"Throughout the term, there were wild rumours rampant on the safety of your property and personnel and every possible precaution was taken to safeguard them. Our utmost thanks are due to the authorities who resorted to the most elaborate measures in order to protect your property as well as your employees. T feel proud to announce your staff's loyal conduct during these difficult days. In. spite of their personal danger to which they were continuously exposed, they stood at their respective posts and fulfilled their duties willingly and most courageously. Had it not been that such an admirable spirit existed among them, I am doubtful that such a good result for this term could have been achieved.
Unfortunately, during February and "March last two of your most promising young officials have been made victims of the present trouble and have fallen at their posts at the hands of unknown assassins; without doubt their death is due to those terrorist instigations which are frequently committed in these days. Our deep sympathy goes to their bereaved families.
Gentlemen, this is all I have to say but, before placing the Resolution before you, if anyone has questions to ask, I shall be very pleased to answer them to the best of my ability.
As there is no question, I will now put:—
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