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the Ferry under control of the Government which would use it
primarily for the general development of the Colony would be
a greater support for a general Colonial Loan than it would
if it was in private hands for a long period paying only
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a rent for the privilege, on colitions settled in advance.
I have not referred to the possibility in the
future of a combine between our main Cross Harbour Ferries
12.
There would be a
a possibility which may be undesirable.
guard against it in the suggestion I have made.
(sd.) E.R. HALLIFAX.
Secretary for Chinese Affairs.
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