ABSTRACT

At Hongkong — The King Becomes Queen Victoria’s Guest at Government House — Conversations with the Governor — Saluted by Forts and Warships — Official Announcement in English and Chinese — A Tramp Steamer Direct to Siam — Colonel Mosby, American Consul — Banquets and Other Entertainments — Captain Cook’s Indiscretion — Reception to Chinese Merchants — Importance of Hongkong — British Rule — The King’s Nap at the Banquet — A Lady’s Strategy — Chinese Absorption of Christianity.