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I laid before the Marquess of Lansdowne your letter 35099/1904, in which you enclosed a copy of Despatch from the Governor of Hongkong with regard to a proposed postal Convention between that Colony and China.
You enquire whether Lord Lansdowne sees any objection to the terms of the Draft Convention.
I am to inform you that, so far as this Department is concerned, there is no objection: Lord Lansdowne presumes, however, that before assenting to the terms of the Convention, the Secretary of State for the Colonies will await the receipt of a reply from the Postmaster General on the subject.
I am, Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant,
F. N. Velier
The Under Secretary of State, Colonial Office.