M. Merivale
It seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that Hong Kong must bear these occasional charges. Is the British Treasury consenting to meet the
We might however try to find out what is the practice at Singapore
& other ports similarly situated to Hong Kong
Attlee,
15 Oct
Perhaps you will cause this inquiry to be made
W. Elliot.
I learn that bills for Distressed Seamen & British Fugitives are perpetually sent in to the Treasury,
remit them to the Treasury, by whom they are discharged.
Send this, the papers, to the Treasury with a request to be informed what it would be proper to retain for the Government
Ct. 23 Oct.
I think that in later correspondence you will find the heavy work
CO 129/523/10
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M. Merivale
It seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that Hong Kong must bear these occasional charges. Is the British Treasury consenting to meet the
We might however try to find out what is the practice at Singapore
& other ports similarly situated to Hong Kong
Attlee,
15 Oct
Perhaps you will cause this inquiry to be made
W. Elliot.
I learn that bills for Distressed Seamen & British Fugitives are perpetually sent in to the Treasury,
remit them to the Treasury, by whom they are discharged.
Send this, the papers, to the Treasury with a request to be informed what it would be proper to retain for the Government
Ct. 23 Oct.
I think that in later correspondence you will find the heavy work
CO129/523/10