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FOREIGN

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PEC REat 20 APR

OFFICE.

April Lo. 1902.

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Sir:-

I am directed by the Marquess of Lansdowne to

acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 19th

instant on the subject of the firing of salutes by

Foreign war ships in the harbour of Hongkong during

the hours of Divine Service.

Lord Lansdowne does not understand that any

action is at present required by this Department.

Lordship would be glad to learn the views of the

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Admiralty in the matter.

I am,

Sir,

Under Secretary of State,

Colonial Office.

Your most obedient,

humble Servant,

F& A

Velice's

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