CO129-411 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [5-7] — Page 84

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Sir,

GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONGKONG. 13th. May, 1914.

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With reference to my Despatch No. 161 of even

date, I have the honour to transmit a copy of a letter addressed by Major Wenborn to the Colonial Secretary in which he gives reasons why in his opinion his fee should be paid by the Government

of Hongkong.

2.

As I agreed with Major Wenborn's views I caused

the sum of $2,000 to be added to the award.

I have the honour to be,

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

LEWIS HARCOURT, H.P.,

&C.,

$0.

&c...

Sir.

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

Br

Governor,c..