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maintained unless there is some definite reason to the
contrary.
My Lords would, however, be glad to be favoured
with further information as to the exchange position at
Hong Kong, and in particular to learn:-
exchange?
(1) What is the cause of the premium on Hong Kong
(2) Is there any scarcity of Mexican dollars, or
any interruption of their supply?
(3) Is there any scarcity of bank notes?
(4) Is there locally any difference in value (as
compared with silver parity) between bank notes, British
dollars, Mexican dollars, and silver bullion or sycee?
I am,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
R.V. Wind Hopkins