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CHAMBER OF

COMMERCE

HM/FLF

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS:

"CONVENTION, CANNON, LONDON."

No 25132

TELEPHONE NO 7554-5-5 CITY

REC!

Rs 29 MAY 16

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1, 2 & 3, OXFORD COURT & 97, CANNON STREET

LONDON, E.O.

26th May, 1916,

The Secretary,

Tar Trade Department,

Linen & Silk Committee,

16, Queen Anne's Gate, S..

1. Azk 2.Co

21

sir,

I enclose oopy of a telegram which we have received

from the Hunghong Chamber of Commeros regarding which Mr.

Frederick Anderson, the Chairman of the Far Eastern Section of

You will see from this Chamber, has seen your Chairman today. the telegram that it is likely to be quite ineffectual if the

British Government continue the prohibition of exports of Silk from Hongkong to America in view of the fact that the Chinese

can divert shipments via Shanghai and Japan. While we should

be glad if you could see your way to accede to the request

contained in the telegram (which is supported not only by

the Far Eastern Section of this Chambar but also by the China

Association) for the withdrawal of the prohibition, nevertheless,

if that is impracticable immediately, may we hope that you will take steps with the object of the Hongkong Government being

authorised to issue permite providing adequate guarantees

are given by the shippers that the Silk will not be transferred

to enemy countries.

Yours faithfully,

tranded Munchang

Secretary,