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Municipal Council of the International Settlement and the

Chinese Government, and the same remark applies as between

private owners and the Chinese Government in other ports.

Having regard to this aspect of the matter I am

directed to suggest for your consideration that, if the

Hongkong Government's purpose is to embark upon some specific

undertaking, its object might be served equally well by a

Bill limited in scope to the particular scheme in view; and,

on the other hand, that if they have no definite project under

consideration the potential administrative value of the pro-

posed measure may well be outweighed by the disadvantage at

which British undertakings in Shanghai are likely to be placed

vis-a-vis the Chinese Government, a disadvantage which would

be felt also in any negotiations on their behalf.

I am to add that the Hongkong Chamber is definitely

opposed to the proposed Bill and has communicated its views

to the Hongkong Government.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

Elv. Gull

Secretary.

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