com

Mate

for

and early ccntion with the Remetany of

in 18410 Rules

their Lordships in

War and the Colonies

au d

the Master Zeneral and board of

Ordnance, by

by which

immediate

and

full explanation of the grounds of

required to be furnished, necefary provision

"prace ding

was

every

and

the

for the works being

regularity,

for

Lame

ace

· counted.

was made

conducted with

and

in the

the Expenditure

same manner.

the service had received the previous the Home Authorities.

Ling

sanction of

My Lords won

ald suggest

that

　Copies of these anles should be furmicked to for H. Pottinges, bord (altone, and

Major

138

Major Aldrich, and that they should this

desired to act in that conformity

with them in and

may

ツ

Case in

which it

be considered to be indispensable

for the public Service that works

should be

the previous

for

Jovernment.

ed without waiting than't

sauction of Her Magestip

Ouring to the peculiar ciscum .

Hong

stances under which the Seland of the

has become a British popession

once

Worker

it and by be areefing that some works should be at commenced, whichs,

4 thate of things, might

until the subject

different

deferred

have been

could have been

have been considered and decided

this Country,

the Authorities in

after

but

the works of primary execepity shall

have been put in

may

Course

of execution, it

be presumed that there will be no further call for a departure from

the

Cout

entiniany rules

the

occasion

exigencies

tiable in

Com

this respect excolt on

those extraordinary

to which Non

• British Colonies.

Jan, f

Kong is

Mong with other

Yours obedient Servant,

Trevelyan

139

Cou

2 Juve

I wish to see the forums Pahors

I suppore that, intier to this qualification, the profond Instinctions

should be sent to Sis dr. Pottinger

27/ By comonister.

W. Hoke

12194

RECEIVED

JUNE 7 1843

140

Weasury Chambers. 7. June 1845.

18113.

Sam commanded

ded by

the Lords Commissioners of ther Majesty's breasury to acquanit

hord Stanley's information,

for

you

Board

signified

to this

that the Marder Generat

of Orduane

have

амд

Board that they have appointed

W. George Pett to be Orduance

Soscheeper and M. Arthur Boate

to be Deputy

Mon

request

Kon

Orduance Storekeeper, and Jane to

that you

Lordships to cance

Keny

and

will move

the Governor of Hong the Offices Commenting

the Forces in the China Command

at Heplow hey

де

ре

Cour

afforized of the appointment of alleler

Pett and Boate

tay

in order that

they

　　enter upon the execution of the duties with which they have been

they

by the tractor formal

entrusted by

алд

Board of

Orduan e

Your

obedient Revont

lebevelin

141

Cou

I think that this has been come.

at the melance of

the tronance. If so, this must be in

11525

to Trea.

13. bct. /43.

Afen 498 Hongkong

Reatury

Jir

12th June 1843.

Jam

RECEIVED

JUNE 13 18434

anded by

the Lords Commissioners ofther_ Marilyn's Neary & transmit I rewith for the consideration of Lord Stantus copy of Memorial of aless Toulmin praying

that Hong Kong

May

be declared a Britible

Possession, and for

returne

of deposit or shipment of Coals

that pla

place together copy of a Report of the

the copy

Board of Rade thation of

tho Neto

Sir

Your obedient servent,

Tephen Ef

143

Cou

Long,

496 Hongko

Londen 20

To the dress Commissierurs

JR. M. Inasury

With Ini.

144

1943.

* 111 ESCRIVEL

C.O.

JUNE 13 1845

We are informed by the

Captain of the Ruby".

поо

loading to als at Newport for the government Stous at Wony Hory, that the lus som House Authorities at that Port have refused to allow the Shifement of the Couls

unless a deposit is made for the duty, they not hawny,

received any intimation.

yet, of Hong Hony

besing Gazetted as a British Pepepouss In we have been oblegia to deposit the required amount in

order to

avoid any delay in in the despatch of the lessets, lor shall fal Ahjud by your giviry Directions for Wong story to be inserted in

the

13 June

we et not

refer if unless never this by stating that lord Stanley is not aware that 25. Hope Referring to the Letter from the Br of trade to the Rearning, thing refer to the regociations ponding with the Jose of China of which, cons Lord Manley her no Offical information. I she say that all are the definitive arrangements to which the Rr of trade

arrangements for the God of Hong Kong have been definiting made. Eff flame operen beletöfin about this but he says thin there are aslongueueats. Hill to be made with. Wifchence to A Kangalin Act & Jeefers Cearry the mallem aric

Hayele be right to

Очис

he pagetted as a British Achechained hannsays it - and if there

June 16. For melawan;

an ama

I thich the B. of Fade shall othe che

are, and how buy they an

Cout

the Tariff

lw a

British Pepression,

and also the mupary Justustions

to enath bts to recoon the amount

our Deposit pom the Customs at Newport.

Mr remain &

tigris) Henry & Talist Joutinin

(ony)

Offic

145

496. Her kny

RECEI

C.O.

JUNF 13 1843

of committet Privy Council for hade

Whitchull 29 Way 1843

The terets of the Committer

of Privy Council for Trade have had

under then Consideration.

yor

Letter of the 26th Instant hansmitting

with reforesee to

to your letter of

the 28th December (us); an

application

" . Toulmin requesting

pose Moss

that Hong Kong

gray

British Possession,

be cholanco.

and that

the deposit one son Shipment of

Eracks to that place may

nturned; and I am greitis to

acquaint you, for the information

of the Lorts Commissioners of

In Gage that Bas

A...

ル

Hor

Cort

1727

Fur Aapity's Inaning, that my Lords are unable to make any

mendation. on a

suljist of

this nature until the definition arrangements of the Goonmment. with respect to Hong Kong shook

have bun made.

(Syney

Sam &

Itar Grejer.

146

26 til had Hauler Jauffroue that did. Murdock's question

sh? be answered in.

the affirmative? If

made the ruguity

and

Shave directed & Lord Stanley. you with see by M. Addington, pencil note that LordAberdeen ecommends waiting for the latifications. 19 June

Inve

Ind. Hofa

Holm

I onshore that 25. Davelyan str he frinally

reformed why

the

grewer

delayed.?

to the better with be Slantsane igly, notowinition to me. Brande acordingly Jane

Cou

The Draft may go and. Sasal

at the iste of the 2 page thee Artificalin

Zgüter Sch. of Chinen

Any.

kang

C. 2. Revelganday Sir

Forcarded by JUNE B3 Murdock 17 MACIephen

In refletin daw art quite

180cl: 1843

147

Save directed by

docd Stanley Wackuantity the receipt offoen letter

of the 12 Abatoon. Inclosing

Memorial The Toky

Com.

addiesaid to the horden. of the Treasury praging

That with aview Wentain

chan whelter in enaliny such Commencal operations, martin shat he issued till Stougthong meng begagetted I have the Enfrom of China's

ana

British Ropesion -

ratification of the Fuely. In bagether with a report from

this point consult the 7.0.

the Lords of the Committer panne the draft cundige of C. C. for Leade stating that until the definitive arrangements of the Goot with respect to tong Kong shall have been made their Lordships an mable to make any

And re

aliferations

recommendation on

subject. In reply San En Jam Wastate to you for

the

Medordn

information of the tordn

Cott

Merai

the Ranney the Imperors think

the death having now been received

that Low aware opary political

reasons which should prevul- the mauction in

notice

the Gazette of thous which is applied for- and he would therefore, suggest that the Lords of the

Committee of

Trade should

be requented Wexplain

Monature of the arrangement; wowhich they refer, and the pustable time

time that wil

capac before they

Cincluded.

Range

are

Ent din

559 Ludia Lluna 2148

RECEIVES

1843

3 July 1843.

übers.

indeed by the Fuels Commissioners of Her Majesty's Trusny

to transmit to you the inclosed Copies

Comm

Ciccition from the East Malin

and China Association, declect the 22? June 1843 _ submitting Curagement, with rey.

cinct to the intimplectict change the depentine of certain Mail. Cheimers from the Port of Southampton insticed of the Port of Valencouth, and of a Letter from

the same.

the Postmaster General on subject, of like clicts; and I came to requch thost You will lay the scame befonderd Stamby, and move

Love his Lecleliefe to

fawor this Bourel with his Opinion Murion. observing

time that, choube

he se no

at the

scene

objection, My Lords would be

disposed to consider that the moch

desirable course would be to clispicelet the Pachets from Southampton on the convul

Land M. S.

Bore

Meral

the heavy the Emperor the

Leak having

That Lowoltarly is.

aware of any political

reasons which should prevent the inauction in

the notice.

айд

the Gazette of thous which is applied for- he would therefore, suggest that the Lords of the

Committee of

hade should

be requested Wexplain

Monature of the arrangement; wwhich they refer, and he pustable time that with capac before they

Cincluded.

Thavage

are

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5.59 Ludia Lluna 2448

RECEIVED

Jembers

JULY A 1843 3 July 1843.

cindeed by the Fuels Commissioners of Her Majesty's Trusny

to transmit to you the inclored Copies

Comm

section from the East Main

and China Association, detect the 22? June 1843__ submitting Cowangement, with reycinct to the intimplectic change

the depentine of certain Mail Steamers from the Port of Southampten insliced of the Port of Vecchincouth, and of an Letter from the Postmaster Generel subject, of like clecte; and I come to reguach Ghost You

will lay the seeme before and

his Ludship to

Stanby,

and.

move

on the same.

Jawor this Bourel with his Apicion turion,

observing

at the

вине

time that, choulet

objection, My Lucts would be

disposed to consider that the moch

desirable

cense

would be to

dispicelate the

Pachets from Southampton

on the conical

G.W. Hope Land M.P.

f. the London Day Mail,

Cour

cas

affording

convenience to the Merchant of

Liverpool and other Trusting and Menufacturing Towns in the North of England

Copy

To the Right Hon.

149

557 Indie (bir d

East India & thong

JULY 4

Liverport 22 41843

2418031043

ance

The Lorets Commehi. offer Mapsty's Turonry

Sin.

Myteria

your obutient Servants leb revelan

In reference to the contemplated Change in the departure of the Pensisulur &f Oriental Mail Steamers from the Port of Falmouth to Southampton, a lekker was addressed by the secutury 4 this aporation to this Loretship the Postmaster Genera the 12" inst, of which the following a hanscript.

mrat on

ند

of this

" I cim directiol by the chairman " association in reference to the proposed " change in the departure of the Peninsulwor " and Griental Mail Steamier pone the Best of Falmouth to Southampton, to " beg that your dousship may be pleased.

currampe the closing of the Mail in London that Letters for Indici posted her

the last decy of the ollerith mucos

so to c

on time".

" you Sereiches is dubtless aware that

hitherto Letters despatched, pom hence on

the last day of the mouth have reached

Julmark

Cort

" "Falmouth in time for the Mail Steamer " of the 1" and the etterchants interests " in the Correspondence with India "trust that your. donchship. may still

be pleased to afford them the same

"at commodation in this respect which " They have horlisen possessed

　　　　　　Lu answer to this application. His Lovetship the Postmaster General is pleased to say under date of the 21th Inst " that the point you have submitted " is for the decision ofther Majisty's Government".

I therefou take the liberty on

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　behalf of this assocation of bringing the subject

f your

　　　under the consideration. Lordships, believing that the acconsme=

dation sought for, may easily be effected by a short delcry in the departure of the Heart

pour Southamptore.

on the Morning of the first

(toned)

R. Dushworth

Chairman.

losy

150

559 Ludias human

RECESS

JULY 4

To the Right Bonerable 1845 Commissioners of Her Mapsty's Trecasory

Sty Lords.

With reference to the messuive labby authorized by your Lordships f establishing Southampton, inshad of Fatonenth, as the port of departure for the West India and other Mail bachets Irequest I may be informed whether it has been decided that those packets shall be despatched from Southampton on the arrival at that port of the Night of the night Mail pose London, or whether it is proposed to detcom the writic the anival of the Morning Mail.

In requesting your deretthesis instructions. on this point, I try to state that I am of opinion the most desirable course will be to dispatch the Parketi

from.

Cott

from Southampton on the Arrival

of the Lonston Night Moil, if possible, upon the ground of the preference due to the torrispondeur of the Stat which I think ought to pour the bempit of being posted at the latest possible pour of business instead of being detained for the purpose of placing the letters from the lvuntry spore the

　　　　footing as the despatches of ther Stepsiye Government.

sami

(Seging

General Post Offere 22 from 1043

Low then

Intermed C. C. Freochendy fie

Forwarded b

Mr Mundart to M&Stephen 6

aley

Laly /4

151

Jam diveted y

Low Stanley, trackundby horeceipt of your

te & mal. Enclosing communications from the P. McGent & the Ed. Thheine Apariation relative to thin

trive

their

of despatching the Reninsular and Oriental Mail Freamers removal from Falmouth to Southampton and Expressing the opinion of the Lords of the Rreasing

greater

hat it would be advisable

Vessels todespatch those bly on the arrival at Southampton of the London Day Mail, affording convenience to the Commercial interests in the North of England. Jan to request you

driply

Cou

testate to the Lords of the Rearing that Lord Stanly sees noobjection, as fan the transmission of the Despatcher from this Office ins concerned, to the

arrangemeent Mopore.

which they

Shavere

152

Bers

ance

Cott

So far as I know, Lowd Stanley has no ground on which to abject to their Ird. Hosen

arrangement.

a) the heavy person wabunden what the Rocknaptic Chat considt an

allvantage vir

the areangunk by

which Gost has to the tatects popible hour for its despertiles-

577

"The Team

the P.M.

Waswahuby.

issue. to me it is a matter of

hück.

8.01422

812 Stong Kong.

Treasury Chambers

st.1843.

RESEM: 25th August.

C.O.

AUG 26

1843

153

Nawing laid before the Forels Commissioners of Her Majestys Trecesivory a Letter from your departement detect the 19th Iolant. enclosing

Copy of a Despatch from

Sir Henry. Pollinger anggesting the establissement of ae Governme

1. Sept. 143. 8.12 Die

7. Seft: 143. Copyr

Press

which

at Non Hong; I have it in comencend to acquaint You, for the information of Lorel Stanley, that the results of the experience My Lords have had of Colonicel Presses is that it is comical. to contract, high Rate, for the excention by private Printers of the Printing which hair to be clone for the Coloniert Governments, them to send out. Presses

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and to form. Printing Extablichen in the direct Pay of Government; besicles which the interference with the Interests of private Individuat cerising from the Operections of as Government Press, especially in Cas Newspacher is connected

in which

with that Press, is found to be

productive of much

of much inconvenience

As My Lords see no reason

to suppose that the establishment, Governement. Press at Nong Kong could be attended with a differen result, They would.

Euggest for Ford Stanley's considraliin wheth it would not be proper that- Instructions should be issued to Ser Newry Pottinger to call for Tendlers

from all the Presses

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existing in

the European Settlements in China,

and to contrait for the excention of

the Printing of the Colonical

Government with thick Press which offers the lowest Terms and hotels out the best prospect of executing Business in c

satisfactory.

your obschint

LeVrevelyan

the

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I his reply is much teal trapected - Aut Notes unluckily has not put his afflicte on the Grod of secrecy to and thins being the case it is difficudos neat

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of the

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SEP 25

1840

Beasury Chambe155

23. September 1983.

letter

In reply to your & Dustant enclosing for

the Consideration of this Board, Extract

of a despatial addrefed by fir Manny

Patting

to the Earl of Aberdeen

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at Chusan

"with Copies of a Corresponde

an addition to the Commiferiat Buildings

and the hunney of horny hands arrangements for commencing Survey Kong,

Vidle Letter to Fanny Bay,

see dest for 215-

144

au cimmediate

Jam

comnm auded

the Lord

Lord Stanley's

have

Commisioners of Her Meajesty Treasury to acquaint you for information, that My Los objection to offer to the measures which

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have

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ance

have been adopted by his Munny lattinge for the above-mentioned Services.

With

to the former regard there their Lordships have only to remark that it would have down

Mose

to them if they

　　satisfactory had been furnished with a and estimate of the additional

plan

Commisariat buildings before they

requested to guide

Ivere

to them, and with

Recond that as an

their sanction regard to the

expensive Retablishment

besides

consisting of four Officers bender

persons, has been formed

subordinate

for the purpose of survey

　trust without

Bon

the

huy

fords

Island of M., work will be completed.

unnerpany delay

that fir anggest

would

and

thing

delag Pattinger

org husked to

should be instructed to discontine

the additional

the employment of the Officers as soon

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the progress.

all

156

of the Lumay

shall enable him to do

spon

and the report

the subject.

his proceeding

demand

Adverting to the great which appears

to exist

Land in the Seland of Hongkong,

and

Land

to the remarks

& for

of the Colonial

and humigration Commiproises,

this subject, by Lords think

right to observe that

right

unles

ar circumstances exist.

peculiar

which would reuden it manifestly: umadvisable to adopt this course,

220

land

ht to be disposed

aught

except in the open market to the highest

bidder who can

furnish

"the acquisite Lecurity for the payment

mal permanent rent

of the

other

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consideration for which the

Jam,

land will be transferred.

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obedient Lerrant,

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Lord Stanley

Fremsung have bene autreipaled, long

since in their concluding

remarks about the sale of hand, I presume that in other refents

this she? form the basis of a Dafatets to the God.?

22t her / ps. Letters to head stritish Mu

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RECEIVED

NOV 17 1843

In reference to your

of the 10. Int.

23325 157

14/1

Letter

the subject

of the delivery of six cases of

Chinese Booke

Lord Stanley;

addressed to

am disected.

by the Lords Commissioner of Her Mapolye Treasury lie state

you for Stie Lorde hifis information that My Lands

have issui to the Comme

orders

cause the case.

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their

in question

to be forwarded to the Colonial office, & after dure examination, to be delivered free of duty.

16 Novem? 1843.

Sir,

your.

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Forwarded! NOV 279R Chapman 6 P.Stephen 6 #Hope Cord Stanley

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Sam directed

& Lord Stanley request that you

kebords

will move

Com of the Treasur

que directions to The Com! Hastoms

to release from the Teens warehouse CustomMouse London 6 cases

of Chinese Books,

address to his tordship, which have been

Cour

anc

lately forwarded there by the officers

Devonport under Seal their official Feel k I am further to request that there

cases may sent & this Office. Lambe

Entered

C. E. Trevelyan & Sir

Forwarded to NOVE

Chapman 20 BEStephen 20 M: Hope Lord Stanley

SS. 22 Nov /48

159

Havery land before Ford Hauly, our

letter of the 16th st relative to the deliver

from #fustones of six cases of Chinese Hooks I

am to

5 aquaint you

that only five have

been received at this office

& dam

to request that you

will move the Hords

Comm. of the dreamery

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ers

ance

cause the necesar

Abe exquiries

made as

Athe

sixth case -

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NOV. 29

1845

161

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of Ford Stanly

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Information

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between

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This Board

relative thi

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in original quay he

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Forwarded by DECR

JB Chapman MEStephen Hope Lord Stanley

13. Der /40

162

Jam directed

by Lord Shance to

acknowledge the

recipit your letter

of of the

28 Alto relative

to in A Pottinger. Proclamation for regulating the circulation medium of Hong kons & in returning the

original nclosures Your letter am

request that you will move the bords. Cond

Cour

of the Treasury to cance copies of them Die furnished to LordStanly.

163

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164

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that we

to be.

Office sent

the letter adverten

spreped as to any course tord Shanley should take in this matter _but it appears For Ford Stanleys information & that no wish on the part of the dressor has been such wish has been expressed to Lord Aberdeen.

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165

Heasury Chambers

RECEIVED

DEC. 19

1843

6th December 1843.

Aaring laid before the Lords Commissioners of Stes Erajectyjs

Thessury your

letter of the Got

Allinis enclosing Schedule of a proposed

Establishment for the

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of Hong Kong. I have command to acquaint you,

: for the information of Lord Stauby, that although the rates of salary prifoced by Sir Henry Pottiriger,

rectamended, with certain modification

his Lordship for the Officers to be appointed to the establishment at Stong Hong.

are

higher than

thote usually allowed on

the

mccasion of the first formation, Colonies, my

Lords

are satisfied

on a face consideration of the subject

not exceed

the lates

that they which are rendered weessary by ale

Stephen by

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　　the peculiar circumstances connected with the new elelement at Nong Kong,

and that they could, not be materially reduced without hindoing in sonce degree the attainment of the important objects for which the Island of Hong Kong has been annexed to the British donminions.

Their Lordship's Comever

desire that it may

be clearly understood that the scale of Salaries as to setited will represent the full extent of the Emolumento of the officers of the China Establish_ ment, and that they expect any further incidental advantages of any kind arising from their Official Silications, that

ale

look to

they

　　　　ace to be strictly prohibited from engaging, either directly or indirectly, in Trade,

and that all

Fees must be carried to the public account, Official Residences can be

And no.

allowed.

Their

166

Their Lordship's have outho-

-rized Nouses to be provided at the Rublic Expense at the more distant Consular Stations, if the Earl of Aberdeen should be of opinion that it will be decidedly for the Public interest that the establishes rule should be departed from

this instance, but the reasons for allowing

a similar exception at Hong Kong

not nearly of

are

of equal strength, while to provide a large number of Public Officers with Residences for themselves and

their Familie's would establish a

негу

inconvenient precedent and would be porductive of a serious. outhay both for the original trection of the Buildings, and for their subsequent maintenance.

Sieper comment

If it be intended that the various persons belonging bothis

Establishment should be entitled

to the benefits of the Suferannuation Fund, it will be sexsary that,

Cour

the deductions prescribed by the Act 4 & 5. W x 4. Cap

of Cap: 24 Sec. 27 should be make from their Salaries, and it connot-be-left- to the choice of each individual whether he will be placed on the List of

or rest

and

Persons entitled to superammation. According to the usual practice in such cases all the persons belonging to a Public Establishment (with the exception only of Foreigners ther persons peculiarly circumstances, such as a private Secretary de Camp te removable with; or at the pleasure of the Governor Chef Superintendent I must be brought within the provisions of the Superammation Act, or all mist be excluded.

or Aide

　　　　I is also necessary to observe that according to the rule uniformly acted upon by My Lords in applying the provisions

167

of the Superammation Act, the rate of tension tobe altionately allowed, must be determined. by the uncmber of years Service for which the deductions have been paid, and of any of the Members of the Song Long blablit. -ment, as it has now been settled, should desire to have their Public Services hereafter taken into

fixing the amount of their pensons, for any period previously totheir being placed

on that Establishment, it will be necessary for My Lords to be furnished without

account in

delay

with a

detailed Statement of the persis

be clanned

ofservice which may to be allowed in every such case,

And

d for the parties to pay, willin a reasonable period, aito the Colonial Treasury, the arrear

the

Totor

　　the deductions prescribed by the Superannuation Act on the whole of the Emoluments received by them from the fablie during the period

in question.

concuk in

Their Lordships oprinion with Lord Stanley that the Salary of the Governor and Superintendent of Trade, may with propriety be fired at Six thousand pounds per Ammun.

　　　　　　As other considerations besides three ofpersonal economy and convenience have to be regarded

　　fixing the Residence of the Governor, my Lords are of opinion that it will be necessary, according to the usual practice, to erect a Government House

on a

Moderate

be indis

Scale at the Public Expense, and suck Buildings as tway pensable for the transaction of the

business

168

business of the public Offices may

be exceted, either under the some in immediate connection roof, with the Government House.

My Lords carnestly recommend that the Buildings to be created for those purposes thould not- he

nor

on a more extensive Scale. be constructed in a more

than the expensive manner, circumstances of the case absolutely they would suggest

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that detailed Plans and Estimates, in the preparation ofwhich the Chief Officer of the Royal Luquiers at Sting Long may properly be called upon to absist- should be laid before Her Majesty's Govern- mont before any of the Buildings

are commenced.

Superintendent

The Governor and of Trade will neither be liable to the deductions prescribed by

the

Cour

the Superannuation Act, nor will he be cutitted to a pension under that let in respect to his Services in Chenna

　　　　　As it is not likely that the Officer who is denonimated the "Surveyor General' in the Schedule of the Establishment, will have his time fully occupies by the duties connected with the Suferintendance of the Roads

in a sinale

and Public Works

Lettlement in which the Sablic

will be confined to

Buildings

such as are indispensably necesary, My lords would recommend that this officce should also bee

be charged

with the collection of the different- branches of Land Revenne; and if Lord Stanley shouts concur in this laggestion, " Surveyor

and

Collecton would affear to be a

169

more correct designation of his Office than Sawveyor General "

While giving their cauction tothe large

and Lyfensive Establishinas which appears to be necessary for the proper litrice intration of the affairs of the hew Settlement at Hong Kong, dhy Lords think it

right to reiterate the opinion

expressed the 14th March last, that it is

that measures highly necessary

in their trinite dated

should be adopted for the purpose of raising a Revenue from Freal sources sufficient at least to depay. the ordinary current Charge of the Civil Governme When Island.

Should the port of Stong Hong be declared to be free to the Ships of all

Rations,

Suports ought to be permitted to exist which would interfere

with

Cou

with the unrestricted resort of Lessons of every description for the purposes of Frade. Lese

　　objects with a proper regard to the reason_ -able friancial interests of the

　　Mother Country. On the contrary, it is just and expedient that the parties, who avail themselves of the security afforded by the British Selllement at Song Ring

their several occupations

are however not inconsistat

to carry on

should defray the expense of macistaring the necessary

ments and

to tablish.

　　　　　of their Fordships are not mistaken, it will be found that such has been the practice

every instruce

in which a

Free port has been established for the general benept of Trade.

Their Lordship's do not inter into any details of the various

menns

meaus

by which suck a Review ight be raised, as Her Majesty's Government

put must be in

a great

measure defendeus for the materials for conving to a light conclusion; uefon the local experience and approved judgment of Sir Menry Cottinger, and there Lordships would again suggest that His Excellency's attention should be particularly directed to this

important subject, and that he should be bistracted to report. upon it with the least practicable delay.

Their Lordships will only observe that their general view ofwhat the case requiris, is, that

Moderate Dues should be levied both on

the transit Trake and on the internal Consumption of of the Island; but that they shouts be carefully heft within such hints us would prevent the

Cott

Trade from being diverted, or the incesase of population from being

checked.

My Lords will have

under their consideration the

Establishenent-which

way

necessary

in the Post Office and Customs Departments (so for

bustous beablishment may be necessary for registering and levying moderate Ques upon the trade)

they shall have

as soon as

sufficient information before. them upon these points. In the mean time for Henry Sottungee

may

be instructed to make

Cemporary and provisional Arrangements for the performance of any necessary duties under witter of these heads, and for

securing

the due collection of anx

Revenue or Dues connected therewith

Directions will be given to prepore Instructions for the Zuidance of the Junsures

Auditor

171

the performance of

the duties of their respective Report-

ments which Instructions will

be forwarded to Lord Staatey for

his revision as soon as have been completed.

they

Four Obedient Servont

Le manchan

Directions

copy has been subalituted for the one re here

deforals. The

　sugqution as to the application of the zone voligafen that better

adoptert. The question of chsbeing mufen-

allorance fur.

Runt you will perceive.

fod. Confidentially Sto report of. he think an allowan open & I thuit nothing can be done chcept.

tral

have

the value

Revenue the alluded to in the better.

too infertant to be treated.

& undead we are wors

Inde

Lord Stanley

therefore be glad to rand thei to

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Teasury Chambers

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thinl

K December 1843.

Subotitutes for My

Letter

172

wing liit before the Lorets missioners of Her Meijesty's Treasury your enclosing Schedule of a proposed Establishment for the Government of Hong Kong; I have it in comon

of the 30th U15

to acquaint you, for the information Lord Stanley, that altho the Peeter of Sulury proponed by Sir Henry Cottinger

monended, with certain

unel recon

Modifications, by His Loralshife for the Officers to be appointect to the Establishment at Hong Kong:

are

higher than those usually allowed on the oursion of the firsts Formation of Colonies, My Lords

are satisfied,

once

full unsicheractions

of the subjects, that they do not exceed the Reites which are runtered meessary by all the peculiar circumstances connected with the New Settlement. trening.

cets

in some

at Nong Kong, and theek they could not. be mutoricilly reclused without hindering

degrees the littainments of the important. Objects for which the Irland of Kony Kong has been unsifed to the British Dominions.

Their Louelshites however.

desire that it may be clecorly understood.

that the Leute of

Scelaries

as so settleds

will represents the full extent of the

Emoluments of the Officers of the Chines

Establishment, and that they

are not

expects any further incidenteils

Advantages of any kind arising from

their Official Sitiuctions. - Cergy Alteimpt & & the

　　engage in Trente, wither flirectly or fist, inclicistity, must be visited by imouident Dismissal. - Cell Fifer

thei All Fifes must be curried au!:: to the Public levounts, und no Official.. Vesiclines

caus

be allowed.

　　　　　Their Loulships have authorized Houses to be provided at the Public Expence at the more distant Consular. Elections, if the Earl of Aberdeen should of opinion that it will be deciclilly for the Public Interest thick the established

Kale

173

Rule shouéel be deportiel. from in this instance; but the reasons,

not сечел

for allowing similar exception at Hong Kong necerly of equeel strength, while to provide a large number of Public Officers with Residences for themselves

very

and their hamilies woull establish

inconvenient Precedents, cond would be productive of ce serious butlery both for the original Eruction of the Buildings, and for their subsequent

Maintenance.

If it be intended that the varives Persons belonging & this

Establishment should be entitled to the benefits of the Supercenuation Frund, it will be necessary that the Reductions prescribed by the lects 4:15= 4m 4. Ceefr: 24 See: 27 should be made from their Salaries; and it cannot. be left to the Choice of euch Inchvictuat

not be will be placed

whether

exe

the List of Persons intitled to verpurennus According to the usual. Practice in such luses all the Persons belonging to a

Pevlie

Portion PreLabourer: to the

Indies

Cour

Public Establishments ( with the exuption only of Foreigners and other Persons puntiurly circumstanced, such as

Ciclo de Cump tri

Private Sureury removable withs, or at the pleasure of. the Governor or Chief, Superintendent) must be brought within the Provisions of the Supersumucction let, or cell must be excluded.

It is also necessary to observe

that unconting

　　wording to the Rule uniformly cuted upon by My Lords in cepplying the Provisions of the Lupureumnaction lect, the Rate of Pension to be ultimately allowed, must be determined by the number of Geurs Service for which the Decluctions have been paid; und if

any of the Members of the Hong Kong

ces

been

Extablishment, it has now. settled, should desire to have their Public Services herefter taken into accounts in fixing the lemount; of their Pensions, for any period previously to their being placed.

　　　　　　　　　　　on that litcblishments it will be necessary for My Lords to be furnished without delery within detailed-

Statement

174

Statement of the period of

Service which

may

every

be claimed to be allowed in such Euse, and for the Porties to pery, within a reusonceble period, into the Coloniests Treasury, the Correar of the Dectuctions prescribed by the Superannua lect on the whole of the Emoluments revived by them from the Public during the period in question.

Their Lordships.

opinion with Lord Stainless their the Salary of the Governor und Superintenst = of Trades muy with propriety be fixed at Six Thousand Pounds per annum.

les other unsiclercitions besides

are

those of personeel economy uncl convenience have to be regardled. in fixing the Resilence of the Governor, My Lords

of opinion that it will be necessary, according to the usual Practice, to cuct, a Government. House moderate Seule at the Public Exffences, and such Buildings as mary be inclispensable for the Transuction & the Business of the Public Offices, may cricted, either under the same

Roof, or in immecliate connection with the Government House.

on a

Cou

　　　　My Louels caverustly recommend: that the Buildings to be crctect for these purposes should not be on a more

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　ore oftensive Seale,

be constructiel in a more expensive manner, than the circumstances.

stor

　of the luse absolulity require; and They would suggest that a deteccled Plans and Extimeiles, in the preparation which the Chief Officer of the Royect Engineers at Hong Kong may properly be collect upon to assist, should be laid before Her Majesty's Governments before any of the Buildings

cre commenced.

the Governor unel Superintendent of Track will neither be liable to the Decluctions prescribul bus the Jucherann let,

will he be entitled to c Pension under that but in respects to his Servius. in China.

2202

　　　　　As it is not likely that the Officer who is denomincitect. the "Surveyor Generel " in the Schechule of the Establishment, will have his time fully occupied by the duties connected with the Superintendence. of the Roues and Public Works in smcell Settlement in which the Public

Buildings

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Buildings will be confined to sued 75

indispensibly necessary, My Lords

mmend that this Officer. should also be chareject with the Collection

would recom

with the different. Branches of the Internal Revenue; and if Lord Stanley should conere in this suggesting "Surveyor c

appeur

to be.

anel

ce more

Collector" would.

correct Designection of his

Office then Surveyor Genereel."

Whicle agiving their Section to the large

large und

expensive. Extabbihment which appears to be mussary for the proper Administrection of the leffairs of the New Settlement at Hong Kong, My Lords think it right to reiturcite the Opinions expressed in their Minute detect the 14th March last, that it is highly necessary that Mensures should be adoptect for the purpose of raising

Revenue from Locul Sonices sufficient at least to defray the ordinary current. Charge of the livil Government of the

Island.

The Port of Hong Kong tops been declared to be free to the Chips of all Nations, affit

Gruposts ought to be

Cou

permitted to exist which would interfere with the unverbiectect Resort of Persons of every description for the purposes of Trade. There

Objects core however not inconsistent with a proper reyaret to the recesoncefle Financieel Interests of the Kasbahan. bu the contrary, it is just and expedients that the I cities who avail themselves of the Sevrity afforded by the British Settlement at Hong Kong to carry on bumpections, should

their sweepey

cnatiolestatiorests the Expence of incienteiining the messary Extablishment und if Their Lordships are not mistiken, it will be found that such has been the prective in

which

for the

every

instance in

Free Pork has been established

generel benefit of Trade-

Their Lordships with not.

enter into the details of the vevrious (

means.

by which such.

Revenue

recised of Nor Majesty's

might be raised of

Government must be in a great.

тистиче

defundents for the Mectricals

for coming to a right conclusion, upon

the

approved

176

ccred

the focal experience and jude ment of Sir Jewry Pottinger Their Lordships word uguin suggests that his Excellency's Attention should be particularly dirutral to this important Subject,

ict, conct that he should be instructed to report, upon it with the bust, porccticable delay

Thier Lordships

will only observe that their General bines of which the luse requires is that Moderato Dues should be levieds both on the Transit Track

on the

Internal Cusumption of the Joleende, but that they should be carefully kept within such lunits us would prevent the Trude from being divertice, or the increvese if Population from being

checked.

My Lords will howe under their cossiclerection the Establishment. which may

mcessary in the Post Office unct Customes Departments (so four

Customs Extablishment may be

ces a

necessary for registering, and buying motorcle. Dues upon the Trade (us-

Cour

　　wo They choll heeve sufficient informacin before them upon these. Points. In the moun time Sir Henry Pottinger mery instructed to meche temporcery and provisional Arrangements for the performance of any mussory Dulièr

　under either of these Theacts, and for suring the due Cottuction of any

Dues connected there with

Revenue

Directions will be given to

the duties

prepare Instructions for the Guidance of the Treesurer und Constitor in the performance of their respective Depentment, which Instructions will. be forwarded to Lord Stanley for his

revision

us toon is they hewe been

completect

Jour

obeclients. Croant

lah Truelyan

177

nerelidourer

to the

Cou

I have noted in the margin-

Thir

tos topics which seem to me important .

ut here to day in the life that an derfalch might be formeded

to days drail which, int had Starting absence, in imposable

25.770.15

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Treasury Chambers 19 December 1843.

RECEIVED

DEC.). 1845

178

- conduct by the Lords Commissioners of Nor Majesty

Treasury

to transmit to You, for the information of Lord Camby, the enclosed Copy of a Report from

nese Lhourer

to the

or from/

the Commissioners of Customs, dedit. the 13th Inclant, relative to e missing Cuse of Chinese Books supposed to hewe bun landul acts Plymouth from the Enclymion", with

reference to

to your

Letter

of the 227

Ulline upon the same subject.

Jeun

Joi

your obulint Forvant. El mund

. Laschin. Ley

Cour

man

ling

71933.

Mat it please Your Lordships,

1408. Ching

RECEIVED

179

1843

Mr Trevelyan having by his Letter of the 27

"M" significa that he was directed by Your Lordships to acquant no in reference to our Secretary's Letter of the 16" preceding, directing the delivery of Six Cases of Chinese Backes to ford Steuler, that it had been intimated to gour Lordships. that only five of these cases have been rececord at the Colonial office, - and that he was to disini. caun inquiry to be made in regard ). the Missing Case, and report the rescelt thereof to your lords hoses_

we would

We bey have to state that fior laves only having been received by the Officers at this port pom Plymouth, the directed

quinny to be mode of the Officers at

thast Post relation to the Mising buse, unt they have reported that Five. pachaps only, containing Books,

werd

Cou

were re

reived at the Custom Bonn.

from ther Mujisty's this Exdymion addriped to lord Stanley, but that they have an un dunned Backup in the Warchoun which was who landed

the said ship without any adres Jom on it, containing a Massive Bronze

Vase, - tend that they have no means.

foltaining information about it,

　　in consequence of the Commander of that this the Hour lapte Grey having left Plymenth immedially after the This has been paid off. -

B.B.Bean

Worny Nea

[Lymer)

7. Legge

GR Rawren

Cushion Houn

18" Bet. 1843

}

Entered Home Hoy C. S. Trevelyankey Lir Sin

1943)

Fortmany DICS MMooch & E McStephen M#Hope Mllebe 29 Lord Stanley

Lille

Lundirected

180

docostanley back? the receipt of four letter of the 19 restant meloxing

Report from the Comm.. of feestoins

relative

to a

unsing case, supposed to Contaur Chinese Books, put on board AMS.

"Endymion" but which has not get been received Gormgrot

Under the circumstances stated in the report from the Count of Custours dorostanley can have no

doubt that the carevaid to be on board the Endguion containing a Brouge Vase

in the sing the case intended for the Godt morerspecialy anhis Lordship has been this the Boud informed

Cof

　of foutrol that andebell.

were on

ever

their

way to this fauitry as a meant to see Majesty. I therefore Wrequent

ал

that you

will move the

Lords Comme

Freasing

the

toditest that

this bare should be forwarded to the Custour

admitted fece opduct

После

House in London without. delag, and that it arrival

dded lotion there should be notified

Whis Lordship that he may

tusteps to be

Office without delay

Shavere

decide on

tother respecting it.

181

anc

Coun

If [the vase seems

deally outs (the Wr264

beas Cauca built) and think mstead. reler act about an well the base. Should Sperime be sent to the Lums but besse non wite whate nen planne Mescape il mez well to bredbin its

Fire Shakes

But 21.

copies Bhor 424- 1 Souch X44

5.426.15

1402 Hongkong

182

Treasury Chambers

RECEIVED 20 Dumber 1843.

DEC.20

1845

inTechbere

this

Convinced by the Lochs Commissioners of Her Meijesty's Trecesury to transmit to You the enclosed Copy of a Mimite of Bourd ducted the 19th potent relative to provciting for the Expences of the Government ect. Hony. Kong:

and I'um to request that

in leuying the sume before Loud Chunky You will call his Lordshipis particular Cellention to these perts of it which retute to the puperation of the Estimate to se lunch before Parliament for the Ceil Coveroun of Hong Kong, and to the suggesluit. Consolidation of the Sureturint :

Jam

7. She schen And

your obeclient-Servant,

libmwvely you

icel

{

183

migration

nere Labourer

to the est Indies

Cour

27/ Sharebun in commeature with bette the RD. & the hand of the calls about

ming the "Secretariats" the forener

object & the latter does not cnsist. & presiune am will ensuu...

ofpertiny the Effie of the suggestin

if admitted would ofears be

to stop all operations frefilling

"... the Officers & Completing

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Me litimate mub. the arrangements-

Tunney

777

undatin tite they to accutained chel View was later ifthe setzel tested Abeden helf thinking it onld have her letter if the duarry tow abstained for

mmmendation

асси

walfe & mitten spher, as for

two

of the this functions

two

as I know, have a cond bew.

сл

at hand to endless

andes enfarin.

the subject. The

of course be prefered

Санто

Enterets Houstong-

184

C. 2. Frevelyanry 2 /medy/44

1843

Forwarded by DEC Mr. Mandort.30. M.Stephen

Mr Hobe

131

Tom Stanley

Lamdirected

how Stanley wack. the receipt of your

letter

the 20 Aistant, sueloning Minute made

of the

The

Mohsofa

When an other after the Lords Commu

fie Of. Powe

Sechstly

the Freasing on the 19

Treasury

rioll

subjecti

on various sul

Connected with the Finanical affairs of Hongkong.

I am to request you lostate to their Lordships that dorostauly with forward alous of that Minute for the informatio guidance of fir M. Pottinger - but in read to the Patimates of the part future expenditure on account of the Civit God." of Hougtong witho

Cou

which their Lordships desire to be furmicked I am too brave that the period which hadelapard between the exchange of the Ratifications and this date of bir Pottingers Carl despatches

is so short, that it would

　have been impossible for him, even if he had anticipated their Lordship's decision as to this to prise previous to the Ratification, lorend home any accountin to expenditure subsequent ncurred oneven to foun andatimate as toilé probablr amount. But hard Stanley hasseguested Liv A. Pottinger to fremish

at his Earlicat convenience

　an account of the expenditure Velivan the datos thir 4 change of the Ratifications

and the 31 March 1844, in

185

order that the sauction be obtained

of Pail!

may foxit - together with the

beat Eatinate which te

magbe able to form of the Contingent Expenditures the year ending It March 1845, that churag subunitted to Pailt with The Schedule of Establishin already approved by Lordships.

