may
then safely be abandoned for life untiring and objectionable, mode of procedure.
I have informed
the Viceroy that I will communicate his views to Sir Richard G. MacDonnell, and on receipt
I shall
of His Excellency's reply
be in a better position to discuss
the matter.
I have (signed) D.B. Robertson
3 The Honble
Consul.
J. Gardiner Austin Esq
Colonial Secretary
Hong Kong.
Copy
Hong Kong
No 421 Colonial Secretary's office
10th September 1868.
I have the honor to
acknowledge receipt of your despatch of the 8th of September, No 186, acquainting me for the information of His Excellency Sir Richard Graves MacDonnell with the result of an interview had with the Viceroy for the purpose of ascertaining the steps taken to carry out the provisions of the Proclamation
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