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of The Governor
6.9.18.
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Sonclosure 1.
REC
Co
55747
IP 20 NOV 18
(a.)
HONG KONG
509
14th September 191
We have the honour to trenit for your consideration
the enclosed copies of correspondence with His Excellency
The Governor on the subject of the formation of a
Civil Service Association.
In accordance with His Excellency's request the
circular was cancelled, but we have to point out that
no concession has been granted in the way of making it
possible for the Service to make representations on
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matters afecting their common interests.
As The Governor has left the Colony we refrain
from further comment on his communication of 6,9,18,
beyond stating that it is not satisfactory to the
Service.
We therefore pray that you will be so good as
to issue some rule or instruction to ensure in the
future that any representations to the Secretary of
State on matters affecting the interests of the Service
will be accompanied by a statement of its views;
especially when such views are at variance with the
views of The Governor.
To have the honour to be
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Your moat obedient servants
Thomson
Colonial Treasurer
Puttallifer?
Secretary for Chinese Affairs,
The Right Honourable
The Secretary of State for the Colonies.