troubled, and that the Governor of Hong Kong is to be H. M's pleasure, the effect that "H. M" has already been taken, and that J. Chamberlain is not prepared to advise any change in the decision.
No 212.
Sir,
Government House, Hongkong, 14th October, 1897,
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No.175 of the 1st ultimo relative to the proposed issue of a Jubilee medal.
The Right Honourable Joseph Chamberlain, M.P.,