g kay 1983 the 22nd y may & signed by matthew
John Drumman Stopheus and Thomas Howard
was laid before your majesty by for thanks in that your.
Wor
Chamberlain pointed out that the Acting Governor of Hong Kong
had made his award in the case in accordance with the laws of the Colony as stated and that in the circumstances he was unable to advise Y.M. that the award was improper. The Chamberlain accordingly advised your majesty that you decline to give any directions in regard to the Petition and J. M. was pleased to follow that advice. It appears that Suggestion.
Subsequently, Thomas Howard addressed further appeal to Lyttelton, who was at that time Secretary of State for the Colonies, and Lyttelton consented to refer the matter ...