CO129-340 - Governor Nathan Acting Governor May - 1907 [4-6] — Page 397

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a national uniform coinage for the whole Empire.

Not only was Great Britain the first Treaty power to secure such an undertaking from China, but even up to the present date many of the other Governments have not thought fit to ask for such an agreement. It would therefore appear to be the special right of the British Government to urge, and if necessary insist upon, the carrying out of the Clause in our treaty already referred to, thus conferring an incalculable benefit both upon China and all engaged in trade with that Empire.

In conclusion I would beg to state that the Committee of this Chamber does not advocate closing the local mints, more particularly those situated at any great distance from the

that Capital but they should be placed under direct Imperial control so that all the mints be worked in uniformity.,

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For correspondence on the subject of currency reform in China and also that relating to the two earlier memorials I would beg to refer you to Pages 31/32 and appendix H of this Chamber's report for 1908 and Pages 28/29 and appendix D of report for 1904, copies of which have already been sent you.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your obedient servant,

Sa

Chairman.

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