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In view however of the provisions of Article VI
in respect of the enforcement of the Convention in the Hong Kong Courts, Lord Crewe will no doubt consider the de- sirability of consulting the Hong Kong Government there- upon, pointing out to that Government that in virtue of Article V British subjects resident in Hong Kong will secure full protection in China against infringements by Japanese for their marks registered in Japan. possible that some legislation or Order in Council may be necessary to give effect in Hong Kong to the proposed provision.
It is
His Lordship will note that the assurance from the Governor of Hong Kong as to that Colony's legislation and practice as well as the observations contained in your letter as to Weihaiwei have been conveyed to the Foreign Office for the information of His Majesty's Ambassador st
Tokio.
A copy of the Japanese draft convention in its revised form is enclosed herewith.
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I have the honour to be, sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Walter J. Howell
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