Government House, Hongkong, 31st October, 1901.
Sir,
In continuation of my Despatch No.386 of the 23rd of last August, I have the honour to transmit for your consideration the enclosed copy of a letter from the Acting Director of Public Works, submitting a complete estimate of the cost of the New Kowloon Waterworks Gravitation Scheme, and to recommend for your approval the improved scheme, which seems absolutely necessary if a proper water-supply for Kowloon is to be secured.
2. In the Estimates for 1908 a sum of $60,000 has been inserted for this purpose and a sum of $100,000 has been placed in the Estimates for this year; but, as the latter sum has scarcely been drawn upon, there will be available for 1902 a sum of about $160,000.
3. Mr. Chadwick estimates that a sum of $200,000 a year will be required until the work is completed, as the Acting Director of Public Works hopes it may be, in four years' time.
In view of the urgency of this matter, I shall be glad to learn by telegram whether you approve of
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,
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Major Cameron states that Mr. Chadwick has not yet notified Audate of his departure for Hong Kong (he stated that he could not leave before December) and that it is felt certain that he is not able to leave immediately, on account of other work in his hands.
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Government House,
Hongkong, 31st. October, 1901.
Sir,
In continuation of my Despatch No. 386 of
the 23rd. of last August, I have the honour to tranmit for your consideration the enclosed copy of a letter from the Acting Director of Public Works, submitting a complete esti- mate of the cost of the New Kowloon Waterworks Gravitation Scheme, and to recommend for your approval the improved scheme, which seems absolutely necessary if a proper water-
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