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corruption existed in the passing of Emigrant.

As however no proof appears

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the

Sir,

I am

to be forthcoming & in support of

such rumour v decuracy of to state that the Government can.

• not place any and I am to express regret that

credence therein,

by

in adverty fance publicity was given

mere

to what appeared to be a charge of corruption, but which on investigation is found to be the repetition of rumours unsupported by a vestige of evidence.

I am to add that this lette

will be laid on the table at the mat

meeting of the Legislative Council.

I have to

Saf. J. H. Newart Lockhart.

Acting Colonial Seculary,

Enclosure

REC

C. O.

7323

[Red 29 PR 96)

518

Colonial Secretary's Office, HongKong, 28th February, 1895.

In reply to your letter

W: 344 of the 18th instant I have the honour to state for the in- formation of His Excellency the Governor and for

communication

to the decretary of State (if His Excellency thinks fit) that I do not make the statement

quoted by Mr Ackroyd the~ chairman of the Retrenchment Committee.

As the Secretary of State has thought proper to disal-

The Honourable

The doting Colonial Secretary,

Idea

low