No.163.
Hongkong.
Sir,
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Government House
20 MAY 02
Hongkong, 24th April, 1902.
Colonial Office Despatch No.156 of 17th August, 1899.
With reference to the correspondence noted
in the margin and especially to
your Despatches No.337 and 39 of
the 9th October and 31st January
last, I have the honour to express
Governor's Despatch No.180 of 8th May, 1901.
Colonial Office Despatch No.204 of 19th June, 1901.
Colonial Office Despatch No.337 of 9th October, 1901.
Colonial Office Despatch No.39 of 31st January, 1902.
my regret that owing to the complicated nature of the New Territory
Land Claims, especially in areas which comprise a sea-board,
it has not been possible at an earlier date to comply with
the request of the War Office to be furnished with a statement of the extent and value of the land at Devil's Peak
which is required for the use of the War Department.
2.
I am now, however, in a position to transmit for your consideration statements by the Director of
Public Works and the President of the Land Court, which contain the fullest and most accurate information at the disposal
of this Government.
3.
I have been in communication on the subject with the local Military Authorities, and have furnished
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,
&c. &c. &c.
them