Paraphrase. Telegram.
ই
CO
4038
RIGE & FEB 12"
The Governor of Hong Kong to the Secretary
of State for the Colonies.
(Received Colonial Office 3.44 p.m. 8 February, 1912)
41102/11.
12726/11
my
Firm referred to in year Secret des patch of
22nd November now ask for, lease of ten acres of seabed fronting disused War Department land at North Point, frontage 1200 feet. I understand that they will eventually give up other existing leases if granted.
(?)]
Site (?) involves extensive reclamation lead (?)] Dredging. Premium one and a third lakhs. Crown rent $4580. Hay
I entertain proposals on conditions mentioned in your
telegram of April 20th? General Officer Commanding has no special objection, but he adheres to views already expressed.
LUGARD.
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