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lay a cable from HongKong to British Kowloon. The Harbour
master saw no objection provided the line is kept within
the protected area"-(Minute of 26th. April 1897 in 0.3.0.769
of 1897). They were informed that the matter would have to
be referred to the Secretary of State, and that they should
furnish plans for transmission to him. This the Company has
not yet done.
21/9/00.
(sa) R.F.J.