Have submitted to the 7.10. proposals for progressive reduction of rates, and they are considered
the Crown to India
now
that dept. Four shillings a
a monstrous charge.
To G.P.O. as proposed.
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Government House,
No. 226.
HongKong,
17th August, 1899.
Sir,
I have the honour to transmit for your information the enclosed copy of Three Resolutions passed by the
Enclosure in duplico
Committee of the HongKong Chamber of Commerce at their monthly meeting on the 10th instant, relating to the question of a reduction of Telegraph Rates between Eastern countries and Great Britain.
2. I understand that the HongKong Chamber of Commerce is acting in this matter in unanimity with other Chambers in India and elsewhere, and that, in the opinion of the commercial classes represented by those Chambers, the principle of cheap telegrams will result in an increase of trade between Great Britain and the East.
I have the honour to be,
The Right Honourable
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,
&c.
800.
Sir,
Your Most Obedient
Humble Servant,
GOVERNOR &c.