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In presenting the foregoing precis of this matter for
the information of His Excellency, I am to express, on behalf of
the Management Committees of these Guilds the sincere hope that
the officer appointed as Deputy Shipping Master will hold a
certificate of competency as Master Mariner and who will by reason
of such qualifications, together with a practical experience and
knowledge of the Merchant Service and its problems, be in a
position, in the course of his duties, to deal efficiently with
the many matters presented for his attention by shipmasters and
others whose interests are directly or indirectly concerned with
the shipping using this Colony.
WEK/
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Sgd. W. E.Kirby.
Secretary, China Coast Officers' Guild. Joint Secretary, Marine Engineers Guild of China.