The H.K.VS. little an issue was drawn in June of itself, auf $6,000,000 that year. (Su 15111 198 straight)
We should now remind the Bank of their form, and ask whether any steps have been taken to comply with it.
(The by Kds. Excess Issue Note is not due for sanction until July 31; but we had better be before.)
A.F. 28/2
Draft for conse
No. 32.
Sir,
RECA C.O. 0404
A Red 7 FEB Y
Government House, Hongkong, 25th January, 1900.
302 closure Byrd Jany. 1900.
With reference to previous correspondence, I have the honour to transmit to you the enclosed certificate signed by the Colonial Secretary and Colonial Treasurer as to the amount of security in trust against the excess note issue of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in this Colony.
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient Humble Servant.
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P., &c.
GOVERNOR, &c.