Is it necessary to defer confirmation until it comes? If it is the case, on 19.20 try key language mass must be ended.
Not what Mr Johnson Responds will be efficient!
10/5 Zu 3.
No. 381. C. O. 591 PEC: 30 JAN RS, Government House, Hongkong, 18 December 1887.
I think I may assume that the Ordinance was assented to and that the comments appended in the circumstances are advances that will be confirmed later and but as until an official authentic copy is received.
El 18.4 M. Wingfield
When the above minute was written, the Attorney General's report was not received, stating why the Governor's assent was not given. After speaking to you - Doubtful.
Draft desp. for consent & if Mein draft be passed it will be necessary to amend draft by cutting the last para. There of J.W. 18/5
I have perused the A. G.'s report - the former sidents had not apers to withhold Ordinance 26 of 1887.
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Enclosure 1. 19 December 1887
I have the honour to transmit for Her Majesty's gracious confirmation and allowance the following Ordinance entitled:-
"An Ordinance to apply and appropriate a sum not exceeding One million One hundred and Seventy-six thousand Four hundred and Forty-nine Dollars to the Public Service of the Year 1888."
The Right Honourable
2. The customary Report by the Attorney General is annexed.
I have the honour to be,
most obedient
Humble Servant,
Sir Henry Holland, Bart., M.P., G.C.M.G., etc., etc.
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