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mail steamers which British mail

My

steamers do not equally enjoy.

Iommitt el cannot but

consider that the concession of such priveleges to foreign vessels, whose Govern- ments have no hesitation in applying duties, bounties, and every other kind of artificial restraint and interferenco with the trade of this country, is hardly the best means of facilitating the develop. ment of British trade, either at home.

or abroad.

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My bommittee would therefore beg support the representations of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce, and to respectfully

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enge your dordship, as business mew

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long and fully acquainted with the interests

of British trade in the East,

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gine

the

fullest possible and most favourable consideration to the above representations

of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce.

I have the honour to be,

Your Lordships obedient

and humble servant, Henric R. Murrays

Secretary

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