on the same subject as that which forms the subject of the Petition above referred to
I have the honour to be,
My Lord Marquess, Your Lordship's Most Obedient
Humble Servant,
William Robinz
Enclosure I.
The Right Honourable
the Marquess of Ripon
Her Majesty's Principal Secretary
of
State
for
the Colonies
To
The humble Petition of the Hongkong Canton and Macao Steamboat Company Limited and the China Navigation Company Limited.
Sheweth, as follows:
Your Petitioners the Hongkong Canton and Macao Steamboat Company Limited are the Owners of the following large and valuable Steamships carrying passengers and Cargo between the ports of Hongkong Canton and Macao, viz:-
The "Powan" of 2363 tons
The "Powan" of 2338 tons
The "Fatshan" of 2260 tons
The "Heungshan" of 1998 tons
The "White Cloud" of 798 tons, and
The "Kiung Chow" of 424 tons
Your Petitioners the China Navigation Company Limited are the owners of the Steamship "Tankort", a large and valuable Steamer of 3043 tons