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has been lately abandoned. In response
to a personal application which we made for the usual copy of these printed docu- ments, the Acting Colonial Secretary (Hon. W. M. Deane) was good enough to say that he saw no reason why a copy should not be sent to the newspapers, but that he would make inquiries. This afternoon, however, the following official letter was addressed to us, which throws much light upon the man- ner in which public business is now being transacted
No. 350.
COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
Hongkong, 11th March, 1882. SI,In reply to your application of 10th March, relative to the furuishing to you of Bertain despatches laid on the Council table, I have the honour, by direction of the Ad ministrator, to say that His Excellency regrets his inability to comply with your request.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
W. M. DEANE
deting Colonial Secretary.
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