The distribution of Dividends I
is advised to be part of the net profits of the
Bank and is also to be expressly precluded
by the Deed of Settlement.
Together the Directors are most
willing to adhere to the spirit of the
suggestions made by the Lords of the Treasury
with reference to the alterations which their
Lordships may undergo when they
are made.
2781 Hong Kong
RECEIVED
C:O: MAR 21 1867
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Government House,
Jan 24, 1867
Mr. Lord,
I have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt, on the 23rd instant, of your Lordship's Despatches as follows:-
Original.
Nos. 189, 190, 191 to 193, the last of 26 December, 1866
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in possession of the Attorney General's opinion
and the foregoing explanation.
HongKong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation, 31st January, 1867.
(Signed) V. Pousset,
Managing Director
(True Copy)
Colonial Secretary.
The Right Honorable
The Earl of Carnarvon
Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State,
16th November...
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