Cooleand
.?
and also to the Governors of Hui King, who should repeat it to the Commissioner of Weihaiwei? = the Governor often initials should help to settle with the Governor of Hong Kong which when either added or prefixed to a message from him indicated that it was a Circular message for the Lord of State, which was also repeated to
the Commissioner of Weihaiwei.
But this had better be dealt with
dispatch
Draft telegram here could state present. [dubster MW-Lockhart applied to
Gov- of Hongkong for copies of instructions
on neutrality matters, which was thoughtful thing]
Jun 12/2
I would not alter the system
while war is on.
We may have
mistakes arising if we do
until you see some
reason thus
W. Johnson.
CPL-13
at once
I am not sure whether you have seen
these minutes: I matter gathered for
them
Telegram from the I.G. of Hong Kong had the Commissioner
of Weihaiwei was in the habit of applying to him
for instructions; and I do not learn that there was good or particular reason for having telegram forwarded from it in
for Singapore to Weihaiwei. I feel it had better be
all dealt with at home consequently time
Just 16/4044..
grind Patty
PY.
Telegram:-
of Hong Kong to Mr. Lyttelton. 4858
The Officer Administering the Government
(Received, Colonial Office, 8.35 pm. 11th February
1904.-) 12
I sent Commissioner Wei Hai Wei some time ago copy
of your circular despatch 26th April 1898 for his
guidance. Shall I repeat to him your telegram regarding proclamation of neutrality received from
Governor Straits Settlements.
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