CO129-318 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [7-10] — Page 102

C. O.

31929

TRECO

101

Government Housers 27 AUG 03

Hongkong, 22nd. July, 1903.

Sir,

Joe 16991

I have the honour to acknowledge the re-

ceipt of your Despatch No. 214 of the 5th. ultimo from which

it appears that owing to the onerous conditions imposed by

the Admiralty it will be impossible to transfer the Naval

Dockyard to a new site.

2.

This infomation has been received by all

sections of the resident community with much regret.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

Henry Arshake

Governor, ke..