that while I am unable
to interfere with the
discretion exercised in the matter by the London Commissions of the Admiralty, I am satisfied that the
best practicable arrangements
will be made
for the protection of
the British Commercial interests in the East.
DRAFT.
4. The Monetary
To The Admiralty
MINUTE.
Mr. Lucas
Mr. Akom
21071
Hastings
26
20. Dec.
De Robeck 20
Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Bramston. 21
Mr. Meade.
Sir R. Herbert.
Mr. Ashley
Lord Derby.
2 drafts
21 Dec.
In reply to your letter of the 12th inst.
I am directed by the Earl of Derby to request you to inform the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty
that the Governor of Hongkong has been instructed to inform the Chamber of Commerce
that his Excellency