now informed the Dag. of Houghing that, as the Military & Naval Depts support the application:
his Lordship is of opinion that it should if possible be acceded to by the Colonial Govt.
Shanghai, however, understand that there may be great difficulty in finding a convenient estate still in the hands of the Fort. Regis Office or Individual.
chong cong No. 10286 (Subject.) 423 DOMESTIC. C. O. 10286 RECR REG 14 JUN 86) Var Office Buildings on Crown lands 1886 June 11 Last previous Paper.
Next subsequent Paper. Po 218 14198 within Cantonments If the lor. has power to prohibit Conversion tenements, into Chinese use it.
Refer in reply to one letter of the 23rd (for. 11345), favour (to be returned) (kr 11345) the specimen lease under which these lands are held.
It is suggested that, if any further information is required, O'Malley, the Attorney General of Hong Kong, might be consulted.
(Minutes.) Mr Reade Dome