Mr, C. W..M. Birch was then called by Mr. Wright. The witness stated that he had been passing through China and apan on various business including that which Messrs. Morrison had with Thompson, in 1920. From. advices received in London of Mr. Thompson's state of affairs, they became of primary importance. Accordingly instead of stopping in Japan, witness remained in Shanghai. The firm had six orders in hand for the bankrupt, smnounting approximately to £300,000. ie orders were for piece goods and some woollens and sundries of that sort. Of the total amount some £250,000 to £280,000 was in respect of piece-goods. As a matter of fact the total amount of the order was from £503,000 to £304,000.
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