Any further communication on the subject of this letter should be addressed to-
THE UNTER SECRETARY OF STATE,
HOME OFFICE,
LONDON, S.W.
and the following number quoted :-
B746/483.
SEGRETARY
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OF
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Bran 7 AUG CO
WHITEHALL.
6th August 1900.
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sir,
Ear
With reference to your letter of the 20th ultimo (21971) forwarding a copy of correspondence relative to the Rule made by the Governor of Hong Kong restricting the number of Petroleum Tank Ships discharging at one
time,I am directed by Secretary Sir Matthew Ridley to
acquaint you for the information of Mr. Secretary
Chamberlain that the Rule to which objection is taken,
appears to him to be a good one,and he does not think it
desirable that it should be rescinded, especially on such
very inadequate grounde as there are shown to be by
General Gascoigne's letter of June 5th.
The printed enclosures which accompanied your
letter are returned herewith.
I am,
The
sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office.
Gauler S. Aurecock