1855 Legal system regularized. Guatemala recognizes British sovereignty but claims it signed treaty because Britain agreed to build road to Caribbean coast. Officially declared colony and recognized as part of British Commonwealth with name British Honduras. 1863 Treaty with Guatemala which further defines road-building responsibilities. Guatemala threatens to repudiate treaty of 1859.
Request is made to introduce elected members.
Request turned down because only 400 are white in population of 30,000. 1893 Treaty with Mexico settling boundary dispute. 1894 Mahogany workers organize. I protest discrimination in Ex-Servicemen's Riot. 1922 Establishment of Civil Service Association.