Hong Kong, 9th September 1875. (Freed 10th Septbr. 1875.)
Chief Manager "Hongkong & Shanghai Bank" (James Greig, Esq.) to Acting Colonial Secretary (The Honble C. C. Smith)
Water Works. Loan of $250,000. Remarks as to the proposals made by the Crown Agents, and offers certain terms on behalf of the Bank, for raising.
Hong Kong, 9th September 1875.
MINUTE.
Mr. de Risbeek. Dec. 10.
Mr. Bramston.
Mr. Malcolm.
Mr. Meade. 15
Mr. Herbert.
Mr. Lowther.
Lord Carnarvon.
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GO 122 Sept 10.: 1875
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With reference to the despatches posted in the margins on the water supply of Hong Kong, I have the honour to inform you that I have approved of the Estimates wherein provision is made for the Water Works from being executed.
It is at present therefore only necessary to say further...
Enclosure in Administrator D. Gardiner Austin's despatch No.122 of 10th September 1875.
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