in my opinion, to all "British Companies"
on business in China.
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carrying
I was unwilling to accede to Er. Kennett'a
argumenta without a reference to the Home Authorities as Mr. Kennett's contention applie a not only to
the British American Tobacco Co. Limited but to all
other "British Companies" now or hereafter carrying
on business in China which do not come within the
definition in the order in Council of "China Company"
or of a "Hongkong Company".
(Bd.}
H. P. 71lkins on.
Crown Advocate.
SHANGHAI, Hay 26th, 1916,