Your ship that a reply to despatch W.2/3 of the 2nd December, 1892, was delayed for the reason stated in the enclosed copy of a report by the Treasurer.
Treas 22568
Enclosure 9th June, 1893
I recommend that in view of the facts stated in that report, no steps be taken in regard to the issue of a half cent piece in this Colony.
I have the honour to be, My Lord Marquess, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant,
William Robinson
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Report by the Colonial Treasurer.
Honourable Acting Colonial Secretary,
I must apologise for not having reported before on this subject. I was under the impression that I had done so. On receipt of His Excellency's instructions, I consulted as desired with the managers of the Chinese Bank, as they were of the opinion qualified to express an opinion; I also applied to the Treasury at Singapore for particulars re the issue of 1/2 cent pieces there. The Chinese consulted by me expressed themselves as