The Hon'ble The Resident and Lady Cunynghame accompanied by Mr & Mrs Hodgson arrived per p.s. Adeh on the 5th instant returning again on the 7th instant.
From the 15th to 20th I visited the coast from Simatan to Tanjong Datu, spending 2 days at Teloks Serabang and Milano. At both places the soil appears excellent and all the Malays, of whom there are quite a number, have splendid gardens, the produce from which is largely sold to the people of the Dutch islands nearby. This spot is a very favorite anchorage for vessels of all sizes from all parts, which pass on their way to and from Kuching.
During the Hon'ble The Resident's visit it was arranged that Your Highness' sanction a Tuah Kampong be appointed from Samunsam to Tanjong Datu. One Matzin, a Sarawak Malay, has been proposed as a suitable man.
Early in the month I sent the Native Officer Abang Ahmat to Simatan to enquire into the further wounding of Government cattle which took place towards the end of May. He returned being unable to obtain information that would lead to the arrest of the offending party. The cattle now number nearly 140 head. This is too large a herd for the cowmen to properly look after and might with advantage be reduced.
A very violent thunderstorm passed over this district on the 18th instant, when the house of one Lim Ah Kew at Tanjong Puron was struck by lightning and Lim Ah Kew was killed.
The prisoners have this month made a dapor for their own use, which was badly needed, and cleared the road and ditches from the Bazaar to Stunggang.
Exports Imports
Lundu $3,641 $4,126
Simatan $2,347 $1,865
Total $5,988 $5,991
I have nothing further to report to Your Highness.
F.F. Boult
Assistant Resident
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