The N.-D. L. S. Bayern having anchored in the harbour, Sir Henry Blake, the Governor, visited Prince Chun at 9 a.m.
The Prince arrived at Blake Pier to return the Governor's visit at 10,30 am., though he was not expected until eleven.. Chere were no police and no guard of honour present; the Prince waited on his launch for some minutes, and then landed.
"Phe scene was disgraceful; the Prince's suite had practically to force 5 their way through crowds of coylies tw Government House, no police being present there or en route.
Prince Chun was three-quarters of an hour with the Governor, signed his name in the visitors' book, and was photographed at his own request with the Governor alone, and' with the assembled company.
The police escort having arrived ab last, the Prince with his suite proceeded in chairs to the Chinese Club, where he was entertained for haitan-hour, the Club being tastefully decorated.
The Prince then proceeded to the Peak with the Governor on the one The Governor will call again on the Prince at 5 p.m., the " Bayern" leaving at 6 for Singapore.
[We are viad to see that the Hongkong Governmest did not share the view of our Municips! Counci', that no public atten tion should be paid to Prince Chun, cause he is on a penitential mission.—Ep.]
27th Saly.
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