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HONGKONG,

No. 33.

SIR,

Governor

141

No.

91.

HONGKONG.

DESPATCH RESPECTING MILITARY CONTRIBUTION.

Presented to the Legislative Council, by Command of His Excellency the Governor, on the

19th March, 1891.

DOWNING STREET,

13th February, 1891.

I am informed by the Secretary of State for War that the full military contribution for the year 1890 has not yet been paid, and I have accordingly telegraphed to you this day requesting that the balance of the amount should be paid to the Military Authorities as soon as possible.

I observe that the increased contribution has now been voted for this year, you. will of course see that the proper amount is paid at the end of the current quarter.

and

I shall address you separately in regard to the protest on this subject of the Un-official Members of the Legislative Council, enclosed in Mr. FLEMING'S despatch No. 449 of 22nd December last.

Sir G. W. DES VEUX, K.C.M.G.,

$0.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Ye•

&c.

Your most obedient

humble Servant,

KNUTSFORD.