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a speedy & regular means of hausit, for ravellers of the above description between the ports of China & Australia'`d since the Extension of the live,
very
martad interest. Eas teen taken in it by the Chinese & large numbers have availed of it upwards from Australia, Where, they are free from beza.
tions restrictions.
The
5. The vessels of this company, are built. Explessly for the trade by leading shipbuilders on the Clyde I will be legis. tered in the highest class both in Lloyds & veritas. A qualified surgeon is carried in each ship & the tween decks are fitted up for Chinese passengers, at considerable
Cost-
6. But it now appears, that swing to the Hong Kong Ordi-
hance, the number of passen.
ato le carried, will -gers, allowed to
be only about one-half thal for which the Steamers have
bien, adapted & would be be -censed to carry
tu du
Board
of Rade Certificate in this.. Comiatry.
f. Th is true that section 3 of the Ordinance, makes it practicable by clearing out at Hong Kong with passengers for. Singapore saly & there reshipping theme, under the Fiore Javorable conditions acost. id in the Shaits Settlements, to evade the strict. Eérins
"I" Shad complained of
8. Beat, the Directors would very much prefer that the question should be considered by your Lordship, with a view if possible, to relax the lesius f
The Ordinance in favor of their Mail Steamers, which as accompanying Memorandum
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