CO129-311 - Acting Governor Major Gen Sir Gascoigne - 1902 [5-7] — Page 265

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No. 233.

Hongkong.

April

9th.

Government House

C. O.

26303

Hongkong, 30th May, 1902.

(Received 3 JUL 02)

264

I have the honour to inform you that at the suggestion of the Colonial Treasurer, I have issued an Order in Council under the Rating Ordinance, 1901, fixing the minimum value of rateable tenements at $20 per annum from the 1st July next. I enclose a copy of a letter in which the Treasurer made the proposal in question, from which it will be seen that the change will only cause a loss to the Treasury of $1,273 per annum and will be of benefit to the poorest classes of the community. It will also diminish clerical labour in the Treasury and reduce the difficulties hitherto met with in the collection of rates.

2.

I shall be glad to learn whether the action which I have taken meets with your approval.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

Matthew Gascoigne

Major-General,

Administering the Government.

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,

&c. &c. &c.

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No. 233. Hongkong. April 9th. Government House C. O. 26303 Hongkong, 30th May, 1902. (Received 3 JUL 02) 264 I have the honour to inform you that at the suggestion of the Colonial Treasurer, I have issued an Order in Council under the Rating Ordinance, 1901, fixing the minimum value of rateable tenements at $20 per annum from the 1st July next. I enclose a copy of a letter in which the Treasurer made the proposal in question, from which it will be seen that the change will only cause a loss to the Treasury of $1,273 per annum and will be of benefit to the poorest classes of the community. It will also diminish clerical labour in the Treasury and reduce the difficulties hitherto met with in the collection of rates. 2. I shall be glad to learn whether the action which I have taken meets with your approval. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient Humble servant, Matthew Gascoigne Major-General, Administering the Government. THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P., &c. &c. &c.
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No. 233. Hongkong. April gir. Government House Pe C. 0. 26303 Hongkong, 30th, May, 1902. (Feet 3 JUL 021 264 I have the honour to inform you that at the suggestion of the Colonial Treasurer, I have issued an Order in Council under the Rating Ordinance, 1901, fixing the minimum value of rateable tenements at $20 per annum from the ‚lst. July next. I enclose a copy of a letter in which the Treasurer made the proposal in question, from which it will be seen that the change will only cause a loss to the Treasury of $1,273 per anmm and will be of benefit to the poorest classes of the community. It will also diminish clerical labour in the Treasury and reduce the difficulties hitherto met with in the collection of rates. 2. I shall be glad to learn whether the action which I have taken meets with your approval. I have the honour to be, sir, Your most obedient Humble servant, My Gascoigne Major-General, Administering the Goverment. THE RIGHT HONOURAELE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P., &C... ཚ་་ MED
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No. 233.

Hongkong.

April

gir.

Government House Pe

C. 0.

26303

Hongkong, 30th, May, 1902.

(Feet 3 JUL 021

264

I have the honour to inform you that at

the suggestion of the Colonial Treasurer, I have issued an Order in Council under the Rating Ordinance, 1901, fixing the minimum value of rateable tenements at $20 per annum from the ‚lst. July next. I enclose a copy of a letter in which the Treasurer made the proposal in question, from which it will

be seen that the change will only cause a loss to the Treasury of $1,273 per anmm and will be of benefit to the poorest classes of the community. It will also diminish clerical labour in the Treasury and reduce the difficulties hitherto met with in the collection of rates.

2.

I shall be glad to learn whether the action

which I have taken meets with your approval.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

My Gascoigne

Major-General,

Administering the Goverment.

THE RIGHT HONOURAELE

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,

&C...

ཚ་་

MED

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