CONFIDENTIAL.
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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
HONGKONG. 29th. July, 1915.
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I have the honour to transmit for your informa-
-tion the enclosed copy of a letter from Mr. E. A. Hewett, Superintendent of the Peninsular and Griental Steam Navigation Company and Unofficial Member in the Legislative Council nominated by the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, together with copy
of the reply which I caused to be sent to Mr. Hewett.
2.
The circumstances under which Messrs. Manners, Worcester and Backhouse have been permitted to carry on business
with firms with which certain German firms former-
-ly had trade relations, have been reported in the
Despatches noted in the margin.
Manners.
Governor's No. 47 of
th. February 1915.3
r. Worcester.
Governor's No.115 of 29th.March, 1915.
r. Backhouse.
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Bonfidential Despatch of 18th. June, 1915, from Governor,
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3.
Mr. Hannibal, formerly employed in
the firm of Wendt and Company was in business on his
own account before the date of the Alien Enemies
Winding up Ordinance 1914. He is now carrying on
business under supervisors appointed under section
of Ordinance 12 of 1915. My Confidential Despatch of 30th, April has reference to this gentleman. As regards Mr.
Snowman I attach a report upon him by the Captain Superintendent
of Police. Mr. Snowman was in business on his om account before
the outbreak of war. He purchased the business of Messrs. Lamke
and Rogge in 1909.
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
ANDREW BONAR LAW, M.P.,
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