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2. I have read your despatch and enclosures with interest, and am confirmed in the favourable opinion which I expressed in my despatch No. 96 of the 26th ultimo as to your own action and the manner in which you have been supported both by civilian officials and by Her Majesty's Naval and Military Forces. Without wishing to undervalue in any way the services rendered by others, it is evident to me that much has been due to the energy of Mr. LOCKHART, and to his local knowledge.
3. I have not failed to bring to the notice of the Secretary of State for War and the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty the manner in which you have spoken of the services rendered by the Naval and Military Forces.
4. I have at the same time to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch No. 105 of the 27th April enclosing a copy of a letter addressed to you by the Secretary to the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce in reference to the recent disturbances.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
Sir H. A. BLAKE, G.C.M.G.,
HONGKONG. No. 130.
&c.,
SIR,
fc.,
&c.
bumble Servant,
J. CHAMBERLAIN.
(Under-Secretary of State to Governor.)
DOWNING STREET,
19th July, 1899.
I have the honour to transmit to you, with reference to previous correspond- ence, a copy of a document * respecting the services rendered by the Troops under Major-General GASCOIGNE, C.M.G., in the occupation of the leased territory.
The Officer Administering the Government of
HONGKONG.
I have, &c.,
EDWARD WINGFIELD, for the Secretary of State.
No. 083/3568.
SIR,
of
ENCLOSURE No. 1 IN UNDER-SECRETARY OF STATE'S DESPATCH OF THE 19TH JULY, 1899.
WAR OFFICE, LONDON, 10th July, 1899.
I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge the receipt your letter of the 27th ultimo, bringing to notice the services rendered by the Troops under the command of Major-General GASCOIGNE, C.M.G., in connection with the taking over of the New Territory recently annexed to the Colony of Hongkong, and in reply I am to acquaint you that the Commander-in-Chief has perused this favourable report with much satisfaction and has caused it to be duly recorded.
I have, &c.,
THE UNDER-SECRETARY OF STATE, COLONIAL OFFICE.
R. H. KNOX.
* Enclosure No. 1.
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