despatched, with the unanimous assent of the Legislative Council, to Her Majesty's Minister at Tokio
ON-
the occasion of the celebration of the silver wedding of the Emperor and Empress of Japan, and copy of a telegram which I received in reply.
I have the honour to be, My Lord Marquess, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant, Miriam Robinson
7th March
Enclosure 1.
Copy of Telegram
412 sent to Her Britannic Majesty's Minister, Tokio, 7th March, 1894
PREC C.O. 6460 PEG 16 APR 94
We, the Governor and Legislative Council of Hong Kong, on our own behalf and on that of the community generally, ask Your Excellency to convey to their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan our respectful congratulations on the celebration of their Majesties' Silver Wedding.
We trust that His Majesty and His Imperial Consort long be spared to direct the destinies of their beautiful and flourishing Empire and to reign for many years over its industrious and progressive people.
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