C. S. O. N = 1397. Hong Kong 10th May 1879.
Registrar of Vice Admiralty
17. H. Alexander
Acting Colonial Secretary
Moon: Cecil No. Smith
Mesageries Maritimes.
Steamer Ava:
Remarks in reference to seizure of
Enclosure No. 25 in Governor Sir Arthur Kennedy's Despatch No. of 24 May 1879.
24 Hong Kong.
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Under Sec. of State
Foreign Office MINUTE.
E.29
Mr. L.e
Mr. McMe.
Mr. Holland.
Mr. Herbert.
Mr. Hugessen. Lord Kimberley.
2 drafts.
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Indexed
3 July 1879
Sir,
29 June/2 July
With reference to my letter of 5 July 1879 and the 7th day, I am directed by the Earl of Kimberley to request for the consent of Earl Granville "You are to inform the Governor of Hong Kong, reporting the circumstances in which the Messageries Maritimes Steamship "Ava" was retained for some hours at Hong Kong on the 4th by a warrant issued by the Vice-Admiralty Court of the Colony.
Lord Kimberley proposes, with Lord Granville's concurrence, to approve the proceedings of Sir A. Kennedy in this matter.
A copy of this despatch has been communicated to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.