that it is open to the Hongkong Legislature to attach
such conditions as it thinks fit to the privilege of
incorporation in the Colony.
I am,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant.
E. Kellesley
من
F.0/57565/19, Hong Kong.
عليه
SE
Downing Street,-
C. A : 240CT
24
25 October, 19151
DRAFT.
THE SECRETARY,
BRITISH AMERICAN
(45825)
TOBACCO COMPANY, LIMITED,
MINUTE.
Mr.
J.C.S.
20.10.19
Mr.
Mr.
Bushe 20/10
Beckett 21.
Mr. Grindia Collins 21
Sir H. Larnbert.
Sir H. Read.
Ser G. Fiddes.
Col. Amery.
Lord Milner.
for consideration;
sir,
With reference to the
interview between a member of
this Department and the Solicitor
to your Company on the lat
September, regarding the fees
payable by China Companies under
Hong Kong legislation, and the China
Companies Order in Council 1915, I am
directed by Viscount Milner to inform you
that he has been advised that, as these
Companies are incorporated under HongKong
Ordinances, it is open to the Hong Kong
Legislature to impose such conditions as
it thinks fit in return for the privilege
of incorporation in the Colony.
2. In these circumstances Lord
Milner does not consider it incumbent on
him to take any further action in this
see Minutes.
matter.
I am etc.、
(Sgd) G Grindlo