C. O.
18084
RECO REGE 9 MAY 02 FOREIGN OFFICE,
294
May 8
1902.
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70 Thays
Sir:
I am directed by the Marquess of Lansdowne to
acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 2nd
instant, in which you enclose a copy of a letter
from the Admiralty relative to the firing of
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salutes by Foreign Warships at Hong Kong during the
hours of Divine Service.
I am to state in reply, for the information of
Mr. Secretary Chamberlain, that His Lordship observes
that the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty are
of opinion that international concurrence on the
subject is improbable, and he therefore agrees in
the Governor of Hong Kong being informed accordingly,
and that no action can be taken by His Majesty's
Government in the matter.
he Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office.
I am,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant,
A bl