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Colonial Secretary's Orrios,

Hongkong, 27th June, 1917.

I am directed to acknowledge with thanks

the receipt of your letter of the 21st June regarding the proposal to grant rent allowances to certain European officers.

It is understood that the unofficial members

of the Councils approve the scheme as a temporary measure of relief.

The Honourable

Sir C. P. Chater, C. M. G.

I am &c.,

(sd.) Claud Severn,

Colonial Secretary,