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Sir,

Commander-in-Chief,

China Station, 26th February, 1904.

With reference to our conference of the 25th January on the subject of altering the boundaries of the Man-of-War Anchorage, and to Your Excellency's letter of the 23rd February, 10191/1904 - C.G.D., I have the honour to inform you that, having fully considered the matter, and being desirous of meeting as far as possible the wishes of the Colonial Government, I am submitting to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty the following proposals:

2.

The principal moorings in the Man-of-War Anchorage have been recently relaid at a considerable expenditure of time, labour, and money. It is practically certain that some time in advance of the completion of the Admiralty dry dock about 18 months hence a further relaying will be necessary: also the composition of the fleet may alter.

3.

This being so, it would be undesirable for the present to incur further expenditure on an additional relaying of the moorings.

4.

I therefore propose that the case be allowed to remain as it is until the completion of the dry dock is nearer at hand, when the proposals of the Colonial Government, which in my opinion are reasonable, might be again brought forward.

I have etc.,

(Sd.) Cyprian A. G. Bridge,

Admiral.

His Excellency

The Officer Administering the Government,

Hongkong.

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Sir, Commander-in-Chief, China Station, 26th February, 1904. With reference to our conference of the 25th January on the subject of altering the boundaries of the Man-of-War Anchorage, and to Your Excellency's letter of the 23rd February, 10191/1904 - C.G.D., I have the honour to inform you that, having fully considered the matter, and being desirous of meeting as far as possible the wishes of the Colonial Government, I am submitting to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty the following proposals: 2. The principal moorings in the Man-of-War Anchorage have been recently relaid at a considerable expenditure of time, labour, and money. It is practically certain that some time in advance of the completion of the Admiralty dry dock about 18 months hence a further relaying will be necessary: also the composition of the fleet may alter. 3. This being so, it would be undesirable for the present to incur further expenditure on an additional relaying of the moorings. 4. I therefore propose that the case be allowed to remain as it is until the completion of the dry dock is nearer at hand, when the proposals of the Colonial Government, which in my opinion are reasonable, might be again brought forward. I have etc., (Sd.) Cyprian A. G. Bridge, Admiral. His Excellency The Officer Administering the Government, Hongkong.
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COFY. Sir, 0.0. 12.80 266 Commander-in-Chieti, China Station, 26th. February, 1904. With reference to our conference of the 25th. January on the subject of altering the boundaries of the Wan-of- War Anchorage, and to Your Excellency's letter of the 23rd. February, 10191/1908 - C.G.D., I have the honour to inform you that, having fully considered the matter, and being desirous of meeting as far as possible the wishes of the Colonial Government, i am submitting to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty the following proposals:- 2. The principal moorings in the Man-of-War Anchorage have been recently relaid at a considerable expenditure of time, labour, and money. It is practically certain that some time in advance of the completion of the Admiralty dry dock about 18 months hence a further relaying will be necessary: also the composition of the fleet may alter. 3. say, This being so, it would be undesirable for the present to incur further expenditure on an additional relaying of the moorings. 4. I therefore propose that the case be allowed to remain as it is until the completion of the dry dock is nearer which in at hand, when the proposals of the Colonial Government my opinion are reasonable might be again brought forward. I have etc., (Sd.) Cyprian A. G. Eridge, Admiral. His Excellency The Officer Administering the Government, Hongkong.
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Sir,

0.0.

12.80 266

Commander-in-Chieti,

China Station, 26th. February, 1904.

With reference to our conference of the 25th.

January on the subject of altering the boundaries of the Wan-of- War Anchorage, and to Your Excellency's letter of the 23rd. February, 10191/1908 - C.G.D., I have the honour to inform you that, having fully considered the matter, and being desirous of meeting as far as possible the wishes of the Colonial Government, i am submitting to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty the

following proposals:-

2.

The principal moorings in the Man-of-War Anchorage have been recently relaid at a considerable expenditure of time, labour, and money. It is practically certain that some time in advance of the completion of the Admiralty dry dock about 18 months hence a further relaying will be necessary: also

the composition of the fleet may alter.

3.

say,

This being so, it would be undesirable for the present to incur further expenditure on an additional relaying

of the moorings.

4.

I therefore propose that the case be allowed

to remain as it is until the completion of the dry dock is nearer which in

at hand, when the proposals of the Colonial Government

my opinion are reasonable

might be again brought forward.

I have etc.,

(Sd.) Cyprian A. G. Eridge,

Admiral.

His Excellency

The Officer Administering the Government,

Hongkong.

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