CO129-264 - Governor Sir Robinson & Public Offices - 1894 [9-12] — Page 185

Can I make until the office is vacant and there is no harm in leaving the question open for consideration when

a

vacancy

or uur)

Sts 201

but saying

that alon

Lace

that offe

present advised

Ripar fears

came the quen to the

Menimenda tear

Que Eu 29/12

To proced

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No 293.

C. O.

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RECR

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Government House,

Hong Kong, 27 October, 1894-

My Lord Marquess,

With reference

to

paragraph 31 of my despatch No. 17654 N. 201 of the 4th ultimo, I

have the honour to transmit

The Right Honourable

The Marquess of Ripon, K.G,

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