Chambers of Commerce to the Governor, regarding the services of Her Majesty's Diplomatic and Consular officers for the promotion and extension of British trade.

2. The Governor has communicated with the Chamber of Commerce of Hongkong, and now forwards a copy of a letter received from that body, along with a letter from Jardine, Matheson & Co., whose principal representative expressed dissent from the reply agreed to by the majority of the British members of the Committee of the Chamber.

Enclosure, November 4, 1886

Enclosure, 12th November, 1886

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient, humble Servant.

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