in 1889 =
I think that with the papers prepared it would be unsatisfactory to admit depositions - but we may get the J.O. view in the first instance
Ets 12 p.m.
So passed: we need not handle this till we have the news from J.O.
alme
12001
Rec'd 7 JUN 17
499
No qq.
Sir,
Government House, Hong Kong, 5 May, 1897,
I have the honour to forward for your consideration the enclosed copies of
Consul's Memorandum.
the documents
Attorney General's despatch of
5th January, 1897, with
2 sub-enclosures.
117992 of
Col. Secy's
el Seago battery to
Consul's reply of 29 March
and enclosure.
The Right Honourable
Joseph Chamberlain, M.P.,
noted in the margin regarding the procedure