Sconce the Japanese have gained a footing, it is improbable .
that the British Companies will be able to recover their former position when the supply of tonnage becomes normal.
In case these points may be overlooked in the present crisis we shall be obliged if you will bring them to the notice of the Authorities through H.B.M. Minister for their
consideration.
"e enclose a statement of routes and tonnage the reten- tion of which we think should be favourably considered subject to Imperial requirements.
We are &c.
(Signed)
Jardine Matheson and Co Ltd. General Managers Indo China S. N. Co Ltd, (Signed)
Butterfield and Swire.
Agents Chine Navigation Company Limited.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPAN
LIMITED
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Shanghai to Weihaizei. Ühetoo and Tientsin (4) *Tungchow. "Fengtien", "Shuntien", "Shengking". Shanghai to Hongkong and Canton (6) *Yingchow","Chenan", "Anhui","Sinkiang", "Shantung",
"Sunning".
Hankow to Swatow,
Seasonal cargoes of Beancake etc.
Say 40 cargoes per annum by ordinary coasters. Wubu to Swatow.
Seasonal cargoes of Rice.
Say 47 cargoes per annum by ordinary coasters, Kuhu to Canton.........
11 cargoes per annum by ordinery coasters. Neychwang and other orthern Forts to Erator.
Chiefly Beancake and Beans,
Say 65 cargoes per annum by ordinary coasters, Newchwang and other Northern Forta to Amoy á Canton.
17 cargoes per annum by ordinary coasters.
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Shanghai 23rd June 1917.