Hong Kong, 27th Feb 1887.
MINUTE.
Mr. Lucas,
Mr. Fairfield,
Mr. Wingfield,
Mr. Bramston,
Mr. Meade,
Mr. Buxton,
Marquess of Ripon.
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 10th ultimo, enclosing a further report by the Director of Public Works in support of his recommendation that a protest should be promoted in the matter.