The work of planting trees in this island, though somewhat relaxed, is still carried on, and the report of Mr. Ford, the Supt. of the Afforestation ment, for 1895, just Fas been made in this direction. During published, shows that some further progress the year 55,664 trees were planted, but a8 pate 24,000 ete destroy by mies the net gain was not very great. One of the few good points in Sir John, Pope Hennesey's administration was the encouragement he gave to tree planting. There is still a Jarge area which stands in need of afforestation, and I think it is a pity the Government will not spend more on this work, especially as it tends to increase the volume and adds to the permanence of the streams.' given at all. The punishment is one that is The plantations might, moreover, be made thoroughly known in China, where the source of revenue. Last year they produced argumentim baculinwin is the one best $657.97, and if carried oat ona large scale appreciated. bamboo is usually Isid might eventually cover the entire expense on pretty severely, too, unless the sufferer of the Department. can pay smartly for mitigation of the blows. Because a mere accident has happened, and 'THE WATER SUPPLY OF HONGKONG, produced a fatal result, that is.no reason An elaborate and exhaustive report on why the punishment generally found. most the, water supply of the, olony—ot rather effectual with Orientals should be virtually of the island. of Hongkong—by Mr. toned down into a form.
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