Janion to Carnarvon

I have received a copy of an Act passed during the
last Session of Parliament entitled the British Columbia
Act. I understand that this Act puts an end to the Free
Port hitherto sustained in Victoria, Vancouver Island.

I have been for many years one of the leading
importers and exporters in Victoria and as it will be of
great importance to the interest of myself, and other
Merchants to know how long the Free Port is to be
maintained I venture to request that your Lordship will
be pleased to inform me when it is probable that this
act will come into effect.