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that Messrs. Melchers & Co. had no interest in the goods except as transhipping agents. They have a small claim of a little over $100 against the goods for storage, insurance and landing charges, and if the goods were forwarded the liquidators would require to be re-imbursed for the freight and shipping charges to New Guines.
3.
The Heinrich Rudolph Wahlen Gesellschaft admit
that the 4 bales of cotton goods have not been paid for, and in a letter dated the 6th. September, 1915, they expressed their willingness to pay for these bales. Acting on instructions from Messrs. Dohn & Co., the liquidators of Melchers & Co. at one time asked the Heinrich Rudolph Wahlen Gesellschaft to open a credit oovering the whole 34 bales, but they have received no reply. The Heinrich Rudolph Wahlen Gesellschaft contend that the 30 bales of gunnies have been paid for.
4.
It is possible that Prize Court proceedings might have been taken against some or all of this cargo, but in the doubtful state of facts it was thought better not to do so. Messrs. Dehn & Co. at one stage asked that the goods might be shipped back to them. I would be prepared to direct the liquida- -tors to accede to this request if the consent of the Heinrich Rudolph Wahlen Gesellschaft could be obtained. I would also be prepared to direct the liquidators to forward the goods to New Guinea if the Heinrich Rudolph Wahlen Gesellschaft would be prepared to pay cash against documents for the whole consignment. Pending enquiry as to whether one or other of these arrangements can be made, I do not propose to allow the goods to leave the handi of the liquidators, and I propose to direct the liquidators to write to Messrs. Dehn & Co. to obtain from them the full particu- -lars of their interest and that of F. Rosenstern & Co. in the
cargo.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Governor,&c..
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