Shanghai, [Zranalation.] Shanghai, 8th Jaly, 1881.
Srr,—From the foreign newspapers I have learned that the construction of a tramway in Shanghai by some foreigners has repeatedly been spoken of. Ido not know whether this true or not, It is certainly an innovation in China, In the foreign Settlements of Shanghai live a great many. Chinese and foreign merchants and other people, and on the roads and in the streets there is constantly i ie tu and fro, If now the tramway should come into operation, the atreota would be thronged. Therefore, the foreignera who have conceived this scheme, ought to be directed not to carry it out, in order to cause no inconvenience and to avoid mate, which undoubtedly would happen, T have considered it my duty to address to you this letter, trusting that you will take cognizance of its contents and have the construction of the tramway inhibited.
Taise hope that you will favour me witha a Lhave, Translated by subject of the prepare tramways in the Se! lemout, for which I beg to thank you.
As you had not, yet been able to lay this communication before the, Consular Body, it was deemed inexpedient by the Members of the Council to refer to it at the meeting of Ratepayers yesterday afternoon, thi its production would surely discussion from the real merits before them.
yun oil will feel much obliged by your communicating to them the tenor of the reply of the Consular Body to the letter of H.E. the Taotai T have the, honour to be, Sir,: Your obedient servant, A. R. Heat Chairman, To Dr. Foxe, H.LG. M.'s Consul-General and Doyen of Consular Body.
ing then adjourned.
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