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2. When the debate took place on the reasons why this vote was omitted in the estimates for 1901, the gentleman in question was not present. In writing to me he has since expressed his concurrence with the views expressed by Sir Henry Pottinger and Mr. (or Sir) Henry May.
3. As the Committee of the City Hall have, within the last few days, reopened the question with the government, I have some hope that they may come round to the sensible view expressed by the trustees, with the exception of one member of the Legislative Council, Mr. (or M.) Tyers, an Entertaining ...
I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient humble servant, Hopeffernery.