of
塃
semi-civilised country,
with
which it is not even
in
direct
communication. The change
in
the condition of the silver market
has
apparently increased the
feeling of insecurity, for Hong
Kong obtains
it
chiefly
from London, and as the demand
on
the London Market diminishes
the quantity of dollars London
sent to
Hong Kong
would probably diminish
?
109
My
Lords
appreciate fully
the weight of this objection
to the present system, and, by
Their desire, the Deputy
of the Mint
has made
a
special investigation on
the subject.
Mr.
Comes
is
of the opinion that it is
most important. He
came to the conclusion, after
consulting
the
best authorities
of London,
that if
also, with the
necessary
result
at any
time during
the last
ten
years,
the
dollar
would be
less easily obtainable
at a period marked
by serious political disturbance
in
China
My