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Chinese population in certain quarters of the town.

5.

At the same time there has never been the slightest wish or

intention to unduly interfere with, or do any injustice to the legitimate rights of property, neither is there or can

there

be in this instance, as Mr. Shap is at liberty to appeal for justice to the Supreme Court, if he considers himself wronged.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant,

P.S. "Confidential". Had MW. Sharp seemed disposed to treat on what would be considered reasonable terms,

the General Officer Commanding

wad

prepared to recommend to the War

Office

a not inconsiderable increase

in the purchase

money

l

to be paid

as it is so

for the property, a

very ---- much needed, and litigation is to be avoided. But, as Mr. Sharp disputes the power of Government to resume, it is better to do nothing more until that point is decided,

C

Mr. Jeneral.

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