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No. 87 Confidential.

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49.12-13

In continuation of my com.unication No. 86 of December

24, I have the honour to enclose copy of a despatch which I have address -ed to the Tutu on the subject of limestone.

You are doubtless aware of the fact that on the 17th.

instent Sir John Jorden gave the Wei Chiao Fu until the 24th. to have this question definitely settled, otherwise he would have to consider what retaliatory steps should be taken by the Hongkong Government, in order to mark their dissatisfaction with continued delay and obstruct- -ion. I have not consulted with Peking prior to writing the enclosure, as I am in hopes that it will result in decisive action being taken. Te labour, however, under the disadvantage that no stone can be moved from the orth River during the winter months, and that so far no applica- -tion has been lodged in respect of the quarry situated in the Shiuhing district, owing to no plans thereof being ready.

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I understand that the officials on the North River pro- -pose an impost of seven to eight cents per ton/licensing fee or royal- -ty, but I intend to defer discussion thereon until the proposal is brought forward by the Civil Administrator. I am authorised by the Legation to consider a suall royalty of two to three cents per ten, in order to escape the charge of putting forward demands out of reason.

I have etc.,

(sd.) J. W. Jamieson,

Consul - General.

His Excellency

Sir Henry Lay, K.C.L.G.,

Hongkong.