No.
372
6.6.
0.
57118
2.
Government House,
Hongkong, 18th September, 1901.
Sir,
In reply to your Despatch No. 266 of the 14th of last August, I regret to find out that the death of Mr. J. E. New was not reported by the Police to his relatives until 13 days had elapsed.
2. I have issued stringent orders that in future such deaths shall be reported to the relatives without a day's delay.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
Henry Arthur Blake
Governor, &c.