The following message was dispatched on Sunday to H.R.H. the Duke of Cornwall and York at Singapor "Hongkong, 25rd April.
"TO HLR.H. THE DUKE OF CORNWALL ANI
YORK.
"The Members of the Legislative Council of Hongkong desire on the part of the community to wish your Royal Highness God-speed and a safe return, and to express their regret that circumstances prevented the community of this important Colony from having the honour of receiving a visit and offering to your Royal Highnesses a hearty and loyal welcome.
"Governor of HoxcKona.
The following answer was received "Singapore, 23rd April,
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.