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the painting to Garrild suggest that China should take the opportunity of having a proper coinage; and if things Chang have on a want: duties paid in gold," he should have a gold coinage to start with, So that the duties in the coin paid may be of the country, to tam; question of important regether in one tax The transit dues seems to be more d them that of import duties. As I understand, there is cus Imperial Exchequer of provincial Exchequers, and the difficulties to be met are not so much at the Treaty Ports where Sir Robert Hart is in charge as inland.

2 lau only suggest ffices in ausure to this letter that it be submitted to Lord that in M. Chamberlain's Salisbury diting Chang aut Junion has made a cast that it would be desirable to anticipate the possible bruary revision of 98 by a through rusion now instead of adopting any temporary expedients, that the Chinese gout should be invited to consider that: There ha part of 1398 m. Jotiation 27 the desirovility of adopting with a gold standard a new coinage if the duties are is be paid on that be a gold basis, & that transit dues & exactions the question of in d as they no doubt will receive the interion should be receive, special attention.

27. C.PL Oct 127 I submit the above with some hesitation as I know little or nothing of currency matters Sie R. Made I think it not of the question to suggeste a fold standard for China. It wred ho as front am iniquity A silen In mines, of Wise, sodnes standard for the listed state prenten in a revolution. fach In it wined a robbing pon debtão, whereas Bryan auch hortons the amiath intention. of robbing the with.

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However, to follow the instructions more closely and improve readability, here is a revised version with proper Markdown formatting and corrections: ## Occasion The painting to Garrild suggests that China should take the opportunity of having a proper coinage; and if things Chang have on a want: duties paid in gold," he should have a gold coinage to start with, so that the duties paid in the coin may be of the country. The question of transit dues seems to be more important together with import duties. As I understand, there is a Customs Imperial Exchequer and provincial Exchequers, and the difficulties to be met are not so much at the Treaty Ports where Sir Robert Hart is in charge as inland. ## Submission I only suggest that this letter be submitted to Lord Salisbury, noting that in M. Chamberlain's letter to Chang aut Junion, it has been made clear that it would be desirable to anticipate the possible revision of 98 by a thorough revision now instead of adopting any temporary expedients. The Chinese government should be invited to consider: the desirability of adopting a gold standard and a new coinage if the duties are to be paid on a gold basis, and that transit dues and exactions should receive special attention. ## Currency Matters 27. C.PL Oct 127 I submit the above with some hesitation as I know little or nothing of currency matters. Sir R. Hart thinks it not out of the question to suggest a gold standard for China. It would be as unfair as fronting iniquity. A silver standard for the listed state presented in a revolution. It would be a robbing of the debtor, whereas Bryan's intention was the amiable intention of robbing the rich. ## Further Thoughts LY fir inte Thinke hose last pl to Lucas mush Aget that an... And the HTML version as requested:

The painting to Garrild suggests that China should take the opportunity of having a proper coinage; and if things Chang have on a want: duties paid in gold," he should have a gold coinage to start with, so that the duties paid in the coin may be of the country. The question of transit dues seems to be more important together with import duties. As I understand, there is a Customs Imperial Exchequer and provincial Exchequers, and the difficulties to be met are not so much at the Treaty Ports where Sir Robert Hart is in charge as inland.

I only suggest that this letter be submitted to Lord Salisbury, noting that in M. Chamberlain's letter to Chang aut Junion, it has been made clear that it would be desirable to anticipate the possible revision of 98 by a thorough revision now instead of adopting any temporary expedients. The Chinese government should be invited to consider: the desirability of adopting a gold standard and a new coinage if the duties are to be paid on a gold basis, and that transit dues and exactions should receive special attention.

27. C.PL Oct 127 I submit the above with some hesitation as I know little or nothing of currency matters. Sir R. Hart thinks it not out of the question to suggest a gold standard for China. It would be as unfair as fronting iniquity. A silver standard for the listed state presented in a revolution. It would be a robbing of the debtor, whereas Bryan's intention was the amiable intention of robbing the rich.

LY fir inte Thinke hose last pl to Lucas mush Aget that an...

