CO129-394 - Governor Sir May & Public Offices - 1912 [12] — Page 163

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In confirmation of my telegram No. 36 of December 6 I have now the honour to enclose an account of the interview whi- -ch took place on that day between the representatives of the Green Island Cement Company and the Commissioner of the Bureau of Industries on the subject of the difficulties created by the provisional Administration of the Province in the matter of quarry- -ing and exporting limestone.

This memorandum speaks for itself and clearly de- -monstrates the uncompromising attitude taken up by the Industrial Comissioner. In the circumstances the Green Island Cement Company have accordingly decided, whilst not abandoning their claim for compensation, in respect of losses incurred, to concentrate their efforts on securing supplies from Tongking and have for this purpose chartered two steamers.

As stated in my telegram, there is a strong suspici- -on that Messrs. Kuan and Lo of the Bureau of Foreign Affairs, under the impression that they have by their action effectively cornered the Green Island Cement Company, are endeavouring in conjunction with the Kuangtung Cement Works to create a monopoly. Having regard to the document which originated the whole question, namely the aplication of the local Cement Works to have outside competition stiffled the contention of the Bureau that the Green Island Company's claim is unjust falls to the ground.

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(Sd.) J. W. Jamieson,

Consul-General.

Sir John Jordan, G.C.I.E,, K.C B., K.C.MG.,

His Majesty's Minister,

Peking.