Hongkong, I am directed by the Colonial Secretary to inform you that the Governor has reported that the Sanitary Board of the Colony is arranging for the engagement of two local candidates as Inspectors of Nuisances at the ports in question & that you are therefore to take no further action in the matter.
No. 162
16 July 1897
Previous Paper: (38 £ (78)—7:5409-20000-13-06
Subsequent Paper: HongKong No 19070
DESPATCH, 19070 RECEIVED 31 Aug 97
Deputy Supdt of Police & Asst Supdt of Fire Brigade urgently needed until Hur Andeley's return. Statement as to salary available - with suggestions
(Minutes.)
Sir W. Hamilton
We cannot find 17826. Is it with Jen? & that despatch will I think dispose of this also? The officer sent from the R.J.C. has already been selected (see 19605 & prev. paper)
See on 17826 7.6.171 10/4
Acknowledge in answering 17826 & refer to on 15192 despatch of 21 Nov 145 of 21 CP.& 13 Sept at a an 8 21 July
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