Eurexpect to the Union of the Secretariats Bo which The Lords of the dreaming desire that Sir St Pothing - attention should be called

dord Stanly desires me

apprehension wexpress his a

Matsuch an

arrangement

could not be effected without introducing confusion into the public correspondence. He has however directed firt.

Cott

Pottingers

attention li

that pantry their Lordship, minute, undarhi Stanny abreadgreceived

has a

mistrections to make any retrenchments in the public Depli which experience

　　　　　tobe mayshow to be not prejudicial to the public device, Lond Starly hasnadauth that if he should consider their Lordships suggestion Expedient or practicable he wil

cargit.

effect.

have

inte

1402 Song Rank 186

Copy of Treasury Minute of 19 Dec 18413.

Sir Fr. Pottinger to the Carl of dicrdeen 24th Aug. 18413

رفا در جادر

DEC.20

site is pendington

for the Earl of Aberdeen's nifrmation that my Lords entridy approve of the steps which have been taken by

De to Lord Saltoun 5 Aug. 1843. 17. H. Pottinger as described

Je to Col? Ruinerford

Goverme of Singapore,

22nd Amsust 1843.

Je to the Earl of hörden.

25thing. 1943, M2 109 2. Commisary General Coffin 22th Bua. 18473.

in the correspondence noted in the marani.

Iir H. Pottinger shewes as follows in his letter dated 24th, monst should they

"not have been alwades " sent out 3500 to 3 hound

" with ichnenons

" whether the sphenics of this "Coling up to the way of the "Ifthenes of the Harz cahon "of the Secan, ari to bi

• to be changed.

" to the Military phenses of

"The Spexition".

Their Lriships 4.vve

Incii samotion by Mui

in mite dared, he of Marin

Cast to the opponetelésez comih

zad

Coun

had seen menned at Hong Hong us to the date of the signature of the Treant being charged to the recount of the Expedition and my Lords are of opinion that

it will be the mac conect

and convenient anangm! that the same consse should be adopted up to the date of the Ratification of the Freak; from whrin penise the civil Expenditure of Hong Kong will be conducted and acconsi:ed for under he

　usnal regulations me will form the subject of an Annual Estinate to be laid before Parliament for that

Colomy.

Lord Stanley will aṣurdingly be requested to fumish My Lords, as soon as the necessary informationn can is obtaince with

Eshniate

برویم

187

Estimate of the Expenditure for which it will be necessary to obtain the sanchon of Parliament for carrying on the civil Goverment of Hong Kong from the note of the Radification of the Treak, to the 31st March 1844, although the regensite fund: for this purpose will have been actually provided, as already succied, by an appropriation out of the sunn to be received from the Chinese Government according to the Terms of the Jccaty.

The Military Gronditne Hong Kong, as well as at the other starins occupied on the part of Her Majesty's Government in China, is to be conducted, as Iii H. Potimin suppe, muda

the

pration rese Labourei

to the

Indie

Coun

ers

　The authority of the Major Genaxe Sommanding alone, ipcopt sofar as the

　Major General may himsel be snöpet to the noir of the Civil Government -

　　　　It is also mitinded, as stated by Sr. Ft. P. Ainger, that His Excelliney should provide the Commisornat Department with Funds from the momes to be xccxved from China, and that Commissary Gineral Coffin should distribute these Funds to the Militany and Naval Departments under Warrants from Low Saltown as Commanding offrir, and to the Civil (in: induip the local Gover= :=ment of Hong Kong, Chief Suponn im dank and Consuls) under similar banants from Sir H. Pottinger -

188

Sir H. Pottinger stones that in the then sisting state of the money market of China it would be much more advantageons to the Putlic to send the Birchin

on to Indier to be conce

mito Rupees, and to draw Bills on the Govenor General in Conncil for

moncy to meet the expenses.

in Chwia than to raise

funds by selling other the quee Silver or chopred

the spot and

Dollars

Sir H. Pottinger suggak

that a diserciónary powe shond & exien to him o aspirojinate suar portions of the future instalment on may be reprised to mer ins opens in Shima to the best actvantage in

cnimimication with

mumisay

nere Labourer

香甜

Cour

ers

Offic

Commissmy jeneral

Coffin.

is my.

Lords have

entire confidence in Sui 4. Pottinger's judgmmtər anficky to promote the Puthi vitices, and astrid Excelency will have the assistance of Commissary General Coffin.

an offrier of

great experince in homsie: .

hors & this descriphon My Lords have no hesitaten in giving the fullest diverc= honares power on the point

Zivined to.

Adverting to the large Establishments which have

been either absolnicly or Movisionally sanctioned for conduching the livil Govem =

- ment of Hong Kong and

tre duties connected with the superintendenca of

British

189

Bitish Trade in China, My Loves think it night to suggest that Sir. A. Pottinger

should &c mishucted not to für up any situation in the authorized schedules which may appear upon kuiner constization not to be absolutely necessans and to report at the expira =

- hon ; ; -x few months how far it appears from the wsuit of atual operience Shirt the Establishment. which have seen sanchine one really required for the en hansachion of the Public 5. mess, and if : ny saving can be properly effected bey lie consolidation of Jurces held by different in sividuals, My Lords rely in on Su H. Squiger bune me very such cail to notice!

In Couchs

migration.

nese Labourer

to the

st Indies

　　　Authority was given in iucodone with In &

u:mmendation.

DoHengers

for the employment of separate Forstanal Estab=

-Asûment for the Depart= =ments of Trade and Evil

govem me set, the former Establishment is conseit of a Sentary and Registon and Four Clerks at a total expense of £2701. 10/a gear besides a Chries Secretary an asistant and Four Linguish at a total expense

of £2286.

# -

a year; And

The latter of a Colonial Secretary and Four Clarles

at a total opponn of £ 3001. 10/

Za Annum.

　　　　But My Lords request that Six H. Pokniger may be mishuck &, before aching on this authority, carefully to consider whether one

Secretaris

190

Secretary with a deputy to take his place in case of

sickness n

avoidanic

absence, and one Establishmt of Clerks would not be suffi= - cint for the proper qachon of the insies of both dipart = :ment especially in case Hong Kong should not become alonic a place of considnable resort for shipping and whether some important advantages would not be gamed & con/imming the present arrangement of an united Secretarial acting under the Fictionary holding the United Offries

of Governor and Chief Super- intendent, the correspondina belonging to each of the two Department being kept enfiely distinct at the same time that every advantage

wome

migration

rinese Lubear to the

Test Indie

Cour

would be taken of the ranchy of innermation connected with cach Department to conduct the whole business in a prompt and satisfactory manner.

One ponit in which

this arrangement would. have im undoubted supcri- =ority over that previously proposed is that when one Secretary is absent in attendance on the chrif superintendent, or on any other recasion, his colleague in Offric would always be ready to take his place without any derangement of the sunal Official routine. whereas according to the other plan there would be hoo Secretaries, cach at the head

of a separate Department and in cas- of the absence of either, his place must be

temporarily

191

temporarily supplied wither by

the chief Clock or by an officer Selonging to a different Depart=

:ment.

Another advantage

would be that the large and fficient Inter, icters Estab= :lishment attached to the Su reitendents Offric would become available for both Departinent as their serries may be requned.

My Lords suggest that Sir H. Pottinger should be inetmeted to furnish a special Report of his proceedings this subject, and in case he should come to the conclusion

вс that the business may

sufficiently well conducted.

in the manna suggested he will state what saving he has found it practiable to effect is compared with the two Establishment invrsimally

simchioned

migratior

of hinese Labour to the

Text Indie

samebence for me Secseronal, by contuivers the present mangement &'having

nly

ne Establis iment_

25,7502 15

1409 Houghong

RECEIVEL

DFC.92 1343

Treasury Chambers 192

27th December 1843.

mated by the Lords Commissioners of Her Majestys Triveswry to transmit to you, for the information of Loud Stanley. the melonel Cosey. force Reports from Mr Pennington, dested the 27th fent- last, on the cubject of the Circulating Meclium at Hong Kong ;

ив

us requested in

13th pulent.

your

Letter of the

migration

inese Labou to the en Indie

Stephen by

Jir

Jour

obeclient Servant,

leburlyn

Cour

193

ance

mipretion inese Lhour to the

Cou

my j

Luna Love this report clucach-

But when lefel y repared. Cordofbedienc

144 پاک

1400

Hughes

194

Cony

C.O. DEC.92 1343

Sbeg

blakham 27 January

1843

They to submit the fottowny following observations in the Produmation of

Henry Pottinger dates Hory thing the 29

March 1862.

This Proclamation scruited that in all common Bazaar purchase. ana Carter, horeth. Dollars of whatever denomination, whether whole or chopped, stall circuluck at par with reforma to each other, always providing that they are of the proper weight and standarde It is further directed that 2/1⁄2 Reepers of the East India Conchany

141. shall be considered.

equal to one dollar, that 1200 cash (Copper Coon) shade like win ва

equal

one dollar, and.

That

533 cash shall be equal to a Rupee; no other Coms whether British ar Freyn, to be deemed a legal Tender. -

6. J. Jewelynne Sop

The Proclamation advertizi

that

Cou

ance

cony

that cash (Copper (oin ) with be sold to

Individual requirny it in Lumu mt hps 50 dollars, at the above mentioned

rate, on

　　　　　　- application to the Ins asurer of Secritury of Her Majestys Superintendent

of Trade

　　　In this Proclamation the dollar and the East Iustic Company's ripe are concetty adjusted to each other, with referena to the pure Silver which thon Coins respec = - tively contain.

In.

inder to determine whether 1200 cash (Copper coin) core properly dumed the equivalent of a doller, it is necessary to advert to the monetury system and regulations of China.

　　　　　　be thena all payments, in hott and Silver are made by weight, of which weight the highest used in Money Kansactions

is the Leang

　　　　　　　　or Tuil . a Mace is the tenth of a Jail, a l'undusion the tenth of a

a Mace, and

　　　Le or cash, the tenth of a land areen. The only Coin in general Use, in thing, is the de or leash, a smode pien of base metal formed

pom

Composition of lepper and tilen aque,

195

on one side of which is marked the name of the Emporis reign in which it was

se the name of the дома,

and in the reverse.

place where it was cust.

It appears to howr been intended.

that 1000 Le or Cash should represent, and

be equat to, on Juil weight.

f fine silver,

but for the quantity of this Com thrown into Circulation by the;

༨

lush are.

and

Government, the paudulent importation of it from ther places, especially Cochin Chona, it is so much depreciated that 1200 @@ 1500

given in gehasys for a Tail weight

In I Silen

a communication from the Nuray of Fokion to the Emperor, Your 1024, it is observed that it pus always been the mile to pay the Militia in Coins, at the rate of 1000 for a duit pilvor, but now a Tast ysilver,

in the Market,

The

being worth 1240 taken, they operiènc serious less prom this when they of thoup thin Coin for silver, with a view to the now ready paus mésion of their pas to distance.

The remedy propond by was that the Mint should

The Vourcy,

Bou

be shut, and all further concup suspended, the Militia receiving their

Pay in Silver; until motit te relation

and

value of Silver tohen approached

marer to par.

　　　　　　　　En Sir Henry Pettengers Pro = zelamation it is diruted that 1200

gadollar.

lush shall be the equivalent; This is a low Extimate of the Currundt Value of the Copper loss; but as it is stated that cash will be sold at that note to any Acquiring it, on application individual requiring it.

to Her Majesty's Superintendent of Trade, it is probable that at the time the Proca =

mation was,

　　　　　　　　　　publishia, the quaswy was largely supplied with this Com; cond it was thinpure offered at a low prin.

　　If the Inasury should be speedily exhaustio of its lopper corn, it will probably be found necessary to alter this part of the Proclamation, and to make the rach corespond

nearly with the Market

ты п

Nuts, which is said to vary from you to to 1000 cash per Bollar.

The

The most general circulating

196

Medium among the thesise, and that in which the Imperial duties are paid is the Silver called sycue, which is generally formeel to contain 90 parts of pure Schorr,

cond two parts of Alley, in 100 parts. This Solver is cust into ingots, generally of ton Fails euch, and is stamped with the name of the Banker & the date of refining.

deuption be afterwards dis= Should

cony

:: covered, at whatever distance of time, the refiner is leable to seven Punishment .. Spanish Bolturs, (although net acknowledged

by the Government), are employed m' som of the Provmies ; but in Canted the practice of marking or chopping then, by Bankers, Schrop, and Merchants, covry time they pass

in payment, tose from them the prssicital advantage of Cornica Aloney, that of or kuvwx and acknowlicipo weight. In

importe of Seboer,

all Cam dollars, ann

ލނީ ހ

weighed by the Rececour, before they are taken in payment. Thus, if a contract

· be made for the payment of, 1000 dollars,

Cour

ance

it requiria that He 1000 dotters shall

медии

1000 1

גיד.

1000,

718

weigh 215, 222, or 2 / differing conversing to the Custom of different Trades) of a Jael, ann whation deficiency so found in the weight, is mach,

de good by the payer,

The most material blause

　　in Sir Jerry Pessingor's Proclamation is that in when it is ordained that sollars. of whatever denomination, whether while or chopped (provided they are of the pro- : per weight and standard), shall circulate at par, with reference to cash other. Now, ces at Canton, the Spanish doller of the Comage of Fordon and is the standard to which all Money Contracts are understood to have reference, as compared with this Corn, the dolurs of Mexico and Sown Commura commonly at a discount varying from 307 per cent, Syce Silver at a premium of 1 @ 5 fur cent, and dettars of the Coinage of lardus, at a premium varying from 4 @ 12 por looks it will

and

are

probably be alleged by the Merchants

at Hory Rory and Marco, that great

ノ

197

inconvenunce woch result to them from this autherntative interference,

, and

that the inconvenience with be greatly increased, if the aule prescribede the Proclamation, should here after le offinded to mercantile pansactions.

Aitwrth standing this stjection which it is probable will be used by the Merchants at Hory thing as the adjacent Islands, it appears to me that the Proclamation is, in this respect,

The extrinsic value proper.

correct and

pussessed by dollars of the Comage of (urotus and Ferdinand, originates

Caprice &f presodiu,

and o

wholly therefore uncertain. Those Coins wil gracheally become mon and mou scarce, and must, or lory, altogether dis appear in Foreign Trade. To make them the principal measures of value and Exchange, would be to relinquish

rinerea to the

Cou

the primispal ledvantap of a lezul Stumdard, that of steadings, and to

render the value of cell pecuniary Con=

= tracks doubtful.

and

uncertain.

with respect to the referent

or hesitation of the thinose to take the dottons of Mexico and South Amercia

I would observe that that hesitation, refusal can be only commensurate with the fancied and

　　　　　　　　　and varying preference which is given, in some of the Provinces of thing, to the dollars of Carolus and Ferdmand, and connet alter the obvious actation which mint du ogs subsit between the intrinsic value

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Silon. of the Dollar, and that of Sysee

adity be refined,. as the former may re- and convertice into the lather.

rea.

The Treeps serving at the

Station can, I apprchend be pard only with Megrean Dollars, and Rupees, which, if the proclamation in question

have had not been pucx, might hour provid

this

198

proved the occasion of uns der alle dissatisfaction. and complant, on

ground only, if none the fisted the proclamation was probably deemed

diint &ne upsary.

expe

дж

It appears by a pren huront current printed of Macas, in May lusts that

at that dute Republic.

an Dollars were.

at 6 @ 7 por lost discount, compared with Ferdinand Dollars -

A Jail weight is equal to 57 9.84 grains

A Tect of Syce 59% 20 fine is,

Troy. Therefore,

qual to 568.24 grains of pure Silver

arvel as a dollar contains 378. graine of pure silver 656th Januts 4syen core of the same intrensic value as 1000 dollars. But at Canton, when Republican Dothers are at 7 per cent discount, 1000 of thon Dollars are worth only 930 detturs of the loinage of Ferdinand, Hende

1000 Mefr" dollars = 930 Fera" dol? = 656%%

of Synce or which comes to the same.

inere Labo

to the

Inde

thing,

man weight of Syce Silver are dumed

equal

Cou

equal to one Ferdinoma Bollor.

Ainu, likewise, it follows that

　　a Bill in London, at an Exchange g4st for a Ferdinand Bollar is equal to a Biss on Loudon, at an Echange of 4/3 for a Megrian Dollar -

Tart Joh Pennington

199

inese bo

to the

Indie

Sand Brand

200

・Board

rese Labou

to the

Indie

N. 14. 6. Sept. 143. Drogatile to former

Are

Sir

845. Nongsang

RECEIVED

SEP. 2

1843

Colonial Land and Emigration Office

317 August 1843

201

We beg leave to acknowledge your letter of the with Instant- enclosing a dispatet por Sir Henry Pottinger to sere Aberdeen of the 16h of May 1843 which he kawmit a notification calling in

all claims to Lent at Houg

Kong, buildings

and forbidding all perther

or other operations on the

same until such claims shall.

have

Cours

have been presented and substantiated.

We have the honour to report

for Lord Stanleys information

that this notification

Jens

to be

founded on the Instructions recommended

in hor Stephen's letter to her.

Addington dated the sort of

January last, and

Conclude it

acortingly

What we

may be approved

We have the honour to be

Low Stanley

I. presume that Sir H. Pottinger should To suformed?

Bythin

Sir

Your Obedient

Humble Servants

Juda Ellist

Wwurde. Villiers

продъ

202

Bott

Sir

203

RECEIVED

SED

1843

Colonial Land Imipation office,

31% August 1845.

9 Sept 1/43. Copy

We have the honor to acknowledge

Your

letter

of the 17th without enclosing

an extract of a

Despatch from Sir

H Pottinger to hord Aberdeen W? 30 of

the 12th April 1843, and a

copy of

another despatch No 44 of 5th May.

In these Despatches Sir #

Sothinger reports that he had sauctioned the erection of

an additional Commiparial Building at Chutan, and also the erection of temporary warehouses there by British merchant" G. M. Hope Soup

204

Сони

on a

are

distinct agreement that they

to leave Chusan without

any

clain whatever to compensation on

this account,

whenever the provisions

of the Treaty under which the Island is at present occupied are carried into effect.

Sir Henry Pottinger further

communicates the steps which he had taken for procuring the services of competent Officers to commence a Survey of those parts of Honghous

where it is most urgents required. If we

　　we understand the arrangement right, the chief officer of the Survey of the horthern side is to have

a Salary at the rate of £780

per amum.

at the

and his Apistant

at the rate of £180, with Laborers. and an allowance for Contingencies

rate of £375, making £1335 in all. And application

appears to have been made to hord Saltour for another officer and Assistant to be simployed on the same footing as

above mentioned.

Those

We are not acquainted with

the financial arrangements on subjects of this kind at Houghoug. But there can be no doubt of the expediency of urging on the

survey

here hoe

to the

survey

　　　　with all practicable speed, and subject to the above remark,

we have the honor to state

that we

Lee

Его

objection to any

the foregoing meatures. -

We wouts and a

recommendation

however that two or three copies. of Captain Dawson's Report, which has been found so useful in a

　variety of Colonies shouts likewise be forwarded to Sir Henry Pottinger for his niformation, andd for the adoption of its principles so far

circumstances will admit.

　　With regard to the allusion in Sir Henry Pottingers Despatch

205

of the 6th of April, to granting land to the numerous applicants who have long been waiting for it, we

ought perhaps to mention that we Gresume such grants will only be made in conformity with the rules

laid down in hr. Stephen's letter to

hr: Addington dated 30th January 1843, and

that we trust those

rules will be clearly understood. as prohibiting the alienation of any Land except for a fair and substantial consideration,

either in the nature of

an absolute price or of an

Zeist

Cour

hance

400

　zent, which last seems to be thoughts likely to be more suitable to the circumstances of the Island.

We have the honor sobe,

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Jour obedient

humble Servant, Prispelit

Eward E. Villiers

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Lord Stanley

I presume that qe bioships will concur in what is here ingested. But as to the expence of the Govt. of Hong thong I apprehend that up to this moment nothing is known or setited about it. The concurrence

of the Treasing.

will Irwever be neceping on that part of the subject.

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Colonial Land and Emigration Office

December 1843

pursuance of

dications contained in

Tanley's

your letter of

bear upon the present subject. Other letter of the same date, which Mr. Gordon's Report Enclosed in your

have also adverted to any part of disposed of at Hong Kong; and We such lots of land as have yet been by various Papers on the subject of the 28?? of June last, accompanied Sir Henry Pottingers Dispatch 2.3 of the 29th Uttino, We have perused

his scheme.

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By these Papers it appears that cumerous parties have acquired bands at Hong Kong, it under a notification ikned by Captain Charles Elliot who offered several marine Lots to Sale at Auction, godly under a subsequent notification by Mr Johnston who Established the average price realized at the above

a fixed price for marine

Sales as Lots, and named a different fixed price for Town const for suburban Lots respectively; and groty under certain Grants given by Sir Henry Pottinger to special descriptions of persons such as to Greenment Offices, or to Individuals propaving Works considered of general utility, or to Charitable Societies.

We believe that none of these Officers held at that time any Commission authorizing them on behalf of the Frown finally to dispose of Lands at Hong Kong, and consequently that any arrangements made by them must have been subject, coen if it had not been experbly so stated as refards the t and gro of the pregoing rivisions, to this eventual signification of Her Majesty's Pasine. The immediate question therefore appears to be what should be done. as to the Land appropriated by the Kree classes above emunerated; be propose to take another opportimity of considering what would be the best general course in the future disposal of Lands.

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I. Under Captais Elliot's notification, the bands. were put up to Auction; the biddings were required to be for a certain annual payment- to which the name of Quit Sent, was given; and the whole of the terms were explained to be subject to the Queen's Pleasure. We have Analyzed with some care the particulars of the Sales under this and subsequent notices, and where the Returns have Conflicted, have endeavoured to adopt the result which seems most correct, It appears that the number of Loto sold under Captain Elliot notice was 33; - that they amounted in the aggregate

to an extent not much exceeding g acres; and that the Ammal payment - bid for their was £3032.

This amounts to an average of

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# 7-8, 6 per Thousand Square Feet: a price which we believe any one convenant with the value of building Land in England would accoquize to be exceedingly

may be enough for present purposes to remark that it is squal to a rate of more than £323 per Ainuum for the. acre. Observing this result, we cannot for a moment hesitate in expressing our attent

to the view thrown out by Sir Newry Pottinger in his

Dispatch ho. 7

that it would only be just to

confirm the marine lots at the prices they fetched at Auctiong_upon leases for 35 years.

But we should advise a inconsideration of the suspection the16

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there should be a right of renewal

" on such terms as the state of the "Colony may render expedient ". To reserve the discretionary power implied in these last words appears quite necesary under the circimistances of Hong Song; and yet with such a discretion there could Partin Is any real renewal of a leak, but rather the pranting of Lease. Ami the allusion to a right

a new

of renewal world only convey an indefinite pledge, likely to result in dimutes. We would therefore recommstud the mission of that stipulation altogether

- prefer, if Sir Henry Pottmifer thought justice required it, some moderate extension of the term to be originally

and would

assigned to the Leases.

II. Captain Johnston's notice fixed for Marine Lots the rate of £1 per 129

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Hune fect which he appears to have takon to be the average rate realized at the previous sales and he named

(incording to the copy of the notice sint to us). a fixed rate of #20

por acre anmunity for Town Lots and £2 per acre annually for Suburban lots. But in Fio List of actual appropriations of Town Lots, we observe that they were made at the rate of $20 per 11025 feet which amounts to about £80 per acre.

With respect to the Marine hots

of nese Lacche to the

Afigned

alienated

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alienated by Mr Johnston we apprehend that the conditions being the same He same decision should be applied to them as to those sold under Peptiein Extrots notice.

　　　　　　The Town Lots disposed of under Mr. Johnston's announcement appear to have been 75, extending over about 10 acres, and the Enburban Lots to

　have been 17, extrading over about 83 Acres. Mr. Gordon states in his General Report on the Town, and bir Henry

Pottringer exprepes his concurrence in his

Dispatch we7,- that some of the Soun Lots ought to be transferred to the dap of Marine Loto, and all but One of the Suburban dots to the class

of Town Lots. Where no Outtry has been made, the dots will, if we understand sight, be forfeited, and there can be no difficulty in classing them as its may be thought best. But whine parties have made any bona fide outtay, and are unnvilling to retain tticie lots on the raised terms, we Qumot do inore than recommend that

Henry Pottinger be directed to settle lach case Equitably and on it's own sweit, taking care to bear in mind. sich expectations as it may have been reasonable to form under a Public Notice ifued, though without sufficient powery by the officer exercising the chief authority

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to the

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212

Mancer

on the spot

III.

Proceeding in the third place

to the Lanols provisionally disposed of by Sir Mary Pottinger, we may observe that

　　appears to have carefully rendered his incaturs sulject to the decision of Her Jugjete's Government, and that there is the

lef sason therefpe to hesitate. in pointing

out

any cases in which general experience would suggest some modification of his course,

We see that Lands were granted

in two or three instances, free of Pent if the are not mistaken, for the erection

of Bagnars, and for the construction of

a Patent Slip

One convenience of

Grunts on these kinds of conditions is

the difficulties that are apt to arise as

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anthu ph

to their execution, which has already been exemplified in some of the cases at Houg Houz. And since few things could be more proptable to the Individuals themselves than undertakings of this nature, there is no reason why they should have a. pec gift of the Public Lands besides. We should think therefore that the Lots.

· granted for the above purpose should stay be confirmed subject to the same Rent as other Lands of the same class.

With respect to hants to Sun Institutions great caution will

Arpicably be desirable, but we should see

objection to the proposed

Grants to a Hospital, and

ᄒ

sime Schools, provided the Institutions

be really effection and substantial,

frat

ere be to the

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213

hance

and that the Land allotted to them be only sufficient for the Buildings

and occupation grounds and not for purposes of Endoroments.

Oberwing that no particular

duration of the Grant is mentioned in The Return of Bazaar Lots, we would suggest that the attention of the Governor should be drawn to this point, in order that he may fir a suitable limit. Me may

take the same opportunity of remarking that in so far As Suburban Lots

may

　　　　　　　　　　　be retioned, we Ground not think it desirable to make their duration 100 years as contemplated by Mr Shuston, but rather that they should- be for the same term as the other classes of Property.

•

We perceive that sots were granted to Mr Kunstors and to his towart as Public Officers on condition that Jovernment should have the option of purchasing the Minstes Guilt on theme: au for the Harbor_master and Land Officer, Houses

appear to have been existed at the Public Exhence. We are not aware oil- Mary

be the arrangements respecting the rammeration of Officers at Hong Kong; but on general grounds it is needless for us to smash that it is considered very objectionable to allow them pee Grants of Land. The objection rests not merely on the pecumiery Exemption which. they obtain, but also

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Circumstance that since no competition tades piace, the Officers may select Liter which

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214

ought not to be obtained for Privcite troellings. In general grounds. therefore we Fuld not recommend the confirmation of the Grants of this kind already made, except mijet to the payment of the same But as other lots of the same rescription.

Bout it may posibly be the case that pom the want of all European Residences on first openning the Settlement, the Government considers

that it ought to provide it's Officers with some facilities for lodging themselves; and what instead of building Houks for them and offering them for their use at a moderate rate, may be deemed more Convenient to encrurage the Officers themselves

to make the Buildings. But on

this

supposition we still think that the Dent obtained on other similar Lands should form a charge on these Lots, the Officers being merely excused from payment of it for such a number of years as should be calculated to indemnity them for their outlay the House; and that if it be purchased in the interval by the Government, the amount of Dent pregone for the

years that had elapsed should be deducted from the price.

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We ought perhaps while on this

subject to notice the circumstance that

Sir Henry Pottinger in his letter of the

25th of May 1842 grants Mr. Johnston

save

pret

of ere lehe

to the

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leave to select two dots of Land, one

on Each side

of the brand; and

Fist in a Retum of Guanto made by

: Me Johnstons there

appears a suburban

Lot for himself, which boc presurne nust

- we

be not an additional not, but one of

the tos sanctioned by hi Henry Pottinger.

Fic Return mentions it as changed

with a rent of £10 like other Subrerban Lots, and as muinproved.

　　　in bringing to a conclusion a Report which has unavoidably entered

into so much detail, it

may

Convenient briefly to sum up the practical

sets that have been offered for

Consideration. They are,

1th to conform upon Long deases the

4 year

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disposal of the manic dots at Captain Elliot's Erles by Auction, and to do the same as

to the Marine Lots disposed of by ette-

HOME:

Intly to leave it to Sir Henry Pottinger to deal rquitably with the Town and Suburban Lots disposed of by Mr. Johnston;

groly hot to confirm the Exemption of particular Individuals pour stent on the ground that their undertakings are of Public Aitivity;

4th To about to the Grant of suitable fits to the Hospites and the Educational Institutions named by the Soverner,

schiles To draw the Governor's

attention to the duration of the Tenure to be assigned respectively to Bazaar Lott & to Suburban sot; and

6th To furnish him with such

Si motionss

ere s

Aisposal

ance

Cour

This in the Report ofthe Corund cheuring what in the cract static of the the disforal ofhand, at the date of Sir Hug Hringing. It does so clearly & well & Jame

to say it affears, to me that there is little to undo

defaliter,

there has hear done there already - De

concluding suggestions ofte Comander (qui abut dance of all questions upt..

I think

one the length of the Leases tote,

　granted to Government Officers may be deemed proper, respecting

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conate it to die 14 bollinger.

the substance.

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to la fril 50 genes benig

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Caving them do) till his answer. questions unsettled (

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1845

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Sir Being Pottinger named in ultimo accomparived by the Despatches acknowledge your letter of the 29:

We have the hour to

from

In Wettinger by 217thly the Margin, suclosing

Lord Hauley

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"12-31~~ 9.24.4

a correspondence.

and also transmitting

the Commanding ofpeer of Engineers, the general plan of the Zown ..

According to the proposal of

Mr Gordon, the Land Officer, respecting

Reserves to be made at Hong Kong

Report of

respecting the Military & haval

The

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9 December 1845.

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the Town wouts have been cut into two by the Fortifications and other Military Buildings. Into this subject we abstain from entering, because we perceive that it has already been settled by hord Stanley's dispatch of the 16th ultimo, and that Her Majesty's Government agree with Sir Henry Pottinger that the prospects of Hong Kong as a

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as a mart

Colony

are

not to

be sacrificed to other purposes.

Mr Gordon's report of the of July 1845 contains his

the views on the best plan of

shouts have drawn.

the

Lown.

attention to

importance of

together

miformity, and of keeping

217

practicable,

together, as for different clapes of Buildings,

that for example those required for commerce.

shouts not

inconveniently interfere with the

parts of the Town inkudes for priate dwelling places or this Eeat of Grocument Offices; but we perceive that these objects have

Ris

not escaped the notice. of Mr. Gordon, and that he has also

adverted to the advantage of assigning distinct and appropriate sites to European and to Chinese Residents. _ Einding there general

principles attended to, we will

igratio

of ese Luboc to the

Indi

Cour

218

as regards the details of the plan merely say that we feel

no better course.

persuaded no

be adopted than to give

cau

Lir

Henry Pottinger ample discretionary

powers to decide as

judge best où

of the Town.

here

may

the laying out

But independently of the disposition of the Town,

hot fordon's plan contemplates various public works, such as the continuation of the Encens Road round the whole sland;

the construction of a praya

Quay along the sea pout, of

The

the Sown; the reclamation

sonie

ground at its western extremity by means of Lea-Wall; and

the admission

•

there of a Canal from the

Lea

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with branches into different

parts of the Chinese Town . _ the

readily believe that several of

these

works, and expecially the proposed Quay along the sear -

the Town, wouts in

pout of themselves be very beneficial;

but the question, we apprehend,

must.

whether

recessary funds.

there

are

the

As regards.

the proposed praya, it may

perhaps

Cou

mance

perhaps be the case

　　　　　　　　　　　that by rendering its propres commensurate with the disposal of marme Lots, an arrangement might

be made for its execution. at

little cost to the public: very for all such lots, as Mr fordon suggests, might in future be disposed of condition of performing the

propites work in pout of them on a certain fixed plan,

gives reason

while Mr Gordon gives

to suppose that the Holders

of such Marine Lots

are

219

already appropriated, would be willing to Enter into reasonable terms with the Government on this subject. - Again if the fovernor shouts see

reason

that a canal would be a

to think

we shouts

succesful undertaking we

decidedly recommend that such moderate tolls be imposed upon

its use as wouts be calculated,

without discouraging trade, to reimburse the Government and to provide for repairs. _ Fr perhaps the sauce object night be effected

thro

private Company placed under proper restrictions as to the

to the

already

Jare

rate of tolls they might exact, and required after a certain period to give up the work to the public. But while it has seemed right to advert to these different expedients, it is impossible to form any positive opinion in this Country how far they

would answer.

in the particular

the case. We

ciremustances of the

can therefore only report in

general terus, that

we presume

that any discretion which it

may be thought right to convey

to the Governor

on the subject

of the proposed works, will be

strictly dependent upon wither the

220

existence of a sufficient amount available public funds for their execution, or at any rate the

means of making the undertakings defray their own cother

We have the honor to be

Lir

Jour most obedient

humblebervant,

Thick Ellich

(AlexanderWord)

of se Lebour to the

Indie

existence.

mance

anon

In Stiffer.

be adiable to communuate to in to Potting decision. This Report Contamis suggulio.

See 1333 Hongthing what dispores of the porche question Holy Rong what admit at present as far

it does not seam,

opencare.

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20 Duct. 1843. Mr. Hope. report is (in effect / little

else than This

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in the

"Crown "Colonies, wothert a pevins estituat.

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Chinese Leebowners

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Chinese Lebour Emigration

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to the

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CHINESE LABOURERS TO THE WEST INDIES.

243

222

EMIGRATION OF CHINESE LABOURERS TO

THE WEST INDIES.

No. 1.

COPY of a LETTER from NEILL MALCOLM, Esq., to Lord STANLEY.

West India Committee Rooms, No. 60, St. James's-street, July 11, 1843.

My Lord,

As Chairman of the Acting Committee of the West India Body, I have the honour to transmit to your Lordship a Memorial which they have unanimously agreed to this day; and I am further instructed by the meeting to request that your Lordship would be pleased to appoint a time to receive a deputation on the subject.

I have, &c.

The Right Hon. Lord Stanley,

&c. &c.

&c.

(Signed)

NEILL MALCOLM.

Enclosure in No. 1.

To the Right Honourable Lord Stanley, Secretary of State for the Colonial

Department, &c. &c. &c.

The MEMORIAL of the Standing Committee of West India Planters and Merchants. Showeth,

THAT your Memorialists submit they are justly entitled to hire free labourers wherever they may be found, and especially in all parts of the British dominions.

That every limitation of this right is injurious not only to them but also to those who would be willing to enter into their employment; and at the same time affords direct encourage- ment to the continuance of the Slave Trade, by enhancing the cost, and diminishing the extent, of production in the West India Colonies of those commodities which are in other tropical countries cultivated by slaves.

That although it appears from the Report made to the House of Commons last Session by the Committee appointed to inquire into the state of the settlements on the West Coast of Africa, that "emigration to a great extent might take place from Sierra Leone with advantage to that colony," yet many circumstances conspire to render it extremely doubtful whether a considerable supply of labour can be obtained from that source so speedily as the urgent wants of the West India Colonies demand. All parties having any interest in upholding the existing establishments, or in preventing the partial removal of the population, whereby the rate of wages might be raised, are naturally averse to emigration; and, though the plan recently adopted for conducting it under the superintendence of Her Majesty's Government, is calcu lated, if efficiently carried out, to realize the double advantage of improving the condition of the people of Sierra Leone, and affording valuable aid to the West India Colonies, it must be expected to encounter, as it does, great practical opposition. It is probable that a long con- tinued and active intercourse must take place, and consequently much time elapse, before a knowledge of the great benefits to be derived from emigration shall be generally diffused and credited among them. Unnecessary restrictions are also still imposed upon the free agency of the liberated slaves, as well as upon the influx of people from the adjacent countries which cannot fail to operate against the success of the measure. The liberated captives are required to observe forms (accompanied by the payment of fees), which would be obstructive even to an intelligent peasant in this country, and the local authorities on whom they depend have an indirect interest in dissuading them. No African is allowed to embark at Sierra Leone without having previously resided there for six weeks, a restriction which, in the circumstances of that place, is tantamount to prohibition, as it implies the necessity of his bringing with him the means of subsisting in idleness for at least that period, it being notorious that he cannot there procure any employment. If it be alleged that the intending emigrant may have escaped from slavery it cannot be denied that he is entitled to perfect freedom the moment he enters within the British territory. Instead of being restrained from securing his newly acquired privileges, he ought to receive aid and encouragement. Even if all these obstructions were removed, and facilities were extended to the other British settlements on the West Coast of Africa, your Memorialists would still have to contend with the natural reluctance which every- where prevails, as well as the prejudice created by the Slave Trade, against emigration.

2 K 2

But

CHINESE LABOURERS.

No. 1.

Encl. in No. 1.

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CHINESE LABOURERS.

No. 2.

244

PAPERS RELATIVE TO EMIGRATION OF

they are nevertheless willing to believe that, if cordially assisted by the countenance and influ ence of the Government functionaries at these settlements, it might become considerable.

That pending the communications with Her Majesty's Government relative to emigration from Africa, your memorialists have refrained from adverting to the practicability and ad- vantage of employing labourers from India,-preferring to wait until the result of the expe: meat made in Guiana, which your Lordship has doubtless watched with interest, could be satisfactorily ascertained. The papers now before Parliament furnish unquestionable evidence of its complete success. By them it is clearly proved that all the allegations made against the removal and employment of these people, were quite unfounded. They appear to be perfectly suited to the climate, and, according to the report of Sheriff Whinfield of Berbice, "they have executed their work in a much more steady and satisfactory manner than the negro population." Besides enjoying throughout their sojourn in Guiana comforts to which they were strangers in India, they have been enabled to amass considerable wealth. The periods of their engagements having expired, a portion of them, in all 236, including some women and children, have taken advantages of the free passages provided for them, to visit their homes, carrying with them upwards of 25,000 dollars in money, besides other property. But, as Governor Light remarks in his Despatch to your Lordship, dated 15th May last," they one and all of those who embarked, expressed their intention of endeavouring to return with their families, satisfied that in the West Indies they can be better off than in their own country, and more free from oppression." This expression of their own feelings after embarkation, affords of course the most indubitable testimony, though it only confirms the opinion which Governor Light had previously given in his Despatch dated 15th December last, wherein he states, "industry protected and amply rewarded, assure to the people of India the means of acquiring wealth here which they cannot readily obtain in their native land." The great expense of conveying labourers from the East to the West Indies, with the condition of providing the means of return, would deter your Memorialists from incurring so heavy a charge except to meet a case of the most urgent necessity, and it will always prevent the possibility of encou- ragement being given to an excessive or too rapid immigration. But such is the lamentable state of the principal West India colonies, that unless a considerable number of labourers be introduced without delay, very many more estates must be abandoned. In the struggle which has hitherto been maintained, numerous proprietors, who previous to emancipation derived large incomes from their estates, have been ruined,-execution as well as private forced sales, are daily taking place, and but for the adventitious circumstance of a great extent of West India property belonging, on being indebted, to persons in this country, who possess the means of supporting it, the aggregate production must have still further declined. Unprofitable cultivation cannot however be continued without an assurance of early relief. And this result must ensue unless such an accession to the working population be speedily obtained, as shall moderate the monopoly of employment now enjoyed by the former slaves, and induce a general disposition on their parts to give steady and effective labour on terms which the value of its produce will justify.

Under these circumstances, your Memorialists confidently hope that Her Majesty's Government will no longer refuse to concede to the West India colonies the same permission to procure labourers from India, which has been justly accorded to Mauritius, under arrange- ments similar to those that have been adopted in regard to that colony.

Your Memorialists therefore pray that all obstructions to emigration from Sierra Leone, as well of the liberated slaves as of the people who may come there from the adjacent countries, be forthwith removed; that the same facilities be extended to the other British settlements on the West Coast of Africa, and that emigration from the East to the West Indies be henceforth permitted, under such regulations as may be calcu- lated to prevent abuse, and to secure the due protection and comfort of the emigrants.

NEILL MALCOLM, Chairman.

(Signed)

No. 2.

COPY of a LETTER from ALEX. GRANT, Esq., to Lord STANLEY.

My Lord,

West India Committee Rooms, 60, St. James's-street, July 24, 1843. SINCE I had the honour to transmit to your Lordship, on the 11th instant, a Memorial from the Standing Committee of West India planters and merchants, letters have been communicated to them from a Guiana proprietor, who has been visiting most of the British possessions in the East; and as they contain interesting intelligence relative to the state of labour in those countries, I beg leave to enclose extracts from the same for your Lordship's information.

