CO129-528-1 Trade statistic returns- extent of trade passing through Hong Kong 29-12-1930 - 13-1-1931 — Page 7

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available both

considerations of time

and because the figures for the first month

at any rate are stated to be less reliable

because the system had not got fully

working.

(2) I have given more exact figures although I

not am sure that the effect not/convey

To

the impression that the results have greater

accuracy than I should wish to claim for

them. If one speaks of millions, people

know perfectly well that the results are

only approximate.

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(3) My confidence in the result has been a little

shaken by the discovery of an error in the

XIX

returns. On page of the returns for

August the total value of exports to

South China should be 9,837,824 dollars

instead of 10,825,824 as shown (this has

been checked by Mr. Martin and Mr. Miles).

There may be other errors, but on the

whole I do not think they are likely1¤•,-)

affect the general conclusions.

to

We should,

I think, point out this error to Hong Kong.

5. Came

The

ever was

a cobying amission

I have re-conected!

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There appears

to be a

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mathematical

I have connecte

mor in para. D.. it amade the corresponding confections in para. 10.

The effect is to

27/12 vinforce Kefaine's argument.

Trig memo. might now be circulated to the Cter, with a short covering letter emphasizing the tentative nature of the results? There is of course one possible major element of vitiation.

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