I observe that under No 3 of these regulations the permission of the Governor is to be obtained "through the Consul or Officer of the country to which such Soldiers or Sailors belong":
I have to refer you to the revised memorandum No. 365-M which accompanied Confidential Circular of the 24th instant 1308, and to state that the amendment of paragraphs 6 and paragraph 7(6) and (8) was made with the express object of avoiding communication through the Consular offices of communication; and request that the regulation may be amended accordingly.
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Hong Kong, 19th June 1909.
Previous Paper: Confidential Circular, 11 June 1909.
HONG KONG RECEIVED C.O. 9334 REG 17 MAR 00 Kowloon Canton Railway breaks in Bridges. I send conclusions arrived at after consultation with Mr Barry. As regards retention of Mr Evans, think it would be more economical to retain him in a somewhat reduced capacity. Awaits formal report of Mr Barry and news of decision.
Awaits reply by telegraph. Mr C. thinks no decision should be taken until Mr Barry's report to the Consulting Engineers has been received and considered.
It seems to have been made up not to have considered whether he should be retained or not.
E. 15. — 20062/XZA 000--11-08.
Subsequent Paper: as to what the C.E. should be guided by with reference to Mr Barry's report.
The C.E. was told that he would be guided by the C.E.'s advice in para 11. I have communicated para 11 to the C.A.
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