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Colonial Secretary's Orrios,
Hongkong, 27th June, 1917.
I am directed to acknowledge with thanks
the receipt of your letter of the 21st June regarding the proposal to grant rent allowances to certain European officers.
It is understood that the unofficial members
of the Councils approve the scheme as a temporary measure of relief.
The Honourable
Sir C. P. Chater, C. M. G.
I am &c.,
(sd.) Claud Severn,
Colonial Secretary,