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England on the return to Hongkong of Mr. Keswick, who will then be re-appointed to the place so vacated.

9. There remains the case of Mr. Wong Shing, the new Chinese member, whose election I reported in my despatch No.355 of 20th December, 1883. For it will be seen that the Attorney General is of opinion that the Governor has no power to appoint this other Unofficial member, even provisionally, "without an Instruction to that effect;" but thinks that a telegram from the Secretary of State would be a "sufficient instruction". I request that Your Lordship's instructions on this point may be conveyed to me forthwith by telegraph; as it is important, for obvious reasons, that the Chinese Member should take his seat in the Colonial Legislature as soon as possible.

10. In conclusion, I have the honour to submit for Her Majesty's gracious approval and confirmation, the names of the following gentlemen who are recommended as the Five Unofficial Members of the Legislative Council.

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22 England on the return to Hongkong of Mr. Keswick, who will then be re-appointed to the place so vacated. 9. There remains the case of Mr. Wong Shing, the new Chinese member, whose election I reported in my despatch No.355 of 20th December, 1883. For it will be seen that the Attorney General is of opinion that the Governor has no power to appoint this other Unofficial member, even provisionally, "without an Instruction to that effect;" but thinks that a telegram from the Secretary of State would be a "sufficient instruction". I request that Your Lordship's instructions on this point may be conveyed to me forthwith by telegraph; as it is important, for obvious reasons, that the Chinese Member should take his seat in the Colonial Legislature as soon as possible. 10. In conclusion, I have the honour to submit for Her Majesty's gracious approval and confirmation, the names of the following gentlemen who are recommended as the Five Unofficial Members of the Legislative Council. 19
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22 England on the return to Hongkong of Mr. Keswick, who will then be re- appointed to the place so vacated. 9. There remains the ease Mr. Wong Thing, the new Chinese case of member, whose xlection I reported in 19245-4 my despatch 11:355 of 20th Dreember, 1883. Foy It will be seen that the Attorney. General is of opinion that the Governor : has no power to appoint this other Unofficial member, even provisionally, " without an Instruction to that effect;" but thinks that a telegram from the "Secretary of State would be a m sufficient " sufficient instruction " I request that Your Lordship's instructione on this point may be conveyed to me -forthwith by telegraph; as it is 1 quotit important, for obvious reasons, that 2653 the Chinese Member should take his seat in the Colonial Legislature soon as possible 10. ad ན་ In conclusion, I have the honour to submit for Her Majesty's gracious approval and confirmation, the names of the following gentlemen who are recommended as the Five Unofficial Members of the Legislative Council 19
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England on the return to Hongkong of Mr. Keswick, who will then be re-

appointed to the place so vacated.

9.

There remains the ease

Mr. Wong Thing, the new Chinese

case of

member, whose xlection I reported

in

19245-4

my despatch 11:355 of 20th Dreember, 1883. Foy It will be seen that the Attorney. General is of opinion that the Governor : has no power to appoint this other

Unofficial member, even provisionally, " without an Instruction to that effect;" but thinks that a telegram from the "Secretary of State would be a m

sufficient

" sufficient instruction " I request that Your Lordship's instructione on this point may be conveyed to me -forthwith by telegraph; as it is

1 quotit important, for obvious reasons, that

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the Chinese Member should take his seat in the Colonial Legislature soon as possible

10.

ad

ན་

In conclusion, I have the honour to submit for Her Majesty's gracious approval and confirmation, the names of the following gentlemen

who are recommended as the Five

Unofficial Members of the Legislative

Council

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