is intended to use are) provided the cost involved were not
excessive.
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3. I attach a copy of a report on this sugges-
tion by the Acting Harbour Master, who is in favour of the pro-
posal, but before taking further steps in the matter I think it would be well to consult Captain Rumsey, who is now in England. If he is in favour of the substitution of the lights suggested by Mr. Basil Taylor I have to ask that you will ob- tain the opinion of Messrs. Chance Brothers of Birmingham, the makers of the lights, as to the feasibility and cost of con- verting the lights.
4. In the meantime I shall submit with the Es- timates a sum to cover the cost of the construction of a new tower,200 feet above sea level, on Green Island, to take the D'Agullar Light.
5. I do not propose to recommend that the work of shifting the Green Island light to Cape Collinson should be proceeded with next year; and the placing of the Collinson Light at Kowloon Point is probably not now necessary.
If it is not found to be necessary the light could be sold, and it might be well to ascertain from Messrs. Chance whether it would be worth sending the apparatus to England for sale or whether they would allow this Government anything for it.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedient humble Servant,
are be
GOVERNOR,&C.