CO129-475 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1922 [5-7] — Page 466

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tion devoted to the following points there is a possibility of development here.

(1) Three geare forward, the top being about 4 to 1 ration. Gears cut for easy change as they are to be handled by Chinese Chauffeurs.

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Straight Side Tyres.

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Spare Parts kept in stock in the East.

This latter point can only be done by the makers con- sigining, and in fact cars will need also to be consigned, as dealers here are not inclined to buy outright owing to the losses sustained on previous purchases. American makers nearly always give their dealers a rebate on all cars in stock when the factory reduces its prices, the English makers have not done

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Referring more particularly to the cars mentioned in the Government Report, it is obvious the small Rover is unsuited to the work called for here and it may be mentioned the Ford Car sold here is of Canadian manufacture. As regards the Cubitt my firm has two in stock which we shall be pleased to let the Government have at a cheaper price than the Crown Agents quote should they oare to make a practical trial.

Of all the English Cars of the cheaper class imported the most suitable for Hongkong is the Austin, but buyers seen to find the price too stiff.

Youre faithfully,

(sd)

A. 3. D. Cousland.