By these communications it appears highly probable that, but for the prohibition imposed by the Order in Council of September, 1838, Chinese labourers might be there engaged on reasonable terms to proceed to the West Indies. Considering the well-known character of the Chinese people, the distance they would have to come

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245

and the consequent necessity of entering previously into definite contracts for their own assurance and satisfaction, I submit that, even according to the views which suggested the prohibition in question, there can be no propriety in applying it to them; and I am desired by the Committee to express their hope that your Lord- ship will be induced, in addition to other arrangements for procuring labour to the Colonies, to extend the exception made in favour of the coloured people of North America, by the Order in Council of the 4th January last, to contracts that entered into with Chinese labourers at any of the British settlements to the eastward of the Ganges.

may

By the copies of agreements which accompany the extracts I have now the honour to transmit, your Lordship will observe that the people who have been engaged at Penang and Sincapore to proceed to Mauritius, have undertaken to repay their passage thither out of their wages.

It appears to the Committee desirable, as they trust it will to your Lordship, that, as regards the West India Colonies, a bounty should be granted upon the introduction of Chinese labourers, provided the special contracts they may have made shall not exceed two years.

By this means parties here who are interested in the Colonies might be induced to make immediate arrangements for engaging and conveying a considerable number of these labourers, while they would, before embarkation, be assured of a free passage and of good employment from the moment of their arrival, without any deduction from their wages. On the other hand, the colony granting the bounty would be amply compensated by the contribution of their labour, and their open competition for employment at the end of a short period.

I have, &c.

(Signed) ALEX. GRANT, Chairman pro tem.

The Right Hon. Lord Stanley,

&c.

Enclosure in No. 2.

EXTRACT of a Letter, dated Calcutta, 12th May, 1843.

THE object I have in view in this letter is to draw your attention, and through you that of others, to the Chinese who yearly come down from Amoy to the Straits of Malacca, seeking employment. At Singapore, Malacca, and Prince of Wales Island, there are 100,000 Chinese, and these people are the labouring portion of the community. At Prince of Wales, Isle Pe- nang, there are 2,000 acres of land cultivated exclusively by them, and during the heat of the day I have seen them cutting canes, digging canals, carrying canes, &c., and I can state, without hesitation, going through all the work as well as the best picked men (Creoles) would do. The climate is much the same as in British Guiana. The men are strong and powerful, and from infancy accustomed to toil; industrious and eager to acquire money. I have seen all classes of Coolies, and the different tribes of Asia; but nowhere have I seen a people who would suit us and our purposes better. They are, however, more independent than the Coolies, and would, of course, have to be treated in every respect as an English labourer. One thousand have already been shipped to the Mauritius, and answer well. These people come down in the junks in January; they are all about the age of 18 to 30. I have written Mr. Anderson and sent him copies of agreements made with them. Any number may be had, and you may easily pick the number you require. Messrs. Barclay Brothers, of London, engaged Messrs. Brown and Co., of Prince of Wales Island, and Spottiswoode and Connolly, of Singapore, to ship them to their agents at Mauritius. They live on rice and salt fish, and as this is to be had low on the spot, and freights are low, I think they might be landed in Guiana at 10%. to 121. per head.

EXTRACT of Letter, dated Calcutta, May 8, 1843.

"I AM now desirous of speaking about Chinese labour. From China every year, from 6000 to 8000 men leave for the Straits, seeking labour, and all men from 18 to 24, well made, robust, and active, inured to field labour, and able to work during the heat of the day, in fact, they are equal to our best Creole field labourers; they are eager for gain, and will do anything for money; they are quiet and very intelligent for their class, and not lazy. They value money, are shrewd; and I do think that no class of men can be better adapted to our wants than they are. I have been among them, seen them at work in the cane-fields, cutting and trashing canes, and banking. I have seen them clearing land, digging canals, and no man on Provi- dence could have worked better than this gang of 50 Chinese, and of the year's import. If emigrants are still desired, and if the Emigration chest is not empty, I do think that nowhere shall we find a class of labourers more fitted to our climate and our cultivation, and they are

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free from many prejudices; they would marry among our people, and as they enjoy beer when they can get it, eat meat, pork, &c., they would give an impetus to stores; and of their being idle when work and pay are to be had, there is no fear. Should an attempt be made to keep them on lower wages than the current of the day during any apprenticeship, they might have at first to serve, there would be trouble; they would no more bear ill-usage than an English labourer; they perfectly understand, and are submissive in their position. I have seen on this subject several Chinese of the best class, and they tell me that we might procure 5000 and 8000 per annum at Singapore and Penang, or Prince of Wales' Island, and that they would go for wages, and on conditions as per memorandum. January and February are the proper months to procure them, as about this time the junks arrive, and very frequently from 200 to 500 are in one junk as passengers. If you should and our other friends think of trying this class of emigrants, Messrs. Spottiswoode and Connolly, of Singapore, and Messrs. Brown and Co., of Prince of Wales' Island, will furnish you with every information, and can be depended upon; vessels are easily chartered here, and rice and fish, their principal food, is very cheap. For a trial, several who possess adjoining properties should join, as they are fond of company, and until they are in numbers, should not be separated too far from each other. An estate, with a gang of 100 of these, might do away with most of their present independent gentlemen, and with the fresh supplies we could command, British Guiana would in a few years exceed her hitherto largest export. I do not know that I can say more on this subject; I will leave it in your hands entirely, and hope it will at any rate draw attention to the Chinese, if emigration has not taken place from Africa. There is no objection on the English Government's part, for I mentioned the subject to the Governor. About 1000 Chinese are embarked for the Mauritius. As I am on this subject, I may as well state here that the Chinese will expect higher wages than would Coolies, but they are far superior. The best Coolies are from the Madras Presidency, far superior to the Bengalies, more muscular, and stronger built; very good people are also to be had on the Malabar coast at Cochin.

"Messrs. Barclay Brothers and Co. have had Chinese from Brown and Co., and from Spottiswoode and Connolly for their Mauritius properties. The people are from Amoy, and arrive in the Straits in January and February, these are also the best months for a passage from the Straits to the colonies.

"Chinese interpreters may be had at salaries, and there should be 1 to every 100.

"Messrs. Brown and Co., Penang, have shipped to Mauritius, Chinese men, from the age of 18 to 30, on the following terms:-

ENGAGEMENT.

"I, Ching-Ho, a free native of Amoy, at present at Penang, in search of employment, do hereby engage with Messrs. Brown and Co., acting for Messrs. Gignet and Co., to proceed to the island of Mauritius, in the British brig Leswick, Captain Archibald Currie, and there to serve Messrs. Gignet and Co., or any person or persons to whom they may wish to transfer this agreement for the period of two years, as an agricultural labourer or sugar manufacturer upon the said Messrs. Gignet and Co., or the person or persons to whom they may wish to transfer this agreement, paying me wages at the rate of five dollars monthly, from the date of my commencing work, and at the rate of six dollars monthly for the second year; and also furnishing me with 45 lbs. of rice, and 6 lbs. of salt-fish, and monthly rations, with a sufficient quantity of salt. Signed, sealed, and executed at Prince of Wales' Island.

In the presence of witnesses.

AGREEMENT, Singapore, February, 1843.

I, So Sli, a native of China, labourer, in consideration of the sum of 35 Spanish dollars, equal to 37.92 Mauritius currency, advanced to me by Messrs. Spottiswoode and Connolly, for which I have this day executed a bond in favour of Messrs.

, their agents

Messrs.

in the Mauritius, before the police magistrates at this settlement, do hereby promise to work in the service of the said Messrs.

, or of such of their friends in whose employ they may wish to place me on my arrival in the said island of Mauritius, and to enter to that effect into a regular contract of service for the period of two years, provided the said will guarantee me a salary of four dollars per month, with a daily allowance of two pounds of rice, a quarter of a pound of fish, and also lodging and medical advice. Upon these conditions I promise to do and perform, as well as my strength and abilities allow, all work required of me upon any sugar estate; I being allowed in each day three hours in the whole for my meals, at such time as may be determined on by the manager of the estate, in accordance with the uses of the place and with the approbation of the stipendiary magistrate of the district; to whose decision, according to the laws of the colony, any dispute arising out of the execution of my contract of service, shall be submitted.

his mark.

These are to certify that the above document has been explained to So Sli, whose mark is herebefore affixed by Cho Ping Ho, interpreter for the Chinese language, in the presence of

C. H., Police Magistrate.

"Know all men by these presents that, on this 15th day of February, 1843, before me, C. H., Police Magistrate of Singapore, personally came and appeared So Sli, a native of China, accompanied by Cho Ping Ho, interpreter of the Chinese language, and John Connolly, of the firm of Spottiswoode and Connolly, of this place; and that the said So Sli, through the above-named interpreter, did declare unto me that he, being desirous to proceed to the Island of Mauritius, there to employ himself as field-labourer, has applied to John Connolly, of the afore- said firm, for a passage in the ship " Dona Carmelita," and being unable to pay for his passage in the said ship, and being now without the means of providing himself with clothing and pro- visions for the passage, the said John Connolly, of the above-named firm, has consented to make him some advance of cash for purchasing the above-mentioned necessaries, which, together with the stipulated price for his passage hence to Mauritius, make a total sum of 35 Spanish dollars, or 37.92 Mauritius currency, which said sum of 37 92 dollars he the said So Sli pro- mises and engages to reimburse to Messrs.

of the Island of Mauritius, the agents or friends of Messrs. Spottiswoode and Connolly, out of the wages to be earned by him the said So Sli as field-labourer, during the two first years of his stay, it being clearly understood that the wages he may earn in the island shall, at the option of the said Messrs.

be claimed, recovered, and received by them from his employers until they have received the whole of the above-mentioned sum of 37 92 dollars Mauritius currency. In witness whereof the said So Sli has hereunto affixed his mark as under.

"In the presence of "Interpreter's signature,

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"Quod attestit,

"Police Magistrate."

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RECEIPT FOR PASSAGE-MONEY.

"I, Ching-Ho, acknowledge to have received from Messrs. Brown and Co., acting for Messrs. Gignet and Co., of Mauritius, the sum of 20 dollars, the price of my passage from Penang to Mauritius, on the brig Leswick, Captain A. Currie, which amount of 20 dollars is paid.

Witnesses.

Signed, sealed, and executed.

RECEIPT FOR ADVANCE OF WAGES.

"I, Ching-Ho, do hereby acknowledge to have received from Messrs. Brown and Co., acting for Messrs. Gignet and Co., of Mauritius, 15 dollars, being three months' advance for the first year, which I engage to pay by agricultural labour on the estate of the said Messrs. Gignet and Co., at Mauritius, or on the estates of the person or persons to whom they may transfer my engagement, for which I am to receive as per agreement the sum of five dollars monthly the first year, and six dollars the second.

Signed before witnesses.

COPY of a LETTER from NEILL MALCOLM, Esq., to Lord STANLEY.

My Lord,

West India Committee Rooms, 12, Old Jewry, August 9th, 1843. WITH reference to the letter which I had the honour to address to your Lordship on the 24th ultimo, and the communications that have since taken place on the subject of it, I beg leave to submit for consideration the enclosed papers, consisting of:-

1. The draft of an Order in Council, permitting contracts to be made with

Chinese labourers at Sincapore, Penang, and Hong Kong,

2. The draft of an Agreement which might be made under that permission

for three years' service.

3. The same for five years' service.

Although it has not been in the power of this Committee to obtain much information relative to the experience of those planters in Mauritius who have had Chinese in their employment, and the same confidence cannot consequently be entertained with respect to them as seems to be universally felt in the Coolies, yet labourers in most of the so urgent is the necessity for an immediate accession West India colonies, that parties in this country would be disposed to make

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arrangements for the conveyance of a certain number of Chinese, if your Lordship would agree to recommend that an adequate bounty should be granted for the intro- duction of them on the following conditions, namely, if arriving without any special contract, or if under contract, with an option to the labourer of annulling the same at any time within three months after his arrival, and the labourer should avail himself of that option.

By the extracts attached to my letter of the 24th ultimo, it will be seen that the Chinese labourers who visit British settlements in quest of employment come in the months of January and February, I trust your Lordship will, therefore, permit me to remind you of the importance of an early decision on this subject.

NEILL MALCOLM, Chairman of the Acting Committee.

I have, &c.,

(Signed)

The Right Hon. Lord Stanley,

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Enclosure 1 in No. 3.

DRAFT OF ORDER IN COUNCIL.

WHEREAS by an order of Her Majesty, made, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, on the seventh day of September, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight, for regulating, within the colonies of British Guiana, Trinidad, St. Lucia, and Mauritius, re- spectively, the relative rights and duties of masters and servants, it is, amongst other things, ordered," that no contract of service shall be of any force or effect, within any of the colonies aforesaid, unless the same shall be made within the limits and upon the land of the colony in which the same is to be performed; and it is thereby further ordered, that no written contract of service shall be in force, within any of the said colonies, unless it shall be signed with the name, or, in case of illiterate persons, with the mark of each of the contracting parties, in the presence of a stipendiary magistrate, nor unless such stipendiary magistrate shall subscribe the written contract, in attestation of the fact that it was entered into by the parties voluntarily, and with a clear understanding of its meaning and effect:" "And it is thereby further ordered, that no such written contract for service shall be valid for more than one year from its date."

And whereas it is desirable, that the said recited provisions of the said Order in Council should be modified in manner hereinafter mentioned, in reference to the case of Chinese labourers, emigrating to the colonies aforesaid, as being competent to protect their own interests in any contracts entered into beyond the precincts of such colonies for services to be performed therein:

It is, therefore, ordered by the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, that in respect of Chinese labourers emigrating from the settlements of Prince of Wales's Island, Sincapore, and Hong Kong, to the colonies aforesaid, or any of them, the above recited provisions of the said Order in Council, of the seventh September, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight, shall be, and the same are hereby, revoked; provided, nevertheless, and it is hereby further ordered, that no contract of service, within the said colonies, or either of them, if entered into with any Chinese emigrant from any of the places hereinbefore mentioned, beyond the limits and off the land of the colony within which such labour is to be performed, shall be valid for more than five years from the date of the arrival of the emigrant, or be of any force or effect therein, unless the same shall be in writing, and shall be signed with the name, or, in case of illiterate persons, with the mark of each of the contracting parties, in the presence of some officer or person in Her Majesty's service, previously designated for that purpose by one of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State; nor unless such officer or person as aforesaid shall subscribe such written contract, in attestation of the fact that it was entered into by the parties voluntary, and with a clear understanding of its meaning and effect; and it is hereby ordered, that any contract, entered into in the manner hereinbefore described, shall be received in evidence in any colony without further proof, provided that such contracts shall be certified in such manner as Her Majesty shall, from time to time, direct; provided always, that save as hereinbefore excepted, nothing herein contained shall be construed to revoke the said recited Order, or any part thereof, so far as respects the case of Chinese labourers emigrating from the places hereinbefore men- tioned to the colonies aforesaid, or to any of them; and that the provisions of the same shall be applicable to any contracts of service, so to be made as aforesaid, with such persons beyond the limits and off the land of such colonies, in the same manner as if the same had been made within the limits and on the land thereof:

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I, Ching Ho, a free native of China, at Sincapore, in search of employment, do hereby Enel. 2 in No. 3. engage with proceed in the British ship

, acting for Guiana; and there serve for three years, upon any estate they may appoint, as an agricultural , in which I am to have a free passage to British labourer or manufacturer of sugar, on the terms following, viz.: That I shall receive from the time of commencing work five dollars per month, with a daily allowance of two pounds of rice and a quarter of a pound of salt fish, and also be provided with lodging and medical advice; it being understood that I shall be allowed three hours out of the twelve working hours per day during the six working days of the week for my meals. And it is further agreed that it shall be in my option to annul this contract at any time within three months after my arrival in British Guiana, by making a declaration to that effect before a magistrate.

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DRAFT of Agreement for Five Years.

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I, Ching Ho, a free native of China, at Sincapore, in search of employment, do hereby engage with proceed in the British ship

, acting for

, in which I am to have a free passage to British Guiana; and there to serve for five years, upon any estate they may appoint, as an agricultural labourer or manufacturer of sugar, on the terms following, viz.: That I shall receive from the time of commencing work five dollars per month, with a daily allowance of two pounds of rice and a quarter of a pound of salt fish, and also be provided with lodging and medical advice; it being understood that I shall be allowed three hours out of the twelve working hours during the six working days of the week for my meals. And after having duly performed the said five years' service I shall be entitled to claim a free passage back to Sincapore. And it is further agreed that it shall be in my option to annul this contract at any time within three months after my arrival in British Guiana.

REMUNERATION UNDER THIS CONTRACT.

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Sir,

No. 4.

COPY of a LETTER from G. W. HOPE, Esq., to NEILL MALCOLM, Esq.

Downing-street, September 4, 1843.

I AM directed by Lord Stanley to inform you that he has given his fullest consideration to your letter of the 9th ultimo, relative to the introduction of Chinese labourers into the West India Colonies: as also to the previous letter on the same subject from Mr. Grant, of the 24th July, and to the statements made at the different interviews which have taken place between himself and various gentlemen connected with the West Indies, or contained in written communica- tions which have been addressed to him lately, relative to the introduction of labourers generally into the West Indian Colonies.

The result of this consideration has not been to alter the view which his Lordship expressed verbally on the 27th July last, to the deputation of the West Indian body, namely, that in his opinion the effect of any immigration into those colonies which it is possible (having reference to the expense attending it) to carry into operation, has been greatly overrated by parties interested in the cultivation of sugar, especially if looked at with a view to the numerical increase in the labouring population.

Lord Stanley is at the same time ready to admit that, independently of any direct result of an actual addition to the numbers of the population, an important moral effect may be produced by the conviction which will be forced upon the existing class of labourers, that the proprietors are not exclusively dependent upon the home supply of labour; and by the examples which may be afforded them by their rivals for employment of continuous and industrious application; and, from

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the well-known character of the Chinese, it is probable that such an effect would be produced to a greater extent by the introduction of the same number of immi- grants of that than of any other nation.

Entertaining these opinions, and deeply anxious for the success of the West India Colonies under a system of freedom, Lord Stanley has directed his unceasing attention to the general removal of restrictions upon the introduction of labour into those colonies; and being well aware of the intensity of the demand, he is the less disposed to complain of the urgency of the remonstrances which have been addressed to him on the part of those directly interested, as well on other occa- sions as at the late interview at which you were present; or to express any sur- prise that the facilities which have been already afforded should be more lightly appreciated than the difficulties which oppose themselves to a further advance in the same direction.

For practical purposes, as regards the removal of such restrictions, Lord Stanley considers it obviously unnecessary to advert to any except the cases of Africans, of Indians, and of Chinese.

As regards the first of these, Lord Stanley cannot but regret that persons having at command the means of information which he thinks must be possessed by those who have addressed him, should appear so little impressed with the dif- ficulties which the social system prevalent in all the independent countries on the coast of Africa must oppose to any supply of labourers not in the condition of slaves; or with the consideration that if slaves in their own country, they can only be obtained by purchase from, or agreement with, their Chiefs or Headmen; and that such transactions, if permitted, would necessarily lead, if not to the actual evils of slave trading, at least to no unreasonable jealousy and suspicion on the part of foreign states, against the proceedings of whose subjects, in attempts to obtain negroes, this country has directed, and still directs, the most stringent and forcible

measures.

In opposition to this jealousy, it is necessary that Her Majesty's Government should be able, not only to rely upon the great argument that in landing in a British colony negroes arrive in a place where slavery is impossible, but that they should also be able to state that in those cases in which they do permit their exportation, such precautions have been enforced by them as are sufficient to pre- vent the possibility of abuse in the mode in which they have been obtained.

Lord Stanley does not think that the present would be a convenient opportunity for reopening the discussion of the details of the plan which has been recently adopted in pursuance of this object-to which, as yet, so short a trial has been

allowed.

The case of emigration from Her Majesty's East India possessions, it is true, stands on different grounds. On this head, however, I am directed by Lord Stanley to repeat that, adverting to the difficulties which arose in connexion with the system when previously in operation, he considers it absolutely necessary, in the interest of the West Indies themselves, carefully to watch the experiment, now in progress, of emigration to the nearer colony of Mauritius.

The abuses which have to be guarded against, it will be remembered, are not merely those which may exist on the passage or in the colony, but those com- plained of in India itself. The difficulty of preventing these, under any circum- stances, has been strongly urged by those whose local knowledge gives peculiar weight to their opinions; and the test of experience is wanting to prove that their apprehensions may be removed by increased vigilance and new precautions.

The case of the Chinese, however, on which you particularly address him, is fortunately free from some of the difficulties which exist in the cases of the other two classes of labourers, especially if their places of embarkation be limited to British possessions not on the coast of China-a limitation which, for other (po- litical) causes, at present at all events, Lord Stanley would deem it necessary to impose. Their intelligence, their willingness to work for wages, and their frugal and industrious habits, as well as their capability of supporting the labour of sugar cultivation, combine to point them out as a valuable class of immigrants; while the very circumstance of their having found their way in search of employment by means of a passage, averaging three weeks, to Singapore and other adjacent set- tlements, would be a guarantee at once of their knowing the nature of the pro- posals made to them-a question so much disputed in the case of the Coolies-and probably of their ability to endure the effects of the voyage.

The main objection applicable to this class of emigrants is their being unaccom- panied by women; and this has been, to Lord Stanley's mind, a very serious

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obstacle to sanctioning a bounty upon their introduction into the British colonies.

The same consideration, however, which prevailed with him in the case of Kroomen, viz., that their habits are to leave their country in search of temporary employment, has alone induced him not to consider this objection as insuperable; and I am therefore directed by him to state that he will not refuse to grant, to a limited extent, the permission asked for to introduce them into the West India colonies, according to the scheme which it will be my duty to explain. Before doing so, however, I should observe that, in stating it, I have assumed the altera- tions to have been made in the laws of the different colonies which will be neces- sary to allow it to come into operation; and I may also remark that the state of the law in the Crown Colonies and Legislative Colonies respectively will render necessary a different mode of proceeding in the two cases.

Lord Stanley might have been disposed to have made the same provision in the case of Chinese labourers as in that of natives of Africa, had he considered such provisions to be necessary for their protection against fraud, or even as not calculated to create objections and suspicions in their minds. But from the information he has been able to obtain he is led to believe, first, that the Chinese who may be found at the British settlements in the eastern seas, are fully competent to stipulate for what would be most for their own advantage; and also that from their peculiar habits they will not be induced to emigrate at all except under such previous sti- pulations as shall ensure them employment and remuneration according to a certain scale. The only mischief, therefore, against which it appears to Lord Stanley essential to guard is that which was found to operate so prejudicially in the case of the Coolies, namely, the discovery on the part of the labourer after his arrival in the colony that he might have obtained better terms for his labour than those on which he had contracted to give it.

In order to avoid this evil, there is obviously only one course open, namely, that of permitting the labourer, after his arrival in the colony, to rescind the contract into which he had entered out of it; and this is the course which Lord Stanley proposes to adopt. In doing so, however, it becomes necessary to guard the person at whose expense the labourer may have been introduced against the consequent loss, and on the principle on which immigration at the cost of the colonies has been sanctioned, Lord Stanley considers that such person is clearly entitled to be repaid by the colony in the event of an ablebodied labourer exercising his option on his arrival there of rescinding the contract under which he came.

In the case of such a labourer rescinding his contract immediately upon his arrival, the arrangement would be a simple one, the person bringing him thereby becoming entitled at once to the full rate of bounty, such rate to be settled in the manner to which I shall have subsequently to advert.

It is obvious, however, that labourers may be more likely to wish to abandon their contracts after some experience of the colony,than on the first moment of their arrival. Lord Stanley assumes, of course, that whoever brings such labourers will in the contract which he makes with them, engage to give them such a rate of wages only as, compared with the current rates of remuneration for labour in the colony, that in the event of their continuing to work for him for the whole term agreed upon, he will have saved, by the difference, whatever sum may be necessary to cover the expenses of their introduction; and should they have stipulated for a return passage, for the expense of that passage also. Lord Stanley would propose that the duration of contracts should not exceed five years; and as well in order to admit in the calculation the provision for a back passage, as also with a view to convenience as regards the obligation of the colony, he proposes that any person having imported a Chinese labourer under contract, if such labourer remain in his service for two years and a half, shall be considered to have been repaid the ex- pense of his introduction by the benefits derived by him from the labourer under the contract of service.

In the case, therefore, of a labourer remaining in the service of the person who brings him for the space of two years and a half, even should he then rescind the contract, Lord Stanley proposes that no bounty should be payable by the colony.

This, however, still leaves unprovided for the case of a labourer who may not at once on his arrival quit the service of the person who brings him, but may do so before the expiration of two years and a half, this case Lord Stanley proposes to meet by assigning to the person who brought him, instead of the full rate of bounty,

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a proportion of it, varying, as regards that rate, inversely in the ratio which the time the labourer remains in his service, bears to the whole period of two years and a half.*

It will be observed that Lord Stanley, although he contemplates the probability of parties being obliged to stipulate with labourers to provide them a back passage, makes no provision in the event of their abandoning their contracts for substituting any obligation on the colony to undertake that charge in their stead. Lord Stanley` does this advisedly, considering it is right that an inducement should be held out to labourers to adhere to the contracts which they have entered into in having the certainty of all the necessary arrangements made for them by the parties by whom they are introduced, while at the same time should they consider it more advantage- ous to their own interests to abandon that claim, it may fairly be presumed that they do so on a calculation that the advantages which they obtain are sufficient to compensate them for that abandonment.

Having thus stated the general nature of the provision which Lord Stanley pur- poses should be made as regards the introduction of Chinese labourers into the West India Colonies, I proceed to the particular steps necessary for carrying the plan into operation.

First.-As to the mode of fixing the rate of bounty to be allowed in each colony, whether Legislative or Crown. This Lord Stanley proposes to leave to the decision of the Land and Emigration Commissioners, after communication with parties interested in the question. But whatever be the amount decided upon, he is of opinion that that amount should be fixed as a maximum, and that parties claiming bounty, or the proportions of bounty above specified, should show that such amount at least had been expended, and should not be entitled to make any pecu- niary profit of the introduction of those labourers.

Second. As to the persons who should be permitted to take advantage of the bounty. In the first instance, at all events, Lord Stanley proposes to limit the permission so to do to persons who shall have made special application to the Secretary of State to that effect.

Third. As to the persons before whom contracts are to be made, and the requi- sites to their validity and proof, the class of vessels to be required, and the arrange- ments for the voyage. Lord Stanley proposes to leave this to be determined by the Land and Emigration Commissioners, who will be instructed to take the regu- lations of the Passengers Act as their guide, so far as the same may be applicable.

Fourth. As to the provisions to be made for carrying out the scheme in the West Indian Colonies themselves.

In these a different mode of proceeding, as before observed, is required, according as the colony in question in each case is a Crown or a Chartered colony; and again, if chartered, according to the actual state of legislation existing there. Jamaica, however, being the only Chartered colony in which any extensive provision has been made for immigration, Lord Stanley considers it sufficient, on the present occa- sion, to advert to it alone of that class of colonies.

The points upon which provision must be made in the colonies, it will have been observed, according to the statement of Lord Stanley's general views, are two only.

The one, the ensuring to the labourer, after his arrival, the benefit of any con- tract made by him with the person who brings him, with the power, at the same time, on his part, at any moment, or at least at stated intervals, of rescinding it.

The other, the ensuring to the person who brings the labourer a compensation in the form of a full bounty, if the labourer repudiates his contract immediately on arrival, or of a proportionate bounty if he does so at any time within two years and a half after his arrival.

As regards the Crown colonies, legislation upon both points will probably be required; certainly upon one, namely, the validity of contracts. According to the usual course, undoubtedly this latter alteration may be made by Her Majesty in Council, but a power to the same effect having been delegated to the local Legisla- tures by the Order in Council of the 10th June, 1843, and the arrangement being incomplete without the pecuniary provisions, (which must be of a nature which it has not been usual to make from this country,) Lord Stanley directs me to state that, as regards these (the Crown) colonies, he cannot undertake to give effect to the

Thus, if he remains 6 months, 4-5ths of bounty.

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As regards Jamaica the case is different. By the late Act, 6th Vict. ch. 51, Her Majesty's Government have the power of applying the funds of the colony to provide for emigration from Asia as well as from Africa without previously resorting to the Legislature, and it appears at least questionable, whether even under the law as it at present stands, contracts of service may not be enforced although made out of the colony.

It may probably be desirable that doubts on this latter subject should be removed by future legislation; but in the mean time, Lord Stanley conceives, that all immediate difficulty will be removed by requiring of all persons, who may propose to take advantage of the scheme, that they should enter into an undertaking in a legal form to give effect to that part of it which will require that contracts made by them with Chinese labourers shall be dissoluble by the Chinese at any time after their arrival in Jamaica at their option, but until such option is exercised, shall continue binding on the persons bringing them.

Having thus explained, both Lord Stanley's general views in a mode which I trust may have made them intelligible, and, as far as appears necessary in the first instance, the particular arrangements which he considers it will be requisite to adopt for carrying his views into effect, it only remains for me to point out to you, that any further proceedings on his Lordship's part must of course await com- munications in reply to this from yourself, or any other parties desirous of trying the experiment of introducing Chinese labourers into the West Indies, and that, as Lord Stanley understands the West India Body in London to be repre- sented on this occasion by you, he considers this letter as being addressed to them generally.

I am, &c.

Neill Malcolm, Esq.

&c. &c.

No. 5.

(Signed)

G. W. HOPE.

COPY of a LETTER from THOMSON HANKEY, Jun. Esq. to Lord STANLEY. West India Committee Rooms, 12, Old Jewry, September 13, 1843.

My Lord,

I HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of the letter, which Mr. Hope, by direction of your Lordship, addressed on the 4th instant to Mr. Neill Malcolm as the Chairman of this Committee.

Although there has not yet been an opportunity of laying your Lordship's com- munication before the West India Body, it has been considered desirable to as- certain without delay the opinion of such of the parties concerned as could be immediately consulted with reference to that part of it which relates to the introduction of Chinese labourers into the West India Colonies from the British Settlements in the Eastern Seas. And I beg leave, on their behalf, to offer the following observations upon the scheme as explained by Mr. Hope. I can, at the same time, assure your Lordship, that it would be contrary to the intention and wish of the West India Body, if any observations addressed by them implied their doubt of the sincerity and unceasing attention which your Lordship has directed to the subject of emigration.

1. As to the mode of fixing the rate of bounty. The proposal to fix a maximum rate, and to require parties claiming it to show that such amount at least had been expended, appears to be objectionable, as involving them in all the questions and delay which generally attend the settlement of accounts with public functionaries who must act rigidly according to specified rules. And it would be particularly troublesome to proprietors who might employ their own ships in this service, or in the event of the labourers deferring for a considerable time to avail themselves of the option to rescind their contracts. Disclaiming all view to profit on the trans- action, it seems, therefore, desirable to fix absolutely, after due inquiry, such a rate as shall be deemed sufficient to cover every expense. Considerable risk as well as trouble may be encountered by the parties introducing them before it can be claimed. At first the number will be inconsiderable, and the charges probably greater than after a regular intercourse shall be established; when the rate of bounty may, of course, be revised and altered.

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2. As to the persons who should be permitted to take advantage of the bounty.-- LABOURERS. Assuming it to be expedient, as proposed by your Lordship, to limit the permission so to do in the first instance to persons who shall have made special application to the Secretary of State to that effect; yet it does not appear to be necessary to restrict it permanently to such persons, or to those who are interested in West India property. This double limitation, if continued, might prevent emigration from being carried to any beneficial extent, and would aggravate the expense of conducting it. The British settlements in the Eastern Seas are, from their position, the resort of many vessels in quest of freights; and the commanders or agents, in the event of the current rates being low, and Chinese labourers disposed to embark, might be induced by an adequate fixed bounty to prefer a voyage from thence to the West Indies, though that contingency might not have been contemplated at the time of their departure from this country. If it should be found practicable to create a disposition on the part of Chinese labourers to remove to the West India colonies, the cheapest and perhaps the most satisfactory means of effecting their emigration would be by the ships which may convey emigrants to the Australian colonies proceeding afterwards to the Strait's settlements, with their water casks or tanks, and other preparations for passengers, calling at Java to purchase a certain quantity of rice at the source of supply. Although, therefore, some parties, who are suffering severely from the want of labour for their estates, and who are able to undertake the necessary expense and risk, may possibly attempt the commence- ment of emigration from those settlements, under the restriction prescribed by your Lordship, I submit that the permission may be advantageously extended, subject to such regulation as the respective colonies may think fit to impose.

3. Under this head I need only remark that I have no doubt that the Land and Emigration Commissioners will forthwith make satisfactory arrangements.

4. The propriety of ensuring to the labourer the benefit of any contract he may have made, and at the same tiine an option of rescinding it after his arrival, is readily admitted. But it seems absolutely necessary, as well for his own interest as that of his employer, that the endurance of his contract, and the periods at which he may be allowed to exercise the option of rescinding it, should be defined. On the one hand, the employer cannot be expected to have houses prepared for immi- grants who may never occupy them; while, on the other, they cannot be competent to form a correct judgment of the new circumstances in which they will be placed until they have resided for a short time in the colony. In order, therefore, to encourage those arrangements which shall conduce to the more comfortable settle- ment of the labourer, and to afford him an opportunity of deciding upon his own experience, or rather to provide that he shall not be able to decide against con- tinuing the benefit of his contract, except from his own observation, it is suggested that the contract should be made obligatory on both parties for six months after the arrival of the labourer, and that he should then, and at the expiration of the follow- ing six months, and of each succeeding year, have the option of continuing or rescinding it. Although the labourer would thus be bound by his original contract for six months, the employer and he might nevertheless enter into a new one during

person who With regard to the other point under this head, the ensuring to the brings the labourer a compensation in the form of a full bounty, if the labourer repudiates his contract, I would propose, in accordance with the foregoing suggestion, that the whole amount which may be fixed should be payable by the colony in the event of his doing so at the expiration of six months after his arrival, or a fair pro- portion thereof subsequently, according to the period at which he may act upon the option to terminate his contract, in conformity to the spirit of your Lordship's suggestion. Thus, four-fifths at the end of one year after his arrival, and two-fifths at the end of two years.

the interval.

The full amount of the bounty ought also to be payable by the colony to parties who may introduce Chinese labourers without any special contracts.

The Right Hon. Lord Stanley,

&c.

(Signed)

I have, &c.

THOMSON HANKEY, Jun.,

Chairman.

Sir,

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No. 6.

COPY of a LETTER from JAMES STEPHEN, Esq., to THOMSON HANKEY, Jun., Esq.

Downing-street, October 3, 1843.

I AM directed by Lord Stanley to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 13th ult. relative to the communication addressed by Mr. Hope on the 4th ult. to Mr. Neill Malcolm respecting the introduction of Chinese labourers into the British West India colonies.

The points on which you are desirous of receiving further information, or with respect to which you seek for a modification of the scheme as laid down in the letter which has been referred to appear to be the following:-

1. As regards the mode of fixing the bounty, you are desirous that a fixed and uniform rate of bounty should be substituted for the existing arrangement, which fixes a maximum payment subject to the production of their accounts by the parties claiming it. Lord Stanley will refer this question for the consideration and report of the Land and Emigration Commissioners. If their information be sufficient to enable them to fix upon a proper rate of bounty, his Lordship would probably entertain no objection to a compliance with your request.

2. As to the persons who should be permitted to take advantage of the bounty,- the question of extending the permission in this respect is one which must be reserved for future consideration. At present Lord Stanley adheres to the resolu- tion which limits the conduct of the emigration to those who shall have made special application to the Secretary of State.

3. On the subject of contracts, Lord Stanley desires me to state that he has no objection to make the contract binding for six months; but the importer must, at the end of each period, be entitled to a proportionately diminished rate of bounty. He will, for instance, be entitled to claim four-fifths, but not the whole, at the end of the first period, and so on, with a proportionate reduction of one-fifth for each succeeding period of six months.

4. With regard to the payment of bounty in the case of Chinese labourers, introduced without any special contract, I am to state that there will exist no objection to it.

Thomson Hankey, Jun., Esq.

&c.

(Signed)

I have, &c. JAMES STEPHEN.

No. 7.

COPY of a LETTER from Lord SANDON and Sir HowARD DOUGLAS to Lord STANLEY.

LORD SANDON and Sir Howard Douglas present their compliments to Lord Stanley, and have the honour of transmitting for his Lordship's favourable consi- deration, the accompanying Memorial of the associated body of West India planters, and merchants of Liverpool; praying the removal of all restrictions upon the free import of labourers from all parts of the world into the British West India colonies, under such regulations as may appear to his Lordship to be best calculated to pre-

vent abuses.

20, Fludyer-street, 10 August, 1843.

Enclosure in No. 7.

To the Right Honourable Lord Stanley, Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies.

The Memorial of the Associated body of West Indian Planters and Merchants of

Liverpool.

Respectfully Showeth-

THAT your Memorialists desire to call your Lordship's most serious attention to the distressed condition of the West Indian colonies, where many estates have been entirely thrown out of cultivation, and almost all the land has been cultivated without remuneration, if not to a positive loss, since the cessation of apprenticeship, owing to the want of continuous and steady labour.

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That even in the island of Antigua, where the population is very abundant. and the difficulty of obtaining a livelihood consequently greater than in most of the other colonies; and where it was at first believed that labour could be obtained sufficient for the profitable cultivation of the soil, the want of continuous labour is now loudly complained of.

The declining state of the West Indies has been repeatedly brought under the notice of Her Majesty's Government, without any effectual relief having been afforded to their necessities.

Their present distress having been caused, not by any negligence or imprudence of the West Indians themselves, but by a deliberate Act of the Imperial Parliament, your Memorialists conceive that they have a just claim upon Her Majesty's Government for the employment of the most energetic and comprehensive measures of relief that can be afforded without injury to the interests of other parties; and your Memorialists appeal with confidence to your Lordship and the other members of the Cabinet, because the consequences of the emancipation, as regarded the prosperity of the West Indies, were distinctly foretold during the debates in Parliament on the Bill, by

1st. His Grace the Duke of Wellington who, having presented a petition praying to be heard by counsel against the Bill, which prayer was refused, protested against the passing of the Bill, to which protest your Memorialists respectfully crave permission to refer.

2nd. By Sir Robert Peel, who, in his speech on the Bill, observed, "In the West Indies after you abolish the necessity of labour from coercion, you cannot substitute the stimulus to labour from the necessity of procuring subsistence. The labour of a few days is all that is necessary in those countries to procure, not merely the articles of subsistence, but also the articles of luxury. The evidence is conclusive, that so fertile is the land in most of the West Indian islands, that a slave by a very small portion of corporeal exertion indeed can obtain all that is sufficient to maintain existence." "Your colonies may become wildernesses, but the demand. for sugar will continue, and it will be supplied from the colonies of other states; and either those colonies must import fresh slaves, or those they have already must labour still more severely to supply your demand."

So far from any effectual means of procuring a supply of labour in the place of that of which the emancipation deprived the West Indians having been adopted, restrictions have since been actually imposed upon the introduction of labourers from the Indian seas which did not exist at the time when the Act was passed; and thus the sources from which ample supplies of labour could be drawn have been stopped, notwithstanding the urgent and repeated remonstrances of the West Indians, while they have been opened to the Mauritius, a country in no respect more favourable to the labourer.

The only means that can be relied upon at present for the supply of labour to the West Indies is the small proportion of Africans who are each year captured in slave ships.

This being the season at which supplies are usually sent to the West Indies, and preparations made for the repairs of buildings, and other necessary expenses, it is of the utmost importance that your Memorialists should know whether Her Majesty's Government will permit free emi- gration of labourers from all parts of the world or not, as if there is no hope of eventually restoring the prosperity of the colonies the universal decision will be, not to go to further expense in continuing a cultivation that year after year entails a loss.

Your Memorialists respectfully submit the following considerations to your Lordship:-

That the advantage to immigrate to the West Indies is amply shown by the very favour-

able result of the introduction of Coolies into British Guiana.

That it is unjust towards those who would willingly carry their labour to the best market, to prevent their doing so, as well as towards the proprietor of land, who would willingly pay for the introduction of labourers; and that the refusal to permit the replacing by free labour of the labour which was annihilated by the Emancipation Act is calculated, by completing the failure of that Act in the result contemplated by its promoters, to cause it to be considered a beacon of warning to be shunned by other nations. instead of a glorious example to be followed by them.

Your Memorialists therefore respectfully entreat that your Lordship will be pleased to take the case into serious consideration, with a view to the removal of all restrictions upon the undoubted right of every free man to carry his labour to the best market, and to permit the free import of labourers from all parts of the world into the West Indies, under such regulations as may appear to your Lordship to be best calculated to prevent abuses.

For CHARLES S. PARKER,

Chairman of the West Indian Association. W. R. SANDBACH.

Liverpool, 9th August, 1843.

No. 8.

COPY of a LETTER from G. W. HOPE, Esq., to W. R. SANDBACH, Esq. Sir,

Downing-street, September 5, 1843.

I AM directed by Lord Stanley to acknowledge the receipt of the Petition of the Associated Body of West India Planters and Merchants of Liverpool, signed by you on behalf of Mr. Parker, the chairman of the Association, praying the removal of all restrictions upon the introduction of labourers into the West Indian colonies.

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Lord Stanley desires me to express his regret that he cannot feel himself justified in complying with this request, however anxious he may be to afford every practi- cable facility to the introduction of labour into the West Indies. As the best means, however, of explaining his Lordship's views on this subject, I am to transmit to you the copy of a letter addressed by his directions to Mr. Malcolm, as representing the West Indian body in London, in reply to applications and specific proposals from them on the subject of immigration into those colonies.

W. R. Sandbach, Esq., Liverpool.

No. 9.

I have, &c. (Signed) G. W. HOPE.

