which the consent of the Imperial Government from establishing Branch Banks or offices in places out of the Colony (Section IV)
His Excellency the Governor suggested that provision should be made for the winding up of the Corporation, as Banking Companies are excluded from the operation of the "Companies Ordinance 1865", and this has accordingly been effected by the insertion
of Section 28 which is a valuable addition to the Ordinance.
By Section 12 the liability of Shareholders in respect of Bank notes issued by the Corporation is unrestricted.
(signed) Julian Pauncefote
Hongkong 29th Aug. 1866.
Atlan
Attorney General.
(Amended Copy)
Acting Colonial Secretary.
G. A. Hamilton
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Sir F. Rogers
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With reference to Mr.
the Lord C. Childers' letter of
April last I am directed by the Lords of the Treasury to transmit to you, for the consideration of the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, the accompanying copy despatch from the
Governor of Hongkong, forwarding
an Ordinance
passed by the Legislative Council of that Colony, and intituled
"An Ordinance enacted
by the Governor of Hongkong with the advice of the