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HONGKONG.
DESPATCH RESPECTING THE PROCLAMATION OF THE
ACCESSION OF KING EDWARD VII.
Laid before the Legislative Council by Command of His Excellency the Governor.
HONGKONG,
No. 39.
SIR,
Governor,
DOWNING STREET,
31st January, 1901.
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your telegram of the 29th instant reporting that the Accession of King EDWARD VII had been proclaimed on that day in the presence of a large and enthusiastic concourse.
2. His Majesty the King highly appreciates the loyalty of the Colony of Hongkong,
I have the honour to be,
Sir HENRY A. BLAKE, G.C.M.G.,
&c.,
&c.,
&c.
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble Servant,
J. CHAMBERLAIN,