COPY of a LETTER from CHARLES I. PARKER, Esq., to G. W. HOPE, Esq. Sir,

Liverpool, September 6, 1843. I HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 5th instant, addressed to Mr. W. R. Sandbach, which, with its enclosure, I have this day laid before a meeting of the West India Association, specially convened to con- sider the measure to which these documents relate.

I am instructed to request you to convey to Lord Stanley the best thanks of the meeting, as well for the prompt and explicit communication with which he has honoured the West India Body, as for the proposed measure of Chinese immigra tion, the importance of which they duly appreciate, as the only relief which Her Majesty's Government find themselves at present in a position to grant in answer to the prayer of their petition.

G. W. Hope, Esq.

&c.

My Lord,

I have, &c.

(Signed) CHARLES I. PARKER,

Chairman of the Liverpool West India Association.

No. 10.

COPY of a LETTER from W. BURGE, Esq., to Lord STANLEY.

Paper Buildings, Temple, September 14, 1843. I HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of the letter of the 4th inst., which Mr. Hope, by your Lordship's direction, addressed to Mr. Malcolm relative to the introduction of Chinese labourers into the West India colonies. I shall lose no time in transmitting it to my constituents.

It would be a subject of great regret to me if any observations made either at the conference or in the written communications to which Mr. Hope refers led your Lordship to doubt that the West India Body were fully sensible of those difficulties with which emigration had to contend, and the anxious and unceasing attention which your Lordship has directed to the removal of such restrictions as were not required by the existence of those difficulties. I should not adequately express my sense of the views entertained by your Lordship on this important subject, and the measures already adopted to carry them into effect, if I did not disclaim any participation in them.

I should have postponed addressing your Lordship on the details of the plan proposed in Mr. Hope's letter until I had heard from my constituents, if I were not aware that a communication will be made to your Lordship on the part of the West India Body here for a material deviation from one of your Lordship's important suggestions. Your Lordship is of opinion that parties claiming bounty should show that the amount decided upon as the maxinium or rate had at least been expended, and that they should not be entitled to make any pecuniary profit on the introduction of these labourers. Concurring entirely in the considerations on which your Lordship's opinion proceeded, and being satisfied from my own experience, and that of others, that the parties could have no difficulty in supplying themselves with the requisite proof, I felt myself bound to express my dissent from that part of the communication which urges that no such proof should be required. It is obvious, however, that one uniform rule must be adopted for all the colonies, because if such proof were required on the introduction of labourers into Jamaica, and not upon the introduction of them into the other colonies; the effect of this distinction would operate as a bonus for the introduction of them into those colonies, and as a discouragement of the introduction of them into Jamaica. I

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trust, however, your Lordship will not be induced to recede from your opinion that the parties claiming the bounty should show that such amount had been expended. Secondly. I purposely abstain from entering on the discussion, whether at a future period the claim to bounty should cease to be restricted, as at present pro- posed by your Lordship, to those interested in the West Indian colonies, and who have made special application to the Secretary of State for permission to introduce

these labourers.

The discussion is not only now premature, but must be conducted much less advantageously than at a future period, when it will be assisted by the experience of the working of the present plan. But my principal objection to it is, that this subject belongs more especially to the consideration of the Colonial Legislature. If your Lordship's restriction should be withdrawn, the Colonial Legislature must pledge the colony to defray the expense of immigration to an unlimited extent. If the colony limits the amount applicable to the expenses of immigration, there is the risk that persons may import Chinese labourers on the faith of receiving a bounty, but on their arrival find that the whole sum appropriated by the Legislature has been exhausted by the number who had previously imported. Neither of these evils can arise, if the bounty can be claimed by those only who have obtained the permission of the Secretary of State.

I have stated these objections to the few gentlemen who were present when the communication to your Lordship was the subject of discussion. Of that number one gentleman only had any interest in Jamaica, which was united, however, with a greater interest in British Guiana.

There is another point which well deserves consideration by those in the colony who may be enabled to make the provision, if it be practicable, I allude to the possibility of subjecting the party receiving the labourer on his abandonment of his original contract with the importer, to the reimbursement to the colony of some portion of the bounty which the colony has paid the first importer. But that could only be reached by some legislative provision, if it obtained your Lordship's

sanction.

Your Lordship will, I believe, shortly receive an application from Mr. Malcolm for permission to introduce Chinese labourers into Jamaica.

I have, &c. (Signed) WILLIAM BURGE.

The Right Hon. Lord Stanley,

&c.

&c. &c.

No. 11.

COPY of a LETTER from JAMES STEPHEN, Esq., to WILLIAM BURGE, Esq. Sir,

Downing-street, October 3, 1843.

I AM directed by Lord Stanley to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 14th ult., relative to the communication addressed by Mr. Hope on the 4th ult., to Mr. Neill Malcolm, respecting the introduction of Chinese labourers into the British West India Colonies.

The points on which you are desirous of receiving further information, or with respect to which you seek for a modification of the scheme, as laid down in the letter referred to, appear to be the following:-

1. As regards the mode of fixing the bounty.-On this point you dissent from the West India Body, who are desirous that a fixed and uniform rate of bounty should be substituted for the existing arrangement, which fixes a maximum payment subject to the production of their accounts by the parties claiming it. Lord Stanley is, however, inclined to think, on a full consideration of the conflicting opinions and arguments on this subject, that if sufficient information can be obtained to enable Her Majesty's Government to fix upon a proper rate of bounty, there would be no objection to a modification of the rule in this respect. His Lordship pro- poses communicating with the Colonial Land and Emigration Commissioners on the subject.

2. As to the persons who should be permitted to take advantage of the bounty. -The question of extending this permission is one which his Lordship agrees with you, must be reserved for future consideration. Lord Stanley adheres at present to the restriction which limits the conduct of the emigration to those who shall have made special application to the Secretary of State.

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the abandonment of his original contract with the importer, should be rendered liable to the colony for the reimbursement of some portion of the bounty paid to the first importer, Lord Stanley desires me to state that he fears this would not admit of being successfully carried out in practice, and that he thinks it will be the best course, on the whole, that the colony should pay for those immigrants whose services are open to general competition.

4, Although the question of contracts is not referred to specifically in your letter, I am to acquaint you that Lord Stanley has intimated to the West India Body, in answer to an application on the subject, that his Lordship has no objection to make the contract with the Chinese labourer binding for six months; but the importer must at the end of each period be entitled to a proportionally diminished rate of bounty. For instance, he will be entitled to claim four-fifths, but not the whole, at the end of the first period, and so on, with a proportionate reduction of one-fifth for each succeeding period of six months.

I have, &c.

JAMES STEPHEN.

W. Burge, Esq.

&c.

Sir,

&c.

(Signed)

No. 12.

COPY of a LETTER from the LAND and EMIGRATION COMMISSIONERS to

G. W. HOPE, Esq.

Colonial Land and Emigration Office, September 8, 1843. IN reference to your Letter of the 11th ultimo, acquainting

us with the pro- posal to effect an immigration of Chinese into the West Indies, we have the honour to report that we communicated personally on the subject with Mr. Matheson, M.P. for Ashburton, and another gentleman well acquainted with China, and endeavoured to learn such particulars as might be useful in considering this question, and in maturing any future plans upon the subject. We have also the honour to state that at the suggestion of Mr. Matheson, as well as of some of the gentlemen inter- ested on behalf of the West Indies, we addressed some enquiries to Mr. Crawfurd, who is peculiarly qualified to speak to the habits of the population frequenting the China seas.

We now beg leave to enclose a copy of our queries, and of a paper with which Mr. Crawfurd has been so good as to furnish us in answer, containing a large amount of information on the subject to which his attention was thus requested. presume that copies of this paper will be supplied to the gentlemen interested in the West Indies, with whom the question originated.

But having obtained and furnished this information, we propose to abstain from entering into the details of any scheme for carrying on the proposed emigration of Chinese labourers from the Straits of Malacca; for this part of the subject having been under constant discussion at the Colonial Department, and being now nearly advanced to a conclusion, we apprehend that any detached suggestions here would be superfluous, and could only complicate the question.

G. W. Hope, Esq., &c. &c.

(Signed)

We have, &c.

T. FREDERICK ELLIOT. J. G. SHAW LEFEVRE.

Enclosure 1 in No. 12.

QUERIES respecting Chinese Immigration into the West Indies, sent to J. Crawfurd, Esq., August 30, 1843.

1. Is it likely that agricultural labourers could be picked up among the Chinese emigrants,

or does a large proportion of them consist of artizans and small hucksters?

2. Would there be a prospect of meeting in the Straits of Malacca with such labourers of a class who have been used to sugar cultivation?

3. What may be the risk that the Chinese would not be persuaded to work kindly with negroes?

4. Women not being exported from China, besides the expense if they were, what weight should be attached to the fear that Chinese labourers would grow dissatisfied when they find themselves in a country where there are no women, either Chinese or Malay, but only those of African race?

5. Might it be expected that they would understand and practically carry out in the sequel

an agreement for a fair stoppage of wages to repay the planters the cost of their passage?

6. Would they be likely to stipulate for back passage, which must entail a corresponding abatement of wages, or prefer saving the means of it out of their own earnings?

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The Government have resolved that should a Chinese immigration into the West Indies be permitted, the people should for the present only be hired and shipped at the British settlements in the Straits of Malacca.

If the colonies would pay the whole expense as a bounty, and leave the labourer quite free after arrival, this would be the simplest course. But failing this, such of the above questions as contemplate individuals repaying themselves by stoppage out of wages are inserted, and at any rate the colonies could hardly be expected to make a free gift of the passage both out and

home.

Enclosure 2 in No. 12.

MEMORANDUM respecting Chinese Immigration into the West Indies.

Blackbrook, Monmouth, September 1, 1843.

THE Chinese within the Straits settlements, that is, Singapore, Maland, and Penang, amount probably in all to about 50,000, but to these must be added those in the Dutch settle- ments of Rhio, about 60 miles from Singapore, and who, as far as emigration is concerned, are just as available as those living under our own rule, for there is a daily uninterrupted inter- course between the parties, and in fact no distinction. I do not think these are fewer than 20,000. These Chinese settlers are not, as represented in the extract of a letter, all from Amoy, that is from the province of Fokein or Hokein; but from this province and that of Canton, and the great majority from the latter. They were of course chiefly from the maritime ports of these provinces. A good many are from the island of Hainan, a poor but populous place. From the localities from which they issue, a great proportion are boatmen and fisher- men; and the kind of agricultural labour that the emigrants have been used to in their own country is the rearing of culinary vegetables and the culture of rice. The artizans among them consist in general only of carpenters and blacksmiths. They become hucksters, shop-keepers, and merchants only as colonists, and I fancy few of the emigrants have been of this class in China. Nearly all of them can read and write, and many are expert accountants with the aid of the San-pan. I know one very enterprizing merchant who had been for years a common porter. Having lived handsomely he died the richest man in Singapore.

Children and women never leave China, in fact never leave their own localities, even when the men emigrate from one province or district of China to another. All the men are in the prime of life. No man brings capital any more than Irish labourers coming to England. Most of the emigrants come by the junks, and I have known a single junk bring 800. The number of junks which arrived at Singapore (they never go to Penang or Malacca) from the 27th of December to the 20th of April, 1843, and this embraces the whole season, was 111 of 17,000 tons burthen, and they brought 6,391 immigrants. Eighty-eight junks of 14,580 tons had the year before brought 6156 immigrants. Now these junks come from no less than 19 different ports of China, and nearly every one brought passengers, which indeed constitutes the most valuable part of the outward investment. European vessels occasionally bring Chinese immigrants, but the number is inconsiderable. In my time, some 16 years ago, the number of junks coming from China was about 12. The great increase has taken place since our occupation of the island in the bay of Amoy.

The Chinese settlers form matrimonial connexions wherever they go, and whenever they can, and in those countries to which they have been long accustomed to resort, as Java, Siam, and Cochin-China, a very considerable mixed population has been the result. These in the Malay language are called Peranakan, the nearest translation of which, although not quite correct one, is "Creole." All the Creoles are brought up as Chinese, and intermarry either with Creoles or genuine Chinese. They are considered as somewhat less industrious than the true Chinese, but over those they have the advantage of knowledge of locality, and the pos- session of two languages.

At Prince of Wales Island and Singapore there are a few sugar plantations in which the Chinese are the labourers; but to get labourers who will cultivate the cane, manufacture sugar, and distil rum, will not be a matter of the smallest difficulty, for the Chinese may be described as a sort of ambidextrous people who can turn their hands to anything. The provinces from which the immigrants chiefly come, Canton and Fokein, are the chief sugar producing ones of the Chinese empire. Besides this, the large sugar cultivation of Java, of Cochin China, and of the Phillipines, is understood by them. In Siam, and, I suppose, in the other places also, very high wages are occasionally given to foremen skilled in claying sugar, as much as 1000 dollars a-year, that is 225. In the Straits' settlements generally, the culture of pepper is wholly in their hands; and at Singapore and the Dutch settlements the culture and manufacture of gambir, that is, a kind of terra japonica, which is largely produced for a masticatory among the eastern islanders, and of late years still more largely for exportation to this country to be used for tanning and dyeing. The same may be said of the manufacture of sago in the shape in which this article is now brought into the European market. Indeed, pearl sago was the discovery about twenty-five years ago, of a Chinese of Malacca. Now the cultivation and preparation of every one of these three articles is unknown in China, and they are consequently acquisitions made by the Chinese as colonists. In the same way they have become miners of gold to a large extent in Borneo, and of gold and silver in Tonquin; and both miners and smelters of tin in the Archipelago, of which last article the annual produce is at present probably equal to that of the mines of Cornwall, while it is a good deal better in quality.

From the teeming population of China there can then be no difficulty in getting labourers in the prime of life, unencumbered by families, and fit to turn their hands to any employment, and this to any extent. But then comes the most difficult part of the subject; how their ser-

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vices are to be secured and remunerated. In the "Extracts of Letters "* their character is very correctly represented. They are a sober, diligent, industrious, intelligent, and money-loving people, without being a miserly one. From all the inconvenient prejudices of Hindostan they are wholly free. They like to make money, but they have not the faculty of hoarding it that distinguishes the penurious Hindoo, for they live more comfortably, and, when they can, more luxuriously than any other Asiatic people that I am acquainted with. They must be paid the full value of their labour, or otherwise there will be no making anything of them. In a word, they must be treated with the same consideration as any class of British labourers; if they are not, they become inevitably discontented, disorderly, and roguish.

In Singapore a Chinese labourer will earn as much as two natives of Coromandel, as three Bengalese, and as four Malays. In my time the wages of a Chinese day labourer, finding everything, used to be about 15 Spanish dollars a month, which, at 4s. 4d. per dollar, is 65s., or 327. 10s. a-year. But the labour market is now far better supplied, and wages are consi- derably lower. I shall suppose that good labourers may now be had at 10 dollars a month, which is equal to 217. 2s. 4d. a-year. Can the West Indian planter pay such wages? By one of the agreements contained in the "Extracts of Letters," I perceive that a Chinese labourer engages to serve for two years at the average wages of 5 dollars a month; this is about 13. 9s. 4d. But we have to add lodging, salt fish, salt, and 45 lbs. of rice a month, with 20 dollars of passage-money and loss of labour during sickness. But all this is for the Mauritius, and not for Guiana or the West India islands, three times as far from the Straits of Malacca, and where the principal article of subsistence, rice-must be higher priced.

I confess I entertain considerable doubts of the expediency of hiring Chinese labourers for the colonies, on the principle of an apprenticeship. My notion of the Chinese is, that they are industrious and diligent only when they are working for themselves, and see profit in the face at every hour of their labour. An experience of their character in this respect, hinders them from being employed on fixed daily or monthly wages in the Straits settlements, wherever it can be avoided. The Chinese labourer, who, working on his own behalf, or by job work for another, would earn 15 dollars a-month, I am confident would not produce to an employer 10 dollars a-month on day wages. But the experiment has been tried, or is under trial in the Mauritius, with 1000 labourers, and the result will be worth all the opinions on the subject that ever can be given.

There is another drawback against the employment of the Chinese in the colonies, or at least one that will exist for a number of years,-the want of a common language for commu- nication, and the necessity for employing interpreters. There are two distinct languages spoken by the Chinese ordinary colonists, not mutually intelligible. These are the languages of Canton and Fohkien, and in our courts of justice in the Straits settlements we must have two interpreters. These are always Creole Chinese, and communicate with us through the easy Malay, a language known more or less to all resident foreigners. In the West Indies there can be no such channel of communication, and until the Chinese shall have acquired a smattering of English, as they have at Canton, the expense and incumbrance of interpreters cannot be got rid of.

I perceive by the "Extracts of Letters" that the cost of an emigrant's passage from the Straits of Malacca to Guiana is estimated at about 127., which is about 57 Spanish dollars. Now, to the best of my recollection, the cost of a passage in Chinese junk from Canton or Amoy,

which in the right season is usually made for the one in seven or eight, and from the other in ten or twelve days, is not above five dollars. It is evident therefore that the Guiana planter in some shape or other, must pay the difference. Filial attachment is one of the most laudable qualities of the Chinese; indeed it is a religious and political duty. All those who quit China as emigrants, do so in hopes of returning to their families, and to the tombs of their fore- fathers, although but a small proportion do so. In all the countries in which they have here- tofore settled, they have the easy means of doing this, of hearing from their families, and of remitting funds to them through the junks. Of those facilities they must necessarily be deprived in the West Indies.

The Commissioners are of course aware that the experiment of Chinese labour was once tried at Trinidad about 30 years ago and failed, but this was during the period of slavery and in war time, when it was impossible that the experiment could have had in any respect a fair trial. Chinese labour was then much higher than it is now, and the means of procuring labourers not comparable to the present.

agree entirely with one of the opinions which seems to be implied by the Commissioners in their queries, that by far the most eligible plan will be for the Colonial Governments to take the matter wholly into their own hands, paying the passage money of the emigrants and leaving them on their arrival in the colony at perfect liberty to engage in any kind of labour, and on any terms they think proper. It is not necessary that the whole expenditure made on this account should be sacrificed. Each emigrant before embarkation may be called on to sign a personal bond payable within a reasonable stated time, for reimbursement of at least a portion of the fund advanced for his passage. As to the Government or private parties paying for the return passage, I think such an arrangement, except in very peculiar cases, will be inexpedient. The Chinese will certainly in great numbers, should the project as a labour scheme succeed, settle permanently in the West Indies, and a passage-money of 101. or 127.

*Letters submitted by the West India Committee to Lord Stanley.

+ When pepper was extensively cultivated on Prince of Wales Island, the European owner of the land had the forest cleared by contract, and the vines planted by contract, and when the vines came into bearing, the plantation was farmed to the Chinese from year to year, on payment of a specific quantity of pepper. Any other plan would have ruined the capitalist..

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back would only be a premium held out to leave the country and abandon the families they will certainly have.

Contracts with private parties for servitude at specified rates, and on the principle of an apprenticeship, will have the appearance of compulsion, while they will also, from their very nature, be unequal as to conditions. Thus in the two contracts respectively from Penang and Singapore for servitude in the Mauritius, I find that one labourer is to have four dollars a month only, and the other five and a half. One man is satisfied with 45 lbs. of rice a month and 6 lbs. of fish, while the other is to eat 60 lbs. of rice and 15 lbs. of fish in the same time. In diet, as in every thing else, the Chinese ought to be left to themselves, and no people in the world know better how to look after their own interests. I repeat, then, that the Chinese immigrants must be left at perfect liberty, and that there are no other means of securing the efficient labour of which they are capable. If in any way constrained they will inevitably defraud their employers, and no people know better how to set about doing this artfully and systematically.

J. CRAWFURD.

(Signed)

Sir,

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COPY of a LETTER from JAMES STEPHEN, Esq., to NEILL MALCOLM, Esq. Downing-street, 7th October, 1843. I AM directed by Lord Stanley to transmit to you, for your information, the enclosed copy of a series of questions suggested by the Colonial Land and Emigration Commissioners on the subject of Chinese emigration into the West Indies, with the copy of a paper furnished to the Commissioners by Mr. Crawfurd in reply.

I have, &c.

JAMES STEPHEN.

To Neill Malcolm, Esq.

(Signed)

No. 16.

No. 15.

Pages 259, 260.

No. 16.

No. 13.

4 Sept. Page 249.

No. 14.

No. 13.

COPY of a LETTER from JAMES STEPHEN, Esq., to the LAND and EMIGRATION COMMISSIONERS.

Gentlemen,

Downing-street, September 12, 1843.

I AM directed by Lord Stanley to transmit to you, for your information and guidance, the enclosed copy of a letter which has been addressed by his Lord- ship's desire to Mr. Neill Malcolm relative to the introduction of Chinese labourers into the West Indian Colonies.

You will observe that there are certain details connected with this scheme which Lord Stanley has reserved for your consideration.

(Signed)

The Land and Emigration Commissioners.

&c.

No. 14.

I am, &c.

JAMES STEPHEN.

COPY of a LETTER from JAMES STEPHEN, Esq., to the LAND and EMIGRATION COMMISSIONERS.

Gentlemen,

Downing-street, October 3, 1843. ADVERTING to a desire which has been expressed by the West India body, that a fixed and uniform rate of bounty on the importation of Chinese labourers into the West Indies should be substituted for the existing arrangement which fixes a maximum payment subject to the production of their accounts by the parties claiming it, I am directed by Lord Stanley to request that you will report to his Lordship whether the information within your reach is such as to enable you to fix upon a proper rate of bounty, and if so, what that rate of bounty should be.

Lord Stanley entertains no objection to the proposed alteration of the rule in this respect, provided such a rate of bounty could be fixed as shall be sufficient to cover the expenses which may be actually incurred by the importer, and no more. But you will bear in mind, that according to the system proposed to be established for the present, the object is that the importation should be confined to those per- sons who desire to introduce labourers at their own cost, and for their own service; and, consequently, that no inducement ought to be held out in the rate of bounty to mere adventurers to import upon a speculation of deriving profit from the difference between the actual cost and the amount allowed.

I have, &c.

(Signed)

The Land and Emigration Commissioners,

&c.

JAMES STEPHEN.

Sir,

COPY of a LETTER from the LAND and EMIGRATION COMMISSIONERS to JAMES STEPHEN, Esq.

Colonial Land and Emigration Office,

9, Park-street, Westminster, October 14, 1843. WITH reference to your Letters of the 12th ultimo and the 3rd instant, we have the honour to submit the following report on the proposed Chinese Immigra- tion into the West Indies.

Having procured information from various quarters, and compared it with the data previously existing in this office, and with such estimates as have been tendered to us on behalf of the West India body, we feel justified in recommending, in answer to the second of your letters, the adoption of a fixed bounty of 65 dollars on emigrants from China to the West Indies.

With regard to the details referred to us in your former letter, we beg leave to submit the following suggestions:-that the conveyance of the emigrants should be regulated by the provisions of the Passengers' Act on colonial voyages; that the length of the voyage be estimated at 18 weeks; that the emigrants require to be possessed of some warm clothing; that the allowance of provisions be fixed by the governor at the place of departure; that a proper officer of his government be directed by him to see that all these requirements are complied with, and to grant a certificate to that effect, without which bounty should not be claimable.

In recommending the passage to be estimated at 18 weeks, we proceed on enquiries, which we have caused to be made from practical persons on the subject. Upon so long a voyage, and with the ample duration we believe we have assigned to it, it appears to us unnecessary to make any distinction on account of the additional distance to Jamaica. And under this view we have not suggested any difference in the rate of bounty to that island.

We believe that it is the habit of the Chinese to be provided with warm clothing; but considering from what different parts they come, and that there seems an obvious risk that in going from one tropical country to settle in another, the necessity of taking precautions against the cold in doubling the Cape of Good Hope might be overlooked, a circumstance which we have no doubt might be of fatal consequences to the passengers' health, we have thought it our duty to suggest that attention should be drawn to the subject. It is not our meaning that the shippers ought to furnish a stock of such clothing, but that merely that before the people's departure is finally approved, it should be seen by the practical officer that they have with them, no matter from what source derived, a reasonable supply of the kind for the passage. The clothing of English emigrants to Australia has been subjected to an inspection of this description. Should it be found desirable to name the description and smallest quantity of warm clothing that could be passed, this could probably be easily done by the local authorities, taking care, however, not to entail any unnecessary expense, nor to name anything unusual in the country, and difficult to procure.

Should the foregoing suggestions be approved it will remain to draw up rules for the information and guidance of private parties, and to issue instructions on the subject to the authorities in the Straits of Malacca, and to the Governors of the respective West India Colonies.

For the first purpose we have the honour to submit herewith, for Lord Stanley's consideration, a draft of the paper which we would propose to print.

In the first of the rules it contains we have left in blank the name of the office

at which parties are to apply for permission to import Chinese emigrants, not

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being certain whether it would be thought desirable that this should be done at our office or that of the Secretary of State.

Next follow the views already submitted as to the shipping arrangements, together with a few additional precautions of detail, which we hope will meet with Lord Stanley's approval.

It will be seen that we have inserted a clause forbidding advances of money subject to repayment in the colony, but sanctioning moderate gratuities never to exceed 15 dollars adult.

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On the subject of contracts we have endeavoured to provide for such stipulations in the agreements themselves as shall carry out the intentions expressed in the letter from the Colonial Department to Mr. Malcolm, dated the 4th September. Whether or not it should afterwards be thought expedient to recommend a pro- vision by law for all the same details, there can be no harm in the security of their forming part of the agreements themselves.

The explanatory remarks at the end of the rules are perhaps peculiar, but so likewise are the circumstances, and we have therefore offered these remarks for consideration as the simplest means of defining the extent to which the Govern- ment has pledged its faith, and of giving parties concerned all the information to which they are entitled.

With regard to the instructions to be addressed to the authorities in the Straits of Malacca, we presume that a communication will be made to the East India Board, and that after an intimation that it has been thought expedient to sanction the experiment of taking Chinese emigrants to the West Indies, the enclosed rules, or any modification of them finally approved, may be referred to as embodying the objects which it is wished to carry into effect. The principal steps to be taken by the Governor would be to fix the weekly allowance of provisions during the voyage, and to name the harbour-master or other officer who should attend to the shipping arrangements, and also the magistrate before whom contracts are to be executed. The signatures of these functionaries, as well as the impression of any seal of office used by the magistrate, should be forwarded by the Governor in a sealed commu- nication to the Governor of each West India Colony to which any emigrants may be despatched. If it should be necessary to attach any fees to the extra duties required of the officers, we would suggest that they should be advanced by the master of the ship about to depart, and be repaid to him by the public on the pro- duction of proper vouchers immediately on reaching the West Indies, and that this payment should be altogether independent of the bounty and never fall as a charge upon the individual importer. For we conceive that to the extent to which the services of these officers, and especially of the one who inspects the shipping, are required, they may be considered as officiating in lieu of public servants of the West India Colony, and as exercising for the general interest a control of which the burthen should not fall on the individual importer.

Much must depend on the judgment and efficiency with which the shipping arrangements are superintended. We annex a memorandum of the points to which we think the attention of the superintending officers should more particularly be directed.

To the governors of the three West India Colonies concerned, we conclude that Mr. Hope's letter to Mr. Malcolm of the 4th of September, accompanied by two short letters of the 3rd instant, afterwards addressed to Mr. T. Hankey and Mr. Burge, will serve to explain the principles of the measure, while the rules, herewith submitted for approval, will contain the details. The subject of officers' fees above mentioned would require to be noticed. Under the 16th of our proposed rules, all stipendiary magistrates should receive directions from the governor to give employers of Chinese labourers immediate notice of any declara- With tion made by the latter of their intention to relinquish their contracts. regard to the communications to be made to the legislatures, we would venture to submit that it would be enough to recommend that any prohibition of contracts made out of the colony, whould be waved as to Chinese labourers, provided that they were for a term not exceeding five years' service in the colony, and that in all other respects they were conformable to the rules under which the emigration of this kind of labourers was sanctioned by the Secretary of State. If this course of proceeding should be deemed admissible, it would, perhaps, obviate the necessity of entering into a greater amount of detail than it might be thought convenient to suggest to a legislative body. But if not, we presume that the recommendations must contain the substance of the 15th, 16th, and 17th of the enclosed regulations. In conclusion, we would request permission to offer a remark on that passage

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in the letter to Mr. Malcolm, dated the 4th of September, which states that the prohibition against contracts abroad not being included in this year's Immigration LABOURERS. Act in Jamaica, persons applying for leave to take Chinese to that Island must enter into bond that any contracts they enter into, shall be made dissoluble by the labourers, although binding on themselves. Besides the probability of the defects being remedied in the next Jamaica Act, it will be seen that by the proposals we have submitted, contracts would not be entitled to attestation before a magistrate in the Straits of Malacca, nor allow of a claim to bounty in the colony, unless they contained a clause to the foregoing effect. We would, therefore, submit for con- sideration, that it may be unnecessary to impose exclusively upon parties connected with Jamaica, the somewhat onerous condition of entering into a bond to the Crown.

We have, &c.

James Stephen, Esq.

&c.

(Signed)

T. FREDERICK ELLIOT. J. G. S. LEFEVRE.

Enclosure in No. 16.

9, Park-street, Westminster, October, 1843. CONDITIONS of Bounty on Chinese Emigrants brought into Jamaica, British Guiana, and Trinidad.

1. Parties desirous of introducing Chinese emigrants on bounty must previously apply for permission to the office of the Secretary of State for the Colonies.

2. The emigrants are only to be taken from some one of the three principal British settle- ments in the Straits of Malacca.

3. They are to be conveyed in strict conformity with the terms of the Imperial Passengers' Act, as applicable to colonial voyages.

4. Whatever may be the number of the passengers, there must be on board the vessel a surgeon, and a proper supply of medicines, instruments, and other requisites for the surgeon's

use.

5. The between decks and the under part of the upper deck and beams must be either whitewashed or painted white.

6. No gunpowder is to be allowed on board on freight.

7. The emigrants must be possessed of a reasonable supply of warm clothing to protect them from the cold in doubling the Cape of Good Hope.

8. The length of the voyage to any of the West India Colonies is to be assumed at 18 weeks.

9. The allowance of provisions under the Passengers' Act will be declared by the Governor at the place of departure.

10, The proper officer of his Government will be named by the same authority, to see that the several requirements of the Act, and of these Rules, so far as regards the preparation for the voyage, are complied with.

11. This officer will, on departure, grant a certificate, in the form hereto annexed, showing the numbers embarked, and recording an approval, without which bounty will not be claimable.

12. The amount of bounty is fixed for each colony at sixty-five (65) dollars for every adult male or female, and half for children between one and fourteen years of age. No bounty will be payable on adults above forty years of age, nor on infants under one, at the time of embarkation.

13. No advances of money can be sanctioned subject to a repayment in the colony. But, considering that emigrants commonly have small debts to discharge, or require aid in pro- viding an outfit, there will not be an objection to any moderate gratuities which it may be thought proper to give them, not exceeding fifteen dollars for each adult.

14. If the emigrants be introduced without any contracts at all, and free to engage them- selves to whomsoever they please, the whole amount of bounty will at once be claimable.

15. If contracts are employed, they must be executed before such magistrate as the Governor may name for the purpose, and be attested by his seal and signature.

16. They must not be for any longer term of service in the colony than five years, and must contain a proviso that it shall be competent to the labourer, upon making one month's previous declaration to that effect before a stipendiary magistrate, to terminate the contract at the end of the first six months in the colony, and every succeeding period of six months. The magistrates will have suitable instructions to apprise employers of any such declarations.

17. In these cases bounty will be paid, minus one-fifth for each six months the labourer remained.

18. In pursuance of the 13th Regulation, the contracts must also contain a stipulation that no claim is to be made on the emigrant for repayment of any money given to him before his importation.

19. The terms of these contracts will, in other respects, be left a matter of private agreement between the employer and his labourers; but if there shall appear reason to consider that any

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CHINESE fraud is practised on the latter, or that they are wilfully deceived as to the distance and eir- LABOURERS. cumstances of the countries they are going to, or not truly informed of the purport and effect of their contracts, the magistrate will withhold his attestation to the contracts, and the departure of the people will not be approved.

Explanatory Remarks.

Such being the conditions on which the Government is willing that parties who may desire it should enter on the undertaking of procuring a supply of Chinese emigrants, it is necessary to remark that the complete fulfilment of the scheme is subject to two contingencies, which cannot be determined by executive authority.

First, by the existing law of British Guiana and Trinidad, and probably by the next Immi- gration Act in Jamaica, contracts with labourers, made beyond the limits of each colony, will not be binding. The Government undertakes to recommend such a modification of this law as is necessary for the purposes of the present plan, but the result, of course, must rest entirely with the respective legislatures.

Secondly, the payment of bounty must depend on the existence of sufficient funds lawfully appropriated to the purpose. On this subject the present state of the facts is as follows:- In Trinidad a permanent grant of 14,000l. per annum has been made for general purposes of immigration. In Jamaica a sum of 30,000%. has been placed at the disposal of Government for such purposes for the present year; the provision to be made next year will depend on the Legislature. In British Guiana no more than 30,000 dollars has been appropriated to general purposes of immigration for the year ending 1st July, 1844; but there has been remitted to trustees in England a separate sum of 100,000 dollars applicable to African emigration, of which a comparatively small portion will be found to be wanted for that object.

Without implying any doubt of the liberality of the respective legislatures, or of their favour- able disposition towards immigration, the object of these remarks is merely to distinguish that which the Government can positively undertake, from that on which it is not competent to offer a pledge, but can only leave parties to exercise their own judgment.

MEMORANDUM on Superintending the preparations for the Passage of Chinese Emigrants to the West Indies.

1. The officer charged with this duty should bear in mind that the number of passengers admissible, is limited by the size of the deck on which they live, as well as by the tonnage; and that on a voyage of the computed length of that to the West Indies, the whole number of passengers is not to exceed the proportion of one adult for every 15 superficial feet of the deck. 2. There should be a proper cooking apparatus, and a reasonable supply of mess utensils, whether belonging to the passengers, or provided for them, suitable to the habits of the people.

3. The quality of the water is one of the most important circumstances to the health of the passengers. It should be laid in of the purest description that can be obtained, and great attention should be paid to the sweetness and sufficient strength of the casks in which it is carried. If new they should be charred. The casks should be constructed of staves of at least one inch in thickness for the ground tier, and of not less than three-quarters of an inch for the remainder.

4. The due quantity and quality of the provisions should be carefully ascertained, as well as the supply of the medicines and any medical comforts that may be required by the orders of the local authorities.

5. The presence of a duly qualified surgeon is of course one of the most important circum- stances to be attended to; and it would seem desirable that he should examine the emigrants on embarkation, to see that they have no infectious disorder of a dangerous character.

6. The officer will not overlook the particulars provided for in the 5th, 6th, and 7th of the rules published on the present subject, by the Commissioners of Colonial Land and Emi- gration.

7. The ship should be seen to be properly manned.

8. The condition of the boats required under the 13th clause of the "Passengers Act," should be particularly looked to.

9. The decks should not be allowed to be lumbered, but required to be kept duly clear for the working of the ship, and the exercise of the people. All provisions are to be stowed under hatches, and only sufficient water for immediate use, to be allowed on deck.

10. The superintending officer will require to be satisfied on these several points, together with all other requirements of the Passengers' Act, applicable to the subject, before he grants his final certificate of approval.

FORM of Certificate of Approval.

Ship

Date, Tons

Size of deck

I hereby certify that

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emigrants are proceeding in this vessel, and that she appears to me in every respect sound, seaworthy, and properly manned, and not stowed in any objec- tionable manner; and provided with all things requisite for the sustenance, health, and ne- cessary comfort of the above-mentioned number of emigrants during the voyage.

(Signed)

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No. 17.

COPY of a LETTER from CHARLES CAVE, Esq., to Lord STANLEY.

West India Committee Rooms, 12, Old Jewry,

19th October, 1843.

My Lord,

I HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of the letters which Mr. Stephen, by direction of your Lordship, addressed to Mr. Hankey on the 3rd instant, and to Mr. Malcolm on the 7th instant, concerning the arrangement rela- tive to Chinese labourers, proposed in the previous communication made by Mr. Hope to Mr. Malcolm on the 4th ultimo. And, having now had an opportunity of bringing the last-mentioned letter under the consideration of this Committee, I beg leave to advert to the other important subjects to which it refers.

I trust I need hardly assure your Lordship that the West India body most fully appreciate the interest you are pleased to manifest in their behalf; and that as they can have no motive, so they have as little desire, to urge unnecessary claims upon your attention. They have been impelled, by the distressing circumstances in which they are placed, to represent their actual position to your Lordship; and, as it not only remains unimproved, but becomes aggravated by the continued absence of all definite prospect of amendment, they hope to be excused if they should appear to be importunate in again soliciting the relief which they conceive it is in the power of Her Majesty's Government to afford. While the melancholy truth of their statements cannot be questioned, they regret to observe it is alleged that they do not sufficiently regard either the facilities which have been already granted for introducing labourers into the West India Colonies, or the difficulties opposed to a further advance in the same direction. These allegations have induced this Com- mittee to reconsider attentively the measures connected with immigration which have been adopted by Her Majesty's Government since the period of final emanci- pation; and, as a brief review of them may perhaps lead to a better understanding of their nature, or at least exhibit to your Lordship the estimate formed of them by this Committee, I beg you will now permit me to refer to them in succession.

The first measure I have to notice is the Order in Council, dated 7th September, 1838, promulgated a few weeks after that event, which, being directly applicable to the Crown Colonies only, was also transmitted in a Circular Despatch to the Governors of the Colonies having Legislative Assemblies, "to serve as a guide to them in giving or withholding their assent to any laws which might be tendered for their acceptance." By it all "contracts of service" were prohibited with any persons, except those who were already settled in the Colonies; and consequently all immigration was likewise prohibited, inasmuch as labourers could not remove from distant countries at their own charge, and proprietors could not undertake the expense of conveying them without having some assurance of their service. As there could be no doubt that a very considerable number of the emancipated slaves would withdraw, wholly or partially, from the cultivation in which they had been engaged, and that it could not possibly be sustained without the introduction of other labourers, this Order in Council, by conferring exclusive employment on those who were disposed to work for wages, was tantamount to a transfer in their favour of the produce of the estates. Such has been almost universally its effect, except in the more populous islands. The abject dependence to which the pro- prietors were thus reduced, has already ruined numerous families who formerly enjoyed affluence; many others still struggle, though with little hope, to retain pos- session of estates from which they had long been accustomed to derive ample incomes; and from those who are able to make the sacrifice, a large outlay has been annually exacted to prevent their lands from becoming waste, and their fixed capital useless.

The next measure touching contracts which this Committee find on record is an Order in Council, dated 9th December, 1841, abrogating the preceding one in so far as it affected contracts made in Europe; so that the people of this country were no longer prohibited, as they had been during the two years previously, from en- tering into such engagements as they might deem advantageous.

A further modification was made by an Order in Council, dated 4th January, 1843, granting permission to make agreements with the free people of North America; but it is still ineffective, in consequence of the officers it requires to be appointed for its execution not having been yet nominated.

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8th December, 1840, that emigrants might be conveyed from Sierra Leone to Trinidad,-which permission was soon afterwards extended to Jamaica and Guiana, -and there landed, free from any obligation whatever, at the charge of the Colonial revenues; and in the month of February last the plan for superintending this emigration which is now in force was adopted. Two Ordinances, passed in Trinidad, providing for immigration into that island from the adjacent Colonies and North America, had previously been allowed; but these hardly belong to a category of Acts connected with immigration into the West India Colonies from foreign

countries.

The Order in Council removing the prohibition against contracts mrde in Europe could not, of course, have any sensible effect on field-labour in the West Indies.

That which relates to the United States, if it should come into operation, cannot be expected, considering the wages prevalent there, to produce a material supply of agricultural labourers.

The concessions with respect to emigration from Sierra Leone have been ren- dered in a great measure nugatory by the conditions which accompanied them, as

well as from other causes.

And with regard to the arrangement now under consideration for permitting the introduction of a limited number of Chinese, to which your Lordship has devoted so much attention, no definite expectation can be formed until the terms be finally settled, though it is hoped that it may eventually prove successful.

The West India body have no disposition to undervalue any of the measures I have here had occasion to enumerate, but it is evident they have not yet produced much practical benefit; and they regard all the facilities which these measures may afford as only partial relaxations of the grievous restriction previously enacted, on the 7th September, 1838, to their disadvantage.

