Sir.
HONGKONG,
102
10th January, 1925.
HONGKONG PIRACY REGULATIONS COMMITTEE.
I have the honour to enclosu report of the representatives of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, the combined China Coast Officers' and Engineers' Guilds, appointed by His Excellency The Governor to consider certain proposals in regard to the prevention of piracy.
I shall feel obliged if this report may be transmitted to the Hongkong Government at the earliest possible date.
In view of the desirability of giving publicity to the reason which led to the withdrawal of the above mentioned representatives from the meeting of the Piracy Regulations Committee held on 12th ulto., it is considered desirable that this report should be published in extenso at the earliest date, and I shall be glad to learn from you whether the publication of same mects with the Government's approval.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedieht servant,
(3gd, NEILAGE S. BROWN.
Representative of the
Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce.
Liut, Commander Conway Hako, R.N.R.,
Assistent Harbour Master,
HONGKONG.