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will be available for the staff necessary for

the making of such compilations.

(d). That such goods imported into Hongkong frequent-

-ly pass through many hands within the Colony before re-exported. In such cases the tracing of the origin of exports would often be a matter of considerable difficulty.Moreover such

a system would necessitate a very considerable increase in the Statistical Staff for which, as already explained, there is at present no

accommodation.

The Trade Returns (enclosure (c) ) are

made confidential, in accordance with your Confidential Circular Despatch of the 28th. July, 1917. The division of

exports according to destinations will be omitted from the

published form of these Returns, only totals being given as in the case of Imports.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

Amaz

Governor, &c..