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(32415/11).

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this system without contributing anything towards the

cost.

In Sir E. Grey's opinion, therefore, the claim

of the Imperial Exchequer to the taxation which these

companies pay is superior to that of the Colony of

Hong Kong,

I am to return to your Department herewith the

draft Bill and the copies of the Ordinances which were

enclosed in your letter of the 16th.

I CA,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble Servant,

Wranglen