CO129-448 - Governor Sir May - 1918 [4-6] — Page 293

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The possibility of fire was in fact as little

anticipated as was the possibility of collapse.

4.

Personally I entirely exonerate both Mr. Chatham and Mr. Messer of negligence. The conditions

ider which large patsheds are permitted in the blony are being revised with a view to preventing as far as possible disaster from fire; and matshed structures in connection with the Hongkong Races will not be permitted at all in the future.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

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Governor, &c..