terms of

of on

an desp" on 4077/93, which ong allowed the H.S. Bank, and the Chartered Bank to hold

$200,000

+ $150,000

and

respectively

as long as only two Banks in the

Colony Banks.

are

are

Employed

If three

employed, the limit

in those two Banks should be reduced, and the total limit must not in any case be exceeded.

See memo

17111

As this limit has now for some months been exceeded we should authorize the Agents to draw for $300,000, and tell S.W. to telegraph in future for them to draw whenever the limit is again exceeded.

& the money in a safe

interest (where it

w

in accordance with previous instructions.

I submit drafts for comment, dealing also with the other points raised

in the despatch

4

S.W. 9.14/10

N.171.

16311

C.O.

16730

RECEIVED

2 00 96,

518

Government House,

Hongkong, 28 August, 1893.

My Lord Marquess,

On my despatch

N.167 of 22nd instant I stated that I should shortly have the honour of addressing

The Right Honourable

The Marquess of Ripon, K.G,

etc.

Se

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terms of

of on

an despatch on 4077/93, which originally allowed the Hongkong & Shanghai Bank, and the Chartered Bank to hold

$200,000

+ $150,000

and

respectively

as long as only two Banks in the

Colony Banks.

are

are

Employed

If three

were employed, the limit

in those two Banks should be reduced, and the total limit of $350,000 must not in any case be exceeded.

See memo

17111

As this limit has now for some months been exceeded we should authorize the Agents to draw for $300,000, and tell S.W. to telegraph in future for them to draw whenever the limit is again exceeded, and to place the money in a safe interest (where it will be in accordance with previous instructions).

I submit drafts for comment, dealing also with the other points raised in the despatch.

4

S.W. 9.14/10

N.171.

16311

C.O.16730

RECEIVED

2 00 96,

518

Government House,

Hongkong, 28 August, 1893.

My Lord Marquess,

On my despatch

N.167 of 22nd instant I stated that I should shortly have the honour of addressing

The Right Honourable

The Marquess of Ripon, K.G,

etc.

Secretary ...

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