CO129-314 - Public Offices - 1902 — Page 599

Any further communication on this subject should be addressed to---

The Under Secretary of State,

War Office,

f

and the following number quoted.

London, S.W.,

War Office,

Hong Kong 16/1125. F.5.

sir,

602

JAN 02

593

London, SW.

6th January, 1902.

With reference to your letters of the 23rd

Va August last, No.29148, and 20th ultimo, No. 44399,on

the subject of the proposed levy of rates and taxes on

Military Officers at Hong Kong occupying rateable

tenements, I am directed by the Secretary of State for

War to acquaint you for the information of Mr Secretary

Chamberlain that although the removal of the exemption

from taxation will possibly lead to increased charges

on Army Votes, Mr Brodrick concurs in the payment by

Officers on the lodging list of local rates on the

houses which they hire.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your obedient Servant,

Alberta Beckett

The Under Secretary of State,

Colonial Office,

London, S. W.