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the nominal advantage derived from the surtax calculated

in accordance with Article IV of the Brussels Convention.

2.

General Bragg also informs me

that Congress does not meet again till December next, that

is not till after the date when the penalization of sugar

from the Philippine Islands is to be further considered by

the Permanent Commission, and that it is unlikely that

when it does meet it will amend the Protective Tariff.

3.

In these circumstances it would

seam that the penalization of Philippine Raw Sugar can only

be avoided by representation of the fact that as the

Islands do not import such sugar the theoretical surtax

does not result in any practical bounty.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

M. Nathan

Governor,

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