should be allowed the Grant of permits for the Exportation of Arms to applicants proved to be authorised on behalf of the Imperial Government, and that the question of Prohibition "to export provisions any sort of victus : Which "be food" appears
may be considered
The reference to the Law Officers to be expedient. Lord Ripon would suggest that Instructions of that Effect should be added to the Acting Governor of Hongkong, and that he should be informed in the wording the Law Officers of the Crown,
that the Proclamation appears generally to be proper and calculated for the circumstances which allow it to attain its object
I am,
Your most obedient,
Humble Servant