CO129-277 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1897 [8-10]

DRAFT.

CA

You

Hongkong

23389/47

Ins.

November 4th

410

Gentlemen,

With reference to your letter from this Department, I am directed by the Secretary of State to inform you that the Government of Hongkong has requested by Telegraph that ten European Constables may be engaged for Service in the Hongkong Police as soon as possible on the usual conditions.

MINUTE.

Mr. Maanayhem 3/11 Johnson 3

Mr. Lucas.

Mr. Graham.

Sir J. Bramston.

Mr. Wingfield,

Earl of Selborne,

Mr. Chamberlain.

3 p.m.

20 August last I am directed by her Majesty's Secretary Chamberlain to inform you that the Government of Hongkong has requested by Telegraph that ten European Constables may be engaged for Service in the Hongkong Police as soon as possible on the usual conditions, & I

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