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Their Lordships consider that the proposal of Messrs John Swire & Sons should be supported and would be very glad if the matter could be laid before the Government of Hong Kong for their favourable consideration. this end, a precis of the work which the firm propose to undertake, together with the estimated cost and a note of the present output and the estimated increase obtainable should the proposal be sanctioned, is attached for consid-
eration.
I am,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
R.R. Jan
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