It is requested that in any further communication on this subject, the following Number may be quoted; and the Letter addressed to-
Jhe Under Secretary of State,
War Office,
"Works."
London, S.W.
34337
RECEIVED
(REG 1 OCT OF
WAR OFFICE, LONDON, S.W.)
th
30 September, 1901.
Hong Kong 8/126.
(I.G.F.1).
Sir,
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With reference to your letter of the 3rd instant, 29150/1901, on the subject of the transfer of War Department land to the Colonial Government for the dock extension of the Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock Company;
I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acquaint you, for the information of Mr. Secretary Chamberlain, that he agrees to the withdrawal of Nos. 5 and 7 of the conditions proposed to be attached to the transfer.
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The other conditions have been referred to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty who have been informed that the Secretary of State for War agrees to the withdrawal of Nos. 5 and 7, and they have been asked to reply direct to the Colonial Office regarding the conditions affecting Naval interests.
I am,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Fleetwood Wilson,
Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office.