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CONFIDENTIAL.
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GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
HONGKONG. 14th January, 1915.
Sir,
404951014.
In continuation of my confidential despatch of
the 3rd November in which I reported that my views on the subject of the scope of Clause III Section 1 of the Order-in- Council of the 26th October, 1896, did not coincide with those held by the General Officer Commanding, I have the honour to inform you that pending your decision on the interpretation of the clause, I decided, after consulting with the Attorney General and the Captain Superintendent of Police,to issue the enclosed instructions to the Police. It was absolutely neces- sary that they should have clear directions in the matter.
2.
Before directing the Captain Superintendent of Police to put the instruction in orders I took the opportunit, to send a draft copy to Tajor-General Kelly. I enclose a copy of my letter of the 3rd December, 1914, and of the subsequent correspondence which took place.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
the ECE 3/12/14
9.0.C
8/1/14
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
LEWIS HARCOURT, MF.,
GC..
30.
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Governor, kc“