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TELEGRAM
R260CT 17
From the Governor of Hong Kong to the Secretary of
State for the Colonies.
(Dated October 25th)
(Received Colonial Office 5.20 p.m. 25th October 1917.)
With reference to your telegram of 14th 59. September regret to learn that price of £27,500
fixed by Morrison Hill only held good for 2 years which expired during February 1916. Omer now requires sum originally approved namely & 275,000. and with your approval would like to pay now.
MAY