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(a.) In view of the arrangement already arrived at in regard to the Gap Rock Light, the Chinese Customs nust consider itself freed from responsibility as to the nature and construction of any Light your Government may decide to erect on the rock: but, considering the importance of the position, the Inspector-General is of opinion that the Light proposed by the Customs' Engineer-in-Chief--a Group flashing Light would certainly be most suitable:
(b.) As to the proposal to construct a Light-house on Waglan, the In- spector-General feels that he cannot treat it at the Tsung-li Yamên as he did the Gap Rock proposals.
The Inspector-General's meaning evidently is that, as he does not consider the proposal regarding a Light on Waglan can be just now successfully laid before the Tsung-li Yamên, he desires that the arrangement as to the Gap Rock Light inay be carried out, but he thinks that all responsibility as to the nature of that Light must now rest with your Governinent. He is of opinion, however, that a flashing light would be preferable to a fixed one in such a position as that of the Gap Rock.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
F. A. MORGAN,
Commissioner of Customs for Kowloon and District.
To the Honourable F. STEWART, LL.D.,
Colonial Secretary,
Stis,
fc..
&c., Hongkong.
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(Minute by Surveyor General.)
In view of these opinions I would advise that His Excellency sanction the construction of a flashing light at the Gap Rock, and that the Government proceed forthwith to the construction of such a light, and that the question of the transfer of Cape D'Aguilar light to Waglan stand over for future consideration.
10th August, 1888.
J. M. PRICE.