as their own flag is also displayed, and as usage has also sanctioned this practice, sufficient ground for
there was no doubt
the objection raised by the British Colonial Authorities, which, however signified
All this have
In brief misapprehension
Enter Hongkong
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Coloniers. If MacDonnell
reason to believe,
on the part of
MINUTE
the Governor as to the law and usage in such matters, and under a conviction
of the inconveniences which might
Arise
if the practice was persisted.
I shall
suggest
to Secretary of State for the Colonials Dept. that a copy of this letter should be sent to the Gov of Hongkong; and I have to express the hope that the foregoing explanation may prove satisfactory to H.M. Govt.
I have
the honour,
Clarendon,
26 May 1869.
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I have the honour
to transmit to you
May 24 von zom information
the Same 24 Sir Rogers B N! Wonsell Earl Granville:
Mr
May 1869 (22.0.5888)
with reference
My
despatch of the
5 May
a
copy of
a letter addressed by the
Earl Clarendon
to the
French Ambassador
at the Court
in reference
to the hoisting of the