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the Tai Hang Villages, whose case was reported to Mr. Chamber-

lain in Sir Henry Blake's Despatch No. 514 of the 19th.

0 September, 1902. The seven years lessees are prepared to

accept 75 years Leases to commence from 1st. January,

1899,

on payment of 15 cents per Square Foot Premium for conversion,

and Crown Rent at the rate of $350 per acre, which is the same

Crown Rent as is paid by them at present. With regard to the

21 years lessees I am of opinion that the Premium should be

10 cents instead of 15 cents per Square Foot, in order to

adjust the difference in values between seven and twenty-one

years Leases. These terms the lessees have notified their

willingness to accept.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

Homay

Officer

Administering the Goverment.

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