CO129-421 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [3-4] — Page 179

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3 MAY 15

GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

HONGKONG, 25th. Horch,

1915.

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With reference to my Despatch No. 109 of 25th.

March, 1915, in which I reported the death of P. C. Coucher who was mauled by a tiger in the ew Territories, I have the honour to inform you that I have decided that, as there is no taxidermist in the Colony who could carry out so large a work, the skin of the tiger should be sent to the Crown Agents who will be requested to arrange for the animal to be stuffed and set up with a view to placing it in the local Museum.

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I propose, subject to your approval, that the cost incurred should be defrayed by the Government and I have no doubt that the Legislative Council will concur in my recomenda- -tions. I shall be glad therefore if you would, after communicat- -ing with the Crown Agents accord your sanction to the expendi- -ture.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

LEWIS HARCOURT, M.P..

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