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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONGKONG. 5th. April, 1913.

Sir,

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Referring to paragraph 7 of Mr. Severn's Con-

-fidential Despatch of 12th. April, 1912, in which he suggested

that heavy furniture should be provided for the Manager of the

Railway and that the latter should be charged a rental of 10% there-

-on, I have the honour to inform you that after consideration I

have come to the conclusion that the percentage named is somewhat

high and that in the circumstances of the case 5% would be a fairer

charge. This is the percentage charged for furniture in Government

Houses. I have accordingly to request your approval of the lower

rental.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

Amag

Governor,&c ..

HE RIGHT HONOURABLE

LEWIS HARCOURT, M.P.,

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