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co-owner who if he had existed would not have permitted the ad-

-vantages to go into Mr. Tung's hands only, and that even if the Viceroy could prove collusion between Messrs. Chau and Fung, such

proof would in no way affect the position of the National Bank of

China, Limited, as legal owners of the property mortgaged.

this Government has every confidence that if

the above considerations are brought to the notice of the Viceroy His Excellency will see fit to order the removal of the attachment

which he has caused to be placed upon the coal in question.

I have etc.,

(Sd.). Sercombe Smith,

Colonial Secretary.