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N°257-
Ca
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HONGKONG.
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3! JUL 24
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
16th June, 1924.
Bir,
With reference to your despatch No.108 of
the 23rd April, 1924, I have the honour to inform you that
in the opinion of this Govemment the charge of £6,860 made
by Messrs. Coode, Fitzmaurice, Wilson and Mitchell in respect of professional services rendered in connection with the contemplated harbour improvements is beyond all
reason.
As, however, we did not think it necessary
to take the precaution of ascertaining beforehand the
amount of the tees which would be payable I presume that
we have no option but to meet the demand. The majority of
the members of the Finance Committee have approved payment
and instructions may be given to the Crown Agenta
accordingly.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient humble servant,
B.E. Stabbs
Governer, &c.
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
J. H. THOMAS, M.P.,
&C..
&c.