It is possible that they contemplate using this as a water laver to get back on these terms from the Col. Govt for this Supply but that would be "a dirty trick" which would not encourage Mr Meade. So proceed?
27.6
84 2576
2722.4
I should tell the W.O. that Lord Knutsford hesitates to proceed as proposed without some assurance that the agreement which it appears from the enclosures to this letter has been for some months under consideration is likely soon to be completed.
In his letter he states that he had not delayed completing the Water Scheme above.
No. Hong Kong 2
043614
It is requested that in any further communication on this subject, the above Number may be quoted; and the Letter addressed to-
The Under Secretary of State for War,
War Office, Pall Mall,
London, (S.W.)
WAR OFFICE
9th June 1890.-
10 JUN 90
I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to transmit herewith, for the information of Lord Knutsford, a copy of a letter, with enclosure, received from the General Officer Commanding at Hong Kong, respecting two Lots of Crown Lands South of Kennedy Road, Hong Kong, advertised for Sale; and I am to point out that, in accordance with the Agreement entered into by the Secretary of State for War, and referred to in the letter, the matter should not be delayed.
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