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in the Colonial Secretary's letter is somewhat extravagant and

trust that before the scheme is finally sanctioned a more economical and at the same time an equally efficient refuge can be evolved. You are so fully cognisant of the depressed state that shipping is in at the present time that it is hardly necessary for us to draw your attention to this fact, but as such is the case we trust that money will not be spent unnecessarily, as the times seem to call for economy in expenditure in every direction.

We would also draw your attention to the fact that under notification No. 169 Schedule to Merchant Shipping Consolidation Ordinance 1899 passed on the 4th February last, the Licence fees for cargo junks and lighters has been increased 100 per cent. We should feel much obliged if you would kindly enlighten us as to why this tax has been increased and to what purpose the Government intend to devote the revenue derived therefrom.

We shall be obliged if your Committee will give their attention to the points we have raised before replying to the letter addressed to your Chamber by the Colonial Secretary.

We are, Sir,

Your Obedient Servants,

(Sgd.)

F.J.Abbott,

Act Supt. P. & O. S. N. Co.,

(P.TO

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in the Colonial Secretary's letter is somewhat extravagant and trust that before the scheme is finally sanctioned a more economical and at the same time an equally efficient refuge can be evolved. You are so fully cognisant of the depressed state that shipping is in at the present time that it is hardly necessary for us to draw your attention to this fact, but as such is the case we trust that money will not be spent unnecessarily, as the times seem to call for economy in expenditure in every direction. We would also draw your attention to the fact that under notification No. 169 Schedule to Merchant Shipping Consolidation Ordinance 1899 passed on the 4th February last, the Licence fees for cargo junks and lighters has been increased 100 per cent. We should feel much obliged if you would kindly enlighten us as to why this tax has been increased and to what purpose the Government intend to devote the revenue derived therefrom. We shall be obliged if your Committee will give their attention to the points we have raised before replying to the letter addressed to your Chamber by the Colonial Secretary. We are, Sir, Your Obedient Servants, (Sgd.) F.J.Abbott, Act Supt. P. & O. S. N. Co., (P.TO Page 240 Page 241

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in the Colonial Secretary's letter is somewhat extravagant and

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trust that before the scheme is finally sanctioned a more

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economical and at the same time an equally efficient refuge can

be evolved. You are so fully congnisant of the depressed

state that shipping is in at the present time that it is hardly

necessary for us to draw your attention to this fact, but as such

is the case we trust that money will not be spent unnecessarily,

as the times seem to call for economy in expenditure in every

direction.

We would also draw your attention to the fact that

under notification No. 169 Shedule to Merchant Shipping Con-

solidation Ordinance 1899 passed on the 4th February last, the

Licence fees for dargo junks and lighters has been increased

100 per centy We should feel much obliged if you would kindly

enlighten us as to why this tax has been increased and to what

purpose the Government intend to devote the revenue derived

therefrom.

We shall be obliged if your Committee will give their

attention to the points we have raised before replying to the

letter addressed to your Chamber by the Colonial Secretary.

We are, Sir.

Your Obedient Servants.

(Sgd).

F.J.Abbott.

Act Supt. P. & 0. S. N. Co.,

(P.TO

Page 240Page 241

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