Enclosure.
3).
Government House,
Hongkong,
22nd September, 1897.
130
Sir,
With reference to the 4th paragraph of Colonial Office despatch No. 165 of the 27th August, 1887, regarding Government Deposits in the Local Banks, I have the honour to transmit herewith a Return showing the state of the Treasury as regards Balances, Deposits, etc., on the 31st day of August, 1897.
I have the honour to be
Sir,
Your most Obedient,
Humble Servant,
Witham Robinson
Right Honourable
Joseph Chamberlain
M. P.
&c., &c., &c.