objectionable, but they are very disinclined to obey those directions.

Zon will see that

warning

to reduce balances in Chartered Mercantile Bank (in conf. desp. 13745) has led them to withdraw all

from that Bank desk., on 17818/34, & frompe

refer again

that total Balan? Saz.

generally

should not exceed $200,000 including current accounts & deposits, & approve proposal to send home monthly account these Balances, reminding hu.

whenever $200,000

special report of

that

is exceeded

The rea

should be given (as directed at end of desp. 165 & 13745) say that the

present balan

deposits

on Ar

should be reduced

possible by remittances to the Agents if necessary.

8.W.3.5/12

see also 25117 Aug 2/1

RM 22/12

mo 347

Sir,

C. O. 123551

1: Z

MAGE OF NOV 87

436

Government House, Hong Kong, 14th October, 1887.

I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No.165 of the 27th August last, regarding Government Deposits in the

Right Honourable Henry L. Holland, Bart, M.P. Geme,

Ye

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