CO129-318 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [7-10] — Page 300

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In reply to your Despatch No. 254 of the

16th. ultimo, I have the honour to inform you that the rate

of 10 cents per 1,000 gallons referred to in the letter from

the Admiralty of the 6th. ultimo as charged to the Military

Authorities here, is based upon an agreement made with the

Military Authorities many years ago, by which they relinquish

to the Colonial Government a water tank which obstructed the

construction of the existing Albany Filter-beds. This special

rate only applies to water supplied by gravitation in Hongkong. t

In the case of Military Properties to which water is pumped

or which are situated in Kowloon, the usual charge under the

existing Water Ordinance of 50 cents per 1,000 gallons is made.

Under the Ordinance referred to the charge for water to the

Naval Authorities in common with the Civil Community has been

increased to 50 cents per 1,000 gallons.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

Henry asshahe

"dovernor, &c..

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P..

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