H. M. Foreign Secretary
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LONDON.
Feb. 28th/28.
(a) Does Hong Kong belong absolutely to the British Empire? (b) When did Hong Kong become part of the British Empire?
(c) If similar cases have arisen before to your knowledge
can you please tell us what evidence has been accepted by the Courts as an alleged aliens proof of British Nationality.
(d) Is there any system of registration of births in Hong
Kong?
As the charges will be heard on Saturday next
we shall be glad to receive a reply to this letter before that day.
We are, Sir,
Your obedient Servants,
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