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reconstituted Legislative Council of Hong Kong with the Speech of which I enclose copies. This speech will be found to contain a general view of the financial and social condition of the Colony, and a statement of the Legislative and other measures, and of the public works proposed.
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I forward also copies of the Address in reply to my speech, which was unanimously voted by the Council, having been proposed and seconded by two Unofficial Members (Mr. Ryrie and Mr. Sassoon). This address shows the views entertained by the Council on my proposals, and the cordial relations existing between the Governor and the Colonial Legislature. It will be seen that the concluding paragraph is as follows:-
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We cannot bring this Address to a close without repeating our grateful appreciation "of the constant and enlightened "attention devoted by Your Excecione
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