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MINUTES.

MINUTES NOT TO BE WRITTEN ON THIS SIDE.

No 421.

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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONGKONG. 21st November, 1921.

closure.

1.

Enclosure 2.

Konclosure 3.

Gru

sir.

With reference to your telegram of the 24th September, 1921, and previous correspondence, I have the honour to submit for the signification of His Majesty's pleasure the following Ordinance intituled:-

An Ordinance to extend for a further period the powers

granted by the Mercantile Bank Note Issue Ordinance, 1911, to the Mercantile Bank of India, Limited, to make, issue, re-issue and circulate notes in the Colony. No.26 of 1921.

2. The report of the Attorney-General enclosed explains the object in passing the Ordinance.

3. I forward a certificate under my hand as required by Article LVII of the Royal Instructions dated the 14th February, 1917.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient humble servant,

B.E. Stubbs

Governor, &c.

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

WINSTON CHURCHILL, M.P.,

&c.

&c.,

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