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Board are, however, of opinion that power to inter-

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fere with British ships in such a matter should not be

entrusted to a Consular Officer unless he is in

a position to avail himself of the requisite

technical advice and assistance.

If it should be decided to adopt preventive

measures with regard to British ships, the Board

trust that efforts will be made to induce other

Maritime Powers to adopt similar measures,

so that

British shipowners may not be placed at a disad-

vantage as compared with their foreign competitors

in the trade in question.

The inclosures in your letter are returned

herein, as requested.

I have &c.,

(Signed)

Courtenay Boyle.