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Kr. Sonthorn thought this last objection animportant.
In view of the state of the finances of the Colony, he could
ses no prospect of a contribution from Hongkong; in any case
it was an Imperial question.
No. 3. The rescission of the Piracy Prevention Regul ations
had already been agreed upon. Captain Layton on this point
suggested a recommendation that all the officers' quarters
should be inside the bridge citadel.
No. 4. Hr. Boyd explained that the automatic receiving
devices, approved by the Board of Trade and the Post Office,
were designed to answer a special signal to be used only in
cases of distress. An automatic arrangement for sending this
signal was in existence and there were various other arrange-
ments by which signals could be set up and sent by wireless
by persons other than telegraphista.
Captain Layton and Mr. Southorn agreed that a system of
negative signals was quite impracticable.
It was agreed to put forward as a matter for consideration
that all ships should carry wireless, the cabin being within
the bridge citadel.
No. 5. Mr. Ellis stated that the Board had already been
established; no discussion was therefore necessary.
Mr. Ellis raised the general question of British propaganda
in China.
Mr. Mounsay said the question must await the recommenda-
tions of Sir C. Clementi and Sir M. Lampson as the result of
their recent meeting.
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