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so styled by the then Governor, Sir William Robinson,

a despatch of the 8th March 1892; but that as no out-

siders are allowed ashore the Colonial Government is

unable to utilise the land for revenue purposes as has

been the case at Kowloon.

5.

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These points have an important bearing on the

question of value, which is not affected by the

Lazaretto case, the $20,000 having been paid for the

buildings alone and the land transferred free as was

always the case with sites under the conditions prevail-

ing prior to 1901. In fact the value of the land to

the Colonial Government would appear to be little more

than nominal.

6.

I am to request you to communicate with the

Colonial Government on the subject, and to forward a

copy of their reply together with your observations

thereon, and a plan shewing the land it will be necessary.

to acquire for the new R.A. Barracks.

7.

It is presumed that the control over landing

on the island is exercised solely by the Military

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Authorities.

I am, etc.,

(Sgd:) W.J. Mackenzie.

Asst: Inspector General of Fortifications.