CO129-514-6 Question of legality of sale of water to Tai Koo Sugar Refining Co. Ltd.- from... 6-12-1928 - 23-12-1929 — Page 51

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His Excellency The Governor has stated that it is his earnest desire to encourage local industries, and that he would place no obstacles in the way of enterprise calculated to add to the Commercial prosperity of the Colony, we trust, therefore, that, if you do not feel justified in going further and suggesting that the possibility be granted to us of investing at the same low upset price as the Chinese "o., lately acquired land for a reservoir near Aberdeen, you may see your way to recommend that the ups et price be fixed at not over 3 cts per sy: foot, or an equivalent lump sum,

'sa) We have the honour to be,

sir,

Your obedient servants,

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.

General Agents,

Taikoo Sugar Refining Co.Ltd.,

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