Confidential
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Foreign Office
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May 13.1886.
Sir,
I am directed by The Earl of Rosebery to transmit to you, to be laid before Earl Granville for any observations he may have to offer thereupon, the accompanying decypher of a telegram from Mr. O'Conor, No 23, May 13.1886, from Mr. Hill, Chargé d'Affaires at Peking, reporting that the Chinese Government have applied for permission to appoint a Consul at Hong Kong.
I am, Sir, your most obedient, humble servant,
Under Secretary of State, Colonial Office
P. 10 fami
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