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N CONFIDENTIAL.

horts Despatch

idential of 186406.

1.1917.

rnor's Despatch

07 of 2nd.April,

25707

REC 13 JUL 17

GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

HONGKONG. 25th. May, 1917.

385

Sir.

With reference to the correspondence noted

in the margin, I have the honour to submit particulars as shown

in the enclosure hereto of a house at the Peak the property of a German Firm in liquidation, which will be sold by auction in about two and a half months' time.

The Director of Public Works values the

property at 844,000 for which sum it was bought by the present

owner in 1904.

I am of opinion that the house would form a suitable residence, under the proposed system of renting houses to Government Officials, for a senior officer such as the Chief Justice or the Colonial Secretary, and I would ask your authority to purchase it at auction for a sum not exceed- -ing $36,000.

For the particular purpose in view it is

not worth more to the Government than that sum,

I shall be glad to learn your decision on

this subject by telegraph.

I have the honour to be, Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

B

Governor,&c.

RIGHT HONOURABLE

WALTER LONG, M.P

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