date of the said Ordinance, viz.
the 14th August, 1866.
This Ordinance extends that period for a further term of one year from the 14th August next.
In obedience to the Royal Instructions, a clause has been inserted suspending the operation of this Ordinance until Her Majesty's pleasure has been notified, and not to disallow the same.
80] Edw. J. Ackroyd, Acting Attorney General
DRAFT.
Treasury MINUTE.
Mr. Foulon 25 Jul Mr. de Robeck 26 Jul Mr. Wingfield. Mr. Bramston. Mr. Meade. Sir R. Herbert. Lord Onslow. Sir H. T. Holland.
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I am directed by the Sec. of State for the Colonies to transmit to you to be laid before the L.G. of Hong Kong with reference to previous correspondence, a copy of the Ordinance of the Legislature of Hong Kong authorizing the continuance of the Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation for a further term of 21 years, together with the Report