CO129-304 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [1-4] — Page 311

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Best 9 APR OF

Government House,”

Hongkong,

6th

March, 1901.

In reply to your Despatch No. 12 of

the 4th. January, 1901, I have the honour to inform you that 10 years has been recommended as a reasonable time to be inserted in the lease as covenant for the comple- tion of the Dock. The work is already in progress.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

Henry asstake

Governor, &C..

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,

8CC.