at an early period by Imperial Legislation, at an
ting roube
the existing
necessity of a the Governor's
conformation.
Masters &
mater
on of
Certificates
by Colonial Authorities
of Ingo Marine Courts of Inquiry,
as if there should
chance
be
prospect
to that effect
Enacted this session, Lord
being Carnarvon
how far
will
t
(having regard
of the question
hence
considered
be desirable
was of importance
to
Their
to the consideration
arising from any
the subject ) to address
despatch to the Colonial
Enclosing them
to pass
the B. of P. 8.Z
categorical.
supplied
Palmer Newk
We? Feb. 18
Land
Page 29
Any further communication on this subject
should be addressed to-
THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY,
MARINE DEPARTMENT,
BOARD OF TRADE, WHITEHALL GARDENS, S.W.
And the following letter and number should be quoted in the communication, and marked plainly on the outside of the envelope, viz. -
M. 332
Board of Trade,
Whitehall Gardens,
14419
4th February 1876. 29
Courts of Inquiry-
I am
"directed by
the Board
of Trade to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 26th ult., enclosing a Despatch from the
Governor of Hong Kong raising a question as to the necessity for the Governor's confirmation to the Finding of Marine Court of Inquiry
in
I am to request you to state to the Earl of Carnarvon that the Board of Trade concur in the opinion expressed by the Colonial Attorney General, that such confirmation is not necessary unless in cases of suspension
or cancellation of
Certificate.
The Under Secretary
of State Colonial Office.