12. I Have Formerly Stated It As The Opinion Of The Best Informed
Natives That A Sum Varying From $60,
000 to $80,000 would be sufficient
to meet the necessary expenditure, but I fear that the larger amount
would
Be insufficient, as it would be advisable to deal with an
institution involving so great a change in the habits of, and loss to
the people, with a certain measure of liberality. I have, etc.
(Signed) Hugh Low, Resident.
The Hon. the Colonial Secretary, etc., etc., etc.,
Straits Settlements.
End of The Golden Chersonese and The Way Thither by Isabella L. Bird
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