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30578 Reg 28. June 1916

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The Governor of Hongkong, to the Secretary

of State for the Colonies.

(Received Colonial Office 7.40.p.m., 27th June, 1916)

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Unofficial Members of both Councils XII anxiety to vote to Imperial Goverment special War Contribution and have asked me to find out whether you would prefer a lump sum of 3 million dollars which would either be borrowed from Hongkong and Shanghai Bank or be raised by a local loan or a special contribu- tion of 2 per cent on I gross revenue of colony deducting items not assessable for military contribution.

MAY.

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