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to make a thorough investigation, but, so far as
I can ascertain, the answers to the questions raised appear to be as follows:-
(1) I have not found anything on this subject. ? Reply that we have no definite information, but that we will draw the attention of the Hong Kong government to the matter and ask them to report.
(2) The foundation for the statements in this
paragraph can I think be found in the Hong Kong government's instructions to liquidators, see especially the first enclosure in 49511/14. The Governor's reply to this charge will be found in paragraph 4 of the second enclosure in 49524/15. So far as I know, we have never given any instruc- tions not to hurry the liquidation, and wo might reply stating this and saying that, so far as we are aware, no delay has taken place beyond what was necessary for the protection of the market and the
interests of creditors of the liquidated firms.
question
(3) We might perhaps reply that the possibility of a change of policy described in this paragraph is
now under consideration. (Op. the draft answer to Mr.Peter's
e question on 53146.)
(4). We might reply in the terms of the last
14 half of the draft answer on 5346.
(5) Extracts from correspondence. Some of
these are dealt with in my minute on 47607.
F.Blackman and Co. (should be Blackhead )
On the assumption that the property referred to is landed property action in this case is covered by the policy referred to in paragraph 3. and presumabl will not be altered unless there is a change of policy. ? So reply.
Baune and Reif.
See 9144 and previous papers.
The
inturned in 7.0. 18450 Sensibel ita
edition of 135 lov.)
The license granted to Mr Reif will be found on 5799.
Reply that Mr Reif has carried on business in Bradford
since 1893 and is now carrying on business there under a
licence from the Home Office separately from his German
partner. He has been licensed to carry on business
in Hong Kong on terms similar to those contained in the
license granted to him in the United Kingdom.
Carlowitz and Company. I cannot find anything
about Mr Rayner, although I believe there are papers con-
cerning him. I understand from Mr Beckett that Rayner,
Hauser and Company have now been put in the "white" list. Reply that His Majesty's Government are now satisfied that the firm of Rayner, Haußer and Company are carrying on business independently of Carlowfie and Company and that the firm is being put on the "white"
list.
Deutsche Asiatische Bank. I do not understand
this question. We have no papers on the subject except 25311 and previous papers.
Reply that the Deutsche Asiatische Bank is
being liquidated by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank as
stated, and say that Mr Bonar Law does not understand
whether the Chamber of Commerce wish to make any objec-
tion to this. (It will be seen that the statement on
47607 is much more serious, possibly on investigation
they find it cannot be made good.)
Garrels Borner and Company -
22652.
See as to this
Reply that Mr W.G. Worcester is not carrying on th business with Garrels Borner and Company, but is Om carrying on business on his own account with the express permission of the Hong Kong government.
Radecker.
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