CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11] — Page 520

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TELEGRAM.

The Governor of Hong Kong to the Secretpr359623

State for the Colonies,

(Received, Colonial Office 7,46. a. . 28th October,

THEC2

28 OCT 16

Your telegram 20th October increase in import trade of coconut oil from Straits Settlegents almost certainly due to rise in price of Anna 011 which formerly cheaper now dearer than Straits Settlements oil, 10 ground for believing allegation regarding licences,

MAY.