CO129-549-14 Commission of Enquiry into trade of Colony 17-7-1934 - 18-1-1935 — Page 42

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of Messrs. Mackinnon, Mackenzie and Co. and the Hon.

Mr. T.N. Chau, member of Legislative Council, represent British and Chinese shipping interests respectively.

Mr. Lloyd as Superintendent of Imports and Exports and

the officer in charge of the Statistical Office is very

closely in touch with local business matters, as is also

His Majesty's Trade Commissioner, Mr. Pelham. Mr. Dodwell

is the head of the important import and export firm of

Dodwell and Co; Mr. Grayburn is Chief Manager of the

Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation; Mr. Joseph

is a large property owner and is interested in local

manufacturing concerns; Mr. Keswick is the Acting Head

in Hong Kong of Messrs. Jardine Matheson and Co; Mr.

Li represents Chinese business interests; Mr. Tam is

a barrister who rendered valuable service as a member

of the Retrenchment Commission, and Mr. Thomas is the

Manager of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and

China.

The Commission is at present carrying

out its investigations.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

سلہ ابرا

Governor, &C.