2
13
C.O.
D.W.1875/1904.
In reply please quote:-
1656/1899. 0.5.0.
9310
Government House,
Hong Kong, 12th November 1903.
24 MAR 051
sir,
With reference to my letter to your predecessor
of 19th August 1899 (No.73/6) and Commodore Powell's
reply of 22nd August 1899, I have the honour to inform you
that as the Naval Authorities have occupied a site 3,640
square feet less than that paid for, the Colonial Govern-
ment owe them the sum of $1,0
092. I have to inform you
however that the Government is prepared to allow the Naval
Authorities to retain possession of the larger area,
practically up to the road and valley, as shown on the
attached tracing, without premium, upon condition that the
Government shall be at liberty at any time to resume, free
of cost, any portion of the area between the red and
yellow margins, this Government undertaking in such event
to construct such works as may be necessary for securing
the embankment.
2.
I shall be glad to know if this arrangement,
whereby the refund of the sum of $1,092 by the Colonial
Government would of course not be necessary, meets with
your approval.
(The Commodore,
H.M.Naval Yard,
Hong Kong.)
I have &c.
(sd) Henry A.Blake,
Governor &o.