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 "The Board of Trade have ordered a formal investigation into the circumstances attending the loss of the S.S. 'Lusitania,' and they desire to invite passengers of the 'Lusitania' who now are, or will shortly be in or near London, and who are able to supply evidence likely to be of value for the Inquiry, to communicate at once, either personally or by letter or telegram, to the Solicitor of the Board of Trade, at the Hotel Metropole, Northumberland Avenue, Charing-Cross, W. C.; with a view to statements being taken from them at the said address, be- tween the hours of eleven and six  during the week commencing Wednesday, the 12th instant, and ending, and including, Tuesday the 18th instant.

"The Inquiry will be conducted by the Law Officers, who may be relied upon to see that all material points consistent with the public interest will be dealt with."