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With reference to the letter from this Depart-

ment of the 31st of July, I am directed by Ir, Secretary

Amery to transmit to you for the consideration of the

Board of Trade the accompanying copy of a further

telegram from the Governor of Hong Kong in connection

with the question of the recognition of the Hong Kong

special passenger certificates.

2. In the despatch referred to by the Governor

(which has just been received) the Governor submits

proposals for increasing the staff of the Harbour

Haster's Department. These proposals have not yet been

fully considered in this Department but Mr. Amery pro-

poses, at any rate, to approve the appointment of an

additional Assistant Marine Surveyor. He would accor-

dingly be greatly obliged if the Beard would undertake

the selection of and recommend a suitable candidate

ASSISTANT SECRETARY, MERCANTILE MARINE DEPARTMENT,

BOARD OF TRADE.

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