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(e.g. a reference to the British Consul) for the settlement

of any rival claims between two British subjects, one of

whom has registered in England and the other in Hongkong.

3.

It should not be difficult for

such a tribunal in China upon production of evidence as to

user, priority of registration etc., to decide which claim

should prevail, or both claims might prevail against the

pirate of the mark claimed by 2 British subjects.

A.

For these reasons I desire to

support the request of the China Association

and Hongkong

Chamber of Commerce and to urge that the protection they

ask for be obtained.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient,

humble servant,

Mangery

Governor, &c. .