CO129-434 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [7-8] — Page 244

N° 291

PEC

42027

Rea? 4 SEP 16

GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

HONGKONG. 24th July, 1916.

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Sir,

I have the honour to state that I propose subject

to your approval to introduce in the Legislative Council a bill on the lines of the United Kingdom Bills of Exchange Act, 1914, which would cover all bills drawn in Colony, whenever drawn, where the delay in presentment is or has been due to the war.

I shall be glad if you will be so good as to

communicate your decision by telegraph.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

Anag

Governor,&c..

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

ANDREW BONAR LAW, M.P..

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