Samson and R. N. Truman retired on leaving for home, the vacancies thus created being filled by Messrs. R. N. Swann and T. Cock, whose election requires your confirmation.
The resignation of Mr. Samson on his retirement from China was a loss which was keenly felt by the Board. He had been a_ director from the incorporation of the company, and to his initiative were due the negotiations which resulted in its purchase of the estate from the old company in 1909.
His help and guidance and the keen interest he displayed in the company's affairs and the sound knowledge he had of all matters pertaining to the rubber trade will be much missed by his colleagues.
Capt. P. R. Purslow inquired whether, in considering the estimates for the current year, it was proposed to make any reductions among the staff, or to dispense with a good deal of the services of visiting agents.
The Chairman replied that it was now rather difficult to begin
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