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GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
HONGKONG. 2nd. February, 1916.
Sir,
With reference to paragraph 5 of my Confidenti- 1-al Despatch of the 24th. of December, I have the honour to inform
you that the 4 persons held to ransom have now returned to the Colony having escaped from their captivity. I am taking steps to endeavour to obtain identification by them of the place in which they were so long detained.
I have the honour to be, Sir.
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
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ANDREW BONAR LAW, M.P.,
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Governor,&c.