C. O.
Officer administering the Government of Hong Kong to Mr Lyttelton.
Received Colonial Office 7:50 a.m. 6th June, 1904.
In answer to your telegram of 3rd June
Emigrants were made thoroughly aware of provision made for taking out families and special accommodation on board was ready but none took advantage of privilege. It is impossible to say how many may send for their families later on, which they are encouraged to do.