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(2) That any regular guards supplied after
31st March are paid for by the Shipping Companies in full;
(3) That the whole cost of the elaborated scheme, including that of maintaining guards when not actually employed on board ship should be borne by the Companies in proportion to their requirements.
The Commander-in-Chief, China, has been
instructed to acquaint the representatßves of the
shipping companies in China of this decision.
It is to be clearly understood, of course,
that the extension of the provision of regular naval
and military guards will be for a definitely limited
period.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
(Signed) Alex. Flint.