On the occasion of the visit of the U.S. American Fleet to Wellington, to be found in the papers of 41,885/08.
CONFIDENTIAL.
Hongkong.
17.5.
Reply generally on proposal by Sir R. Hopwood. It is impossible...
For 9333
My Lord,
Government House, Hongkong, 29th March, 1909.
With reference to previous correspondence ending with my Confidential Despatch of the 12th ultimo, I have the honour to enclose copy of a letter received from the Consul-General for the United States of America at this Port. The matter being urgent, permission was granted by telephone by the Colonial Secretary without reference to me in the first instance, but since Your Lordship will note that these Patrols are landed on duty and not "for purposes of recreation", and are in fact in aid of the local Police, I consider that a departure of such importance should be brought to Your Lordship's notice.
2.
A small American Squadron arrived here on the 13th instant and an Entertainment Committee was formed, and a series of festivities have been arranged, in which the French Naval Officers and men (under Admiral Ferrin) ...
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
THE EARL OF CREVE,
&c., &c.,
800.