the absence of necessary facilities must constitute a
serious inconvenience to merchants interested in the
import trade of China passing through the port of Hongkong,
and indeed the absence of such facilities may ultimately
result in a considerable decrease in the trade between
Hongkong and China porte. A period of grace is allowed
by the Chineas Customs, i.e., September and October, and
it is our sincere hope that arrangements can be made
during that period for facilities to be provided in
the port of Hongkong for the issuance of the Jonsular
invoices now required by the Government of China.
I have, etc.
(Sgd.) M. A. Annett.
Chairman.
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