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China Steam Navigation Company being left to my discretion, upon consideration of any representations that may be made by other

parties.

3.

With regard to the general question of the

control of ship-building and ship-repairing facilities I have

thought it advisable pending your consideration of Mr. Sever's

despatch No. 418 of the 16th. November, to publish regulations,

-oopy attached, giving the Government power to take such steps as

it may wish in the matter. I attach a copy of a form of provision-

al permission which has been issued to nineteen Companies and firms

engaged in ship-building and ship-repairing.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

Amag

Governor, &a..