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Any further communication on this subject should be addressed to-

The Secretary,

War Office,

and the following number quoted.

1

23015

REC REG 16 MAY 16

428

London, S.W.

May 15th, 1916.

London, 8.W.,

War Office,

083/4960

(0.1.)

Gay

26. 2093

Sir,

With reference to your letter No.20936/16 of 8th May,

and to the enclosed copies of telegraphic correspondence

with the Governor of Hong Kong, I am commanded by the Army

Council to state for the information of Mr. Secretary Bonar

Law that Sir David Henderson, having consulted his Committee,

agrees to Sir F.May's proposals as contained in his telegram

of May 2nd, and I am to suggest that a reply should be

made in the following terms.

11 If the Colony of Hong Kong will contribute to the

Royal Flying Corps Hospital the amount suggested, the

principal ward will now he named after Hong Kong, and when

the Hospital is extended to admit other ranks besides

officers, the Extension will be be named after the Colony.

Two members of Hong Kong Committee would be co-opted now.

I am,

Sir,

Your obedient servant,

nn Cubite

The Under Secretary of State,

Colonial office,

S.W.

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