Hongkong, July 22, 'A. communique issued by the Coton. ini Secretary last week states, that His Excellency the Governor-in-Coun-ell has appointed a Commission' to inquire into the causes and effects of the present trade depression in Hong-Kong and make recommendations for the amelioration of the existing con-ition and for the improvement of the trade of the Colony.
The following gentlemen will constitute the Commission: Mr. M. 3. Breen, chairman: Hon. Mr. C.G.8. Mackle, Hon. Mr.7.N. Chou, Mr.
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