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Affairs to the British Chargé d'Affaires in Paris on the 22nd Ultimo that, under the provisions of Section 5, Subsection (b), of the Hong Kong Ordinance No. 26 of 1891, exemption of the French Steamer from survey for a Passenger Certificate is claimed on the grounds specified in the subsection quoted.
In these circumstances, the Board of Trade would suggest for the consideration of the Secretary of State that it would be advisable to ascertain definitely whether, in the case referred to, the vessel is entitled to the exemption provided for