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24 July 198
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1 16 SEP 07
110
In pursuance of a representation which he recently
from the Chambers of Commerce of Hongkong,
Shanghai, and Tientsin the Doyen of the Diplomatic Corps
addressed a Note, copy of which I have the honour to
enclose, to Prince Ch'ing again calling the attention
of His Highness to the disabilities under which foreign
trade is labouring owing to the delay in the establishment
of a uniform National Coinage.
In his reply, copy of which is likewise enclosed,
the Prince states that the question is now under the
consideration of a Commission composed of officials in the
Grand Secretariat and other departments of State who will
make a report to the Throne, ter which His Highness promie
es to furnish fuller information on the subject.
In spite of his assurances I regret to say that no
materia
advance has, so far as I can ascertain, been made é
towards the attainment of a uniform system of currency.
The Right Honourable
Bir Edward Orey Bart., U.P.,
etc. etc. etc.
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