It might have been better if the Governor had first conferred with the Executive Council on the subject before action. Sir W. Robinson in reply to this despatch by telegram dated 25th instant, stated that he saw no reason to interfere in the matter.
3. I am to request that the inclosed despatch, which is sent in original, may be returned to this Department when no longer required.
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Hongkong, No. 177!
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Dis. to Robinson
Tul. Burla 26/8
The Johnson 207.
27 August 1897
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I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No. 177 of the 6th ult., forwarding a petition from July relating to certain inhabitants of the Colony objecting to the acquisition of the Austin Hotel by the Military Authorities, for the purpose.
I request you to inform Domacks, I have carefully considered the representations you made on the subject, but can see no reason sufficient for interfering in the matter. I informed you by telegram on the 25th instant that it might have been better if the Governor had first consulted...
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