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can be inprosed

on a

(M.S.A.

British ship, not registered in

the colony! ( 19.5. A. sect. 711). — aste Sect. 41()6

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leaves the law in an

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unsatisfactory state, and it is deserving of consideration whether the lar wonts not be improves by leasing omitting all references in sto

its to British

"ships not" registered in the colony in all cases where such ships when in the waters of the colony

isions of wonts be subject to corresponding proviations. the In. S. A. If this be done, the Cho. we be simplified ? Deal with brd" on lines above suggested, ays sanction Legislation on collision question as ääraüd by 5.97%.

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to avoid the incrisistency with

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Any further communication should be addressed to:-

THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY, (MARINE DEPARTMENT},

BOARD OF TRADE,

7, WHITEHALL GARDENS,

LONDON, S.W.

number

And the following letter and should be quoted :---

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Telegraphic Address.

BOARD TRADE, MARINE, LONDON.

902 23458

sir,

INTER

BOARD OF TRADE,

排

EASTERN

No. 62

MIAL

C.O.

28774 RECO

&

12 | SEP 00

(MARINE DEPARTMENT),

USE

7, WHITEHALL GARDENS,

LONDON, S.W.

63

31 August,) 1900.

With reference to your letters of the 11th

April and 23rd July last, I am directed by the Board of

Trade to state that they have carefully considered the pro-

visions of the Hong Kong Merchant Shipping Consolidation

Ordinance forwarded to this Department, and I am now to

transmit to you, to be laid before Mr Secretary Chamberlain, a copy of a Memorandum which has been prepared by the

Solicitor to the Board containing his observations on

certain clauses of the Ordinance.

I am also to request you to be so good as to

invite Mr Chamberlain's attention to the notes which

have been made by the Solicitor on the accompanying copy

of the Ordinance.

The Under Secretary of State,

Colonial Office.

12008-12

344.

I have the honour to be,

nave

gir,

Your bedient Servant,

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