Any further communication should be addressed to:
THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY, (MARINE DEPARTMENT).
And the following letter and number should be quoted:
M 8038
Telegraphic Address. BOARD TRADE, MARINE, LONDON.
MARINE DEPARTMENT,
7, WHITEHALL GARDENS,
LONDON, S.W
1903.
18th June
574/7
Sir,
You 13580
In reply to your letter, with enclosures, of the 23rd April last, respecting the Hong Kong Merchant Shipping Amendment Ordinance, No. 2 of 1903, I am directed by the Board of Trade to state, for the information of Mr. Secretary Chamberlain, that they have examined the Ordinance and see no reason why it should not be allowed to remain in operation.
The print of correspondence and the Attorney-General's report which were forwarded with your letter are returned herewith.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office.