The state of society in Africa has long been a subject of interesting inquiry to the members of this Committee, with the view of ascertaining how emigration might be conducted without just objection; and, although they have anxiously endea- voured to obtain correct information, as well with regard to the independent countries of Africa as the British settlements there, they are certainly not impressed with the difficulties which have occurred to your Lordship. Nor can they recognise in the possible jealousy of some foreign states an adequate reason for the disabilities imposed upon them. Any representations on the part of those states are probably designed, either to establish a justification of their own conduct in permitting the continuance of the slave trade, or to impede the progress of free emigration, which they knew would be the best means of suppressing it. But, seeing that British subjects are effectually precluded from every kind and degree of participation in that traffic by the most stringent laws which it is possible to devise; that it is certain no slave can be found within any British possession in Africa, mere presence there being sufficient proof of freedom; that no person can be removed against his will; that natives of Africa embarking for the West India colonies must, during the voyage and after their arrival, be treated in every respect like natives of Britain; Her Majesty's Government may well disregard alleged suspicion, and trust to an exposition of these facts for a complete refutation of every charge which ignorance or selfishness may suggest, without seeking to have a further appeal to needless restrictions on emigration. Referring only to the evidence presented to Parliament in August last year by the West Africa Committee, I submit that we are not entitled to assume that persons in the condition of free labourers cannot be found in the independent countries of Africa. But it is unnecessary for me to enter into a particular argument on this question, because it is not my purpose to assert that emigration from Africa should not be subjected to regulation, or that the West India body desire to countenance any trans- actions respecting it beyond the direct control of Her Majesty's Government. It is at the same time their settled conviction that very simple instructions to superintending officers at each station would preclude the possibility of abuse, whether as regards contracts or free emigration; and, on the other hand, that every observance required from the African which can produce a want of confidence in his mind, will have the same effect as the complicated system now in force at Sierra Leone. The difference between prohibition and needful regulation, indeed, consti- tutes the basis of all the complaints which the West India body have to make on the subject of labour. In order to prevent improper contracts from being made out of the Colonies, it was not necessary to have recourse to absolute prohibition. There could be no difficulty in describing the terms of reasonable service, or in providing

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for the full explanation and open execution of contracts before competent authori- ties. In order to protect the people of Africa from being forcibly removed, it was LABOURERS. not necessary to prohibit them, as they practically are, from coming to the British settlements for the purpose of emigrating, under superintendence which would ensure the absence of all restraint. That there are in the vicinity, or within access, of these possessions whole tribes in a state of freedom, is proved by the evidence already cited, while the doubtful or ill-defined vassalage of others is equally mani- fest. There is, moreover, a peculiar consideration affecting the introduction of labourers into the West India colonies. From whatever part of Africa or India immigrants may be brought, they cannot fail to have opportunities of improving their condition, as well as of receiving instruction, which they do not there possess. With regard to Sierra Leone, in particular, the West Africa Committee have recorded their opinion to be, "that it would be well for the African, in every point of view, to find himself a free labourer in the free British West India colonies, enjoying there, as he would, higher advantages of every kind than have fallen to the lot of the negro race in any other portion of the globe." This being the declared result of a minute investigation into the state of that settlement, where the liberated captives have long enjoyed the protection and fostering care of the British Govern- ment, there can be no doubt that the judgment of the Committee is still more appli- cable to every other district of Western Africa.

With regard to emigration from Her Majesty's East India possessions, it is with the deepest regret and disappointment the West India body have learnt that your Lordship still entertains an apprehension of abuses, which are nevertheless only possible if the existing laws are allowed to be violated with impunity. Those to whom the local government of India is entrusted cannot allege that abuse--by which, I presume, is meant forcible or fraudulent deportation-may not be pre- vented under their jurisdiction, without at the same time confessing their inability, in any circumstances, to ensure personal protection to Her Majesty's Indian sub- jects, a proposition which I trust cannot be maintained. It was confidently supposed that your Lordship was perfectly satisfied in this respect, when Her Majesty's Government determined to repeal, in favour of Mauritius, the pro- hibitory Indian Act (xiv. 1839), which had been passed in pursuance of instruc- tions from this country, " pending the full investigation of the subject," and accordingly issued the Order in Council, dated 15th January, 1842; for it is difficult to perceive how there can be greater risk of abuse in reference to emigrants embarking for Jamaica, or other West India colonies, rather than Mau- ritius, to which island nearly 10,000 have proceeded during the present year. With regard to the passage from India, as all the regulations concerning it are prescribed by the Passengers' Act, which makes the same provision for the com- fortable accommodation and conveyance of emigrants, whether from the United Kingdom or Her Majesty's possessions abroad, no abuse can be considered as pos- sible without also supposing that the Act may, in other cases, be found equally inefficient for its purpose. What infringement on the rights of Her Majesty's sub- jects can be contemplated as being more likely now to occur in the West India colonies than in the mother country I am unable to conceive. Without offering

any opinion on this point, or on the comparative condition of the people in the East and West Indies, I beg leave to quote the testimony of Sir Charles Met- calfe, who long resided and governed in India, as contained in his Despatch to your Lordship, dated Jamaica, 1st November, 1841, wherein he states, "With respect to the labouring population, formerly slaves, but now perfectly free, and more independent than the same class in other free countries, I venture to say that in no country in the world can the labouring population be more abundantly pro- vided with the necessaries and comforts of life, more at their ease, or more secure from oppression, than in Jamaica; and I may add that ministers of the gospel for the religious instruction, and schools for the education of their children, are esta- blished in all parts of the island, with a tendency to constant increase." Considering these circumstances, the West India body cannot concur with your Lordship in thinking that their interests will in any way be consulted by the continuance of a prohibition which they have always deemed to be unnecessary, or that any further experience is required to prove that its immediate repeal would be an act of just policy; and they earnestly hope that your Lordship will be induced to abandon what Mr. Grant, the late Under Secretary of the Bengal Government, describes as "the strange and servile restriction imposed on the liberty and means of livelihood

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of the people of India," and give your sanction to that free intercourse which ought to subsist between all parts of Her Majesty's dominions.

The view which your Lordship continues to take in regard to the effect of any immigration it is possible to carry into operation being greatly over-rated by parties interested in the cultivation of sugar, implies doubt both with respect to the possi- bility of finding a sufficient number of willing emigrants, and of providing the funds requisite for their conveyance. After the most deferential consideration of this opinion, the West India body do not see reason to entertain any doubt upon either of these points, if free intercourse were permitted. Agreeing with your Lordship as to the important moral effect which may be produced by even a limited immigra- tion, they have not confined their expectations of relief to any definite addition to the agricultural population. They have always contemplated the general influence of a continuous immigration as the principal means to which they could trust for restoring beneficial cultivation, and they conceive that desirable object might be speedily attained. But for the prohibitions laid upon proprietors, it would probably have been already accomplished by their individual exertions; and still more cer- tainly if a system of immigration, combining limited contracts and modified bounties, had been early adopted. The only colony in the West Indies which has received a regular influx of suitable immigrants, though they have come chiefly from the other islands, is Trinidad, and there the consequences have been remarkable, The decline of the cultivation has never been nearly so great as in Jamaica or Guiana; and according to the progressive accession of labourers has been the progressive restora- tion of production. As regards the expense of procuring this accession, it will be found that the colony has actually received in augmented revenue alone, arising from duties on exports and imports attributable to the immigrants, more than the amount of bounties paid for those whose labour can be included in the estimate. It is nevertheless true that Trinidid still suffers severely from an insufficiency of labour. The first effect of immigration is, of course, to stay decline; but, even after it has been extensive enough to cause a partial recovery, the expense of cultivation may, as in this case, absorb all the produce, and no clear income can be expected to accrue until the available population and fixed capital shall be brought into just proportion, and competition for employment made to take the place of competition for labour. In Mauritius, the only colony to which emigration from India has been again per- mitted, this transition seems about to be completed, and confidence restored.

The West India body never imagined that the social revolution from which they have so grievously suffered could be accomplished without inconvenience; but they confidently trusted that the influence of Her Majesty's Government would be vigo- rously exerted to preserve the value of their property; that not only would the eman- cipated slaves be encouraged, by all practicable means, to apply themselves to the cul- tivation of the staple products of the colonies, but that every possible facility would be accorded for the purpose of obtaining substitutes for those who might withdraw from field-labour, or engage in other occupations.

Although this reasonable expectation has been hitherto disappointed, and the object which it was the undoubted wish of your Lordship to effect has not yet been attained, they would fain hope that redress will no longer be withheld; and that your Lordship, as the public guardian of their interests, will at length enable them to realize the promised benefits of freedom, and thus avert the disastrous conse quences which must otherwise ensue.

I have, &c.

The Right Hon. Lord Stanley,

Sir,

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CHARLES CAVE, Chairman.

COPY of a LETTER from G. W. HOPE, Esq., to CHARLES CAVE, Esq.

Downing-street, November 6, 1843.

I AM directed by Lord Stanley to acknowledge the receipt of the letter which, on behalf of the West Indian body, you addressed to his Lordship on the 19th ultimo, on the subject of emigration to the West Indies; and in reference to your statement that the Order of Her Majesty in Council of the 4th of January last, allowing contracts to be entered into with the free coloured people of North

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CHINESE LABOURERS TO THE WEST INDIES. America has been rendered ineffective, in consequence of the officers to be appointed for its execution not having been nominated, I am to inform you that on the 1st of LABOURERS. March last Lord Stanley addressed Despatches to the Governors of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, directing them to appoint one or more members of their governments to grant certificates to the parties applying for them, on pay- ment of a small fee. Although no official notification has been received of the appointment of these officers, Lord Stanley cannot doubt but that had application been made to the respective governments in those colonies, no difficulty would have been experieneed by any parties in obtaining the necessary certificate. I am further directed to express Lord Stanley's regret that the perusal of the evidence taken before the West African Committee has left upon his mind an impression directly opposed to the conclusions you draw from it, as to the degree of freedom possessed by the lower class of Africans in the native states, and the practicability of carrying on, from thence, a bond fida free emigration.

Lord Stanley further regrets to learn that, notwithstanding the caution by which the first announcement of the permission of Coolie immigration into the Mauritius was accompanied, as well as the frequent explanations and repetitions of the state- ment then made that the step was to be considered experimental only, he has been unsuccessful in guarding Her Majesty's Government against the inference that all restrictions, as regards the West Indies, ought to be removed at once, and without even awaiting the result of the experiment in progress in the much less difficult case of Mauritius.

Charles Cave, Esq. &c. &c.

No. 19.

I am, &c.

G. W. HOPE.

COPY of a LETTER from CHARLES CAVE, Esq., to Lord STANLEY.

West India Committee Rooms, 12, Old Jewry,

November 15, 1843.

My Lord,

I HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of a letter from Mr. Hope, written by direction of your Lordship, under the date of the 6th instant; and, hav- ing communicated the same to the Committee of the West India body, I am desired to express the extreme disappointment it has occasioned, intimating as it does your Lordship's intention to maintain, for an indefinite period, the restrictions under which the West India proprietors have so long suffered; or, at least, that the con- cessions of their just claims may still be postponed to other, and inferior, considera- tions. As they cannot doubt that your Lordship is sincerely disposed to promote the prosperity of the West India Colonies, and that you must feel an especial interest in the complete success of emancipation, it seems to this Committee impos- sible that Her Majesty's Government can be fully acquainted with their real condi- tion, and yet continue to withhold the only remedial measures by which these objects may be attained, especially as, if they were even now granted a consi- derable time must necessarily elapse before they could become effective. The West India body are indeed aware, from the Despatches published by the Colonial Department, that some years ago (as particularly shown by one addressed on the 15th of February, 1840, to the Governor of Guiana,) the great decline in the production of sugar, and even the possibility of its utter extinction, were regarded with indifference, if not with complacency; and that it was deemed "a secondary question" "how to maintain the natural prosperity of our West India Colonies, promote the cultivation of products for which the climate is adapted, and keep up, if not increase, the consumption of British manufactures." They have also observed that certain Governors and other functionaries, thus countenanced, and concerned also to make their own administration appear suc- cessful, have constantly reported the colonies in which they are placed as being in a state of prosperity, though it was notorious that their cultivation was sustained at a great sacrifice. While these opinions prevailed with Her Majesty's Govern- ment, it was impossible to expect that any measures comprehending the interests of all classes, proprietors as well as labourers-should be considered without prejudice. But this Committee cannot ascribe to your Lordship sentiments so much at variance with the views expounded in your Despatch to the Governor

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of Mauritius on the subject of labour, dated 22nd January, 1842, which, on the contrary, justly regards the permanent welfare of the enfranchised negroes as dependent upon the preservation of "the fixed capital at present existing in the sugar colonies;" and further declares that, "without the aid to be drawn from a foreign supply of labour, much of that capital will become comparatively useless," and that in addition to the very serious loss attendant on such an extinction of property, would be the still greater evil that the colonies must retrograde in wealth and civilization beyond the power of recovery within any assignable period." Nearly two years have elapsed since that Despatch was presented to Parliament; the proprietors in these colonies, confidently trusting that the principles it so clearly explains would long ere now have been applied to their relief, have continued the struggle, at enormous sacrifices, to maintain their cultivation; and still the remedy is denied. It is possible, indeed, that the appear- ance of partial success, resulting from the costly efforts which have been made under this expectation, may have had some influence in retarding the concession; and it would almost seem that nothing short of the actual abandonment of their properties will prove that they have been cultivated at a loss. This Committee will now only add to the representations they have already made on this head, that they are prepared to furnish your Lordship with any evidence, or to enter upon any investigation, that may be required to confirm them. If it could have been believed that Her Majesty's Government would persist in the prohibitory policy hitherto pursued towards the West India Colonies, the capital and credit which have partially sustained them would at once have been withdrawn, and the truth rendered manifest.

Whether immigration may be successfully encouraged, and from what sources immigrants may come, are questions separate from the permission to convey them. Adverting to the Despatch to which I have already referred, I beg to assure your Lordship that the West India body cordially accept the rule there laid down, that "all emigrants shall be, in the fullest sense of the term, free agents." They cannot, however, regard Her Majesty's Indian subjects as enjoying this freedom of action while they are prohibited from entering into engagements which they con- ceive, and which certainly would be, for their advantage. Free agency should have the same meaning in the East as in the West Indies. Neither can the people of Africa, who are settled in the British possessions, or who are willing to resort thither for embarkation, be considered as free agents under the existing restrictions. With regard to Africa, I cannot but deeply regret to learn that the impression your Lordship has received from a perusal of the evidence taken last year is directly opposed to the conclusions which this Committee have drawn from it. In justification of my former reference to this subject, I beg leave to submit to your Lordship the accompanying brief abstract from the evidence.

With regard to the Order in Council, dated 4th January last, my only motive for alluding to it was, that a measure which might seem to be a relaxation of the general restriction imposed by the Order in Council of 7th September, 1838, should not be omitted in the enumeration I then made. The terms are-" No contract of service shall have any force or effect, unless the same shall be signed in the presence of some officer or person in Her Majesty's service, previous designated for that purpose by one of Her Majesty's principal Secretaries of State." Until such designation should be announced, it was of course impossible to make any attempt to act upon the permission granted. In the communication now received in Mr. Hope's letter, no mention is made of the United States, where there appears to be greater probability that persons of " African birth or descent" may be found willing to enter into agreements for service in the West Indies. But these are not sources from which either immediate or extensive immigration can be expected.

This Committee having become acquainted with your Lordship's decision respect- ing the introduction of Chinese emigrants from the British settlements in the Straits of Malacca by the Circular No. 3, published by the Colonial Land and Emigration Commissioners, several of the parties who were anxious to attempt a commence- ment of this emigration applied for licences; but, on carefully examining the regu- lations prescribed, it appears to be impracticable to enter into contracts without incurring considerable expense and risk. The licences have therefore, I under- stand, been transmitted, with instructions to use them only in case the people shall be disposed to proceed to the West Indies without any contracts, and suitable vessels, with medical officers, can be found to convey them at the rate fixed; which,

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after deducting the requisite advance to the labourers, it is feared will not present an adequate inducement. This source also will, therefore, probably remain un- available.

"The momentous question, whether the staple products of tropical countries can be raised as effectually and as advantageously by the labour of freemen as by that of slaves," can never be brought to a fair trial, until the freedom of the em- ployer be as fully established as the freedom of the labourer,-and emancipation cannot be pronounced successful until that question be satisfactorily solved. In conclusion, I must acquit this Committee of their duty to those whom they repre- sent, by earnestly declaring to your Lordship their conviction-founded upon an intimate knowledge of the actual state of the West India colonies,-that without an immediate and extensive supply of labour their agriculture and trade must still further decline, and your Lordship's prediction touching their social condition be unfortunately verified.

I have, &c.

The Right Hon. Lord Stanley,

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(Signed)

CHARLES CAVE, Chairman.

Enclosure in No. 19.

ABSTRACT of Evidence relative to the possibility of encouraging a successful Emigration from the West Coast of Africa to the West India Colonies.* Evidence of WM. HAMILTON, a Purser in the Navy, who was for upwards of three years in the Liberated African Department.

4558. "Thinks 20,000 people might be removed, with great advantage to the colony itself."

Evidence of H. W. MACAULAY, Judge of the Mixed Commission Court. 5473. "I see no reason to doubt that a large number of the liberated Africans may eventually be induced to remove to the West Indies."

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Emigration from

Evidence of LOGAN HOOK, Collector of Customs at Sierra Leone for fifteen years. 8231." As regards Sierra Leone, I think that we could spare from 10,000 to 15,000 of Sierra Leone. these liberated Africans with very great ease, and with benefit to themselves."

It appears, by Dr. Madden's report, which in that particular has not been questioned, that the managers of villages are not reluctant to employ any authority with which they are invested. He says, (at folio 5),

"If the liberated Africans were not a patient race, inured to suffering and accustomed to privation, it certainly would be impossible to keep the population that is located in the villages in their places. They would abandon their farms, (?) and flock to Free-town to look for bread."

Yet to the persons who keep the people in this state of bondage are they required to resort to give notices and receive explanations; and they are taught by the regulations of Her Majesty's Government to regard them as their protectors.

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Evidence of WM. HAMILTON.

Thinks if wages were to rise in Sierra Leone, persons would come from up Emigration from the country to fill the places of those who went: they are a fine, healthy, strong set of countries adjacent people."

to Sierra Leone.

4612. "A great many do come in at present, both from Timmanee and the Sherboro country."

4741." Sir John Jeremie expected the emigration to the West Indies would be more than made up by immigration from the interior."

Evidence of LOGAN HOOK.

8244. "The Mandingoes, who inhabit the North Bank on the Bollam Shore, are indis- posed, I think, to emigrate."

N.B. Several Mandingoes have since arrived in Trinidad, and are to return to make a

favourable report.

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Governor DOHERTY's Report, in Appendix to Report of West Africa Committee, page 367.

"With reference to this subject, I made inquiry before leaving Sierra Leone as to the degree of property possessed by the chiefs in the persons or services of their subjects, and the compensation they would be likely to claim in consequence, in the event of the people emi- grating; but the statements made to me were so contradictory, that I could arrive at no con- clusion.

"The chiefs near Sierra Leone, having always shown an earnest desire to have their chil- dren and subjects educated, not only in school-learning, but in handicrafts and cultivation of the soil, would willingly, I think, consent to a body of their people proceeding to the West Indies, to be taught the cultivation of coffee and other tropical productions, on the condition of their return within four or five years. The arrangement would be beneficial both to Africa and the West Indies, and promote in the former the views of the Association lately formed for the extinction of the Slave Trade and the cultivation of the continent.

"The two tribes whose emigration would be most likely to prove advantageous to themselves and their West India employers, are the Ackoos and Cossoos; and I would advise the opening of a communication on the subject, through the liberated Africans of those tribes at Sierra Leone, with the native countries of both, the Cossoo country being but a three day's journey from the colony; while Yarriba, or the country of the Ackoos, is accessible by way of Badagry.' Acting Governor CARR's answers to Dr. Madden's queries, in Appendix to Report of West Africa Committee, p. 329.

"Thinks that many of the natives of the adjoining country would be desirous of emigrating to our colonies, if they were duly informed, by intelligent persons of their own colour, of what their actual condition would be in our colonies, adequately paid for their labour, and protected there.'

Colonel JONES's answers to similar Queries, at p. 326 of the same Appendix. "Does not think they would, without positive proof of the certainty of bettering their con- dition."

N.B. It will be observed that these gentlemen do not express the slightest doubt of the free condition of these people. All that they seem to think would be necessary to induce many of them to emigrate, which of course implies their ability to do so, is that they shall be previously satisfied that they would thereby better their condition.

Countries adjacent Sir H. B. HUNTLEY, recently Governor of the Gambia Settlements. Report in Appendix to

Report of West Africa Committee, p. 226.

to the Gambia.

"The liberated African may be considered the labourer of Bathurst; if engaged, he is almost uniformly employed as such. Yet it is remarkable, that the merchants on all occasions prefer engaging as labourers the Tilliebunkas' and Seerawoolies,' who, for the sake of wages, come 600, 700, and even 1000 miles from the interior, in parties, in search of work at Bathurst. These men, like the Kroomen, work honestly, and for the same wages as the liberated African; the latter cannot be trusted unless constantly overlooked, and therefore those whe can are pre- ferred. Looking at Sierra Leone, the Kroomen are found to be the labourers; like the Tilliebunkas and Seerawoolies, they have taken the work from the hands of the liberated African."

Evidence of F. W. FINDEN, fifteen years resident at the Gambia.

7597. "Emigration might be obtained from the Tilliebunkas' and Seerawoolies: they are in the interior, but they come down in large numbers to seek for work, and stop a few months and generally return to their own country in the rainy season, because there is no work there; they are generally hired for the timber cutting, which is very arduous work."

7600. "I should not think there would be any fear of their not being willing to go over to the West Indies to seek for work."

7604. "A few only come down who know they can get work. If it was well known that they could be sent to the West Indies, I think you might get down 4000 or 5000."

7640. "Some of the Jollif tribe might be induced to emigrate."

7641." It is a numerous tribe."

7670. "The Tilliebunkas and Serawoolies I have seen, appear to be perfectly free."

Evidence of JOHN HUGHES, seventeen years resident in and near the Gambia.

8025. "I think the Seerawoolies alluded to by Mr. Finden, are the most likely tribe to emigrate."

8034. "I am of opinion, that if sufficient employment was afforded them, we might get, between the Bamburies and the Seerawoolies, 4000 or 5000."

8061. "They appear to be perfectly free to go and come."

Copy of a letter received from F. W. FINDEN since his return to Africa, dated Bathurst, December 3, 1842.

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Indies, and I find they are most willing to emigrate for a period of three years, or longer. They have stated to me, that if it were known in their country, I could procure as many as wanted, as they describe their population as most extensive: many are leaving this place for want of employment. The sanction of Government would, in my opinion, give great confidence to the people, and I feel convinced it would not be a failure."

Evidence of F. SWANZY, eight years resident as Magistrate.

526. Perhaps if a few people were got to emigrate, and they returned in a few years, having improved their means and got money in two, three, or four years, others might be induced to follow their example.'

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Gold Coast. Dixcove.

Extract from Governor MACLEAN'S Despatch relative to the surrender of Fugitives, in Cape Coast Castle.

Appendix to Report of West Africa Committee, p. 145.

"Were it once promulgated throughout Ashantee and elsewhere, that runaways would, under any circumstances, receive protection from the British authorities, our settlements would speedily be inundated by hundreds and thousands of the offscourings of those countries. then could those men be maintained?

How

N.B. On reference to the context, it will be found that Governor Maclean had been accused of delivering up fugitives. In justifying this practice he uses strong language, and assigns certainly a good reason why he could not possibly retain them at Cape Coast, no provision being made for their support or emigration; but he thus incidentally proves that if the British settlements were, as they ought to be, places of refuge, and free ingress and egress were permitted, great numbers of people from the adjacent countries would resort to Cape Coast.

Evidence of the Hon. Captain DENMAN, R. N.

6976." If proper means were taken, I have not the least doubt the West Indies might get Kroo Coast. thousands of Kroomen to engage as labourers. The thing necessary is, to produce confidence

in their minds, and that would best be done by some man-of-war on the coast taking over some

of the head men, upon a promise that they should be returned by the same ship."

6977-7000. Thinks the Kroomen may be allowed to embark direct from their own coast, receiving a certificate from a man-of-war, and that there would not be any possibility of abuse.

No. 20.

COPY of a LETTER from G. W. HOPE, Esq. to CHARLES CAVE, Esq.

Downing-street, November 23, 1843.

Sir,

I AM directed by Lord Stanley to acknowledge the receipt of the letter which you addressed to his Lordship on the 15th instant, as chairman of the West India Committee.

Charles Cave, Esq. &c. &c.

No. 21.

I have, &c. (Signed)

G. W. HOPE.

COPY of a LETTER from CHARLES CAVE, Esq., to Lord STANLEY.

West India Committee Rooms,

November 29, 1843.

My Lord,

I HAVE had the honour to receive from Mr. Hope an acknowledgment of the letter which I addressed to your Lordship on the 15th instant, and I would take the liberty of stating that, as this Committee have not yet imparted to the West India body generally the correspondence that has taken place with your Lord- ship, they are anxious to ascertain, before performing that duty, whether they are to consider the vitally important representations with which they have recently troubled your Lordship, as terminated by Mr. Hope's very brief communication; or whether they may not rather still indulge the hope that your Lordship will enable them to make a more satisfactory report to their constituents, than at the present moment it would be in their power to do.

The Right Hon. Lord Stanley,

&c. &c. &c.

I have, &c., (Signed) CHARLES CAVE, Chairman.

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No. 24.

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Vide p. 266.

Sir,

No. 22.

COPY of a LETTER from G. W. HOPE, Esq., to CHARLES CAVE, Esq.

Downing-street, December 1, 1843.

I AM directed by Lord Stanley to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 29th ultimo, requesting to know whether the West India Committee "are to consider the vitally important representations with which they have recently troubled his Lordship, as terminated by my very brief communication" of the 23rd ultimo. Lord Stanley desires me to state, in reply, that it was his intention by that letter to decline a further continuance of discussion on the topics to which your repre- sentations refer.

I have, &c.

Charles Cave, Esq.,

&c.

No. 23.

(Signed)

G. W. HOPE.

COPY of a LETTER from JAMES STEPHEN, Esq., to the LAND AND EMI- GRATION COMMISSIONERS. Gentlemen,

Downing-street, October 26, 1843.

IN answer to your letter of the 14th instant, I am directed by Lord Stanley to acquaint you that his Lordship approves the proposals therein con- tained relative to the emigration of Chinese to the West Indian Colonies, and that you will be at liberty to issue your contemplated regulations on the subject.

With respect to the office at which parties are to apply for permission to intro- duce these emigrants, which is left in blank in the rules which accompany your letter, I am to apprize you that Lord Stanley desires that such applications should be made to the Secretary of State.

I have, &c. (Signed)

The Land and Emigration Commissioners,

&c.

No. 24.

JAMES STEPHEN.

COPY of a LETTER from JAS. STEPHEN, Esq. to J. Emerson Tennent, Esq.

Sir,

Downing-street, October 27, 1843.

I AM directed by Lord Stanley to request that you will apprise the Com- missioners for the Affairs of India, that, having understood that there is a large annual resort of Chinese labourers to the Straits of Malacca in search of employ- ment, and having been applied to for permission to try the introduction of such labourers into the West Indies, his Lordship has thought it right to sanction the experiment with respect to the colonies of Jamaica, British Guiana, and Trinidad.

I am to refer you to the accompanying rules, issued by the Emigration Com- missioners, under Lord Stanley's sanction, as containing the details of the contem- plated measures and the conditions which it is proposed to attach to the removal of the Chinese labourers; and I am to request that you will move the Commissioners of the Affairs of India to issue the necessary instructions to the proper authorities in the Straits of Malacca, with a view of the plan being carried into effect. For this purpose the following appear the principal points that require notiee.

By the 9th of the rules, the allowance of provisions is to be declared by the Governor at the place of departure. This should of course be founded upon the habits of the people for whose use it is named.

By the 10th rule it is left to the Governor to name the proper officer of his government to superintend the shipping arrangements. This would doubtless be either the harbour master or some other functionary conversant with maratime usages. Nothing can be more important to the welfare of the passengers than the judgment and efficiency with which this duty is discharged; and I am desired to annex a memorandum, drawn up by the Land and Emigration Commissioners, of some of the principal points to which it is thought the attention of the superin- tending officer should be directed.

It will be observed, that, under the 7th rule, it is wished that the emigrants should be seen to be possessed of a reasonable supply of warm clothing before their departure is sanctioned: and on this point I would refer you to the enclosed" Ex- planatory remarks."

Another step required of the Governor at the place of departure will be to indi- cate the magistrate before whom contracts are to be executed. It would be desirable that the signature of this functionary, with the impression of his seal of office, as well as the signature of the officer who superintends the shipping, should be forwarded by the first opportunity to the Governor of each of the West India, colonies which are above named.

In conclusion, I am to state, that Lord Stanley would wish to leave it to the Governor of the settlement to name any moderate fees which he may consider it just to attach to the extra duties required of the above-named officers. But his Lordship would request that it may, at the same time, be publicly announced, for the information of all concerned, that such fees are to be disbursed by the master of the ship, and will, on the prodution of the proper vouchers, be repaid to him from the public treasury immediately on reaching his destination, and in no case be left a permanent charge on the individual importer.

I have, &c.

JAMES STEPHEN.

J. Emerson Tennent, Esq.,

&c.

(No. 172.)

&c.

(Signed)

No. 25.

COPY of a DESPATCH from Lord STANLEY to Governor Sir H. MACLEOD.*

Downing-street, October 27, 1843.

Sir,

I HAVE the honour to transmit herewith, for your information and guidance, the enclosed copies of a correspondence respecting the plan for the intro- duction of Chinese labourers into the West Indies.

In the letter from my Under-Secretary to Mr. Malcolm, dated the 4th of Sep- tember, followed by two other letters from this office to Mr. Hankey and Mr. Burge, dated the 3rd instant, you will find the principle on which this measure has been agreed to. On the other hand, for the details as eventually settled, I would refer you to the rules which have been issued under my sanction by the Commissioners of Land and Emigration. These rules will be published for general information, and may be looked upon as a final statement of what indivi- dual importers are led to expect, and what the Government is engaged to fulfil.

By the 16th of those regulations, labourers about to relinquish their contracts are to make known their intention by means of a declaration before a stipendiary magistrate. This was designed to prevent disputes either as to the actual occur- rence, or the sufficiency, of a notice given directly to the employer. But, on the other hand, it is obvious that the employers ought to receive immediate intelligence of any such declarations; and you will not fail to convey to all stipendiary magis- trates the necessary directions for that purpose.

With regard to such legislative aid as is necessary for giving effect to the pre- sent plan, I think it will be sufficient that you should propose that any existing provision against contracts made out of the colony should be waived as to Chinese labourers, provided such contracts are not for a longer term than five years' ser- vice in the colony, and that in all other respects they are conformable to any rules laid down by the Secretary of State for regulating the introduction of this kind of labourers.

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The information upon the present measure which is contained in the enclosed is so ample, that, having noticed those points more immediately calling for any practical steps on your part, I shall merely add the remark, that I have no doubt you will bestow every attention in your power on any Chinese immigrants who may reach the colony under your governnient, and will endearer to promote the prosperity and the satisfaction of a class of labourers from whom, if fairly dealt with, it has been hoped that so much benefit will be derived.

Governor Sir H. MacLeod,

&c.

Trinidad.

I have, &c.

(Signed)

STANLEY.

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COPY of a LETTER from G. W. HOPE, Esq. to Messrs. CAVAN BROTHERS and Co. Gentlemen,

Downing-street, November 3, 1843. IN compliance with the request contained in your letter of yesterday's date, I enclose a License from the Secretary of State authorizing you to convey 400 Chinese labourers from the British settlements in the Straits of Malacca, to be introduced into the colony of British Guiana.

Messrs. Cavan Brothers and Co.

I have, &c. (Signed)

G. W. HOPE.

Enclosure in No. 26.

MESSRS. CAVAN BROTHERS and Co., of London, having applied for my licence to convey 400 Chinese labourers from the British settlements in the Straits of Malacca, to be introduced into the colony of British Guiana; this is to certify, under my hand and seal, that I do hereby license the said Messrs. Cavan Brothers and Co. to introduce the said 400 Chinese labourers to the said colony of British Guiana.

Given under my hand and seal this 3rd day of November, 1843.

(Signed)

J. R. G. GRAHAM.

Sir,

COPY of a LETTER from G. W. HOPE, Esq. to R. F. DAVIS, Esq.

Downing-street, November 30, 1843.

I AM directed by Lord Stanley to acquaint you, in reply to your letter of the 7th instant, that, upon a full consideration of the matter, his Lordship sees no reason for increasing the present rate of bounty upon Chinese labourers introduced into the West Indies, namely, 65 dollars for every adult, male or female.

With respect to the terms upon which contracts may be entered into with the Chinese, I am to acquaint you that the Land and Emigration Commissioners have, with Lord Stanley's sanction, published a notice, making certain modifica- tions in the regulations which had been previously adopted.

R. F. Davis, Esq.,

&c.

I have, &c.

(Signed)

No. 30.

G. W. HOPE.

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No. 30.

No. 27.

LIST of LICENCES granted for the conveyance of Chinese Labourers from the British Settlements in the Straits of Malacca to Jamaica, British Guiana, and Trinidad.

Date of Licence.

Labourers.

No. 28.

1843

November 3

Colony.

Number of Labourers.

To whom granted.

Messrs. Cavan Brothers and Co. Messrs. Reid, Irving, and Co.. Messrs. Cavan Brothers and Co.

Trinidad

300

British Guiana

400

G. Anderson, Esq.

British Guiana

500

Neill Malcolm, Esq.

Jamaica

400

Messrs. Cavan Brothers and Co.

British Guiana

250

G. Labalmondiere.

Ditto

500

30.

H. Barkly, Esq.

Ditto

250

Messrs. Bosanquet and Naghton

Ditto

250

2850

1844 January

Colonial Office, March 6, 1844.

No. 28.

COPY of a LETTER from R. F. DAVIS, Esq. to G. W. HOPE, Esq.

London, November 7, 1843.

Sir,

I HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 4th instant, addressed to Neill Malcolm, Esq., enclosing a Licence for that gentleman to convey 400 labourers from the Straits of Malacca to Jamaica.

In connexion with this subject, I take the liberty of calling your attention to clauses 13 and 18 of the Bounty Rules issued by Her Majesty's Land and Emigration Commissioners on the 27th ultimo.

Doubtless it was not so designed, but, in practical effect, I believe those rules will be found to prevent the capitalist giving that aid to the labourer to emigrate which, under other circumstances, he may be disposed to afford.

The bounty granted of 65 dollars will not, I beg to submit, be found sufficient to defray all the expenses of deportinga labourer from the East to the West, including the providing him warm clothing for the passage round the Cape of Good Hope.

Experience teaches that, as in the case of those who go to the Mauritius, the Chinese are willing to pay a portion of their outfit, if they can obtain the necessary funds upon loan.

I would beg, therefore, to suggest for your consideration the propriety of amend- ing the Bounty Rules so that the present course of law may not be contravened; but that, if A advances B money in Sincapore, he may recover it in Jamaica in the usual manner.

I have, &c.

G. W. Hope, Esq.,

&c. &c.

(Signed) R. F. DAVIS.

COPY of a LETTER from the COLONIAL LAND AND EMIGRATION COMMIS- SIONERS to JAMES STEPHEN, Esq.

Sir,

Colonial Land and Emigration Office, November 24, 1843.

WE have the honour to acknowledge your letter of the 20th instant, ac- companied by one from Mr. Davis, dated the 7th of November, representing that the bounty of 65 dollars will not suffice to pay for the importation of a Chinese labourer into the West Indies, including a provision of warm clothing for his pas- sage, and requesting that no objection may be offered to rendering advances of money in China repayable after arrival.

As this subject has been so repeatedly urged by Mr. Davis personally as well as in this letter, we must begin by submitting that we cannot fairly be held answer- able for the bounties actually proving to cover all expenses. In the present, as in all other speculations, there must be uncertainty and some risk; many contin- gencies have to be considered, and the hazard of the business must be weighed by the same parties who look to the advantage. All we can undertake is to state correctly the effect of existing data. If indeed we were at liberty to make a mere conjecture, we might very probably wish to guess rather a higher than a lower sum than 65 dollars; but when the question was referred to us officially, we con- sidered we were bound to proceed upon some evidence.

Now the proposed rate of bounty was known to Mr. Davis himself, as well as several other gentlemen interested in the question, some weeks before it was finally announced. All seemed to agree in its propriety beforehand, and none have com- plained of it since except Mr. Davis. He has taken exception to it on the ground that some of the provisions of the Rules were not foreseen.

We must, however, explain that Mr. Davis fell into a mistake in supposing that gratuities or other local disbursements had been left out of account in the estimates, and that this was a clear additional charge by the effect of the Bounty Rules. On the contrary, by the very estimate tendered on behalf of the West India body, 65 dollars would cover all charges, including the maximum gratuity of 15 dollars. By an estimate which we made on distinct grounds, the same result was arrived at. And such being the calculations beforehand, it next followed that when the offer was thrown into the market, several parties at once sent out to obtain labourers at this rate of bounty. It is difficult perhaps to conceive a more complete body of evidence that the amount was not ill considered, and that, as far as private persons' present information goes, they consider it one on which it is prudent to act.

But Mr. Davis further argued that the Bounty Rules introduced a novelty, by requiring a surgeon. We have pointed out to him that, under the Passengers' Act, he could not have taken so many as 50 emigrants without a surgeon; and it cer- tainly could not be seriously contended that persons contemplated the carriage of Chinese in petty numbers falling below that limit. Again, Mr. Davis alludes to the provision of warm clothing; but it has been distinctly explained by the autho- rities that the shippers are not to be necessarily required to furnish this article; and, from what is stated of the customs of the Chinese, it seems very probable that they will have a sufficient stock of their own. With regard to another argu-

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ment employed by Mr. Davis, that if a ship goes to the parish for which he is concerned, and not to Kingston, there would not be the means of selling her cargo of rice; we will merely observe that the general calculations must assume that vessels will proceed to principal ports; and if parties should feel it for their own convenience to deviate, it must be for them to balance the consequent profit and loss.

And yet, as already said, we do not think we can fairly be called upon to pledge ourselves to the result, which must necessarily depend on various contingencies. For example, in the West Indian estimate, and also in ours, which adopted theirs in that particular, credit is taken for 6007., to be gained by a cargo of rice. Now, we confess that we should doubt whether an emigrant ship with a full complement can have room for such a cargo; and the rate of profit must also be uncertain. But on this point we have only followed the opinion of merchants who are them- selves interested in the bounty. We ought also to observe that no direct allow- ance is made in the estimates for mortality on the passage, although the bounty will only be payable on those passengers who are landed alive,

Having thus once more reviewed this often discussed question, we would request leave to submit all the data to the higher discretion of Lord Stanley; and if, ad- verting to the various elements of uncertainty, his Lordship should come to the conclusion that a moderate addition can with propriety be made to the bounty, we shall be very glad to find the importers gain this indulgence. But we have ex- plained the grounds on which, as referees on the point, we do not see how we could suggest a higher rate of bounty than that which was universally agreed to before it was announced, and which has since been voluntarily acted on by those who are best qualified to judge of it, and who will be the losers should it prove insufficient.

The other rule against rendering advances of money in China repayable after arrival, was inserted in accordance with a general principle, from which we under- stood that Lord Stanley would admit of no departure. On this point also we can only now leave Mr. Davis's representation for the decision of the Secretary of State.

We have, &c.

James Stephen, Esq.,

&c.

(Signed)

T. FREDERICK ELLIOT. JOHN G. SHAW LEFEVRE.

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And the chief consideration of all, perhaps, is that the best labourers are precisely those most likely to be tempted away by advantageous offers from other parties, and the worst the most likely to remain and enforce the continuance of contracts which, in their case, will afford no compensation to the importer.

With respect to the additional period during which the risk of mortality is to be incurred, we apprehend that it will probably be deemed objectionable to make a direct payment for parties who may die during that time; but, adverting to the general tenour of the foregoing arguments, and considering the unavoidably onerous character of agreements which are to be permanently binding on the employer, but may be cancelled at repeated intervals by the labourer, it seems worthy of Lord Stanley's consideration whether the general benefit of the emigrants' services, during the first half-year, might not be left as a kind of premium to cover the extra risks attendant upon contracts, and the whole bounty be paid upon such of them as may leave their employers at the end of this period. There would still be a graduated scale of bounty, as at present, but commencing from the end of six months instead of from the day of landing.

Another point to which our attention has been requested is the inconvenience and the unsettling effect of making the agreements terminable at such short successive intervals as six months. We think that, in the first instance, the labourers should

not be bound for more than half a year; but after that time it will probably be deemed not unreasonable that the agreements might be allowed to run for successive periods of twelve instead of six months.

In order to place the practical effect of these views in a clearer light, we take the liberty of appending, for consideration, the sketch of a memorandum which might serve to convey the proposed alterations to the West India body, or any individuals who have hitherto taken an interest in the subject.

We have, &c.

James Stephen, Esq., &c. &c.

(Signed)

T. FREDERICK ELLIOT. JOHN G. SHAW LEFEVRE.

Enclosure in No. 31.

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Encl. in No. 31.

No. 31.

COPY of a LETTER from the COLONIAL LAND and EMIGRATION COMMISSIONERS to JAMES STEPHEN, Esq.

Sir,

Colonial Land and Emigration Office, November 24, 1843.

In another report, of this day's date, we have adverted to the grounds on which the bounty of 65 dollars was named to cover the importation of Chinese emigrants into the West Indies. Several parties, as Lord Stanley is aware, have sent, under those terms, for Chinese labourers if they can be procured without con- tracts; but none, it appears, have sent for them with contracts. And yet it is feared that, unless under actual engagement, the labourers will not embark at all, and so the entire experiment fail for this season. It seems worth while, therefore, to inquire whether, whatever may be the proper amount of bounty on merely importing labourers, some further means may not be found of indemnifying those who are obliged to incur the additional expense, risk, and anxiety which must attach to introducing them under contract.

On this subject we believe that the principal objection is felt to the rule which abates the bounty one-fifth for the first six months the labourers remain with their employers. It has been represented to us that, while the importer without con- tracts only runs the risk of such mortality as may unavoidably happen on the voyage, the other party loses the whole cost of passage on such emigrants as may die at any time during the six months afterwards. He is also exposed to the loss of services by any sickness during that period, being precisely the one when newly- imported labourers must be most liable to that misfortune. There may be supposed to be some expense in the houses and provision-grounds which employers would prepare, in order to make their people comfortable and induce them to remain.

