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REG 4 MAY 17j

GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONGKONG. 16th. March, 1917.

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sir,

With reference to my Despatch No. 464 of the

28th. December, 1916, and to your telegram of 10th. February,

1917, I have the honour to inform you that I dismissed Mr. Bowen-Rowlands from the Government Service with effect from

the 14th. February, 1917.

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Mr. Bowen-Rowlands being without funds was

granted a free passage to England by the 8.8. "Atsuta Maru" on the 17th. February for the purpose of joining His Majesty's Forces; but owing to the restrictions in force his wife has not yet left the Colony. I have, however, given instructions that when these restrictions are withdrawn a passage to England will be provided for Mrs. Bowen-Rowlands on condition that she avails herself of the privilege within a reasonable

period.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

Hona

Governor, &o..

BIE RIGHT HONOURABLE

WALTER LONG, M.P.,

&o..

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