Please
Lt. Gouverneur à Canton
Hasking.
3
I regret
&
cause some
that
fable
by the folly which should be taken
suggest an
colonial government
shipping
assist British
to meet
competition.
this
I have.
Any further communication should be addressed to :-
THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY, (MARINE DEPARTMENT). And the following letter and number should be quoted:---
M6980
Telegraphic Address.
BOARD OF TRADE, MARINE,
LONDON,
Marine Department,
7, Whitehall Gardens,
LONDON, S.W.
19042
Sir,
With reference to your
despatch
E
237
of the 6th instant & 10942-04 respecting
the application of the provisions of the Hong Kong Ordinance No. 36 of 1899 to certain French Steam Ships, I am
directed by the Board of Trade to
request that they may be supplied
with a copy of the Ordinance in question.
I have the honour to be;
Sir,
Your
obedient servant
The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office.
Walters. Howell