9, Park-street, Westminster, November 27, 1843.

THE Secretary of State having seen reason to consider that additional expense and risk must be thrown upon parties who may find it necessary to procure Chinese labourers with instead of without contracts, and therefore that the same bounty which may be a proper indemnity for one proceeding would not compensate the other, has thought it advisable to modify, in the following particulars, the rules announced on this subject in a notice from the Commissioners of Land and Emigration, dated the 27th of October last:-

1st. Instead of an abatement of one-fifth of bounty for every six months the labourer may remain with his employer, no abatement will be made for the first six months; and the whole bounty will be paid on such labourers under contract as may rescind their contracts at the end of that period.

2ndly. The successive abatements afterwards will reckon from the end of the first six months instead of from the date of landing.

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3rdly. Considering the inconvenience that may attend too frequent liabilities to a termination of engagements, the following rule is substituted for the sixteenth of the former rules on bounty: -The contracts must not be for any longer time of service in the colony than five years; and must contain a proviso that it shall be competent to the labourer, upon making one month's vious declaration to that effect, before a stipendiary magistrate, to terminate the contract at the end of the first six months in the colony, and of every succeeding period of either six or twelve months, as the contracting parties may insert in the agreement. The magistrates will have suitable instructions to apprize employers of any such declarations.

4thly. Bounty will continue, as before, to be payable only on labourers who rescind their contracts at the respective periods, and not upon any who may die pending the contracts.

By order of the Board,

No. 32.

Secretary.

COPY of a LETTER from JAMES STEPHEN, Esq. to the COLONIAL LAND and EMIGRATION COMMISSIONERS. Gentlemen,

Downing-street, November 29, 1843.

I AM directed by Lord Stanley to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 24th inst, and to acquaint you in reply that his Lordship approves of the

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modifications which you suggest might be made in the notice issued by you on the 27th October last, respecting the regulations under which contracts may be entered into with such of the Chinese labourers as may be willing to emigrate from the British settlements in the Straits of Malacca to the West Indies.

I have, &c.

(Signed) JAMES STEPHEN. The Colonial Land and Emigration Commissioners.

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returns relating to immigration, I have the honour to inform your Excellency that the same is inapplicable to this colony, inasmuch as there has been no immigration, nor any expenditure for that purpose.

(Signed)

His Excellency the Governor-in-Chief of the

Windward Islands,

(No. 13.)

No. 3.

ST. VINCENT.

I have, &c. C. J. DOYLE, Lieutenant-Governor. (True copy.)

T. F. PILGRIM, Acting Private Secretary.

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No. 3.

COPY of a LETTER from JAS. STEPHEN, Esq. to J. EMERSON TENNENT, Esq. Sir,

Downing-street, November 29, 1843.

WITH reference to my letter of the 27th ultimo, I am directed by Lord Stanley to transmit to you an amended notice which has been published, with his Lordship's sanction, by the Land and Emigration Commissioners, with respect to the terms under which contracts may be entered into with such Chinese labourers as may be willing to emigrate from the British settlements in the Straits of Malacca to the West Indies, and I am to request that you will move the Commissioners of the Affairs of India to issue instructions to the authorities in the Straits of Malacca accordingly.

J. Emerson Tennent, Esq.

&c.

(Signed)

No. 34.

I have, &c. JAMES STEPHEN.

COPY of a DESPATCH from Governor Sir C. E. GREY to Lord STANLEY. Government House, Barbados,

April 19, 1843.

My Lord,

WITH reference to your Lordship's Circular Despatch of the 28th February, enclosing an Address of the Houee of Commons, dated the 6th February, 1843, "For Returns of the Numbers of Immigrants into the British West India Colonies and British Guiana, from the 1st day of August, 1834, to the latest period the same can be made up; and of all votes of money for purposes of Immi- gration, and annual expenditure of the same for the like period," I have the honour of forwarding to your Lordship the accompanying copy of a letter from the Lieutenant-Governor of St. Vincent, and a return, signed by his Excellency.

I have, &c. (Signed) CHARLES EDWARD GREY,

The Right Hon. Lord Stanley,

Governor.

17 April, 1843.

No. 113.

Return.

17 April, 1843.

COPY of a DESPATCH from Lord STANLEY to Governor Sir H. MACLEOD. Sir,

Downing-street, November 30, 1843. WITH reference to my Despatch of the 27th ultimo, I now transmit to you, for your information and guidance, an amended notice which has been published with my sanction by the Land and Emigration Commissioners, with respect to the t ms under which contracts may be entered into with the Chinese labourers desirous of emigrating from the British settlements in the Straits of Malacca to the West Indies.

&c.

Governor Sir H. MacLeod,

&c. &c.

Trinidad.

I have, &c. (Signed)

STANLEY.

[Similar Despatches addressed to the Governors of Jamaica and British Guiana.]

&c.

(No. 113.)

Sir,

&c.

Enclosure in No. 3.

Government House, St. Vincent, April 17, 1843.

I HAVE had the honour to receive your Excellency's circular Despatch of the 8th of April, 1843, No. 122, with Lord Stanley's circular letter, and the resolution of the House of Commons enclosed, and in reply I beg leave to forward to your Excellency the accompanying return of the number of immigrants into St. Vincent, and the amount of money voted here for the purpose of immigration from the 1st August, 1834, to this day's date.

I have, &c.

The Right Hon. the Governor-General,

(Signed)

&c.

(True copy.)

R. DOHERTY, Lieutenant-Governor.

No. 35.

COPY of a LETTER from R. F. DAVIS, Esq., to G. W. HOPE, Esq.

37, Fenchurch-street, London, December 14, 1843.

Sir,

I HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your favour of the 30th ultimo, in reply to a letter which I had the pleasure of addressing to you on the 7th of that month.

I regret much again intruding upon your valuable time, and must plead as my apology the fear that, from my lack of clearness of expression, my letter above alluded to has been somewhat misunderstood.

It was not my intention to solicit at Lord Stanley's hands an increase of the bounty which his Lordship had fixed to be paid upon the importation of Chinese labourers from the Straits of Malacca into the West Indies, but rather to submit for his Lordship's consideration the propriety of allowing labourers, if so disposed, to receive aid in the East from parties who may be inclined to grant it.

Experience teaches, that labourers going from Sincapore to the Mauritius require, over and above their passage money, an advance of 15 or 18 dollars to enable them to provide clothing, &c., for the voyage.

If for the short voyage of 30 days, within the Tropics, from Sincapore to the Mauritius, 15 or 18 dollars are required, I beg most respectfully to submit that, for the long passage of 100 days to Jamaica, passing through two zones, and in most cases rounding the Cape of Good Hope during winter, where extra and warm clothing, useless in the West Indies, will be needed, 25 dollars advance to the emigrant will be no immoderate sum.

T. F. Pilgrim, Acting Private Secretary.

Sub-Enclosure in No. 3.

RETURN of the Number of Immigrants into the Island of St. Vincent, and of the amount of Money voted there for the purposes of Immigration, from the 1st of August, 1834, to the 17th of April, 1843.

Number of Immigrants.

Amount of Money voted.

Two thousand five hundred pounds sterling (25001.)

One hundred and thirty-six

(136).

St. Vincent, April 17, 1843.

(No. 27.)

ST. LUCIA.

My Lord,

No. 4.

Annual Expenditure of Money

voted.

No part has yet been ex-

pended.

R. DOHERTY, Lieut.-Governor.

COPY of a DESPATCH from Governor Sir C. E. GREY to Lord STANLEY. Government House, Barbados, June 15, 1843. WITH reference to your Lordship's circular Despatch of 20th February, enclosing an address of the House of Commons, dated 6th February, 1843, "For

Encl. in No. 3.

Sub-Encl. in No. 3.

ST. LUCIA.

No. 4.

fort

ST. LUCIA.

288

RETURN OF THE NUMBER OF IMMIGRANTS INTO

Returns of the Number of Immigrants into the British West India Colonies and British Guiana, from the 1st day of August, 1834, to the latest period the same can be made up, and of all votes of money for purposes of immigration, and annual expenditure of the same for the like period," I have the honour of forwarding to Lieut. Col. Clarke, your Lordship the accompanying return for the island of St. Lucia, made up to June 1, 1843. No. the 30th April, 1843.

I have, &c.

46; and Return.

(Signed)

The Right Hon. Lord Stanley,

Encl. in No. 4.

Sir.

Return.

&c.

&c. &c.

CHARLES EDWARD GREY,

Governor.

Enclosure in No. 4.

St. Lucia, June 1, 1843.

WITH reference to your Excellency's Despatch of the 8th April last, No. 146, I have the honour to enclose the return of immigrants required in the address of the House of Com- mons, dated 6th February, 1843, from the 1st August, 1834, to 30th April, 1843.

I have, &c. (Signed)

A. CLARKE,

THE WEST INDIES FROM THE 1ST AUGUST, 1834.

289

243

(No. 7.)

No. 5.

ANTIGUA.

No. 5.

COPY of a DESPATCH from Governor Sir CHARLES A. FITZ Roy to Lord STANLEY.

My Lord,

Government House, Antigua, May 10, 1843.

IN reply to your Lordship's Circular Despatch of the 28th February, en- closing copy of an address of the House of Commons for returns of the number of immigrants into the British West India colonies and British Guiana since the year 1834, and desiring that I would forward these returns with all possible despatch.

I lose no time in transmitting copies of the replies which I have received from the Lieutenant-Governors and Presidents of the several islands in this Government

to a Circular Despatch which I addressed to them on the subject.

I have, &c.

(Signed)

CHARLES A. FITZ ROY.

&c.

The Right Hon. Lord Stanley,

&c.

Enclosure 1 in No. 5.

Encl. 1 in No. 5.

Sub-Encl. in No. 4.

　　　　　　　　　　　　Lieut.-Colonel administering the Government. His Excellency the Right Hon. Sir C. E. Grey, K.C.H.

&c.

Sub-Enclosure in No. 4.

RETURN of the Number of Immigrants into the Island of St. Lucia, from the 1st day of August, 1834, to the 30th April, 1843, and of all Votes of Money for purposes of Immigration, and Annual Expenditure of the same for the like period.

RETURN of the Number of Immigrants into the Island of Antigua from the 1st day of August, 1834, to the 31st day of April, 1843.

Amount of Moneys Voted by the Island Legislature.

Number.

Nil.

Annual Sum

General Remarks.

Expended.

Nil.

Government House, Antigua, May 1, 1843.

[Date.

Country.

1836 Ireland.

France. England

Enclosure 2 in No. 5.

Government House, Dominica, May 5, 1843.

IN conformity with your Excellency's instructions in Circular No. 9, April 1st last, I have the honour to enclose, for transmission to Lord Stanley, a return of all immigrants to Dominica, from the 1st August, 1834, to the 27th April, 1843.

Males.

Females.

Children.

Remarks.

Votes of Money for Annual Ex-

penditure Purposes of Immi-

of the gration.

(No. 66.)

same.

Sir,

5 4

8 Brought out by Mr. Muter

None has ever been made for purposes immigration.

None.

:::::

LIGIIO

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Imported by Mr. Muter.

1837

Scotland

6 5

1838 France. 1839 1840 France.

England

Scotland

Germany

1840 Barbados, .

12 10

1842

St. Kitts France.

Imported from France to the

Canelle estate, the property of Mr. Muter.

Imported by Mr. Muter.

7 These Germans were imported by

Mr. King, via England; three

men have since died; one man, two women, with one child, re- turned to England; and three men, two women, and three children have left the colony.

10 These immigrants were imported into this colony by Messrs. Todd, Lacorbiniere, Goodman, and Delobel.

3 Imported in this island by Mr. Beaucé; eight of these immi- grants died; seven left the co- lony for Martinique.

Total

105 47

888

N.B. During the several periods above mentioned, about 600 or 700 Martinique refugees emigrated into this colony. No office for the registration of immigrants has ever been kept in this colony.

W. HANLEY, Colonial Secretary.

(Signed)

His Excellency Sir C. A. Fitz Roy, K.H.

&c.

I have, &c.

JOHN MACPHAIL, Lieutenant-Governor.

DOMINICA. RETURN of the Number of Immigrants since the 1st of August, 1834, and residing in this Island up to the 27th day of April, 1843.

from

1838. Africans Liberated from the

Immigrants

Refugees from the French Islands.

British

Don Francisco.

West India Islands.

Immigrants

from Great Britain.

401

327

Amount Paid towards Immigration to this Island.

Sterling. £. s. d.

Government House, Dominica,

(Signed)

May 1, 1843.

(No. 38.)

Enclosure 3 in No. 5.

Sir,

Remarks.

No vote of money for the purpose of immigra- tion up to this date.

L. REID GUNTER, Acting Private Secretary.

Government House, Montserrat, April 6, 1843.

In reply to your Excellency's Circular Despatch, No. 9, of 1st April, I have the honour to inform your Excellency that there have been no immigrants into this colony since the 1st August, 1834, nor any sums of money voted for the purposes of immigration from that date to the present time.

His Excellency Sir C. A. Fitz Roy,

&c. &c. &c.

I have, &c.

(Signed)

EDWARD DACRES BAYNES, President administering the Government.

Encl. 2 in No. 5.

DOMINICA.

Encl. 3 in No. 5.

MONTSERRAT

2 Q

пробоват

244

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ST. CHRISTO- PHER.

Encl. 4 in No. 5.

290

(No. 26.) Sir,

RETURN OF THE NUMBER OF IMMIGRANTS INTO

Enclosure 4 in No. 5.

Government House, St. Christopher, April 7, 1843.

I HAVE had the honour to receive your Excellency's Circular, covering a Circular from Her Majesty's Secretary of State for the Colonies, together with a copy of an Address of the House of Commons requiring returns of immigration, and of annual votes for that purpose, within this colony since the year 1834.

I have the honour to state, for the information of Her Majesty's Secretary of State, that no immigration has ever taken place into this colony, and that, consequently, no funds have been appropriated for that purpose.

In my annual report upon the state of this colony, I have already informed your Excellency that a Bill for encouraging emigration had been introduced into the House of Assembly, which, on the second reading, was rejected by a large majority, its only supporters being the

I have, &c.

mover and seconder.

(Signed)

His Excellency Sir C. A. Fitz Roy,

&c. &c. &c.

Enel. 5 in No. 5. (No. 27.)

NEVIS.

Sir,

C. T. CUNNINGHAM, Lieutenant-Governor.

Enclosure 5 in No. 5.

Government Office, Nevis, April 20, 1843.

I HAVE the honour to acknowledge receipt of your Excellency's despatch No. 9, of the 1st Instant, forwarding a letter from the Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, with an Address of the House of Commons for Returns of the number of Immigrants into the Bri- tish West India Colonies from the 1st of August, 1834, to the latest date the same can be made up; and for all votes of money for purposes of immigration and annual expenditure of the same for the like period."

I have, in reply, the honour to acquaint your Excellency that no record of immigrants has been kept either by the officers of Her Majesty's Customs, or by the Island Secretary, and that, consequently, I am unable to furnish duly authenticated returns from any public Office.'

From the inquiries I have instituted, I am informed that the only immigrants into Nevis since the year 1834, are a few individuals, native creoles of the islands, who had previously emigrated to the colonies of Trinidad or British Guiana, and of them no record has been made by any public department. The Legislature has made no grant of monies since the year 1834, for the purposes of immigration, nor have any sums been raised by private parties for a like object.

His Excellency Sir Charles A. Fitz Roy,

Governor-in-Chief.

I have, &c. (Signed) L. GREME, President administering the Government.

RETURN of the Number of Immigrants into the Island of Nevis, from the 1st day of August, 1834,

to the 31st day of March, 1843.

Number.

Amount of Monies voted by the Island Legislature.

Annual Sum Expended.

Nil.

Encl. 6 in No. 5. (No. 34.)

Sir,

VIRGIN

ISLANDS.

General Remarks.

Between 70 and 80 Creoles of Nevis, who had emi- grated to the southern colonies, have returned; and

a few transient passengers from the sister islands: of these no records have been kept.

L. GREME, President administering the Government.

Enclosure 6 in No. 5.

Virgin Islands, Tortola, April 22, 1843. IN reply to your Excellency's Circular Despatch No. 9, of the 1st instant, enclosing copy of a Despatch from the Secretary of State, calling for returns, for the information of the House of Commons, of the number of immigrants into the British West Indian colonies since the 1st of August, 1834, I have the honour to inform you that there has not been any immi- gration into this colony.

I beg to observe that this statement is made by me on the presumption that the inquiries of the House of Commons do not refer to the casual escape hither of refugee slaves from the Danish Islands.

His Excellency Sir Charles Fitz Roy,

Governor-in-Chief.

I have, &c. (Signed) G. H. DRUMMOND HAY,

President.

THE WEST INDIES FROM THE 1ST AUGUST, 1834.

291

(No. 6.)

BAHAMAS.

No. 6.

No. 6. Copy of a DESPATCH from Sir F. COCKBURN to Lord STANLEY.

Government House, Bahamas, My Lord,

April 18, 1843. IN compliance with the directions contained in your Lordship's Circular Despatch of the 28th February, I have the honour to enclose herewith a return of immigrants brought to this colony since the month of August, 1834.

The Right Hon. Lord Stanley.

&c.

I have, &c. (Signed)

F. COCKBURN.

Enclosure in No. 6.

RETURN of the Number of Immigrants brought to this Colony since August, 1884, up to the present Period; the Amount of Money voted; and the Annual Expenditure.

Annual Expenditure.

Number of Emigrants.

Nil.

Votes of Money.

Nil.

NOTE. The above return is nil, from the circumstance that no immigrants have been brought to this colony during the above period, except the captured or shipwrecked Africans and negroes landed from the American brig Creole, the greater part of whom went to Jamaica, who are not supposed to come within the object and intention of the return wanted.

W. T. HAMLYN, Collector.

Nassau, April 17, 1843.

Encl. in No. 6.

London: Printed by W. CLOWES and Sons, Stamford Street,

For Her Majesty's Stationery Office.

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I am directed by the fornit of this Lority to return your Lordship then grateful thanks for the letters of introduction in China which you have been so kind as to give them on behalf of he Robert Fortune. The fourail hust that the mean, placed at Mt Is disposal, the Javonable disposition of the many gentlemen to whom he is well introduced, together with his skill and Industry, will render his mussion productive of advantage to the public in

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SEP 11 1843

September 7.

1845.

248

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RECEIVED

OCT 2 1343

Sir

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30th September 1863

I am directed by the Poolmaster.

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J. Stephen Tanya

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marter in

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arrangement; and afford hine the necessary assistance for their punctual and Satisfactory discharge.

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I have the honor is acknowledge the

receipt of your Letter, acquainting the be direction

the Trustees

of Lord Stanley. for the Information of of the British Museum that His Lordskrif has

Received

For Majesty's Commands to deliver our

to that Justitation Five Cases of

Chinese Books

which have been brought to this Country from the

Sext of the late War in China by D. M. S. "Cambridge.

Also acquainting the

be delivered.

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to Her Majesty for a Present, of once

and so desirable as

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Four most obedient humble Servent

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China

Principal Librarian British Museum

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22/hor/43

257

I am directed

by Lord Stanley to aquaint you for the information of the Mustees of the British Museum that his Lordship has received WM.

Commands to. deliver over to that destitution

five cases of Сантор Chinese Books.

which have been

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the late War in

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China by Cambridge.

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of this office- Samor

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NOV 30 1843

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Bastenne Bitumen Company,

OFFICES, 31, Poultry.

THE Directors of this Company beg leave to call your attention

to the very beneficial results attendant on the use of Bitumen in the erection of Buildings, &c.

1st. Its application as a Flooring in Malt-houses, Granaries, Tun-rooms of Breweries, &c. will be found eminently useful; also, in lieu of Stone or Brick for the basement of Dwelling-houses, &c. It excludes all moisture, noxious vapours from drains, rats and vermin of all sorts; it affords a dry warm footing, and is in appear-

ance neater than stone.

2ndly. For the covering of railway arches, vaults, or cellars, a slight coating keeps out all rain or dripping, protects the brickwork, and adds solidity to the arch.

3dly. For roofs it is superior to any thing hitherto introduced, and on flat roofs a tank can be made to contain rain water.

4thly. For water-tanks, the river fronts of wharfs, &c. or on the tops of walls or any brickwork, a coating of Bitumen serves all purposes to which lead, stone, and cement are now applied, with far greater effect and at much less cost. Brickwork cemented with Bitumen instead of mortar is impervious to wet, far more solid, and for

the same reasons infinitely more durable, and in wet or damp situations its use in this way tends to the comfort and durability of houses in an inconceivable degree.

5thly. For the Flooring of Conservatories, Hothouses, &c. it is eminently pre- ferable to any other, not only for its durability and uniform neatness, but from its being of an equal temperature in all seasons, and for Ornamental Garden Walks as it excludes weeds and fungi.

Cards of Prices and Particulars, may be obtained at the Company's Office; or a Superintendant will attend to give information where work is required.

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"It was remarked as a singular circumstance during the conflagration, that the Roofs covered with ASPHALTE, of which there are some here, opposed rather than encouraged the progress of the flames. It was imagined, on account of the substance of which these Roofs were composed, that they would easily catch fire, and be the cause of great mischief. Such, however, was not the case; for it appears that the fire had little or no effect on them, and when the roofs of the houses fell in, the ASPHALTE, in which a sort of rubble is mixed up, was found to have resisted the effects of the heat, and, like a mass of dirt, served rather to smother the flames than to give them increased vitality."

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RECEIVED

DEC 26 1845

British Museum,

264

it December, 1843.

My Lord,

I am directed by the

Trustees of the British Museum to

request, that.

Your Lordship will be to Her Majesty the

Convey

pleased to most dutiful expression of the Thanks of the Trustees for Her Majesty's gracious

Present of the five Cases of Chinese Books referred to in Mr Stephen's letter of the 22nd November ;

ne Right Honorable

The Lord Stanley

&.c.

&c.

The

Fou

The Trustees desire me to assure Your Lordship that Trey

entertain.

very deep sense of the

favor which Her Majesty has shewn to the Museum in bestowing upon

it this valuable

acquisition.

I have the honor to be, My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient

humble Servant,

J. Forshall

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My Lord,

21 Dec 1843.

Of the various data with which I have been furnished by your Lordship's directions from the Colonial Office, I find but one that is available, (and that one is eminently so) to the last I have undertaken, that of fur. mishing suggestions with refernce to the civil Colonial establishment of HougKong,

as well as to the most eligible means, under the circumstances

of providing.

a revenue to meet the

charges of that Establishment. -

The Old British factory

Old British under the East India Company at Cantong

a Commercial Establishment,

Factory-

exces

precisely analogous to the early state of the Indian Presidencies, before the Company had as.

s yet acquired a foot of territory; and it was paid by a

Commission

аге

the whole British

hade _ It therefore will not apply to Houghong.

The Chief Superintendent's

Superintendents, establishment, which followed it was

of a Consular nature, and its charges

on K.M. Treasury.

defrayed by bills on

The imperfect & impracticable state

Τοι

anc

in which its functions were

left by

ernment; both in relation

the late gove

to the Chinese, & to British subjects, brought.

home in despair in 1835,

while.

and proved the great cause four years later things in the mean growing continually worse, _ of the

Weir.

The Portug.

nese pseudo-

colony of Macao ( I know from long acquaintance with it) is rather beacon to shin, than an example.

сел

to follow. In fact it is not a Portier

　　　　　　　　as the Chinese are guese colony, acknowledged

people bear

s and

ed sovereigns,

ам

their

overwhelming pro.

:portion to the Portuguese inhabitants - The latter pay

an annual rent as

ancy at will-

the condition of their ten. A Chinese Mandarin of the lowest Magisterial rank (Isotông) issues. at once his licences to the Chinese, & his orders to the "head of the soldiers","

дол

as he calls the soi-disant governor

оги

the part of the Portuguese

Chinese collector of Customs receives. the duties for the Emperor, and seizes

Opium ( when he

Portuen

nede

can

find any ) in the streets of the Town. The Portuguese had in vain en- deavoured, when I left them, to meet the charges of their miserables Establishment by duties.

022

their

смо

still.

(3)

more miserable trade offer or five Portuguese Ships, Voccasion.

- the

:ally a Spanish one-

Opium trade having by a short-sighted cupidity

in 1822 to flourish.

been driven away.

ance &

at Lentin in floating warehouses, independent alike of cogniz taxation. - The revolution in the Mother country, and the deficiency.

of both funds & credit, led the Portic= :quese govern

overnment to make a rar

the Ecclesiastical. the private

venous attack on

endowments, as well as

property of its subjects both at home. and in the colonies; and therichest merchant of Macao (almost the only

one that deserved the name) took refuge

in London, where he now lives. The remaining prosperity of the place

se was

on the

money

dependent English residents, who rented the best houses & spent their. there; when the expulsion of the British trade from Cantow in 1839, and the necessity of warehousing our Merchants goods, gave a

short- lived prosperity to Macas, which, like the grafted tree, was surprised

fructus,

by poma

the

rovos

But at the very

non sua

mom

ent

when it so greatly benefited by the

Cour

corre

tion,

curr

when the rare

Crare op=

: portunity of asserting then inder pendence of the Chinese would

have been promptly met by British

Co-

operation, the Portuguese silently acquiesced in the hostile prepair a =

issioner Lin

tions of Co.

against

the persons of the English; and when Capt. Smith made his well-timed attack on the Chinese force at the Barrier

- all, a portion of the ene my's troops maraked from the town of Macao, at the same time that a principal part of the cannon-

cannonade,

which our ships were assailed, proceeded from the (so called) Por- tuguese side. The claims, then,

of ellacas to independence

hendence or neu=

:trality, and our

either as an.

may

hopes from it,

ally

or an

example,

considered as disposed of

There only

nowhe

emains (of

Singapore

the data with which I have been

furnished)

: pore; and.

logy

our own

here

colony of Sincar

every point of ance=

serves to mark it out as

thing required. It is

it is not only

the

English;

commercial, but a

commercial Depôt though of hope

one

day

to see

Hongkong wlart;

and it is peopled largely by Chinese_ I trust & expect that the resemblance may be completed by the rupica

growth

157

276

der=

growth & prosperity of Hongkong, opassing

even it's prototype. In the En= closure annexed to this, I have con.

:densed the opposite be ads of Expen. =diture Grevenue at Sincapore into

narrower

juxtaposition, and turned the amounts into Bounds Sterling. - The Salaries of the Civil heads of departments at Sincapore (including

the dup

се с. Селеточ

duplex offices of

ид

cynd resident) amount to about 14,000 per

which by the expences of their

аппити

several establishments, is increased to £21,000. The Company's scale is fees. verbially a liberal one. The Expences of the jee

Judicial departiment) not inclu soting the Recorder's salary) are nearly balanced by the fees &fines, which

might bernade a source

at Ho

Sungkong.

revenue

mary

The most summ

modes of criminal justice will be most consonant with the habits of the Chinese inhabitants; and as regards.

English

Officer

ces

Gerr

adreg. Executive.

subjects, such The Attorney

eneral! гдеть

Igazetted Cast week) by supplying a public prosecutor, as well as the summary process by information in lieu of in

dict.

ent; will greatly strengthen the hands of Her tragistics Supreme fum.

specifically. an attorney general, in anotetoetter.

:ction.

уд

Adding tow some months ago.

tioned

The Police of Hongkong by the

Cou

ance

last

accounts.

was in a most

inef.

:ficient state, to judge by the amount of crime & the insecurity of property. Sincapore serves

as a

penal settle=

: ment to the Supreme Courts in India.

and other

Chinese convicts at Hongkong might.

be well en

-employed in making roads thus contributing

and drain.

:ining,

at once to the

to the health

communications and

of.

the

new settlement?_

They might also do the work of mili.

:tary fatigue parties, and save

men in.

that incong

ouch

enial climate.

ence

　　It would be presumption in me to dwell on the details of the pro- :posed civil establishment, and I therefore confine myself chiefly to the principles which may influen its administration, with a peculiar. reference to changed :stances in China - Having before glanced at the,

at the points of analogy

d & novel circum.

the

between Sincapore & Hongkong, must not omit to notice here. Capital points of difference - Sincapore

is far beyond the cognizance of the

Chinese go position.

vernm

ent, and

from its

cessarily limited to being

is w

ishin

a Depot - Hongkong geen-shot; almost within trail, of

the mainland of China,

cirnd

possesses.

ventried adva

antieges

which.

may

Lord is the

Mterations

convert it into a modern Tyre

And be

2, my me to notice those a

place.

For

our former relations with the 2yy Chinese overnment which have been

до

effected by the results of the War; als terations which the tumult of success. & the

hurry of commer

have left

237

ercial speculation. en's minds little leisure.

to consider - or

if indeed thig hew. been quick to seize the rights that have been yielded, they have been è= qually slow to advert to the ring.

obligations.

correspond-

rep to the treaty of Nanking,

while büina admitted no claims of National equality - but, on the contrary,

proscribed us as

beyond the pale of

English.

chance

" celestial humanity - while an man guilty of mene,

homicide.

medley

was required for execution,

and not trial, as a murderer while at the same ligne that the was demanded, whils

allegiance

equal protection of the laws was re=

fused-

I was

one

of the foremost to

and talk about.

expose the absurdity of any

international law - When even

the

worthless signature of a Mandarin (and that

Ceneral term well expresses.

где

the virtual.

of a despot).

were as

for his.

equality

сето

the slaves. ing

was obtained by us, we

lar as ever from a settlement,

as far

fears.

that side would soon.

make him evade or disavow what his fears

this had extorted.

ars on

Beet.

arms

When the uninter = had reached

:rupted progress of c

the vitals of the Empire, in involving

Cour

ance

the subsistence of the Capital and

перрера

Covinces - when misrepres

longer misled the

sentation no

lovereign.

wer

dictated

on will of China, the assent of the Emperon confirmed the treaty which the po.

　　　　　　　　　of the Queen. Having this been admitted, orrathir compelled for the first time in the history of the world, into the family of avilized nations, the Chinese are fully

thering.

entitled to all th

hts, as.

1 long

себ

they fulfil the obligations of the con-

"nection.

It wills.

carcely

have

escaped your Lordship's Observation that our cirms, however unmatched, were not exclusively instrumental the peace. in contributing to hasten.

was astonished to see the

The Tartar

almost (to him) inconceivable phe=

nomenon

of clemency

combined with.

military success, and moderation &

good faith the companions trestrain=

of conquest-

　　　　　　　　　could scarcely. believe it, when he heard s

that our. only spe

beet hared. wounds & set at liberty;

presoners

cured of their

were not

that private;

send

was respected,

5 property.

agranial

the public.

thrown.

cariest

open only to assuage the hunger of his own people! I almost hesitate to

quote

Chinese maxim even

illustration of Chin

one

еде

feelings; but

e of their most respected vages has de Iaired that those who subdue by force alone do not seeb due the heart;

(و)

while those who subdue by benevolen 18 gain the hearts of the subdued, and their submission is sincere. - of carnestly hope that the continuance of the peace may longe

standing confir- nation of the text.

remain aste

But it still remains.

for us to surprise the Chinese by shew= :ing them the Miracles of peace

ars

as well.

of War - The Schoolmaster is inctees abroad, and may

ام

sorry his lef=

: sons to the doors of these who never yet

There is a real British.

left ho

me.-

Colony (no Portuguese counterfoit)

planted

There they

ing in

022

the

very

threshold of China.

ce flourish. the absence oprestrictions, - piro -

may see commerce,

perty &perso

-tection of ea.

you secure under the pro-

al laws,

in a word,

all the best fruits of socince & civili- :zation treinsplanted direct from the European head-quarters - The good.

we may do there will, by the law of inevitable necessity, : act upon ourselves.

10th Dec 1842. ayla

or evil

re-

It is rather more than since I for

rwarded to the Foreign office a stemor and in which after adverting

endum,

to the ill. conduct of British subjects in China, I added that the

highest powers that can be legally

very

or constitutionally delegated to a func=

=tion

at su

ce..

distance should

be conferred on the officer who is to

watch

over

crani

Commercial &holi.

tical interests in that.

Cour

Cest

rance

ori

the Act of 1833 for.

quarter; and

oord incr

dequate

this point, the expediency of a fresh

bill, inae

etings

new

ساس مد بے دست در

de:

claratory (& extensory) of the old, seems worthy of con

consideration, " On the 22 August last,

ссее

Act was

is -

passed. fair accessing my hoped in the latitude of the powers making

executive but leg. lative) which it conferred - powvers time, which it is im-

them not on

uly

at the same.

: possible for any

manz.

For Mimary

reason to a buse, with the penalties

of public opinion the press the sword of Domocles at the feast of power; hanging o therefore rejoic delegated.

him; and which I

to how.

e seen thus

There is nothing which

commands the respect of the Chi.

government :nese to a

much

has

curr

British functionary so so the eisident fact that he efficient

control.

over

his

own people. The presence of this

power.

made them respect the mix. ed commercial &political charac- of the East India Company

ter

President,

the absente

of it to neg

:lect & despise the late officer of the

crown.

After the unwanted

humiliation that has been inflict - Mem: for For: Offi

red, and under the supposition

that good faith is observed as to

the terms of the treaty, the best way

10 Dect 1842

Revenue for Hongkong.

Opcim deprecated.

of conciliating the Chinese que

=ment seems to be by

its

Bera

own interests; and

verr

279

appeal to

by persuading et that the same power which preuved

so irresistible.

in war

will, inpence,

beexerted for the mutual bene

nefit

of the live nations . _ With a jealous

nrights.

Maintenance of all ver own either expressed.

implied in the by every

treaty, it sho.. i c. be

me and

be convinced that territorial con-

- quest forms no parent of the views

ovintereste

is our own.

(

this country,

triee

رو

and it

emem-

policy ton -ber, that the parcere subjectis forms. the best sequel to the debellare su : perbos . " If the jealousy & distrust of the Peking Court have always been

the main obstacles to an extended peaceful intercourse, it is plain that every should be a

reasonable means.

hted to

adopt

win its con=

:fidence & abate its fears ?

I may

the mo

upon

centure,

mom

Centous question. 19.

Lord, of countenancing Opium at Hong Kong, as connected with the prospects of arevenue for that colony. _Itt is the experienced effect of the chium smuggling.

ling trade to render all other trade smuggling with it. ally despatches, & the more numerous ones of Capt. Elliot, in the Blue book of the Session of 1840,

own

all bear witness to this _ With

every

temptation cheat.

to make Apisem.

may

exist.

subject of tax-

:ation at Hongkong (after it has already

ве

taxed in India,)

if it can be shewn that she trade in that drug

has always flourished most when left to itself in its owni floating warehouses; if our opium chants would naturally prefer entaxed trade out of Hongkong taxed trade in it; if the tender. : cy, at least, of the tax

mer

ане

to a

would be to

duty,

make them evade our as the Chinese

e prohibition; if still worse tendencies.

aswell.

its

would be to

violate the spirit, if not the letter,

of the late treaty of "peace &friendship,

and to excite jea

to jealousy

openly countenancing

&illwill by that strugat

their very doon, in that very

ment which we

from them; if

settle=

had just wrested

лесан

by surry

means discover any other source

- incur

of Colonial revenue, - why in the " Odium, sine pretio, criminis ?

I rejoiced in a former

declaration of Sir Robert Veel in Parliament that it was not in =

tended to countenance Opium at

Hong Kong, any. the five

more than at

im.

Horts.- Like the first im =

: pulses of conscience in individuer

:als, these first views of policy

are

often the best tourest guides. - If 280 un be shown that, in the present

сип

instan.

Utile

cel 2

the honestum & the would be united, and.

Pre

vulgar expediency concurs in our not countenansing Opium Hong Kong, why render all the other trade smuggling by admitting

stis,

nese

oxirisult

едо

revenue

nose?

cir

anmay vernment by dra

the bhi.

drawing

from it under their very

onable &

The extremely reasons

low rates of the tariff:

annexed to the

treaty surely entitle the Chinese,

emment to all its duties in the

Somebody is said.

gover. fair Commer

ورحم

to have observed in a Letter from

Hongkong, that the moderation of the tariff duties, though a national benefit to England, was a

heavy

blow & great discouragement to

& great

sure I am.

that

the smuggling trade - I broke it

prove so, for notonly the credit, but the good.

ay.

дом

ernment &perm.

ала

ent prosperity. of Hong Kong depend on the absence ofs minggling.

I would fain look forward In Hong Kong here after drawing to itself the trade hitherto carried on. at Canton. Inthemen gran éum alre

dy adverted to Tremarked

Past

Cour

Dance

Fye.

that most houble-

would

Old

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be experienced at Canton, as established habits. had there to be

subdered, VOld felings combated,

while it is at the same time the point furthest removed from the Court " The Knot of Hong

is not yet dispersed

unlim.

Merchants.

the

I look to 12.

ited

command of

wake =

: houses, joined to the security of a

British

colony, of attraction to our own settlement. The Chinese artisans & settlers there. will not be liable to the heavy licensing &other duces extorted from them at llacas by their

darins, who are superior, :dent authorities, to the wretched.

as irresistible points

Portuguese

cun

Man:

as resi:

The.

vast com

merce

long

Vunsea:

carried on in clumsy worthy Chinese jinks between the Malay Archipelago & the North :ern parts of China, hitherto de=

nied to us, should be now entire.

ly absorbed by Europe an vessels, and Hong Kong lies in their route.

likewise participate in

along the

Weim

ay great carrying t

coust

cide a

　　of 900 miles between Cantow & Shangliae. The & carcity of Rice in one province is often relieved by the redundan

in and

cher:

and Rice by the Tariff is duty.

free.

Available.

J. If stilligemains to notic23 Kat

available sources.

aes

sources of may be the Colonial Revenue revenue at Hongkong to meet the

civil charges .

regards the Chin nese inhabitants, the most intelli gible to them would be what they

stomed to as legal

Salt

Shirits

have be

en accu

own government.

гд

dues) under their The necessary airticle of salt, so large.

used in then food has always yielded arevenue to Chinx - They have Excise duties on several ar= ::ticles of consumption, and one might be levied

on spirits at Hongkong. Yawnbrokers always pay for their

Pawnbroking licenses, and a -light licencing sys-

Shopping &

Marke

wketing

Rento Bakes

of Land .

Fees & fines.

tem.

ight be extended to most

branches of shopping &marketing,

as subservient to the

orce

purposes at of revenue &police a heavier direct taxation, Under Equitable, British rule, would be lighten to the Chinese than their own with the

addition of irregular "squeezing" ".

our Lordship mentioned,

1 ground -rents (with the addition perhaps of the produce of Sales of land infee- (simple)

as a productive source of

Sincapore, observed, wields.

revenue.

income

ces

alre

a considerable.

in judicial fees &fines.

I have premised all these

various sources.

of income, under the obvious impression that Com. :mèrce must suffer, and & mu

t suffer, and I muggling

be promoted, by

Cor

ео

cry

direct

duty upon

articles of trade. Sincapore,

far.

vir

esent exemplar, flourished ra

: pidly

as a free port... A duty or Chi.

corts would be

nese expor

consumer a

English

a taix

on the thome; and one on

impor.

would be in ced=

dition to the blinere deity. As res

cards Tea, it seems even wor

& gard

thy

of consideration how far it might be possible to lesson the home duty on the lower ( say black) teas, to 1/b

17-

as an increased trade with

be required to provide returns for

exports from hence; and

our own

the lately

diminished duties on

Coffee & Chocolate operate protanto, against tea.

hint at

است

I hav

venow

nly to

Jonn.

e dusty, equal to

or somewhat below that provided

by the I cirist for the Chinese Ports.

As Ships

must pay thise in the

other pants, it would not be worse,

us pay them at

comparatively, top.

Hongkong; and the adv warehouses, be, before

vantages of

hemen

tioned, ld be countervailing circum - :stances. The Chinese tonnage duty of 5 Mace, or about 3/4 x ton would yield

on 50,000 Tons.

тие

areve.

　of £. 7,500- I have some roa- son to believe that the DocMand

hairbour.

Articles.

trade objec.

tionables

Tonnage.

(17)

harbour dues paid by ships in the port of London do not altogether 282

much fall short of the rate in

question;

andat.

HongKong

all

by steps

pilotage would be avoided. entering there in preference to the

Canton river.

I cannot hope, my

Lord,

that this hasty & crude sketch, within the narrow Limits of time necessari

energy,

:ly prescribed, will be of much use to the government ; but if the en of my

the subject should have betrayed me into any

sentiments

0-2-2

nade d

strength of expression sunsuited. to the occasion, I am pers that it will be attributed to any thing.

rather than

respect for yo

иг

want of due.

Lordship.

In conclusion, I will ob -

serve that can extended view of our Chinese policy must a

include

every

courageme

always.

reasonable Eu=

ement that to the knowledge

can be afforded of the language,

literature, & very curious institu.

tions

that great

little that I man

country. The have

memyself has been owing to information de= rived from the fountain head, in: :: stead of being compelled to borrow imperfect or incorrect opinions at second-hand - I feel well satis

fied

Coun

ance

satisfied in having been mainly

Castra

ental to Mr J. R. Morrison.

succeeding his late father as priv= :cipal chinese. Trans

·lator. His

services since have deserved

thie

most favorable notice.

verum

ent.

of stre

But the subject

has hitherto remains & without

ели солена

-cosirag

ent at home-A

royal professorship at Paris was ceppointed by Napoleone, and had continued ever since, though

the interests of êtr

point are just

Fran

on this

ance on

as nothing, in

comparison with those of England. -

The Royal countenance & patronage

is at once an

whe

inexpensive and

effectural stimulus, especially difficulties & discouragements

نے

surround a particular subject.

