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It is evident that the Throne has bestowed great consideration on this important question.

Now, the freedom of communication throughout the world renders this question of currency of still greater import than ever before. If we were to follow the rest of the world, we should adopt a gold standard. But if the present conditions prevailing in China be our guide, we should use a silver standard.

Moreover, if the principles underlying the development of currencies be examined, it will be found that between the extremes of copper and gold, there must always be the intermediary stage of a silver currency; and for these reasons, it is both right and suitable that China should now begin at first with a silver standard.

But although the adoption of a silver currency has been unanimously advocated, there has been by no means the same unity of opinion as to whether it should be a tael or dollar currency. The present memorialists have considered this point most profoundly, and from the reports of the Governors-General and Governors of Provinces, that eleven Provinces favour...

Page 234 appears to be the start of a discussion on China's currency, referencing the influence of global communication and the prevailing conditions in China. The text is likely from a historical document discussing the adoption of a silver standard and the debate between a tael or dollar currency.


...the adoption of...

It is evident that the Throne has bestowed great consideration on this important question.

which has been bestowed by the Throne on this important question.

Now, the freedom of communication throughout the world renders this question of currency of still greater import than ever before. If we were to follow the rest of the world we should adopt a gold standard. But if the present conditions prevailing in China be our guide, we should use a silver standard.

Moreover, if the principles underlying the development of currencies be examined, it will be found that between the extremes of copper and gold there must always be the intermediary stage of a silver currency; and for these reasons it is both right and suitable that China should now begin at first with a silver standard.

But although the adoption of a silver currency has been unanimously advocated, there has been by no means the same unity of opinion as to whether it should be a tael or dollar currency. The present memorialists have considered this point most profoundly, and from the reports of the Governors-General and Governors of Provinces that eleven Provinces favour

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234 It is evident that the Throne has bestowed great consideration on this important question. Now, the freedom of communication throughout the world renders this question of currency of still greater import than ever before. If we were to follow the rest of the world, we should adopt a gold standard. But if the present conditions prevailing in China be our guide, we should use a silver standard. Moreover, if the principles underlying the development of currencies be examined, it will be found that between the extremes of copper and gold, there must always be the intermediary stage of a silver currency; and for these reasons, it is both right and suitable that China should now begin at first with a silver standard. But although the adoption of a silver currency has been unanimously advocated, there has been by no means the same unity of opinion as to whether it should be a tael or dollar currency. The present memorialists have considered this point most profoundly, and from the reports of the Governors-General and Governors of Provinces, that eleven Provinces favour... Page 234 appears to be the start of a discussion on China's currency, referencing the influence of global communication and the prevailing conditions in China. The text is likely from a historical document discussing the adoption of a silver standard and the debate between a tael or dollar currency. ...the adoption of... It is evident that the Throne has bestowed great consideration on this important question. which has been bestowed by the Throne on this important question. Now, the freedom of communication throughout the world renders this question of currency of still greater import than ever before. If we were to follow the rest of the world we should adopt a gold standard. But if the present conditions prevailing in China be our guide, we should use a silver standard. Moreover, if the principles underlying the development of currencies be examined, it will be found that between the extremes of copper and gold there must always be the intermediary stage of a silver currency; and for these reasons it is both right and suitable that China should now begin at first with a silver standard. But although the adoption of a silver currency has been unanimously advocated, there has been by no means the same unity of opinion as to whether it should be a tael or dollar currency. The present memorialists have considered this point most profoundly, and from the reports of the Governors-General and Governors of Provinces that eleven Provinces favour The original OCR output appears to be jumbled and contains nonsensical text at the beginning. The corrected version starts from the meaningful text discussing the currency question in China.
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.nóidelaneSN

234

arero i hr) Itom drenarevod sit to Ie/TomeM

-200 denoidan umoting a to noitesup end no {u'do uw

1

,ly-bar" sme1) „RoPramA of yovel Jaloeq” sɗT

.YONE T

he:09 "gchedwe? no gnoʻINT sr¢ bsattelromem grived

A ert IIe of navig sở binoda Joetis vend aniveII

odd dere bus patogent felonsamo srt to eeloIJ

outbont moteb vl besga ed biporis vonsyrup to mold

svecentlob og bebrrumos SISW 2tailBiromen treesng

.yaleb duoɗd iw nosnedd droger bre

vorsutum to noldberg end,enewe al snormit erð aA

-moditus deld and vd vihajnoget berebianoo need eart

bonger bre baden dasvet hre Jetige ert mi selt

.0514 Portue In jonivori orð IIs vd noqu

badd irrius meed baie over foodie eft no abestomem

ta'd-rim mery una miI-mav'NO ud,soutenire gredo vd

ow to Da (soven to bisof 9 yd as Ilow ba

oj tevo beboer enew,djes IMqA to serosd a rebnu

2 mol etenee ede bue Lionwoo Jaemme voð end

$160 Jeet sɗð viðngtoitte awoda sind IIA

do hiw

which has been bestowed by the Throne on this im-

portant question.

Now, the freedom of communication throughout

the world renders this question of currency of still

greater import than ever before. If we were to follow

the rest of the world we should adopt a gold standard.

But if the present conditions prevailing in China

be our guide, we should use a silver standard.

Moreover, if the principles underlying the develop-

ment of currencies be examined, it will be found

that between the extremes of copper and gold there

must always be the intermediary stage of a silver

currency; and for these reasons it is both right

and suitable that China should now begin at first

with a silver standard.

But although the adoption of a silver currency

has been unanimously advocated, there has been by no

means the same unity of opinion as to whether it

should be a tael or dollar currency. The present

memorialists have considered this point most pro-

foundly, and from the reports of the Governors-Gen-

eral and Governors of Provinces that eleven Provinces

favour

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