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impossible for the meaning and intention of the clauses

in question to be misunderstood.

I am also to inclose a copy of a despatch and

enclosures from Sir H. de Sausmarez, dated June 11th,

1914, bearing on this same question. Of the amendments

dealt with in his despatch reference need only be made

to those dealing with Insurance Companies. The draft

Order has been amended to provide that the Hongkong

Life Insurance Companies Ordinances shall be applied

by the Shanghai Court, but that Article 16 of the

Companies Amendment Ordinance 1913 shall not apply.

Revised copies of the draft Order are enclosed herewith,

and Sir E. Grey hopes that Mr. Harcourt will concur in

the amendments which have now been introduced.

I am,

sir,

Your most obedient,

humble Servant,

Apan