That such

coun

tenance.

tpatro-

:nage should, for the first time,

be extended in England to the

stion, m

-ay

there.

fore, perhaps form a portion of

& pursuit ing

the

may

advice which

your Lordship.

think fit to tender as

Minister of the brown.

have the honor to be.

by Lord.

At table Lord Stanley, Respectfully, your bordisticfi very

fea

Xe X

Mavis

Село

283

Tour

234

COFF

Resence of Sinenfiue in English money

@ 2. the Aupee, specifying the trees whence 1839-40.

it is dracon-

From

openm farmers

I pirit farmers

feree

до

Toddy & Gaja. do

Pawnbrokers

China Coin

Campong glam

qurt

But

Transfer fees

2.11094 6475

1551

354

720

1013

2/20

673

in Land office. 26.

Land, sold on building Leaves, 1.224.

Judicial. Defartmeur.

285 Abstact of Civil Establishment at Sen.

-capse, the salaries, fe converted into-

English morey

Jovener

afristaut

"Resident.

Chaplain Assist. Do Jenior Lungen

Assist. Ju

2/: the Anfee.

Езвою. Расимили

2400

768 960

boo 960

480

hod, Recorder & 18.000 Dolan.

Governors

23,842

6.420

Establishment

Resident Councellon do. 374

Medical Establiment -

Clerical

مو

Chinese Poor home

-----

134

564

739

-640

Fees & fines collected in the

different Cont

2278

Concrete Ecläblishment.

Prilage, amount in are year-

338

marine, for local paper.

Port office

2.662

Judicial thaw Defart: 2420

Revenue Drat

b. 26,004

9768

4050

13818.

1.080

Marine

до

840

-7.295

£. 21,113

Cou

7 Hongkong

AN.

Lord

to the tight hourly and Hauly cesty, teolonial Secretary

Her Majesty's

My Lord,

286

I understand Her Majesty's

Government is about to send 12 Persons

of your

lordship be kind enough

Trong tương

as Inspectors

Poler

Would

to inform me

a married Person wile.

one of such situations,

eligible for one

and with whom the Patronage rests.

Scotter.

near

Karton in Lindsey

Dec

2941843

I have the Honor to be

My Lord.

your Alexeint. John Davidson

c. 2! the Rules -fore, in Pounds Stee * Revenue of Sinca

Civi? Establishment

Lea

237

Cou

OON

DE29

184

Whitehall on dou

To the Right Honorable sord Stanly

Colonial Secretary

Enteret Houshong. H.

4. John Davidson

Scotter hear horton für

Lindsey.

Tis44

288

Wach 14h Save directed of

Lord Stanly back the receipt of your letter of the EG Ultimo, relative to the Inspectorship of Police in Stong Hong-

audin answer dans to

that the inform you

weil

report that Am God." about to seed 12 respectons,

of Police to Hougthong (forcedations.

is without young

289

our

My Leid,

343 Hongkong

Thumbly CO

290

attention to the following tro detail. My late son

on your Senships Thomas & Sitz Gibbon, was clock to Mr Johnston the Deputy & Governa of Wenz Honz, where he died of fever.

of on the Getober 1844. Thad a letter from that Gentleman (cated glost, where he mentioned that the decasio effects are disposed of by public sale, as he left no will, and the proceeds with such pay as was then due to him wore deposit

the Chest of the Superintendents of the trade, Br. Subjects in Chinar after dessaying the funerales furent (and as to them throw my address that the money.

remitti lo.

should be by the first convenient occasione. Thave been.

auxiously expecting this remittanen, but Jam Sorry to find that Mr Johnston has reglatidit. By a late Post Office regulations, I understand that I cannot forward a fotthe

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China, which induces to beg that

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Gracionsly plasele mothe the necessary ouguing, Thope to be honored

Your Sotshipp may

with

Auswer when

19 Lower That Saint Martin's Laue

9th May 1843

concrment

I have the Tenor to be _ My Love

With firefound respiel

Your Lordships

Most Oled Sanoble Junt

Gitten C. Sitz Getter

29!

Sofol. Maberly presenti hi

compluvials to Mestofe and with reference this note of gesterdage date lege to transmit for Ford Varley's information the cofy fa

a notice about

With reference to 1081843

292

Inotice to the Public, and

Instructions to all Pastmasters, Sub Postmasters & Letter

Fleceivers.

to be ward to the publie on the infect of letters sent by the overland mails

to places begond the baritaria

the last India Cantung

perenal fort efficie 12. May 1845

General Post Office

The Court oft re

art of crictors of the

Lust Protia Company having

informed the tootmaster General that they have despatched instructio is by the tail of the

6th hotaut, to their Officers

Ficha, to descontinue the detection

which was understood to have.

tatter place at Bombay, of letters forwarded by the Overland Inch and Mails for Chania, the Mauritius, the Austration Settlements, hin Zealand, or other places beyonce the Company's Territories, and, for the present,

to send on such betters to their

espective destructions by

tons by

Cop

Sea from Bombay asopportuni

= tres

may offer,

without payment

of the transit and seu postage

due to the

Company.

the hotice

of East Month (N° 8. 1843% - relating to this subject is Surely anmailled. It is therefore

водыжанту

　no longer necessary to addrep such letters to the oare

Correspondents in India

By Command

Wellabertz

fastary

(4)

Gobbon C. Petzlebbons Sie

Tower

么

I. Martin's Lone

Forwarded MAY.

? Murdoch

MAStephen 15 M&Hobe Loni Staley 16

SS. 17. May /48

In reply your

293

letter of the oft Sact, I

directed by ford Stanley to acquaint

Thats upon enginny

Jou

at the Jeneral Post Office his Lordship

informed t has been gives

understand that there is no

Couper

any Regulation to prevent letters from Private Radioident being forwarded in

Coi

in the usual manner

by the monthly mails

to China & others

places beyond the limits of the East Sadia Companys. Territories

Lambr

291

26 buy. /40.

Letter to M. Fraz

My.

ord

14.

AUG 21

Sam ore par

1843

Lover

Tower Sheet Pity th. Angus & 15/3

295

As an have England in

Ship the Earl Hanhope for Hange Hong there ta from à Mercentile Establishment and being aloul 6 Ship for that Colony a prateal Alie for the recair

réraired Floral Naval a Mercantile

hemping, Spresume in the liberty of adelreving your Lordshit fa authority to Disembark año. down, citer

upon

Lay

Vicente Lease Grant or Durchase

classting

from her alla stry Government" a latent His on

legable site near the above sellement for si pose before, recited.

Anj

the

you

If in imaking this axplication to Lordship; it should appear indirect or informal,

may

Kindnes Otrespas on, you lordabiés Rendre's far, diviction as to the channel, Krouch which this asslication should be made, to obtain the

Mexity and satronage of ser ellapotis concament In License Liase sivul a purchase al a stat Right Menomally

Don't Stanley

Chri

ہے

in proof of the existened I suppose the answer must be that hord Dr. Hohen

Stanley apprehends that the wisher mart be Office Regulation Durch would prevent his forwarde misinformed as to the existence of any. Port

of any such Rule Lord Stanleg a Letter to Stong Khong

request the attention of the Pal mag-

to the subject. If

Mileurdock

Reisellades Elwich is an tiche now cescended vict to make more picky write

hole to the Fort office is ack. Asiding why to see the ace ompy

cise non Colle I with informble

Afflec

"They h

£6 02

Colonial Departement Serving Shee

Hr Secretary of t

of Sionnd

ん

ок

the shore at Hong Kong far lagun

"down and using a Patent Slip for the verain

Hongkong

Misching label dhe asphere of after David Fragenen Sie

subpel af

Governor

or on

Excelleney,

abone place, ill Every

Love Sauley Sientary

lavy 4

arrival

consideration Thave the honour to be. Tour Lordships,

Most Obedient

humble Servant

Davia Stazes

boarded! AUG

Murder Mephen

255

296

26 buys. 643.

Laccedirected

Svestanly tracke The receipt of front applying

the 19 of the

Nestant

lettu

for permission to lease Juuchase a lot of landin Grughony on

Hongthony which werect a patent Slip for the repair of Shifting. Maflyde

that

am to inform your at present no right to landin Hongshong

auttionition

can be obtained weept from the Local authoritie have

297

rance

も

298

Coff

oh in prazer should apprehend be ceferenced that at presuit not right to land in

Angling

can be obtained Except farm the local Culliorities on the spot-Aust Compresley

Aug 22

し

299

1256

Sevonport

out 28 143

RECEIVED

NOV 6 1843

300

Stanley,

X Know I brought home

in the lady

the

Jou

bloses of

books directed to Sir Hugh Gough

who their Probably witten to you in the subject - They have been forwarded from Saxonport Customhouse, under the Office Leal to the Queen's warehouse keeper Custom house London -

yours truly

Mitonhrey

ance

Then st? henguind for though the Office

301

Cou

anc

Bettench.

22. Dev. /43.

1388

donyMong

RECEIVED Newport Essore.

DEC 15 1843

My Lord.

13th December 1843.

302

Having Observed in the thous Papors that it is the intention of Goverment to sand out-12 Inspectors of Police and 12. More to Organize a Police force in the Island of Horry Hong. - I boy love to prward Apices of Tartimineits and to solicit the Appercitment of Inspector in that service. - Shope your Sordships will take vide consideration the long period I have bun cie the Public Service, namely 12 Yours and Whenths in the 25th loginiunt : 8 Years and 11 Months of that Period in the West Indies, and 6 Yours and

8 Months in the County Constabular

Habulary fre...

Perhaps I have not Afpplied to the spoofoor dessan- mont, but as your Lordships is Secretary for the forugic department. I theright you.

Borson to apply to. -

Night Honouralite. Cord Stanley

Coretary of State

for the foreign department Border

you were the paper

I New My Sond

Your Most Cheadunt. Servant-

}

Ellery County Crittal !

Cou

арнин

this as done in the casco & othern

1.9.-

In 1988 Hongkon

303

Copies of Testimonials of John Neteriche Inspector in the Cossese County Constabulary foret. -

25th Regiment of Infantry

D2.15

These are to Certify that Mr. 213 Schre Hcteriette Color Seyoint, born no the Parish of Muchey in or near the Jour of Castleblayney in the County of Monaghan was on listed. al Caskeblaspney for the aforesaid Corps or the 8th July 1825, at the age of 18 Gears, that he has served in the Army for twelve Years and four months, Was Corpore2 216.days, and Serpoint Sive Years, and 176 days. Was withe West Indies & Gears, and 126.days. He is discharged in consequence of paying the regulated sum of £10. - Character-Odor Sergeant-Heterick has been a trust. = worthy and excellent Non-Commissioned Officer. - Dated at Sinierick / Szint] Austonay Chombers Lolboll. 2nd November 1887. Commanding 28 Hajimet

Brochon 3 Docornber 1840.

In compliance with the request contained, in your letter of the 30th Now, in which you mention your bariz about to apply for the situation of Superintendent of Police in Yorkshire, I have

much satisfaction in stating that on tiecount of your having aburys conducted yourself, whilst serving in the 28thegiment. as an active, intelligent, trustworthy, and sober Non-Commis- = swines Officer, and held the Plants of Color and Pay Sergent of a company. I shoutt Consider you well quantified for the Appointment-your Ancerous to Obtain, and should be glad to hear that these few buries have been instrumental in your getting it :-

[ Sigrid / HC. Young Major 25 Heziment

Cou

1.1

Castleblayney 5th December 1840.

I only this day received your letter dated. 2nd Novṛ N23- but-have no hesitatore in stating, that I have known up w tine the Year 1826. and from that line. I consider,

you as a Briviale.

Soldier, as Corporal, as Orderly Hoom Clerk, and as Odor

　Serjeant, honest; brustworthy, intelligent, and every way quattified for a very confidential Situation. -

[ Sezried. ] S. G. Stockte hate Cup 2.5 Haz &

Bury Sancashire 21th October 18411.

We the undersigned having had Opportunities of cait = W. 4. - -nessing the Conduct of Serpant-Ichro Hoterick sorice May 1841. do Certify that he hat during that time Conducted himstj very respectably in the situation of Police Serpoint, and so far as may be consistent with the regulations of the Horse Guards, webz to recommend the prayer of his Politione, to the favourable con=

　sideration of the General Commanding in Chief. - / Sigurd / E. Grundy, 76. Ashton, 19. Grundy, A. Wood, 16. Walker. M.P. / magistrates / W. P. Woodcock. 18. I. Grundy, [ Magistrales Clerks). -

and now

Preston 8th January 1842. .

Icin Hcterish late Color Serjeant in the 25 Flag & N. 5. -

　　　serving as a Seyeint. in the Lancashire Constabulary free, Cang desinus of applying fror the appointment of Staff Sergeant on the Herinting service, I hereby certify that his Conduct during the time he has been dunder my Command [namely from the 2nd May 1840 to this date) has been most exemplary, and that he has performed his duties with fare. Waerity and Judgement - Ponsider hune to be remarkably coole quait feit for the situation be scotts - plaguint ) S. Hoodford Anfo & cant

Chief Constable for Laveshire:

304

Buny Lancashire 7th February 1842.

N. 6. I hear good plassere in exifying that during the time. I have Himnon Soyrant-Schero Hertorické formerly Color Serpent 28th. Hagment and move serving as a Sequent in the Pancashire Don- = sabutary force, he has born the highest chameter as a deber, coll Conducted, inkligant, and Zealous Non-Commissioned Officer.- from the beginning of 1826. to the end of 1837. I remember hose in the 25 Agiment and having boom myself Kazemental Adjutant-up = >twards of 441⁄2 Years, I had every opportionely of ferming

M.8.-

a36

Oppinine of his Channelor, danng the last year he has served.

during under my unindiale Command no this force, and I care safely day that his conduct has now martial by every quality regiusite in a Non-Commissioned Offreer. - I sincerely hope. he may be successful in his present application..

[Sazsive / S.S. Grove late Capt. 25 lagt; Sup : Caricathire Constaty,.

recommend

Bury Lancashire 29th April 1842. We the undersignat. Magistrates home the pleasure to

· Sergeint storiell to the notice of Captain Haapora for the situation of Inspector of Police, now vacant in the Bury Pdici force. - [Signat.] A. Wood H. Asklon. H. Hardman.§. Grundy, S. Hutchinson, 1 1. Open shaco. -

Chef Contables office Preston 3 July 15418, This is to certify that Sohn Hoclerick was appointed. Police Constable in the County of Samanthive Contestabulary force. on the 2th day of May 1840. was forended to the Hank and pray of sing on the 18th day of bug? 1840. and continued to denne to this date. He is supplest with this certificate with the tucio of being appriited Inps in the Esse Constable. His conduct-during the period of this sermée has been extremely grod.. - (Igrica) I. Wortford Chief Constable.

for Lexture

Cou

S. Betterech &

305

Der 1993.

1845]

Forwarded by press WR. Murdock 19 MStephen M. Hope LedStanley

Ligue

Find Stanicy bands the

Burs. Solinting the app. of Respectin of Police at Stong Range to acquaint you in repl that at pre

no such Office is in

Existence.

908

1424 bong hong

GEIVELrly menmouthshire

DEC 26 Accember 22th 1843

The Right heuerable Laced Stanley

307

It is the intention of the government to most aut trucure dispectores of patien and twelve forivates to the Island of Hong, long china

hy ford

I trust it will not be considered an act of foresumption.

years

an my part is offering suyself for the appointinent Jalso Gust that you will parden my mentioning that I have been two years in The Bristhe palice force and was draughted out to go at the

I have not only seen Bristal goal for the space of siven The working of Hore oysterns of management manly the ald systems of simple classification the silent and lastly the separate systems my experience therefore will I trust render me comperent Thumbly hope that I shall be enable at lay before your Lordship Jesteruorials as to character and qualification will be found equal to these of

ather candidate In conclusion I beg to state any that shouldr The so fortunate as to obtains the appointment I pledge myself to use my womast endeavour to discharge

Con

The duties with year and fidelity and trust in every respect so as to menit the confidence reposed in me

I have the honour to beary Jard

Your abedient humble Servant-

Edward Harford

Offeer of her majesty's gaal

Hist. Monmouthshire

To The Right hoverable Leid Stanley

308

DES

The Night - Heriorable

Lord Stanley

Secretary of State of The Colonial Department-for

in Londen

Sarayn

Entered Doughing

309

Mr. Harford Sie Shanmught.

Ust

Lundirected fo

Monmouthshine Lord Stanley track the

1944

Forvarded b JANY

Mundort 2

Stephen

Bit Hope LoadStanley

recipt of your better of The 22. Weltere..o soliciting the appointment of Inspector of Police at ruply Hongkong.

Jame to inform you

that as get no such

has been created.

Office

Shaver

and

310

Cou

ance

8. Mathew. Ft. Worth John Thrubs.

1394 Wongkong 8.

RECEIVED

DEC 18 1843

Cly Lesch.

zierpool Deed. 1844 1843 11

Pliesenthaly by leave to

Enferm Your Brelships. That, I have hemat Hen Magerly hevernment. Are about to Establish

Bound force in Wong lang. Chein a learn to offer my

a and bey

the Entire of the late war in

in the British Legion. Where & held. the Bank of Cafe in the 1 Rey Janet Rifler fe and was solgutant in the later Caps thensure think I Can heaterfallen in the

force about to the Established in that

Country Belisih.

as. a

Luperion Crill. My. Bravey

hu. her. Are Much noticial int

tommurille, history of that war and Lyin

Cot

ane

page 351. anch

　　Home Lennitars and the Authe I have also. abistan - Wities. at the Harne Following.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　arch, 812 Testimonials And Recommendaties. from Valuable Information. Jennished

andins offiend ad

which Comm

cations ! Were taken from of the Most Salesfa

Satisfactory, and fli

sennol and

بسال

Comm.

me to the Horse fards. by Col. Faulhimer

desenfotion. Which I will Lebrint to Resispert.com officer. here. Who hast

Excund. crons to do, so, and the Thanky of that department.

Moser Authentins. in this Care. Chauled

have the hover to Le Commandect to inde was given me les f Her Magerty. Germent

And also.

Col. Fant, the

Exummendation from Dinitions. There recinct in the Laby-

frü

lo. Geb. a Hem - Arbutterent: Commanden the

རྩ ལ་ཡ་ St Nithet... Shoulet The fortunate to by the presen

tins. Wene in

Lutyent,

The Lusbyent

present. Itale of Peland

Staley

undu Jour Lescahrige Motive. Still doing. The Present and Juline propuls. c The Mort: flattiin Testimonialy. for the feditions. Inspenators. Catect Limpo Brannt. Actink, Cand all the the

18th Sept 1843-3 darte y 14 11.4 23.5 727th - having Qualifications. Mousan for a bold a perfunt. Howledge of their movements. And have to dontile Bam in Consent and pumpents.. Lender there Ercumstang

Qualifärd. for this Services - I lar also. refer with great lespent to the Night. Hente sie danos Graham-

I hope a favoma Zuschliess-

дний

able notice from Jour

I have the homer.

to be with profound. Verset. your Endships

theart. Servant Late B. C. L

Owen Kelly. Capt.

Dance

Cor

313

Entered.

Coflamm Kalliy

1843

Fincandelly DECK

11" Mudoch, 26 | APStephen |

M&Hope

Loristanley

Lespe

་ ་

Sam divited by and Stanley track the We four letter of the 10. ind. Solinting

in of

have

Employment in the Odine mce which you

heard is about to be

Established at Song

Kong.

andin

Dam

to repaint for that at present no such Force hasbeen Established

Coff

314

mance

315

1103 Aby keng

Dear Sir

the

RELITE

316

Daytons Pranor

18.0

1 et 1843

I have to acknowledge

rece

ipt of a letter

from you

dated 23 fatt marked "Confidential" - I

should have answered.

it immediately had

8. J. Stephen Engl

Cor

hance

I been in Town, but end will write to

being

on a

visit to

L. R. Peet I have not icon able to refer to some paper that. I spoutit like to look before and

нас

mering

Soul Stanleys question

bave Drayton

Saturday

Manor on

Monday

317

Believe

Dean L... Yours faithfully

A Malcol

Cou

Confidential

318

Fir

London Hotel

Albermache fr bc. 30th 1843-

answer

your

letter

dated 23 Ins in which you

Call

on me

me the furnish you.

for the information of

Lord Stanley, with a

detail

of the Offices provisionally filled up. at Hongkong,

and

The salaries attacked to each

also

my opinion of the

Monner in which the duties

me carried on, I bey to

enclose you

To J. Stephen Eag

a list of

Cou

Manc

the gentlemen employed___

D which an amoexed my

are

Remarks

The cate

of Salaries

Mentioned in the Schedule

come into operation

the 27th June, being the day on which the ratifications were exchanged -

It is in themy Pottingers

wish, that all the Gentlema to whom he has given appointments should, if this Lordship. Think, fit, continue in them he invariably kept a situation. vacant, rather than appoint

any one he did not think qualified

is Heney omitted in

the

The Schedule to mention

319

the personal Staff of the Governor. He has appointal Lint Brooke to be his Military Secretary and Aist. de-Camp

but left his salony to be fixed in England.

was not aware

as he

of what

mas usual in such cases

In the accompanying sist of Offices filled up I have not thought it necessary to include The blacks, but I can state that the selection of Them all, has bee

fam then qualifications, and

nothin

cara

than the mann

which their

be better

work

Bout

will not have this.

Lund Staubiy

I aufhere that your Land life

بریم

is carried one

I have the home to he

ندگی

Jour Abueling Servant

Mydea Murdoch.

I send yo

320

7.6. Jaur 1944.

note ofther

meuner

in which had hapen oder H. Pottinger

were treated on

thei

departure

لمه

telang S.

ди

In above of

We shak ask

yon Lign manual mattention.

Wemmend

Cou

321

Memorandum.

Lewd hapicit Salary of t bors. a que commenced fume the day of his

from embachation. he outfit

Whine, but

on account.

was allowed

advance of

was

his salary.

£2000.

made

Whim before his departure. A papage When

was also provided for

Jamily in a

The Salaries.

him and his

King's this.

the other persons

the

original establishment in China who went

from this Country commened

of embarkation.

→

ther due

die Henry Pottingen Salary of £boro. a commenced from the day Odeparture

Jean

his

Cou

departure from Anglued; he had

besides

outfit of

aut

　　　　　　　　　　£2,000.j be was allowed to change the expence of his hansport & land and Waters

If Mr Davis was paid

establishment

as a

the

the F.O., he would

matter of course

like di 14 Pottinger.

be teatret

322

List of Gentlemen holding

appointments under the Government of Hongkong.

Colonial Secretory

Dr Cot Malcolm.

Deputy Colonial Secretary

was

appointed

R. Moosnam. Exgs. In Kenny Pottingers personal Surgeon at the commencement of The war he acted as

Secretaryg

To Sir Henry during Lut let Malishe absence in England, acid has

і continued in the Office ever since, he is perfecth, qualified for the situation_

Thief Clack and keeper of the

Becords.

Portugen

MW Almada, is a by birth, he was taken into the Superintendants office by East Elliott some years ago.

and

Cor

very anxious

and is an invaluable public servant - he is very To become a naturaligut Englishman__

Chief Magistrate

Major Caine, has been in

this situation ever sime

the Foland was taken possession of by Caft Elliott. nothing coutel

have been better than the whole

of his arrangements for preserving the tranquillity of the Settlement. he is a most intelligent and zealous officer, and Sittenny has the highest opinion of him

Assistant Magistrate

　　　Hillion Enyt has been some time acting under Major laine, who considus him a first rate Officer. he has made great progress

in the Chinese language -

Clark of the Recorders Count Scott Exy. had only been-appointed

323

a short time.

before I left, but from what I saw of him, he appeare

intelligent and well informed, he was

well

recommended Wohin Hemy.

Interpreter to the count

Treasurer & Accountant & Joint

Collector.

was

appointed

C. Stewart Engs. by on themy to act as Treasure

in 1841. he is an excellent

Accountant, and a,

gentleman in whom die Henny places great confidence

Land Office & Joint Collectra

H. Gordon Exy = has high

testimonials

Cou

testimonials from

which are

IN Brunet

I belive in Loud.

Itonly possession. Sir Henry

high aficion of kun-

pas à

Clock of the works

M Tonant has been

employed for

some time

and I have always heard a good character of him

Gordon & the

from

Officers that he has hem

under -

Harbor Master

Lut Peddler B.H. was

afpointed

by lap Elliott, he is an active

and zealous Officce -

Ass Harbor Martin

W Lence is an excellent

and active somay

muu

and has been in the department

Ever since the Island was

first

first occupied

Colonial Lunzion Dr Minchester mas

324

appointul by Sir Leng to do the duty in the beginning of 1842

but I do not know whether

he is appointed Surgen- Assistant. his salary

da Irememchen.

For Matern

325

Shatch of the Probable Establishments of the Iovernment of Hongkong belon

submitted

for consideration and commands

hance

Governor

Lieutenant Governor

Colonial Secretary

Chief

Deputy Colonial heretary

Baking Block of & Keeper of the

4 link

Click Clerk

1800

800

472.10

270.

243.

داره

Recorder or Thief Justice

2500

1500

800

Advocate General

3 Queen's Solicitor

Clerk of the Recorder's bout the 600.

Chief Magistrate

Assistant Magistrate

1200

340

Clerk of the Magistrates Court 270

Interpula

2nd Interpretes

405

387.10-

blake

Cint

Clark

foluk

Carid

пица

270.-

202. 10

202:10

Brought forward Z

Treasurer, and Accountant

and Joint Collector

Assistant to de

Clerk

Land officer & Joint Collector

1000

Clerk of Maks

405

Other Cluck.

302.10

Draftsman

270-

Inspector of Buit sings and

Assistant to the Ain't Collectors 324-

Thief derk

Colonial Secretary

1200

405

lay Schedule & Establishments Sobe Leke 4 326

for the post of Houghong.

Good & his Personal

Staff,

270 Good & Superintendent of British

Trade

in thera

Ornate Secretary

6000

or Ride de champ - 300

の

Monial Secretary's office

6300

Merk

Aerk.

1800

472 10

270

-243

Aeth-

218

Post master

Assistant

Blck

Black

Harbor Master

330

3001 10

гуа 243-

Ministers of Religion Thaplacic

что

202.10

you

Assistant

Black

Colonial Surgeon

Assistant

Assistant.

black

article Register of beberts & Imports

Apothecary Cape intendent.

Hospital.

135-

Istat £22,106-10

ли

Work in Police Court.

boo

324 162-

Judicial Department

Attorney Gent

Thief Justice;

2500

Regerttar

1500

600

720

Mice Magidrate. Sheriff & Provost thard - 1200

324-

216.

Assistant acting

as Ditto.

.540.

Merk in Supreme Court.

202

10.

800

Interpreter un to.

.405

500 162

Interpreter

in do.

معرفة

عروق

Carried forward

71555 £17556 10

Brought forward

بر کا امن کی شرکت

Financian Department

Treasurer.

1200

theef terk

405-

Cerk

270

Accditor Reling as Work Blounals. 1000

2,875

Legislature

terk if the Executived Segerlative

Councils, duties performed by

Auditor.

Administration of Lands.

Surveyor Gent-

Mert

Roads & Public Works

1000

dark, of the works& livil Engineer ... 405

Conservation & Management of

Harbours.

Harbour Master

Assistant

Merk

202

1,607

600

.324

162

1088

£ 23/25.

Summary of Establishmen to for

the Goot Hougtong.

Goot & his Personal Staff

Colonial Secretary's office

--6,300

-3001 10

Ministers of Religion

Judicial Department

Fensucial Department-

Legislature

Bond

مون

7,555

2875

103.3 10

£686

Administration Blaced & Public Worker

Conservation & Managment of Harbours.

£23.125.

327

ance

328

OFF

Civil

Malta

Jovernor thief Secretary

Rosis. Jec? 2. Nos.

techs

Clerks

Cashier of Freneury Auditor feneral

cesto.

Collector of Customs

Estab! about..

Collector

of Land Revenue

Est! übert

Judicial

President of Court of Appeal

5 Juder Zench

Crown Advvente

4 Judicial Magestanter

Inspector of Police

Chests to de

Superintendant

329

£3000

1000

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466.

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Jovernor Civil Serrabury

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Collector of Sh. Ravenner

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Fix Assistants.

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1000

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270

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Judge of Supreme Court

924

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380

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3885

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£5000

1500

450

1000

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1000

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650

331

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320

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300.

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Сторожу

My Lockh

RECEIVED

DEC.26 1843

Deel 22 1843.

Previous to my leaving

China, Ireceived instructions

from Sie Hemy Pottinger, to lay before your Lordship, the necessity of.

332

some arrangement

being made for the extablishment of effective Police, in the

Colony of Hongkong-

At present that duty is conicl on, by Soldiers, chosen from the Regiments quartered in the Estand, but - Sir Henry only

looked on

this

temporary

arrangement, and considered.

2. Right Honorablen

Lout Stanky

&..

that

anc

Superintendant of Police

Clerical res

English Bashain-Cape Town

Tusions Tour

Supersitendant Jeneral of Education _ Surgeon of Somerest dospital

Civil £1999

Juricial 7,588

Police.

11517.

Clerical & Schools- 12,791.

16339

My Lord

RECEIVED Dec 22

C D

DEC 26 1843

332

1543.

Previous to my leaving

China, Ireceived instructions from Sie Henry Pottinger, to lay before: your Lordship, the necessity of

some amangement

being made for the extablishment

effective Police, in the

Colony of Hongkong-

At present that duty is coniel on, by Soldiers, chosen from the Regiments quartered in the Estand, but Sir Henry only-

looked on this as

tempoing

Corrangement, and considered.

The Right Honorablen

Lout Stanley

that

&..

в -

that the best flan would be,

men

tonaise a body of Engloud, expressly for this service, the experiene of which would be met, in part, by. rate levied on the residents on the Island - As however

was

not aware-

the expense,

of either practicability

of this Man, he left it time

Lordship

to explain & Jem

The circumstances of the case

and the necessity of some persons being sent from England, owing to the impossibility of trusting entirely to threve

Policemen and the great

difficulty of obtaining Europeans for that duty.

　　Since the personal communication I had with your Lordship this subject, I have made every

enquing

as to the expense.

333

canging out Sir Henny wishes and find, that to send out a force of

and mantain

50 mear

aud

Four Inspectors would cost at least six thousand pounds

a year.

From a

часува

Calculation I have made

do not think that at present

more than £3,000

he wised by

in the found

gear could a rate of a shilling

on the houses.

now

built on the Island, but this

of course

se would

increase

any corresponding

yearly, without.

necessity for increase in the Police force - Of cou

coume in.

this calculation. I have not taken into account the Solaries of the Magistrates or the experice of

Police stations which would have to the built and kept in repair_

　　Should Jour Lordship object Do the expense of this plan I bez to suggest that there. Увед

four Inspectors or Lejeants of Police should he sent out

possible, and the

us soon as

present system of acting

Do continu

Soldiers

Policemen be allowed

until such time

as the Authorities at Hongkong

Con see mor

clearly

the means

they will have oft supportin

efficient establishment_

астые

I have been informed that in New South Wales, Loldins are allowed. To do duty during the time that their

Police

Regiments are in the Country._.

In laying the latter plam befor Your Lordship They to sag- that I do not conceive it in

any may

equal to sin Henys

proposal, the only objection

to which appears to be its expensiveness

I have the house to b

My Lord.

334

Your most theclund

Humble Lervant

Malcony

ers

335

Bou

Zo the

me the const of China & requests from his Ludwhich som

feet file (accepts to Jere Hauler

& Macarking presents her tis -

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Leroy Staut 36

196 Hony Rong...

appoussel.

Mace, Might be refutes - ai Hung King, in deceated & xpereinced Medical

in which the services of te hellen

The Telacia of

How a crome settlecat,

Heere lit

I understand

will to fde.

Ass Han Shoragen,

one therefore I should say wur as many as could be afferele (in Motably needed) _ with couple of Serpants, coorde for the meaies of Reauvrug

jack patent

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jared's on the spot

With a Guar

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While the perfora & Std. be minde

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four

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the hugghht by the Rags went relieves their own as Sepahucheershing-.

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news Wales

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337

little doubt, that uppouticity

of their sort pill be screpans = . 3. Macarting having sisited

& resided for considerable per

Hatters himself, that be ceceu descam.

suck, bath and been tage

In destes of

to himself & others. but his principle

blepot in applijing to Joni Stanly

- var, at Macy places, u. (ut for thier, or in the absence

een

cutta, Mexdiar, Ceylon & &.& having negriina. inticciati acquauite with Her ko the habits & (uxtoras &

con poole, &f them fucking

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such, Soucis.

the civit Apprentunt, is that he has

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opportunity of

titudes

Mat ho

In habits & Mansion f the to litch Kinonen Peoples and laying the Resuble before the

If Nexuser

Sporles, an object that be thecute he Lordship. Heay be dispeces to for - tears, if frour his porsent statio

at the Cape, he conte Caxity

Jet

Heron in

St African & soch a preve

57.57

21 March

You will see that this is

cation for emplazmat.

füllen notice of this Center

Consopindene - Certy leash W

The Right hout.

Eli

Tenn. Die 14.

fruthi Tour..

Hoch sexpect to the State

338

heathers here. I may he

permitted to print but, to olu dutch bastan

thus recorted to Mer Rawstorme. (ével le: scuticur

に

of Exterhere, in culticy out ther Lie-tich Rocks, to not fin the absence &

as that horder th

Trospe

their refusal, print blanke, to obey, hade it

Not be Aboodistady nocdanly, for Her Momentuisian

Justice & secutum. permanent Eursion me

the Eactions Frentice

Luves, to starin

the. Nitheru, cable

sesportfelly Aimitles expert felly Aconittin

339

South

55 Lauriston Place & dintuigh 236 Hong Kong & puls 1845

RECEIVED

приватиза

340

My Lord

Rumitime zes you to escection Frontine

teritis the nation of Her Majesty'; Expernment to permit the chances to Afle in Her Majesty's Possessions at- Hong kong in China, as I have some intention of proceeding to that Part of the world, if have be granted to persons to dado.

Jam

Hon Lord. Stanley

4. G. Colonies

My Lord

Your humble Ferat James Robertson

Shoe Maker

c). I Intend to go on

my own

Charges

Mr. J. Robertson

1243 APRL

Forwarded

Murdoch 12.

Stozler: /2

Sir

15. Cepil 341

1043.

Lave directed y dardstanly back the receipt of your lane of the 5 Miatant enquiring Whether it is the intention

To Mlodh to permit Mechanics Writtle in the Irland of Honghong. Mreply dame toimfoun that the regulations Sou respecting the Setitement of Smalljects in that Colony

have not been.

gel-determined

Thave

on.

342

343

Cattire an unpattan Queshing to rolect Sodbinuline Wheply that the wegulations which It is prepond thate apply to tongkons

are wit ett deteritune.

and Stanley

adaptary of State for the Colonies

London

18·43

344

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627 Satronage (Hongkong)

The Right Hable

M. 4. Robert Frist Sommercial und,

word John Stanley (CHIVED

to stay of Stati 124

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Lord

1843

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by most melancholy Beak with 6 meal Senere in "Pech, Eaving his Sctator affairs to hisveer Day - Ansetticed, consequently not eating one of Mis Janues to take a fair For ins in this world, "May Crow take the liberty in my present diétien, and with a beloved wife Three Siddies, Entrees, "dependent or he's solice Report news then Ip-

Boutient

trend of Sasseyor or Draughtsman beine malitio forme tani passed on Deancanation & Mar

an Merimed "eading for the Royal Enfieen & Artillly diy chic latiction in the Mr Colone of Has Chi for skies, I wil studiouse endeavor, to prose, an

abilities, may worth Gratitude?

Having the honor to be

Louis Fordships

prerobes et trey humide Percent lis tanst

Hongkong for Exterest A. Roweroftkey, Lie

4 Robert Street

Commercial Road.

345

341day, 145

Jam directed f

wedia Socks RowdStanly wack the

Mundosh 27

receipt of you

letter of

the 22 Instant applying

for an appointment as Surveyor or Draftoman at tongsong. I refl Erpuss

due to

legret

his Lordships.

Mat he can hold out

Wyre no prospect of his being able to comply with Jour application.

have.....

out

346

347

Sou

Achini

Iter

"To The Right Majesty's

Fairs.

194 khong hong

RECEIVED

esty's Secretar

NOV 7 1843

Lord Stanty

348

Hate for Colonial

Bristol 2nd Nov 1843

Zd. Hope

will see that this is an application for employ

10her: 143 Letter

My Lord,

A Serious

errov

having pervaded)

most.

of the public cuticisms upon the Chinese

on the 10

Tariff since its publications

7 October this Mace at the lenth of Dollar

riz). calculating, instead of the tenth of a Fael, I humbly, hope Your Lordship will pardons the liberty I take 9. inclosing for your lordship's perusal a copy of

observations which first appeared) in the

Morning,

Herald

Oct pyn

I have since, My Lord, had the honour of receiving, from M: I. F. Davis, a very high

Chor

Authority,

her considers

من

دید در ده رده کردن به

letter.

in which he states Hist.

" valuation of the Tact at 6)-

approximation to its reals worth

as could have been

My Lord

(fixed) upon)?

I have the honour to subscribe myself.

Your Lordships jaithful servant

Sam Rostsey

349

THE CHINESE

in 1134 Hon kons

Hongkong

TARIFF.

(FROM FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, OCTOBER 28, 1845.)

C.O NOV.

1846

TO THE EDITOR OF THE BRISTOL JOURNAL. Sir, The vast importance of the Chinese Tariff requires that it should be reduced to English weights, measures, and monies, for the use of British merchants, and not having yet observed that this has been done, I beg to trouble you with such a table, toge- ther with a few observations upon the standard to be observed.

The definition and determination of the Chinese tael is ex- pressed in several different ways. 1st. It has been generally in England taken to be one third of the pound sterling, or 6s. 8d., or 80 pence, making the mace its 10th, 8d., and the candareen its 100th part, 8-10ths of a penny. This simple relation to our own money would be a great advantage to English merchants if it were fully established, but some, as Beawes, make the candareen d., reducing the tael to 68. 3d.

2ndly. It is now, however, for the most part compared with the Spanish dollar. Thus the latest and perhaps the highest authority, that of Mr. Pope, in the Yearly Journal of Trade for 1843, states 72 taels to be equivalent to 100 dollars. The Spanish dollar

s commonly estimated at 4s. 6d., but her Majesty's procla- mation (Yearly Journal of Trade, 1840, p. 391), issued for the West Indies, makes it equivalent to 4s. 2d. The tael, therefore, will be 68. 3d., if we take the former, and 5s. 94d. if the latter,

for our guide.

that

3rdly. It was originally compared with the Chinese silver coin called mace, and their copper coin called cash, but the mace has been long disused; 1000 cash were once equivalent to one tael, but the depreciation of these coins by deterioration of the metal and reduction of their weight, so amply illustrated in the highly interesting and most authentic work of Mr. Davis, has now rendered the tael equal to a much greater number of cash. By Sir Henry Pottinger's Hong Kong proclamation of the 29th of March, 1842, 1200 of them are declared equal to one dollar. In weight I

I have found them vary from about 35 grains troy to twice as much. Du Halde says that the French sou is equivalent to the 100th part of the tael, that is to the candareen, and also

is equal to cash,

instead of 10. 4thly. The Chinese tael is a weight, and has its value expressed by European weights, either

ither avoirdupois or troy, and this is the truest mode of determining its equivalent in fine silver, seeing that the references to English money do not agree, that dollars differ materially value, and that the Chinese cash are still more different from each other in their weight and quality. Messrs. Gordon and Crawfurd, in their admirable treatise upon Chinese commerce, give a table stating the tael is equal to 1 1-3 ounce avoirdupois, or 579.84 grains troy. These, unfortunately, do not agree neither, for 1 1-3 oz. avoirdupois contains 437.5 and 145.8 1-3 grs., or 583.3 1-3 grs. troy, and not 579.84. Again, Beawes in his "Lex Mercatoria," states that the tael was 1 oz. 2 dr., of course troy weight, which is 480 and 120, or 600 grains. The editor of "Mortimer's Commercial Dictionary," in his "Universal Commerce," p. 64, says 100 taels should weigh 120 oz. 10 dwts. troy, or 57840 grs., or the single tael 5784, which is less than any of the above. He says, also, that 100 Spanish dollars should weigh 88 oz. 13 dwts.; that is, 42,552 grs., of which we take the 72nd part, according to Mr. Pope, the tael comes out 591 grs. Now, 16 taels make a catty, and 100 catties a pecul; all autho- rities, I believe, concur in making the pecul 133 1-3 b. avoirdu- pois, or the catty 1 1-3 lb., for which reason I prefer taking the tael as 1 1-3 oz., or 583 1-3 grs. The English crown piece, or 58. is so nearly an avoirdupois ounce that if we could make this the standard the tael would come out as at first 5s. and 20d., or 6s. 8d., or 80d.; but in China all silver coin is taken as bullion, and the duties of course will be paid in bullion. The real value of the tael must, therefore, be sought in the market price of stan- dard silver. This, at the present time, I find to be 45. 114d. per ounce troy, which is almost exactly 4s. 6d. the ounce avoirdupois, or 68. the tael; and I have accordingly made this my standard in the following table, wherein I have reduced the Tariff to English weights and monies. I prefer this to taking the market price of the dollar, whether Mexican or Spanish, new or pillar, and using the multiplier 1.208, because I consider that the term "sycee" means "perfectly pure." This word I believe to be originally Chinese, although the characters used by the Chinese to express it do not indicate its proper etymology I have no doubt that it was originally, in the orthoepy of Morrison, "tsuh sib," or "full quality;" but the characters commonly used for it mean "fine silk," expressive of what mineralogists would call it's "lustre satiny."

