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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONGKONG. 29th. February, 1916.

Referring to my Confidential Despatch of the 2nd. April, 1914, I have the honour to state that the lietherlands India Government have asked the approval of this Government to a new form of contract in respect of labour in the Banca tin mines.

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This contract does not differ materially from

the old contract except in one particular, regarding which I enclose a copy of a report from the Secretary for Chinese Affairs. In view of this report I have caused the Netherlands India Government to be informed that this Goverment is prepared to accept the revised

form of contract.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

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Governor,&c..

HE RIGHT HONOURABLE

ANDREW BONAR LAW, M.P.,

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