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dollar has steadily risen in value and in consequence representations have been received from the Naval Commander-in-Chief of the China Station as to the inadequacy of the present arrangements, and asking that the dollar may be fixed at 2/- throughout for the purpose of pay and

A copy of this communication is

allowances.

enclosed.

3. I am to request, therefore, that you will

he good enough to inform Their Lordships whether the

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Secretary of State for ColoniæD Affairs is of opinion that circumstances have so far changed as to render furthe concessions justificable and expedient, and if so,

to suggest that arrangements may be made for a further conference to consider the question and to frame joint proposals for placing before the Treasury.

I am, Sir,

Your obedient Servant.

C.E. 42122/18

Date 4th June 1918.

No. 79/814/7.

SUBJECT.

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0.

45013

Hong Kong

High rate of Dollar,

Fec? REC 18 CEP 18

ENCLOSURES.

Commodore Hong Kong

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26th June 1918.

The Secretary,

of the Admiralty.

REPORT OR SUBMISSION.

R.R. Scar

Forwarded, Commodore's message No.160 and my

reply are attached.

(Sgd) F.C.T. Tudor.

Vice-Admiral. Commander-in-Chief.