Government House,
Hongkong,
25th. November, 1901.
With reference to your Despatch No.118 of 12th. April last,
I have the honour to transmit for the signification of His
Majesty's pleasure the following Ordinance
Entitled :-
An Ordinance to amend The Merchant Shipping Consolidation Ordinance, 1899, (Ordinance No.36 of 1899).* No.31 of 1901.
2. The customary Report by the Attorney General is annexed.
3. I have withheld my assent to this Ordinance pending
the receipt of your approval to Ordinance No.36 of 1899 with
the amendments effected by the Ordinance now transmitted.
The Right Honourable
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN,M.P.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble Servant,
HENRY ARTHUR BLAKE
GOVERNOR,&C.