involve a capital investment of about a million dollars. In accordance with the conditions of sale the Company has undertaken to expend a sum of not less than $100,000 on improvements within a period of two years.
4. As a similar concession has already been granted to the Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock Company, I consider it most desirable to encourage as far as possible the expansion of local commercial enterprises and industries, I trust that the application herein submitted may receive your approval.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Most Obedient Humble Servant, Witham Robinig