CO129-447 - Governor Sir May - 1918 [1-3] — Page 277

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Sir,

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REG MAY 18

GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

HONGKONG. 22nd. February, 1918.

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Ty Easter

Referring to your Despatches Nos. 132 and

249 of the 21st. June and 16th. November, 1917, I have the

honour to state that I concur in the proposals made regarding

the award of compensation to the dependents of officials of the Colony who lose their lives at sen through hostile attack

while travelling to or from duty.

EP

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servmt,

Amaz

Governor,&c..

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

WALTER LONG, M.P.,

&C..

&c.,

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