I cannot conclude without suggesting that, at the present low price of copper, 1000 tons, costing 70,0007. or 80,0001, might advantageously be coined into Chinese cash, weighing each 58 1-3 grs. This would greatly relieve the distress of the neighbourhood of Swansea, and supply Hong Kong and the Chinese with a good currency during the present and the next generation; for, if neatly executed, it would be universally coveted and hoarded up in abundance, and would be a good payment for tea, instead of opium. On one side of the coin I would have the words "Victoria Regina," and on the other, as usual, perforated token," with "Hong Kong" instead of the Emperor's name.

Bristol, Oct. 14.

I am, Sir, your obedient servant,

SAM. ROOTSEY.

1. Alum, per ewt.......

2. Aniseed star, ditto

3. Arsenic, ditto.

10. Canes of all kinds, per 1,000........

11. Capoor cutchery, per cwt.

350

EXPORTS.

Cotton Manufactures, continued-

£ s. d.

0 6

0 2 64

Ditto, oil of, ditto...

1 5

0 3 93

4. Bangles (or glass armlets), ditto

0 2 6

5. Bamboo screens, and bamboo wares of all kinds, do. 010

6. Brass leaf, ditto................

7 63

7. Building materials, ditto..

duty free.

8. Bone and horn ware, ditto........

5 03

9. Camphor, ditto...

7 63

3 0

1 10

3 94

5 0

14.

5 2

Grey, or unbleached, cottons-viz., long-cloths, domestics, &c., 30 to 40 yards long, 28 to 40 inches wide, ditto 0 0 74 Grey twilled cottons, 30 to 40 yards long, 28 to

40 inches wide, ditto...

0 0 74 Chintz and prints, of all kinds, 20 to 30 yards

long, 26 to 31 inches wide, ditto... 0 1 24 Handkerchiefs under 1 yard square, 72 ea... 0 0 03 Handkerchiefs above 1 yard square, 1.08 ditto... 0 0 1 Ginghams, pullicates, dyed cottons, velveteens, silk and cotton mixtures, woollen and cotton mixtures, and all kinds of fancy goods, not in current consumption, 5 per cent. ad valorem. Cotton yarn and cotton thread, per cwt... 15. Cow bezoar, per lb............................ 16. Cutch, per cwt.........

0 5

15. Clothes, ready made, ditto.......

16. Copper ware, pewter, ditto, &c., ditto

17. Corals, or false coral, ditto.....

20. Fans (as feather fans, &c.), ditto

21. Furniture of all kinds, ditto.

22. Galingal, ditto.......

23. Gamboge, ditto

..............

25. Glass beads, ditto

2 64

19. Flints, ditto....

ditto....

17. Elephants' teeth, 1st quality, whole, ditto....!

18. Fish maws, ditto......

20. Glass, glass ware, and crystal ware of all kinds, 5

per cent, ad valorem.

2d quality, ditto, broken

0 10 1

0 7

0 0 3

4442-43

5 0

21. Gambier, per cwt....

22. Ginseng, Ist quality, ditto

0 0

9 11

0 0

2d ditto, or refuse, ditto

0 17 7

0 10 1

23. Gold and Silver Thread :-

0 2 61

12. Cassia, ditto.

Ditto buds, ditto.

Ditto oil, ditto.

13. China root, ditto..............

14. China ware, all kinds, ditto

18. Crackers and fire-works of all kinds, ditte 19. Cubebs, ditto.

24. Glass, and glass ware of all kinds, ditto

26. Glue (as fish glue, &c.), ditto 27. Grass cloths (all kinds), ditto 28. Hartall, ditto...........

29. Ivory ware (all kinds), ditto...

30. Kittysols, or paper umbrellas, ditto 31. Lackered ware, all kinds, ditto.......

32. Lead (white lead), ditto........

33. Lead (real lead), ditto.

34. Marble slabs, ditto

35. Mats (straw, rattan, bamboo, &c.), ditto

36. Mother-o'-pearl ware, ditto.

37. Musk, per ĺb...

39. Pictures-viz., large paintings, each...

45. Rhubarb, ditto............................................................

5 2

0 2 6

0 5 05

ditto......

0 0 73

0 0

0 5 04

0 2 6

0 10 1

0 15

1st quality, or real, per lb....

2d ditto, or imitation, ditto

24. Gums, Benjamin, per cwt.

Olibanum

Myrrh

Gums unenumerated 10 per cent. ad valorem. 25. Horns, Bullocks' and Buffaloes', per cwt............. 26. Horns, Unicorus' or Rhinoceros', ditto 27. Linen, fine, as Irish or Scotch,

yards long, inches wide, per piece...................... 0 3 0 Coarse Linen, as linen and cotton mixtures, silk and linen mixtures, &c., 5 per cent. ad valorem. 28. Mace, or flour of nutmeg, per cwt.................... 29. Mother of Pearl shells ditto......

30. Metals, viz.,

Copper, unmanufactured, as in pigs, ditto. O 0% Ditto, manufactured, as in sheets, rods, ditto.... 0 Iron, unmanufactured, as in pigs, ditto

... 05 01

0 10

38. Nankeen and cotton cloth of all kinds, per cwt........

Rice paper pictures, per 100.....

40. Paper fans, per cwt....

0 2

0 0 6

41. Paper of all kinds, ditto

0 2

42. Pearls (i. e., false pearls), ditto

43. Preserves and sweatmeats of all kinds, ditto... 44. Rattan work of all kinds, ditto

Ditto, manufactured, as in bars, rods, &c., ditto 0 0 9 Lead in pigs, or manufactured, ditto. Quicksilver, ditto...

0 2 04

0 15 1

Steel, unmanufactured, ditto

0 2 01

5 0

Tin, ditto.........

0 5 0

Tin Plates, ditto

02 01

2 10 43

0 12

0 10

0 5 0

2 10

...

2 10 43

32. Pepper, ditto...

0 2 01

33. Putchuck, ditto

0 3 91

34. Rattans, ditto.....

0 1 0

duty free.

36. Rose maloes, per cwt...

05 03

46. Silk, raw, whether from Chekiang, Canton, or

elsewhere, all kinds, per cwt.....

Coarse or refuse silk, ditto....

Organzine, all kinds, ditto.....

Ribands, thread, &c., ditto.......

Silk piece goods of all kinds, as silks, satins, pon-

gees, velvets, crapes, lustrings, &c., ditto...... 3 0 53 N.B. The additional duty of so much per piece,

hitherto levied, to be henceforth abolished.

0 15

47. Silk and cotton mixtures, silk and woollen mixtures, and goods of such classes, ditto...... 48. Shoes and boots of leather, satin, or otherwise, ditto 0 1 49. Sandal-wood ware, ditto..............

50. Soy, ditto...................

51. Silver and gold ware, ditto..

52. Sugar, white and brown, ditto.

53. Sugar candy, all kinds, ditto...

54. Tin-foil, ditto...

55. Tea, ditto..

57. Turmeric, ditto....

58. Tortoiseshell ware, ditto...

59. Trunks (of leather), ditto......

Unenumerated Metals, 10 per cent. ad valorem.

31. Nutmegs, Ist quality, or cleaned, per cwt.

2d ditto, or uncleaned ditto

35. Rice, paddy, and grain of all kinds.

37. Saltpetre (to be sold to Government agents only)

per ditto.........................................................................

...... 0 1 61 38. Sharks' fins, first quality, or white, per ditto...... 0 5 01

second quality, or black per ditto...... 0 2 61

39. Skins and furs, viz.,

Cow and ox hides, tanned and untanned.......... 0 3 0 Sea otter skins, each

0 0 104

0 0 103

0 0 5

0 0 104

Tiger, leopard, and marten skins, each

Land otter, racoon, and sharks' skins, per hund. 0 12 0

I 10 0

03 0

1 0 2

0 2 61

0 5

0 2 0

2 10 4

0 1 3

0 191

Fox skins, large, each...

0 2 6

Ditto, small, each...

0 12 7

56. Tobacco of all kinds, ditto......

0 1 0

Beaver skins, ditto...

2 10 44

Hare, rabbit, and ermine ditto..

01 0

40. Smalts, per cwt.

free.

41. Soap, ditto.........

0 15 1

42. Stock-fish, &c................

43. Sea horse teeth..................................

0 10

44. Treasure and money of all kinds, free.

8. d.

45. Wine, beer, spirits, &c.:-

0 5 0

In quart bottles, per hundred bottles

0 6 0

In pint ditto, ditto....

0 3 0

0 0 9

In casks, per cwt.

46. Woods, namely

......

0 10

1 5

60. Treasure, i. e., coins of all kinds.

61. Vermillion, per ewt.......

Articles unenumerated in this tariff to pay a duty of 5 per cent. ad valorem.

IMPORTS.

1. Assafoetida, per cwt......

2. Bees' wax, ditto......

3. Betel nut, ditto...

4. Bicho de mar, 1st quality, or black ditto.

Ditto

2d ditto, white

5. Birds' nests

Ditto Ditto

1st ditto, cleaned ditto......

2d ditto, good middling ditto 0 12 7 3d ditto, uncleaned, ditto...

6. Camphor (Malay), 1st ditto, clean, per lb. ......

Ditto

2d ditto, refuse ditto, per Ib... 0

7. Cloves, 1st ditto, picked per ewt........

Ditto, 2d ditto, mother ditto

8. Clocks, watches, spy-glasses, all kinds of writing- desks, dressing-boxes, cutlery, perfumery, &c., 5 per cent. ad valorem.

9. Canvass, 30 to 40 yards long. 24 to 31 inches wide,

per piece.........

10. Cochineal, per cwt

11. Cornelians, per 100 stones........

Ditto beads, per ewt

12. Cotton ditto.

13. Cotton manufactures-viz.

Ebony, ditto......

Sandal wood, ditto

Japan wood, ditto.......

Unenumerated woods, 10 per cent. ad valorem.

0 2 0

0 2 6

009

0 2 61

0 0 6

47. Woollen manufactures-viz., broadcloths, Spanish

stripes, habit cloth, &c., 51 @ 64 inches wide, per

square foot..............................

0 0 11

Long ells, kerseymeres, flannel, and narrow cloths

of this description, ditto..............

0 0 51

Blankets, of all kinds, each.....

0 0

0 0 53

Imitation ditto bombazettes, &c., ditto

5 25

0 3 0

2 10 44

Bunting (narrow) ditto...................................................... .......... 0 Unenumerated woollen goods, or silk and woollen, and cotton and woollen mixtures, &c., 5 per cent. ad valorem.

0 0 24

1 3

0 2 04

Long-cloths, white, 30 to 40 yards long, 30 to 36

inches wide, per piece................. 0 0 104 Cambrics and muslins, 20 to 24 yards long, 40 to

... 0 0 103

46 ditto

Dutch camlets, per square foot......................... 0 0 11 Camlets, ditto............................

48. Woollen yarn, per cwt..................... 0 15

N.B. All articles unenumerated in this tariff 5

per cent. ad valorem.

We have something like this at home. There is a place in Wales called Llanseashore, but which is not upon the sea shore. This name Sior or Shore is the old British name of George, or Saint George, and exists also the English word Wyndeshore, or Windsor, which I should Latinise "Venta Georgii," from the round table, castle, and chapel of St. George.

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1243

Forwarded by NOVE BR Chapman MEStephen M&Hope Lord Stanley &

SS.

how /45

351

I am directed

by Lord Stanley

acknowledge

the

acceipt of your letter of the

2 That enclosing

Jour

Observations.

on the Chinese Tariffs

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352

353

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RECEIVED

DEC. 6

1843

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theres.

be no objection to this.

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out

DEG

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of the deal itself

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H. M. Huber Jer

1986 Hongkon

RECEIVED

DEC. 1+ 1845

356

Bannini Ft. Laud de

13. Den 1847 --

I hope gun

with Landon

Trouble Ju

again neuturing comperaturly Tifling.

mätter

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facken stay be premme be will have read alifton seat when before the rectoffties.

Entered Hengshing B. Wyon Togr.

1843

Forwarded by DEC 11. Chapman 7.

Stephen Mr Hope

Lord Stanley /

Ser

357

13. Dest 143 Application having been made Stord Mainly by Mr. Sy on behalf

of the Proprietor. If the Illustralia London hers A be permilled. & make

a copy

ru woodent of

the Great Seal Roughing Jam directed & convey to his Fordship's authority

you

for complying with that Gentlemans

редиент

You will not nowcor

anchestand this illany.

as Extending to taking aus

curplepingte

Heal

laterad Hougtong Entered Mchen Itz Eggs

1843

Forwarded by Dr MR. Thapsian 9. M.Stephen MHope Lord Stanley

358

2. 13. Deet /43

Having laid before Ford Hawley, your letter of the 5t instant expreting

th the with of the Proprietors 17f the Mustrated London. news Bpublish in their paper acotyle woodent Ofthe Great Seal 1) Hom phon Jam Daqquaint

черу

Ши

that his Fordslick has

authorized Not Wyon 2 permit the required. with be made

Jamz

Sou

080

359

ance

Cour

P.P

Hope Log

Blackfriars R

Made Sunday of State Dawning A

Enteret

Houghory

Major Soneral Vie Henry Pottinge Bart. It

Noah.

1845 Dac

Smith 15 of Stephen Mope

Lord Stanley 16

Sis

360

16. December 1843.

A.G. C.B..

I have the houer to transmit, herewith;

Warrant under

hannal

the Royal Sign

Morning Patent

cance Letters

to be lassed under the Public Seal of the Colony of Hong Kong, appointing Mr Paul Joy Steeling, Atomey General

in and

to he

for that.

Colony Shave

361

ance

Per V. Santor

362

our

RECEIVED

RECHES 147 Hory Kony

MAR 11 1843

363

March 10th,

1843.

My Lord,

Being informed by Mr

Smith that

appointment

regn=

cament for several weeks be larly made out, and having

ready for the press, ape peaking to the Members of the Church of England" for aid in building

Church, founding school

College, &c. in Hong-Kong, I'll spectfully ask

your

Lordships. permission to state in

cul

cir

that I have been selected for the office of Chaplain at Hangkung!

Expecting to be called away from home sharts, I should be

Sour

Hankful for

your

early intimatin

Lordship's pleasure

addressed to my name

St Peters, Mile End.

beg to remain,

and beg to re

Your Lordshipis

humper and

grabfert.

Vincent Joher Manten

Red V. J. Stanton Lie

Sbiten

Mile End

T:845

Murdoch 14

364

16 March (43

Jam desected by

Roco Stanley wack the reniphof gou. o of

leten

the 10th Distant explaining the grounds on which you with tobe permitted to

State in a

Cincelars

area

bout

have

which you Wisere Kal gout been selected for the Office

of Chaplain at Nongthong Mreply dams to inform you that Lord Stanley har

as no objection Bour making such an

rement.

Sou

***

365

Major General Sie Henry Pottingerd."

183.

1243

Smith ADUL

phen

LeStanley //

11. April

I have the hous

to transmit to

herewith,

under Hes My shoriving.

Mannal,

to cause

Letters

Pabout to be passed

under the Public Seal

the

of the Island of Hony Kong, appointing Fes. Vincent John Stanton to the Office

of Chaplain

in that

Stland.

Sous

ance

N.4.

Ent

Sie & Ortungen "Lie

366

3 may/45 Thave the honor to

with reference to my desk of 11 to 2.5

Forwarde

MAY.

[] Music?

Stephen 2

M. Hope

Lord Stanley 3

inform your

That Have

afpointed the Stanton Printed to the Colony fettong,

tab the Read appointed Chaplain

Kong

and that he wil

shortly proceed to that Island to ajamme

his

duties. The avcount.

of Salary the assigned

M. Hauton has not

get hem fixed,

butis.

left for consideration with reference

to the

bedecided

General scale of Salaries which magted on for the felony.

367

16 March

B. Smith

Well.

you

correct or sonify this quotation of your language. M. Stanton's apponitoreent

made out in the form of a

to t

Wenant to

the Govener of Hong Kong; that Warant

not be completed wortel

is appointed; the completion of

requere

Governor

Tris

M. Stantoor has concitly state

Last appointinnen

what I told him.

PS 11 March

a fatuition tree wit, would (I World thank) be

for in funtion there can was

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the objective I soppose to cus

Jaun 13

No chjulin

404. Mon

agkong 368

1843

MAY 23

c.of%

ch at Hong-Kong?

tuction regard=

lto ask live your

llection of ne=

beer heir.

of lust,

ed in ex=

wile

но-

ters of the

disposal, and of the money placed at my

369

motitutions which Ima I also would entreat of be enabled to found.

your,

Lordship.

grant

one of my proposals, the of land on which to

Missionaries ha caise the College and

the

also

ship's pleasur

early

concermay been superseded by the

　　　　　　　school. appeals of the Bishop of

　　　　　　As the time of my London and of the Church barkation is drawing near, Missionary society. If I request that I may be building of the Church informed of your Lord-

were undertaken by Her Majesty's Goven. nience.

the deed of land might be much simpli= fied, and I might hope to establish the Collys schools, &c. our a

ment

Вилл

extensive scale and

more seen,

s may send your

conve=

I drains to remaing

Ladships.

your.

obliged and obedient Vicens Stanton. Motlfred Head Ery - Mile End Road the 1843. May 20

farting. To Right Honomable

Ford Stanley.

Lie At Ostringer

27.

to ended to fir At Doter

wentons of acharch thr therupts Ithaick myself the

caretly what courses be taken unposible to deleginic here the God. and it recens almos

property in it will decrease in butch the clunch of coulter.

hey 24 Jager/

указ

are probably.

regarding this

subject d.

he has

been

some Clerical

wische

Happy

Rong

Lellis.

better

gentleman

informed that

I collect

appointed to

Spin. I

Chaplaincy

and the

that

wers

il left to medio the thust of which this Geuth. miossary File pres

be result - and of wild

that the

will perbally.

beecor

deffe

thi

ando

Granting the

doui

страхо

Bonvamalt MAY

"Murdock 25

ather

tornley 26

20 May

гриз

Lir

370

26 may Thave the honor to

transmit Won her with the Coty of a

eliteer which has been addrepedtome GM. Stanton relative

to the erection

бра

Church

in Hongkong, and the grant of a site for a College & Schools which he propose, bestablish.

In respect to the first Enfect Thave informed Mr. Stanton that I could come to no decision tile Schould have obtainer

your opinion. Shave Therefore torqueat that you would report tome Jour

views in regard to Church Correction fa

at the public expense-

the probable came which would be required for that purpose - and the which shores

arrangements

be made for of the

　the Buildings Meregard to the site for the College & Schools Shave stated that I do not apprehend angdifficulty in meeting Mr Stanton's wishes, and Thave according Brequest that, unless you should be

Jang objection WRuch a measure, for would grant hein moderate portion of laced for that pupore.

the maintenance

ausare

serivies

haube

Revit. Stanton Lin

Forwarded HAY. Mundosh 8.5.

27. Maghar

371

Jave directed b dord Stanly back?

Mereciph

Motant

letter

the

subject of the erection of Sulphurch at Hongdong

Mit Hope LordSnley 26

and soliciting a grant

ofland on

which to

Muilly the College and

Schools which,

which joue

propose to establish in that Feland.

In respect to the site for the College and Schooh. doco Stanley apprehends.

that there will be no

difficulty in meeting

your wishes, and he wil

Communicate on

the

dubject with Sir A. Pottinger -

but in

regard to the erection of a church by the Goob he is not prepared to tany decision until

he shall have obtanied

Lie A Pottinger's opinion the subject, with an

Satinate of thompense

which would be incurred.

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London, June 6th

RECEIVER

JUNE. 6 1843

1243.

372

Having engaged my papage

to China in the Ladgetenherst which leaves England on allon day next, I should be auch obliged if you would gives

Directions

such

may enable me

to receive the allowance for

any passage

Friday next.

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Saturday

I have just

waited on the C'aymarter of

Civil

services, expecting to arcive itd. Fuochenden die

but have found that he has re= ceived no instruction farthe purpose.

Thy to remain,

Lin

obedient servant,

your

Vincent Stanton.

(address)

at Mr Head's, Mill Enth?

1843

Forwarded by JUNE MR.Munda 8 M&Stephen

Hobe

Lon! anley 9

9 Jane /43

373

The Redds. Stanton having reported to hord Stavily that he hackpaged his passage for Stong Hong in the Ship Lady Anders

which is wanil on the 12 Mestant, Jame directo Whis Lordship Wrequent, with reference toyou leten of the 244 April Cast, that move the you hunt

nili

orders to the

of the Freaking toisane Monempary Pagmarter offivil services for the pragment WM. Stauton of the allowance of t 150 whis then Lordships have consented to grant him on account of his prapage

Range

374

375

any

Sot

it...

Has it been unged

anged that this gentleman in to have

He is to be allowed $150

орие

...S

Does that

affear.

? Have the Treasury sanctioned.

so, what difficulty in there in

tleman's red the

mony.

The Treasury

Their intention topout this

-Whe told

Hantor has sugaged.

his papage before directing

the Ra

money.

образ

M. Hope

then fore, that the Treasury may, a

be advised to efine the

money? If

June 6th 18745. 376

456 Angtoy

MrHeads Mile Curta

My Lord,

:) besto

That I

JUNI

1845

C.o.

about.

stating that the

satisfaction of

I have also the

12th instant.

phang in the shif Lady, Archert on the

embark for Hong:

Lout

Earl of thicker tention count Saullen, Lord Ashley & Sir R.H. Inglis have become

luoties to the im stillations which d contemplate found. in Hay-Kors.

my in Hary

They to remaining

your

Lordship's

Lumble servant,

Vincent Stanton

The Rt. Honble Lord Mauli.

377

•

961 Chance

RECEIVED

SEP 29 1845

Sir,

376

London 28. Sept 1849.

75 Old Broad Street,

I have the honour to

submit for the consideration.

of the Right Honourable, Lord Stanley, Her Majesty Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, the accompanying enclosures, relating to an acceleration

of the communication, between

Great Britain and China.

I have the honour to remain

5. Oct 743. Remit.

Sir,

Your most, Obed thumble Sewt

G. W. Hope Esgre

bc be be

Colonial-Department,

Geary

Cou

379

Sept 3 Act. the writin is an

W. Brooke, who have made.

in Borneo.

erc

For Cline 380

Suggestions for accelerating the Communication between Great Britain & Cater

Proposed route from

Course.

Hong Kong to London.

and vice-versa.

Hong Kong totulo Labvan $2.18 € tuls Labuan - Serigapore S69.2.3 W Singapore - Malacca Sh4.48 W Malacca "Pinang Pinang

-beyton

Crylon - Adem

Aden

" Juez

Sury

"Mexandria

stalta

"Marseilles

Introval

Intrival.

Total Interval

Days Hours Days Hours.

Aveng Under Migh at Ancher Distance Rateff

Miles Miles Days.

Hour

1845

Duties at Miction

712 Topretive coal

18 Toprouve coal, land

Freceive Mails.

To land & revive Mails

Jorreuve coal, land

Jurcive Mtails

1009

yoy

19 N51.41 No 103

N 30. 37 W

122

222

N82.24 W

303

8 18

840

589.45 9163 12 19

A now performed, by the Séninsular Vacental Team Navy toy, Mchution of 2day inclu-11

all stoppages

N. M. Post Offices Packerts

Regular

course

of port

Mexandria.Malta

Marorilles-Lourdoor.

Total interval from Hong Kong to London & vice-vein, by the proposed route Dys 59 Norrage interval of transmission of China corespondence, via Calcutta-

and Bombay, during

the last Twenty

Overland Mails, viz from 18th October 1841, to th

11th May 1843, as per Table A. difference of time in favor of proposed pout

Page 30

from England,.

and retwining * Receiving at Crylon, the outward surrland mail,

therewith to China, for which dutie's I allow a total detention at Ceylon of 34 day.

an ave

Mem. I have adopted

fair averages rak of Feven Miles per hour, as a estimate of the opred, well appointed shame vessels of moderate size and power, will be mobled to accomplish and maintain, throughout the proposed Route at all crasons of the year, for during the whole distance from Pinang to Aden, and vec versa, writher Monsoon from the course sterres, becomes.

advaretage, which the route hitherto at any perado directly adverse wind, obs wed does not profess. Spuming that the Honourable last India Company Bombay lines, and the the Peninsular &

couraged to render their operations more compalansive, by the rosablishment of branch Beamers, between Brylma vie Tonça to which latter port Ner Majesty's Steam Refits. on the botina Stat......

continue the..

nape.

oft

Quintal Stam Navigation Company;,

ste

are e co

WILL

the Mails

very

communication with China,

s from Hong Kong, this all important objit might, without diffi be attained. The a Feantages to the Straits settlements, consequent on the adoption of improved arrangements, reque › no comment, and the practicebre effecting considerable acceleration of the evident from the simple fact, that the average interval which has occurred in the transmission of letters from China, by the last Twenty Overland Mails, (unrespective of the unfortunate July mail; from Bombay) exceeds the period

occasionally accupied by fast sailing sluipes, in

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　in accomplishing the vis the Cape of Good Hope.

London 28th Sept. 1843-

Kary

Jenos Wire.

Table A.

7b & Cl

381

Homeward Overland Mails.

Table exhibiting

aryage,

4th 1842 San J

23 24

Mart

101 Jehu inch

Ipril.

5 Mont

May Lund.

5. April.

17 May

July Augt.

the latest dates from Bombay. are also the delivery of letters (via France) in Sorden: 1842-43. Delions of Letters Latest Date. Intereal Latest Eple

from Bombay Days. From Madras.

45 Not? 7. December 1 37 Novt

46 Dect 8 January

38 Deer 37 Janry 22 47 Jaury 35 Hebry

44 Jelry. 34 March

43 Marti 2 35 April 23 44 April.

May Ur 23 42

June.

Madras,

Sincape

Interval Latest Date Ludwal Latest Cate sutural Potests Dates

Days, fromCalenta Days from Singpore days from Clisica.

Interval

Ders.

12 51 May 56 June 56 July

53 April

May 8 5.7 7:55

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2/1

October 25 74 Gelober. 47 22 48 November 25 75 Nort 22 47 December 24 gb Deit 19 45 January 27 ist lany 2145 February 211 70 pelity. 21 46 Mart

17 81

1976 April

12 114

137

March.

4 9!

14 36

Live.

27 99 7/23

Deer 1843. Jany

Mars April. May

July. August

3 July

8 Aug 27.

8 Bil 6 Nov 9. Decr. 7 Jarry 13 Fring

baren 8. April. 5 May

2. Ime

Hverage

18 47

9 19 4/1 July 9 42 August 17.

52 August, 13 56 July 38 September 20 49 September 19 50 August 2/1. 45. Gelober 20 47 October 7 48 November 20 50!

Number 27.

1 35 October 22 139 November 22 231 Docember 24 45° December 23, 4/1 3 38 January 24 48 January 23 49,

794

74 Iniq, 26 195 Ga Septr 27 74

October

// November 7% 10 62

Sarucnry

28 69

/ 37 February 22, 4/4 February 20 46 137 March 24 45 Marts 73 46 February 23.

135 April. 20 44 Mage

19 44

Juve

Intervals

from Bombay.

23 43 April.

51 May

13 1955

tourage Internat from Madras.

Jerne

the case

21 45 Mart

11 53 April. 9 54 May

Interoul

714 Febuary

Maret.

21 76

18 74 May

Average Interval

49 from Calentition 48 from Singapore.

20 77

13 7/1

12 85-

25 100

688

Avrige buttival.

fr China.

Lonsor with sepee boy.

Sear

Hea

N2.

Table A

952 Clu382

Memr. Of the Twenty Outward Ovciland Mails, despatched from:

Fonden, wie Marseilles, between the 4th Judy 1842 & 5th Aug 1813.

& Loft Town on the 4th day of the month,

Total 20. Mails.

On boccasions.

Potal 20.

Mait

Mail

Despatch of Cutional Arrival of Home and

4. Mag.. 1Jvely

during the same period the detention of the Olitward Mail beyond the reuth Dee

184,25 May 1842

4 July

1 Dec

day of departure (the 4th) inabled the 1) June 1843 5 June 1843

Letters to be received

Ande Auvered.

eg.

was not

the detention of the Outward Mail beyond.

the 4th

requisite, in consequence of the Hrnecuvid Mail reviving sufficiently larly to force and replies.

the detention to the both was unavailable, the Homeword Mail

arriving after that date. the Horne word Mail arrived periods varying

from 10 9 days,

1) July 5. Aug.

3 July.

Augst1-

4. Ang Aug barbary 1862 4tory 1862 6 Sep

3 Sept 1

6 Jan 7 184,3 9 Janry 1843. 1 Hebry__7 Febry

1) April__ 7 April. 7) May

8 May.

at 4 law7 1842 of lawry 1842-

Dry. 10 Mart.

4 Jetry 4 March

subsequently to the despatcts of the 4 April ____ 15otpril

Outward Mail.

Futurand Overland Mails of Spir and October 1842, from England for Singapore,

did not reach.

their destination in bitart

1843, when the, were landed at Singapne by the Water Walch Jpinen Clipper con route from China to India. Wide Singapore tree Press - 1 Main! $45.

4 June6 June

4 Atz.

4 No

86cbr.

8 Nov

4 Mar 1843 13 March 1843.

Ronson 20th Grk 45

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967 Chind

383

- Extract from the Angapore Free

Press . Natos Thursday 28th March 1848..

Steam Communication

between England & China .

"We

may truely affirm

that no hamch of British

Commerce has received les

attention from the Home Govern=

ment, than the China trade.

The almost. perpetual state

of warfare with Holland, Spain or Vrance which our

history records, has spony mainly from the contentions

And rivalries, of commercial. intère is; whilt, the only

NT.

Press:

967 Chica

383

Extract from the Singapore Free

dated Thursday 23rd March 1848..

Steam Communication

between England & China .

"We

I may truly affirm.

that no brauch of British

Commerce has received lep

attention from the Home Governe

ment, than the Chica trade.

The almost perpetual state

of warfare with Holland, Spain, or France which our

history records, has spring mainly from the contentions

And rivalries, of commercial

interests, whilst, the only

Cou

in which we have involved.

ober

Country .

has secured its

own full indemnification,

besides obtaining for us,

augmentation of mercantile.

privileges of inappreciable.

vilice. A

Again,

has

notour.

starle article, Tea, during last Forty years alone.

Contributed in duty to the

National Exchequer fully

£180,000,000 sterling ?

When we see £320,000)

per annum granted by Parliament vin aid of team

Connr.

creation soith the

West Indies and Tontica

it really

384

behoves us no longer

to slumber or sleep. Adequate as

is the existing lade to render a beneficial return to the

Penninsular and Qriental, or

any

other Company, which

should undertake to complete

& Comprehensive plan of Steam

Communication, yet the

peculiarities of our social

Constitution, might prevent

my Company at present

from

undertak

king this

line. Hence it is that we

may venture to clarin the

Attention of the Indian Aved

ance

Home Governments to oin

requirements : Lord Ellenbrung has lately appropriated the

sum of £49,10m in aid of a monthly Communication

from Calcutta And Madrus, direct to Suez. Seeing that there is already a Monthly mail vin Bombay, this gran

has been cavilled at _ we thin

mijustly.

Prus Circumstan

And the high intelligence

of the Povernor General lead

us to hope that he will not

fail to perceive the vast Aadvantages, National and

385

social, which must inevitably

accrue from a regular Steam.

Communication with China . At present China takes from India, of its products full £5,000,000 Sterling Annual

unically ;

for a large portion of which the remits bullion. With the new commercial treaty a

great expansion of our Indian. and English trade cannot

but take place.

It is unnecessary to point out the magnitude of the manufacturing ind

at home, which are now or

interests

anc

will be, Connected with the China,

trade. Enough hasbeen said

to satisfy

the most; Cursory;

observer, that it is the bounder

duty of the Indian and Home

Goverments, to connect.

Kong,

meet Hory

and thus complete the

links of Oriental Steam

Communication. The mental

qualities both of Sir Robert Peel and Lord Ellenborough encourage us to hope that a

proper representation, ifbacher

as we trust it will be by. His Excellency the Plenipotentis would secure for us an obje

386

which holding

holding Hong Kong

has now become of prime necessity."

"Friend of China Newspaper Published at Hong Kong)

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14. Dad 123 Letter And Wortley

RECEIVED

DEC.

1843

1297, Nang Mong 387

49 Great Martero This

Megent Sheet

dee 6th 1843.

James Stephen Eigre

Under Sec if State for the Colonial department

Pir

Having been informa

ex, that it is the intention of her Mapslijs Goverment to send twelve persons as inspectors of police to Hong Kong in China, should feel obliged by your Informm of of such be their

intention & from What office Mey will be appointed

Shave Mehonor Toby Sir

Your Areat Sept George Woolley

Interest

Houghong H.

5. Mielley & So

1843

Forwarded by

Chapman 2 Stephen Hope

Lord Stanley

10. Des /48

388

I am directed

by Lord Hanly to acknowledge

the

receipt of your letter of the 6th Past staty

That,

Jou

had been

informed that it the intention

was

Amfort to send 12 Rosons as brefecton of Police to Hong Pony In reply dam to aquaint you that as such measure

has been decided

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Somd

389

390

NDE

391

Cout

ance

7 Dec

W. Wope

such intention exists?

suppose that the writer should be exprned that 57/ Safpechenel that ofcannot accare broadly but must down wolter Effect that such a measure the noblem determined upon - adding Meals the applicants will be listed as

a candidate Mothebuch.

to be to carretical -

mund that no

dunded in

Lachen.

anawd 29.

1895 Hongkong.

RECE

1843

Nit. Albert Place. New Roxt.

Dartmouth. December 16th 1843.

My Lordt.

Having been informed that it in

the intention of Hor. Majesty Government to send twelve Inspectors of Police to Hong Kong China . Shumbly bey to present myself as Canditate for one of the Inspectorships; being Lieutenant in Her Majestys Navy upon Halifting

heaith

not manies . It years of age. Stray int in good his

and have been accustomed to foreign climates.

I have the honor to be

My Lord.

Your Lordships Most Obedient

Humble Jewant.

John. Hoats . Woolwart Lout that.

The Right Horbt: Lord. Stanley.

Perrotary of Fate for the Colonial Department.

Enthal Houghey 29. I

& WorlwindKN.

Forwarded!

DECR

MEStephen M*Hope Lord Stanley

Sure

lin

392

I am directed by derd Stanley to letter of

reciph of

track: the

the Bind. soliciting the afft. of Inspected of Police at Song Ringt to ageraich you that at present no such

is in Gistence

Office

refly

ancé

393

NDE

ers

394

NDEX

Jet 214

On. Her. Majestys. Service.

The Right Houbt: Lord.

For the

(stamped)

of State .

Stanley

coretan Department.

Mitchall London

Juden

395

Kor

Admiralty 23ther Land to be reserved for Brieldtings for

alo

Naval purposes

400 Letter for Copper for &. Belcher rel: 6e Hooghery

also a Dft Chart of the Honed.

Thor Selecting certain Land to be reserved for

Naval purposes.

// Dar Capt Chad, Senior Naval Officer.

hinten Parker-evel Consonde

with Sir #Pottinger.

2004. Rd: li present to WM of Chinese Belt Thonze Vates Pass

5 haar Naval Stores in find Muriells)

India Brard.

India Procard 11cpl Prince of Wales Hand, And Salary grantato

Governor in consequence of thina besede feveral Guestion of boyfences opheleshed.

Deer Celtatt at Supipore in 1962; Tounge

at Canton Duties at Macao

Hulement of commit be made.

396

Public

Offices

Council

4 Join For Gotatt of Courts of frosterge tainually puritecten 24 ply China hade; order defining Regulations

under whit is tobe convrected.

24 Commissions Suspro to for Mottinger,

Authorizery extere of.

: aper Approvery device for ". Public Seal-

се

July. Commercial Faily with Russian, weltorder

24 feby givers effect to:

230ly. Seal approved.

20dr. Kade to China, order respecting

HomeOffice

397

26 De Affetent in Police at Borghong,

Gene Wyndham afplies on behalf of a Soldier

Lawofficers 4ahl Gore Commission, approves Ift of.

Odenk

A Gent 2Der Museo Mechlins qualifications

for ce legal appointment .

Brandoffinke is themes off hade of toykoy

2001 Frade of Hory hory to permit good of all, descriptions to be carried thither in the Vessels of all nations.

Foreignffice vive seperate Blennie

Ordnance 20 fan Major Alrick R. 8 wile proved tothomp hay

Farrison Works of defence, Soppests

that a detachment of appers &

Miners shobe sent out.

Zure M. Pett Ordnance Strekeeper &

In Brate Deputy Do (apptest of)

(sex Milling

Thor on appropriation of Lounds

Leunds to be reserved for Military purposes.

Treasury.

13ther. Finciucial arrangements on termination

Chinese War soccupation of Borghing.

17 Regulation offivil besensitive, beeld

husiute for observation.

240pl Rev Pr Hanton, Chaplain Whave same

passage allorore as Australian Shaplains 26thy Post Office, Rose pinion reffigits bestattishal Jure Public Works, understanding on which

they are to be conducted.

7 Mr Pott, Oroncuce

Storekeeper the Boate Deputy Do - Notifying their

applent by the ordnance.

12 Mess Toulmins Memel that toughing be

declared a British Possession for a Return of Deposit on Rusemand of Could.

July Mail Steamers, Potition off. I thing africation that they should go from Porthampton

250y Printing Press with be bought but printing to be done by Contract.

28 oft brumissarial Building at Phutan

Additions to Sauctioned - Arragements

for Survey of the Sand approved.

Treatury, conturimed

398

Whow Cases of Books will be delivered duty free.

28 Circulative Medium, evelt Correspondre

Rett Gorth Proclamation

Steer China Expedition, factivity to the Newton

Payment of.

6 khedule of Establishment approved.

Estimate for Civil bettatt Housolidation of the

Secretariat-ends Featury Minuto on.

19 Musting Case Abhinese Books, bustorus Report on. 21 berculating Meduimes, Me Permington's Report on.

Maroffice.

Land Board,

Land blasins, Bruildings &other operations to be

suspended until damms

are substantiated:

Loud blowins, crection of a Commissariat

Building at Bhutan -

Survey of the Land at Morphorg-

& Dear Mr Gordons Report, obtowns on. -

Han of Foron Road, Yay, Hanak. - Approve discretionary power thor.

Land Grants, Remarkton.

-Emigration of Chinese Labourers til. Decres Printer-

Miscellaneous Offices.

Sticultural ther. Kanko for Atter of citroder for Mr Fortine

Saity

Pood Office refift. Mr Scales offits Por Master

mode.

Books,

20 Dea

Diff ira Marseilles.

Poffice 3 hrs Poffice arrangements to be made by the

Porter recently appointed

Pitumen by 25 Pasteune Bitumen, Aurred it for Buildingt

399

Fou

Hochhung 43.

Attention Bebler Lawyers

schrious of fugiatery Pomegrating Is any encouragement given?

400

ance

Boute In the Orinccure & Treasury

Cuker 24. Rep

appointment.

buchenfes wide Forage Type

Davidson for 29 Dan Post cessitent in the Police

l'avis F.F. 218 Regestions with reference to New

biril Estatestiment

Harford 822

Sebzgibbon 9 May His Sons Property Capenziury respecting

78.

Frazer ( 19any & proceding to day hove Ronives Land for

erection of a Patent Slip for repairing Shipping.

Greg How I W280+ Cases of Chinese Books sent to hergeftate

by Sor High Gough.

Kelly Cafite plea fuls of Police Per cappitant of.

Gordonlar ise Lens Brand

401

402

MalesGang 2604 Gott Establishment, Mile verite athuts.

Col

Robertion I sell Whether Mechanics would be excargo of Little-

228 Police Force, préprises etlett of ones Roweroft it 2ful. Restoppetunt of Surveyor or Graftiman

leppensete.

won Schedules of Establishments,

Return Voffices provisionally filled

up, Salaries de

Motechlin Leur pers

Now

Officers

Macartney 442 Regran Cepponetment

Pollock & ne Law Offers

Ser

Pett M

Ordncunce & Leatury

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Rootsey I thor Observations or Chinese Fareff.

Panton (1) 10thar As his appetunt as Chaplain commest yet be made

Rend

out, euf if he may style himself

as Chaplain in a

4 publish.

work he is about

From Pattage alloroaus Pop Sore of.

20try Church Schools end decision of Gro =

Gene Lukces to pr. sproves hittitutions

also

My den Pretter deal rap permission bey

for Hlustrated News

Sorting Appoint as Attyferral

letter to have

Sou

の

Failing Kentury.

403

Wise Boy West Communication with Go Britain Ahives Woolley for blen Sulf of Police, cup from what office

they will be appointed.

Worlward: t 16 Iuts of Police, Por. cepporutment of.

Webster the mile Foreign office

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