CO129-318 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [7-10] — Page 511

No. 452.

Hongkong.

losure.

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Onclosure. 2

24th July, 1902

the July, 1903.

Sir,

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Government House,

Hongkong, 25th. September, 1903.

I have the honour to inform you that the

principal shipping firms in this Colony have requested the

Goverment to establish a light at Cap Shui un Pass which

is situated within the waters of this Colony and on the

direct route taken by vessels passing between this Port and

Canton. I forward a copy of their letter addressed to the

Government together with an extract from Captain Lloyd's

letter relative to the matter under consideration. Captain

Lloyd is the Master of one of the largest passenger steamers

plying between here and Canton and speaks on this matter with

considerable experience.

I recommend the proposal for your favour-

able consideration. An immense and increasing stream of traf-

fic is continually flowing through this pass and it is essen-

tial that any danger which might arise forminsufficient light-

ing should be avoided.

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one

The class of light I propose to erect is

simple and inexpensive, consisting of two white lights

vertically above the other similar to a pattern already

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used with success in other parts of the waters of the Colony.

The initial cost of the installation is estimated at $400,

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE

COLONIES.

$100