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Hongkong.

Sir,

C.O.

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Government House,

Hongkong, 27th. May, 1903.

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I find that by a letter dated 13th. April,

1901, from the Postmaster-General, the British Post Offices

in China were prohibited from accepting either Gold coins or

bullion for transmission to England. The result is that the

Gold sent from China goes to Paris or Berlin instead of London.

Except there is some very strong reason against the practice

I submit that this result is not desirable. Our Post Office

could offer the facilities offered by the French and German

Post Offices with perfect safety.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

Hevery, Alaba

Governor, ExC..

F RIGHT HONOURABLE

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P..

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