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authorities. They have moreover taken over many of their
old agencies for German firms, especially that for the well- known Badische Anilin and Soda Fabrik, all of which proves that the German interests behind the firm are still
paramount.
3.
According to the Directory for 1914, Messrs. J. F. C. Jebsen and J. H. Jessen resided at Hamburg.
I suggest therefore that enquiry be made from His Britannic
Majesty's representative at that port, with a view to ascertaining whether there was any other German capital in
the firm of Jebsen and Jessen.
4.
The liquidators of the Hongkong branch did
not state in their report who were the partners. But in
answer to an enquiry they have informed the Custodian that
they believe that the claimants were partners in the firm
liquidated by them, and that they remember seeing a deed of
partnership between the claimants. But on the 31st October, 1914, in the first balance sheet prepared by the liquidators
after taking over, the capital account only contained the
names of J. Jebsen and H. Jessen for equal shares; these
names correspond with those given in the 1914 Directory.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedient humble servant,
7.2. Statt
Governor, &c.
STATE PORN TÍ
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