Although the Volong quarter has been reclaimed and put in a good condition, it seems the Praia Grande is to be left in its present ruinous state of disrepair for an indefinite period. The negotiations for a new dredger opened with the Hongkong and Whampox Dock Ca., have also fallen through, and there is no prospect of the San Domingo market being rebuilt. The want of money is of course the plea, and no doubt it is a very sufficient one for Governor Horta e Costa. It is to be hoped, however, that H.E. will be able to give effect to his wishes before he has to vacate the post.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.