CO129-432 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [3-5] — Page 691

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soil and dump it in the sea at a cost of $2,600 a month, and with the Kowloon Contractor, who is in a similar position, et

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a cost of $1,200 a month, or a total of $3,800 a month.

The Government is thus sustaining a total monthly loss of £7,773 made up as follows :-

Hongkong Contractor..

.83.223

Kowloon

do.

760

Cost of removing the soil..........

3,800

87,773

These arrangements have been made without prejudice to the rights of the Government under the respective contracts, and as soon as conditions in Kwongtung render it possible the contractors will be required to carry out their obligations.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

Governor,&c..