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*Figned) G. GRINDLE

Any reply to this letter should be addressed to—

THE SECRETARY,

TREASURY,

WHITEHALL, LONDON. S.W. 1, and the following number quoted.

F.3533.

sir,

Aucd-28 Jan: 1927

for 3909/23 H.R.

161

TREASURY CHAMBERS.

19 January, 1922.

IVED

19 JAN 1922

COL OFFICE

I am directed by the Lords Commissioners of

His Majesty's Treasury to refer to Sir G. Grindle's

Trens letter of the 2nd ultimo, (58486/1921), respecting the

additional powers being sought by the Chartered Bank

of India, Australia and China, with regard to undertaking,

administration and trust business, and to enquire

whether the replies of the Governors of Hong Kong

and the Straits Settlements have yet been received.

I am,

Sir.

Your obedient Servant,

BBlacker

The Under Secretary of State,

Colonial Office.