ENCLOSURE 3.
557
C.O.
20147
Colonial Secretary's Office.
Hongkong, 18th June, 1901.
10 AUG 1901
With reference to your letter of the 2nd ultimo, relative to the suggested transfer of Naval Establishments at Hongkong from their present position to Kowloon, I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to transmit for your consideration the enclosed copy of a report which Commodore Powell has made on that subject to the Commander-in-Chief, covering a report of Mr. Ordish, Superintending Civil Engineer.
His Excellency will be glad to have the benefit of your observations on both these reports.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
(sd.) P. Sercombe Smith.
Acting Colonial Secretary.