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occasion the painting to Garrild suggest that China should take the opportunity of having a proper coinage; and if things Chang have on a want: duties paid in gold," he should have a gold coinage to start with, So that the duties in the coin paid may be of the country, to tam; question of important regether in one tax The transit dues seems to be more d them that of import duties. As I understand, there is cus Imperial Exchequer of provincial Exchequers, and the difficulties to be met are not so much at the Treaty Ports where Sir Robert Hart is in charge as inland. 2 lau only suggest ffices in ausure to this letter that it be submitted to Lord that in M. Chamberlain's Salisbury diting Chang aut Junion has made a cast that it would be desirable to anticipate the possible bruary revision of 98 by a through rusion now instead of adopting any temporary expedients, that the Chinese gout should be invited to consider that: There ha part of 1398 m. Jotiation 27 the desirovility of adopting with a gold standard a new coinage if the duties are is be paid on that be a gold basis, & that transit dues & exactions the question of in d as they no doubt will receive the interion should be receive, special attention. 27. C.PL Oct 127 I submit the above with some hesitation as I know little or nothing of currency matters Sie R. Made I think it not of the question to suggeste a fold standard for China. It wred ho as front am iniquity A silen In mines, of Wise, sodnes standard for the listed state prenten in a revolution. fach In it wined a robbing pon debtão, whereas Bryan auch hortons the amiath intention. of robbing the with. LY fir inte Thinke hose last pl to Lucas mush Aget that an However, to follow the instructions more closely and improve readability, here is a revised version with proper Markdown formatting and corrections: ## Occasion The painting to Garrild suggests that China should take the opportunity of having a proper coinage; and if things Chang have on a want: duties paid in gold," he should have a gold coinage to start with, so that the duties paid in the coin may be of the country. The question of transit dues seems to be more important together with import duties. As I understand, there is a Customs Imperial Exchequer and provincial Exchequers, and the difficulties to be met are not so much at the Treaty Ports where Sir Robert Hart is in charge as inland. ## Submission I only suggest that this letter be submitted to Lord Salisbury, noting that in M. Chamberlain's letter to Chang aut Junion, it has been made clear that it would be desirable to anticipate the possible revision of 98 by a thorough revision now instead of adopting any temporary expedients. The Chinese government should be invited to consider: the desirability of adopting a gold standard and a new coinage if the duties are to be paid on a gold basis, and that transit dues and exactions should receive special attention. ## Currency Matters 27. C.PL Oct 127 I submit the above with some hesitation as I know little or nothing of currency matters. Sir R. Hart thinks it not out of the question to suggest a gold standard for China. It would be as unfair as fronting iniquity. A silver standard for the listed state presented in a revolution. It would be a robbing of the debtor, whereas Bryan's intention was the amiable intention of robbing the rich. ## Further Thoughts LY fir inte Thinke hose last pl to Lucas mush Aget that an... And the HTML version as requested: The painting to Garrild suggests that China should take the opportunity of having a proper coinage; and if things Chang have on a want: duties paid in gold," he should have a gold coinage to start with, so that the duties paid in the coin may be of the country. The question of transit dues seems to be more important together with import duties. As I understand, there is a Customs Imperial Exchequer and provincial Exchequers, and the difficulties to be met are not so much at the Treaty Ports where Sir Robert Hart is in charge as inland. I only suggest that this letter be submitted to Lord Salisbury, noting that in M. Chamberlain's letter to Chang aut Junion, it has been made clear that it would be desirable to anticipate the possible revision of 98 by a thorough revision now instead of adopting any temporary expedients. The Chinese government should be invited to consider: the desirability of adopting a gold standard and a new coinage if the duties are to be paid on a gold basis, and that transit dues and exactions should receive special attention. 27. C.PL Oct 127 I submit the above with some hesitation as I know little or nothing of currency matters. Sir R. Hart thinks it not out of the question to suggest a gold standard for China. It would be as unfair as fronting iniquity. A silver standard for the listed state presented in a revolution. It would be a robbing of the debtor, whereas Bryan's intention was the amiable intention of robbing the rich. LY fir inte Thinke hose last pl to Lucas mush Aget that an...
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occasion theppanting to garrild suggest that China should take the opportunity of having a prop: coinage; and if of thing Chang have on a want: duties paid in gold," he should have a gold coinage to start with, So that the duties in the coin paid 24-be of the Coventry may be of the country, beatage to tam; question of important regether in one tax The transit dues seems to be more d them that of import duties. As I understand, there is cus Imperial Exchequer of praincial Exchequers, and the difficulties to be met are not so much at the Treaty Pirts of where Sir Robert Hout of his in charge as inland. 2 lau only suggest ffices in ausure to this letter that it be submitted to Lord that in M.Chamberlain's Salisbury diting Chang aut Jinion has made a cast that it would be desirable to anticipate the possible bruary revision of 98 by a through rusion now instead of adopting any temporary expedients, that the Chinese gout should be invited to consider that: There ha part of 1398 m. Jotiation 27 the desirovility of adopting with a gold standard a new coinage if the duties are is be paid on that be a gold basis, & that transit dues & exactions the question of in d as they no doubt will receive the interion should be receive, special attention 27. C.PL Oct 127 I submit the above with some hesitation as I know little or nothing of currency matters Sie R. Made I think it not of the question to suggeste a fold standard for China. It wred ho as front am iniquity A silen In mines, of Wise, sodnes standard for the listed state prenten in a revolution. fach In it wined a robbing pon debtão, whereas Bryan auch hortons the amiath intention. of robbing the with. LY fir inte Thinke hose last pl to Lucas mush Aget that an
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occasion

theppanting to garrild suggest that China should take the opportunity of having a

prop: coinage; and if of thing Chang have

on a

want: duties paid in gold," he should have a gold coinage to start with, So that the duties

in the coin

paid 24-be

of the Coventry may

be

of

the country,

beatage

to tam;

question of

important

regether in one tax The

transit dues seems to be more

d

them that of import duties. As I understand, there is cus Imperial Exchequer of praincial Exchequers, and the difficulties to be met are not so much at the Treaty Pirts of

where Sir Robert Hout of his

in charge

as inland.

2

lau

only suggest

ffices

in ausure to this

letter that it be submitted to Lord

that in M.Chamberlain's

Salisbury diting Chang

aut

Jinion

has made a cast

that

it would be desirable to anticipate the possible

bruary

revision of 98 by a through rusion now instead of adopting any temporary expedients, that the Chinese

gout should be invited to consider that:

There ha part of

1398 m.

Jotiation 27

the desirovility of adopting

with a

• gold

standard

a new

coinage

if the duties are is be paid on that be a gold basis, & that

transit dues & exactions

the question of

in

d as they no doubt will receive

the interion should be receive, special

attention

27.

C.PL

Oct

127

I submit the above with some hesitation as I know little or nothing of currency

matters

Sie R. Made

I think it not of the question to suggeste

a fold standard for China. It wred ho

as front am

iniquity

A silen

In mines, of

Wise, sodnes standard for the listed state prenten in

a revolution.

fach In it wined a robbing pon debtão,

whereas Bryan auch hortons the

amiath intention.

of robbing

the with.

LY

fir inte

Thinke

hose last pl

to Lucas mush Aget that an

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