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that a new Ordinance might be issued omitting the words underlined in
red ink.
This would put the Foreign Manufacturer in the same posi- tion as the English Manufacturer who attempted to practice the same trick. If the latter were to try it, he would have to ship his goods in England, and we could at once proceed against him here under the Mer- chandise Marks Act, with every prospect of success, and with convenience
The Foreign Manufacturer can however ship his good s
to ourselves.
in Italy without our knowing anything about it at the time of shipment, and, under the present Ordinance, or Notification, it seems we cannot deal with him in Hong Kong, because he has complied with the requirement and stated the country of origin on his label.
In short, is there any injustice in preventing any and every person from importing goods into Hong Kong under a label which resembles or
is a colorable imitation of the label or brand of a British Manufactur-
The foreign Manufacturer will remain at perfect liberty to
send his goods to Hong Kong under a different brand, and with perfect
equality of treatment from the Customs there.
er.?
Apologising for giving you so much trouble in this matter,
I am, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
FOR HILTON, ANDERSON, BROOKS & Co. LTS
Harbert Brocko
Director
To the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies,