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Hon. Colonial Secretary,
These ships are paid 10s. per ton gross
measurement as an advance but I understand that the Admiralty Charter will work out at 128. per ton and perhaps more, which
will be adjusted from time to time.
This is certainly a hard case and in
keeping with several others out of this port who speculated
in old ships after war started.
I do not think there would be any use in
Ship
approaching the Admiralty for release of one for the reasons given. As I understand all British Tornare not requisitioned
is shortly to come under control.
Jardines are already controlled.
Butterfield and Swire and
(sd.) c. W. Beckwith,
Harbour Master.
4.7.1917.