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Enclosure No. 3 to China Letter No. 478 dated 13th April 1930.

sir,

BUTTERFIELD AND SWIRE,

Hongkong.

31st March 1930.

o have, for acknowledgement your letter of the

26th March Fo. H.A.0260, advising the conditions under

which military guarde will be provided and that any

applications for guards after 31st March must be made in

full knowledge and acceptance of these conditions.

In the circumstances and as advised in cur

letter dated 26th March, we are left with no option but

to accept the onerous conditions stated. In order that

we may advise our Principals, we shall be glad if you will

inform us the maximum liability under the following conditions

of paragraph 4 of your letter under reply:-

"Companies will continue to be liable for "officers and men during any disability "incurred whilst lent to the Company, and "for the cost of medical and ho api tal "treatment, and for any disability "gratuities or pensions arising out of "the employment, including compensation "to widows and dependents."

We would again, however, ask you to pass on

to His lajesty's Government our request that reconsideration

be given to the question of the total charges connected with

the guarda being borne by the Steamship Companies concerned.

We are,

sir,

Yours faithfully,

Så. Butterfield & Swire.

Commodore R.A.S.Hill, R.E.,

President, Anti-Piracy Committee,

HONGKONG.

Agents, China Navigation Co.Ltd.