CO129-266 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1895 [1-3] — Page 140

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tively immakrial and would as al. stated, we think be cheerfully

ready

paid.

The

system of registration is nothing

new, for in the State of New York (and in other Countries and American States also) no Compa.

nies can do business without a license

from the Government which can

only be obtained after the applicant has

civested a

very large

sum (ui some

cases $200,000 Gold ) in Bonds of the

·State Loan!

We recommend our & proposal

your early and careful consideration

as not only will it increase the Revenue

by doubling the amount required but

you may also be enabled to abolish

all stamp duty on policies or avoid increases of taxation in other directions which bear unduly

on Local enterprise.

We have yo

(Signed) Jardine Matheson C

General

General Agents,

Canton Insurance Office, Lt?

General Managers,

gương

Fire Insurance Coy. Lt

For the Union Sus & Society of Cantor,

(P.) Dinglas Jones,

Act. Secretary

(Sr) W. H. Ray.

Secretary,

China Traders Irisce. Cay. Lt.

Hon : A. G. Mitchell-hines,

Colonial Treasurer.

ہو

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