As in certain of the more progressive foreign countries an endeavour will be made, under the new regulations, to check possible abuses at their source by laying down high standards to surveyors which must be satisfied before ships are passed for service Moreover, not only will it be neces-as in the past, to comply with the regulations before the deduction of crew space from tonnage for the purpose of dues can be certified. but also plans of new ships must be submitted direct to the Board of Trade. Although the latest reforms are. still merely instructions for the güidance of surveyors there is now a Our bankers have been instructed to pay the sum of $2,000.00 to any person who can prove that the testimonials published below or in our free booklet are not genuine. Originals of any published testimonial along with many others, may be seen at our offices.
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