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2.87.

No.

Hongkong.

Closure!

Closure 2

February.

1982.

Sir,

Government House,

Hongkong, 12th March, 1902.

I have the honour to transmit for your consideration the enclosed copy of a letter from the Honorary Secretaries of Saint John's Cathedral Church Body and the Committee of Management of Union Church, pointing out the inconvenience caused to worshippers at Divine Service by the firing of salutes from Foreign Men-of-War on Sundays.

2.

I communicated the terms of that letter to His Excellency Vice-Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge, stating my opinion that if possible the practice of firing salutes during Divine Service should be discontinued. I append a copy of his reply.

3.

Though the matter was one which might have been decided locally, I have decided to take no action until I receive an expression of your views, as it is possible that His Majesty's Government may consider it desirable to preserve uniformity in this respect throughout the Colonies.

I have the honour to be, Sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

M.J. Gascoigne

Major-General, Administering the Government.

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,

C.O.

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2.87. No. Hongkong. Closure! Closure 2 February. 1982. Sir, Government House, Hongkong, 12th March, 1902. I have the honour to transmit for your consideration the enclosed copy of a letter from the Honorary Secretaries of Saint John's Cathedral Church Body and the Committee of Management of Union Church, pointing out the inconvenience caused to worshippers at Divine Service by the firing of salutes from Foreign Men-of-War on Sundays. 2. I communicated the terms of that letter to His Excellency Vice-Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge, stating my opinion that if possible the practice of firing salutes during Divine Service should be discontinued. I append a copy of his reply. 3. Though the matter was one which might have been decided locally, I have decided to take no action until I receive an expression of your views, as it is possible that His Majesty's Government may consider it desirable to preserve uniformity in this respect throughout the Colonies. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient Humble servant, M.J. Gascoigne Major-General, Administering the Government. THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P., C.O. Page 323
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2.87. No. Hongkong. Colosure! Closure 2 ebruary. 1982. sir. Japus Goverment House, Hongkong, 12th. March, 1902. I have the honour to transmit for your —— consideration the enclosed copy of a letter from the Honorary Secretaries of Saint John's Cathedral Church Body and the Committee of Management of Union Church, pointing out the in- convenience caused to worshippers at Divine Service by the firing of salutes from Foreign Men-of-War on Sundays. 2. I communicated the terms of that letter to His Excellency Vice-Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge, stating my opinion that if possible the practice of firing salutes during Divine Service should be discontinued. I append a copy of his reply. 3. Though the matter was one which might have been decided locally, I have decided to take no action until I receive an expression of your views, as it is possible that His Majesty's Government may consider it desirable to preserve uniformity in this respect throughout the Colonies. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient Humble servant, M.J. Gascoigne Major-General, Administering the Government. THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.F., C. • My D 323
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2.87.

No.

Hongkong.

Colosure!

Closure 2

ebruary.

1982.

sir.

Japus

Goverment House,

Hongkong, 12th. March, 1902.

I have the honour to transmit for your ——

consideration the enclosed copy of a letter from the Honorary

Secretaries of Saint John's Cathedral Church Body and the

Committee of Management of Union Church, pointing out the in-

convenience caused to worshippers at Divine Service by the

firing of salutes from Foreign Men-of-War on Sundays.

2.

I communicated the terms of that letter

to His Excellency Vice-Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge, stating my

opinion that if possible the practice of firing salutes

during Divine Service should be discontinued. I append a copy

of his reply.

3.

Though the matter was one which might have

been decided locally, I have decided to take no action until

I receive an expression of your views, as it is possible that

His Majesty's Government may consider it desirable to preserve

uniformity in this respect throughout the Colonies.

I have the honour to be, Sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

M.J. Gascoigne

Major-General, Administering the Government.

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.F.,

C.

•

My D

323

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