CO129-312 - Acting Governor Major Gen Sir Gascoigne Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [7-9] — Page 237

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No.

371

Hongkong.

Government House,

25 SEP 02)

Hongkong, 20th August, 1902.

235

You

33303

Sir,

With reference to my Despatch No. 302 of the 10th ultimo, I have the honour to inform you that the Directors of the Dock Company have now asked leave to defer their decision as to whether the large area of land at and near the Dock Battery, Kowloon, shall be acquired by the Company for the purposes of an extension of their Docks and Workshops.

2.

The Directors desire to consult shareholders in England on the subject and as this will take time it is not possible for the sale to be completed this year. It may take place early next year but much depends on the attitude of shareholders at home and the matter is therefore uncertain. The enclosed leading article from the local 'Daily Press' shows the reasons which weigh with some of the Directors and with the majority of local shareholders against the proposed extension of the Dock.

Enclosure 8th August

3.

As the postponement and possible abandonment of this project seriously affects the financial position set out in the report which was enclosed in my Despatch referred to, I telegraphed to you on the 16th instant as per enclosed transcription.

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,

&c.

&c.

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No. 371 Hongkong. Government House, 25 SEP 02) Hongkong, 20th August, 1902. 235 You 33303 Sir, With reference to my Despatch No. 302 of the 10th ultimo, I have the honour to inform you that the Directors of the Dock Company have now asked leave to defer their decision as to whether the large area of land at and near the Dock Battery, Kowloon, shall be acquired by the Company for the purposes of an extension of their Docks and Workshops. 2. The Directors desire to consult shareholders in England on the subject and as this will take time it is not possible for the sale to be completed this year. It may take place early next year but much depends on the attitude of shareholders at home and the matter is therefore uncertain. The enclosed leading article from the local 'Daily Press' shows the reasons which weigh with some of the Directors and with the majority of local shareholders against the proposed extension of the Dock. Enclosure 8th August 3. As the postponement and possible abandonment of this project seriously affects the financial position set out in the report which was enclosed in my Despatch referred to, I telegraphed to you on the 16th instant as per enclosed transcription. THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P., &c. &c.
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No. 371 Hongkong. Government House, 25 SEP 02) Hongkong, 20th. August, 1902. 235 You 33303 Sir, With reference to my Despatch No. 302 of the 10th. ultimo, I have the honour to inform you that the Directors of the Dock Company have now asked leave to defer their decision as to whether the large area of land at and near the Dock Battery, Kowloon, shall be acquired by the Company for the purposes of an extension of their Docks and Workshops. 2. The Directors desire to consult shareholders in England on the subject and as this will take time it is not possible for the sale to be completed this year. It may take place early next year but much depends on the attitude of shareholders at home and the matter is therefore uncertain. The enclosed leading article from the local 'Daily Press" show# the reasons which weigh with some of the Directors and with the majority of local shareholders against the proposed exten- sion of the Dock. Enclosure 8th August closure 2. 3. As the postponement and possible abandon- ment of this project seriously affects the financial position set out in the report which was enclosed in my Despatch refer- Your red to, I telegraphed to you on the 16th. instant as per enclosed 38990 transcription THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P., 8c0... &C.* 800++
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No.

371

Hongkong.

Government House,

25 SEP 02)

Hongkong, 20th. August, 1902.

235

You

33303

Sir,

With reference to my Despatch No. 302 of

the 10th. ultimo, I have the honour to inform you that the

Directors of the Dock Company have now asked leave to defer

their decision as to whether the large area of land at and

near the Dock Battery, Kowloon, shall be acquired by the

Company for the purposes of an extension of their Docks and

Workshops.

2.

The Directors desire to consult shareholders

in England on the subject and as this will take time it is

not possible for the sale to be completed this year. It may

take place early next year but much depends on the attitude

of shareholders at home and the matter is therefore uncertain.

The enclosed leading article from the local 'Daily Press" show#

the reasons which weigh with some of the Directors and with

the majority of local shareholders against the proposed exten-

sion of the Dock.

Enclosure 8th August

closure 2.

3.

As the postponement and possible abandon-

ment of this project seriously affects the financial position

set out in the report which was enclosed in my Despatch refer- Your

red to, I telegraphed to you on the 16th. instant as per enclosed 38990

transcription

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,

8c0...

&C.*

800++

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