the Governor of Hong Kong protesting against the rectification of the Convention of August 1887 between the Chinese Government and the Great Southern and Eastern Extension Telegraph Companies.
His Lordship agrees with the Secretary of State for the Colonies that a reply should be sent to these petitions similar to that contained in your letter of the 20th ultimo.
The originals of the petitions are returned herewith.
I am, Sir, Your most obedient humble servant, Holland