In pursuance of the instructions contained in Your Lordship's despatch W.112 of the 31st May ultimo, I have now the honour to transmit for your consideration the enclosed documents:-
A. A letter from Mr. Holmei, the managing Director of the Canton and Hong Kong Me Hop Telegraph Co., renewing his application for permission to lay a cable between the present Terminus of the Line at Nan Wa and this City.
B. A letter from Mr. Bullard, the Superintendent of the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Co., stating his view of the position of the Company represented by him with regard to the new Chinese Company.
C. A letter from Mr. Schultz, the Agent of the Great Northern Telegraph Co., showing his view of the case of the Company which he represents.
It will be seen that the immediate question for decision is:- Shall permission be granted to the new Chinese Company to lay a cable between