CO129-350 - Public Offices - 1908 — Page 106

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Westminster Chambers, ! AUG 08

Hong Kong

9 Victoria Street,

24th July,1908

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Mong Kok Tsui Break rater.

Gentlemen,

We have to acknowledge the receipt of your

letter of 22nd instant enclosing copies of telegraphic correspondence with the Governor of Hong Kong on the subject of the proposed construction of a Breakwater at

Mong kok tsui.

2. With reference to the telegram from Sir F.Lugard

received on 20th instant, it would appear from the

message despatched from the Colonial Office on 9th ultimo that the proposal to purchase the dredger was therein

approved.

3.

We are still of opinion that in order to pro-

duce a satisfactory structure, adapted to resist the severe stroke of typhoon seas, that important modifications will be necessary in the mode of construction proposed for the sheltering Breakwater, as sherra on the typical cross section which accompanied the papers forwarded with your letter of 28th May. We are likewise of opinion that changes may not improbably be required in connection with

the two entrances.

4. With regard to the foregoing we have not suffi- cient data here to enable us to express a definite and satisfactory opinion, and it was to discuss the matter with

that us and to furnish the desired further information,

we