Communication on this subject
should be addressed to-
The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office,
Downing Street,
London, S.W.,
and the following number quoted.
Hug Kay 8/49268.
30/11 244 Nov 1906.
402
Sir,
With reference to the last para of the letter from this dept I am directed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to transmit to you to be laid before the L. C. the accompanying transcript of a despatch: for the fort of Hongkong showing a copy of an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance to authorise the construction & maintenance of certain Naval & Military works upon & over certain portions of the foreshore & sea bed situate upon the waterfrontage of the city of Victoria in this Colony"
1.
2. and A copy of the Report of the local Attorney-General thereupon, on this ordinance is also enclosed.
3.
I am desired to request that you will move the L. C. to signify to this Department their opinion, whether this Ordinance may properly be allowed to remain in operation.
The Secretary of the Admiralty.
I am,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
(Signed) C. P. LUCAS,
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