CO129-287 - Public Offices & Others - 1898 — Page 413

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September 27th, 1898.

My Lord:-

In continuation of my despatch No.144 of

July 13th with regard to the status of British Com-

panies registered in Hongkong, but promoted by Chin-

ese subjects, I have the honour to forward copies of

two further despatches and enclosures, dated 1st and

6th instant, which I have received from Her Majesty's

Consul at Canton on the question.

In view of the great abuses to which the

recognition of such Companies, as entitled to Brit-

ish protection in Chine, would give rise, Mr. Mansfield

suggested to the Hongkong Government, in his letter

of August 8th, that a modification of the Companies'

Ordinance night meet the case. The Colonial Secre-

tary replied on September 5th forwarding copy of the

Attorney General's opinion on the subject, maintain-

&C.,

he Marquess of Salisbury. K.G.,

&c.,

&C.

ing