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country other than a British possession it is necessary to
obtain permission from the home government. As this would
most certainly entail a further considerable delay we cabled
you that you would have to obtain permission from the British
Government, as you are on the spot, you should be able to do
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From Messrs. Arnhold, Karberg & Co. (IN LIQUIDATION),
HONGKONG. 3rd August, 1915.
Sir,
this considerably sooner than we should be able to.
In
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course of conversation with the Banque de l'Indo Chine through
whom the drafts for these goods are negotiated, they informed
us that they thought that in the event of these goods being
unable to be sent forward to their original destination some
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arrangement might be come to with your goodselves for the
goods to be forwarded to London, where they could be taken
over by the original purchasers, or yourselves against the
original drafts. Their assumption being that the goods would
be deteriorating in Padang, and as they would have a claim for
any shortage, it would be in the interests of all parties to
get them moved as soon as possible. We should therefore be
obliged if, in the event of your not being able to obtain the
Government's permission to forward these goods to Genoa as
intended, you will give this suggestion your careful con-
sideration and advise forthwith by cable if possible.
Trusting that the position will now be clear to you,
We are, etc.,
(Signed) ARNHOLD, KARBERG & CO.
Per Pro DODWELL & COMPANY LIMITED.
Referring to your letter of the 24th ulto., we
should be much obliged if you would kindly advise us
on what grounds you anticipate there will be difficulty
in obtaining permission for the forwarding the "Kleist"
cargo.
We ask for this information because we are in
receipt of a telegram from Kesara. Arnhold, Karberg & Co.,
London, reading "Have you received permission Attorney
General forwarding Genos hundred bales waste silk and
two hundred and sixty eight cocoons ex Kleist. Wire.
Karberg." We have not yet replied to this cable and
would be obliged if you will favour us with your reply
at your earliest convenience so that we can put the
matter before Messrs. Arnhold, Karberg & Co. London, áð
clearly as possible.
We thank you for the suggestion that permission for
the "Silesia" cargo should be obtained without waiting
for the question of the "Kleist" and we shall be obliged
if you will do so. The value of this cargo is however
The Attorney General,
Present.
extremely