Any further communication should be addressed to :--
THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY,
(MARINE DEPARTMENT).
And the following letter and number should be quoted :--
M 18883.
Telegraphic Address,
BOARD TRADE, MARINE,
LONDON,
629 C.C.
34782
20 SFF 06
MARINE DEPARTMENT,
7, WHITEHALL GARDENS,
LONDON, S.W.
19th September, 1906.
Sir,
I am directed by the Board of Trade to enclose, for
the information of the Earl of Elgin, a copy of a communication marked confidential, which they have received
making certain allegations affecting the Shipping Master
at Hong Kong.
The Under Secretary
of State,
Colonial Office,
S.W.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your obedient Servant,