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I am directed by the Earl of Rosebery to inform you that a communication has been received from the Portuguese Minister at this Court asking for information as to whether Her Majesty's Government have lowered the official rate of exchange of the Spanish or American dollar in Hong Kong, in the same way as in India, and if so, in what ratio it stands to the pound sterling.
I am to request that you will move the Marquis of Ripon to inform Lord Rosebery what answer should be returned to Monsieur de Soveral's question.
I am, Sir, Your most obedient, humble Servant,
e Under Secretary of State Colonial Office.