22/3.
Sir,
Enclosure No. 3 to Despatch No. 112 of the 24th March, 1902,
Government House, Hongkong, 24th March, 1902.
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I have the honour to acknowledge Your Excellency's letter No. 197 of the 14th instant, and to inform you that I consider the request therein contained to be reasonable, and one that the Colonial Government may carry out without prejudice to its own interests.
2.
I have accordingly taken steps to inform the Secretary of State for the Colonies, and the Departments concerned, that I agree to the suggestion contained in paragraph 2 of your letter under acknowledgment.
I have the honour to be,
HIS EXCELLENCY
VICE-ADMIRAL SIR CYPRIAN
BRIDGE, K.C.B.
Sir,
Your Excellency's most obedient servant,
(sgd.) W. J. Gascoigne,
Major-General,
Administering the Government.