143
1304
Bullion Returns of the Branches
shall be
given
in monthly to
Her Majesty's Canal in lieu of the Treasurer of Hongkong
I have the honor to be, My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient
and
humble servant,
"G. Phillippo"
Administrator.
The Secretary
Treasury
MINUTE.
Mr. Round 3rd Feb.
In J. Pauncefote.
Mr. Malcolm.
Mr. McCabe.
Mr. Herbert.
Mr. Lowther.
Earl of Carnarvon
See further minute No.
2143-22
of October
Indexed.
7 February
With reference
to
previous correspondence on
The Subject of The Hongkong
and Shanghai Banking Corporation,
I am directed
by the Earl of Carnarvon
to send to you the copy of a Despatch
from the Officer Administering the Government of Hongkong, proposing that the law should be changed so as to enable the Bank
to issue notes at its branches
payable in local currencies