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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONGKONG. 28th. November, 1913.

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Sir,

Nov. 38206

I have the honour to confirm with regret my telegram of the 5th. November in which I reported the death of E. P. C. A.81, Michael Watters, who died at the Government Civil Hospital at 3.20 p.m. on the 4th. November from a self-inflicted wound in his throat.

2.

I transmit for your information a copy of the depositions taken before the Coroner together with the verdict of

the jury.

3.

The estate of the deceased Constable will be

administered by the Captain Superintendent of Police and any

residue will be forwarded in due course to his nearest known

relative.

$

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

&C..

LEWIS HARCOURT, M.P.,

&C..

&c...

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

Claudtevern

Officer Administering the Government.