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which, in the nature of the two appointments, cannot be
realised. Sir Austen Chamberlain understands from previous
correspondence that the question is regarded at Hongkong
as a matter of principle and not merely of pecuniary results.
4. I am, finally, to request that Sir H. Gollan
may be asked to furnish formal receipts for the payments
already made to him as Appeal Judge.
I am,
sir,
Your obedient Servant,
7.G.A. Butler.