meet any expenditure either directly or indirectly connected with shipping.
It is satisfactory to note that the Secretary of State is of opinion that no charge should be forced on Shipping in the interest of what may be called the general budget of the Colony.
I am,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
H N Joseph
Secretary.
DRAFT.
Pie W. Robinson K.C.M.G.
MINUTE.
Mr. Johan 15 Mar.
Mr. Graham 15
Mr. Fairfield.
Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Bramston.
Sir R. Meade.
Earl of Selborne.
Mr. Chamberlain,
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HKeny
5138
187
Ind
17 Mar. 1897
With reference to desp" no. 15 of 18th January last, and to my telegram of the 15th instant, I have the honour to transmit to you copies of correspondence with the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co., noted in the margin, on the subject of Light Dues at Hongkong.
2. I consider that