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has been inserted which appeared in the original answer to Ques-

tion 13. I have made this alteration, as it appears to conduce to

greater clearness. The answer, however, as now given does not

state any particulars as to the beam of vessels which can be ac-

commodated either at Holt's Wharf or Kowloon Wharves, or at the

buoys. I imagine that the beam is in each case unlimited, but I

should be glad to be sure.

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(4). It will further be seen that in answer to Question I have

now inserted two extracts from Mr. Chatham's Memorandum. It ap-

pears to me that the information ought to be given in order to

make the position of the harbour clear. I should be glad to know

whether the Colonial Government concur in the answer as it now

stands. Possibly it may be thought desirable to omit the refer-

ence to difficulties with the Chinese Customs and other Authori-

ties.

(5). I notice that no alteration has been made in the note ob

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page 8 of the print. May I assume that this is correct?

With reference to paragraph 2 of the Governor's despatch of

26th. August I hope to be able to arrange for six copies of the

print of information respecting Ports and Harbours of the British

Empire to be forwarded to him when it is revised.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

be Under Secretary of State,

Colobial Office.

Your obedient servant,

E. J. Haring

Secretary of the Commission.