CO129-303 - Public Offices & Others - 1900 — Page 299

The Rt.Hon.

J.Chamberlain,M.P.

(2)

3/4/1900

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would be to render a bunkering business quite impossible,

since no steamers could consent to wait until others

were bunkered and actually moved from the wharf.

Many of the principal lines will be using this fuel,

and our contracts provide that we shall supply them

with bunkers at the rate of 100 tons per hour

is very easily done if undue restrictions are not put

in our way.

which

We appeal to you to get this Rule rescinded,

our Hongkong Agents writing us that experience has shown

them that all applications to the local government to

get these Rules altered are treated with contempt.

The stereotyped reply is that the Government do not

see their way etc., etc..

Earnestly trusting that you will assist us

In procuring the removal of most unnecessary restrictions

upon what promises to be a very important business,

We are, Dear Sir,

Yours faithfully,

For and on behalf of

THE "SHELL" TRANSPORT AND TRASES

Dictated by Sir Marcus Samuel.

MANAGERS

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