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many years without any objections. This prosecution, as quite natural, created a great amount of indignation. Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce laid the matter before His Excellency the Governor, with the result that anchorage in the Bay is now permitted. We feel that these matters illustrate the fact that British Shipping does not appear to be receiving that assistance and encouragement at Hong Kong which, in justice to its importance to the country, it would appear to demand.

We hope that you will extend your notice to our representations, and that His Excellency the Governor of Hong Kong may be acquainted of the nature of them. We feel sure that when the facts are brought to his notice, he will endeavour to set things on a more satisfactory basis so far as British Merchant Shipping is concerned in that Colony.

I am, Sir,

Your obedient servant,

Secretary