of their suggestion and formed a tariff for short-term promissory notes, which I intend to adopt by Order in Council under section XXV of Ordinance 12 of 1866.
5.
I lay before your Lordship a copy of the conditions for the Agency and of the subsequent minutes on the subject.
I have the honour to be, My Lord,
Your Lordship's Most Obedient humble Servant,
Governor
10670 Conditions as to the Chinese Agency of the Stamp Office.
1. The Agent shall deposit the sum of $1000 in the Treasury, and shall give bond conditioned as follows:
1. Stamp Duty ...
2. The above sum (or a portion thereof at the discretion of the Governor) shall be forfeited to the Government if a charge of wilful default or other malpractice should be proved against the Agent.
3. The Government will allow the Agent a commission of ten per cent...