coal crisis in 1929 it opened a Special Fund on behalf of
the distressed British miners and their families, for which
it raised a sum of well over $10,000.
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A copy of a recent issue of "The Hongkong Telegraph"
has been forwarded you under separate cover.
We need hardly say how heeply we should appreciate
a message from His Majesty, and, in the event of our wish
being realised, we should like to receive same not later
than the 1st May, 1931.
With assurances of our loyalty to the person of
His Most Gracious Majesty and of our allegiance to the
Throne.
We have, etc.,
For SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST, LIMITED.
(Sgd.) B. Wylie
General Manager.