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figure had to be reduced to $170,000.00; and on the 27th
instant, I made an order authorising the sale of the s.s.
"Ling Nam" for $130,000.00 at which figure it is hoped a
purchaser will shortly be found for her.
12. As regards the future it is essential that steps
should be taken to discover what procedure should be adopted
with regard to cases like that of the s.s. "Ling Nem". The rules in the schedule to the Supreme Court (Adiralty
Procedure) Ordinance, 1896, contain no express provisions on
this particular subject, but rule 169 directs that "in all
other cases not provided for by these rules, de practice
of the Admiralty Division of the High Court of Justice of
England, shall be followed". I think it would be well that
a comunication should at once be sent to the Registry of
the Admiralty Division asking for the necessary information;
or, as I au shortly going on leave, I could approach the
proper Admiralty Division officers immediately on my arrival
in England.
13. I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Justice
Wood has read this letter and concurs in its terus.
I have, &c.,
(Sd.) H. C. Gollan,
Chief Justice.
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