the order of the governor-general giving governmental recognition to the cemetery reads as follows : `` the cemetery and general hospital for indigent chinese having been founded and maintained by the spontaneous and fraternal contribution of their protectors , merchants and industrials , benefactors of mankind , in consideration of their services to the government of the islands , its internal administration , government and regime , must necessarily be adjusted to the taste and traditional practices of those born and educated in china in order that the sentiments which animated the founders may be perpetually effectuated . ''