+
506
outset, and on its
first
results much will
depend) by the
favor
with which it
may
be
regardeds by the trading Community,
and the readiness with which the new
Dollar, issuing from it, shall be received
inli cúculation.
To aid the crculation of the
New coin it is
very necessary.
that the
Co. operation of the Chinese Government
be secured, and that the Imperial Government-
of
China
a gree
to receive the Corn in liquidation
at least of Foreign Customs Dues.
I have
no doubt whatever that
Mr Wade, Hour Majesty's present charge
will do every thing
to recommend this measure
d'affaires
in Peking,
in his
foower
to the Chinese government,
nor do I
hesitate to think that Mr. Hart, the
Heead of the Foreign Inspectorate of
Customs, will as
assistance.
readily lend his-
I proposes to address each of these Gentlemen accordingly
But I consider the point so- Essential to the success of
is established solely in the
our Mint which
general
of Commerce, that I venture to
interests
suggest
the Expediency of placing the subject: before The Secretary of State
State for Foreign Affairs,
and requesting His Lordship's Official
Instructions to Her Majesty's Minister
in Peking.
frelly
and
so as to ensure
the matter being
favorably brought to the notice
of the Imperial Government of Chino.