On the 12th inst. you telegraphed "Referring to your telegrams of 12th inst. are Leaves of absence renewable for limited periods not in perpetuity."
On the 17th ult. you telegraphed "Referring to your telegrams of 12th inst. are Leaves of absence renewable ad infinitum for periods of seventy-five years" & I reiterate on this ult. the answer to your Telegram of 14 June renewal for one term only not in perpetuity.
DESPATCH.
No. 15523 HONG KONG C.O.
RECD 17 JUN 19
16 June 1899
No. 14974 126-0
(Subject.) Subsidiary Silver Coin (Arrangements have been made for shipment of silver)
Mr. Lucas has telegraphed that the stock of silver is exhausted:
(Minutes.) I have spoken to C.A. about this, and submit drafts for subsequent Paper.
Act's 18377.
(AF) 17/6
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Governor.
No.
ke Tel
1899
17 June
last previous Paper.