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No. 1903.

Enclosure to Despatch No. 33 of the 33rd January, 1903.

"Tamar" at Hongkong,

31st January, 1903.

Sir,

In reply to your letter No. 3/4 of 17th instant.

I have the honour to acquaint Your Excellency that the Admiralty have no definite areas in view at present to be reserved for Naval purposes, but Their Lordships would be glad to be consulted if, at any time, it may be in contemplation to cede Crown rights over Islands in or near the Harbour, or land on its shores. Such areas might be considered useful to the Navy.

I have etc.,

(Sd.) J. Powell,

Commodore.

His Excellency

The Officer Administering the Government,

Hongkong.

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No. 1903. Enclosure to Despatch No. 33 of the 33rd January, 1903. "Tamar" at Hongkong, 31st January, 1903. Sir, In reply to your letter No. 3/4 of 17th instant. I have the honour to acquaint Your Excellency that the Admiralty have no definite areas in view at present to be reserved for Naval purposes, but Their Lordships would be glad to be consulted if, at any time, it may be in contemplation to cede Crown rights over Islands in or near the Harbour, or land on its shores. Such areas might be considered useful to the Navy. I have etc., (Sd.) J. Powell, Commodore. His Excellency The Officer Administering the Government, Hongkong.
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} COPY No. 1903. Enclosure to Despatch No. 33 of the 33ri. January, 1903. "Tamar" at Hongkong, 147 31st. January, 1903. Six, In reply to your letter No. 3/4 of 17th. instant. I have the honour to acquaint Your Excellency that the Admiralty have no definite areas in view at present to be reservel for Taval purposes, but Their Lordships woull be glad to be consultel it, at any time, it may be in contemplation to concele Crown rights over Islands in or near the Tarbour, or land on its shores. Such areas might be considered.. useful to the Javy. I have etc... (31.) 7. Powell, Commodore. His Excellency The Officer Alainistering the Government. Hongkong.
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No. 1903.

Enclosure to Despatch No. 33 of the 33ri. January, 1903.

"Tamar" at Hongkong,

147

31st. January, 1903.

Six,

In reply to your letter No. 3/4 of 17th. instant.

I have the honour to acquaint Your Excellency that the Admiralty have no definite areas in view at present to be reservel for Taval purposes, but Their Lordships woull be glad to be consultel it, at any time, it may be in contemplation to concele Crown rights over Islands in or near the Tarbour, or land on its shores. Such areas might be considered.. useful to the Javy.

I have etc... (31.) 7. Powell,

Commodore.

His Excellency

The Officer Alainistering the Government.

Hongkong.

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