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Hongkong, 23rd April, 1908.

C.O

The Chairman,

31147

Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce.

RECO Home 25 AUG 08

Sir,

237

We, the undersigned, agents and representatives of British lines and owners of vessels visiting this port, beg to bring to your notice that we consider the scheme as set forth in the Colonial Secretary's letter of the 11th March, addressed to the Chamber of Commerce, which has recently been published, distinctly prejudicial to the interests of shipping, which is the mainstay and livelihood of the whole Colony. So much has been said in past years by your Chamber on this particular point that we think that it is hardly necessary for us to particularize once more the many arguments against the taxation of shipping.

In view of the fact that the proposed refuge is to be erected to protect lighters and native cargo boats in case of a typhoon, it appears to us that there are many concerns closely allied to shipping on which we think some part of the cost of the proposed work might fall. As an instance, we consider that the underwriters are as much concerned as ship owners inasmuch as it is of great value for them to know that craft will have a place of refuge in the event of a severe storm.

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Hongkong, 23rd April, 1908. C.O The Chairman, 31147 Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce. RECO Home 25 AUG 08 Sir, 237 We, the undersigned, agents and representatives of British lines and owners of vessels visiting this port, beg to bring to your notice that we consider the scheme as set forth in the Colonial Secretary's letter of the 11th March, addressed to the Chamber of Commerce, which has recently been published, distinctly prejudicial to the interests of shipping, which is the mainstay and livelihood of the whole Colony. So much has been said in past years by your Chamber on this particular point that we think that it is hardly necessary for us to particularize once more the many arguments against the taxation of shipping. In view of the fact that the proposed refuge is to be erected to protect lighters and native cargo boats in case of a typhoon, it appears to us that there are many concerns closely allied to shipping on which we think some part of the cost of the proposed work might fall. As an instance, we consider that the underwriters are as much concerned as ship owners inasmuch as it is of great value for them to know that craft will have a place of refuge in the event of a severe storm. 20%

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t Hongkong, 23rd April, 1908. C.O The Chairman, 31147 Hongkong General Chamber of Commerne. RECO Home 25 AUG 08 sir, 237 se J. We, the undersigned, agents and representatives of British lines and owners of vessels visiting this port, beg to bring to your notice that we consider the scheme as set forth in the Colonial Secretary's letter of the 11th March, addressed to the Chamber of Commerce, which has recently been published, distinctly prejudicial to the interests of shipping, which is the mainstay and livelihood of the whole Colony. So much has been said in past years by your Chamber on this particular point that we think that it is hardly necessary for us to particularim once more the many arguments against the taxation of shipping. In view of the fact that the proposed refuge is to be erected to,protect lighters and native cargo boats in case of a typhoon, it appears to us that there are many concerns closely allied to shipping on which we think some part of the cost of the proposed work might fall. As an instance, we con- sider that the underwriters are as much concerned as ship owners inasmuch as it is of great value for them to know that craft will have a place of refuge in the event of a severe storm. 20%

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Hongkong, 23rd April, 1908.

C.O

The Chairman,

31147

Hongkong General Chamber of Commerne.

RECO Home 25 AUG 08

sir,

237

We, the undersigned, agents and representatives of

British lines and owners of vessels visiting this port, beg to

bring to your notice that we consider the scheme as set forth

in the Colonial Secretary's letter of the 11th March, addressed

to the Chamber of Commerce, which has recently been published,

distinctly prejudicial to the interests of shipping, which is

the mainstay and livelihood of the whole Colony. So much has

been said in past years by your Chamber on this particular point

that we think that it is hardly necessary for us to particularim

once more the many arguments against the taxation of shipping.

In view of the fact that the proposed refuge is to

be erected to,protect lighters and native cargo boats in case

of a typhoon, it appears to us that there are many concerns

closely allied to shipping on which we think some part of the

cost of the proposed work might fall. As an instance, we con-

sider that the underwriters are as much concerned as ship owners

inasmuch as it is of great value for them to know that craft

will have a place of refuge in the event of a severe storm.

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