A day or two ago, Mr. J. J. Keswick spoke to me about the Bill to amend the law in respect of the sale of shares in Companies registered under the Hongkong Companies Ordinances, and in other Joint Stock Companies, which accompanied my despatch No.317 of this instant.
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I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most obedient Humble Servant,
I Fleming
In so far as I can ascertain, Mr. Keswick has not exaggerated the evils which