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anglored herewith for convenience of reference. «nclosed
5. There is thus sarked difference between
the legislation governing this matter in Great Britai 13.
and Hongkong where the transaction of business is ine
sisted on as an indispensable condition precedent to
the opaning of a local registar (see paragraph 5 of
Er. Mossop's Minute), and that of the straits Bettle-
ments, Were there is no such provision,
6. I I have the honour to request instructiona
As to the reply to be ande to the letter of the
Chamber and I should at the same time be grateful for
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guidance as to the principles underlying the login-
lation on this subject in Great Britain, Hongkong and
the Straits Settlements, in view of the diversity in
practice to which attention has been drawn above.
I have the honour
sir,
Your mezi obedient,
humble servant,
(in the absence of X. X. Consul-
(sgd) 0. F. Garstin,
Soneul.
General)