I am at the same time to suggest, for the consideration of Barl Curson of Kedleston, that it woul
if the question le to be appear to be necessary, proceeded with, for information to be obtained, as a first step, as to the position of China and Japan with If these countries do not regard to these islands. wish to assert sovereignty over them it might be possible, in view of the fact that the majority of the Vessels passing the Paracels would be calling at Hong Kong, for arrangements to be made for the islands
levitray.
for lighthouse purposes, and for light dues to be levi on rassing ships by the Colonial Government, to cover cost of erecting and maintaining the lighthouses.
It appears to the Board that this would be a more equitable way of providing for the necessary expenditur
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than by means of a contribution from the General Light 3 April.
Fund, Beeing that the lighthouses would probably not b of benefit to more than a few of the shipowners who
As the secretary of provide the bulk of the income of that Fund by the pay-
be mɛi of light dues in this country. State is aware the Fund could not, in any okse, available for the purpose of erecting lights in this position without legislation.
A copy of this letter is being went to the Colonial Office.
I have the honour to be,
sir.
Your obedient Servant,
(Signed)
C. HIPWOOD, WOOD.
C.O
20905
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HONG KONG
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