RAFT.
Paraphrase of the telegram from Hong Kong.
MINUTE.
By Mr. Fairfield.
By Mr. Wingfield.
By Mr. Bramston.
By Mr. Meade.
By Mr. Buxton.
Marquess of Ripon.
Gov 261]
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Referring to my telegram of the 2nd inst. I would suggest that the limit of tenders should be one year in view of the possibility that the trade of Hongkong may be diverted to a neutral port, as being the case of the Bahamas will be remembered by you.
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