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and for the term of the convention have been declared to be part & parcel of H.M.'s Colony of Hongkong in like manner and for all intents and purposes as if they had originally formed part of the said colony I should think therefore that the inhabitants
Who do not wish to retain their former nationality
the Queen. become ipso facto subjects
to allow the inhabitants to choose nationality as e.g. in the Heligoland
would be a difficult thing to work in ther
No.
196.
Sir,
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Rece & REP 21 AUG 19
Government House, HongKong, 21 July, 1899.
I have the honour to transmit for your consideration a copy of a letter from the Acting Registrar General which raises the question as to whether the inhabitants of the New Territory are British subjects and entitled to all the privileges of such.
2.
I also enclose a copy of a memorandum on the subject by the Acting Chief Justice, and a copy of a minute by the Acting Attorney-General.
The form of colonial lease makes it I think difficult to question on my own
As advised by the Acting Chief Justice and Acting Attorney-General I have the honour to request that the points raised may be submitted for the opinion of the Law Officers of the Crown.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your Most Obedient Humble Servant,
Sterry Allaha GOVERNOR &C.
The Right Honourable JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P., &C. &cc.
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8th July, 1899.
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cafe, 14 July, 1899.